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October 2017 Moms
VLillyV
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FTM Check In (3/7)
VLillyV
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Hi Ladies! I wanted to give others an opportunity to post today, but I didn't see a new discussion sooooo here it is now!
How far along are you?
Any new symptoms or changes since last check in?
Any appointments since last check in? How did it go?
Rants/raves?
Questions for FTM, or STM+?
GTKY: Do you have a Favorite Memory? If so, please share! Doesn't need to be specific or too detailed, but we all enjoy a lovely story (I think).
How far along are you?
Any new symptoms or changes since last check in?
Any appointments since last check in? How did it go?
Rants/raves?
Questions for FTM, or STM+?
GTKY: Do you have a Favorite Memory? If so, please share! Doesn't need to be specific or too detailed, but we all enjoy a lovely story (I think).
Re: FTM Check In (3/7)
I am 9 weeks 2 days
My symptoms in general have been so mild - I have had extreme bloating after long work shifts and a couple bouts of fragrance induced nausea, but I feel really normal 90% of the time. I was exhausted today after driving an hour to take my group fitness instructor certification and basically vegged until work tonight.
i have lots of appointments this week -- ultrasound tomorrow and then follow up Thursday. I am really excited to see how bun is coming along, plus I need some peace of mind because I'm currently worried I might be feeling "too good"
Raves - took my group fitness instructor certification exam today (which was fully comped by AFAA because it's a beta test of their newest program) so I feel like a huge weight is off my shoulders - studying was definitely chewing up a LOT of time. So I'm a happy girl.
Questions - this is gross, but after you give birth and they sew up your parts if they rip, how do you go to the bathroom without ripping your stitches and how do you keep all that hygienic? Is it really the horror show I imagine?
GTKY - most recently my dad's 60th birthday surprise party we had for him. He's rejecting his kidney transplant after 11 years/started dialysis while he is on the list for a new one and we have been experiencing a lot of family sadness, but seeing him so happy that day makes me cry every time I think about it.
Regarding your question, I am also a FTM but it from what i've read, they give you a "perri" bottle that you fill with water to rinse down below. Many of the ladies recommended Colace for their BM's to make sure nothing tore again. Some women don't always require stitches either, so it would all depend. They also recommend applying ice pads infused with witch-hazel to help the healing and soothe any discomfort.
Congratulations on taking your test! That sounds so awesome and great to get over with. Sounds like you are feeling confident about it too, I hope you get a great result!
I'm happy for you that you got to see your father so happy on his birthday. It sounds like a beautiful memory, one that you will cherish forever. I really hope that ultimately your father and family will find peace and that everything will work out in for him.
How far along are you? 8+1
Any new symptoms or changes since last check in? Not necessarily new, but my old stretch marks are crawling up higher then before, therefore I have new stretch marks. I get particularly tired at night still and occasionally food won't sit well, but only at night.
Any appointments since last check in? How did it go? None
Rants/raves? Rant: My boss is throwing very low-priority misc. projects my way and deeming them higher priority. There is also a sweet new girl here who is confused and strays to ask for help, causing her to stray from the given task, which causes the "advice giver" to get into a bit of trouble with the girls coordinator. I don't know where the kink in the chain lies, but It's like walking on eggshells, ha!
Questions for FTM, or STM+? none atm
GTKY: Do you have a Favorite Memory?
I have a handful of favorite memories, but some in particular make me very happy and at peace. I used to ride horses a lot in my teenage years. There was a horse, Jackie, that I was allowed to ride for free. She was wonderful and sweet, with plenty of energy to keep up with the desires of a teenager. We would often take trail rides alone in the warm summer evenings. Some of the most beautiful, quiet times I have ever experienced. I miss that so much and I would love to own a horse again in my future.
Any new symptoms or changes since last check in? Most of my symptoms have went away. My dreams are C-R-A-Z-Y! I'm have a sharp round ligament pain when I sneeze.
Any appointments since last check in? How did it go? No appointments for me.
Rants/raves? My husband ate my last 3 Krispy Kreme doughnuts last week! Don't mess with a pregnant ladies food!
Questions for FTM, or STM+? What kind of belly balm/lotion do you use?
GTKY: Do you have a Favorite Memory? If so, please share! Doesn't need to be specific or too detailed, but we all enjoy a lovely story (I think). When I was a child, my brothers & dad used to race dirt bikes on the weekend. We would all pack up in the RV, load the bikes up, and go camping for the weekend at the races. Friday evenings when we would get to the track, we would walk the entire track to find all the "tricky" places. Friday nights before dinner my 2 brothers, my sister and I would ride our bicycles all over the camp ground and on parts of the track. At night we would play cards or board games and eat popcorn. Race day was on Saturday. My brothers & dad would race. I would cheer them on when they went by and make mud pies! On Sunday morning, we would have a bible study together, load everything up and head home. Family makes memories! Memories I wouldn't trade for anything!
Your family memory sounds beautiful. Such a peaceful, loving time. I do not have much family and never was able to have family time like that. We occasionally would do something here and there... but it faded away. I'm jelly!
mountainmartha oh the gore of that!! So my big headed baby gave me a nice 3rd degree tear. Don't worry between the epidural and the pain meds I really was never in pain. Yes the hospital will provide you with the perri bottle and teach you how to rinse (which actually feels really nice on the sore lady parts) and you dab to try off.
Last time I took giant pads and put alovera on them and froze them. When I got home, I would take one, use a homemade spray of witch hazel and frankincense and sprayed on top. It provided much needed cool relief. My hospital also gave them this spray (if I were at home I would tell you the name of it) if I was just doing the regular pads I would spray that on it. It was a type of foam.
I think of all the major shocks from having my first, I was least prepared for what to expect after.
Any new symptoms or changes since last check in? My hair has stopped shedding. Im an extreme shedder. I first noticed it a few days ago in the shower. Normally wads of hair fall out when washing, but not a single strand fell out. Its been that way every since. I keep running my fingers through my hair to see if I'm shedding at all. Other than that, things are pretty much the same as last week. No more nausea, still have tender breasts, and my waist line is a bit rounder.
Any appointments since last check in? How did it go? nothing until 3/22
Rants/raves? Its a beautiful day today. Looking forward to my walk.
Questions for FTM, or STM+?
GTKY: Do you have a Favorite Memory? If so, please share! Doesn't need to be specific or too detailed, but we all enjoy a lovely story (I think).
I have a few fond memories from childhood, but one in particular comes to mind to today. When my cousin and I were about 6 years old, our mothers bought us matching dresses and took us to get our pictures taken. They turned it into a whole day. We had our hair done, and felt like we were very special at the photographer's studio. I still have the photo framed in my living room. Whenever my cousin visits, we reminisce .