July2007 Mommies~1st Trimester

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Welcome to the July 2007 Mommy group!

Congratulations on your pregnancy!
If you are new here, congratulations! We hope you will consider joining us. We look forward getting to know you and to sharing this wonderful journey together!


To join, please submit a post with the following information in RED:

Username:
Me: Name, age
DH: Name, age
Married: Date
TTC: Date
BFP: Date
EDD: Date
Gender Prediction:
Any other children:

Please post all updates in RED.

When posting, please put how far along you are in the subject line.

Threadmistresses for the group are: Lisa, Robyn and Annie

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21 July Mommies so far!

alliannie
Me: Annie, 23
DH: Adam, 23
Married: 8-15-04
TTC: January 05
BFP: 11-5-06
EDD: July 06
Gender Prediction: I have no idea!
Any other children: furkitties-Cooper and Spaz


bensgirl1222
Me: Jessica, 23
FH: Ben, 26
Married: Soon
TTC: NOT trying!!
BFP: 11/27/06
EDD: Between July 26 & August 2
Gender Prediction: Not sure...Just want him/her to be healthy
Any other children: None


bibay626
Me: Faye, 27
DH: Ted, 26
Married: 6/26/04
TTC: Sept. 2006
BFP: 10/28/06
EDD: 7/07/07
Gender Prediction: girl?
Any other children: none


BrownEyedGirl
Me: Breanne, 27
DH: Chad, 32
Married: 11/29/03
TTC: 07/06
BFP: 11/03/06
EDD: 07/16/07
Gender Prediction: dh thinks it's a girl
Any other children: Furbabies...Buddy & Emma


Ceaserbride
Me: Tasha, 24
DH: Jason, 24
Married: August 5th 2006
TTC: August 5th 2006
BFP: October 31st 2006
EDD: 07-07-07
Gender Prediction: Hmmm...I dunno! Gunna find out though!
Any other children: Furbaby Titus


Cosmogirl
Me: Val 29
DH: Fred 32
Married: 08/21/04
TTC: June...
BFP: October...
EDD: 06/30/07
Gender Prediction:girl
Any other children: DS born 07/22/05

ctjo
Me: Joanne, 32
DH: John, 33
Married: 10/25/03
TTC: 9/05
BFP: 11/03
EDD: 07/13
Gender Prediction: ??
Any other children: no


elissa
Me: Elissa, 30
DH: Chris, 32
Married: October 1, 2005
TTC: October 2006
BFP: October 20, 2006
EDD: June 30, 2007
Gender Prediction:unknown
Any other children: none


gator97
Me: 31
DH: 31
Married: 11/2004
TTC: 2/2005
BFP: 10/23/2006
EDD: 07/02/07
Gender Prediction:???


Jennifer76
Me: Jennifer, 30
DH: Charlie, 34
Married: 5/22/2004
TTC: October 2006
BFP: 10/31/2006
EDD: 07/8/2007
Gender Prediction: ???
Any other children: 2 dogs


Jimmysgirl424
Me: Kym, 34
DH: Jim, 35
Married: 4/24/2005
TTC: 9/2006
BFP: 11/11/2006
EDD: 7/18/2007
Gender Prediction: DH says GIRL
Any other children: none


Kazata
33
TTC: Since July '04
BFP: 11/03/06
EDD: July 12, 2007 (based on LMP, but I may have o'd early)
Gender Prediction: DH thinks boy
Any other children: none


LDS Angel 19
Me: Michelle, 23
DH: Aaron, 24
Married: September 4th, 2004
TTC: September 2005
BFP: 11/16/06
EDD: 7/27/07
Gender Prediction: Boy and girl twins!!
Any other children: Allison Grace, 6/17/05, with us on earth 40 minutes


Lisa
Me: Lisa 26
DH: Matt 25
Married: 6.28.02
TTC: Oct 06
BFP: Nov 5
EDD: July 12th
Gender Prediction:Girl?
Any other children:Ethan 3
Lauryn-our angel baby 2.28.05-7.2.06


madmartian
Me: 28
DH: 28
Married: 11/02
TTC: 3/06
BFP: 10/29/06
EDD: 7/6/07
Gender Prediction:
Any other children: Girl 4/05


mel_hams
Me: Name, age Mel, 31
DH: Name, age R, 37
Married: Date August 2002
BFP: Date November 9
EDD: Date July 17 (which is my 32nd bday)
Gender Prediction: ??
Any other children: Grace, age 3


MommaO
Me: Tanya, 31
DH: Jim, 31
Married: 5/25/02
TTC: Haven't been preventing since January 2005
BFP: 11/6/06
EDD: 07/7/2007
Gender prediction: Me: Boy, DH: Girl (note there is only 1 girl in over 100 years in DH's family!)
Other children : Landon (3)


polkadot
Me: lauren, 27
DH: brian, 28
Married: Nov. 20th, 2004
TTC: May 2005
BFP: November 14th,2006
EDD: July 24th
Gender Prediction: thinking boy
Any other children: 2 angel babies & one furbaby..Conrad the pug


rangerwendy
Me: Wendy, 30
DH: Bronson, 29
Married: 11/22/03
TTC: 06/2006
BFP: 10/25/2006
EDD: 07/02/2007
Gender prediction: Boy
Other children : One very special Catahoula(breed of dog) named Boomer


RobynScott
Me: Robyn, 30
DH: Scott, 31
Married: August 29, 2004
TTC: July 2006
BFP: November 4, 2006
EDD: July 10, 2007


Twainny
Me: Anne, 30 (YIKES! I just turned 30 last week!)
DH: Tim, 28
Married: 6/22/03
TTC: Oct 2006
BFP: Nov. 14
EDD: July 24, 07
Gender Prediction:none, will find out though
Any other children: DS 3/05



In Our Thoughts and Prayers
Ivory, Queen, teacher_jessica, Applebee, Kerry Kate

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EDD Dates


June 30~Cosmogirl, Elissa
July 2~rangerwendy, gator97
July 5~Kerrykate
July 6~madmartian
July 7~Ceaserbride, MommaO, bibay626
July 8~Jennifer76
July 10~RobynScott
July 11~alliannie
July 12~Lisa, Kazata
July 13~ctjo
July 16~BrownEyedGirl
July 17~mel_hams
July 18~Jimmysgirl424
July 24~polkadot,Twainny
July 27~LDS Angel 19
July 29~Teacher_Jessica
July26-Aug. 2~bensgirl1222
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[SIZE="5"]Doctor/Midwife Appointments/Ultrasounds

Nov

10~RobynScott
13~Kerrykate-u/s,
15~Lisa, Browneyedgirl, Kazata
20~Lisa-bloodwork
21~alliannie-my second appt and u/s
27~Bibay626, Jimmysgirl424
28~Lisa-u/s
29~ceaserbride


Dec
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6~MommaO
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11~Robyn (10 week/first appointment), kerrykate
12~Cosmogirl
13~Jennifer76, rangerwendy, Lisa
14~elissa-u/s
15~Mel_hams, bensgirl1222
19~Annie-10 week check-up
26~RobynScott-first trimester screening
28~Bibay626


Jan
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8~elissa-quad 4 screening
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12~ceaserbride-full physical
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Helpful Links
Please feel free to suggest others. If the links do not work, please let me know.

Weekly Pregnancy Updates
American Baby (www.americanbaby.com)
Baby Center (www.babycenter.com)
BabyZone (babyzone.com)
iVillage (ivillage.com)
StorkNet (pregnancyguideonline.com)

Tickers
Baby's First Site (www.babysfirstsite.com)
Baby Gaga (www.baby-gaga.com)
JustMommies (http://www.justmommies.com/tickers/index.php)
Lilypie (www.lilypie.com)
LaFemmeBonita (http://lafemmebonita.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi)
i-am-pregnant (http://www.i-am-pregnant.com/names/goodies.php)
One In The Oven (www.oneintheoven.net)
snugglepie.com
Sure Baby (www.surebaby.com)
Ticker Central (www.tickercentral.com)
Ticker Factory (www.tickerfactory.com)

Miscellaneous Informative Sites
American Baby (www.americanbaby.com)
American Pregnancy Association (www.americanpregnancy.org)
Baby Names (www.babynames.com)
Baby Net (www.babynet.com)
Baby Talk (www.babytalk.com)
Dr. Sears (www.askdrsears.com)
i Village (http://parenting.ivillage.com/?ice=iv,mp,bu,pp)
ePregnancy (www.epregnancy.com)
Fit Pregnancy Magazine (www.fitpregnancy.com)
I Dream of Baby (www.idreamofbaby.com)
New York Online Access To Health: Pregnancy & Fertility (http://www.noah-health.org/en/pregnancy/)
Safe Fetus (Tells you which drugs you can take during pregnancy) (http://www.safefetus.com/)
Very Best Baby (http://www.verybestbaby.com/)

Maternity Shopping Sites
A Pea In The Pod (http://www.apeainthepod.com/enter.asp?Media=&referer=http://www.constantchatter.com&EntryPoint=Home&YahooRedir ect=True)
Baby Style (http://www.babystyle.com/)
Belly Basics (http://www.bellybasics.com/)
Bella Materna (http://www.bellamaterna.com/)
Gap Maternity (http://www.gap.com/asp/mat_directory.asp?wdid=90)
JCPenney (www.jcpenney.com)
Mimi Maternity (http://www.mimimaternity.com/home.asp?Media=Motherhood)
Mom's The Word (http://www.momstheword.com/)
Motherhood Maternity (http://www.motherhood.com/home.asp?Media=LinkShare|1xxcmpLMYS8-) Old Navy (http://www.oldnavy.com/asp/dept.asp?wdid=800)
Target (www.target.com)
Lane Bryant (http://www.lbcatalog.com/lbcatalog/layout/layout.asp?referer=1&dept_id=7221&rootdept=600&)
Fashion Bug (http://www.fashionbug.com)

Baby Registries
Babies 'R Us (www.babiesrus.com)
Baby Center (www.babycenter.com)
Baby Depot (http://www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com/IWStoreBCF.process?IWAction=Load&proc=IWCatSection View&Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=1395)
BabyStyle (www.babystyle.com)
Buy Buy Baby (www.buybuybaby.com)
Sears (www.sears.com)
Target (www.target.com)
USA Baby (www.usababy.com)
WalMart (www.walmart.com)

