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[essco]

Thought it might be nice to have a separate thread for daily checking in. Just to say hey, what's up everybody, here's how I'm feeling, how about you.....

I'm feeling pooped today, cranky. But most of the time I don't feel pregnant at all. Occasional waves of nausea, blood sugar a little more tricky to keep on even keel, occasional breast tenderness. I guess it's hormone surges or something. OH and I have trouble sucking in my tummy and not looking 5 months pregnant already, argh! What is the deal with that, how the abdomen just goes slack so quickly after multiple pregnancies!

[Serenyd]

Great idea! So far so good here. Lots of hunger pangs, a little extra tired, thirsty, peeing more, way more CM than I'm used to (sorry TMI), constipated some (again, sorry TMI), heartburn, gassy, back aches, mood swings, breast tenderness and areolas darkening. It sounds bad but it's mostly intermittent symptoms, the rest of time I feel great! Only the occasional wave of nausea. I'd love to not get morning sickness but I'm afraid it's coming around the corner! I'm not sure if my tummy pooch is from baby or because I've been eating too much! Need to slow down a bit on that so I don't gain a ton of weight. 

[Sphinxy]

Thanks for starting this space! Ugh, today has been rough! So many fears creeping into my mind that I might somehow unintentionally hurt the baby. My emotions are running high (so many waves of almost tears!) and when I have low moments - sad, irritable, etc - I worry that the baby will pick up on it and be negatively affected. Struggling with motivation to stay active and positive, and feeling like my baby is counting on me to find a way to snap out of it. It's a lot of pressure to grow a person!!

[justclaire]

My first pregnancy was 11 years ago (almost 12 now, jeez!) so this is really like starting over from scratch -- I don't really remember feeling this sick/queasy/dizzy/tired the first time around. Despite not being able to tolerate much food, feeling queasy and nauseous constantly, and having to force myself to drink enough fluids, I am actually in an absolutely awesome mood. DH is super excited, which is just so adorable and reminds me why I married him ;) I told a couple of my girlfriends at work today but am trying to keep the cat in the bag "officially", at least until my first Dr appointment the first week of March. Not sure I'll be able to hold out that long! 

[John16n33]

Thanks!  Today is blah, and it's only 5 a.m.  BUT I  have been up since 4 with what seems to be the beginning of a bad cold :(  Hopefully it goes away soon so I can feel normal again.

[Serenyd]

Ugh sorry Meagan! I'm working on getting over mine here. Sickies are not fun, esp. on top of preggo symptoms. I'm usually really healthy when I'm pregnant but this cold got me good! 

[Serenyd]

Feeling down in the dumps for no good reason. These pregnancy hormones suck. I'm all    when I should be . I need a !

[DanielleNZ]

Big big hugs Serenyd! Sorry your feeling down.
Doing quite well today, I swear I must be bloated or something because I couldn't have a bump already, but my belly looks huge to me. Spent the day with my parents today, I so wanted to tell them but I'm worried its just to early. Only 5wks 2days here. Not feeling cramps but kinda like an achey type feeling in my groin, think I may have just over done it today. Hope everyone is well :-)

[pauletoy]

I am so sorry to those that are feeling out of sorts!

I am doing about as good as I can trying to stay as positive as possible. I have been having lab work done every two days since my bfp. The doctor called me today and told me I could skip Wednesday because the hcg & progesterone look perfect. Ultrasound Friday.

Breasts are a little less tender which is freaking me out. Nausea comes and goes.

I am just thrilled to be here. Praying this little one stays.

[Serafina33]

Sphinxy & serenyd I'm there with you. Very sad and mopey.
That's about the only symptom other than a few pounds of fluid gain making me bloated/pants tight.
Nausea when I have an empty tummy, fairly easy to solve....
Nightmares, depressed feelings in the day. Ugh.

[nurturingspirit]

Hi ladies.  Part of the mopey-ness can also be related to the time of year.  Winter, less sun, less time in the fresh air.  Try to take daily walks somewhere.

Also, it helps to focus on getting ourselves grounded.  Yesterday morning, which was the morning I took test number two to confirm, I was also having a hard time.  I realized it was bc I was not grounded.  I was in my head too much.  SO> I made the choice to buckle down and stick to my rhythm.  We homeschool, so I got to it.  Cleaned up the house, made some tea, got our lessons ready and stuck to it all.  I have two other children.  Almost 8 and just turned 6, boys.  I realized I could not stay in that place of mopey-ness and fearing thoughts bc I have boys to raise, and one to grow of course.  It helped me put things in perspective.  I consciously am trying to breathe deep, to do a gentle belly dance routine, or take walks...which is just good for me anyway, in this winter season.  Best of luck in these weeks ladies.  Stay positive, say affirmations as often as possible, and be nice to yourself.  Love yourself.

blessings.

