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In the last thread we were talking about being exhausted and how much it sucks. Well, it does suck!  I think for those of us who have toddlers and/or older kids, that our exhaustion probably stems from more than just pregnancy. At least I know mine does!

Edited by Knitting Mama - 2/25/12 at 7:18pm

[~Demeter~]

I think I'm actually getting into the second tri energy spurt... It never lasts long, lol,

I'm 16 weeks today... I don't always remember how far I am, lol. I'm feeling movement daily but long for the definite bumps and nudges that come in the next few weeks.

I still haven't announced. My son asked me last night via facebook (he's 16) and I ignored the question. Last pregnancy he ratted me out to the family before I was ready so he's not in the know this time. None of my kids yet and none of them will until I'm ready to announce to everybody. :)

[Knitting Mama]

I didn't realize we were so close in due dates, Demeter, I am 16 weeks tomorrow! 

[~Demeter~]

I remember my week changes on Monday but not always what week I am in, lol. I think because I never set a specific due date... lol or one that felt 'good' to me.

[sallyrae17]

I'm caving today and going into my doctor for this sinus infection I've had for the past 10 days. I've tried absolutely everything I can think of to help with the pain and congestion, but it's still there. :-( I really don't want antibiotics, but I know that's what they're going to prescribe. I just feel like I'm totally at the end of my rope here. 

[~Demeter~]

Have you tried a Neti Pot?

[sallyrae17]

Yeah, I got one yesterday. I have to admit, I absolutely hate it. I really don't like things in my nose and having warm, salty water go through there is pretty much torture for me. I'm still doing it, though. I'm also drinking lots of fluids (hot tea and water), eating as much ginger and garlic I can stand, taking garlic supplements, putting hot compresses on my face, taking warm showers, taking tylenol when the pain is too much, etc. I just don't know what else to do, honestly. 

I should add that the pain is so bad that I can feel it in my teeth. I think that's the worst. I'm just a wreck. Sorry for the long, complaining rant. 

[Knitting Mama]

Oh man, I would definitely go in. Poor you. 

[Sol_y_Paz]

SallyRae, hope you feel better after your visit.  That sounds awful!  

Demeter, that is cool you feel movement every day.  Funny about your son, how much longer until you tell your kids or do you not know yet?

Cecilia's mama, Sorry for the exhaustion and yes I bet taking care of a little one only makes it that much more.  I am so exhausted too, it is really getting to be a pain.  I sometimes get random but welcomed little bursts of energy which I take full advantage of and try to get as much done as possible before the exhaustion creeps back in.  

[Thebyr]

Aww Demeter! I'm 16 weeks today too. I felt a lot of movement last week.. just pain and nausea all weekend. Funny since that's when I had enough time and quiet to pay attention.

Feel better SallyRae.

Amiee - I am starting to need naps at the most random times. Just short ones would do it.

Hey Sol! *waves*

[~Demeter~]

Sally it may take a couple of days to feel relief... I know it can make you feel uncomfortable (odd sensation!!) but I promise it will help. I would keep doing it in conjunction with the abx (if you get them).

Sol Hmm... I don't know. I feel really insecure about all of the reactions. I just don't want to deal with negativity, I'm totally building it up in my head and probably making it worse than it truly is but it's my neuroses, lol. I'm assuming I'm going to have  to say something soon (eventually) but it just hasn't felt right yet.

[~Demeter~]

I was wearing my 15 month old while shopping yesterday in our pouch sling... our go to carrier for outings... and I think I'm going to have to use something else for the interim. I'm sore on the one side of my pubic bone. I know it has everything to do with alignment and wearing 20 pounds on one side definitely doesn't do much to keep things aligned, lol.

[Knitting Mama]

I haven't tried wearing Cecilia in the Beco lately, because I feel like it's just totally going to be uncomfortable on my belly. Maybe we need to practice back carries again. 

[Sol_y_Paz]

Hi Thebyr, so sorry you felt pain and nausea all weekend. So awesome you felt a lot of movement last week!    I felt it for sure one time 1 week and 3 days ago and that was so cool, maybe another time before that but I wasn't for sure.  Nothing at all since then that I have noticed. I am 17 weeks today.  

