November 2013 Babies!

[missjenn]

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?

Wow! You are way better with your eating habits than I am! But...are you sure your eating enough? Sometimes 5-6 smaller meals help boost your metabolism. I pretty much eat 5-7 times throughout the day..healthy...and some junk for sure!

 

[berniegroves]

I have gained 11lbs so far and was already overweight to start with! Doh!
It's because the only way I could keep morning sickness under control was to eat eat and eat some more! And exercise made me want to throw up so I stopped that at 5 weeks!!
I'm now 18+3 and my sickness has finally stopped but I am hungry alllllll the time! I eat way too much chocolate!
I'm going to start exercising again the week after next (my DH is away next week so I physically won't have a minute to exercise because I'll have my daughter 24/7)

I'm hoping if I start exercising again I'll be able to get the weight gain under control!

Rockinmomtobe- your diet sounds crazy healthy!! Maybe you are retaining water. I retained lots during my first pregnancy, but within a week of having DD it was all gone!!

 

[mama.luv]

@Rockinmomtobe, are you eating enough? That just doesn't seem like enough food to me. My stomach would be growling all day. Are you getting some whole grains in there? Maybe you can get a bowl of oatmeal in before you go to bed.

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Thanks for ALL the great suggestions ladies....If Im hungry, I eat, definitely, but what I posted above was a very typical day. Im definitely hungrier than I was pre-pregnancy (there were no snacks then) so Ive changed that and sometimes Ill get hungry after dinner....but Ive had it drilled into my head for years not to eat after dinner, so I can work on that. And I could probably use some more whole grains, although all the pasta, bread, rice and toritllas I eat are whole grain. Oatmeal doesnt sound like a bad idea.

Thanks for making me feel better. Im being as healthy as I can and as long as Im doing that and exercising, I guess thats all I can really do. I just wasnt to be the best me I can for the baby.Seeing that scale go up is just really hard when Im doing what I think is right.

Thanks again for all your help

 

[wantb502]

I totally agree with Luna. This is NOT the time to be stressing about weight. You are eating very healthy and exercising. The most important thing is that you are getting enough calories and the vitamins and nutrients you and your growing baby need. I think we all should just worry about it after pregnancy but maintain as healthy as eating habits as we can and continue to stay as active as possible.

I was on a very strict almost completely vegetarian with low carbs (rice,potatoes, etc.) before pregnancy. I ALWAYS stayed away from pizza, pastas, and cookies...now...watch out! Like I said...I have NO will power to the urge. I keep telling myself to stop, but then when its in front of me, I eat!

My DH bought me a Nike+ run watch for my birthday and its great because though I am walking, it tracks my calories, pace, and miles I've walked. I did 6 miles the other day and have been averaging about 400-600 calories a walk. I even strength trained yesterday!

I know I need to make better choices with my food, anyone have any suggestion to fight the URGE and my horrible lack of will power? Im worried my baby bump is actually a Pizza bump!

 

[Murmers0110]

Pizza bump! Hahahahaha your silly Jo! You will loose all your weight (post baby) so fast! I have no doubt in my mind. You won't stop till you do! Allow your self this time on your life to relax about your weight and food. Enjoy it.

 

[therealdalia]

I caught up on the last few pages and you guys are hilarious! Lots of great updates and cute baby bump photos. Glad to be back!

 

[The Alchemist]

Ha! I'm sitting here drinking tea and munching on crackers and cheese.
On food, I think I'm eating okay. I definitely am eating way healthier this pregnancy compared to the first. My cravings with this are mostly fruits.

I totally understand the wild cravings though! It's really hard to steer off of pies, pizzas, ice cream shakes, etc. I think though, by the end of the day, it's all in the mind. If I'm gonna eat pastries, I'd make sure that I'll have something healthy later. To compensate lol. Not good but wadya gonna do when your tongue and tummy wants chocolate, for example?!

 

[The Alchemist]

But hey, I'm still doing my squats every night + light jog/walk some days. That's good, no? Lol. Maybe I should buy a lock to the fridge +pantry

 

[wantb502]

But hey, I'm still doing my squats every night + light jog/walk some days. That's good, no? Lol. Maybe I should buy a lock to the fridge +pantry

Hahha! Even when my husband use to hide the Girl Scout cookies, I would scavenge the house until I found them! A lock would never work! Hahaha! They only way I don't eat bad at home is to not bring it in the house. My lack of will power is at work!

I tried jogging a little today. I was an avid runner before pregnancy and really wanted to stick to it but I stopped taking my asthma and allergy medicine and my boobs weigh about 15 pounds each. Everytime I jog, I get short of breath and I feel like my boobs are going to hit the ground!

 

[wantb502]

Pizza bump! Hahahahaha your silly Jo! You will loose all your weight (post baby) so fast! I have no doubt in my mind. You won't stop till you do! Allow your self this time on your life to relax about your weight and food. Enjoy it.

I love you Kristie! You are seriously the best sister in law a gal
Could ask for! I'm so lucky that I can ask you all the advise and gross questions!

 

[missjenn]

Oh cool! You and your sister in law are both on here!!!

Now that you mention pizza bump...damn...now I think that's what mine is...lol...but an ice cream and candy one!

 

[wantb502]

Bahahha! Mine may be a pizza/Popsicle/chip bump!

My sister in law is due 1 month before us. It's great because I can ask her anything and she probably either been through it or has some sound advise! It's awesome. I can't wait for the cousins to play together!

 

[mama.luv]

Okay I said I was going to post a bump pic the other day and forgot. Here it is....

 

[wantb502]

Mama: your bump is so cute!!!

 

[mama.luv]

Thanks, I think it's small compared to the other bumps I have seen. But I'm definitely bigger than I was during my 1st pregnancy. I think I was this big at 7 months pregnant with my son.

 

[wantb502]

We're due the same time... I still look like I ate too much!

 

[The Alchemist]

I agree. Cute bump, mama!
I think I have a bump now. Err...at least it's somewhat noticeable now. I'll post later. I'll take a quick snap in the morning before breakfast, when I don't look as bloated after eating, hehe.

 

[whittnie117]

You're bump is adorable mama. I won't get a real bump til much later in pregnancy (fat giel problems, lol) I am so jealous of all your bumps!So cute.

Rockin, don't stress about your weight too much, you're growing a whole person in there.

Want, it is so nice you have someone to talk to in your personal life.

As for me, I found out we're having a little boy! I went out and bought a ton of things.

 

[mama.luv]

@Whittnie, congrats on the boy. Did you have a private scan to find out the gender? I'm going to start buying stuff too. FYI ladies, if you are by a Babies R Us, they sent me an email, buy one get one 50% off on Pampers brand diapers and wipes. I think it's for 2 days only. I may just get two packs of diapers cause I know I will get a lot at my baby shower.