February Lovebugs of 2016!! 16 pink, 15 blue, 7 yellow

[anti]

I'm terrified of needles and blood tests. I get anxious and clammy just thinking about it. I've never even had a drip before so the thought of that terrifies me as well!

 

[FaithHopeLov3]

Ugh, I'm finally caught up.. I was away for a few days again.
I had hyperemesis gravidarum with my first and my midwife is proactive and gave me a rx ahead of time should i need it..... well I needed it. I was completely nauseous Friday and I threw up a couple of times and then Saturday I was horribly nauseous and threw up 4/5 times and then yesterday I was out of this world nauseous lol. I couldn't move or talk otherwise I'd be running to the bathroom. Thankfully, DH was amazing and took care of everything that needed to be done and went and got my rx filled for me
It is taking the edge off, but I still have a very sensitive stomach so I can't eat much and the meds make you soooo much more tired than you already are, but I'll adjust.

Anyway, I've enjoyed reading everyone's intros about themselves so here is mine:

I'm 26, hubby is 28 and we have a 20month old daughter. We just bought our first house at the end of April and it's in need of some serious updating...which we are working on atm! We also have 3 dogs- one is a puppy(9wks old) and we got her before I found out I was pregnant so things are very chaotic here and I wouldn't have it any other way especially, if this medication can take the edge off the nausea and make me feel human again! This is baby number 2 and I'm PRETTY sure it's a boy.. my instincts were right with DD and this time I just know I don't need to think of girls names and I'm a bit sad I can't bring out my fav things DD wore as a newborn.

 

[ajarvis]

Good news Mondie

Thanks for the link sausages! 289-9269

Got my paperwork for U/S early and for every other test I'll need until the pregnancy is over. Wow. Ha.

1st U/S just for peace of mind is July 13th. Which seems super far away. But was the earliest they could get me in. So that will be at 9 weeks.

1st trimester screening is July 31st - that's the one I found out I lost the baby at last time. So that'll be a touch stressful.

But she also said to send all the tests etc. to her as well as the Midwife since she's my family dr. So that's cool. Like having a double set of eyes ha.

 

[BrittRashel]

I'm glad your doctor was able to give you some good news, Mondie!!

FaithHopeLov3, that sounds just awful. I had morning sickness with my son but it was nothing like that. I hope the meds help!

ajarvis, that does seem very far away. At least they should definitely be able to pick up the HB on an US by then!

 

[ajarvis]

Yea it seems almost pointless to go to, but I'm still going to lol. There will definitely be a hb and a bigger baby than the one I lost in December so something to look forward to. Not much in way of reassurance oh well. Time to sit back and enjoy this pregnancy in the here and now.

 

[thexfadingpat]

Wow, so I got a call back from a midwife center already.
I just called last Wednesday to get set up with one, and they told me it could take weeks.
I officially have a midwife and my first appointment is set for July 21st, so I will be 10 weeks.
Now time is going to drag by until that appointment.

 

[BrittRashel]

I have to keep reminding myself to enjoy all parts of this pregnancy. I find myself rushing the time away because I'm anxious to get out of the first trimester but I told myself before we started trying that I wanted to just enjoy everything since this will be my last baby. It's hard to remember that when you can barely keep your eyes open though.

 

[BrandiCanucks]

I posted it here;

https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/pregnancy-first-trimester/2319175-health-concern.html#post35660065

I battled anorexia when I was a teenager too, and sometimes I still struggle with it. I stunted my growth and in a family of everyone over 5'9", I'm 5"0". I look at my belly and I hate it. I actually, though, through my pregnancies, came to LOVE my pregnant belly. I LOVED that I was growing a life and feeling the baby kick helped me to overcome my fears, even temporarily through the pregnancy. It was afterwards that I struggle with. I knew I was gaining weight and growing for someone else and that helped make it better.

I hope your doctor can help you, hun


Sausages - Thank you for the URL. I must have missed it.

Adding it to the front page.

 

[ajarvis]

That's awesome thexfadingpat! Nice and quick

Same boat here brittrashel for last pregnancy and fatigue. I took a nap at 8:30 last night before watching game of thrones and then going to bed for good

 

[BrandiCanucks]

Help me out ladies

I announced my pregnancy two weeks ago and my family didn't take it well. My mother called me sleazy, my grandmother went into detail about how difficult raising 5 on my own will be (I raise 4 on my own already. I'm sure it's not that much different) because "babies are cute but they grow up and need stuff" and when I explained I was aware of that and I'm not concerned because I provide for them without anyone else's assistance and they have RESPs, her response was "no comment" and she deleted me.

My aunt messaged me calling the baby a deceitful mockery.

My mother defends all of this saying it is out of concern.

My mother messaged me this morning to tell me that my grandmother's birthday, Father's Day and my aunt's MILs bday will all be celebrated next weekend and asked if I'm coming.

Personally, I want to write back "With the way I've been treated, hell-friggin no!". I have to travel an hour to get there.

On the other hand, despite my grandmother's words, I love her and want to be there to support her. I'm just not sure if I can get over everything said to me quick enough for it to not be awkward and me not be angry the entire time. I'm still pissed off and would love nothing more than to cut at least my aunt off. I cut my father's family off 5 years old for something very similar.

What would you do? Suck it up and go, or skip it?

 

[Disneymom1129]

Help me out ladies

I announced my pregnancy two weeks ago and my family didn't take it well. My mother called me sleazy, my grandmother went into detail about how difficult raising 5 on my own will be (I raise 4 on my own already. I'm sure it's not that much different) because "babies are cute but they grow up and need stuff" and when I explained I was aware of that and I'm not concerned because I provide for them without anyone else's assistance and they have RESPs, her response was "no comment" and she deleted me.

