The Top 10 things I have learned from the 1st Tri Board

TheCricket

As I come close to leaving you all for the 2nd trimester board, I am reflecting on what I have learned here. Please add what you have learned/are learning too.

1) Most of us LOVE our cheeses and/or deli meat, and get panicky about possibly having to give it up for 9 months (PASTEURIZED IS FINE, and NUKE IT IF YOU ARE WORRIED ABOUT LISTERIA). It's funny that not so many people seem to be worried about eating fish.

2) Every one of us is nervous that we will m/c, and can get a bit freaked out about every little thing to the point of self-consumption, until one of our fellow first tri Bumpettes actually experiences that heartbreaking loss and we are left trying to put into words how much we care. I have seen the kindest and most sincere replies in response to this. When all is said and done, we all are scared, and we all want each other to have a H&H pregnancy.

3) MUD (Made Up Drama) are cries for help from sociopathic megalomaniacs and/or bored kids in study hall. Neither really merit a reply.

4) Anyone who chooses to use more than one ticker for this particular pregnancy is going to hear it in spades by some of the veteran posters here at this site. I am still unsure why it sends so many into a tizzy, but I never suffered their wrath as I felt more than one to be redundant. Still... to each her own.

5) I know of a few posters now by screen name that always make me laugh, a few that always piss me off, and a few that always leave me scratching my head in disbelief. It will be fun to see if I think everyone stays categorized as such by the time we all are ready to move to the parenting boards, and beyond.

6) If you say "preggo" you will be told you are not a spaghetti sauce.

7) Everyone of us here can stand up for what we think is right, and this includes to our mother in laws, husbands, sisters, cow-irkers, and even our doctors. If you really have an issue with someone, talk through it logically and without getting petty. You'd be surprised that sometimes you can get what you want without creating WWIII. And, at other times, you may find that a slight concession made by you will get you past whatever drama you are facing, freeing you up to concentrate on more important things.

8)Your brother's neighbor's third cousin twice removed should not demand to be in the delivery room with you.

9) CALL YOUR DOCTOR. If you are worried for any reason, you are spotting, you are losing a lot of weight, can't stop throwing up, or even if you have a hangnail that you really think is troubling you about this pregnancy - THAT IS WHAT THEY ARE THERE FOR. Don't worry about seeming stupid, and don't you dare assume you know (or that any of us would know, for that matter) what they would say, because you don't.

10) We'll never all agree about if it is ok to dye our hair before the second trimester.

Bonus 11) Some people here are extraordinarily helpful, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have selflessly shared.

KWatson1210

This is cute. I can't really add anything since I just started over here this week. GL with your pregnancy!!

carissa_danielle

Pretty much sums it up! lol

elisbu

I LOVE IT!

JessD0703

That is awesome and absolutely true You made me smile (other then the one about m/c but even that is very true) during a rather trying day, thank you!

BellaKelsey

12. People get touchy about the 'difference' between bloat and a bump. I don't CARE what kind of tissue it is. I'm pregnant and my belly is round, so I'm a happy girl!

Regarding your number one-- you don't have it quite accurate. Even if cooked, unpasteurized cheese is still not okay to eat. Sorry to be nit-picky, but my doctor said that one of her patients recently lost her pregnancy because of listeria from unpasteurized blue cheese. 

armandos_girl

gleasona

I just recently started on this board too, but I love your list. True and Funny - especially the one about hair dye. lol!  Happy pregnancy!

Wildlandwife

LadyXaverian

BellaKelsey:

12. People get touchy about the 'difference' between bloat and a bump. I don't CARE what kind of tissue it is. I'm pregnant and my belly is round, so I'm a happy girl!

Regarding your number one-- you don't have it quite accurate. Even if cooked, unpasteurized cheese is still not okay to eat. Sorry to be nit-picky, but my doctor said that one of her patients recently lost her pregnancy because of listeria from unpasteurized blue cheese. 

She was referring to the deli meat when she said "if you're worried about it, nuke it." 

MrsLenau09

13) "Feta Fingernail" will not kill your baby; and neither will hot soup

colflowerM824

  They should put this in that green box you see when you first click on 1st tri.

dshoop7

That is so true! I am not sure anyone would have said it any different! Thanks for posting it. It made me laugh!

normajeane6126

MrsLenau09:

13) "Feta Fingernail" will not kill your baby; and neither will hot soup

I just peed a little. Thanks  

Newts Mommy

I think that sums it up completely!

Genese1980

Gulity of saying Prego!! LOL first timer mistake on the board. LOL

loanbpham

Good list.

What I have learned is stay away from the Internet because everyone becomes a freaked out hypochondriac when it comes to the smallest symptom.

I have also learned that everyone's body is different. Some gain a lot of weight in the beginning while others lose weight. But in the end...everyone catches up.  

mayonayo

Newts Mommy:

I think that sums it up completely!

 

This.  Thanks for the laugh!

j&j508

  hilarious!

beccamcafee

cow-irkers.   I LOVE IT!

ManiacMcGee

BellaKelsey:

12. People get touchy about the 'difference' between bloat and a bump. I don't CARE what kind of tissue it is. I'm pregnant and my belly is round, so I'm a happy girl!

Regarding your number one-- you don't have it quite accurate. Even if cooked, unpasteurized cheese is still not okay to eat. Sorry to be nit-picky, but my doctor said that one of her patients recently lost her pregnancy because of listeria from unpasteurized blue cheese. 

I might just put that in my siggy.

brunette mac

That was so enjoyable to read! Thanks!

TheCricket

loanbpham:

 What I have learned is stay away from the Internet because everyone becomes a freaked out hypochondriac when it comes to the smallest symptom. 

Quite right - my #12 should read: "Google has never been pregnant nor has it had any children. You are better off to consult your doctor."

Ferris1013

This is great love it!

wilma007

TheCricket:

loanbpham:

 What I have learned is stay away from the Internet because everyone becomes a freaked out hypochondriac when it comes to the smallest symptom. 

Quite right - my #12 should read: "Google has never been pregnant nor has it had any children. You are better off to consult your doctor."

Here is one that I totally agree with. I would make this the number ONE. You have just said it all.

shalenap

Well said!  See you over in the second Tri -- next week baby!!!

 

TheCricket

I can only imagine that if I was to do this again on 2nd tri once I am ready to move on to 3rd, what the difference will be. Probably the answers to "when will I feel my baby kick", the typical weight gain and clothing issues, nesting, and perhaps issues sleeping? I don't know - I am not sure what to expect (because I won't read that damn book ). I just follow along at whatever week I am at.