Any SMEPers!!!! 43 Testers! 22 BFP!!!!

[jrowenj]

Krystina that is soooo exciting that you told the moms! Great pic, sexy lady! I'm gonna guess early and say its a boy!

 

[krystinab]

Hey ladies??? Whats going on with everyone??? I am assuming mom life has taken over

 

[28329]

Wow kryst, 14 weeks? How you doing?

 

[snowflakes120]

Yay! Your out of 1st tri Krystina!

 

[krystinab]

Hey ladies! I'm doing good, so excited I'm out of the first trimester....I actually been feeling pretty confident since my 12 week scan! But I do have one complaint....lol. My stomach has been jacked up since starting the prescribed prenatal vitamins...like bad...not nausea more like constipation x 100. My nurse told me to try and let my body get use to them but it's too much....I am going to switch back to my OTC ones....ok that's my complaint for the day!

 

[Tasha S.]

Krys: YAYYY for 2nd tri!!!! LOVE your pic, you're so beautiful!!! Eeeek, for the prenatal vitamins. Yeah, I'd switch back to the OTC ones if the other ones are giving you troubles! How are you feeling?! Is the nausea a thing of the past?! xox

Brandy: Can't wait for an update!

Stacer: How's motherhood?!

 

[stacergirl]

Kristina-yay for being out of first tri! So exciting! Hope you're feeling good and enjoying this pregnancy! FYI I never took prescribed vitamins, mine were over the counter.

Tasha-being a mother is great! I love this little guy so much! And it melts my heart to see how much dh loves him too! The every 2-3 hour feedings are hard, makes me feel like I live my life in 2-3 hour increments, but he's worth it. He's going to be 3 weeks in another day! they grow so fast! How are you and Anastasia? Did you bf her? For how long did you have to wake her up in the middle of the night for feedings? Or did You have to?

Brandy-did you have the girls yet?!?

 

[~Brandy~]

Stacer- Nope still hanging in there! 1 more day till 36W then I am ok with them coming. We arent going to induce them but we wont stop it if it happens now


I am super excited and now I really hope something starts happening.

 

[krystinab]

Stacer, are you breastfeeding? I hope Im not a disaster when it comes to feeding every two hours. I feel like our bodies kind of prepare us by having to wake up and pee every 2 hours...LOL...Im glad you & hubby are enjoying parenthood. xoxo

Brandy, happy that your twins are getting some xtra grow time. you may have 2 2lb babies if they hold out til 38 weeks...

Tasha, my OB said the same thing. Just go back to my OTC prenatals. Thanks for the advice love.

AFM, I managed to get a cold...well DH had one and as much as I tried to stay away from him I still got it...Luckily my sore throat has tapered off but Im still dealing with congestion & headaches....ugh

 

[stacergirl]

Kristina-yes I am BFing. It's going very well, just tiring. You get so hungry/thirsty from it! I'm using a nipple shield which I like and I think it helps because there's no nipple confusion with bottles or pacifiers. But the weight loss factor is awesome, I'm almost at my prepregnancy weight already. But do have some toning to do!! I did insanity prior to pregnancy so will either do that or the Shaun t 25. Just make sure you take advantage of the lactation consultant before you leave the hospital and aSk if there's a number you can call if you have questions once yours home!

 

[Tasha S.]

Hey ladies! How is everyone? Brandy, any updates??

Stacer: I do breastfeed! LOL about the every 2 hour feedings. You get used to it. Oh, and the baby gets faster at drinking. It only takes 5-10 minutes now! I think we had to wake Ana up during the nights for the first 3 weeks or so, or else she would sleep right through! ....I didn't realize how lucky I was then! Now she wakes me up. That's awesome for almost attaining your pre-pregnancy weight! Wow. Insanity is pretty crazy, you're brave! To get back in shape after Ana, I did Postnatal Bootcamp by Lindsay Brin, it worked for me! Ana and I are doing well, thanks! Ana is going to start learning to crawl soon, I can just feel it! She pivots on her belly, although she still dislikes being on her belly. Enjoy every stage, it flies by too quickly! xox

 

[stacergirl]

Tasha-that's great you're still BFing! My goal is 3 months since I go back to work but have enough pumped and frozen for the 4th month. I think it'll just be too stressful being back at work and pumping! I was BFing in bed during the nights but it was uncomfortable so I used his glider in the nursery last night and it was much better. Plus it put him to sleep after. So I'll be doing that from now on. Cobin has his first month appointment tomorrow! And today was my due date! Crazy! And yes it flies by, I was crying today thT he's going to be a month! It literally flew by! Ugh!!! Wow she's going to be crawling already? I'm sure that will keep you even more busy!!

