Continue Vitex while pregnant or discontinue?

[HopefulxMommy]

LMAO oh the joys of ttc... I'm sure the joys of pregnancies can be just as strange if not worse

Thanks! I haven't been on BNB much the past 2-3 months either.. maybe the stress of ttc on BNB made it harder? Let me know how you get on and how the baby is Are you finding out the gender? If so, when? Must be pretty soon! Thanks again girl, x

Oh yeah!!! I could tell you many stories already hahahaha!

Yes I left for the same reason, When you are trying not to think about it to stay less stressed out, BnB makes it a little harder. Not to mention I was really nervous in the beginning because I found out I was pregnant directly after a m/c at 9 weeks (no cycle in between). So believe me I completely understand!!

Not till my 20 week scan at the beginning of next month. The funny thing is that I had no idea how far along I was at all until I went to (what I thought was) my 12 week scan last Tuesday and found out I was 14w1d!! oh my! Have you been to the doctor yet?

 

[Jelebi]

Since I have a corpus luteum cyst, I am going to continue my Vitex for another week, so will restart it today.

 

[taylorxx]

LMAO oh the joys of ttc... I'm sure the joys of pregnancies can be just as strange if not worse

Thanks! I haven't been on BNB much the past 2-3 months either.. maybe the stress of ttc on BNB made it harder? Let me know how you get on and how the baby is Are you finding out the gender? If so, when? Must be pretty soon! Thanks again girl, x

Oh yeah!!! I could tell you many stories already hahahaha!

Yes I left for the same reason, When you are trying not to think about it to stay less stressed out, BnB makes it a little harder. Not to mention I was really nervous in the beginning because I found out I was pregnant directly after a m/c at 9 weeks (no cycle in between). So believe me I completely understand!!

Not till my 20 week scan at the beginning of next month. The funny thing is that I had no idea how far along I was at all until I went to (what I thought was) my 12 week scan last Tuesday and found out I was 14w1d!! oh my! Have you been to the doctor yet?

Oh wow, I'm sorry to hear about your loss Glad this baby is doing well. Let me know when you find out the sex!! Do you have that "mommy's intuition"?


No I have not been to the doctor, I just found out yesterday at 9DPO! Can you believe that lol?!

I called my GP an hour ago and he said since I have had 6 positive pregnancy tests (esp this early) that he just wants me to go straight to my OB to make sure everything is okay. Hopefully I will get in Friday/next week. I have not had any cramps, my symptoms are getting worse, & lines are getting darker. OH & I are not going to have sex as last time it caused me to cramp BAD, so we're going to hold off until I see my ob.. hopefully he can manage LOL. I'm feeling good about this, I think this is finally it xx

 

[taylorxx]

Since I have a corpus luteum cyst, I am going to continue my Vitex for another week, so will restart it today.

Thanks for sharing, hope it helps! Congratulations on your pregnancy x

 

[Jelebi]

, right back at ya!

 

[HopefulxMommy]

Oh wow, I'm sorry to hear about your loss Glad this baby is doing well. Let me know when you find out the sex!! Do you have that "mommy's intuition"?


No I have not been to the doctor, I just found out yesterday at 9DPO! Can you believe that lol?!

I called my GP an hour ago and he said since I have had 6 positive pregnancy tests (esp this early) that he just wants me to go straight to my OB to make sure everything is okay. Hopefully I will get in Friday/next week. I have not had any cramps, my symptoms are getting worse, & lines are getting darker. OH & I are not going to have sex as last time it caused me to cramp BAD, so we're going to hold off until I see my ob.. hopefully he can manage LOL. I'm feeling good about this, I think this is finally it xx

