Pregnancy Thread - Thursday, Sept 2nd

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Trishagrrl.........Bradley Eugene..........Born 6/3/04
Tracy2.................Katie Elizabeth........Born 6/11/04
Redjewel……….…Laura and Samuel…………Born 6/25/04
FluffiB......................Kaden……………⠀¦.........Born 7/12/04
AngelHope...............Michael John..........…..Born 7/21/04
Laprettygurl.............Cassidy Paige...........Born 8/19/04
wari....................Cameron Raed Ari..........Born 8/25/04

Trolly...............….....W39............…..9/8/04.........Girl
ThininMex................W38...........….9/16/04.......Probably a Girl
Teach2Live..............W37..........….....9/22/04......Boy
little bear……….....….W37………….…9/22/04........Boy
aphexacid................W36..................9/28/04.…..Girl
babyblue26062........W36................10/4/04…….Boy
Bozo.....................….W36.................. 10/06/04
lizzyd.......................W32.............….. 10/21/04….Boy
MelissaBee..............W30...................11/??/04
Shenandoah............W29...............….11/14/04 (TWINS!!)
Mrs. Sarah...............W29...............….11/18/04...Boy
karatejen.................W28...............….11/26/04...Boy

GetNSlim.................W23.....................1 2/24/04
surfdol...............…...W23.................†¦.12/28/04
supportinghubby.....W22....................12/30/04...Girl
DesperateInFL.........W21................….01/7/ 05....Girl?
Idahospud…………...W21………………….0 1/9/05
GumDrop.................W19...................01/??/05
ReinventingMe03.....W19.................01/24/05
Shandril105…………...W19…………….. 01/23/05....Girl
Viki..........................W19................. ..01/27/05
Nyanchan………….....W19……………….01/31/05....Girl
metroames..............W18..................02/08/05
MadameX.................W17...................02/??/05
LivnLGNOmore.........W?..................02/??/05
Sapphires2000..........W14................. 3/3/05
lctchr........................W13................. 03/10/05
AmyJuli…………....…..…W13..…..……… .…03/10/05

JennPayton……………..W12…………….…. 03/13/05
NaturalMama23………..W?………………..??/??/05
blueyedgrl………………..W9……………… ..3/31/05
Heather123...............W9..................4/??/05
Marthad....................W8?................4/??/05
Dar20.........................W7?................. .4/??/05

Green12........................................... Trying!
2BFitHourglass..................................Tr ying!
michigangrad.....................................T rying!
Kidj4............................................. ....Trying!
SmileyAmy......................................... ..Trying!
lil miss.............................................. ...Trying!
AZparalegal....................................... ...Trying!
ChristieJ......................................... .....Trying!
Miss Gigl.............................................. .Trying!
MarriedinSept..................................... ..Trying!
jehcekah.......................................... ....Trying!
Nicole133......................................... ....Trying!
chels_hoff........................................ ....Trying!

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Good morning ladies. Was able to skip the pill tonight, but have been dealing with indigestion and waves of nausia....but nothing I can't handle for now and I don't really feel like I'm going to puke. Hope it's better tomorrow....I'm off tomorrow night, so I'm going to try and tough it out and see if I can go 3 days without the meds.

Originally posted by GetNSlim
Here is a question for you all. I just wondered what kinda of exercise everyone is doing.

Oh, yeah, and also I wasn't finished losing all my weight when I found out I was pregnant again...so I never did get to "maintence," so I don't know exactly how many carbs I should be eating. I was just wondering in general what everyone is doing?

Before the morning sickness I switched from doing my FIRM tapes to walking a half hour everyday outside when I found out I was pregnant. I did that for almost a good three weeks before the morning sickness hit hard. I haven't done anything since. I have a prenatal video I'd like to do...it doesn't look hard and it is mostly stretching and toning...nothing wild. I was looking foward to raking leaves here in the next month or so too, but I'm not sure I'll be able to handle that at all. The way it is, if I stand at the stove cooking or go out shopping for too long I feel like I'm going to pass out...so it looks like the excercise is out for now.

As for the eating, I was determined to stay low carb...but upped them from 30-40 to about 80-100 total carbs to stay out of ketosis. I gained about 5 pounds that first month just by upping my carbs that much even though I was counting calories....then the morning sickness struck and carb counting went out the window. I couldn't stomach any meat or veggies at all that first month I was so sick and lived on pb sandwhiches and other starches. I gained 10 pounds in 4 weeks even though I was throwing up a lot! I say if you can, stick to lower carb (maybe just on the verge of ketosis?)...but if the morning sickness or food aversions are too bad don't beat yourself up like I did.

