November 2013 Babies!

[whittnie117]

Ladies, don't worry about weight gain, as long as you're eating a semi nutritious diet, you will be fine! All babies grow differently and at different times. I try to keep myself away from the scale. I know that I am a big woman and that because this baby hates, and I mean hates fruits and veggies, I am going to gain a lot. I honestly don't care if anyone knows how much I weigh so....

On my 5 week appointment I weight 238 (Though I swear I was 234 before I got pregnant). At my 12 week scan I was 248. I weighed myself on my digital scale at 14 weeks and I was 251. I just weighed myself again for the sake of this post and it was back down to 248. I have no idea how that is possible due to all the terrible foods I eat and how much I eat.

Also, I didn't plan on getting pregnant while heavy. It just happened. I was trying to lose weight prior and had lost 60 lbs. Then got a bfp. Silly life.

Anywho, Rockin, you look great and I hope you get better soon. Glad to see you back.

bb1, have you talked to your doctor about blacking out? Is that due to the blood pressure? (Sorry if too personal).


Want, so lucky to feel the baby kick on the outside so early. That will become a more regular experience soon. I thought I did once because my baby boy is laying real low. I can feel his kicks in the lowest part of my tummy and I was holding the area while laying on my side and felt a little thud on my palm. I think that is why I am feeling him kick on the inside with an anterior placenta. He's just hanging out on the very bottom.

 

[therealdalia]

Had my OB appt today, US in 7 days!

HB 150, moved all around. The doctor had to keep moving the Doppler to get it. My NT/trisomy tests all can back with odds over 1:10000. My uterus is measuring perfectly and I've only gained 6.5 pounds. So far, so good! The next week is going to creep by!

I'm so excited to read all the gender reveals!!

So so awesome!!! I am so happy for you and your healthy pregnancy.

Has anyone else (think) they felt the baby from the outside?!?

Also, I think I've "popped" a bit in the last two days still can't get these stupid photos to post right from my phone!

Super cute! Have you felt any kicks from the inside? I haven't felt JACK...only occasional flutters.

Ladies, don't worry about weight gain, as long as you're eating a semi nutritious diet, you will be fine! All babies grow differently and at different times. I try to keep myself away from the scale. I know that I am a big woman and that because this baby hates, and I mean hates fruits and veggies, I am going to gain a lot. I honestly don't care if anyone knows how much I weigh so....

Thanks for your words of wisdom...I really needed it. I'm going to post my experience about that now.

 

[therealdalia]

Lord...forgive me for talking like this but it's how I really feel. I feel like I am a victim of being "Nasty pregnant." I was hoping to be "Sexy pregnant" but it just ain't happening. Yep, that's right. I am not carrying my "bump" gracefully and I am turning into a pork chop. At 17 weeks, I have already gained 20 lbs even though I generally eat right and work out 4 days a week (I worked out 6-7 days a week before pregnancy). Also, I am pregnant in my ASS. My ass is growing faster than my belly. And it's not a nice ass like it used to be, it's all wide and turning into a fat blob of cellulite. It turned big, wide and flat and I can't explain it. Anyway, I started wearing maternity clothes 3 weeks ago because my ASS can't fit in my regular pants so the "secret fit belly" is an added bonus for later. If I'm like this now, God knows what it's going to be like come November. Oy vey!

 

[whittnie117]

lol @ pork chop. I love pork chops. Haha
I've read everywhere that some women gain in their bellies and others gain it in their backsides and thighs. It's all in preparation to give birth. I've always carried my fat in the tummy and upper body. This pregnancy isn't changing that so far. It's all in the tummy/boobs. I seriously look full term already because of the preexisting fat that was there before. Just remember you will burn a lot of calories breast feeding, if that's what you plan to do. You'll need those extra fat stores. However, I need extra fat stores like I need another piece of cake. I think I have plenty already, lol. Mmmm cake

 

[wantb502]

Thereal: you HAVE to read "Belly laughs" by Jenny McCarthy, it took me like 1.5 to read and it sounded just like your description! I think you would get a kick out of it.

I think we all need to learn to embrace "our" bodies that have been overtaken by hormones and our beautiful bundles. It's hard to embrace it, but I think it would help every single one of us. We are all different shapes and sizes and have a hard time dealing with these changes. At least were goin at it together!

 

[bb1]

I talked to the doc yesterday and he said if it happens again to go see him. he thinks it might be blood pressure related because of how far it has come down. Advice from now on to stand and get up in a slower time so that my body has some time to stabilise the BP or something. Hasn't happened again and it did happen twice while I was pregnant with DS so hopefully it doesnt happen again.

