July2007 Mommies~1st Trimester

[ctjo]

I'm sorry to hear about everyone who is sick! Get well soon!

polkadot - yes, I am thirsty all the time. I love flavored seltzer. Don't know if the bubbles will be good for your nausea, but I'm drinking it all the time. Or how about decaf iced tea?g

[ceaserbride]

Sex- I feel the exact same way as Polkadot. Meh...I could care less. I haven't "wanted" it once since being pregnant either. Hubbys actually being pretty good about it though. He's casually bring it up occasionally but if I don't show an interest he just lays off. I've heard that that sex drive is often low in the 1st & 3rd tri, but often increases to a "normal" desire in the 2nd tri. Lets hope so for hubby's sake.


Cosmo-Sorry you were so sick. That really sucks. Hopefully you are feeling good soon.

Bibay- That's awesome news about your u/s. I can't wait to have one..although I've recently found out through a journal buddy that in Canada, one is usually only preformed unless your dr. has reason to believe something is wrong/inconsistant! Booo:(


Another Q: My journal buddies and I were discussing this today. I was saying that I have a hard time telling "older" people (like my boss for instance) that I'm pregnant because I'm always afraid they are going to think it wasn't a planned pregnancy and they'll think less of me. It bothers me that i feel this way. I suppose I am younge by todays standards to be starting a family (24) but I'm not sure if this is why??

Does anyone else worry what other people think of them being pregnant/starting a family???

[rangerwendy]

Cosmogirl I think I had that same virus, but I had it last week. I teach and it is spreading like wildfire through our school. Thank goodness we are on break. Maybe it will over when we get back. But I was out of commission for a few days and couldn't keep anything in my system. I was so worried about getting dehydrated because of the bean. I normally don't get anything that goes around the school because teachers usually build up a pretty good immune system after the first year. But I guess being pregnant has totally shot my immune system. So glad I got a flu shot. Wouldn't want to deal with that!

Sex - What sex? Totally not feeling it right now. Blarg! A good backrub is much higher on my list right now. ;)

[mel_hams]

kerrykate I am soooo sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself.

Sorry for my absence. Life is so busy between our recent NYC trip, this pregnancy, and now all the holiday stuff.

We had our appt last week and everything went fine. Our due date remains 7-17. We saw a heartbeat, saw two legs and two arms. It's more real now, if you know what I mean (and I am sure many of you do).

I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo tired. So tired. My doc said it shoulud get better next trimester. I don't remember being this tired with DD. Maybe it's b/c I didn't have any kids yet and I could sleep or be lazy or whatever whenever I wanted/needed to.

The m/s is basically the same. I feel bad most of the morning and early afternoon but now I've started throwing up as soon as I get out of the shower in the morning. Suprisingly, it makes me feel better than when I was just feeling sick.

I crave hot dogs, but only the kind at the movies (So I've only had two) and Big Macs (which I craved the first pregnancy) and Apple Pie (I have one in my freezer now for this weekend!

DD (age 3) still doesn't get what's going on. How could she really though? She's SUCH an only child, though. She's going to have such a big adjustment. I know, though, if we can just get through the first couple of years, they will be best little buddies though.

Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas. See ya' next year!

[Bibay626]

QOTD: Are you "showing?" I'm already chubby, but I can't suck in my stomach too much anymore 'cause there's a noticeable hard small bump in my tummy area.

[Lisa]

Yay! I was wondering about that - when does second tri officially start?



I think since both of us are 11 weeks the 2nd tri starts at 13 weeks right? so some of the earlier edd should be appoaching that soon...Robyn, do you want to start next week?

[LDS Angel 19]

Looks like my sex question made y'all a little more talkative....;)

Not feeling up to personal SO's today, I was up at 2am to puke my guts out.. :( Let's see if I can do the QOTD's....

Thirsty? Yes! Luckily, water is still pretty good with me. And lots of apple juice.

What other people think/Being Young I'm 23. I got a ton of crap when I was pregnant the first time (a few months before I turned 22), lots of really rude comments, even from family. Last Thanksgiving, 5 months after we lost our daughter, my MOM said "Well, that's what you get for getting pregnant so soon." :mad: :( People can really suck. But thankfully, this time everyone seems to have learned thier lesson and are keeping thier mouths shut.

