(Closed Group) Continuation from Journey to BFP and beyond...

[kdmalk]

So I have officially reached the point where I am actually afraid to eat. Did anyone else deal with that?

Whenever I eat, I start feeling sick. I haven't actually thrown up, which I think is making it harder because I never know which meal is going to be the one that makes me puke. I just know that whenever I eat, I usually stop a few bites in due to getting nauseous and then I have to carry a bag around with me for an hour or so while my body decides whether or not the food will stay down.

I can't live on graham crackers. I didn't even take my prenatal this morning because I felt so sick before bed that I just knew it would come back up. I guess I will try to take it with dinner, but I haven't really been able to eat much then either.

 

[jlw617]

Kylee, at this point, if all you can eat are graham crackers, it's really ok-some women can't eat or they eat and can't keep anything down, I would just really recommend trying to stay hydrated and trying your very best to take that prenatal, I know wee kind of talked about it before on the other board but I will tell you that I love the rainbow light prenatals, after 5 pregnancies and probably trying over 10 different prenatals, these have been the easiest on my system, I can take it without food, it doesn't constipate me or upset my stomach.

I know this is a hard part of pregnancy, I've gone through it with every one except my 2 losses so take it as a very positive sign

 

[kdmalk]

I actually take rainbow light prenatals. Makes me wonder what would happen if I took something else. Lol

I was finally able to eat a full dinner tonight. Really happy about that. Took my prenatal with it. It has been about an hour and I am still alright. Maybe I will finally have a good night.

 

[jlw617]

Good! Hope you have many more good nights and days

 

[tcinks]

16 weeks! Can't believe how fast time is flying (still not as fast as I'd like ) But feeling pretty good for the most part. I am having such a hard time with breathing though! Like I get winded from doing the simplest things, like putting on a load of laundry. And anytime I lie down it feels like I'm squishing my lungs or something because I struggle to breathe then too! Is that normal?! I'll bring it up at my next appointment. Oh and I've been eating Tums like candy lately Definitely helps my stomach issues.

Kylee, sorry you aren't able to eat much, but like Jamie said, that's usually a good sign! This stage will pass.

Jamie, you have your gender scan this week right?! So exciting! And I'm a little jealous...so ready to find out!

Fleur, how are things with you and your growing boy?

 

[kdmalk]

As I get closer to my appointment this Friday, I am starting to get more and more terrified. Just hoping baby is still growing.

 

[Fleur828815]

Jamie, so nice of your friends to give you clothes and diapers! So impatient for your scan on Thursday!

Kylee, I’ve heard that ginger and peppermint tea (amongst others) can help… My friend is in France and has been puking day and night – the doc has prescribed some kind of medication. Have you tried taking your prenatal just before bed? Eat what you can, the baby will take the nutrients it needs from you! I hope the worst is over and you’ll be able to resume eating normally. I can understand being terrified about your scan… Even now I’m so scared before each scan and half-convinced that things have gone wrong. I’m sure your little baby is doing perfectly well in there!

Terrissa, weirdly your pregnancy seems to be going faster than mine… I get the impression it’s just dragging! I’ve been having that rib-crushing feeling and the doctor said things are moving around in my body so it’s normal ! Breathlessness also seems to be normal in pregnancy. I’m not complaining though, I’ve had it very easy and even now I’m getting sciatic nerve pain or something, it’s not constant. I need to see a chiropractor or someone though. Have you started working out again? I’m not being very regular, must make more of an effort!

We had a mini gender reveal with our close family this weekend, it was fun! Everyone was happy but the women in the family were going “aww, baby girl clothes are so cute though”

 

[tcinks]

Haha fleur that's how all the women will react if I have a boy, too! Glad you had a nice little party, are you starting to get more excited? I find that the more people I tell, the more real it seems and they more excited I get!

Kylee, looking forward to some good news for you!

 

[kdmalk]

Ugh, I had this terrible nightmare that the doctor told me the baby wasn't measuring right at my appointment. She wouldn't tell me how small or if the heart was even still beating. She had to take care of some other patients before she wanted to talk to me about the details, so she just left me crying in the floor in the exam room.

