I am so pumped this week to finish up my progesterone shots and suppositories- last shot on Thursday! I have read a lot of places that nausea and mood improves after stopping them. Can't wait cause I'm feeling like CRAP!
Sorry for the rant, I have to get it out.... I hate when people treat me like I'm pregnant (even though I am). We told our family while on vacation, and all of a sudden people thought I couldn't lift anything, like a paddle board. I am not a weak person by any means, and I don't like being treated like one. My sister told me I shouldn't lift anything over 20 lbs, I told her that was ridiculous, my DD is 30 lbs. My mom and I got in a fight because I got mad at her when she told everyone at happy hour that we had to leave to feed her pregnant daughter (I wasn't even hungry). I mean come on people, I'm only 9 weeks along and this is not a disability. I had to tell them because they would know when I'm not drinking, but I really wish I could have kept this to myself for a lot longer so I wouldn't considered a fragile person. *rant over*
@GG620 I have lost 5 pounds so far but I think it is due to me eating soup and not working out at all, so losing muscle mass. Starting to pudge up around belly a bit though- my ovia app also says that week 10 (for me on Wed) brings more weight gain.
So just out of curiosity - how much weight have you ladies gained/lost (and how far are you/how many are you carrying)?
10 weeks and I'm at my pre-pregnancy weight (only have one). I initially lost about 3 lbs because of my nausea and food aversions. That's slowly improving though and I think I gained it all back in one weekend. Oops.
Married: 7/9/15 Me: 37, DH: 36 Started TTC #1: 9/2015 Preliminary labs/testing @ 6 months: TSH, A1c, progesterone, prolactin, SA, HSG all normal BFP: 5/19/2016, M/C: 5/29/2016 BFP: 6/22/2016 EDD 3//6/2017
So just out of curiosity - how much weight have you ladies gained/lost (and how far are you/how many are you carrying)?
i lost 4 at 1st my obgyn was not happy told me I cant lose anymore weight (cus of twins), sent me to a nutritionist. I now gained 9 since then as of last friday (so 5 since pre prego weight).
that seems to be a healthy weight gain and it makes her happy. They want me to gain at least 20 pounds in 20 weeks. at least..
kinda sorta had to tell them we were expecting twins at family dinner on Friday night (the sister IL were happy and excited)
his parents were like.. "ugh.. GOOD LUCK WITH THAT!!!" yah I almost punched them
I've been a B to them all weekend. can u blame me?! like I get it. only son, u feel like I stole him away. blah blah blah blah blah. but we are almost in our 30s. DEAL WITH IT.
@GG620 I'll be 11 weeks on Wednesday and so far I've lost about five pounds (nausea/food aversion). I'm assuming I'm only carrying one (haven't had an ultrasound).
March 2017 September Siggy Challenge: Favorite Fall Things
Also lost 5 pounds here, but because of nausea. Which had been improving, but is HORRENDOUS today. Hoping this means I'm just getting it out of the way to have an easy week? a girl can hope
I have gained 3 pounds so far (I have had zero nausea hooray). Weeks 4-5 I was literally starving all the time haha. I am now starting to feel back to normal.
Married DH 12/31/13 BFP#1 1/21/14 ended in loss DNC 3/5/14 BFP#2 7/2014 Baby Girl born 4/15/15 BFP#3 2/10/2016 natural mc 2/27/2016 BFP#4 6/25/2016 Due 3/2/2017
I've only gained about 0.5 lb, but the bloat is full force right now. I ordered some bella bands and they arrived on Saturday. Totally wearing one today and I'm much more comfortable than I've been in days.
Last night I woke up with a seriously awful case of acid reflux and was up from 1:30 until 4!!! I finally ended up taking tums after I figured out it wasn't going away by switch positions or belching over and over. Seriously disgusting and annoying. Never experienced that before and this is baby #3 for me. I'm almost 11 weeks in and I'll take the throwing up I've been doing over acid reflux any day!
