Feel free to use this space for pregnancy chatter or randomness that doesn't require it's own post. I think we are far enough into our pregnancies that we can expand the weekly thread to random life stuff with any pregnancy questions that come up. I hope this will liven up the board a bit too.
I have a confession of sorts. If you don't have a personalized profile picture, I have no idea who you are. You might post 100 times, but if your profile pic is a generic bump avatar, I can't "get to know you" as a bumpie. Please add a profile pic. It doesn't have to be of your face or kid (see: delicious boozy cocktail in my pic). If you need help changing your pic, let me know and I'll see if we can find some instructions.
I have a confession of sorts. If you don't have a personalized profile picture, I have no idea who you are. You might post 100 times, but if your profile pic is a generic bump avatar, I can't "get to know you" as a bumpie. Please add a profile pic. It doesn't have to be of your face or kid (see: delicious boozy cocktail in my pic). If you need help changing your pic, let me know and I'll see if we can find some instructions.
Lol yes or the Knottie875421134567896422 type screen names, how in the heck do I tag you with all that. SNs can also be changed over at theknot.
Yes, totally agreed with you, NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot . It's just a sea of generic pregnant cartoons. Nope...that's not my in my avatar, but I wish to be half as spunky as Dolly Parton when I'm 70. ;-)
I'm annoyed with being annoyed. My sleep sucks, I feel like crap, I'm super irritable, and of course only one person at work knows because I'm only 8 weeks and a few days. Plus, I'm a child & adolescent therapist so I feel like I have to be a lot more "warm and engaging" than I really want to be. I really am hoping this misery goes away.... I thought I was supposed to "glow" in pregnancy...
@Kipperoo obviously when you post I hear everything you say in Dolly's voice! Here we get books from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and every time a book comes we tell the girls it is from their "auntie" Dolly .
Side note, everyone should look to see if the Dolly Parton Imagination Library is available where they live! It is awesome! The kids get a free book every month until they turn 5-and they are really nice books too!
Squirtgun, that sounds like such a cool program! Sadly, not available in my neck of the woods...I really wanted to put a massive Dolly picture in our house, but hubs vetoed...shocking, I know...
In other news, I'm really not looking forward to this week. I'm training someone on my team, which means I actually have to be present at work, which I haven't been for the last 6 weeks or so. And I'm anxiously awaiting my Panorama test results (draw was last Tuesday). I hate the anticipation.
Oh, and this is the definition of pure randomness--my hair looks SO BAD today because I used a different shampoo last night and it's already totally flat and un-curled. I'm so annoyed.
@Jenshoes I so get you!! I have been such a grump lately. I teach high school and the students are always wondering why I'm in such a bad mood. I just wanna say "you try growing another person and see how many adolescents you want to deal with".
My nips hurt so freaking bad. I'm still nursing my almost three year old but really cutting back nursing sessions bc I desperately want to wean. Why do they hurt so badly??? Would love to know if any other still nursing mamas are experiencing this. I don't want to wean him cold turkey but we are nearing that point.
@Kipperoo obviously when you post I hear everything you say in Dolly's voice! Here we get books from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and every time a book comes we tell the girls it is from their "auntie" Dolly .
Side note, everyone should look to see if the Dolly Parton Imagination Library is available where they live! It is awesome! The kids get a free book every month until they turn 5-and they are really nice books too!
Yes to the imagination library! It is so great. Some of my son's favorite books have come from it. And you can send donations in if you feel bad for getting free books when you aren't necessarily in need of them.
Oops I didn't see that this had started and I posted on last week's. My question was - has anyone had a really high fetal heart rate? Mine was 199 this morning and I'm pretty worried. The PA was not worried, although what could she have done either way. I guess it could have been my coffee from 90 minutes prior?
Oops I didn't see that this had started and I posted on last week's. My question was - has anyone had a really high fetal heart rate? Mine was 199 this morning and I'm pretty worried. The PA was not worried, although what could she have done either way. I guess it could have been my coffee from 90 minutes prior?
My DH is being so silly about all my symptoms this go around. They have been more intense or obvious than when I was pregnant with DD. He's like drink more water, that will help with the nausea. Yes dear, it will. Not.
My nips hurt so freaking bad. I'm still nursing my almost three year old but really cutting back nursing sessions bc I desperately want to wean. Why do they hurt so badly??? Would love to know if any other still nursing mamas are experiencing this. I don't want to wean him cold turkey but we are nearing that point.
yes, ouch over here too! I'm still nursing my two year old three times a day. It hurts especially when he first latches on, but then it doesn't bother me too much after that. I plan to wean before #2 gets here but I don't have a plan for that yet. I will probably just cut one session at a time and give it a month or two before cutting another one. I don't think he'll wean on his own anytime soon unless pregnancy causes my milk to dry up at some point.
