August 2016 Moms — The Bump

Ticker Change Monday

bsckgb7 — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 14:55:05 +0000

How many weeks today?

How big is baby (fruit size or other)?

Rants/ Raves/ Symptoms?

Questions?

GTKY- What state/country do you live in? If you had to live somewhere else, where would it be and why?

Monday Check-In

angelob88 — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 01:21:43 +0000

I didn't see one on here yet for today so I thought I would make one even though it's later in the day

How far along are you?

How are you feeling?

Doing anything baby related today?

Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:

Questions?

GTKY- What is the last movie you watched? Would you recommend it, why or why not?

Short labors?

Stephanie7693 — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 04:11:04 +0000

Anyone else have very short labors? This will be my third, and my previous two I was only in labor for a little over 3 hours. They were both born two hours after arriving at the hospital. Although I was lucky with my second and it didn't go much faster than the first, I'm afraid this baby might. With my second i was able to recognize labor long before it was painful, so that probably got me at the hospital an hour earlier than I would have otherwise. I have my 12 week appt with my OB on Monday and plan on bringing it up then. Anyone else have this worry as well? Did your doctor do anything different than hope for the best?

Insurance advice? Medicare/medicaid anyone?

Doritoss — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 01:56:07 +0000

Hello lovelies! I am looking for some advice on what to do about insurance.

First pregnancy here. I work on-call at a hospital in southern California so I don't get insurance through my work and I get my insurance through my husband. Also, having on-call status at work means that I get more control over my schedule which will really help with this new baby! I over heard one of my co-workers talking about how she went on medicare/medicaid disability for her last pregnancy. I would ask her but I am just not ready to spill the beans just yet!

So, I just wanted to see if anyone else is on the same boat and what are you going to be doing to supplement your income during your leave from work? Does medicare/medicaid help with that?

People wanting to touch the belly.

Knottie04212328 — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 04:28:44 +0000

Hey everyone I am looking for some advice. I am only 7 and half weeks but my mother in law and father in law keep trying to touch my belly. My mither in law even encouraged the onw friend we allowed her to tell to rub my stomach. I bugs me a lot, i lIke my perzonal space. I know this thing is going to get worse as I start to show. Any advice on how to get people to respect your personal space?

Cramping at 10w

SkiChic626 — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 20:18:12 +0000

Anyone still have cramping around 10w? I know I had some minor cramping with DD well into my first trimester, but for the life of me I can't remember if it was still happening at 10w and beyond. I haven't had any for a while, but today I've had some minor cramping, no spotting or anything, but definitely twinges. Normal?

Water intake/ food aversion

Twinkle5086 — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 00:49:56 +0000

I'm finding it a little hard to get the recommended amount of water in a day. The only way I seem to be able to stand it is if it's literally nearly scalding hot plain water. How do you get recommended amount? Also is anyone else's morning sickness getting worse? Like even the thought of food has me gaging.

How does having 2 Insurance plans work?

Hummingbird125 — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 14:35:05 +0000

So, even though I have insurance through my job, my husband just elected to add me to the plan he has through his job as well (it cost next to nothing to add me). My plan expires at the end of February and we've been told that they MAY be switching plans then - so although I think it is pretty safe to assume the new plan would be comparable, there is no way to know for sure. This way, if I elect to not enroll in coverage through my employer, I'll already be covered through my husband's plan.

I've heard that some people have both "primary" and "secondary" insurance coverage. Wondering if anyone here has experience with that, and how exactly it works. Thanks in advance for any help!

Eight Week Ultrasound

LisaHersh23 — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 14:26:25 +0000

This was an important week for us. After a missed miscarriage back in October, we were incredibly nervous and anxious about the eight week ultrasound. To our delight, we not only got a sneak peak at our baby, but we heard a strong heartbeat (179 BPM). Needless to say, we are over the moon and feeling a lot of relief that we have passed this milestone.

Pregnancy pillows

ramoseecology — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 23:36:48 +0000

Any recommendations on pregnancy pillows? Or did you just use regular pillows? We have a queen bed so I don't have a ton of space but I want to be as comfortable as possible.