Baby Shopping Sites
Baby Age (www.babyage.com)
Baby Ant (http://www.babyant.com)
Baby Bazaar (http://www.babybazaar.com/)
BabyBox (http://www.babybox.com/)
Baby Center's Store (http://www.store.babycenter.com/) Baby Depot (http://www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com/IWCatSectionView.process?Section_Id=1395&lc=ln)
Baby Dilly (http://www.babydilly.com/)
Baby Dreams (http://www.babydreams.com/)
Babies R Us (www.babiesrus.com)
Baby Style (http://www.babystyle.com/)
Baby Universe (http://www.babyuniverse.com/)
Carousel Designs (http://www.carouseldesigns.com/)
Dimples & Dandelions (http://www.dimplesanddandelions.com/index.asp)
Disney Baby (http://disney.go.com/disneybaby/)
Dreamtime Baby (http://www.dreamtimebaby.com/)
Elegant Baby (http://www.elegantbabygifts.com/)
Fisher Price (http://www.fisher-price.com/us/default.asp)
Gap (http://www.gap.com/)
Graco (http://www.gracobaby.com/default.aspx)
Gymboree (www.gymboree.com)
In The Treetop (http://www.inthetreetop.com/default.aspx)
JCPenney (www.jcpenney.com)
Land of Nod (http://www.landofnod.com/)
Little Show Offs (http://www.littleshowoff%20s.com/)
Net Kids Wear (http://www.netkidswear.com/)
Nursery Depot (http://www.nurserydepot.com/)
Old Navy (www.oldnavy.com)
One of a Kind (http://www.oneofakindkid.com/)
One Step Ahead (http://www.onestepahead.com)
Pokkadots (http://www.pokkadots.com/index.cfm)
Pottery Barn Kids (http://www.potterybarnkids.com/)
Signature Baby (http://www.signaturebaby.com/)
Target Baby (http://www.target.com)
The Baby Marketplace (http://www.thebabymarketplace.com/)
The Children's Place (http://www.childrensplace.com/)
Tutti Bella (http://www.tuttibella.co%20m/)
Wendy Bellissimo (http://www.wendybellissimo.com/home/index.php)
Overview Baby Skin Products (http://www.cosmeticscop.com/learn/article.asp?PAGETYPE=ART&REFER=SKIN&ID=14)

Delivery/Birthing Options (OB, Midwives, Doulas, birthcenters, etc.)
birthcenters.org (http://www.birthcenters.org/)
American College of Obstetrics & Gynocology (http://www.acog.org/)
American College of Nurse-Midwives (http://www.acnm.org/)
Maternitywise (http://www.maternitywise.org/)
Lamaze (http://www.lamaze.org/)
Bradley Birth (http://www.bradleybirth.com/)
Birthing FromWithin (http://www.birthingfromwithin.com/)
Birthworks (http://www.birthworks.com/)
HypBirth (http://hypbirth.com/)
HypnoBirthing (http://www.hypnobirthing.com/)
Assn. of Labor Assts. & Childbirth Educators (http://www.alace.org/)
International Childbirth Education Assn. (http://www.icea.org/)
Water Birth (http://waterbirth.org/spa/index.php)
DONA Intl. (http://www.dona.org/)

Breastfeeding
Ameda (www.ameda.com)
Breastfeeding (www.breastfeeding.com)
Boppy (www.boppy.com)
KellyMom (www.kellymom.com)
La Leche League (www.lalecheleague.org)
Maternal Concepts (www.maternalconcepts.com)
Medela (www.medela.com)
Mothering (www.mothering.com)
ProMom (www.promom.org)
Whisper Wear (www.whisperwear.com)

Formula Feeding
Bright Beginnings (www.brightbeginnings.com)
Enfamil (www.enfamil.com)
Similac (www.similac.com)
Very Best Baby (www.verybestbaby.com) (Nestle Good Start)

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Diapering Info
Some have coupons & contests
Cloth Diapering (http://www.borntolove.com/404page.html)
Huggies (www.huggies.com)
Luvs (www.luvs.com)
Pampers (www.pampers.com)

Slings
About Babies Inc. (www.aboutbabiesinc.com)
Baby Bjorn (www.babybjorn.com)
Baby Wearer (www.babywearer.com)
The Hip Hugger (www.thehiphugger.com)
Maya Wrap (www.mayawrap.com)
New Native Baby (www.newnativebaby.com)
Prenatal Cradle (www.prenatalcradle.com)

Cord Blood/Stem Cell Info.
Corcell (www.corcell.com)
Cord Blood (www.cordblood.com)
Cryobank (www.cryobank.com)
Cryo-Cell (www.cryo-cell.com)
Life Bank USA (www.lifebankusa.com)
Secureacell (www.secureacell.com)
Viacord (www.viacord.com)

Invitations/Announcements
2Peas1Pod (http://2peas1pod.com/)
5StarBaby (http://5StarBaby.com)
Baby Seeds (www.babyseeds.com)
BabyGrams (www.babygrams.com)
Baby J Cards (www.babyjcards.com)
Bella Baby (www.bellababy.com)
Celebration Cottage (www.celebrationcottage.com)
Classic Card Company (www.classiccard.com)
EitakDesign (www.eitak.com)
In A Baby Carriage (www.inababycarriage.com)
Invitation Box (www.invitationbox.com)
Inviting Smiles (www.invitingsmiles.com)
MetroBaby Cards (www.metrobabycards.com)
Mommy's Miracles (www.mommysmiracles.com)
My Gatsby (www.mygatsby.com)
Naptime Cards (www.naptimecards.com)
Photo Stamps (http://photo.stamps.com/PhotoStamps/?source=si10985886)
Purple Stork (www.purplestork.com)
Custom Craft (http://www.shopbirthannouncements.com/)
Simply To Impress (www.simplytoimpress.com)
Stork Avenue (www.storkavenue.com)
Tiny Prints (www.tinyprints.com)

Monitors
BabyBeat (www.babybeat.com)
Belly Beats (www.bellybeats.com)
Stork Radio (www.storkradio.com)

Fun Stuff
Jewel Kids (www.jewelkids.com)
Lifetime Mothers (www.lifetimemothers.com)
Baby Pool (http://www.expectnet.com/) (Have friends compete in a baby due date contest)

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Books for the Expectant Mother

General pregnancy books:
What to Expect When You're Expecting
By Heidi Murkoff, Sandee Hathaway, Arlene Eisenberg

What to Expect: Eating Well When You're Expecting
Heidi Murkoff, Sharon Mazel, Sharon Mazel

Your Pregnancy Week by Week: 5th Edition
By Dr. Glade B. Curtis and Judith Schuler

The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth
Sheila Kitzinger, Marcia May (Photographer)

Everything Pregnancy Fitness
By Robin Elise Weiss

My Pregnancy Journal
By Ryland Peters & Small Staff

Fun books:
Diary Of A Mad Mom-To-Be
Laura Wolf

Belly Laughs: The Naked Truth about Pregnancy and Childbirth
by Jenny McCarthy

The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy
By Vicki Iovine

Baby Stuff:
The Girlfriends' Guide to Baby Gear: What to Buy, What to Borrow, and What to Blow Off!
Vicki Iovine, Peg Rosen

Baby Bargains: Secrets to Saving 20% to 50% on Baby Furniture, Equipment, Clothes, Toys, Maternity Wear and Much, Much More! May 2005 Edition
By Alan and Denise Fields

Breastfeeding:
So THAT'S What They're For! The Definitive Breastfeeding Guide
By Janet Tamaro


Books for the Expectant Father:

My Boys Can Swim! The Official Guy's Guide to Pregnancy
By Ian Davis

The Expectant Father
By Armin A. Brott & Jennifer Ash

Be Prepared : A Practical Handbook for New Dads
By Gary Greenberg, Jeannie Hayden

She's Having a Baby - and I'm Having a Breakdown
By James Douglas Barron

The Caveman's Pregnancy Companion: A Survival Guide for Expectant Fathers
David Port, John Ralston, Brian M. Ralston, Gideon Kendall (Illustrator), Brian M. Ralston[/QUOTE]

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[RobynScott]

Yay - I get to be the first post :) (other than the other TM) Thanks Lisa for getting us started!

Username:RobynScott
Me: Robyn, 30
DH: Scott, 31
Married: August 29, 2004
TTC: July 2006
BFP: November 4, 2006
EDD: July 10, 2007

ETA - First doctor's appointment, November 10!

ETA - got my blood test results back. Definitely PG! HCG is 2606 and Progesterone is 16. Now, off to find out what my levels should be!

Lisa - sorry I jumped in too soon - excited I guess :)

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But opened for posting!!

[BrownEyedGirl]

Thanks for the kickass thread Lisa!!!

My first doctor's appointment is November 15th.

I tried to get a blood test to measure my HCG level, but the NP said there's no point. I suppose I'll just have to wait.

I think I may schedule an acupuncture appointment to calm my nerves (and use some sticky points).

[Cosmogirl]

Thanks for starting a new thread!
:D
Now let's have fun!

[RobynScott]

Ladies - I am soooo tired - and having a hard time concentrating on work. agh! normally if I feel like this I grab a diet pepsi - don't think that is going to work right now.

sorry for the complaint - I am truly happy for any symptom I get - I just wish I could get myself focused on work!

[ceaserbride]

My first Dr.s appointment is November 24th 2006

Robyn:I know exactly how you feel! I just want to go home to bed!

Threadmistress: Thank you so much for the lovely thread:D

Okay I have a read addiction! Tim Hortons Hot Chocolate. Anyone want to guess what I should limit my intake to per day???

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All updated!!

[Lisa]

Lisa - sorry I jumped in too soon - excited I guess :)

Dont be sorry, I'm glad you're excited!
I've been craving chicken salad so much, I love it! I'm been so tired too!!

[alliannie]

Love the new thread!!! I would be volunteer to be a co-TM but I am too nervous to commit. If I make it to our 2nd thread and we still need one I will help.

I had my appt today. They agreed I am pregnant. I got an u/s too!!! They really couldn't tell much though and he said I am probably just over 4 weeks. I did get a pic though. I will scan it and post it later if Adam gets off the desktop. If not I will soon. I go back on November 21 for my second appt and u/s. They said they will give me a EDD then.

I am not tired at all! I wish I was. I have more energy then normal and can stay up later and want to get up earlier! I bet that doesn't last.

[ceaserbride]

Annie! Glad your 1st appointment went well...but I can't believe you have your 2nd appointment & ultrasound *before* I even have my first appointment (& that appointments just to "talk")! So glad everything went well though. Can't wait to see the u/s pic.

[alliannie]

Ceaserbride-I really can't believe it either!! I am kind of in shock that I am getting all that. I think he knows that my last m/c was really hard on me so he is being nice:). I might not get that pic posted tonight DH is playing WOW and it doesn't look like that is coming to an end anytime soon!

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All Updated!

[ivory]

Thanks Lisa and RobynScott!

My appointments:

Nov 6: doc and bloodwork

November 13: u/s and follow up from appt/bloodwork I had 11/6

Nov 15: prenatal nurse for family history etc.

Dec 20: u/s and doctor


My appt schedule is weird--they saw me quickly yesterday due to my depression-related concerns, etc. and I have a f/u with doc next Monday. Originally, Nov 15 was to be 1st appt, and that's just the nurse. Then Dec 20 was #2 for 1st u/s and 1st appt with doc.
So, ceaserbride, I think my original schedule was more like yours. And by the way, I'm strangely jealous that you've had nausea. :) I've had vague hints, but not the real deal.

[Bibay626]

Our first appt is Nov. 27

this thread is so fun!

[BrownEyedGirl]

Annie, that's awesome. I'm so jelous that your doc is doing so much!

I haven't really had any other sypmtoms. My cramping is pretty much gone (which oddly enough, I want back). My boobs are still a little sore. I'm waking up between 3:30 & 5:30 every day...that's a bit obnoxious. I don't really have any nausea. I suppose I should count my lucky stars. But I really want to feel pregnant. i suppose that will come soon enough.

