March 2006 Moms - In like a lion...

[JennW]

Does anyone find that their gums are bleeding easily? When I brush my teeth, bite into an apple, etc. my gums are bleeding a lot! Just wondering if I am alone in this weird side effect of pregnancy!:confused:

[yby1]

Tunibell - I'm relieved that everything turned out fine. I hope you don't have anymore scares from now on. :)

[trm98]

Tuni- I too am late in all this sitch, but I am so glad that everything is ok. You will be in my prayers.

Red and Shannon- I felt very bloated at first, but now I just think that I have "thickened" in my waist. Here is a tip for ya. Take a hairband and put it through the button hole of your pants. Half should be sticking out of the front and the back (against your skin). Then put the ends around your button. It give you a little extra (an inch or so) room, yet you still have your pants buttoned. I hope that made sense.

JennW- I have not had any bleeding gums, but I have read that it is common. I am however gagging or throwing up everytime i brush my teeth. That sucks!

[heidi0622]

Tuni, so happy to hear all is okay. What a huge relief.

Sorry MCD that you've been having the spotting. I can imagine it is very unsettling.

jennw, haven't noticed my gums bleeding more...interesting symptom.

Sorry Shannon and Red about the bloating...I imagine it is very normal.

7Wks today. I am beginning to really like Wednesdays as I get to turn the page to a new week in my pg. I have been doing really well the past few days...I still hardly have any pg symptoms, but I was taking that as a positive thing. Of course, I woke up this morning and freaked out again...didn't wake up to pee last night, bbs aren't that sore, appetite is still pretty normal and I have lots of cramping. I still can't figure out if this cramping is gas or something I should be worried about. There's no spotting, so I keep attributing the cramping/stomach pains to everything that is going on down there right now.

I have my first m/w appt tomorrow. I am excited about that. I then leave on vacation on Friday for a week. Can't wait to get of the office for a week!

[tunibell]

jennw - I also have the bleeding gums issue. It's apparently quite common. Pregnancy really is a whole-body experience!

[Bernie]

Tuni -- I am so glad to hear that everything is okay!

I had my own little scare yesterday. I was in Baltimore for work and noticed that I was lightly spotting. It was very light, and brownish in color, but I still freaked out. I think it was all made worse by the fact that I was in transit, with other co-workers, away from a computer, and had absolutely no privacy. Thankfully, I had my blackberry, so I was able to email DH and ask him to call my doctor's office. He was able to speak with a nurse at the RE's office (where I am technically no longer a patient). I'm quoting from DH's email with her response because I found it very comforting:

"She said that spotting is not anything to worry about. She promised she wasn't blowing us off. She said that you should go home, lie down and drink lots of fluids. She said the heat/dehydration could definitely have an effect.

She said that unless we see heavy "and I mean really heavy" bleeding tonight, it is really nothing to worry about. If it is still a problem and it is red and heavy, we can call back in the morning.

She also said the vast majority of women have some spotting during pregnancy and that they always say that if they had a dime for every baby that was born after a worried call about spotting, they'd be rich. (she then said she swears she wasn't trying to make light of the situation, she just didn't think it was anything to worry about)."

I felt so much better after receiving that email! I noticed the spotting again this morning. It still seems to be very light and it is definitely brown, and not pink or red. But - because I like to worry about everything, I called my OB this morning to see if they thought I should come in today, rather than waiting for my scheduled appointment on Monday. I spoke with a nurse over there who said that brown spotting is nothing to worry about, and unless I start cramping or spotting major red blood, I am fine waiting until my appointment on Monday.

I think I feel better now, but I will probably be a bit on edge until Monday's appointment. Just to be on the safe side- I bailed on this dinner cruise thing I was supposed to attend for work tomorrow night - the thought of being trapped on the water for 3 hours made me very, very nervous!

Other than that - everything here is good. My bbs are sore and growing, but other than that, no real symptoms.

Jenn - I haven't had any gum issues- but I have heard that is a symptom. In fact, I am sure I saw something about it when I was googling "bleeding during pregnancy" this morning. :)

Hope everyone else is having a good day!

[tgal]

Hi ladies,
I would love to join if you will have me!

CC Tgal
Me: Tara, 32
DH: Chris, 31
Married: 9/02
TTC: April 05
BFP: July 3, 2005
EDD: March 6, 2006

So far, having a little m/s. Had my 1st Apt. last Friday and had an internal u/s done, officially 9 weeks today. So far so good! I am looking forward to getting to know you ladies better in the months to come.

[Elenitsa]

jennw I have the bleeding gums issue when I floss. Never before this. Yes, I have read its common.

trm98 I switched toothpaste products in the last few years. DH is a little bit of a granola boy, and anti-fluoride and other things. (long story) Anyhow, I use Jason Healthy Mouth Tea Tree Oil Paste (4 oz) NON Fluoride or Tom's of maine spearmint flavored Natural anti-plaque plus whitening gel toothpaste (again no Fluoride). Now when I use "normal" toothpaste I gag. I feel like I have the freshest breath and, I have had the best anti-cavity checkups of my life!

tgal Welcome! Glad you are on board!

Bernie Glad to hear you and baby are fine!

heidi0622 Enjoy your first appt!

[JennW]

Thanks girls! At least I know I’m not weird with this gum issue!!!:) Other than that I am pretty much spending my days nauseous as heck, eating like mad and fantasizing about sleeping.:)

heidi – I wouldn’t worry about the stomach pains. I have had them off and on as well. They are probably nothing more than either the growing going on down there or gas. My doc. Said as long as they don’t get worse, just to ignore them!

Bernie – Sorry about your scare. Sounds like that nurse was a great one to talk to. It’s nice that your fears were relieved, especially while traveling!

Welcome tgal!

elenitsa – I talked to a few of my friends about m/w in NJ. Looks like I don’t have any advice for you after all. The one my one friend loved moved away! Sorry. Any luck in your own searches?

[Elenitsa]

JennW Thanks for asking. I do have an apt on 8/10 with one. I'll see. A friend of mine who explored it, didn't really find anyone she liked and went with her OB. But I would be interested to see who they didn't like, wouldn't recommend. Maybe taking it off-line would be better, if you don't mind (lenitsa at comcast dot net). Thanks!

[ellybella]

tuni so glad everything turned out fine! what a scare. hopefully none of us will have any more of those!

[HSSweethearts]

Fly by to say a giant "whew" for Tuni. I'm so relieved for you!

[JennW]

elenitsa – The m/w she used has moved away, unfortunately, it wasn’t just one she didn’t like! Good luck with the one you’re going to see!

yesterday’s qotd: I do communications/pr for a big corporation. It’s a job and a good paycheck, but lots of hours stress and traveling. Who knows if I’ll be here or elsewhere after baby bean arrives.

New QOTD – Any feelings whether you’re having a boy or a girl? I know it’s early for this guessing game, but for some reason in the last few days, I’ve become convinced that I’m having a boy. No idea why, it just came to me. Anyone else have a *feeling?*

[mom2amelia]

tuni - oh, yay! glad it was nothing, you must be so relieved.

QOTD - totally think I'm having a boy, but I reserve the right to change my mine every other week. I *felt* girl vibes last time and I was right, but I didn't get a vibe until much later on.

[ShannonGH]

Oh tuni, I'm so glad everything is okay.

My best friend, the u/s tech, had me come in today and we got to see the heartbeat (122 bpm)!!! Yay! Everything looks good and healthy! :D I'm measuring 6w2d which is a day or two shy of where I thought I may be but oh well.

qotd:absolutely no hunches yet...give me a few weeks though. ;)

[MrsCantDecide]

QOTD ~ I've been feeling lately that I'm having a boy. Don't know why, just a feeling! My hubby though, he had a dream that we had a little girl.

[amychris03]

QOTD: I dont' know about having a hunch per say, but DH and I both
automatically call the baby a "he" so Im not sure if that has any relevance.
I was also looking at that Chinese Gender Chart which says boy. I dont know
that it holds any weight, but its fun to look at! :)

[honey_bee]

tuni - Just echoing everyone else's relief and joy for you that your little one is doing just fine.

Welcome, tgal, so happy to have another March Mommy!

Bernie - I'm glad the nurse made you feel better and hope that was the last of the scares around here!

trm98 - Thanks for the hairband tip, I'm definitely feeling the bloat these days and am going to try it tomorrow.

heidi0622 - Hope your apt. goes well tomorrow and have a great vacation. I'm only slightly jealous! :rolleyes:

ShannonGH - YAY for seeing the heartbeat! Glad to hear that everything is going well with your little one. Great news. :D

QOTD - At first, I really felt boy vibes, but now I think it's a girl. I'll probably change my mind again in a few days, though. ;) On a side note, DH has been convinced from the start it's a boy and already refers to the baby as 'he' and 'him'.

[yby1]

QOTD: - I have no clue. I haven't had any gender specific dreams and have no hunches. :confused:

I'm feeling pretty good today. I felt like hell yesterday, even with the seabands, but I feel a hellva lot better today. It scares me a little. I should just enjoy it in case I feel like crap tomorrow. :)

[IUAlum]

tunibell~ I'm SO RELIEVED! Nothing is more reassuring than that little heartbeat flicker on the U/S

Had my first Dr. appointment today. Nothing exciting to report except that I got presents! A book and free vitamins and lots and lots of pamphlets.

Are you guys testing for Down's Sydrome? Why or why not?

As for the QOTD, I have no inklings though I'd love a girl. Plus I have a girl name but no boy name... We will definitely be finding out though!

[JennW]

IUAlum – Which Down’s test are you talking about? My OB confused me with all this information. We’re not getting an amnio or anything since we are low risk, but there is some triple u/s that they do later that we are going to get. They also offered another on at about 12 weeks (which I had a pamphlet for, and is what you might be talking about), that measures the brain stem/spinal thickness or something? I think that was the choices he gave. I think the only one we’ll do is the regular triple screen one,which they do anyway. Any other info others have would be appreciated as these tests all get me so lost!!!

Speaking of all this gender talk, for those that are going to find out the baby’s sex, any idea when we can find out???

[heidi0622]

QOTD, I've felt since a day or two after I found out I was pg that I was having a boy. No clue why and I could totally change my mind as time goes on, but right now I'm convinced its a boy. I guess we have to get going on the boys name though because I have a girl's name picked out, but no boy's name.

Bernie, sorry about the spotting scare. Not fun to deal with, but sounds like it is all pretty normal. Good for you for taking it easy.

Welcome Tgal!

Elenitsa, thanks for the good wishes on my appt.

Jenn, thanks for the reassurance on my stomach pains. Sorry about all of nauseousness you've had. Hope you get some relief soon.

Shannon, yay for the good appt!

yby1, glad you're feeling better today. Isn't it funny how our mind plays games with us...we hate feeling like crap, but then worry when we don't feel like crap!

IUalum, I have read that there is a test called the Triple Screen which I think will tell you if you fall within a range of risk for having a Downs Syndrome child. I think it is a blood test. I'm not positive though. Right now, since we are low risk, we are not planning to have CVS or amnio testing. I'm not sure about my thoughts on the triple screen. I'd like to do a little more research to understand exactly what it tells you.

Went home at lunch and took a 30 minutes nap. It was awful getting back up to come back to work, but I feel SO much more refreshed now. I may be doing that again if I continue to feel this exhausted!

[mom2amelia]

Amnio (and maybe CVS, I don't know enough about CVS)) could determine IF your baby had Downs' Syndrome, but you're probably talking about the quad-screen (or triple-screen) which is a blood test that tells you if you are "at risk" for having a baby with some kind of abnormality. It doens't deal in certainties, only chances. If you get an unfavorable quad-screen result and unfavorable Level II U/S, they will often follow-up with an amnio (if you choose to have one). False "negatives" on the quad-screen are not that uncommon.

We did not do the quad-screen with our DD and we won't with this pregnancy either. I am also not doing an amnio, which is offered to me because I am what they affectionately refer to as "advanced maternal age". I wouldn't terminate the pregnancy even if something were wrong, and I'm the kind of person who would not be able to enjoy the pregnancy if I *thought* something *could* be wrong. I know too many people who got questionable results and then had to wait in agony for more testing only to find out that everything was fine. Many of my friends chose to have the testing because even though they wouldn't terminate, they wanted to be totally prepared. That makes total sense, and I thought about that, but I know myself well enough to know that my baby and I are better off if I am blissfully unaware.

I will have a Level II U/S at 20 weeks. This is just a regular U/S but they measure everything and look closely to make sure everything is developing appropriately. This is when you can find out the gender of the baby. If something comes up on the U/S that makes us think something could be very wrong, then we'll decide then if we'll opt for amnio. Probably not though.

[yby1]

IUalum - I have an Uncle with Down Syndrome, but the doctors aren't putting me in a higher risk category because my grandmother had him in her mid-40's (they believe that was the primary reason he had D.S.). However, I will have do the triple screen just in case. I'll have the baby regardless of any abnormalities. :)

[tunibell]

I'll definitely get the NT (chance to sneak another u/s in) and the AFP (simple blood test.) I'd do the amnio or the CVS if it is warranted.

In general, I just love to be tested for anything and everything though.

[phart]

So glad everything is well with baby, tunibell .

red ~~I wish I had your fruit cravings!

QOTD ~

testing ~~We didn't do the triple screen with my first pregnancy and we won't with this pregnancy. We will have the 20 week u/s and will find out the sex though.

baby's gender ~~I always *saw* myself with 2 boys then a girl. Got the first boy and am now convinced that this baby is a girl. I knew Aiden was a boy from the very beginning (we did try for a boy) but didn't get to find out for sure until about 31 weeks. He was terribly uncooperative at the 18 week u/s. Still is often a bit stubborn :)

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Feeling a little better over the past two days, thankfully. Still a bit of puking but feeling pretty decent inbetween bouts. Actually got some grocery shopping done yesterday yet still had frozen pizza for dinner (I ran out of time to actually cook anything).

A frosty from Wendy's seems to help with the nausea and they're cheaper than milkshakes, just a tip;)

Tomorrow morning we have our u/s (my first early one!) and after I'll go to my parents to see if they catch on to Aiden's *big brother* shirt. Then tomorrow evening we'll go to dinner with Alex's parents and tell them. Hopefully we'll get to tell most of our friends this weekend. I'm tired of making up stories as to why I can't go out. :cool:

[Dasha]

Since I'm over 35 I will be having the nuchal translucency test on August 30. Depending on what the results of that test are, I may have the triple screen and an amnio, if the midwife feels it's warranted.
I've heard about so many false positive that scare the living daylights out of a pregnant woman that I'm really leary of too many u/s tests.

It's too soon for me to have any feelings about whether or not Coco is a boy or girl. However, if I could choose, I'd prefer boy for many reasons. The first one being that my father died shortly after I started TTC and the ony girl name I ever thought of was Julia, since his name is Julius. Now my brother and his girlfriend are having a girl before our baby is born and are planning to name her Juliette. Given my family's screwy dyanmics, I cannot give a daughter a name so similar. If we do have a girl, I will most likely use Julia as the middle name. We just have to come up with a first name we both like, that is not being used by any female in either of our families, since Jews only name after deceased, never living relatives, and that goes with our last name. I'm also not much of a girly girl, I want to throw up when I see pink ruffles and bows, I was raised with three younger brothers, and I just think I"d me a much better mother to a boy.

[samijo]

Testing - I definitely need some more information from my doctor - but she talked about 3 tests at 12 weeks - one (finger prick blood test) to test for downs and then 2 others. I can't remember the specifics - but I'm sure it's what a lot of you are referring to here. She told us that it was standard testing in their office and she sends all of her patients. I just sort of assumed I would do it. I have an appt with her at 11 weeks, so I will be sure to ask more questions then to find out if it is really necessary, pros/cons etc. The 12 week tests she mentioned would be done at the hospital.

Gender I'm not really sure I have a feeling per se - as I can really "see" us with either - but I do tend to think of it most often as a girl. DH thinks it's a girl. Our plan now is to not find out until the birth.

I also want to respond to one thing Dasha said about Jews only naming after deceased, never living relatives. I have seen this come up a lot and I just want to make the distinction that this is only the case for Ashkenazic Jews. The Sephardic tradition is to name for (as a way to honor) the living. Anyway, I just want people to know that there are different traditions within Judaism - and that we are Jewish, but will name for living relatives.

Hope everyone is feeling good and having a great night!

[Dasha]

Samijo,

Sorry if I conveyed incorrect information in my post. Since I am an Ashkenazic Jew and not really familiar with Sephardic Jewish customs, I was making a generalization based on my own experiences. I will be more careful in the future about that. Thanks for pointing out there are many different Jewish customs, not only those of Eastern European origin.

[ellybella]

shannon the same thing happened to me. my us measured me at 6w1d on tuesday, 2 days less than the ob and i thought. i think i'm still going w/ our calculation. dh wondered about the margin of error when clicking and dragging that mouse on the screen to measure. i mean it's two days really no big deal. although to me it kind of is, the farther along i get the more positive i feel. then we can start sharing the news. i spilled the beans to my bf last night. so far that is the only person who knows. she started asking about the IF treatments and i tried to lie and say we were putting them off then i just came out and said it. she was thrilled!

gender no feelings yet. dh thinks girl. i've had two guesses boy. so who knows. the plan right now is not to find out, but that could change.

testing i'll do whatever is recommended by the ob. like tuni i love being tested for anything and everything.

still feeling pretty good. i get waves of nausea, but no heaving yet. please stay away, i hate that feeling. the only thing that stresses me out is the discharge, sometimes it's more yellowish/beige (sorry tmi), hoping this is just normal for me. us didn't see anything that could be causing it. still unnerving. so anxious for these next few weeks to pass!

[tgal]

Good morning ladies.

Still dealing with a little nausea, but I think it is getting better or at least maybe I am managing it. Other than that, I am just lazy. I try to push myself to do things in the house, but I end up with my rump on the couch until it is time to go to bed.

QOTD:
Gender: MIL thinks it is a boy, I really wanted two boys and a girl, but am feeling like it is a girl. We want to find out, so hopefully the next u/s will show the sex.

Testing: I think if there was a test recommended to determine severe defects, then yes.


OMG, someone else having fruit cravings. I have been too. I ate an entire pineapple yesterday. Also, having major cereal cravings. Not sure why they say many women have aversions to milk, but I am not experiencing that at all.

[JennW]

Hi everyone! My nausea is still here and I am getting more and more aversions to food. Fruit and veggies (normally 75% of my diet and my favorite things) gross me out, so does bread and most meat. I can’t even look at a piece of fruit. For some reason I want salty food or greasy food, which I am trying to avoid. So the bottom line is, I’m not eating much but I am starving and nauseous. This sucks. At least I haven’t thrown up though. I feel lucky for that!

DH told more of his friends. I still haven’t told all of my friends. I think I’d rather wait until after the 8w u/s. At this point, almost everyone knows so I may as well, but I still feel paranoid.

I am literally daydreaming about my bed. All I want to do is sleep!!! DH is going to happy hour with some coworkers today. I plan on going home and getting in bed with a good book and my dog!:)

BBL!!! Happy Thursday preggos! :D

[HSSweethearts]

ellybella - Somehow I missed your question regarding the sizing of the due date shirt. I usually wear a medium, and I ordered in in large hoping that it would take me through the fall/winter. The large fit me pretty well, so it makes me think they run a bit small. (or that I've gained weight) Please note that the one I ordered is not a maternity shirt.

Regarding testing: Don't really know yet. We'll probably get some tests done, but not amnio or cvs since I'm not high risk.

Regarding gender hunches: MIL is convinced it is a girl (wishful thinking since she never had a daughter) and DH is convinced it is a boy. I haven't had any strong feelings, but if I had to lean I would lean boy. We really have no preference... I figure since I want more than one kid, we have lots of opportunities to try for different genders.

Oh and Phart - you just made me majorly crave a frosty! :D

[amychris03]

Phart Hope your ultrasound goes well today!

--
Im not sure what testing we will do, I guess we will have to wait and
see what the dr recommends. As an annoying asside, I was just reading
how Tricare (stupid military insurance) doesn't cover ultrasounds during
pregnancy unless they are medically necessary. First of all, I hope
to heck that the two Ive had already, and the one on Monday are
covered. Secondy, that means that if we want to find out the gender
and there is no medical reason to do an ultrasound at that time, we
have to pay for it out of pocket. How rude is that?

ETA: I just noticed Ellybella has an ultrasound today to!
Good luck to you as well!

[MrsCantDecide]

Oh *sigh* Why does pregnancy have to be so nervewracking?!

More spotting again last night... this time there was a clot. Just one and just red blood on the TP, no more after that. Today I have light brown spotting. Of course, I got all excited because it was at the end of my 3rd day, and so far I hadn't had any spotting... boy that'll teach me. I don't get why I'm spotting every 3rd day. It was after a BM too (TMI, I know) so I'm sure that's what caused it, but why?

I'm torn between calling the nurse (I don't want to be the girl that calls in every day), but I'm wondering if I should since I did see a small clot. :confused: WAAH!

Other than that, don't really feel all that good today. Feels like I'm coming down with the flu or something. I just want to crawl in bed and go to sleep. :)

In other notes though, my MIL found a perfectly good used white glider rocker and ottoman, and picked it up for me yesterday, along with a white ... I want to call it a dresser, but it's not really a dresser... it's like half dresser, half desk, and half shelves. It's got a shelf that slides out, and she thinks that is where the changing table is. I'm not sure yet. I didn't mess with it last night. It's all perfectly fine stuff (hey, free is fine with me!), I was planning on going with Cherry, but I guess instead I'll go with white! :)

Good luck to those with u/s today... I have mine tomorrow and it can't come soon enough! (Imagine that!)

Hope you girls have a great day!

[ellybella]

ETA:[/I] I just noticed Ellybella has an ultrasound today to! Good luck to you as well!

i got in early on tuesday, here's my post...

i just got back from our first ultrasound and everything went great! i thought, and the ob thought, i was 6w3d, but the tech says i'm measuring closer to 6w1d, but that the ob won't change my due date because it's close enough. everything looked great and our little baby's heart was fluttering away at 136bpm which was great to watch! dh was pretty intrigued w/ the whole process, but a little weary when i warned him about the dildo cam, but wasn't as bad as he envisioned. such a relief to see our baby! i also had her check around to see if she saw anything that was causing my occasional discolored discharge, but she didn't see anything. so guess it's just a normal part of the process for me.

[amychris03]

Ellybella
That's right, I remember you getting in early and reading that post now,
I just saw it on the front page and thought I'd missed ya ;)

MCD
Sorry to hear you are still spotting. I do hear that it can happen
after BM's, but Im not sure why that would cause a clot per say.
I say, if you are worried and it would make you feel better, call.
The worse they can do is say it is ok, and to wait for the u/s
tomorrow, but maybe they'd want to see you early!

[tunibell]

MCD - I bet the clot was a piece of decidual tissue - totally harmless.

From babyzone.com:
Decidual Tissue
Sometimes a small piece of tissue becomes loose and disintegrates through some unknown cause, causing spotting. It's usually a hormonally stimulated collection of menstrual-like tissue that can often be confused with a miscarriage. If it's just tissue debris, it can mean nothing. If it's actual tissue of the pregnancy (fetal or placental), then there should be serious concern, because now this "threatened miscarriage" is re-labeled as "incomplete miscarriage." No one knows why such a phenomenon occurs, but it is harmless. It’s the passage of tissue for sure, so it’s very disturbing until the pathology report can ease everyone’s mind. Strangely enough, the pseudopregnancy of birth control pills can cause this type of tissue shedding, which is really upsetting to a woman who thought (correctly) that she had been using her contraceptive properly. The stabilization of the uterine lining depends on estrogen and progesterone. It’s possible that there are lags in the amounts of hormones so that lining not involved with implantation loses its grip and sheds. In my practice, such shedding of only decidual tissue has had no impact on whether a pregnancy will miscarry. The tissue is termed “decidualized,” because of the pregnancy-like effect on it at the hands of estrogen.

Check out this page: http://www.babyzone.com/features/content/display.asp?TopicID=40&ContentID=187&Page=1#BM5. It's got great information on possible causes of bleeding in the first trimester.

I for one can't wait to hear your happy news tomorrow. :)

[Bernie]

Hi ladies!

I also thought I had a meat aversion, but I just found myself in the office cafeteria ordering a grilled chicken wrap. I'm still not sure how that happened - because chicken has been entirely unappealing to me lately. I'm just glad to be getting some protein. I think my only other source this week has been peanut butter.

Speaking of which -- has anyone heard that eating too much peanut butter during pregnancy may result in your child having peanut allergies? A friend of mine has a son with peanut allergies, and she said she thought it had something to do with the mass quantities of peanut butter she ate during her pregnancy.

