First Time Mommies Due February 2016 - Anyone Want to Join Me?

[panda fan]

Jules - I love your announcement!!! It's really lovely!!!! Very cute idea! Thanks for sharing! I'm going off my meds now, too. I think that's part of my roller coaster feeling. My boobs are less sore now that I'm weaning off progesterone. Have you noticed that at all?

Had my DNA blood test just now. The first of the 3 tests for abnormalities, but they can also tell us gender with the results. Has anyone else been offered this? It seems very early to be able to find out and I think the test is newer and offered mostly to women over 35?

 

[PriandRafa]

Ksquared: again, Im so sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing with us what / how it happened.
Just realized now you were the one who created this chat
I hope you can heal soon, both physically and emotionally and you are right: go enjoy your hubby and anniversary, go to Disney and before you know it, you will be back again with some good news! And more than welcome to tag along the Feb mommies too 

Panda: I’m anxious as well and just want this week to fly! Sorry for the back pain you are having. Is your nausea better at least??
I had back surgery done in 2013, so I am soooo cautious and soooo scared at the same time, as I don’t want any problems! Good thing you got recommended to a physical therapist. I do stretch/ strengthening exercises almost every morning and I was looking online some for pregnant women, because I really can’t go back to how I was in 2013!
Hope you find some relief very soon
Nice that you did the DNA blood test!! And you are finding out the gender now?? So cool!!!
When you get the results back???
I know that they do more tests for women over 35. I am 34, my doctor asked me if I wanted to do some extra exams, but that would out of my choice, because it is only recommended for 35 and over.
I told him no, just because I’m trying to relax! Tests make me nervous haha

XFading: so nice to have the engagement pics on the weekend! And you are right, the wait to get the pics kills it!!! Try to keep yourself busy! Haha

Dustergrl: hope your back is feeling better too. What I told Panda goes to you too! And I will be careful with the chiropractor. Of course each case is a case, and each chiropractor is different, but I can blame mine for my pain!  You can ice it down, but it also helps to put something warm on it to help the muscles relax.

Jules: Great announcement pic!!!! So you announced it already!!!!! I’m doing it this Thursday night after my ultrasound! Good that you are getting off the progesterone!

AFM:
I’m feeling some nausea after breakfast, still feeling bloated. Boobs got better. Belly is getting rounder.
A friend from church (male friend) asked my hubby yesterday if I was expecting! We went to lunch in his house with a group of friends and I was the only one with no wine. Plus he noted I’ve been wearing dresses and skirts, I guess he guessed, I don’t know! LOL
Ultrasound this Thursday afternoon cannot get here soon enough!
Waiting to make sure all is ok to announce at work and facebook.

 

[Jules8]

Panda- Thanks! I used one of those card making websites then just took a screen shot of the preview. Lol I am feeling really nervous about just stopping abruptly. I am weaning myself by taking 2 for a few days then down to 1 for a few days. I have noticed less breast tenderness, but still having some nausea here and there.

Pri- I can't wait to see your u\s! That's funny about your friend, though you won't have to keep it in for too much longer.

Anyone having gender "feelings"? I seriously keep getting this feeling we are having a girl. I keep saying she then feeling bad in case it's a boy. It doesn't matter to me tho, just interested to see if I'm right. Lol

 

[thexfadingpat]

Anyone having gender "feelings"? I seriously keep getting this feeling we are having a girl. I keep saying she then feeling bad in case it's a boy. It doesn't matter to me tho, just interested to see if I'm right. Lol

FI and I both really want a boy, but I have a gut feeling that it is a girl.
We also just agreed on a girls name last night, and I now I feel like it's meant to be.

 

[PriandRafa]

Jules:
the vitamins I was taking in order to regulate my cycle and my hormones, I was taking them twice a day.
Then when I got my bfp I wasnt sure if I would buy more and continue to pregnancy, but then when I was in the middle of them, I decided not to buy another one.
So started taking once a day instead of twice, and the last 7, I took 1 every 2 days. When it was done, it was done! Have been without them for 2 weeks now.