@CanadianInTheSouth I totally get it! We talked about telling my DHs grandparents and some of his extended family at the lake last weekend. His parents know and I thought it would be pretty obvious so I agreed to tell everyone else when it came up. But it never did and the longer we went without telling them, the more I realized I didn't really want to tell them because of the slight shift in the way I knew they would treat me.
I told my DH and he was like 'Don't they treat you better?' Well, yeah, sort of. They mean well and they think it's 'better' (FTR I really like his family, and they treat me well whether I'm pregnant or not) but for whatever reason I became annoyed at the idea of everyone else knowing last weekend and being able to make comments about it. I'm super excited and grateful for this pregnancy and everything but I'm glad to have put that off for a few weeks. Plus, I'm thinking I'll just buy DS a 'Big Brother' shirt now and let him 'announce' it that way
I stopped weighing myself about 6 months ago. When I was pregnant with DS, I was super concerned about staying within the 25-35lb "healthy" weight gain so I weighed myself every week or two. I stayed within that range but I wasn't that healthy. I seriously don't think I ate a single vegetable throughout my entire pregnancy. This time I'm just trying to keep up with lots of fruit, veggies, water and protein, working out 2-3 times a week and getting as much sleep as I can (like I was pre-pregnancy). 'Lots' of fruit and veggies are definitely not happening right now but I'm still trying and hoping they'll gain back some appeal by second trimester!
I really struggled with weight gain when I was pregnant with Lu. I went from being pretty thin to being very large and people were downright cruel. I was healthy, baby was healthy, but women in my family just put on a lot of weight while being pregnant. I did everything I could not to. It was extremely eye opening to me how our culture treats women's bodies, pregnant or not. And don't even get me started on the frantic "lose that baby weight quick" pressure. Rage.
Married DH 12/31/13 BFP#1 1/21/14 ended in loss DNC 3/5/14 BFP#2 7/2014 Baby Girl born 4/15/15 BFP#3 2/10/2016 natural mc 2/27/2016 BFP#4 6/25/2016 Due 3/2/2017
After what we've gone through TTC, I'll be a very happy lady in leggings 6 months from now if I'm so fortunate! Worrying about post-pregnancy weight gain seems so dumb now. In fact, it seems like a rite of passage I'd be grateful to go through - multiple times - now.
After what we've gone through TTC, I'll be a very happy lady in leggings 6 months from now if I'm so fortunate! Worrying about post-pregnancy weight gain seems so dumb now. In fact, it seems like a rite of passage I'd be grateful to go through - multiple times - now.
Exactly this. My body is different for the better. I am thankful.
Now if only other people could shut up and appreciate the tremendous gift my body gave me that'd be great!
Married DH 12/31/13 BFP#1 1/21/14 ended in loss DNC 3/5/14 BFP#2 7/2014 Baby Girl born 4/15/15 BFP#3 2/10/2016 natural mc 2/27/2016 BFP#4 6/25/2016 Due 3/2/2017
So just out of curiosity - how much weight have you ladies gained/lost (and how far are you/how many are you carrying)?
I've already gained 5 pounds, carrying 1, week 9. I just can't stop eating bread! It's the only thing that doesn't make me feel nauseous right now... and I'm always hungry...most healthy foods I loved before make me sick.
Side note - is anyone else super emotional? I just hit some crazy mood swings today - uncontrollable crying and hulk-like rage - not pretty...
@AverageAsh I'm so sorry you had to deal with that. I could rage forever about the idea that looking healthy is the same thing as feeling (and actually being) healthy or that physical health > mental/emotional health -- especially when it comes to postpartum women. We don't need our damn bodies 'back', they never went anywhere and they need to be healed for functionality after birth, not 'fixed' for appearance.
@AverageAsh I'm so sorry you had to deal with that. I could rage forever about the idea that looking healthy is the same thing as feeling (and actually being) healthy or that physical health > mental/emotional health -- especially when it comes to postpartum women. We don't need our damn bodies 'back', they never went anywhere and they need to be healed for functionality after birth, not 'fixed' for appearance.
