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RedBirdFly · April 2014

@KMW08‌ Where on earth did you find that?

KMW08 · April 2014

RedBirdFly said:
@KMW08‌ Where on earth did you find that?

I didn't get the ttcal TMI award for nothing!! I really think some other ttcaler shared it many moons ago. it got referenced a lot for a while with some ttcalers & has been in my memory bank ever since. It's fantabulous isn't it?!?

NunyaBennis · April 2014

KMW08 said:

RedBirdFly said:
@KMW08‌ Where on earth did you find that?
I didn't get the ttcal TMI award for nothing!! I really think some other ttcaler shared it many moons ago. it got referenced a lot for a while with some ttcalers & has been in my memory bank ever since. It's fantabulous isn't it?!?

Try SUPERfantabulous! This is the first time I've felt cute in a week & I don't even care if it's only because of my labia.

RedBirdFly · April 2014

KMW08 said:

RedBirdFly said:
@KMW08‌ Where on earth did you find that?
I didn't get the ttcal TMI award for nothing!! I really think some other ttcaler shared it many moons ago. it got referenced a lot for a while with some ttcalers & has been in my memory bank ever since. It's fantabulous isn't it?!?

Yes!!!! It is!! I tried to figure out which one I am but couldn't pick between three of them so I am going to ask DH when he gets home.

missnacholover · April 2014

I really want to open the Vag chart but I have a sneaking suspicion it's not quite safe for work.

Maelara · April 2014

missnacholover said:

I really want to open the Vag chart but I have a sneaking suspicion it's not quite safe for work.

It's not! Open it at home!

NunyaBennis · April 2014

CatLady22 said:
When do stretch marks start to appear?

I still have some from when I grew boobs back in the day ... I don't wanna think about it! ^#(^

mander82 · April 2014

I am wondering where the stretch marks will show up. I imagine its probably different for everyone.....but I was putting lotion on my belly before bed last night, all around my belly button, below and above, DH told me I need to be putting it on my sides and on my back, he said I need to put it on my whole torso. Um. Do people really get stretch marks on their backs ?

I am scurrred !

suzyrenee · April 2014

NunyaBennis said:

KMW08 said:

RedBirdFly said:
@KMW08‌ Where on earth did you find that?
I didn't get the ttcal TMI award for nothing!! I really think some other ttcaler shared it many moons ago. it got referenced a lot for a while with some ttcalers & has been in my memory bank ever since. It's fantabulous isn't it?!?
Try SUPERfantabulous! This is the first time I've felt cute in a week & I don't even care if it's only because of my labia.

Agreed! I never realized how lucky I am to have what I have.

I will also be asking DH to pick which one he thinks is closest!

scarlet3egonias · April 2014

MindyAndRyan said:

Is it true that you get sunburn easier when pregnant?

I just got back from my 1st anniversary trip to the beach where we got married. Got burned to a crisp. My husband got a kick out of it since I'm always onto him to put on more sunscreen. Of course I put spf 50 on 3 times that day and could barely freaking move the rest of the trip because I was in so much pain. Considering I was extra careful and don't usually burn, I would say so, yes.

scarlet3egonias · April 2014

I know this was covered a while back - but what dopplers work best and where should I buy one? I looked on Amazon and couldn't find anything. I googled 'Sonoline B' but hadn't ever heard of the two places that were selling them.

RedBirdFly · April 2014

On the scale of bad, how bad is sushi? Is it lunchmeat level bad or is it drinking 10 alcoholic drinks a day bad or somewhere in between?

I really, really want some and DH and his friend apparently picked a sushi place for our regular Tuesday night out.

RedBirdFly · April 2014

mander82 said:
I am wondering where the stretch marks will show up. I imagine its probably different for everyone.....but I was putting lotion on my belly before bed last night, all around my belly button, below and above, DH told me I need to be putting it on my sides and on my back, he said I need to put it on my whole torso. Um. Do people really get stretch marks on their backs ?

I am scurrred !

I have them on my butt. My sides. My back. My stomach. My thighs. My calves. I had none until I hit 34 weeks and swelled up like a balloon

Maelara · April 2014

RedBirdFly said:
On the scale of bad, how bad is sushi? Is it lunchmeat level bad or is it drinking 10 alcoholic drinks a day bad or somewhere in between?

