September Snugglers 2016

[xanzaba]

I'm craving crisp vegetables, and yesterday I craved chocolate ice cream, which is funny because I am lactose intolerant and never crave ice cream. Other than that, it changes every day, or maybe every hour. One day mushrooms are disgusting, smelly things, the next, mouth watering!

 

[ajarvis]

When does the MW start using a Doppler at appointments?

I can't remember if it was the Midwife first or the doctor! I think the doctor used one at a 21 week check up.... but that seems a bit later so maybe it was earlier than that... Hmm, curious now, will see if it's in my notes. Sorry that was a "no help at all" post!!

Mine starts at 10 weeks but said it's a bit early to hear then. But the visit after for sure.

Welcome to all the newcomers! September will be a great month

Feeling great today so I did an abs/upper body workout and definitely feeling like my abs are tiring a bit more quickly. It was tough! So strange since my upper body usually gives out first. All went smooth with my insurance and my appointment/coverage is confirmed *phew*. Is it Friday yet?

Good work! I have been running, and doing a body pump class still and definitely more tired nowadays!

Got my midwife appointment scheduled! First appointment March 10th. I'll be just over 10 weeks

 

[campn]

Psy- Lucky lucky! I hope it stays away for you! Mine started at 7 weeks last time and this time it looks. I've thrown up twice but throwing up seems to make it even worse!?

Avalanche- You're in my thoughts hun, I hope things will be okay for you and the little bean!

Ciz- Guilty. I've been eating crisps? (We call it chips here!) and hot Cheetos which is so gross. Bland carbs seem to really settle my upset stomach, I know some of these things are so unhealthy but gotta do what you can to survive the first trimester right?

Oh and HOLY bloat and constipation! Going to be having lots of Metamucil. Last pregnancy I got very backed up I had to drink prune juice every day *vomit*

 

[amantila]

So my experience with food and cravings so far this pregnancy:

When I have a craving, it is literally the only thing on the planet that I'd be willing to eat besides toast or crackers. Doesn't matter what it is...it won't make me sick. And literally everything else makes me want to vomit just from thinking about it.

Today's craving was a Subway sweet onion teriyaki chicken sandwich with crunchy veggies (had to be crunchy haha). Got green pepper, spinach, and banana peppers. SO DELICIOUS. I ate every bite. But it was literally the only thing I could think of that I'd be willing to eat. Maybe I'm just weird.

 

[gina236]

Only thing I have been craving is dairy. I'm lactose sensitive and it's gotten so much worse since being pregnant. Thinking I need a calcium supplement since I can't eat dairy. Going to talk to my doctor about that on Thursday. Other than that it's just been my normal cravings. Oh and peppers have been amazing lately. Lol. But no cravings so bad that I can't eat anything else.

 

[campn]

Aman- That sounds delicious. My problem is something that doesn't make me barf today may make me barf tomorrow, it's a fast changing condition!
I put my motion sickness wrist bands on (surprised I could find them since DS's pregnancy!) and they're helping.

Yay for arms and legs for your bean! Just one step closer to get kicked in the crotch! I can't wait for feeling the initial soft kicks.

 

[Icecreamtwist]

My morning queasiness has started today full force. My lunch that I enjoyed so much yesterday I couldn't even see or smell today without wanting to gag. I could barely eat today!

 

[campn]

My morning queasiness has started today full force. My lunch that I enjoyed so much yesterday I couldn't even see or smell today without wanting to gag. I could barely eat today!

Completely hear you! I can't even do the dishes. I pass by the sink and hold my breath. DH is going to have to do the dishes now.

 

[Icecreamtwist]

Us = not impressed haha

Eww dirty dishes sound sooooooooooo gross right now

 

[CountryMomma]

Hey ladies! Sorry I haven't been on in a few days, been busy with school and kids. Still no word on my blood work.. I called office and they said they couldn't give it over the phone the dr had to but of course the dr was not in today So, I am still in limbo.. My symptoms have increased 10 fold. My gums are bleeding so bad it looks like a war zone when I get done brushing, I can't go 30 minutes without having too pee even if I don't drink anything and today I almost threw up a couple times and had the worst heartburn ever. It then turned into horrible trapped gas! I was miserable all day today. My boobs are also hurting like crazy! Oh and the big thing is my heart rate is fast and I get winded just going up the stairs! It's horrible since I live in a two story house! I am going to hold my pee for probably around 12 hours overnight and take another test in the morning and see what happens.