Thank you so much It was on thanksgiving morning too, at like 3 am. I had cramps so bad it woke me out of sleep (and I sleep HARD). But we saw the little one Tuesday and its moving around like crazy with a strong heartbeat of 154 bpm. The tech had asked me if I had consumed any caffine that morning and I told her yes I had coffee and she told me that’s why the baby was so active. It took her a minute to get a heartbeat because of this, but when she did she zoomed in on the screen to where we could see it beating. It was the most amazing thing I had ever experienced Everyone who sees my scan says they feel like it’s a boy, but females DOMINATE both mine and his family (he is the only boy with 3 sisters). People who just talk to me about how I am feeling and what I have been “craving” say it’s a girl. I am at a complete loss here with it. I am just happy its healthy I am such a dork, I was watching Breaking Dawn, I don’t know if you have seen it, with a friend and there is a part where Edward hears the thoughts of the baby inside Bella’s tummy and my friend was like “awwwwwww that would be so nice if Junior (my DH) could do that” haha but yes I will let you know as soon as I know!

Have you made an appointment yet? WOW at 9dpo!!! You might have more than 1 in thereI so hope this is your forever baby! Like I said, I will def be stalking you now! I know what you mean about sex, last time sex is what triggered the spotting for me that lasted about a week and went away. A week after that, I was in the ER I think I had a different problem all together. I have had 2 m/c in the last year and I am Rh– so when I found out this time I had DH take me directly to the hospital for a Rhogam shot. I told the doctor that I didn’t care if she thought I needed it or not, but I have had 2 miscarriages and both pregnancies I demanded one and my OB refused to give it to me and I want one NOW! Well….I got one DH “thinks” he has negative blood too but isn’t sure. But the moral to that story is you do whatever you need to, and if you think that will keep your baby safe, then your OH will have to deal with other stuff until then (I almost got a little too graphic…haha)!!

 

[taylorxx]

Thank you so much It was on thanksgiving morning too, at like 3 am. I had cramps so bad it woke me out of sleep (and I sleep HARD). But we saw the little one Tuesday and its moving around like crazy with a strong heartbeat of 154 bpm. The tech had asked me if I had consumed any caffine that morning and I told her yes I had coffee and she told me that’s why the baby was so active. It took her a minute to get a heartbeat because of this, but when she did she zoomed in on the screen to where we could see it beating. It was the most amazing thing I had ever experienced Everyone who sees my scan says they feel like it’s a boy, but females DOMINATE both mine and his family (he is the only boy with 3 sisters). People who just talk to me about how I am feeling and what I have been “craving” say it’s a girl. I am at a complete loss here with it. I am just happy its healthy I am such a dork, I was watching Breaking Dawn, I don’t know if you have seen it, with a friend and there is a part where Edward hears the thoughts of the baby inside Bella’s tummy and my friend was like “awwwwwww that would be so nice if Junior (my DH) could do that” haha but yes I will let you know as soon as I know!

Have you made an appointment yet? WOW at 9dpo!!! You might have more than 1 in thereI so hope this is your forever baby! Like I said, I will def be stalking you now! I know what you mean about sex, last time sex is what triggered the spotting for me that lasted about a week and went away. A week after that, I was in the ER I think I had a different problem all together. I have had 2 m/c in the last year and I am Rh– so when I found out this time I had DH take me directly to the hospital for a Rhogam shot. I told the doctor that I didn’t care if she thought I needed it or not, but I have had 2 miscarriages and both pregnancies I demanded one and my OB refused to give it to me and I want one NOW! Well….I got one DH “thinks” he has negative blood too but isn’t sure. But the moral to that story is you do whatever you need to, and if you think that will keep your baby safe, then your OH will have to deal with other stuff until then (I almost got a little too graphic…haha)!!

I think you're having a girl too. I just have a feeling plus bub's HB is above 150. How sweet I can't wait to get a u/s.

I am waiting on a text back from my OH to see when to make it. He works out of town Monday-half of Friday so I don't know if he can go this Friday or the next. I will probably have to go in next Friday if I wait on him.. I'll just make it for early next week unless they can get me in sooner. I mean what's he going to miss? lol I'll be sure to update you after my first appointment. I'm so excited, I really want everything to be okay this time around.. I'm feeling positive though

LOL twins?! I had thought about that.. and what's funny is during ov, I thought that I may have ovulated twice. I highly doubt it though, I mean there aren't any twins on either side of our families.. but hey it's gotta start somewhere!!

