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[tiatammy]

well ali I got my cycle on may 13th and it was a normal cycle, did not get any poss OPKs that month or I may have missed it I dont know, I get my cycle every 26 to 28 days well come june 1st I started spotting, keep inh mind wasnt due for AF til june 8th, the first 2 days were brown spotting, so the ladies said it was at the right time for implantation bleed well the last 4 days has been a little more heavier and it is red, have tested once already and it was neg that was about 3 days ago, I was origally due for AF tomm. so I am so upset If this isnt pregnancy then something is really messing up with me, this has NEVER happened before, have been temping BUT doc. says MY temps are not good, and they are taken the same time every morning. I dont know I am sooo down right now, I have all kinds of emotions going on. HUGS HUGS FRIENDS

Aww.. Tia,

I totally understand, it really isn't any fun going through what you are going through. I wish I could give you a real hug!!!

Sometimes cycles are just messed up. Mine have never been early, but I have had delayed periods and that is just as frustrating!! So it could just be a wonky cycle and once you finish bleeding things will reset and get back to normal?

If you are really concerned I would suggest going to see your OBGYN and they can do some tests to find out what might be causing the early bleed. That might help with some of your feelings too, especially if they can lay your fears to rest!

Thank you ali, I just dont feel like doing anything you know its been 14 months of this TTC, I am just really down, sorry I dont want to bring others down on here so I will go for the day, just to upset right now. FRIENDS

 

[jm1355]

well ali I got my cycle on may 13th and it was a normal cycle, did not get any poss OPKs that month or I may have missed it I dont know, I get my cycle every 26 to 28 days well come june 1st I started spotting, keep inh mind wasnt due for AF til june 8th, the first 2 days were brown spotting, so the ladies said it was at the right time for implantation bleed well the last 4 days has been a little more heavier and it is red, have tested once already and it was neg that was about 3 days ago, I was origally due for AF tomm. so I am so upset If this isnt pregnancy then something is really messing up with me, this has NEVER happened before, have been temping BUT doc. says MY temps are not good, and they are taken the same time every morning. I dont know I am sooo down right now, I have all kinds of emotions going on. HUGS HUGS FRIENDS

Aww.. Tia,

I totally understand, it really isn't any fun going through what you are going through. I wish I could give you a real hug!!!

Sometimes cycles are just messed up. Mine have never been early, but I have had delayed periods and that is just as frustrating!! So it could just be a wonky cycle and once you finish bleeding things will reset and get back to normal?

If you are really concerned I would suggest going to see your OBGYN and they can do some tests to find out what might be causing the early bleed. That might help with some of your feelings too, especially if they can lay your fears to rest!

Thank you ali, I just dont feel like doing anything you know its been 14 months of this TTC, I am just really down, sorry I dont want to bring others down on here so I will go for the day, just to upset right now. FRIENDS

Oh Tia! I know what you are feeling and I am so sorry. Like Ali, I wish I could give you a big hug right now!
We are all here for you because we all understand. I am 40 and I don't know if I will ever get PG. But all we can do is keep hoping. And keep trying. Don't ever feel like you are bringing any of us down. We are all here for each other honey bunny!!

 

[Grey Eyes]

Ttc can be a bugger! I think the best thing for you to do now is try not to worry about the charts you are giving your doctor. This seems to be a big issue and I can understand why especially if doc is giving out a negative criticism and not supporting your emoitonal roller-coaster! Please try to seta chart up on FF so the rest of us ladies can see it- I was amazed how much it helped me when ttc! The ladies on here are so awesome and many very knowledgeable about charting and ttc--like having FS as friends lol...You don't have to worry about putting in all your old info on the chart just start new with it and it won't take long to get some cycle answers Hang tough you are a strong lady and I am sure you will get your bfp soon!

 

[AngelSerenity]

Tia, why can't our bodies be nice and predictable ? Have you done anything diffferent at all this cycle? Changed diet, vitamins, exercise? You'd be surprised the smallest change could affect your cycle, or it could just be a random one-off to keep your head confused . If you didnt ovulate this cycle perhaps you have had a fake LP hence AF coming early? It's normally the other way round for me though, if ovulation is late or doesnt occur my AF will be really late (logically to me).