Demeter, I really hope you don't have to deal with any negativity about this new addition to your family.  Your son will probably be pretty proud of himself for figuring it out before you announce it.  

[~Demeter~]

I'm able to carry off back carries no problem...it's just a bit of a pain to put her up there either in the cold or in the store but it's what I'll need to do, if I put her in the basket she takes that as her cue to be as wild as possible, lol.

I totally am showing BUT because I had lost a bunch of weigh in the 6 mos leading up to conception I am still able to fit in normal clothes, lol. :) It is very like my first pregnancy.My last 2 pregnancies I could fit in my regular pants at around 8 or 9 weeks, lol.  I know there's a lot of is she, isn't she speculation going on right now and I most certainly will be met with some negativity. My family has been less than supportive about my family size since #3.

[Sol_y_Paz]

Demeter, sorry to hear they have less than supportive.   I was wondering if you were showing and that makes sense.  I am not really.  Still wearing all my same clothes no problem except for maternity jeans because those things are the ultimate comfort.  

[Thandiwe]

Just hopping in.  I'm sorry you're dealing with no support, Demeter.  That really sucks.   We've made some dietary changes lately and have been dealing with family fall-out and judgment, because, you know, everyone else knows better for my family than me.   Judgment just sucks.

I'm glad to see others aren't feeling much movement.  I always have felt quite a bit of movement by now, but I just haven't been in this pregnancy.  I'm 14 weeks today.  That's pretty abnormal for me.  Adding in the fact that we still haven't been able to hear baby's heartbeat and I end up having little panicky moments.  But the fact that the nausea is still so intense and that my belly is still swelling, I don't let myself worry too much.  All in due time. 

[ithappened]

I'm actually a bit nervous that I am feeling no movement at 16w with twins.. I dont even know how that is possible.. part of me thinks Ive just been so busy I havent noticed so I am trying not to freak

sallyrae17 yes! go to the doctor! I am going on day 21 of this cold/flu/sinus infection and the tooth pain is the worst part! I really wish I had gone into my doctor weeks ago so I am glad to hear you are going to get some relief. I have been using the neti pot but it hasnt helped for the pain/pressure at all just the nasal congestion :(

[folkgirl]

I am having a tough time and am just ready for things to calm down so I can enjoy this pregnancy. I haven't posted here very often, but it seems like it has been one thing after another, starting with a very intense cold that went on for about five weeks (with a one week break in between), then the onset of panic disorder which I have NEVER experienced before and seems likely to be pregnancy-related. I have been waiting almost a month for an appointment with a psychiatric group that specializes in pregnancy. Pretty sure I will land in therapy. And now I have a mysterious pain in my side which I suspect may also be pregnancy-related. It's not in a typical spot, like anywhere near my uterus, but in a previous pregnancy I had excruciating neck and shoulder pain so apparently pregnancy can bring that on for me. I am considering chiro to help with that.

Sorry to complain so much, I'm just trying to jump back in and all my updates happen to be kind of blah. Hoping for a more positive update in the future.

[NewMumJoy]

SallyRae - ya, it sounds like you've tried everything for that sinus infection, I think it's def time to goto the doctors - I hope that he can help you get some quick relief!

TheByr - I hope you feel better too!  

Demeter - Good luck with your family's support whenever you do make your announcement....

C's Mama - Hope you can find your rest and energy that you need this week...

Although I'm still feeling sooo much better during this 2nd trimester, I've found that a daily period of "exhaustion" has returned about 1x day.  I hate to admit it, since I'm a stay-at-home-wife right now with a very easy schedule and no children to keep up with all day!  But even after a simple trip to the grocery store or walk around the neighborhood, I feel unexpectedly run down.  Oh, and I still definitely cannot leave the house without pre-fueling up on food and also taking some extra snacks with me.  My day seems to revolve around eating (cannot last more than 2 hrs) and so-help-me-God if I am caught out and about without my reinforcements!!