January Jellybeans 2013!...

[DeedeeBeester]

It's supposed to be so cold for the rest of my neighbors, but not for this pregnant mamma. I'm without pants, just panties and a t shirt above my belly hahahaha It feels so good haha

 

[AJThomas]

I feel like baby keeps shoving his head or hands into my hip bones, like he's manually trying to widen my hips. I can feel him wriggling around down there sometimes, feels so weird.

 

[Little J]

i got a call from the nurse and my hepatic blood work came back. THere were 6 or 7 tests they ran and eevrything was in normal range except my Alkaline Phosphatase levels..... my level was above 160 and the normal range is to 130 or somthing. She wasnt able to further the converstation as she isnt sure what "too high" of a level meant and not sure what the Dr.s next move will be.

So tomorrow my Dr. will look at my results and we will go from there. I still have my ultrasound set up for wed AM which might help with a dignosis as well

I did soem reasearch and high levels of ALP (alkaline phosphatase) can lead to pre-clampsia or the cholestasis

But i also read that later in pregnancy your ALP levels rise some bc the baby makes their own ALP. So im not sure if my levels are high enough to be concerned about... as of yet? But the Dr. im sure will keep an eye on them just in case.

Els- what were your levels?If you remember... and if your on BNB since i know tomorrow you get to meet your LO!

 

[BabyHopeful2]

I am so hungry! And yet nothing sounds appealing right now....

I gained 15 lbs in the pregnancy. But when I got diagnosed with GD, the diet made me lose 10 lbs. And I have just recently been adding more fat to my diet to not lose too much weight (Dr. concerned about losing too much), so I am back up to 10 lbs for the whole pregnancy. I was overweight prepregnancy though, so I'm not sure they should be overly concerned if I don't gain any more weight.

 

[Soniamillie01]

Little J - I think the results sound ok, obviously apart from that one but the doctor should be able to explain why and what cause of action they can take from here on in. Like you say it could be that they are naturally rising due to baby producing their own levels too.

I love this time of year for food especially as all our suppliers keep brining goodies in. We have a naughty cupboard which I go to for one biscuit and end up talking to a colleague who sits next to it and we are then three biscuits plus four quality street later! I must refrain!

 

[brieri1]

I've gained somewhere around 30 pounds. I'm not very happy about it since I still have some weeks left and I was hoping to gain around 25 for the whole thing, but if my little one needs me to gain more than 30 pounds, than whatever. I don't feel like I've really changed my eating habits from before I was pregnant, though.

 

[Lillian33]

agghh, sorry your replacement is still not getting it Sonia, it's good of you to be so helpful when you could just leave it up to the others! They started interviewing for my replacement today too - very bitter sweet!

LIttle J, so glad most of your tests came back ok, fingers crossed for the slightly high number

Darkstar, I have everything crossed that your little man turns in time!

Nikki, so glad everything was perfect at your appt today

I too am a bottomless pit at the moment, Deedee that picture made me drool at my desk a little and LaMere, the cookies sound amazing!!

Ducky and LaMere, lovely bumps! I cant believe how close we all are eekkk!

Hope everyone is well, I'm about to go for my lunch time walk

xxx

 

[sassy_mom]

Whew! Had to catch up. I've been gone all day. So ... on a wonderful happy note ...

I GOT MY SECRET SANTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I totally could not wait and DH was grinning because he knew I had been waiting for it. He checked the mail for me today! And of course I ripped it right open!!! THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!!!!
Now I'm even more excited for my secret santa gift to make it. This is just so much fun.

As for the weight talk, it seems like I am doing really bad even though I have been watching what I eat and taking care of myself. I've gained 50lbs! Everyone tells me it doesn't even look like it. They are all in shock. I brought it up to my doctor because I don't think it makes any sense either. She just seemed to shrug it off like it was no big deal. Depending on what my weight is tomorrow, I may bring it up again.

We went out today and got all of DD's Christmas taken care of. Now ... I need to get it into the house and wrapped. Then we have to hide her Santa present in the shed since that won't be wrapped. Funny thing is she was with us all day and had no clue! Also got my pump. I just bought a manual one. Found the tommee tippee one that fits our bottles. It came with several other things and a small case for it.

