***Chit chat thread for Dec 11-31***

[Ursula Rose]

Hi all. I thought I'd start this thread for general check-in talk.

I just picked my midwives. It was hard because (luckily) where I live there are dozens of qualified midwives.

My first prenatal meeting is next week. All of the visits are at my house. I'm really excited about this because I don't like medical offices.

Tomorrow we are going cross country skiing again. I wonder how long I'll feel like skiing.

[Robynee]

I set up an appointment with a midwife for next week but it looks like I am going to have to slip in there earlier than that because I am spotting. I am trying to stay really positive about it.(The fact that I spent half the night tossing my cookies is reassuring.) I had bleeding with ds too. It's still really scary and now I really want to try and see that heartbeat. Hopefuly they can get me in over the next couple of days.

[Ary99]

Hye Ursula, I noticed you mentioned something about cross country skiing. That sounds like quite the endurance challenge. I get out of breath just thinking about it.

I think as long as you feel comfortable doing it, go for it. I wish I had been more physically active when i was pg with DS because labor is like a marathon. I would have been more prepared.

Greta news on the midwives, you guys. That's so exciting. Robynee, fingers crossed. If you had spotting before and are having a lot of pg symptoms, you are probably doing just fine.

[Ursula Rose]

Hil, how are you feeling after your last beta?

i don't feel like there is much going on with me other than waiting and worrying.

[Ary99]

I felt relieved for about a day. I've convinced myself this is a blighted ovum because entertaining the thought that there's a real baby in there, I feel, sets me up for an emotional vulnerabilty I can't deal with right now. Even if I see a heartbeat on the 20th, I won't relax a bit until the first trimester is over. So, yes, waiting and worrying I can relate to.

And yes, I realize I sound like a crazy person.

[peilover010202]

Morning e/o! Everyone has been busy posting over the weekend!

Ursula Rose and Robynee - glad you pick out your midwives. Robynee, I'm sure the mw will set your mind at ease about the spotting and I hope you can see that hb!

Ary - I hope you see your baby's hb soon and that this first trimester flies by so you can feel better about your pg.

Nothing new with me really, betas came back great 319 and 798. u/s is scheduled for 12/23 and I'm hoping that I'll be far enough along to see the hb too! No yucky symptoms yet, just a little queasy off and on, a few food cravings, and VERY grumpy with dh. Hopefully the grumpiness will leave soon!

[Ursula Rose]

My DH doesn't want to do a beta b/c he doesn't think it's necessary. I kind of want to sneak one in. When is your first trimester over? I have yet to start counting down the days. Tomorrow I am 7 wks. Does the first trimester end when you make it to 12 weeks (fetus age) or 12 weeks (from last lmp)?

[Robynee]

Ursula Rose- That's a good question. I believe it's 12 wks from lmp.

I saw my midwife yesterday. She thinks everything is fine.(big sigh of relief) I will be getting my u/s next Thursday.

[peilover010202]

Robynee - that's good! Right before Christmas! My u/s is next Friday

Ursula Rose - I think Robynee is right 12 weeks from lmp.

I will be 6 weeks tomorrow by lmp, but I o late, so the baby is more like 5 weeks, I'm gonna guess.

[jenmk]

The first trimester ends 14 wks from lmp, because that's actually fetal age of 12 weeks/3 months. (You're not through the first month of pg at 4 wks from lmp, because fetus is only 2 weeks old.) This measuring of weeks from lmp is really dumb! I don't know why they add on the 2 extra weeks when you aren't actually pg.

I'm off to see my doc tomorrow afternoon for a pre-visit. I'll have to schedule my 8 week visit when I'm there . . . which should be the first week of January (I'll actually be 8 weeks on 12/30). But since I'm old (35) there are a battery of tests that are possible to do, and we need to discuss that. Not sure what I will do and not do. Haven't entirely decided yet. But I'm happy to get the ball rolling, and hopefully see a little heartbeat tomorrow. She's not sure that there little u/s will pick it up this early (I'm 5 wks, 5 days tomorrow), but I'm still hoping.

[KarmaChameleon]

HI everyone, just subscribin'


I just got an email back from the midwife at The Birth Cottage --- I said I wanted to make an appt. but it feels so early, is it silly to come in so soon...she said COME ON IN!!! They do GYN care too so she said even if something were to happen, they would be there "to care for me" in any case. Isn't that sweet? I just love this place.

