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So has anyone started a baby registry or wish list yet? I have a wish list on Amazon I've been using to keep track of stuff, but have been reluctant to delve into the world of registries (and I DON'T want my name showing up on a Google search for any registries!)

So what are you guys doing for exercise? I did my triathlon over the weekend, which was the last endurance activity I had on my schedule, and now I'm looking for other workouts. I just checked out the You: Having a Baby Workout DVD from the library and it's pretty good - it's mostly light weights and some stretching, but it's definitely a solid workout. My gym's pool is finally open, so I'm planning on swimming a lot (I bought a racerback swimsuit two sizes up from my pre-pregnancy size), but they aren't offering water aerobics this year so if I want to do those, I have to go all the way across town. My friend and I still lift weights a couple days a week, but I'm having trouble figuring out what exercises are safe/best. My doctor just said to make sure I'm not lifting too much. Has anyone found any good books/magazines/DVDs?

@Ms.Mermaid: I am on pelvic rest because of Placenta Previa. As a runner for the last 12 years, it's rough. I "speed walk," but it just isn't the same! I should find out on June 9th (our anatomy scan) whether or not the situation has begun to resolve itself. If it has, back to running (albeit slowly and with walk breaks as second trimester continues), and also to using the high school pool across the street for some non-weight bearing cardio. Even if the PP hasn't resolved, I'm hopeful I'll get the green light for swimming. It isn't my favorite activity but I know it's SO good for you, and definitely a prime choice for preggos.

@Ms.Mermaid: I have a couple of "sort of" registries at a few stores, mostly for the completion discounts I'll get at the end my amazon one is more of a wish list but I do really want everything that's on it! I don't remember if it was on here that mentioned lucieslist.com or another thread, but it looks like a great reference to weed out all the BS that stores say you need, but probably don't. Plus it's kind of funny.

Where is everyone on here??

I was visiting family this weekend. My cousin just asked me to be her son's godmother! It's especially exciting because we were TTC at the same time last year, but she got pregnant right away and I didn't, so it was a little bittersweet staying in touch for a while. Now I'm pregnant exactly a year behind her. It's been awesome watching them now and thinking that's what my life will be this time next year!

Do you guys have fun Memorial Day plans?

@tororojo: I made the transition to maternity clothes this weekend, too. I had no idea how comfortable they would be until I tried some on just for fun! I walked out of the store with several complete outfits. I haven't had any luck finding shorts, though, either!

@Mrs.Panda: good to know! My jeans are all from Motherhood but I haven't checked them out for summer clothes. Saw some very cute dresses at Old Navy the other day and I'll have to try some stuff on when I'm not dragging a toddler with me!

Hey everyone-checking in at 16 weeks. My 16 week appointment is a week from today, and then my anatomy scan is a week later. Had some ups and downs.....friends of ours lost their daughter 38-weeks into the pregnancy . It was awful. An important reminder that a healthy baby is truly a gift!

I'm doing some maternity clothes shopping, as I am able to squeeze into all my pre-preggo stuff, but it's starting to get uncomfortable. Sweet, sweet hubby is taking me on an early 30th birthday/babymoon/4th wedding anniversary trip to Oahu next week, so I need to find some cute maternity shorts. Thanks for the tip about Loft, @Ms.Mermaid: !@Mrs.Panda: Have you had your anatomy scan yet? Is everything going well?

Hope everyone is feeling great. I'm having a return of m/s for some reason, and it really isn't fun as it seems like most people are beyond it at this point! Oh well, a small price to pay:-). I am excited to feel movement soon, but also a little bit nervous about it as I'm guessing sleep with baby movements might be tough.

@Chicalgobee I was talking to a friend on Saturday and I asked how her brother's wife was doing with her pregnancy and she told me that she lost the baby at 7 mos. I didn't ask what happened because I was just kinda freaked out, but I'll ask at some point.

I got asked on Sunday if I was sure it wasn't twins :-p. I also have a second job interview that I'm supposed to get a call about soon and do not know what I'm going to do! Obviously, don't discuss the pregnancy until you get an offer, but if I show up ridiculously pregnant, they are going to notice.