Obviously a nightmare because my doctor would never let me cry like that, but just sitting around waiting is a total reflection of how utterly slow that office is. Lol.

Two more days. Must not be nervous.

 

[Fleur828815]

Terrissa, actually people are so excited that yes, I'm starting to get excited too! I'm so looking forward to feeling the first flutters or whatever, I'm about 18 weeks and haven't felt a thing yet so that's got me worried.

Kylee, it's your inner stress and fears coming out in your dreams! I dreamt that my ob/gyn was going to do a c-section with a butter knife, I was alone with him and kept begging him not to I left school 15 years ago now and still dream I have maths exams (that I'll fail because I've never been to class). How are you feeling, still nauseous?

Jamie, enjoy your scan tomorrow and update us when you can! Boy or girl?!

 

[kdmalk]

I am feeling decent today, which is great because I have not been so great for the last few days. Trying to be grateful for a good day instead of worrying.

 

[jlw617]

Oh Kylee I'm sorry you had a nightmare I've had several of those and I always wake up feeling miserable. I bet your scan will go great!

Sorry I haven't been on too much, my in laws are up, and we have been super crazy busy again, I won't even go into detail but my schedule has been insane! Which in a way is good because the time has been flying! Thanks for all the well wishes, I am too excited to find out what we are having today, my appointment is at 4 pm and I'll update tonight sometime!

Hope everyone is doing well!

 

[kdmalk]

Can't wait to hear the news Jamie!!!!

 

[kdmalk]

Jamie, you're killing me. Hurry up and get on here and tell us!!!! Hopefully this is your boy!!!!

 

[jlw617]

Well I'm in total shock it's a BOY!!!!!!! I cannot believe it!!!! We are so thrilled and still in shock!!!

 

[tcinks]

Yay !!! So exciting for you guys. How did your girls react?

Still so jealous I haven't found out yet! Hopefully on Tuesday we'll be able to tell. Was it pretty clear for you to see our did the sonographer have to point out out?

 

[kdmalk]

Yay Jamie!

One step closer to my worst nightmare- everyone else has a boy and I have a girl! Lol

 

[jlw617]

Terissa-no it was t obvious at first but after she pointed it out, it was totally obvious haha! He was not shy about showing himself we didn't tell our girls yet because they are the ones that are opening the box of blue balloons at our gender reveal!

Kylee-you're too funny! You and your girl are going to do just fine

 

[tcinks]

Hey ladies. Hope everyone is having a good weekend!

I have been feeling some soreness/heaviness in my pelvic area these past few days and it really got me worried. Like I literally felt like baby might just fall out. I kept myself I'd be fine until my ultrasound Tuesday, but I finally gave in and went to the er. Thankfully, cervix was long and closed and baby looked great! It was nice to get a peek he or she has grown so much in the past three weeks! I felt a little silly going in for what is probably a normal part of pregnancy, but everyone was really nice and didn't just dismiss my concerns. I'm glad everything is okay and hopefully I can relax a little more. I barely slept last night because I was so worried.

I still have my next appointment on Tuesday, so will get another look at our little one...and maybe they'll tell u.s.the gender! I know they well be able to tell , I'm sure I could have figured it out tonight if I'd known what I was looking for oh but I did find out I have an anterior placenta, which is why I have not been feeling quite as much movement as I'd hoped. Still I think I've been feeling some bubbles, and baby was moving like crazy on the screen.

Anyway, quite an eventful start to week 17! I'm pretty exhausted.

 

[Fleur828815]

Jamie, congrats again on your BOY! When is your gender reveal?

Kylee, hope you are feeling more relaxed after your scan. Can’t believe you’ve already chosen names for a boy and a girl! If you have a girl, I’m sure you’ll cope just fine

Terrissa, I’m sorry you’ve been worried but glad that everything is OK. We just can’t relax, can we? I’m sure they’ll be able to tell you the sex tomorrow, looking forward to knowing what you’re having.

Things have been very busy at work, so haven’t been online lately. I’m almost 19 weeks and everyone keeps asking me if I can feel movements, but I haven’t felt a THING… not the slightest butterfly or bubble or ripple. I must admit I’m stressing that I’ll turn up at my 20 week scan and get bad news.