Married since 8.2.08 DS born 8.11.14 BFP #2: 9.14.16, EDD: 5.24.17
@pshaortao my H is always worried I'm not eating enough. I have an aversion to some proteins and just won't eat some things or as much as I once did. He needs to chill 'cause this little raspberry doesn't need much right now and I'd rather not puke, thank you very much
Married since 8.2.08 DS born 8.11.14 BFP #2: 9.14.16, EDD: 5.24.17
Oops I didn't see that this had started and I posted on last week's. My question was - has anyone had a really high fetal heart rate? Mine was 199 this morning and I'm pretty worried. The PA was not worried, although what could she have done either way. I guess it could have been my coffee from 90 minutes prior?
well, on countdownmypregnancy.com I found a range of 155-195 bpm for 9 weeks. I don't know how far along you are right now, but I don't think you're too far off. I'd be much more concerned about a low heartbeat.
just heard my baby's heartbeat for the first time today! It was is the 170s at close to 9 weeks.
Married since 8.2.08 DS born 8.11.14 BFP #2: 9.14.16, EDD: 5.24.17
@Abby7 your lo could have been really active. If the PA didn't seems concerned or want to see you again I wouldn't stress about it too much. I'm sure all is well.
I have a confession of sorts. If you don't have a personalized profile picture, I have no idea who you are. You might post 100 times, but if your profile pic is a generic bump avatar, I can't "get to know you" as a bumpie. Please add a profile pic. It doesn't have to be of your face or kid (see: delicious boozy cocktail in my pic). If you need help changing your pic, let me know and I'll see if we can find some instructions.
Hi there. Is "I'm just r e a l l y lazy right now" a good enough excuse not to change my pic?! I literally ten minutes ago told my dog, who was whining to go outside, "Shhh! I'm sleepy. Can't you wait?!" and then realized, oh, right, you're a dog, and a grumpy dog at that, one who might pee on the floor out of spite, so I got off the couch. But it was really hard to do so. I mean, killer tough. So, yeah, I'll get on that pic/avatar thing... just not right now!
1. I'm scheduled to see my OBGYN today and I'm just 10 weeks. Will I hear the heartbeat via doppler in her office today? I cannot recall from my first pregnancy when she started looking for it or if it was this early.
2. WTH is up with microblading eyebrows? As someone who has been fighting unruly natural brows since puberty, I don't understand why anyone would want that done unless their natural brows were non-existent. Can anyone explain?
I've had a cold this week! I've been taking Tylenol, saline nasal spray, and using a humidifier at night. Is there anything else I can do? I'm leary of taking too many OTC meds while pregnant. Has anyone else been sick yet? I've been feeling so miserable this week.
@Jenshoes and @JonesBaby0624 I have been pretty crabby too... I'm trying not to be, but I think I let my job get to me sometimes. I work in construction/development and being on a job-site with grown men who whine as bad as little girls makes my skin crawl! They whine about everything from the weather to what their wives packed them for lunch. I wanted to yell at a guy last week and say "try packing your own f-ing lunch if you hate it so much!!"
@ScientistShesus@JonesBaby0624 Its ironic that people tell everyone at 12 weeks, which is also when you stop feeling as awful. So now I wallow in my misery alone lol
@NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot - for question 1 - my OB has checked at around 9 weeks with both my pregnancies. The first time she couldn't find it, but did at the 12 week appt. For this pregnancy, she did find the hb by Doppler just shy of 9 weeks. It's hit or miss so if they try and can't find it, they tell you not to worry.
Married since 8.2.08 DS born 8.11.14 BFP #2: 9.14.16, EDD: 5.24.17
My default pic is a photo I took myself, that I will possibly use as an announcement
How do you ladies feel about boudoir maternity photos?
I honestly would like to take some, obviously when I'm farther along. I think it is a great way for women to empower themselves and eachother. We are beautiful, pregnant goddesses!
Haha, I'm an ex-knottie755844657! I had no idea how to change it and finally learned today thanks to ms. boozy cocktail! I spent too long trying to figure out how to add a profile pic before realizing that part was from mobile app only (at least that's the only way I figured it out!)
As an aside, today is my birthday and my body gave me the best present ever. A giant satisfying poop. Ahhh! I've been uncomfortably plugged up for way too long. Starting 35 off with a bang! It's gonna be a good year.
In the morning I'm nauseous that I don't want to eat anything, which makes it worse. Then by lunch I'm starving and over indulge which makes me feel awful, bloated, and more nauseous and not want to do anything. It's like a never ending awful cycle.