Jess - I'm obviously still new but go you up at that time to go training. I used to be fit (empahsis on the used to) and competed in mountain biking, motorcycling and duathlons. Now I just run about 4 times a week and do exercises at home as the usual mundane work and house chores have taken over . I've still some pregnancy weight I need to shift and tone up after my last MC but just cant get motivated, give me a cyber kick please


Well my gynae appointment was as expected - pants . Sorry - rant ahoy. A short history taken by yet another doctor under my consultant and basic swabs and blood tests organised. They were so busy I have to go back in on Friday to get the bloods done . The doctor I got although was pleasant was not very helpful at all. Plus he said the results wouldnt be back for 6 months for the swabs, and a few weeks for the bloods! They would be in touch if they showed anything up. Can this be right?! I nearly choked when he said it, I just replied no way am I waiting another 6 months. He did do an internal scan and said everything looked fine, only commented that there was a cyst about 2cm. Nothing about the PCOS...

I got the usual spiel that my RMCs will probably not have any known cause and he just nodded sympathetically when I enquired about the link to PCOS and miscarriage. He admitted it could be linked but that was it. I pushed further and enquired about using metformin, LDA and/or clexane if tests showed anything up on how the PCOS was affecting me. He stated that metformin is on its way out for PCOSers, it's really only prescribed for those who can't get pregnant, not for those to try and maintain a pregnancy. Now from what I've read in numerous threads on here this cant be right surely? It seems to be common practice in other areas.

He recommended LDA if I conceive before I'm back in 6 months and as I was able to carry to term 2 years ago to follow the regime I used then i.e. following a low-GI/diabetic/non-dairy type diet, no alcohol and regular exercise (I didnt bother going into the details of what I did with him, would have been a waste of time). He kept banging on that if PCOSers lose weight it greatly helps, which I know it can but I'm only 9stone 4llb-ish (and this is me with still some pregnancy weight from the last MC).

I finally enquired if the test results from the remains of my last MC had come back. He said they probably wouldnt have found anything or done anything with it! I explained I preserved it as passed it at home and the EPU specifically sent it to the labs to get analysed. He just looked in the notes and said no.

I just feel so alone and down now, it looks like I have to try continuing this journey on my own again without the NHS and use self-help methods. We can't afford to go private as my DH was cut to a 3-day week. On the plus I've loads of books I got that I'm now invigorated to read and I carried before so hopefully it will happen again. But I just dont know if my body has changed more since then, for better or worse...

Sorry for the rant girls, I'm just so low and want to go have a good and .

 

[jm1355]

Tia, why can't our bodies be nice and predictable ? Have you done anything diffferent at all this cycle? Changed diet, vitamins, exercise? You'd be surprised the smallest change could affect your cycle, or it could just be a random one-off to keep your head confused . If you didnt ovulate this cycle perhaps you have had a fake LP hence AF coming early? It's normally the other way round for me though, if ovulation is late or doesnt occur my AF will be really late (logically to me).

Jess - I'm obviously still new but go you up at that time to go training. I used to be fit (empahsis on the used to) and competed in mountain biking, motorcycling and duathlons. Now I just run about 4 times a week and do exercises at home as the usual mundane work and house chores have taken over . I've still some pregnancy weight I need to shift and tone up after my last MC but just cant get motivated, give me a cyber kick please

Well my gynae appointment was as expected - pants . Sorry - rant ahoy. A short history taken by yet another doctor under my consultant and basic swabs and blood tests organised. They were so busy I have to go back in on Friday to get the bloods done . The doctor I got although was pleasant was not very helpful at all. Plus he said the results wouldnt be back for 6 months for the swabs, and a few weeks for the bloods! They would be in touch if they showed anything up. Can this be right?! I nearly choked when he said it, I just replied no way am I waiting another 6 months. He did do an internal scan and said everything looked fine, only commented that there was a cyst about 2cm. Nothing about the PCOS...

