March 2016 Moms — The Bump

Feeling frustrated!

HRH1980 — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 12:13:07 +0000

Second UTI in 2 1/2 weeks after having got the all clear after my first infection. Had a history of kidney cancer and the consultant told me that the number of infections I was getting was excessive and they would look into it further but they never informed my GP. Feeling so frustrated, an assertive (and hopefully not too emotional call tomorrow) to my key support worker!

Take it seriously

Lchingrn — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 17:09:36 +0000

i have to say goodbye, I have sadly miscarried. But I want to leave you all with this. Listen to your body, listen to your instincts. I started spotting brown a week ago, and I was told it was normal. I trusted that and not my gut feeling. Best wishes to all of you!

Pets acting differently now than I'm pregnant. Anyone else?

L3Birdies — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 15:16:43 +0000

Hey guys,

I did a search and browsed through the March 2016 Moms to see if there was already a pet post, but I couldn't find one, so I apologize if this is a duplicate thread.

I am 5 weeks pregnant today, but ever since yesterday (when we got a positive on the pee stick) the dogs have been following me around more than usual and trying to be more lovey. I know that they are pretty in tune with how I am feeling, but I just found it interesting. Every time I get up, even if it's just to go to the bathroom, they follow right behind me.

My cat has also been complaining more--as if I'm not giving her enough attention.

I am curious if the kiddos (pets) also know I'm pregnant. *shrugs* Just a thought to throw out there. Anyone else notice their animals behaving differently?

Frequent Migraines

alysonwhitney19 — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 18:06:42 +0000

I have had migraines since I was a kid, always completely debilitating. First pregnancy, I had mild headaches through the whole thing, but not a single migraine. Second pregnancy, my first trimester was filled with migraines. I'm now on my third pregnancy and I'm getting severe migraines 2-4 times per week. I'm 6 weeks today and am really hoping this isn't the norm for the next several weeks. Any advice from other mommas out there in the same boat? What works for you (since Tylenol is all the medication we have, and it doesn't do much for migraines)? The pain is rough, and worse, I'm missing out on family time when I have to lay down to treat a migraine all day/night. Help, please!

any other runners out there?

marathonmomma78 — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 14:11:09 +0000

I am having a tough time running how I used to for fear I am going to cause damage to the baby. I had an early miscarriage last August.It started as I got done with a half marathon. I know they say running is fine, and that I probably wasn't too blame but I still just feel scared to keep running. It feels fine to run though. I train for and run several marathons a year. I am signed up for 2 still this year. Not sure what to do about those quite yet. Are there any other runners out there that can relate? Are you continuing your training? Are you scared to keep running?

Night Shift

bartholomew16 — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 04:53:29 +0000

Anyone work night shift??

1st ultrasound...worried...trying to stay positive.

zh091212 — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 03:52:23 +0000

I had my 1st ultrasound today. It didn't go as expected necessarily. According to LMP I would be 7w5d. US revealed just a yolk sack. He said that would mean I'm very early 5 to 5.5 weeks. He said the yolk sack looks nice and round and not collapsing as he would normally see in a failing pregnancy. He also said he could see "a little flicker" down in the tissue and that would be a very early heartbeat. He prepared us for the possibility of a miscarriage. I have only had 1 pregnancy before this one and my daughter is now 6. I didn't even have a US until I was almost 16 weeks with her and didn't heart her heartbeat until then so I would have never know there was anything wrong.... I'm just nervous. Anyone with similar experience? Pray if you pray send good vibes if you don't pray. THANK YOU.

Intro

Kristy917 — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 13:47:05 +0000

Hello! I am 5 weeks today. I found out at stinking 3weeks 3 days! This is going to be long, lol! I have a just turned 3 year old and a baby that turned 1 a few weeks ago! This is our little surprise baby ❤️ Dh and I are coming up on our 5 year anniversary. Happy and healthy pregnancy to all!

Bringing Lunch to work with GERD

JES5757 — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 11:28:46 +0000

hi all! I have had terrible acid reflux since I was 16, and for most of my life I would bring a plain turkey sandwich or a PB&J to my office job for lunch. Now the turkey is out (the idea of heating it up has been grossing me out since BFP) and I feel like PB&J doesn't have enough nutrients. Any suggestions of a reflux friendly bag lunch? I have a fridge and microwave I can use at the office, and this early on my only food aversion is hot deli meat.

