February Due Dates Unite! Week of June 21-28

[*Amy*]

Good morning and happy Father's Day! I hope no one minds that I started the thread this week. First, the list of attendees:

Kater07 February
Chiku due Feb 1 birthing center
Parker'smommy (Heather) due Feb 1
Lisashepp (Lisa) due Feb 1
Dandylion (Stephanie) due Feb 2
Truvie due Feb 2
PeacefulVegan (who also answers to Tracie) due Feb 3
Lou due Feb 3
Kelly 1216 (Kelly) due Feb 3
Twin Mom (Deb) Due Feb 4, VBA2C homebirth
Free Thinker (Mandy) due Feb 5
HelloKitty (Kitty) due Feb 6
Letabug (Arleta) due Feb 6
LianneM due Feb 7 homebirth
TexasSuz (Susan) due Feb 7
Happymamajenni (Jenni) due Feb 7 hospital/OBGYN
LesleyLuu (Lesley) due Feb 7
DeirdreAlison (Deirdre) due 1st week Feb homebirth, maybe waterbirth
New Life Due Feb 8
Shannon 0218- due Feb 11 hospital birth with great OB
Tug due Feb 12
Firefly due Feb 13
Christi due Feb 14 hospital birth with fab OB
Periwinkle (Karen) due Feb 14
Fairymomma (Pamela) due Feb 14
Jorie (Margorie) due Feb 14
Ellie's Mom (Jenny) due Feb 14 homebirth
AmBam (Amber) due Feb 14 homebirth
Wtchyhlr (Joy) due Feb 14
Seren (Serenity) due Feb 16 birthing center/waterbirth
rose angel (Karen) due Feb 16
mama2m&m (Denise) due Feb 17
Karennnnn (Karen) due Feb 17
Coopsmama (Kristen) Due Feb 17
weesej (Jen) Due Feb 19 homebirth
mehndimama (Stell) due Feb 22 unassisted homebirth
*Amy* (Amy) due Feb 20 birthing center/possible water birth...?
heveasoul due Feb 24
Ekblad7 due Feb 28

Please let me know if I have left anyone out!

And now, I am feeling the need to emote.

First, just wanted to send vibes to Jenny. I've been thinking about you. I've been thinking about a lot of you, actually!

I still haven't had any serious morning sickness, just a bit of nausea throughout the day. Up until today, I hadn't been feeling especially tired. I don't feel that bone exhaustion that I know some of you do, though; just feel like it would be nice to curl up with my pillow and take a cat-nap and do some deep breathing.

Today is, however, the first day I am experiencing remarkable moodiness. My poor husband is doing his best to make me feel beautiful and loved and appreciated, and I am kind of just growling around because I don't feel like talking or interacting at all. We did have a nice Father's Day morning; I gave him a journal and a DADDY keychain which he loved. It was also a nice surprise for him because he didn't expect for me to have gotten anything for him. :)

I had a terrible dream last night that my husband and I were on vacation in a beautiful condo somewhere, but that my ex-husband broke into the house in the middle of the night and was trying to kill me. It was terrifying and VERY odd because my ex-husband and I have essentially no relationship at all, and there is no hostility between us; we've been divorced for over 5 years and have both gone on to happy lives. It was so bizarre. I have read though that it's not uncommon for women to have dreams of people trying to kill them while they are pregnant. I am wondering if it just my protective instincts kicking in? The night before that I had a dream that I got into a serious fight with my PhD mentor, who is also one of my best (male) friends. I'm not sure where all of these negative scenarios are coming from because on a conscious level I am feeling very positive, peaceful, and happy. Have y'all experienced anything like this?

Have a peaceful Sunday. :sunshine

[Lousli]

Yes Amy, I'm having vivid dreams and occasionally nightmares. I can totally relate to how weird they are.

I've been feeling really down today. It was my anniversary on friday, and father's day today, and we have no money, so no presents. In fact, I've also been sick as a dog (dd has now gotten my cold too), and so I just haven't been feeling good in that regard either. I have hardly been hungry at all the past 4 days, so I've kind of had to force myself to eat.

I don't know if it is the illness masking my symptoms, or I tend to not get very many, but I'm worrying a lot right now. I'm 6w5d and I have virtually no nausea anymore. This wouldn't bother me so much but I had some and now it has gone away. My breast are a little more sore than usual, but they aren't painful, nor are my nipples, even when I nurse. When I was 8 weeks with my first, I had already grown a cup size, and my breasts seem to be a little fuller, but it's honestly hard to tell. I'm obviously too early to "show" although I do seem a little bloated. I know that earlier this week i was reassuring someone else who had very few symptoms, and I know that every pregnancy is different. But I'm so worried today.

I actually called my mom and told her I do want to come in for an ultrasound after all. So that will be tomorrow after work. Which is a huge pain in the butt for me, especially since I'm trying to finish end of the year stuff in my classroom right now. The drive from my work to her office will be at least an hour. About the same back home. My mom could open the office for me today (in theory), but she won't. I understand, sort of, that a day won't make much difference, and that most people wouldn't even have this option and would just have to wait and see their OB. I just wish sometimes she was the kind of mom who would say, "I'm really sorry you're worried sweetie, why don't you come get an ultrasound today so you can feel reassured?"

Okay, enough of me feeling sorry for myself. I know everything is probably okay. I would just feel so much better if I knew. Like right now. I thought about buying an HPT, but the thing that is so dumb is that even if I had a miscarriage, the hormone levels would still be high enough to give me a +, so there is really no point in wasting my money that way.

Well, I'm off to snuggle with dh and try to give him a pleasant father's day despite my worries.

[Chiku]

Hi everybody--I'm back from vacation and I've missed catching up with you all!

I was having a lot of all-day queasiness for the past couple of weeks, but it seems to be better since I've started taking my prenatal at night instead of in the morning. I start my 9th week tomorrow (never sure how to say that exactly) and my main symptoms are constant peeing, fatigue, and I'm just starting to get some moodiness. I feel more emotional than bitchy so far.

We told my parents about the pregnancy while on vacation, and everyone was thrilled--first grandchild and first great grand-child. We will tell DH's parents today and I think we will wait to tell extended family and friends until the 12-week mark or an u/s, whichever comes first.

My first prenatal appointment is this week! I'm excited!

I feel like a horrible wife--I didn't even think to get DH a Father's Day present. It still feels almost a little bit like jinxing to do that before the first trimester is even over, but Amy, you're making me wonder if I should! What are most people doin? (I guess this is only relevant to first time moms...)

[Ellie'sMom]

Hi all. Thanks so much (yet again) for all of the support. Things here are still sort of in limbo, but there is definitely some hope! I don't have time to go into all the details now. Ellie is detroying the CD rack.

:hug Lesley and everyone else who needs it. I'll respond in more detail later.

Amy: Could you cut the list of Feb. mamas from the first posting in last week's thread and add it to your first post on this thread? It is helpful to have it up there. Do you mind "keeping" the thread for the week since you started it? This just entails adding people as necessary.

I will post more later. All I can say about my situation is that I am trying to approach everything with no expectations. It has really improved my outlook. But I also think that all the positive vibes that come from this board are very powerful :love !

[LianneM]

Thanks Amy! I've had some extremely vivid dreams too. The latest one symbolized some underlying fears I have about hospitals. Apparently I'm afraid that I'll have to be transferred and all the hospital stuff I want to avoid will happen to me. Basically I had no control - I was induced, and the baby was taken from me, given the Hep B shot, PKU test, and antibiotics in the eyes. I'm sure if it had been a boy in the dream he'd have been circed. I'm hoping to go through the Birthing From Within book and get some of my fears on paper and resolved.

Lesley :hug I hope you get some reassurance soon.

Chiku - I didn't get my DH a gift either and felt bad, but realized that I have many years to do it and he wasn't expecting it anyway. He enjoyed everyone saying "Happy Father's Day" to him today.

Ellie'sMom - Thinking of you :)


As for me, I have NO appetite still. Today I forced down 2 baked potatoes, and I'm thinking of making some chicken broth. I'm down 6 lbs since I got pg. It figures I try and try to lose weight, and nothing. :LOL

[Lousli]

Thanks all,
I had a wave of nausea this afternoon, which made me feel much, much better. I'll still be nervous until tomorrow, but I think I was just having a little bout of depression and doubt. I'm back to feeling a lot better, and mostly recovered from my cold, thank god.

[mehndi mama]

Amy, can you edit my listing - I'm having an unassisted homebirth. Thanks!

I had a dream last night that my 2yo was crawling with head lice. Eww eww eww! I'm wondering if that was my "slow down so you don't get overwhelmed!" warning - when Davey was just a month or two old, all 3 older kids and I got head lice. It was a nightmare, and involved 2-3 hours of hair-combing, bug-drowning, and nit-picking every night for 2 weeks. I tell ya, if something like that happened NOW, I'd probably die!

[ekblad9]

OK, put my due date down as Feb 28. I really think this little one will come in March but the midwife insists the last week in Feb! :) Either way, glad to be here!

I have very vivid dreams. I always do when I'm pg. I haven't been as tired as usual but that will probably come in a couple of weeks with the m/s. I've been trying to keep my spirits up. I usually get such bad m/s that I can't move off the couch. Dh and I are going to San Francisco on the middle of July and I really don't want to be sick for that. Other than that I've cleared my calander until September. I hate having committments to cancel b/c I'm puking non stop! Anyway, I've changed my whole vitamin regimant so hopefully that will help :fingersx:

Take care everyone! :hug

[Dandylion]

Hi everybody! I'm joining in. My due date according to an online due date calendar is Jan 29th, but I'm joining the Feb Due Date Club instead because a) I think it'll be a bit later than that, b) dh has this thing about Groundhog Day and due dates are pretty random anyway, so I'm choosing February 2nd instead, and c) because I can!

I have two daughters, ages 6 and 3 (very nearly 7 and 4 now!) and I had both of them in the hospital. This time I am planning an unassisted birth and so far I am doing unassisted prenatal too. I'm at about 8 weeks LMP now.

I've been feeling pretty nauseous, but I haven't thrown up. I don't throw up when I'm pregnant and very rarely when I'm sick so that's not unusual, but the nausea is not fun. I've taken to eating Altoids Apple Sours and they work pretty well, but my kids keep stealing them! I'm also feeling very tired and want to spend most of my time laying on the couch. The house is not doing well.

We're going swimming tomorrow and I have to wear a swimming suit. I'm already starting to pudge out. My belly wasn't exactly svelte going into this and since it's my third pregnancy... well, I don't know if I'll look pregnant or just like I have a gut, but I'll definitely look something.