Brandy-are the girls here yet?!

Krystina-you feeling any better now that you changed vitamins? Anything else exciting going on? Decorating shopping etc?

Hope everyone else is well!!

 

[krystinab]

HEY LADIES!!!

Stacer - you are really stocking that milk up! AWESOME!! I cant believe month has gone by...time surely does fly. How long did it take you to get the hang of BFing??

Tasha- how long after you give birth can you work out? Did you exercise during your pregnancy?

Brandy- I have feeling the babies are here!! Please let us know

AFM, I know its kinda early but I think I felt the baby move after last night...which was pretty exciting. Other than that, Im just growing. This is what I feel like but everyone keeps telling me I look nice...I think they are just being nice...LOL

 

[Mariahs Mom]

HEY LADIES!!!

Stacer - you are really stocking that milk up! AWESOME!! I cant believe month has gone by...time surely does fly. How long did it take you to get the hang of BFing??

Tasha- how long after you give birth can you work out? Did you exercise during your pregnancy?

Brandy- I have feeling the babies are here!! Please let us know

AFM, I know its kinda early but I think I felt the baby move after last night...which was pretty exciting. Other than that, Im just growing. This is what I feel like but everyone keeps telling me I look nice...I think they are just being nice...LOL

Hey Krystina...that's so exciting that you might have felt the baby kick and I'm sure you look beautiful lol

So I have an appt next Wednesday for a cerclage. I'm pretty nervous. I will be 14wks!!!!! Then I start my weekly progesterone shots starting next I heard they are painful lol...

Hope all of you ladies are doing well...

 

[Tasha S.]

Hey ladies!!

Stacer: Wow, that must be hard to think that you're going back to work when your baby is 3 months old. Do you live in the States?? I'm guessing so. In Canada, it's uncommon to hear of maternity leaves less than 8ish months (at least to my knowledge!). I want to stop breastfeeding around 9-10 months...it's just so practical and easy! You know, I did the exact same thing! I used to sleep with Ana and then found that putting her in her crib and using the glider to nurse worked so much better! Good times! Awwwww, yeah, it really does go by quickly! Enjoy, mama!

Krys: HAHA about feeling HUGE!!! I can't wait to hear about how you'll be feeling in the 3rd tri! I love hearing your descriptions! I'm sure you look gorgeous! Feeling the baby move is so exciting!!! Keep us posted!! People say that after a vaginal birth, you can start exercising at around 6 weeks postpartum. I had a c-section though, and they say at around 8 weeks you should be good, although I only started working out at 11 weeks postpartum because I read horror stories of the incision opening up if you start working out too soon! Google searches can be dangerous things!

Dee Dee: Thinking of you!!! How have you been doing? How's your pregnancy going along? I hope you're feeling well! What is a cerclage? I'll be praying that everything goes splendidly!

May: I've been thinking of you, hun!!!! How are you doing?! I bought a book called "Taking Control of Your Fertility" (I want to use it as a birth control method, but it's about TTC and natural birth control, called Fertility Awareness Method) and it's so rich in information! I remembered you being discouraged about your DH taking supplements and stuff and not having a better SA, and I was wondering how long it was before they took the second SA after the first...I read that it takes 2-3 months of good habits for it to actually make a difference in sperm quality, as it takes that long to make sperm mature! Crazyy! I hope you're doing well!

Sunny: I've been thinking about you too!! I hope you're doing well! Any news?

 

[Mariahs Mom]

Hey ladies!!

Stacer: Wow, that must be hard to think that you're going back to work when your baby is 3 months old. Do you live in the States?? I'm guessing so. In Canada, it's uncommon to hear of maternity leaves less than 8ish months (at least to my knowledge!). I want to stop breastfeeding around 9-10 months...it's just so practical and easy! You know, I did the exact same thing! I used to sleep with Ana and then found that putting her in her crib and using the glider to nurse worked so much better! Good times! Awwwww, yeah, it really does go by quickly! Enjoy, mama!

Krys: HAHA about feeling HUGE!!! I can't wait to hear about how you'll be feeling in the 3rd tri! I love hearing your descriptions! I'm sure you look gorgeous! Feeling the baby move is so exciting!!! Keep us posted!! People say that after a vaginal birth, you can start exercising at around 6 weeks postpartum. I had a c-section though, and they say at around 8 weeks you should be good, although I only started working out at 11 weeks postpartum because I read horror stories of the incision opening up if you start working out too soon! Google searches can be dangerous things!

