November 2013 Babies!

[Rockinmomtobe]

OMG youre just like me. Ive been telling people I dont sleep anymore, I just pee and nap. Im up every hour or hour and a half. I just keep reminding myself that hopefully its good preparation for when our little guy gets here......BUT ITS EXHAUSTING!

 

[luna_19]

I have to get up to pee every 2 hours or so too

 

[hayleyE]

thanks girls


Im also peeing every 2 hours. What is everyones weight like? I have gained 10lbs now , i think maybe there is 5 lbs in each butt cheek! lol

 

[luna_19]

I had gained 12 at my 15 week appointment. I like to think at least some of it is boobs

(oh and just for perspective I gained 5 lbs between 4 and 7 weeks so it really has evened out since then )

 

[hayleyE]

oh yes my boobs are looking good or so the OH says! lol This is my first pregnancy where i haven't shovelled everything possible in to my mouth apart from revels! Cant get enough of them!

 

[missjenn]

My parents have been great and have bought us a ton of stuff for the baby! They have been super helpful!

My only symptoms are CRAZY heart burn...the bump...and more emotional!

Wantb...you look amazing! Love it!!!

We find out the sex next Thursday...hurry!!!!!!!!!!

 

[wantb502]

I pee constantly too! I'm exhausted when I wake up because of all the up and down. I've gained about 7 pounds. I'm 15 weeks 3 days. I feel like a house...I've been trying to walk 4-5 days a week for an hour +, but I've no will lower when it comes to food. I can't say no to anything bad for me! I even have a hard time saying no to seconds!

 

[missjenn]

Im up about 9-10 pounds now and feel massive...just a heavy feeling really that doesnt go away.

I still walk 6-7 days a week for 30-40 minutes but like wantb...I love to eat and rarely say no!

 

[mama.luv]

I gained about 6lbs so far. I'm still picky when it comes to food. I may crave something but will just pick at it. Like for example, I was craving Chinese food the other day, so I went to Panda Express and got me a two item plate. I only picked at it and didn't want anymore. Had to give the left overs to my son. I can eat lots of fruit, sweets and salads though.

 

[whittnie117]

At my last appointment I was up 15 pounds, I am a big girl to begin with, but I am pretty sure a lot of that went to the boobs. Up 3 sizes and they are super heavy. OH says they must weigh 15 lbs EACH. I am sure I am already at 20 lbs gained. I have just been eating so much. If I don't eat every 2 or three hours I start to get shaky and almost pass out. I have to figure a way to get it under control. I don't want to end up like my mom who, in all her pregnancies, gained at least 50-70 lbs. She gained 70 with me.

As for using the restroom, I am rushing every hour or two. I feel silly when I am like, "get out of the way" My sleep is also disturbed by the many potty breaks.

 

[mama.luv]

Oh as far as going to pee. I have to drink twice as much water since I'm expecting twins, so I pee like twice an hour. I'm drinking a gallon of water a day.

 

[wantb502]

I would float away if I drank 1 gallon a day! No wonder you haven't gained too much weight...you are drinking a ton of water! That was my secret when I lost weight last year...water and veggies.

 

[mama.luv]

Believe me, drinking a gallon is not easy. Before I got preggers, I used to love drinking water. Now it has a weird taste to me, so I have to squeeze in some lemon before I drink it. Are you guys using anything to prevent stretch marks?

 

[wantb502]

Believe me, drinking a gallon is not easy. Before I got preggers, I used to love drinking water. Now it has a weird taste to me, so I have to squeeze in some lemon before I drink it. Are you guys using anything to prevent stretch marks?

My friend who is due in two weeks got me a pregnancy goodie bag.
Contents: palmers stretch mark cream (Shea butter) panty liners, hair ties, laxatives, tums, and a baby sling. I will probably use everything except I HOPE the laxatives

So far I love the smell of the cream and she swears by it. She doesn't have a single stretch mark... But I think it's more hereditary than anything. I like to use it on my belly, back, hips, and especially these out of control boobs!

 

[luna_19]

I just have a cocoa butter lotion I'm using but I agree it's more genetics than anything

 

[mama.luv]

I also think it's genetics. I only have two tiny stretch marks above my belly button from my first pregnancy. I used olive oil every night during that pregnancy, so I don't know if that helped or just genetics. I don't recall seeing my mom with stretch marks.

 

[The Alchemist]

It's genetics! Every female in my family has had stretch marks from pregnancy. I hope i don't get knew ones this pregnancy, but it's whatever, tbh. I still have visible marks from last. I'm still gonna wear my bathing suit this summer. Dunno why, but I'm just more relaxed with this pregnancy. I'm Gonna wait until I truly pop before I wear it.

 

[missjenn]

I use bio oil every day (morning and before bed) on my stomach...hips...and boobs....I also believe it's genetics but am still going to continue this just in case it helps at all!

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Oh as far as going to pee. I have to drink twice as much water since I'm expecting twins, so I pee like twice an hour. I'm drinking a gallon of water a day.

I drink a gallon of water a day and Im not pregnant with twins, lol. The doctor told me at my 6 week appt it would help with weight.....it hasnt lol.

Most of you know ive struggled with my weight, Im not sure why I thought pregnancy would be different. So far Ive gained 16 lbs....and thats with regular exercise AND being picky with food AND drinking a gallon of water a day. You always hear that some women are different....I guess thats just how it is. This has turned into a bit of a rant, but I want to know if you ladies have any suggestions. Heres what I had to eat yesterday coupled with a 3 mile brisk walk: breakfast: greek yogurt and apple for breakfast
AM snack: apple and 2TBSP peanut butter
Lunch: head of romaine lettuce with TBSP shredded cheese, croutons and salsa
PM Snack: handful of carrots and light ranch
Dinner: Soy tacos (seansoned veggies crumbles instead of meat) lettuce, cheese, brown rice & black beans
Nothing after dinner.....
now, dont get me wrong, Im not this good every single day, but 6 out of 7 days I am, and when Im not, its like...a cookie or a piece of candy.

I swear the pregnancy gods hate me. Any suggestions?

 

[luna_19]

If you are eating well, drinking plenty of water and exercising you are doing everything right. Everyone is different. Now really isn't the time to be worrying about weight gain

I will get weighed next at my 19 week appointment and I guarantee I will have put on at least 15 pounds, maybe more. I also eat healthy exercise and drink plenty of water so just let it be.