 

[HopefulxMommy]

I think you're having a girl too. I just have a feeling plus bub's HB is above 150. How sweet I can't wait to get a u/s.

I am waiting on a text back from my OH to see when to make it. He works out of town Monday-half of Friday so I don't know if he can go this Friday or the next. I will probably have to go in next Friday if I wait on him.. I'll just make it for early next week unless they can get me in sooner. I mean what's he going to miss? lol I'll be sure to update you after my first appointment. I'm so excited, I really want everything to be okay this time around.. I'm feeling positive though

LOL twins?! I had thought about that.. and what's funny is during ov, I thought that I may have ovulated twice. I highly doubt it though, I mean there aren't any twins on either side of our families.. but hey it's gotta start somewhere!!

YAY!!! I hope you are right someone told me that girls usually have lower heartbeats than boys, is that not true?

The first visit (which is usually just a confirmation of pregnancy) is pretty boring for OH/DH. Just a urine test, blood test and a pelvic exam. The next one is just FULL of testing, and because of my history they ran LOTS of blood tests on me I don’t even remember them all (blood sugar, hemoglobe, beta, progesterone, thyroid) there were more, I just don’t remember and I was in the back getting poked and stuff for like 2 hours and DH had to sit in the waiting room and he was mad because I didn’t leave him my phone (his was dead). HAHA! He was so glad to be out of the waiting room he didn’t mind sitting in the office with me while I had my pelvic exam, pap and breast exam….HAHA. The Ultrasound is usually what they want to see, but I know what you mean DH wants to be with me with EVERY visit and I support that he just wont leave home without a phone charger this time so he can keep himself entertained incase there is a LONG wait for him

Yes they have to start somewhere! DH has twins on his mom AND his dad’s that DON’T skip generations mine is the same except they DO skip so I got lucky this time around (although that’s what DH was hoping for). I cant wait for you to have an U/S either, they are AMAZING and nothing I can tell you that will prepare you for what awaits you in that room. As soon as I saw my LO on the screen I was in tears! DH was shocked because he thought it was going to be a dot on a screen and instead he saw a tiny person with a heartbeat moving around. When she let me hear the heartbeat I started shaking….Just wait till you get to experience this and you will know exactly what I mean

 

[taylorxx]

YAY!!! I hope you are right someone told me that girls usually have lower heartbeats than boys, is that not true?

The first visit (which is usually just a confirmation of pregnancy) is pretty boring for OH/DH. Just a urine test, blood test and a pelvic exam. The next one is just FULL of testing, and because of my history they ran LOTS of blood tests on me I don’t even remember them all (blood sugar, hemoglobe, beta, progesterone, thyroid) there were more, I just don’t remember and I was in the back getting poked and stuff for like 2 hours and DH had to sit in the waiting room and he was mad because I didn’t leave him my phone (his was dead). HAHA! He was so glad to be out of the waiting room he didn’t mind sitting in the office with me while I had my pelvic exam, pap and breast exam….HAHA. The Ultrasound is usually what they want to see, but I know what you mean DH wants to be with me with EVERY visit and I support that he just wont leave home without a phone charger this time so he can keep himself entertained incase there is a LONG wait for him

Yes they have to start somewhere! DH has twins on his mom AND his dad’s that DON’T skip generations mine is the same except they DO skip so I got lucky this time around (although that’s what DH was hoping for). I cant wait for you to have an U/S either, they are AMAZING and nothing I can tell you that will prepare you for what awaits you in that room. As soon as I saw my LO on the screen I was in tears! DH was shocked because he thought it was going to be a dot on a screen and instead he saw a tiny person with a heartbeat moving around. When she let me hear the heartbeat I started shaking….Just wait till you get to experience this and you will know exactly what I mean