My aunt messaged me calling the baby a deceitful mockery.

My mother defends all of this saying it is out of concern.

My mother messaged me this morning to tell me that my grandmother's birthday, Father's Day and my aunt's MILs bday will all be celebrated next weekend and asked if I'm coming.

Personally, I want to write back "With the way I've been treated, hell-friggin no!". I have to travel an hour to get there.

On the other hand, despite my grandmother's words, I love her and want to be there to support her. I'm just not sure if I can get over everything said to me quick enough for it to not be awkward and me not be angry the entire time. I'm still pissed off and would love nothing more than to cut at least my aunt off. I cut my father's family off 5 years old for something very similar.

What would you do? Suck it up and go, or skip it?

Well I would personally go. They didn't take it well in the beginning but maybe they've accepted it now and the rest can be water under the bridge. Family is super important to me and I would never want to cut them out. But that's just me.

 

[Cherr]

Brandi- that's a tough call... id feel so hurt if my family said anything even close to that to me!

Afm!- Had my first ultrasound today... everything looks great, baby is in the uterus (high risk ectopic) HB @ 150 (my gut instinct says girl) and measuring 3 days ahead... so that now puts me at January 29th due date!!! I hope you ladies don't mind if I hang around... ive already sorta gotten attached to this group heh!

 

[thexfadingpat]

Help me out ladies

I announced my pregnancy two weeks ago and my family didn't take it well. My mother called me sleazy, my grandmother went into detail about how difficult raising 5 on my own will be (I raise 4 on my own already. I'm sure it's not that much different) because "babies are cute but they grow up and need stuff" and when I explained I was aware of that and I'm not concerned because I provide for them without anyone else's assistance and they have RESPs, her response was "no comment" and she deleted me.

My aunt messaged me calling the baby a deceitful mockery.

My mother defends all of this saying it is out of concern.

My mother messaged me this morning to tell me that my grandmother's birthday, Father's Day and my aunt's MILs bday will all be celebrated next weekend and asked if I'm coming.

Personally, I want to write back "With the way I've been treated, hell-friggin no!". I have to travel an hour to get there.

On the other hand, despite my grandmother's words, I love her and want to be there to support her. I'm just not sure if I can get over everything said to me quick enough for it to not be awkward and me not be angry the entire time. I'm still pissed off and would love nothing more than to cut at least my aunt off. I cut my father's family off 5 years old for something very similar.

What would you do? Suck it up and go, or skip it?

Will there be other family members there that will/can support you in case your Mom, Aunt and Grandmother get to be too much?
I would personally go as long as you know there's somewhere there that will have your back.

 

[BrandiCanucks]

My brother, maybe...but no one else. They all defend each other for what they said to me. My brother's the only one who brought up his concerns respectfully.

Of course you can stay, Cherr!

 

[emrhian91]

ALL OF THE HUNGRY TODAY.
Cannot stop eating haha


Doctors went well
Confirmed pregnancy, I have a midwife. Appt is 7th July. Yeahhhh

 

[anti]

Brandi that's a tough one. I have a similar problem with my mother, which is why I'm not telling her till after 12 weeks and although I can't cut her out of my life I have put some distance between us coz she said a lot of hurtful things that can never be undone.

Cherr of course you can stay with us!! I suspect a few of these babies will end up being jan babies but we'll all stick together.

 

[mitchnorm]

I'd be fuming Brandi.....that's so out of order. However if you do love her and will regret not going then I would go .....join in the festivities but don't get drawn into conversation about the pregnancy....sad as it is, it will only upset you and get you all stressed. Me personally I probably wouldn't go to make a stand but then I am stubborn....totally....only you can make this decision. Sorry they put you in this position. Are they close to your other kids?

Mondie glad everythings ok

I am getting some gentle cramps in lower abdomen on right hand side....normal? also slightly sore lower back. A little worried but not a lot I can do I guess x

 

[Cherr]

I'd be fuming Brandi.....that's so out of order. However if you do love her and will regret not going then I would go .....join in the festivities but don't get drawn into conversation about the pregnancy....sad as it is, it will only upset you and get you all stressed. Me personally I probably wouldn't go to make a stand but then I am stubborn....totally....only you can make this decision. Sorry they put you in this position. Are they close to your other kids?

Mondie glad everythings ok

I am getting some gentle cramps in lower abdomen on right hand side....normal? also slightly sore lower back. A little worried but not a lot I can do I guess x

Slight cramping is usually pretty normal... my first baby I had cramping and slight pinches on my right side and this time around it has been the left... for me it's the side I ovulated from and hot pregnant!

 

[BrittRashel]

Brandi, I kind of think not going might cause more problems than it solves, ya know? If you can be the bigger person and go but refuse to talk about the pregnancy with anyone that insists on being negative, it might help to move you forward. While I totally get why you're mad and they were so completely out of line, holding on to that anger only hurts you in the end. It might be more constructive for your mental health to go and hold your head high. You might be surprised. You may receive more encouragement than you expect and if you don't, well at least you tried to be the bigger person. I'm sorry you're going through this. That's crummy.

Mitchnorm, cramping is normal. I've been getting some today on my right side. My lower back was hurting pretty bad last week. Not so much this week though.

 

[BrandiCanucks]

I was thinking about going and not speaking to my aunt, or leaving if anyone tries to be negative, but I really DON'T WANT TO GO AT ALL.

My grandmother deleted me off Facebook. Normally, I wouldn't care, but that's my grandmother. Clearly she doesn't care enough to keep me and the kids in her life so why should I go?