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we are updated!!

[RobynScott]

5w1d

Love the new thread!!! I would be volunteer to be a co-TM but I am too nervous to commit. If I make it to our 2nd thread and we still need one I will help.


I was feeling the same way - but I decided to commit - I'm just going to try and enjoy every minute of this pregnancy from the very beginnintg and pray for a healthy and sticky bean!



this thread is so fun!

Agreed!

I haven't really had any other sypmtoms. My cramping is pretty much gone (which oddly enough, I want back). My boobs are still a little sore. I'm waking up between 3:30 & 5:30 every day...that's a bit obnoxious. I don't really have any nausea. I suppose I should count my lucky stars. But I really want to feel pregnant. i suppose that will come soon enough.

I'm feeling the same way. Though of course, I had some cramping last night and got scared :rolleyes: My boobs are HUGE (and they weren't small to begin with) and still hurting a bit. I am so exhausted at night. I have maybe a little bit of nausea but not really - more like feeling like I need to eat. of course, I am also finding I don't have that much of an appetite right now. I've been jonesing for my diet pespi (I usually have one in the afternoons to wake me up) - but none of that.

Last night I fell asleep on the sofa in the basement with the tv on - which was actually good. This way, when I work up in the middle of the night I watched election coverage instead of tossing and turning ;)

Otherwise feeling ok. After the cramps last night I was so nervous I would see something this morning when I woke up - thankfully nothing!

I've aready turned into a freak - there was a woman near me on the train coughing away and it was really freaking me out. Not that I thought anything would happen - but I definitely think I was more bothered by it than I otherwise would have been.

That's about it - hope everyone has a great day! I'm sure I will check in more often than I should ;)

- Robyn :)

[Lisa]

Annie, your dr. is doing a lot, that great! I wish I was getting an u/s in Dec. but I'll have to wait until 16-20 weeks! It will go by quick...hopefully.
Browneyedgirl I've been getting up ealry too! Last night I didnt go to bed til about 11 and I was up at 6. I'm never upi that early. I kind of like it though.

I feel better so far today. I havent taken my prenatal yet. It makes me so sick...ugh! Ethan is at school and I tons of laundry to do and errands. How everyone has a great day.

[ivory]

5 weeks, 2 days

Since those of us here so far have pretty close due dates, it's neat to see the similarities. I think I share with most of you the waking up veeery early a.m., less appetite, mild if any nausea, and of course sore boobs. My cramping and other ab twinges has greatly decreaseed the past couple days. Can I rightly say that we'd all like to "feel more pregnant?"

I have appt changes:

Nov 13: cancelled (u/s moved to 15th)

Nov 15: prenatal nurse & u/s


I had blood drawn 2 days ago--nurse called with HCG level today. Doc said I'm on target, but I looked at stuff online and freaked out that mine seems low. DH is out of town, and I just lost it with him on the phone. But now I see that there is a super wide range and that the increase is what's important, not actual #s. I have 2nd blood draw today, so I'll have to wait and see if I have the proper doubling or whatever.

I'm learning that I'm someone who needs to put down the damn pregnancy books and back away from the internet.

[ceaserbride]

And by the way, I'm strangely jealous that you've had nausea. :) I've had vague hints, but not the real deal.
Haha, I didn't have any this morning and was thinking "It's okay...you can come back a little bit just so I feel preggo!"

But I really want to feel pregnant. i suppose that will come soon enough.
ITA..and I *can't wait* even more to look pregnant!

5w1d
I've aready turned into a freak - there was a woman near me on the train coughing away and it was really freaking me out. Not that I thought anything would happen - but I definitely think I was more bothered by it than I otherwise would have been.- Robyn :)
Yup same here! I think I'm now a germ-aphob. "get your germs away from my baby!!"

I had blood drawn 2 days ago--nurse called with HCG level today. Doc said I'm on target, but I looked at stuff online and freaked out that mine seems low. DH is out of town, and I just lost it with him on the phone. But now I see that there is a super wide range and that the increase is what's important, not actual #s. I have 2nd blood draw today, so I'll have to wait and see if I have the proper doubling or whatever.
I'm learning that I'm someone who needs to put down the damn pregnancy books and back away from the internet.
After reading this I was just thinking "I am *so* glad that they don't do the whole #'s thing here!"

Me-Well not much new. As mentioned above I was kinda sad that my nausea was gone this morning. Also I feel like a terrible wife. Last night dh put his hand on my bum when we went to bed and I freaked on him.."Just DON"T touch me!!":o Poor guy...I hope that feeling goes away soon.

[BrownEyedGirl]

Maybe too personal of a question, but I'll ask anyway...

Does sex feel different now? We were doing the deed and it felt almost painful. The best way to describe it would be feeling a lot of pressure internally.

Anybody else have anything similar?

[miaclear]

Congrats to the July Mommies to be from a March Mommy to Be! Happy and Healthy 9 months!!!

[ceaserbride]

Browneyedgirl- Misionary feels the same, I think but once during rear entry position it felt like my cervix was *really* low..I think, and it hurt. I doubt that helps you, but hopefully. Maybe ask your dr. about it at your next apt.??

[BrownEyedGirl]

Thank you Ceaserbride! That makes me feel soo much better.

[RobynScott]

Ugh - add something else to my symptoms - GAS. sorry for the TMI - I was crampy earlier and now have gas pains. Of course, every little thing has me worry a bit - but I'm trying not to.

Thanks for the congrats Miaclear!

[ivory]

Ugh - add something else to my symptoms - GAS. sorry for the TMI - I was crampy earlier and now have gas pains. Of course, every little thing has me worry a bit - but I'm trying not to. You are not alone. I've had gas and bad gas pains since before I even got the BFP. At times it's been hard to distinguish between the gas pains and cramping.

[RobynScott]

Ivory, glad to know I'm not alone ;)

The crampiness scares me even though I know it probably shouldn't - and that it's probably just my uterus expanding. If I hadn't had a blood test, I would swear AF was on her way at any minute.

[Cosmogirl]

But I really want to feel pregnant. i suppose that will come soon enough.

:p Mark those words, because when you are going to hit 38 weeks, you'll be DYING not to feel pregnant anymore lol
Soon enough, trust me!:D
Also, the sex thing, I was nEVER comfy having sex at my last pregnancy, and it doesn,t looks like it will be better this time around...VERY uncomfy for me. LOADS of pressure, not fun!:(


I had this humongous test today, it was 3 hours of brain work. I'm SO dead. I had a hard time thinking, and I'm realising that I'm already hit by the baby brain thing, I've already started to forget things...:rolleyes:

My first exam is coming up though it is dec 12 can't wait to see the doc, confirm this pregnancy, and have an U/S. ONE month left baby, one month left!:cool:

[Jennifer76]

I got the results from my lab work today and they were positive! So then I was able to schedule my first appointment; it’s on Dec. 13th .
From my calculations I’ll be 10 weeks. That seems like a long time to me; I just want to be told that everything looks good and healthy.

I went to Barnes and Noble tonight a bought a couple of books on pregnancy. One is a weekly guide and one is on healthy eating and exercise. Is anyone else freaking out about what they can or can’t eat? My appetite has almost disappeared but I am trying to make healthy choices anyway.

My symptoms (ie. Nausea, cramping, and sore BB’s) seem to have tapered off the past few days but I wouldn’t mind if they came back, just a little bit, so this would all seem more real to me!

[kerrykate]

Thanks for starting a new thread!
I have an ultrasound 11/13 hopefully we'll see the heartbeat. I'm so nervous!
I am so bloated, I can't button any of my pants...

[July2007Mommies]

ALL updated!

[Bibay626]

5w 3d

ivory: Hey we have the same due date so far!!!!

Preggo symptoms: Some nausea, but not too bad. BB are sore, too.

I'm with a lot of you, I want to "look" preggo sooner! I'm just so excited.

[kazata]

Ok, I guess it's time for me to join this thread -

Kazata, 33
TTC: Since July '04
BFP: 11/03/06
EDD: July 12, 2007 (based on LMP, but I may have o'd early)
Gender Prediction: DH thinks boy
Any other children: none

I can't quite believe that I'm pregnant - this has been a very long journey for us, as we've been ttc'ing for more than 2 years. In July of this year I had surgery to remove my right fallopian tube and despite that I ovulated from the right ovary this cycle (I had monitoring ultrasounds), I am pregnant! It's amazing what our bodies can do. :D

Because of the previous tubal issues I was at risk for an ectopic pg. but I had an ultrasound yesterday which showed the gestational sac in the uterus, right where it's supposed to be. I've also had 2 bloodtests:

11/4: HCG 1153, prog. 17.1
11/8: HCG 4467, prog. 13.4

My RE's office wants my prog to be above 15, so they put me on progesterone suppositories yesterday (3 times a day - at 200 mg, which seems like a lot compared to others).

Initially, I thought I didn't have any symptoms, but after reading through this thread, I did have the early waking thing every morning between 4 and 6 a.m., and I was initially incredibly hungry. About an hour after using the first prog. suppository yesterday I came down with nausea/hot flashes and the nausea has not gone away. My emotions have been on a rollercoaster. Part of the time I am incredibly happy, thinking there is no way anything can go wrong, and then something happens (like the low progesterone) that freaks me out, and I think my body isn't doing what it's supposed to be doing. The nausea isn't helping my mood either, but I feel like I need to stay positive.

Ok, that was a really long introduction....

Oh, I have another doctor visit on 11/15 for an ultrasound to hopefully see the heartbeat!

[Lisa]

ivory: I'm with a lot of you, I want to "look" preggo sooner! I'm just so excited.
It will happenn soon, very soon and I'm with cosmogirl and when it happens you'll be so done being pregnant but this is my 3rd and I feel like its my first I cant wait to show but I know come May I'll be so ready to have this baby!!

Today I went to Motherhood and bought this really cute jean skirt to wear as I get bigger! I swear I dont remember maternity clothes being this cute when I was preggo with my first. I started looking at all my Mat. clothes and I'll I can say is...I need to go shopping!!

[Lisa]

Welcome Kazata! Congratulations!!!! We have the same EDD. Glad you have joined us!:)

[BrownEyedGirl]

Welcome Kazata! That's really amazing what your body was able to overcome. Let's hope that getting pregnant will be the biggest hurdle you have to jump for the next 9 months!

Lisa, I totally know what you mean about the cute maternity clothes. I'm so excited to go on a shopping spree.

Last night I put on my "pregnant shirt". It's just an empire waist shirt from H&M, but boy do I look pregnant in it. (The old guy in our mailroom at work asked me one day..."you pregnant?" when I was wearing the shirt. At the time I wasn't pregnant, but I still looked it) It was fun wearing that and looking in the mirror! I'm such a dork!

[July2007Mommies]

all updated... Welcome Kazata!!

[RobynScott]

Welcome Kazata! I posted to you in the prog thread - glad to have you join us!

[Bibay626]

Welcome kazata!

[ceaserbride]

Welcome Kazata!!!

[RobynScott]

Hi Ladies!