MCD - sorry to hear about the spotting. I think it is definitely worth giving the OB a call. Either way you win - they'll either tell you it is nothing to worry about or they'll push your u/s forward and you can get visual confirmation that everything is okay!

testing -- I'm waiting to see what the OB recommends, but I would like to do the nuchal fold test.

gender - Not a clue. I think we generally refer to them as boys, but I'm not having any feelings either way. This will be it for us, so it would be nice to have one of each. I definitely want to find out as soon as we can - the suspense is already killing me!

[kat]

Hi, everyone. I'm practically on my way out the door for a trip to Ireland (sooooo looking forward to 65 degree weather!!!), but I thought I'd just pop in quickly for a hello, and to let the threadmistress know that we've scheduled our CVS for the twins on 8/16/05. Doctor thought it was smarter to do it after we get back from our trip, even though I *could* do it this week (our hospital does it between 10 and 12 weeks).

See you all in a couple of weeks! Hopefully I'll come back to news that everyone (including me, I hafta say :)) is feeling great.

[yby1]

I started having nose bleeds this morning. No bleeding gums though. The bleeds haven't been bad, but it's enough to be annoying.

MrsCantDecide - Hopefully the spotting eases up now. I'm sure you'll have a great u/s tomorrow. :)

[red_canuck]

the third day thing is really interesting MCD. i've gotta wonder if that has to do with normal hormone fluctuations, which my dr. said resemble waves every coupla days. i wouldn't worry about it too much today, seeing as it stopped, was after a BM and you have an ultrasound tomorrow. BIG HUGS to you, hope you feel better http://www.smiliemania.de/smilie.php?smile_ID=1652

Sorry i can't keep up with replies ladies, but know i'm reading every post and sending good vibes to everyone http://www.smiliemania.de/smilie.php?smile_ID=1615

Anybody else not just bloated anymore, but actually gaining inches in their waist? My pg planner has me measureing my waist at 8 weeks, and it's up an inch from 4 weeks http://www.smiliemania.de/smilie.php?smile_ID=121. Even more interesting is I'm down 2 pounds. Kinda excited to see soemthig happenign though! I'm using the ol' elastic through the whole around the button trick http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/aktion/action-smiley-035.gif

[tray622]

MCD I am sorry you are still spotting. I know it doesnt help, but with #1 I was always looking for reassurance. With my first pregnancy, I seriously spotted off and on from 4 weeks - 12 weeks. It was always freaky but just keep your spirits up and I bet you will have a wonderful u/s tomorrow!

I had my ob appt on Tuesday and I am a bit down. I ended up with PIH and then late set pre-e with Zoey... wel they think it has led to underlying chronic hypertension now. My bp went down at about 4 months pp and my first appt at 6 weeks was good. Tuesday it was bad and I ahve been doing home monitoring and its not so good. I am meeting with my perinatologist on the 16th to begin meds immediately this time instead of waiting. I was really hoping for an uneventful pg this time around. Hopefully with meds though, I could avoid bedrest. I was on bedrest at 6 months with #1. Everything else was fine. They gave me the edd of 2.24 but I know it is about 3.1 or so. Last time they didnt change it until the 20 week u/s that showed Zoey measuring a week behind. I bet that will happen again this time.

testing I posted this story in the Feb. thread too. I did the AFP test last time and my results came back showing a very high risk. I went through a level II scan and met with a peri often. We did not decide to do an amnio. Well, after one meeting with the peri, she happened to give me a copy of the lab sheet with the results. I was shocked to see my edd, my race, and my age were input incorrectly. This is a big deal since the test works on a formula using that info. She called and they redid the formula ad everything was fine (except high HCG due to PIH). I am declining it this time around.

gender[ Well, I did the home gender kit that has been on the news and stuff and it came back another girl. I was thinking girl too, so I am going with that for now :)

[junkinmytrunk]

Hi Guys: Hope everyone is well.

QOTD: I think it's a girl, because we BD'ed on a Monday and I O'ed on Thusday, and based on TCOYF, the odds of a girl are stronger when you have older sperm. That's my only reasoning at least :p .

Testing: I just turned 37 and have had 3 m/c's so they'll probably throw the book at me with testing. Not sure yet. Will find out on Monday at next DA.

Strange odors anyone? -- I can't the odor of cigarette smoke out of my nose. I don't smoke, DH doesn't, no smoking at my office, yet I constantly smell the odor. Anyone else have this????

Tuni: So happy to hear all is well.

MCD: Crossing all that the spoting is fine.

[phart]

The u/s sounds went lovely and all is well. Baby is measuring 7w1d which is right on based on ovulation:-) Thanks for the well wishes.

Can't say I enjoyed the vaginal u/s though :rolleyes:

My actual *first* appointment is next Tuesday.

red~~I refuse to measure a thing ;) Second pregnancies tend to make themselves known a bit faster but I'm in denial, methinks. :cool:

[phart]

tray622 ~~I haven't seen/read anything on these kits. What do they go by?

[IUAlum]

The tests my doctor told me about were the triple screen test or the Bun test. Anyone heard of that one, she actually recommended that over the triple test. Anyway, DH and I are pretty sure we're not going to do it.

heidi0622- I go home for lunch a lot and have thought of taking a nap, but I don't think I could go back!

Dasha and Samijo- Nice to see other Members of the Tribe on here. I didn't know that about Sephardic Jews either, so I am excited to have learned something new today! :D

MrsCantDecide- I hope all is ok. Did you end up calling the doctor?

Bernie- I read somewhere, and I can't remember where, that you should avoid peanut butter IF you and/or DH has allergies. I guess that can make the kid mroe susceptible to peanut allergies. I hope it's OK, because I am living on the stuff. (DH and I are pretty allergy-free)

kat- Have a wonderful time in Ireland!!

junk- I keep smelling smoke too, but I think it's because I just threw away the makeshift ashtray that my 2 chain smoker girlfriends who were in town last weekend. They were outside for every smoke, but ugh, my garbage can smells.

phart- Didn't enjoy the dildo cam either. I liked the pictures it took though! :D

[Elenitsa]

Bernie To follow up on what IUAlum said about peanut allergies, I have read that it pertains to people with Asthma or Excema or HayFever particularly, but I just googled "pregnancy" and "peanuts", so it seems a good thing in general to stay away from.

[tray622]

phart The kit is on www.babygendermentor.com I first saw it on Good Morning America and then it has been on the local news stations. I asked my ob about it and she said that the bllod test has been proven to be effective but since it is elective, not all ob's have studied it. I have heard from other people that their ob said it doesnt work. All I know is that it is a 200% money back guarantee and the total is $275 for the kit and lab fee. We did it for fun but feel good about the results. Although, it wouldnt be bad to get $550 back either ;) I am over at FF and there are tons of test groups set up there. I am glad your u/s went so well!

junk Weird and creepy but we bd on Monday and I had o on Thursday too :) I am going with girl for you too!

[ce_Kathleen]

Happy Friday Ladies!!!

Sorry I have been MIA this week, I was traveling again for work and running a plant trial. It really sucked, it was 98° outside and inside the plant where the ovens are (which of course is what we were trialling) it was HOT! It also didn't help that they were using swamp coolers to try to cool the plant but all it did was increase the humidity!

But the good news is that I was so busy concentrating on work and making sure I stayed hydrated that I didn't have time to feel sick. Other than that, nothing new going on here. I can't wait to go for my u/s on Tuesday to see if my baby's heart is OK.

QOTD - testing : we didn't get any testing performed with #1 (just the level 2 u/s) and I don't think we will be doing any testing with #2 but we will make a more definite decision after we have another u/s and see if there are heartbeat issues. Our reasoning for NOT having the testing is b/c 3 of my girlfriends all had the triple/quad screen and they all had abnormal results! They then had to go through all this worry and further testing only to turn out with healthy children! I just don't think I could handle the stress.

Its good to hear everyone is doing well for the most part (besides m/s and some spotting) and everyone's u/s looks great!!!

[Dasha]

Hi ladies. This thread is so big that I can't keep with everyone, so no SOs.

I'm feeling fine for the most part with occasional bouts of gagging. I'm also having some uterine cramps, which are probably round ligament pain, and can definitely see a different in my stomach from a few weeks ago. I'm much more comfortable wearing pants and shorts with an elastic waist since my regular ones are a bit snug and uncomfortable on me. It still seems unreal to me. I still wake up every morning and say a prayer of thanks that I am still pregnant.

I have my first midwife appointment on Monday morning, when I will be 10W1D. I had a u/s at the RE's office two weeks ago, and since being released from her care have been in limbo. I'm really looking forward to finally meeting her and my first feeling like a regular pregnant patient. It's finally sinking in that this time it does seem like the real thing.

QOTD: Do your husbands go, or are they planning to go, to your OB or midwife appointments with you?

We live in the suburbs and my husband works downtown so it isn't realistic for him to accompany me to every single midwife appointment. In fact, I went to most of my RE appointments by myself, except for the ones, obviously, where he needed to produce a specimen. In fact, he was out of town for my last IUI, so Baby Coco was conceived using his frozen specimen. (Sorry if this is TMI).
My feeling is that as long as he's there for the big u/s at 18-20 weeks and as long as he's with me throughout the entire delivery, I'm really fine going to the midwife by myself.

[JennW]

Hello ladies. Well the nausea is subsiding a bit, but still have major aversion to food. For the last two nights it has taken me 3-4 hours to figure out what to eat for dinner and when I do eat I usually only get in a few bites. The good news is that I seem to have more of an appetite at lunch so at least I’m getting in one *real* meal a day! Other that that and a little tired, I feel GREAT! I am still so paranoid about the pregnancy weight though. I need to find a way to relax about that and just say “Screw It!”

This weekend should be fun. I love these lazy summer weekends. We’re having a pool party tomorrow with DH’s family and Sunday just lazing around. My kinda weekend!

QOTD – DH Went to my first appt. with me and is going to my U/S and my next appt. since they’re on the weekend/evening. I’m sure any appts. I make during the day he’ll be unable to attend since he also works far from home. But, my OB is there two evenings a week, so we’ll try and keep getting those appts. It’s not that big of a deal, but he likes to feel involved, plus I get really bored waiting for the doctor all by myself. LOL.

MCD – Sorry about the spotting. I hope this stress stops for you soon so you don’t have to worry.

Bernie – I find myself eating stuff I thought I didn’t like all the time!:) It’s funny, isn’t it?

kat – Have a great trip!!!

red – Weird to gain inches and lose weight! This baby stuff really does do a number on us, huh?

tray – Sorry about the disappointing appt., but keep your chin up that things will work out. Funny that you’re more aware of your EDD than the DR. I swear sometimes they don’t know what they’re talking about! LOL.

Junk – I don’t smell cigarettes, but almost everything I do smell smells disgusting! I hear ya!

phart – Yay for a great u/s!

ce_Kathleen – Sorry for the stressful week, but glad you aren’t feeling as sick!

dasha – Glad to hear you’ll be meeting your new MW! How exciting. Good luck at your appt. Can’t wait to hear all about it.

Interesting everyone on the peanut allergies. I never knew that. Too bad peanut butter is one of the only things I actually can stomach right now!

[IUAlum]

QOTD: DH came to my early U/S appointment, but I don't think he'll be coming with again until the big U/S appointment. His work schedule is flexible though, so I guess we'll play it by ear.

JennW- though I haven't really had the nausea, the food aversion is in full gear. Especially at dinner time. Last night all I really wanted was Doritos. It was my first "Honey will you go buy me..." moment of the pregnancy. Lots of fun. And I ate half the bag. Oops. Lunch is generally ok, and dinner is ok if I really like the food! :) (But that's rare these days!) I'm all about food with cheese...

[ShannonGH]

I'm still feeling great. No real symptoms to speak of right now, which kinda scares me into thinking I'm not really pg and this is all a big hoax. :rolleyes:

qotd: Dh didn't come with me to my first appt because he was out of town but he did come to my second appt where I had an u/s. He travels a lot with work so I'm not sure how many appts he'll be able to come.

No time for SOs right now...gotta take my car into Costco to get new tires.

Hope everyone has a fab Friday!

[tgal]

Hi ladies, glad to hear that everyone is doing well.

Hanging in there myself. I am throwing a baby shower for a friend of mine on Sunday, so things are quite stressful considering I usually don't get home until 7pm in the evenings, so trying to do stuff this week in the evenings has been exhausting.

Nausea is getting better, I am starving and counting down the minutes for the cafeteria to open, urrrggg, I forgot my lunch on the counter this morning!

QOTD: My DH really wants to be involved and I love him dearly for that, but I am so used to having some privacy when it comes to medical related stuff, so I asked my doctor if she could call him in after certain things were done, so he can participate in hearing the heartbeat seeing the u/s etc. I am sure I will become more comfortable as we progress through the pregnancy, but for right now this is what I feel comfortable with. So, yes, he will attend all of my apts.

[junkinmytrunk]

Tray622 :

junk Weird and creepy but we bd on Monday and I had o on Thursday too I am going with girl for you too!
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wait till I tell DH -- that is CRAZY!!!! Tooooo Cool!!

QOTD: DH works sooooo far away from me/DR that it will be really hard for him to make all the appts -- just the big ones I'd say.

Gotta get back to work, everybody have a terrific day and weekend if I don't get a chance to stop back!!

xo xo xo
~Lisa

[ce_Kathleen]

QOTD - DH at Dr appt: with #1 DH came to all the appts that he could (which was like 90% of them) with this one though I don't think he will be coming as much b/c I don't really want to bring DS to the appt and its silly to pay at sitter to watch DS when all the Dr is going to do is check my bloodpressure and stuff. Most of my appts with the Dr are like 10 minutes long (once you get past the first couple) so I spend more time waiting than for the actual appt. DH will be coming for the big u/s and he may come next week for my 2nd u/s since he didn't come for the first.

[JennW]

IUAlum – Oh good! At least I’m not weird! I have also discovered the biggest aversion of all: I cannot eat food if I cook it or it is cooked in my kitchen. I can only eat from a restaurant, someone else’s house, etc. HOW WEIRD AM I!!! Also, I cannot eat anything that is in a Tupperware.:D

Shannon – You are so funny, but I assure you , you’re PG! Not a hoax. Funny how we all complain about symptoms but the second we don’t have them we are worried. We’re all the same on that one!

tgal – Good luck with the shower! You’ll do great. Glad to hear you’re feeling better! I’m on my way to the cafeteria in a few minutes myself.:)

Junk – Hope you have a great weekend, too!

[JennW]

Anyone have and pregnancy DVDs/videos? I ordered these off Amazon today. Thought I’d share in case anyone is looking for any. I’ve heard good things about them from reviews/message boards/friends. I’ll be sure to let everyone know how they are once I try them out myself.

Crunch Yoga Mama: Prenatal Yoga:
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001LJCSO.01._PE23_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg

Leisa Hart’s Fit Mama: Prenatal Workout:
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00008J2I7.01._PE33_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg

Kathy Smith, Pregnancy Workout:
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000062XE2.01._PE20_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg

[IUAlum]

Another question sparked by all the stuff my OB gave me.

It says in my materials that in this first tri I should be getting my hospital stay precertified. For real? I feel like that's jinxing it! Anyone else hear this?

[ShannonGH]

Jen, I think YOU are the funny one....can't eat anything out of Tupperware! That had me LOL! :D

I haven't bought any dvds but I *did* buy my first maternity clothes!!! I bought these from Gap (of course I'm not ready to wear them yet but they were on sale plus 20% off for using Gap card ;) ) If they don't fit when the time comes, I'll just return them. It was fun modeling for Dh!
Long & Lean jeans
http://www.gap.com/assets/product/main/gap/ga280976-00p1.jpg

Wool-blend pants for 19.99!!!!! AND they come in Long, which is what I need
http://www.gap.com/assets/product/main/gap/ga256229-01p1.jpg

ETA: IUAlum, I was told to mail it in at 20wks.

[IUAlum]

Love the Gap maternity clothes. My mom bought me a couple of pairs the day after she found out I was PG. Silly woman.

[larslobster]

I had my first appointment on Wednesday and it went very well. Honestly, even after taking two pregnancy tests, DH and I still weren't 100% sure I could REALLY be pregnant. Seeing the U/S and the heartbeat finally made it real for us. So now that it's real, DH can start his obsessive worrying. :rolleyes:

We were going to wait and tell our parents until week 12. But we spoke with them last weekend and they think his dad might have had a small stroke last week. He's ok now but his parents are older - in their mid-70s, have four kids, aged 37 to 50 and NONE of them have had kids. They'd given up hope of having grandkids since DH and I weren't planning a family. So, given all this, and our fear that his Dad might not be around at week 12, we decided to tell them Wednesday night. They were thrilled but at first thought we were joking. I think they're still in shock that they will actually have a grandchild.

Since we spilled the beans to them, we'll be telling my parents early too. They'll be in Seattle next week on vacation and we're flying up to see them so we'll tell them in person then.

QOTD:

Testing: I'm 37, will be 38 when I deliver, so we're planning on doing CVS or amnio since we're in a high risk group.

DH at Dr. Appt - he didn't go to my first one but may join me at later appointments. My BF has also told me that she'll go with me if I'd like. I guess it really depends on what they will be doing at the appointments. For quick visits, I figure it's just easier to go myself - I can be a little *too* independent. :D

Gender? - I have no idea. I thought I'd really want a girl but the thought of her wanting Bratz dolls and Britney Spears type clothing is making me rethink that. Like Dasha, I'm not much of a girly girl - my favorite new toy this year was a miter saw. ;) So, maybe I'd be better off with a boy.

[Bernie]

Hi ladies-

Feeling much better now -- I had a little bit of spotting when I woke up this morning - so I called the OB and they agreed to let me come in for an u/s. Thankfully - both babies look great and both hearts are still beating. I think the tech even said that they both look excellent, so I am ecstatic and relieved. :D To answer the QOTD - DH came with me today, and I think he is planning on coming to most of the appointments - as long as he isn't traveling. With all the monitoring from the RE, he's had to sit through more ultrasounds than I can count -- I think he is better than I am at figuring out what we are looking at on the screen!

After the appointment, I stopped at Whole Foods to pick up lunch - I decided that the babies have not been getting enough veggies so I made a huge salad at the salad bar. By the time I got home, I had absolutely no interest in eating it. I just want more pb&j! Thanks for all of the responses to my peanut better question!! I think I am going to try to avoid eating excessive amounts of peanut butter- but hopefully a little bit now and then isn't too bad.

A friend of mine lent me a bunch of maternity clothes, so DH and I looked through them last night. It's weird- but trying on maternity clothes seems to make me look 10x more pregnant than I do in my normal clothes. DH was very amused.

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

[tray622]

maternity clothes I love Gap maternity too because they come in long :) That can be hard to find!

DH at appt With #1 DH came to every appt until we had complications and I was going in for u/s, nst, and ob visits twice a week! With this one he will go to most or stay home with Zoey. She tends to get restless in a doctors office.

bernie I am so glad to hear that everything is fine! Spotting is such a scary thing.

larslobster Congrats in getting to tell your news! I am sorry to hear about your FIL's health but I it sounds like news of the baby overjoyed them :)

shannon Cute clothes ;)

IUAlum I havent heard of that until later but I guess it wouldnt hurt.

[yby1]

I have also discovered the biggest aversion of all: I cannot eat food if I cook it or it is cooked in my kitchen. I can only eat from a restaurant, someone else’s house, etc. HOW WEIRD AM I!!! Also, I cannot eat anything that is in a Tupperware.:D


LOL! I can't eat anything I cook either. I don't know what's up with that?! I also have a really bad aversion to chicken. I usually love chicken, but I can't go near it right now. I have a smaller aversion to other meats, but it's somewhat tolerable and I can get over it.

So far today I've had a bagel w/ cream cheese, a BLT sandwich, and a green salad w/ miso dressing. Funny thing is that I will only eat miso or goddess dressing when I feel up to eating a salad. Mac n' cheese always sounds good though, but DH has to make it. :p

[kdotp]

qotd 1 - DH DH will come to the big appointments (maybe the next one, for sure the 20 wk u/s) but that's probably it. The clinic I go to is super close to where I work, and not convenient for him. I'm okay with going by myself for the mundane appointments!

qotd 2 - gender Not a clue.

qotd 3 - testing Probably just the normal things, no AFP, CVS or anything.

Ugh. I've developed the worst eating habits evar. Taco Bell twice this week, McDonalds twice. They taste really good at the time, but I'm usually paying for it later. Thankfully, we just got a whole bunch of veggies from my grandparent's garden so hopefully that will spur me into better eating habits!

[kristine80]

I'd like to join, but first off, OMG, KARI!!!! Hello stranger! How funny that we would meet in this thread... Good to "see ya" around again, haven't heard from you in a while, I'm so sorry to hear about your m/c's, I never knew... Hopefully the 3rd time is the charm! :) Glad I finally found you, and hope to be chatting with you around these parts!

Ok, now that that is over :p Here is my info

CC & WC name: kristine80
Me:Kristine, 24
DH: Jeff, 31
Married: 7.5.03
DD~Natalie Grace: 6.9.04
TTC: June 05
DD: 3.11.06

Sorry this is short for the first post, I haven't even read the whole thread, but I'm at work and really should be working! :p I will read through this and post again soon.

Congrats to all you ladies and heres to a happy and healthy 9 months!

[kristine80]

Wow, there is a lot of catching up to do! I'm only on page 17, but my break is nearing an end so I will try update as much as I have read...

QOTD~location We live in Washougal, Wa which is about 25min from Portland, Or
QOTD~symptoms I know they tell you all pregnancies are different, but I really expected some similaraties! M/S is pretty bad for me, no puking, just that horrible feeling in your stomach all day long :( I have found that salty foods help my stomach feel a little better when I am queasy. I tried some ginger tea (my aunt suggested it) this am, man, that was so hard to finish! Talk about an aftertaste, yuck! I am feeling pretty good this am though so don't know if it helped or what... Think I might try and find some ginger tablets that I can take with water! I have to start work at 430am, so I wake up at 3, and it is definatley worse in the early am... On my days off it is much better so I think this waking up at such a god awful hour is making things a bit worse... My bb's are totally normal ( with DD they were really tender!) and I thought there was something else, but I honestly cant remember...
QOTD~telling Our parents know, and we have told our close friends, but we will wait a bit longer to tell the rest of the world! Hopefully at our next appt we can hear the h/b, and then I would feel comfortable telling.
QOTD~exercise Please, I wasn't exercising before! :p I started this pgcy about 5lbs heavier that the first, and that was still a little heavy for my liking... I am going to try to eat better and exercize becuase I am hoping not to top 200lbs. It's just so hard right now with the m/s, but hopefully it will end soon and I can get on track with that.
QOTD~sex Yes, we will be finding out... DH thinks its another girl... I'm kinda thinking a boy, but who knows??
QOTD~doctor My dr is family practice, so I won't get an u/s till about 18-20 wks.

My next appt is Monday when they will do the ob interview and get the pap done. I am hoping that since I will be at 9wks2dys we will be able to find the h/b!! Keeping my fingers crossed...

OK, that was a really long post, and my break is waaaay over... Hope you ladies have a great day!

[MarchMoms2006]

Welome Kristine80 :D

[phart]

DH came to the *big* appointments last pregnancy and will do the same this pregnancy. Half the time I was in and out in 20 minutes so it's a bit pointless for him to come and watch me get weighed:)

Starting to feel a bit better but not 100% yet. I get my waves of nausea still but not as bad as they were, thankfully.

We have a gap/old navy/banana outlet that is a distribution store so prices are way low. I went yesterday and got 9 (maternity) items for $50. Hard to beat.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend:-)

[kdotp]

Hi Kristine! :D

How exciting Natalie is going to be a big sister!

[ShannonGH]

We went out to eat with Dh's family last night (his parents, brother & SIL) to celebrate SIL's bday. We hadn't told our families yet and I didn't want to steal my SIL's thunder by announcing our pgncy on her bday, especially since they've been TTC for 4 months. Well, lo and behold, she announces she is pg and due in April! So Dh & I waited 10 minutes for all of the excitement to settle slightly and then we dropped the bomb that we were expecting in March! My poor in-laws about had a heart attack. They were telling everyone in the restaurant. These are the first two grandbabies and they're due 3 weeks apart! What a fun night! :D

Welcome Kristine!

phart, sounds like you got the hook up with a distribution center so close to you! ;) Glad you're feeling a bit better.

[dec27bride]

Good Morning-Hope everyone is feeling well! I've been feeling a little better lately. I actually did some yard work yesterday, and that is the best I've felt in a while. Guess taking your mind off feeling icky really does help.

I have a question about appointments. Hopefully some of the repeat offenders can help me out...I've heard a few of you mention that some of your appointments only take 20 minutes or so, and I guess it just hasn't been explained to me by my OB yet, but what happens at these? You just go in, give a urine sample and get weighed? When do these start? At the two appointments I've had so far, I've had ultrasounds, and I know that doesn't happen at every visit, so I'm just wondering what to expect at my 11 wk appt on Thursday. I can ask of course, on Thursday when I go in, about the rest, but I'm just curious...

Not much else new here, have a good Monday!

