[cloudbutterfly]

It's Monday again! Answer the prompts below, or just ramble to your hearts' content, ladies!

Name:
Weeks/Days along:
Appointments:
Symptoms:
Food:
Exercise:
Body changes and other milestones:
Thoughts:

 

[cloudbutterfly]

Name: Cloud
Weeks/Days along: 6 weeks, 6 days
Appointments: Appointment with my OB's nurse on Friday morning
Symptoms: Tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeed. SOOOOOOOO tired. I've been too tired to come on the computer even. I have about 4 or 5 hours of energy in me in the late morning/early afternoon, and then its nap time whether I have somewhere to go or not, and then it's time to lie listlessly in front of the TV and try not to fall back asleep until DH goes to bed. Um...otherwise, I still have huge, perky-yet-sore breasts...backache and muscle aches...the occasional headache the last couple days...thirsty all the frickin' time. And I'm having annoying pains in my abdominal muscles. They're from something that was wrong with me for about a year before TTC that the doctors and specialists couldn't figure out because I seem perfectly healthy, so I'm trying not to let myself worry too much because I know what they are, but I'm still looking forward to Friday when I can ask someone about them.
Food: I'm having mild aversions (mostly to certain types of desserts, so it's probably a good thing!) still and if I eat too much I feel "pukey", but I'm still holding off the specter of morning sickness.

: My goal is to actually cook something healthy with lots of veggies today, because DH has been doing all the cooking for the last week and I feel bad, and because it's time to step things up and eat better. It's hard, though, because if there's any food out on the counter, it just smells so much. Not bad, but just a lot of smell, and I don't want to be near it.
Exercise: I slept through my yoga class on Friday.

Well, I chose to nap when I should have be getting out the door...though there wasn't a whole lot of choice in the matter. I think I could've gotten myself there if the studio was next door, but driving for at least twenty minutes each way and a whole yoga class was too much to handle.
Body changes and other milestones: I haven't gained any more weight this week, which is a relief because I gained six or so pounds almost immediately and I know that you don't need to gain a whole lot in your first trimester. Still, MY JEANS DON'T FIT ANYMORE. *sob* I can zip them up and everything, but I wouldn't want to where them long enough to get the stretch out factor going on. Oh well, I guess this is why I saved my bigger clothes when I lost weight, but I'm feeling pretty frumpy at the moment. On the other hand, I don't want to go out and buy new jeans that I like only to not be able to wear them in a few weeks, so I guess frumpy it is for the moment. ETA: Oh, and I think I can feel the bump bumping out just a little! I'm not a huge fan of the word "bump", but it does kind of describe things well at this stage, I guess. That's exciting, and possibly why I've been experiencing more pain in my abs?
Thoughts: The tiredness is starting to get me depressed. I feel bad that DH is doing everything. I feel bad that I'm not getting anything done. I have this ongoing project that was doing really well until this past week when I didn't advance it at all. Plus, I committed to helping a couple of friends out with things that I now am really having a hard time concentrating on. I know I really am this tired, but for some reason there's always this corner of my mind accusing me of faking it, and then I feel guilty and lazy. *sighs*

On the other hand, Easter was fun. Everyone who was at the party knows already, so it was nice to talk to people about being pregnant and be around people that aren't too tired to be excited about it right now. I wanted to spend more time with my mom, though. The tiredness got in the way of that. Bah.

 

[VeezieTG]

Name: veezie
Weeks/Days along: 6 weeks today
Appointments: i really need to get my butt in gear and make my 1st midwife appt for this week.
Symptoms: hate the smell of everything. my hair is blah and falling out (might be because of the heat too...). nauseous. tired.
Food: just regular. well, thats not true. i'm eating alot healthier. but no cravings or anything. the smell thing is overwhelming tho.
Exercise: chasing around a 3 yo and a 14 month old. lol. me and the boys are planning on starting to take morning walks. its just so effin' hot here!
Body changes and other milestones: my body is the exact same it was, except for the hair. my boobs are the same (same as last time) which i chalk up to the fact that i'm still breastfeeding so much. i actually lost a couple pounds in the last month so i don't really know when that will change... i'm determined to keep my weight gain at 30 lbs tho, like with preg #2. with pregs #1 and #3 i gained 50+ lbs and was miserable the whole time, and after. i'll also be getting my prenatal yoga dvd back from my bff this week.
Thoughts: still getting used to the idea. we weren't ttc (altho we were talking about starting ttc in august or sept) and i only found out last thurs. so we're still adjusting.