We need to keep this thread moving! *lol*

Had my first appointment this morning - it was just with the Nurse Practitioner. I admit, I was afraid I would get there and they would tell me the test was negative somehow - but that didn't happen :) I just don't usually "feel' pregnant - but I will say when I got up in the middle of the night to pee my boobs were KILLING me - and I was so happy to have a symptom :)

The nurse gave me a bunch of handouts and told me my questions would be answered at my 10 week doctors appointment which is my next appointment :eek:

We also talked about first trimester screening (which we really need to decide quickly if we will do) and ultrasound (not till 20 weeks ;() My friend goes to this practice and didn't find out until 20 weeks that she was having twins :eek: Oh well.

Other than that, I guess everything is good. My first real appointment is December 11. Also, she told me my due date (based on the pregnancy wheel) is July 12th - but based on when I would have ovulated for that due date (5 days after BD!) I'm thinking that's not so likely - so, I am sticking with July 10. (the nurse told me the 2 days wouldn't really matter till I was 9 mos pregnant anyway, *lol*)

I think that's about it. Dh went with me which was nice. And the last few days I have not had much of an appetite and today I seem to be starving!!!

How's everyone else doing? Let's keep this thread busy. I need something to keep my mind off of work during the day :)

[Lisa]

Robyn,
Glad to hear your appt. went well! I too probably wont have a u/s til 16-20 weeks. I believe in both pregnancies I opted not to do the screenings. I think my dr. told me there can be wrong results and I didnt want that stress.

Me,
Today is going well. My Dh and son will be home soon and we are going to an early dinner and a movie. I'm going to try my best to eat good this pregnancy. I kind-of did with my DS but with my DD I didn't. I have my cousins wedding next sept. and I like to fit in one of my dresses for for wedding. We're going to Seattle. I've never been there and I'm excited. I'll have my DS, DC and probably our foster kid. I'm so excited!

Hope you all have a wonderfull weekend!!!

[kazata]

Thanks for the welcome, July mommies!

I wish I didn't have any symptoms, but I've been feeling nauseated since about an hour after my first prog suppository on Wed. night. I had a brief reprieve in the middle of the day yesterday, but otherwise it's been all morning, evening and even overnight. Strawberries are my friends. It was the only food I could get down this morning. Strangely, even the thought of ultra bland food makes my stomach turn. I guess only being able to eat fruit isn't the worst thing - at least I'll be healthy, right? ;)

In other musings - I need to pick an OB. I had two very bad OB experiences prior to getting referred to the RE, and I never figured out a new OB. I'm interested in trying for a natural birth and definitely want someone who is low on the interventions. How did you go about finding someone that meshes with what you want? Did you just call up and ask them questions - what kind of questions should I be asking?

RobynScott Your due date quandry seems the same as mine - based on LMP my due date is July 12, but based on the date that I think I ovulated, it would be July 10.

[RobynScott]

RobynScott Your due date quandry seems the same as mine - based on LMP my due date is July 12, but based on the date that I think I ovulated, it would be July 10.

It's funny - Fertility Friend and a bunch of websites said 7/10 based on LMP - the NP said 7/12 (also based on LMP) - so I don't know. Working backwards, a due date of 7/12 would mean ovulation on CD 17 (7/10 would be O on CD 15) - considering we only BD'ed on CD 12 b/c I was out of town for work, I tend to believe in the earlier O. Besides, I'm not willing to give up 2 days of pregnancy right now, *lol*

kazata -sorry yu're not feeling well! I keep waiting for something to hit to feel PG. Sometimes I get a littlw queasy - but not for long. Last few days I didn't have too much appetite - today I was starving! - but now - having eaten I am so full! I will have to go light on dinner.

I am really hoping to make it through the first tri without too much weight gain as I am already 10 - 15 lbs above where I'd like to be.

Lisa - have a great time with your family - sounds like a fun night! Are you already fostering a child or are you planning on doing so in the near future?

[Lisa]

Lisa - have a great time with your family - sounds like a fun night! Are you already fostering a child or are you planning on doing so in the near future?

we will have our license in the next month or 2 so hopefully soon after we will have a kid!!
I'm so excited~

[RobynScott]

Hey July mommies - crazy to think that this thread was just started last week! heck, a week ago I thought Af was going to show at any minute ;)

Anyone around tonight? DH is at work so I am on the computer - I finally seem to have some energy. I'd probably be worried about the lack of preg symptom if I didn't have the BFP at the dr's office this morning ;)

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

ETA - There's 11 of us so far - we've got to be more chatty than this :)

[Bibay626]

Lemons are my friends. Don't know why, but lemonade and lemon chicken were heaven the other night for dinner LOL :p

BBs starting to get sore, can't wait for a cleavage to die for ha ha... pregnancy is cool ;)

[RobynScott]

BBs starting to get sore, can't wait for a cleavage to die for ha ha... pregnancy is cool ;)

Ugh - want some of mine? I was already pushing DD to begin with (34D - 34DD).

I suspect I may already be pushing into "DDD" - my boobs have never been this big - it's scary!

I just bought some expensive new bras that I haven't worn yet - I think I am going to go back and get re-fitted b/c I don't think the ones I bought will be the right size for very long.

Also, I just bought a bunch of button-down tops for work (thankfully the tags are still on) - I'm thinking I may go exchange them for the next size so I can wear them longer - it's not so much the waist I am worried about (though since I'm currently bloated - that's an issue too) - but I'm afraid my boobs will be too big for the shirt soon!

Don't get me wrong - I will take any symptom I can get - but I'm a little (ok, a lot) nervous about where my boobs are going to be by the end of this pregnancy, *lol*

Also, I keep touching them to make sure they're sore since that seems to be my major symptom - I'm crazy, I know!

Have a great Saturday all!

[ceaserbride]

Haha, I just posted this in my journal today!

I'm feeling pretty good so far in general. I had some ms this morning but I've noticed that it could be just from when I take my PN before breaky. My bbs are killing me too. They are so *big* and sore!! lol.. And I'm bloated and feel so fat. I'm ashamed to say I even had my jeans unbuttoned on my way to work this morning!

[Jennifer76]

I posted this a few days ago, but it didn't make it to the appointment list, would you please add that my first appointment is December 13th! Thanks :)

RobynScott and cearearbride I am glad to hear that I am not the only one having issues with sore (and growing) BBs and bloating. I told DH last night that I already feel 5 months pregnant and he said "this is going to be a loooong 9 months". :D

[alliannie]

Welcome and congrats kazata!!

Don't get me wrong - I will take any symptom I can get - but I'm a little (ok, a lot) nervous about where my boobs are going to be by the end of this pregnancy, *lol*

I agree with this so much. I am a DDD right now and I think they may have already started growing and I am honestly scared at where they may end up. Is it bad I hope I am one of those people that doesn't get bigger boobs when they are pregnant? Mine can stay right where they are!!!

Bloating! Ah I was hoping I wasn't the only one. Every time after I eat I feel huge like a ate a ton. And half the time I have barely ate anything.

Besides that everything is good. I still have cramps too. I still check my TP and my boobs many times a day to reassure I am pregnant. I have also debated buying more tests though I know I am being irrational!!! Hopefully that will go away!

[RobynScott]

I still check my TP and my boobs many times a day to reassure I am pregnant. I have also debated buying more tests though I know I am being irrational!!! Hopefully that will go away!

Haha - I am the same way! I thought about the tests (I still have one digital in the house) - but since they just did a test yesterday at the doctor's office, I think I need to not take another one at home.

Of course, I did take my temp this morning - just out of curiosity you know, *lol*

[jimmysgirl424]

Woohoo!! I get to join and I'm soooo excited to be posting here!



Me: Kym, 34
DH: Jim, 35
Married: 4/24/2005
TTC: 9/2006
BFP: 11/11/2006
EDD: 7/18/2007
Gender Prediction: DH says GIRL
Any other children: none

[RobynScott]

Yay Jimmysgirl (kym) - welcome! I knew you were going to get a BFP!

[alliannie]

Welcome!!! Woohoo for another mommy!!!

RobynScott and Lisa-I will be the other TM if you want! I thought about it and Robyn is right. I should enjoy it as much as I can even if I am nervous. Just let me know!

[July2007Mommies]

Updated to Here!

Welcome Kym!

Annie - that would be great if you could be the third TM. It's not too busy yet - but I'm sure it will be. I'll PM you the info.

Ladies, please remember to post updates in RED - it makes it easier for the TM's to update :)

[Lisa]

Congratulations Kym!!Welcome !! So glad you could join us!!

[Tonysweetie]

Just popping in to give a HUGE CONGRATS to Kym! I am unbelieveably happy for you! Today is my birthday and what a great day for you find out! hehe. H&H 9 months to everyone!

[Cosmogirl]

Congrats Kym!!!
So funny, your EDD is my b-day! A great day for a b-day!:p :p

[Bibay626]

Yay Kym! Welcome aboard the "sore booby" club (seems to be the main symptom going around LOL!)

[rangerwendy]

O.K., I'm going to bite the bullet and post. I posted over in the May 2007 a couple of months ago but I did it too early. I got a BFP but it turned out to be a chemical pregnancy. This time, I made it to a Dr.'s appt and everything. So, here goes.

Me: Wendy, 30
DH: Bronson, 29
Married: 11/22/03
TTC: 06/2006
BFP: 10/25/2006
EDD: 07/02/2007
Gender prediction: Boy
Other children : One very special Catahoula(breed of dog) named Boomer

I have already had my first dr.'s visit where they confirmed and even did a sonogram. I saw my little beans heart beating and they said everything looked good. My next appt is Dec. 13. So far, knock on wood, my only symptom is sore BB's.

[RobynScott]

WELCOME WENDY!

You've got sore boobs too - I guess this really is the sore boob club ;)

Sorry to hear about the CP - but lucky you that you have already seen the bean's heart beating - wow and congrats!

I don't get a sonogram until 20 weeks :eek: so I am really keeping my fingers crossed that everything will be ok.

My boobs still hurt - especially when I get up in the middle of the night to pee - I really feel them. And the bloat has definitely hit. My jeans - which were fine last week (and are already a bigger size than usual b/c of pre-preg weight gain :( ) are feeling snug! I know I haven't been eating more - I just definitely feel like I am retaining water (and bloated) instead of all that extra peeing I am supposed to be doing.

I wanted to get up and go to work this morning but I wound up doing stuff at home and now I don't really feel like going in. All I really need to do is print a documents - too bad DH and I never set up our printer at home - doh! I may make a run to Kinko's instead and then do some shopping (I'm thinking I might return some things I recently bought - like bras!) for a bigger size.

Have a great day all - glad to see our group is growing :)

[July2007Mommies]

UPDATED TO HERE!

WELCOME WENDY!

[MommaO]

Me: Tanya, 31
DH: Jim, 31
Married: 5/25/02
TTC: Haven't been preventing since January 2005
BFP: 11/6/06
EDD: 07/7/2007
Gender prediction: Me: Boy, DH: Girl (note there is only 1 girl in over 100 years in DH's family!)
Other children : Landon (3)

There ya have it. We were actually quite surprised. I didn't even tell DH I was testing. We didn't really DTD all that much this month so it was that much more of a shock. We've not told our families yet. We're waiting for Landon's "I'm going to be a big brother" T-shirt to arrive. Then we'll go visit our parents w/ him wearing that and see how long it takes for them to notice is. :)

I'm tired. TIRED. So tired, in fact, that I didn't even stay up to watch Greys Anatomy last Thursday which is totally shocking. Thank goodness for DVR. :) Other than being tired my boobs kill, espcially when Landon wants to be held, and I'm having food aversions already. I normally love garlic, as in, can't get enough. Not right now. I added just a bit of garlic powder to a recipe this week and could hardly eat it. Ick. Funny, same thing happened w/ my first pregnancy.