Rocken- lookng great. my belly has come out at the top but the bottom is still very much flab. **sadface**

 

[The Alchemist]

Oh shoo! My ass is more pregnant than my bump too lol. Even though I'm a small petite person, that's the biggest it's gotten. Even from first pregnancy, I still have the stretch marks from then and hoping I won't get more

Everyday, I'm trying to incorporate some kind of exercise besides the squats. Don't forget to do your kegels! My pelvic was so weak that I could not walk at all from the first birth. My doctor says it's because I have a weak pelvic muscle. Since then, I've been trying to strengthen it and hopefully it will pay off because the pain after that first birth was horrible. I really couldn't walk for a month and a half.

Don't worry about your weight DURING pregnancy! You can start planning how to lose it and how to tone up post-birth. It's hard not to worry about weight gaining, but in reality, it's part of the package. We are all beautiful pregnant ladies in each our own ways!

 

[The Alchemist]

I talked to the doc yesterday and he said if it happens again to go see him. he thinks it might be blood pressure related because of how far it has come down. Advice from now on to stand and get up in a slower time so that my body has some time to stabilise the BP or something. Hasn't happened again and it did happen twice while I was pregnant with DS so hopefully it doesnt happen again.

Rocken- lookng great. my belly has come out at the top but the bottom is still very much flab. **sadface**

It helps to get up very very slowly. I've had that happen to me in late 1st trimester. Try not to lay on your right side where the big, main vein is.

And a beneficial reminder to all my ladies: don't forget your kegel exercises and to raise your feet up! And drink lots of water!

 

[mama.luv]

I'm not really worried about weight gain cause I figure I can just work it off once I have the babies. I thought I would be able to work out while preggers but I'm always tired and just choose to lay down. As far as eating, I eat anything I want. lol. But luckily, I crave fruits all of time. My fridge has to be stacked with nectarines and grapes. I also love bananas. I can also eat salad all day. But don't get me wrong, I do crave sweets. I stop by the donut shop at least once a week for a devils food donut @alchemist, I will try to get some kegel exercises in, I forgot about doing those. Before I got preggers, I would just wear kegel balls most of the day, and I don't think I can do that now.

 

[wantb502]

I'm not really worried about weight gain cause I figure I can just work it off once I have the babies. I thought I would be able to work out while preggers but I'm always tired and just choose to lay down. As far as eating, I eat anything I want. lol. But luckily, I crave fruits all of time. My fridge has to be stacked with nectarines and grapes. I also love bananas. I can also eat salad all day. But don't get me wrong, I do crave sweets. I stop by the donut shop at least once a week for a devils food donut @alchemist, I will try to get some kegel exercises in, I forgot about doing those. Before I got preggers, I would just wear kegel balls most of the day, and I don't think I can do that now.

Oh I've heard of these! Are they safe during pregnancy? I would love to have something like that. I can never remember to so kegels and I am so afraid I'm going to have bladder issues. I also want to "bounce back" quicker in that department. If you have any info on safety, let me know!

 

[The Alchemist]

Oh I have those kegel balls too! That's what I was using to strengthen my pelvic floor. It also made my orgasms stronger and better, woo! Goodness gracious. Lemme tell you ladies...not only did it help to make my orgasm stronger/better but I would get wetter and I sometimes able to squirt! Sorry TMI but we're adults and we're ladies hehe. Now, as far as if it's safe to wear during pregnancy, I'm not really sure.That's a good question though. I'm going to email my doctor right now. She will see it tomorrow and hopefully, she replies.

 

[mama.luv]

Yea unless the Doc says it's cool, I wouldn't trust it during pregnancy. I would be embarrassed to ask my Doc. lol. Okay here is TMI and lil off the pregnancy topic. I don't know if the balls made my orgasms stronger cause I'm big on using vibrators to increase my orgasms during intercourse. But the kegel balls do feel good when they are in I don't even want to think about that stuff right now cause I haven't DTD for 3 months...Grrrrr

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

My goodness! SEXY PREGNANT TIME!!! You guys crack me up lol. I never know what to expect here See my TMI question at the bottom

Lord...forgive me for talking like this but it's how I really feel. I feel like I am a victim of being "Nasty pregnant." I was hoping to be "Sexy pregnant" but it just ain't happening. Yep, that's right. I am not carrying my "bump" gracefully and I am turning into a pork chop. At 17 weeks, I have already gained 20 lbs even though I generally eat right and work out 4 days a week (I worked out 6-7 days a week before pregnancy). Also, I am pregnant in my ASS. My ass is growing faster than my belly. And it's not a nice ass like it used to be, it's all wide and turning into a fat blob of cellulite. It turned big, wide and flat and I can't explain it. Anyway, I started wearing maternity clothes 3 weeks ago because my ASS can't fit in my regular pants so the "secret fit belly" is an added bonus for later. If I'm like this now, God knows what it's going to be like come November. Oy vey!

HAHAHAHAHAHAH, I love this. Not that you feel like this, but that Im not the only one. I went bra shopping yesterday and left in tears lol. I cant find anything that fits. Its getting hot here finally and Im pretty sure Ive gained ALL of my weight in my arms UGH!!!!

