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[lbkw]

Sorry to change the direction but I've been thinking about how today I feel nothing. I know it's only 5 weeks, but I kind of feel like the heaviness in the uterus area is gone. Maybe I'm just used to it? I know it's not abnormal for me to have no symptoms this early, but it's nice to have some reasurance. I haven't had any bleeding up to this point and was definitely getting positive pregnancy tests. (I tested for a week.) I don't go for my first appt until 11/29 and we are going away for a week for Thanksgiving so it feels like it will be an eternity!

[AmBam]

I will never eat another egg again...as long as I live.  That is all.

[sadhanamama]

Originally Posted by AmBam 

I will never eat another egg again...as long as I live.  That is all.

Oh no!!!  I hoped that eggs were the failsafe morning sickness antidote.  I am noticing that dairy of any kind is making it worse, which is almost as unfortunate as eggs.    

Yesterday was my first day being really sick.  My chiropractor recommended that I call her as soon as it started, so I followed orders and went in yesterday.  Thank goodness!  She offered instant relief with her adjustment--and this morning my nausea is (almost) non-existant.  Still, I'm not taking any chances--no milk/cheese for me this morning!

[SamsMuffin]

lbkw - There are still a few weeks between now and Thanksgiving - maybe morning sickness will kick in between now and then.  I know what you mean about wanting reassurance...  I don't have any strong m/s feelings - just a general not feeling my best. 

AmBam - With my second, just looking at raw eggs made me puke.  I couldn't cook them, I hated the smell, and I couldn't eat them because I kept envisioning them in their raw form in my mind. 

Anyone else breaking out?  My skin is going crazy! 

[DecemberSun]

Ugh.  I had a light tinged discharge this morning.  The only time I have that is when I miscarry. 

I haven't had any crazy symptoms yet- just sore boobs, light cramping, short temper, and some waves of lightheadedness/dizziness/light nausea.  That could just as easily be hormones, not necessarily pregnancy.  This was a surprise for us and I'm trying not to get too attached...  But it would still be hard to have another mc.  Sigh.  It's like knowing you want something but not buying it because it's way too expensive, and someone gets it for you anyway and you are SO excited...  Then they come back and take it away from you.  I'm trying to stay positive.  Not knowing is hard... 

[lbkw]

I've never really had morning sickness during my pregnancies. I've dealt more with heartburn which comes a bit later. I did get this weird pimple on my stomach which is VERY odd. The crying during a sit-com for no reason (there was nothing emotional going on) was kind of a hint. But I hate that I am just sitting here feeling NOTHING.

DecemberSun, I agree. Not knowing is very hard.

[GoofyInOK]

Hello everyone!   It's been really nice to read about all of your symptoms (or lack thereof).  It just goes to show that anything and everything is normal during pregnancy.  I really haven't known what to expect since it's my first time going through this, so I really appreciate the dose of normalcy!

As for me, I've mostly just been tired off and on, bloated like the dickens, and my boobs are SO sore.  Owie!    I get waves of nausea every once in a while, but that hasn't been too bad yet.  Maybe that's because I'm not quite 6 weeks yet.  Or maybe I just won't be so bad, who knows.  I feel terrible for those of you who are already experiencing the constant pukeage- I HATE puking, it's the worst!!!  Hugs!  

Anyway, it's great to meet you all - sending lots of sticky baby glue to each and all!

[scowgirl]

DecemberSun--hoping your bean stays sticky.  I hate that there is very little we can do about so many of these issues that come up.

[DecemberSun]

Thank you very much, scowgirl.  And yep.  Nothing I can do about it. 

I'm feeling really lightheaded/dizzy off and on today.  Way more noticeable than before.  I read that it could be a symptom of an ectopic pregnancy.  Oh, goody.  We're planning to go up to the Grand Canyon for the weekend (and surprise the kids with a train ride/ meeting Santa on the Polar Express!) so I'm going to try to just relax and wait and see. 

Hope you all get nice and nauseaous over the weekend.   

[LemonPie]

Originally Posted by LaLibertad 

The only thing that is the same from the last time is that my BRAIN has DISAPPEARED. I can't even finish out simple sentences sometimes. Which is bad since I talk to students all day!

