Summer Sensations! (due May/June 2013)

[Jesss123]

Two, I am so so so so so sorry. I hope LO will be okay. Do take it easy though, just stay in bed and rest - I was a very high risk of miscarriage at 8 week point and was told to get in bed and not even move as I was also bleeding fresh blood. I did that and I think LO got through it! I hope you're okay hun

I went to see doctor today again anyway as he forgot to give me my vitamin D prescription yesterday and we had another word about Marinol (SP??) He said it's best taken in 3rd trimester to ease off nausea and it can cause some complications beforehand - some of the same ones as smoking weed during pregnancy as you normally would. I looked it all up and I'm definitely not going with it. I won't take it. I know I feel sh*t but I'd feel much worse if I did something to harm LO or loose him/her.. I'll just have to survive on kiwis and other things.

I got a good night sleep though, I went to bed right after my last post yesterday which was at like midnight, I woke up at 1.30pm today!! :O

Almost, yey for 11 weeks today!!

I'm past 12 weeks for sure, this seems so surreal

 

[lilbabywalker]

Thoughts are with you, Two - stay strong and optimistic (no point in being otherwise)!

I bought a bella band today. Feel kinda silly breaking it out, like it's too early!

As for genetic testing, I'm not really planning on doing any (especially nothing invasive). What would I do if I found out my baby was at a risk of Down's or something like that? Nothing. It wouldn't even be 100% sure in the non-invasive test, so I'd either a) worry for nothing or b) worry unnecessarily because there would be nothing to do but know. And it wouldn't be the end of our world anyway, as we would love that precious baby with all our hearts. So, no, I'm not planning on doing any.

 

[No Doubt]

That's what I said. The doc said its nice to have a team on hand in case that is the case rather than no one specialized. That's the only reason I said ok

Happy lime week to all the limes!

 

[lilbabywalker]

So last night, after lounging on the couch for awhile watching a movie, I started feeling these strange fluttery feelings very low in my abdomen (kind of below my panty line). This happened whenever I got to the top of a deep breath. Sometimes I felt it higher up, by my diaphragm, and other times low again. I've never felt anything like it before. I'm only about 11.5 weeks pregnant, but from what I'm reading, this could be what movement feels like. Am I crazy (and gassy from my Mexican food cravings ), or did I actually feel baby move this early??

On a side note, I found pasteurized eggs in the store last night. I immediately brought them home and poached two for over my Trader Joe's Japanese fried rice. It was AMAZING. I haven't had runny eggs since August!!

 

[Jesss123]

Walker, you wouldn't be able to feel the baby way high up or down low just yet. It's very early days, even my MW said she hasn't met anyone who felt movement before 14 weeks and she's been a midwife for 19 years!! It might just be gas or your uterus stretching.

AFM, dating scan tomorrow at 9am!! Very excited!!

 

[TwoRdue]

Thanks ladies, I had a great night sleep and feeling pretty good today, still some bleeding but it is slowing down, my high risk will go right through till the end of second tri and that feels like a life time away. As for moving, I have told the OH that I am leaving it pretty much up to him to sort and we are shipping most of our stuff so the moving company come and wrap and pack everything as it's better to get through customs so all I need to worry about is the flying part lol....I normally take something for nerves but won't be able to this time so will be interesting

 

[TwoRdue]

How is everyone? Jess Yay for scan and hope you can find some ms relief soon.x

 

[lilbabywalker]

Yeah, I figured it was all in my head haha.

 

[No Doubt]

Glad you're feeling ok two.

I've had the fluttery feelings lately which I have felt before and I pretty much chalk it up to gas, lol.

Yay for the scan jess! Can't wait to see how far along you really are.

AFM my doppler should be there when I get home! Time to hear my Thumper!

