2016 Snowflakes!! (Nov/Dec Rainbows)

[NavyLadybug]

The being active points towards a sensitive or engorged cervix (as thats when i would spot with DS, after I was active) so another good sign considering! At least Tues isn't to to far away

 

[LynAnne]

Pumkin, i am keeping my fingers crossed everything is okay for you.

Navy, I'm definitely not craving ice chips! What is that a sign of?

 

[NavyLadybug]

It can be a sign of an iron deficiency which is something your Dr should know about immediately as some women will being craving other things like mud, chalk and even certain OTC medications that aren't pregnancy safe. This can turn into a moderate-severe form of Pica (an eating disorder) and trigger the mother the begin eating any non-food items they might take a fancy too and can hurt the digestive tract and baby. My mother actually craved soaps and perfumes

 

[pumkin04]

Thank you. Will keep myself occupied and calm until Tuesday!
Will keep you updated.
I'm going to Try not to be as active at work but sometimes I forget because the kids want me to play with them

Lyn- thank you!

 

[LynAnne]

Ah, that sounds crazy! I'll make sure it doesn't get to that stage!

 

[stiletto_mom]

Anyone know what an aversion to red meat means?

I can do fish, eggs and a bit of chicken, but I want nothing to do with beef or pork or lamb.

Can I supplement for protein with my husband's protein shakes? Tofu?

 

[NavyLadybug]

Aversion is a part of the morning sickness spectrum Stiletto Some women throw up, some get nauseous and some have aversions to certain foods while other have them all! I actually have a huge craving for some red meats, especially venison and rare cooked beef (which of course I can't have), but I can't stand the thought of pork and can barely handle chicken!

Eggs and fish are very rich in protein (though make sure you stay within safe limits of fish and avoid certain kinds) but if you feel you aren't getting enough, the best way to supplement protein is actually with beans, especially pinto and kidney beans, and dark leafy greens like spinach and collard/turnip greens

 

[hmmohrma]

I agree with Navy, Stiletto. Eggs and chicken are even healthier ways to get protein than red meat. You can also do Greek yogurt. I have some in my smoothie weekday mornings, and it has like 22 g of protein! That's a huge amount! No reason to worry about not wanting red meat.

Pumkin, did you tell your doctor that the spotting is happening with activity? My fingers and toes are crossed for your appointment on Tuesday!

Lyn, there are lots of prenatals with iron if you are deficient. Doctor should check that with your bloods. They often cause constipation though, so keep eating that fiber filled produce and drinking at least 64 oz of water daily!

 

[pumkin04]

Going to try to get an appointment at the doctor for tomorrow.
I'm so nervous !!
I'm getting anxiety just about calling to make the appointment

No I didn't tell the doctor the spotting was happening with activity.
So yesterday before I went to work I relaxed and barely had any bleeding. When I got to work I was up and down stairs A lot maybe like ten times or more and I started getting spotting again after that but it was like a light pinkish color.

 

[NavyLadybug]

I'm glad you're going to push for an appt, its very important that your Dr know this is happening with activity and that it hasn't stopped. It could very well be something benign but your Dr must know about it and take the appropriate steps

 

[LynAnne]

I'm with Navy on this Pumkin. The doctors are there to be told about all these things whether or not they turn out to be nothing to worry about. I'm sorry that you are going through this.

Ive felt horrible today! I woke up feeling rough, had breakfast and an hour later was sick. Since then I've barely been able to move or do anything as the nausea won't leave me alone. Ive only just managed to get up and get a drink (first one in about 4 hours) and a little something to eat. I'm not even eating anything exciting just cheese and crackers. I hope I can keep them down this time. I hate being sick! Still, 8+3 is when my MMC stopped growing. It's almost as though my body is going "everything is still good here right now. Don't panic"

 

[hmmohrma]

As my DH says Lyn, sorry you either have to feel crappy or worry about not feeling crappy. Maybe trying to eat and get some food on your stomach first thing will help. I know I often hear people say they aren't feeling food at all but the nausea goes away when they finally eat. I try to snack every 2-3 hours to help with nausea.

 

[LynAnne]

Hmmohrma, I always eat as soon as I wake up but it seems to be a bit hit or miss as to whether it keeps the nausea at bay or not. Yesterday was just a particularly bad day. This morning I've woken up feeling sick, eaten something and now I feel much better. I didn't do anything differently yesterday! I almost want to feel that slight nausea all the time to know that everything is fine but not the super strong stuff and not the actual throwing up!

 

[pumkin04]

Hey everyone, thought I would update

I just got back from the doctors from my 8 week ultrasound. Everything went well! And I feel so relieved. The doctor still labeled it a threatened miscarriage because I had bleeding. He showed me there's a bit of blood in the uterus and that's what caused my bleeding to begin with. He said I shouldn't worry about it and it should go away it'll either come out or get absorbed. He told me to take it easy no intercourse or anything strenuous.

Our little muffin is measuring at 1.79cm at 8+1
Heart rate of the baby was 160
I feel so relieved now !!

I was getting worried because my boobs weren't that sore anymore but my lower back has been hurting like crazy!!! And I have little to no nausea. But it made me feel better to see our little one.

How is everyone else doing ?

 

[NavyLadybug]

So glad everything went well Pumpkin!!!! Sounds like a small hematoma for sure, glad it's nothing to serious to warrant anything super extreme!!

I've been SO sick , yesterday I vomited 5 times between 7-10AM and my OB called in an emergency script for Zofran and its helped so much!

 

[pumkin04]

They gave me a ultrasound picture 😁

Oh no at least the prescription helped you!

 

[NavyLadybug]

Oh can you share Pumpkin! US pics are so special and amazing!!

 

[pumkin04]

Here's my little muffin

 

[NavyLadybug]

Lovely! I like your nickname of Muffin haha

 

[hmmohrma]

Thank goodness you appointment went well Pumkin! I love the picture of Muffin!

Navy, I'm glad the doc gave you something to hold back the vomiting. Yuck!

We had out 10w5d appointment yesterday. No ultrasound because they did one at 6.5 and are going to do one at the next appointment, but we heard the heartbeat with an abdominal doppler and saw Booboo swimming all around with the handheld ultrasound. I was so glad the doctor did that because I thought we wouldn't get to see if Booboo was forming properly (we had several deformities with our second pregnancy. It was amazing to see, and DH was so impressed (me too) with all of the movement. I did not expect that!