 

[ARuppe716]

Sassy I'm at the 50 lb mark too. I'm not really sure how it happened!! I'm not eating excessively more. My body has always been prone to put on weight easily plus I know I have a ton of swelling even though I drink enough water to float away!! I'm pretty sure I could eat just lettuce and still gain a lot of weight.

 

[sassy_mom]

Sassy I'm at the 50 lb mark too. I'm not really sure how it happened!! I'm not eating excessively more. My body has always been prone to put on weight easily plus I know I have a ton of swelling even though I drink enough water to float away!! I'm pretty sure I could eat just lettuce and still gain a lot of weight.

That is what I feel like. I haven't had any swelling. My feet occasionally will swell if I have been up on them but I don't look anywhere close to what gaining 50lbs would look like. I'm a little worried the doctor wasn't taking me seriously when I said something isn't right here. But I've taken off a lot of weight before so if I have to do it again, it won't be a big deal. I just want the doctor to understand that it isn't because of excessive eating or bad habits or anything. We'll see what she says tomorrow.

 

[snowangel187]

Littlej, try not to stress. It's better to be checked and have nothing be wrong, than not be checked and have a problem, right?

Did someone ask about being hungry all the time? I don't seem to always be hungry, but when I am, all I want is junk - oreos, ice cream, cupcakes, cookies. And at really bad times too, like right before bed. I think junk food has been my downfall.

I seriously am considering a trip to the store for Oreos now. thanks for that.

 

[jrowenj]

Had my appt today. Baby is in position! I lost 2 lbs! Dr says everything is great! Gonnaa have a tiny to average size baby

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Good to hear jaime!

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Sassy I'm at the 50 lb mark too. I'm not really sure how it happened!! I'm not eating excessively more. My body has always been prone to put on weight easily plus I know I have a ton of swelling even though I drink enough water to float away!! I'm pretty sure I could eat just lettuce and still gain a lot of weight.

Ugh water weight!! Guarantee ull drop that right when baby comes out!

 

[La Mere]

Jaime, glad to hear everything is going great!

Lillian, thank you so much! I just wish I could share the cookies with you girls.

Sassy, glad your Secret Santa finally came! I can't wait till after Christmas when we can all know who got who and what! I'm glad I had this idea, its so much fun!

 

[darkstar]

Had my appt today. Baby is in position! I lost 2 lbs! Dr says everything is great! Gonnaa have a tiny to average size baby

Wow you're getting so close now!

 

[Lillian33]

Awesome news Jrow!! You are scarily close, your boy could be here anytime!!!

Also, I know she is away, but since it's the 11th already down here I wanted to wish Kaiecee a big happy birthday !!! I hope youre DH is spoiling you and you have been able to pick up your ring!!

xx

 

[duckytwins]

Littlej, try not to stress. It's better to be checked and have nothing be wrong, than not be checked and have a problem, right?

Did someone ask about being hungry all the time? I don't seem to always be hungry, but when I am, all I want is junk - oreos, ice cream, cupcakes, cookies. And at really bad times too, like right before bed. I think junk food has been my downfall.

I seriously am considering a trip to the store for Oreos now. thanks for that.

Ooops! Sorry!

 

[sassy_mom]

Had some pain come out of nowhere! It is on my right side and it is running all the way down and I am feeling pressure again like I was before. Almost like a BM but not. The pain is starting to really become irritating. It is like a period cramp. UGH! I feel some pressure in my hoo-ha too. Not a lot but ... I hope it goes away soon. DH is asleep but about to get up to head off to work for the night and I still have to get DD bathed.

 

[DeedeeBeester]

Had some pain come out of nowhere! It is on my right side and it is running all the way down and I am feeling pressure again like I was before. Almost like a BM but not. The pain is starting to really become irritating. It is like a period cramp. UGH! I feel some pressure in my hoo-ha too. Not a lot but ... I hope it goes away soon. DH is asleep but about to get up to head off to work for the night and I still have to get DD bathed.

I had this pain all night last night. I hope you feel better hun!!