Acid Reflux is burning a hole through me!!

hcrice77 — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 13:19:19 +0000

Does anyone have any information on probiotics or what to do about acid reflux. Before the pregnancy I took Nexium once a day, but stopped that as soon as I found out I was pregnant. I'm taking Mylanta and chewing Tums. I am only 5 weeks now, and 8 more months of this makes me want to cry. I've heard it only gets worse. Help?!?!

Medicine?

ljwslp85 — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 20:14:14 +0000

I am a first time mom... 5 and a half weeks pregnant. I have had a headache and sinus pressure all day... Is there anything at a I can take??? Everything I read says I can't have anything until after 12 weeks. Thanks ahead of time.

RAMZI THEORY??

vanessah21 — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 19:35:08 +0000

trans abdominal ultrasound My babys on The top left Of ultrasound pic girl or boy???

Ultrasound at first OB appointment?

desaisc — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 10:16:37 +0000

I saw a different doctor in my regular doctors practice to get my blood test confirmation. She had me schedule an ultrasound with my first OB appointment. Is this normal?

Is morning sickness just vomiting?

atuaitanu — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 21:53:03 +0000

I have been so incredibly nauseated the last few days... I even have dry heaved a couple of times. I am having a hard time eating anything!!! So I'm wondering is this morning sickness? Or is it only considered morning sickness when you throw up?

Constant dry heaving

HRH1980 — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 19:39:24 +0000

I have had all day nausea for about a week now. On Thursday it turned into dry heaving. I am somewhat grateful that I am not being constantly sick but I have my head over the toilet at least 15 times a day. I have tried all the usual remedies but today I spent the whole day in bed as I only got any relief when I lay down and still. Anyone have any alternative suggestions or ideas (tried acupuncture but it seems to only have a very temporary effect).

Help me relax!

Crystal520 — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 23:09:39 +0000

Hey everyone!

So we just found out we are expecting baby #1 finally after almost 6 years of TTCing. Exactly four years ago, we went through this and it ended in a miscarriage August 1st 2011. Weird I know. I still can't wrap my mind around it and just how crazy the timing is. We almost got to the point of giving up and accepting it was never going to happen and now......... Anyway, every little cramp, pinch, twinge sends me to the bathroom freaking out. I have taken at least six tests and I stare and analyze them like crazy. I keep Googling things (I know...Google is not my friend right now). Our first prenatal appointment is August 6th and I'm thinking about calling my dr to see if I can at least have labs done earlier. What do you ladies think?

Please help calm me down. I'm trying to relax but I'm terrified of another loss.

Should I tell??

MrsEtheridge324 — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 15:01:16 +0000

So my DH just got offered a position in Germany and if we take it we will have to be in country by the end August. I'm only 5w3d so by then I'll only be 10 weeks max. It's obviously earlier than our planned 12 week reveal in case something happens. What do you guys think I should do, move and then say we're pregnant or tell them before we leave. I'm sure we will end up seeing family before then so I'm not sure. =/

Red small streak of blood ,

DanniNChris — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 00:56:05 +0000

Hi all , just wondering if I'm reading to much into it & should try not to stress I am 8 weeks pregnant & 3 days ago I had 1 spot of pink blood the size of a pin head barely noticble unless you study the toilet paper like I do & then last night I had the same again & then when I went back to the toilet I had a long streak the size of a strand of hair but hasn't been anything since & I've had no cramping & I still feel pregnant I do have a small heamarhoid so I'm not sure if it came from that as it does bleed occasionally , although it wasn't acting up at that time , we had our ultrasound on Thursday & saw our chunky monkey & a healthy heartbeat of 154bpm which we heard . I'm a ftm & petrified every second of the day as I've had two mc any experiences or reassurance would be helpful . thanks

Spam away...

skruhmin — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 14:25:33 +0000

Any and all of your Friday randomness has a place.

Snack ideas?

MommyPace — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 01:04:53 +0000

this is my second pregnancy. With my first, I would vomit as soon as I ate anything. With this one, I start dry heaving if my stomach is empty. What are some various snack ideas (because one day something sounds great and then I cannot stand it the next day)? I need something I can fit in my purse and keep at work...TIA!!

Twins!

thejennsantos — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 03:11:53 +0000

i had my first ultrasound today and I'm having twins. I'm so overwhellmed at the thought of two babies. I have a four year old now, my husband is in grad school and I'm a teacher. I don't see how I'm going to do this.

