December 2013 babies!

[luz]

My gas/bloating pains seem to have subsided this week... but now I think I might have an internal hemorrhoid!! Ugh... and in addition, my arms have felt numb and tingly for the majority of the day so far... I think I might have a pinched nerve. Geeze, growing a human is HARD.

aaahhH! The dreaded hemorrhoids...... mine are the worst from my first LO and unfortunately i dont think they ever go away.

 

[Maxie]

Omg is that something I have to look forward to? Argh!! Growing a human is hard, but it should be right! I mean think about it, our bodies have combined an egg n a sperm and are now making another human in our bellys!!! Freaks me out sometimes! Lol

 

[bellezzajess]

Ya know... my pregnancy has been on my mind pretty much nonstop since I got my BFP, but it still doesn't seem real. They symptoms have obviously hit me, but the reality of the situation still hasn't... I'm hoping that when I go to my first prenatal appt on May 7th, I can hear a heartbeat and that will make this feel more real.

 

[Laelani]

Ya know... my pregnancy has been on my mind pretty much nonstop since I got my BFP, but it still doesn't seem real. They symptoms have obviously hit me, but the reality of the situation still hasn't... I'm hoping that when I go to my first prenatal appt on May 7th, I can hear a heartbeat and that will make this feel more real.

I hear you there. I think about my pregnancy all the time! Pretty much 24/7. I have some symptoms but nothing crazy anymore now and thankfully (knock on wood) I've yet to worry about MS. Since I don't have any wild and crazy symptoms though most days I feel pretty normal aside from being more tired than usual so the pregnancy doesn't seem quite real yet, like I've just been dreaming it. I can't wait until I can get my scan and you're right it will most likely make it all seem more real!

 

[Bonnie11]

Ditto! Though I think about it 24/7 it will seem more real when I have my scan! Had one at 5-6 weeks but just looked like a black blob! Hoping next week I'll be able to see more, once I hear the heartbeat it will seem very real!

 

[WeeNugget]

Oh ladies, I hate feeling so wretched after wanting to get pregnant for so long. Those of you who suffer debilitating m/s...how do you convince yourself to do this again? I am so discouraged I won't want to have another child after this experience. I feel like a wimp cause I am not handling the constant sickness well and this pregnancy is only just beginning. I'm very scared and doubting myself.

I just want the baby here already...

 

[Bonnie11]

Nugget how far along are you? I keep mysel going mby counting down the weeks till second tri! Also please try sea bands, they really have been a miracle worker for me, have felt better in last few days than I have felt for a few weeks! Are you managing to keep some food and drink down?

 

[Maxie]

Oh ladies, I hate feeling so wretched after wanting to get pregnant for so long. Those of you who suffer debilitating m/s...how do you convince yourself to do this again? I am so discouraged I won't want to have another child after this experience. I feel like a wimp cause I am not handling the constant sickness well and this pregnancy is only just beginning. I'm very scared and doubting myself.

I just want the baby here already...

You can do this, keep trying different things, some things will help, some wont, you'll have good days n bad days. Ultimately women keep doing it because the end result is worth it!! Try sea bands, try ready salted crisps, keep drinking water, try ice cubes, cola, I even ready something about ginger the other day! Google some cures n try all or any of them.
When your baby arrives you won't remember how this feels right now

 

[WeeNugget]

Nugget how far along are you? I keep mysel going mby counting down the weeks till second tri! Also please try sea bands, they really have been a miracle worker for me, have felt better in last few days than I have felt for a few weeks! Are you managing to keep some food and drink down?

Bonnie I am 8 weeks on Friday. I did buy the sea bands a week or so ago. Haven't had the relief I was hoping for but they do help sometimes. I usually only feel better after I've cried it out. I am such a weeping hormonal mess. I have been not throwing up so much as terrible vertigo and headaches. I cant do anything without making it worse...no tv, using my computer makes me sick, reading makes it worse, light bothers me too so i mostly am in dark rooms. The boredom is maddening. I eat....not enjoying it much though. Very bland diet is all I can manage.

You can do this, keep trying different things, some things will help, some wont, you'll have good days n bad days. Ultimately women keep doing it because the end result is worth it!! Try sea bands, try ready salted crisps, keep drinking water, try ice cubes, cola, I even ready something about ginger the other day! Google some cures n try all or any of them.
When your baby arrives you won't remember how this feels right now

So far the only thing that's helped is B6 but not as much as I had hoped. Unisom was a terrible mistake and I am afraid to try other meds now. Other than the sea bands I am not doing anything else at the moment other than cold compresses.

Thanks so much for trying to help me ladies. I feel very lonely since I haven't told anyone yet. Hubby has been an angel and I know my being this way makes him feel helpless. Without him I could never do this.