I hate how everyone always focuses on women's weight during pregnancy. As if we aren't concerned enough about it along with everything else, people need to make snide remarks along the way. Such bullshit. DH's grandmother made the comment when I was pregnant with DD that when she was pregnant her doctor said it was a great time to lose weight since the baby will take what it needs for your body. Of course I viewed this as a direct dig at me, which it probably was.
I am not a fan of weight threads, especially towards the end of pregnancy because all it will do is make people feel bad.
I've only gained a pound (almost 10 weeks with twins), but until a few days ago I was unable to keep food down. I'm also so unbelievably bloated that I'm shocked to see the scale says I'm only up a pound -- would have guessed a lot more.
I'm not overweight, but have been carrying about 10 extra pounds since going off the pill a year and a half ago (PCOS). So I'm hoping the babies can do something with some of that extra weight and it doesn't matter as much that I'm not really gaining any yet.
Also wanted to add: I can see how weight threads could become problematic down the line. I think at this point everyone is more worried about whether what is happening to their bodies is right for their babies -- for me at least, it's too early to be tied to my self esteem or anything.
Later on, especially when our weight becomes something that's up for public discussion among strangers, I could see it getting hurtful for some. But I know I'm someone who prefers to talk it out with people going through a similar situation, even though our bodies will all be different and no two women will have the exact same experience.
I've gained about a pound which is a miracle considering the only things that don't make me I'll are baked goods! I'm 7 weeks.
I'm going through phases so being super emotional too. I've never been accused of being low key and unemotional in the first place and the hormones aren't helping!
Side bar: I'm obsessed with previews for the movie Sing and think the pig in the jumpsuit singing Gaga is my pregnancy spirit animal!
I agree @meq124, I found in my last BMB that the weight threads were more of a place for some to 'humble brag'. It personally doesn't offend me, but everyone is so different that really I don't think anyone has anything to gain (pun intended ) from knowing how much someone with a totally different body type is gaining.
ETA: I'm referring to further in pregnancy, everyone talking about their 1-5 lb weight gain right now is not bothersome in the least.
ALSO LADIES - BEAUTY THE BEAST RELEASES DURING OUR BIRTH MONTH! Fingers crossed that my 9 month self will be parked in the front row of the movie theater for that premiere! haha. I am also pretty obsessed with Emma Watson
So I want everyone's thoughts....there is a concert I want to go to 2 weeks before my due date. Yay or nay? It's not very far away...only 30 min from my house but is that too risky? Am I going to want to sit at a concert at 38 weeks pregnant? I know it's far away but tickets go on sale Saturday
Do it, @Spartanrd4. Worse case is that you have to sell the tickets if you can't go. I stayed busy as long as possible at the end. You want things to look forward to at that point!
Married DH 12/31/13 BFP#1 1/21/14 ended in loss DNC 3/5/14 BFP#2 7/2014 Baby Girl born 4/15/15 BFP#3 2/10/2016 natural mc 2/27/2016 BFP#4 6/25/2016 Due 3/2/2017
@Spartanrd4 We went to a Jim Gaffigan show last weekend (granted, not as jumpin' as a concert but still - same type of venue and required getting tix way in advance). One of DH's friend's wife is very pregnant and is due in a couple weeks, and she was there. The only thing she said she needed was a bathroom she could flee to at any moment, and there were plenty! I say, go ahead and get tix! Like PP said, you can always sell them if you can't go.
I love that there is finally chatter around here. Keep up the good work, ladies!
Married DH 12/31/13 BFP#1 1/21/14 ended in loss DNC 3/5/14 BFP#2 7/2014 Baby Girl born 4/15/15 BFP#3 2/10/2016 natural mc 2/27/2016 BFP#4 6/25/2016 Due 3/2/2017
@AverageAsh Yeah, it was dead around here this weekend. So I just turned on the TV and ogled at Olympics athletes instead. (Maybe that's what others were doing too?)