I look forward to getting to know you all. Oh and to all you first time pregnancy gals longing to be bigger.....be careful for what you wish for ;)

[alliannie]

Welcome Tanya!!!

Ugh. That is all I can say. I have been feeling bad all day. Nausea is here. I hope it goes away:(.

Robyn or Lisa-could you resend the username and password to me? I tried to update and can't get in. I don't know if it is me not typing it right or if I don't have it right!!!

[July2007Mommies]

UPDATED TO HERE!

WELCOME TANYA!!

I figured out how to get in by the way! I was using a capital when I wasn't suppose to..:).

[Bibay626]

Welcome Wendy and Tanya!

Woohoo, the 6 week mark for me. That was quick, only 2 more weeks until my first appt.

Still sore boobies, no nausea lately (knock on wood), some fatigue

Funny story of the day: DH was unpacking his clothes from a box to start fixing them up in our new place. He made a point to mention he is saving his size XL shirts for me in the next few months :p

Nickname for the little rascal: "Pudge" taken from a fish in Lilo & Stitch... fitting since we are such a Disney family :rolleyes: ;)

[kerrykate]

Welcome to all the new ladies:)

I am so nervous my stomach is in complete knots, I have my ultrasound in a few hours. The last time I had an ultrasound back in March I found out it wasn't a viable pregnancy...

[RobynScott]

Kerry - good luck. Thinking good thoughts for you - I hope everything turns out perfect and they see a perfect little bean in there!

Faye (Bibay) - how cute of your DH! And "pudge" huh? I'd say that's what I have right now, is some pudge, *lol*

Welcome Tanya!

I bought some more pregnancy books yesterday, of course, *lol* I have to decide which ones I am keeping and which I will return or we will go broke on books, *lol*

Started sleeping in a bra last nigt - my boobs didn't hurt - of course, then I start worrying about my symptoms, *lol*

I had some queasiness at moments yesterday - but nothing that really felt more than like I needed to eat - so don't know if that's similar to what anyone else is feeling. I seem to have gas/feeling of an upset stomach more than anything. I just keep worrying that I don't have enough 'symptoms' (I know, I know, I shouldn't complain!)

I'm envious of those of you who get early ultrasounds - I wish I could hear the heartbeat or something just to know that everything is ok ... My first appointment is at 10 weeks so hopefully everything will be ok. (I know, I need to stop worrying)

Well - that was long! have a great day all - I need to try and do some work today, *lol*

Robyn

[alliannie]

Kerry-Just swinging by to wish you good luck today!!!

[jimmysgirl424]

Thanks for the welcome ladies! :) I'm going to start off by asking a question. I called my gyn's office to make an appointment, only to be told that he is no longer practicing OB anymore. :mad: Then I was told to make an appointment to see the 'nurse' after I have missed two periods. Is this normal to wait that long? I'm almost 35 and was a little concerned about not seeing a doctor till December. Also, now I'm thinking of looking around for another doctor. I don't want to wait till December only to see a nurse!! What would you do??

[MommaO]

Welcome to all the new ladies:)

I am so nervous my stomach is in complete knots, I have my ultrasound in a few hours. The last time I had an ultrasound back in March I found out it wasn't a viable pregnancy...

Good luck, Kerry. I'm anxiously waiting to hear back from you! BTW, you were in the Oct 2003 Mom's thread on WC, weren't you? I was MrsOwen2B over there. Your screen name (and DD's name) seem familiar. :)


jimmysgirl424 It's not uncommon to put off the appt. a bit BUT I'd say it is odd that they are putting you off only to see a nurse. Especially given your age. (sick that being nearly 35 is "old" in this case) Is there another OB in your area that you can call? Even if only to double check what their policies are.

All is well here. Well, sort of. I'm sick. Super sick. I'm normally not a reach for medicine type of gal but when I get a cold I go hard core w/ Airborne and other such remedies. I hate not being able to grab something for relief w/out thourougly researching it first. *sigh* I know Airborne is primarly vitamins/minerals but it says on it to consult a Dr. I may break the thing into 4 pieces and take it over a number of hours. That way I don't overwhelm lil' bean w/ too much "stuff". I don't know what to do. Ack. i'd call my dr but I don't even have it nailed down who my OB will be. lovely.

Have a great day, all.

[BrownEyedGirl]

Welcome to all the new mommy to be's

Kerry, Good luck with your appointment today.

Kym, I'd probably find a doctor that could see you sooner. Or if nothing else, you could see your FP for a check up.

Nothing new here. My boobs hurt and that's it.

[Cosmogirl]

Kerry good luck!!! Crossing fingers!

Kym If you are in Canada, that is normal, and you might not be able to see anybody for a while except your FP. But in the USA, I would think you should be able to see somebody sooner.(a doctor for sure!) Good luck to ya!

Me I was sick this morning, and spend half of it in the bathroom, trying to not be sick. Well, I was. It is the first time I really get sick because I'l preggo. YUCK! Felt way better after though:rolleyes: Weekend was REALLY hard. I was EXHAUSTED, and had to drive to a family reunion. I don,t think somebody noticed. I was just NOT able to eat, but I had DS on my lap, and feed him pretty much all my plate. :p They all saw fire! Nobody commented on how much I ate, so that was good! I was nauseous all the way back, man that drive was LONNNNNG
off to school!

[RobynScott]

Sorry you were sick Cosmo.

Kym - yay on finding a new doctor.

me - pregnancy hormones definitely appear to have hit. I am sitting at my desk crying over the stupidest thing (I am normally an easy crier anyway) and I can't stop. I probably would have cried anyway with regular PMS - but this is a little ridiculous. It's not even the fact that I'm crying - it's that I can't stop.

Oy - this is going to be a long 9 months - or at least a long six weeks till I can hopefully tell people and explain my craziness. ugh. I continue saying I'll take any symptom I can get - but the crying at work has got to be limited!

[MommaO]

Oy - this is going to be a long 9 months - or at least a long six weeks till I can hopefully tell people and explain my craziness. ugh. I continue saying I'll take any symptom I can get - but the crying at work has got to be limited!

I hear ya! While I cry easily normally as well as while PG, my real hormonal issue is lack of patience. I SNAP. I take things personally and think people are being ridiculous and don't mind telling them. :) I'm trying to be very deliberate and objective about each interaction I have in an attempt to not react too over the top. DH and I got into it last night a bit b/c I wanted to watch Extreme Home Makeover and he had started getting into Throwin' down w/ Bobby Flay. *sigh* you'd have thought he killed my puppy.


Fun news- Told my really good friend today. I had to tell someone other than my online buds. She was so cute and so excited. I'm getting anxious to tell our families. LJ's "Big Brother" T-shirt should be here sometime this week. Fun!

[kerrykate]

Thanks for the well wishes everyone! I'm back from the u/s and saw the *cutest* baby bean with 150 BPM heartrate:) I literally felt a huge weight lifted off me when I saw it. I measured a little big, I should be 6w 4d and I measured 7w 1d but I know I ovulated early this month. We're going to tell my parents tonight. My mom has been asking for a list with ideas for Christmas gifts and I'm going to put maternity clothes on it.

Add me to the hormonal/emotional list. Dh was bitching about how I've been so short with him lately and so of course I went off on him to explain why I've been so short with him...:sigh: My patience have been at an all time low too!

MommaO~ Yes, that was me from the WC, we still have an Oct 03 thread here on CC, you should join back up with us!

[RobynScott]

Yay Kerry for hearing the heartbeat - congrats!!!

I think I have finally stopped crying - now I need to try and get some work done - ugh. I hate when other people take their stress out on you!

[Lisa]

Hey mommies!
Kerry great on hearing the heartbeat!! Thats awesome!
Cosmosorry about being sick! its always better afterwards

me, I've had a good day, not much wanting to eat. I feel like I'm only eating so I dont throw up my prenatal:p We are having sweet and sour meatballs tonight which I'm actually looking forward to. I have my appt on wed morning. I'm so excited. I just want it confirmed I'm preggo and the baby is ok. I want to hear the HB too but I dont know if they'll try to hear it. They didnt with my last 2 kiddos.
We still havent told anyone. We decided we will tell our parents and sisters on our Caribbean cruise in December!!

[jimmysgirl424]

Kerry Thats so exciting to hear the heartbeat! I know it was a huge relief to you as well..I'm happy for you! :)

Robyn So far I haven't experienced the crying thing, but I'm sure its coming because I also am an over-emotional person and tend to cry very easily anyway.

MommaO LOL at the 'killed my puppy' comment. Our poor DH's. They are really in for it, aren't they??

Cosmogirl Sorry about the morning sickness. :(

ME: Well....I have to say that my biggest complaint at this moment has got to be how tired I am. I started getting these extreme fatigue spells last Friday and when they hit me, I literally feel like I'm going to just collapse if I can't go to sleep immediately. Ha. Well...thats a serious problem when at work, let me tell you!! I'm in the middle of one of these spells right now and I just want to cry because all I want to do is go to sleep. This sucks big time. :(

Oh yeah, and my stomach sounds like its playing a symphony with all of its bubbling and gurgling. It sounds odd and feels really strange.

[jimmysgirl424]

Update: First doctor's appointment 11/27/2006

[kerrykate]

Thanks everyone!

Doctor Appointment: 12-11-07

[RobynScott]

Feeling better now. Also, just got an apology from the person that triggered my crying jag (though I understood why she was annoyed) - so that was nice.

Schedule my first trimester screening (the nuchal translucency ultrasound and blood test) for December 26. Since I'm not getting a real U/S until 20 weeks, this appt at 12 (?)weeks will hopefully give me some security.

Anybody else planning on doing (or have done in the past) the first trimester screening?

[Lisa]

Anybody else planning on doing (or have done in the past) the first trimester screening?

I'm pretty sure I skipped doing it with both of mine. and I will skip it again this time.

[kazata]

Hmm, tell me more about the first tri screening - what does it screen, etc.?

[MommaO]

Is that was is (was?) called the triple screen? I forget what it all covers. We declined it (and had so sign something saying so). We weren't going to terminate no matter the findings so we didn't want to do it. Plus, if memory serves me correctly, isn't that test prone to false positives? Meaning it can come back saying there is an issue when there isn't? I could be confusing things. It's been a few years. Obviously I need to dig back in and get reacquainted w/ the info. :)

kerrykate So pleased that your appt went well. That's awesome! I'm sure that was a big relief. I may need to find the Oct. 2003 Mommas... if only to see what all the little ones have been up to the last few years.

[Lisa]

Is that was is (was?) called the triple screen? I forget what it all covers. We declined it (and had so sign something saying so). We weren't going to terminate no matter the findings so we didn't want to do it. Plus, if memory serves me correctly, isn't that test prone to false positives? Meaning it can come back saying there is an issue when there isn't?