 

[raelynn]

Walker and No Doubt - I was the same way with the genetic testing - will love the baby either way. But hubby said it would be nice to know ahead of time and the same as No Doubt if we find out ahead of time we can have specialists available. There is no way I'm doing any of the ones that have any risk to the baby, just the ultrasounds. Plus, I'm kind of wanting another ultrasound anyway since they skipped my dating scan since I did IUI and we know 100% what my exact conception date is.

 

[Christie2011]

I don't plan on doing any genetic testing. I don't really plan on doing anything that isn't necessary. Thought I did schedule an independent scan for the Monday before Thanksgiving (only $40 so I get can a few pics). I plan on making a frame with 4 pictures in it, my LO as a 5 day blast, at 6w3d, 8w3d, and then 12w3d. I plan on giving this frame to my parents as a way of announcing I'm pregnant. It'll have my due date on it too!

I haven't had to resort to rubberbands or ties for my pants yet. I am in my 'big' jeans though and I've noticed my shirts getting tight. LO's heartbeat is getting easier to find, so I know it is still growing, i'm just not really showing yet.

 

[Sw33tp3a]

we arent doing the amni test, since im under 35 years ol, have had two healthy babies and pregnancies and have no health risks on either side of the family then we are not gonna do it. there are too many risks with it also and not worth the out of pocket costs. plus either way we will love and take care of the baby. unless it is brought to our attention that it is absolutely necessary.

 

[snowflakes120]

Two - Thinking of you and baby! Glad you feel good today. Great news about the move!

Jess - Would they consider the Zofran Pump? That is what my friend used for her HG and was ultimately the only thing that worked for her. Yeah for scan!

No Doubt - I bet you are playing with your new doppler toy!

Walker - Japanese fried rice sounds yummy! We just had meatloaf!

Miss A - I think the prune looks like a rock! Haha!

Tried on a sweater dress this AM that I ultimately didn't wear bc it def looks like I've been eating too many cakes and cookies!!! Once I can announce - I will be able to wear it. My pants are tighter but I don't have to do the hairtie trick or get the belly bands quite yet. Yeah for being a lime! I think I am finally getting excited and the nervousness is slowing leaving!!

 

[No Doubt]

Snow, you are right. I was a little sick when I got home which completely emptied me out, sorry if tmi. I think I was still able to pick up Thumper twice but either I moved the probe or Thumper moved so it didn't last long. I'll have to try again when I'm feeling better.

 

[almosthere]

Hi ladies hope you are doing well!!

So I had a bit of a scare at work today late in the afternoon-sharp pains and cramps in uterus, low belly-for 20 minutes along with some gas-I did have chilly last night and for lunch today, so perhaps it is from that. However, called my doctor-and she told me to take a stool softner-but then the pharmacist said there are no studies proving if stool softners are safe or not....do any of you know anything about this?? What would you do?!

 

[snowflakes120]

Hope you feel better soon No Doubt!

Almost - The sheet the OBGYN office gave me says that the following is safe for constipation: Colace, Metamucil, FiberCon, Citrucel, Benefiber, Miralax and Milk of Magnesia.
I've been quite backed up too and had a bit of all that yesterday too. I've been drinking apple juice as it seems to get my body moving....

 

[Christie2011]

I decided to finally take a 'bump' pic. If only to have something to compare it to later.

Almost - I know you have to be careful with some constipation meds. As some, such as castor oil, will cause uterine contractions. We actually used castor oil to help induce my sister who was over a week late with her 2nd baby. Sent her into labor within hours. I'd stick with upping the fiber, drinking apple or prune juice or eating prunes.

 

[almosthere]

thanks for the help ladies-i got the cheap cvs brand-oh man, wonder if I should return it and get another brand ahhh haha

Christie-you are so tiny still-making me feel like a beach ball! LOL I too pics tonight, Ill post them now!

 

[almosthere]

11 week bump (before I ate dinner)! LOL

 

[almosthere]

ooo I have 2 prunes left-I am off to go bang those down now!! LOL these cramps today were soooo painful and scarey!!!