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I just lather up every day- I use Burt's Belly Butter and the Belly vaseline stuff. It's a little sticky for my liking but gets the job done. The achiness comes and goes. I had to get an u/s done on my breast as well. The Dr. said it was nothing unusual and pregnant breasts go through so many changes that it's normal to…

Aww congrats Jess! Shopping is going to be so much fun but so much more challenging to NOT buy things! Haha! I've been banned from buying anything else baby related. (it was a necessary ban...) blink- I'm sure you and baby will be fine. I hope time flies and 3 gets here before you know it. Keep us posted on the u/s. No…

I worked out hard (running, 30 DS and other dvd's, lifting) while TTC and kept it up until I was too exhausted (first tri wiped me out). I eventually slowed down and lightened the load- you just have to listen to your body. You'll know when enough is enough. Best of luck to you! And just a side note, don't become too lax…

Lainn- I'm so sorry you have to deal with this. It's never easy and being pregnant surely doesn't make it any better. Any news or updates? Congrats to you who are in the 3rd tri- I'll be there in no time! I cannot believe it this pregnancy is flying by. We are working on the nursery a ton over the next two weeks. We picked…

Me too! And welcome to Team Pink! Calling the baby her and she is amazing!

Lower back pain- yes. Stretch, stretch and strech! Stretch out your hamstrings and try the dromedary (sp?) droop stretch (it's stretching like a cat- get on all fours, raise your back, drop your back) and don't overdo it! I've also been focusing on my posture and only bending over or squatting with my legs. Once I started…

Congrats and welcome! Good for you for staying on the health track. I had to stop running because of my back but keep at it as long as possible! I still walk and half-*kitten* jog when I can. It's the best feeling and I've heard baby likes the cradling/rocking feeling it offers :)

I had my first non-friend or family member rub my belly last night! I was at my softball game and one of the guys wives came up to me and started touching my belly. She said "it's finally starting to stick out so I can finally touch you without looking like a weirdo..." I just laughed and asked her name!! Haha! It's kind…

LOL to crossing your legs when sneezing! I have to prepare to go for a jog/walk. I have to stop drinking water about 30 minutes before I go and use the bathroom at least 3 times. And still- never fails- I feel like I'm going to pee my pants 50 yards in to every work out. Jumping jacks are a joke haha! Porn star boobs for…

I'm way passed the early stages and I'm just now starting to be able to incorporate more protein. I had a severe aversion to chicken- my go to food. I also didn't want to eat eggs at all. Luckily, in my 25th week, I can eat eggs with no problem at all and can eat chicken as long as I don't have to prepare it, look at it,…

Ha- I never thought about the Super Bowl!! Nice! :) Have so much fun on vacation! Enjoy the beach! And happy birthday to your little one :)

I've been using mine as well.

That's awesome! We didn't plan this little one far enough ahead of time. I'm already hitting my max in my spending account. I am able to increase it after the baby is born though. Way to get your research in early though!!

I searched high and low for black work pants- took me forever! I'm tall and like to wear heels so they needed be longs. I finally splurged and bought a pair from Gap online. I love them and wear them at least 3x a week. I've also invested in some cute dresses that I'll be able to wear when I'm not pregnant. Keep an eye out…

I've added most of the weight I've gained so far. I'm thinking I'll remove my ticker until after the baby though. I know gaining right now is what I'm supposed to be doing... I think after the baby comes I'll reassess and add the ticker back in. I was curious what other ladies were doing too. Thanks for posting :)

flip- sorry about the diabetes, but good for you for coming to mfp and getting a handle on it! I'm nervous about mine because I've become a sugar junkie- natural and processed. Welcome to the group! I'm going to have to ask my dr about a chiro or masseuse at my next appointment. My back hurts so bad- and only one side. I…

And welcome to all the new 2nd tri ladies!

I'm actually having 3 showers- my side, DH's side and friends by my house (I live 2 1/2 hours from either side of our family). All 3 will be done before the month of October. I'm due the 28th so I'll have the whole month (hopefully) to prep and organize. We already have the big stuff so I don't have to worry about a crib…

I've been eating around 2200- that's maintenence for me. I also eat back my exercise calories. I'll be upping it in the 3rd tri. (which is only a few weeks away... crazy!!!) How's everyone doing/feeling? My back hasn't gotten any better. Working out/walking just aggrevates is so I've really been trying to take it easy. I…

any response yet? i'm curious to see what they say. And now I want to go home and mess with my hrm and see if it picks up the baby's hearatbeat. That would be a trip!

You girls have your Turkey Day babies- everyone keeps hoping I'll have a Halloween baby. I'm a New Years baby so maybe the holiday birthdays will run in the family :) On a different note, anyone else having back problems? My lower back has been a pain- literally- for the past couple of weeks. I'm trying to stretch it out…

This is my first so I really have nothing to compare it to. I can understand how life and other kids would hinder the bonding a little bit. I think it's really nice you and DH took the time to talk to your little Skittle. I'm sure when baby gets here you won't notice the difference :) I feel like my husband's attempts to…

I decided to just go with a nice video monitor. Good luck with your decision! I'm sure you'll be happy with whatever you end up with :)

My first shower is Sept 9 but I registered this last weekend. My mom was pretty intent on me registering early. It's kind of nice having it done. I've gone back and added and deleted some things. I've also read some reviews and changed some brand choices based on the reviews. It seems like the seasons are changing right…

AJ- oh my! I hope the rest of your pregnancy is boring too! Yikes! I'm so happy everything turned out ok for you and baby!

Cheese fries!!! Ugh, I had to talk myself out of eating them today. So delicious (and usually covered in ranch!!) Ice cream too :) Yum!!

Panteragirl shared some good advice. That's a lot of the same things I've heard. Babies R Us starter list is a great place to start. I printed it out and just started crossing off things I already have or just don't need. I'm registering for a few things that I won't buy for myself- video monitor, swing/cradle, breast…

I'm around the same for maint. calories- I try to eat my exercise calories back too. I know you said your little one is only 10 ounces but think of everything else you have going on in your body. Your blood volume has almost doubled by now, you're retaining water (it may be a lot or a little), there's a lot more fluid in…

Just bumping this bad boy back up :) How is everyone doing? I think everyone here is more than half-way now!! Woo hoo!! Anyone started on their nursery? My nursery is empty- which is huge! We moved all of our office furniture to the basement and are getting ready to clean the carpet and paint in there. I think I want to…

I've been trying to slow my weight gain down too. I may have overdone it a tad Sat-Mon. I helped landscape my front yard and tweaked my back a little. Then Monday I was super stressed (couldn't stop crying- crazy hormones!) and went for a nice run. The run was amazing; however, it didn't really help my back rest. I'll take…