I really, really want some and DH and his friend apparently picked a sushi place for our regular Tuesday night out.

Could you get cooked sushi? If not I would just be careful eating the high mercury fish. And make sure it's a reputable place.

mander82 · April 2014

RedBirdFly said:

mander82 said:
I am wondering where the stretch marks will show up. I imagine its probably different for everyone.....but I was putting lotion on my belly before bed last night, all around my belly button, below and above, DH told me I need to be putting it on my sides and on my back, he said I need to put it on my whole torso. Um. Do people really get stretch marks on their backs ?

I am scurrred !

I have them on my butt. My sides. My back. My stomach. My thighs. My calves. I had none until I hit 34 weeks and swelled up like a balloon

Oh my.... I am sorry to hear that! I guess maybe I should be worried! I guess there is no stopping it so I should just hope for the best!

RedBirdFly · April 2014

flutterbuggie said:

RedBirdFly said:

mander82 said:
I am wondering where the stretch marks will show up. I imagine its probably different for everyone.....but I was putting lotion on my belly before bed last night, all around my belly button, below and above, DH told me I need to be putting it on my sides and on my back, he said I need to put it on my whole torso. Um. Do people really get stretch marks on their backs ?

I am scurrred !

I have them on my butt. My sides. My back. My stomach. My thighs. My calves. I had none until I hit 34 weeks and swelled up like a balloon

Calves!?! Say it ain't so! I already have stretch marks on my stomach so I don't really care about that area anymore but my calves no freaking WAY!

I had pre-e though so I gained like 40 lbs of water weight alone.

ETA: @Maelara‌ oh I totally forgot about cooked sushi. Lol!

suzyrenee · April 2014

RedBirdFly said:

On the scale of bad, how bad is sushi? Is it lunchmeat level bad or is it drinking 10 alcoholic drinks a day bad or somewhere in between? I really, really want some and DH and his friend apparently picked a sushi place for our regular Tuesday night out.

I think it is like lunch meat level bad. My OB said that sushi in and of itself isn't really dangerous. OB explained that if you ate bad sushi that gave you food poisoning, that is where the danger is. I have never had food poisoning after eating sushi and I know women in Japan apparently do not adhere to that rule. I have gone a few times since BFP and I get things like avocado rolls and cucumber rolls. But I enjoy covering them in pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce, so I am totally satisfied with that.

Edit: quote fail

AnnieRoo13 · April 2014

RedBirdFly said:
On the scale of bad, how bad is sushi? Is it lunchmeat level bad or is it drinking 10 alcoholic drinks a day bad or somewhere in between?

I really, really want some and DH and his friend apparently picked a sushi place for our regular Tuesday night out.

I'm desperate for sushi too! DH says he won't go with me because he says it's not worth the risk. I bought California rolls at the grocery store the other day, but it did nothing for my sashimi craving

I've heard mixed things about sushi. Apparently the main concern is getting food poisoning but if you eat at a reputable place you're supposed to be okay. I haven't made up my mind if I'll cave or not!

lizgrace03 · April 2014

AnnieRoo13 said:

On the scale of bad, how bad is sushi? Is it lunchmeat level bad or is it drinking 10 alcoholic drinks a day bad or somewhere in between? I really, really want some and DH and his friend apparently picked a sushi place for our regular Tuesday night out.
I'm desperate for sushi too! DH says he won't go with me because he says it's not worth the risk. I bought California rolls at the grocery store the other day, but it did nothing for my sashimi craving I've heard mixed things about sushi. Apparently the main concern is getting food poisoning but if you eat at a reputable place you're supposed to be okay. I haven't made up my mind if I'll cave or not!

I've been eating California rolls with cream cheese. Those are completely fine. A lot of the fried sushi is OK too; basically, as long as it's cooked. Most places have seem to have a lot of cooked options now. My friend ate spicy tuna rolls during her entire pregnancy and her son is just fine. I just have a Food Nazi for a DH so I don't have an option (unless I want him to be grumpy which is not fun). But the CA Rolls are pretty good!!

abbyful · April 2014

RedBirdFly said:

On the scale of bad, how bad is sushi? Is it lunchmeat level bad or is it drinking 10 alcoholic drinks a day bad or somewhere in between? I really, really want some and DH and his friend apparently picked a sushi place for our regular Tuesday night out.

