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@lilteacherbee: I'm terrified of having surgery but I must say, my five hours of pushing (also have a narrow pelvic opening) were no walk in the park. I think worst case is attempted vaginal that goes to c section- a scheduled one seems to have a lot of benefits if medically necessary!!! How was your recovery? I'm not looking forward to recovery AT ALL!!! (Not hoping/planning to have a c section unless it's necessary but I just loved the way you described your decision/experience!)

Maybe my fellow preggos with kiddos can give me some support on this- I have a nasty cough and cold- of course I can barely take anything but it would be really nice if I didn't PEE MY PANTS EVERY TIME I COUGHED. Ugh. That's probably what I miss most- full bladder control. With this cough it's so bad that I am wearing a pad!!!!!!

@kjpugs: My recovery was awesome (well, as awesome as recovery from a major surgery can be)! I made myself get up and walk the halls twice a day until I left the hospital. I think that really helped. I mean, it hurt and it felt like my insides were going to just fall out, but I think it really helped my recovery in the long run. I was swollen for about a week because of all the meds and stuff, but I was feeling almost normal by 2 weeks pp.

I had PPA, so that was rough, but was unrelated to the c-section. The only minor complication I had was where a part of my incision popped open (gross!). It criss-crossed another scar I had from a previous surgery, which made it harder to heal, but I got some antibiotics and all was well in a week or so!

I'm kinda nervous about doing it all again with a toddler at home, but we have a lot of family nearby, so I should have some help the first couple of weeks.

And yes, the attempted vaginal with a c-section at the end was exactly what I was trying to avoid. After surgery, my OB said he was pretty certain it would have turned out that way had I tried vaginally first, so I'm very happy with our decision .

@lilteacherbee: I had bad PPA too. Dreading that part! My husband and I work opposite schedules and have no family nearby! I'm nervous but we always make it work somehow

@kjpugs: bahahah peeing when I sneeze is standard now...ugh.

@auggiefrog: I am so sorry to hear this. I hope your wait for a sticky baby is brief!

@Mrs. J: I am happy to have some fabulous companions in this club!

Sorry I've been MIA, but i also caught a cold. Today the fever is down... and I feel a little better. LO is still nursing like crazy (poor thing is still teething) and I think my supply dropped... Those of you still bfing: how are you doing? Is it still working? My boobs hurt so much and my nipple are so incredibly sore... Is there anything to increase supply while pregnant? Or should I just give up on it?

@Mrs.Scientist: my Lo is 10 month old,too

@yerpie110: Welcome, a due date twin!

@auggiefrog: So sorry to hear that. Take good care of yourself!

My symptoms seem to have subsided for the most part, which is a little concerning. TMI, but I still have crazy constipation at least. Even my boobs are feeling a bit less tender today.

@auggiefrog: my thoughts are with you.

@krispi: how many weeks are you? My symptoms came and went until about 6w3d.

@lil owl: Hopefully you won't have to give it up! I know I'm going to be sad if/when we finally give it up. I'd like to continue at least a couple nursing session per day for as long as possible but we'll see.

We really wanted to have two close in age as well. I grew up an only child and feel I've really missed out not having a sibling. I'm so happy my son will have a forever friend and playmate!

@Mrs.Scientist: I grew up as an only child, too. Although I do have two half sisters, but they are 20 years older than me and we never really had a relationship. Dhs brother is 14 years older and they hardly ever talk. Maybe twice a year... DH always wanted a big family, so I think two is a good start (and then we'll wait some years and maybe we'll have some more... at least that's the plan )

I hope I can keep nursing, it was so hard when I had to stop. I never imagined it would be so hard on me, but when the doc told me I had to stop I ran out of the hospital crying. (I'm usually not the crying type) I know it was silly, but I even refused taking the meds for one day so I could nurse him one last night. I pumped and dumped for 10 days and DS was so happy when he was finally allowed to bf again.

I have a question about MS: I had HG last time, but I don't really remember when it started. I remember being on a class reunion at 5 weeks, and I felt a bit nauseous, but no real HG. When I was 8 weeks I had already lost more than 20% of my weight... I should be 6 weeks today (says the countdown app thing) and so far (almost) nothing. I've been taking B vitamins, no iron, and I'm still BFing so maybe it won't be so hard this time? (just wishful thinking probably)
When did your MS start?
and for those of you who are having their second: is it different this time around?

@krispi: I hear ya about disappearing symptoms. But I keep reading on the internet and talking to actual ppl who insist their symptoms didn't start til 6, 7, 8 weeks. So try not to stress. I'm sure you'll start feeling horrible soon!

I wasn't feeling too pregnant ever, but I was definitely very bloated and slightly sore boobs up until yesterday when I noticed the "spotting".

Which I'm of course wringing my hands over, but really you could barely even call it spotting. Nothing landing on the knickers, just you know - a hint of a sligt color to the CM. SO hard not to worry yourself sick over this. How anyone manages to make it through the first couple months is beyond me!

Hi ladies! Sorry I've been MIA, I've had a rough few days of morning sickness I ended up having to get IV fluids after I couldn't keep anything down (even water) for close to 48 hours. Yesterday was a better day though thankfully.
Had my first ultrasound yesterday! (to check viability since my last pregnancy ended in miscarriage and to check dates) My EDD is now August 2nd so I'm offically an August mama baby is looking awesome with a nice strong heart beat! Have my first appointment with my awesome midwife on the 17th so will do the paper work and work out when my 12 week ultrasound will be! I have to say - morning sickness with a toddler is crazy hard for me!

@yerpie110: Welcome!

@lil owl: I'm still BFing, but only about 3 times per day. I'm trying to slowly wean DS, since I don't want to tandem nurse, and I think it will be hard to nurse when my belly starts getting big. I'm not sure how my supply is, since I don't pump at all. I think it's decreased some.

@Mrs.Scientist: I'm an only child too! While I think only children are awesome, I'm happy that my son will have a built in friend/playmate.

@MrsStar: I'm sorry to hear you're having a rough time with morning sickness. I hope it passes quickly for you!

Ugh the fatigue is so bad and it doesn't help that I've been sick for two weeks with a dreadful cold. Some nausea as well. I had an ultrasound Tuesday and all looked great. I have a repeat ultrasound on the 23rd at the RE. Then my first OB appt on the 29th.

Hi all! Joining this thread cautiously. I just realized yesterday that my period was late....thought there was no way I could be pregnant, but tested and the line was super bright and strong. We were actually taking this month off, because last time I had 3 months of awful, never ending nausea and throwing up...and ai didn't want to be sick over Christmas. We didn't dtd any time close to my normal ovulation (but I didn't use the pee sticks this month, just went on previous months). So only explanation is either the Immaculate Conception or that I ovulated an entire week early, basically right after my last period. Or that I got pregnant the month before and still had a period after. I'm pretty bewildered, but pleasantly surprised!

Location: NJ

EDD: ? Not sure. Maybe Aug 15th or so.

How far along: ? Haha...not sure.

First child? 2nd, my LO turned 17 months today.

First doctor appointment: haven't even called yet.

Any symptoms so far? None. Which adds to the mystery. Last time I had horrible sore boobs at least a week before my BFP. This time-- nothing.