September Snugglers 2016

[lesondemavie]

Mrs - I'm feeling the same about the flu shot. I meant to get it while ttc, and now I'm just nervous. They say it is fine, my BFF got hers while newly pg, but I still have that worry in the back of my head. I've also been rationalizing it as we're almost through the season, but then again the worst flu I ever caught was in March a few years back. I also work with kids, and while I love them, they can be little germ incubators. What are the odds they'll just have it on hand at the OB appointment?

Xan - Beautiful little bump! Can't wait for mine, but I think it will be a while.

AFM: Still feeling surprisingly well after the rough start I had. I actually had trouble falling asleep before 10 last night, but still woke up at 6 needing to pee and eat. Per my O day, I'm 6 weeks today but per LMP that milestone is Thursday. Hoping to make it through this week and next without MS. That'll put me past when it starts for most! The lack of/mild symptoms still concerns me a bit, but clearly from the digital and ICs, it's not due to low hcg.

Anyone else's bbs hurt the worst when you first wake up? They're so sore at first, but within a minute or two feel fine so long as I don't put pressure on them. Maybe it's just from sleep position?

 

[campn]

Can't wait for my bump too! Right now I've that weird fat bloated bump. With my son my bump never got that big but I hear with your second or third it's bigger and more obvious sooner.

I almost gagged this morning drinking my coffee, I'm a serious coffee drinker and it helps battle my fatigue so if I can't have coffee this pregnancy I don't know how I'll do anything. I need to have a serious chat with this baby.

 

[ciz]

Ive already got a bump. its really odd I show straight away did with Eva and now this one =) like my body cant wait to get started growing haha

 

[hopie2015]

Hi all - great updates! Welcome to our new friend from Malyasia and congrats! What a cool country to live in! Hope you're feeling good this week and hope you get to see your hubby again soon.

Michele- sorry to hear your scan went not-so-well. But he did possibly see something measuring on time. They are so teeny tiny so early, so you just never know what can happen later this week. Hcg level rising could be a good indicator on progression. I am keeping fingers crossed for you. Stay strong.

Glad everyone's ms sounds manageable. I am still the same unfortunately with the hg. Thanks for the suggestion on sports drink. Dr. said gatorade but even water I can't keep down and thought of anything sweet makes me gag. It's awful. I have an aversion to EVERYTHING!Thanks Mumma- good to know the baby still gets nourishment. This weight loss is scary but no matter how hard I try I cant eat. Probably back to hospital tomorrow for iv.
Mari- great the ms is a little better. Did you get the sea bands?

Everyone sounds great and positive! I've given up worrying. Had spotting this a.m. after 3 days of none. I am just leaving everything in God's hands and what is meant to be will happen.

 

[mari35racz36]

campn - I am a huge coffee drink too and now i canot even drink it at all. The smell of it makes me sick right now. My fatigue is crazy bad. I went to bed yesterday at at 9, and slept until 6. I felt tired again by mid morning. I can't wait for 12 weeks, I usually get some energy back then

Hope- it does sound like you will have to go back in for IV fluids again soon. Sorry to hear you are spotting, but hopefully it is just nothing. I forgot to buy the sea bands when I was at the drug store yesterday. lol I will get my hubby to pick one up on his way home. Feeling really sick again today and struggling to eat. But for some reason cold water or any kind of cold citrus drink is ok.

I am 7 weeks today, yay!! Two for days until my doctors appt

 

[dreamer1316]

So sorry abot your scan michelle x fc its all nothing to worry about when you go back for the follow up xx

Lovely bump pic!! I want my bump now!!

My app says 4+3 today, is it normal for me to have af type cramps? No spotting or anything bur felt crampy last 2 days or so.

Also had heartburn today and im sooo hungry all the time!!

 

[gina236]

Emma cramps are very normal as long as they aren't severe.

Anyone else getting headaches all the time? Every day by like 8 at night I've got a headache starting. Today it decided to start at 10 in the morning. Been drinking so much water trying to get it to go away but it doesn't seem to be working.

 

[dreamer1316]

Thanks gina - i wouldnt say they were severe - just uncomfortable- exactly like first day of af cramps. Not had headaches myself - just the hunger and tired and grumpy lol

 

[campn]

Gina- I actually suffer from headaches usually except during pregnancy, the extra blood seem to help prevent my headaches luckily. Are you drinking enough water?

 

[gina236]

I drink about 60 oz or more of water a day. I work in an office so I am constantly drinking water. Most of my headaches when I'm not pregnant turn into migraines so I keep excedrin migraine in my desk but obviously can't take that now. Lol.

 

[Just1more2]

Hi ladies!! sorry, I have been a little MIA. I have been struggling through nausea all weekend!! I was so happy to have it, and I am already regretting it

Each morning has been a little worse than the last and I was back to work today. It was hard... it seems to get better after lunch, thought so that is good! Still not actually vomited, but I can tell it wont be long before it is full-blown!

Michelle - I really hope it was just a poor job by the tech with your ultrasound. I hope to hear better news later this week after another scan

Campn and Mari - I also love coffee, but I cant stomach it right now.. the taste it leaves in my mouth makes me gag. I cant even handle it when OH drinks it.

I have a huge bloat bump... I seriously look 6 months pregnant. OH keeps commenting on it and I keep telling him it is bloat!! And I think other people are starting to notice it which is embarrassing...

Just about 1 week till my scan!!

 

[mari35racz36]

Emma cramps are very normal as long as they aren't severe.

