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The Alchemist said:
I don't know about you ladies but my dizzy spells sometimes are bad. When I get up from bed or chair, even slowly, my head starts spinning and things go dark and it takes a few seconds for it to clear up. That's orthostatic hypotension.

Anybody's heart beat stronger? While in resting, I mean. Then I find myself can't breathe and have to take in deep long breaths.

I'll be honest about something, though. I don't like being pregnant. My first I was in pain and ill all the time. This one, I'm tired, hips and lower Back hurt at the most random moments and it HURTS. I reeeaally hope things calm down so I can say I enjoy pregnancy.
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I'm sorry you are having such a rough time. Pregnancy is not easy, you are growing another human and quickly gaining weight. It puts so much stress on your joints, muscles, emotions, and circulatory system. Sometimes it's hard to enjoy it when you feel blah and not yourself. When I'm having a rough day, I try to think about how amazing my body is and how hard it's working to do something only us women can do. Have you ever trained for a long race or a triathlon? Training can be miserable, but the outcome is worth the pain, sweat, and tears.

You got this girl! The good thing is that you have a lot of us that are going through very similar experiences and we can give you support. Pregnancy has been the most amazing but challenging thing I've ever done. I cant wait to get my medal at the end:)
 
Aww, I know. It's just on my worst days, I hate it lol. But when I'm feeling my normal self, I'm happy.

I must say how different I feel this time, as far as self-confidence with my body image. I feel very confident about myself and my pregnant body. Last time, I was insecure. I hid myself from OH. I'd tell him don't look. I turn around if I have to change clothes with him around. This time, I'm all out lol. I have new bathing suits and I'm going to wear it at my new apartment's pool - stretchmarks and all. I just don't give a crap anymore lol.
 
Amen.

I am glad I came here because I really needed this pick me up. All you ladies are so tiny and I'm 14 weeks and already showing. I work out every day and gained 15 lbs already. I can't fit into my clothes (my ass got wide) so I spent hundreds on maternity gear today. When I tried those clothes on, I was like ahhhhhhh. lol.

But none of that matters. You are so right; we are carrying babies and that should trump any feelings of insecurity.
 
therealdalia said:
Amen.

I am glad I came here because I really needed this pick me up. All you ladies are so tiny and I'm 14 weeks and already showing. I work out every day and gained 15 lbs already. I can't fit into my clothes (my ass got wide) so I spent hundreds on maternity gear today. When I tried those clothes on, I was like ahhhhhhh. lol.

But none of that matters. You are so right; we are carrying babies and that should trump any feelings of insecurity.
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Is that you in your wedding dress as the avatar pic? Looks gorgeous <3
 
Everyones body changes differently. I have gained about 4 pounds but my acne is bad again and my roots (I'm a blonde but dye my hair red) are horrible. I'm not showing and jut feel chunky. I think we all have insecurities. I just keep reminding myself to get over it:)

Thereal: you're gorgeous and I have bump envy! I can't wait until I can look at myself and say... "Yup, I'm pregnant"
 
I did not know about this thread. I'm always stalking the Trimester threads and the Twins/Multiples threads and overlooked this section.

I'm 33, DH is 34. I have a 16yr old son and DH has a 7yr old daughter. We are expecting fraternal twins on Nov 24th, but I'm sure they will be born a couple of weeks before then.

I noticed some of you guys are talking about working out during your pregnancy, well I planned on doing that as I was working out 3 times a week pre-pregnancy. BUT, I'm tired all of the time and just want to lay down. Thank goodness, I haven't put on any pounds yet. All I want to eat is fruits and salads, so I guess that's why. Ok, I won't blab on too much. It's going to be nice chatting with you guys throughout this pregnancy :)
 
Mama: welcome! I had a ridiculously hard time exercising for the 1st 11 weeks, but the fatigue has eased. I am still exhausted, but it's isn't to the point where I can't move like it use to be. It was so overwhelming, I literally was frozen and had to nap at a seconds notice.