Sunday Check-in

kcolly32 — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 20:17:40 +0000

How far along are you? How are you feeling? Doing anything baby related today? Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Questions? GTKY- If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live and why?

FFFC

texasmama2014 — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 15:55:00 +0000

Flame Free Friday Confessions

I know you're dying to share!

7 weeks pregnant but measuring 5!!!

nick1313 — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 07:28:37 +0000

I had my first u/s today ( saw a fetal pole but no HB) and going off my LMP I should be 7 weeks 3 days but I was measuring 5 weeks 3 days. The Dr. Said its either two things, my dates are off and I ovulated later than expected or it is not a viable pregnancy. I'm at lost for words. Has anyone had any experience with this happening to them? Also I had my HGC levels checked today and I was @ 4,559. In two days I retest to see if my levels are increasing. Any advice would be a great help. Thank you in advance!

7 Weeks 6 days

salexander24 — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 20:35:45 +0000

Hi all! My EDD is August 29! This is my second pregnancy we have a 7 year old boy. Super excited that we got pregnant with only trying for 3 weeks!!! Congrats everyone!!

Braxton Hicks Already?!

kiwico14 — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 02:49:29 +0000

All. Day. Long. They're just obnoxious. I've been drinking extra water and resting this evening. I had them a lot with DS, so I feel pretty confident that I'm recognizing them. Google sources say that they start as early as 6 weeks but usually aren't felt until the second trimester. I'm 10 weeks today. Anyone else feeling Braxton Hicks contractions early in the game?

Boy or girl-pls comment. I have the results though i just dont feel 100% confident.

lisamarg — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 12:56:15 +0000

Question from newbie

the_other_mother — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 03:26:48 +0000

I'm new here so not sure how everything works, but why no ticker change for Saturday? I was excited for today to finally share!

When did you stop progesterone?

misspuppychow — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 18:50:03 +0000

I take progesterone 200mg at bedtime (vaginal suppository). I took it every cycle because my 7 DPO level was 1.5 (anovulatory, but an u/s confirmed I ovulated. low level was attributed to my 8 day LP).

As I'm now pregnant, I am still taking my progesterone. My REI said to stop taking it at 8 weeks. My midwife said to stop taking it at 10 weeks. My OB said to stop taking it at 12 weeks.

So I'm curious - when did you stop? I don't want to keep taking something I don't need, but I don't want to stop prematurely and have a miscarriage.

Thanks!

Baby Shower Timing Question

misspuppychow — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 00:24:08 +0000

I am due August 1 with my first. My sister in law is due June 30 with her first.

My pregnancy is high-risk. I have a unicornuate uterus which puts me at risk for numerous problems, including preterm labor. My OB told me she's even had numerous patients make it all the way to 37 weeks with my issue, but I could go any time.

My sister in law's pregnancy is healthy and normal. She'll probably go right around her EDD.

When is the best time to have my baby shower? I am hesitant to do it in July because I'll likely delivery in July. I was thinking June 5 or June 12 but my sister in law said those are the two weekends she wants (and she's not the sharing, understanding type of person). Is May too early or should I stick with the June dates that work best for me? Or is late May more ideal with my preterm labor? I want to have a nice big baby bump for my shower but not do it too early because later problems can happen and I am high risk...

Thank you!

PGAL (Pregnant after a loss) Check-in Jan 11

Fremdschamen — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 17:30:05 +0000

Hope you are all doing well today!

Weeks:

What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to):

Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:

GTKY: Totally unrelated! Did you do any post-secondary education or training? Where and what was it for?

Showing?

ThursdayMorning — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 16:53:57 +0000

I know it's way too early to be showing. This is my first so I don't expect to really show until about 20 weeks but this "bloat" really looks like a baby bump. I'm already unbuttoning pants! Anyone else like this? I'm not quite ready to buy anything maternity and the Bella Band seems a bit too soon as well. Though, maybe I should just do it since my jeans are all way too tight now.