i'll tell you one thing. this is my first pregnancy where i'm doing the whole thing inside of the same year and it makes it seem so much shorter!! i'm having a baby THIS year? seems crazy... we're almost halfway thru the year. (lol. not really... but still a third thru!)

 

[mama2myloves]

Name: Donna

Weeks/Days along: 4 weeks 2 days

Appointments: I just got back from my first appointment with my midwife - she wanted me to come in early since we had a recent miscarriage. She was wonderful! We talked about my anxiety, scheduled my next appointment for 2 weeks from now, and then I had my basic exam/first prenatal.

Symptoms: That horrible metallic taste in my mouth and a dislike for all my favorite foods.

Food: I'm only craving fruits and veggies - EVERYTHING else makes my stomach turn.

Exercise: My midwife wants me to limit my exercise to yoga(for the next two weeks).

Body changes and other milestones: Nothing yet.

Thoughts: Going to see my midwife this morning really helped me relax. I know things are still SOOOO early but it was nice going in and talking to her.
It helped me to start to believe things are real, ya know?

 

[nina_yyc]

Name: Nina
Weeks/Days along: 6 weeks
Appointments: Still no word from the MW office. I will follow up again this week and I'm starting to contemplate OBs. The local health region is supposedly supportive of VBAC but I find hospital staff are way behind the times (with breastfeeding, birth interventions, etc) no matter what the regional policy is or what they tell you in the hospital childbirth class. Have not told family doctor I'm pregnant yet.
Symptoms: Hungry, definitely gaining weight, pants already getting tight

Food: Craving carbs and sugar and trying to resist!!
Exercise: Workout program had an off week since I've been so busy with volunteer commitments but I did go running twice on the long weekend. Baby is not breathing all my air yet so I kept up to DH

Won't last. I definitely want to keep my weight gain to 30lbs... PP life is gonna be tough, I don't want to feel crappy about myself in addition to being stuck alone with a newborn and toddler and zero support.
Body changes and other milestones: DH notices the baby bump! But hopefully can be concealed from coworkers/my boss until I get into the MW so I can break the news of 1 hour appointments while they're still excited for me. Boss's SAHM wife is pg...could be interesting.
Thoughts: DH and I talked about post-baby life.... I told him to keep our current situation (2 WOHPs) with two kids I would have to cut out all workouts, community volunteering, and non-kid friends and we would be out at least $1400 a month for daycare. Since his schedule is much less family friendly it might be better for him to cut back hours and change schedules than me. He's not opposed to it.

 

[DJ's_Girl]

Name:Amanda
Weeks/Days along: 6 weeks 2 days
Appointments: Went to my 1st today and nearly passed out from the blood draw! First I got a little lightheaded and quesy which turned into darkness, no being able to do anything but lean over on my arm, barely able to hear or respond to the lady talking to me. I got all sweaty and clamy and the lady told one of the patients to get the nurse. So she took off. I felt like I was going to puke but didn't when I finally started coming around again. They said that all the color was gone from my lips and I was pale. So they gave me some water and I sat there for a while to make sure I was good to drive. It was pretty scary and I've never reacted that way to a blood draw before. Poor lady! I think I scared her half to death.

But other than that it went good. I go back the 28th for my ultrasound, pap, and all that other "good" stuff. I can't wait to see my lil one!!!
Symptoms: Getting much more tired, still peeing alllll the time, NO nausea which I am not complaning about.
Food: I actually onions the other day and normally I don't like them. Still love my chocolate milk and sweet stuff. But also still want the meat, too.
Exercise: I bought a prenatal yoga video the other night. I'm looking forward to doing it if I can gather the energy!
Body changes and other milestones: Well... my 5 year old took it upon himself the other night to infor me that I am getting fatter. So I guess my stomach is bigger lol. KIDS!