FYI: I bought my first maternity jeans today from Gap. I am not showing really at all,
But I was so uncomfortable when I sat down in my regular jeans. They hit right at the baby. I wish I had gotten maternity jeans like 5 weeks ago! They are SO comfy! No wonder women wear them for a while after birth! It's like wearing sweat pants that are stylish!!
 
mama.luv said:
I did not know about this thread. I'm always stalking the Trimester threads and the Twins/Multiples threads and overlooked this section.

I'm 33, DH is 34. I have a 16yr old son and DH has a 7yr old daughter. We are expecting fraternal twins on Nov 24th, but I'm sure they will be born a couple of weeks before then.

I noticed some of you guys are talking about working out during your pregnancy, well I planned on doing that as I was working out 3 times a week pre-pregnancy. BUT, I'm tired all of the time and just want to lay down. Thank goodness, I haven't put on any pounds yet. All I want to eat is fruits and salads, so I guess that's why. Ok, I won't blab on too much. It's going to be nice chatting with you guys throughout this pregnancy :)
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Welcome! We have the same EDD and the same symptoms (tired all of the time so can't even work out), and crave fruits and salads. I was going to have a fraternal twin too but one sac was empty. So funny how similar we both are as far as pregnancy. Once my energy comes back, I plan on working out again. What happened to me was I had started doing the 30 day squat challenge. Didn't get too far, just to day 10 I think. Then felt dizzy, and then found out why: 11w pregnant (at the time) and I was on the pills and getting periods too.

Anyway, welcome : flower:
 
wantb502 said:
Mama: welcome! I had a ridiculously hard time exercising for the 1st 11 weeks, but the fatigue has eased. I am still exhausted, but it's isn't to the point where I can't move like it use to be. It was so overwhelming, I literally was frozen and had to nap at a seconds notice.

FYI: I bought my first maternity jeans today from Gap. I am not showing really at all,
But I was so uncomfortable when I sat down in my regular jeans. They hit right at the baby. I wish I had gotten maternity jeans like 5 weeks ago! They are SO comfy! No wonder women wear them for a while after birth! It's like wearing sweat pants that are stylish!!
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If you have an Old Navy in your area, they were having a good sale on maternity jeans too. I bought a pair on clearance for $5 last week. The jeans are kind of long, but hey for $5, can't pass that up. I bought another pair of jeans for $20 that keep sliding down, so I don't know if I got the wrong size or what. I love wearing my maternity leggings from Motherhood Maternity, oh my goodness, they are so comfy. I'm going to shop around for shirts just to go with those leggings :)
 
The Alchemist said:
mama.luv said:
I did not know about this thread. I'm always stalking the Trimester threads and the Twins/Multiples threads and overlooked this section.

I'm 33, DH is 34. I have a 16yr old son and DH has a 7yr old daughter. We are expecting fraternal twins on Nov 24th, but I'm sure they will be born a couple of weeks before then.

I noticed some of you guys are talking about working out during your pregnancy, well I planned on doing that as I was working out 3 times a week pre-pregnancy. BUT, I'm tired all of the time and just want to lay down. Thank goodness, I haven't put on any pounds yet. All I want to eat is fruits and salads, so I guess that's why. Ok, I won't blab on too much. It's going to be nice chatting with you guys throughout this pregnancy :)
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Welcome! We have the same EDD and the same symptoms (tired all of the time so can't even work out), and crave fruits and salads. I was going to have a fraternal twin too but one sac was empty. So funny how similar we both are as far as pregnancy. Once my energy comes back, I plan on working out again. What happened to me was I had started doing the 30 day squat challenge. Didn't get too far, just to day 10 I think. Then felt dizzy, and then found out why: 11w pregnant (at the time) and I was on the pills and getting periods too.

Anyway, welcome : flower:
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OMG, you got preggers while on the pill. I was on the pill for 15yrs and when I finally got off, I didn't even have a period for 6 months. I guess taking it for all of those years really messed up my system. Sorry to hear about your vanishing twin. The Doc told me that several pregnancies start off as a twin pregnancy but one vanishes and the person may never know it was there, especially if they get their first scan late in the 1st trimester.