I called my OB and he does not want to see me until 6-7 weeks since everything is going well so far & my lines are getting dark fast.. so my appointment is April 6. I will get an ultrasound too!! I'm surprised he didn't want to see me before then but oh well.. I wish I could've come in earlier. I'll be just under 7 weeks so hopefully I'll be able to see bub & the heart beat. I am so so so excited.. I wish I had a time machine Hopefully I will get pictures! I'm sure my OH would pay for them no matter how expensive, it's such a special experience seeing your baby for the first time. I can't wait to see how he reacts. He's very happy now, but I don't think it's really hit him yet. Hell it still feels like a dream to me lol. Hope you're doing well hun x

 

[HopefulxMommy]

I called my OB and he does not want to see me until 6-7 weeks since everything is going well so far & my lines are getting dark fast.. so my appointment is April 6. I will get an ultrasound too!! I'm surprised he didn't want to see me before then but oh well.. I wish I could've come in earlier. I'll be just under 7 weeks so hopefully I'll be able to see bub & the heart beat. I am so so so excited.. I wish I had a time machine Hopefully I will get pictures! I'm sure my OH would pay for them no matter how expensive, it's such a special experience seeing your baby for the first time. I can't wait to see how he reacts. He's very happy now, but I don't think it's really hit him yet. Hell it still feels like a dream to me lol. Hope you're doing well hun x

Thats what mine said, but I had DH take me to the ER the very next day, but thats only because I wanted the Rhogam shot right away, I was not going to wait for that. My first appointment wasnt until I was like 7weeks or so but they wouldnt do an ultrasound then, they wanted to wait til I was at least 12 weeks. From what I know, they dont charge you for pictures...they print a bunch out for measurements anyway so they will gladly print one for you and OH I know what you mean about a time machine....I want to fast forward to my 20 week scan that is going to be in april sometime (I have my monthly appointment next friday and thats when they will schedule my 20 weeks us)

oh you think he is excited now, just wait until your ultasound he is going to be amazed. For some reason men dont quite grasp what they are going to see until they do. its awesome! I hope you are doing well today

 

[taylorxx]

Well I decided to call back my gp for a blood test and to check out my progesterone, etc. I have had some mild AF like cramps today so it really worried me. I think its from walking around at work today, idk. I'm going in tomorrow at 4 Did you have cramps in the beginning? Other than that I'm doing great! Only less than 5 weeks until your appointment it'll fly by!!

 

[HopefulxMommy]

Well I decided to call back my gp for a blood test and to check out my progesterone, etc. I have had some mild AF like cramps today so it really worried me. I think its from walking around at work today, idk. I'm going in tomorrow at 4 Did you have cramps in the beginning? Other than that I'm doing great! Only less than 5 weeks until your appointment it'll fly by!!

Oh wow!! So you are going in today? That’s good!!! Make sure to let me know how it goes please! A little bit but I wouldn’t say they were “AF cramps” but kinda felt like gas cramps or how it feels when you need to go to the bathroom along with bloating. I do get them still every once and a while but they are not the same as regular AF (maybe for me because my AF cramps are HORRIBLE). Lately its been more of a pinching/stretching sensation with quite a bit of pressure.

I hope time does fly by, I cant wait So will yours. Have you done anymore tests??

Just a funny story, but I really cant lay on my stomach very much because its very uncomfortable but that is usually how I sleep. Well, DH woke me up this morning by shaking me first this morning and when all I did was groan he literally flipped me over, and I woke up like WTH?!?! And he replies calmly “you aren’t supposed to sleep on your stomach” I couldn’t be upset because he had the most concerned look on his face

 

[taylorxx]

Oh wow!! So you are going in today? That’s good!!! Make sure to let me know how it goes please! A little bit but I wouldn’t say they were “AF cramps” but kinda felt like gas cramps or how it feels when you need to go to the bathroom along with bloating. I do get them still every once and a while but they are not the same as regular AF (maybe for me because my AF cramps are HORRIBLE). Lately its been more of a pinching/stretching sensation with quite a bit of pressure.