Thoughts: I wish I could go to sleep right now is my main thought. HAHAHAHAHA

 

[dantesmama]

Name: Alex
Weeks/days along: 4w5d
Appointments: None, UP
Symptoms: Still exhausted! Nausea is beginning to come on. I'm either famished or I have no appetite - there's no happy medium! Mood swings, heightened sensitivity to smell. Crampiness is finally going away.
Food: Same as usual.
Exercise: Nope. Too dang tired!
Body changes: I'm beginning to look pregnant, but I'm just bloated!
Thoughts: My 20mo got sick last night - fever, vomiting, diarrhea. I feel bad for the little guy, but I'm really hoping I don't get what he has!

 

[Mama2Dane]

Well, I'm starting to get symptoms!!! I am 5 wks 3 dys today. Nausea has finally started and boobs are definitely HUGE. Foods that I was craving last week sound dreadful to me now. All around, I'm excited to be pregnant!

We told my family yesterday, and they were thrilled! I couldn't be happier right now! I started the long process of telling everyone else today.... It could take a while.

 

[ValarieR]

Name: Valarie!

Weeks/Days along: 5w2d

Appointments: None since the blood work- hoping to have insurance two weeks from now, and a MW apt soon thereafter. I have picked the MW, and I really like her- can't wait to go in!

Symptoms: Mostly I'm just an emotional wreck... things that would normally make me a little sad now make me cry. I'm trying to control it with keeping my blood glucose level, and it has been helping.

Food: Very little sugar, lots of protein... no morning sickness yet, but if I don't get enough protein, I start to get queasy. 100gr/day, baby!

Exercise: Unpacking my new apartment! I have some prenatal yoga DVDs on the way, as well as the prenatal version of buns of steel... I love that one when I was a teen!!!

Body changes and other milestones: I've been bloated for a week solid, gained about 3lbs over the last month. Since I have blood sugar issues, I'm trying not to gain quickly- the last thing I need is a GD label

Thoughts: My body rocks, and we made a baby!!! How freakin' cool is that?!

 

[Marlet]

Name: OMnM
Weeks/Days along: 3 weeks and 4 days
Appointments: None. I UP/UC
Symptoms: Morning sickness, heartburn, and tired. All of what I've had for the last week. Oh and emotional. In a bad way.

Food: None. I have no desire to eat at all.

Although I just had some corn on the cob with lots of butter and salt and the only good thing about it was the salt. It was a dissapointing replacement. I really wanted a grilled cheese sandwhich but ran out of bread this morning.
Exercise: None.

I'm so tired these days. It's kicking my butt already! Probably doesn't help DD2 was sick a bit ago and now I have to re night wean her!
Body changes and other milestones: None that I've noticed yet. I'm just barely pregnant though. I tested 3 days ago and got a stark white no. Today's test was just super faint so I'm not expecting anything yet.

Dh is super excited and we are going out to celebrate tonight I guess. I just hope I'm hungry by then.

 

[cloudbutterfly]

Quote:

Originally Posted by OtherMother'n'Madre Although I just had some corn on the cob with lots of butter and salt and the only good thing about it was the salt.

*drools* Next time, you can pass it over to me!

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Although, I'd take the cheese sandwich, too.

That's another thing that I've noticed...rather than getting cravings I'm just hyper-imaginative about food when I see or hear about something that sounds good. Like, my inner TV camera pans in on the food, then cuts to a meal made with them and I can almost taste and smell it in complex, Technicolor detail.

 

[VegMomma]

Name: Julie!

Weeks/Days along: 6 weeks, 2 days

Appointments: My first one tomorrow morning! Whee! I am so excited to meet the midwives.

Symptoms: Exhausted, either starving or queasy, bloaty, and moooody. Oh, but I found these today! And ladies: I'm in love. Oh! And definitely a heightened sense of smell. Aka. DH thinks I'm wacko. Peeing (and drinking... water) A LOT too.