RANT: My brother is getting married in November. Soon to be SIL has family that lives a good 4 hours away so getting them into town requires a lot of planning and ample time. My mom is trying to plan a shower for her and the only weekends she gave as an option are the first two in October. Her MOH stole Oct. 1, so now the shower will be Oct. 8. I'm rather upset because I told my mom that wasn't good for me. We go to a waterpark hotel with DH's family every Columbus Day weekend. I don't want future SIL to feel like she should cater to me, but I don't want to miss out on the family trip. I could go to the shower Saturday and then just spend 1 day at the hotel, which is under 1 hour away, but it's not what I had planned. I don't want to have to chose or make sacrifices. And these pregnancy hormones are making me way angrier than I would ever be!
@AverageAsh Yeah, it was dead around here this weekend. So I just turned on the TV and ogled at Olympics athletes instead. (Maybe that's what others were doing too?)
Pretty much what I did the whole weekend. The swimmer's bodies are just insanely ripped.
Re: Weekly Randoms (8/8)
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Me: 28 Him: 30
Married: 11/15/14
TTC: 02/2016
IF DX: MFI (low count & morphology) & mild PCOS
June 2016 BFP - MC @8w2d
August 2016 BFP - MC @6w1d
June 2017 - 50 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI = BFP 7/6/17!!
Beta #1 = 422 (14dpo), Beta #2 = 810, prog - 12.3 (16dpo), Beta #3 = 5023, prog - 18.9 (20dpo)
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Me: 37, DH: 36
Started TTC #1: 9/2015
Preliminary labs/testing @ 6 months: TSH, A1c, progesterone, prolactin, SA, HSG all normal
BFP: 5/19/2016, M/C: 5/29/2016
BFP: 6/22/2016 EDD 3//6/2017
Me: 37, DH: 36
Started TTC #1: 9/2015
Preliminary labs/testing @ 6 months: TSH, A1c, progesterone, prolactin, SA, HSG all normal
BFP: 5/19/2016, M/C: 5/29/2016
BFP: 6/22/2016 EDD 3//6/2017
i lost 4 at 1st my obgyn was not happy told me I cant lose anymore weight (cus of twins), sent me to a nutritionist. I now gained 9 since then as of last friday (so 5 since pre prego weight).
that seems to be a healthy weight gain and it makes her happy. They want me to gain at least 20 pounds in 20 weeks. at least..
im here looking at food like. I HATE U lol....
SaveSaveRANT:
I swear I have the worst In laws ever
kinda sorta had to tell them we were expecting twins at family dinner on Friday night (the sister IL were happy and excited)
his parents were like.. "ugh.. GOOD LUCK WITH THAT!!!" yah I almost punched them
I've been a B to them all weekend. can u blame me?! like I get it. only son, u feel like I stole him away. blah blah blah blah blah. but we are almost in our 30s. DEAL WITH IT.
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Me: 28 Him: 30
Married: 11/15/14
TTC: 02/2016
IF DX: MFI (low count & morphology) & mild PCOS
June 2016 BFP - MC @8w2d
August 2016 BFP - MC @6w1d
June 2017 - 50 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI = BFP 7/6/17!!
Beta #1 = 422 (14dpo), Beta #2 = 810, prog - 12.3 (16dpo), Beta #3 = 5023, prog - 18.9 (20dpo)
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BFP#1 1/21/14 ended in loss DNC 3/5/14
BFP#2 7/2014 Baby Girl born 4/15/15
BFP#3 2/10/2016 natural mc 2/27/2016
BFP#4 6/25/2016 Due 3/2/2017
Samantha - 4/5/2017
I told my DH and he was like 'Don't they treat you better?' Well, yeah, sort of. They mean well and they think it's 'better' (FTR I really like his family, and they treat me well whether I'm pregnant or not) but for whatever reason I became annoyed at the idea of everyone else knowing last weekend and being able to make comments about it. I'm super excited and grateful for this pregnancy and everything but I'm glad to have put that off for a few weeks. Plus, I'm thinking I'll just buy DS a 'Big Brother' shirt now and let him 'announce' it that way
BFP#1 1/21/14 ended in loss DNC 3/5/14
BFP#2 7/2014 Baby Girl born 4/15/15
BFP#3 2/10/2016 natural mc 2/27/2016
BFP#4 6/25/2016 Due 3/2/2017
Now if only other people could shut up and appreciate the tremendous gift my body gave me that'd be great!