Baby gender..... I always wanted a girl, and still do! I have about 10 girl names to choose from, and only 2 boy names haha. If I am talking about the baby with my best friend, we both say she, but if I talking to hubby, I say he, because he gets mad I already assumed it was a girl.
But, I dont know if "instincts" or gilt, I keep thinking of boys names!

I did the baking soda "experiment" and nothing happened, meaning, it was a girl haha. God knows if this really works. My mom thinks is a girl!

I guess time will tell! When is everybody finding out??

AFM: I have been feeling nauseous almost every morning, and today I vomited for the first time since I got pregnant! Not that I liked it, but in a way I felt some sort of "relief" haha Yes, I'm crazy, I know!
Still feeling sick!

 

[panda fan]

Pri: Ultrasound on Thurs! Can't wait to see. I can't believe you just got sick for first time! My m/s is really mild now. It's not nearly as bad as it was a couple weeks ago and sometimes I wake up feeling fine. My appetite is also starting to return. At first that worried me, but I read that placenta starts kicking in about now and symptoms come and go which is what seems to be going on since boobs go back and forth between sore and not and morning sickness is like every other day now.

as for gender . . . I kept feeling like it's a girl but then wasn't sure if it was wishful thinking so I have tried to modify my thinking and stay neutral in case it's a boy since I feel bad assuming either way. I would really be happy with either, but a girl would be the first granddaughter on my hubby's side so that would be fun. If it's a boy, he'd have a boy cousin close enough age (about 2 years apart) so that would be nice, too.

xfadingpat - excited to see your picks with the baby shoes when done. That's a very cute idea!

 

[AnnieMac2]

I feel for everyone on the back pain. I hurt mine a week ago and was only sleeping 2 hours a night until this weekend. My doctor said I could have Tylenol and when that didn't work, extra-strength. I'm going to a PT this Thursday because this is a recurring problem and I'm terrified of what might happen as I get bigger. I still can't sit in a chair and it's been a week! I think what helped me most was getting a massage - from a licensed therapist - not one of those relaxing spa type ones. Hope that helps, Duster!

I didn't know they offered blood tests that told you the sex so early. That's so interesting. I would definitely want to know! Dh and I keep referring to the bean as "he." I don't know why! I don't prefer a boy or a girl.

I'm getting excited to see all of these u/s and announcement pics

 

[PriandRafa]

Annie,

I'm so sorry you were having such bad back pain and not able to sleep.
Are you feeling better?

Panda and Dustergrl, are you feeling better from our backs too?

Try do some stretching in the morning! It really helps!

How is everybody doing???

AFM: I have my 11 week ultrasound today and I am getting super nervous.
I barely had nausea for all this time, and this week, nausea decided to come say hello! Now that it was supposed to be going away I am getting it.. It does not make any sense!
I noticed some veins from my breasts to my belly, but more to the sides, not the front of the belly. Both sides. Anyone else noticed it too?

So today I know it will be u/s and blood work. but I'm not really sure what tests they will be making. I'm considering changing doctors. This one gives soo little information..... I dont wanna be overloaded with info I can't even process, but I feel they are treating me as if this was my 5th pregnancy, and I knew all that is going on!

Anyway, please pray for me for all to be well with my little bean!
I will ask about the blood test to find out the gender

 

[AnnieMac2]

I can't wait to hear about the appointment, Pri! I don't like when doctors assume you know what's going on either. Ask for clarification about today and ask what they will be doing the next appointment or two so you can think about any questions you might have in the meantime.

My back is much better. Heading to PT a little later this morning. Can't wait to hear about your little bean

 

[thexfadingpat]

Goodluck with your appointment, PriandRafa!

 

[PriandRafa]

Hi Ladies!!!!
Appt went sooooo well!

The technician that did the ultrasound was a sweetheart, super happy and excited to show every little bit of my little bean!
She took her time, and it was GREAT!

Baby is ok, measure is up to date with my due date. She measured me exactly 11 weeks 1 day, with the due date of Feb 17.

