Calling all Watermelon's

[sigh]

I've been going once a week and my mom freaked out too! A few people gave me strange looks at the gym as well. As long as your doctor is fine with it and you don't go overboard, I don't understand why it would be a problem. Mine told me to stick with the treadmill, elliptical and bike and keep my heart rate around 120 or less. I love the bike but my belly is starting to get in the way (hits my thighs!). I want to take a prenatal yoga class but I'm pretty sure they're expensive...Maybe there are videos on youtube lol

I have heard far too many horror stories. Why would anyone want to scare someone or make them fearful of birth? Rude!

I was talking to my mom last night and told her I've been going to the gym three times a week trying to get strong for the birth and stay healthy during my pregnancy. She told me to take it easy and that she worried about me working out. Lol, I guess back in the day when she was pregnant that might have been the advice given but my dr's and everything I have read indicate that exercise is perfectly acceptable and actually recommended for pregnant women who are experiencing normal pregnancies without complications. But then she had to tell me about how she had three pre-term babies at 20 weeks making it sound like if I didn't lay around all the time I could go into early labor. I had to remind her that she had an incompetent cervix and that was why she lost the babies but so far I don't have any reason to believe that I have an incompetent cervix so I should be exercising. But now, in the back of my mind, I'm a little worried that what happened to her could happen to me. Thanks mom, as if I didn't have enough things to be worried about as a first time parent.

 

[ImSoTired]

I was very active before pregnancy and I was on a very strict diet. I must admitt that I have NOT kept it up. My back tends to get sore if I push myself too far. I think the extra weight is doing a number on my sciatic nerve and shoulder muscles. I know I should probably be doing more and I feel guilty sometimes but the back pain it just awful some days. I will certainly be trying to lose the baby weight as soon as the doctor gives me the go ahead though.

Baby kicked a few times this AM. I'm happy she's doing something but Sat ans Sun she was so active and I miss it. I go to the OB tomorrow and I'll be 23 weeks. I also have the ultrasound on Fri and I hope that everything is perfect and baby cooperates. So nervous and excited at the same time! Ugg!

Hope you are all doing well ladies!

 

[nickibrum]

Hey all, saw baby again today and the specialist was great, talking us through everything. The MRI results are back and he DOES have his cavum septum pellucidum so thats one less thing to worry about. The excess fluid in the brain is still there but hasnt got any bigger so thats good news aswell. We go back for another scan in 4 weeks.

Looking positive

On the down side I have nothing to look forward to now lol; unless you count my glucose tolerence test and anti D jabs between now and when I see little man again lol

 

[sigh]

Great news Nicki!

 

[dannyo]

yay were all papayas

 

[destynibaby]

yay were all papayas

heyyy where in georgia are you?

 

[keepholdingon]

So irritated. I went in at 18 weeks for my regular dr. appt and I went down to have the quad screen. They took my blood and told me if anything was wrong that I'd hear from the doc. Didn't hear anything so assumed everything was fine and we'd go over the paperwork at my next appointment.

23 week appointment comes and the doc looks at me and asks why I didn't get the quad screen. I told him I did!!! Lab somehow mucked it up, I don't know, and they never processed the quad screen. Doc asked the attending physician if it was too late to do the quad screen, the attending said it's very late but they'll do it up to 24 weeks but the results may be a little screwy. I elected to take it anyway.

Went down, had the quad screen, still haven't heard anything.

Called today to book my 28 week appointment and asked about my quad screen results and if they were in yet. The lab cancelled my quad screen because it was "too late".

Now, I understand it was late. But, my doctor ordered it. And I wanted it. and if they weren't going to do it, I wish they would have at least CALLED ME so I'm not FREAKING OUT for 2 weeks straight about what the results are going to be. The nurse I spoke to said she is going to contact my doctor (this is at a military hospital) and ask if he thinks I should get a level 2 ultrasound because I wasn't able to get results from the blood screen. I had a level 1 anatomy scan where everything looked fine, so if I am allowed to get a level 2, I'm not sure if I should get one or not.

On one hand, it's another chance to see baby and it'll be in great detail and I can be more certain. On the other hand, what will be will be, and I'm not sure I want to take someone else's time when they may really NEED an ultrasound to check for something very serious.

I'm just bummed right now because I really wanted to know the results of my quad screen I work in Special Education and I would have felt really empowered to know as much as I can about possible disabilities/complications. It wouldn't have changed anything but I would have liked to know in advance =(

Oh, I guess I'm an eggplant now. Oops >:I

 

[JessdueJan]

I have suddenly developed the biggest bump I have ever seen. I didn't have it this morning but I changed into my pyjamas just now and was like woahh where did that come from?! Think baby must have changed position or something.

Glad everything is looking good Nicki

 

[TropicalFruit]

ImSoTired- that was me too! I've always been slim, but was hell bent on getting fit and was working out like a maniac all through my first tri (didn't know I was pregnant!): high intensity cardio, weight training, two walks everyday down the hill from my house with 24lbs of baby on me, super healthy diet. Still lost 7lbs after finding I'm pregnant, now I've gained 4.5lbs, but feeling like a total slacker at this point. I told my Doctor about my workout regiment and he encouraged me to keep at it as long as I'm comfortable. I need to get back on track!