Showing? I feel like it. I feel huge. I only have one pair of pre-PG pants that still fit. Although I guess I am huge compared to the rest of you, my uterus is the size yours will be 6 weeks from now. :)

That reminds me, I'm a little surprised we don't have any more twinmamas yet. It's kind of a bummer being the only one.

[RobynScott]

hey all -

LDS - thanks for making us more talkative ;)

I can't believe what your mom said about your daughter - I am SOOO SORRY!

and sorry that you were up at 2 am puking - no fun - yuck! - I'm a bit nauseous now - but - knock on wood - no puking.

Re: twinmamas - it may also be that most of us (I think) haven't had U/S. Not that I am expecting twins (though I think it would be great!) - but my first U/S isn't until Tuesday (part of the first trimester screening). Based on my lack of M/S though - I would be hugely surprised if it turned out we are expecting more than one. My grandmother is a fraternal twin so I thought it would be possible - but everyone I know with twins seems to have had horrendous M/S (which thankfully I have not).

showing - not yet - but it doesn't mean I don't feel huge. I think I've gained b/c I haven't been eating as well (not PG) - and I certainly look chubbier!

bibay -I feel you on the feeling chubby thing.

mel_hams - congrats on the great dr's appt~! Hope you had a great visit to NYC!

wendy - hope you're feeling better!

Lisa - I'll start up the new thread next week - can't believe we're entering 2nd tri territory - wow! I was on one website that said mine would begin on 12/31 which is 12w5d - I guess that's right.

I think I caught everyone on the page - sorry if I missed anyone - let's keep this thread active ;)

Me - feeling a little paranoid for (hopefully) no reason. We heard the H/B last week on the doppler - but obviously no other 'confirmation' since then. I'm nervous b/c we are going to tell people this weekend - afraid we could get bad news at the U/S on Tuesday - but I know I really have no reason to think that way - right?

Reading too many stories on the internet (the Nest) - definitely adds to my paranoia! I won't repeat it here so as not to freak anyone else out - needless to say - I keep worrying what if something is wrong and I just don't know yet? I am trying to just relax and enjoy but this is always in the back of my head - I'm sure I'm not alone in that!

All right - that was a long one - have a great day all - hope everyone feels good! (and that you're all better at avoiding all of the crazy food around the office than I am!)

[jimmysgirl424]

- I keep worrying what if something is wrong and I just don't know yet? I am trying to just relax and enjoy but this is always in the back of my head - I'm sure I'm not alone in that!

You are absolutely not alone on that. Its all I've been worrying about this week, mainly because my nausea finally came to an end last Friday and hasn't returned. I'm still tired, still getting up to pee several times a night, and my BB's are still sore, but I just feel so darn...normal. Like, not pregnant. :( And then the fact that even though I'm gaining weight, my tummy is soft when I push on it, not hard. That really bugs me. Shouldn't it be hard? Or am I just porking up so fast that its buried in fat? Anyway, I'll feel better once we hear the heartbeat on Doppler, one week from today. Till then, I'm going to just resign myself to being a worrywart. Can't help it. And at least I'm not alone. :o

LDS Angel :eek: :eek: WHAT??? Your own mother actually said that to you after you having lost your daughter?? I'm just horrified that anyone could be that awful, much less a blood relative. God...sometimes people REALLY need to stop and think about what they say before they say it.

Bibay I just feel fat..not pregnant. I have a tummy but as I mentioned above, its not hard.

mel_hams Thats so neat that you got to see the little one's arms and legs. When I had my u/s, it was still little more than a blob. Speaking of tiredness, you aren't alone. I keep moving up my bedtime earlier and earlier and still feel like I'm not getting enough sleep.

rangerwendy You reminded me that I failed to ask my OB about getting a flu shot during my initial appointment and now its probably too late to do any good anyway. Crap. Well...I've never had the flu before but I am worried because like you said, pregnancy weakens the immune system.

ceaserbride Honestly, I feel its nobody's business but mine and DH's as far as our decision to get pregnant. I am almost positive that his sister does not approve, but if thats the case, she can kiss my as$. The way I look at it..there are kids ages 13-17 out there who are having babies, unwed, no h/s diploma, no nothing. So who cares if someone thinks you are too young?

ME Feeling pretty down on myself today. I saw in the mirror last night how much pudge I have around my waist and tummy and it really, really depressed me. As I mentioned above, I just don't feel pregnant....just fat. My jeans are noticeably tight and I have fat bulging out of the top of one pair. :( I'm just having a hard time with this. Plus, I haven't been back to the gym since my spotting episode, so I don't even have that to make me feel better. I think I'm going to go back to my workouts this weekend. I can't stand this anymore.