I hope time does fly by, I cant wait So will yours. Have you done anymore tests??

Just a funny story, but I really cant lay on my stomach very much because its very uncomfortable but that is usually how I sleep. Well, DH woke me up this morning by shaking me first this morning and when all I did was groan he literally flipped me over, and I woke up like WTH?!?! And he replies calmly “you aren’t supposed to sleep on your stomach” I couldn’t be upset because he had the most concerned look on his face

I will definitely let you know I believe he's only going to give me blood and urine test. I'm going to have him check EVERYTHING, even my prolactin. Yea my cramps are like the gas mixed with af type cramps. I've always had problems with consti. (gross I know-hate it), and it has skyrocketed since I got pregnant. I found that my cramps would go away after a bm so I think that's what my "cramps" are from.. it still worries me though. I've had a few cramps today but they aren't as bad. I didn't have to go into work today so I've been taking it easy which is helping.

Yes I did two more tests today. I took another FRER, which was the same as yesterdays, and my Wondfo is darker. It kind of worried me a little bit considering my tests were getting much darker by the day and I had just started to get cramps yesterday.. I think it's okay though. Hopefully I'll get in Saturday/Monday for another blood draw. Have you tested any more?

That story is so cute!! LOL, I bet that scared the crap out of you but that is so sweet! It's uncomfortable to me too but I thought I was just being silly because it's so early. Glad you're feeling that way too. Hope you're doing well today xx

 

[HopefulxMommy]

I will definitely let you know I believe he's only going to give me blood and urine test. I'm going to have him check EVERYTHING, even my prolactin. Yea my cramps are like the gas mixed with af type cramps. I've always had problems with consti. (gross I know-hate it), and it has skyrocketed since I got pregnant. I found that my cramps would go away after a bm so I think that's what my "cramps" are from.. it still worries me though. I've had a few cramps today but they aren't as bad. I didn't have to go into work today so I've been taking it easy which is helping.

Yes I did two more tests today. I took another FRER, which was the same as yesterdays, and my Wondfo is darker. It kind of worried me a little bit considering my tests were getting much darker by the day and I had just started to get cramps yesterday.. I think it's okay though. Hopefully I'll get in Saturday/Monday for another blood draw. Have you tested any more?

That story is so cute!! LOL, I bet that scared the crap out of you but that is so sweet! It's uncomfortable to me too but I thought I was just being silly because it's so early. Glad you're feeling that way too. Hope you're doing well today xx

Awesome!! I would definitely make sure they run more than just an HCG test on your blood work. On my first visit that was the ONLY test they didn’t run and my 1st appointment was 01/26 and when I found out they didn’t the next day I made sure they did on 02/03 (which I had to go in for a 3 hour Glucose test anyway). I had been keeping track and getting blood work done pretty regularly my numbers were:
01/04/12: 789
01/06/12: 1330
01/16/12: 23,498
02/03/12: 107,231
Isnt it crazy that I remember all of these dates off the top of my head, HAHA!!

Yeah I have the same problem with the bathroom. I am not regular at all! And the iron supplements make it WORSE so I have to take stool softeners too and that REALLY sucks! Now my dr wants to put me on calcium supplements too because I told her that I don’t drink milk. I am going to have to get one of those little pill holders for every day of the week. When was AF due for you? I take it you have already missed your first one, when is your next one?? It is not uncommon to have slight cramping during af time. My nurse told me to make sure (during the first trimester) to keep my feet elevated when I could and drink LOTS of water. You don’t want to get slightly dehydrated because I was told that causes cramps and can cause you to miscarry. So just take it easy! Oh and don’t think you are silly for not wanting to lay on your belly! Even during the early weeks you will get bloated and that’s not comfortable at ALL!! And yes he did scare the crap out of me but I know he only means well he did apologize for the abrupt wake up call but this is all new to him too and he is just looking out for us

Tests?? Like HPTs?? No, I only took 2 on 01/03 that’s it, I went to the ER that night/the next morning. I told the nurse I wanted another Beta draw and she said it will do no good because it usually stabilizes or drops a little after the first tri is over.