This is why we decided not to. 2 of my friends got back false positives. It was horrible and my dr even discouraged us doing it if terminating the pregnancy wasnt an option.


Welcome to our new Mommies!!

[kerrykate]

We also did not get the test done when I was pg with DD b/c of the false positive rate. My sister did it and got a false positive and we were all worried sick but it ended up being nothing.

[July2007Mommies]

updated to here:)

[alliannie]

Anybody else planning on doing (or have done in the past) the first trimester screening?

I doubt I will have this done. I agree with others that have said they don't want worry that could be false. We wouldn't change our decision either way so we will skip it. I haven't been asked by my dr. yet and I am afraid due to my past m/c he may push it. Guess I will see!

I have still felt bad today. I am not actually getting sick but the nausea is awful. It came and went today at least. I am also having pretty bad diarrhea that has me worried. I guess just because all I have ever heard about is constipation during pregnancy. I posted in the Pregnancy forum about it.

kerry-Glad your appt went well!!

Jimmy'sgirl-I don't think I could wait until 10 weeks I am so impatient!

Lisa and Cosmo-I feel you. I will try and wish your sicknesses away to while I do mine!!

MommaO-Good luck finding a Dr and I hope you feel better!!!

[RobynScott]

Hi ladies,

Well - I am a bit of a freak - I'm worried this morning b/c my boobs are not as sore as they have been - crazy, I know - but it seems to be my onle "real" pg symptom. I was still exhausted last night and got up a bunch of times to use the bathroom (unusual for me pre-preg) - so intellectually, I know everything is probably fine, symptoms come and go and maybe my boobs have just gotten used to their new size - but not so intellectually, I can't help but worry.

I'm sure I will regret saying this at some point - but I think I would feel better if I had morning (even all-day) sickness, just so I could have a real "sign" that I am (still) pg.

Re: the first trimester screening - it's actually different than the quad (formerly triple) screen - which does have a higher false positive rate. The test is a nuchal translucency ultrasound and blood test around 12 weeks, and then 3 weeks later another blood test. (this is a very recent addition making it a new test called the "integrated screen"). The accuracy rate is supposed to be 92% (as opposed to 85% on the quad screen)

Scott and I were (are) unsure about having it done b/c we also agree that we would probably not do anything to change the pregnancy (I can't say 100% right now that I would do nothing if I found out the baby had 0% chance of living, for example) - but we do like to be prepared.

So, we'd like to know if there is something to know so that we can make sure to deliver at the right hospital, with the right precautions (for example, there could be a neural tube condition where it would be better for baby to be born by c-section rather than vaginally).

We're still going to do more research and possibly talk to friends about what they have done (though this would mean sharing we're PG a little sooner than planned). The nurse practitioner told us that the center where the tests are done gets very busy around the holidays so we should just make an appointment and cancel if we decide not to go through with it. So, that's what we chose.

Sorry so long - now, back to the symptoms - especially for you repeat offenders :) - anyone else's symptoms seem to come and go? I shouldn't be worried, should I?

Have a great day al! - and try not to obsess like me :)

[kerrykate]

RobynScott~ My symptoms definitly come and go. The first couple of weeks that I was pg my boobs hurt all the time, now I only get an occassional sharp pain in them. I also get waves of nausea once in awhile, and I can't stay awake past 9:30 and that's about it. Oh, yea and the crazy raging hormones;) I have also said I would feel better if I had moring/all day sickness b/c then I would feel pg all the time and feel more "safe". You're definitly not alone:)

[RobynScott]

Thank you KerryKate - you made me feel so much better. I know you are right - but it helps to hear that someone else is experiencing the same things - phew!

I have some waves of queasiness (don't know if it quite rises to the level of nausea) - but I can't decide if it's all in my head, *lol*

[Jennifer76]

My pregnancy symptoms also seem to come and go. I was having really bad bloating, but the past few days I have felt "normal" in that regard.

I am a little concerned though because I came down with a sore throat and a slightly elevated temperature yesterday. It was only 99.9 F, but I know once it reaches 102 there is cause for concern. So I called my OB office, and the nurse gave me a list of OTC cold meds that are considered safe. I feel kind of funny taking anything right now because this is such a critical period of development. I ended up just taking half a dose of Tylenol and have been drinking tons of fluids.

[jimmysgirl424]

RobynScott You sound just like me today! I keep wishing I would get hit with M/S or something so I know everything is okay. I think its normal to feel that way at this point. I woke up this am and my BB's were not as sore as they have been so I was worried. Now they are extremely sore again.:rolleyes: I went to bed at 9 last night and slept till 6 this morning, but right after 8 am I wanted to go back to sleep. In spite of this, I keep waiting for something else to happen with me that will make me 'feel' pregnant. Plus I'm panicking over every single twinge and cramp that I feel. :(

[RobynScott]

Plus I'm panicking over every single twinge and cramp that I feel. :(

Kym - I know we're feeling the same! with the cramps (which on-and-off I get AF like mild cramps) - I make myself feel better by reminding myself they're normal and it's just the peanut settling in and my uterus growing. I try to look at them as another pg symptom, so I'm actually glad to have them.

But I understand completely how you feel!

Jennifer - hope you feel better soon!

[jimmysgirl424]

Kym - I know we're feeling the same! with the cramps (which on-and-off I get AF like mild cramps) - I make myself feel better by reminding myself they're normal and it's just the peanut settling in and my uterus growing. I try to look at them as another pg symptom, so I'm actually glad to have them.


Yes, for the most part they feel like AF cramps. But occasionally I get some that are little more pronounced and more on side than the other. So of course I ran off and googled it and then wished I hadn't as it said it could indicate a problem. :( I think I'm worrying myself needlessly but I can't help it. Product of a M/C I had years ago, I guess.

[BrownEyedGirl]

kerrykate yea for the good appointment.

Jennifer I hope you get to feeling better soon.

Kym Enjoy the cramps...they are one of the first symptoms (as long as they aren't too painful).

Cosmogirl Hopefully the ms will die down for you a little bit.

Me...nothing new. I was a bit queezy this morning. I started eating my yogurt and it got to be almost repulsive the more I ate. And a funny (possibly TMI) story...I got in my car this morning and had a pretty bad cramp and panicked, then said to myself, "it's just gas, it's just gas, it's just gas" waited a moment and then had the happiest fart ever.

I'm really excited about my appointment tomorrow. And tonight dh is picking up our first nursery art. In college dh was an art major and before graduation swapped art with a friend...the piece he got was a charcoal drawing of a baby bottle. It has been wrapped in a garbage bag since 1997 and we took it to get framed as soon as we got the BFP!

[Lisa]

Browneyedgirl- Have fun at your appt!! hope it is great!

Me well I have my appt at 8:30 today!! I'm so excited. I hope I can hear the HB but I know my Dr normally waits to do that.

Hope you all have a great day!!!

[Lisa]

Well I'm back from my first appt. It went really well. They asked me a bunch of questions after that the weighed me,definitley not the highlight of the visit:p After that my Dr. examined me and said everything looked good. My cervix was blue and that was good. We finished the appt with bloodwork. He wants ee to call in tomorrow morning to see what my numbers are at and then schedule another appt. He said he was 90% sure I was pregnant but wanted to get all the results back. He also gave me all this magazines and books of pregnancy!! He's too funny.
Okay I'm making breakfast and I'll BBL

WHat prenantals are you taking?
I'm on Citrcal with DHA

[RobynScott]

Congrats Lisa - yay for a good appointment and the blue cervix, *lol!

QOTD: What prenantals are you taking? Primacare One - it's a prescription pre-natal that includes a fish-oil supplement.

Thank goodness for prescription insurance - I think the 3 month supply that cost me $20 retails for $120 - yikes!

Feeling ok today. Tired as usual - definitely hormonal. This morning I told DH I lied to him about something stupid (really stupid and minor) - and I never lie to him - and I just started crying so much and feeling so bad! I'm sure I would have felt bad even if I wasn't pg, but the tears were kind of funny. I felt so bad - still do!

brown-eyed girl - hope you have a good appt to report too!

[~queen~]

** knock, knock **

Hello... Umm, can I come in??

I'm officially outing myself here, even though no one IRL knows except DH. We decided to wait to tell anyone until at least XMas due to our varied past on our TTC journey.

Username: Queen
Me: Sharon, 39
DH: Robert, 43
Married: April 12, 2003
TTC: January, 2003
BFP: November 13, 2003
EDD: July 24, 2007

This was a total complete surprise as we had *just* failed our 4th IVF attempt. We had decided to take a cruise immediately after we got the results because I said after this last ART attempt (the 4 IVF's + 2 injectible IUI's), I was physically done and wanted to start our life either happy or as a childfree couple. Of course, after we got the results we started changing our minds and considered giving it another go (okay "I" changed our minds -:p ) after seeing all the babies on the cruise.

So, 9 nights of cruising, many tropical drinks later... Here I am! Honestly, though, I give 100% total props to Acupuncture which we both have been faithfully doing for about 5 months, plus taking all the herbs and supplements my LAc recommends. Tomorrow is my 2nd Beta, and I'm hoping it continues to rise.

Sorry this is so long, I'm still stunned I'm even here!

[RobynScott]

WELCOME QUEEN!
Congratulations on your miracle - so happy for you!

What an amazing story - congrats!

[jimmysgirl424]

queen CONGRATS!!! What a wonderful miracle for you!! :D

Lisa Sounds like your appointment went great! I'm confused though, why was your doc "90% sure" you are PG?? Is this normal for doc's not to confirm a pregnancy without the absolute of bloodwork? Just curious.

BrownEyedGirl You had me LOL at your cramp story!! I've had a couple of those too.

Robyn We must be on the same wavelength! I had my first crying fit this morning. Aren't hormones great?? :rolleyes:

ME Well, using the first day of my last period, I am officially 5 weeks pregnant today. (3 weeks fetal age) It feels very strange to think about that. I had a bit of a scare last night. I went to the grocery store and bought ALOT of groceries ($140 worth!) because we really had nothing in the house that was very healthy. Anyway, the stupid bag helper-person wasn't outside when I finished, so I loaded everything in the car by myself. During the five minute ride home, I started getting fairly intense menstrual-like cramps. They were the worst I've had by far and they really, really scared me. :( I raced for the bathroom when I got home, fully expecting to see that I had started spotting or bleeding. So far, that hasn't happened, but I did have another cramps episode less than an hour after the first one. And I've had more today, but not as bad. Please, please, please, someone tell me this is normal. Is anyone else having cramps that feel like AF is coming? :confused: :(

[~queen~]

Thanks Robyn! I swear, I'm the poster child for 'wtf?' pregnancies! I told DH that something was going on at around 7 dpo. I felt just like I felt on the progesterone in oil that I had to shoot in my azz every day the previous month. And I wasn't even taking anything (still drinking heavily!) At 10 dpo, I started HPT's. I still haven't had a +HPT. If it wasn't for the beta, DH still wouldn't believe me!

[~queen~]

Please, please, please, someone tell me this is normal. Is anyone else having cramps that feel like AF is coming?