Anyway, looking forward to getting to know you all. :D

[*Amy*]

Welcome and hello Stephanie! Mehndi mama is also planning unassisted homebirth.

Lesleyluu, let us know how it goes this afternoon. I had also been feeling a bit of anxiety about not getting sicker than I have been, but one of my advisors told me yesterday that she didn't have one symptom, other than larger breasts, during her pregnancy. She said it was hard to believe she was pregnant until she began to show! I know everyone is different, though, so I should just count my blessings instead of worrying. The tiredness has been increasing almost hourly though, so I am taking that as a good sign.

I had the coolest dream last night. I dreamt I was visiting my Dad and Stepmom and that the baby was suddenly born, even though in my dream I was only around 2 months pregnant. Well the baby wasn't so much born as just appeared in my arms (talk about dream birth). So anyway, it was a boy! This is totally surprising to me given that I have always just had this feeling that I would have a girl; it's not even a preference, but almost as though the Universe said, "you're having a girl." So in my dream, I was holding my beautiful baby boy (who looked to be about 6 months old), and thinking, "this is my child....this is my baby!" My husband then came back from wherever he was, and he saw me holding the baby and said, "what an adorable baby!" and he held him, obviously smitten. I said, "honey, this is our baby!" and Jason looked at me in shock, I'm sure thinking "but you're only two months pregnant!" so I said, "it's OK; we're dreaming. This is a dream." and I smiled at him. It was great.

I know I had another dream last night that the baby was a boy, but I don't remember the details at all. I also had a dream long before I was pregnant that we had a boy, and once again, I was totally surprised. Maybe the Universe is kindly preparing me for either outcome. I've got to stop thinking of the baby as "she."

My best friend said that she dreamt that she had a girl while she was pregnant with her son. My mom, though, dreamt she had a girl with me, and a boy with my brother. What about y'all?

[tug]

Lesley, try not to worry, my morning sickness comes and goes by the day. I think it's just a weird thing.

Are y'all still fitting your regular clothes? I'm out of all my jeans and bought some elastic waist/maternity stuff 'cause i don't feel like doing the next size up thing (just makes me look huge). it's funny, i started wearing maternity clothes this weekend (what do i care if strangers think, "she's pregnant.") but during the week at work I'm not going to (mostly 'cause if something happens, I don't want "sympathy" or hugs or "support" from some of certain ucky, nosey co-workers. i've told my close friends at work only).

[tug]

Oh yeah, the nightmares are horrible. I had these with my first and now they've started again. i hate those. they make me anxious and then i get anxious about being anxious (i read some article that said that mother's who go through some really emotional event during some period of the pregnancy are more likely to have children with autism, so now i worry about that...argh!).

actually, i'm anxious all the time now. is that a symptom? or maybe just my life right now? oh well. we should all just worry less!!

[mama2m&m]

I've started with the weird dreams LOL! I had one where i was yelling at my boss and some weird six dream last night!

Ugh!

I bought a few things as well, a couple of dressed that aren't too huge and and some pants. I won't wear them to work either, just at home. But it's nice to have some things that fit. I do have to elasatic waist skirts i bought that look like regular skirts b ut i'm afraid someone will remember them from last year so i'll wait on those too. quite a balancing act, eh?!

so last night my dd was jumping on the bed and when i went to grab her to stop jumping (i was reclining) she landed square on my pelvis. it felt like someone socked me right in the gut. i mean my hip bone didn't even break the landing. so that's given me one more thing to worry about. is there any cause for concern? i keep thinking of my bean being squished in it's little world right now. they don't know about the baby yet so i just try to tell them to be careful but it's like talking to the wind sometimes LOL.

[Lousli]

Morning all, and welcome to the new list members. We've got quite a few Feb dates now!

I'm feeling kinda sickish this morning, which is excellent. I never actually threw up with my first, and I'm hoping the sickness stays mild this time too (but there enough so I'm not worried every 5 minutes).

I haven't yet had to foray into maternity clothes, not even close to be honest. I thought my clothes might be getting snug at this point, but I still have just a little "pooch" like when I've over-eaten. I didn't really start to look pregnant with my dd until I was about 19 or 20 weeks, then I suddenly looked like someone had jammed a basketball under my shirt. I'm guessing it will be earlier this time around.

My husband asked yesterday, "When can we find out the gender?" I told him, "Probably not for about 3 more months." That seemed odd, very far away, and very close at the same time.

I'm amazed at those of you going unassisted! What strong, capable mamas you must be. That, for me, is not an option, but I never fail to be impressed by those that do it.

Along the same lines, I know many of you find doppler and ultrasound controversial, or chose not to use them. Others of you do. If you are one that uses doppler/ultrasound, would you consider renting a doppler to use at home? I have my fears about it, but I also know that I'll be a huge worrier until I feel fetal movement. I was thinking that hearing the heartbeat might be reassuring. However, I didn't do this last time, and I wasn't really all that worried. Maybe once I'm growing I'll feel "safer", if you know what I mean.

I miss Shannon, but I'm sure she's having a blast on her honeymoon.

[Christi]

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[AmBam]

Hello Everyone! Sounds like everyone is doing great! I feel pretty good. A little nauseated but not enough to throw up thankfully. Some days I wonder if I am pregnant. So sorry to those of you who are really ill! I can't imagine. It must be terrible.

We went away for the weekend so it is nice to be home again. Thinking I need to start packing and getting ready for our move.

Amy- would you add to the list that I am having a homebirth. Thanks!

Check back later! Have a wonderful day ladies~

[Chiku]

I'm not sure what to do about the clothing situation. I'm definitely not showing yet, but have gained some weight and my waist is thickening so that some of my clothes are starting not to fit. My books all say I won't start showing for many weeks to come, but then they also say my uterus is probably larger than a grapefruit--how can that not be poking out a teeny bit considering my tummy pokes out more even when I eat a big meal?

So I don't know whether to buy a few staples in a larger size or try to hold out until I truly need maternity clothes.

I am feeling pretty crappy about the "looking fat but not pregnant" stage. But I am trying to appreciate the advantages of not being huge yet--like sleeping on my stomach, doing mat exercises on my back for at least a few more weeks, not having random strangers come up and rub my belly, etc.

edited to add: oh, and Amy, I am planning a birth center birth.

[HelloKitty]

Hi All!!!

I've had some vivid dreams too - but nothing tooooo crazy yet ;)

I rented a doppler with my last pregnancy - we had a m/c the pregnancy before and I was so scared that having the doppler around when I was a complete mess helped me a lot. I've chosen not to rent it this time around though. I'm still nervous but not as bad as the time before so I guess that's why.

I'm naetous all day long, sometimes puking in the morning but usually not actually puking throughout the rest of the day - just feeling like I have to! And I'm completely wiped out, I have no energy to do anything which is sooo not like me. I feel really bad for my youngest DS who is 18 months - because I'm sure he's wondering why his Mommy is suddenly so lame and doesn't want to go out all the time like usual. I've been a real couch potato. :innocent It's good and bad at the same time - I'm psyched that I have strong symptoms so I know all is OK but of course I'm not enjoying being sick and tired all the time.

Just finished off a hot ham and cheese on wheat roll up bread - it was yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmy. :D

Kitty

[HelloKitty]

So I don't know whether to buy a few staples in a larger size or try to hold out until I truly need maternity clothes.

I've been wondering the same thing - I have a pooch going and the thing is that it hurts if anything presses against it so I long for clothes that are loose and comfy. I did buy a pair of maternity pants at Old Navy that say they are for Trimester 1 & 2 - they are my regular size but hang bellow the belly a bit and have elastic in back to stetch. They are great but they are only one pair of pants :innocent

[Chiku]

Hello Kitty--this whole matrnity clothes thing is new to me--I didn't even know they made first and second trimester stuff--that might be a good choice. I have a few elastic waist skirts and pants that are still fine (if a bit grannyish) and I just sewed my first skirt ever and made it a size too big so I could wear it now and take it in next year post-babe. So I have a few things, but definitely not enough for work.

I want to try to stay away from maternity clothes as long as possible because I am DREADING telling work. I'm hoping I can wait until 15-20 weeks or until I just can't get away with it any longer. I work a lot of hours for a consulting firm and my DH and I have decided that I'm going to be a part-time WAHM. They are NOT going to like that. Aside from being generally pissed at me for not being "a team player," my female, childless boss calls all mothers "cookie bakers" (whether or NOT they work outside the home) and there is just generally an unsupportive environment here. In fact, in a firm of 35+ people, only the two owners have children. Everyone else who has had kids has eventually quit because the schedule is too demanding. But I digress. The point is, I am really not looking forward to telling work, so I want to try and stave off the maternity clothes as long as I can, even though I am also eager to look pregnant instead of just fatter!

Lesleyluu--glad to hear you are feeling sick if you are! I will toss some of mine your way! LOL.

Mama2M&M--I think you are probably ok, although you should check with your dr/midwife if you are really worried about it. The way I undertand it is that your little babe is burrowed into the the lining of your uterus and has the beginnings of an amniotic sac to protect him/her. I think it would take a lot to jot that loose. My mom was even saying that the incidence of M/C due to horseback accidents in the first two trimesters is overstated--usually the mom is more hurt than the babe.(not that we should all go jump on a horse!). Just trying to be a reassuring voice. I bet you are fine. How do you feel? That is probably the best way to tell.

edited to add:
what about bras and shoes? My boobs are already getting bigger, but I don't want to buy a bunch of new bras if they are going to keep growing. And I know my feet will supposedly get bigger--although I haven't noticed anything yet. Would it be safe to buy new shoes during the pregnancy or will I outgrow them all?

[ekblad9]

I'm overweight already so won't start showing for a while, I guess. I've looked four months pg since I had my last baby 19 months ago. :LOL So I'm just relieved I can say "yes" when people ask me if I'm pg!

Still no m/s yet but it's coming. I usually get it around 7 wks and it lasts to about 14 wks. Everyday that I don't have it is a gift in my book. Though, like some of you, I worry if I'm not sick. I remember really stressing out about it last time and then I ended up very sick.

Anyway, hugs to everyone. Don't feel bad about not being able to do much with your other kids. It's only a few months in their lives. Hasn't hurt any of my kids this far! :)

[mehndi mama]

I went & got some cheapie maternity bottoms a couple days ago - Wal-Mart under-the-belly type jean shorts & capris. I had to. My jeans would fit me until about noon, then I'd have to unbutton. By dinnertime, they'd be unzipped....I looked like an idiot :eyesroll I figured I needed summer stuff anyway, so I got those to last me until I actually fit into my maternity stash (Thank GOODNESS I saved all those jeans! I weeded out all our stored clothes about a months ago, and got rid of a bunch of stuff, including maternity & baby stuff. I'm so very very glad I hung onto the good stuff!)
I need some new bras, though. I have 2 Sm Bravados, and I need Med's. My ribcage has expanded considerably.