Ladies, don't worry about weight gain, as long as you're eating a semi nutritious diet, you will be fine! All babies grow differently and at different times. I try to keep myself away from the scale. I know that I am a big woman and that because this baby hates, and I mean hates fruits and veggies, I am going to gain a lot. I honestly don't care if anyone knows how much I weigh so....

On my 5 week appointment I weight 238 (Though I swear I was 234 before I got pregnant). At my 12 week scan I was 248. I weighed myself on my digital scale at 14 weeks and I was 251. I just weighed myself again for the sake of this post and it was back down to 248. I have no idea how that is possible due to all the terrible foods I eat and how much I eat.

Also, I didn't plan on getting pregnant while heavy. It just happened. I was trying to lose weight prior and had lost 60 lbs. Then got a bfp. Silly life.

Anywho, Rockin, you look great and I hope you get better soon. Glad to see you back.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU I really needed to hear all of that. I weighed in yesterday at 215...I havent been over 200 lbs in over 2 years and I worked SOOOO hard to lose the weight, you all know its been hard for me to gain it, but this made me feel sooooo much better.

AND, I talked to the doctor yesterday(after the u/s, pics soon!!!) and she did mention i was gaining a bit much, but I just told her....Im eating healthy and exercising...Im not perfect, but I know how to eat right...and she said its ok, itll just be harder after birth BOOOO, but Ill take it. I just want our little guy to be healthy.

Otherwise, scan went great, everything is where its supposed to be and healthy!! Love seeing him wiggling around

Soooo, heres the TMI question....the kegel exercises? Theyre supposed to do what exactly? Ive heard (pre-pregnancy) that they help with tightness? Is this right? But Ive also seen a few things since becoming pregnant that theyre supposed to help...but with what?

 

[The Alchemist]

Yes Mama.luv! The balls DO feel good while they're in lol. Plus, my kegel balls have an extra ball inside so as I walk or especially going up or down the stairs, ohhhh....yes, baby. By the end of the day, I'm more than ready to rape OH loool. Oh my lordy, can't believe I said all that.

 

[wantb502]

Please ask your doctor about the safety with these! My sex drive has definitely sky rocketed in the last two weeks and I don't think really need anymore stimulation but I want something to keep me tight.

Rockin: kegels increase muscle tone in your pelvic floor increasing vaginal tightness for sex which in turn produces a better, stronger O! For pregnancy and after, the toned muscles help prevent urinary leakage and help your lady bits get back to there normal shape after being stretched to accommodate a massive baby through a small hole. My goal is not to pee on myself when I jump, run, or sneeze. I also want to make sure sex is still enjoyable without feeling the need to upgrade my husband to a porn size penis because of floppy and worn out vagina.

 

[The Alchemist]

Rockin - they're meant to strengthen your pelvic floor which in turn, helps with contractions/pushing (and definitely prevents any prolapse or weak bladder control) and helps with your reproductive department. It's very very good for you.

If you've ever done abd exercises, you've done kegels too. You probably didn't know it. But of course, you can't really do abd exercises during pregnancy. Doing squats are great too and you can do kegels while doing them so you'd be working all muscles waist down. Which is beneficial for the birthing process.

Anyway, I've sent an email to my 2 nurse practitioners and my OB regarding the kegel balls, if they're safe during pregnancy or no. I'll let you ladies know once they reply. I might get different answers. Like when I asked these 3 about drinking red wine during pregnancy. 1 said no. The other 2 said okay but on moderation, or a little less than moderation. So...we'll see what they'll say about these wonderful balls.

 

[luna_19]

I also read the other day that doing kiegels can help prevent the dreaded hemorrhoids I'm interested to hear about the balls, I haven't used mine since getting pregnant

 

[The Alchemist]

While I wait for an email response, here is what I found. I took a screen shot on my phone.

 

[The Alchemist]

I also read the other day that doing kiegels can help prevent the dreaded hemorrhoids I'm interested to hear about the balls, I haven't used mine since getting pregnant

Very good point! This is the second biggest reason why I'm doing kegels. I had hemorrhoids during my first pregnancy. I remember the throbbing pain. You're right that it CAN help to prevent these buggers but sometimes they are inevitable for some ladies because of the pressure. The 2 hemorrhoids I acquired from that first pregnancy is still there but they've shrunk tremendously (had to take these natural supplements to shrink them, prescription didn't do jack to shrink them). They get aggravated if I have a major poo (sorry, tmi!). And I have changed my diet to include more fruits/veggies and water and less refined foods.

 

[wantb502]

Alchemist: thanks for the post. I guess I get some for after pregnancy. I'm already scheduled to get US very 2 weeks to monitor for possible incompetent cervix. I beat not risk anything. Thanks for the info!