I got the usual spiel that my RMCs will probably not have any known cause and he just nodded sympathetically when I enquired about the link to PCOS and miscarriage. He admitted it could be linked but that was it. I pushed further and enquired about using metformin, LDA and/or clexane if tests showed anything up on how the PCOS was affecting me. He stated that metformin is on its way out for PCOSers, it's really only prescribed for those who can't get pregnant, not for those to try and maintain a pregnancy. Now from what I've read in numerous threads on here this cant be right surely? It seems to be common practice in other areas.

He recommended LDA if I conceive before I'm back in 6 months and as I was able to carry to term 2 years ago to follow the regime I used then i.e. following a low-GI/diabetic/non-dairy type diet, no alcohol and regular exercise (I didnt bother going into the details of what I did with him, would have been a waste of time). He kept banging on that if PCOSers lose weight it greatly helps, which I know it can but I'm only 9stone 4llb-ish (and this is me with still some pregnancy weight from the last MC).

I finally enquired if the test results from the remains of my last MC had come back. He said they probably wouldnt have found anything or done anything with it! I explained I preserved it as passed it at home and the EPU specifically sent it to the labs to get analysed. He just looked in the notes and said no.

I just feel so alone and down now, it looks like I have to try continuing this journey on my own again without the NHS and use self-help methods. We can't afford to go private as my DH was cut to a 3-day week. On the plus I've loads of books I got that I'm now invigorated to read and I carried before so hopefully it will happen again. But I just dont know if my body has changed more since then, for better or worse...

Sorry for the rant girls, I'm just so low and want to go have a good and .

I just dont understand why our bodies wont act right...
It seems like there should be more answers than "unexplained."

Dont feel alone Angel...a lot of us are in the same boat. Well, kind of. I haven't even been able to get pregnant. I don't know which is worse, being able to get pregnant and it not sticking or not being able to get pregnant at all. I guess it is just bad all the way around. The only thing we can do is to continue to have hope. I refuse to let go of my faith and hope and I hope you do the same. I don't know if you are a Christian or not but the bible says "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." (Hebrews 11:6)
So I have faith in God and "he will grant (me) the desires of my heart." (Ps 37:4)

I am praying for YOU Angel!!

 

[Grey Eyes]

Angel- wow, what a story! I would fire that damnable doctor today! Whata useless bunch of crap he gave you--and SIX MONTHS? No way does it take that long to get any kind of test back and then to not have the mc testing you specifically organized for Please try to find another doc then let this one have it! Seriously.

Here's my thought. You have had one or more mc's correct? So you have not got any HUGE issues on getting pregnant- just staying that way. I had an mc back in November also and one back in 2003. They are horrible to go through. What my doc told me is that as we age perhaps our corpus luteum deteriorates leaving our embryo without progesterine and the embryo dies. This is one possible theory. So this time round I used progesterone vaginal suppositories as soon as I got my bfp. So I am wondering if you should try this? Have you been having trouble getting bfp or just keeping it or both?

Btw- your weight does not sound like an issue at all

 

[alicatt]

Tia, why can't our bodies be nice and predictable ? Have you done anything diffferent at all this cycle? Changed diet, vitamins, exercise? You'd be surprised the smallest change could affect your cycle, or it could just be a random one-off to keep your head confused . If you didnt ovulate this cycle perhaps you have had a fake LP hence AF coming early? It's normally the other way round for me though, if ovulation is late or doesnt occur my AF will be really late (logically to me).

Jess - I'm obviously still new but go you up at that time to go training. I used to be fit (empahsis on the used to) and competed in mountain biking, motorcycling and duathlons. Now I just run about 4 times a week and do exercises at home as the usual mundane work and house chores have taken over . I've still some pregnancy weight I need to shift and tone up after my last MC but just cant get motivated, give me a cyber kick please


Well my gynae appointment was as expected - pants . Sorry - rant ahoy. A short history taken by yet another doctor under my consultant and basic swabs and blood tests organised. They were so busy I have to go back in on Friday to get the bloods done . The doctor I got although was pleasant was not very helpful at all. Plus he said the results wouldnt be back for 6 months for the swabs, and a few weeks for the bloods! They would be in touch if they showed anything up. Can this be right?! I nearly choked when he said it, I just replied no way am I waiting another 6 months. He did do an internal scan and said everything looked fine, only commented that there was a cyst about 2cm. Nothing about the PCOS...

