2014 April Rainbows

[c.m.c]

Today at 7+6

 

[hope4rainbow]

Beautiful picture CMC!

Morgan- So glad to hear, Friday will be here before you know it!

Lisa- What's funny is I seem to feel worse on the weekends when it's okay to feel bad. It's almost like my body knows I need to pull it together during the week! This weekend has been hard, couldn't keep anything down yesterday until my dh went and got Whataburger. Why does my body only want greasy french fries and chicken strips?? So far I know I have to stay away from raw fruit and veggies, eggs, cereal, and ginger ale. Bread, cheese, meats, potatoes, those I can mostly keep down!

 

[morganwhite7]

You girls HAVE to check this stuff out. I know I posted it before, but since then I got mine in the mail and it is SO good! Has everything a preggo would need (actually considered medicine, it's so potent) and tastes more like the rasp leaf & spearmint. Has really helped when I'm sick too (I have been throwing up lots already :/).

Bleeding has stopped completely btw and I'm feeling much better. Excited to get into a scan this week. wanting to see a heartbeat so bad! Glad we had today off work, it was perfect timing happy Labor Day ladies!!

https://www.traditionalmedicinals.com/product/pregnancy-reg-tea

 

[c.m.c]

Morgan I'm so so glad there's no more bleeding!!!

FX Friday comes quickly for you. Thank God your numbers are getting bigger!!

 

[Wendyk07]

Morgan - I am so relieved for you. Friday will come quickly.

C M C- what a fab scan pic, very clear.

 

[Brieanna]

Mahogani-Hopefully things are going well with you and you were able to talk to your midwife about the scan. I have never had an early scan so I can't help you with what you should or shouldn't see, sorry.

I avoid confrontation too. I will just sit there and not say anything even when I know it's wrong. I even do it for simple things like a botched restaurant order! One time they gave me a pepperoni pizza and they SWORE that is what I had ordered (even though I would never have ordered that because I was a vegetarian at the time!). I just took it home and gave it to my brother.

Morgan-I am so glad to hear that your numbers are rising and that the bleeding has stopped!

c.m.c.-Beautiful picture!

bumble b- Welcome! I can't wait for first tri to be over with either, but then there will be other things to worry about I guess, lol.

Wendyk07-Hope you feel better soon.


I haven't had a scan yet and since I have hardly any symptoms I have been wondering if there is even a baby in there so last night I got the doppler out that I used for my last pregnancy knowing that since it is so early I would probably not hear anything (especially since I am a bigger gal, lol) but after a few minutes I actually found the heartbeat! I only had it for a minute or two but was able to see that it was at 168 bpm. Now I really know there is a baby in there! I know I was lucky to find it at all so I won't be trying again until later so I don't worry myself when I don't find it, but I feel soooo much better.

 

[c.m.c]

Wow brienna good work finding the hb!! Bet that's a huge relief !

 

[Kasey84]

c.m.c- beautiful scan

Brieanna- that must have been amazing to hear the hb!

 

[Lisa85]

Morgan, Im glad the bleeding has stopped. Bring on Friday!!!
Im not much of a tea person but raspberry and spearmint sounds yum. I wonder if i can get it in australia.

Hope4rainbow, I think when you are distracted with other things and dont think about being sick all day its a little better. I was the same until recently with the food. I could only eat bread and potato and fatty things. I can eat a few healthier things now but i cant eat much meat (it all sounds gross to me) and cooked veggies. Im eat mountains of coco pops... dont know if you have those there but I'm sure you have something similar (its coco covered rice bubbles)

Brieanna, So glad you could find a hb. That must have been so exciting. I want a doppler now! haha

cmc, yay for scan!!! was your LO wriggling on the screen?

Wendy, Not a great tie to get gastro... you must have been completely exhausted going through that while pregnant. Glad your on the mend.

AFM - i have another US booked for 18th September and im going to see my midwife on the 17th Sept!! getting excited!!
Also my morning sickness is pretty much all gone... except for getting really tired!

 

[Karinama98]

Hi everyone....sorry I've been MIA.

I just want to ask your opinions as to how to not be stressed during pregnancy. I know I'm going to open it on another thread too, but figure since we've been communicating for a while on this thread I'd ask as well.

My mother about a month ago was diagnosed with liver/spleen cancer. I was visiting her this weekend with my husband as she's 5 hours from where we live - we actually announced our pregnancy to her and two of my sisters as well. Today she opened up to me and told me that doctors have given her 6-8 months if chemo doesn't help with the cancer progress. In short, I'm the one her and my father choose to handle their estate in the event of both of their deaths (my father passed away from cancer earlier this year - a month and a half after my MC).

I am extremely stressed out right now, but keep trying to think about the baby and how my stress could affect him or her. Since I can't take my Xanax, does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can better handle this?

And to everyone who has been having positive pregnancy updates: It brings a huge smile to my face knowing everyone has been having great physician visits and scans.

 

[Lisa85]

Hi Karinama, Im sorry to hear you about your mother and that you are so stressed out. im no expert but i do suffer from anxiety a lot. I saw a psychologist about it last year and one of the techniques she gave me was to practice relaxation techniques at least one day.

She described to it to me as a normal person would have an anxiety level of 1 in everyday situations so when they get stressed their stress level would only increase to a max level of 7 or 8. My every day stress level sits at around 4 or 5 already so when i get stressed I'm so anxious already that i max out at level 10 in even minor stressful situations. So i needed to practice to reduce my base line of anxiety down so i didnt max out every time i got stressed.