 

[taylorxx]

Awesome!! I would definitely make sure they run more than just an HCG test on your blood work. On my first visit that was the ONLY test they didn’t run and my 1st appointment was 01/26 and when I found out they didn’t the next day I made sure they did on 02/03 (which I had to go in for a 3 hour Glucose test anyway). I had been keeping track and getting blood work done pretty regularly my numbers were:
01/04/12: 789
01/06/12: 1330
01/16/12: 23,498
02/03/12: 107,231
Isnt it crazy that I remember all of these dates off the top of my head, HAHA!!

Yeah I have the same problem with the bathroom. I am not regular at all! And the iron supplements make it WORSE so I have to take stool softeners too and that REALLY sucks! Now my dr wants to put me on calcium supplements too because I told her that I don’t drink milk. I am going to have to get one of those little pill holders for every day of the week. When was AF due for you? I take it you have already missed your first one, when is your next one?? It is not uncommon to have slight cramping during af time. My nurse told me to make sure (during the first trimester) to keep my feet elevated when I could and drink LOTS of water. You don’t want to get slightly dehydrated because I was told that causes cramps and can cause you to miscarry. So just take it easy! Oh and don’t think you are silly for not wanting to lay on your belly! Even during the early weeks you will get bloated and that’s not comfortable at ALL!! And yes he did scare the crap out of me but I know he only means well he did apologize for the abrupt wake up call but this is all new to him too and he is just looking out for us

Tests?? Like HPTs?? No, I only took 2 on 01/03 that’s it, I went to the ER that night/the next morning. I told the nurse I wanted another Beta draw and she said it will do no good because it usually stabilizes or drops a little after the first tri is over.

That's awesome you remember those numbers! I'm not sure if he'll only want to see me two more times or more, probably more than twice. I know he'll do a followup though. I can't wait to see how much they are rising! It will make me feel a lot better.

One thing I'm doing different is I'm trying to drink 3-4 of the big sports water bottles a day (I think they're 16oz). I didn't drink much water to begin with (I'm a Diet Coke kinda girl lol) & I'm also trying to lower my soda intake. Only drinking about 2 a day now (used to drink like..6!!), eventually I won't drink any. I read you're not supposed to drink more than 200mg of caffeine a day, but I'm not going to chance it. It's hard because I am always so tired. I take like two naps a day now. I was not expecting it to be this bad! I'll get over it though, all worth it!

Surprisingly I haven't missed my first period yet. I'm still only 12dpo so it *should* come tomorrow or at the very latest the next day. I got my bfp very early at 9dpo, it was a huge shock. How are you feeling today? xx

 

[HopefulxMommy]

That's awesome you remember those numbers! I'm not sure if he'll only want to see me two more times or more, probably more than twice. I know he'll do a followup though. I can't wait to see how much they are rising! It will make me feel a lot better.

One thing I'm doing different is I'm trying to drink 3-4 of the big sports water bottles a day (I think they're 16oz). I didn't drink much water to begin with (I'm a Diet Coke kinda girl lol) & I'm also trying to lower my soda intake. Only drinking about 2 a day now (used to drink like..6!!), eventually I won't drink any. I read you're not supposed to drink more than 200mg of caffeine a day, but I'm not going to chance it. It's hard because I am always so tired. I take like two naps a day now. I was not expecting it to be this bad! I'll get over it though, all worth it!