[Christi]

I too have been having such vivid dreams. I woke up absolutely sobbing because in my dream my best friend told me I couldn't come over anymore because she is allergic to the cat hair on my clothes. And she wanted me to pay to have her house cleaned of all the cat hair. Thank god it was a dream. She is really allergic to cat dander but it only means that she can't come to my house.
I'm glad to know that some of you have been experiencing your symptoms come and go. I've come to think that it is a normal part of pregnancy and I'm trying not to worry about it so much.
Do any of you co sleep while you are pregnant? I do and my ds seems to be very clingy. I'm not getting enough sleep. I was wondering if any of you are dealing with this issue?
Cravings anyone? I have been craving red meat big time. I havent' eaten redmeat in almost 10 years.. I'm wondering if I should give in to my craving or ignore lt. I feel like maybe my body needs something from it. I'm not sure what to do.

[wtchyhlr]

Hey ladies... I just took a 2 1/2 hour nap :dropjaw This is not me I tell ya. But it felt SOOOO good.

Lesse, I'm still perfectly comfortable in my regular clothes, but I just lost a bunch of weight and have all my "fat" clothes still. I am hoping that between those and the maternity clothes a friend is going to loan me that I won't have to buy much.

On Bra's - anyone who's btdt have an opinion on sports bras? The one I'm in is the most comfy bra these days. Any reason I should be wearing something else?

I got my copy of Having a Baby, Naturally today. Explained why i've been craving banana's... they are good sources of B6. Actually banana's and peanut butter are all i could eat this morning.

*yawn* must wake up.

Joy

[mehndi mama]

I'm not much of a bra person - I usually go braless whenever I can. So unless you're big enough to need a bra, or feel like you need more support than usual, I wouldn't bother getting a "special" bra or anything.

I always crave red meat when pregnant - roast beef in particular :D It was rather distressing when I was a vegetarian, but now I think it's a good thing I do crave it - it's an easy way for me to get my daily protein.

[Lousli]

Hi everyone,
Just popping in to let you know that I had an ultrasound today at my mom's office, and we saw the heartbeat!!! I'm so excited, and happy, and relieved. Now it seems real, and like it will be okay, whether or not I feel pukey. Deep sigh of relief.

Okay, gotta go, hope everyone is doing well.

[shannon0218]

Just checking in!!
We're in Calgary now, heading to the mountains tomorrow morning.
Ummm does anyone know who is responsible for my wonderful DDDDC????
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Will check in again later in the week.
Morning sickness persists but I have not had to visit a hospital.

[TexasSuz]

Hi gals. I had a rough weekend. I had to lie in bed both mornings waiting for my stomach to be ready to accept food. I had no energy. Dh made me steak both days and I felt fine after eating the steak. Maybe I am low in iron?

Went to the OB today. They took blood and urine and made me fill out paperwork. Anyone else not doing the screenings? I did not do any last time and don't think I will do any this time either. Just the ultrasound and GSB test. My doc is cool with that.
Have to go back in 2 weeks for an internal exam - ug! Can't wait to hear the heartbeat then, they did not eve try today.

[mama2m&m]

shannon :hug! have fun in the mountains and glad that you're staying healthy!!!

lesly, yeah on the :heartbeat it's so reassuring! especially at this stage lol

suz, sorry to hear about your sickness but like i keep trying to remind myself, it's all for a good cause!

i sort of crave red meat but i do tht anyway. i was craving chinese last night and ordered fried rice and spring rolls. they didn't really settle my stomach. i think i've entered the all day queasy stage with major heaving in the am when i first get up. ugh! but it's a good thing.

[*Amy*]

That is wonderful news Lesley! I am so relieved for you!! :throb I called my OB office yesterday and they won't be listening for the heartbeat until July 22nd (I'll be 10 weeks pregnant/FA 8 weeks). I told my husband yesterday that I will feel a huge sense of relief once we are able to hear proof that the little one is OK. I have no reason to think otherwise, but...you know...

My nausea is pretty noticable this morning and I am really tired. :sick That is reassuring but not so helpful in the motivation department!

OK, crazy dream of the night: I dreamt I was taking my dog (who is 10 years old, and I've had since she was 5 weeks) up in an elevator, and around the 13th/14th floor, she fell into gap between the elevator floor and the doors; she fell all the way to the ground. It was horrifying. When I got down, her back was broken, but (oddly) she was still able to walk. I called the vet, hysterical, and he said he would come over because she would have to put to sleep. God it was terrible. :crying

Anyhoo, on to happier topics: Shannon, hope you are have a great time on honeymoon!

Joy, I am also wearing sports bras and I love them. I went to a major sporting goods store and bought two Nike bras at $30 each, and then while I was at Wal-Mart I thought I would just check (but didn't expect to find anything), and lo and behold, I found 4 that were *really* comfortable and only $7 each! I've even been wearing them to bed, which kind of sucks in terms of feeling skin-to-skin with DH, but it certainly keeps me more comfortable.

Have a good Tuesday, all!

[Ellie'sMom]

Morning all.

I'm still around. Still stalking you guys.

I am existing in a world of no expectations right now. My beta from Friday was 1700, which was great. I still have no symptoms (except maybe some fatigue) and against better judgement I took my temp this weekend and it was down, up, down. I also had a bit of spotting this weekend, but no more of the bad cramps I was having on Friday.

So where does this leave me? I am just remaining detached right now. It is the best thing for my mental health. I am waiting for the beta from yesterday which, regardless of the result, will be my last. My u/s is scheduled for 7/2. The MW I talked to about it yesterday thinks there may be a real battle for survival going on in there right now.

Lesley: Yea for a strong hb!

Um, Shannon...I don't know where that DDDDC could have come from :shrug ;)

I am going to slink back into lurkdom now. It's a good place for me to be for awhile. :hug to those who are feeling sick.

[mama2m&m]

jenny, i can't imagine the emotional stress you are under right now. please know my thoughts are with you and i'm sending all the vibes i can. :hug sweetie.

[HelloKitty]

Hello Kitty--this whole matrnity clothes thing is new to me--I didn't even know they made first and second trimester stuff--that might be a good choice.

Don't worry - Old Navy is the ONLY place I've ever seen that has 1st and 2nd trimester stuff! :LOL Although I thought it was a really cool idea. :)

Regarding bras and shoes - yes your bra size will likely continue to go up so don't go crazy buying bras now. Some nursing / maternity bras do have a range of sizes though like Bravado - you might be OK getting one or two of those. Although they aren't cheap so keep that in mind.

As far as shoes go - yes your feet may grow or at the least they may retain water towards the last trimester and regular shoes will feel uncomfortable. You should be fine though buying some sandle type shoes.

Kitty

[Christi]

Good Morning Everyone

I actually ate a hamburger last night. I felt a lot better. This pregnancy I'm craving protein so much more then last time. I notice that instead of neausea I'm starving all the time. I had a huge dinner and I was still hungary. It's almost as bad as when I was nursing my ds. I get so sick of constantly feeding my self. That and the fact that I don't have any energy to fix food.

I slept really good last night and I woke up with a little more energy. I wonder if it had anything to do with eating the meat? I'm thinking of visiting the gym today. I haven't gone for about 3 weeks now.

Lesley- I remember how reassuring it was to hear the heartbeat for the first time. congratulations. I made my first ob appt for 11 wks because I know that I will be able to hear it then. I only have to wait five weeks now.

Shannon have a wonderful time in those ice fields. It sounds beautiful. Just take care of your self.

Jenni- Hang in there. I hope everything turns out for you

I think I'm going to have to start sleeping in a sports bra. My ds stepped on my nipple last night. OUCH!!!! I'm a chesty gal and I was lying on my side and he was standing up for something. I feel like I'm always protecting them from him in bed.
On another note one year ago today was the last time ds nursed. It makes me sad. One whole year already. He is getting so big

[HelloKitty]

Ummm does anyone know who is responsible for my wonderful DDDDC????

OMG - LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! :LOL :LOL :LOL

[Truvie]

Jenny, I'm so sorry you are in this limbo. I've been there before twice, once with a happy ending and once not. The absolute worst is just not knowing.

I've been feeling detached during this pregnancy too, and I have only mild symptoms (and almost no nausea). Yesterday I had my first prenatal appointment, had the ultrasound, and saw the baby and heartbeat! I was almost in shock that I'm having a normal pregnancy.

It's interesting that so many of you say you crave meat -- I have been too! I haven't eaten beef in about a year, but in the past few weeks have downed a bunch of steaks.

Truvie

[HelloKitty]

I actually ate a hamburger last night. I felt a lot better.


OMG I could kill for a hamburger right now.... I'm starving and I'm at work so I have no snacks!!!!

[mama2m&m]

i'd like a steak. or at least some chicken. yum! i can't wait til lunch though i feel so blech

[heveasoul]

Hi all!! Haven't kept up - was away most of the weekend, it's been busy at work, and I was so tired last night...!


First off, ha ha, Shannon - good one! And no, it wasn't me! :innocent Seriously!

Oh! And Shannon's wedding - lovely, lovely, lovely! Shannon was beautiful, Steve looked so handsome in his kilt, and the dogs were the ringbearers (so sweet!). The ceremony was touching, and the property was gorgeous! Congratulations Shannon & Steve!!

snacks? mmmm...just had avocado on buttered (homemade) saltines (made with olive oil, not shortening)....

Not looking to debate, or get flamed, but for the record, and for anyone who feels guilty or thinks they're nuts for liking or craving these foods...I strongly believe that meat is good for you, esp mamas-to-be, as are animal fats, dairy (raw organic), and eggs. My only caveat - personally, I always try for pastured organic sources, but relax on my standards sometimes, in particular when eating out. Anyone curious can check out WAPF (http://www.westonaprice.org/children/feeding.html). I don't subscribe to everything there, but the basics are in line with how we've always eaten (except for a few misspent years :D )

Whew. had to get that off my chest...It's your choice if you don't eat it, but I don't like to hear folks beat themselves up for craving meat, or for everyone here to assume that vegetarianism is the common ideal here. If it is, I can hang out somewhere else...:tiptoe

[seren]

Hello all! Joining the club. Just found out this morning, huge surprise since we were' going to actually start ttc # 3 until after this period showed up, next cycle. But we are very excited. Talked to the midwife this morning, I'm due Feb 16. Planning a birth center birth, very hopefully a water birth, since I didn't get one last time.

