Babies due in JUNE!

[K_Anchondo]

I've been exhausted, then cant get to sleep at night, headaches, nausea, constipation, and horrible dry skin and lips.

 

[Ferne]

I've definitely got headaches and some indigestion.

 

[lizbif]

I have been nauseated, very tired and can't sleep at night.

 

[sadie]

Anyone know if I can color my hair?? Whats the rule these days? I bought a box of natural instincts and really want to color my hair!!

 

[StarSign]

Anyone know if I can color my hair?? Whats the rule these days? I bought a box of natural instincts and really want to color my hair!!

I hear the biggest issue is that hormones affect how the hair responds to the dyes and that semi-permanent is best to keep from worries about absorption into the bloodstream. GL

 

[HStein]

Ferne, I have never carried to term, have a permanent trans-abdominal shirodkar cerclage in place, and my last pregnancy involved 72 days of hospitalized bedrest and still ended in the delivery of a 2# 8oz 27-weeker. Oldest daughter was a 24-25 weeker (1 # 13oz) due to premature rupture of membranes, and I am mommy to an angel in heaven who was born at 27 weeks (1# 11oz) following PROM at 19 weeks, so she had pulmonary hypoplasia and while she lived for 6 1/2 months, we ultimately lost her due to complications. I hate to tell such stories here, and would hope that no-one will judge me for trying again...Dr. is very hopeful and optimistic that P-17 injections will be the magic potion that makes all the difference for us, and that we will be bringing home a BIG healthy baby this time!

 

[Ellie Bellie]

@HStein: Definitely keeping fingers crossed for you!

 

[Ferne]

HStein,
You have been through so much and you're obviously a very strong person. I am so glad that your doctor is doing everything necessary for this baby! I can't imagine how anybody could judge you for wanting what we all want - a healthy baby. You so deserve it! Looking forward to sharing the next H&H 9 months with you!

 

[sadie]

Kirsten i cant fallasleep either, and I wake up 3-4 times a night to use the bathroom. Then, falling asleep is next to imporrible, but I am getting better at it!

I finallt stopped temping, too. It was a hard habit to break.

Are we going to be analyzing every little thing and worrying every single week and counting every signle day until delivery???? i never knew exactly what my sisters went through!! Crazy!

 

[sadie]

HStein, No judgments here and am wishing you a h&h 9 months. You deserve it! Love you photo by the way! is Montana as beautiful as it seems??

 

[SecondTimeMom]

Just jumping in after catching up to all the posts! Thanks for all the welcomes earlier.

HStein, I hope this time things go better for you!

Lots of talk about blood draws and scans. With my DS, the dr. wouldn't see me until 12 weeks and I had one scan at 20 weeks.

This time, I have a midwife but my first appointment is at 10 weeks on Dec 1. Seems so far away! I don't know about the scans, but am assuming if I don't have any other issues, I will only have one this time too?

I haven't had many symptoms so far: peeing at night more and then not being able to fall back asleep, mildly sore bb's, light tiredness esp. in the evening. Still pretty early for me though - today is 4 w, 5 days.

I'm really having a hard time concentrating at work but I have to get it together and stay off the internet!

 

[StarSign]

Congrats STM :wave:
HStein, wow...many well-wishes your way.

 

[Ellie Bellie]

DH and I had our weekly session with the trainer at the gym today. Trainer knows I'm pregnant and has worked with pregnant women before, so he's modifying our routine accordingly. Today, I felt like such a klutz! I tripped over myself, dropped stuff, and almost walked into equipment. Trainer's response? "Yeah, because that pregnant belly of yours is just in the way of everything!" HAH! Then he and DH both agreed that they were more pregnant that I am, what with their bellies and all.

 

[sadie]

I love how I am eating so healthy, now that I'm pregnant!

Dinner frittata (eggs with potatoes, onions, cheese baked in the oven) and homemade pea soup!

Anyone have any healthy food suggestions that don't include chicken?

 

[Ellie Bellie]

Anyone have any healthy food suggestions that don't include chicken?

I eat chicken twice a day, easily. I've heard a number of ladies say they couldn't even look at chicken early in their pregnancies, so I'm scared I'll go off it and won't know what to eat!

One of my go-to non-chicken ideas is lean ground turkey. I use that instead of ground beef most of the time - tacos, pasta sauce, with any kind of seasoning. I'm also a huge steak fan and will grill up a steak for dinner maybe twice a week. I always trim the excess fat and get the leanest cuts available. Another option could be ham steaks, again provided they're lean. (Can you tell I love my protein?)

Fish is always an option, if you like it. I don't like ANYTHING that comes from the ocean, so I don't really have any ideas in that area. I will broil up tilapia or mahi mahi for DH and often fix shrimp for him, but I can't speak to how they taste.

Aside from meat, definitely consider Greek yogurt, almonds, peanut butter (in moderation), eggs and egg whites, oatmeal, brown rice, sweet potatoes, and (of course) all your fruits and veggies.

 

[Ellie Bellie]

DH and I just returned home from my first scan this morning! There IS a peanut in there and everything looks good. The tech confirmed that I'm 5W6D along with a due date of June 19th. The heart rate is ~95, a little slow but not surprising for this early. I'm surprised she even told me what the HR was - but it was definitely visible, flickering on the screen.

This afternoon, I get my first round of blood work done and drop off my 24-hour urine collection. My next OB appointment is on Monday, for a thorough intake, and then it's down to once a month.

So a big sigh of relief, a bit of reassurance to quell my worries, and now to focus on getting some work done. (Yeah, right!)

 

[lilmamatoW]

Ellie--that is great news!

So I had a terrible nightmare last night...in it, I went to my first scan and the tech found a heartbeat but very slow...I cried in my sleep and it felt to terrible. I think I need to not allow myself much time on the forums/posting that are too sad or take my mind to bad places.

 

[Ferne]

I love how I am eating so healthy, now that I'm pregnant!

Dinner frittata (eggs with potatoes, onions, cheese baked in the oven) and homemade pea soup!

Anyone have any healthy food suggestions that don't include chicken?

chicken. sick.

Used to be a staple in my diet but as of 4 days ago, I can't even have it in the house. Turkey makes me nauseous as well. Eggs too.

 

[Sunshine12]

Thats great news Ellie!

Ive gone from eating healthily to eating loads of chocolate and sweets. Not sure whats come over me but Im craving unhealthy stuff all the time (I just ate half a big box of quality street chocolates in one go. ) I now very rarely eat fruit and not drinking enough water either. Not good at all but I cant face fruit as makes me want to vomit (bananas are ok) and feeling really sick if I drink too much water. Can only drink tea or caffeine free coke unless I want major a nausea session. I cant say Im enjoying feeling hungover all the time either. Am happy that Im pregnant but Im getting really sick of feeling like crap.

 

[StarSign]

Sunshine...lol, it's only just begun But on the plus side, sometimes things change especially trimester to trimester. I generally say it's best to go with what your body's telling you to eat, but ummmm, your list...yikes. lol.

What pre-natal are you doing? A lot of times, when you crave, it's because you're missing something in your diet/supplements. I think chocolate was an indicator for low magnesium in the system. Here's some helpful articles: and https://10thingstoconsiderforweightlossmainta.blogspot.com/2011/01/cravings-what-todo-about-your-chocolate.htm & https://dietitian-online.com/images/pdf/article_cravings.pdf . I'm sure all the carbs and low other items is making you feel sluggish. Try to intake a little more fiber to help flush that out of your system. You can mix metamucil in your soda or tea if you can't do the foods with it.