I plan on walking for 30 min like 3 times a week. I keep saying I'm going to start but never dol..lol. I took a 30min walk at work yesterday, so I'm happy about that :) I told my hubby I will go to the gym with him and just walk on the treadmill, but he stays for too long, so that won't work. All I like to do is just lay down and watch tv. I don't even like cooking or cleaning anymore. I really need to get my energy back...lol
 
Alchemist I had a vanishing twin too, unfortunately we did have an early scan at 6 weeks and everything looked fine so spent another 6 weeks thinking we were having twins :(

Welcome mama :)
 
Mama.luv - wow, I had no idea that some pregnancies start out as twins but one vanish. That is interesting. And more interesting is the sac just gets absorbed back into the uterus and not expelled. Amazing what the human body, especially a female's body can do. We're so much more interesting and better looking than males, lol! I get you on the work out and feeling tired though. I wanna knock out by 9pm oppose to my usual 12-1am. I now take naps when I'm normally not a napper. Anyway, I'm Saturn for my energy to kick back up. They say by 2nd trimester. Once that happens, I'm starting back on my workouts and some pelvic exercises.

Luna - I'm sorry about your twin! I was sad about it too but then things happen for a reason so I got over it. Maybe next time you'll get lucky with twins <3
 
I wish I can go to bed at 9pm. I'm still on my old schedule of going to bed after midnight. I only work 2 1/2 days a week, so when I'm off, I always stay up late and sleep in til about 10am. Then I may take a nap after I stuff my face :) I really need to start putting myself on a regular sleeping schedule.

Do you guys use a Sonoline B to hear your baby's heartbeat? If so, how often do you guys use it?
 
Oh I bought one for $50 online. I use it every other day. I'm just trying to get an idea of how often people use them. I never knew about a fetal doppler until I got on this website, it was the best thing I bought this year :)
 
I hope everyone is having a nice holiday weekend!

Mama.luv: welcome to the group! :). $5 maternity jeans is a great buy...thanks for the tip! Too bad the Old Navy stores in my area don't have a maternity section. Humbug. I might get some online though...are the maternity jeans from Old Navy true to their regular sizes?

Alchemist: The gown is taking up way too much space. I will miss it, but think my daughter wouldn't like it. I get Facebook posts for popular vintage gowns fro. 50s-80s ... Those gowns were the bomb back then but a hot mess today, lol. I figure I should just sell it while it's still in style.

Wantb: OMG...me too! It is so nice to sit down and breathe in a pair of jeans again. I got some from destination maternity and LOVE IT! I am still debating over whether I should get another pair though. I got a maternity bathing suit too and maternity clothing is so precious.
 
I got the demi panel jeans at old navy and I fit an 8 which is my usual size :)
They are soooo comfy!

I was going to check out value village for clothes soon, I found some tops I like but haven't been able to find any skirts or dresses that didn't cost a fortune
 
therealdalia said:
I hope everyone is having a nice holiday weekend!

Mama.luv: welcome to the group! :). $5 maternity jeans is a great buy...thanks for the tip! Too bad the Old Navy stores in my area don't have a maternity section. Humbug. I might get some online though...are the maternity jeans from Old Navy true to their regular sizes?

Alchemist: The gown is taking up way too much space. I will miss it, but think my daughter wouldn't like it. I get Facebook posts for popular vintage gowns fro. 50s-80s ... Those gowns were the bomb back then but a hot mess today, lol. I figure I should just sell it while it's still in style.

Wantb: OMG...me too! It is so nice to sit down and breathe in a pair of jeans again. I got some from destination maternity and LOVE IT! I am still debating over whether I should get another pair though. I got a maternity bathing suit too and maternity clothing is so precious.
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I feel you on the wedding dress. I thought I was going to be able to sell mine but I just can't give it up yet. As a matter of fact, my dress is still in the trunk of my car from when I got married. It's been almost 2 years...lmao.
 
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