[kazata]

Hey all - I know I've been very very quiet. I just feel weird posting before we've told family (we will be revealing on Christmas), but I had to chime in on this:

I keep worrying what if something is wrong and I just don't know yet?

Yes, yes yes! I just can't stop myself from worrying, no matter how much I want to be positive. I had an u/s at 8 weeks and saw the heartbeat, but I'm just so scared that something might have happened without me knowing.

my tummy is soft when I push on it, not hard. That really bugs me. Shouldn't it be hard?

Thank you for posting this! I have been thinking the exact same thing. Early on I felt like there was something getting hard down there, but now, it just feels the same as when I wasn't pregnant and definitely soft when I push/touch. It scared me too, but I hope that it is just normal at this stage!

Anyone else have brownish CM/discharge? Every few days in the morning when I get up, when I wipe it is definitely very brown tinged. Not really bloody, just colored - and it freaks me out. (I've been telling myself it's part of the mucus plug forming, not anything bad, but I have no idea if that even makes sense). I have been especially nauseous though, so I guess I should take that as a good sign.

I have an OB appt. on Dec. 26 (this will be my first OB appt, I was with an RE previously), I hope that I at least will get to hear the hb with a doppler, but I have no idea if it will just be a background informational appt or what.

[RobynScott]

Hey all - I know I've been very very quiet. I just feel weird posting before we've told family (we will be revealing on Christmas), but I had to chime in on this:



Yes, yes yes! I just can't stop myself from worrying, no matter how much I want to be positive. I had an u/s at 8 weeks and saw the heartbeat, but I'm just so scared that something might have happened without me knowing.



Thank you for posting this! I have been thinking the exact same thing. Early on I felt like there was something getting hard down there, but now, it just feels the same as when I wasn't pregnant and definitely soft when I push/touch. It scared me too, but I hope that it is just normal at this stage!

Anyone else have brownish CM/discharge? Every few days in the morning when I get up, when I wipe it is definitely very brown tinged. Not really bloody, just colored - and it freaks me out. (I've been telling myself it's part of the mucus plug forming, not anything bad, but I have no idea if that even makes sense). I have been especially nauseous though, so I guess I should take that as a good sign.



Haven't really tested the stomach yet (it all seems soft to me!) - but I guess I'll have to try now!

I also had a little brown in the CM when I gpt up first thing this morning (and once before) - I just told myself not to worry about it.

The fear that something has happened and I just don't know about it is definitely the worst. Even though we heard the h/b last Monday - I keep wishing I could hear it again before we tell DH's step-family on Christmas - but DH (wisely) would not let me get a doppler b/c he knew I would obsess. I still want one though, *lol*

[ctjo]

Wow, lot's of questions :)

What people think/being young - Well, I am not exactly young ;), so I haven't had a bad reaction about this. I get more of the, "Well it's about time!" kind of reactions. But I am a little concerned about what work will think, although I'm not dwelling upon it since I am not telling them for a l-o-n-g time!

showing - oh I definitely feel like it, although I think I moreso just look fat :) There is a little bump there, which is bigger after a large meal. It is definitely soft though, not hard. I think it's kind of tough in this stage at this time of year - I usually gain a little around the holidays anyway. It will be interesting to see how I feel come January.

I'm trying hard not to worry. I avoid negative stories and the like. My doctor just told me to keep thinking positive. There I'm having an easier time following her advice than I thought I would - I'm normally a worrier, but I've accepted that a lot of things are out of my control, so I just take care of myself, and relax. Easier said than done though, I know!

[Lisa]

What people think/being young - I think I got more of a reaction with my son I was 22 but now 4 years later I dont think anyone think much of it.\

showing- I dont think I am. I feel bloated more than anything. I think I just look like i'm a little heavier.

We are telling our extended family on christmas. I've very excited to let the cat out of the bag. and I'm seeing a dear friend tonight and I'm telling her...hope everyone feels better and enjoys the last few weeks of the 1st trimister!!!

[RobynScott]

Freaking out a little here (but trying not to) - I had some bright red in my CM when I went to the bathroom just now. Called the doc and waiting to hear back. Hope everything is ok.

will let you all know when I know something.