Hope everything goes perfect on your ultrasound!

 

[ImSoTired]

Tropical fruit- As soon as I found out I was pg I was very afraid to work out to the intensity I had been. I have a high heart rate to begin with and I didn't trust myself to keep it within a certain bpm so I stopped very early on. I also had some spotting up until 12 weeks so I was extra scared and didn't want to irritate my cervix by working out. Needless to say I feel really guilty but I can't help it.

23 weeks today! Baby is kicking a lot today. Maybe she was tired the past few days She is crazy today. Lots of thumping and bumping in there. Had my Ob appt and all is well with my bp and urine and measurements. The doctor did groan at me about my weight though...They claim I gained 8 lbs this month! If so it was not intentional! But when they weighed me I had a FULL bladder so I assume that a few lbs of it were urine. I hope so anyway. My glucose test is in 3 weeks. Not excited about that but I hope that my ultrasound tomorrow goes well. I hope baby cooperates and they get all of the measurements they need.

Hope everyone is doing well today.

COngrats on the good results Nicki.

Keepholdingon that s awful about them losing your results or whatever. You don't need the extra stress. I hope they can figure everything out for you.

 

[hopeful2012]

UGH! Another quick rant about the DH-

He is in firefighting classes right now and went to his tonight. They are usually out by 10, so at 1130 I still havent heard from him. He finally calls me back at 1145 and said that one of his buddies was treating him to wings at one of the downtown eats. He said he would be home soon. So at 130 when he still isnt home and i havent heard from him (after a couple texts) I go to bed. He finally calls at 0200 to tell me that his buddy got drunk and that he has been "babysitting" him all night. DH called the buddy's family to come get him. So he's finally on his way home-right. Oh wrong- then he gets pulled over downtown. So now im sitting here wondering what he got pulled over for and waiting on another phone call. To top it off my sister and her husband got here today for a visit. Why do they have to be so stupid sometimes!!!!!

 

[toothfairy29]

Oh hopeful! You don't need this stress. Men really don not think sometimes. I hope all is ok. Try get some rest x x

 

[sigh]

oh hopeful I hope he apologizes!

this baby is kicking my butt... Literally. I got 4 kicks in the butt yesterday and it was so weird!

My sister is planning my baby shower with my best friend and threw around the idea of letting people chip in for our nursery if they wanted as their gift. A lot of my friends loved the idea and my sister said they may end up with enough to cover everything! I'm excited! We also picked a crib! Starting to feel very real now!

How are you all doing?

 

[JessdueJan]

I got a kick in the butt this morning too, I never got then with DS so was very strange!
Aww that's a lovely idea for them all to chip in with your nursery, I don't get to do a nursery this time as baby will have to share with DS for a few years but we are redecorating their bedroom in gender neutral limes and browns then if baby is girl we can add a touch of pale pink round her bed.

 

[hopeful2012]

I really hope he does too, but it doesnt look like it. He finally called about 0430 this morning. He was downtown. I had to go bail him out of jail first thing this morning. My head is throbbing and im in a bad mood. I guess it sounds bad but i havent said anything. I literally have nothing to say to him. Stupid Jackass! I havent even got a thank you for coming to get me from him.

 

[JessdueJan]

hopeful2012 x

 

[Blu_Butterfly]

Aww hopeful I hope things get better soon hun!

 

[ImSoTired]

Sorry hopeful. I hope he can get himself straightened out. You don't need that stress.

Had a great scan today! Baby was very active but far more cooperative. They said that everything looks great and she is over a lb now! Got some really great pics which I am in LOVE with because they are the best ones we've got of her! Including a few 4D ones.I'm starting to feel her more often then last 2 days. So happy that I got to see her so well. Even saw a little yawn. Here is a few pics...

Hope everyone is doing well!

OOPS forgot pics....one second....

 

[kelkel]

Sigh- that's great u may have enough money tp get everything from ur baby shower. I had 2 showers {1 from my oh mom and 1 from my mom}my parents and my immidiate fanily live 5 hrs away from me so it was the easiest way for thm.. we still spent about 800$ on baby necessities..

I'm so happy that this is the final week of being an avacado for me.. now to be stuck at eggplant size for a few weeks ...

On a side note I had my nonthly checkup this week and I put on 5 lbs in 5 weeks.. oops its back to heating more healtthy!

 

[toothfairy29]

Imsotired! Great scan pics! Glad all is well!!

Nickibrum..... Just thought I'd share this with you. I had a patient yesterday. 5 year old girl. Always check medical history before treatment and saw she was born with excess fluid in brain. I asked about this. The girl very matter of factly informed me that she has a little tube in her brain. She went on to tell me this makes her extra special and means that she'll be able to have 2 boyfriends when she is older!!!! She is perfectly healthy and bright and normal! Mum said it was spotted and monitored in pregnancy then little op and she has had no problems at all! I thought of you! Hope you don't mind me sharing with you xxxx