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July 2016 Moms
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Saturday Check In
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How far along are you?
How are you feeling?
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
Questions?
How are you feeling?
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
Questions?
Re: Saturday Check In
How are you feeling? Pukey
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: hating nausea but glad I have it
Questions? Meh
How are you feeling? Doing alright. Queasiness is picking up and turning into more nausea. Gingerale is my friend. Threw for the first time in the pregnancy this morning. Boobs semi sensitive. Back still on the sore side. Abdomen/pelvic pressure every now and then that lasts like 10-20 seconds. Appetite is small. Still so excited and so nervous for my viability ultrasound on Monday morning! Ohhh the nerves...
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I went out to dinner last night with family and was feeling so sick so I asked the waiter for gingerale, which I never drink anything but water at dinner, ever. Thought my parents were going to call me out for being pregnant right there. Their looks of confusion to each other was obvious. And I'm not ready to tell them yet. The one reason I think that no one ended up asking me if I was is because I had a loss in September and if I wasn't pregnant that would be a tough question to be asked. Glad that dinner is over with!
Questions? Nada
How are you feeling? I have a cold that is just killing me, but otherwise okay.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Found pregnancy meditations on YouTube last night, and wrote down a few positive affirmations for my baby. I spent about an hour last night focusing on just me and my baby, letting positive thoughts and affirmations wash over us. It made me feel so calm and happy! I'm going to try to make this a nightly ritual.
Questions? Did anyone do any black Friday shopping for baby? What did you get? I've got $75 Kohls cash that I'll be spending next week - want to get some ideas!
TTC since May 2014.
Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d.
Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1).
AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR.
RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW.
Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Short LP (8 days).
Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
Summer 2016 LFAF awards:
Winter 2016/2017 LFAF awards:
How are you feeling? Just hungry. But it's breakfast time lol
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: nipples aren't so sore anymore. A day late lol DH practically blew a fuse yesterday when I told him it hurt. I could also use a slight back massage...
Questions? Anyone do, did (STM+) or know of specific prenatal/pregnancy workouts? I know you can still dance, swim, walk, maybe even run, etc. but I'm just interested to see/try things designed specifically for pregnant women.
How are you feeling? Good today except for my super sore boobs!
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I feel like I was just 4 weeks ... Time is going pretty quick! I think with all the holidays time will go fast ... At least I hope so!
How are you feeling? Pretty good. Some food adversions, nausea after eating, super sore nipples and crazy insomnia.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I'll take all the symptoms! Just so damn happy to be pregnant and have it confirmed that this isn't another blighted ovum or chemical pregnancy. I've never been so happy to see a yolk sack! @AL_TwinCities I may follow your lead here! I have decided to stay super positive and try to enjoy this pregnancy.
Questions? Any good book recommendations? Other than "what to expect when expecting?"
How are you feeling? I think my ute is growing again cause man am I sore. It is even a little painful when I caugh or sneeze. Nothing too bad so not worried, just noticeable. I too have the sore nips.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I'm just happy I still have 2 days off work. DH got invited to a poker night but he doesn't want to go. I kinda want him to go so I can veg guilt free.
Questions?
@KASG I found some workouts on Pinterest. But they all seemed second trimester focused. I now know why, since I tried to do some and was exhausted the next day or two. I think I'm gonna keep my normal activity and try adding some small workouts in the second tri.
@didi0308 there were a couple of threads started for pregnancy book suggestions. I can't remember all of them but I would check the search function.
How are you feeling? Weird. Laid on the couch all day yesterday. Badly need a shower now. So glad it's a holiday. My own smell is activating my nausea.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes? Officially can't sleep on my stomach anymore. I always get the pulling sensations when I cough or sneeze, but yesterday while doing some yoga/stretching I got a popping sensation and I think my uterus is working on coming over my pelvic bone. It's sore and sensitive there and made me feel nauseated all day and super no-touchy. Also I refused to wear underwear or put on pants because the feeling of anything touching there is horrible. I hope this goes away...