Originally posted by jehcekah
I have GOT to stop reading fertility message boards and websites! It is seriously scaring me!!!! I can't stand it anymore!

I am just so bored at work and so excited about it all that I want to know as much as possible. But so many things I read are so discouraging. I think I am getting obsessive and I don't know what to do about it.

Did anyone else have this problem and beat it?

God help me if we DON'T conceive this month!

I was the same way. But the thing that made it worse was that my cycles were about 40 days long after getting off the pill, so the waiting was awful. We weren't really trying the first month off so no suprise I didn't get pregnant then (although I was a little disappointed). But the second month I was sure when I was ovulating because of the cervical mucous and the twinges I was getting on one side of my abdomen like I had the month before when I did ovulate. After baby dancing that day I started bleeding. The flow was as heavy as a regular period for about 3 hours and then I spotted for 3 days after that. I didn't know what the heck was going on and my temps stayed really low for almost 2 weeks after that. Basically I gave up that month and thought that I was having an anovulatory cycle or something. We didn't even bother trying to baby dance after that, but ended up getting frisky about 2 weeks after the bleeding and bam....that's when I got pregnant. My temps rose 2 days later and TOM never showed. I was shocked to find out I was pregnant. I only took the test because my husband insisted. I honestly believe that I only got pregnant because we quit trying. All the baby dancing we'd done earlier in the month did nothing but stress us both out and I'm sure I wouldn't have gotten pregnant unless I gave up. So, I guess IMO it's better not to stress about it. Hope that helps!

Everyone have a great day!

Amy

[BrattyChelle]

Morning Mommies and Mommies To Be!!!

Dar...what a cute u/s pic!!!! Glad it went well, except the "comfort" for you.

All is well here. Got a wild hair last night and deweeded my entire patio pulling out all existing plants/flowers. I have been awful at maintaining it lately since I'm falling asleep so early still and it's so hot out...so just yanked it all. But man am I paying for it!! I woke up every hour/on the hour last night with aches and pains from bending over and my hands even hurt. What was I thinking?!?!?!

Still watching the hurricane and for those on our Eastern Coast. For us in my area, hoping it will still turn northward a bit so we don't have to evacuate. Living directly on a bay inlet of the Gulf....I'd kinda' like to see the water "leave and return"...so I'll take Tropical Storm effects, just not ready for anything more.

[nyanchan]

Good morning all!

Thanks for updating me Amy... It was very fun to see girl by my name!

The only reason I'm up is because of Hurricane preparations... My husband and FIL got up at 5:30 and went to a home improvement store to try and find a couple of gas cans.... I almost couldn't go to work today because I was out of gas and every gas station in the area was out. As they drove by the neighborhood gas station at 6, they noticed that a shipment had just arrived and hubby ran back and got my car. Like I said yesterday, I'm all for preparedness... But feel like the media is whipping everyone into "The sky is falling" mode. I have a feeling that things could start getting really ugly today and tomorrow...

To answer GetnSlim's questions-
I haven't worried about low carbing... I've been having issues eating, so whatever I think I can eat, I eat. I don't think I've had any red meat since May, just can't stomache it.... I've gained about 12-15 pounds (not sure, as I don't weigh at home anymore), but my Dr. seems to be pleased with my progress.

As for exercize, what's that? I was so tired the first trimester that just walking around the house was enough to make me take a 2 hour nap. I walk at work a little, and a little around our neighborhood. I need to get a pregancy workout video and start doing that. I don't want little girl to get the idea that being lazy is a way of life!

Hope everyone is FL is doing OK and finding what you need to get ready for the storm!

Dierdre

[BrattyChelle]

Diedre~

I hope you get everything done in preparation. I know what you mean about the media....but I do also think people need to take this seriously. Charley showed us how landfall is not the only area in the state that will take a toll and this storm is looking to be as bad, if not worse. We were under mandatory evac. in Charley and the frenzy/panic was unreal as it became a distinct possibility we would get affected. My worry now is that people will be complacent because we had no effects in the end. Will keep you in thoughts.



Exercise? Hmmm that'd be what I do to get from the bed to wherever else I need to go I'm so exhausted!!

I have pretty much thrown LC out the window with this pregnancy...while still eating healthy. Thought I'd gain a ton of weight but have only continue to lose each month I go to the docs.

[Dar20]

Getnslim.. I've tried to stay around 60-80 carbs, although last night after my u/s I was bad. We went to Lone Star for dinner and I had some rolls and cheese fries. That's the first time I really craved carbs.