[ce_Kathleen]

Good Morning and Happy Monday Ladies!

I hope everyone had an enjoyable weekend! I didn't do too much. DH worked all day Sat so I had DS all day and let me tell you did I enjoy that 2 hour nap! I felt like I just couldn't keep up with him. Luckily, DH let me sleep in on Sun so that helped too.

Tomorrow I go for my u/s! I am so nervous/excited. I really hope that the baby is AOK, but we will see.

dec27bride From what I remember about my early appts (which were once a month) I went in was weighed, peed in a cup and then blood pressure (all done by nurse). Then I wait in the exam room for the Dr and he comes in asks how I am feeling, anything unusual or any questions and then he will listen to your belly with the doppler, possibly measure your belly or feel it to see how it is growing and that is about it! All in all it really doesn't take long and unless you have questions or the Dr reviews bloodwork results or the u/s with you it doesn't take much time.

[kristine80]

These last 2 days have been pretty bad for me, this m/s just isn't getting the hint that I don't want it around! :p I have been trying Ginger tea and that stuff is to hard for me to get down, I'm not even sure it's working that well.... I tried the saltines before I get up and that doesnt work either, I need to find some of those preggo pops and see if those will help. Yuck, I'm barely making it through work this am.... But I do have my dr's appt today at 11, so I am really looking forward to that, hoping we can hear a h/b! :)

dec27bride~ Ditto to what Kathleen said about the regular dr appts... That is about how mine all went the first time around.

Shannon What a wonderful evening! That must have been so cool to hear about SIL and then be able to share your news as well! Very cool.

Still have lots of reading to catch up on, hoefully I will get that done soon!
Ok, back to work for me, have a good morning ladies!

[ajb524]

Hi everyone! I'm back from vacation :). We had a wonderful time in Florida, but I'm glad to be back home.

I've missed out on a lot of QOTD's, but here are my answers

Symptoms- I've had virtually no M/S. My bb's have been very tender though. I've also had a lot of cramping off and on since before I found out. My friend said that she had it as well. She said the doctor told her that it was just from everything stretching for the baby.

Parents- We told both of our parents the same day we found out. It will be the first grandchild on both sides so I can't even imagine how spoiled he or she will be.

Sex- We will definitely find out. I don't think I could wait till March to find out ;).

Doctor- I have a regular OB/GYN. I've been seeing her for about a year and a half now. She has other other person in practice with her and the only time I've seen him was with the very first ultrasound at 5 weeks. They normally don't do one that early, but I had just had laparoscopic surgery a month before and they wanted to check and make sure everything was okay.

[red_canuck]

Lots going on around here! I love it!

first off welcome kristine!

I'm loving the talk about maternity clothes, as I am now officially using elastics to keep all my shorts closed. My jeans are ok so far since they are a size bigger anyways, but my shorts (which were bought in celebration of my losing weight earlier this summer) are not as forgiving. I've busted out some of my older shorts which are bigger, but even they are elastic closed. As bewildering as it all is, i'm excited :D I can't wait till I have a baby belly!

shannon you are so lucky to have the distribution centre so close!

shannongh, that is so exciting that you're gonna be an aunt and a mommy at the same time! I can only imagine how blown away your parents must have been :D

Hope the ultrasound today goes well kathleen! keep us updated :D

glad the vacation was well ajb! I agree though, I always love coming home. The first night sleep in your own bed is pure heaven :D

So m/s has hit me, luckily not too bad, mostly in waves. I tell you though, throwing up in public bathrooms sucks :( I think I'll be sticking close to home for a bit! And here I though i was getting off scott free, after reading m/s usually starts between 2-8 weeks. well, mine started on 7w6d. bah! In all honesty though, I can't say I mind since it just remind sme how lucky I am to be pregnant. I'm wearing the nausea like badge of pride :D

Hope everyone has a good day! I'm sorry I didn't do more SO's.

[MrsCantDecide]

Thanks everyone for the well wishes last week with the spotting I was having.

I am happy to report, no more spotting since, and on Friday we saw the heart beat! We finally got to tell my parents this weekend, they were excited for us!

Right now, zero symptoms, just relaxing and enjoying being pregnant! :D

[IUAlum]

Hurray to MrsCantDecide! Such good news!

Hope everyone had a great weekend. Mine was great, but my cramping seems to be increasing. I guess that little critter wants a more spacious home!

I think my hormonal emotions are starting to really show. I think I would've been sad about Peter Jennings no matter what, but moved to tears? I think that's preggo related!

[amychris03]

Cross posted from the IVF thread....
Hi guys... Appointment didn't go as well as I had hoped today.
Ugh. The baby is measuring right on, yolk sac measuring right
on, heartrate was 156bpm, but the gestational sac isnt as big
as it should be. She says that she has seen this before, and it
catches up, so they want me to come back next week one
more time to make sure it is getting bigger. But I of course am
totally freaking out. To make matters worse, I was waiting to
check out and the IVF coordinator was walking by and wanted
to see the ultrasound pic. When I told her, she said "well, you
have frozen embryo's right?" Way to calm my nerves there.
Ugh, I hope everything will turn out ok, but I dont think I will
be able to breathe until next weeks appointment. :(

[ShannonGH]

Amy, I am so sorry that your appt didn't go as planned. I hope and pray that the gestational sac catches up and you'll have a great u/s next week. I'm extra sorry that the coordinator said that crushing comment to you. :(

[IUAlum]

Amy, crossing my fingers that next week goes much better. I can't believe that comment!! The nerve of some people. You'd think they would have a bit more sensitivity than that! :mad:

[mom2amelia]

Amy - I'm sorry this appointment wasn't as great as it should have been. I'll bet everything is just fine by your next appointment. In my very limited experience, the doctors don't give patients a false sense of hope with matters like these. If your doctor thought it was a real problem, I really think she would have told you so. Hang in there, I'm sure you'll be nervous until your next appointment. Oh, and that IVF coordinator is a moron for saying that.

[aprilshowers]

amy, I'm sorry things didn't go as well as you were hoping and expecting. I'm hoping that it was just a glitch in the angle that the u/s couldn't pick up and that everything will be looking good next week. It is reassuring that the heartbeat is strong and the baby is measuring correctly. I can't believe the IVF coordinator said that to you - you would think that she would be more sensitive considering the field she is in.

[ce_Kathleen]

Oh Amy! I am so sorry for your news and I know what you mean about worrying! I have been on pins and needles about my baby's heartbeat being 228 (which is way too high) and I can't wait until the next appt to find out more (hopefully good) news. I know its hard, but try to keep positive thoughts, they can really do a body and a baby good (or at least that is what my mantra has been).

I can't believe what an asinine comment that lady made! How impossibly rude and uncaring! I am so sorry, I hope you had/have someone with you for support!

[phart]

Amy~~I'll agree with PPs and say that the doc wouldn't give you false hope concerning your baby's health. Try to keep a positive outlook on things.
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Tomorrow is my first prenatal appointment and I almost forgot! I had to call to see what time it was. They don't call or send you a card like my old OB and my pediatrician so good thing I remembered! I'll have a PAP and a breast exam and likely not much more will happen. I was borderline GD last time (I only once tested high when I was monitoring my blood sugar) so I'm going to see if I can just monitor things on my own rather than doing the *routine* testing. The 1 hour wasn't awful but the 3 hour sucked for me so I'd like to avoid it this time.

Feeling better with each passing day. Still get waves of ick here and there but can finally eat something other than carbs now:) And I actually vacuumed, cooked dinner for tonight and enough to freeze for later (I have some good recipes if anyone is interested), changed the sheets on our bed and put my Gap outlet findings away. That's more than I've done in a few weeks combined;)

Hope everyone is feeling ok and hanging in there if you aren't.

[junkinmytrunk]

Amy: Thinking of you and crossing fingers for next appt as well. BTW you might want to tell your RE that he should give his staff some sensitivity training, geez, the nerve! Once I asked my OB's young nurse if I was their most difficult case in TTC, and she thought for a moment and said, "Well, yes!" Some people have no clue.....

Dear Webmistress, please update my EDD to March 21, 2006! Thanks! ......So today I had my first real prenatal appointment (had I known it was the real one, I'd have brought DH with me!) and we're measuring at 8 weeks (I thought 7w4d but who's counting?) and have a beautiful strong heartbeat.

The bad news is the ovarian cyst I have has gone from huge to ginormous! It's now clocking in at 8cm. She said normally she'd have me in the OR for something of this size but because I'm pregnant, she's waiting on it. She can operate until 14 weeks with no worries. After that......I didn't ask. So there's that. Hoping for the best, but I swear the cyst was larger than my uterus in the ultrasound!! Sigh. Always something.

Hope all is well with everyone else.

Oh yeah, finally feeling the pangs of morning sickness. No vomiting yet but constant nausea. Ugh.

[Bernie]

Amy - I'm also keeping my fingers crossed for you. I'm sticking with the notion that if they were really worried - they would be bringing you back in for more frequent monitoring. As for the IVF coordinator - that's just awful. You would think that she - of all people - would appreciate the situation. I'm so sorry you had to deal with that on top of the u/s.

Junk - Congratulations on the heartbeat - that is wonderful news! Sorry to hear about the cyst -- when do you have to go back to check on it?

I also had my first real OB appointment today. Pretty uneventful - although he did say that he didn't see any signs of internal bleeding, which was good news. Of course, he followed that up by doing a pap and telling me that the pap may cause a bit of bleeding. Sheesh, you can't win! (Thankfully, there hasn't been any post-pap bleeding so far.)

He suggested that sthat I have the nuchal translucency test. He said that he normally wouldn't send me because I am only 30, but because the two babies increases the risk, he thought it was a good idea. I'm all for it - it means I get to have another u/s before my next OB appointment - and I'll take every chance I can get to see those babies! So I have the nuchal transparency test scheduled for 8/23, and my next OB appointment scheduled for 9/8.

I decided to work at home after my appointment, which of course meant that I got to take a "Baby Story" break. I think I sobbed for about an hour. Also cried when I heard about Peter Jennings - and I never even watch ABC news. Definitely pg horomones!

[ShannonGH]

Lisa, so sorry about the cyst. You're absolutely right...it's always *something*.

On that "something" note, I have an appt with a urologist tomorrow to see if a defect in my bladder is causing this massive amount of fluid anterior to my uterus. They're going to scope my bladder so I'm very nervous about what that may feel like. :eek:

Bernie, I totally understand about sobbing while watching a baby story. I've got my fill of that show while I'm not working this summer! :)

phart and Kathleen, hope your appts go well tomorrow!!!!

[red_canuck]

lisa, so sorry to hear about the cyst. Are they continually monitoring it via ultrasound? I'm kinda worried about my cyst too, just before getting pg i was put on BCP's to try to shrink it (i think we talkedd on WC about this!) but haven't confirmed the shrinkage. I gues smy ultrasound next week will show. sorry to hijack this :p

shannon, Mmm carbs! it was wondering if it was only me craving all things carbs (i want mashed potatoes somethign fierce right now!) Good to know :)

bernie, i bet we watched the same baby story today becaus ei used half a kleenes box! I am such a sap lately!

shannon, fingers crossed everything goes well tomorrow!

Amy, I'm really sorry about the insensitivity of the RE staff. If it makes you feel any better, my best friend who is an embryologist told me tonight that the sac should catch right up, that althought it can initially be small, she's never seen one that doesn't grow adequately. She has a light day tomorrow so said she'd look through some of their research papers :) HTH's!

Good luck to all the ladies with appts tomorrow!

[amychris03]

Thanks everyone, for your replies. I guess Im just going to
try to stay positive. Everything else measures right on.
Baby was 1.3 cm, heartrate was 156 bpm. I can't
remember what the yolk sac measured, but it was
right on track as well. I know it will probably be alright,
the NP was just like "we'll just take one more look to make
sure it grows ok this week before we send you off" so I do
think that if she was worried, she would have said so. I
just can't help but be nervous! Oh well, I have a busy week,
capped off by my trip to San Diego for that wedding that
I am in, so hopefully time will go by quickly and all will be well
next week.

Red Thank you so much for asking your friend about it.
Please let me know if she finds out anything specific. It had
measured on track up until this week.

[losthoosier]

CC Losthoosier
Me: Candace, 24
DH: Mario, 30
Married: July 3, 2004
TTC: Went Off BCP March 05 to see what happen
BFP: July 16
EDD: March 20 (est)

Well I was supposed to have my first appointment on Thursday, but today I noticed some small blood clots. So I went to the ER as the DR wasn't in. They did an U/S and I was measuring 7w4d with a heartbeat of 156. The aren't sure why I had small clots, but I have an appointment with the Dr. Tomorrow morning. I didn't know how far along I was until today so wasn't sure if I was due April or March.... Thats why it took me so long to join.

[JennW]

Howdy March Mommas. Hope everyone is doing great. My first u/s is on Saturday (my birthday)! I can’t wait. I am so excited. I hope we get to see the little heart beating. How exciting! This week is dragging so much as I wait for that appt!!!

A little late with SO’s, but in any case…

IUAlum – I haven’t heard you have to precertify that early, but that gives me yet another question to ask my doctor! Thanks!:)

Shannon – Hahaha. Glad I made you laugh, but the Tupperware thing was so real. Ew. It grossed me out so much last week. I am officially over that now though. LOL. Love the pants you posted. I love the GAP in general. Do you have to order their stuff online though? I’ve never seen maternity clothes in their store. What a fun story about your announcement. And how exciting to have someone else to go through PG with. Good luck with the urologist.

Congrats on the great appt. larslobster Sounds like you’re big reveal to the grandparents was fun!

Bernie – Glad to hear the appt. went well and the spotting was nothing to worry about. You got free maternity clothes? You’re lucky!!! Congrats on the great appointment!

yby1 - Thanks for confirming my neurosis. I’m glad I’m not the only one with these aversion issues! Hope you’re doing better with that this week!

kdotp – I have had bad eating last week too. For some reason fast food is what I’m craving too, which is weird cause I never eat it. But, you’re right, it tastes sooooooo good at the time!

Welcome Kristine and losthoosier!

phart - Wow! 9 outfits for $50! What a deal! Good luck at your appt. and let us know how it goes. Yay for feeling better and getting stuff done!

dec27bride – Glad you’re feeling better!

ce_Kathleen – Good luck with your u/s. Keep us updated!\

ajb524 – Welcome back!

Red – Sorry m/s hit you like that. You’re right, it’s worth it, but it’s hard to convince yourself of that while heaving! LOL. My pants are all getting tight too though I don’t know how that could be already. Luckily I had lost some weight so I have some slightly larger pants that I’m already filling out. I’d hate to see what I’m going to look like at 20 weeks if I’m already pooching a little bit at 7!!! I’ll be excited when I get my baby belly too!:)

MCD – Congrats on the good appt. and telling your family. What good news all around!

amychris03 – My thoughts and good vibes are with you that all is well. I hope the time flies for you until your next appointment! Sorry about that rude comment you had to deal with. Some people are so insensitive! Try and ignore those people and focus only on the positive energy!

Junk – Glad your appt. went well and you saw a nice healthy heartbeat. That must have been exciting. Hope the cyst doesn’t keep growing. You’re right, it’s always something!!! Feel better, hopefully you won’t get too sick.

[Dasha]

Congrats to everyone with their OB-midwife appointments and u/s. Sorry, but there are just too many people for me to keep up.

I had my first midwife appointment yesterday. As I was sitting in the waiting room I kept thinking to myself, "Wht am I doing in a room full of pregnant women." I feel in many ways like a recovering infertilie and not like a "typical" pregnant woman, whatever that is. The appointment was great. I felt an instant kinship with the midwife and know I'll be comfortable seeing her for my prenatal care over the next 7 months. She did the usual weight, urine, taking blood, b/p, other vitals, Pap. Unfortunately it's too soon to detect the h/b on Doppler, but assured me I will definitely hear it at next month's appointment. She doesn't give a list of thou shalt and thou shalt not in terms of activities or foods to avoid during pregnancy and gives people credit for having a brain and judgment. Obviously no high diving or other really dare devil activities, but you don't have to spend the entire 7 months living in a bubble and in fear that a normal everyday activity is going to harm the fetus.
We also discussed prenatal testing and how much I wanted done. I will start with the NT test on August 31 and decide upon further actions based on its results.
We also began discussing birth options. She suggested that if I am really committed to a medication free birth, then I look into hypnobirthing. I need to learn more about it and about classes in my area.
Hope everyone is having a good day and feeling relatively well.

[ce_Kathleen]

Good Morning Ladies!

I just got back from my 2nd u/s and everything looks great! The HB was still a little high at 180 but with my DS his HB was always high too. Other than that baby #2 is measuring right on target and it was awesome to see and hear the HB as well as see how much baby has grown in the past 3 weeks!!! It definitely looks more like a baby today than it did last time! Tomorrow I go for my first OB appt with the Dr. Hopefully it will be routine. I am wondering if I will get another pap since I was just there for my pap a few months ago?

Dasha that is great that you like your midwife and she is already giving you some help with your birthing options! Hypno birthing sounds interesting you will have to school me (but I don't think its something I can do seeing as I will probably be a repeat section).

JennW Happy Birthday (only a few days early) and that is going to be such an awesome b-day present to see your little one!

losthoosier Welcome! I am sure it was such a relief to see that baby on the u/s!

amychris03 I am continueing to send you good vibes! Especially now that I am not worrying about myself I can send double the good vibes to you!

ShannonGH I had to see a urologist before (for reoccuring UTI) and they scoped my bladder (among other things) and it wasn't that bad. After the initial insertion it was just kind of annoying, but it was really cool to see the inside of my bladder on the TV! Not what I expected it to look like at all!

Bernie That is great that there are no signs of bleeding! But don't be upset/surprised if you do get some spotting from the pap. I remember I had spotting with my DS after my pap but it was only for a day or so.

junkinmytrunk so sorry about your cyst and your m/s! I am sure the Dr are monitoring everything and you will have no problems, on the bright side, maybe this will mean more u/s for you and then you get to see the HB more often!

phart Good luck at your appt! Keep us posted on all the excitement (as exciting as peeing in a cup gets) :rolleyes:

[honey_bee]

Morning March Mommies! I'm so far behind, I apologize for doing doing SO's. I've been MIA for a while becuase my sister got married last Friday!!!!! I barely fit into my hot pink bridesmaids dress and felt completely uncomfortable all day, but it was wonderful.

We told my parents about their first grandchild last night! Finally! :D I recorded their reactions on video and they were better than I could've imagined. Despite all my inklings that my mom suspected, she was totally shocked! My dad got all teary and just kept looking at the "I Love My Grandpa" bib we got him. It was priceless. Such a wonderful feeling to finally share this amazing news. I felt like a huge weight was lifted.

Well aside from all the excitment going on in my family, I've been feeling pretty good. The queasiness and bloating has subsided a little, which is great. My bbs are still sore as all get out, though. But all just great reminders of the miracle doing on in there.

Hope you all have a great Tuesday and are feeling well!

[ShannonGH]

Oh yay Kathleen, I'm SO HAPPY that your u/s went fine and the baby looks great! Your long 2 weeks of waiting is finally over and you can now rest easier. :)

honey_bee, I'm so glad your parents reaction was more than you expected. And good for you for getting it on video. I wish we would've had my ILs reaction on video when we told them that both me and my SIL are expecting! I get to tell my parents Friday and I'm SO EXCITED.

JennW, yeah, I did order those pants online. If you have a gap credit card and spend more than $50 then shipping is free every time....it's pretty easy to spend $50 too! And if you don't like something or it doesn't fit, then you can return by mail for free or return it to any Gap store (doesn't have to be maternity). I just learned that we're getting a Gap Maternity store close to where I live this fall though so I'm pretty excited! Just in time for my belly to get big! :D

Dasha, glad your m/w appt went well!
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I just got back from the urologist. You're right Kathleen, the scope wasn't as bad as I'd anticipated....felt kinda like a pap. Good news is that my bladder appeared fine and didn't look like it was causing the fluid in my abdomen. Bad news is that we still don't know what is causing the fluid. The urologist wants to see me again in a few months to see what the fluid does as my belly starts to grow.

Is anyone planning on taking a prenatal yoga class? My SIL asked if I'd be interested in taking a class with her this fall but I've never done yoga in my life. I'm interested in trying but I don't want to be the awkward one of the bunch. For those of you with yoga experience, do you think a novice like me would be okay taking a class?

[ce_Kathleen]

ShannonGH Good to hear that your visit to the urologist went fine and wasn't too uncomfortable! As for the yoga classes, I took yoga before ever being PG and then I did continue to take classes while PG up until 20 weeks (then I moved and just never looked into classes as I was too busy unpacking and getting ready for the baby). I think if you are fairly coordinated it shouldn't be a problem. The class I took was not prenatal yoga so I just made sure my teacher knew I was PG and she showed me how to modify all the poses so I would be more comfortable and not put pressure or stress on me/baby. I found it very fun and relaxing and yet it still can be a workout (especially when PG)!

[mom2amelia]

Is anyone planning on taking a prenatal yoga class? My SIL asked if I'd be interested in taking a class with her this fall but I've never done yoga in my life. I'm interested in trying but I don't want to be the awkward one of the bunch. For those of you with yoga experience, do you think a novice like me would be okay taking a class?

ShannonGH - I took prenatal yoga classes with my first pregnancy and it was the highlight of my week. I had never done yoga before and I did fine. I can't wait to start classes again in this pregnancy. I am convinced that yoga is the reason that I pushed my DD out in 15 minutes.

[JennW]

I just had the best lunch. It’s amazing how food puts me in such a good mood.:)

Dasha – Congrats on your m/w appt. It’s great that you instantly got along like that.

ce_Kathleen – Yay for a good appointment! You must feel so relieved! Thanks for the birthday wishes. I can’t wait to see the bean that day!

honey_bee – Congrats on telling your family! Glad you’re feeling better!

Shannon – I don’t have a GAP card, but I may have to get one if I can’t find a GAP Maternity store around here. Glad to hear your appt. went well. Hopefully they figure out what that fluid is soon. The curiosity alone must be driving you bananas! I agree with everyone else about yoga. I normally do yoga and I love it. I’d love to also take a class if I can find one nearby. You may as well try it. Can’t hurt to try!:)

Happy Tuesday everyone!!!:D

[tgal]

Wow, I have quite a bit of catching up to do.

My thoughts are with Any, Lisa, and Candance. I will keep you in my prayers.

Shannon, I am so happy that the bladder issue turned out fine.


Well, things have just been going alright here. Unfortunately, more negative stuff to report on rather than positive. I couldn't hide the pregnancy from my other friends that co-hosted the shower and sad enough none of them were really excited about the news, which was really disappointing. We had the baby shower on Sunday and it turned out great. I started feeling ill 1/2 way through, thank god it was at my house, so I had to step out for awhile. Took the zofran and worked out great. Then I got a major sinus headache. If it isn't one thing it is another. I have been down and out for the past two days with a major sinus migraine. Then today I get a call from the OB saying I have UTI. I was there 1.5 weeks ago and they are just now calling me on this. I have had them in the past and never had a test for one take 1.5 weeks. Urggg! Despite all this, I am trying to keep my head up and not worry too much about everything. It would just be nice if the side effects would go away.

Sorry for the downer post, hopefully tomorrow will be a better day!

[ajb524]

Concerning Gap Maternity Clothes online- The salesperson at the Gap told me that if I would write down the item number and size of the item online and bring it in the store and have them order it there is no shipping charge. There are only two stores in my state that carry gap maternity. ONe of them is an outlet, but doesn't have the entire collection and both are around an hour and a half away.

[dec27bride]

Hi Ladies-Not too much going on here...Although, totally not pregnancy related, but, do you all answer the door if you aren't expecting someone? I had just gotten home from work, walked into my study to check in on you all :D , and someone rang my doorbell...Well, I had to walk by the front door to get here, and there is a pretty good chance they saw me through the curtains, but I just don't open the door if I don't know who it is....So I ignore it, and, I kid you not, five minutes later, I look through the blinds, and this person is still standing there! I went right back to reading posts, and in another five minutes, looked again, and this person, that I don't know, is sitting in their car staring at my house! They finally left, but now I'm sort of wondering what they wanted? Oh well, back to pregnancy news:

JennW- I totally hear you on the pants not feeling so good! A few pairs of mine don't fit at all anymore, and then some feel fine in the morning, but are digging into me by the afternoon. Luckily, I too have lost some weight and have a few larger sized pairs!
ce_kathleen and kristine80- Thanks for the tips on the appointments! And ce-kathleen, I'm so glad your last u/s went well. I had my last one at 9 weeks, and the h/b was 182, and she said that was "just fine for the age". I was also surprised how much more it looked like a baby than the first time!
MCD- Yay for the heartbeat!
AmyChris- Sending positive vibes your way that everything catches up to where it's supposed to be!
losthoosier- Welcome!
tgal- Sorry about the lack of enthusiam from your friends, and all the sickness! Hope you get feeling better soon!