Question: Am I just going to feel worse every time something new happens? Are any changes that come up ever going to feel pleasant or better? Also screw anyone who says I should be grateful to feel shitty. Just because I have something you want doesn't negate how I feel about my situation. I don't feel grateful for all the shitty changes and my feelings about my situation are valid regardless of anyone else's feelings about their situation! (P.S. Me and Kim Kardashian are totally on the same page about this whole pregnancy thing- preach girl!)
How are you feeling? Exhausted and nauseous. Unable to concentrate.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I received the first two intrusive comments from people regarding pregnancy/parenting yesterday! I teach on Fridays and I'm a PhD student so I share an office with someone else. Both last Friday and yesterday I got a slice of pizza for lunch in between teaching, and today my office mate said "I'm concerned about how much pizza you're eating. It isn't healthy for pregnant women." I laughed that off because she's an odd character at the best of times and I find her endearing, but then her boyfriend came in and started giving me parenting advice based on the fact that his mom runs a daycare (lol). I mentioned that we were planning to formula feed because it came up and he started lecturing me about how it's "unhealthy" and a "bad choice" and never to say that I was formula feeding around his mom (who I don't know and will never meet) because she'll flip out. I couldn't believe it lol! I said I had extensively researched it and he said, "research it some more." So I guess it's true that some people think they can offer strange and uncalled for "advice" to pregnant women!
Questions? Nope.
How are you feeling? Feeling fine.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Nervous that I still don't have any symptoms other than being tired.
Questions? @didi0308 I bought the mayo clinic guide to a healthy pregnancy and I'm finding it to be informative. I like how it spans beyond pregnancy also. For H, I bought The Pregnancy Book For Men: From Dude To Dad in 40 Short Weeks and it's really cute
How are you feeling? Okay overall. Nipples a little sensitive, woke up with some dull back pain (could've just been how I was sleeping, it's gone now). Stomach a little nauseous until I ate. Slight pressure in my lower abdomen...not crampy, just pressure.
Rant/Rave/Positive vibe: Husband caught me rubbing my belly last night and telling little sweet pea to hang in there, keep growing, that I love him/her. I have no idea if it does anything but it makes me feel more...connected, I guess. Hubby started tearing up and sat with me for a bit. It was pretty precious.
Questions: I know this might be odd, but my urine is such a bright yellow color, even with all the water I'm drinking! Could it just be my prenatal vitamin?
How are you feeling? Little dizzy. Boobs sore off and on, backs a bit sore and dry heaves are heavy today. Thanks bagel
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: been freaking out lately so I'm happy to be somewhat at peace today. Oh and I plan on doing absolutely nothing today besides lay under a blanket and later put up our Christmas tree.
Questions?
@KASG my favorite is 10 minute solutions prenatal Pilates. It is 5 or 6 different parts, so you can choose what you feel up to that day. I often would start thinking I would only do the 10 min stretching, but once I did that I would feel better and add in a few others.
@didi0308 I found most pregnancy books to be 50-50, none were great. There would be a little good info and then tons of stuff that doesn't apply to you. I went to the library and checked out all their pregnancy books and just flipped through them. The only pregnancy book that I would still reference now in my third pregnancy is the Bradley method because of some exercises and diet recs.
How far along are you? 5w6d
How are you feeling? Good
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: all I want is a fish taco and don't really have a way to get one or make one until at least tomorrow
How are you feeling? Still really nauseous and fatigued. General malaise. Been sleeping like crap BC I wake up to pee every few hours Bleh.
Rant/rave/positive vibes? I'm so excited for my 11 week US on 12/16, and see a more developed/formed baby, beyond the amorphous shadowy blob that I already adore.
Questions? Is anyone else as neurotic as I am? I feel like I'm constantly looking things up only to learn it could be hazardous, which then sends me into yet another panic episode.
