Weekly Thread - November 8-14

[Meli65]

Hey y'all,

Thought I'd start the new thread! I just met with my lay midwife today and I really enjoyed talking with her. It is always nice to talk birth with someone who doesn't buy into the whole medical mindset -- as she put it, she thinks that most people think prenatal care means testing, whereas she doesn't want to do a test unless there is a clear reason for doing it, plus something concrete to do with that information once you have it. It was very cool.

She also pointed out that my cheapie prenatals could be contributing to the terrible constipation I'm experiencing -- I can't believe I didn't think of that! Am hoping for a quick resolution to that little problem.

Still feeling good here -- tired and RAVENOUS.

[Pepper]

Your midwife sounds great, Melissa. I'm procrastinating finding another midwife/practice because of how terrible I've been feeling. It's all I can do just to get through the day with this nausea.

I have an appt next Wed. for a vaginal ultrasound so the mw can "find out how pregnant I am." Excuse me, but I was charting and know within a 12 hour period of exactly when I conceived! Embarrasingly, I couldn't turn it down because I really want to rule out twins. I am only 7 weeks along and today a friend at the park asked me if I was pregnant after looking surprised at my belly. I'm really big already. I was NOT this big at 7 weeks the last two times..and this nausea is much worse. Dh is pretty freaked out at this possibility. I just want to rule it out.....

I've found that non-stop eating helps to keep the nausea somewhat manageable so I try to do that. I'm an eating machine! And I can never really get a full, satisfied feeling after eating. weird.

How is everyone feeling?

[mclisa]

My sister has had 3 kids and said that she didn't show any earlier with the 3rd when compared to the 2nd. I just feel so much bigger this time around. DH wants 4 kids and I like the idea of 3 so in that way twins would be nice.

Pepper: can't wait to hear about your u/s results!

I felt so good at the end of last week and then the rolling stomach began again over the weekend. I feel it this morning too. Yuck-o. I had a cold on Sunday so that didn't help.

Wish my family luck as we are attempting family pictures for Christmas cards today! Hopefully I can get all 4 of us looking decent on one of the pictures.

[Meli65]

Can you detect twins this early in the game? Wow, can't wait to hear about that!

[SharonAnne]

Could be twins, but maybe not. My best friend was in maternity clothes almost immediately after her BFP, she started growing FAST and we were thinking she had twins, but there's only one baby in there.

Had my first appointment with my mw today. The blood draw was NOT fun. grrrr I'm not really good with blood draws to begin with, but, the mw in training pulled my blood, and after the second vial, the needle slipped out of my arm a bit. Blood POURED down my arm. I was NOT prepared for that, and immediately got nauseous and dizzy. I thought, "this is it, i'm passing out" :LOL But I didn't. She did only draw two vials though. We forgot about that third real quick :LOL

I was a little disappointed with the mw's reaction when I said I was considering eating my placenta. She said, "We have a strict policy about that. Don't talk to us about it." She said it laughingly, but still. I know my husband is gonna fight me on it, 'cause he thinks it's gross, and her reacting like that, I"m sure, didn't help my argument at all.

Still too early to really hear the heartbeat; but next time we'll definitely be able to hear it.

[Meli65]

Why do they care whether or not you eat the placenta? Grr, I hate that kind of attitude. It's your birth, and YOUR placenta, after all.

That blood draw sounds ghastly -- it is the worst to have inexperienced people doing that.

[twouglyducks]

Just got back from my MW appt. 144bpm this time. Mostly we just talked.
Still getting the overly full hungry feeling. Ick. Still very tired, but seems to be getting the tiniest bit better. Nausea is a little better, too, b/c I can knit in the round without feeling carsick.
Feeling fat and out of shape. I've GOT to do something about this and stay in shape if I'm serious about an HBAC. If I'm winded after jogging for 40 seconds I am going to have problems lasting through labor. It would help to have someone to hold me accountable, to workout with. But that isn't gonna happen.

[jerawo]

Had my first midwife appointment today, which was great I was hoping we could hear the heartbeat, but her doppler can't pick it up until 12 weeks so I'll have to wait until Dec now. We talked about nutrition, and after my appointment I went to the herb bar and got all my teas and calcium supplements. Other than that, not much is different. Still feel well with some slight nausea, haven't really gained any weight, and am not showing. My biggest dilemma right now is trying to get my dog to sleep down by my legs, instead of on top of my chest/stomach - he's starting to annoy me at night and wake me up which puts me in a pissy mood when I'm trying to sleep.