Surprisingly I haven't missed my first period yet. I'm still only 12dpo so it *should* come tomorrow or at the very latest the next day. I got my bfp very early at 9dpo, it was a huge shock. How are you feeling today? xx

I know what you mean, I am a diet coke girl myself They tell you to REALLY cut it back on caffine because THAT causes cramping too! 200mg is the “safe” amount they say but I didn’t find out I was pregnant till I was at least 4-5 weeks and I was drinking Monster energy drinks, wine, diet coke and coffee all the time (I didn’t find out til AFTER our new year’s celebration which involved quite a bit of adult beverages). But NOW 1 drink 1 travel mug of coffee in the morning (half/caf) and 1 can diet coke with either lunch or dinner. Every once and a while I go over that. No more extra shot of espresso in my coffee shop coffee but Your body will tell you what is too much. If you are like me, when you go to drink that extra little bit of diet coke and start to feel sick, you will know your body is telling you NO.

WOW!! You did find out early! Take extra care of yourself girl!! Get lots of rest and drink lots of water (which you already are because that is about what I drink now), don’t lift anything heavy AT ALL and just really take it easy.

I would almost kill for a sour apple slushie or sno-cone HAHAHA but I am ok actually, I had horrible heartburn last night from chicken alfredo (go figure). And weird stuff just happens to me. When I was driving to work this morning (this is tmi) I felt the urge to sneeze so I did the first time and another came right behind it that triggered a gag which I swallowed back (sneeze and gag). THEN my nausea became ticking time bomb and wasn’t going to wait till I got to work so I had to pull over on the freeway to get sick it was actually pretty embarrassing. If a cop would have pulled up behind me I would have had to explain haha!! How are you feeling?

 

[taylorxx]

I know what you mean, I am a diet coke girl myself They tell you to REALLY cut it back on caffine because THAT causes cramping too! 200mg is the “safe” amount they say but I didn’t find out I was pregnant till I was at least 4-5 weeks and I was drinking Monster energy drinks, wine, diet coke and coffee all the time (I didn’t find out til AFTER our new year’s celebration which involved quite a bit of adult beverages). But NOW 1 drink 1 travel mug of coffee in the morning (half/caf) and 1 can diet coke with either lunch or dinner. Every once and a while I go over that. No more extra shot of espresso in my coffee shop coffee but Your body will tell you what is too much. If you are like me, when you go to drink that extra little bit of diet coke and start to feel sick, you will know your body is telling you NO.

WOW!! You did find out early! Take extra care of yourself girl!! Get lots of rest and drink lots of water (which you already are because that is about what I drink now), don’t lift anything heavy AT ALL and just really take it easy.

I would almost kill for a sour apple slushie or sno-cone HAHAHA but I am ok actually, I had horrible heartburn last night from chicken alfredo (go figure). And weird stuff just happens to me. When I was driving to work this morning (this is tmi) I felt the urge to sneeze so I did the first time and another came right behind it that triggered a gag which I swallowed back (sneeze and gag). THEN my nausea became ticking time bomb and wasn’t going to wait till I got to work so I had to pull over on the freeway to get sick it was actually pretty embarrassing. If a cop would have pulled up behind me I would have had to explain haha!! How are you feeling?

Now that you mention it, I cramp worse after I have a diet coke.. I'm going to cut down to 1 in the morning. I seriously cannot drink anything but diet coke in the morning. Maybe one for lunch.. just depends on how tired I am I guess

Sounds like cravings are starting to hit you! I haven't really had "cravings" yet, but I have been eating caramel creams everyday when I used to not really care for them. Yesterday I really wanted grilled cheese with tomato soup.. even though I've never had it with tomato soup lol. I thought that was weird but it may have just been me knowing I'm pregnant LOL.

I'm sorry the m/s is getting to you That really sucks pulling on the side of the road. That's my worst fear lol. Lots of protein will help and B6. I like beef jerky for my protein because it's low fat & low cal, but there's a lot of sodium. Peppermints and gum help as well. Hope you feel better and the m/s passes soon I'm feeling pretty good. I still have the same symptoms but my fatigue is getting worse each day. I've been taking TWO naps a day now, but they are usually only about 15-20min. It's so weird, I'm exhausted all day, but after about 9pm I'm wide awake and can't sleep! Isn't that strange? Does that happen to you? I got a few bouts of very minor nausea yesterday. It was not bad at all, but noticeable. Did you start getting frequent urination in the beginning? I'm not sure if it's from drinking more water but I am literally RUNNING to the bathroom every 30-60 minutes. Maybe it's a combination of both?