I ate sushi on a regular basis while pregnant with DS, and no plans to avoid it this time around either.

I just opted for the non-raw rolls: California rolls, shrimp rolls, etc. There was still plenty to choose from.

maebee87 · April 2014

How early can you find out the sex? I thought it was at the 18-20 week anatomy ultrasound but I see some fellow November ladies already know.

Kristy774 · April 2014

flutterbuggie said:

maebee87 said:
How early can you find out the sex? I thought it was at the 18-20 week anatomy ultrasound but I see some fellow November ladies already know.
They know because they have had blood tests done for genetic testing so they find out the gender as well.

I think at least one is going by the "angle of the dangle". I'm getting an intensive ultrasound next week and I plan on asking about my baby's dangle.

maebee87 · April 2014

Thanks for the clarification!! My ultrasound is next week and now I will be asking about the angle of the dangle too.

sunflwra · April 2014

scarlet3egonias said:

I know this was covered a while back - but what dopplers work best and where should I buy one? I looked on Amazon and couldn't find anything. I googled 'Sonoline B' but hadn't ever heard of the two places that were selling them.

@scarlet3egonias - I got one online from fetaldoppler.net - good price and free shipping. Haven't used it yet but am going to give it a try next week.

MrsLillyG · April 2014

Maelara said:

On the scale of bad, how bad is sushi? Is it lunchmeat level bad or is it drinking 10 alcoholic drinks a day bad or somewhere in between? I really, really want some and DH and his friend apparently picked a sushi place for our regular Tuesday night out.
Could you get cooked sushi? If not I would just be careful eating the high mercury fish. And make sure it's a reputable place.

AnnieRoo13 said:

On the scale of bad, how bad is sushi? Is it lunchmeat level bad or is it drinking 10 alcoholic drinks a day bad or somewhere in between? I really, really want some and DH and his friend apparently picked a sushi place for our regular Tuesday night out.
I'm desperate for sushi too! DH says he won't go with me because he says it's not worth the risk. I bought California rolls at the grocery store the other day, but it did nothing for my sashimi craving I've heard mixed things about sushi. Apparently the main concern is getting food poisoning but if you eat at a reputable place you're supposed to be okay. I haven't made up my mind if I'll cave or not!

sorry but my ob told me to not even get a California roll or veggi roll because they are rolled on the same spot as the raw fish. I am dying for sushi. I suppose you could roll your own though!

marajay6 · April 2014

flutterbuggie said:

RedBirdFly said:

mander82 said:
I am wondering where the stretch marks will show up. I imagine its probably different for everyone.....but I was putting lotion on my belly before bed last night, all around my belly button, below and above, DH told me I need to be putting it on my sides and on my back, he said I need to put it on my whole torso. Um. Do people really get stretch marks on their backs ?

I am scurrred !

I have them on my butt. My sides. My back. My stomach. My thighs. My calves. I had none until I hit 34 weeks and swelled up like a balloon

Calves!?! Say it ain't so! I already have stretch marks on my stomach so I don't really care about that area anymore but my calves no freaking WAY!
Eta: ---quote fail---

I'm not worried about stretch marks on my legs as much as I am worried about spider veins. They are very common in my family. I have had a few prepregnancy and it looks like it's gotten worse and I not quite 12 weeks. Ugh - my legs are going to be hideous when this is all done.

RachelC79 · April 2014

My "expecting better" book says that the main concern from sushi is food poisoning (e. coli, mostly). It's not as scary as the lunch meat issue because with lunch meat the fear is listeriosis, which is specifically more dangerous to pregnant women. e. coli is unpleasant whether you're pregnant or not.

So if you're going to a reputable place that you've eaten at in the past with no issues, you should be fine. I haven't been out for sushi since my BFP, but it's starting to sound good!

scarlet3egonias · April 2014

Awesome! Thanks @sunflwra! Just ordered one!

RedBirdFly · April 2014

RachelC79 said:
My "expecting better" book says that the main concern from sushi is food poisoning (e. coli, mostly). It's not as scary as the lunch meat issue because with lunch meat the fear is listeriosis, which is specifically more dangerous to pregnant women. e. coli is unpleasant whether you're pregnant or not.

So if you're going to a reputable place that you've eaten at in the past with no issues, you should be fine. I haven't been out for sushi since my BFP, but it's starting to sound good!