Anyways, I had been at early OWL levels, so it's quite a jump. I've added in fruits, some whole grain crackers, and bread like pumpernickel. At the same time, I sometimes have a hard time finding something to eat since my stomach gets upset. It's not too bad.. but often I'm hungry and nothing sounds good. That makes me feel worse.

I've also gained a few pounds, but I'm not stressing over it. My dr. may say something, but oh, well.. I'm more worried about people noticing than what my dr. will say.

Exercise? No thanks.. I run with my dogs (we do dog agility) and that has already started getting me winded! Hubby and I like to bike ride.. but with the rainy season.. you can't plan anything in the afternoon. Although tonight might be nice!


All the Florida mommies.. let's for the best, but prepare for the worst, right? I'm so bummed they might cancel our agility trial.. this was going to be my first! Argh.. We probably won't do much to prepare.. get some food for the grill, fill some water jugs, double check the flashlights.

[babyblue26062]

Morning Mommies-

We haven't heard from Trolly or Suzanne in awhile- Hope all is well with them!!!! Sending Labor vibes -

Diedre- Congrats on the girl!!!
Dar- What a cute picture!!

I don't know guys just the look of Frances scares me. She is just so big- That is my mom's name and I keep asking her who the heck she is so mad at- LOL. Just try to prepare but don't freak out.

Sorry Getnslim- Lowcarb has been out the window for me for awhile. I do try to walk as excerise but not everyday.

My rant for today- Road construction. UGH!!!! I was 25 min late for work due to it and I am never late- Pain in the but.!~~

Hope everyone else has a good day. I will most likely be back later.

[SmileyAmy]

Morning Everyone!

Amy ~ Glad you are able to get by with out the pill and not feel too bad. I hope the next three days go well for you. I'll be crossing my fingers!

DespInFl ~ Take it easy girl!! You are pregnant now. Pulling weeds - you are funny!

Hi nyanchan and Dar!!

I feel so bad for all you Florida people. God - I think I would go crazy living there with all the storms. I guess it is like that her in New England. The first mention of snow and oh my gosh - get bottled water, batteries, nonperishable food. Calm down people. Snow does stop and it melts!!

So, I am trying not to be nervous, but tonght is the night - DH and I are going to ttc!! I can't believe it! Just a month ago, I was whining because a month seemed so far away and I didn't want to wait. Now it is here...

I am heading to PA for the long weekend tomorrow evening, so I think DH and I may try to squeeze in another baby dance tomorrow before I leave - just for good measure.

For you girls who were actually ttc - when did you OR what made you take a test. Do you just wait for symptoms or do you test after a certain amount of time? I am clueless...

HI TO ANYONE WHO POPS IN AFTER I TYPED THIS!!

[Dar20]

Originally posted by SmileyAmy
For you girls who were actually ttc - when did you OR what made you take a test. Do you just wait for symptoms or do you test after a certain amount of time? I am clueless...

Amy, I knew we had timed it right, and didn't want to wait. I took it the day before I expected my TOM. That was a Sunday. I figured that it would be better to take it on a weekend rather than a work day. If it was +, I wouldn't be able to concentrate at work and me and dh wouldn't be able to talk about it. If it was -, well, at least I'd have hubby to keep me happy throughout the day. And I just couldn't wait any longer.

[MadameX]

Good Morning!

Trolly, Suzanne, Kristen, LittleBear...You are getting so close! I'm excited for you!

Stay safe Florida/Southern Ladies!

Suzanne~I thought about renting a home doppler during last week's freak-out. I wanted it shipped overnight and the rental cost for a month was $69.95 so I decided to try to see my doc. They didn't even charge me a co-pay and I got to see it on ultrasound again. She said those dopplers are $1200 each, so she wasn't surprised someone walked off with the one at the clinic. I went to a baby consignment store and bout a "baby hearbeat listening device" for $25. I thought I got such a good deal...IT ONLY WORKS DURING THE LAST MONTH OF PREGNANCY. I feel like such a dummy. That helped me get a grip! I am sorry to hear about your MIL white bread woes, although it made me chuckle. I think we can all relate! And the sheer quantities at Sam's Club...she's gonna be eating white bread for awhile in her own condo!

Dar~ Love the u/s of your little bean! Doesn't that make it seem so much more real? I could watch the u/s forever.

Amy~Maybe this is your week to turn the corner on m/s! I hope so. Mine went away mostly, although I still get queasy from time to time (like when I'm hungry) but I don't feel 100% yet.

Dierdre~ A girl! Yay! Congratulations. I can't wait to find out what we're blessed with.

Kristen~Traffic construction is a peeve of mine. talk about wasted time. Hope the rest of your day goes better!