[heveasoul]

CONGRATULATIONS Seren! What a wonderful surprise!! :champagne :champagne (sparkling cider ;) ) Welcome!!!

[shannon0218]

So Jenny was that a confession??????
I will also agree with Heve, and my OB was insistent on the fact that especially during early pregnancy, you should obey your cravings within reason, if you crave red meat, you very likely are low in iron and it's the baby's way of telling you it's what he needs. She said even sugar cravings, a study was done where blood was drawn on pregnant women within minutes of sugar cravings beginning and their blood sugar was low.
Ok, we're off now!!!

[*Amy*]

Welcome Serenity! What a happy surprise! :)
I'll add you to the list.

[seren]

I forgot to say that last night I had a horrible, extreemely vivid dream. Didn't really have weird dreams with dd, with ds everything I dreamt came true, hoping this time I have horrid fake dreams insetad of ones that come true. Since last night I dreamt that dh died. It was so real I thought it was true when I woke up and was surprised to find dh beside me. I cried so hard I was so releived.

[Christi]

Welcome aboard Serenity. :wave Wow there are so many Feb babies.
I just met a lady who is also due in Feb. She was going in for a pre op appointment. The Doc told her she was preg. She was so shocked because all three of her kids were conceived via invitro fertilazation. What a great surprise.!

[tug]

Afternoon everybody!

I just wanted to put a little note about or for vegetarians. I eat a vegan protein bar every day that has 15 grams of protein. it avoids some of the issues with meat (chemicals, etc) and has lots of other vitamins and minerals. i'm not saying that people who eat meat are bad or wrong, but sometimes there might be another way to get the protein you may be craving if you want to stick with a vegetarian diet.

just an idea...hope i don't get flamed...

:innocent

[mama2m&m]

tug and heve, i think all opinions are welcome here. it's a long journey and i think we can all use the all the info!

congrats serenity and welcome!!!!!!!!

so i was craving chinese last night but when i eat it i don't feel good. today someone made bbq in the microwave and i practically drooled. now i want that lol.

does anyone else get dizzy? i got so dizzy this afternoon and i'm covering the front desk so that's not a good thing. i don't understand what's going on.

and the queasies are definately kicking in.

[wtchyhlr]

Hey,

I got really really pukey last night. I think it might've been the energy work (went to a Shamanic Kiva Story, and it was a high energy circle). Anyone know if energy work affects ms?

Also, interviewed a midwife this morning, LOVED her. have another interview in a couple of hours, but unless this one is magically better... we're going with the first one, we really connected.

Have to go back to work tomorrow, been on vacation yesterday and today. no clue how i'll handle the queasies at work ....
but for now, off to take a nap!

Joy

[HelloKitty]

does anyone else get dizzy? i got so dizzy this afternoon and i'm covering the front desk so that's not a good thing. i don't understand what's going on.

Yep I get dizzy - it comes from out of nowhere. The other day I got super dizzy sitting down watching tv! I was sitting sort of forward in my chair and all of a sudden - whew - super dizzy spell. It's bizarre. I don't remember this with my other kids but then my memory bites so .... maybe it has happened before too! :LOL

I'm sure it's just hormonal and nothing to worry about - everything I am reading seems to indicate dizziness is to be expected.

Kitty

[HelloKitty]

just an idea...hope i don't get flamed...

When you start getting flamed for being a vegitarian on MDC the world has really gone out of alignment!!!!! :LOL

[*Amy*]

That's funny; I just got through telling DH how dizzy I've been for the past few minutes. One morning I woke up with terrible vertigo that lasted for about 20 minutes, but that has happened since.

I bought a scale today. I've never owned one; I usually just weigh myself at the gym if I think about it. I'm about 2 pounds above normal but that could easily be because I haven't been going to the gym regularly for the past two weeks. I, however, like to think it's the amnion, yolk sac, and rice-sized baby instead of flab. :D I did go to the gym this morning and it felt good, and it also helped with motivation for the rest of the day. There is also a new power yoga starting at our gym (only once a week though) so DH and are going together on Thursday night. Should be fun, or entertaining at least. Hee!

I'm trying to work up interest in dinner tonight. I had been craving meat regularly but now I'm craving....Pringles? Yes, the baby certainly needs Pringles.

[Boobs]

I have actually been craving a cheeseburger for a couple days. Didn't think about it possibly meaning I'm low on iron. I'm having such a hard time eating. Everything sounds gross and when something does sound good, but the time I've cooked it and start eating it, it IS gross! :sick

I'm having the all day long nausea thing. I've only been able to puke once. Yuck. I was the same way with dd.

How long does m/s usually last again?? It started right at 7 weeks. To the day.


Tracie (bleh)

[happymamajenni]

I don't know who makes the lists of due dates, but, if you want to put next to my name that I am having a natural hospital birth with a great OBGYN, that would be great. I am really curious about those of you who are having unassisted home births. How does that all work (besides the obvious)?

[mama2m&m]

tracie, i feel your pain or naseau. nothing is good, everything is bad, i think i'll go to bed now ... night all.

[Ellie'sMom]

Evening all! My beta from yesterday was 3975. It more than doubled in 72 hours, so things are looking up. No more spotting or cramping either. I am tentatively sticking a toe back in the pool! :) Probably won't wade back in waist deep for a couple more weeks though. I'm still a bit gunshy.

I ate a roast beef sandwich from Arby's today. :innocent I can't tell you the last time I went to an Arby's. This may be the first time actually. I was working at the computer and I just suddenly had a real need for a roast beef sandwich. It was good too. I really want to stay away from fast food for both health and moral reasons, but I live about two minutes away from a street with every fast food restaurant imaginable.

I agree with what everyone says about listening to your cravings, though I can't for the life of me figure out what my body needed when, during my last pregnancy, I sent dh out at 10:00pm for frozen tater tots. :eyesroll

Welcome Serenity. I love your name!

I have to drive 3 hours and back tomorrow to visit one of my students at her clinical site. I have been trying to hydrate like crazy because I think the cramps I had on Friday were in part precipitated by not drinking anything that morning. Of course if I drink, I will have to stop to pee every half hour. Argh. I need one of those Lady J (?) things people use for camping. It is like a little strap on cup that connects via a tube to a bag. Wish me (and by bladder) luck!

[Christi]

Amy, could you put next to my name that I'm having a hospital birth with a wonderful family doc. I love my doctor. She is the only doc who spends as MUCH time as I need. It might mean that your appt is a couple hours late. But it is all worth it.

[heveasoul]

Yay Jenny, on the hCG levels and departure of spotting and cramping! :hug

Baby needs Pringles! :LOL ...ya never know...! And baby needs mommy to get a foot massage, and a nice long nap, and ICE CREAM! :)

[Lousli]

Apparently, my baby needs lots of shellfish and salt and vinegar potato chips! I seem to only want salty/savory foods right now, and I'm a former pastry chef. The only sweet I have been craving is peanut butter m&m's. But i too ate a steak last night, and it was great!

[ekblad9]

Just wanted to give a :thumb for preggie pops. I got mine today from Emmi Beans and the lemon one was awesome. Today was the first day I felt :sick and I tried one of the pops. It worked like a charm. Granted, I'm very early on so who knows what will happen when I really get in the thick of it :Puke Only time will tell! :)

[seren]

Welcome Serenity. I love your name!


Thanks!

I haven't really had any cravings. No morning sickness either, but then, I have been blessed enough to never have that. I don't feel pregnant, except for being tired.

[TexasSuz]

Feeling sick here too. I am having the opposite problem from my lst pregnancy - this time I can't seem to eat enough. I get sick when my stomach feels empty. I am going to try some ensure drinks tomorrow to try to get some extra calories. It is hard to eat when so many things sound gross.

What are Preg pops? Never heard of them.

[mehndi mama]

heve - sign me up for your non-veg/WP club ;)

Lesley - shellfish is EXCELLENT for baby development :D

Jenni - planning an unassisted birth can be anything from seeing a regular OB for all the usual appointments, tests, etc., and then "accidentally" not making it to the hospital on time, to someone like me who just tries to eat right, listen to her body, and when the time comes, go with the flow to get the baby out. Gathering & making supplies like towels, underpads, baby things, cord ties, postpartum pads, a few select herbs for things like postpartum bleeding & such is about all the real prep we do. Last time, my big preparatory thing was to buy a king-size bed in time for the birth.

[mama2m&m]

oh jenny that's awesome news!!!!!!!

[ekblad9]

Go to www.emibeans.com and look for the Preggie Pops. They are in flavors that are known to sooth morning sickness. I felt crappy again before bed last night and ate one. It worked like a charm. Maybe it's just in my head but whatever! :)

[mama2m&m]

thanks i'll have to try those. i like to chew gum which helps but they all seem to have aspertame and i certainly don't want to overload on that. i was looking at clothes last week and they had them in the store there but i didn't think to buy them.

i'm going to try a cup of chamomille tea today.

[tug]

thanks for the suggestion on preggie pops, i'm looking 'em up now.

feeling ucky.

my craving: seaweed salad. needing iron? :)

[ekblad9]

Last time I was pg I found this great website that went through each week of fetal development. I would email it to dh and it was really fun. Anyway, I can't find it this time. Any ideas?

[happymamajenni]

Ekblad,

http://www.childbirth.org has something like that, and lots of other things! I'm not sure if it's what you're looking for, but you might enjoy it anyways!

[HelloKitty]

Chamomile tea has been working pretty good for me! The thought of coffee makes me want to hurl anyways so I needed something to take it's place ;) Going to get some of those preggie pops though and give them a shot too!

Kitty

[Chiku]

Ekblad, here is another good website for fetal development:
http://www.visembryo.com/baby/index.html

[mama2m&m]

chiko, thanks for the link!

hey, i work just across the dc line so we're neighbors!

so, it finally happened. i fell asleep at work. remember that "dizzy" spell i had yesterday? well i think it's party a result of my progesterone! i took it late today and then couldn't keep my eyes awake. i closed them for a second while looking at the computer and woke up 15 minutes later :huh so i packed up my stuff and left but that was an awfully long ride home. anyone else having trouble staying awake?

we're supposed to go on a boat trip saturday but i think i'll skip it. it's a several hour affair and the bathroom is about 3 feet square. i'd hate to be sink on that thing :innocent if i send dh with the kids it would be a prime sleeping day although i hate to miss the free lunch at phillips seafood!

[ekblad9]

Thanks for the links everyone! I'll check them out tonight when the little ones are in bed.