 

[LoraLoo]

I can't even think about food! My sickness has kicked in really badly. Thankfully the Dr prescribed me some cyclizine last night so I sent Aaron down to get them straight away, and I managed to keep a bit of pasta salad down and about half a pint of water!
Hopefully today will be easier!

 

[ttc126]

I craved spinach at first lol! Now it's fruit. Strawberries and whipped cream. And chocolate milk. With my boys I craved salty and spicy and meat and cheese but this time no meat or cheese sounds good. Still early days though.

I had a bit of spotting today. I'm hoping all is well. It stopped already and was really light. No cramping. I'm sure everything will be ok.

 

[Buffyx]

I had my dating scan today. Measuring 6w6d. Heart rate was 163bpm.
Very exciting. Now just to wait 5 more weeks for the next scan....

We also told my parents and sister. We are telling DH's side of the family on Sunday

Avalanche: that is great news about being able to continue with your pregnancy. What a relief that must have been to hear!

Country: I'm sorry you are feeling so miserable. Hoping you feel better soon

 

[mrs unicorn]

Great news buffy! I think we are going to wait till after the 12 week scan to tell anyone. Although I think there's a couple of people who suspect.

I'm not really craving anything, just bland heavy carbs that help with the nausea - chips, salt & vinegar crisps, cheese pasta, crackers. But I hate onions! The smell is unbearable! Oh and any kind of salad dressing. And I can smell everything! It's not too bad, but if I'm out and about its awful. Finding it difficult to get myself out of bed every morning, I'm so tired. Plus feeling sick doesn't help.

 

[Buffyx]

We will only tell family, and then friends and others after the 12 week scan.

It will be nice to have my mum help out with my LO on the days when I'm feeling really nauseous.

I'm craving carbs. So many carbs! I was on a low carb diet for months before I fell pregnant. It's like my body is trying to make up for it. I can't eat salad or vegetables. I'm loving green apples though.
Last night I cooked chicken with salad and sweet potato, and I couldn't even eat it

 

[LoraLoo]

Mrs unicorn im with you on the smelling. Shouted at hubby this morning that his coffee was smelling too much 🙈

 

[xanzaba]

Great news, buffy!

Mmm, a nice tart apple sounds wonderful. But I hear you ladies on smells. DH loves yogurt, and I am making him eat it in the kitchen. Can't stand the smell- so sour and thick.

 

[gina236]

I agree smells are horrible. I went to the mall the other day and omg I swear I could smell every person in the place! So many perfumes mixed with all the pretzel shops it was disgusting. DH doesn't have a sense of smell at all (doctor broke his nose as he was being born) so he doesn't understand.

 

[mrs unicorn]

Haha loraloo & xan! I refused to kiss my DH when he had eaten onions. He said he'd cleaned his teeth twice afterwards but it stank!!! Poor hubbies they do have to put up with our craziness! Apparently I've been keeping him up at night. He says I've been shouting, lashing out and tossing and turning every night for about a week. I've been having weird vivid dreams but no nightmares.

 

[lesondemavie]

I'm sorry no news yet country and that you're feeling so awful. Hope they get back to you soon!

Congrats butfy! Glad everything is looking good.

Av, I'm sorry about what you're going through, but so glad that it's looking ok and that you can continue to nurture your little bean!

I've had a few days where everything just smelled super strong, not bad but so intense that it wasn't pleasant. Seems to have passed for now, but might come back. Last night the harissa on DH's chicken hit me pretty bad when usually it doesn't bother me, and then he kept talking close to me with his harissa breath...he too had to get up and gargle some mouth wash.

No real cravings here. In the beginning it was bacon, but I can go without it. I'd say I'm turned off more by sweet things than usual. I've had vivid dreams the last two nights. First night was about my upcoming scan. Everything went well, but the staff was goofy like on a sitcom. Last night we were all magicians in this magical land...fun stuff

Well the new symptom on my spinning wheel of symptoms is crying for no reason. Last night DH's cat bit my thumb and then ran away and scratched my leg (DH was holding her like a baby near me and she wasn't a fan). It hurt, but not that bad. I felt so scared though and just started sobbing and I was mad at DH. I've been so even keeled this whole time, but I keep reading about moodiness in pregnancy. Maybe it has something to do with that dipping progesterone. Other than that still extra thirsty and waking to pee, and my bbs alternate between being sore and itchy. Otherwise feeling great over here, and just anxious to see our little sprout. Is it Friday yet? decaf