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Scary symptoms! This morning while eating bfast, I suddenly got short of breath, my heart was racing, I couldn't catch my breath, and I felt dizzy and faint. I don't know what to do because the DR is closed today. I was thinkng of calling when they are open to tomorrow or should I take myself to a clinic today?

@LindsayInNY: It didn't happen again but I've been abnormally tired today. I will call tomorrow when the doctor opens. I had shortness of breath my last pregnant, but it was when I was near the end and huge. It was just scary how quickly it came on

@Eko: Seriously? We're beyond the halfway point. I wouldn't think that to be of concern in any way... Were you of normal weight starting out? Did your doctor give you a range that you should gain overall?

It turns out I have really low blood pressure. I should be really careful changing positions and increase my water intake- so basically the same advice everyone gets!
@Eko I can't believe she said you have gained too much weight! I've never had my weight mentioned. I gained 40 pounds with my first and 15 so far in my 24th week this time. As long as you and baby are healthy I wouldn't think it would be an issue.

@glitterboots: Glad you figured out what is going on!

@Eko: Maybe she is concerned with baby's size? I know my OB said that weight gain by mother during pregnancy definitely plays a role in how big of a baby you end up with. Maybe she's just wanting to try to make sure baby doesn't get too big! Plus, having extra weight to lose in the end is no fun.

@Eko: Some doctors seem to comment on weight much more than others. My HMO comments on my weight gain at every visit so in my mind I picture the doctor physically checking a box labeled "discussed weight." I've been told that I gained too much and too little at various appointments for both pregnancies. Last visit I got the "not gaining enough" talk and then the doctor realized she hadn't even received my weight from that day's appointment and she was looking at my weight from the last appointment.

@glitterboots: The advice nurse confirmed that my symptoms were in line with low blood pressure. She said this is an estrogen-heavy portion of pregnancy which tends to thin out the blood leading to lower blood pressure. Like you I was told to drink lots of water and to not change positions quickly.

@78h2o: Thanks! I've definitely tried to be good, but my hunger has definitely ramped up and I haven't been able to exercise as much as I usually do, which is likely the most of my problem.

@Corduroy: Thanks! My doctor has definitely commented about my weight at every appointment. It's been a normal weight gain up until now, so she hasn't really said anything other than 'everything looks good'. I guess I have a month to try to impress her. lol.

@Mrs.KMM: you look great!!! I'll update with a pic too!

25+4 today!

I had my 24 week appointment (a week late due to snow last week) this AM. The lab tech bombarded me and tried to bully me into taking the glucose test today even though the midwives had told me to take it at 28 weeks. When I told her no, she got really sassy about how the doctors like to test at 24 weeks, and just wouldn't listen to me. I finally just told her no, that I'd take it in March. I told the midwife about it when she came in and she just laughed and told me that I did the right thing. Ha!

Baby girl is perfect. HR was 154bpm, and my belly measured right on track. I've been having some itching and swelling on my lady parts. She swabbed me and its a yeast infection. Yippie. This is the first time I've had one and it's SO uncomfortable!!

@Mrs.KMM: LOL thanks, she never leaves my side....even in the bathroom! hahahah

@MamaB: Yeast infections and other infections are pretty normal in pregnancy. I had quite a few with LO's pregnancy. This time around, I got a yeast infection early on, but have been on probiotics since 8-10 weeks pregnant.

@LindsayInNY: What classes did you to with? We just signed up for ours. We're doing a 1-day, 7 hour course in late March with the Confident Childbirth method (a multi-week course didn't work with DH's work travel).

@LindsayInNY: Our Bradley class started two weeks ago, and it was cancelled last week and tonight due to wintery weather. Super frustrating.

@LindsayInNY: I decided last night that I would book a slot for the birthing class I want to take. It's nice because it's just a 1 weekend class, but it's for 8 hours. It will be intense I bet, but at least we can go just once to learn all of the info! It's March 7th, so not this weekend but next! I'm really excited!!

@MrsBrewer: That sounds like the hospital introduction and general birth class. It's definitely informative and long. Baby CPR was our favorite class. Are you delivering at St. Joseph's? My SIL had all of her babies there.

@MrsBrewer: Awesome. I'm delivering again at Prentice. It could change if we move before the baby. DH and I talked about driving into the city to deliver as well if that's what it comes down to.

@MrsBrewer: We're thinking of moving to the north or western suburbs of the city. It's impossible to find an affordable single family home in the city especially our neighborhood. I would like to be closer to I-94 and getting back to Milwaukee quicker, not super far north, but a little more north.

@MrsBrewer: I've been in Chicago for 12 years. I love this city. I moved here to closer to my parents, but not in Milwaukee despite it having a good library/archives program at UWM.

@MrsBrewer: Yeah, there's so many different neighborhoods. My husband and I have lived in a few different ones over the years from downtown to Pilsen to Logan Square to Rogers Park. Each one is unique and interesting. I'm hoping that we move to an area near a park. Chicago's park system is awesome.

@LindsayInNY: No way?! You used to live in WI??