Food: Only really wanting some Sweet and Sour vegan shrimp from a restaurant conveniently located on the other end if the city in Chinatown. Dammit. Other than that, I've been avoiding sweets. No severe aversions yet...

Exercise: All my pregnancy books and videos are in storage right now, and it's killing me! I am going to the library tomorrow to borrow a prenatal yoga video. Maybe that will motivate me to move my butt.

Body changes and other milestones: Um... biggerish boobs? I think? That's all, really.

Thoughts: Really wanting DS2 to be out of diapers before this baby arrives. Well before. Here's hoping. Just hoping the next month and a half fly by... not only will I be out of the first trimester then, but we'll be moving back into our permanent house, which currently is housing some scuzzy tenants. Boo. In the meantime we are in a teeny apartment, and, I swear, everyone in the building smokes. It is supposed to be a non-smoking building, but the smell is everywhere, and I am running to the bathroom dry heaving, and getting an instant headache whenever I get a whiff. Oh people. Your cigarettes are stinky to me.

 

[Marlet]

Quote:

Originally Posted by cloudbutterfly *drools* Next time, you can pass it over to me! : Although, I'd take the cheese sandwich, too. That's another thing that I've noticed...rather than getting cravings I'm just hyper-imaginative about food when I see or hear about something that sounds good. Like, my inner TV camera pans in on the food, then cuts to a meal made with them and I can almost taste and smell it in complex, Technicolor detail.

: That's the best way of describing it EVER! That's what I have happen later on to.

 

[umbrella]

Weeks/Days along: Not quite 4 weeks. I just got a positive today.

Appointments: No, not yet. I just had some blood work a few weeks ago about the miscarriage I had last month. I may ask for blood work to confirm this pregnancy.

Symptoms: Bloated. Last time I was impressively bloated before I even tested, so I'm not so surprised this time. I was also especially tired yesterday after a day with friends.

Food: Nothing to report.

Exercise: I chase kids and walk the dog.

Body changes and other milestones:

Thoughts: I really hope this takes.

 

[mama2myloves]

Quote:

Originally Posted by [B Thoughts:[/B] Really wanting DS2 to be out of diapers before this baby arrives. Well before. Here's hoping.

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I'm really hoping that my 2 1/2 yr old will be at least on his way to the potty by the time the new babe arrives. Its just not looking that way, lol!

 

[trinitylou]

Name: Trinity

Weeks/Days along: 4w5d

Appointments: Nothing yet. I tried to call my gyno, but they're on vacation for the week. I really want to get my uterus checked out to see if it healed properly so I can try for VBAC! If all is well there, I will call a fabulous midwife immediately!!

Symptoms: Nothing really. The other day, what sealed the deal that I was pregnant (hadn't tested yet) was that I was playing rough with my daughter and got a little dark mucous. Pregnancy has been the only time I've experienced something that gross. Otherwise, my tummy might be a little more sensitive than normal, but nothing to write home about.

Food: Hmm, everything?! I'm just as piggish as usual. No cravings/aversions. I'm trying this time not to go overboard with the "eating for two" like I did before.

Exercise: I have a toddler, I get plenty of exercise.

I also do a ton of walking. We have no car, so all trips to the store are by foot. I'd say maybe I walk 1-2 miles a day, more when I'm actually trying to get a workout.

Body changes and other milestones: Nothing. I'm ready for my boobs to grow, though!

Thoughts: I just found out for certain this morning, so my thoughts are everywhere! I want to tell people, tell the world! But I think I'll hold off for a few weeks when things are more settled. Then I'll inform family, who all happen to live on the other side of the world. After that, I'll make that oh-so-anticipated Facebook announcement. Because, of course, it isn't official until it's on Facebook.

Other thoughts--I'm so nervous about losing time with my little girl! She's such a sweet, well-adjusted child, and I'm afraid to put that into a tizzy with a newborn. I know that it'll all work out. It's just scary. We also have to buy a new bed. Can't go on with our little full-sized anymore. And I need to sew some fun, funky maternity clothes! And, and, and....my mind is whirling!