I had the sushi. It was amazing and from a really great place that I haven't had a problem with ever

RachelC79 · April 2014

RedBirdFly said:

My "expecting better" book says that the main concern from sushi is food poisoning (e. coli, mostly). It's not as scary as the lunch meat issue because with lunch meat the fear is listeriosis, which is specifically more dangerous to pregnant women. e. coli is unpleasant whether you're pregnant or not.

So if you're going to a reputable place that you've eaten at in the past with no issues, you should be fine. I haven't been out for sushi since my BFP, but it's starting to sound good!
I had the sushi. It was amazing and from a really great place that I haven't had a problem with ever

YAY! Sounds perfect! All I want for lunch is a giant bowl of sushi rice with maybe a side of nori. I feel like this is progress.

NunyaBennis · April 2014

Sounds like it sucks to be you @MrsLillyG‌
I understand "better safe than sorry" but I'd trust sashimi from my sushi chef way before I'd delve into, say, a bagged salad from, well, anywhere else.

brooklyngirl18 · April 2014

lizgrace03 said:

AnnieRoo13 said:

On the scale of bad, how bad is sushi? Is it lunchmeat level bad or is it drinking 10 alcoholic drinks a day bad or somewhere in between? I really, really want some and DH and his friend apparently picked a sushi place for our regular Tuesday night out.
I'm desperate for sushi too! DH says he won't go with me because he says it's not worth the risk. I bought California rolls at the grocery store the other day, but it did nothing for my sashimi craving I've heard mixed things about sushi. Apparently the main concern is getting food poisoning but if you eat at a reputable place you're supposed to be okay. I haven't made up my mind if I'll cave or not!
I've been eating California rolls with cream cheese. Those are completely fine. A lot of the fried sushi is OK too; basically, as long as it's cooked. Most places have seem to have a lot of cooked options now. My friend ate spicy tuna rolls during her entire pregnancy and her son is just fine. I just have a Food Nazi for a DH so I don't have an option (unless I want him to be grumpy which is not fun). But the CA Rolls are pretty good!!

DH is the same way so annoying!! i keep telling him i want sushi but he says only if i eat the cooked stuff. he is being super protective of everything i do its annoying! he is not the type to tell me what to do and i am not the type to just do whatever dh says so this is taking some adjusting, i know he's just worried about our little one and me.

MrsLillyG · April 2014

NunyaBennis said:
Sounds like it sucks to be you @MrsLillyG‌
I understand "better safe than sorry" but I'd trust sashimi from my sushi chef way before I'd delve into, say, a bagged salad from, well, anywhere else.

Don't count me out of all of these sushi parties just yet. I know how to roll my own!!

suzyrenee · April 2014

NunyaBennis said:
Sounds like it sucks to be you @MrsLillyG‌
I understand "better safe than sorry" but I'd trust sashimi from my sushi chef way before I'd delve into, say, a bagged salad from, well, anywhere else.

Yup, I am leery of bagged salads as well.

mommymeg143 · April 2014

Why am I just now reading this board? You girls are AWESOME. I now have so many questions/comments.

#1. Whoa, lightening vag sounds intense. I feel like you should receive a special siggy button for enduring that.
#2. I really want sushi. Lots of it.
#3. I don't want stretch marks, ever. #4. I wish I were a size 0 or 2. My bloated ass is super jealous.
#5. I just posted about where to buy a doppler in another thread. I should have read this first.
#6. I have my NT scan next week. Do you get bloodwork WITH the scan or is that separate? My OB didn't say...

AnnieRoo13 · April 2014

MeganMullikin said:
Why am I just now reading this board? You girls are AWESOME. I now have so many questions/comments.

#1. Whoa, lightening vag sounds intense. I feel like you should receive a special siggy button for enduring that.
#2. I really want sushi. Lots of it.
#3. I don't want stretch marks, ever. #4. I wish I were a size 0 or 2. My bloated ass is super jealous.
#5. I just posted about where to buy a doppler in another thread. I should have read this first.
#6. I have my NT scan next week. Do you get bloodwork WITH the scan or is that separate? My OB didn't say...

@MeganMullikin‌ #6 I have my NT scan next week too and I have to do blood work at the same time.

hotsun · March 2015

FirstBabyDoyle said:
Cheers to the 70's bushes and saucer sized nips... Ahh the joys of pregnancy

You got that right

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