She gave a dvd of relaxation techniques to listen to but i found an iphone app that i liked even better. Find a quiet time each day to listen to it and hopefully it will help you relax.

This is what the app looks like... try some other free ones if you like coz looks like there are a few new ones since i last looked.

 

[vietmamsie]

Hi everyone....sorry I've been MIA.

I just want to ask your opinions as to how to not be stressed during pregnancy. I know I'm going to open it on another thread too, but figure since we've been communicating for a while on this thread I'd ask as well.

My mother about a month ago was diagnosed with liver/spleen cancer. I was visiting her this weekend with my husband as she's 5 hours from where we live - we actually announced our pregnancy to her and two of my sisters as well. Today she opened up to me and told me that doctors have given her 6-8 months if chemo doesn't help with the cancer progress. In short, I'm the one her and my father choose to handle their estate in the event of both of their deaths (my father passed away from cancer earlier this year - a month and a half after my MC).

I am extremely stressed out right now, but keep trying to think about the baby and how my stress could affect him or her. Since I can't take my Xanax, does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can better handle this?

And to everyone who has been having positive pregnancy updates: It brings a huge smile to my face knowing everyone has been having great physician visits and scans.

So sorry you are going through all this, its awful.

When dealing with stress, I always have to take a deep breath and focus on the positive. Often a nap helps, or a hot pot of tea. I also found that just chilling out and watching a movie helps. Remember that there is absolutely nothing you can do for your mother except be there for her, make some good memories with her and love her. Her treatment is out of your hands. Rather than thinking about all the 'IFS' focus on the NOW. Deal with things as they happen. Keep positive.

 

[Karinama98]

Thanks guys. Been trying to breath and be calm about everything. Doesn't help that I had some dreams last night about it all that got my anxiety up this morning even before I woke up.

And then of course I had to have my first bought of morning sickness on top of it...DH was in the bathroom showering at the time and got to enjoy hearing me and the Porcelain god have a chit chat. Today is one of those days I wish I could have called in to work and stayed home to cuddle up with our dogs. lol

 

[morganwhite7]

KarinaMa98- UGH this morning was the SAME for me.

Taking the nausea as a good sign, I was sick for a good 30 mins this morning. Lol wishing I didn't have to make a living right about now!

 

[Mahoghani]

So, update. Not good news. I was measurng 6w6d last weeks when I was supposed to be 9w1d. And the hr (which they didn't bother to tell me about) was only 91. I am still in the office, waiting to have another ultrasound. The MW wanted another scan immediately. I feel like I am going to be sick and I don't think its morning sickness.

 

[morganwhite7]

Mahoghani- MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU! I know that pain too well, not knowing if bean is okay. Just prayed, stay strong sweetie it's all in God's hands!!

 

[Wendyk07]

Hi everyone....sorry I've been MIA.

I just want to ask your opinions as to how to not be stressed during pregnancy. I know I'm going to open it on another thread too, but figure since we've been communicating for a while on this thread I'd ask as well.

My mother about a month ago was diagnosed with liver/spleen cancer. I was visiting her this weekend with my husband as she's 5 hours from where we live - we actually announced our pregnancy to her and two of my sisters as well. Today she opened up to me and told me that doctors have given her 6-8 months if chemo doesn't help with the cancer progress. In short, I'm the one her and my father choose to handle their estate in the event of both of their deaths (my father passed away from cancer earlier this year - a month and a half after my MC).

I am extremely stressed out right now, but keep trying to think about the baby and how my stress could affect him or her. Since I can't take my Xanax, does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can better handle this?

And to everyone who has been having positive pregnancy updates: It brings a huge smile to my face knowing everyone has been having great physician visits and scans.

I'm so sorry to hear about your mum. No wonder you are stressed. Can you ask your family doctor if there's is anything you can take to help?

X

 

[Wendyk07]

So, update. Not good news. I was measurng 6w6d last weeks when I was supposed to be 9w1d. And the hr (which they didn't bother to tell me about) was only 91. I am still in the office, waiting to have another ultrasound. The MW wanted another scan immediately. I feel like I am going to be sick and I don't think its morning sickness.

OMG! My thoughts and prayers are with you.

 

[Kasey84]

Karina- I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. I can't imagine how stressed you must feel. I think Lisa's suggestion of some relaxation techniques sounds good. Otherwise, I would suggest being open about your stress/feelings with someone your trust. Talking about it would be better then bottling it all up. It might also be helpful to spend time doing things you enjoy, wether that be reading a good book, watching a movie, or taking a walk. Treating yourself to a prenatal massage every now and then might be a good way to relax as well. Just try not to think to far ahead. Worrying about what might happen in a week or a month can be overwhelming. Taking things one day or even one hour at a time can be more manageable. Thoughts are with you

Mahoghani- I'm so sorry your going through this. I'm thinking of you! Keep us updated

 

[Mahoghani]

News is not good. I think I knew already... no Hb, no movement. Making an appointment to confirm but they're pretty sure. Told me I am basically waiting to miscarry this point. I feel like I just can't breath. Like all the air went out of the room... its funny after it happens once you see all the signs like you didn't see them the first time. I knew there as a reason they wouldn't tell me anything or show me the screen...

I hope you all have stickier beans than mine. good luck girls.