Silly!

Whitmore1027 — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 16:58:52 +0000

Haha, this is super silly, but before I was pregnant, when I would sneeze, I would only sneeze once. Now that I am pregnant, I sneeze twice in a row really fast EVERY time I sneeze. I had never done that in my life. I just think it's so funny. I know it probably has NOTHING to do with being pregnant, but it's fun to think I am sneezing once for me and once for baby.

Anyone else have anything silly or different they have noticed since being pregnant?

Ultrasound Risks?

HighCountryCait — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 23:38:42 +0000

I'm going to start by saying that I feel admittedly foolish asking this question in the first place. I know that my generation and my parents' generation have been doing ultrasounds with no proven risk to babies. However, I've been hearing more and more studies done on rats and chickens that suggest there *might* be a *slight* chance of behavioral development and tissue health risks due to repeated ultrasounds. Studies like these are alarming to me for obvious reasons and I hate to dwell on them because pregnant women already have enough to worry about and already so many decisions to make about theirs and the baby's care. But I want to be really cautious. I am dying to see the baby (haven't had an u/s or appt yet- I'm only 7 wks) and I will likely do tests, so it's hard to imagine that I wouldn't have any ultrasounds done, but I'm curious: have any of you ladies opted (or plan to opt) out of ultrasounds? What were some of the factors that either made you weary or comforted you about that decision? Totally no judgement here, just looking for more info. Thanks!

Best Maternity Sports Bra?

BabesBride — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 18:24:24 +0000

With my growing belly also comes growing boobs, and I am having trouble fitting into my regular sports bras. i work out regularly and want something with support but that can also grow with me (and then back down) during and after pregnancy. Any recommendations?

Maternity Leggings?

Tnallen107 — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 16:52:08 +0000

Ladies!
I need some of your veteran mommy advice. I need to purchase some maternity leggings. With it being freezing, my jeans no longer fitting with this BLOAT, and being completely uncomfortable sitting at my desk...it is time.

Any recommendations on winter maternity leggings that are warm, and wont show your rear in the random case of needing to bend over?

TGIF Check In

kcolly32 — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 10:43:10 +0000

How far along are you? How are you feeling? Doing anything baby related today? Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Questions? GTKY- what's your least favorite chore to do around the house?

What is the best fetal heart monitor for baby's heartbeat at home ladies?

rikki0969 — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 01:29:37 +0000

This is our fifth pregnancy we have no living children already 9 weeks never made it this far with a strong heartbeat and baby looking very well! Wanted to buy a fetal heart monitor for myself at home does anybody have any advice on brands that work best? Thanks for sharing in advance. Rikki

Every day around 4pm

rmgcake — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 22:16:10 +0000

It's like clockwork. Every day around 4pm I start feeling icky ( I'm 8.5 weeks). It's just shy of full on nausea; I haven't thrown up yet. But boy do I feel bad from 4-bedtime. I guess it's raging hormones. This didn't happen during my pregnancy last year (where we lost the baby at 21 weeks), so I'm hopeful this is a good sign. Fingers crossed!

UO Thursday

MSUgrad12 — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 13:44:48 +0000

Let's here it!

Intro

Twinkle5086 — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 01:33:00 +0000

Hi everyone I'm Amanda. I'm the mommy of two beautoful boys, Wesley 4 and Broderick 2. We are expecting our 3rd and final baby on August 9th. I work full time as a stressed out paralegal at a rapidly expanding personal injury firm and I'm the primary care giver to my two boys as my husband works until 9pm. I'm looking for a place to de-stress and ask silly questions that I only visually can't remember about my first two pregnancies.

Are you getting the NT Screening?

carstekj — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 20:45:22 +0000

This is my third pregnancy and I've never had the NT screening. I have a new OB and he offered it to me (my past OB never mentioned it). Since I didn't know much about it, don't know if insurance will cover it etc. I declined. Now I'm wondering how many of you are opting to get the screening vs. not getting the screening - and why?