How are you feeling? Good. The exhaustion is real...especially after 2pm...but I wish my body would sleep past 7am!!
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: we told my mom today. She was speechless
Questions?
How are you feeling? Still pretty good. Mild nausea. Surprised that baby is already the size of an apple seed today.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: MIL told us she has cancer over Thanksgiving. So I'm glad I kept the baby news to myself.
Questions?
@AL_TwinCities I did some of that last pregnancy and I told myself I needed to start it sooner the next time around. Thanks for the reminder!
@didi0308 And Baby Makes Three by the Gottmans was probably the most beneficial of all the books we read. It's marriage focused and helps prepare you for the change in dynamic, but also helps you get on the same page in regards to how you want to parent.
How far along are you? 7 weeks 6 days
How are you feeling? Like crap. Sore, nauseated, exhausted and moody.
Rant/rave/positive vibes: I'm so ready for my first appointment on Tuesday!
Questions? Nope.
How are you feeling? Not bad right now, just a little abdominal pain, but I'm pretty sure it's just gas pain since the indigestion has been constant. My MS tends to amp up in the evenings, so mornings are generally good for me.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Told my best friend yesterday and she was so excited! She's one of the few people who know about our previous losses, and she's been really rooting for us, so yeah, she was thrilled. It was nice to talk baby stuff with another female! Plus I haven't seen her in 6 months since she lives like 15 hours away, so I'm always so excited when she's in town for a few days. The only thing close to a rant is these dang dreams! Last night I dreamed I was miscarrying, and then in the dream woke up relieved that that was only a dream, and then woke up for real. Inception. But it was unpleasant.
Questions? Anybody been able to keep up with housework? My gosh, it's so bad! I've been trying to get little things done here and there, but I feel like I don't have the energy or motivation to actually clean the house. DH tries to help, but he doesn't usually have this much slack to pick up.
How far along are you? 9+1
How are you feeling? Like another migraine is coming on. I cannot do weekly migraines.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I booked my first US for Dec 10th. I have a final exam that day but it's the only time H could come with me.
Questions? Does anyone have tips on dealing with migraines during pregnancy???
How are you feeling? Pretty good. My hands go numb every now and then and I am now starting to go the bathroom every few hours at night. @AL_TwinCities I also talk to my baby every morning and night and tell the baby to grow and be healthy and that I love them so much. The other day my husband kissed my belly and down where the belly is and said hello to the baby and told s/he to grow.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: NBR: we are out of town and having car problems. We took the car to the shop before we left and said that everything was fine and now this. I told my husband I will pay to fly home. It's not my car and I'm not putting money into a car that is not mine.
Questions? Nope
How are you feeling? Nauseousnesss started yesterday, super bloated, and fatigued.
Rave's/rants: Ssoo tired of being at my in laws and cannot wait to get home to our house to rest.
@KASG I really like Kelsey Byers Fitness at goodmorningfitness.com and she has a prenatal workout ebook for free.
How are you feeling? Pretty good. A little light headed and as of yesterday my teeth are really sensitive.
Questions? Is anyone else experiencing this teeth sensitivity thing? When it started after lunch yesterday, I figured there was no way that this could be pregnancy related but after a quick internet search I'm not so sure. Oh well. I'm still one of the lucky ones symptom-wise so far.
How are you feeling? Burpy, my chest is tender, and nauseous in the early morning hours.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Not looking forward to writing 2 papers this week. Staying up late, after my 4yo goes to sleep is going to be tough. Happy to get to know y'all!
Questions? Nada.
How are you feeling? Pretty good overall. From 5 weeks or so I had all the nausea and sore boobs and fatigue like crazy. Most of my symptoms seem to have tapered off a bit. I only have the nausea if its been awhile since I've eaten or I get a quick wave and it goes away. I know it's an UO but while I'm happy I'm able to function again, it makes me nervous that something is wrong.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I had my first U/S at 7+4 and the tech said there was a surprisingly strong heartbeat and it was a good sign to carrying to term, so I'm focusing on that and the fact that while I've had some mild to moderate cramping I haven't had any bleeding. I'm trying to remember the mantra today I am pregnant and focus on that.