Married 03.09.09 Sweet Baby H 12.21.11 Sassy Baby P 03.26.14 Little Brother Due 05.22.17
@jenshoes@JonesBaby0624 Speaking of wallowing, can I join the party? I'm so exhausted all the time, I can barely make it through work (and often leave early if I can), and everything hurts all the time. I'm always nauseous, I can't make it through the night without having to pee and eat something, and I told one of my best friends I was pregnant and her face betrayed her dislike for kids (but she's supposed to like mine!). I seriously just want to feel normal for a day, or even an hour. This is only supposed to last a few more weeks, right?!
@starphish18 join the party!! It's miserable for a few more weeks and then we have about 3 months of glow! I always feel great during the second trimester. I was also disappointed by my best friends reaction when I told her. We've barely talked over the last 2 weeks. I'm sorry. I know how much that sucks.
@h&p_momma you are so right!! It's a never-ending cycle of hungry, eat, bloat, gross, wait, nauseous, nibble, hungry, eat, bloat, full, and hungry again. It's awful.
@JonesBaby0624@starphish18@jenshoes@skzw I'm joining the self-pity party!! I'm feeling so over this right now! I feel guilty because I should be excited and there are so many people who struggle to get here but first tri is for the birds. All I want are all the carbs even though I know they're bad for me. But nothing else tastes good enough to get down. Plus the headaches and exhaustion are no fun either. Why do we have to feel so bad when we can't tell anyone why!?
I kind of wish people knew I was pregnant so I would stop getting the side eye when I say I'm sleeping at 2 in the afternoon. I work night shift so my sleep schedule is always weird but when it's my days off I LOVE those afternoon naps and I can basically feel the judgement radiating off of people. Hello! I'm growing a human and raising a toddler...bite me! First tri is rough!
@MrsFreeman2010 YES! I'm pretty sure my neighbors think I'm mad at them or I've become a hermit. I rarely am outside socializing anymore because truth be told, I just want to sleep or relax! When I'm not running my kids to school or sports functions I'm taking full advantage of that afternoon nap/quiet time my toddler still has!
Married 03.09.09 Sweet Baby H 12.21.11 Sassy Baby P 03.26.14 Little Brother Due 05.22.17
@JonesBaby0624@starphish18@jenshoes@skzw I'm joining the self-pity party!! I'm feeling so over this right now! I feel guilty because I should be excited and there are so many people who struggle to get here but first tri is for the birds. All I want are all the carbs even though I know they're bad for me. But nothing else tastes good enough to get down. Plus the headaches and exhaustion are no fun either. Why do we have to feel so bad when we can't tell anyone why!?
@ShadeofGreen816 I could've totally written this! Ugh , I had a headache for like 4 days straight! But I'm 10w6d and the past 2 days, the nausea has lifted a bit and I feel like I don't need all the carbs anymore. The bloating is subsiding... I'm hoping this continues...
@JonesBaby0624@starphish18@jenshoes@skzw I'm joining the self-pity party!! I'm feeling so over this right now! I feel guilty because I should be excited and there are so many people who struggle to get here but first tri is for the birds. All I want are all the carbs even though I know they're bad for me. But nothing else tastes good enough to get down. Plus the headaches and exhaustion are no fun either. Why do we have to feel so bad when we can't tell anyone why!?
@ShadeofGreen816 I could've totally written this! Ugh , I had a headache for like 4 days straight! But I'm 10w6d and the past 2 days, the nausea has lifted a bit and I feel like I don't need all the carbs anymore. The bloating is subsiding... I'm hoping this continues...
@mrsrep123 I'm 8w1d (8w5d if I go off my u/s) so that gives me some hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel!!
My nips hurt so freaking bad. I'm still nursing my almost three year old but really cutting back nursing sessions bc I desperately want to wean. Why do they hurt so badly??? Would love to know if any other still nursing mamas are experiencing this. I don't want to wean him cold turkey but we are nearing that point.
yes, ouch over here too! I'm still nursing my two year old three times a day. It hurts especially when he first latches on, but then it doesn't bother me too much after that. I plan to wean before #2 gets here but I don't have a plan for that yet. I will probably just cut one session at a time and give it a month or two before cutting another one. I don't think he'll wean on his own anytime soon unless pregnancy causes my milk to dry up at some point.
We're down to two sessions a day, sometimes three. My son is one of those that will never just be done with nursing on his own. I always planned to follow his lead but this is for the birds! I can't imagine not getting a break between the next baby. I feel bad but I'll probably only nurse the next one a year. I'm over it.