So much so that my constant 'checking' has caused me to used up all the toilet paper in the house. :o

Thanks, Kym!

[BrownEyedGirl]

Welcome Queen!

I just figured out how to change the font size!! Actually I've never really tried before...but it's fun

Lisa congrats on the good appointment. How is one 90% sure you are pregnant?

My appointment went well. NP said everything looks really good. My next appt is December 21.

qotd...I'm taking GNC Prenatal, or Twin Lab Prenatal. I also take a separate fish oil supplement and also Folgard (which NP told me today is probably a bit of overkill)

[RobynScott]

Wow Queen - that's amazing! A woman I work with had a baby boy last year - she told me a similar story - she and her husband tried for three years - and then bam! - out of the blue got pregnant on their own.

How strange that you can't get a + HPT - thank goodness your dr took your beta!

kym - we are on the same wavelength! I had some medium cramps yesterday (definitely feels like AF is coming) and, excuse the TMI - I guess some CM when I was coming home (I got off the train and felt 'wet') - and I ran to the bathhroom fearing the same thing. I totally feel/felt like AF was coming. I had one moment of bad cramps yesterday and got scared - but just reminded myself that it's probably just my uterus stretching the peanut (hopefully) getting settled in :)

ps - I admit - I'm going back through some of the otehr group pregnancy threads to see if other people experienced the same things to make sure it's all normal, *lol* - it's reassuring!

[Bibay626]

Welcome queen! What a wonderful surprise!

[ceaserbride]

Okay for all of you wishing you had some nausea...please don't! Mine hasn't stopped for 5 days... My dr. just perscribed Declictin so I can have something to eat. :(

[pocahontas]

Sharon, I just wanted to say CONGRATS and I'm sooooo happy for you! (I remember your journey from WC and the fact that we live in the same state and married in the same city:D ) but since I happened to be lurking and saw your post I squealed with delight and had to come in here and say something!** knock, knock **

Hello... Umm, can I come in??

I'm officially outing myself here, even though no one IRL knows except DH. We decided to wait to tell anyone until at least XMas due to our varied past on our TTC journey.

Username: Queen
Me: Sharon, 39
DH: Robert, 43
Married: April 12, 2003
TTC: January, 2003
BFP: November 13, 2003
EDD: July 24, 2007

This was a total complete surprise as we had *just* failed our 4th IVF attempt. We had decided to take a cruise immediately after we got the results because I said after this last ART attempt (the 4 IVF's + 2 injectible IUI's), I was physically done and wanted to start our life either happy or as a childfree couple. Of course, after we got the results we started changing our minds and considered giving it another go (okay "I" changed our minds -:p ) after seeing all the babies on the cruise.

So, 9 nights of cruising, many tropical drinks later... Here I am! Honestly, though, I give 100% total props to Acupuncture which we both have been faithfully doing for about 5 months, plus taking all the herbs and supplements my LAc recommends. Tomorrow is my 2nd Beta, and I'm hoping it continues to rise.

Sorry this is so long, I'm still stunned I'm even here!

[Lisa]

Welcome Queen!!Your story is great!!!

As far as my Dr goes I think he just meant from his opinion without any bloodwork back, That I was pregnant. Mine always waits for the bloodwork to confirm pragnancies at least thats how he has with the past two. But I know some dr dont even do bloodwork anymore, they do u/s. I guess thats just the way he does it. but I cant wait to get the bloodwork back and schedule my next appt!!!

ceaserbride sorry you are so sick. I hope the medicine works quickly~

Browneyedgirl glad your appointment went well. Your next appt is my birthday...

[ceaserbride]

Umm..I do have a funny pg. story though!

I woke up in a sweat this morning almost freaking out. I had a dream that I went tanning and not until I got out of the bed did I remember I was pregnant!?!!! I was so worried I had hurt the babe and I couldn't beleive that being pregnant slipped my mind!

[Bibay626]

ceaserbride: so sorry for the morning sickness! I'm sure some of us will be joining you shortly!

[rangerwendy]

Does anyone else have a cold? I've heard that it is a pretty common symptom because your immune system is lower. I have a major head cold for a week now and just can't kick it. I know there are a few medications that my dr. said was fine and I take them every now and then when I just can't manage anymore, but I just hate to take any meds. My husband thinks I'm crazy. He says if the dr. says it's fine, then take the meds, but it just freaks me out with the little bean in my stomach. Anyone else?

[BrownEyedGirl]

I don't have a cold, but I'm healing my third cold sore in the last three weeks! Maybe you can load up on vitamin C?? Good luck with the cold.

[Cosmogirl]

hey ladies
don't really have time to post as i'm still really nauseous, and I am a living zombi. As soon as I have a chance to sleep, I do lol I feel like a bear.

Congrats to the new moms!!!:D

[RobynScott]

Hey cosmo - hope you start feeling better soon!

wendy - ditto to you - hope that cold gets better. I've been sneezing, but *knock on wood* - nothing more yet.

caesar - hope the medicine kicks in for you asap!

As for me - well, I keep touching my boobs to see if they're still sore, *lol* (One of these days someone is going to catch me!) and I feel a little queasy (I guess) at times - but I can't decide if it's all in my head or not, *lol*

Must try and focus on work today ...

QOTD- Are you getting a flu shot? I've never had one before, but wondering if I should get one this year - not sure if you are supposed to get it in the first tri. I'll probably leave a message for the nurse practitioner but just wondering what you all have been told / decided.

Have a great day all!

[Bibay626]

Can you say tired? I was off work yesterday and slept most of the day... ya real productive :rolleyes: And I slept all last night. I feel overwhelmingly tired! DH laughs it off and asks how am I gonna get through the next 8 months LOL!

[jimmysgirl424]

Bibay I hear you on the sleeping thing. That has been my number one issue! You know what they say...sleep while you can, right??

Robyn I have found it all but impossible to focus on work this week. Hope nobody catches you touching your BB's...that would be pretty tough to explain!! :p

Cosmo I hope the nausea lets up on you soon!

BrownEyedGirl Yuck on the cold sores! They are not fun!!

rangerwendy Sorry about your head cold. Pregnancy is enough to deal with, doesn't seem fair that we get sicker more easily too.

ME I have been going to bed between 9 and 9:30 every night this week. And I feel like I could happily go earlier than that! Big change for someone who usually went to bed between 10:30 and 11:00!! And I feel tired all.of.the.time.!! Blech. More cramping today, but I'm trying to just relax and go with it based on what others have told me about it. Apparently its pretty common for some women. I was definitely not feeling great this am. Got to work okay, but then started having dizzy and light-headedness spells, combined with three 'emergency' rest room trips. And not to pee either. :( (sorry if TMI) I had chicken and steak fajitas with black beans last night at Bennigans and apparently the little munchkin growing in my belly DID NOT care for that at all!! Feeling a little better now but I just wish so much that I was home in bed. Ah well. The joys of pregnancy.

[BrownEyedGirl]

QOTD- Are you getting a flu shot?...I got my flu shot in early October...didn't want to worry about it if it did get pregnant. At my appt yesterday they were ready to give me the flu shot. I didn't think that you were supposed to in your first trimester, but apparently my OB office doesn't believe that.

I am only exhausted at work, at home, I'm just a little tired. But being here at work it's getting harder and harder to keep my eyes open.

[jimmysgirl424]

From yesterday:

QOTD What prenatals are you taking? Uhhhh...is it terrible to say none? Its not that I don't want to, I just haven't been able to see my doctor yet. Right now I'm taking Centrum every day but I'm seriously considering buying some OTC prenatals from somewhere. Target maybe??






QOTD Are you getting a flu shot?

I was going to before I got my BFP, but am now waiting till I see the doctor on the 27th of this month. I'm really hoping it won't be too late. I've never had the flu before but it would be my luck to get it while I'm pg.

[Lisa]

QOTD- Are you getting a flu shot?

I probably wont. I did with my last two and I still got really sick. so I figure this time...why bother?:rolleyes: :)


Bibay -I'm with you on the sleep I could sleep all day if my 3 yr old didnt mind:p

Robyn -I hope your work day goes by fast!!

Cosmo -hope you feel better

BrownEyedGirl- cold sores are the worst...sorry!!

rangerwendy I did the same while preggo with my DS I had the worst cold and didnt want meds abot a 1 and half it was gone...Hope you feel better

Jimmysgirls- I here cramping is normal. Its just another thing us pregnant women have to deal with :) isnt it amazing these kiddos tell us wat they dont like. They're already picky:D

me I'm gonna call and get my test results soon. Today is a tired day for me. but I'm eating a bit more. I'm happy I love food too much not to eat.
Have a great day everyone!!

[ceaserbride]

QOTD-I don't think I'll be getting a flu shot. I've never gotten one before.

The meds definatly helped take the edge of this morning, but now I'm nauseous again. I think they take about 6 hrs to work ( since you're supposed to take them at bed time) and last about 8 or 9 hrs. He said I could take up to 4/day but I'm going to try to stick to 2 if I can.

[Lisa]

My test came back and they are good. So on monday I go back in for another blood test and depending on how high it comes back at, they will schedule a u/s. My dr said he wants to be very careful with this pregnancy (after what happened with Lo I think all my dr's are trying to be watchful and careful) I'm happy and pray all the results come back good on Tuesday. AT the same time I'm not use to all this and its freaks me out a little bit. I hope everyone is doing good. Have a great night!!

[~queen~]

:(

I'm afraid as quickly as I came in is as quick as I must go. My beta numbers from my second test are significantly lower so it appears I am having a(nother) chemical pregnancy.

I'm incredibly sad, but still hopeful that acupuncture will help me get (and stay) pregnant.

I wish each and every one of you a happy and healthy pregnancy!

thanks for all the well wishes, too, btw! :)

[Bibay626]

queen: {{{HUGS}}}

[Lisa]

Queen, I'm so sorry. {{{HUGS}}}

[BrownEyedGirl]

I'm sorry Queen. (((((HUGS)))))

[MommaO]

I'm here and I feel like a$$. I've puked only once but it's constantly threatening, it seems. I have no real desire to eat. The only things I've been craving are super bland and lacking any real sort of texture- examples: mashed potatos and pankcakes. I did stomach a sandwhich today but it was touch and go. *sigh* Just thinking about food makes me want to dry heave. I'm a big ol' wimp.... I didn't feel this bad during my first pregnancy so I'm having a tough time of it. Aside from feeling gross my boobs hurt bad and I'm tired! I've been in bed before our 3 year old 3 of the last 5 nights. :) Luckily DH is super supportive.

QueenI'm sorry for your loss. Peace and blessings to you!

[ceaserbride]

((((Queen))))) Crossing my fingers that acupuncture will be just what you need. I'm so sorry for your loss & you are definatly in my thoughts!

Mamma0- Hope your feeling better soon:( I can totally sympithise with you though.

[kerrykate]

Queen~ I'm so sorry, take care I know how hard this can be.

MommaO~ Hopefully you'll be feeling better soon!

QOTD~ I didn't think you were supposed to get one in the first tri but I guess you can since some of you are! I should have checked into it more b/c the company I work for was giving them away free. Oh well.

