2014 April Rainbows

[Brieanna]

Funny story about my bump!

Last night I was making dinner, (roast chicken, dressing, beans, and broccoli) and I started smelling something burning but I couldn't figure out what it was. Then I looked down and realized my shirt had been singed! I guess I didn't realize how much my bump was sticking out and it touched the hot oven or stove and burnt it right on my bump! Luckily I didn't catch on fire and it didn't hurt, but now I will pay more attention!

Oh, I feel bad because the shirt was ruined and I was wearing OH's shirt because my tshirts don't fit well anymore and I didn't want to wear my nice maternity clothes while cooking!

 

[Lisa85]

Karina, i have heard of insanity... my OH tried to do it a while ago and he did a few and said i need to get fitter before i do that! lol
I think the more exercise you did before you got pregnant the more you can do while you're pregnant. I got a lot of pain post mc so i stopped do any exercise and never really got back into it.
I get paranoid even doing some of the prenatal yoga poses.

Brieanna, I know what you mean about the bump... i never open sliding doors enough to allow room for my belly and often little bump my belly doing things.

Super exciting to watch the victoria's secret fashion show!!!
Hurry up internet!!

 

[Karinama98]

Yeah, Insanity is not a good first workout program at all. I had a few friends do it that way after not working out for years and I thought they were crazy. The stuff in it is ridiculous, and OH would hear my screaming all the time from trying to do pushups or whatever was going on after I was already exhausted. He thought I was dying or hurt all the time.

And Brieanna - with how little I've stretched since being pregnant other than the pilates stuff, it might be a nice way to get back into it. Maybe I'll force OH to do it with me since he doesn't workout at all. Thank you for the link.

 

[vietmamsie]

I always forget about the bump and try to fit through small paces (half way opened door, between two people, between a chair and a wall) and always get stuck! Its really embarrassing! Its just so strange to go from a small person to having such a large thing sticking out of me!

Just this morning I felt something cold while eating breakfast and looked down to realize I had dropped a piece of watermelon on my bump... it was just sitting there!

 

[vietmamsie]

Lisa- Luckily I am pretty used to the heat and my classroom is air conditioned as well as our bedroom so I have breaks from the heat. I had issues with occasional swelling before just due to heat (both in Vietnam and before we moved here.. summers in NYC were the worst!) so swelling has been a pretty normal part of this pregnancy as in I am pretty swollen by the end of the day... everyday. Not so attractive, but it doesn't really bother me as much as it used to.

My only really weird thing had been the weight gain in my inner thighs... meaning for the first time in my life they rub constantly! I had to get a few pairs of leggings to help cope with the issue, so get a little hot wearing a work dress, sweater and leggings everyday!

 

[vietmamsie]

sorry for the post dump, but one more thing to say... sorry of it is TMI, but I can't help but be a little concerned. I have had more CM than usual for the duration of the pregnancy, but since about 18 weeks it has been pretty heavy, thick and yellow/white. I talked to my dr about it and he didn't seem worried. Starting a few days ago it has gotten really heavy... like I have to change my liner once or twice a day (before one liner lasted all day) It is a little thicker and has more of a yellow color. It doesn't small bad (just the same as it always has) and I don't have any itchiness or pain down there. I feel totally fine other than that. What do you guys think? JUst bring it up at my next appointment or call the doctor? I am still taking a low dose of progesterone orally, could it be due to that?

 

[Lisa85]

Vietmamsie, i know what you mean about the tight rubbing together!! I've never really experienced that until now and its weird and annoying!
Im not sure about the progesterone but i have days where i get random thick CM thats white for no particular reason but only every now and then. I don't think i would be concerned about it unless you have other symptoms that might means its something more sinister.

 

[Kasey84]

Vietmamsie- I don't think it's anything to worry about unless it's accompanied by itching or a bad odour. I'd mention it to your doctor at your next apt. I think a lot of cm is normal in pregnancy. It freaks me out sometimes though. Some days if it's heavy, I'm convinced I'm bleeding and have to go check.

 

[Lindsay109]

Lisa, I hope you're feeling better now! I think I'm on the mend, hopefully the cold will be gone by the weekend I think Elaina Emily is beautiful! Not too many E's at all

Kasey, beautiful bump pic! Sorry to hear you're getting sore now. I've had a day here and there where my low back is sore, but then it goes away... I'm hoping it'll stay that way for a while longer. I am also finding prenatal yoga helpful. I signed up for a class at the local community centre and more often than not I"m the only one in the class, lol.

Vietmamsie, I'm also noticing some strong movements! Sometimes he startles me, lol. I have a lot of CM too... white or yellow coloured usually - I think it's normal to have increased discharge during pregnancy so I wouldn't be too concerned about it.