Re: Weekly Randoms 10/17
May17 Siggy Challenge
Labor
1/7/2015 Twins born @ 34 weeks
Side note, everyone should look to see if the Dolly Parton Imagination Library is available where they live! It is awesome! The kids get a free book every month until they turn 5-and they are really nice books too!
In other news, I'm really not looking forward to this week. I'm training someone on my team, which means I actually have to be present at work, which I haven't been for the last 6 weeks or so. And I'm anxiously awaiting my Panorama test results (draw was last Tuesday). I hate the anticipation.
Oh, and this is the definition of pure randomness--my hair looks SO BAD today because I used a different shampoo last night and it's already totally flat and un-curled. I'm so annoyed.
I'm still waiting for the glow!
EDD: 06/25/2006 M/C: 11/03/2005
EDD: 04/08/2012 M/C: 09/03/2011
EDD: 12/27/2012 Born Sleeping: 07/19/2012
EDD: 12/07/2013 M/C 05/30/2013 & 05/31/2013
EDD: 07/01/2016 Born sleeping: 03/02/2016
1/7/2015 Twins born @ 34 weeks
yes, ouch over here too! I'm still nursing my two year old three times a day. It hurts especially when he first latches on, but then it doesn't bother me too much after that. I plan to wean before #2 gets here but I don't have a plan for that yet. I will probably just cut one session at a time and give it a month or two before cutting another one. I don't think he'll wean on his own anytime soon unless pregnancy causes my milk to dry up at some point.
DS born 8.11.14
BFP #2: 9.14.16, EDD: 5.24.17
DS born 8.11.14
BFP #2: 9.14.16, EDD: 5.24.17
well, on countdownmypregnancy.com I found a range of 155-195 bpm for 9 weeks. I don't know how far along you are right now, but I don't think you're too far off. I'd be much more concerned about a low heartbeat.
just heard my baby's heartbeat for the first time today! It was is the 170s at close to 9 weeks.
DS born 8.11.14
BFP #2: 9.14.16, EDD: 5.24.17
EDD: 06/25/2006 M/C: 11/03/2005
EDD: 04/08/2012 M/C: 09/03/2011
EDD: 12/27/2012 Born Sleeping: 07/19/2012
EDD: 12/07/2013 M/C 05/30/2013 & 05/31/2013
EDD: 07/01/2016 Born sleeping: 03/02/2016
1. I'm scheduled to see my OBGYN today and I'm just 10 weeks. Will I hear the heartbeat via doppler in her office today? I cannot recall from my first pregnancy when she started looking for it or if it was this early.
2. WTH is up with microblading eyebrows? As someone who has been fighting unruly natural brows since puberty, I don't understand why anyone would want that done unless their natural brows were non-existent. Can anyone explain?
May17 Siggy Challenge
Labor
Its ironic that people tell everyone at 12 weeks, which is also when you stop feeling as awful. So now I wallow in my misery alone lol
EDD: 06/25/2006 M/C: 11/03/2005
EDD: 04/08/2012 M/C: 09/03/2011
EDD: 12/27/2012 Born Sleeping: 07/19/2012
EDD: 12/07/2013 M/C 05/30/2013 & 05/31/2013
EDD: 07/01/2016 Born sleeping: 03/02/2016
DS born 8.11.14
BFP #2: 9.14.16, EDD: 5.24.17
My default pic is a photo I took myself, that I will possibly use as an announcement
How do you ladies feel about boudoir maternity photos?
I honestly would like to take some, obviously when I'm farther along. I think it is a great way for women to empower themselves and eachother. We are beautiful, pregnant goddesses!
23 y/o;
First time mommy [05/06/17]
90% of the way there
As an aside, today is my birthday and my body gave me the best present ever. A giant satisfying poop. Ahhh! I've been uncomfortably plugged up for way too long. Starting 35 off with a bang! It's gonna be a good year.
May17 Siggy Challenge
Labor
Lol at your "Porn name" comment
You should change it. I like that name Lol
23 y/o;
First time mommy [05/06/17]
90% of the way there
Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17
EDD: 06/25/2006 M/C: 11/03/2005
EDD: 04/08/2012 M/C: 09/03/2011
EDD: 12/27/2012 Born Sleeping: 07/19/2012
EDD: 12/07/2013 M/C 05/30/2013 & 05/31/2013
EDD: 07/01/2016 Born sleeping: 03/02/2016
EDD: 06/25/2006 M/C: 11/03/2005
EDD: 04/08/2012 M/C: 09/03/2011
EDD: 12/27/2012 Born Sleeping: 07/19/2012
EDD: 12/07/2013 M/C 05/30/2013 & 05/31/2013
EDD: 07/01/2016 Born sleeping: 03/02/2016
Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17
DS1 7/24/15
DS2 5/7/17