2014 April Rainbows

[vietmamsie]

I wish I could say the same. Finally out of the first trimester today, but that MS loves me still. Got sick on Sunday, and almost sick today. The headaches are almost daily now also. And surprisingly, during the first trimester I didn't feel my energy level drop much, but this last week I've been falling asleep on the couch almost nightly at 9:30 pm. My husband's getting kind of tired of me asking, "How long was I out for?" lol

Ha! I fall asleep all the time too. I felt bad at first, but now I just love my almost daily cat naps and early bed times! Speaking of which, its already 9 pm here, got to head to bed!

 

[Lindsay109]

Karina, I hope the ms and headaches improve soon! I am still tired too, and quite regularly falling asleep on the couch somewhere between 9 - 10pm, lol. Hubby keeps joking that we can't even get through a whole tv show these days.

Vietmamsie, those dresses must be very comfortable! I'm sure it's also nice that everyone knows and can be happy about it with you too We haven't announced yet, just family knows. I think if all checks out okay at my appointment on thursday, we may start telling more people.

 

[Lisa85]

Lindsay, glad you're feeling good. I dread the days i have to wear things other than my comfy clothes. So much for being the glamourous pregnant lady i always thought i would be. haha!

Brieanna, did they notice your DD shirt straight away?
Have fun on your road trip!! Will you still be able to drop in and tell us how you're going?

Vietmamsie, i think we look the same amount of pregnant!
Im glad you're enjoying the pregnancy now. I think i am too!! Making it to 16 weeks today definitely helps!

Karina, i ask my OH that all the time too!! Ive stopped napping as much now though and im always in bed by 9:30 - 10pm anyways but i just get to sleep faster!!
I think my MS fully left at 14 weeks. I still have blah days but nothing like before.

AFM - Im pretty sure i just felt some movement from the baby.
I was just laying on the couch and felt a few bumps thats moved around a few times and then nothing but then i thought id move a little to see if the baby responded and i got two more little bumps!!!! yay!!!!!
I told my OH and he was excited but then sad that he wont be able to feel the baby for ages!!

 

[Kasey84]

Karina- Glad your not having any more problems. Hope the ms and headaches ease off soon! I had a migraine for 3 days over the weekend and it was awful!

Lindsay- Good to hear all is well with you! I don't have a very big bump either, but I think it's becoming a little more noticeable. Of course I've probably gained some "turkey" weight from this weekend!

Brieanna- It's so sweet how you announced to family and awesome that you recorded the reactions! Have fun on your road trip!

Vietmamsie- Glad your feeling well I can't wait to get to second tri and have a big bump to show off!

Lisa- It's so exciting that you felt the baby move! I cannot wait for that moment

Sounds like everyones stocking up on maternity clothes! If all goes well at my apt on Friday, I may go buy some pants to start with. Most of mine (especially jeans) are getting to snug! I'll soon need bigger bras too!

I've been feeling pretty good, though still tired and in bed early! I can't wait for a definite baby bump and feeling some movement. Sometimes this pregnancy doesn't feel real. Really looking forward to my apt Friday to hear the hb again

 

[vietmamsie]

I think we would have held off telling the general public until later if it wasn't for this giant belly! I really am just showing so much... in the morning it looks like about 5 months, but after breakfast (and second breakfast!) I start to look really full on. By night it is massive... I can hardly get in and out of bed! It also seems to be pretty high up and perky, which I guess is a good sign. Makes me feel like it actually is a baby in there, not just me eating too much.

Been getting worried about my protein levels, so have made a chart to fill in each day. I am shooting for at least 65g. a day. Any other vegetarians on the thread? I have been trying to eat more fish, but it has never been very appealing to me, so once a week is enough.

 

[Karinama98]

Took a big chance today and announced it to people at work. Over 60 coworkers I've known over the years. Feels like a weight is lifted off my shoulders, but some of them know what I've been through in the past. Made an apple cake to celebrate too,which my DH was sad he wasn't able to take any with him to work. He'll be happy to know there's left overs so far so his coworkers can enough it as well. LOL

 

[ebonymama]

hey ladies,

just passing through quickly...i miss yall....i trust everyone is fine....

i have an apt on 26.10.13 so amma update in detail then.....everything is ok....i just find i get lil minor pains here and there.....remember me in your prayers k....

yall keep good..

 

[Lindsay109]

Lisa, how exciting that you're feeling movement!! I'm kinda wondering if I've been feeling movement as well.... I've been having a weird little muscle twitch/tickly sensation once or twice a day for the last few days, and always in the same spot.... a few cm above my pubic bone and a little to the left. I know it's still really early to be feeling movement, and it could be something else, but it makes me feel good to think it might be movement

Kasey, how did your appointment go?

Vietmamsie, I'm not a vegetarian, but have also been trying to get a little more protein in. A lot of foods with protein have not been very appealing to me lately.

Karina, that's wonderful that you announced to work!! Now everyone can be excited with you I need to tell my work very soon as well... probably next week or the week after.

Ebony, glad to hear you're doing well! I hope you have a great appointment next friday

As for me, I had a follow-up with the OB yesterday and we got to hear the heartbeat which was amazing!! I am over the moon and feeling a little more relaxed knowing that baby is doing well I also got my appointment for my 20 week scan which will be on the 18th of November - not too far away!

 

[Kasey84]

14 weeks and into second tri today!!!

Had my dr apt today and all was well. Dr said uterus was measuring right on and she got the hb as soon and she put the Doppler to my belly. Good and strong at 154! Celebrated by buying some maternity clothes It's starting to feel more real now.