I don't have trouble staying awake so far but can remember falling asleep on the floor at work when I was pg with my first! :eek I think I'm just so sleep deprived now that it doesn't matter. :LOL

[mehndi mama]

The first of my strange pregnancy cravings reared it's head last night - I was laying in bed, and I all of a sudden smelled toasted onion bagels. We have no bagels in the house. The apartments on either side of us are separated by tremendously thick brick walls. There were NO BAGELS, but I was smelling them! I ALWAYS crave Lender's onion bagels toasted with lots of butter when I'm pregnant. Now you can't tell me that my body somehow needs Lender's additive-laden enriched-bleached-white-flour bagels.....so I resisted. I did NOT hop in the car & drive to the grocery store....though the thought did tempt me for a moment there! :LOL

[tug]

i admire your restraint. i somehow convinced myself yesterday that there really was something in cheetohs (sp?) that my body desperately needed!

i have the sleepiness thing!! every morning i feel like i can't make it through the day at work. in the afternoons when i pick up ds, i practically beg for him to be sleepy so i can take a nap (he usually isn't...i guess that's an 18 mo. old thing).

i really don't see how i'm going to keep working after having this one....

[Lousli]

The tiredness is really getting to me too. I have to do end of the year stuff at school right now, but as soon as the kids are out of my room, I just want to sit down and relax. I have really been trying to force myself to do cumulative folders and report cards every day. I absolutely cannot wait until I can have a few weeks off for summer. I just wish it was longer, because 3 weeks seems like it is going to fly by. I feel so guilty because when i come home, it is usually around 5 these days, and then all I want to do is check my computer and sit on the couch, eat a little dinner (which I hopefully don't have to cook) and then go to bed at 8:30 or 9.

I miss my daughter all day and want to see her, but she has boundless energy and wants to play and climb and dance. Just watching her makes me tired! Plus nursing is getting very difficult for me. I just get these overwhelming feelings of "stop touching me!" that i think must be hormonal. Anyway, only a few more days left.

[*Amy*]

Darn, I can't get childbirth.org to come up. Is anyone else having success?

Well I think I've reached a turning point in this first trimester; I feel like crap. I was down at my old apartment yesterday trying to move the remaining residual junk and clothes. It was a 3 hour drive down, about 6 straight hours of packing and hauling boxes down the stairs, and then a 3 hour drive back. I actually felt pretty good most of the day but I think it's catching up with me today.

Last night when I got home, DH decided to cook some steak. Up to this point, I had been craving meat every day and would salivate profusely if I smelled meat cooking. Last night, however, I had to leave the kitchen, go into the bedroom with the door closed, and light a vanilla candle so I couldn't smell it. It was pretty bad. I don't know if this is just a short phase; I'm kind of hoping so because I know I need the iron and protein. I can still tolerate the idea of turkey and chicken though, so I'm sure I'll be fine either way. Pregnancy is so strange and dynamic though.

Oh and Mehndi Mama, I gave into my onion bagel craving yesterday and it was goooood! ;)

[ekblad9]

lesleyluu - Hang in there sweetie! Don't feel guilty. These first few months will fly and your daughter won't be affected by it. I've ignored my kids and put them in front of the TV through the first trimester of several pregnancies. They are none the worse for the wear, I assure you! :) You and your daughter knows it's not your usual form of parenting. It will get better. :hug

[seren]

I am so tired, too. If i don't take a nap, then I'm ready for bed before ten. And my dd is still up then! Luckily i have a great dh who lets me nap when he's home. But I've already started the not being able to sleep in thing that I do with every pregnancy. I don't like that one.

[Truvie]

I've been taking a nap with my 2 yo ds every day, but am still wiped out in the mornings and evenings. The past couple weeks my ds has taken to running up to me, giggling, and then hitting me! We've been going over the whole "we don't hit each other" thing to no avail. Yesterday I realized that he's trying to get me up and playing with him. He hites the dogs in the same way when he's trying to get them all riled up (my dogs have maniac bursts of play energy, which my ds loves).

I feel bad that all I want to do is sit on the couch and read!

Truvie

[happymamajenni]

I've been extremely tired too. I usually sleep 10 hours at night and still need to nap when my daughter is napping.
As for cravings, I want burgers. I think I could eat one every day (even though I don't). Also when the neighbors grill out I find myself sniffing out the windows constantly. I am going to grill sirlion steaks tonight, and I can't wait! I had this craving last time, and also soft served ice cream, but it's not really as much the ice cream this time....I want Taco Bell....which I know is bad, so I've been making chicken fagitas once a week! :)

[mama2m&m]

sirloin steak - mmmmmmmmmm! i smelled bbq the other day and started craving that. we're going to get bbq on friday and i can't wait. hye that's tomorrow! what a great way to celebrate 6w of pg?

i hope the next 6 weeks fly by so i can feel better. has anyone tried those motion sickness bracelets? today's a really bad day.

[wtchyhlr]

I just have to say, that Ginger Chew candies from Ginger people kick butt.
MS has been tolerable the last few days....

Joy

[*Amy*]

I tried Ginger Altoids the other day and my god - they are curiously strong!!! I had to spit mine out of the car window. I don't necessarily think I like ginger anyway, so I'm sure it was me and not the Altoids.

God I am tired and sluggish and have an actual project to finish by tomorrow. Yuck.

[heveasoul]

Just checking in. No m/s, but waves of sleepiness...

Got my beta results back from yesterday (22 dpo) - 7129

ummmm..."At 22 DPO, the average HCG level is 1287 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 185-3279 mIU/ml." (from http://www.conceivingconcepts.com/learning/articles/hcg.html)

Ok, am I jumping the gun to suspect twins?!

[mama2m&m]

heve anything is possible!!! wouldn't that be something?

amy, i'm not a big fan of ginger either. i was at whole foods and didn't find anything except some nuts. i really like almonds and got some others too. maybe that will be an ok snack.

[heveasoul]

hmmmm...also read unusually high numbers can indicate an ectopic pregnancy...will the worries never end? :hide:

Breathe...I refuse to carry out this pregnancy in fear, I refuse to carry out this pregnancy in fear, I refuse to carry out this pregnancy in fear...Breathe... :)

[mama2m&m]

today i am pregnant
i am healthy
i'm not bleeding
today i am pregnant
and i will relish my day today
and rejoice
because
today i am pregnant

i still worry but no matter what happens tomorrow or next week, i'm pregnant today and i want to get all i can out of just this one day LOL. it's less stressful but the doubt is always in the back of my mind. so then i start saying to myself again:

today i am pregnant ...

[Ellie'sMom]

Beautifully put Denise!

and Heve: From my reading (and you know I've been doing a tone), the concern with ectopics is with numbers that are slow to double.

Must go supervise waterplay at dd's preschool. Me, six 2 year olds and lots of water. Who do you think is going to be in charge? ;)

[heveasoul]

Thanks Jenny. I posted this over in ttc-land, too...

How's this for clear-as-mud info (from the same page as posted earlier):

Greater-than-normal levels may indicate choriocarcinoma of the uterus, ectopic pregnancy, hydatidiform mole of the uterus, normal pregnancy, or ovarian cancer. Once you have had an ectopic prgnancy, you have an increased risk for another, so your HCG numbers may be monitored more carefully.

Lower-than-normal levels may indicate dead fetus, incomplete miscarriage, or threatened spontaneous abortion. Pregnancies destined to miscarry or to be ectopic (tubal) pregnancies tend to show lower levels (eventually), but often have normal levels initially. Some normal pregnancies will have quite low levels of HCG ˜ and deliver perfect babies.

[heveasoul]

Ok, I'm feelling better - that contradictory info has sunk in. There are going to be a million and one opportunities to worry, but I refuse to give in to that. I am fine. My bean is fine. I AM HAVING A NORMAL PREGNANCY! :D

[mama2m&m]

yeah heve!!!

[ekblad9]

heve - last time I was pg my brother's wife was pg with their first. (I was pg with my fifth). Anyway, my brother kept calling me and asking me all sorts of questions. What if the baby is deformed, can't we just get through the first trimester, then the second, what will the ultrasound show? Anyway, I told him that I was like that with my first couple of kids. Then I realized it never ends. From the moment I find out I'm pg it never ends. My oldest is 12 1/2 now. Now I worry about drugs and girls and what college will he get into. I don't even want to think about it when he learns to drive! :eek My point is there's always something to worry about. That's what being a parent and especially a mother is. I totally understand it but have tried to get a handle on it. :hug to you and everyone!

And my m/s and sleepiness hit hard today. I'm happy about it, though. I'm just so happy to be pregnant! :D

[Boobs]

Hey, ladies!

Today I drove into town and got Red Raspberry supps. and Ginger Ale. I didn't buy any actual ginger because I have no clue what to do with it. I don't know if I like it or not. Any suggestions?
I'm getting really sick of the m/s. It's only been bad for a week but I've had enough. I'm DONE! It seems to be getting worse every day.
What else can you do? I'm going to order the pops.
Anybody know of anything else I can try???

I'll do just about anything at this point! I've had enough.

Oh! And I don't know if I've ever mentioned or not, but I plan on having a VBAC at home with a midwife!


Tracie (who really really really wants to enjoy this pregnancy)

[Christi]

Good evening Ladies

Does anyone have bladder control problems? I ask because the other morning when I stood up from bed urine leaked out of me and I couldn't hold it in. That has never happened to me and I was mortified. :blush I've heard of this happening in later preg. But at 6 weeks? :eyesroll I've been working on my kegals. Is there any thing else I can do?

I have been so dead tired. My ds has been keeping me up at night. I remember not sleeping when I was preg with him. Last night he was tossing and turning all night. He didn't even fall asleep until midnight. I think I fell into a deep sleep at about 5:00 am and then my hubby got up for work at 6:30. So needless to say I have no energy to do anything. I feel so guilty because he watches so much public tv. Well at least it's public tv.

I'm off to bed now
Good night

[ekblad9]

I've had five babies. What's bladder control :LOL ? It is embaressing. Don't know how to fix it!

I just inhaled some Thai food. I never, ever eat Thai food. I was so hungry on my way home from work and it sounded so good! It was awesome!

I'm totally showing already. Now that's embaressing! I guess my body knows what to do but man. I look like I'm four months pregnant already!

[wtchyhlr]

I just went for italian food - OMG was it good.
The mornign sickness has been minimal today. I did get a nice nap in. Went to my family doc to tell her i'm pregnant and get standing orders to manage my thyroid the next 9 months. She was so excited. They did another pregnancy test just to be sure, and the lab tech was like, wow, that took no time at all. DUH. I'm 7 weeks pregnant tomorrow.