Have a good night!

[Tracie]

Hi everybody! I don't think I've posted an update in while, but nothing much is going on. I got to tell my dad about the baby this weekend. That was fun!

dec27bride I try to see who it is if the doorbell rings, I'm not expecting someone, and I'm here alone. Usually I can hear a car drive up, so I can peek out the window and pretend not to be home if it's someone I don't know. Usually it's just a neighbor or a kid selling something, in that case, I'll answer the door. Here in NH we had a guy who was going to homes for sale, pretending to be a buyer and he raped a 19 year old girl at one of the houses. Luckily, he was caught, but it's still scary.
And completely off the subject, my parent's anniversary was Dec 27!

[losthoosier]

Today I met with my ob and got an actual due date. March 24... I am excited about that., But was also put on Bed Rest for the rest of the week. As my cervix is bleeding at the bottom. She said it was still closed and seemed ok she just wants to have me avoid walking for a week to see if that helps. She is not sure why its bleeding as it only started bleeding after she did the pap. I am going to research and see what I find. So if you all could just keep me in your prayers for the next 4 weeks until I am out of the first trimester.

thanks
Candace

[kalee]

Hi everyone, I've been away for far too long and just caught up on 20+ pages of posts. Whew!

Lost Hoosier: Welcome and I hope the bed rest helps with your cervix. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.
tgal: Your friends reactions are such a bummer - sorry to hear about that and I hope you're feeling better
dec27bride: I always look through the peep hole now if I'm not expecting someone after I heard there was a home invasion robbery that happened not too far from where I live. The robbers rang the doorbell and forced their way in. It was random and happened in a supposedly "good" neighborhood so definitely scary!
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I went to my first appt today with DH and had an ultrasound. The bean is measuring 1.4 cm and the heartbeat was strong. It was amazing to see it beating - a very surreal experience to finally see proof that I'm actually pregnant but also very reassurring to know that everything is ok so far. Also, I have a new due date - March 18. However, now I'm confused. My dr told me that based on the way the baby is measuring, I am 8w today. However, all the pregnancy calendars say that if I'm 8w, my due date should be March 21. I need to call my dr office tomorrow to clarify. It's only a few days, I know, but the difference is bugging me.

We are telling my dad and my in-laws tomorrow night. We wanted to wait until we had my first appt before telling anyone and they'll be the first to know (except for the random bartender that my DH told when we first found out. He was getting me a cranberry vodka without the vodka and it just slipped out - lol :) ). We're visiting my inlaws at the end of this month and I would rather tell them in person than over the phone but DH can't wait. I'm a little anxious about telling my dad - I know he'll be really happy for us but I'm the youngest and the only girl so not sure what other emotions it will stir up for him to know that his "little girl" (despite the fact that I'm in my 30s!) is having a baby. Oh boy, I can feel the tears welling up in my eyes now just thinking about it!

Anyways, I'm feeling pretty good so far, tired yes but only a little bit of nausea. Hope everyone has a good week!

[JennW]

Hello ladies! Hope everyone is doing great. Happy Wednesday! The week is half over. YAY! I’m feeling much better than last week. I’m still naseous all the time but each day the food aversions regress more and more. I hope last week was the worst of it, but it’s still early yet so I’m not counting myself out yet. (just hoping very optimistically!)

3 more days until my u/s! I can’t wait!!!:D

tgal – Sorry your friends weren’t more enthusiastic. Hope you feel better soon. You have a lot going on there!

dec27bride – I don’t answer the door either. I’ll let it ring all day if I’m home alone. You never know!

Tracie – Congrats on telling your dad. It’s fun to tell people, isn’t it?

losthoosier – Congrats on your due date! Try and relax through your bed rest. You’ll be in my thoughts and prayers!

kale – Congrats on moving up your Due Date. I’m not sure about the calculations, but I’m sure if you call they can explain it to you. Good luck telling everyone and have fun! It’s exciting.:)

[ce_Kathleen]

Hello Everyone!

I just got back from my first OB visit! It was pretty uneventful. We talked about the possibility of VBAC vs repeat section as well as weight gain. Since I haven't lost all of my baby weight from DS the Dr only wants me to gain 15! I don't know how I am going to do this b/c right now the only thing I can really stomach are carbs! He also recommended that I take a "brisk walk" every day but when you feel like crap and are exhausted by 5 pm from working I just don't know if I can do it! :(

My next OB appt is Sept 7 and my due date has been changed to March 13. Also, threadmistress, if you want to add my/DH ages to our profile we are 26.

QOTD: does anyone else have to wait FOREVER at the OB offices to be seen? My OB is in his own private practice (no other OB's or midwives) and I realize that he may get called to deliver at any time, but anytime I have an appt I have to wait at least an hour!! Even when I schedule my appts at 9am! Oh well, he was like this with DS so I guess I should just accept it. :rolleyes:

tgal I am sorry you are having such a tough time! Hopefully today is a new fresh start and things will look better!

ajb524 that is good to know about not paying shipping on gap maternity...I wonder if Old Navy does the same since they are the same company?

dec27bride It was really amazing to compare the u/s pics from 6 weeks to 9 weeks...the baby really grows a lot and now looks much more human! Thanks for letting me know about your HB it definitely made me feel much better! As for answering the door, I live in a gated community so I don't get too many people knocking and if/when someone does its usually for a good reason so I tend to answer (mostly its a neighbor needing some help or wanting to borrow a tool).

Tracie How fun that you got to tell your Dad! We will FINALLY be telling our family when they come visit on the 20th for my DS first birthday party. Our family is staying the whole weekend so we will have DS party on Saturday and then we will tell everyone over brunch on Sunday.

losthoosier I am so sorry for the bedrest! I was on bedrest for the last month before DS was born and it gets boring quickly! Just keep telling yourself that the whole reason you are laying there is for the good of your baby and at least now you can try to catch up on some reading or sewing or something!

kalee how exciting to finally be telling your family! Good luck and I am sure they will be overjoyed! Congrats too on your u/s it is such a relief to see our little one on the screen, isn't it!?

[kristine80]

Hello ladies! I'm sooo glad it is finally my Friday! So after my dr appt on Monday I went to the drug store and bought some vitaman B6 and got the SeaBands. WOW! I haven't felt this good in a long time! I'm so glad these things work, but they sure are tight and cut into my wrist, and my wrists aren't even that big! Oh well, it's worth it! ;)

The dr appt went well, couldn't find the h/b so I was kinda bummed but like the dr said at 9wks there is only 50/50 chance... Everything else looks good, I was talking to him about this pgcy being the complete opposite of my first and so he said he thinks its a boy this time, and I kinda think so too for the same reasons.

My dr just changed offices and it was my first visit to his new office, and boy is it old! It has been a drs office since 1941, and I don't think it has ever been updated! It was kinda funny, when I went to the bathroom to PIAC, it was so tiny, and I just had to set it on the back of the toilet cause there was no shelf or cupboard to put it in! The scale wasn't that great either. She had to move the weight back and forth about 15lbs trying to get it to even out.... I was thinking of buying a new digital scale (like their old office had) and bringing it in, but I wasn't sure if that would be rude of me... :p

My mom flew in this morning to visit, yay! My family lives in Spokane, Wa (where I was raised) so it's a short flight to visit (only 1 hr). Since I work for an airline they get to fly for free as well, which my mom loves! She works for an elementary school so she has the summer off and this will be her last visit before she has to go back to work. :( She will visit for a few days and then on Saturday we are going up to Seattle to watch the Angels play the Mariners (go Angels!!) Should be a fun "weekend" (my weekend that is, I have Thursday and Fridays off)

Well, I should get going my break is now over... Hope you ladies have a great day!

[Elenitsa]

Hi ladies. Wow... so hard to do SOs.
Candance sorry you have been put on bed rest. I'm sure all will be ok.
dec27bride I never answer the door, if I'm not expected someone. I always check through the window and if I don't know who they are, I don't answer even if they saw me at the window. I just don't care. Mostly, it comes from being a latch-key growing up and also many people come around my neighborhood trying to sell me their religion door-to-door and I just don't have the patience for it.

I have Midwife appointment today. I've been to the ob already, but I'm just exploring options b/c I want to try for a med-free birth and give myself every bit of support to do it. So, wish me luck and that this midwives group is everything I want them to be. I do hope she give me u/s too. I would like to see how this baby is growing.

[ShannonGH]

I just got a call from my urologist's office and she wants me to go in tomorrow morning to an imaging office for a more in-depth u/s so she can get more detailed info regarding "the fluid." THEN she wants me to come into her office tomorrow at 3:30 to discuss the results. I hope and pray that my drs have the knowledge to know what is going on with me and treat it so that it does not harm our baby.

[junkinmytrunk]

QOTD: does anyone else have to wait FOREVER at the OB offices to be seen? My OB is in his own private practice (no other OB's or midwives) and I realize that he may get called to deliver at any time, but anytime I have an appt I have to wait at least an hour!! Even when I schedule my appts at 9am!.
Ditto!!! It drives me apeshit! In fact, after an hour and a half wait last January, I walked out -- AFTER I made my copay! I like her but sometimes it's ridiculous. I typically try to squeeze in my appointments during lunch hour, and that means with travel time, I can be gone for 2.5 to 3 hours! My *HUGE* pet peeve!!

[MarchMoms2006]

Updated to here. :)

[Bernie]

Shannon - Good luck with the urologist today. I hope they are able to give you some answers and some reassurance that everything is okay!

Not much to report here -- my OB told me that I needed to drink at least 4 glasses of milk a day, so I just went down to the office cafeteria and bought a few little cartons of milk to bring back up to my office. Makes me feel like I am in first grade again.

Hope everyone is having a good week!

[JennW]

Good luck today Shannon! I hope it goes well. Update us as soon as you can.:)

Moderator – Please update my due date to 3/25! Thanks!

[tgal]

Shannon, you are in my thoughts and prayers!

QOTD: OMG, I am so glad I am not the only one that is peeved about this. Granted I only schedule my apts. on my day off, but the last thing I appreciate is sitting in a Drs. office for 2+ hours. Well, the last visit was rewarding in the end she did the u/s, but man I don't want to do this everytime. I have one of the first apts. in the morning for my next visit in two weeks. I am wondering if that will make a difference.

[amychris03]

Good Luck today Shannon !

Junk I was reading through the June issue of Pregnancy last
night, and there is a page with a bunch of baby stuff and one of them
is a onsie and on the butt it says Junk in my Trunk! It made me
think of you! :) Sorry to hear about your cyst, hopefully it will start
shrinking so you don't have to deal with it!

--
Im shamefully to far behind to catch up. Ive kind of been avoiding
thinking too much about baby until we hear that everything is ok
(hopefully) on Monday. I did find a really interesting article that said
Small for date gestational sacs were found in 36% of IVF pregnancies
in this one study, and that the volume approaches normal after 8weeks,
so lets just pray this is the case with us! Im heading out for a
Wedding in San Diego this weekend, so I will be back Monday after
the drs appointment to update! Have a good weekend ladies!

[lovin'it]

Hello Girls,

I am not very good about updating here...! I would do SO's, but....argh! my time here is short...so, consider yourself hugged and know that I think about you everytime I read something here!

Well, since I wrote last, I have had one more ER visit for dehydration. I think *knock on wood* that I have finally learned how to control my m/s...So, I haven't had to go to the ER since!

My husband and I decided to move to a bigger apartment, so the baby doesn't have to share the room with our spare bedroom/office/junk yard. So, amidst all things, I have been packing...

On top of packing and throwing up, DH and I are in charge of our family reunion that begins tonight. So, I am exhausted.

I just can't wait to move it and have everything organized in its place. I dream about the day when we won't be college students anymore...and we will be able to own our home.....will that ever happen?! :o

My first OB appointment is on Aug 22. I am so excited to see my little piggy! http://www.smiliemania.de/smilie.php?smile_ID=1845

Does anyone ponder about what type of child this one you are carrying will be? I tell ya, lately, that is all I can think about. My DH thinks I am crazy. But, I keep hoping that I can raise a child that will add something to the world. Someone that will be kind, honest, a good friend to others...things like that! Am I crazy? http://www.smiliemania.de/smilie132/00000113.gif

Any ideas about that?

Shannon: On the way to work today, I thought of you. I'll keep you in my prayers today!

Junk: Thinking of you too...hoping this cyst will just shrink and disappear!

http://www.smiliemania.de/smilie.php?smile_ID=312

[IUAlum]

Been feeling OK. Nothing new other than sore BBs, crampy uterus, and weird food aversions.

Here is a crazy story to share:

A friend of mine was at her book club last night where one of the girls had just had a baby about a month ago. The thing is, she had no idea she was pregnant. We all hear these stories and say there is no way you wouldn't know (she said it too), but she literally had no idea until she went to the ER with really bad back pain and was told she was 8cm dilated. She said the hubby had to keep leaving the room because he was in so much shock! He had never even held a baby before.
She's somewhat bigger, she just thought she was gaining weight. She's always had stomach problems so she attributed her achy belly to that.
I am floored! Could you imagine?

Good luck to Shannon at your appointment today.
Amy, good luck holding out until Monday.

I have had pretty good luck in terms of getting IN to the doctor, but when I went last week, I had to wait, NEKKID, for the doctor after my bloodwork for almost 40 minutes. I was NOT pleased.

[junkinmytrunk]

Amychris03: I *LOVE* the Junk In My Trunk onsie!! I must get it -- did you happen to notice who makes it?? SOOO CUTE!! DH will love it, too!!

Thanks to everyone for my cyst well wishes. It's kinda freaking me out. Based on my research, should it rupture, it hurts worse than giving BIRTH which terrifies me. I am kinda sitting and waiting for it to go POP! Can't wait till 12 week appointment to see what it looks like. Can you guys believe I'm almost looking forward to surgery?? I know, crazy!!!

Hope everyone is doing well, my thoughts to all for healthy, wonderful pregnancies.

xo xo
~Lisa (off to work...ugh!)

[mom2amelia]

Shannon good luck today.


A friend of mine was at her book club last night where one of the girls had just had a baby about a month ago. The thing is, she had no idea she was pregnant. We all hear these stories and say there is no way you wouldn't know (she said it too), but she literally had no idea until she went to the ER with really bad back pain and was told she was 8cm dilated. She said the hubby had to keep leaving the room because he was in so much shock! He had never even held a baby before.

IUAlum I love stories like that. In a way, it might be nice not to know! Save mama a lot of worry. But how bad would you feel when you realized all the potentially dangerous things you did while preg? Did she have irregular cycles? I mean, 8-9 months without a period and I'd start to wonder.

lovin'it - glad to hear you've got the M/S under control. I hope it stays that way. Good luck with the move

junk - I had a cyst with my first pregnancy that grew a bit the first few weeks and then totally disappeared. Mine must not have been very big to begin with though, because they never mentioned surgery. I hope you have a good resolution, soon.

amychris I really think you'll get good news at your Monday appointment, but I'm sure the wait is killing you. Good luck.

qotd - luckily my OBs office gets me in pretty fast. I don't think I've ever had to wait more than 20 minutes, and that was a long wait. Once I'm in the exam room my doc is usually in with me in 5 minutes or so. I've been in and out for routine appointments in under 30 minutes.

[yby1]

checking in. :)

Just wanted to see how everyone was doing. Good luck ShannonGH :)

I'm doing okay. I have my good days and bad days and it's managable for the most part. I see my OB on Monday and will *finally* get my first ultrasound.

QOTD : My OB's office is slow, but not insufferably slow. I can tolerate it.

[amychris03]

Lisa
It was actually on www.megiant.com under the wee bubba section!
I just checked it out, it says it on the front, not the back, but it's
still cute! :)

[junkinmytrunk]

AMY! I love it -- soooooooo cute!

[aprilshowers]

Hi everone, just checking in and saying hi. Sorry I haven't been posting much - still really sick though I actually have been having some good days which is great. I have another u/s in about an hour so I'm excited about that. Today is 11w so we may start telling some friends at this point as the need arises.

On the same subject as IUAlum, did you guys see on the news about the woman in CA who that happened to? They had been TTC for a couple years and had a couple of m/cs and then gave up at that point. Then she ended up in the ER with what she thought was really bad cramps and found out she was in labor. Only 28 weeks (I think) so the baby was at the hospital for a while but they just brought her home the other day and she is as healthy as can be. Of course I was bawling in front of the TV when I saw that.

lovin'it, that is so scary that you ended up in the ER again! What are you doing to control your m/s (I can use all the tips I can get ;))? I can't remember if you and already taking Zofran or not but you might want to ask your doctor about it. It has been the difference between night and day for me.

amy, have fun at the wedding and I will be thinking of you on Monday. Things definitely sound promising!

Kathleen, I am in the same boat as you with only being able to stomach carbs and being too sick to exercise. I wouldn't stress too much about it until you start feeling better. I figure I can always make up for lost time later.

Good luck today, Shannon and to you too, junk. Take care of yourselves!

QOTD, my doctor is really good about time (or has been so far - we'll see about today since it is the latest I've had an appt). I try to show up a little early so I can PIAC but DH shows right on the dot and waltzes right into the exam room. I feel so bad for those of you who are made to wait - I would be furious! Unless there is an emergency they're dealing with, anything over 20 minutes is totally unacceptable in my view.

Hope everyone's having a good day!

[lovin'it]

AprilShowers...

I am just on Phenargan. All I am doing to control my m/s is eating...and taking half a phenargan pill whether I need it or not...

So far, so good!

:)

[ce_Kathleen]

ShannonGH I hope things are going well for you today and that you can finally get some insight on what is going on!

Junk Luckily my work is pretty flexible when I need to go to the Dr but still, showing up to work at 11:30 when I am normally there at 8 is ridiculous! There are only 4 OB's here and they are all like this so switching won't help.

Bernie Funny about the milk. I have actually been craving that the past 2 days. I can't drink it plain though so I mix it with Ovaltine! :p Makes me feel like even more of a kid!

tgal its too bad my Dr office doesn't have wireless capabilities b/c if it did I wouldn't mind waiting as I could be on the CC!

amychris have fun at the wedding this weekend! Eat some yummy wedding cake (assuming you can stomach it)!

lovin'it that is great you are moving. It is much better to do it now rather than later! We moved when I was 20 weeks and I felt like I was rushing and pushing myself to get the house all unpacked before the baby!

mom2amelia I am so jealous you can get in/out so quickly at appts! I seriously feel like I am wasting my day sometimes, especially when you only get BP checked and PIAC!

Not too much going on here today. I am feeling better so maybe I will take DS for a walk after work (assuming its not too hot/humid). But I really need to clean the house so I don't know (although a walk seems preferable to cleaning).

[JennW]

Speaking of dr. appt., why do they make us PIAC every single time??? So annoying!

[ShannonGH]

All of you ladies sure know how to warm a girl's heart. Thank you so much for the well wishes. They mean the world to me. I have to admit I was very scared yesterday afternoon but have since settled down a little. I had my formal u/s this morning at an imaging office and let me tell ya, it was MUCH more formal than the one that was done in my ob's office! Of course most of the time was spent scanning the fluid and my major organs but she did scan the baby and put my mind at ease by letting me glance briefly at the screen to see the beating heart. At that point I really didn't care about the fluid, as long as I knew the baby was still growing. I go in this afternoon to my urologist's office to discuss the results of the u/s. Of course the u/s tech couldn't tell me what she found (if anything) but she did say that it will probably turn into a "wait and see what happens" scenerio, since I'm not experiencing any pain at this point. So I'll come back this evening and update you all on what the urologist said. Thank you again so much!

[tgal]

Kathleen, what a wonderful idea! ;)

Shannon, still have you in my prayers. I wish you the best this afternoon. I am so happy to hear that you had some peace of mind seeing the baby and the heartbeat again. Stay strong lady!

[ce_Kathleen]

JennW they test your urine at every appt for leaking sugars, ketones, proteins, etc. They monitor your levels so if for some reason (like pre-eclampsia) the levels begin to rise they know its not normal for you and can send you for further testing.

my urine samples are what first started showing I was having some issues late (32weeks) in my PG. I was borderline pre-e and after about 20 weeks they monitored me b/c I was borderline GD.

[phart]

Hi ladies:)

I really am reading along, I promise. I'm just feeling like poo these days so it's hard to actually post.

Everything has come back up today but I think the Lucky Charms I ran out to get might stay put. I hope so. Even water is coming up and I just don't feel like hitting the ER today.

I had my first MW appointment on Tuesday and nothing exciting happened. The pap made me spot and cramp a bit so I'm glad it's over. I've only put on a pound and was happy to see that. With Aiden I put on 10 pounds in 10 weeks but went on to only gain a little less than 30.

She's going to let me monitor my blood sugar rather than do the GD testing, thankfully. That stuff just didn't like me. I was borderline last time so I got the monitor for free so why not use it.

QOTD~~I don't usually have to wait more than 20 minutes. This time I had to wait almost an hour total because there was a little glitch (due to an annoying patient) and Aiden wasn't dealing well and we almost left.

Have a good weekend if I don't make it back:)

[dec27bride]

Hi Ladies-Had a good appointment today. They did weight, blood pressure, and an u/s. As you know, (since I had asked earlier), I wasn't sure what was going to go on at most of these appointments, and DH said, "so, what are they going to do today, just height and weight?" I started laughing, yes, height is a very important factor in pregnancy! :p Anyway, she said everything looked "great" on the u/s, baby was measuring right on track, and was moving all around. Got to see the arms and legs, and you can even make our facial features already, I just can't believe how much it looks like a baby! Have another appt in 4 weeks.

I am so sorry for all of you that are sick! I am counting my blessings that I've only had slight nausea!

QOTD- For the most part, my office is pretty good about staying on track. But like IUAlum, if I am stuck waiting, it is usually when I'm naked!

Talk to you all later!

[ShannonGH]

Well I'm back from my urologist and it doesn't seem the news is so good. I do have some sort of fluid-filled cyst. My urologist said it's about as "bland" of a cyst as you can have (benign, no debris or jagged edges, etc). Bad news is that it appears to be growing...it was 9cm 2 weeks ago and today it measured 15cm. :( Although my urologist did say that sometimes measurements can be different because of different angles at which the mass was measured. So my urologist contacted my ob and evidently my ob is going to contact a surgeon to discuss surgery options. She (my ob) is supposed to call me once she's talked things over with a surgeon. So Lisa, it appears I'm in a similar situation as you, although mine is not an ovarian cyst. What I'm most sad about is that it seems that I have a perfectly growing little being in me but an imperfection in my body could ruin all of that. :( I came home and cried to Dh...he's been a great comfort. He reminded me that it is out of our hands and all we can do now is pray.

[junkinmytrunk]

Well I'm back from my urologist and it doesn't seem the news is so good. I do have some sort of fluid-filled cyst. My urologist said it's about as "bland" of a cyst as you can have (benign, no debris or jagged edges, etc). Bad news is that it appears to be growing...it was 9cm 2 weeks ago and today it measured 15cm. :( Although my urologist did say that sometimes measurements can be different because of different angles at which the mass was measured. So my urologist contacted my ob and evidently my ob is going to contact a surgeon to discuss surgery options. She (my ob) is supposed to call me once she's talked things over with a surgeon. So Lisa, it appears I'm in a similar situation as you, although mine is not an ovarian cyst. What I'm most sad about is that it seems that I have a perfectly growing little being in me but an imperfection in my body could ruin all of that. :( I came home and cried to Dh...he's been a great comfort. He reminded me that it is out of our hands and all we can do now is pray.
Shannon: I am so sorry you're dealing with this, too. The one thing that helps keep my brain on track with this whole cyst issue is the fact that my doctor said it's very easily fixable and says the baby is completely unharmed by it. Our little beans are healthy, and that's the most important thing. It's really hard, though, and this AM I was having a minor meltdown thinking about it. I have 27 days until my next OB appointment, which is when she decides whether to operate or not. Just know I'm here with you, too and we're both gonna get through this with FLYING colors! I just know it! And FWIW, my cyst is growing, too. Mine is 10cm now -- and it has been sore on and off all -- terrified of it bursting. Does yours hurt?

xo xo xo ~Lisa

[ShannonGH]

lisa , your words are very comforting. Thank you so much. After my initial meltdown after I got home this afternoon, I do feel better. I just feel like I have so many unanswered questions so I am looking forward to when my ob calls in hopes that she can answer them. Some of my uneasiness stems from the fact that no one is 100% positive of what exactly is in me. The radiologist (from the u/s report today) named the possibility of two different kinds of cysts it could be and now I'm upset with myself for not writing them down (they had very complicated "medical" sounding names). To answer your question, no I haven't had ANY pain at all. That's what is so confusing to a lot of the medical professionals. Just in the last week or so have I started experiencing discomfort when I lie completely flat on my stomach but I attribute that to pregnancy more this cyst. Who knows.

You're absolutely right though, we will both get through this!!!!!