Hypothyroid moms

misslissa32 — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 20:27:06 +0000

How often are you having your numbers checked while pregnant? My endo told me that synthroid is metabolized much faster while pregnant and I should expect to increase dosage many times over 9 months, and then back down after baby is born. I wasn't hypo with my first so this is all new to me.

Nipt test. Coming back today or tomorrow. Ultrasound pic- boy or girl

lisamarg — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 04:50:47 +0000

Had the nipt test on monday. Hoping all went well and cannot wait for the results. Can u ladies guess what u think im having. Thanks.

Weekly "What's For Dinner?"

bluesky24 — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 19:33:17 +0000

I've been SO tired and bad about cooking at home...trying to prep things when I have energy and finish in the evenings. It's working pretty well. We're not home a lot this week because of a trip to Vermont for the long weekend, but we're still planning salsa verde chicken enchiladas and a big pot of chili to bring up with us.

I need some ideas for EASY yummy things that don't involve a crockpot...the smell of my crockpot really bothers me these days! What's everyone making this week?

For those on progesterone...

jen mayhill — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 21:14:02 +0000

Hi Ladies,

I have been taking 200 mg(?) of progesterone suppositories for approximately 4 weeks (I am 10 wk 3d). I have noticed a few things that seemed strange, and wondered if anyone was experiencing these symptoms (or lack there of):

About 1-2 days per week, I feel menstrual-like cramps (not unbearable, but definitely noticeable). It tends to migrate to my lower back. I know this is common in pregnancy, but I had assumed it would improve when taking the suppositories. Anyone else?

I have had tender breasts since the moment I found out I was pregnant. The tenderness increased when I started the suppositories. Two days ago, the tenderness disappeared. My overall symptoms tend to wax/wane, but this was surprising since this has been the constant. Anyone else?

Of course I am fearing the worst...I am just not sure how I would know if something was truly wrong. I keep reading (Google...big mistake) that when taking progesterone, your body will prevent you from bleeding. Silly question, but would you call your doctor for the two items mentioned above?

Thanks so much in advance

Ticker Change Thursday

cait5413 — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 13:42:47 +0000

This check-in is for those who change weeks today. For example, you are 7 weeks today, not 7w3d.

How many weeks today?

How big is baby (fruit size or other)?

Rants/ Raves/ Symptoms?

Questions?

GTYK: What have you found surprising about this pregnancy?

Children with Special Needs

juleswalsh — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 02:09:37 +0000

Hello all! I want to start this thread for moms and future moms of babies with special needs. When I was expecting the first go around I really wish I had a place to go and ask questions, get support, and sometimes just vent. I have a little boy (2 years old this Feb) and we found out that he had pretty significant issues when I was 12 weeks pregnant. It was a very hard but rewarding journey. Feel free to use this thread however best suits you. It's Ok to be upset and no questions are off limits. Hopefully we can find support for anyone going through this. By the way: my child is the best thing that has ever happened to my family. Love to you all!

So sick

Twinkle5086 — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 01:50:42 +0000

I have the worst cold. I'm stuffy, congested and my head feels like it's in a vice grip. I've been trying to tough it out, but I'm pretty miserable today. I'm 10 weeks pregnant do ypu think it's ok to take afrin nasal spray or use a cough drop?

Feeling movements?

AmandaG225 — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 16:44:36 +0000

I am not sure if this is even possible but I am 10w 1d with my second baby and I swear I can feel movement already! I felt my first baby pretty early at 15w and was told by the Dr that my placenta was behind baby and that is why I was feeling her sooner than most. I know baby is still tiny bit it is definitely a different feeling. Anyone experienced this?

Ticker Change Wednesday

ramoseecology — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 16:07:36 +0000

This check-in is for those who change weeks today (Wednesday). For example, you are 7 weeks today, not 7w3d. How many weeks today? How big is baby (fruit size or other)? Rants/ Raves/ Symptoms? Questions? GTYK: Have you already decided on names for a boy or girl? If so what are they?