Heve - you're beta is awesome. You're awesome. So excited to be pregnant together :)

Joy

I also have the bladder issue. this is a first pregnancy, but for the last couple of years if i was wearing a tampon and coughed or sneezed, i dribbled. The other night, obvioulsy without wearing a tampon, i was puking, and i dribbled. Very mortifying. I kegal everytime I think about it.

[seren]

Does anyone else have problems sleeping in the morning? I did this with both of my other pregnancies. I just can't sleep past 7:30 or 8. And then by noon, I am beyond dragging. I am so tired, just can't manage to stay asleep in the morning. I have found a few things that make me sick. One is root beer and I love it! So sad, none for awhile. And eggs, but taht is left from ds, it just seems worse. I had to make the kids scrambled eggs and I almost lost it. Oh, but I had fresh strawberries dipped in chocolate. I was really getting worried about the fat content of the chocolate sauce and then noticed that it has .2 g of fat per tbsp, not bad. I am so hungry, I have to eat about every two-three hours. Oh, I don't wanna gain a lot of weight. I lost with ds, but since his birth I have gained a LOT. Guess I just need to be careful.

[shannon0218]

Heve, My first pregnancy was suspected to be ectopic but wasn't--the beta while it rises quickly at first almost never gets to where your's is now--at a beta of 2000, they can see something on U/S.
What did Val think??
Not here long, just got back from the mountains and I'm exhausted, but thinking lots about you guys.

[*Amy*]

As far as sleeping goes, I have no problem sleeping until about 8:00am or so, which is very much sleeping in for me. Generally I wake up when the sun comes up whether I like it or not. For the past two weeks or so, I have been snoozing while DH gets ready for work, and then I kind of slug out of bed around 8:00 or 8:30. It feels really good. :shy Sleeping at night has been worse though; I feel like I toss and turn all night and I seem to semi-wake up often througout the night to find a more comfortable position. I don't think I'm getting the kind of quality sleep I used to, but I suppose this is good practice! DH actually suggested that we get a king sized bed (we have a queen now) before the baby comes; this would mean no room in our bedroom for *anything* else, but if it means better sleep for all of us, it might be worth it.

I think my m/s is getting a bit worse every day. I am really hungry this morning but absolutely nothing sounds good. It's kind of annoying, but kind of reassuring at the same time. Tomorrow is the start of week 7 for me, so if I'm on a similar schedule to a lot of y'all, I'll be :inthet in no time.

[ekblad9]

I'm feeling really :inthet today. I'm not ready for this part. Trying to give the house one last cleaning before I'm really laid up for weeks. Trying not to let dh know that I feel crappy. He gets really irritated with the sick part, I think. I know, it's awful. I haven't figured out how to cure him of that yet. He views sickness as a weakness, I think. Anyway, I'm still super excited to be pregnant but this part does make me want to cry. :(

[mama2m&m]

:hug ekblad, i know how you feel. my dh gets snippy with me too saying you do this but you can't do that. and complaining that i go to bed to early, want to sleep etc etc. if they could only go through it once to know how it feels.

i always wonder how women go through this multiple times. the last time i got pg i was thinking how glad thi would be the last time because i felt so bad. little did i know. hats off to you! hopefully the sickies will go by quickly so we can enjoy being pregnant to its fullest!

[ekblad9]

I would laugh to see my dh go through this for one day much less nine months 6 times! He wouldn't make it. I'm trying to be as "tough" as I can. I figure there's no point in making him miserable as well. Thank goodness I have you ladies and my mama tribe to complain to! :)

[Lousli]

Shannon,
Welcome back! I hope you had a fabulous time! How are you feeling? How was the honeymoon?

Amy, Mama2m&M, and Ekblad, I'm so sorry you are feeling sick. Even I have been getting some this week, especially with the thing where nothing sounds good to eat. Cooking is hard, because I make it, and then I don't want it anymore.

Still feeling tired, and it's hard for me. I get really exhausted by 8, and that makes me grouchy because I really want to be awake so I can see my dd and dh, watch a little TV, unwind a bit from my hectic day, etc. But it is like I just think that the only nice place in the world is my bed, and I can't get there fast enough. Dh is is being very understanding, but I know it is hard for him when I don't get home until 5 and then I'm very little help and off to bed by 8:30. It is like he is almost single parenting our daughter right now. : (

On the plus side, I'm still so happy and excited about this pregnancy, and things seem to be going well. I have my first OB appointment on Monday, but after we saw the heartbeat this last Monday, I told quite a few more people. It seems real now.

And i'm really excited because a good friend of mine from work offered to lend me a bunch of maternity clothes! Yay! The ones i have from last time are too casual for my new job, so I was worried about spending a fortune on work clothes. Now it looks like I won't have to. The only problem is that her blouses may not fit too well, because she is blessed with normal-size to smallish breasts, and mine are big. They just get huge when I'm pregnant, it is kind of depressing. I'm only 5 feet tall, and slim, and then I have these ridiculous enormous porn-star boobs when I'm expecting. Well, it is a small price to pay I guess.

[tug]

Lesleyluu-

i know what you mean about porn star boobs. mine get the same, except unlike the porn star ones, mine are droopy and the only comfortable bras seem to emphasize the droopiness.

[happymamajenni]

I can't wait to buy cute maternity clothes. Last time I think I got maybe 4 items because we were so poor saving every penny to have my dd at a birthing center (which didn't work out anyways). The only thing is that I need plus sized maternity clothes and the only store here that sells them (unless I am mistaken) is "Motherhood".
I am not sleeping well either which is probably why I need to take a nap almost every day. I get up like clockwork at 4:45am every morning to pee and it takes sooooo long for me to get back to sleep.
As for morning sickness I'm not counting my chickens, but it hasn't happened yet, and I am really happy. Maybe that means I'm having a boy this time. Although I do know a few people with boys who did have it.

[heveasoul]

As for morning sickness I'm not counting my chickens, but it hasn't happened yet, and I am really happy. Maybe that means I'm having a boy this time. Although I do know a few people with boys who did have it.

Huh? Do tell, do tell - m/s is gender-preferential? This is a fun new tidbit I've never heard of...

I haven't had any m/s to speak of...some queasiness in waves, but very mild...

[Christi]

Hello
Today my dh let me sleep in. I didn't wake up until 9:00. It was so nice. My ds had a good solid sleep too. I woke at 2:00 am and I tossed for at least a hour or more. I still have no energy :irked: I only have 5 &a half weeks left. I hope. Wow doesn't that seem impossible. That I'm over half way thru my first trimester!

My :laundry :dishes and :knit are all piling up so much. I keep telling myself that I will clean and cook dinner tonight. I better get started because I know it'll take me all day.

Have a good day everyone

[seren]

I have been queasy, but not actually sick. This is my fifth pregnancy (two miscarriages) and the first time I have ever had any sickness. I was actually not expecting it. With me the sickness, or lack thereof, did not forcast my baby's gender, one girl, one boy.

When I get pregnant I have a very high libido at the begnning. I had it for a few days this time and as soon as I found out I was pg, it was like it disappeared. Is that odd?

Ds is weaning himself, he had already quit except for once, right before bed. Now he doesn't even want it. I think the milk tastes funny. He starts to nurse, then gets upset and quits. I wasn't quite ready for that. It makes me sad.

[shannon0218]

Hey everybody-Lesley the honeymoon actually isn't over yet!!! How pathetic am I to come here on my honeymoom???? If I wasn't a pregnant virgin bride, I could probably think of other things to do!! :laugh:
I'm not nearly as sick here as I was at home but I think much of it has to do with the fact that it's not nearly as hot here--and there is NO humidity--I have to admit though that part of me is worried by the fact that I'm not near death :rolleyes
The honeymoon is going well, we didn't camp but stayed in a few lovely inns. The one on wednesday night was a bit of a waste of money though, I took a room with a mountain view, etc, but by the time we got there I was sooooo tired and we ended up eating and going to bed, then we left early in the morning. They also had an amazing restaurant there, I started ordering rack of lamb for dinner but had to cancel it when the bread that tasted amazing didn't sit well--so I had soup (cream of broccoli and asparagus) and salad and then they brought me a plate of rice. But Steve loved his steak in red wine peppercorn sauce!!
We've run into alot of weird Americans--all heavy George Bush supporters--this is odd to me as Canadians really don't discuss politics especially with strangers so when the second American asked me what I think of George after only 5 minutes of conversation, I was rather taken aback. The second guy was especially a dork, he said he wanted my honest opinion as a Canadian--I told him I thought George was an inarticulate boob who needed either better speech writers or a big roll of duct tape. He started going on about Georges Harvard education and the fact that he's started 2 companies--I responded with the fact that I've started 3 companies but that didn't qualify me to run a country,and have a University of Guelph education in science and agriculture, but I can speak clearly!!! Anyway, it was kind of a bitch cause later while we were sitting at the hottub--Steve in, my legs in. These people showed up so we had to leave before we would have liked to.
Last night we came back to watch my girlfriends 4 yr old play soccer--what a blast--Kianna is the oldest but the tiniest so these kids are between 3 and 4, how cute, a bunch of times they just kept going off the field with the ball cause they had it rolling well. Great coaches, no score was kept, but lots of teaching them to work as a team. So fun.
So we are in Calgary until Sunday morning and then we head home. I have an U/S booked for Monday afternoon, so we will hope for the best.

[HydeParkB]

It's exciting to hear everyone's developments.

I went to my first OB visit yesterday and everything is looking like it's supposed to. She confirmed my due date of 2/17. So, it's starting to sink in.

In the mornings, I'm not wanting the types of food I usually enjoy (eggs, bagels with lots o' cream cheese, breakfast burritos), but no actual m/s yet. I am just SO TIRED.

We're driving across the state tomorrow. I may actually ask my husband to drive, which is rare.

[heveasoul]

Hellooooooo Shannon! Yes, you are a dork for hanging out with us on your honeymoon! :love Glad to hear you're feeling ok, and it sounds like this trip is just what the doctor ordered (well, actually, she may have begged you to stay home...)!

Hang in there, everybody!

I have such a full day here at work, and I'm tired....Is it time for our group nap yet? :zzz :zzz :zzz :zzz :zzz :zzz

[ekblad9]

My m/s never determined the sex of my babies. I'm sick as a dog everytime, :LOL However, I have heard that lots of m/s means girl and little to no m/s means boy. Who knows, though.

I got the house pretty much cleaned. I had lots of little helpers! :) Anyway, I feel so blah. I don't want to eat anything. I have that awful taste in my mouth. Sorry to complain! Can't wait to get past this part!