Thanks again,
Nugget

 

[Maxie]

You'll get their nugget, it'll be worth it. Does sound like your having a particularly hard time. Maybe see the midwife again? There's always acupuncture and massages and things, even for some temporary relief?

 

[Bonnie11]

Ahh nugget I'm sorry, maybe go back to doc and try some other meds? You might get a better response. Like maxie said you have to keep trying different things till you find the right one for you. Mine are crystallised ginger, pretzels, toast, bananas and crisps. Anything else makes me puke. And drinking ice cold water.
It's so horrible I know, but in a few weeks you will start to feel better, that's the only thought that keeps me going right now!

 

[Kirs_t]

Hi girls- do you mind if I join you? I'm 7weeks pregnant with my first baby (the same due date as you bonnie!) and I just had my first scan this week and saw a nice strong heartbeat. I am also feeling pretty miserable with the all day sickness... It is relentless hey?! I find ice cold water helps me too and all I can bare to eat is the most unhealthy food! I look forward to sharing the journey with you all xxx

 

[luz]

Hi girls- do you mind if I join you? I'm 7weeks pregnant with my first baby (the same due date as you bonnie!) and I just had my first scan this week and saw a nice strong heartbeat. I am also feeling pretty miserable with the all day sickness... It is relentless hey?! I find ice cold water helps me too and all I can bare to eat is the most unhealthy food! I look forward to sharing the journey with you all xxx

Welcome! i added you to the front page. How are you feeling? Are you having any morning sickness yet?

 

[HLC2109]

Definitely try ginger is you haven't alreay nugget, it worked great for me but my m/s is nowhere near as bad as your by the sound of it! I would see your doc again and see if there is something else they can prescribe, I had horrendous heartburn with DS and I had to have a few diferent things prescribed before I found something that worked.

 

[HLC2109]

Did anyone have gestational diabetes with other pregnancies? I had it with DS and was on metformin and insulin, having had it before I know I am highly likely to have it again this time but hoping to avoid having to have insulin again. Was just curious to see if anyone else is in the same situation.

 

[MrsP81]

Hiya, can I join?? I am due December 16th xx

 

[Soon2bGorda]

I had gestational with my first but not with my others

 

[HLC2109]

I had gestational with my first but not with my others

Thanks for your response hun, that gives me a little hope that maybe I wont get it again. I had to be induced at 38 weeks last time because of GD really want to avoid it this time!

Did you do anything differently diet/excercise wise with your others?

 

[bellaem]

Hi ladies. Hoping I can join you? I am a little over 5 weeks pg with #1. Due on Christmas Day. But...the symptoms have been almost unbearable. I've felt like I've had a nasty flu for days...I've barely been able to get out of bed. No energy, nausea/vomiting all day, diarrhea, cramping, headaches, nothing tastes or smells good food wise. I'm really hoping this lets up soon. At least on here I know I'm not alone.

 

[WeeNugget]

You'll get their nugget, it'll be worth it. Does sound like your having a particularly hard time. Maybe see the midwife again? There's always acupuncture and massages and things, even for some temporary relief?

Thanks. I am going to try acupuncture next week...if I can drag myself there. I don't think it can make me worse (knock on wood).

Ahh nugget I'm sorry, maybe go back to doc and try some other meds? You might get a better response. Like maxie said you have to keep trying different things till you find the right one for you. Mine are crystallised ginger, pretzels, toast, bananas and crisps. Anything else makes me puke. And drinking ice cold water.
It's so horrible I know, but in a few weeks you will start to feel better, that's the only thought that keeps me going right now!

I have been trying to self diagnose as I feel something is missing my body needs. I drank a ridiculous amount if fluids yesterday and it helped some. I think I am having hydration issues as most of my symptoms are of dehydration. I just cant seem to get enough fluids no matter how much I consume. Drank so much yesterday it made me queasy.

I also think I may have pregnancy rhinitis. My head is a mess, I keep coughing to the point of wanting to throw up, and sneezing. Not really thrilled with my OB right now as I don't feel he is really listening to me. Going to see my internist on Monday who is much easier to talk too.

Definitely try ginger is you haven't alreay nugget, it worked great for me but my m/s is nowhere near as bad as your by the sound of it! I would see your doc again and see if there is something else they can prescribe, I had horrendous heartburn with DS and I had to have a few diferent things prescribed before I found something that worked.

I have ginger drops, gingaer ale, and a prenatal called Bnexa. Bnexa has ginger extract in the vitamin. Sounded good until I realized it was increasing my vertigo, giving me terrible chills, and kept me from sleeping. Taking vitamins separately now without ginger. Not sure why but concentrated ginger makes me sick. Trying to eat more too but that's easier said than done.


Thank you ladies again...I appreciate all the advice.

Nugget