BTW, I got my blood drawn a few hours ago but my GP didn't really say much. I will get the results Monday. I will probably go back in that day too to get more blood drawn. He said my cramping was normal and if it got too bad or if I was spotting/bleeding to go to the ER or call my OB immediately. What was really strange was my blood pressure was 140/80!!! I was very nervous, but still that is SO high for me. My normal blood pressure is quite low averaging around 90/60.. so that is a huge difference! x

 

[HopefulxMommy]

Thats what I was told, dehydration and too much caffeine causes cramps and cramps are essentially contractions that cause bleeding which leads to miscarriage. See thats what I mean your body will tell you no. Before I got pregnant I smoked, when I found out I was I began to cut back (dr advised not to quite all at once) I was doing very well and on my way when I was like 10-11 weeks I lit one to have with my morning coffee and it sent me running to the bathroom to get sick. I havent touched them since. I told my doctor and she laughed and said "yes, I figured that would happen your body knows what is bad for you" so I decided to test this and took a sip of my sisters wine and (I love a nice glass of wine) it never tasted so bad, had me getting sick once again.

I guess you could call them cravings...I went through a grilled cheese phase in my early weeks, but I wanted it made with mozzarella cheese on sourdough bread (which is odd because I have never had that before). But I can tell you it was GOOD!! Sour things seem to really help me with my nausea. lemon heads, pickles/pickle juice, lemons/limes, (this is not sour but) ginger ale.
I have really only actually gotten sick a handful of times, for the most part I just feel sick all the time. I feel like there is something stuck in the back of my throat and if I throw up it will go away (no chance with that).

I wasnt sure if I was going to the restroom alot because of the pregnancy or because of all the water I was drinking, but I am going to have to agree with you and say it was a combination of both, and even in my very early weeks. Now I get up probably 3 times a night to go to the restroom Are your bbs sore too? that was my first sign.

Your blood pressure was probably high because you were nervous I think mine was too. oh I cant wait til monday to see how your numbers are I am so excited for you

 

[taylorxx]

Well no cramping today!! AF is *supposed* to come today. I had a half of a diet coke this morning and that's all! I'm just going to give it up all together. I think that will be best for me and baby. I've been craving grilled cheese too! Well, anything cheesy really. That's not too weird for me though since I always crave it. It helps me with nausea as well. I woke up this morning feeling a little icky, not nauseous but just blaaah. I hope m/s doesn't hit me early.. that would REALLY suck. Sour things settle your stomach? That is so weird lol!! You'd think it would make it worse. Guess pregnancy makes your body all wacky! Oh yeah my BB's are sore. They are generally sore everyday (even before ov) because of elevated prolactin, but around 6-7dpo they were REALLY sore on the left side of my left boob. Like I felt like I had been punched!! I was horrible! I thought that was weird.. they are pretty sore somedays, but others it's not too bad.

I'll let you know what my levels are this Monday and what they are the next. I can't wait to get my blood drawn again. My tests yesterday was about the same (maybe even a touch lighter) than the day before.. which freaked me out. I think it was a little diluted from drinking so much water the day before though.. My wondfo was darker though. I'm not really worried because my symptoms seem to be getting stronger. I slept 12 hours last night with 1 1/2 hours worth of nap time yesterday!! LOL. It sucks, I absolutely hate being tired. How are you feeling today girl? Got anything fun planned? x

 

[taylorxx]

Hey girl just wanted to let you know my level is at 78 for 12dpo! From everything I've read that is a great number!! The doctor doesn't want to do a follow up blood test though.. I'm not sure why but I really want to get one done. I might just have to go somewhere else. My tests are as dark as they can be on FRER so they have def increased since then. Just wanted to let you know xxx