[TexasSuz]

Having trouble sleeping - go to bed about midnight and wake at about 8am. Not enough sleep. Dh is away for 4 days so MIL and mom have brought me food and helped. I hate to eat fast food but I can't cook at all right now - makes me so sick. Last night I had 2 Arby's Roast Beef and it was sooooooooooo good!

I am feeling better though. Have been drinking nutritional shakes when I feel really bad and Chamomille tea. Both have really helped. I can't even look at a vegetable though and I usually love them! Weird!

Got to run...the house is too quiet...must be something wrong....

[TexasSuz]

Oh, I am having my second planned c-section. Can't have vaginal births but I have known that since I was 12 so I am ok with it. Anyone else having a c-birth or doing a VBAC? Just curious.

[wtchyhlr]

Well, I've got my first prenatal appt lined up with our midwife - July 20 :) I'll be right around 10 weeks then, so should be pretty awesome.

And my doc has got me standing orders for monthly thyroid bloodwork. She's so excited. Told her yesterday.

[tug]

does anybody else have this weird temperature thing:

i'm freezing in the afternoons and evenings unless it's like 80 but then really late at night and in the morning when i wake up, i am soooooo hot unless it's like 65.

is it just me? why would this be happenning?

[HelloKitty]

However, I have heard that lots of m/s means girl and little to no m/s means boy.

I always have horrible m/s that lasts throughout most of my pregnancy and I have three boys so... that pretty much shoots that theory all to Hell! :LOL

[HelloKitty]

does anybody else have this weird temperature thing:
i'm freezing in the afternoons and evenings unless it's like 80 but then really late at night and in the morning when i wake up, i am soooooo hot unless it's like 65.

You've pretty much described me perfectly! I can't remember why this happens although I know I have read that it is normal.

I am currently at work freeezing my butt off, I am dying for a nap and I have a wicked craving for those Red Dollar candies... haven't had those in years!

Kitty

[ekblad9]

My hands/arms/feet fall asleep at night when I'm sleeping. Does anyone else get that? I remember getting it when I was pg before too.

[LianneM]

Yep - my hands and arms are forever falling asleep. Then it wakes me up b/c it hurts! :eyesroll

[wtchyhlr]

oh so the cold thing is normal. how weird. I've been FREEZING to death lately. For some reason I thought that pregnant women were always hot. Go figure.

[HelloKitty]

LOL. I think it varies, I know I started to get hot flashes towards the end of my pregnancies but was always cold in the beginning.

Basically our tempature gauge is just all f*'ed up!

[*Amy*]

Me too! I've been wearing a long-sleeved shirt and a hoodie around today and had to hug up to my DH for body heat! I thought it was just me because I'd also heard that pregnant women are more likely to get hot. I don't mind being on the chilly side, actually; being hot is like torture for me so I was grateful right away that I wouldn't be in the last trimester during Summer.

And I've also been experiencing arms and legs falling asleep, especially my left leg. Maybe both symptoms related to the fact that so much blood flow is concentrated on the abdominal area; less overall blood to the extremities?

[mehndi mama]

Queasiness kicked in yesterday....so I slugged around all day, slept, and blew lots of money taking the kids out for lunch so I could eat something decent without having to fix it myself. I ate a super-delicious bowl of shrimp & roasted corn soup, and a gorgeous roast beef & cheese sandwich. I was in heaven! It's so nice to have a whole-foods cafe right down the block!

I'm still feeling kinda crappy, and we're trying to get moved back home this week. I should eb packing up my kitchen right now, but I get dizzy & queasy when I'm on my feet for too long. Ugh.

[Chiku]

Tug, Kitty, Joy, Amy--I've totally been having the temperature thing too. I'm hot when I wake up in the morning and the rest of the day I am freezing. Even here in DC where it is usually HOT (although not too bad lately).

I feel queasy all the time but haven't thrown up yet. I ordered some preggie pops--I'll let y'all know how they work out.

I too, am exhausted. I get home from work and tell DH, "man, i am so freaking tired!" and he says, "yeah, me too." And it's all I can do not to yell at him. I mean, he just has no idea. Neither did I 'til I felt it. You always hear pregnant women say they are tired, but it's a more complete, deep, total exhaustion than I've ever felt before!

Have a good weekend ladies!

[AmBam]

Hi Ladies! I've been catching up on posts. It is so funny to see all the different symtoms!! Isn't pregnancy fun?? ;) So worth it though!!
I am not sick like this... :Puke just :sick (that has to be the grossest smiley!!)
I am just constantly nauseous. I hate that. O well. I won't complain too much. I am just happy to be pg. I am also super tired. I hope that doesn't last long as my poor family is suffering. My dh is working long hard hours right now and doesn't have much energy when he gets home at night so it's been a struggle. He is trying to be understanding... I just don't think he (or any man) will ever really get it. You have to experience pg to even have a clue.

So normally I could sleep in forever if someone would let me. But it's like every morning at 7 or 7:30 I wake up and there is no going back to sleep. It's so wierd because the other morning ds woke up at 7 then was ready for a nap at 9:30 and I zonked out with him. I just wish I could sleep in a little more. Anyway, I will quit babbling!!

Oh--- one more thing. I am sooooo absent minded. I can't believe it. I don't remember getting like this in previous pgs. It is sometimes really embarrasing!!!

[Boobs]

Oh--- one more thing. I am sooooo absent minded. I can't believe it. I don't remember getting like this in previous pgs. It is sometimes really embarrasing!!!


I got my 6yr old dd out of bed early this morning. Got us both dressed. Drove 30 miles to my doctor's appt........3 days early!! I misread the card. It said Monday, not Friday! :bag: :bag: :bag: :bag: :bag: :bag: :bag: :bag: :bag: :bag: :bag: The office was closed, but the nurse who was there was nice enough to give me my beta results and schedule my u/s. So it wasn't a completely wasted trip.
I was a complete dingbat with my 1st pregnancy too. I didn't think it started this early though!
I'm not looking forward to all the embarrassing mistakes I'm going to be making for a while.

M/S is definitely getting worse every day. Today has been really bad. I wish I could just sleep til the first trimester is over.


Tracie (tired of the parentheses, thinking of retiring them)

[Lousli]

Oh Tracie, I love your parentheses, they always make me laugh!
Lesley (who isn't nearly as witty as you are)

[ekblad9]

I was very absent minded in my first pregnancy but haven't had that problem in the last four. Who knows why. Maybe I'm just naturally absent minded now and I don't notice? :LOL Anyway, I go to the midwife on Monday. I'm so excited! It's always the highlight of the pregnancies esp. when I feel crappy. :hug to everyone!

[jenn s]

Jenn here due 2-28-05
I haven't thought much about delivery yet.. I do know I'm having a doula again

[happymamajenni]

I see my OB on Tuesday, and I'm excited. There are like 6 women in the practice, so I am hoping to like at least half of them. The OB I'm seeing actually called me on the phone yesterday to talk about an antibiotic she was prescribing me, and I was shocked. I've never had a Dr. call me before.

Now on the antibiotic, I am queezy, feeling sick, and had to reject two meals already. So I guess I'm going to feel crappy whether I get morning sickness or not. I have to put up with this for a week :irked:

I wasn't as much absent-minded when I was pregnant, but clumsey and messy. All my shirts and dresses that I wore when I was pregnant are now stained, and I dropped things constantly. The worst was when I cooked a whole chicken in the crock pot all day and tried to transfer it to a pan to crisp it up in the oven. I dropped the whole thing, and with hot chicken grease dripping down my clothes, and my dinner laying on the dirty kitchen floor, I couldn't help but laugh my A** off. :LOL

As for a prior comment I made about m/s being an indicator of the sex of the baby. All I heard once is that the testosterone (did I spell that right?) that a male fetus has sometimes helps the mother not to have morning sickness.

[Lousli]

Interesting. Well, I was hardly sick at all with my first, a girl. And I have very little nausea this time around too. I guess we'll see what that means in a couple of months!

[Dandylion]

Haven't posted in a while so I thought I'd pop in and update. Yesterday was my 9 week mark. That's counting from last menstrual period and not gestation because 9 weeks sounds like I've made so much more progress than 7 weeks! ;)

I'm still feeling sick pretty much every day and I'm really feeling like I didn't feel this sick with my first two. Am I just supressing the memory or am I really feeling worse this time around? Ugh.

Also, I'm obsessed with food. I call up my husband at work like I do every day and all I can talk about is food. It's kind of strange because the thought of food both disgusts me and fills me with longing. Someone mentioned shrimp here a while back and that's been all I could think about since. I saw a cooking show where they were barbequeing shrimp and I nearly drooled all over the television screen. I haven't been able to get any shrimp yet, and the craving hasn't gone away. Must... have... shrimp.

My house is a disaster. I wish my husband would pick up my slack a little more. :eyesroll

[Lousli]

I was the one with the shrimp. My supermarket has them in the frozen section, peeled, cleaned, ready to go. I heat a pan up with some olive oil, salt, and garlic, and then just saute them right from the bag. When they turn pink all through, I put them on my salads or pasta. Mmmm, shrimp.

[mama2m&m]

i am sick as a dog. not vomiting but 200% miserable when i'm awake. i stayed in bed untl after 6pm yesterday. food is gross. however, i did have "shrimp cocktail" which i picked up at the store friday in one of my food fits.

so far it's been the only food that actually tasted good while i ate it and didn't make me feel like throwing up afterward. go figure!

why can't i do pg without this sick feeling? ugh.

[happymamajenni]

I know what you guys mean about food fits. Yesterday I was in the mood for italian and decided to try my hand at an italian masterpiece (made up not recipie).
I spent about $25 at the grocery store and ended up making chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts and spinach served over pasta with a home-made alfredo sauce....it was delish, but probably one of the most fattening things I ever made. If anyone wants to splurge I'll send out the recipie.

[wtchyhlr]

:love oh...
YUMMMY

[*Amy*]

I have been eating pretty much everything, but especially craving Mexican food. I hate shellfish and seafood of just about every variety, so all of this shrimp talk is making me :sick but I think it would anyway. LOL! We went to Chili's last night and I scarfed down some boneless buffalo wings. HEAVEN, I tell you. I was lying in bed thinking about them at about midnight, salivating like crazy. I can't wait til lunch so I can eat the left-overs!

I just realized I'm dumb and dated this thread wrong; I now realize it should have been 6/21 through 6/27. Oh well. I also noticed a couple of new friends whom I haven't had time to add to the roster, so perhaps the moderator for this week will add them?