[John16n33]

I still have my cold but it is slightly better today. I am about to call my ob here in Texas and ask if it's okay if I take some emergen-c to help me kick this.  I am freaked out to without asking him though because I know too much vitamin c can cause miscarriage.  This afternoon I am having a phone interview at 4:00 with the midwife/naturopathic dr. to talk about a hopeful homebirth with them.

Oh and my baby cousin is in labor!  I went and saw her before school and she was at a 6 and he broke her water woohoo!!!

[eloise24]

I'm okay . . . spending my mornings trying not to throw up, afternoons exhausted and evenings feeling barfy again!  Not that I'm particularly suprised, both my other two kids were like this . . . morning sickness starts at about 5 1/2 weeks, so now that I'm 6w1d, I'm right in the midst of it. 

Trying to prioritize around the house so that when I feel good, I can get the most important things done - today was cleaning the bathroom (almost threw up last night and panicked because the toilet wasn't clean, ha!) and grocery shopping. 

We also told our kids today (5 and 3 years old) . . . they are super excited, especially DD, who has been praying for a baby for a long time!  And that means word is out where we work (at a children's home with about 35 other staff and 60 residential kids) . . . so it makes everything a bit more real.  I had hoped to wait another week or two, but when you're eating breakfast in a dining hall and trying not to be sick, there isn't much I can do to hide it!

[maszat85]

Hi,

I had my first u/s today- the doctor wanted to see me early because of my history of losses. At 4.5 weeks, we saw the sac, which was 6mm, but nothing in it yet, the machine was sooooo ancient. I have a feeling that doctors here do not have half the technology they have in the U.S.... I am from here and I love my country, but this is one area they are so behind. Of course now I am thinking maybe it's a blighted ovum. Crap.

Anyhow, he put me on progesteron and I'll have my next checkup next Thursday. Hopefully we'll see a nice fetal pole or something of the sort. I highly doubt I am going to see a heartbeat on that machine before the baby is born... Alright, maybe in the next few weeks.

Orshi

[pauletoy]

Maszat85- I know it's hard but try not to worry too much. 4.5 weeks is really too early to see much even with the newer machines.

[HappiLeigh]

Hi there! Sorry to hear you all are feeling queasy already. I just found out last night so I'm totally not ready for that. I had terrible, horrible, no good, very bad "morning" sickness with both my prior pregnancies, so I'm really hoping this one goes better. Summer would be a better time for all that, with fewer duties and more help. As it is, weeks 6-12 for me will involve both my kids' birthday parties, Easter, and some rather strenuous volunteer duties. Bad timing, but I'm trying to focus on the pleasant parts of the surprise and do the best I can with the rest. I'm considering looking for a mother's helper or something just in case I can't get out of bed like the previous times.

Mazsat, hoping the progesterone is just what you need!

Sphynxie, hope you get to a better place tomorrow. I was reading your signature line--extra congrats! A mama/mama pair we know just had their fourth.

I'm excited to see other homeschoolers on here too! I can imagine what our kids will be learning about next fall.

[Sphinxy]

Thanks, HappiLeigh! I saw that this one was a surprise for you - wow, I can't imagine! Best of luck to you. Today is definitely going better for me. Had a good cry and long talk with DW last night, working through some of my fears. We obviously went into this plan intentionally and deliberately but of course once it's real it starts to kick up all kinds of thoughts and feelings. We're probably relocating late 2nd trimester, which I am very happy about, but at the same time I know there will be stress associated with it. There are also some big projects on DW's plate later this year professionally that I support but at the same time I've started worrying about the potential for her to need to travel around my EDD or in the first few months after birth. I think we were just mis-communicating about that previously because when we talked it out last night it was a lot more clear to me that she is putting me and the baby first no matter what (of course, but I guess I just needed a reminder!)

[HappiLeigh]

Originally Posted by Sphinxy 

TWe obviously went into this plan intentionally and deliberately but of course once it's real it starts to kick up all kinds of thoughts and feelings. We're probably relocating late 2nd trimester, which I am very happy about, but at the same time I know there will be stress associated with it.

There are some benefits to having it sprung on you--it's somehow less emotional. Just like, ok, there is it, now we're going to think of practical things like how to get through March birthday parties and buy a bigger car. :) 

Moving is going to be rough, but at least you'll get to spend all your third trimester nesting urges putting your new place together! Glad you're feeling better today.

[Happy Mom Doula]

honestly, it's been a rough day. Was awake-ish since 3 this morning(had to pee...again), had to get up at four to take hubby to work then back to take oldest to school. It felt like a really long day and my other three kids were go-go-go ALL day. just found out I was preggo yesterday... it was a bit of a shock honestly. Had big argument with oldest daughter today about her lack of responsibility(she is 11). I feel kinda bad but know I can't back down or she won't learn real responsibility. Hubby is working out of town for the next few days so I miss him and won't sleep well for the next few nights. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.

[Serafina33]

Mine also out of town most of this week and most of next. :/