[MrsCantDecide]

I'm really sorry for no SOs girl, this thread grows SO fast! No way I can keep up with SOs. :o

I hope you all will forgive me! ;)

So my doctor's office called yesterday... to tell me that everything from the ultrasound looked great and that I have a new due date.... 3/26. It keeps changing, so I'm having a hard time remembering how many w/d I am!

Also found out that one of my co-workers (we're in a pretty small group) is pregnant with her 2nd, and she'd due 3/7. So it's been fun to compare symptoms. Unlike myself, she tried for a whole whopping one cycle. :rolleyes:

Nothing exciting here... no new symptoms, just sore boobs. Not even cramping at all any more, which is kind of nice, and I haven't spotted in a week and a half! YEAY!

Happy Friday everyone!

[MarchMoms2006]

Updated to here! :cool:

[tray622]

shannon I bet you will get some much needed answers once you talk to your ob. I know how frustrating it can be when your body just doesnt seem to be cooperating with you. I am glad to hear there isnt pain right now. I will be thinking about you! Try to staay positive :)

[junkinmytrunk]

Wow it's a slow day in our thread today! I'm posting in hopes this keeps us afloat. Hope everyone is doing well / feeling well / in a good mental state.

Sad day for me -- my favorite coworker's last day. Sigh. Very heartbreaking.

Hope everyone has a terrific weekend and catch you all on Monday!

xo xo ~Lisa

[JennW]

Posted from my journal: Hey! I'm actually signing in from home today to report on my first u/s. We were able to hear the heartbeat, which was a nice surprise.:) I had no idea we were going to be able to hear that today. It was nice. The heart rate was 163, which the tech said was good. Also, I am measuring a few days ahead of schedule. They said I am 8 weeks 3 days as of today. I doubt it will be enough to change my due date, but I'm happy to be a few days closer to being out of the first trimester!:D Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Talk to you all on Monday!:):):)

[Dasha]

I hope everyone is well and coping with their pregnancy symptoms. I am now 11W and the gagging is gone, at least for now. I've still got the first trimester fatigue, but it's also because I'm not sensible enough about going to bed at a reasonable time. Other than uterine cramping, I'm feeling great. In fact, I'm really enjoying pregnancy and realize it's just not possible to feel 100% all the time. I still wake up every morning with a prayer of thanks that I am pregnant. It's probably too soon for real materity clothing, but all of my regular pants and shorts are a bit too snug to be really comfortable. Thank goodness for elastic waists and Bella Bands. My BBs are definitely growing, and if the growth continues at this rate, I will be an FFF by the end of pregnancy.

We're going on vacation to Northern California tomorrow-flying to San Francisco then going to the boardwalk in Santa Cruz, to Monterey to see the aquarium and then take a daytrip to Point Lobos State Park in Carmel. Then we're going to Santa Rosa to visit a law school friend of my husband's and to visit Armstrong Woods and see the redwood trees, Point Reyes, visit a winery or two even though I can't taste anything and various other day trips. Then the highlight of the trip will be the 3 days we are spending in Yosemite National Park. The hiking will be limited to less strenuous, beginners hikes but we will be able to see many spectacular sights nonetheless.

And when I come back I will be about to enter the 2nd trimester.

Hope everyone has a good 2 weeks.

[heidi0622]

Hi all,

Back from vacation. It was absolutely wonderful...having a 6:30am meeting this morning my first day back at work was most definitely not fun, but oh well.

I am wayy too behind to do any SOs, but it sounds like all are doing well. Sorry to those that are still in the throes of morning sickness. Hard to believe that some of the early March girls are getting ready to head to the second trimester.

I've been feeling fine. I've been pretty tired and I'm going to miss my daily naps I got on vacation. Other than that, I would wonder if I was still pg at times. No real appetite issues as I totally pigged out last week. My pants are getting snug, but I think that has more to do with my pigging out on vacation last week. I really need to hold off on maternity clothes for another month if I can.

We broke the news to my family last week. Right before DH and I were planning to share the news, my cousin broke the news that she is due 12 days before me...fun times :) It was fun last week to talk openly about the pregnancy. I now have to remember that no one knows at work. I have another drs. appt on 9/8 and will spill the beans to work after that. I'll be in the 12th week at that point.

Take care.

[amychris03]

Im back from my trip to San Diego! It was a great time and the wedding
was beautiful! I was SOOO tired playing bridesmaid and being on my
feet quite often, but I survived! She had three different flavors of wedding
cake and I can proudly say I had two out of the three ;) .

The real kicker was last night. We were flying from San Diego to Atlanta,
and then back to Norfolk, and there were huge thunderstorms around
Atlanta. We circled the airport for 20 minutes, and then had to divert
to Savannah Georgia to get more gas. Luckily while we were gassing up
Chris called and found out our flight to Norfolk was cancelled due to
extensive back ups, so he got us on the first flight out today and also
got us a hotel for the night. The flying while pregnant definiitely was not
fun. I had to pee often (which I expected) but I had a massive headaches
both times, and I got really really queasy coming back with all the turbulence
and circling around. So we got to the hotel and checked in (after the
cabbie dropped us off at the wrong Holiday Inn and we had to call another
cab to take us to the correct hotel) at 1:20 and had to get up at 4:30 to
get showered and back to the airport (in our same clothes because we
had nothing in our carryon that was remotely useful). We did pay $75 a
piece to upgrade to first class this morning and slept like babies :) . So,
we are finally home now and our luggage actually came with us! My
appointment isn't until 3 so I will come back later and update!

[tgal]

Happy Monday ladies!

How is everyone doing? I can't believe this is week 11. M/S is still happening and with all the heat, I can't stand to be outside. I forced myself out of the house yesterday and it was just miserable. I can't wait for fall and hope that the M/S goes away in the 2nd trimester.

Tonight I am meeting with one of my closest friends and am going to tell her that we are having a baby. I am so nervous because I am not sure how she will react, since I am moh in her wedding in October. Wish me luck and pray that she will be happy for us and not bridezilla!


Thank goodness for elastic waists and Bella Bands. My BBs are definitely growing, and if the growth continues at this rate, I will be an FFF by the end of pregnancy.

I second that one! Anyone have a good recommendation for a D size bra? Meaning, it has plenty of support and won't dig into your arms. I tried on about 15 bras over the weekend and couldn't find one that was comfortable and supportive!

[IUAlum]

Happy Monday ladies!
Week 10 for me, only 2 more weeks until we go public! I can't wait!

Not too much new to report. I went out and bought a maternity bra at Kohl's and it is super comfy. I think the brand is Motherhood? Anyway, I'm a fan, I need some more.

Can someone explain to me how the Bella bands work?

[tunibell]

Today is a major milestone according to my midwife - risk of The Very Bad Thing drops significantly at the 9 week mark, apparently.

But I've still got my eye on three weeks from now - man, I so hope I'm one of the lucky women whose m/s disappears around the beginning of the 2nd tri. I am sooooo tired of feeling crappy all the time.

[ce_Kathleen]

Good Monday Ladies!

I can't believe we are getting so close to the 2nd trimester already! I can't wait to tell our family and friends. We are telling family this weekend, and will probably start telling friends next week or so. I won't be able to hide it too much longer, they say you show earlier with #2 and so far I am finding that to be true! I pulled out my maternity shorts from last summer and was wearing them around the house this weekend. No sense in being uncomfortable if I don't need to be!

I will hit the 12 week mark on the 29th and it just so happens that I will be on a business trip with my boss so I think I am going to tell him. I think I would rather tell him in person at 12 weeks than wait until after my next Dr appt (at 13 weeks) and have to tell my boss over the phone (my boss is in Denver and I am in PA). What do you think? Does it matter if I tell my boss in person or over the phone? I would obviously have more peace of mind if I told him later (after my Dr appt at 13 weeks) but I won't see him again until Nov. and I think that is too long to wait.

[red_canuck]

Had my ultrasound today, and I SAW MY BABY!!!!! we have a heartbeart (163!!) and Lucky was wiggling around and being all super cute :D I, of course, was bawling my eyes out. I cannot believe there is a baby in my belly! My hands are still shaking. I am so blessed, I am so lucky, OMG!

Here's one pic, there are two mor ein my journal :D Guys, seeing Lucky moving and his/her heart beat was the ebst moment in my life!


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/red_canuck/baby%20related/ultrasound002.jpg

[phart]

I feel like poo. Violent vomiting the past two days. Blech. Trying to keep hydrated as much as I can. Thank goodness I stay at home and Aiden is a good independent *player* or I'd be doomed.

Have been in maternity shorts since last week as nothing fits. They don't have a band so I feel alright about it. Several people noted the belly this weekend. Scary. The first pregnancy I wanted it (the belly) so badly and this time I'm a little freaked out about how early it's here. A good friend told me she was in maternity bottoms at 8 weeks too so I don't feel so weird.

Guess that's not too much of an update, huh?

[kdotp]

I've been reading along, but don't really have any updates. I'm just playing the waiting game until my first OB appointment on the 24th. I'll [hopefully] feel much more comfortable about things after then.

My sister had a little girl (her second) on the 11th. Unfortunately, she was born with a birth defect called congential diapragmatic hernia. Her daphragm didn't completely close during development and as a result, some of her intestines and liver moved up into her chest cavity, inhibiting the growth and use of her right lung. It's fairly rare (1 in 2500 to 5000 babies are born with CDH) with right-sided CDH even more rare (only 2% of all babies born with CDH have it on the right side). She was stable enough to have surgery on Saturday and has started the long, slow recovery process. There can be other problems that go along with CDH including reflux problems, failure to thrive, re-herniation, hearing impairment and other developmental delays. So we hope and pray these are non-existent or minimal and she has a trouble-free recovery. My parents are staying with my niece (who is only about 27 months) since the hospital they did the surgery is over 90 minutes away from where my sister lives and sister and BIL have been staying there since she was moved there shortly after birth. Baby Leah will probably have to be in the hospital for at least the next month while she recovers.

Needless to say, we won't be sharing the news of our pregnancy with anyone until after our doctor's appointment, but I'll probably even wait a bit after that, until things settle down, to share it with my family.

[mom2amelia]

Shannon and Kathleen - I'm glad to see I'm not the only repeat offender already in maternity wear. I had to break out the maternity shorts this weekend too. I'd forgotten how comfortable maternity wear can be after time spent in tight waistbands. I'm anxiously awaiting my Bella Band. I'm in a non-maternity suit today and I can't wait to get home to an elastic waistband.

Shannon I hope you feel better soon.

red what a beautiful picture. Congratulations.

kdotp - I'm sorry to hear about your niece's complications. I hope she has a fast and easy recovery and no long term side effects.

IUAlum - Bella Band is like a tube top for your pants. You can wear it with regular (non-maternity) un-buttoned pants and the band smooths it out so you can't tell they aren't buttoned, thus extending the life of your pants, or you can wear it with maternity pants that are still too big to hold them up and smooth out bumps. I can't wait to get mine. My work clothes are killing me.

amychris - glad you had a good trip. Sorry the return was not so pleasant. Hope your OB appointment goes well. Keep us posted.

tgal - good luck telling your friend. I'm sure she'll be excited for you.

Nothing new here. Still queasy all the time, but it's not horrible. My boss has been on vacation since the beginning of the month and won't be back until the 25th, so it's been quiet here. I'm planning to quit once she comes back, so my motivation level is at an all time low. I tried to quit last month and she convinced me that "we could work it out." There's no major problems, I just don't want to be a lawyer anymore. My biggest fear is telling our nanny. She's gonna be crushed, but no way can we afford her on one salary, plus, why would I need a f/t nanny if I'm home f/t?

Anyway, I hope everyone has a great week.

[phart]

mom2amelia ~~Thanks:) And good to know you've brought out the maternity gear too:) I was afraid people would think I was a lunatic. A friend of mine has a nanny and she stays home with two kids. I don't know if the nanny is full time or not though. She's building a house so it's helpful to have someone to watch one child (or both) while she takes care of things. I'm hoping my MIL doesn't find a *good enough* job so she can help me with both kids when/if needed. Now, if I can just get someone to clean my house too...

[ellybella]

i've been following along, but not posting much. hoping that time would pass quicker this way and i really feel like it has.

my major food aversions left at the 7w mark. i'm eating more, but not everything appeals to me. it seems to change daily. i'm still tired and feeling lazy. don't even want to cook dinner. it was a major accomplishment to semi-clean this weekend. i made my first maternity purchase today from target, but in black...
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0009GVKG8.16._AA260_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

my dad is getting remarried this weekend and i needed something to wear to the rehearsal dinner/clambake and i didn't have anything w/ an elastic waist. things are just fitting a bit more snug. surprising because i'm still so early. i'm wondering if it has to do w/ my frame and weight? i'm tall, almost 5'10" and at my first weigh in i was 128lbs. guess i need to invest in a bella band.

really looking forward to our ob appt. next week and hopefully we'll get to hear the hb!

red how cute is your ultrasound pic! i would love to have another u/s to see the progress. my next one won't be until 18w.

kdotp hoping your neice pulls through without any complications.

[junkinmytrunk]

Today is a major milestone according to my midwife - risk of The Very Bad Thing drops significantly at the 9 week mark, apparently.
...me too! So happy to hear this statistic. I still can't shake the fear of miscarrying. Ugh...

RE: Maternity bras... I am desperate for them! I will go to Kohl's this weekend to pick some up....My bbs are BIIIG to begin with, and they're busting out of everything!

A few of my good friend coworkers have been looking at me funny...I think they might have guessed I'm pg....I haven't told anyone at work at all (DH told 1 person) but belly is looking so bloated and the sisters so big, and the zits so OBVIOUS....maybe it's me being paranod.

Gotta get back to work....

xo xo ~Lisa

[amychris03]

I graduated from my RE! The gestational sac is still measuring behind,
but she said it had gained the exact amount that it should from last
week to this week. So even though it didnt catch up, its growing
proportionally to the baby, which is good. She says sometimes sacs
are just slow to get started and she will tell my regular OB so that he
can monitor it. Hopefully this means more ultrasounds =) The baby is
still right on target, about 2/3 of an inch today and we were able to
see his/her arms and legs! Heart beat was 165bpm. I'm so relieved
I really think it will work out. If they were really worried about it she
wouldn't have discharged me. So I guess it is out of my hands now!

[IUAlum]

Congrats Amy, that is great news!!!

Do you get a diploma? :D

[junkinmytrunk]

YAY!! Congrats AMY!!!

[honey_bee]

Hi Ladies! I just got back from my first OB apt and it was..in a word...magical. We got to hear the heartbeat and I immediately teared up (wuss). :rolleyes: DH caught the whole thing on video as we both concentrated to hear the little chug-a-lug. It seemed so distant, but definitely made things feel more real than ever before. That was truly the most amazing sound I've ever heard, I could've stayed there on that table, nekked under my little paper dress, all day if I could listen to that sound. :D Wow.

I've also been busy sharing the big news since I last posted. We told BIL (& family) and SIL last week. They were all very excited for us, so it was really fun. Then yesterday, my sister and her new hubby returned from their honeymoon. We greeted them at the airport holding a sign that said, "Welcome Home Auntie J and Uncle G!" My sister's reaction was great, especially since she made a small scene in the middle of the airport! Fun, fun.

Well, I sure hope everyone is having as good a Monday as I was able to have. Take care, Mommies!

[IUAlum]

We greeted them at the airport holding a sign that said, "Welcome Home Auntie J and Uncle G!"

That. Is adorable. So creative!

Congrats on the heartbeat. 2 more weeks for me, though my doc did say I could come in this week to listen if I wanted. I may call and take her up on that offer.

[aprilshowers]

I cannot express how happy I am to hear that some of you are already busting out the maternity clothing. Okay, I know most of you who are are second-timers but it makes me feel not quite so freaky for having an alarmingly large tummy at only 11 weeks. Two people in the past week told me my legs looked really skinny - I figure it is either because I have lost all of my muscle tone from sitting on my a$$ for 2 months or because they look small in relation to my ginormous belly. DH laughs every time he catches it hanging out of my clothing. I'm hoping to make my way to a store that carries the Bella Band sometime this week since next weekend I will have to actually go out in public (gasp!).

I have actually been feeling tons better the last couple days. There is hope for those of you still in the throes of m/s!! I am still on the Zofran (terrified of going off of it) but am planning to start weaning myself off after next weekend (SIL is visiting so don't want to take any chances while we have guests).

It is so great to hear about everyone's happy, healthy ultrasounds!! We had another last week at 11w and it was pretty amazing. It actually looked like a real baby in there! We could see little legs kicking and 5 fingers on one hand and I swear it was waving to us. The doctor told us that the fact that it was extending its fingers was a good sign that there aren't any chromosomal abnormalities so that helped us to decide not to do the Quad Test unless something shows up on the big ultrasound.

honey, that is such a cute sign! Did you catch their reactions on video?

amy, I am so so happy for you! Congrats on your graduation too! Does that mean you get to have cake tonight? ;)

junk, "the sisters" you crack me up! I'm still afraid of m/c too even though I am farther along than I've ever been before. I'm afraid it's going to be there until the end.

kdotp, I'm so sorry to hear about the problems with your neice. I hope everything works out for them (I love the name Leah, by the way).

phart, ugh, I feel your pain. Are you able to keep anything down? Glad to hear that Aiden is good on his own - I am terrified of dealing with the bad m/s with a toddler. Hope you feel better soon!

red, Beautiful picture! They're so cute at that age :)

Kathleen, I think it depends on your relationship with your boss and what you're comfortable with. If you guys aren't particularly close (i.e. where you'd want to see his reaction or he'd be insulted if you didn't tell him in person), I wouldn't bother telling earlier than you want to just for the sake of doing it in person.

tuni, sorry to hear you're still feeling badly. Hopefully you will be one of the lucky ones who comes out of it early!

IUAlum, congrats on reaching double digits! Thanks for the bra rec - I will have to check those out.

tgal, good luck telling your friend. You will have to let us know how she reacts.

heidi, glad to hear you had fun in my neighborhood! ;) Where'd you eat in Boston (okay, I'm slightly obsessed with restaurants and always want to know where people liked :))?

Dasha, your vacation sounds awesome. Have a great time!

Shannon, I'm sorry to hear about the cyst. I hope that your doctor can come up with some answers for you.

lovin'it, I haven't heard of that medication but I am glad to hear it is working for you! I have been using food to control the nausea as well but I get really tired of having to eat something every hour.

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

[ShannonGH]

Hello ladies! Not much new to report here. I still feel great. I feel so lucky to have had zero nausea up to this point and my heart goes out to those of you who are so sick. We got an u/s on Friday from my friend who's a tech...hb was 163 and the little squirrel was upside-down. :rolleyes: :D Looks like everything is progressing along perfectly. My ob still hasn't called yet regarding what direction she'd like to take with this cyst. Oh yeah, and to make matters MORE confusing my friend (the u/s tech) doesn't even think it's a cyst. She doesn't know what it is but has reasons to not think it's a cyst. But I just have to listen to and trust my doctors and hope and pray that everything works out in the long run. Thank you so much for all of your kind words and well wishes! I feel much better than I did late last week. It helped that we told my parents we were pg over the weekend and they were super thrilled and positive.

Congrats to those ladies that are quickly approaching the 2nd tri!!! I can't wait till I can join you!

And a special congrats to you Amy for such great news at your appt!

So where does one purchase Bella Bands?


ETA: kdotp, I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of your family and hope that your niece is a thriving, healthy little girl soon!

[JennW]

Hello all. Still on a natural high from the u/s and hb this weekend. Funny how a few of us had the same HB (163). Our little beans are growing nicely!!!:) Feeling much better. Most food aversions are gone, though nothing is still tasting that great. Still nauseous on and off, but less often than before. All in all, I feel great, and just so excited to be a mommy. BBs are growing and I am excited about that! (I’m small to begin with!) Something about hearing that hb on Saturday brought it all home and made it that much more real. I just can’t wait to be out of the 1st trimester and will feel better when this one’s over. Question: Does the 1st tri end after the 2nd week or after the 13th?

Dasha – Hope you have a great vacation!

heidi – Cool that you get to be pg with your cousin. That should be fun!

IUAlum – I also ordered a Bella Band, but I haven’t gotten it yet. I’ll post about it when I do!

tunibell – Feel better!

ce_Kathleen – I don’t think it matters if you tell him over the phone. Hell, I was thinking of sending my boss an e-mail and we work in the same office!

red – Congrats! Beautiful!

Feel better phart!

kdotp – So sorry to hear about your niece. My thoughts and prayers are with her for a speedy recovery and homecoming.

ellybella – Cute outfit! Your food/eating descriptions is precisely how I feel, too!

junk – I feel paranoid like they are suspicious here too, but I think it’s just me being worried!

amychris – Congrats! That is great news!

honey_bee – Congrats on the great appt. and that sign idea was great! What a nice surprise.

aprilshowers and Shannon – Congrats on great u/s!

[yby1]

Hi all :)

I finally had my first OB appointment yesterday. I didn't let work get in the way this time! Since I have had two previous m/c's, they are checkibg me for everything under the sun. I had to give so much blood yesterday. I also have to do a 1hr glucose test this week since I'm high risk for G.D., I didn't have any sugar show up in my urine, but they are being extra cautious with me.

My m/s isn't much better. My bad days are BAD and I've been having terrible acid reflux. I brought this up with my OB and she said the I was doing everything right, but that I should avoid water and juice. She said that soda and anything carbonated will help. So I'm going to drink that for a couple weeks and then try water again. I just feel weird because I'm not a soda drinker and I've been trying to avoid the extra sugar and sodium. I picked up some low sugar cranberry juice and sparkling water yesterday and have been mixing them together. I'm actually very happy to make that my new water - I didn't have any reflux last night. :) I haven't been able to exercise because of the reflux either. My OB told me not to stress about it and that I'll be able to drink water and go walking very soon.

I also had an u/s yesterday! We got to see our little bebe and the heartbeat. Bebe was moving it's little legs around too - it was so cute!

Here's a pic
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/sumama/us.jpg

[kat]

I'm back from Ireland. Boy, was it niiiiiiiice to be in really cool weather for 10 days! (It was in the mid-90s here when we left, and I was miserable). Thankfully, it's cooled down here somewhat (only highs in the low 80s) but I'll be much, much happier once those are more "fall-like" (like Ireland). So funny - I used to look forward to the hot weather.

I had a chance to skim the posts from the past couple of weeks and I'm happy to see everyone's ultrasounds and news from first OB appointments. Also sorry to hear about those of you who are still suffering from m/s. I think you're wonderful for keeping your spirits up!

As for me.....I'm feeling generally better -- physically, at least. Still dealing with some really surprising (given that we went through IVF) emotional/mental issues. Basically, I feel very little desire right now to be a parent, and even *seeing* a baby makes me feel a little sick. There have also been some very disturbingly low moments.

Obviously, I recognize that there is something not quite right going on here. I assume it's hormonal (I don't think it's normal that someone who went through infertility and years of thinking about babies, plus the whole IVF process, just wakes up one day and starts dreading the idea of being a parent). I'm going to talk to my OB about it next week. I hope she'll refer me to someone to talk to or something, cuz it's really hard to watch my DH get all excited about the twins and have my response be, "eh" or, worse yet, "yuck." :( *Especially* after going through the whole infertility/IVF process.

I will say that I think it's getting better, though. I dunno whether it's coincidence or just in my head, but the worst of all of this was the final few days of the progesterone shots (which I continued until I was 9 weeks pregnant). I suspect that by that point I was overdosed, a little bit, on progesterone. I have no scientific data to back that up, but that's my theory for now, anyway. :)

So it's no surprise that when the hospital sent me information asking me to participate in a premature birth study that they're doing on multiple pregnancies, I declined......the study involves getting a shot of progesterone once a week. :)

Our CVS is this afternoon. I'm honestly not at all nervous, but even though I've been out of the country and haven't seen a doctor in a few weeks (which for me is an ETERNITY, given the IVF + my hypothyroidism), I just don't feel like going to the doctor today. We won't get results for a week or more.

Anyway, I'm still going to lay low 'round these parts until either the mental issues are gone or I've figured out how to deal with them. As I mentioned, I'm seeing my OB again for my second "official" appointment next week (8/24) and I'll talk to her about it then. I'm also worried that this is a sign that I'll be more prone to post-partum depression or something later on, so I'd like her to know what's going on just in case that's a possibility (to forewarn her, in other words).

[Bernie]

Not much to report here. Generally feeling great, except for my continued food aversions and the occassional killer headache. Looking forward to next week's nuchal fold test so we can see these little guys again. I'm hoping that after we get to see them again, I will get over this irrational fear that I have lost them without knowing.

I'm kind of in clothes limbo right now. I bought a few items in larger sizes to get me through the next few weeks at work. I also bought a few maternity pieces to wear when I go on vacation next week. They're kind of big, but definitely better than the rest of my casual clothing, which I'm busting out of. My favorite transitional purchase has been a skirt, similar to the one Ellybella posted the other day, from Banana Republic. It's not maternity, but it has an elastic waist, and it is really loose and flowy. I've been living in it over the weekends, and if I thought I could pull it off at the office, I would be wearing it every day.