Oh my goodness, I so hear you on this!  10 p.m. last night, DH and I were vegging on the sofa watching TV and it hits. . . It's WEDNESDAY and I completely forgot to take my kids to piano lessons!  I called her first thing this a.m. and she was so nice about it. . .  said she was just glad we were all okay because it was out of the norm for us and even offered a make-up for them. Have I mentioned that I love my kids' piano teacher? :D  And I now have an alarm set on my phone to go off an hour before all future lessons. 
 

Originally Posted by diana_of_the_dunes 
I'm really wondering if it's twins again.  I got a blaringly dark BFP on 9 DPO, which is obviously really early.  And now that I know it's a possibility...  I have an appointment with my midwife on the 30th, so we'll find out then!

I've been concerned about this too.  I got a +HPT at 11dpo, and I've been feeling nauseous since 8-9 dpo (and I'm very sure of my dates).  I'm just 5 weeks today and I'm having all the usual and some that I've never had before. . . nausea, tingly/full boobs, forgetfullness, backaches, achiness/heaviness in my pelvis, peeing like crazy.  With my last two, symptoms didn't start until 6 weeks, and with my first, nothing until 8 weeks, so this is very early for me.  But, who knows?  I'm almost 35 and this is my 6th pg so maybe it's just that my body isn't what it used to be either.  I have an appt in late Dec to see my OB and have an u/s so we'll see then I guess.

Originally Posted by AmBam 

I will never eat another egg again...as long as I live.  That is all.

Sorry!  I had to LOL at this, because I developed a major egg aversion with my first (I'll spare you the story of how the aversion came to be).  I couldn't even eat baked goods if I knew it contained them.  I used to drive DH crazy checking labels.  I can eat them now, but I've never felt quite the same about them.

Originally Posted by DecemberSun 

Ugh.  I had a light tinged discharge this morning.  The only time I have that is when I miscarry. 

Oh no!  Hopefully this time will be an exception! 

 I think we're actually going to try to get some Christmas decorations up this weekend.  These symptoms are getting more intense and I'm afraid I'll just be too sick to get to it after Thanksgiving.  Plus the kids enjoy them, so why not put them up early and enjoy them longer, right?

Anyone having any cravings yet?  I've been eating Clementine's like crazy and I've been wanting something baked, like a muffin or a sweet bread for days. . . and my oven is broken!  The new one is supposed to be delivered and installed today and I can't wait for it to get here. 

[doularebekah]

DecemberSun - I hope you're doing ok? Not knowing is definitely hard, and I completely understand the feeling of becoming attached no matter how much you try and be 'sensible' about it. I'll be thinking of you!

BlissedMama - I'd been hoping to see a new post from you! I'm so glad the scan went well and that you're feeling better about it all. I'm off for a scan this afternoon to see if the babe has stuck around after my HCG fluctuations. Fingers crossed!

[ms.shell]

DecemberSun, I'm praying for you that your bean sticks.  That sounds like such a lovely weekend; I hope you can enjoy it.

LemonPie- well, that's such a fun idea to put up decorations already!  I am getting excited about the tree, and so are dh and the kids, but I guess I thought there was a law against decorating before Thanksgiving or something, because it has certainly not occurred to me we could do it before then. hmmm... lol

and cravings?  yeah, i would like to know what everyone is craving, too.  I LOL'ed at AmBam ths morning about the eggs, but that is one of the only things that sounds good to me to eat most days.  The other night I opened a jar of pesto to make bread and found myself eating tablespoonfulls of straight pesto.  That is something I would never do if I wasn't pg!  The only actual "craving" I have had is weird, because I am not one to eat candybars, but for several days I have really wanted a white chocolate cookies and cream bar.

[AmBam]

LOL! The egg situation stayed with me all morning. I've had this weird thing with eggs the last little while anyway. Like maybe I'm developing and allergy or something. If I eat them, my throat gets tingly and slightly swollen and just feels weird. Well eggs sounded really good this a.m. so I thought I'd have one. Ummm, not a good idea at all. I'm not sure it even lasted a full two minutes in my stomach! My dh laughed! I'm so happy to be feeling pregnant that I don't even really care! (Now :) )

DecemberSun~ Thinking of you mama! I hope you are able to enjoy your weekend.

I have to get my kids to bed and hit the sack myself. I've been getting up at 6 to go to the gym and if I don't get to sleep by 10 it about kills me. I must be getting old!! ;)

[WendyJo410]

Originally Posted by ms.shell 

DecemberSun, I'm praying for you that your bean sticks.  That sounds like such a lovely weekend; I hope you can enjoy it.