Prenatals I was taking the prescription one from my doctor but they made me constipated:o so I've been taking the Target brand and I really like them so far.

I'm so tired, cranky, and bloated today, my house is a mess but I have no energy to clean it.

[alliannie]

Queen-I'm so sorry. I hope accupunture works for you.

QOTD-I got one in early October. I have been TTC for so long that I got one without even thinking I may be pregnant. I don't think I was when I got it though!

Prenatals-I am just taking some OTC ones from Wal-Mart. I took the same brand last time I was pregnant and my dr. then was okay with it so I don't see why this dr. would say different!!

I am sick of my bb's hurting!!! I keep getting sharp, random pains in them and I don't like it! I have felt better the last day or so. I get nausea here and there but since I am making sure I don't eat anything too heavy or don't eat to much at a meal my nausea has lessened! I hope it stays that way! I have been really fatigued too. I really can't say for sure if it is do to pregnancy or because we have been busy(we have had our niece for two days and spent last nigth grocery shopping and part of tonight at a friends). But I have wanted to go bed at 10 or so and normal I don't until about 12!! And I am already tired tonight and it is only 8:22. If we didn't have his neice I would lie down and go to sleep now! I am putting her to bed at 9 though:p !

[jimmysgirl424]

Queen I'm so sorry. :( Big {{HUGS}} to you. Hope we see you back here quickly!

alliannie hope your BB's stop hurting soon. At least you have managed to calm your nausea down some. Thats a good thing!

kerrykate Hopefully you will get some energy back. Try not to worry too much about your house. Can your DH help you with the work a little??

MommaO Ugh...sounds like you are having such a rough time of it. I'm sorry you are feeling so badly. :(

Lisa Hooray for your tests coming back good! I know that must be such a relief to you.

ME Well, today is definitely better than yesterday was for me, thats for sure. At least I haven't made tons of bathroom trips already. Keeping my fingers crossed that it continues. Just curious...how many of you ladies are still sleeping through the night? I haven't been able to one time in over 9 days now, thanks to having to get up to use the bathroom. I don't really mind it too much, but it can be a bit irritating to be woken up because my bladder is screaming at me! I also find that I'm just not sleeping as soundly as I'm used to. Its almost like I can't stop thinking about the fact that I'm PG and its affecting even my sleep patterns. Strange.

I also have another question. Has anyone changed the way they eat at all as far as trying to eat healthier?? I went out and bought tons of 'healthy' food that I normally wouldn't eat. For example, yesterday I ate the following:

I don't really do breakfast, but I find myself starving when I wake up. So I had two pieces of whole-grain toast with Philadelphia light whipped cream cheese and a glass of milk.

Midmorning snack: multi-grain crackers and cottage cheese.

Lunch: Can of Progresso lentil soup and Granny Smith Apple.

Snack: two string cheese sticks

Dinner: Roasted chicken breast, whole grain Spanish rice, green beans and a glass of milk.

I also drank over a gallon of water through the day.

[Lisa]

I don't really do breakfast, but I find myself starving when I wake up. So I had two pieces of whole-grain toast with Philadelphia light whipped cream cheese and a glass of milk.

Midmorning snack: multi-grain crackers and cottage cheese.

Lunch: Can of Progresso lentil soup and Granny Smith Apple.

Snack: two string cheese sticks

Dinner: Roasted chicken breast, whole grain Spanish rice, green beans and a glass of milk.

I also drank over a gallon of water through the day.

Good Job Jimmysgirl. I've been writing down everything I'm eating too. I'm still working on the water though.

I'm getting ready to go to Ethan's school. They are having their Thanksgiving party(no school next week) and He is dressed in the Indian costume he made. I'm so excited. I know he's going to look so cute. I charge both video and digital so I'll get plenty on pics!
I'm still working on eating breakfast I hate breakfast, yuck!
Have a great FRIDAY...its almost the weekend!!!

[Cosmogirl]

ladies, are you able to eat healthy and balanced, and a normal amount? I was able to do this with my first pg, but reight now, I'm not able to eat right. I'm only able to eat what I feel like eating, and it is not necerrely healthy/balanced. Kinda scaring me a little. What are you guys eating through out the day?
Still nauseaous here, it is bad.
Even fainted yesterday...:(

[jimmysgirl424]

ladies, are you able to eat healthy and balanced, and a normal amount? I was able to do this with my first pg, but reight now, I'm not able to eat right. I'm only able to eat what I feel like eating, and it is not necerrely healthy/balanced. Kinda scaring me a little. What are you guys eating through out the day?
Still nauseaous here, it is bad.
Even fainted yesterday...:(

I actually posted above about this! I was wondering who was trying to eat healthy and who was just eating whatever they can hold down. From what I understand, most docs say eat whatever your tummy can handle, even if that means just one kind of food. Your baby will still get the nutrients it needs to grow, don't worry.

[Lisa]

for the most part, I've been eating pretty good. I did however sneak in a few of those fake mint oreos:p :D
Ethan looked so cute in his indian costume. I had a blast, so much fun I forgot and eat a little lunchmeat! I felt so bad afterwards but I surfed the internet and called my dr and he said it was just a little and at least it wasnt roast beef. The internet however seemed a bit divided. Some sites were "no way" and others were well if you trust the place, eat it. so...

QOTD~what are you going to avoid in our diet?
~After this no lunchmeat, or atleast it will be heated
~I cut out my coffee intake for now ;) (but then again I only drank Startbucks)
~I love feta but none of that
~ tuna(my aunt makes the best fish dip...that will be missed

[Cosmogirl]

Sorry Kym, I didn't see the same way.
Has anyone changed the way they eat at all as far as trying to eat healthier??
I saw more your question about who is trying to eat better then usual, where as what I'm wondering is, are people just able to eat a balanced diet right now, or just little bits and bites of food, basically what i'm doing. I'm sure not eating any healthier then before, my diet really is bad right now...
Didn't mean to copy you. I'm really baby brain lately, it is scary, and since I don't eat well, I don't have much concentration. It is really bad!:(

[RobynScott]

Queen - I am so sorry. I hope the acupuncture helps bring you your miracle!

cosmo - sorry you're not feeling well - fainting, yikes! You're nearing the end of the first tri (well, nearer than the rest of us ;)) - hope you get some relief soon!

QOTD~what are you going to avoid in our diet / are you eating healthy?
Pretty much just deli meat (and alcohol) I guess. Tuna you can have up to 2x/week (so I had it the other day :))
Caffeine - the NP told me I could have a little ( like one diet pepsi a day) - so far I haven't, but I imagine I will at some point.

I am doing my best to focus on eating healthier. I was already (not too faithfully!) following WW so I am trying to just keep watching my portion sizes. I have added in a serving (or more) of calcium fortified orange juice and I am trying to focus more on whole grains, protein and vegetables.

Of course, I have my moments where I eat what I can tolerate (like last night when I had goldfish pretzels when I got home ;)). Also had pizza for dinner with DH (unusual for me) - but afterwards felt nauseous - evening sickness maybe?

Today I was runnning around all morning and started to feel sick/dizzy/lightheaded from not eating, so I've got to watch that.

That's about it. I'm finally starting to believe a little bit more that I'm PG (even though I'm still scared to really believe it) - It's kind of funny, I'm like I haven't had AF in six weeks - wow!

That's about it - sorry so long - have a great Friday everyone!

- Robyn

[jimmysgirl424]

Sorry Kym, I didn't see the same way.

I saw more your question about who is trying to eat better then usual, where as what I'm wondering is, are people just able to eat a balanced diet right now, or just little bits and bites of food, basically what i'm doing. I'm sure not eating any healthier then before, my diet really is bad right now...
Didn't mean to copy you. I'm really baby brain lately, it is scary, and since I don't eat well, I don't have much concentration. It is really bad!:(

No worries. I realized what you were asking was different than my question. I just kinda thought that the two together kind of 'fed off' of each other, KWIM? I just feel so bad for you that you are having such a rough time. :( It sure can take the joy out of being PG when you can't eat normally or even function normally. If you are really worried, I would call your doctor and tell them what is going on with you. Hopefully your symptoms will ease up once you are in the second trimester.


QOTD What are you going to avoid in your diet/are you eating healthy?

-Coffee. I usually drink a full (big) mug, but even if I wanted to, I can't. It just doesn't taste the same for me.

-Alcohol. Obviously.

- Diet Coke with Lime. But like coffee, it just doesn't taste the same to me. I'll probably drink a can here and there if I want it. Never a big soda drinker anyway.

-I didn't know we can't have feta cheese! Why?? :confused: I love feta and ate it at least three times last week!

-Tunafish

-Oysters. Which is disappointing because its oyster season now and I adore them.

[July2007Mommies]

I finshed posting all the helpful links and books...enjoy!

[Lisa]

-I didn't know we can't have feta cheese! Why?? :confused: I love feta and ate it at least three times last week!


I think b/c its a soft cheese but some people say they still have it just the pasturized ones... I love feta. I could eat in just about anything!

[jimmysgirl424]

I think b/c its a soft cheese but some people say they still have it just the pasturized ones... I love feta. I could eat in just about anything!

Me too!! I'm going to check and see if the Athenos brand is pasturized. I mean, I put feta in salads, pizzas, sandwiches, veggie burgers, eggs and more. {{{Must find pasturized feta....must find pasturized feta......}}}:o

[rangerwendy]

Prenatals- I'm just taking our local grocery store brand with an additional folic acid supplement. My Dr. said the only difference between prescription and generic is the amount of folic acid and that if I supplement that it is as good as prescription. And way cheaper.:)

Avoiding
caffeine - not too hard for me since I'm "allergic" to caffeine and I haven't been supposed to drink it for about 5 years. Gives me racing heart and palpitations.

Anything with artificial sweeteners - My Dr. said this was a big no-no. This one is harder because I would always have a caffeine free Diet Pepsi to start my day.

Shellfish - the hardest beause I love shrimp, and my doc said no. Argh!!:(

[MommaO]

How is everyone's weekend going?

Oddly enough I've been feeling good the last couple of days! It's almost scary. My energy level is up a bit. Thanks, I'm sure, to the fact that the cold I was fighting seems to be finally leaving me. As much as I LOVE feeling human again it worries me a bit. I really need to get our insurance woes figured out so I can get my arse to the dr. I'd feel a bit better about things.

On eating
I'm bummed b/c my additiction to Diet Coke obviously is a problem. I've not given soda up entirely. I've moved to regular Dr. Pepper as I'd rather digest some caffiene than the nasty sugar substitutes.

I'm trying to continue to eat healthy. I've lost 50 pounds since June using weight watchers and plan on continuing to count points, I'll just eat jmore of them. Now, having said that, I'll let you know the last week and a half has simply been me eating what ever I can stomach. Feeling better makes it easier to eat healthy. I'm still significantly over weight so if I can keep my weight can to around 20 pounds like I did w/ my DS I'll be so very pleased.

My questions: Am I the only one experiencing wild swings in symptoms? Anyone else feel like butt one day and the next day feel great?

[alliannie]

I love the weekend!! No work:)

Eating-I have cut soda completely out of my diet. This was way easier to do than I thought because I get nausea if I try to drink anything but water! I finally went out and bought a bunch of bottled water because I ca