Getnslim~My carb goals went out the window with morning sickness. I am at about 175g/carbs per day! I can focus more on better choices now that it is tapering off and the thought of meat doesn't make me gag anymore. I hear lots of PG ladies like Sugarbusters too. You don't really count anything on that plan, just watch sugars (shich are carbs).

Desp~Are you in the hurricane's path this time? I hope not! I haven't even watched TV for four days! (We are staying at a friend's house, so must socialize instead, LOL).

I should find out today or tomorrow the results of my amnio. for a healthy one, whatever it is! At least we'll know the sex for sure.

BBL

Kelley

[Mrs Sarah]

Good morning ladies!!

Well, I'm interviewing for a job promotion today. Normally when I have things like this I like to get all dressed up... I have nothing that's really nice to wear. None of my suit pants or jackets fit me right now... so I picked out my nicest pregnancy SMOCK and am wearing that. Ahh, the joys...

The baby was SO active yesterday! He kicked me all day and then when I went to bed he kicked for a good half hour! I haven't felt him today yet, he must have worn himself out!

Amy: Good luck going without meds! I hope you can make it!!

DFL: Sorry you are sore today! Maybe you're getting your nesting instinct!

Diedre: Ugh, it sounds like madness!! Take care of yourself!

Dar: Hi!!

Kristen: I'm right there with ya... road construction sucks!!! It's EVERYWHERE!

Smiley: Yay!! It's finally time to start trying!!!

Kelley: for your results!!

[GetNSlim]

Thanks everyone for all of the replies! I don't feel so bad...as the first 5 months of my pregnancy I totally threw low carb out the window...and I am just now getting it back under control. Trying to keep these last 4 months to a minimum!

for all the Florida moms!

Also, , for Trolly...hope that her labor went/is/will go well!

Sorry I don't have all your ladies names down yet...will hopefully get to that point soon! Thanks for all your support!

Vanessa

[GoJackets]

Originally posted by SmileyAmy

For you girls who were actually ttc - when did you OR what made you take a test. Do you just wait for symptoms or do you test after a certain amount of time?

The first time, I didn't have my normal PMS symptoms. I just thought I was late.....but after 32 days I figured I would test because I still didn't get any symptoms for TOM. I knew something was up because I was in such a good mood and usually I am a witch a week before TOM. Plus, I got the blue lines on my breast very early. I just knew.

This time....I thought I had some pregnancy symptoms around day 25. I tested because I wanted to get it out of my head one way or the other. It was too soon and I got a negative. I waited a week later, thought I would wait even longer, but DH and I decided that if it was still negative then most likely I was not pregnant.....but it was positive!

If you think you want to be cool about it and wait for your body to produce enough hormone to test, then my advice is to keep them out of the house until you are ready.

If you think you can handle early negatives or regular negatives, then keep a few around the house. I found I wasted mine by keeping them stocked.


Hello to everyone else! The board has been booming.......I hope the our folks in line of the hurricane are okay.

I hope our ladies with morning sickness get a break.

Love the U/S picture. I have two weeks to go before I see mine and it is KILLING me.

[Dar20]

All right, ladies.. enough with the griping about construction. That's my profession!!!

I don't mind construction, it's a wonderful thing.. it means progress. It means that where you live is growing and is providing new jobs and requires an improvement to the transit system.

What I hate are idiots who are not careful when they drive, especially through a construction zone, and cause accidents or further slow downs by making people hit their brakes.

* sigh * Off my soapbox.

Sarah, good luck to you! I'm sure you'll do great!

Speaking of maternity clothes.. did you go out and buy a bunch, or just buy a few things at a time? I have plenty of shirts from my "fat" days that I can stretch for a few months. I'm thinking a couple slacks, a pair of jeans. I don't know what else is really good to get.

Also, our Christmas party is formal, and I'll be 5 months. I'm wondering how late I'll have to wait to buy that particular dress. I'm SO NOT looking forward to buying maternity clothes.. I hate shopping.

[Mrs Sarah]

Smiley: Sorry I didn't answer your question. I think I took about 9 jillion preggo tests during our 10 months of trying. When I finally did get pregnant, I was sure that my TOM was just screwed up. I was having horrible cramping. I tested at about 38 days and it was negative. I called my doc because I was worried about what was going on with me. They told me to wait a few more days and test again and if it was still negative to come in. I waited until about 42 days (I think) and took the test. I didn't see a line. DH and I were chatting (or rather I was RANTING due to frustration). When I went to throw the test away I saw the line. VERY faint. Boy was I ever surprised!!! So, I know now for me in the future, I don't produce a positive test until late.