BFP#1 1/21/14 ended in loss DNC 3/5/14
BFP#2 7/2014 Baby Girl born 4/15/15
BFP#3 2/10/2016 natural mc 2/27/2016
BFP#4 6/25/2016 Due 3/2/2017
I've already gained 5 pounds, carrying 1, week 9. I just can't stop eating bread! It's the only thing that doesn't make me feel nauseous right now... and I'm always hungry...most healthy foods I loved before make me sick.
Side note - is anyone else super emotional? I just hit some crazy mood swings today - uncontrollable crying and hulk-like rage - not pretty...
[spoiler]
Me: 28 Him: 30
Married: 11/15/14
TTC: 02/2016
IF DX: MFI (low count & morphology) & mild PCOS
June 2016 BFP - MC @8w2d
August 2016 BFP - MC @6w1d
June 2017 - 50 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI = BFP 7/6/17!!
Beta #1 = 422 (14dpo), Beta #2 = 810, prog - 12.3 (16dpo), Beta #3 = 5023, prog - 18.9 (20dpo)
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I am not a fan of weight threads, especially towards the end of pregnancy because all it will do is make people feel bad.
I'm not overweight, but have been carrying about 10 extra pounds since going off the pill a year and a half ago (PCOS). So I'm hoping the babies can do something with some of that extra weight and it doesn't matter as much that I'm not really gaining any yet.
Later on, especially when our weight becomes something that's up for public discussion among strangers, I could see it getting hurtful for some. But I know I'm someone who prefers to talk it out with people going through a similar situation, even though our bodies will all be different and no two women will have the exact same experience.
But, I do have to say that when I went to the dr office, I expected to have gained like 5-10 pounds. Gained none. I was really surprised.
** December BMB Siggy Challenge - Animals in Pools **
Me: 31+ H: 32
TTC Since 11/2015
#1 - MMC 6.5 weeks (2/16); #2 - MC due to cystic hygroma at 20 weeks (10/16); #3 CP (2/17); #4 - Due 12.16.17
I've gained about a pound which is a miracle considering the only things that don't make me I'll are baked goods! I'm 7 weeks.
I'm going through phases so being super emotional too. I've never been accused of being low key and unemotional in the first place and the hormones aren't helping!
Side bar: I'm obsessed with previews for the movie Sing and think the pig in the jumpsuit singing Gaga is my pregnancy spirit animal!
ETA: I'm referring to further in pregnancy, everyone talking about their 1-5 lb weight gain right now is not bothersome in the least.
ALSO LADIES - BEAUTY THE BEAST RELEASES DURING OUR BIRTH MONTH! Fingers crossed that my 9 month self will be parked in the front row of the movie theater for that premiere! haha. I am also pretty obsessed with Emma Watson
[spoiler]
Me: 28 Him: 30
Married: 11/15/14
TTC: 02/2016
IF DX: MFI (low count & morphology) & mild PCOS
June 2016 BFP - MC @8w2d
August 2016 BFP - MC @6w1d
June 2017 - 50 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI = BFP 7/6/17!!
Beta #1 = 422 (14dpo), Beta #2 = 810, prog - 12.3 (16dpo), Beta #3 = 5023, prog - 18.9 (20dpo)
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BFP#1 1/21/14 ended in loss DNC 3/5/14
BFP#2 7/2014 Baby Girl born 4/15/15
BFP#3 2/10/2016 natural mc 2/27/2016
BFP#4 6/25/2016 Due 3/2/2017
BFP#1 1/21/14 ended in loss DNC 3/5/14
BFP#2 7/2014 Baby Girl born 4/15/15
BFP#3 2/10/2016 natural mc 2/27/2016
BFP#4 6/25/2016 Due 3/2/2017