Dee Dee: Thinking of you!!! How have you been doing? How's your pregnancy going along? I hope you're feeling well! What is a cerclage? I'll be praying that everything goes splendidly!

May: I've been thinking of you, hun!!!! How are you doing?! I bought a book called "Taking Control of Your Fertility" (I want to use it as a birth control method, but it's about TTC and natural birth control, called Fertility Awareness Method) and it's so rich in information! I remembered you being discouraged about your DH taking supplements and stuff and not having a better SA, and I was wondering how long it was before they took the second SA after the first...I read that it takes 2-3 months of good habits for it to actually make a difference in sperm quality, as it takes that long to make sperm mature! Crazyy! I hope you're doing well!

Sunny: I've been thinking about you too!! I hope you're doing well! Any news?

Hey Tasha...I am well and feeling great. This pregnancy is WAYYYYYYY better lol...I'm just always tired with an upset stomach and headache everyday, all day haha

A cerclage is a procedure to stitch my cervix shut to prevent it from shortening and subsequently opening prematurely like it did last time at 24 weeks There are some risk associated with the procedure but my doctor said they are very rare. The risk go down drastically if you get the procedure done between the 14th & 16th week, so I'm having it done next Wednesday on my BDAY...goodie haha...

How are you? How's the little one?

 

[Tasha S.]

Dee Dee: Eek! I was like you when I was pg with Ana! Not easy! Gotta hate those headaches. But they're good signs! ooooh my! I'm so sorry that you have to have your cervix stitched! Gulp. That sounds painful. I REALLY REALLY hope that it works though!!! How are you coping? Are you ok? Not too discouraged, I hope?

Krys: I forgot to answer one of your questions: no, I didn't work out while I was pg, I was too busy! Next time I want to though. How about you?

 

[Mariahs Mom]

Dee Dee: Eek! I was like you when I was pg with Ana! Not easy! Gotta hate those headaches. But they're good signs! ooooh my! I'm so sorry that you have to have your cervix stitched! Gulp. That sounds painful. I REALLY REALLY hope that it works though!!! How are you coping? Are you ok? Not too discouraged, I hope?

Krys: I forgot to answer one of your questions: no, I didn't work out while I was pg, I was too busy! Next time I want to though. How about you?

Thanks Tasha Yea I wish I didn't have to get it done either

I heard the procedure itself is not painful but afterwards may cause cramping ugh...I'm doing fine, just a little nervous about it all. I just my baby to be fine and grace us with his/her beautiful smile

 

[snowflakes120]

Hooray for updates!

Good luck Mariah's Mom.

Sounds like Ana is meeting and exceeding those milestones! Get ready - once they start crawling - you will be chasing little grabby hands all over the place!

So glad everything is going so well for you Stacer!

Krystina - Great news about baby moving. It's awesome - I think the best part of pregnancy. Girl, you got a way to go still - you will look at yourself at 36 weeks and be like - how in the world am I really going to get bigger - I still have a month left - but believe me - you do get bigger!

Brandy - Hanging in there still! Not too much longer now for you!! Your right around the corner from meeting your girls!!

AFM, Kellan is crazy. Such a busy boy. Standing and getting into everything. And, I got a BFP. So I am expecting #2. We decided we would start trying as soon AF came back after nursing which was in December. We figured we'd get a good head start TTC because it took so long to conceive Kellan and we had to use IUI with fertility treatments. Well bam. Only took 2 cycles. I guess having Kellan cleaned out my cobwebs and got things right again. I am 9 weeks now. My progesterone was low again in the beginning so I am having to do the stupid progesterone supplements through the 1st trimester - I can't wait to be done with these stupid things! But, things are coming along nicely. We saw baby with HB at 6 weeks and I found baby with my doppler last night quite fast. We go for NT testing in the beginning of April. I am feeling wonderful - just like with Kellan - not really any symptoms at all and forget I'm pregnant alot of the time! I am due Oct. 15th. We are very excited!

 

[Tasha S.]

WOW!!! Congrats Lisa!!!!! That's so exciting!!! It must feel wonderful that you were able to conceive so quickly!! Keep us updated!!

Dee Dee: It's normal that you're nervous! I think I'd be crying if I were you! You're a strong woman. I'm cheering you on!!!