Kat - welcome back! So glad to hear that you had a great vacation! Good luck with the CVS today, and with all of the other stuff that you're dealing with.

yby1 - congratulations on your lovely ultrasound - and good luck with the glucose test!

Jenn - I think the 2nd trimester starts at the beginning of week 13. Can you believe we are almost there? I am so excited!

Shannon - any word from your OB yet?

My apologies to those I have missed - but I have to run to a meeting!

[amychris03]

Threadmistress: I noticed my EDD is wrong on the front page- from my RE's calculations it is 3/26/05!

Bernie Ive been starting to have the killer headaches too, they
suck don't they?

kat I wouldn't be surprised if the progesterone was at least a
little to blame, especially if you were making a sufficient amount by
yourself on top of what they were giving you. I'm glad you had a nice
time in Ireland and hope that you will be feeling better soon and that
your OB can give you the name of someone to talk to!

yby1 Great U/S pic! Sorry you are still feeling crumby

JennW Glad you are starting to feel a little better!

Shannon Sorry that you still haven't heard from your OB
yet and that your friend doesn't agree with the cyst theory. Could
you bring that up to the dr and see what they say?

AprilShowers My DH is pretty amused over my belly too and
the fact that I need to unbutton my jeans when I sit down!

IU Alum I feel like I deserve a diploma or something, I had to
put much more effort into this getting pregnant stuff than I ever
did in school!

Hi to everyone else!!! :) I have my first ob appointment
this friday, 8/19 (holy cow that was fast) with just the nurses
to go over my medical history, etc and get questions answered, and then
my first real appointment with the dr on 8/29/05!

[heidi0622]

I just put down a deposit check and put myself on my work's daycare waiting list! :eek: Kind of made me realize how real this pg is. I felt so weird walking into our daycare, I still feel like I don't belong...I've driven past the building for the past 8 years! The waiting list is any where from 6 mos. to 18 mos. and it usually is on the longer side for the infant room, so they assured me I wasn't crazy for putting my name on the list so early.

Of course, no one at work knows, so I felt a little bit like I was staging a covert operation...I parked my car and then practically ran into the building with my head down...I am such a dork. :rolleyes:

kat, glad you had a nice trip to Ireland. I think it is a good idea that you talk to your dr about your issues. I'm sure you could find someone to talk to...I don't think you're alone.

jenn, how great that you got to see the h/b. It is such a cool thing!

bernie, hmm, I may have to head to Banana Republic to check out the skirts. I can still zip up my pants, but I'm pretty uncomfortable by the end of the day. Some elastic skirts may be good.

aprilshowers, glad you're feeling better. Boston was great except it was hotter than the dickens when we were there and my SIL didn't have a/c.

shannon, sorry you've been in limbo with your dr. I hope you can get some answers soon. I'm glad to hear someone else has had zero nausea. I really have been spared...I almost wish I had more appetite issues as I have been eating a little more than I need to.

Gotta go to a meeting...sorry for all the SO's I missed. Hope all are doing well.

[MarchMoms2006]

Updated :D

[junkinmytrunk]

Kat: I know just how you feel. Although we never made it to IVF, you know my TTC history and I've been feeling the same way about having a baby. It's very weird. I've also been worried about PPD -- would be very curious to see what your doctor tells you about that. And BTW -- I'm still on progesterone and will be until 12 weeks (suppositories) so maybe that evil hormone is the reason we're feeling this way.....

On another note, morning sickness has finally kicked in full time. Eww. Ugh. Gross. I commend all of you on dealing with it so well for so long. Luckily it's only reared it's ugly head now at 9 weeks. Swallowing saliva sucks. I've been eating the sour altoids and sucking on Breyers Frozen Fruit Pops which seems to help a bit. It's so hard faking not being PG at work though. I'd like to be able to hold out on telling work friends until we at least hit double digits officially.

Ok, signing off. Feeling crappy. Everyone have a great day. XO XO XO

ps
Can't remember if I posted this - next OB appt is 9.7.05....

[IUAlum]

I think my appetite is starting to return. I'm still not excited about food, but I have definitely been eating more. Otherwise, nothing new physically with me. Still no puking. My mom had no m/s with either me or my sister and I am hoping its genetic.
My next dr. appointment is August 31st!

JennW~ It must be so much fun to have that high from hearing your little one! You'll definitely have to let me know about the Bella Band. I'm thinking $28 (the price I've seen) might be too hefty for me.

yby~ Hope you start feeling better soon!! Congrats on the adorable U/S pic!

Kat~ Hope you find someone to talk to about all this stuff. I am sure after all you've been through, every emotion is completely normal so don't beat yourself up about it. Ireland sounds great!!

Bernie~ I'm also in a weird clothes place. Some things in my normal size still feel great, I bought a few pairs of pants one size up, some of those are right and some are too big. I just want the comfy elastic maternity pants to fit me now!

Heidi~ I've been wondering about day care. When do you start looking? A nurse at my OBs office gave me a name of someone with home daycare in my neighborhood, but I haven't been able to find the phone #. I'll have to ask next time. I don't know what I want, either. A center or a home or a nanny or what? You're so lucky to have it at work, I hope the waiting list works out for you right on time.

junk~ Hope you feel better soon.

[phart]

Buying a size up in pants can totally suck because they tend to sag in the butt and thighs! I know I did the hair tie trick for a few weeks and that helped. Take a hair tie and loop it around the button then through the buttonhole and back around the button. Gives you an extra inch or so. Just be sure to wear a shirt long enough to cover it;)

I didn't think my boobs were going to grow since they never shrank after Aiden weaned (5 months ago) but alas, a shirt I wore a bunch is now "puckering" in that area. Lovely. Thankfully they don't hurt too much...just a little sore.

Today is a good day. Only one *episode* this morning, thankfully.

Love, love seeing u/s pictures:) Mine was so teeny at 7 weeks so I didn't scan it in but it's hanging on my fridge.

QOTD ~~

Anyone thinking about/planning to CD their baby?

[ShannonGH]

Poo...I just got done typing SO's and then my darn computer messed up and everything was lost.

My ob called and left a message on my work phone at 4:30 yesterday to give her a call. I was already gone for the day and didn't get the message till this morning. I called first thing this a.m. and of course, Tuesdays are her day off. :rolleyes: :( So looks like I'll have to wait till tomorrow to talk to her. Sucks cuz I'm in meetings all day tomorrow. Oh well.

Bernie, hope those headaches go away soon. I had some mild headaches earlier on but thankfully they've gone away. I hope yours do to.

kat, I'm so glad you surfaced long enough to let us know you're doing okay. I'm so sorry about the emotional issues you're dealing with. {{Hugs}}

yby1, what a lovely picture. ;) Hope you feel better soon!

amychris03, I guess I *could* bring it up to my ob but my gut feeling is to not. I'm sure doctors probably roll their eyes a little when people start out with "I have a friend in the medical field and she thinks...." So I'm thinking I'm just going to trust my doctors on this one....at least for right now.

heidi0622, yay for zero nausea too! :D

junk, I'm so sorry that m/s has kicked in and that you're struggling with emotional issues too...hormones just suck sometimes. :(

IUAlum, I think my appetite has returned too! I had lunch at noon and then 2 hours later was totally craving a 3 Muskateers! Food aversions are few and far between now. :)

phart, I'm going to have to try that hair tie trick. I've tried something similar but I don't think I was doing it right because the hair tie kept falling off. So I'll need to go try it out some more.
p.s. What's "CD" mean? All that's popping in my head right now is cycle day.

[mom2amelia]

QOTD - we CD'd Amelia pretty much from day one and plan to do the same with #2. I'll need some new nb and infant dipes though because I sold a lot of mine. I know we'll do kissaluvs for the first few weeks/months and then probably switch to Fuzzi Bunz. Amelia is a FB baby because we just found them to work the best. Shannon - do you make your own dipes? I thought I remembered that you did. Do you sell them too? I know you do the slings and mei tai's (which I want, BTW, with a matching hat like Joey's), but I didn't know about the dipes.

[phart]

Sorry Shannon! CD=cloth diaper:-)

I'm sorry...what is your first name? I don't make my diapers. right now but don't have a terrible urge to start either:) We pretty much use prefolds and covers with FB for night time since he sleeps so dang long (fine by me:)). If this baby is a girl then I might get more into it since there's so many cute girly fabrics available but I kept all of Aiden's diapers. Selling can be tough since patterns are copyrighted and the such. You'd (generally) have to get a license and hope it all balances out. There are so many diaper sellers out there. Not that there aren't a ton of carrier/sling sellers too...

DH was at work and his boss said something about having $100 worth of diapers in the car and DH just smiled:)

[red_canuck]

Hi Guys :) I'm having a super busy day trying to figure out paperwork for my course tuition, and i'm just running in circles! It's so frustrating, and with my perma-preggo-pms I am not dealing well with the stress ;) Add that to the stress of trying to find an ob in my city (i just moved in May) and it's been a trying day. Hopefully tonight gets better!

Luckily my m/s has improved by leaps and bounds. i think maybe i just had a rough 2 weeks, and now hopefully everything is evening out. I hope so since this weekend is our big camping trip!

CD- I sure hope to, but i am finding all the styles/sizes/folding alittle overwhelming right now. I need to sit down and start making sense of all the information so I can make a list of what I need for baby whenthey first come home.

a few SO's...

Bernie, sorry to hear about the headaches, they can be such a pain. I've found that a cold washcloth on my forhead and a little lie-down helps, but it's not often that the time can be found for that! lol

kat, thanks for popping in and letting us know how you're doing. I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties, pg isn't easy at the best of times so I can only imagine how hard it is with everythign you're dealing with.

lovely picture yby1!

way to go no nausea heidi0622! I think I may be re-joining that group and I'm so happy :D

ugh, hormones suck sometimes, i'm sorry you're having a hard go at it junk

phart, the elastic tip is fabulous! I've been doing it for a week, and it's saved me from having to buy new shorts yet! I'm hoping to stay in my normal shorts and just buy bigger pants for the winter.

shannon, ugh, sorry to hear about the phone tag with the dr. totally frustrating!

[mom2amelia]

Shannon - my real name is Cyndi. Why did I think you made dipes? Did you make covers? Maybe I'm just a crazy old pregnant woman. Holy cow, a COVER over a FB! Why didn't I think of that? Nighttime has always (26 months) been a problem. She leaks from a disposable nighttime diapers - even when she uses the potty right before bed.

[phart]

Cyndi ~~LOL! That's not what I meant but I know people who have done the cover+FB thing! I worded that wrong...should have been "we use prefolds and covers during the day and FB at night" :o

Marisa is dabbling in making covers for friends (gifts, I do believe).

[mom2amelia]

Well, I still think it's a great idea. :D Too bad I don't have any LG covers. I'm envious that your kid doesn't completely soak the bed in a FB at night. We've triple stuffed and she still leaks all over the place.

kat - welcome back. I'm sorry to hear that you're still not in the place where you want to be, mentally, about this pregnancy. I hope it's the progesterone. I also don't think you are alone in your feelings. I suspect a lot of women feel the way you do.

junk - I'm sorry to hear you're feeling similarly to Kat. I hope it's the progesterone for you too. Seems like there's a circumstantial link there.

red - glad to hear you're feeling better. Hope your day improves.

ShannonGH - sorry about the phone tag. So frustrating! Hopefully you'll hear from her first thing tomorrow.

yby1 - great pic!!

heidi - I discoverd after my DD was born that it's never too early to get on a good daycare's waiting list!

I'm sorry if I missed some SOs. It's impossible to keep up!

[kat]

Thanks, ladies. Your words of kindness mean a lot. As I told my mom yesterday, at least I'm *aware* that things are kind of "off kilter," and I'm not ignoring the problem. Hopefully my doctor will have some insight....and I know I feel better now than I did a few weeks ago, so I don't feel so hopeless. Eventually I'll get excited again about this pregnancy.

Anyway, I meant this as a quick drive-by post.....cuz I am just stopping at my hubby's office before heading home to the couch.

Just had the CVS. Based on everything I'd read about it, I didn't expect it to be much of a big deal. WRONG. The doctor explained that for most people, it wouldn't have been as painful, but they had to go in "really low" and, of course, with twice the trauma to the uterus (cuz of the twin factor), there was twice the cramping/contractions. I was supposed to go to a computer training session this afternoon for work.......just called my boss and said "doctor's orders to go home and rest." It seems that although Twin B was in a fairly great position to do it (though a bit low), Twin A was not, and they almost couldn't do the procedure on Twin A (which would've been really upsetting, because we of course want to know that both twins are probably okay - knowing it about one doesn't really help alleviate the anxiety much).

The good news is that they're both looking great. I'll have to post the ultrasound pictures -- definitely look like babies now. They're each two inches long (almost exactly) and the placentas looked good, too. So, that's all good news.

We should have the results by the end of next week at the latest.

By the way, I've been wearing maternity clothes (at least some of the time) for the past few weeks! Or, at least, my Gap maternity jeans. I also bought just a few pairs of pants in a larger "regular" size to hold me over, but now the tops are getting to be a problem too. I am definitely showing, though.

QOTD: we're not sure yet what we're going to do re: diapering. I know that I don't want to CD unless it's a diaper service, though -- with twins I'm going to have enough laundry to worry about (and lots of other things too, of course). So, I have to look into the cost & other info re: the diaper services in our area. Otherwise, we'll probably bite the bullet and use disposables.

[tgal]

A day and a lot of action here! I think this is going to be quite lengthly.

You know the only person so far that has been so happy when we announced the baby was Dh's Aunt. Well, up until last night when one of my closest friends hit the roof. She and her fh were so happy! So, that totally made my night. I was also able to talk to her about some stuff, which she totally understood and that felt sooooo good. Whew! I am very happy now!

My m/s has been OK lately, I think what is causing it is basically reflux, which the Dr. approves Zantac 75, so I take that when it is really bad. Can't remember who is still taking Zofran, but I had to stop taking it because of a nasty side effect.

I am still looking for nice elastic waist clothes for work and it is proving really difficult! I think I may have to hit the mall on Friday because my wardrobe is becoming more and more limited as the weeks pass.

QOTD: Hate to admit it, but disposibles will be used in our house hold. I am not good at cleaning up after my pup let alone cleaning baby stuff.

Amy - Congrats, that is such wonderful news!!!

yby1 - I am high risk as well for GD, so they tested me when I had my first blood drawn last Friday. I was so upset, I was craving pancakes that morning and remembered I had to drink that stuff and that totally took away any craving for anything sugary.

Amy & Bernie: Could you tell me a little more about your headaches. I was getting a little freaked out today. The last two times I got them they lasted for 3 days and nothing on my approved meds list works for them. I did feel one coming on this morning and took a tylenol sinus and drank a little caffine and it didn't hit hard at all. Basically, mine are major migranes on the right side that I feel in the back of my neck, come up behind my ear, my ear feels blocked, it crosses my cheek, goes to the top part of my nose, behind my eye and to my temple. These are so much worse than the m/s I have experienced and I have to stay home from work too.

Amy & ybyi: Awesome u/s pics, thanks so much for posting!

Melissa - I loved your idea about the sign for your Sister.

April - My eyes teared up when you wrote about the baby waving and kicking. Too cute!

Shannon - You are still in my prayers!

Kat - Going to Ireland this time of year must have been wonderful! Welcome back. I am so sorry to hear though that you are going though some not so great times. Please don't hesitate to write what you feel here though, we are all here to support one another. You are in my prayers as well!

Heidi - LOL about your daycare covert op!

Junk - I feel your pain sister, hang in there! Not sure if you have tried B6, but I started two days ago and am starting to feel a little better.

Whew, I think that is about it. For those of you that I missed, I am glad you are all doing well!

[junkinmytrunk]

TGAL:
I am still looking for nice elastic waist clothes for work and it is proving really difficult! I think I may have to hit the mall on Friday because my wardrobe is becoming more and more limited as the weeks pass.
I've tried this the past two weeks and haven't found anything :( at all. I bought 2 pairs of lowriding pants in a size larger than I normally wear and even those are getting tight. This is crazy!!!

I'm thinking about trying the outlet center this weekend -- I'm down to 2 pairs of pants and 2 shirts

QOTD....probably disposable although DH and I haven't discussed yet. TBD I guess :)

[lovin'it]

Hi girls...

I am still around! We've been moving all weekend/week long and I am exhausted! On top of it, I have to work! :)

During the move...I think I overdid myself a bit. I kept feeling some pressure and pain around my uterus. And now, ever since the whole moving and carrying boxes thing, I have this yellowish-brownish (more yellow) discharge (not CM looking anymore)... I don't even know what to think of it... I did call the Dr's office and they told me that if I am not having cramps or bleeding...I should be okay! :o

I get to go in for my first appointment with the OB on Monday! I am so excited...and scared at the same time. My friend, who was pregnant to deliver at the same time as I, went in to her appointment and the Dr. could not hear the heartbeat....she expelled the embryo a few days later!

As I was getting ready to come to work today....DH saw me getting in the shower and he pointed out that I look way too big for 10 weeks... It was the first time we both noticed it....can I be carrying two??? Afterall, my mother is a triplet and my dad a twin....

Oh! I can't wait until Monday!

Oh...one more thing! I was a bit disappointed with our new place! The apartment she showed us, was not the one we moved into. But, as she showed it to us, she kept saying how ours was newer, and everything in it was only a year old.... Well, we get in there on Sunday to take a look...and the carpet is GREEN (not brown like the other one), the dishwasher has a dent on the front, the lanolium in the kitchen is beat, the blinds need to be changed.... anyway....disappointment! But, the landlord is an honest person...and she told us she will change the lanolium...I will have to talk to her about the rest of the stuff.... I just can't stand that green carpet! Yuck!

Hugs to all... :D

[losthoosier]

I am still around just went back to work on Monday and have been super busy. Then today I had to go for the three hour gluclose test. Not fun..... I have a high rist for GD so I needed to be checked really early... I do not give blood easily and they had to take it out of my hands so I was pricked four times.. and tonight my hands are really sore......

Morning sickness has found me.. I can complain as It wasn't until 8 weeks when it hit. I was sick all weekend and twice this week. Nothing seems to help just try to tell myself should be better in a couple of weeks

As far as maternity clothes go I am not yet in it, but I had been buying clerance maternity clothes for the past 5 months so I got a whole bunch from Target for 2-3 dollars each. I did buy three pair of work pants as the ones I had were just to uncomfortable. I am not skinny at all so it will be awhile until I actually show.

QOTD: Sorry to say this but I barely have the time to do my laundry so it will be disposables for us.

[lovin'it]

I forgot to say that I bought a Bella Band today! I will let you guys know what I think of it when I get it.

Has anyone heard of them before? Here is their site... Bella Band (http://www.bellaband.com)

Emma

[Bernie]

Just a quick post - I'm on my way out to do on campus interviewing at a local law school. Which means that fall is getting close! I'm usually a big summer fan, but now that none of my cute summer clothes fit and I feel like a blob, I am looking forward to fall and big sweaters that will hide my tummy. I had to buy a new suit in a larger size over the weekend - and I think that by September, I will definitely be in maternity suits and clothes.

I guess I am looking somewhat obviously pregnant. My secretary came into my office the other day, shut the door, and asked if I was pg. She said that between all of my doctors appointments and my newly protruding tummy, it was obvious to her. I confessed, but begged her to not tell anyone until I officially announced. I plan on going public after Labor Day - I can't wait! It will be such a relief to not feel like I am sneaking around any more.

tgal -- I don't think I have had anything approaching a migrane, but sometimes they are severe enough to make me feel a bit sick to my stomach. They usually hit at night, so I am able to sleep them off. Most of the pain is towards the front of my head or in my temples, I think. I hope you're feeling better!

kat - Glad to hear they were able to do the CVS on both babies! How long do you have to wait to get the results? Are you going to find out what you are having?

QOTD - I think we will be using disposables.

Hope everyone is feeling great today!

[aprilshowers]

headaches, I've had bad ones all my life. Since getting pg, I've had a couple though not close to as bad as a migraine. I keep a wet facecloth in a plastic bag in the freezer which helps dull the pain a bit. Also, I'll sometimes use Mineral Ice or that Origins Peace-of-Mind pressure-point stuff. Doc said MI was safe to use - haven't asked about the other.

tgal, I'm one of the Zofran girls. Can I ask what your nasty side effect was? Was it the constipation? I've had that pretty bad but it is more manageable than the puking was! I'm terrified of going off the Zofran. Hope you're feeling better soon!

kat, I'm glad to hear you had such a great trip and sorry that you are still dealing with some issues. You're right, though, it is huge that you recognize the problem and are seeking help for it. You might also want to look over at the "Pg after a loss" thread over on the other site since there are some people there who are dealing with similar issues (it hasn't been too active lately but reading through the old posts may help you feel a little less alone). I hope you can find someone to talk to and that you will feel better as the progesterone starts to wear off.

QOTD, we'd love to give cloth diapering a try but obviously have to do a lot of research. All this talk of covers and folding and such is a little overwhelming! Do any of you who have done it have some online resources you can point us to?

[tgal]

I am going to hit a couple stores this evening, I have been wearing the same three skirts over and over again because I am so tired of the ring around my waist that all my pants are leaving. Urrrggg! Bernie, I am right there with ya, I love fall and I can't wait to put on my thick sweaters and be all comfy. Today is so beautiful, the humidity has finally decreased a little and you can breathe when you walk. I am very happy today! Man, my boss is out all week and I really don't have much to do right now, so it is so hard getting my bum out of bed in the morning! I started a little pregnancy journal that my SIL gave me and it is cute, but ask for a little tmi. Since, I want to pass it along, I am trying to be discrete and not seem like I have miserable moments.

April - I would say take it to a more severe level and that is what happened to me, even taking fiber con and Colace.

[ce_Kathleen]

Alex turns 1 today! It was crazy, this morning I had to be at work earlier than usual and while I was getting ready I was thinking how last year at this exact same time I was up and getting ready to go to the hospital for my scheduled c-section. DS was born at 10:06 am (we were the 2nd c-section of the day) and it was so amazing! I am so sad though b/c I had to leave so early that Alex wasn't even up yet so I haven't even seen him yet and his b-day is almost over. :(

QOTD: we use disposies with Alex and will continue with #2. I just don't think I have the time/patience to deal with CD and when I brought it up to DH (over a year ago) he was against it (and still is) and since he is the SAHD I decided to do what he felt comfortable with.

[tray622]

ce_Kathleen Wow... your baby is 1?! I am so sad :( I hate even thinking that Zoey will be one is about 7 weeks! Yikes! It is a good thing we are having another one, huh? lol

QOTD Disposables for us!

[kat]

ce_Kathleen: happy birthday to your son!

tgal (and everyone else who posted about clothes: can you believe that this morning, when I went to try on one of the pairs of pants I bought in a bigger size, I discovered they already don't fit! I JUST bought them the day before we left for Ireland -- so August 3? Two weeks later and I've completely outgrown them. Thank god I still have the tags on them!

I am wearing maternity pants today to work, with the top folded over (belly is definitely too big for regular pants, but too small to hold up most maternity pants. Ugh.)

Bernie: I'll get the CVS results supposedly by the end of next week. And yes, we are DEFINITELY going to learn the sexes. We're going to have a hard enough time coming up with TWO names that we agree on; couldn't possibly come up with four.

I can't believe you're doing on-campus interviewing already! I'm a law prof and we haven't even started classes yet! But I completely agree re: being ready for fall and big, comfy clothes....

april: thanks for your kind words (and for the referral to the other thread). I'm feeling better today.....I think getting back to work has helped, as has cooler weather and more time away from what I now consider the Evil Progesterone Shots. :D

losthoosier: sorry to hear that m/s has hit you!!! Hopefully the late start will mean that it won't last so long.

lovin'it: not to be TMI (hey - what else is this site for? ;)), but I've had so many weird discharges since becoming pg (much of it in the yellow-orange-brown family) that I've finally stopped asking doctors about it. They all basically told me (just as yours told you) that unless it's lotsa bleeding, consider it normal.

[tgal]

Two posts in one day, but I had to share.

A friend of mine is due Sept. 3 and she hated all the maturnity pants, skirts, shorts, etc. because of the huge elastic band. She said her favoite type of elastic waist clothing has been the micro fiberish type of pants and skirts in regular sizes. So, on my drive home I stopped at Lord and Taylor, they have killer sales racks in Aug. I hit the gold mine. I found thest types of pants and skirts in chocolate and black, the name brand was Kate Hill. I tried them on and she was sooooo right, they are super duper comfy, so I bought one of each color in a size up. The sale was good, but not great, 50% off which brought the price down to $24/pair. Not complaining here, I am just glad I found something! Now, I just need to figure out the shirt situation.