Karina- Must have been exciting to share the news at work. That's my next step.

Ebony- Glad all is well. Look forward to an update after your next apt!

Lindsay- Glad you got to hear the hb Wonderful isn't it! 20 week scans will be here before we know it!

 

[Lisa85]

Vietmamsie, Im not vegetarian either but also get worried im not getting enough protein.

Karina, must be good feeling that people at work know now. its exciting to talk about and hiding it sucks. Im fully out and proud now! Ive put it on FB and my belly is so big people keep asking me if im having twins!

 

[Lisa85]

Whoops... posted before i finished!!

Lindsay, that sounds like baby movement to me. I dont feel it everyday... ive only felt it twice that i was fairly certain it was the baby! I went to prenatal yoga this morning the the first relaxation exercise i felt the baby. it was great!!!
Yay for 20 week scans!! i cant wait to hear everyones sex/news!!

Kasey, congrats on 2nd tri and getting a nice HB!!! Whens your next appointment?

AFM - I started prenatal yoga this morning to try and help with my back pain. i really hope it works!!

 

[Karinama98]

Ebony - hope the appt goes well. Been thinking of you.

As for my announcing at work, I'm still not comfortable about it but it's out. Apparently one girl went out and got us something already but she forgot to bring it into work. I'm just still scared about everything, which is why I'm not comfortable about it. But we knew our works would need to know eventually since I'm starting to show a little more.

Had a moment this morning of some concern but trying not to over think it. I'm at my mom's and when I'm up here I test my blood sugar since she's a diabetic and I do it for curiosity's sake. I normally test at 80 or less, this morning after not eating for over 12 hours was 108. I think it's at week 24 with my OB's office that they test for gestational diabetes, but this has me really concerned. Granted I'll test myself the next two days as well, but I have never seen myself over 100 in the morning.

Anyone else have concerns or experience with gestational diabetes?

 

[hope4rainbow]

Yay for movement and announcements! I too think I've felt some movement, but it's so light it's hard to be sure. It's always at night when I'm laying in bed, it's pretty neat! My hubby posted this on FB yesterday, hooray for bumps!!

 

[Karinama98]

Lisa - awesome pic. I'm sure I'll be getting there eventually. Today's the first day I'm using a rubber band for my jeans. Those maternity jeans I got will be used within the next month.

 

[Lisa85]

Beautiful hope!! Its starting to all feel real now with bumps and movement. Yay!

Karina, Im not sure about blood sugar levels but i do worry about diabetes coz im a sugar fanatic at the moment and my doctor told me to be careful. I think you don't need to worry about it to much until a bit later on from what ive read but im not sure.

 

[Kasey84]

Lisa- My next apt will be November 15th. Having my gender scan that morning and seeing dr in the afternoon. Cannot wait

Karina- I'm a little nervous about announcing, but just know it has to happen sooner then later! My blood sugars were good last time dr tested, however it's always been a concern of mine because there is a history of diabetes in my family.

Hope- Your bump is looking great! Sounds like it could have been movement! I guess it's so hard to tell at first! I can't wait for that!

Vietmamsie- I'm not a vegaterian either, but I've never been a big meat eater all the same. I'm really trying to gets lots of protein, but it's hard! I'm a little worried because I didn't put on any pounds in 1st tri. My dr isn't concerned...she said as long as uterus is growing and baby is doing well it's ok. The pounds will come sooner then later! Hoping she's right

 

[Karinama98]

I have an extensive family history of diabetes on my mom's side. Had a grandmother die of it, my mom was diagnosed in her mid-50s and has had several cardiac problems as a result and one of my sisters has it (very uncontrolled mind you). So far my ranges are 106-110 over these last 3 days. Thank God for my doctor appointment Friday for peace of mind.

 

[Lisa85]

Kasey, Yay!! The start of November is going to be exciting for us!!! cant wait!

Karina, is it type 2 diabetes in your family... is that the one to worry about?
My Dad has type 1 but controls it perfectly. Im sorry you are worrying so much. I suppose for you it might make you feel better to stay away for sugary foods. Thats pretty much all you can do and keep and eye on it if you have the ability to!

AFM - Been feeling the baby kick a lot in the last 24 hours. i love it so much!!!
Also i weighed myself last night for the first time since i got pregnant!!! Scary number on the scales!!! i know im pregnant but i know ive put on a lot of weight also!!

 

[vietmamsie]

Kasey: Exciting! I don't think we're going to find out gender... but it is tough, sometimes i just want to know so bad!

Lisa: Jealous!!! I was feeling some funny feelings in there last week/over the weekend, but things seem to be pretty still the last two days. I had hoped it was the start of fetal movement, but looks like to might have just been growing pains after all.

ok, totally TMI, but I have a question for you ladies. I work at a school and the bathrooms are pretty gross. I have always been a hoverer, but in the last few days my middle has started to cramp up if I lean forward. I am pretty much having to do yoga moves to pee... not very practical! The staff toilet (not much better than the students one to be honest) is on the ground floor and I am all the way up on the third floor, so pretty impractical to have to go down there. Basically I am started to get worried that one of the major reasons I will have to leave my work earlier than planned is due to being too scared to sit on the toilet seat! I know I could build a nest, but it just seems like too much to do. Anyone else having a hard time? I sure wish Vietnam had caught onto toilet seat covers!!!

 

[Kasey84]

Vietmamsie- I can totally relate. The closest staff washroom here at work is gross. For now I'm having no problem hovering, but I imagine that will be quite difficult soon! There's no toilet seat covers either...guess I'll have to get creative!