[polkadot]

Robyn thinking only positive things for you...sticky sticky vibes....keep us updated..

[RobynScott]

Thanks Lauren! I'm feeling ok right now. No cramping (thank goodness) and no more spotting since the first instance. Doc's office called me back and they are going to squeeze me in tomorrow morning for a check (doppler and possibly u/s) - I hope I can convince them to give me u/s.

I'm thrilled they said they would see me so that I don't have to worry over the weekend! (that's what the doc said about squeezing me in)

Just reminding myself that spotting can be normal, crossing my fingers and hoping for the best! (and trying to remind myself that really - right now - there's nothing else I can do!)

Thanks for the positive thoughts! I'll update you all as soon as I can after I get to work tomorrow.

Thanks all!

[ctjo]

RobynScott - thinking of you! I'm so glad your doc is squeezing you in today.

~~~sticky vibes~~~

[jimmysgirl424]

Robyn Sending big {{{HUGS}}} your way and nothing but positive thoughts. I'm sure everything is fine, but I will not tell you not to worry because that would be pretty useless. Take care of yourself, take it easy and keep us updated! What time is your appointment today?

[polkadot]

anxiously waiting your update...thinking positive thoughts for you...

[LDS Angel 19]

quick fly-by post...

Thinking positive thoughts for Robyn. I'm glad your dr was able to squeeze you in.

I didn't puke this morning! First time this week.

Happy Friday everyone!

[RobynScott]

Thanks all so much for the positive thoughts. everything is A-ok! :) We were at the office at 8:30 this morning - didn't get seen till 9:15 but that was fine.

She did the doppler first and found the heartbeat right away! :D In the 160's.

Then, she started with the external ultrasound - but decided she would get a better view with the internal. Baby measured right on at 11w1d (which goes with the 7/12 due date I got at my original doctor's office) - the wheel they use at this office says 7/11 due date - and FF said 7/10. Not sure which to go with - I hate the idea of 'losing' days - but 7/11 is kind of a cool date - and the U/S says 7/12 ... (not a big deal in the grand scheme of things)

Thanks so much for the good thoughts! The dr. couldn't find any cause for the bleeding (which thankfully only happened once). I think peanut knew I was going to tell people this weekend (but was worried b/c no u/s till next week) - and gave me a reason to need an u/s! I am so excited to tell my best friend, grandma and family this weekend. Wahoo!

Thank you all so much for the support - much appreciated! On to the second trimester for all of us!

(ps - sorry LDS - so far you're the only twinmama - there was only one in there for me, *lol*)

THANK YOU ALL FOR THE SUPPORT AND WELL WISHES! :D

[polkadot]

Glad everything is ok..have fun telling everyone!!

[kazata]

Yay Robyn Glad to hear that everything was okay. I'm glad that you got to see the little bean again. Is it strange that I find it reassuring (for me)that everything is okay with you? Have fun telling!

[RobynScott]

Yay Robyn Glad to hear that everything was okay. I'm glad that you got to see the little bean again. Is it strange that I find it reassuring (for me)that everything is okay with you? Have fun telling!

Thanks! I don't think it's strange at all! I think we're all (understandably) scared (for them as well as ourselves) when something happens to someone - so I think the same makes sense in reverse. ETA - especially since we are due at essentially the same time - I think your feelings totally make sense! (at least to me ;)

Especially as we get on in weeks - feels like we're starting to get to the 'safer' zone - it would be even more scary if something happened I think.

I totally understand - and I totally don't want to work now even though I have a ton to do! *lol* - I want to just shout from the rooftops!

Anyone else working today? what about next week?

[ctjo]

RobynScott - so glad you are ok!!! I am working today, just finishing up though. I'll be off and on next week. I've been working at home for awhile, so it's not too difficult.

[Bibay626]

YAY Robin!!!!

[RobynScott]

Hi ladies - I am clearly obsessed now! I just took out U/S photo to Ritz Camera to be scanned in - then I put on the bottom Baby W .... Coming July 2007!

I will give it to my grandmother as part of her Chanukah gift (I think this is the only way she will have a clue what the sonogram pic is) - boy is she in for a surprise! hehe - how the heck am I supposed to do the mounds of work I need to do today?

[LDS Angel 19]

I'm at work today too, but we just took a two hour lunch and we'll be leaving in a half hour. :) I'm working I think two days next week.

[Lisa]

Okay its almost official. In a matter of days my clothes tight. I wear a maternity skirt to a party last night and maternity jeans today. I tried on my regular jeans today and the fit but are tight and not comfortable so I think from here on out I'm in maternity! I'm a little sad but happy too!