[ShannonGH]

I finally just today talked to my ob. They *think* I have what is called a mesenteric cyst. It is a very rare type of cyst that forms from the mesentery (the lining around the gut, according to my ob). The fluid inside the cyst fluctuates on a day by day basis, which solves the mystery of the discrepency between my two ultrasounds. Right now the plan is to wait and see what happens, however she has contacted a general surgeon and he would like me to schedule an appt with him to "establish care" (ob's words). Evidently, if I weren't preggo, he (the surgeon) would want it out of me now but since I am, he's going to remove it after baby is here. They think that since it is fluid-filled, that it should just move out of the way as my uterus grows. So next step is to call and make an appt with this surgeon to meet him. My ob said he's a super nice guy (actually did surgery on her father) so that is comforting. So I'm feeling much better after talking with my ob. She sounded so uplifting ( I love her). Of course I know I'm not out of the woods yet but I do feel better.

Lisa, my cyst sister (or would that be cyster ;) , how are you doing? Has your cyst been giving you much pain lately? I hope not. Just wanted you to know that I'm thinking of you! :)

[ce_Kathleen]

ShannonGH So glad that you have a more firm "diagnosis" and that you will be talking/working with a surgeon during all this. Having him on board will make things much better I would think so he is aware of what is going on in case they need to do something. But it sounds promising that the cyst will just move to make room for baby! So does this mean you will begin showing before the rest of us? :D

tgal That's great that you found some great buys! I think I am going to have to go shopping soon as I have a workshop coming up and I will need to wear professional clothes (normally I wear T-shirts/jeans). I will have to look for this same type of clothing that you found!

kat Isn't it frustrating that we don't know what to wear b/c we won't know what fits on a daily basis?!! Depending on the day and how bloated I am totally determines which pants I can fit in for work. So frustrating!

tray622 I know I can't believe this year went by so fast! Yesterday I was holding Alex and just thinking how small he used to be and how I miss the newborn stage and then I remember that in a few months I will have another little one and it makes me sooo happy! :) Granted I also love to see how much Alex can do now and how far he has come but it will be nice to have a little one again.

Not too much going on here. I am trying to get everything ready for the party on Saturday but when you are so tired after work its really hard to get anything done (even dinner) let alone get ready for a party! My sister is coming out early tomorrow so I am hoping she will help me get things ready.

QOTD: have you guys started thinking about winter coats?
With Alex being born in Aug I was able to wear my normal winter coat while PG but obviously we are going to be huge during the winter and here in the northeast I will definitely need a coat. I have heard that Old Navy has fairly inexpensive maternity coats but they don't have them out yet (at least not on the web). If anyone sees some good deals on maternity coats let me know!

[kat]

Shannon: so glad you finally have a diagnosis! And a surgeon you can trust (as well as a good OB, of course). And I cracked up at "cyster".... :)

QOTD: I read somewhere (Baby Bargains?) that because pregnant women tend to be hotter than normal much of the time (I know I am!), that many get away with just wearing their old coats, only unbuttoned. I live in the Chicago area, so it can get pretty cold.....but there is a very cheap part of me that just doesn't want to buy a coat I'll wear for a few months, tops. :D Old Navy is a good lead, thanks.

This was really supposed to be a drive-by to drop these off. From Tuesday's CVS. This was my first abdominal ultrasound -- no more dildo cam (as we affectionately called the transvaginal thing over in the IVF thread... :)).

Twin A (and part of the feet from Twin B...freaky, 'eh?)

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d639b3127cce93d596368cc100000016108ActGLZy2ZM-

Twin B:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d639b3127cce93d5961f0dd800000016108ActGLZy2ZM-

[IUAlum]

Shannon~ I'm glad you were able to get a diagnosis and will be in good care. I'm sure it must feel better to just KNOW something.

Kat~ they are so cute! They look like real babies! I won't have another u/s until 20 weeks, I am so jealous!

QOTD~ Diapers: I'm fairly certain we'll be going the disposables route.
Coats: I'm also in Chicago, so I feel I will need some kind of coat. I'll have to check out Old Navy in the coming months.

Nothing new with me, I am starting to feel more like myself. Except for one thing: insomnia! I am exhausted in the evening and usually go to bed by 10. I sleep really well until my first bathroom break at around 2am and then I can't really sleep the rest of the night! It's AWFUL! Anyone else have this going on?

[amychris03]

Spotting
I've been spotting off and on yesterday and today, but there
seems to be more today. Its a light brown, but it still worries
me. Should I call my dr (whom I havent even met yet) or just
take it easy and wait for my appointment with them tomorrow?
It's weird that I haven't spotted at all this pregnancy and
suddenly am now. Im wondering if it has anything to do with
overdoing it this weekend or stopping the progesterone?

[heidi0622]

amychris03, definitely give your dr. a call to ease your mind. Light brown is usually fine from everything I've heard, but if it is bothering you, definitely give him a call...don't worry about calling someone you haven't met yet, that's what they're there for.

IUalum, sorry about the insomnia. I had that the first few weeks I was pg...I think it was because my mind was running. I wish I had some advice...when I do get it pretty badly though, I usually end up moving into our guest room. Being able to toss and turn freely without worrying about waking up my DH and a change of scenery usually helps me.

kat, beautiful u/s pics. amazing how much detail there is even when they're only 2 inches!

ce_kathleen, happy 1st bday to your son! have fun with his party this weekend.

shannon, I'm glad to hear you are getting some more answers from your drs. I'm sorry you have to worry about it all, but I'm glad you're getting some answers.

QOTD diapers, probably will stick with disposies. I don't know if the daycare will do cloth diapering.

QOTD winter coats, hadn't even thought about it, though I probably should since I am a Chicago girl as well. I will probably try to just keep my regular coat as long as I can. I will probably check out the sales at Old Navy though just in case...thanks for the heads up.

Nothing new to report here. Just debating what to do about clothing now. I can zip up my pants fine in the morning, but they really start to dig in about an hour after I get to work. I don't really have any long summer shirts too, they're all kind of shorter and more fitted, so I don't think the rubber band trick will work for me. I'll probably head out this weekend and see if I can find a few elastic waist pants or skirts to get me through the next few weeks. I'd like to hold of on maternity clothes until I tell work which is still 3 weeks away. I also think the maternity clothes would be too big at this point.

[JennW]

QOTD: I’ll probably buy a coat as I’m in Northern NJ and I’m always cold. My regular coats don’t have much room for growth so I’ll def need one. I’m not crazy about the idea of spending hundreds on a coat so I’ll check out Old Navy and also second hand stuff like eBay, etc.

[yby1]

I'm sorry I haven't been around to do any SO's, I just don't have energy. :(
Thanks everyone for your support, My nausea feel a littel better this week. May I'm finally over the m/s hump? I hope so. :)

Tgal - I wanted to ask your about you glucose screening. I'm going to try to do mine tomorrow. Did you do yours first thing in the morning? They said not to eat or drink anything two hours beforehand. How did the test go? Was the drink awful? I really dreading that drink. Thanks in advance :D

Kat - Your babies are lovely! Great photos :)

[Elenitsa]

Hi girls. More of a drive by here. Been really swamped at work.

Shannon So glad you got some answers about the cyst. It must be an unbelievable relief.

kat The twins are so cute! Glad you could share.

QOTD - Want to try for CD, but I think my MIL will be primary caretaker of the baby, so have to see how she feels about it. And how it works out with the laundry. I'm always behind.

QOTD - Coat, hope to get away with unbuttoning the existing one. Guess I'll worry when I get there.

New QOTD.... I have been having mega crazy dreams lately. I probably should start a dream journal, but some are kinda *dirty*. But, the one I had last night was an anxiety dream over L&D. I dreamt I had the baby, knew I had the baby, but I couldn't remember anything about the labor or delivery. I didn't even know if my baby was a boy or girl. I didn't know if they had given me an epidural or anything. I was just in the hospital and had a baby and new none of the details. It was seriously flipping me out.

[tgal]

I can't believe it is Thursday already. Time is flying by. Today is going alright, I am thinking the nausea is definitely getting better. I need to start trying to eat a little more nutritiously and see how that goes.

Quotd- Coats, I have plenty of room in the coat that I have from last year, so hopefully no need to buy.

yby1 - The sheet that my ob gave me with an orange drink said that I could eat a small meal prior to taking the test, but nothing sweet. I had two pieces of buttered toast about 30 minutes prior to taking the drink. It tastes just like orangina or orange soda, not too bad really. I didn't want anything with sugar for the rest of the day though.

I doubt my ob will call me with the results since I have an apt. a week from tomorrow. Not sure if you have heard this, but I have been told that quite a few people fail the 1 hour and go on to pass the 3 hour. I am really not sweating this one out. I think I will definitely be nervous for the 3 hour either way. Why not just do the 3 hour up front? Not sure if they only do it for those that fail the 1 hour or what.

Kat - Awesome u/s pics. Wow, it is so impressive to see how clear they are.

Shannon - I am glad to hear that you are getting the information that you need and that your ob is recommending such a great Dr. to care for you. I hope you are doing well and will continue to keep you in my prayers.

[mom2amelia]

I wanted to ask your about you glucose screening. I'm going to try to do mine tomorrow. Did you do yours first thing in the morning? They said not to eat or drink anything two hours beforehand. How did the test go? Was the drink awful? I really dreading that drink. Thanks in advance

yby1 - I know you didn't direct this at me, but I had GD my first pregnancy so I've done the glucose screening several times - 1 hr, 3 hr and another 3 hr 6 weeks post-partum. The orange drink tastes like very sweet orange soda. It's best if it's very cold. Not bad. Not the best drink in the world, but not horrible. I did not fast at all prior to my one hour, but I did fast prior to the 3 hour. I did my 1 hour first thing in the morning, so I didn't eat anyway. I took my drink home with me and drank it at home and just had to be at the lab before the hour was up.

[phart]

kat~~Those are great u/s pictures!

amychris03~~How are things now? Spotting still going on??

coats~~Hadn't thought about it at all, actually. I'll probably try and get away with my regular coat unless I find something pretty cheap.

dreams~~Oh man. I haven't had too many yet but they are fun, huh? I have no clue why so many revolve around sex but there was amny a time when I woke up thinking I was in the *middle* of DTD with DH.

m/s~~I think/hope I'm on the upswing of things in that department but i'm not calling it yet. I did actually eat a salad yesterday so it's a start.

Got my first belly rub from a friend/ex-coworker yesterday. I was a bit surprised. Then got another one from my mom today. I never thought it would happen this early even with the second baby.

[amychris03]

Well, I haven't had any more spotting since this morning, so I guess that
is good news. I called the new OB, who directed me back to the RE since
they havent met me yet and arent as familiar with my case. The RE's office
called back and said to stay off of my feet, but since it was brown, thought
it would resolve itself. But then the nurse threw in there "well, you do have
the small sac so we are all just crossing our fingers for you." This is the
second comment where i've felt that they totally aren't very optimistic
about the pregnancy! I'll be glad to go to my new dr tomorrow and be done
with that place! It's like once they get you knocked up they are done with
ya. They said tell your dr about it tomorrow and keep us posted on how it
goes. :rolleyes:

diapers~ hmm, we havent made any decisions on this yet. I think CD's are
so cute though!

coat~ I guess that depends on where we move!

dreams~ Ive been having crazy dreams since day one!

---
DH found out yesterday that he will change jobs in late November, early
December! We wont find out where until late October, isn't that lovely?
If he gets his first choice, we will be moving to Rhode Island, and if he gets
his second Choice we will be moving to California so we will see I guess!

[ShannonGH]

amychris03, I bet you're ready to say good riddance to that place! I can't believe someone else made such a comment!

dreams...yeah, definitely some sexual dreams goin on. crazy really. I know it must be pg-related cuz I've never had this many sexual dreams!

Had to bust out the ponytail holder on the jeans trick today at work. It works really well if you put a scarf through the belt loops and tie it on the side...cute AND it hides the unbuttoned button!

[tunibell]

I had my second prenatal appointment yesterday. It was much less dramatic than my first appointment! They actually got to do an internal exam, and b/c of the prior bleeding I was able to get another u/s. Here's a shot of my bebe, measuring nicely for dates:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d636b3127cce93d574a483bf00000016108EctG7Fq2Z-

I've scheduled my NT test for 9/8, and then I've got another OB appointment three weeks later. I'll have to the 1-hour glucose test twice (both of my parents are diabetic), which is no fun. On the flip side, though, my m/s (knock on wood, knock on wood) seems to be subsiding, and I'm actually starting to develop an interest in foods other than cheddar cheese and peanut butter!

I'm also totally wearing transitional maternity pants full-time now. I'm petite and there is just no place for this kid to go but out.

[larslobster]

We're back from our trip to Seattle and Portland and big changes are about to happen.

I was sure that the puking would start the minute I got on the plane up there (Murphy's law) but luckily, I felt great the entire time we were in Seattle. I felt so good that I was sure something had happened. But, the nausea returned when we got to Portland.

We told my parents the news and although they were happy, I think it was tempered by the fact that we also told them that we were thinking of moving to Portland. They live in Connecticut (were in Seattle on vacation) and I think they were hoping that if we left L.A., we'd move east to be closer. Oregon is definitely not closer.

While up there, we found out our friends in Portland who we were staying with are expecting as well and due a week after me!!! I was thrilled and wishing we were already living up there so we could go through pregnancy together.

And the biggest news - we put an offer in on a house in Portland! We HAD decided that we'd move up there after the baby is born but then started thinking that moving while pregnant would be easier than moving with a newborn. We also thought it'd be nice to have a guest room so we could have DHs mom stay with us for a month or so when the baby is born. And our current house is too small for that.

We didn't intend to buy a house - we figured we'd move and rent for a year - but we saw this one (a block from where our friends live) and it's perfect so we made the offer. Now I'm freaking out. Within the next year, we'll be moving, I'll be changing jobs and we'll be having a baby. I'm not normally a stresser but if anything is going to stress me out, this next year should be the test. And today is killing me - I wanna know if they accepted our offer!!!

[tunibell]

larslobster - Oooo...so exciting about the house. We're in San Francisco, and our only shot of owning property anytime soon involves the lottery. And I feel your pain with the parent situation - my folks are in Connecticut too and I think they are still holding out hope that baby = move back East.

QOTD - What do you consider the beginning of the 2nd trimester - 12 weeks or 14 weeks? Personally, I'm going with 12 weeks, since that's what I've always thought it was and "trimesters" need not be equal in length (the argument I've heard for 13 weeks, 3-4 days). Just curious to know what other opinions are out there.

[phart]

Wow larslobster! What a vacation!

I've mostly read that the start of the 13th week is the beginning of the second trimester.

[junkinmytrunk]

Shannon!! : hey Cyster!!
Thanks for thinking of me~the cyst does seem to hurt much less than it did. Glad to hear you got good news from your wonderful OB. Yippey!! Let's hope it all stays put for the meanwhile and your cyst acts as a cozy waterbed for the little babe in your belly! :)

Glad to see everyone's okay and that Amy's spotting has stopped. Today is the first day I haven't had morning sickness since Saturday. It worries me a little that I'm symptom free today. When will I get over the m/c paranoia? Othewise, I'm feeling better emotionally which is a good thing. Counting the days till the progesterone suppositories are done -- I **HATE** those but they have been so helpful this pregnancy I have to appreciate them slightly....

QOTD...I live in Southern California and never have real winter coats....HOWEVER, I have a few oldie-moldies from growing up in the harsh northeast winters. The *bad* news is we had booked a New Year's trip to Paris before I became pregnant, and I figured I'd wear one of my old ones. Well, I'm doubtful my 28 week pregnant booty will fit in anything I currently own, and DH is a skinny drink of water so he's no help in the coat department. I have a feeling I'll have to buy something....Old Navy might be the ticket.

And like the rest, the two new pairs of pants I bought 2 weeks ago in a size larger no longer fit....such a dilemma.

I'm about ready to leave the office -- good night to all and I'll check in tomorrow!

xo xo xo ~Lisa

[tray622]

QOTD: Like Junkinmytrunk, I live in Southern CA and have never found a real need for a jacket. I usually get sweaters of some sort. Last year when I was pg I did buy two super cute rain type / trench coats in pink and blank from Old Navy and never wore them, so if needed I have them :D

[ce_Kathleen]

junkinmytrunk Wow, Paris! 28 weeks is a good time to go, I was doing a lot of business travel around that time and it was bearable (nice b/c no more m/s but not too huge to be SUPER uncomfy). Just be sure to stay hydrated and move around on the plane you don't want to risk a clot.

tunibell I consider once I have reached 13w 0d to be in the 2nd trimester. Love your u/s pic! Isn't it great to be wearing comfy maternity clothes! :p

larslobster WOW moving to Portland! That is great! From my experience moving isn't too bad while PG. We moved 8 hours away (from western OH to eastern PA) when I was 20 weeks PG and while it is stressful, I thought it was a lot easier to get things unpacked and organized without having a baby. I could not imagine trying to unpack and stuff when you are completely exhausted from feeding a newborn every 2 hours! Plus that's great that you would be able to have your MIL stay with you so if there is any last unpacking you could hopefully have her help (as well as help with the baby)!

amychris03 That is great that your spotting stopped! What a relief. I am sure you will be so glad to get into see your OB and be done with the imbecils (sp?) at that office!

Happy Friday Ladies!

I am leaving work early today (hopefully) so I can get home and do last minute straightening before my family shows up. I can't wait to see everyone this weekend! I haven't seen my family since May and I am so excited, I just hope everything goes well and we have no disasters!

talk to you all on Monday, have happy weekends!

[tgal]

M/S is definitely improving day by day. I know this might be TMI, but I didn't burp at all this morning, yeeaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!! The bad part, I am wanting coffee, this morning I was wondering how many months until the gingerbread latte's are back??? Oh my!

Amy - I am so happy to hear the the spotting has subsided.

Larslobster - I'll keep my fingers crossed for you on the house. How exciting for you and your dh! Don't freak out, everything happens for a reason.

Mom - Question for ya about the GD testing. How does the 3 hour work exactly (do you sit at the lab for 3 hours) and what happens if you fail? Do they automatically put you on insulin or do they monitor your diet etc.? I am a little annoyed that my ob just threw this test at me without any explanations. If I am high risk, you would think some background info on how this all works might be nice. Urrgg! I guess I could go on the internet and research a little myself, but sometimes it is a little more comforting coming from someone that has gone through the experience themselves.


QOTD: It is really confusing because one of my books says week 14 and another week 13 begins the second trimester. Then I have heard people even say week 12. Logically, if you don't consider weeks, but take it by months, I would say the end of the 3rd month, which for me would be the end of Aug. I have no clue because it seems that there are so many different opinions out there!

[mom2amelia]

Mom - Question for ya about the GD testing. How does the 3 hour work exactly (do you sit at the lab for 3 hours) and what happens if you fail? Do they automatically put you on insulin or do they monitor your diet etc.? I am a little annoyed that my ob just threw this test at me without any explanations. If I am high risk, you would think some background info on how this all works might be nice. Urrgg! I guess I could go on the internet and research a little myself, but sometimes it is a little more comforting coming from someone that has gone through the experience themselves.

Hehe, am I "Mom?" I love it. For the three hour I did have to stay at the lab the whole time. I went in and they took a fasting blood level, then I drank the soda and I had to get blood drawn every hour after that for 3 hours. Our lab is just downstairs from my OBs office in a big medical complex. I went into the gift shop and got some magazines and just hung out in the atrium until it was time to go back in for the draw.

I failed mine in a big way. My numbers were high for all 4 counts - fasting, 1 hour, 2 hour and 3 hour. I went to see my endocrinoligist a day or two after getting the results and they gave me all the stuff for testing my blood sugar. They suspected I'd need insulin, but gave me a day to see what happened with diet. My numbers were so bad that after one day they put me on insulin. It wasn't nearly as big a deal as I thought it would be. I had a lot of friends who controlled their GD with diet and never needed insulin, so just because you fail the 3-hour doesn't mean you'll need insulin. The one positive about insulin control vs diet control is that I had a slightly less restrictive diet than my non-insulin friends because I was using and artificial control. It was still pretty restrictive, but I did have ice cream before bed every night (which I strongly advise against, since I gained 65lbs with Amelia, but I digress . . .).

Why are you considered high risk? I'm surprised to hear that you are getting tested so early. I am not getting tested until 24 weeks and, of course, I'm at very high risk of having it again. I was told that the hormone released by the placenta which makes your pancreas have to compensate with more insulin doesn't "kick in" until around 24-26 weeks, which is why that's when they test for GD. Maybe I misunderstood the physiology of GD, it's entierly possible. Also, it's been over 2 years since I had to deal with it, maybe testing protocol has changed.

[ajb524]

Hi Everyone! I had an ultrasound yesterday at my appointment. I can't believe how much the baby has changed since 7 weeks. It looks like a real little person now :) :D. It was so awesome to get to see it moving around and stretching its little feet.

So here is my little muchkin
http://webpages.charter.net/andreajb/Ultrasounds/11w0d.jpg

M/S has found me :(. It hasn't been too terribly bad yet though. I'm just thankful it has held off until this week.

[trm98]

WOW! I am gone two weeks and have missed something like 13 pages. This thread moves way too fast for me!

I had my first appt. with the OB on Aug. 4. I really like the DR. a lot. She is young, but very easy going and made me feel at ease. We just took my weight (I had lost 8 pounds between week 5 and then-week 10), went over basic medical history, gave me lots of information and made an appoitnment for Sept. 8. They do not do u/s there in the clinic. You have to go to the hospital for that, so no transvaginal. I was disappointed just b/c we had told my MIL that once I heard the HB at this appt. she could tell whomever she pleased. So, the Dr. said that we could try with the doppler, but that 10 weeks 1 day was really early to be able to hear the HB, and not to freak out if we didn't. So, I lied down and prayed, "please let me hear a HB". I knew I would feel so much better once I did and also have confidence telling the rest of my family in the following days. After about 15 seconds we heard it. It was very loud with no static. She said that it was a very good and strong beat. I was so happy!! So, I went to TX the next day and over the course of the next 12 days told all my family in person. It was great. Plus, I racked up on maternity wear ( I have a whole great big roller suit case full of everything from small -large), a Baby Bjorn carrier, baby clothes, and a breast pump all from siblings, sibling in-laws, and cousins. I am so happy about that!

M/S has pretty much gone away and I am getting my appetite back. My energy level is increasing and I actually feel like exercising again. I still fit into all my clothes, but they are getting snug. Of course I haven't tried on dress pants yet since school hasn't started back. That is still another two weeks, so I might be in trouble then. I still gag at times (brushing teeth) or cleaning up after my dog has thrown up. But, not too bad. I had a horrid final plane ride that about did me in. Between body odor, someone passing gas, and perfume in a small 30 passenger jet, I about lost it. Poor DH didn't even get a hug after I came out of immigration. I just handed him my bags and went straight to the bathroom. He said, "Nice to see you too!". I felt so bad for not showing him how excited I was to see him, but I couldn't help it. HE is over it now.

A few shout outs:
Shannon- I am glad that you finally know what the mass is. Hopefully it will not be a problem during the pregnancy and be taken care of easily afterwards.

larslobster- WOW! You have some huge changes coming up! When will you know about the house?

tunibell- I feel your pain about the parents. Mine are still having to adjust to me being so far away. I get it from my siblings as well though. We are a very close knit family and it is hard being so far away. My dad joked that he would be bringing me TX soil in a jar so that the baby is born on TX soil! ;)

Amy&Chris- I am so glad that the spotting has stopped.

Now for QOTD for the past two days:
QOTD (Diapering)- We will be using the disposable. We might look into cloth, but I have a feeling that DH will say no way!

QOTD (Coat)- Being in Canada I definitely need a coat! I bought one last March while visiting my family in TX for $10. It isn't a maternity coat, but it is a large and I usually wear a small. So, it has quite a bit of room in there. Plus, it is really, really warm. I know there is no way I could get by with it being unbuttoned. I would freeze. We had two weeks last year of minus 50 degrees Farhenheit(sp?)! :eek: Needless to say this TX girl didn't get out much those two weeks!!!

QOTD (dreams)- I have had some, but not many. Although I did have one last night about this old GF of DH's hitting on him and them always playing tennis together. Nothing was going on, but she was trying and DH was oblivious (which he always is when women flirt with him). I was HUGE in my dream, so I guess that might be a fear of mine that he will find me unattractive when I get bigger. I told him this morning and he said I was crazy and he loved me so much. That made me feel great!!

QOTD (1st trimester)- Every book I have says that it is the 14th week if you are counting LMP (which is what Dr. go by) and 12 weeks if by GA. I guess 13 weeks 3 days is a happy medium. I am personally counting week 14 as the end of my first trimester. Not too far off!

Have a great weekend everyone!!! It's Friday!!!!!!

[dec27bride]

Hi Ladies-I'm here, just following along. I've been so tired lately, by the time I get home from work, I just don't have the energy to do much of anything!