She told me everything was great!
She also gave me a cd with some pics and told me to bring the cd every time, so they can load the pics there.

Then I got blood drawn. I did not do the ultrasound at my dr's office, they sent me to the hospital, as they do not have u/s machines there.
So now on Monday I go to my obgyn for the review of the u/s and blood work.

Here is my little bean!!!

 

[AnnieMac2]

Look at that sweet, beautiful baby! Yay!

I love the cd idea. I wish mine did that.

 

[Jules8]

Pri- Yay for your appt. going so well! What a great picture!! I love the CD idea.

 

[panda fan]

Pri- what a great picture! Def lookin' like a happy little baby in there! So glad appt went great!

 

[panda fan]

Just wondering, girls . . . how is your appetite? I'm still having such a hard time eating enough. I am pretty sure I am eating enough calories but it's a constant battle because food just doesn't appeal to me even when I am not actually nauseous which right now is most of the time.

I don't get it. Sometimes I think I'm hungry but as soon as I take out food and look at it, I'm over it.

I've read some people have this and then all of the sudden in the second trimester they get ravenous, but it's so weird to me! I'm usually a binge eater that has to stop myself from eating an entire box of crackers or pint of ice cream. (I'm healthy weight, but I def struggle to stay that way normally).

I guess I'm not sure if this is normal or if I'm maybe just reacting to feeling emotional or something.

 

[PriandRafa]

Hey Ladies

thank you for all the good comments!!!! I truly appreciate them
It was an exciting day yesterday and when we got home we announced it at facebook.
Sooo good to not have to keep it a secret anymore
I have lots of people from work on facebook, so today, the ones I dont have, found out!

I loved the cd idea. I was considering changing doctors, but then I will need to change the place I do the ultrasound, and I really liked the lady yesterday and the cd... not sure what to do!!

Panda:
we are having very different pregnancies, because I barely felt nauseous, I actually only felt sick and throw up for the first time this Tuesday, which I know is crazy!
I was eating A LOT all the time, craving carbs like if it was no tomorrow, a couple of weeks back. Just could not have breakfast too early in the morning.
Now I think I am eating less, or at least less often for sure. But I'm having food aggravation. There are foods that I cannot even think about them, I get nauseous.

You need to try to find out what your body is craving and then give it a try!
And I read the same as you, you will start eating a lot more and gaining more weight starting next trimester.

For now, I've gained 2 pounds.

And how is everybody doing??
Next appts?

I think only Jules announced to world, right? anyone else but us?

 

[panda fan]

Thanks for the info, Pri! I think what weirds me out is it's not certain foods that I don't want. It's all food . . . I'm hoping since I'm almost into the 2nd trimester things well get better. I find if I drink a small amount of whole milk that does settle my stomach.

I have my next appt. on Aug 11. It will be my first with my Obgyn. I have my NT scan (to check the spinal area of baby) on August 12 the next day so I'm not sure if Obgyn will do any kind of check. I'm hoping she at least checks heartbeat as it will put my mind at ease and then we can let her tell us gender.

Jules and Pri are "out" on Facebook and xfadingpat, it sounds like you are waiting for pics? It's taken me so long to get pregnant, that I'm just going to wait til big tests are done and I'm showing before I announce so probably September.

 

[thexfadingpat]

I am been very weird when it comes to eating.
Some days I can eat almost normally, minus the cravings and aversions. Then other days I feel starving, but nothing sounds appealing. And when I finally grab food so that I just eat something, the thing I grabbed makes me feel nauseous.

And yes, we are just waiting for our pictures. Which we actually should be getting back tomorrow. So we will more than likely be announcing on fb this weekend.

 

[panda fan]

xfadingpat - yeah, that's what i feel like most of the time. I'm glad I'm not the only one.

Pics tomorrow! That's exciting!

 

[Jules8]

I'm the same way. Most days I feel fine then others nothing sounds good at all. I have been having some cravings, mostly sweet stuff and Italian food. My husband is Italian so I think the baby is already taking after his side with that. Lol.

Can't wait to see your announcement fading!