Dar: I was able to wear a lot of my same clothes until about 6 months. I had lots of stretchy pants and shirts. But then I started to feel self conscious, so I knew it was time to shop. I bought some tops, a pair of pants and some bras. You'll know when you get to the point of needing them.

[SmileyAmy]

Originally posted by GoJackets
Plus, I got the blue lines on my breast very early. I just knew.

If you think you want to be cool about it and wait for your body to produce enough hormone to test, then my advice is to keep them out of the house until you are ready.

Love the U/S picture. I have two weeks to go before I see mine and it is KILLING me.

Blue lines?!?! What the heck is that all about? I am going to have blue boobs?!?!!?

I have one pregnancy test in the house - the last one I bought had two. I don't think I can be cool and calm - I hate waiting, but I will wait as long as I can.

Can't wait for you to have your u/s. The two weeks will be here before you know it!

Mrs Sarah ~ I knew your weren't ignoring me - no need to appoligize. Thanks for the info. I just have no idea. I guess I will wait till I either feel different or I just can't wait any longer. I am trying not to stress. I think I am more excited/nervous than stressed.

[metroames]

Originally posted by SmileyAmy
Blue lines?!?! What the heck is that all about? I am going to have blue boobs?!?!!?

Yeah, and in addition to blue boobs your aerola and nipples morfe into weird colors and shapes too! Not too mention the enormous increase in size!

I just about had a coniption fit when I discoved that the biggest bra in a regular store is only 44DD and I am just about busting out of my 42DD's now at 4 months! A lady at work told me to get a hook extender to get me through until I get measured for a maternity bra in my 7th month. She started at a DD and got to an H! So I guess she knows what she is talking about.

Oh and the only reason I had to start getting bigger shirts so early is because of my chest...not my tummy. I don't even look pregnant yet, because my chest dwarfs the stomach so much, LOL!

Amy

[GoJackets]

Breast changes
During pregnancy, the breasts become fuller, swollen and tender. Many women report that the sensations are similar to those experienced in the few days prior to menstruation. Other breast changes related to early pregnancy include a darkening of the skin around the nipple (areola) and more prominent veins across both breasts. Apart from pregnancy, breast changes can be caused by other factors including:
The effects of hormones during the lead-up to menstruation
Oral contraceptive pills
Hormonal imbalances.

[SmileyAmy]

Originally posted by metroames
Yeah, and in addition to blue boobs your aerola and nipples morfe into weird colors and shapes too! Not too mention the enormous increase in size!

I just about had a coniption fit when I discoved that the biggest bra in a regular store is only 44DD and I am just about busting out of my 42DD's now at 4 months! A lady at work told me to get a hook extender to get me through until I get measured for a maternity bra in my 7th month. She started at a DD and got to an H! So I guess she knows what she is talking about.

Oh and the only reason I had to start getting bigger shirts so early is because of my chest...not my tummy. I don't even look pregnant yet, because my chest dwarfs the stomach so much, LOL!

Amy

Oh...fabulous!! Blue boobs, weird nipples...my chest is already a 38-40DD.

Okay this might be TMI but here goes. My nipples/aerola are basicly colorless. So does this mean that you will actually be able to see them?!?! I used to hate when I saw topless women and they had these dark pink nipples/aerolas and there I was thinking I was a freak because you can't see where the boob skin ends and the aerolas begin. Was that just way TMI??

[Mrs Sarah]

Amy: Let me tell you about my boobs... I am pretty well endowed (40C when no preggo). I had to go in and get measured for a nursing bra because my other bras were to small. I had to walk out of there with a 44D. I about bawled. So yes, you boobs will grow. I have prominent blue veins now. Some are even raised which is a weird look. I am a very fair skinned girl so normally my areolas are very light pink. Now, they are dark pink/red. My nipples are almost purple and have gotten bigger. So yeah... it's weird. Then, to add insult, they leak now. Sweet.

[Mrs Sarah]

Oh, and Amy... there is NO SUCH THING as TMI on this thread!

[MadameX]

LOL It's a BOOB day on this thread!

I, too, noticed blue veins on the BBS and darker nipples, likie Sarah. I have also had some nipple discharge already starting at about 8 weeks PG. Plus, they are super sensitive. While my BBS may be a little bigger, I pretty much lost them doing LC for the past year, so any growth is a good thing here

Smiley, Target has pregnancy test kits for $4 for one and Wal-Mart has cheapies (never in stock at my store), so Answer is the next cheapest. Will you do the ovulation predictor tests? Those can also be used as pregnancy tests, if you have extra. Have fun with your friend this weekend!

Kelley