How do I find a bumb buddy???

[babyfeva]

dadiesgift- i really hope you feel better ASAP!

 

[MizzPodd]

I understand about weight gain... coming from someone who ran track, played soccer, in the marching band, and played basketball in high school.. I was in the military when I became pregnant and very active still. I was very athletic, and I gained 60 pounds with my daughter. All I know is that my complications caused a lot of it, but still it doesn't feel good gaining that much. I lost 50 pounds before finding out I was pregnant again, so it is difficult to get all of your weight especially if you gained three times the "normal" amount like I did. I was a skinny mini (so they say... but I was built like a track runner), and ppl think that the way I look now is great and assume I always looked like this. I don't think it is the real me yet, but I am just going to focus on this pregnancy, and eat smaller portions of food. I pray I do not get put on bed rest at 5 months to delivery again because I want to stay as active as possible for this pregnancy. My goal is to gain no more than 30 pounds. I will say that hubby LOVES my extra curves! LOL he is a booty man LMAO So with his constant love and appreciation of my body, it helps me not to be so self conscious.

Morning sickness is killing me still!!!! Then I have cravings late at night! I hate fast food hamburgers but not last night LOL
Last night, I had a craving for a Big Mac with bacon and fries with a vanilla milkshake. This was in the middle of the night and my hubby got out of bed and went to McDonald's and got the meal for me. He is wonderful and so supporting!!!!

kelkel- I am not showing if I wear a shirt; ppl can't tell that I preggos yet. But without a shirt, I have a little pooch, it looks like i am bloated. I will post a pic.

 

[MizzPodd]

I can tell I have a pooch, but with a shirt on, no one knows!

 

[Aelanu]

I can tell I have a pooch, but with a shirt on, no one knows!

Hahaha I'm showing already too and I'm just 8 weeks. A lot of it has to do with my tilted uterus (pushes my intestines forward and up instead of just up because its tilted backwards) This is a pic I took at I THINK 7+6...I'm at 8+3 now.

I tell OH all the time I feel fat...and he's so sweet...he goes, "You're not fat, you're pregnant...and either way, you look absolutely perfect to me. I love everything about you!"

Then he proceeds to honking my breasts, my butt, or my thighs. Ever since I've gotten pregnant, he's gotten more and more lovey-dovey. He even wakes up at night now to re-adjust himself so that we are ALWAYS touching. When we're awake, he'll periodically reach over and give me one of his "love squeezes", a kiss, and tell me he loves me...probably a few times an hour. When I leave to go to the store or work- he calls me every so often to make sure I'm ok (Not stalker like, but at least once).

I'm LOVING all this extra attention

 

[daddiesgift]

Im due November 26th and this baby will be able to come solely on its on so I wonder when I will actually give birth! With my son I was given a cervix softener and went into labor on my own that same day he was born at 37weeks2days I cant imagine going the WHOLE 40 weeks! at 37 weeks I was horrible huge, uncomfortable and swollen.

Today we go and see bean! In about 1.5 hours to be exact my husband and son are napping since he had to work 24 hours yesterday he will only get a two hour nap before we have to go.

 

[babyfeva]

daddiesgift- how did your scan go? I got to see my little chubby gummy bear yesterday. The pic wasn't very clear but I got to see and hear the heartbeat. It was awesome 179bpm! Can't wait for our 12 week scan in 3 weeks!

 

[daddiesgift]

Babyfeva- it went well made me more excited than the worried I have been lately! Seeing it actually look like a baby and squirm all around the screen and move its little arms! I have a feeling it is a girl! and I hope I am right. I keep forgetting to ask what the Heart rate is. My sister says you can tell the sex that way, IDK why she says that since I was suppose to be a boy due to my heart rate and shocker to my parents when I was born a girl!

Tried to upload just the ultrasound picture but it said it was too big always says that for some reason, so I just uploaded the picture I put on facebook..with my "bump" only gained a pound but you sure can tell!

 

[MizzPodd]

daddiesgift- Aww it looks amazing!!! Love your tattoo BTW


Aelanu- How sweet is that??!! See all us preggos need is a little TLC I see your tiny bump, but you wouldn't be able to tell just by looking at you!

 

[MizzPodd]

So has anyone felt quick flutters yet? I could swear that I feel some quick flutters every now and then... it feels like it did with Jayla so I am thinking how can I feel it this early??? But I am so certain it is the same feeling like before. I felt her move at about 16 or 17 weeks.

