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I hope your DH finds a job soon. Would creating a budget help you manage your stress? Making lists is always something that helps me deal with stress.

Stop weighing yourself. Honestly. 1400 calories per day during pregnancy doesn't sound healthy to me. Is your scale broken? I'm only weighing myself when going to the doctors. You may want to take a break from weighing yourself. You will gain weight and every pregnancy is different.

Are you running with visible (neon) clothing? If so, she definitely sees you. If this happens every time you go for a jog, bring a camera and record her driving aggressively and bring the video to the police. If necessary, do it every day for a week to prove your point. You may want to check your local laws to see how much…

I agree with change of clothes, deodorant and a small towel. Do you put your stuff in a back pack or do you have a rack or basket? When use a back pack, I'm much sweatier than if my stuff is on my rack. Another tip for you. Biking is such great exercise.

11 lbs doesn't seem too excessive. You're pretty much half way through. Don't worry about it. Logging will help you keep things under control. 1900 sounds reasonable to me. My calories are at 2250 for maintenance and I'm 5'7 with starting weight of 147. Keep active and make healthy choices. You will feel better about the…

I hope you get your new little family member. Sounds like you guys are good owners. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

I always tell people not to underestimate the benefits of walking. It's a great form of exercise and it's low impact. The nice thing about it too is that the entire family can join you. Honestly, I think it should be enough. I'm 15 weeks and walking will be my main form of exercise to lose the baby weight. I will have to…

I don't have fibroids but I do have a 5cm cyst on my left ovary. Good times. Feels like I have period cramps all of the time. In addition to that, my uterus is fused to my bowels due to endometriosis. My rectum hurts a lot of times. It's like mini stabbing pains. There's nothing the doctors can do and they don't know how…

Ugh, I can't help you with that but I am suffering from the same ailment. If I increase my fibre, that seems to help. Hopwfully the doctor will have some help for you.

Very well said! Thank you everyone for your comments.

German Sheppard's are high maintenance dogs. I understand why you rehomed her. It sounds like you guys did what was best for your family. :flowerforyou: From what I understand, they shed way more than Rottweilers. They make good outdoor dogs. Luckily, our dog is very small for a Rottie and very obedient. DH handles most of…

Thank you for the replies everyone. The dog is well-behaved and calm. We've put a lot of work into her. We treat her as our dog and not our child because that is what is best for her. Many people told us we wouldn't be able to handle a Rottweiler and said we would get rid of her. We've had her for 7 months and never once…

Inventory what you are drinking. If you're consuming things like pop or juice on a daily basis, you may want to limit them or cut them out completely. These items are high in calories. I consume a lot of water and when I drink tea or coffee, it's black. This allows me to eat more calories. Also, it took me a few weeks to…

Steak is an excellent protein. You're lucky to be able to stomach that when you're feeling nauseous. I wanted nothing to do with meat or pasta when I had nausea. It was all day every day for about 6 weeks. Pizza and fries seemed to be the only things that were palatable. Poor DH. I couldn't plan supper so we were always…

Do not underestimate the benefits of walking. At a fast enough pace, you will get your heart pumping. I'm an avid runner but stopped shortly after I fell pregnant because of constant nausea. However, I haven't jogged since the nausea has subsided because I have a 5cm cyst on my left ovary. It's aches a lot and I don't see…

I'm due the beginning of January, so he/she could make an entrance at the end of December. Me and DH decided to wait until the baby gets here to know the sex. I'm not planning a themed nursery or anything. We're going to hang a few pictures on the wall and get necessary furniture.

I'm 11 weeks and already gained 5lbs.

I do not have this experience. I'm 11 weeks pregnant with my first and probably only. I'm 35 and I feel like I will be done after this as it took us a very long time to get here. Anyhow, I think you will be ok. My MIL had three boys under five. She survived. LOL. You will do great! You will learn how to deal with things.

I'm feeling a little fat at this point in my pregnancy. I'm only 10 weeks, but I feel so friggen bloated and I'm not showing. My gut just looks bigger as in I had a few too many Big Macs. LOL. However, I'm concentrating on eating healthy and keeping up with moderate exercise. Also, I'm telling myself that this isn't a…

Height: 5ft7 Starting weight: 148lbs 10 weeks pregnant I haven't been weighing myself because I know the numbers will bother me. I have a doc appointment next week and I'm sure she will weigh me. I'm guessing I've gained 2-3lbs so far. That seems reasonable to me. I have my calls set on maintenance and that's 2200cals/day.…

I think this is a common thing. I've been running for several years and I'm almost 10 weeks pregnant. My pace has slowed down significantly since I found out I'm pregnant. Listen to your body. If you're tired, walk, if you're ok, jog. :)

Ugh, I find it abominable that in 2014 mothers or fathers (whatever the case may be) are forced to go back to work after 6 weeks. In Canada, we get one year paid maternity leave. It's not the best pay, but it's something. Hopefully your boss will be willing to accommodate your request or come up with some sort of…

Be polite, but firm. The delivery of your baby is about you, the baby and your husband, not your mother. She'll get over it. Stick to your guns and setup those boundaries now so that you set the tone for when the baby gets here.

That's great advice! Thank you so much. No, we do not practice a religion. This will be another point of contention with my mother and in-laws. We're not going to have the baby baptized and they will not like that. Oh well. Too bad, so sad. I know it will really bother them, but DH and I already made our decision and we…

Thanks for the advice everyone. DH is able to take up to three weeks off if he wishes. I would feel more comfortable taking advice from my female friends as opposed to my mother or MIL. Neither of them breastfed and they haven't had newborns in several decades. LOL. Help with cleaning/cooking would be appreciated, but I…

If it really bothers you sunflower, you should tell her so and that if she makes any further inappropriate comments, you will report her to HR/your boss. She's a bully and it's creating a hostile work environment. She's there to work and not critique you on your figure. Sounds like she needs a clue.

Yay! Good news for sure.

LOL. What a cozy picture. My husband already steals most of the blankets at night, so adding another 65 pound body to the bed will not happen.

I'm so sorry. Our animals are so special. So special in fact, that they only stay with us for a short time. It's tough seeing them get old so fast. You did the right thing by ending his suffering. You gave him a good life.

Wow, talk about insensitive. Why did that woman think that comment was necessary? I would have replied with something along the lines of "you're a b!tch." People who comment on other people's weight have serious issues. If you have nothing nice to say, don't say it at all. Don't let her ruin your day. Chin up and keep on…