TTC and Beyond!

[jury3]

Nikki-I'll take you up on that info! I'm super worried about complications with twins, so I'll do what I can. I keep reading about women with twins going on bed rest super early too which has me super worried. So much to worry about!!! lol

 

[wavescrash]

Obviously it's different for everyone and I'm in no way encouraging to eat unhealthily but I ate like crap in my previous pregnancies (I do in general... I have an issue with textures of foods and tastes of a lot of healthy stuff lol) and never was diagnosed with GD. I'm only sharing that to say "don't freak out thinking eating unhealthily will automatically put you down that path." But definitely do what you feel is best by you & your baby. Obviously eating healthy is something we all want to achieve. I just hope you ladies have better luck at it than me lol.

 

[wavescrash]

Nikki-I'll take you up on that info! I'm super worried about complications with twins, so I'll do what I can. I keep reading about women with twins going on bed rest super early too which has me super worried. So much to worry about!!! lol

One of the ladies from my due date club during my last pregnancy wound up having twins (her 4th pregnancy I believe, conceived naturally.) If you want, I can try to get you in touch with her if you have any questions.

 

[jury3]

Thanks! I'm on the twin boards and I've been reading a lot of other blogs and such. Honestly I'm overwhelmed right now lol My brain is fried.
I think at this point I'm ready to sit down with my ob and talk to her, then talk to the midwives. I want to gather all the info/different plans from them that I can so I can start making decisions.

For me, my mom had preeclampsia with one of us and gestational diabetes with another...so I'm already at higher risk. I've overweight...another strike against me. And now I'm having twins...3 strikes. So, I'm going to have to make sure I do everything I can to be healthy.
It's going to be hard work carrying two babies anyway, so the healthier I am the easier it will be.

 

[wavescrash]

Oh definitely... healthier is the better option no matter what. If anyone can share with me their tips to learn to like the texture of veggies and ignore their horrible taste, I'm all ears

In other news I think I'm feeling the baby move finally. I've felt random pokes or flutters but it wasn't anything I felt confident enough to say "baby." However the last 10 minutes or so, I'm feeling random slight pokes or rolls in the same area-ish and it just feels like early/slight baby movements. I certainly hope so because I'm getting impatient waiting lol.

Also, my 17 month old has taken on the form of Satan the last few days and I'm not sure if it's a growth spurt, molars/teething, upset belly, food issues (everyone's suggesting we eliminate food dyes from her diet) or what but she's been a pistol that doesn't want to sleep. That being said I should probably get off here now and get what sleep I can tonight.

 

[TTCaWee1]

2 of my friends had gd with their pregnancies. One was overweight and one was my size. I don't know enough about it as far as risks for, but it seems like it can happen to anyone. I've always been a horrible eater so I've been trying to use pregnancy as a motivator to eat healthier. I had my first drink of caffiene the other night at the movies...DH and I shared a cherry coke...it was glorious. Do you think it's bad to consider caffiene before an ultrasound?? I'm thinking about it. I also read oj helps make the baby more active. Something to ponder before next Thursday....I really want to see the baby moving around. I didn't see any movement on the last one...

 

[Disneybaby26]

2 of my friends had gd with their pregnancies. One was overweight and one was my size. I don't know enough about it as far as risks for, but it seems like it can happen to anyone. I've always been a horrible eater so I've been trying to use pregnancy as a motivator to eat healthier. I had my first drink of caffiene the other night at the movies...DH and I shared a cherry coke...it was glorious. Do you think it's bad to consider caffiene before an ultrasound?? I'm thinking about it. I also read oj helps make the baby more active. Something to ponder before next Thursday....I really want to see the baby moving around. I didn't see any movement on the last one...

I've heard OJ or a little caffiene but not too much bc I've also read stories about people having to go back for additional measurements bc baby was partying in there! Lol

GD would come from sweets right? Glucose? I rareeeely touch sweets, I've never had a taste for them! I've always eaten a ton of complex carbs lol raised Italian, I'm very lucky I'm the size I am...for now, I try make the meals I have when I don't have my MS hangover nutritious, but when I feel like crap all bets are off lol hopefully only a couple more weeks until I'm over the hump!

 

[Disneybaby26]

Plus, I've lost 5 pounds which has me worried to begin with...

 

[wavescrash]

One of my friends is due in 2 weeks and barely gained any weight. She lost a lot the first half of pregnancy so they kept an eye on the baby but he grew perfectly fine.

 

[jury3]

Waves-Honestly I used to be the same way. I forced myself to eat healthy things and I would sneak them in to dishes I was cooking. Eventually I started to like more. I think you just have to trick yourself into liking them lol
I am so jealous you are even at the point to feel kicks! I can NOT wait to feel both of these little beans move! My stomachs going to be all over the place!
Sorry your daughters going through a spurt...hopefully she gets over that before the new babe gets here lol

Rachel-I agree, I think it can happen to anyone. There are things that make you more likely to get it though and I know have 3 of them lol I think a little caffeine would be ok. I've been avoiding caffeine, but not completely. I still have black tea sometimes and I have chocolate every few days, but I make sure I stay below the 200mg limit.

Kara-Losing weight is normal, I think it's ok. 5 lbs isn't too much. I emailed my nutritionist yesterday to tell her I wasn't avoiding her I'm just pregnant lol I mentioned my worry about GD and she told me to avoid processed foods and white flour. So, that's what I shall do lol

I had oatmeal with blueberries this morning...technically the oatmeal is processed, but it's still healthier than some things I eat lol

 

[goldstns]

Kara (and anyone else interested in my research)- its not just sweets. I think mine came from eating too much watermelon. It can come from too much fruit (you should only have 1/2 cup 4x a day). Also it can come from white breads/pastas/rice... should really do Whole grain. Focus on mostly protein and veggies and diary (low fat). I believe you should try to eat 6x a day (small meals/snacks-- will also help with morning sickness). Bfast/lunch/dinner should include about 2-3 servings of carbs and snacks should be about 1-2 servings of carbs (I read that 15g carbs= 3 tbs of sugar= 1 serving). Hope this helps... apparently there are different believes on eating healthy for pregnancy, but its all up to you and your doc.

 

[TTCaWee1]

So just in time for my 11 week photo op, my belly decided to pop out. Literally overnight....
I feel like my anxiety should be getting better each week but I feel like I get more scared every week. I guess because there's more to lose? Dunno but I don't like it. My uterus has made an appearance out of my pelvis. I can feel the top of it. Someone at work felt it too. Next scan is Thursday! I'm so tempted to look while I'm at work ugh!!!

 

[Disneybaby26]

Omgggg picture picture picture!!

I totally get what you mean though, the more time that goes by the more anxious I get too. I think I'm nervous about telling people even at 12 weeks still so the closer we get to that I'm like o boy...just today bc of everything with my MIL I started to second guess a fb announcement at 12 weeks, maybe well wait till 20...I dunno...

Starting to get uneasy about flying Tuesday too all of a sudden.

 

[Disneybaby26]

That post was a tease with no picture!! Lol where'd you go!!

 

[morganwhite7]

Lol I know I wanna see too!!

 

[clynn11]

Seriously!! Bellly pic rachel!! All of you actually lol

 

[TTCaWee1]

Lol I'm at work. I'll post a gross bathroom pic...hold on

 

[TTCaWee1]

 

[brunettebimbo]

That's a very cute bump

 

[Disneybaby26]

Finally!! Haha OMG I love it, too cute!!!