September Snugglers 2016
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Uni tsi
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Ladies, I have been in such a bad mood the past three days. It just seemed like one irritating thing after another kept happening. Much of it I knew I was overreacting to, but couldn't help how I was feeling. It was kind of starting up again this morning but I got on here to catch up all the past several days I'd fallen behind and after reading all your cheerful posts I'm feeling so good and positive. 
thanks, everybody!
On zika, I have a lot of health anxiety to begin with so I have really exhausted all sources of information to try to keep abreast of it. I was using botanicals for repellent that worked really good most of the time (made by badger balm, which has a lot of really safe products) but then I came across this report from the Environmental Working Group: https://www.ewg.org/research/ewgs-guide-bug-repellents-age-zika/what-you-can-do-about-zika
Executive summary for the busy: They're basically like "just use the deet, ladies." There is also the stuff that Avon discovered, that is better for children, but it doesn't work for me. But, if you have time to read the report, it explains in detail what the risks of deet are, which turn really isn't all that bad. It's a rare case of a chemical whose reputation is worse than it deserves. Apparently, botanicals, while they can be effective, do not particularly work against the specific kind of mosquito that carries zika. And, when I really scrutinized the label, actually some of those essential oils in my brand probably aren't really that great for preggers anyway.
I find the EWG so credible, after reading the report I bought some deet. It's a total seismic shift for me. I think it's good to stock up now just in case, because if we really need it later it will probably be sold out.
thanks, everybody! On zika, I have a lot of health anxiety to begin with so I have really exhausted all sources of information to try to keep abreast of it. I was using botanicals for repellent that worked really good most of the time (made by badger balm, which has a lot of really safe products) but then I came across this report from the Environmental Working Group: https://www.ewg.org/research/ewgs-guide-bug-repellents-age-zika/what-you-can-do-about-zika
Executive summary for the busy: They're basically like "just use the deet, ladies." There is also the stuff that Avon discovered, that is better for children, but it doesn't work for me. But, if you have time to read the report, it explains in detail what the risks of deet are, which turn really isn't all that bad. It's a rare case of a chemical whose reputation is worse than it deserves. Apparently, botanicals, while they can be effective, do not particularly work against the specific kind of mosquito that carries zika. And, when I really scrutinized the label, actually some of those essential oils in my brand probably aren't really that great for preggers anyway.
I find the EWG so credible, after reading the report I bought some deet. It's a total seismic shift for me. I think it's good to stock up now just in case, because if we really need it later it will probably be sold out.
Uni tsi
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Oh, on a more positive note, I'm very excited: DH and I might be starting on the nursery today! He's going to replace a spot on the ceiling from where we had to fix a roof leak and I think I shall talk him into getting the paint today too 
I had a little scare this morning. I cut my finger making breakfast and it wouldn't stop bleeding. Finally it stopped, and we took the dog to the beach, where it started bleeding again. I came home and elevated my arm, at which point I started blacking out. I'm feeling dizzy and tired, but overall better now, but whoa, that was scary!
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Uni- I've honestly been the crabbiest version of myself and it always makes me feel so guilty when I blurt something a little mean to someone. With DS I was mostly happy but sensitive, this pregnancy I'm like "I hate people!"
Mumma- Glad you took a nap hun! Seriously it's soul altering when you have a good sleep!
Xan- Aww hun be careful! Says the one who is always on the verge of falling! I hope you're feeling normal now. Yay for stroller!!
Mumma- Glad you took a nap hun! Seriously it's soul altering when you have a good sleep!
Xan- Aww hun be careful! Says the one who is always on the verge of falling! I hope you're feeling normal now. Yay for stroller!!
amantila
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Awww xan...cute bump pic! And be careful! You sound like me haha. I'm constantly breaking things and hurting myself :[
I felt my first rib kick today! That did not feel good. Haha. Hopefully that was it for awhile because baby is kicking lower down now.
Also, my hips and groin HURT. Bad. Like can't put on my pants standing on one leg at a time bad or sleep through the night because I wake up at night and my hips feel on fire. I've been sleeping with a pillow between my legs and doing core exercises, and taking some warm baths to try to relieve pain. The pillow helps some at night but I get frustrated with it because I'm using a huge memory foam king sized pillow and it takes up a lot of space. I think I'm going to buy one of those little knee pillows and see if that helps at all. Also going to talk to my doctor about it tomorrow at my appointment and see what she recommends. I get to do the gestational diabetes test and orange drink thing tomorrow. Hoping that goes well! And I just took the day off tomorrow so I could go to my doctor's appointment and relax afterwards. Maybe I'll try some swimming and see if that helps my hips at all.
I felt my first rib kick today! That did not feel good. Haha. Hopefully that was it for awhile because baby is kicking lower down now.
Also, my hips and groin HURT. Bad. Like can't put on my pants standing on one leg at a time bad or sleep through the night because I wake up at night and my hips feel on fire. I've been sleeping with a pillow between my legs and doing core exercises, and taking some warm baths to try to relieve pain. The pillow helps some at night but I get frustrated with it because I'm using a huge memory foam king sized pillow and it takes up a lot of space. I think I'm going to buy one of those little knee pillows and see if that helps at all. Also going to talk to my doctor about it tomorrow at my appointment and see what she recommends. I get to do the gestational diabetes test and orange drink thing tomorrow. Hoping that goes well! And I just took the day off tomorrow so I could go to my doctor's appointment and relax afterwards. Maybe I'll try some swimming and see if that helps my hips at all.
Amantila- last week I had groin pain and aching hips/thighs. I think it got better after my body adjusted to a growth spurt, and walking a lot helped too. I'm trying to keep up with low impact exercise (long walks, swimming, stretches) and it seems to help.
aidensxmomma
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Nice bumps, Aiden & Mumma!
Mumma- I only sport the bikini at home. I have civilized, maternity suits for in public
Definitely noticed my boobs filling in the past couple of weeks. It feels like my belly and my boobs take turns with their growth spurts.
We went to brunch yesterday and there were 2 other pregnant ladies, and they were definitely further along than me. It got me to wondering whether my maternity clothes are going to still fit in 3 months. I definitely am going to have to go into work the 1st half of August, or at least however long this one will let me.
Mumma- I only sport the bikini at home. I have civilized, maternity suits for in public
Definitely noticed my boobs filling in the past couple of weeks. It feels like my belly and my boobs take turns with their growth spurts.
We went to brunch yesterday and there were 2 other pregnant ladies, and they were definitely further along than me. It got me to wondering whether my maternity clothes are going to still fit in 3 months. I definitely am going to have to go into work the 1st half of August, or at least however long this one will let me.
what the heck!
amantila
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Xan: thanks for giving me some hope that the pain may subside in a bit. If your hips and groin hurt last week that would have been when you were right around 24 weeks, which is where I am right now. Took a bath last night and it was heavenly. First time all day my hips didn't hurt. And my boobs are huge! I'm normally a B cup so I'm not used to having any cleavage haha.
Mumma: Great bump pic! Love little Sophie admiring you in the picture!
Aiden: You look great too! Love seeing all of the bumps grow! :]
Here's my most recent bump pic:
https://s33.postimg.org/43ichzc27/IMG_8324.jpg
Mumma: Great bump pic! Love little Sophie admiring you in the picture!
Aiden: You look great too! Love seeing all of the bumps grow! :]
Here's my most recent bump pic:
https://s33.postimg.org/43ichzc27/IMG_8324.jpg