So she is going to call me when she wakes up (she said she was just cjhecking her email after a whirlwind of births and was headed to bed) so I can make an appointment.

[mimi!]

Its so nice to see so many familiar names! I recognize some of you from the One Thread which I have been on and off of for some time, and of course the mommas from the Nursing Mommas ttc thread. Congradulations to you all, I know for many it was a long wait!

I just got a + a few days ago, making the edd 08/22. Wow, I can't believe I just typed that, but the nausea is confirming it!
I am trying to be calm and not stressing. I had a m/c in Aug. and I don't want to relieve that trauma again. So I'm focusing on the positive most of the time and praying for a healthy 9 - no 8 more months! and a wonderfully healthy babe. I look forward to getting to know you all!

[Ursula Rose]

Welcome Mimi!

I think it's kind of funny to start visiting with the midwives so soon, but mine wanted to start meeting in month 2. So my first appointment is on Thursday.

I have a feeling they'll go over alot of diet stuff since they are NDs as well as midwives. I have serious food allergies and usually eat pretty well. However, for the past two days all I've wanted is ZUCCHINI BREAD. I've been thinking about it hourly. I am not a baker so I just have to salivate all day and night. I hope this will pass.

I kind of had a feeling that the 1st trimester ends 14 weeks from LMP. Oy. Just more time to wait and worry.

[Robynee]

Mmm... Zucchini bread sounds good. I am dying for some pizelles. I called the in-laws last night and begged them to make an extra batch for me. It's all I've been able to think about for days.

[nfbmom]

MMMM, Zucchini bread does sound good. Maybe I will make some today! Whats a pizelle?

[an_evans]

I am going to call and make an appointment soon. I am using the same team of midwives but a different one will be my main. Mainly becuase since the birth of my son a year ago tommorow.....we have become really good friends.

The only thing thst is keeping me sane is cheese and crackers. It has always been a mainstay while pregnant. I struggle with blood sugar issues while preggo so it is a good snack ...very carb-protein balanced.

Mostly I am craving red meat...can't stand chicken or fish. I always crave firm meat when I am preganant.

[Robynee]

Pizelles are thin Italian cookies shaped like snowflakes. They are so yummy!

[Glittergal]

hi mammas, i'm still nervous too but i'm starting to have nausea when i have an empty stomach and yesterday i collapsed for a 2 hr nap when dh got home. in a few weeks, we'll all be moaning about how sick we feel.

when is everyone telling their families? we're flying home for new yrs weekend, which will make me 9 wks. it seems like a good time to tell them but i also would kind of like to hear the heartbeat first. i probably wouldn't tell them if i had a m/c.

so, anyone work outside the home? i'm trying to figure out clothes. my last pregnancy, i lived in hosp scrubs, so as i grew, i just checked out a bigger set. this time though, i have to dress pretty profressional and i want to hide it until at least 14 wks. the prob is i typically wear form fitting clothes, so it may be suspicious when i switch to bulky. plus i can't decide if i just buy regular clothes a size bigger or find little maternity clothes. obviously i'm obsessing about this. i'm REALLY nervous about work's reaction, even though it is a BIRTH CENTER. you'd think it i'd be excited about telling them but i'm dreading the b*ing and moaning that will inevitably happen as summer vacations are "ruined". not to mention i'm not telling them until quit late that i'm not coming back pp. oh well, trying to remind myself to get through the first trimester and then worry about this stuff. hard to not think ahead though

[Kindermama]

Ugh....night-nursing! I'm seriously losing it...sleep I mean! DD woke me up NINE times last night to nurse and I tried to give her a pacifier and rocking her and she had tantrums. I wish I could pump but I only get one ounce at a time!

My nipples are sore and I'm so tired!

Please someone tell me again why supplementing with formula is not the way to go....I'm really really considering it out of desperation here.

I'm nauseous too when my stomach is empty...I feel it before I even get the growling...I feel like I eat all day as it is!

We were going to tell our family on Christmas...but it's not definite yet.

[zimmee]

An_evans~ I hear you on the red meat. I made spaghetti last night and after I browned the hamburger, I wanted to eat it all! I do still love chicken and fish, but raw chicken revolts me. It did with my son too.