***February love bugs***

[treeroot]

Thanks for checking in Isaac, I was wondering how you were doing. But absolutely don't feel you have to, it's %100 understandable.
So I know you might not see that but wanted to give hugs anyway.
It's so frustrating when there's nothing you can do, and so many things are unknown/unsure. I hope your next scans provides some answers. And obviously hoping for good news.

 

[vaniilla]

Isaacralph - completely understandable, thinking of you and sending big hugs. I hope you get some good news at your next scan.

 

[wifeybby]

Isaac. Keeping you in my thoughts and hoping for better news next scan. I totally get where you’re coming from on the thinking realistically end. I hope so much that things look up.

AFM, this is going to be a long week, waiting for scan Friday at 6+4 (but calling Monday morning to ask if I can come in Saturday instead so hubby doesn’t have to miss work) and I’m just nervous. This natural pregnancy feels too good to be true after LTTTC, but I know it’s out of my hands and what is meant to be will happen. My symptoms come and go and my bbs aren’t anywhere as sore as they used to be. I know these things come and go but it’s so hard not knowing what’s happening inside of your own body.

I hope you ladies have a good weekend!! Anything fun going on?!

 

[treeroot]

I'm wiped. Just so tired today. Got gardening done this morning and I wanted to do more but I hit a massive wall of exhaustion and have been laying down a lot this afternoon. 8 weeks today.
I'm having trouble sleeping at night; I seem to get overheated though I'm pretty sure the room temperature is fine.

 

[Angel5000]

Hello all! Can I join you?

Based on my Ovulation date, I put myself at due Feb 1 or 2 (although by LMP it's more like Jan 29th).

I'm 8 weeks today. Exhaustion and MS are in full force, although the MS only seems to kick in from about 3:30pm - 7pm. Which is of course the most difficult part of the day because that's when DD is in her difficult stage (she's almost 18 months old). Luckily I'm a teacher and we just went on summer break a couple days ago so I have a couple months to recuperate before I have to go back to work.

My anxiety is high though. Half the time right now I can't believe I'm actually pregnant. DD1 took us 14 months and 2 MC's to conceive, but this time it happened 1st attempt. Of course, this time around I knew I had low progesterone so DR started me on Progesterone supplements the day I got my BFP. My first OB appointment isn't until July 10th. This has me in all sorts of anxiety. with my first we were seeing an RE for the issues we'd been having and once we got the BFP with her they had us coming in every week from 6w - 12w for a weekly US and blood work to make sure all was well. This time I'm not classified as high risk, which means none of that.

So I'm feeling sort of lost, and a little terrified. I keep trying to try and find a HB with my home doppler but I Know it's too early. Anyway....was hoping that joining another group would help keep me calm and give me someone to vent to.

 

[wifeybby]

:wave: welcome, angel!

I can relate to the anxiety after having a hard time conceiving. It's really rough. I'm here if you ever need to talk, feel free to PM me!

Today I'm 6 weeks grow, baby, grow!

 

[tbfromlv]

I too am 6 weeks today ! So happy and excited but I haven’t had much but random waves of nausea. First scan is Wednesday.

 

[treeroot]

Hi Angel5000

I'm a tiny bit similar: took us a year with our first, and first attempt this time.

 

[New Mrs W]

Anyone having difficulty with drinks?? I can’t stomach the thought of tea when I’m pregnant, always makes me feel sick. But it’s so hot and I really feel like I need to be refreshed but nothing is doing the job. I’m normally a big water drinker but am finding that having water sat in my stomach is making me feel ill. I’ve tried dilute juices such as black currant and orange but I’m not feeling that. Had a day or two last week where I really wanted lemonade but now that’s turning my stomach too. Anyone else the same? Xx

 

[vaniilla]

Angel - welcome to the group!

Newmrs - I'm having that with tea too, I normally love it. I'm still able to have Fanta and dr pepper zero though.

 

[treeroot]

Yes, same here New Mrs W. I often don't feel like having water because of that "empty" feeling. In the hot afternoon if I'm not feeling nauseous I'm drinking it; usually I'm outside in those cases and that helps. But If I'm feeling at all "off" then water and tea are a no-go.

So I made some frozen juice, and that's been pretty good. Milk sometimes. But overall I know I'm not drinking enough water! I'm eating like a pig though to keep the nausea down. I'm a bit worried what I'm going to weigh in at, at my appointment in a couple weeks

 

[IsaacRalph]

Cold fizzy water always helped me girls give it a go!

 

[treeroot]

I'm generally a non-fizzy drinker personally. But that did give me an idea; I might get some ginger ale in the house. But fizzy water makes me nauseous when I'm not pregnant! Pop/soda is something I very rarely buy and is always for a specific purpose.