Feeling depressed, hopeless, lonely, defeated

kcde3314 — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 02:14:02 +0000

Hi.. I'm 36, pregnant with 3rd child. I have an 11 yr old and 7 yr old. All my pregnancies were planned. I'm a lesbian and my partner and I did at home insemination from a donor. I live my partner very, very much but I feel so incredibly lonely I almost don't know what to do. Her job is stressing her out and she gets depressed sometimes but I feel like I'm all alone in this. She works, then comes home and takes at least 3 hour naps every single day. I'm a stay at home mom and miss her alot when she's at work. Yesterday she laid down before the kids and I even got home, which was at 2:30 pm, and stayed in bed until 9 pm. when she got up, I was so upset. We got into an argument because I let her know how I feel, I feel lonely, like I have no support at all emotionally, and I need her more. I cried so bad. I'm very depressed right now due to hormones and just general pregnancy worries. I told her I needed her more. Fast forward to today, she laid down at 4:30 and is still in bed, and its 10:09 at night. I've tried getting her up twice, and she just says she's tired and continues to lay in bed. So here I am on a Friday night, spending it completely alone in a quiet, dark house. The loneliness is almost too much to bear. I need her so much, her hugs, support, and to just be there for me, and I'm not getting it. I've cried myself to sleep lately. To top it off, my family and parents don't agree with my lifestyle of being a lesbian and think I'm going to hell, and I'm wearing off of 20 mg of Lexapro. I'm really in bad shape right now emotionally but I'm trying to be strong. Am I over reacting or expecting too much of her? Being too needy? How would y'all feel if your husband or partner just wasn't there for you? I really need someone to talk to, any words would help, I'm reaching out for support. Thanks :-(

FFFC

skruhmin — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 14:16:03 +0000

Time to Fess Up

OneRainDrop — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 04:11:12 +0000

Ok ladies, it's time to fess up! What are those cravings you've given into?! Good or bad- throw em' out there!

Kombucha

kraedeg — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 23:56:47 +0000

Kombucha during pregnancy. Is it safe?

First time moms here ?! anxious?!

ALapolla — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 17:30:57 +0000

So I'm a first time almost mom here and after hearing horror stories about MCs and three of my close friends having them, I am terrified. Any other ladies feel this way or can give us some happy advice??! xo

Weekly Loss check in

KJKNAJ — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 15:37:11 +0000

We don't have one yet, right? I'm happy to do it. Today is the milestone of my first loss, a mmc at 8w2d last Jan 2014. Obviously, it paled in comparison to losing my DD at 22w2d, but nevertheless, a little bean I think about pretty often still. How about everyone else? Have you passed your milestone yet?

Exhaustion??

jshorton13 — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 02:43:14 +0000

HELP, I'm almost 6 weeks and so incredibly tired i never experienced this in any of my pregnancies. Normally a very busy body or a 5 hr power or coffee or energy drink to kick it up. Since I am pregnant kind of laying off all that stuff... any suggestions?

Progesterone...

reesaXden — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 13:08:34 +0000

I am 4w2d and yesterday I had bloodwork done. The nurse just called and said my HCG levels were good but my progesterone was a tad low... 9.1 when it needs to be a 10. She prescribed a progesterone pill and I am starting it immediately. I go back in on Monday to have my levels checked again. Anyone go through anything similar? I was also told that this is common especially considering I got pregnant so soon after my mirena removal. Advice?

Second+ time moms - What are you going to do differently

CassidyACD — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 13:55:43 +0000

I don't know about you ladies, but for years I have been thinking about what I would do differently for #2! Lets share our collective wisdom!

This time any baby gear that I know is only good for a few months (bouncer, swing, jumperoo etc.) are coming from craigslist or something similar.

Also, going to try cloth diapers this time, last time the idea of poo was too icky, but after going through all the explosions and potty training, I don't really care anymore, and they are awfully cute!

Finally, just putting less pressure on myself, there is no such thing as a perfect parent!

What are you doing differently?