I got the usual spiel that my RMCs will probably not have any known cause and he just nodded sympathetically when I enquired about the link to PCOS and miscarriage. He admitted it could be linked but that was it. I pushed further and enquired about using metformin, LDA and/or clexane if tests showed anything up on how the PCOS was affecting me. He stated that metformin is on its way out for PCOSers, it's really only prescribed for those who can't get pregnant, not for those to try and maintain a pregnancy. Now from what I've read in numerous threads on here this cant be right surely? It seems to be common practice in other areas.

He recommended LDA if I conceive before I'm back in 6 months and as I was able to carry to term 2 years ago to follow the regime I used then i.e. following a low-GI/diabetic/non-dairy type diet, no alcohol and regular exercise (I didnt bother going into the details of what I did with him, would have been a waste of time). He kept banging on that if PCOSers lose weight it greatly helps, which I know it can but I'm only 9stone 4llb-ish (and this is me with still some pregnancy weight from the last MC).

I finally enquired if the test results from the remains of my last MC had come back. He said they probably wouldnt have found anything or done anything with it! I explained I preserved it as passed it at home and the EPU specifically sent it to the labs to get analysed. He just looked in the notes and said no.

I just feel so alone and down now, it looks like I have to try continuing this journey on my own again without the NHS and use self-help methods. We can't afford to go private as my DH was cut to a 3-day week. On the plus I've loads of books I got that I'm now invigorated to read and I carried before so hopefully it will happen again. But I just dont know if my body has changed more since then, for better or worse...

Sorry for the rant girls, I'm just so low and want to go have a good and .

Angel! I'm so sorry to hear that you are having such troubles, and that your FS is such a pain It is no wonder you are frustrated and wanting to I would too!

I have a few thoughts..

1) A 2cm cyst is not necessarily a bad thing. If you are close to ovulating, it could be a follicle showing that you are getting ready to release an egg! That would be a really good thing Also if it is late in your period it could be the corpus luteum. Either way, having only 1 is definitely not bad. It is when you have lots of cysts that are small (like 5-7mm) that you may have issues.

2) There are great resources out there for people with PCOS, I actually get a monthly email from this group: https://www.ovarian-cysts-pcos.com/ and they also have supplements for sale. I have tried the vitex (chaste berry), and it helped me to ovulate and regulate my cycles.

3) I'm not sure whether Metformin helps with miscarriages, but I do know that it has been used by women with PCOS to help them get pregnant. However I think that it is only helpful if your DHEAS indicates that you have insulin resistance. I think that miscarriage is more often either natures way, or perhaps a defect in your lining which could be caused by progesterone being too low. I have several friends that had to use a progesterone supplement to help prevent a miscarriage (and it worked)!

Is there any way you could get a 2nd opinion? Or seek alternate care? If not, I think I would defer to his statement.. just do what you did last time. However I think I would add some supplements, and possibly mucinex to the list and add temping and OPKs to ensure that you have the best chances.

I hope some of this helped! I know how frustrating it is to go through this every month.

 

[alicatt]

Angel- wow, what a story! I would fire that damnable doctor today! Whata useless bunch of crap he gave you--and SIX MONTHS? No way does it take that long to get any kind of test back and then to not have the mc testing you specifically organized for Please try to find another doc then let this one have it! Seriously.

Here's my thought. You have had one or more mc's correct? So you have not got any HUGE issues on getting pregnant- just staying that way. I had an mc back in November also and one back in 2003. They are horrible to go through. What my doc told me is that as we age perhaps our corpus luteum deteriorates leaving our embryo without progesterine and the embryo dies. This is one possible theory. So this time round I used progesterone vaginal suppositories as soon as I got my bfp. So I am wondering if you should try this? Have you been having trouble getting bfp or just keeping it or both?