Anyone else getting headaches all the time? Every day by like 8 at night I've got a headache starting. Today it decided to start at 10 in the morning. Been drinking so much water trying to get it to go away but it doesn't seem to be working.

Sorry u are suffering from constant headaches. I had really bad headaches/migraines with baby #3. I too drank a lot of water and that did not help. Tylenol didn't help either. Sometimes eating a banana helped a bit as the potassium can help with headaches. I hope your headaches pass soon.

 

[hopie2015]

Mari- we both turned 7 weeks today! Sorry sickness is bad still. I had to up my Zofran and am going to try to drink cold water. After the iv meds, they gave me ice water at the hospital and it had never felt so good to drink water. I wonder why the cold makes it so much easier to go down.

So strange being on meds as I always refuse to take anything..even if I have the worst cramps ever..I just suffer through. But I can't with this.

As for cramps, I'm told it is the uterus stretching. I get them still on and off and not to worry unless very strong.

Just1- soo happy to hear from you! I was thrilled to read your nausea appeared.. and totally relate to how you're now thinking you regret hoping for it so much! A lot of the girls here have good tips from prior pregnancies for the ms. And you could just get bad nausea bouts and no vomiting, so fingers crossed for that!

 

[mari35racz36]

Just1more - sorry you are suffering from MS to. I miss coffee so much!! lol I am hoping after my MS goes away I will be able to drink it again. I hear you about the bloat. Mine just makes me look like I have put on weight. I can wait for my really bump to show!!

Hope - Congrats on 7 weeks! yay!I had some strong cramps and twinges on the weekend. I remember this always happening around 6 weeks with my other pregnancies. It can be scary for sure. It is probably our ligaments starting to stretch. I had to go and lay down after lunch, I just couldn't function anymore I am incerdibly cranky too. So funny how you said the cold water was amazing because I am the same right now. Any cold drink is wonderful to me. I am also craving anything citrus, that is the only food/drink I can eat without feeling so sick. I have had alot of clementines!

 

[psychochick]

Emma, I'm 4+2 and I've been getting AF cramps since 3+4 which is the day I confirmed BFP. Usually I don't get those cramps until AF is pretty much starting and they usually persist. Nowadays the cramps last from seconds to minutes and then goes away completely. I've read that that's just your body getting ready for pregnancy and as long as it's not severe and is "dull" instead of sharp or stabby, it's normal. Stabby or sharp pains in addition to blood could be problem but yours doesn't sound like it.

I'm also crazy hungry. No doubt about it. I'm also pretty moody. I think I'm very happy about being pregnant but still the littlest things set me off!

Also, does anyone else have very smelly farts or is it just me? I thought it was just diet for a while but it's so extra smelly even to DH that I think it's due to the hormones. No other changes to digestion though.

leson: I'm actually the opposite. My boobs are ok in the morning but gets worse and worse as the day goes on. It was always like that even during TWW.

xan: ooo sexy bump

michelle: I really hope that's just a low-tech U/S. I hope they also do another blood draw on Thursday as well as a rescan. If you're getting good numbers and they can't find it, maybe go to a diff clinic? Really hope you get answers soon.

welcome linza actually apparently some cultures believe that if you tell people too early, it's inauspicious. Which is of course just superstition. Nevertheless, we're all well aware of the risks and it really helps to support each other through the uncertainty and excitement

mrs unicorn: I'm not in the UK but in the states, I think the official answer is that it's not been "tested" on pregnant women yet. We're a very litigious country so they have to say that Theoretically, my very loose understanding of the some vaccines like flu vaccine is that they give you a small dose of the virus which encourages your body to create antibodies to that virus, supposedly within 2 weeks. Once your body has antibody, then if the actual virus infects you, your body's already prepared. That's why some people are adamant that they actually got the flu after the flu shot, it's cuz that dose of virus caused symptoms which then triggered the body to start making those antibodies. I don't mean to scare you and I'm very pro vaccine and got the flu shot early in the season, but just be aware of how these things work.

 

[xanzaba]

Gina- I know every woman is different, but a friend of mine who gets migraines normally never gets them in pregnancy and said this is common.

 

[gina236]

Gina- I know every woman is different, but a friend of mine who gets migraines normally never gets them in pregnancy and said this is common.

I am hoping I don't end up with any migraines. Migraines without medicine would not be fun. So far just headaches.

 

[Desiree1694]

I have my scan on Thursday the 21st I can't wait to sread the little bean I am so anxious. morning sickness and exhaustion has been horrible for me when I'm not working I'm sleeping ughhh hoping this stage passes quickly. congrats to everyone expecting.

 

[DecemberWait]

Gina - have you tested again?

I have also been having a bit of crampy/bloaty feelings and a lot of pain after I eat which I also had with my daughter in the early stages. Tests are still getting darker, I get my first beta tomorrow. These early days are so uncertain and long!

 

[lesondemavie]

Both happy and sorry you're feeling sick just! Yay for symptoms but ugh to having to work through them.

Gina, I'll be thinking of you tomorrow

Psy, Eek! Can't believe you're already solidly in week 4. Time flies! I never had sore bbs in the tww. Sensitive nipples a bit, but never aches like this. Whole new ballpark for me. I thought it would feel different I guess.

Hopie, I get how you feel about meds. I avoid them at all costs too, but find myself on allergy/asthma medicine out of necessity. It sounds like it is also necessary in your case for your health and the baby's health. Just part of being a good mom right . Hope they find something that works for you!

AFM: Another great day, but I waited too long between lunch and dinner. The heartburn was bad my whole hour long drive home but a bit of ice cream and peppermint tea helped settle it down! Still no return of the nausea *knock on wood*