Holy puke

lexamexa — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 17:53:59 +0000

I'm 7 weeks 1 day along and the vomiting has hit me has hit me! I get really hungry I eat and it comes back up. Makes me feel really tierd! So holy puke lol

First prenatal appt. @ 5 weeks

Newlywed_Amanda — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 22:25:48 +0000

I had my initial ob visit today. I am 5 weeks yesterday according to my last menstrual cycle. I had a positive test at 4 weeks. This is my 3rd pregnancy and that has been my previous experience. I have seen the same dr for all of my pregnancies and at the first visit not much occurs, just scheduling ultrasounds and blood work and return in 4 weeks. I'm usually given a due date and offered prenatal vitamins (I'm already on otc ones while ttc). Today however he had a small ultrasound type device and used it but was unable to see anything. He asked me how many tests I took (1) how late I was (8 days)symptoms (none) etc. He said it was a little early to see so he scheduled me to see him again in 2 weeks. Dh and I both got a weird vibe. That was it for the visit aside from a medical history. I went home and took another test. Still positive. Thoughts? Anyone have this happen? Eta: he asked if I had spotting or cramping (no) and to call immediately if I had any.

* Friday Daily Checkin *

skruhmin — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 14:14:39 +0000

Week:

What's new with baby (size, development):

What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby:

Rant/rave/symptoms:

Questions for the Group:

GTKY: What kind of car do you drive?

First Prenatal Appointment!

shorty6788 — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 18:36:51 +0000

Finally, got my first prenatal appointment set up I have to admit that I was shocked they set me up for 6w (almost 7w). With my first 2 pregnancies, my OB didn't see me until I was 8/9w along. So, let me ask (because I'm really curious), is it the same as an 8w appt? Will there be an ultrasound?

So I can't do what now?

FauquierMomma — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 18:46:31 +0000

who else has questions about what you can or can't do, eat, enjoy and so forth? All worth it... Esp if certain chores are off the table :)

Other Boards?

flowerpower5838 — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 18:33:37 +0000

Any of you ladies frequent any other boards that you might want to recommend? I work at my second job this weekend (where I basically sit on my laptop the whole time) and will have LOTS of time for creeping. TIA.

Best friends wedding- Thoughts!

cmost227316 — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 02:36:02 +0000

Hi all! Advice would be helpful. One of my bff's wedding is in the middle of April (15 hours away...) and the bachelorette party is coming up and is a 4-5 day party in another destination city (also about 12 hours away...) I am due March 20th and waiting to tell anyone until 12 weeks. I am starting a new teaching job with only 2 personal days. There will be a shower that I can drive to, about 5-6 hours away (where she is from). I am not sure how this will all pan out... And I am getting anxious about it! What are your thoughts/ what would you do?

In August, every Tuesday is a TaTa Tuesday!

bumptara — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 18:19:13 +0000

Hi everyone!

In honor of The Boobolution, every Tuesday in August is a TaTa Tuesday!

On August 4, 11, 18 and 25, a breastfeeding expert will be answering ALL of your questions on the Breastfeeding board.

To participate in the chat, visit the Breastfeeding board each Tuesday in August and look for our “TaTa Tuesday” post. Here, you can ask all your breastfeeding questions to our breastfeeding expert. The first chat will take place on August 4th between 12-1PM EST.

The best part? Freebies are involved! Everyone who participates in the chat is automatically entered to win! We’ll pick winners each week, and here’s what's up for grabs every Tuesday:

- Lansinoh Prize Pack (Milk Storage Bags and Nursing Pads)
- Baby K'tan Prize Pack (Diaper Bag, Burp Cloth, and Onesie)
- Boppy Luxe Pillow and Boppy Nursing Cover
- Ingrid & Isabel Prize Pack (Drop Cup Nursing Bra, Crossover Nursing Cami, Cami Bra)

So, stay on the lookout for our TaTa Tuesdays this August! Who knows? You may be a lucky winner!

Crown to rump length

tintamuck — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 15:36:30 +0000

hi, this Is my first and I'm almost 37. I'm over the moon but so nervous too. Today I had an U/S and I should be 7w 1 day and I'm measuring 6weeks. CRL is 3.5mm and we saw the heartbeat. I'm wondering if this is normal?

8wks and still no sign of baby...

Lazan89 — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 12:08:23 +0000

I've been going to the doctor's and er off and on since I found out I was pregnant and each time they do an ultrasound they say they can't find the baby. My hcg levels are rising, not quite doubling like it's supposed to but still rising. They say they don't see anything near my tubes or anything just they can't find where the baby is. Has this happened to anyone else? PS. I have had cramping and bleeding