Is anyone else just kind of tired of being pregnant? Lately, especially since I started showing and feel uncomfortable in all of my clothes and everything, I kind of just feel annoyed that I can't do all the things I used to do and that none of my clothes fit. Isn't the second trimester supposed to be the fun part? I'm hoping it's just a stage and once the baby starts kicking this whole thing will feel more real and more like we're having a baby and I'll be able to be less self absorbed about the whole thing.

Also, is anyone else a vegetarian? Are you getting enough protein?

@Rattles Wait, is River Tubing a no-no? I have a gift card to use this summer! We are heading to California to visit friends in August but it isn't really a babymoon. We might also go to Toronto over labor day weekend. Mackinac Island sounds awesome though - I hope you have fun!

@rattles: we are going on a babymoon in June to Jamaica so ready for a vacation! I've had awful sciatic pain, my right buttock/back feel stabby and my right leg is painful and is tingly from the knee down. Crazy!

@Ms.Mermaid: I think it has something to do with if you flip you may not be able to get out of the tube or maneuver yourself as well as a preggo. Kind of a bummer Hope you hear from the job soon!

I had my anatomy scan yesterday and unfortunately couldn't get a good profile pic. But she was moving around and trying to suck her thumb, just not quite coordinated enough all the time haha. It was very cute but unfortunately I won't get the results until the 19th because my doctor is on vacation! But 10 fingers and 10 toes! Found out the pains I felt were likely round ligament pain so I haven't felt her squirm yet I'm really eager to feel her!

I am pretty good! We had a peek at the twins yesterday, and all looks good so far. Anatomy scan is scheduled for early July - I am anxious to find out the genders!!! We are starting to coordinate buying "stuff." As of this moment, the twins have nowhere to sleep lol

I'm definitely in maternity clothes now... they're just sooo comfortable, I don't have any desire to try to wear anything else even though I probably could. Our anatomy scan is scheduled for June 27!

Has anyone felt movement yet? I never realized how far along in the pregnancy you can go without feeling any! I'm so anxious to start feeling something!

@thisisme: I haven't felt anything yet, but I feel like it's taking foreverrrr.

@ms.mermaid: I'm not looking forward to the end, where all the baby does is knee you in the spine and turn your stomach into rolling hills, but I am excited for the hiccups and the first little whomp whomp whomps.

@Ms.Mermaid: I've been on vacation so am just now catching up...but wanted to say I totally feel you about baby movements! Although I'm a little excited BC it's never happened before, I'm also terrified and not totally jazzed. I'm a *horrible* sleeper, and can only imagine how much this will impact sleep!! Good luck with the interview!!@thisisme: on movement...my doc said for first-timers it can take a while, esp. depending on where your placenta is. @ShayNanigans: I know what you mean about the "stuff"....I told my husband today I feel sooooo unprepared! School ends Friday (I forget...any other teacher bees in our group??) and I feel like once I get into summer mode I'll really go whole hog on nesting.

Anatomy scan is a week from Tuesday. FX all is healthy in there!! Heartbeat was a steady 166 at my 17 week apt.

@ChiCalGoBee: Yes, fifth grade teacher here, for five more days! I'm resigning after this year to stay home with baby next year. I'm still going to do summer school and I'll be on the sub list for my school for September and October. I'm so thankful we have the flexibility to make that choice. I think I'll miss teaching at the beginning of the year, but hopefully I'll have no regrets once baby arrives!

Is anyone else huge?? As I'm reading, I'm getting nervous because you all say you're not in maternity clothes yet!!!!

I am! I've been in them for two weeks or so now, and I'm only 17 wks preggo! I am out of the "fat" stage, and I definitely look pregnant. I'm not a large person, so I definitely have a pregnant belly. This is my first kid! Anyone else in maternity clothes now??

This pic attached was taken a week ago. Does anyone else look like me?

@Sophs Mama: Thank you so much! This does make me feel better. Your pic is so cute and fancy!!! You look adorable. A part of me is happy that I'm big because then I no longer just look fat. The rest of me is terrified for what the next 5 months will bring!!!

@rattles: We just booked our babymoon! Going to the Dominican Republic. I wish we could do excursions, but they are mostly non-preggo friendly. Oh well, more beach and spa time!!