Robyn, so glad to hear everything is just fine!! and you got to see the baby...What a great Christmas gift!!

Have a great day ...its almost Christmas...my ds is so excited!

[RobynScott]

Hey all,

Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend! We're headed out of town tonight to see my family (even though we don't celebrate Christmas ;) - I should be back tomorrow night.

I'll try to start the TRIMESTER TWO thread (wow) tomorrow night or Monday when I get back.

Have a great weekend!

[jimmysgirl424]

RobynScott YAY!! So glad the bean is okay!! Sorry I didn't post yesterday, I checked in before I left work early and saw that you had been to the doctors, but didn't get a chance to post anything. The rest of my day was crazy shopping, wrapping, etc. I made 7 different store stops yesterday and was seriously ready to kill somebody by the end of it. :o Anyway, have fun telling everyone this weekend and I'm so happy you and the baby are okay!

Lisa Don't feel bad. I'm pretty sure I'll be joining you soon. I own three pairs of jeans and they are all starting to tighten up on me. I can wear them for now comfortably, but I give it no more than another week or two. Congrats on entering the world of maternity clothing! :)

LDSAngel They let us go from work yesterday at 1 pm which was nice! We had our holiday party on Wednesday and everyone pretty much goofed off the rest of the day except me because I had quarterly licenses to issue. :rolleyes: Oh well.


ME Woke up with a small headache today that I am praying will not get worse. :( I swear, this is like the third weekend in a row for this crap. I also managed to somehow pull a muscle in my back yesterday, I don't know if it was from carrying the million bags of stuff I bought by myself, or sitting on the floor for hours wrapping presents. Stupid back kept me awake all night. Why does it seem like all I do here is complain?? Sorry ladies!! Anyway, I'll try to check back in with everyone, but DH has managed to commit us to seeing his family EVERY DAY for the next 3 days straight! Yeah. Can't you tell how thrilled I am about that? I mean, one day at home to relax and enjoy the season...that isn't asking too much, is it? Ah well. Happy holidays to everyone and our beans too! :D

[gator97]

Hi ladies! I have been lurking faithfully -just not posting much--so I have a lot to catch up on!

Robyn- glad everything is okay and yeah for sneaking in the u/s early!

Lisa- glad I'm not the only one. I was not expecting to have to run to maternity clothes quite so quickly (this is my first pregnancy!) but so far I'm just in pants. I stopped being able to wear my jeans normally pretty early on- but putting an elastic around the button gave me a little bit more time to wear them.

jimmysgirl- fingers crossed your headached goes away!

LDS- yeah for not puking!

kazata- have a great time telling family! We've started to tell extended family and close friends this last week.

To catch up on all the questions:
what people think/being young: Well, I'm not young so this isn't an issue :) I'm 31. We've been married for 2 years, everyone knows how much we love kids, so it is more, "well, it's about time".

showing- if you don't know me well, probably not. If you know me well, you'd probably notice a difference. Right now I look a bit like I'm gaining weight. I'm rather thin to begin with so to me it is quite obvious. DH was noticing the pooch last night as well.

sex- not so much. We've been on pelvic rest since week 7. I think it's really starting to get to poor DH. He's been a trooper though.


I have had this week off (except Monday)- and I have next week off as well. I work for the school system so it is nice to have some time off.

[polkadot]

Hey ladies...just wanted to come in a say

Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas

to all of you, since I probably wont be back before then to say it and I know lots of people are going out of town...

Last night i woke up at 3 am and couldnt go back to sleep...so i stayed awake till about 4:30 then i resorted to taking Tylenol PM...i did a quick search on the internet and it said it was a okay...i am not going to make a habit of it but it felt realy good to sleep past 6 am....

Showing~ I think i am really showing...i have always had a belly pooch and since thats where you show first mine is already sticking out...i can no longer suck it in...so its just out...i may attempt to post a belly shot...maybe...;)

everyone have a happy holiday!!!

[RobynScott]

Hi ladies - hope everyone had a great holiday.

Just wanted to say that the new thread is here! (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28175)

Please post there - this thread will hopefully be locked in the next few days. Can't believe we're into the second trimester - woohoo!