Btw- your weight does not sound like an issue at all

HEHE.. great minds think alike! That is exactly what my friends used to maintain their pregnancies after they had miscarried. The progesterone suppository. I knew someone else would suggest it YAY!

Angel and Tia - we are here for you both, it sounds like you have both had really rough days.. so sorry

 

[Grey Eyes]

Ali- so you go in tomorrow to have another look at your follciles? Do they do an intrusive u/s for that or...? If your follicles look good when will you do the IUI? Oh- also, I remember you mentioned something about doing tqo IUI's to sort of cover your bases...how are they oging to schedule that? Same day? Different day? Sorry! So many questions

 

[Grey Eyes]

Jess- any advice on shoulder exersizes? I want to shape mine...how do you work your arms (specifics please, I want your arms...) lol...

 

[Grey Eyes]

Marathongirl...where are you?

O my gosh I am getting excited! You are 9dpo and your temp is 98.6- looking good so far...in fact I don't think you've had a temp this high around 9-10 dpo for months. Can't wait to see what it is tomorrow Mine didn't hit 98.6 until 11 dpo- one day after I got my bfp. R U going to hpt this cycle?

 

[Grey Eyes]

I have been working on the girls room...I am up to my neck in Care Bears! Lol, seriously, up to my neck ... And wierdest thing...The last few days I have been having funny little cramps in my upper abdomen area. I wonder if this is just the stretching and pulling? But I get breathless, etc, and have to rest for it to go away. Not a bad cramp or anything just sort of cramp-ish iykwim. Not sure what it is. Anyway, right now the girls are swinging out in the back yard and I am packing up their room. I think it'll be easier for me to complete if I just move their stuff out first and start from scratch! They have so much stuff, toys, etc, I can barely move in there! And no way do they need all of that so, some of it may just stay in hiding or get donated

 

[alicatt]

Ali- so you go in tomorrow to have another look at your follciles? Do they do an intrusive u/s for that or...? If your follicles look good when will you do the IUI? Oh- also, I remember you mentioned something about doing tqo IUI's to sort of cover your bases...how are they oging to schedule that? Same day? Different day? Sorry! So many questions

Yes! I have my US tomorrow to check out my follicles. Once he sees them he'll be able to figure out when to do the IUIs. I'm not sure when the do them , I assume they do it the day before ovulation and the day of.
Here is hoping for some big follicles on my left ovary!

How was your US today? Did you learn anything new?

 

[Grey Eyes]

Ali- so you go in tomorrow to have another look at your follciles? Do they do an intrusive u/s for that or...? If your follicles look good when will you do the IUI? Oh- also, I remember you mentioned something about doing tqo IUI's to sort of cover your bases...how are they oging to schedule that? Same day? Different day? Sorry! So many questions

Yes! I have my US tomorrow to check out my follicles. Once he sees them he'll be able to figure out when to do the IUIs. I'm not sure when the do them , I assume they do it the day before ovulation and the day of.
Here is hoping for some big follicles on my left ovary!

How was your US today? Did you learn anything new?

I didn't have one today- mine was yesterday. And yes, we are having another little girl It'll be fun with 3 of them! I am a bit concerned though as my placenta is positioned very low and near the cervix. They suggested another u/s at about 32-35 week-ish just to make sure it is not covering the cervix. If it has not moved up (can they do that?) by 35 weeks or so I will schedule a c-section to avoid problems.

 

[AngelSerenity]

Thanks guys, it does mean a lot to vent and get some of your opinions as well, we're all in this together aren't we.

I've had 5 MCs in total, 3 before my DS, and 2 after which both happened this year. I think I can now safely say I've ticked the getting pregnant box, that took us 6 years to figure out lol but it does seem to be keeping them.

Did you have to get the suppositories prescribed Grey Eyes?

I think I'm going to get an appointment on with my GP to discuss things and even look into getting referred to an endocrinologist or another gynae, even if I can get an initial consultation privately I should be able to afford that.