I did have a dream the other night that I had the baby! It was born three weeks early, and it was a little boy! I woke up just so excited, thinking about how much closer we're getting to that day!

Not much else new, hopefully I can do s/o's next time. Hope you all had a great weekend!

[ShannonGH]

Hi dec27bride, How exciting that we have so many ladies so close to the 2nd tri! I still have awhile...I'm at 9 wks today. Just chugging along...

I had a routine ob visit on Friday...very uneventful. Too early to hear the hb and she didn't even do an internal exam. We just talked some more about my cyst and what to expect (as far as the pgncy goes) in the coming weeks. Do your obs/mw give you a hug as a hello or goodbye? Mine does (for both) and I think it's such a nice touch. Although I probably would be kinda freaked out by it if I didn't like her so much. :D

Hope everyone had a good weekend!

[tray622]

Just checking in :) We had an u/s on the 16th and everything looked perfect. We measured with an EDD of 2/26 but I am still sticking around here if you dont mind. I was down almost 10lbs from my pre-pg weight due to having a horrible case of the flu.

It was also my 25TH BDAY on Saturday and DH and I went to a murder mystery dinner show and had a blast! I was so tired though and we didnt even get home until 12 ;) Way to late for me now. We were able to sleep in though since my mom had Miss Zoey. Still feeling yucky even though I am around 13 weeks and a few days. I remember feeling a bit better around 16 weeks with Zo, so I am holding out hope. I am back to work for the school year in 2 weeks and am getting out all my old maternity clothes... fun! fun! Hope everyone had a great weekend :)

[ce_Kathleen]

Happy Monday Ladies!

Well we survived Alex's first birthday party! It was crazy, there was over 20 people in our house and then 12 of them stayed the night so I am still exhausted from it all. My in-laws are leaving today and hopefully then things will get back to normal. We told everyone that we are PG after Alex went to bed on Saturday and everyone was so surprised and excited! Although my dad made a rude comment on how he "thought I looked like I was getting fat" and wondered if I was PG again. But everyone else is so excited! Oh and our neighbor came to our party even though she was due last Wednesday and after she left our party her water broke! I still don't know what she had but that made me so excited to think that our 2 babies will only be 7 months apart!

tray622 Happy B-Day! It sounds like you had fun! Sleeping in sounds like heaven right about now. :)

ShannonGH That's great that your Dr appt went well and that you feel so comfortable with your Dr.

dec27bride I totally feel your pain when you say how tired you have been! Especially after this weekend I could use a day of rest.

trm98 Sounds like you had a great time down in TX! Hopefully it wasn't too hot for you. You are so lucky to be able to have all those hand-me-downs! Now you can spend $$ getting the stuff you really want b/c you have a lot of the basics covered.

ajb524 Great u/s! Don't you love how much more human they look now (as opposed to kidney beans)? :)

[tgal]

Happy Monday!

This weekend was full of drama, but I survived. I was up until 2am on Saturday making bridal shower invitations and that really put me over the edge. I paid dearly yesterday. It was difficult to get out of bed for any reason at all. Plus, just when I thought my nausea was getting better, it came back yesterday. Feeling a little better today, but we shall see how I progress through the day. I have a doctor apt. on Friday, so I need to get me list of questions prepared, I was so rushed the last time that I forgot that I even made a list.

Shannon: Nope, my ob doesn't give out hugs, not that kind of person at all. Although, I wish I had an ob like that.

QOTD: How much water are you drinking? I haven't read anything that indicates that we should be drinking more than the normal 8-10 glass recommendation. However, dh's aunt said that she was told 1-gallon a day when she was pregnant. Not sure that I am doing that.

[butterfly0202]

I'm: Gabriella, 29
DH: Steven, 27
Married: September 18, 2004
BFP: June 29, 2005
EDD: March 6, 2006

As of today, I'm 12 weeks and five days. This baby is a huge but wonderful suprise for both of us. So far, I've had some nasea in the second month but that seems to be gone now. I've put on a few pounds, my belly has started to show, and we finally began spreading the word this past weekend.

I can't get enough of steamed veggies and salty things (especially manhattan street vendor pretzels -- can't stand hummus and doritos (my previously two favorite snack foods in the world!).

Went for the nuchal scan on friday and the baby measured 2.3" with a heartbeat of 150. All seems to look very good. Our baby is soooo active! He was doing summersaults and kicking his/her tiny feet and hands - it was unbelievable!

OK - I guess that's it for now. Congrats to all the other upcoming march mommies! :)

[JennW]

Hello March Mommies! Happy Monday to everyone. I always hated Mondays but they’re even worse now! I am literally falling asleep here and dreaming of my bed, pillows, etc. Ah, sweet sleep…

At least my aversions seem to be completely gone and I am back to eating normally. That’s a good thing since I was getting sick of going out/ordering out/eating crap all the time.

QOTD/Re: Water: 1 GALLON??? OMG! I don’t even drink the 8-10 glasses let alone a gallon. I guess I’m way behind here, huh?

Happy birthday Tray!!!

Glad DS’s party went well, Kathleen!

A hugging OB! How nice, Shannon!

ETA: Welcome Gabriella!!! :)

[honey_bee]

Morning Ladies! I'm sorry I've been MIA lately, and I'm too far behind to do SO's. But I've been following along and think of you all daily. :)

I finally broke down and ordered some maternity jeans from Old Navy last week. I'm anxious to get them and see if they'll work now. That top button on my jeans is a killer lately. :rolleyes: Oh, well. It's inevitable.

I can tell that I'm nearing the second tri, as yesterday I had a surge of energy. It was great and I was able to do some much needed housework, laundry, and even made dinner and dessert! I felt like superwoman, but as soon as I hit the pillow, I literally passed out.

Oh, forgot to mention, my next apt is scheduled for 9/13.

Hope you all are feeling well today!

[trm98]

Good Monday morning ladies!

I found a great website that I am LOVING! I am sure that someone probably already mentioned it, but I'll mention it again. It is www.babyfit.com It has a free membership and you can set up a weight tracker, exercise program, and nutrition journal. I have entered what I ate the past three days and it tells me what nutrients I need more of and how many calories I have eaten. They even have a LOT of food that you get at restaurants in there. I hope that I will be able to use it as a tool and resource to gain a healthy amount of weight, but not too much!

I have also started exercising again. I feel great about that. I am mainly walking, but still try to run some. It is depressing how much of my cardio fitness I have lost over the past two months. Oh well, some is better than none right!

My mom called Saturday night. She had gone over to watch my nephews for part of the day. When she was done she decided to stop at the outlet mall by my brother's house. She went in Carter's and Children's Place. She told me, "You aren't going to need to buy anything for a few months." She went crazy. She bought me blankets, hooded towels, crib sheets, crib protection pads, onesies, night gowns, wash cloths, etc. I am loving it!!!

dec27bride- I am there with you on the extreme tiredness. I never had it hit me until this past week. I am sure part of it was all the traveling that I did, plus watching a 2 and 1 year old all week that wore me out. I slept almost 12 hours on both Friday and Saturday nights, and I felt much better at 6:30am this morning. I hope that you catch up on some sleep soon. What a fun dream. Are you wanting a boy?

Shannon- No my OB does not give out hugs (I have only seen her once). But, I could totally see that as being part of her personality.

tray622- Happy belated birthday. I hope that you start to feel better soon.

ce kathleen- You had a busy weekend. I would be completely wiped out! I'm glad that everyone was excited about your news. I did have a great time in TX. I traveled all over the state, but got to see almost everyone (family wise, not friend wise), so it was worth it. The temperatures weren't too bad when I was there. The weather was actually only in the mid-high 90's. Not bad at all for August. But, I left at the right time, b/c it got back up to the normal temps of 100+ the day after I left. I know, I am so lucky with those hand me downs. We may also have a stroller and crib given to us. As much as I would love all new stuff, I can live with hand me downs, especially since we are also building. Every $$ I don't spend on the baby goes to the house!!

tgal- I hope that you caught back up on your sleep. I don't think I could stay up that late right now. I need to get ??? down too. At my last appt. she asked if I had any and all I could think about was if I could still eat my feta cheese on greek salads.

Welcome butterfly0202!!!

JennW- Yeah for eating normal again.

honeybee- I got that energy surge yesterday. I LOVE it.

QOTD- Everything I have seen says the standard 8-10 glasses, but I have seen that it says to drink more if you are exercising.

QOTD#2- Speaking of questions to ask the DR...what are some that you have asked your Dr?
I plan on asking about inducing this next time around and when we may know more about that, b/c my mom is trying to plan to fly up for the birth. I don't want her to fly up for two weeks and me be two weeks late. Thus her leaving a few days after the birth. I want to take full advantage of the cleaning, cooking, grocery shopping, etc that my sister got from her after her girls were born!

[MarchMoms2006]

Updated to here. :)

[JennW]

trm98: www.babyfit.com is a great site! I love it. You can also sign up for their weekly e-mails. I get them and they’re chock full of great information!

[tunibell]

First of all, welcome butterfly0202! It's so nice to have another 2004/NYC wedding planner here!

I had a mixed bag of a weekend. Saturday I felt just awful, and spent most of the day in bed. Sunday was much better - DH and I took a trip to target, and picked up some nice (and very inexpensive!) Liz Lange for Target maternity clothes. We also got a few outfits for the bebe; DH lost his head in the Classic Pooh aisle and scooped up three outfits in about as many seconds. It was very cute.

I am very pleased to report that I faced up to my vegetable aversion this weekend and actually ate a salad for the first time in two months (which is good, since the only green items this baby has been exposed to thus far are avocados and jolly ranchers). I also got back on the treadmill and managed to work out twice (30 min each day, plus strength training). I must do something to slow down this weight gain - I'm now up 8.3 lbs.

I had the worst night last night - up with nausea until about 4 am and then totally unable to get comfortable enough to fall back to sleep. I decided to throw in the towel halfway through breakfast and call in sick. Only two absences in the first trimester - I think that's pretty good, considering all the other times I dragged my sick a$$ out of bed!

Hope everyone is having a great start to their week. :)

[MrsCantDecide]

Hello Girls! I just thought I'd check in... I hadn't stopped in, in awhile. Nothing really excited to report here. I feel.... not very pregnant. No M/S, no cramping... not that I'm complaining! Especially on the no m/s part! I really feel for you girls that have m/s, I wish there was something I could suggest that would help it go away for so many of you! I hope that it goes away in the 2nd trimester!

My DH and I went on a boating trip this weekend with my little sister and my best friend. My doctor okayed it with precautions, but my MIL did NOT want for me to go. She, of course, had the stories where people lost babies after going boating... Hello, that is NOT what I needed to hear! We went to one of the calmest lakes I know of. And for 2 days of boating, we were probably driving around in the boat for a grand total of like 30 minutes! The rest of the time was spent swimming and relaxing!

I feel great after the weekend though, and I can't wait for my next OB appt on 8/25, which is Thursday. I hope we'll be able to hear the heart beat on Thursday. I can't wait for that!

QOTD ~ Water... I just know you're supposed to keep hydrated. 1 gallon is A LOT!

QOTD #2 ~ I asked my doctor about lots of things: fish, boating, allergy medicines, spotting, heartburn, dizziness.... I had a whole one page list of questions. Of course, she answered about 1/2 of them during the appointment when we were just talking, and the other 1/2 in her office when she asked if I had any questions. I don't think I have any questions for this week though. :)

[yby1]

I'm glad most of you are starting to feel better. :) I'm pretty sure I have a UTI. I started noticing some pain in my lower abdomen yesterday morning, then a little later the burning and frequent urination started. I've been guzzling water and cranberry juice like a madwoman, which has helped the pain in the lower abs, but not the urination.

I see my OB in 2 hours to confirm and get antibiotics. Fun! :rolleyes:

[HSSweethearts]

Hello ladies,

I feel so bad that I haven't stopped by in a while, but things have been so hectic at work and at home that by the time I can post I'm wiped out. Sadly, my husband's grandmother died last week (she had been sick all summer) so we had been spending a lot of time lately visiting her in the evenings and on weekends. Between that, the services and work, there has been little time for anything else. I did pop in here a few times to read up and silently cheer-on everyone, especially those ladies with special health concerns. I'm still sending good thoughts your way!

As far as I know, everything is going good pregnancy-wise. No morning sickness, moodiness is gone, bb's are much less sore and I'm *slowly* regaining energy. I have lost my appetite though, I keep reminding myself to eat. I've also been really lazy lately. If it weren't for the tiredness I would forget that I'm pregnant. I'm hoping to be much more proactive in the second trimester - which is coming up soon for us! Can you believe it? Luckily, my husband is a saint and has cooked and taken care of me during my most tired spells.

I'm having my dating ultrasound this Thursday, August 25 and my next OB appointment is Monday, August 29th, so I'm very excited about that. I look forward to seeing the little bean/blob turn into a teeny tiny baby. I've loved seeing everyone's beautiful ultrasounds. I think mine will make this baby feel more real... in a way, all of this is still very abstract for me since I don't feel too different.

I'm leaving for a business trip to London and Frankfurt the evening after my OB appointment, and after the business trip I will be taking a week vacation (babymoon!) in Corsica and Paris with DH. I'm a little concerned about being out of the country for two whole weeks and overextending myself, but since I've been feeling great and I'm not that far along, I figure I need to take advantage and just go.

So I'm trying to get all of my work done before going on the business trip/vacation and also trying to figure out what the heck I'm going to pack!? I have no idea what my body will do in these next three weeks. So, as you can imagine I'm a little stressed about having to figure this all out this week before I go, but there was no other time to do so.

Wow, didn't mean to make this so long. Sending everyone happy pregnancy thoughts and hugs,
Liza

[lovin'it]

Quick post because I still have lots going on here...but had to come and tell you girls!

Just got back from my 1st appointment with the OB....and boy....guess what?

WE ARE HAVING TWINS! :D

I am soooo excited! These are a huge and exciting surprise...and the Dr. said it is all thanks to my heritage. My mother is a triplet and my dad is a twin!

I am soooo happy! :D

[Bernie]

lovin'it - Congratulations!!! That is such wonderful news - glad to have another twinmamma in here!

HSSweethearts - so sorry to hear about your DH's grandmother. I understand your concern about being out of the country. We're leaving on Friday for an Alaskan cruise, and even though we got the ok from my OB, I am a bit nervous about being away from my doctors. But not nervous enough to want to skip the vacation! :p I'm sure it will all be good - although I don't envy your packing dilemma!

yby1 - sorry to hear about the UTI! Hope you're feeling better soon.

I have my nuchal translucency test tomorrow. I can't wait to see these babies again (but am also cautiously keeping my fingers crossed that everything is still okay).

Hope everyone is having a lovely evening!

Stacey

[dec27bride]

Hello-Lots going on in here today!

lovin'it- Oh my gosh! Congrats on the twins, that is awesome! :D
ShannonGH- My OB gives hugs too! I did think it was a little odd in the beginning though...But now that I'm getting to know her, I can see that it's totally her style, she is a very sweet lady.
tray622-Happy Birthday!!
ce_kathleen- Wow, I'm so impressed with your 12 overnight guests! I can't imagine having that many people stay over, ever! And you're pregnant, and you have a 1 year old, you're my new hero! ;)
butterfly0202- Welcome!
trm98- You sure did luck out on the weather when you were here in Texas! I cannot believe how hot it is again this week!
HSSweethearts- So sorry to hear about DH's Grandmother.
Bernie and HSSweethearts- Enjoy your babymoons! We're just now thinking of where we're going to go for ours!

Not too much else new here...Ready to go to sleep, and it's only 6:30! I'll see if I can keep myself up until DH gets home! Talk to you all later!

[jen71]

Hello I would like to join.

Me-Jen age 34
DH-Chris age 38
EDD: March 18,2006

DH & I TTC for about 2 years, & we were blessed to adopt our beautiful daughter, Cassidy. She turned one July 16. So this pregnancy is a complete surprise & brings with it alot of worries & anxiety!! We are praying for a good pregnancy, & a happy, healthy baby.

[losthoosier]

Well here I am again on Bed Rest...... On Friday night I woke up around 12 to use the restroom and saw that I was bleeding so DH and I went to the ER they just checked to see if my cervix was closed it still was. So they told me to make an appointment with my DR today. So I went in today and they an ultrasound. Everything seemed to be doing alright The baby was dancing around and waving with a strong heartbeat. So they aren't sure why I am bleeding and they aren't sure exactly where its coming from so I have been put on bed rest till the end of first trimester. So now its just me and the couch and the tv for 4 weeks.

QQTD: Dr. told me I should be drinking at least 8 glasses of water each day

Welcome Jen71 and congrats

Lovinit.... Congrats on the Twins how exciting

[lovin'it]

Okay, now that I have semi-organized my life after the news....here are some pics for you all!

Have I said, How excited I am?! :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/emmabarrus/Twins_1noname.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/emmabarrus/Twins_2noname.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/emmabarrus/Baby_Anoname.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/emmabarrus/Baby_Bnoname.jpg

[amychris03]

lovin' it! Congratulations! That is so exciting!

losthoosier Sorry to hear about the bedrest but Im glad that they
were able to do an ultrasound and see that everything is allright in there.

jen71 Welcome! :)

Bernie Good Luck with the Nuchal Translucency test today!

HSSweethearts Sorry to hear about DH's Grandmother

yby1 Yuck, i hate UTI's! Hopefully you are feeling better soon!
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Not much going on here! Just anxiously awaiting my next ultrasound on
Monday with my new OB! I've started to feel REALLY crumby after eating
lunch and dinner most days- especially if it involves meat. I start work
again on Thursday (boo) and I don't know how Im going to get through an
8 hour day feeling queasy, tired, and having a headache. Not looking forward
to it in the least, but I may get to quit in November since we may be moving
then!

[jen71]

Thanks for the welcome. I have read a little of the thread, but not all, to get to know everyone.

I have a question I would like some thoughts on. Lately, especially at night if I wake up & walk to the bathroom, I notice this, & in the morning, some really low pelvic pain/pressure. Almost like I am constipated, but I am not. It relly is uncomfortable, but seems to go away, but it lasts a long time. I am wondering if it is my "bloating" fluid, when I am laying down? Anyway, anone else have this?
Every twinge & cramp freaks me out. I had an US at 6weeks,2 days due to cramping & it was ok. Went to my OB last week, heard the HB, so she is really ok with everything, I am just nervous.

Thanks, I will come back & read tonight I swear!

[Christy5599]

Hi everyone, just wanted to check in!

I've been away on business for two weeks, it's been so nice to sleep in my own bed again! Had my first appt with the doc yesterday, everything looks really good and we were able to hear the heart beat! 170BPM, I was so relieved! Next appt is scheduled for 9/16 and then the 20 wk u/s is scheduled for 10/17! (We won't be finding out the gender though.)

I am feeling a bit better thankfully and I'm in maternity bottoms almost exclusively now but not really into the shirts though. I think next week I may just throw caution to the wind and do it just for comfort, I'm sick of pulling down my not quite long enough pre-pregnancy shirts to attempt to cover up the band!

[kat]

Drive by to post the good news:

CVS results came back this morning. Both babies are chromosomally normal. And, in news that made us very happy, too (partly b/c it means I don't ever have to be pregnant again LOL) ...... baby A is a girl and baby B is a boy. :D

[JennW]

Congrats lovinit and kat! Great news all around! And welcome to the newbies!:)

[HSSweethearts]

I am soooo excited for you lovinit and kat!!! What wonderful wonderful news! So how many twins do we have in this thread?! I've lost count! :) :) :)

[trm98]

Congrats to Lovin' It and kat. Lovin' It I would say the odds of multiples was definitely in your favor!

Welcome to Jenn71 ! You and your DH must be so thrilled! A baby is always a miracle, but even more so when you thought there was just no way. Congrats! BTW, I have had anything about what you are talking about, but then again, I am pretty out of it when I get up to go to the bathroom at night. You heard a good heartbeat, so you are just fine!!!!

DEc27bride- Iknow, my mom has been telling me how hot os has been. But, they aren't supposed to break 100 today...just 99. Meanwhile I am enjoying a nice 65 degree day! Don't worry you can rub it in soon enough when I am buried in snow and freezing my butt off! ;) What part of TX are you in? If you don't mind sharing. I grew up north of Dallas. But went to school in College Station, and student taught in Houston.

yby1- I hope that the UTI get sbetter. I hate those!

losthoosier- Take it easy for yourself and baby. Take the time to rest and relax now, b/c in a few short months, we will all be sleep deprived and exhausted!

HSSWeethearts- Sorry to hear about DH's grandmother.

[yby1]

A big CONGRATS to lovin'it and kat! That is wonderful news and it makes me happy. :)

I saw my OB yesterday and started the antibiotics yesterday. I'm already starting to feel better, but I have another six days of pills to take. Hopefully they won't cause a yeast infection. ::crosses fngers:: Now I'm peeing every 5 seconds instead of every 2 seconds :p. Thanks for the well wishes ladies :)

Nausea - Just when I thought I was getting better, the nausea came back full force this week. My increased water intake because of the UTI also made my heartburn/reflux really bad last night. Maalox didn't help a bit. I finally broke down at 3am and had a 1/4 can of caffiene-free diet pepsi to calm my stomach. Thank goodness that helped.

jen71 - that pressure you feel may be constipation. Even if we go regularly, digestion has slowed down and may cause tiny back ups. I know I feel that pressure when I'm feeling particularly bloated on certain days. :o
I freak out at every little twinge too, so you're not alone in being paranoid. ;)

[Elenitsa]

OMGosh! We have so many March Mammas in here. I'm amazed that our numbers keep growing. That is wonderful news!

Welcome to Jen71 and Gabriella

Gabriella (little confession) I was an avid journal stalker and occasional poster of your planning and wedding recap. It was wonderful!

Jen71 that is wonderful news about your little surprise!

Lovin'it & Kat- I'm lovin'it, the twins are tooooo cute!

Tray622 - Hooray for a perfect u/s.

Kathleen - I'm in awe to have entertained that many people! I think I was totally worn out by my SIL & BIL's visit for the evening. I couldn't have imagined over night. Actually, I was half asleep on the couch during their visit -- oops!

TRM - Iwish I had the energy to start physical activity. Actually, I think its coming back, but I did something to my baby toe and now my foot hurts when I wear sneaks.

Tuni - sorry you're still suffering from m/s

Liza - hope you have a wonderful trip.

QOTD - I think if I consumed 1 gal of water I would have to run a permanent hose from my out valve to the toilet. Its bad enough already.

Otherwise, I'm doing ok. Just status quo. I still haven't told my employer, I thinking I'll have to do that soon, but I'm nervous. I have tended to hear pretty negative comments about others who have become pregnant in my office, so I have some basis for concern. Yikes! Its a small office, almost 30 and I need to investigate my rights so I'm aware of them.

[kristine80]

Hello ladies! First off WELCOME Jen71 and Gabriella! This thread sure is growing, isn't it!!? :) And a BIG CONGRATS to Lovin'it and Kat that is great news, and the pics are just beautiful! :D

Well, I think my m/s has finally gone bye-bye! I have been nausea free for about a week, but I'm still keeping my fingers crossed that it wont come back later! DH's granparents are having their 50th wedding anniversary next month so we will fly down to Orange County and help celebrate, they are having a huge party! I am really hoping that we can get there on Friday because DH's cousin is an OB and he has offered to give us a u/s while we are there! I really hope it works out this time.... He offered when I was pg with DD over Christmas but things were just so hectic we didn't have time for it :( So I am keeping my fingers crossed this time that hopefully it will work out so we can see this little pumpkin of ours!

I know it was a while ago that the question was asked, but I am so feeling that this baby is a BOY I will be really suprised if the u/s tells us it's a girl.... I kinda had a feeling when I was pg with Natalie that it was a girl, so we will see if I am right again! '

Well, I should get back to work just thought I would check in.. Can't believe we are headed into the 2nd trimester already! Have a great day ladies!

[heidi0622]

Kat, congratulations on the wonderful CVS results.

Lovin' It, TWINS! What a wonderful surprise!

LostHoosier, sorry about the spotting and bed rest, take care of yourself.

yby1, sorry about the m/s coming back...no fun at all!

Elenitsa, I haven't told my employer yet either. I'm planning to tell after my 12 week appt. Definitely research all of your rights. Good luck with that.

Welcome butterfly0202 and Jen71!

hssweethearts, enjoy your trip. The babymoon sounds fantastic!

QOTD Water...I don't drink a gallon, but am trying to drink more than I usually do. I have a 20oz water bottle at my desk and on a good day I go through 2, but most days it is more like 1.5. I also try to drink a glass or two of water once I am home.

Still feeling fine. Have some days of extreme exhaustion. Today is a good day though...my pants fit (granted they used to be huge and now just fit normally) and my energy is good. I am feeling more confident about everything but will feel better after my next appt once I hear the h/b. Still have over 2 weeks before that one though!

This thread is hopping. I can't keep up with all of the SOs. I am thinking of everyone though and its fun to hear all of our updates.