[mclisa]

Has anyone turned to Zofran yet for the nausea? My doc offered it last week and I turned her down thinking it was getting better. It's not. It's this feeling that keeps coming and going. I haven't vomited in awhile which makes me say I don't need it, but I'm tired and I'm tired of feeling an upset stomach. I just want to play with my girls after work and not have to feel my stomach roll.

[Stone Fence]

[punkprincessmama]

I haven't posted in awhile cause I feel so freakin' awful I am so nauseas and tired all of the time. I'm starving but can't think of ONE thing that I would actually want to eat. Just about any cooking makes me gag. I'm actually a little worried about this. I haven't gained any weight, but I sure am showing all of the sudden. It's weird. I just want to be able to enjoy my food again

nak~

im 8 wks and in maternity pants this is unbelievable to me. I think I was like almsot four months along last time!

on the good side, nursing is much less painful lately

pepper - oh wow twins ! would you mw still see you?

[twouglyducks]

I found some hyland's tablets for nausea and indigestion. They seemed to work yesterday when I was feeling icky. Granted, I'm not super sick like some here, but maybe it's worth a try??

[jerawo]

Have any of you tried B6 supplements for nausea? I believe you start at 100mg, then decrease your dose as you start to feel better.

[twouglyducks]

Yes. I take b6 and iron daily for nausea. This has helped tremendously and I only get a bit nauseous once in a while, as opposed to constantly before I started taking those.

[Pepper]

Oh, I was wondering if Hylands made anything for nausea. I'm going to try and find some and also start taking my b6. ANYTHING to help with this nausea. Well, anything natural, that is. I'm pretty strict about medicating for anything unless I'm about to die or something

Yesterday I began having dry heaves in the sink and my 4 year old was just staring at me asking, "Mommy, what are you doing? Are you ok?" After I was able to speak I just told him I had a tummy ache but he was really upset seeing me like this. Not sure how long I can hold out not telling him something is up.

I've been feeling so so so so bad lately that my mood is getting dark. Feelings of pity for myself and hopelessness....I'm monitoring it closely but it's getting tough. I'm just holding on to that 12 week mark where I hope this constant nausea goes away.

[twouglyducks]

I'm sorry to hear that some of you are feeling so sick. Makes me feel bad for being so whiny, when I'm not feeling TOO badly. I didn't know hyland's made so many different tablets. I also got some for gas . That is not a fun thing to have.

[aja-belly]

i had an us yesterday and it was AWESOME! the baby was kinda moving his arms a little and it made me laugh, and when my uterus shook from me laughing the baby went WILD punching and kicking! it was so awesome to see! then he put his hand in his mouth (or so it looked like to me) and sat still. wow, it was just sooo cool. oh, and heartbeat was 160 bps.

there are some pictures here http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/aja_belly/my_photos in the folder marked "hogwart". i don't wanna have another us later on, but i really wanna find out if it's a boy or girl. we may just have to wait the full 9 months. lol. i can't believe i'm 10 weeks already (tomorrow 11). this seems to be going by so quickly.

oh, and almost no more nausea or heartburn either. still pretty exhausted. my sciatic nerve has recently been killing me! after lying on the table for the u/s yesterday when i got up i thought my legs were gonna give out! seriously, what can i do for this (other than lying on my side - it's not really helping!)?

aja

[fuzzypeach]

Glad you had fun at your u/s, ajabelly!! The pics are nice

I go for my first ultrasound tomorrow afternoon. I am sooooo excited and will definately post about it afterwards!

I'm feeling good, no troubles here. Approaching eleven weeks.. (or maybe twelve. the u/s will tell, hopefully)

[IntoTheRoseGarden]

Aja, Hogwart is beautiful!

I'm sorry to hear so many mamas are still feeling yucky! I'm finally coming out of the fog myself! I haven't posted in so long! I couldn't even get motivated to type!

I had my first appt with my midwife today; I am seeing an ob, but he shares his practice with a midwife and they alternate prenatal visits. It was wonderful! She actually listened to me, which I've NEVER experienced with a doctor! We talked about my first birth (c/s), and how I want this one to be different. I felt comfortable asking questions, which is also a new thing for me. The best part was that we got to hear the heartbeat! I am sooo relieved; I was very worried. I am also going for a u/s tomorrow; I told her I think I o'd late the cycle I got pg, and she immediately wrote out a script for a u/s. She didn't want me to end up with another c/s due to bad dates. I am so excited to see the baby, but even more excited to have a provider who truly has by best interests in mind.

[aja-belly]

i can't wait to hear about both of your u/s.

i feel kinda bad that i have no nausea and you ladies are still feeling so yucky (of course, not bad enough to trade places with you )

aja