Oh and has anyone been experiencing crazy saliva???? OMG OMG OMG!!! It is disgusting!! I have to spit a lot, and I hate spitting. But if I don't, it makes me even more nauseated!! I think things will start getting better in a couple weeks, when we move into the 2nd trimester though

 

[Aelanu]

Today- Baby PirateNinja (LOL I know- but its the "middle name" on my FB page and my Mom's bff calls him/her that and it just stuck) is officially a fetus!!!

Which means I've been slacking on my picture taking of my belly, lol!! Week 8 was so miserable for me though...I've been sent home from work early TWICE! Last night I was sent home after only 3 hours, and the other was after 5 hours. I wanted to go as soon as I got there on that day...but my manager was stubborn and refused to let me go until we got a replacement for me....my GM told him (and every other manager) that if I get sick again, I immediately have to go home. Not only is it a health code violation, but they're afraid I'll sue I guess it could work to my advantage on days I really don't want to be there...

Week 9 isn't looking glamorous so far...I'm still having problems keeping a lot of food down. Fruit seems to be my only salvation- even crackers can be hit and miss. Whats worse, I can't eat ANYTHING that is sweet....hell...I don't even remember the last time I had a candy bar....and before I was preggo- all I wanted to eat was sweets!!!

Oh and about the saliva- yes. OMFG yes...I mean, before I spit a lot because I smoked ciggs but these days I spit twice that amount and I've stopped smoking! I also tend to spit a lot right before my food decides it wants to come back up- its really watery- so its almost like an early warning system for me. All I know is that all my bodily functions- from the burping, farting, consistent hunger, saliva....all the pee and poop...I gross myself out. Like, if I wasn't me, I'd be avoiding me at all costs

 

[babyfeva]

Your baby looks beautiful! I wish mine was more clear. I guess I'll just have to wait for my 12 week scan.

 

[brunette]

So happy, scan went well. Area of bleeding has resolved. My little one was waving - too cute!

Still exhausted all the time but almost 9 weeks so hoping to get my energy back soon. Going back to work tomoro - they're gonna love me when I tell them I'm pregnant again.

I've got a little podgey bump already, last time I didn't show til after 20 weeks.

Hope u are all good

 

[daddiesgift]

I have a little bump too! I did not show either last time till 20+weeks. I thought I was just getting fat since I have not been eating so well but Ive only gained 1lb..as of a week ago..need to weigh in this week. I was able to find babies heart beat on my home monitor today! Makes me excited to hear it.

With my son time seemed to last FOREVER being pregnant but this time its going so fast!! I can not wait to find out what we are having a REALLY hope girl but the more time goes on a boy would not be so bad, but as I want this to be the last kid need a girl this time!

 

[brunette]

The pic of ur little boy is so cute!

 

[kelkel]

Mizzpod- i think. Ive been feeling flutters for a few days now but only a few times. I had my 10 week appt on monday (at 11 weeks) and they put me ahead a few days . Better then a few days back!!
Is anyone doing the downs testing? I am doing it but really just for another ultrasound.
All of us are almost onto the second tri already

 

[MissCurly]

Ooh good to see this thread up!

How is everyone doing?

Yeah I'll be going for the downs screening aswell, but just not looking forward to having more blood taken from me! boo!

And yeah second trimester isnt looking that far ahead- thank goodness!

 

[daddiesgift]

I will be getting the downs test, the ultrasound anyways, If there is a cause to be concerned then we will go from there. Sometimes I think I feel something but I think its mostly trapped gas or stretching. I think I started feeling my son around 15-16 weeks. I have a scan next friday which Im excited for, cant wait to see how big baby has gotten!

 

[kelkel]

I noticed this thread had kind of tapered off too.. has anyone heard from mizzpod?? I havent seen her on here in a few weeks but ive only been on briefly recently myself.
Im not a fan of my blood being drawn either they always colapse my vein so they have been taking it from my hand and that hurts much worse in my opinion.

I have to say im feeling pretty good my energy has came back and some witch is nice my poor son had a pretty lazy mommy for a few weeks.

 

[MissCurly]

Hey there!

You're right, I havn't seen mizzpod either.
Do you think people are moving over to second tri?

Kelkel, I bet that's a relief with having more energy, i'm feeling a touch better too. Still nauseous but I can actually play with my toddler! I have had too rely too much on telly in the last few weeks- poor kid.

How do they manage to collapse your vein?

I have my scan on thurs, so I am soo looking forward to that, it'll be the first time (hopefully) i get to see my little babs.

 

[babyfeva]

When do we move to second trimester? Does anyone know?