https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 12 May 2026 09:28:14 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any/page/2#post-259286 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 11:13:57 +0000 tororojo 259286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just finished my first frappacino of this pregnancy (12 weeks tomorrow) and it rocked my world! I dreamed about getting an M&amp;M McFlurry the other night; maybe that plus the confessions on this thread are a sign that I should get one today... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any/page/2#post-259097 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 08:44:24 +0000 MrsBeachyBaby 259097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I asked my doctor as well and she looked at me like I had 5 heads. She said soft serve is fine. I have had a severe craving for a McDonalds m and m mcflurry with added hot fudge. If you have not tried it. I would suggest it NOW! So delish. The other day I tried the vanilla bean Oreo coolata from dunkin donuts. Words can't express the sweetness. Yum!<br /> I have eaten way too much fast food. I haven't cooked in weeks. I do drink a lot of milk. Can't get enough of it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any/page/2#post-259070 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 08:21:58 +0000 rrachael 259070@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Today is my first day back to work after having the summer off {I'm a teacher} ... and I'm sitting here drinking coffee for the first time in 5 months. I'm telling myself it won't become a habit... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any/page/2#post-253785 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:04:25 +0000 cranberryapple 253785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I swore I would eat 100% healthy during my pregnancy (which for me meant sticking with a Paleo-ish diet). Well, that went out the window after the first month and I was only able to semi get back on the wagon during the second half of my second trimester. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any/page/2#post-253405 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:52:13 +0000 Beyond2 253405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't taken prenatal vitamins since ~6 weeks when they started making me sick...I'm almost 35 weeks now. Basically my baby is running on 2 weeks of vitamins.... I eat very few veggies, maybe 3 servings a week. I don't drink nearly enough water, seriously only about 24 ounces a day ( I do drink a few glasses of milk on top of that though). I sleep on my back occasionally. I still lift heavy things when I want something done and don't feel like waiting. I keep saying people had healthy babies long before all the rules were in place. Hopefully my faults aren't too bad... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any/page/2#post-253315 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:06:19 +0000 keiki_mama 253315@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ate lox while I was pregnant :P So delicious, I couldn't stay away! I'm pretty sure I had more candy than I should have. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any/page/2#post-253313 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:05:27 +0000 keiki_mama 253313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sweetchic: I always slept on my side but ended up on my back when I woke up :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any/page/2#post-253231 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 14:01:15 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 253231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaisyMay: omg sounds delicious! You deserve it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any/page/2#post-253229 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 14:01:05 +0000 WALLAROO 253229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsdaredevil: I asked my OB about fro-yo as well since I read it on hellobee. She also said it was fine! Woo hoo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any/page/2#post-253227 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 13:58:45 +0000 MaisyMay 253227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsdaredevil: I took care of that particular need last night with no sugar added ice cream, sugar free hot fudge, half of a banana, and copious amounts of whipped cream. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any/page/2#post-253215 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 13:45:25 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 253215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaisyMay: I had froyo once a week throughout every semester of my pregnancy, my doctor laughed when I asked her if it was okay (I read it on hellobee). She said "man, in ten years you will have to live on leaves and water when you're pregnant." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any/page/2#post-253213 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 13:42:30 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 253213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lone Palm: I have read that if your system is used ti eating raw fish (it was a regular part of your diet before getting pregnant) that you're okay to eat it during pregnancy. Just be careful with the high mercury fish! I had sushi twice during my pregnancy...and lots and lots of deli meat lol.