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October 2013 Moms
MrsSmith414
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STM's give it to me straight!
MrsSmith414
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OK Ladies! Give me the low down on pregnancy. Do's and Dont's, books to get, apps to download! Must do's!!
Me; 28 Hubby: 29 - TTC since 5/11 - PCOS Cycle #18-21 Clomid & Trigger & TI = BFN
Cycle #22 Gonal-F & Trigger & IUI = BFFP!! EDD 10/4/13 Beta#1 50.5, Beta#2 212, Beta#3 452, First HB 133!!!Logan William born 10/7
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Re: STM's give it to me straight!
I'm sure there will be lots of opinions and answers for this question.
Do: drink lots of water, get plenty of rest, stay active, exercise, eat small meals and snacks throughout the day
Don't: drink
avoid deli meat, unpasteurized anything, certain types of fish & sushi
Books: I liked What to Expect When Expecting
Apps: not sure
-You will get plenty of well meaning advice over the next several months from anyone and everyone. Take it or leave it and go with your gut. I ate deli meat, had the occasional glass of wine in my 3rd Tri, took hot baths, etc. I'm not advocating that anyone do the same. I made choices based on what my Dr said and what I felt was OK.
Do: try not to worry about every little thing, enjoy being pregnant as much as you can, listen to your body
Don't: start shopping until after your baby shower/s. Seriously! I know it will be hard to resist, but you will save money
Books: Eh. I bought a bajillion and really only read The Complete Guide to Pregnancy. Most of them will be repetitive.
You're going to get so much unsolicited advice over the next 9 months your head may explode! In my case I got more from men, which is really odd now that I think about it. What's most important is that you do what's best for you and your baby.
I did give up caffine last time, only ate warmed up lunch meat and didn't take any over the counter meds at all.
The book I think is best is, Your Pregnancy Week By Week. Don't read WTEWYE. It will worry you more than do good.
Stay away from google.
Get a doctor/midwife you are 100% comfortable with.
Don't stress out! There is a LONG time to figure things out!
Everyone else's advice so far has been great! Seriously - don't shop! I don't think I bought a single item of clothing for DD until she was 2, lol. You will get so much at your shower and then when the baby is born - everyone buys clothes!
I read a ton of pregnancy books last time but the one that I really loved was Belly Laughs by Jenny McCarthy. I could relate to so much of it, I was laughing so hard!
The other thing I always suggest to pg moms is to read the book "the Happiest Baby on the Block" BEFORE the baby is born. It's a life saver but not something you want to be reading for the first time when you have a colicky baby. Read it in your last tri!
OMG SERIOUSLY! Don't do it! DD is 15 months right now and I'm not sure I've purchased more than a handful of items!
I am not a HBOTB fan, but I totally agree with this advice. If it is something you want to try, it is so much better to know how to use it BEFORE you need it!
Lost baby at 13 weeks due to triploidy syndrome D&C 3/27/13 repeat D&C 5/8/13
I have drove myself insane in less then one week of knowing...wish I could erase everything from google from my mind!
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Take everyone's suggestions and opinions lightly. You do what you feel is best for you.
I avoided caffeine with my DD but drank an occasional coke with my DS. I had cooked sushi and ate subway sandwiches. Both kiddos turned out perfectly healthy!
Try to relax and enjoy being pregnant. Try not to over analyze every little thing but if you have a question...ASK!
Talk to those who have been pregnant before because there is no question too weird or too gross--we have been through it before!
I love the Sprout app! Not your typical babycenter or what to expect app.
BFP#4 1/19/13 ~ due 10/2/13 ~ hoping for our rainbow baby!
BFP#3 8/14/12 ~ missed m/c ~ D&C 9/25/12 at 10w1d
Hannah-10/25/08
Everyone else has some great advice!
Make sure to lube up your belly with lotion when you get bigger because your skin will itch like no other!
I didn't drink caffiene and don't plan to this pregnancy. I ate deli meat when it was heated up.
you're going to get a lot of 'advice' about labor but know that it's your experience and your experience only...do what's right for YOU!
I liked the WTEWE app but wasn't in love with it.
make sure to take belly pictures...you'll love to look at them once baby is out!
OH...do drink tons of water. make sure you have eaten when you take your prenatals (only time i puked with DS was when i took my prenatals with OJ and didn't eat anything).
your doctor will give you some advice at your first appointment in regards to the dos and don'ts.
Don't read WTEWYE. It will freak you the fluck out.
That's all i got. I was a really easy going FTM.
Everything the ladies have said is great!
knowing it took you a long time TTC my best advice would be to really try to enjoy the pregnancy as much as you can. I was so nervous the whole time and I'm hoping to be more calm this time around.
And get a pregnancy journal...nothing too fancy or time consuming but definitely get one..I love looking through my entries and my photos. I know I'll be comparing things a lot this time around
I also completely support lots of water...it helps reduce cramping greatly. And I loved my body pillow. I was/am a stomach sleeper so it was really hard for me to get comfy....the pillow helped a lot.
People are going to stay the dumbest things you have ever heard during your pregnancy. Random strangers will comment on your weight and tell you horror stories about labor and delivery.
I liked the Whole Pregnancy Handbook. Hated pregnancy week by week - it scared the crap out of me.
I agree it's a good idea to read a couple of taking care of baby books, or get DVDs or something. I like Happiest Baby, Dr Sears books, The Baby Whisperer, and, while I'm not a cry it out supporter, the sleep chapter of Ferber's book.
When you're close to your due date try to relax as much as possible. Go to the movies by yourself, get a mani/pedi, etc. You will enjoy that time and it will make labor easier.
I also drank 1 cup of coffee a day and had a bit of wine during my 1st pregnancy. I read a couple of studies about drinking in pregnancy and I think a glass of wine a week is actually kind of good. And I ate cooked sushi but not the high mercury fish.
And for motherhood, I think a major thing is just being flexible. Things won't be as you expect and in general you have to roll with the punches. If you go in expecting that you'll have an easier time.
Finally, ENJOY your baby. Everyone will have an opinion on your kids' weight and whether the kid is wearing socks and complete strangers will ask about your kids' sleep and share their thoughts on it. Try to zone it out and just enjoy the baby cuddles and bonding. People say it goes fast, but that's a total understatement. It will blow your mind just how fast it really goes.