LemonPie- well, that's such a fun idea to put up decorations already!  I am getting excited about the tree, and so are dh and the kids, but I guess I thought there was a law against decorating before Thanksgiving or something, because it has certainly not occurred to me we could do it before then. hmmm... lol

and cravings?  yeah, i would like to know what everyone is craving, too.  I LOL'ed at AmBam ths morning about the eggs, but that is one of the only things that sounds good to me to eat most days.  The other night I opened a jar of pesto to make bread and found myself eating tablespoonfulls of straight pesto.  That is something I would never do if I wasn't pg!  The only actual "craving" I have had is weird, because I am not one to eat candybars, but for several days I have really wanted a white chocolate cookies and cream bar.

I hear you on the eggs craving! I woke up feeling quite less than stellar and my typical breakfast of 3 eggs (2 for me, one for DS) every single morning was the only thing that helped! I can't imagine if I developed an aversion to eggs - as we have 90 layers to attend to! Last year DH and I didn't do a tree - as we really were talking big about how cutting down a tree wasn't exactly the most environmentally friendly holiday practice. Yes, that's a true statement... However, I have beautiful ornaments and I just love the smell of a tree and the warmth it brings to the holidays and to a room. Maybe we can pot a small one that we started a few years ago...? I'd like to find a middle ground somehow!

Originally Posted by LemonPie 

Oh my goodness, I so hear you on this!  10 p.m. last night, DH and I were vegging on the sofa watching TV and it hits. . . It's WEDNESDAY and I completely forgot to take my kids to piano lessons!  I called her first thing this a.m. and she was so nice about it. . .  said she was just glad we were all okay because it was out of the norm for us and even offered a make-up for them. Have I mentioned that I love my kids' piano teacher? :D  And I now have an alarm set on my phone to go off an hour before all future lessons. 
 

I've been concerned about this too.  I got a +HPT at 11dpo, and I've been feeling nauseous since 8-9 dpo (and I'm very sure of my dates).  I'm just 5 weeks today and I'm having all the usual and some that I've never had before. . . nausea, tingly/full boobs, forgetfullness, backaches, achiness/heaviness in my pelvis, peeing like crazy.  With my last two, symptoms didn't start until 6 weeks, and with my first, nothing until 8 weeks, so this is very early for me.  But, who knows?  I'm almost 35 and this is my 6th pg so maybe it's just that my body isn't what it used to be either.  I have an appt in late Dec to see my OB and have an u/s so we'll see then I guess.

Sorry!  I had to LOL at this, because I developed a major egg aversion with my first (I'll spare you the story of how the aversion came to be).  I couldn't even eat baked goods if I knew it contained them.  I used to drive DH crazy checking labels.  I can eat them now, but I've never felt quite the same about them.

Oh no!  Hopefully this time will be an exception! 

 I think we're actually going to try to get some Christmas decorations up this weekend.  These symptoms are getting more intense and I'm afraid I'll just be too sick to get to it after Thanksgiving.  Plus the kids enjoy them, so why not put them up early and enjoy them longer, right?

Anyone having any cravings yet?  I've been eating Clementine's like crazy and I've been wanting something baked, like a muffin or a sweet bread for days. . . and my oven is broken!  The new one is supposed to be delivered and installed today and I can't wait for it to get here. 

LemonPie - Just FYI, I made blueberry muffins today and baked a loaf of bread! Hah... You are not alone!
 

Originally Posted by DecemberSun 

Thank you very much, scowgirl.  And yep.  Nothing I can do about it. 

I'm feeling really lightheaded/dizzy off and on today.  Way more noticeable than before.  I read that it could be a symptom of an ectopic pregnancy.  Oh, goody.  We're planning to go up to the Grand Canyon for the weekend (and surprise the kids with a train ride/ meeting Santa on the Polar Express!) so I'm going to try to just relax and wait and see. 

Hope you all get nice and nauseaous over the weekend.   

 DecemberSun. I've been having that dizziness start today too - if I stand up too quick or if I haven't snacked in a while. It's a normal pregnancy symptom also! :) Have a good weekend with the kiddos - sounds like they are going to absolutely love the weekend even if you have something else on your mind! I'm hoping for more nausea too!

DoulaRebekah - Good luck at your scan later today! (seems funny to say that as I'm typing before we go to bed here in Michigan)!
 

[doularebekah]

Thanks WendyJo! I know, it is a little weird that we're on almost opposite times!