Questions? Has anybody done any shopping for big items yet? I don't want to get ahead of myself but I was looking at Black Friday deals for strollers and car seats. I didn't buy anything (Canadian deals aren't as good as the American ones) but I'm hoping to pick up some things during Boxing Day sales. Might as well take advantage and buy the big stuff when its cheap, even if it's early.
How are you feeling? Comes and goes. Trying to find the balance between enough food but not too much. If I don't eat enough, I'm nauseous and lightheaded and lethargic to a non-functional degree. If I eat too much, I'm nauseous and gassy with terrible gas pains so I have to sit or lay down.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Super excited to start planning on exactly how to tell people. Letting his family know in about 3 weeks, and mine in 4. My family is coming out to see us in person, but have huge mouths, so his gets to find out a little bit earlier.
Questions? I have my first appointment on the 17th, but I know I'm going to have to argue about my EDD with my midwife. I was freshly off the pill and so ovulated late in my cycle. I was tracking with FF though, and all signs pointed to Oct 15 as ovulation day. But my LMP was "technically" Sept 27th. Not that it's a big deal, but the receptionist at the birth center kept putting me a week ahead of where FF did in my PG. I'm thinking I'll bring a print out of my conception cycle to show midwife. Is that weird/pushy?
DH: 32
Married 7/18/15
1st born at 35+4 on 6/6/16
Team green turned BLUE!
2nd born at 38+6 on 8/30/18
Team green turned PINK!
Due with #3 on 6/6/20 Team Green
I've been having a hard time drinking water the last few days. Before bed and this morning I had a weird feeling of queasiness (no MS so far). I'm forcing myself to drink watered down apple juice to get some fluids in.
Rave: going to my university's rivalry football game tonight. I'm telling my out of town BFF since we'll be tailgating
How are you feeling? Queasy and exhausted. I didn't sleep very well last night.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Just feeling nauseous. We went out for breakfast this morning and I felt fine after a big meal of pancakes, eggs, turkey bacon and hash browns. However, give this is girl a couple grapes and off to the toilet I'm running.
Questions? Nada.
DD born April 2011
How are you feeling? Good actually... yesterday was a bit of a struggle as we were up at 5am to go Black Friday shopping... I was queasy most of the morning... got home and crashed out.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: My unlce-in-law called my MIL Thanksgiving day morning saying that he had a 103 degree temperature and thought he was dying... cue 4 hours later when he shows up to eat dinner with everyone. I was thisclose to telling him to get the f out of the house. There were young kids there and I just couldn't believe he'd come over and compromise the health of every single person in the house b/c you wanted some freakin turkey.
Questions? Can we go back to specific questions? I miss the gtky ?'s just me? I feel like some questions get missed in the mix
Married: October 2014
TTC #1 since September 2015
Feeling fine.. I'm used to exercising (weight lifting) 4 times a week and I've barely been able to squeeze in one workout due to exhaustion so I'm excited for that to hopefully change in the next couple weeks. Over it. At least I still teach 3 classes so that's something.
Annoyed with my husband.. He rides a motorcycle and as long as he's had it, he has texted me whenever he reaches his destination to let me know. So over a year he's been doing that. Lately, he "forgets" every single time. I'm ok with him riding (his whole family is VERY against it and want me to convince him to get rid of it) but part of the deal is he has to check in..
How are you feeling? Pretty normal except for this cotton mouth.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: It's like I can't drink enough water. And I'm not peeing any more than normal.
How are you feeling? Actually pretty good today after having terrible stomach cramps/heartburn yesterday
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: super excited about my first prenatal visit on Tuesday!!!
Questions? None at the moment