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A week today is my scan and I am actually bricking it. My nausea has chilled out a bit. Still have to eat every hour and I mean every hour just to keep my nausea at bay. Boobs a lot less sore still hurts when dd decides to use my chest to push herself off the sofa lol. But yeah I feel less pregnant oddly. Hope this week doesn't drag.
 
Symptoms seem to come and go, so I am sure all will be well with those worrying!

AFM - I am so beyond constipated it is unreal. I feel like I may die from lack of BM!! It makes the nausea/bloating so much worse and I feel weighed down if that makes any sense. TMI, but all I can manage is 3 or 4 little rabbit turds a day, and I know I must be so backed up...:nope:
I have been eating fiber, drinking loads of apple and prune juice and tons of water, but nothing seems to cut it! This has been a struggle since my BFP and I hope it doesn't continue all pregnancy! UGH!

Any advice, or tips/tricks that have worked for you?
 
Just1more2 said:
Symptoms seem to come and go, so I am sure all will be well with those worrying!

AFM - I am so beyond constipated it is unreal. I feel like I may die from lack of BM!! It makes the nausea/bloating so much worse and I feel weighed down if that makes any sense. TMI, but all I can manage is 3 or 4 little rabbit turds a day, and I know I must be so backed up...:nope:
I have been eating fiber, drinking loads of apple and prune juice and tons of water, but nothing seems to cut it! This has been a struggle since my BFP and I hope it doesn't continue all pregnancy! UGH!

Any advice, or tips/tricks that have worked for you?
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I have been getting constipated too at times. One thing that works wonders for me is taking a daily probiotic. It really helps keep me regular. Can you stomach eating prunes or prune juice? That could help get you going too.
 
I think I am going to have to finally get some maternity bras. All the ones I have now are starting to feel snug and too tight. Most of my clothes still fit but I think they will not be for too much longer. lol

How is everyone else feeling today?
 
Feeling alright today! A little tired and dizzy so I sat down and took a break from cleaning for a bit. Making perogies for lunch :] Mmmmm.

I need bras in the worst kind of way too, mari. I have one bra that I can fit into right now. And I'm not sure if I really fit into it, or if the lack of underwire just makes it more comfortable right now. I need bigger bras!

I wore my bella band to work for the first time yesterday. Worked well! I can fit into most of my clothes, but a couple of my work trousers are too snug to button now!

10 weeks today!
 
Just1- lots of water, a banana first thing, and acceptance got me through. Currently having the opposite issue, though I think things are calming down.
 
xanzaba said:
Mumma- your scan in Tuesday? I think there is a whole bunch (3 or 4) of us that have a 12 week/NT scan Tuesday. Lots of news!!!
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No Xan, Wednesday - should have been Monday but we had to change it because of Mr Moo being unable to get the time off work. It's been such a looooonnnnnnnnng wait!!
 
Chia seeds are an amazing solution to constipation. Just don't eat too many of them at one time, or you get the other problem! lol I really like MamaChia Chia Squeeze. One packet generally does the trick for me.

Jess, I think I read somewhere that for some women nausea subsides at 8 weeks cause that's when the placenta takes over so the hormones don't have to do as much work. Personally, I can't say this is true because nausea for me was non existent till 7 weeks and last time was pretty bad till I was week 14. So everyone is different. But, what I mean to say is, I don't think you need to worry.

Avalanche, my DH tends to blab to everyone too. It's like he can't help himself. Hopefully whoever your OH told at work can be discreet. I think partners, not being themselves pregnant, just don't understand why it is we want to wait.
 
Just1 - sounds a but odd maybe, but when I have a bowl of mashed veg, I have no more problems, it really does seem to move mountains!
I had a bit of trouble a couple of days ago, where even though I'd "go", it felt like there was a lot more to let go. I had a wholegrain cereal for breakfasts, and drank more juice - then hoped for the best!

Bras - yep, will be definitely needing bigger soon, these ones just aren't cutting it anymore, they're not stopping everything from swinging around!

Went back to work today, and they were pretty good to me, sent someone to help me out which was very welcome! Feeling sooo tired now and head is throbbing. Early night tonight I think.
 
Jess- I had a lack of symptoms right before my scan. I was convinced something was wrong, but we saw bubs rocking out to his/her own little heart beat, so all is good. Symptoms came back, went away, came back, and now seem to be relatively minor. So expect a few more roller coasters. They're not so bad if you know they are coming.

My best friend from high school is in town this weekend, I haven't seen her in 5 years, and I'm bursting at the seams to tell her. But I've spilled the beans to early in the past. Let's see if I can keep my own promise to myself and wait. Hopefully I'll have some answers in a week or so and I can call her. Ugh, so hard!
 
Yay I have my scan letter through. 29th Feb.

Good luck to all the ladies with scans this week.
 
that's not long now mummy! 29th is my next appointment too!

Thanks for the advice about getting things going everyone. I'll try a few of those things over the weekend and see how it goes!! may go and get some dried fruits too and hope and pray!

Mari - I am down to one bra that "fits" but barely. I know they will grow more and I have a hard time finding the right fit to begin with, so I may wait a little longer to get some new ones. And they can be expensive!!