[Lousli]

Amy,
I'm sorry to gross you out! Anyone else totally off sweets? All my cravings seem to be meat, seafood, salads, potato chips, Chinese food, stuff like that. Yesterday I made the best snack. I cup a carrot into very thin slices and then dressed it in some rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. It is really good with cucumber too, and if your tummy can handle it, you can add raw garlic. Okay, why is this sounding good to me at 8:30 in the morning?

I have only 2 and a half days of work left. Some idiot decided that the school year should end on a Wednesday, and that we should have a full day Mon and Tues and a minimum day Wed. Like the kids are going to do *anything* I ask them to this week. The teachers are just as burnt out as the kids at this point, and no one wants to go to work. I am sooooo ready for some vacation time! unfortunately, my Master's doesn't stop even though my school year does. : ( But at least that will be over in 8 more weeks! Freedom!!! It will be so relaxing to have less than a million things on my plate at once.

[Christi]

Good Morning Ladies

So my m/s has definately set in. I'm queasy all day long. I didn't have this with Gareth. The other thing I've noticed it my sense of smell has gotton so strong. Yesterday I could smell my dh shoes 10 feet away. Usually I have to be right on top of them for me to smell. Today he made bacon and I had to leave the room. When I was preg with Gareth I worked in a small coffee shop and I remember when they made their soup with garlic and onion I couldn't serve it to customers. I always had to have other people do it! If I remember right it all went away as soon as I hit 12 weeks. I hope for that again. I only have 5weeks and one day left.

I bought a whole ring of shrimp cocktail and ate the whole thing. Yumm. We just sighned up for a CSA. Community supported agriculture. So everyweek we get a box of heirloom veggies. Yesterday we had grilled zucchini, grilled chicken, fried blue and yellow new potatoes with rosemary. and fresh salad with roasted pecans. It was so yummy. I wish I had the energy to do that every day. If my dh didn't help ther is no way I could have done it. I have also been craving italian food. I want very cheesy tomatoy vegetable lasagna.

Yesterday dh,ds and I went for a walk and as soon as we got home I took and hour nap. Then at 4:30 we all took an hour nap. I wish I could get that every day. two in one day. I love weekends. :) Well ladies have a nice day

[Ravenmoon]

Hi,i am going to jump on in here as well.I am technically due Feb 28th but i joined the March mom's so that i wouldn't have to be the last one standing :D but it is so quiet there and i need some loving and support!

I have sporadic nausea and am very sleepy in the afternoon.Otherwise i feel pretty good.Still checking the TP every day since my two miscarriages but i am feeling more confident by the day!

My name is Rebecca and this will be my fourth kiddo!I am planning a homebirth but i need to find a new midwife because mine stopped practicing.

:love

[ekblad9]

:LOL Ravenmoon we'll stick it out together! :D

Eating small meals has helped alot. I eat no sweets at all. I don't even want them which is so weird for me. I totally crave chinese food. Also, veggies of all sorts but fruit makes me :Puke That's sad. Anyway, I'm holding on by the skin of my teeth. Lots of resting!

[Ravenmoon]

I dreamt about chinese food last night!My dh took the last bowl of something really delicious looking and i got so mad at him :laugh:

Are you thinking March from ovulation?From ovulation time i would be due like March 8th or so.By last period it would be Feb 28th.

[ekblad9]

From my period I would be due Feb. 11. From ovulation and the fact that I chart and know that I ovulated late it would be March 2. The mw insists that it would be Feb. 21 regardless. Who knows? I'm always late anyway. I'm hoping for March, TBH. My oldest will be 13 on Feb. 16 and I don't want to steal his thunder! :)

[shannon0218]

I'm baaaaaacccckkkkkkk........
but tired and yucky. so I'll check in after my nap. :)

[mama2m&m]

welcome back! congrats and hope it was everything you'd hoped it would be! can't wait to hear all about it.

btw, you're not the only one feeling yucky.

[ekblad9]

Yah, most of us feel like :Puke This is such a bummer. Puts a damper on my excitedness. Argh

[Ellie'sMom]

Hi all. I've remained pretty (uncharacteristically :innocent ) quiet, because I am still nervous about this pregnancy going ok, and I guess I am just really superstitious. I'm afraid if I talk about how I'm feeling too much, I will jinx things. I know, I know...of course if you all haven't figured out yet that I'm a freak, then you haven't been paying attention!

Dh has been out of town since early yesterday morning. It has been pretty rough. Yesterday we kept busy, and though I was tired things went ok. Today was harder. Dd is a very erratic napper for me these days, and today I nursed her, she fell asleep, and when I went to put her down on the bed, she woke up. Wah!! I am soo tired, and I really needed a nap. Thanks goodness the weekend is over! Work is much easier then full-time toddler care! My mom is also coming tomorrow to stay for a couple of days. I am embarassed for her to see the state of my house, but that's what moms are for I suppose.

I can't address everyone personally right now, but I have to say, Amy: I hear you on the shrimp!! I almost posted yesterday to say please lay off the shrimp talk! Yuck! I normally really like shrimp, but it's not at all appealing right now.

Ok. Time to get things slightly straightened up and get to bed.

:hug to everyone!

[ekblad9]

I'm so proud of myself. After the kids were in bed I went down and cleaned up the kitchen and even managed to fold a load of laundry and vacuum the rug. Then I chatted on the phone for a while with another preggo friend (she's due in January) and am eating ice chips surfing the net now. I swear you women inspire me. Just having you to discuss this stuff with makes me feel better. Thank you all! :hearts

[shannon0218]

Yesssss Yessss, please, no more shrimp!!!! Aside from being severely allergic, the smell sends me right to the toilet!!!

So, now that I'm back and paying attention....... who can I thank for my DDDDC?????
Jenny, did you confess???

[ekblad9]

I know someone said they couldn't stand eggs but I'm craving them. I have them every morning for breakfast. I think the protein really helps get me through the morning.

[Ellie'sMom]

Yes, Shannon. I had something to do with that DDDDC. Hope you like it! :love

Oh and Ekblad, the reason I am still awake is that I started feeling queasy (it's been hitting me in the evenings, rather then the mornings) so I ate a scrambled egg with some cheese on top. It was awesome!

Hope that doesn't gross anyone out!

[shannon0218]

It's lovely Jenny, and oh so appropriate as we all know, I was a virgin until my wedding night :love

[Ellie'sMom]

You mean you're not a virgin anymore??!! :nono

[shannon0218]

You mean you're not a virgin anymore??!! :nono

Yep, we finally broke the seal, after only 2 years living together!!!!
Oddly enough I actually have a sex drive this time--that and OMG the orgasms!!!!!!! Like 3 & 4 each time!!!!

[*Amy*]

OK now that is just not fair! I am jealous!!

[happymamajenni]

Man, if you guys all lived near me, it'd be so fun to all get together!

[tug]

okay, i know my m/s has kicked into full gear -- i couldn't even read any of the food postings this morning - cravings or dislikes. ugh. i barely ate yesterday. unfortunately, not eating seems to just start a vicious cycle of extreme nausea/not eating.

what are the other mothers who are still diapering doing about messy diapers? dh is doing most of ours, but i feel really guilty about that. even going into the closet where we keep dirty dipes makes me heave...

i am so glad everybody's freezing!! :) it's fun to have company!!!

[Lousli]

Morning all,
I am feeling Moody today and last night (and yes, that is with a capital M). I'm really not thrilled about working today and tomorrow, because I'm so tired, and the kids are going to be wild knowing that they only have 2.5 days of school this week. The very thought makes me sigh.

I have a doctor's appointment today, and I'm a little excited about that, but I have to go alone, because dh is home taking care of dd. When I was expecting dd, he tried to come to my appointments whenever he could.

I'm just a big old grumpy factory today. I think I didn't sleep well. And nothing sounds appealing to eat for breakfast or for lunch today.

Okay, rather than bring you all down with my gloomies, I'm going to think about a little retail therapy. I hink maybe I'll buy that pouch sling I was looking at...

[wtchyhlr]

morning...
I didn't sleep well. I'm queasy. I'm grumpy. And I don't want to be at work.

[shannon0218]

Morning all, Everyone please keep fingers crossed for us today, we have an U/S booked for 2:30 this afternoon. I'm so nervous, the last babe stopped developing at 7.5 weeks and that's where we are now. I figure it's a good sign that I've lost 4 lbs from the morning sickness but that my waistband on my pants is feeling very snug.
I'm feeling ultra cruddy today, I have the worst headache, I assume from the change in altitude and the sudden reintroduction to humidity. Havent' eaten yet and don't want to but I guess I should. I think it was bettter being out west, having my friend make breakfast for me or going out to breakfast with Steve, now I have to fend for myself!!

[ekblad9]

Man, if you guys all lived near me, it'd be so fun to all get together!

I live pretty close to you. Would love to meet up at COSI or the zoo sometime! :)

[ekblad9]

:hug Good luck Shannon!

I go to the midwife today too. I'm excited, I think. I'm bringing all the kids and it's during dh's lunch hour so he can come too. The kids are so excited about having a homebirth. I'm glad they want to be so involved.

I have to teach Gymboree tonight. Hopefully I won't have to run out every few minutes. :Puke That would be sad and embaressing.

Hang in there everyone. Keep your eye on the prize! :storkboy :storkgirl

[shannon0218]

How is everyone doing with brushing teeth???? This is not going well for me and it's grossing me out. I just threw up 6 times and finally gave up and am chewing gum. I guess I can only run in and brush them as soon as I'm feeling a little better.

[mama2m&m]

shannon and ekblad good luck at the doctor's today. i hope you both have good news.

as for brushing teeth ... i'm thinking maybe i brush one side at a time. if i brush really fast, i can get in a good scrub on one section before the reflex kicks in. i worry about my teeth when pg. so this is bothersome. plus i've lost 3 pounds in the last week. i so don't want to eat. i feel as crappy as everyone else and i'm at work. doesn't make it any better.

[shannon0218]

I just threw up 2 more times, I don't know what I'm gonna do, I have 2 lessons to teach today and of course I don't want to tell my clients what is going on. Why would the humidity have this much effect on my vomitting, while away I only threw up a few times the entire trip, I've thrown up 9 times just this morning. I have this horrible feeling I will end up back in the hospital and that's the last thing I want to happen right now. Poor Steve can't run my business forever.

[wtchyhlr]

Hang in there shannon.....
Hopefully the doc can give you something for the nausea. Either that or you have to move to a low humidity area for the next 2 months.

[ekblad9]

:hug Shannon! You poor thing! Try Burt's Bees Tooth paste. It's worked miracles for me. The last five times I just had to keep trying different tooth pastes until I found one I could stomach.

Humidity is awful for m/s. I always feel worse. I think it has to do with my sinuses and stuff. You poor thing.