I just feel dead today but I will not give up, I just need to get to the angry stage with yesterday and that will motivate me to do something positive about it.

Jess thanks so much for your comments, I used to be a Christian but have lost my way tbh. I left my church as there were some personal problems linked to it and havent found another church I feel comfortable in so my searching continues. I am very spiritual and indeed am known among my close friends for certain things and sometimes give readings, get messages from beyond (or im just nuts ). I've been so busy lately this has been on the back burner so I think it's time I reconnected to see if my guardian angel and friends can offer some guidance as well

Angel- wow, what a story! I would fire that damnable doctor today! Whata useless bunch of crap he gave you--and SIX MONTHS? No way does it take that long to get any kind of test back and then to not have the mc testing you specifically organized for Please try to find another doc then let this one have it! Seriously.

Here's my thought. You have had one or more mc's correct? So you have not got any HUGE issues on getting pregnant- just staying that way. I had an mc back in November also and one back in 2003. They are horrible to go through. What my doc told me is that as we age perhaps our corpus luteum deteriorates leaving our embryo without progesterine and the embryo dies. This is one possible theory. So this time round I used progesterone vaginal suppositories as soon as I got my bfp. So I am wondering if you should try this? Have you been having trouble getting bfp or just keeping it or both?

Btw- your weight does not sound like an issue at all

 

[AngelSerenity]

Ali - cheers for the comments as well. I signed up to that website a couple of weeks ago and have so much reading to do to get clued up again on my way forward.

My routine when I did successfully carry consisted of:

• Being fit beforehand and staying fit
• charting using FF and also using OPKs
• following a low-gi/diabetic/non-dairy type diet
• Pregnacare vitamins
• Agnus castus to help regulate my cycle - it worked for me
• no or very little alcohol

So I think I'll do the above and at this stage add;

• Mucinex or similar that I can get in the uK
• I invested in a bargain CBFM off ebay
• LDA from BFP (being positive)
• Praying and relaxing as I know this bit does affect me Think I'll take up yoga again.

I'll also look into the progesterone.

Have I missed anything obvious?

The NHS system in NI is set-up that you dont get a specific consultant if you are referred to a clinic. There will be the senior consultant and then all his juniors, and the senior consultant normally only sees you if he is interested in your case/stage of treatment. I've seen him a few times and tbh have got more from the junior ones. But even when you see one junior it can be a different one at the next appointment so there is no continuity or a doctor getting to really know you, your history and body = PANTS!

The only chance of one-to-ones is to pay private. I've caught wind of a good endocrinologist about 20 miles away but need to be referred by my GP. I'm not sure if I need an endo or gynae at this stage? Has anybody any thoughts? An Endo would be more beneficial if things are linked to my PCOS but I wont know this for 6 months!!!!!!!!

 

[AngelSerenity]

Ali - good luck for the US, I'm not sure if this is my today or tomorrow with the time differences! xo

 

[Philomena]

Good Morning, Ladies!
I hope this finds you all well....
Angel, I'm not as well versed in PCOS and I don't have personal experience with some of the aspects of your story, but I totally agree with GreyEyes.... I hope you are able to find a medical professional who will give you what you need! I was so angry when I read how they treated you because none of us need that. TTC is such a difficult, challenging time for us anyways, and you would think they would understand that... where was the compassion? I am sending good thoughts your way and hope that things move along more smoothly from now on. Say Hi to your Guardian Angel for me! (I talk to mine all the time!)

Ali, I hope to hear how things are going with you today! SO excited to follow along on your adventure!

GreyEyes, how are you feeling today? Still feeling tired?

Marathongirl, Georgiabelle, Jess, how are you ladies doing right now?? Sending good thoughts your way as well....