I am currently using a hair tie to keep my jeans buttoned. And I have had to retire one of my pairs of work pants. I cant wait till it warms up a little here and I can get out my stretchy-waisted skirts and dresses!! :dohh:
 
We are going to a christening tomorrow and I had a dress in mind that I thought I'd wear. Well, I put it on, bit tight around my boobs which I expected but oh my gosh my belly was ridiculous! I thought I'd prob look a bit heavier around there like I'd put some weight on, but there was no mistaking that it's a preggo belly! I'm so surprised. So was DH, with a slightly worried look said 'does this mean you're gona be huge if you can see it already?!' Haha!! Was quite shocked myself! Anyway, I eventually found something I can hide it in. Think I'll be shopping for some new outfits sooner than I thought.
 
Mrs Unicorn, that's a delightful story :)

I never thought I'd say this, but I'm a little thankful I just look fat! lol I think I'll get away with it for ages before anyone can notice.
 
Seems like a loss of symptoms is in a lot or our minds. Jess- I can totally relate to how you're feeling. I found myself researching this online in the middle of the night since yesterday what I thought I had - hg - symptoms completely vanished, sore b's..everything pretty much.
Many girls posted they lost symptoms 10 week'ish completely and went in for scans and all was fine. The more I read the more I saw the majority of the time, everything was just fine.
Having had a mmc, I can't help but worry that my symptoms suddenly left. Even though last time I had bad nausea right up until I had my d and c at 10 weeks..so then strong symptoms meant nothing!

I'm rambling here, but what I'm trying to say is that I found this usually to mean the placenta starts to take over and most of the time there is no reason at all to worry. My dr. said placenta starts to take over at 9 weeks.

The constipation is a huge problem. (Zofran makes it worse) I'm limited on using the usual advice since I still can't really eat much. Uni has a great tip on the chia seeds- plus they are loaded with healthy omegas. I got some Colace, and hopefully that helps.

MMax- so glad you are feeling better from the meds, and glad you got the dehydration under control.

Sounds like everyone has fun weekend plans! It will be zero degrees here, so I'm looking forward to reading all weekend. :)
 
Hopie- does that mean you're feeling better? I'm so glad, even if it is a bit worrisome when it happens :) My symptoms got better at 10 weeks, where the last 2 times they didn't until 12 weeks. Then again they started 2 weeks earlier. I had a little ms come back, but mild and fleeting. I hope the hg stays away. You really deserve a break :hugs:
 
My work trousers are usually pretty loose for comfort, but now they're just barely wearable. I feel much too early for maternity clothes -- I think I'll need to invest in a Bella Band pretty soon.

Mrs Unicorn, my SIL always has a lovely pregnant belly by the time she's out of 1st Tri. I'm so jealous because I tend to look like I've been eating too many donuts.

Best of luck for all the scans this week -- looking forward to a new batch of pictures!

My MS is stronger this week but still very manageable, and so long as I get about 9-10 hours sleep at night the exhaustion is under control too. Right now I'm in a hurry to get to 2nd tri, when things really start to happen.
 
Invivo I'm with you on much of your post!
It feels WAY too early for maternity wear, but I'll admit I've given in and lounge around in leggings at home, and resorted to my mat jeans - it's just too uncomfortable squeezing into my normal jeans now... and as I'm already a big girl, I just look and feel like a huge heiffer! I can't wait for a nice solid bump!

Also wishing away the rest of first tri - I NEED to see a scan now, and can't wait to feel the first flutters of life in there - and all the midwife appointments! Thursday was the first time I've seen a Midwife at 11 weeks, feels like I've been waiting forever!

Had to have a back to work interview yesterday because of having 3 sick days off this week. Boss added in his notes that have to be sent to HR "due to her current medical condition" - to which I told him "it's a bit bloody late for discretion now after you told everyone at the meeting last week! - which you deserve a slap for, by the way" Everyone now knows, they've been asking about it all week according to my friends, but they're being respectful and not mentioning it as they have been told I wanted to wait till after the scan... but apparently they just can't wait to congratulate me. That's good of them, in all honesty I expected them to be very much upfront about it.
 
Well, I may have to start telling work sooner than I would have liked...

Yesterday I wore a shirt that was maybe a little more clingy than I should have because I need to do laundry:blush:
I have a little bump, but I know it is all bloat as I can suck it in if I want to.
One of the ladies that I work with has a big mouth anyway and no filter, she will ask anyone ANYTHING. She said to me "Holly, you look different today..." I said ok, why? and she says "Are you PREGNANT?"
I cant lie, my face turns beet red and I get all hot, but I just said "SUZANNE?!" and she says "Oh I'm sorry!!" and let the subject drop. I hope I just made her think she had embarrassed me, but I don't know for sure. She is the type of person who will blab it to people that don't even know me, let alone other coworkers!! :dohh::shrug:

Now I am thinking that I may have to announce to work next week to keep it from spreading before I get a chance to talk to HR and my manager... ugh!
 
Sorry you guys had to have work find out sooner than you choose. Ugh. People sometimes!

Xanza- thanks- that is good to hear. I am so grateful to be feeling better. It is such a gift to feel human again after almost 6 weeks of hg! I've accepted the fact it could be normal due to placenta, or it could be a sign of not developing right. I guess I just put my faith in God that all of this is going to turn out how it is meant to. Nothing I can do to prevent a mc.
Still zero appetite - I lost it at 4 weeks! Eating english muffins every 2 hours though. Going without the Zofran now. Yay!
Wow- you havent seen your friend in 5 years? I am wondering if you're going to tell. :) I think I'm not telling family until after 15 weeks.

Marni- great you got your scan date moved earlier. So excited for you! How is the ms this weekend?

Zero degrees here in NY..Couldn't ask for a better time of year to be going through this!
 
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