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[GISDiva]

Akmeg, I came across this thread, anything in there sound good to you?

http://www.mothering.com/community/t/1369686/easy-no-minimal-cook-meals-for-morning-sickness

I haven't had any morning sickness yet, but I've been reading about progresterone.  I didn't have any MS at all with my son and likewise, my boobs weren't ever sore.  Lackluster milk supply.

This time, my boobs are definitely sore (and bigger! Like, I may actually be a B cup by the end!  ), so I'm wondering if it's coming.  I haven't hit the magical 6 week mark yet.

As for telling, I need to tell my sister when she comes home for the holidays, she's going to wonder about the alcohol too.  ;)  I might wait to tell my mom though.  She had some strokes when DS was 1 and now lives in an assisted living facility because her eyesight was taken and some other things, so I think she'll just worry that she's taking up too much of my time and energy.  She hates being dependent on people and it will be doubly bad if she knows I'm pregnant, so I might tell her right before I tell the rest of the extended family in February or so to minimize the months of worrying about me and knowing she can't help and whatnot.  *sigh*

[somegirl99]

Just finished my commuting nightmare (2.5-3 hr one way) and I am completely worn out.

I took my motorcycle one of the days for a change, was less nauseous that way but it is more physically fatiguing.

No belly changes here yet.  I took a baseline picture last week but haven't uploaded it yet.

[CraftyMcGluestick]

Originally Posted by akmeg 

Love the belly pic GISDiva!  That's about what my belly's doing at the moment......I feel huge!  No one knows here except my dh and my two kids, and it's kind of funny because I don't know why I care so much about keeping it a secret.  Part of the reason I think is because Christmas is coming up and I think it will be a fun family announcement.  My parents are coming to visit from AK, and I think it will be fun to have them just notice that I look pregnant.....no one in my family suspects a thing because my youngest is 6 1/2, so it will be such a fun surprise!  But in a way it would be nice for them to know already to explain my lack of energy and motivation, especially with Christmas presents!  Usually I make all kinds of fun little gifts for everyone, this year I'll be impressed if I just make my kids pajama pants and maybe some cookies to decorate at some point! 

What are you guys eating these days?  I feel sooooooo sick sometimes, I just don't want anything, but I know I have to eat.  Nothing appeals to me.  Any great ideas for nausea foods?  Last night I just wanted chicken and rice, so I baked some chicken thighs on top of a bed of rice seasoned with chicken broth and onions.  It was yummy, very plain, but just what I wanted.  But today nothing sounds good!  I need some ideas!

Wow-pajama pants and cookies. That sounds soooooo impressive. Typically, I am a very productive, busy lady, but my house is basically falling apart at the seams. DH was like "oh, I guess you do more than I realized." Ha! You think?

I just started zofran today for nausea. It's not a miracle drug, but it helps some. The half-life is terrible though so I go from feeling a bit better to totally wrecked a couple of hours before I can take another one. I tried so hard with my first not to take anything, but yesterday I was just like: Dude, this is a marathon, not a race- get a break! We'll see how it does after a few days.

As far as eating, I'm having the same problem- knowing I have to eat, but everything sounds horrible. And sometimes I'm REALLY, REALLY hungry! I have had a few emergency cravings that have caused me to run and get takeout: beef & broccoli with rice, Jimmy John's gourmet vegetarian sandwich (these are huge and I ate a whole one, which I usually can't finish, in like 10 minutes). I usually make everything at home, but I am just trying to make it through this time without feeling too guilty or burdened.

Originally Posted by GISDiva 

Akmeg, I came across this thread, anything in there sound good to you?

http://www.mothering.com/community/t/1369686/easy-no-minimal-cook-meals-for-morning-sickness

I haven't had any morning sickness yet, but I've been reading about progresterone.  I didn't have any MS at all with my son and likewise, my boobs weren't ever sore.  Lackluster milk supply.

This time, my boobs are definitely sore (and bigger! Like, I may actually be a B cup by the end!   ), so I'm wondering if it's coming.  I haven't hit the magical 6 week mark yet.

Ha! Is 6 weeks magical? I didn't find it to be that great! Ha. But seriously, thanks for the belly pic and the food suggestions! I don't have much of a baseline. I don't see any change, but I still have an odd-shaped (kinda pointy) protrusion of loose skin, rather ugly actually, from my pregnancy with DS (27 mos old).

I wanted to be more secretive about my pregnancy, but I told a few friends, who I thought would be discreet and basically they've been about as discreet as the town crier. I actually had to delete a Facebook post today from someone I peripherally know outing me on my page! I was horrified! DH told me to take it as a compliment that people like me and care about my happy news. But I am mourning my loss of keeping this my news.

[GISDiva]

Yes, that magical 6 week mark when you're supposed to start puking your brains out, right?  Magic!  

Nausea is starting to creep in here.  I didn't have an ounce of morning sickness with DS, so this will be new territory for me.  Maybe it's a girl.  :)

I'm sorry your secret got spilled, Crafty.  I'm a bit worried too, I have some friends who can't keep their mouth shut, but I couldn't *not* tell them, so...it is what it is.  Maybe you can let your DH be right *just this one time*.  ;)

[FarmerCathy]

Yeah, that magic six weeks where dirty dishes make you gag.  Ugh.  I have forgotten about coming here.  Pregnancy brain maybe.   I woke up feeling like poop this am, then I ate breakfast and I was right as rain.  Good to hear what everyone is up to.  Last time I could wait to start a pic thread, this time, not so much.  I'm so bloated and look so much farther along than last time.  I will be so excited when 9 weeks comes around and usually my nausea goes away. 

[akmeg]

GISDiva......Thanks for the meal idea link!  There were some really good ideas there, I especially liked that the first one on the list I had had for lunch today!  Rice with fried eggs on top.....yum!  That's about as simple as it gets, and it really sat well with me.  Yay!  Today I've been feeling really good, and I've also been making a concerted effort to eat a little mini-meal/snack every single hour, even if I'm not hungry or nauseated yet.  I think it's really helping.  I just kind of watch the clock and get up and grab myself some crackers and cheese, or a little bowl of rice chex, or whatever else sounds yummy.  I'm hoping that this will continue to work for awhile, the last few days I've felt pretty miserable!  Especially by evening.....I can hardly drag myself off the couch to do anything productive in the kitchen.  Today I got smart and put some chicken and bbq sauce in the crockpot this morning!  :)