Brieanna, thanks for posting that link, I'll have to give that one a go too! Glad to hear you didn't burn yourself, hopefully it was one of DH's old shirts

I had my first growth ultrasound yesterday and the tech told us all his measurements were in the average range so that's wonderful Will get the full report from the OB today. He wasn't cooperating for a profile photo, but she got a picture of his face (with a hand kinda blocking the view a little bit). It was very cute to watch him, he kept holding his hands together in front of his face. I think I'm lagging behind in the bump department! Here's my update photo - taken on Monday at 23 weeks 1 day.

For those of you who are working, how long are you planning to keep working? I was planning to work up until mid - late March (due date is April 6), but a bunch of people have been telling me I should re-consider that. I work primarily with kids in a 1:1 setting (some adults too) so some of my job is fairly physical, but other aspects of it are quite sedentary.

 

[vietmamsie]

Glad you guys have a lot of CM too. I talked to my doctor about it last visit and he said the same, as long as it isn't itchy or stinky. He did a cervical check that appt and saw the CM and seemed to think it was fine.

Kasey - I have a gushing sensation when it comes out (even though it isn't that much) When it happens I have to run to the bathroom to check i'm not bleeding too.

Last work day!!! I can't wait for this to be over with for Christmas break.

 

[Kasey84]

Lindsay- glad to hear your ultrasound went well! Love your pics I'm hoping to work up until about 4 weeks before my due date, but we'll see how things go!

Vietmamsie- yay for last day of work!! Enjoy!

 

[KLMenke]

Hey girls! Has anyone flown recently? We have 3 flights today, and 3 flights tuesday.. each about an hour and a half each. Wondering if any of you had any issues? Im sure it will be fine but id like to hear other's stories!

Im also attaching my latest bump pic taken this past Tuesday! Everyone seems so big compared to me!

 

[vietmamsie]

I have two flights on thursday at 24 weeks and one return flight on Jan 4th at 27 weeks. My airline said the cut off date for needing doctors notes in 28 weeks, but i'm so big, I hope they don't notice!! We are just going to bring the last medical report from out appt in November that states my dates. This will also be good to have in case of an emergency during our travels I think.

Luckily the flights are only about 21/2 hours, so hoping I won't get too uncomfortable!

 

[Kasey84]

KLMenke- lovely bump pic I haven't flown while pregnant. Hope your flights go well!

 

[Lindsay109]

KLMenke, great bump pic! I hope your flights went well. I flew in my last pregnancy - I had no difficulties, but it was quite early on.

Vietmamsie, I hope your flights go well too! Good idea bringing a recent medical report.

 

[Karinama98]

Brieanna - Tried out that yoga video you posted. Overall, a lot of the movements are the same as some of my pilates movements.There were some that definitely were a change in stretching the abdominal muscles. Dear lord I needed that since my muscles have been so tight lately in those areas.

Our registry is almost done and my husband is just shocked at how much stuff we're needing for LO. What would you all say is the most unique thing on your registry? I know it's not needed for a while, but for us we put a training potty that actually has a flushing mechanism so they can hear the sounds of a working toilet.

 

[Lisa85]

Karina, Im not doing a registry... I've just made a list for myself and if people need help getting a gift they can ask. Have you set your baby shower date yet? Im having mine on 18th January and I'm having the boys there as well. Some of the boys are complaining about it but i don't see why... its just a party with baby gift... I'm not playing any games or anything.

KLmenke, cute photo! How did the flights go?

Hows everyone else going? Been a bit quiet lately?

My MIL bought me the cot last week! Very generous of her. Helps us out a lot. I want to have all the baby stuff ready by the end of Feb and that doesn't leave many pay days between then and now. I also want to have the nursery looking mostly finished by the baby shower.
Its starting to hit me that there isn't long left!! 25 weeks today!!

 

[Kasey84]

Karina- I haven't set up a registry yet. Not totally sure if I will. I always find myself wanting to buy things I know the baby won't realistically need right away. Just recently I saw the most adorable rocking horse and had to stop myself from buying it!

Lisa- So nice of your MIL to get the cot! Im hoping to have the nursery all done by the end of February.

Here's a pic of a couple of onesies I bought to give my husband for Christmas. I now have a baby clothes addiction

 

[Lisa85]

So cute kasey! I haven't seen any nice "i love daddy" suits yet!
I have bought heaps of clothes but i need to stop myself a bit coz its all summer dresses and stuff at the moment so i need to wait until the full length suits start coming out again.

 

[Karinama98]

The baby shower is scheduled for Feb 9th at this point. We thought about having a co-ed party....until we came up with almost 70 women's names and felt it would be a lot of work for my MIL to make food for them all, and space is limited. So just going with women right now. From what I heard she's having 3 games that aren't too interactive. I'm not a huge fan of games by any means.

Took our 23 week pic tonight. Man, 2 weeks makes a difference in how quick those little babies wanna grow! People at work are now even making comments daily.