So, just came home from my scan and it was inconclusive! I don't really know how I'm feeling at this point, the process has been so drawn out even bad news would have been better than more not knowing. Basically, the radiologist couldn't see anything with a transabdominal ultrasound and so did a transvaginal scan as well....still couldn't see anything. Because of my PCOS and not knowing when I ovulate I could maybe be earlier than we thought and it's too soon to see something. Thankfully my dr called just after my appointment so I could talk to her and ask a few questions, and she's sent me for a blood test to check my hormone levels this weekend. I've had no cramping or bleeding, do any of you know if it's possible to have a missed miscarriage and not see anything remaining on the scan?

Feeling a little out of sorts :(

[GoofyInOK]

DoulaRebekah - I hope that all is okay.  Hugs.  It's so hard not knowing what is going on.  I am so super excited for a month or two down the line when we can see exactly what is going on, for better or for worse!

As for cravings - this is weird, but I want me some Bit-O-Honey candy like nobody's business!!!!  I would probably eat a whole package of them, so it's good that I don't have any in my house.  I've also wanted tasty baked goods; what's up with these carb cravings?  I try not to go overboard with the carbs most days and this is really killing me!

Super industrial sticky baby glue to all!  

[WendyJo410]

DoulaRebekah - Hugs to you. Sorry there aren't more conclusive things to help you! I may not be able to answer your questions, but are you charting? (i.e. taking your BMT, CP, CM?) These signs would be able to show you if you're pregnant or you're cycling again. For example, if your BBT (or BMT) is continually high, you're probably pg, if your cervix is firm and closed and kind of tilted, you're probably still pg. Obviously these signs aren't conclusive, but it can help you (at home) see what's going on. Plus, if for some reason you need to try again next month, these kinds of things will only help you with figuring out your fertility and timing! I'm still thinking you're going to get more positive signs in a week or two. Hold onto those positive thoughts!

[inkandpaper]

Originally Posted by DecemberSun 

Hope you all get nice and nauseaous over the weekend.   

So this is what happened to me.  Today was my first day of real, honest-to-goodness, barely keep down my breakfast morning sickness. And I had to sit at the table with extended family and watch them eat.  The only thing that saved me was frozen peach slices.

[doularebekah]

Originally Posted by GoofyInOK 

DoulaRebekah - I hope that all is okay.  Hugs.  It's so hard not knowing what is going on.  I am so super excited for a month or two down the line when we can see exactly what is going on, for better or for worse!

GoofyInOk - thanks for your encouragement :) I've been for my blood work this morning, so my plan is to just take it easy this weekend (ie not visit the Nature Baby store just down the road...) and be prepared for whatever the results are on Monday. I agree though, I can't wait to be past this period of not knowing! Hope you're well :)

Originally Posted by WendyJo410 

DoulaRebekah - Hugs to you. Sorry there aren't more conclusive things to help you! I may not be able to answer your questions, but are you charting? (i.e. taking your BMT, CP, CM?) These signs would be able to show you if you're pregnant or you're cycling again. For example, if your BBT (or BMT) is continually high, you're probably pg, if your cervix is firm and closed and kind of tilted, you're probably still pg. Obviously these signs aren't conclusive, but it can help you (at home) see what's going on. Plus, if for some reason you need to try again next month, these kinds of things will only help you with figuring out your fertility and timing! I'm still thinking you're going to get more positive signs in a week or two. Hold onto those positive thoughts!

Thanks so much for your thoughts and advice, Wendy. It's so helpful! Unfortunately I haven't been charting and I'm definitely wishing I had been now! We'd only just started trying so aside from tracking my period and keeping an eye on my CM I don't know too much. I'm going to have a go at checking my cervix to see if that gives me an idea, and like you say even if it's not my time this time around this is all good info to have and to start to be aware of for next time. None of my symptoms so far have been that major, but they also haven't gone away so hopefully that's something! I'll definitely try to stay positive and keep you updated :)

[stegenrae]

Count me among the doubters and worriers. :/ I'm only 5w3d but for the first time in a couple weeks, my bbs don't hurt at.all. I also have some mild crampy feelings, but I don't know if those are any worse than last week when (I assume) my uterus was starting to stretch some. My temp is still high, but .2-.3 degrees lower than my other thermal shift temps.

It doesn't help that a friend found out a couple days ago at her 16w checkup that there was no longer a heartbeat. :'(

I don't mean to bring you all down. I just needed to put it out there so maybe I can stop the obsessive thoughts, yk?