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@intotheocean: I'll put you down for March 1 but let me know if that changes.
@BlessedMama: Congratulations!
@ms. pug: Super exciting stuff! Congratulations on everything!
@renee: Welcome and congratulations!

Saw OB & jellybean again. Heard heartbeat - 159bpm, sweetest sound ever. He is such a relaxing doctor, so glad I've swapped.

8 weeks tomorrow!!!

@MrsMccarthy: I think i read that same study, but I'm not sure I'm taking it all to heart. I will make sure I get adequate sunlight and vitamin d but I won't worry myself to death over things I can't control. I'm just happy to not be giant my pregnant in the heat of summer this time.

Didn't your blood pressure shoot up at the end of pregnancy last time too? That's my main concern right now. I'm hoping I can avoid that and any talk of induction. I don't know of there is anything I can be doing prophylactically though.

@MrsMccarthy: I was the same. I got mine at 4 cm and went from 4-10 within 3 hours. It was amazing. I know my body needed relief. My plan is to see what I feel like my body needs this time and go with it!

@HolisticMama: I actually just switched doctors this time around. The first time I was in a bigger practice, this time I switched to one person. I had a not so fun labor the first time that ended in a csection, so I would like to try vbac this time.

@jaguar: Ahh, I love hearing the sweet heartbeats. Makes it feel so real.

@simplyfelicity: I have my appointment on 7/29 too.

@renee: Welcome to another LA mom! Congrats!

@MrsMccarthy: Not too worried about vitamin D, since I live in Sunny CA!

My nausea and exhaustion seemed to have calmed down a bit today. It's a nice relief but makes me a little nervous. Can't wait til my appt next week to make sure everything is ok!

@BeachMama: haha oh yeah, you have nothing to worry about!

@BeachMama: That must be it then...the nausea. That's mostly what I want as well, salty foods.

@NavyRN2012: Welcome and congratulations!
@BeachMama: Gotcha.

Hey, all! Looks like we have the majority of our March Mamas so, if you want to update your due date or add an appointment, feel free to copy and paste!

@BlessedMama: salty AND sweet which was true for me last time too! Mustard is a huge craving! I want it on everything, especially with onion rings. I'm also craving dairy! Cheese, chocolate milk, but the weirdest thing of all is that no matter how hungry I feel I have trouble eating and sometimes even forget to eat, perhaps this means I can avoid another 50lb weight gain but we shall see.

I'm 6 weeks today and so excited that my scan is only a week away! Still having crazy dreams, nausea and now my heart rate is elevated. I hate the racing feeling. That and the constant peeing!

So excited for all the scans coming up tomorrow ! Don't forget I lost your little bean on here!

So last night I get home from work and I'm getting changed into comfy clothes (thank God for yoga pants). DH comes in our room and says, "You should put on something cute and take a picture, you're starting to get a little baby bump!" Now, I had been feeling fat and bloated all day with lots of tummy trouble, so that was all I saw. I argued that no, I'm just bloated, I'm not even 8 weeks, there's no way you can see anything yet.

Cue this morning getting ready for work...I'm there standing sideways in the mirror...He's right. I've only gained like 2 lbs so far, that low itty bitty bump is not from my crap eating. Now, only he or I would be able to tell at all. I'm only 5'2", short-waisted, and pretty light framed. But, alas, there it is, just the smallest start of a bump.

I'm mourning the impending loss of my normally flat stomach and a little irritated with my pants feeling tight this week, but I still think it's cute! Exciting!

@Annette: Both pregnancies, I got an AWFUL cold sore outbreak right at the beginning, and then at least through the last pregnancy, I didn't have a single cold sore (unusual for me, I get them regularly), even though I don't take my lysine during pregnancy. So yes, I do get them, but only at the very beginning of pregnancy. It's almost an early pregnancy sign, as they've both been worse than my normal outbreaks.

On a side note, did you know that having a cold sore during the birth, if it's the first you've ever had, can be dangerous for baby? So it's good you've had it early, because then both you and baby have an immunity to it. If that helps the yuckiness factor for you...

@simplyfelicity: I have an appointment 8/13

@simplyfelicity: Ah, ok. It's not really necessary, anyway Thanks for getting the list going.

@jess1483 thanks for your post! It does make me feel better to know I'm not alone and that its better to have sooner rather than later! Its funny how early on I'm welcoming all the weird symptoms as a sign that my body is doing what its supposed to do!

@LAZB: Yeah, I'm sure it is just a "blump" but I'm going to think happy baby bump thoughts about it, otherwise it feels like getting fat and seems depressing LOL

Hi ladies....I started cramping and bleeding some today, which is of course freaking me out. I went to the GP who was very sweet and said that 30 or 40% of women bleed in the first trimester, but I'm not feeling good about it. I have a scan tomorrow although I'm not sure what they will be able to see at 5w2d. I'm not out yet I guess, but I'm preparing myself for the worst tomorrow. I am sad but I know plenty of people who had an early loss and got their sticky baby the next month, so that's giving me hope. But I guess I'm technically still in the game for now. We'll see how tomorrow goes.

I had my first strange pregnancy dream last night! First of all the baby was a boy but still in my belly, he was moving around and we could see the outline of his hand against my belly, dh got excited and called my mum in to see and she said she wanted to cuddle the baby. Suddenly the baby came straight out my belly and I said to mum "we'll just have to figure out how to get him back in when you're finished cuddling"

Weirdest dream ever.

@onthemove: I'm sorry you are going through this. I hope it is just a fluke and everything is ok. Will be praying, please keep us updated.

@onthemove: I hope baby is sticky! I'm so sorry you have to go through this. Keep us posted.

@intotheocean: I would say they probably aren't great. They use a lot of chemicals in those lotions. They probably wouldn't do any harm but I'd avoid them from here on out just in case.

@MrsStar: hahahha I love that dream! Hysterical! I've been having a lot of dreams too.

@drjolene: I got my bump pretty early with my first too! This pregnancy I am expecting it even sooner as I keep hearing ad seeing that it typically pops more once you've had a child. Don't worry about halfway through you with start to LOVE your bump. I loved mine so much.

@onthemove sending you positive vibes and wishes for your ultrasound tomorrow. We will be thinking about you and hoping everything goes well.