 

[nina_yyc]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mama2myloves : I'm really hoping that my 2 1/2 yr old will be at least on his way to the potty by the time the new babe arrives. Its just not looking that way, lol!

Count me in too. Libby is potty trained if you take her on a regular schedule but needs to be coerced into the bathroom each and every time....then is extremely proud of herself for peeing. But left to her own devices she will make puddles left and right while denying she has to go.

I do NOT want two in diapers!!

 

[VegMomma]

Quote:

Originally Posted by nina_yyc I do NOT want two in diapers!!

Yes. I've done two in (cloth) diapers before. No thank you. DS1 is fully out of diapers, and has been for about a year. DS2 showed interest in the potty for while, but now that interest is fading... c'mon T! Peeing on the potty is fun!

 

[mama2myloves]

Quote:

Originally Posted by nina_yyc I do NOT want two in diapers!!

Robby isn't showing ANY signs of wanting to move on from diapers. At all.

 

[ursusarctos]

Name: Ursa
Weeks/Days along: Middle of 6th week.
Appointments: None yet. Starting to try to ferret out a homebirth midwife. Honestly I don't feel that I need prenatal care in the first trimester (I already know to take folic acid and cut out alcohol and eat well and am in good shape). So I'm not in a hurry.
Symptoms: Sore boobs and in the evenings I can feel my uterus. Lack of appetite but I think that might be from being sick too. General tension/restlessness.
Food: Just got over being sick with no appetite for 2 weeks. Most food doesn't sound terribly good though I seem to be constantly a little hungry. When I force myself to eat I feel much better though. I think I might have to be conscious about eating regularly throughout the day to keep myself from getting that desperate crawling hungry feeling. Somehow it seems like I'm having trouble keeping my kitchen stocked with food - where do all the groceries go?? Also I've been hungry for red meat, which I don't usually eat much of. Like, roast beef (which I never make and almost never eat). Today (and several times in the past couple weeks...) I had to have a roast beef baguette when I was out and almost bought some smoked lamb on the way home to eat on bread (hm, I probably should have just bought it, I'm still thinking about it... maybe I'll go back and get it...). Just now I got a terrible desire for orange juice with the juicy bits in it and sent DP to the store

Sweet, wonderful DP who is willing to go to the store for me!

Btw OMnM your corn on the cob sounds reaaaally good. Mmm salt and butter...
Exercise: Walking everywhere. Stopped doing prenatal yoga when I got sick but now should start again.
Body changes and other milestones: I've been at my lowest weight since I was 15 for the past few months, not sure how that happened - I think it has something to do with my pantry always being empty!

It's technically a healthy weight but I feel better when I'm about 5 pounds heavier. Anyway I am totally up for gaining about 30 pounds so my goal is to eat as much (real) food as I can stomach right now, especially before morning sickness strikes. Which will mean me being more conscientious about keeping my tiny kitchen clean enough to cook in and also keeping it better stocked.
Thoughts: Dang this orange juice is good!

I've been on the fence about UCing for a long time now, and am very much liking the idea, though for other reasons also liking the idea of a midwife. Part of me says I should just go for it while I am young and healthy and well-rested with no other kids around and another part of me says it would be nice to have the support of an experienced midwife around. There's also the issue of DP needing to be seriously convinced if I am going to UC. If I can't find a good midwife it's going to be an even steeper decision: can I suck it up and go to the (more humane and respectful than in America) hospital or should I just go for it and do what I really want? I've posted about this before over at the UC board and gotten a lot of good input, but obviously it's a decision I just have to make myself. Anyway it's what's on my mind a lot nowadays.
Also having trouble getting down to having a good talk with DP about what's going on in my body, how I would like the birth to be, why, why I would consider UCing, getting him to watch birth videos, etc. etc. I'm chalking up the avoidance I feel from him to the adjustment he is having to make to the idea of actually becoming a father, soon, and I guess I shouldn't push him as this is a big transition for him to make. But I think we'll have to have that UC discussion at some point even if I do end up getting a midwife.