AFM- I took a Nutrition for Pregnancy class last night and discovered that I am not getting anywhere near enough food into me lately... I need to eat more frequently as I'm not getting my basic nutrition requirements right now. What I have been eating hasn't been bad for me, I just need to eat MORE.... *sigh*... I eat then it just sits in my tummy for hours (cause everything has slowed down) so I don't feel hungry or I get acid reflux which doesn't encourage me to eat more..... I think today, I'm going to up my intake of Chia seeds and see if I can get things moving through my system faster.... plus Chia is a good source of iron, omega 3's, protein, and fibre....
2 weeks until our first Ultrasound (1st trimester screening U/S) and I go for the screening bloodwork, tomorrow.....

phil.

 

[jm1355]

Good Morning, Ladies!
I hope this finds you all well....
Angel, I'm not as well versed in PCOS and I don't have personal experience with some of the aspects of your story, but I totally agree with GreyEyes.... I hope you are able to find a medical professional who will give you what you need! I was so angry when I read how they treated you because none of us need that. TTC is such a difficult, challenging time for us anyways, and you would think they would understand that... where was the compassion? I am sending good thoughts your way and hope that things move along more smoothly from now on. Say Hi to your Guardian Angel for me! (I talk to mine all the time!)

Ali, I hope to hear how things are going with you today! SO excited to follow along on your adventure!

GreyEyes, how are you feeling today? Still feeling tired?

Marathongirl, Georgiabelle, Jess, how are you ladies doing right now?? Sending good thoughts your way as well....

AFM- I took a Nutrition for Pregnancy class last night and discovered that I am not getting anywhere near enough food into me lately... I need to eat more frequently as I'm not getting my basic nutrition requirements right now. What I have been eating hasn't been bad for me, I just need to eat MORE.... *sigh*... I eat then it just sits in my tummy for hours (cause everything has slowed down) so I don't feel hungry or I get acid reflux which doesn't encourage me to eat more..... I think today, I'm going to up my intake of Chia seeds and see if I can get things moving through my system faster.... plus Chia is a good source of iron, omega 3's, protein, and fibre....
2 weeks until our first Ultrasound (1st trimester screening U/S) and I go for the screening bloodwork, tomorrow.....

phil.

Hi Phil!!
I read the posts about the "woes" of pregnancy...like you not eating enough. I am not pregnant YET but I wish someone would tell me I was not eating enough!! Lol! I can eat enough for me, you, and YOUR BABY!!

But then, I don't have acid reflux. I have no idea what that must feel like. Can you take Tums? Or anything else that helps with acid reflux?
All this to say is that I can not wait until I get to experieince all the symptoms of pregnancy. I keep telling myself I will not complain when that time comes. But after seeing my friend go through MS, I am not so sure anymore.

I'm excited about your upcoming U/S...
Have a fantastic day!!

 

[Philomena]

Hi Phil!!
I read the posts about the "woes" of pregnancy...like you not eating enough. I am not pregnant YET but I wish someone would tell me I was not eating enough!! Lol! I can eat enough for me, you, and YOUR BABY!!

But then, I don't have acid reflux. I have no idea what that must feel like. Can you take Tums? Or anything else that helps with acid reflux?
All this to say is that I can not wait until I get to experieince all the symptoms of pregnancy. I keep telling myself I will not complain when that time comes. But after seeing my friend go through MS, I am not so sure anymore.

I'm excited about your upcoming U/S...
Have a fantastic day!![/QUOTE]

Thanks!
Last night they did suggest Tums as a safe remedy for acid reflux! I'm going to pick some up today... I hope I don't sound too complainy... I am thrilled to have this little bean and whatever I have to go through is totally worth it. It is easy to slip into a bit of a woe-is-me when you feel crappy alot of the time, I guess! I AM feeling way, way better than I did the first couple of months and I'm looking forward to being able to do more now...
Like Ali, I have some extra weight and want to have a healthy baby but without gaining more than the recommended 15-20 lbs for me.... That's why I did the nutrition class - I want to make sure that what I eat is the most nutritious bang for my buck! I want to start walking and now that I'm feeling better (mostly) I should be able to at least go for a half hour a day. Any other suggestions for safe strengthening etc? I'm very healthy overall and pretty strong (I was a massage therapist until MS took me out!).... I was thinking about incorporating planks, squats, and loads of stretching.... now that I have the time!! thoughts??