 

[IsaacRalph]

I'm generally a non-fizzy drinker personally. But that did give me an idea; I might get some ginger ale in the house. But fizzy water makes me nauseous when I'm not pregnant! Pop/soda is something I very rarely buy and is always for a specific purpose.

I find anything sugary or artificially sweetened yakky when suffering with ms. I am generally not a big water drinker usually weakened squash. I do not usually drink fizzy water either but when pregnant it really is refreshing for me and the fizz helps with the sickness

 

[mrsswaffer]

Oh girls. I think nausea is actually worse than physically being sick. At least after being sick, there's a bit of relief from the nausea! My nausea is constant, but worse in the mornings. I'm trying to keep nibbling plain things little and often.

 

[Beautiful11]

Glad to see your all doing great! Sorry I’ve been MIA a little bit but I’m finding it hard getting my head around doing a twin pregnancy, my previous pregnancy I had postnatal depression and anxiety and it all stemmed from my health in that pregnancy so to say I’m anxious about carrying two is an understatement! any little niggle or chest pain I panic, I feel like I’m going to be pregnant forever in this heat lol it’s 30 degrees where I am at the moment! And I’m packing the pounds I’m already today has been the first day I’ve done my hair and make up for weeks! xxx

 

[wifeybby]

I typically hate water, but haven't had any problems drinking it while pregnant. I still like tea - never cared for any sodas, but prefer Dr. Pepper if I was drinking alcohol.. I'm trying to stay away from any extra sugar so it's been just water mostly for me. i have aversions to everything it seems!

mrs, i agree! I hate feeling nauseous for hours on end. If I could just let it out I'd feel better! no luck. hang in there! hopefully it'll pass soon. I get worse as the day goes on. mornings are my best hours, after lunch until bed I feel queasy and sore bbs. they say small frequent meals/crackers and stuff helps, but hasn't for me.

i've been wondering about you, beautiful! we're here to talk if it eases your anxiety. i know this is easier said than done, but try to keep in mind that *two* little babes are going to make you feel more sick than before - and that technically it's seen as a good thing! and as much as it sucks, try to take a deep breath and think about the positive things. i feel like first tri is a lose-lose lol as you feel awful being sickly, or you're worried and freaking out due to lack of symptoms. there's no winning at this point, but i think the best we can do is just try to push through it in knowing better days are soon ahead. i hope DH can give you backrubs or do something to make you feel better too. sometimes what helps me feel better is remembering the doctor's response at my scan, that smile and hearing "everything looks great" - or how happy hubby was when I told him. When I think about the joy, it eases my mind.

can't wait for your scan tomorrow, tb it's gonna be great!

 

[Mum2cubs]

Hi ladies! Just read through the past week or so. Sorry I have been mia. A lot has been going on in my life. Started a new job and the reality that I'm pregnant with baby number 3 is getting to me. I have to admit I am in huge denial.
I'm a medical assistant and started fulltime float position for a family medicine and urgent care. So far I have been crossed trained with two physicians, a physician assistant and a nurse practitioner. So to say the least it's been a lot of learning and stressful. As people in medical field know each provider does things differently. But so far so good I'm doing great but just extremely tired at work. Nausea hits me in the evening and I am having a very low appetite. But trying to find it and embrace my very few cravings. Today i am 5 weeks 4 days. I will be calling my obgyn today to schedule my first appt. So that's exciting...

 

[Angel5000]

I am actually starting to feel “normal-ish” again, and while I hope that it’s because I’m past the 8-week mark, it also makes me nervous. This week my toddler is still in daycare because I paid for the whole month so I might as well use it. I’m rotating between guilt at sending her to daycare while I’m at home for the summer, versus being relieved that I have time to rest, sleep, and finally get my house a little cleaned up. I think the next two weeks leading up to my first OB appointment are going to be the longest ever. I really just want the reassurance that this little bean is fine.


New Mrs W – Water is making me sick too. I find that I do better with ice water instead of anything a little warmer. But that might not work for everyone. I still can’t stomach as much as I should drink. Pre-pregnancy I drank around 100oz of water a day, but now I am lucky if I get in 60oz. :/ I actually started drinking soda recently (even though I don’t usually drink soda), because it stays down. Probably not the healthiest option but it also helps my stomach. The bubbles maybe.


Mrsswaffer – OMG yes! I totally agree! Nausea is way worse than being sick. Have you tried b6? It’s one of the few things that keeps my nausea at bay. I take 25mg throughout the day.

 

[Wriggley]

Hi ladies

Sorry I’ve been quiet I’ve had a busy couple of days with my little boys party and birthday.

Still not feeling great yesterday I threw up all over the living room floor no warning just come straight up. I’m not very good at being sick either