</p> <p>I painted a ton while pregnant (and spray painted), had sips of alcohol, ate what I wanted, got up in the middle of the night to eat...I could go on and on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any/page/2#post-253183 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 13:17:47 +0000 Mrs.B 253183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I guess I have a few to add ;) I to have faked cramps/aches to get out of certain house chores and outings:) I have also been guilty of faking a headache so DH would not be opposed to my caffiene beverage and allow me to take a nap while he manages our other children. I'm sure I have a ton more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any/page/2#post-253162 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 13:07:04 +0000 wheres_c 253162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaisyMay: My doc never advised against froyo - so despite the fact that other people say it's forbidden, I've been eating it :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any/page/2#post-253053 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:47:02 +0000 purrpletulips 253053@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Last pregnancy I rarely strayed from the recommended dietary guidelines and exercised 3x a week; DD was perfect. This pregnancy I have at least one caffeinated/non-diet beverage a day (prior to pregnancy would only drink diet), eat lunch meat and/or tuna salad at least once a week, sleep sort of on my stomach, eaten feta/blue cheese, eat a lot more fast food than pre-preg, eaten soft serve ice cream/yougart/milk shakes, and have had some of DH's beer on occasion. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any/page/2#post-252417 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 18:41:37 +0000 laylabelle 252417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Caffeine. Can't stop, won't stop. Bad at drinking water. THAT needs to change. I forget my prenatals about 1-2 times a week. I rarely ate fast food pre-preg but now do it all the time (to be fair, our kitchen isn't fully functional and our choices here are lacking. </p> <p>I eat deli meat sometimes. I've eaten froyo. I eat bleu cheese. I had to have a tooth pulled in my first trimester and although I tried not to, I ended up taking one half of a painkiller. </p> <p>This thread makes me feel much better!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any/page/2#post-252414 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 18:40:30 +0000 MaisyMay 252414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I drink iced tea pretty much whenever we go out, and definitely whenever I get headaches.<br /> Diet soda is my friend! I'm drinking more of it now than I did any soda pre-preg.<br /> I'm diabetic and am supposed to be really careful of carbs and sugar, but milk and oreos are amazing, especially in the heat, so I've figured out the one time of day when they don't show on my blood sugar tests.<br /> I am dying for fro yo, even sugar free with fruit, so if somebody wants to tell me that it's okay, I'm willing to roll with it!<br /> I figure I can't be doing too badly. I'm down 16 pouns, but Little Miss is doing okay. We get a check up every 3 weeks and haven't had any problems so far. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any#post-252384 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 18:11:18 +0000 birdofafeather 252384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i had a glass of wine the other day because i had a crappy afternoon. and it was awesome. hopefully no stones are thrown. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any#post-251887 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:24:12 +0000 dagret 251887@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've eaten a few deli meat sandwiches, and had some proscuitto the other day. I'll still eat medium-rare steaks, but not burgers. I couldn't eat veggies for the first 13 weeks. Eating more fast food than usual. I'm still having a cup of coffee every morning (a small one, though), and right now i'm drinking an iced tea/lemonade.</p> <p>RE: confessions...</p> <p>I told my husband i'm not allowed to pick up dog poop. And last night I faked cramps so I could stop packing/moving stuff in our basement in preparation for the new carpet we're getting installed this weekend. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any#post-251801 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:35:13 +0000 lemondrop 251801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: The only thing that helped with my swelling was to lay in the Lazy Boy with my feet up. </p> <p>As soon as I stopped going to work daily and worked from home with my feet up, it improved enough that my shoes fit again (but did not go away entirely). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any#post-251799 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:33:05 +0000 lemondrop 251799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband took over all housework the moment morning sickness started. I basically lay around and gestated.</p> <p>My butt hit the couch and never left it- so no exercise, see above. </p> <p>Bad to eat/drink- I've had it. Sushi, coffee, soda, soft serve, cold cuts, a glass of wine or half a beer a couple times a week once morning sickness went away, whatever. I was aware of the risks involved and took my chances. </p> <p>A good diet- nope, I felt so sick and not hungry for the whole pregnancy, whatever sounded good I ate- and salads, veggies, and meats were not invited to the party. </p> <p>Despite all of that our son turned out perfect. Next time around I may try to do better since I now understand the depth of feelings involved with your child and their health and success, but after reading posts from the second time mommies above it doesn't sound like it will be very likely! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any#post-251761 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:07:50 +0000 MsLipGloss 251761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Highwire: It's definitely not just you! I literally had not had a McDonald's french fry in at least 5 years prior to getting knocked up . . . and now I eat them (usually) twice a week-the saltier the better-along with a quarter pounder with cheese, and an oatmeal cookie! </p> <p>I also have not given up caffeine . . . although I rarely had any during the first trimester, during the second and now late in my third, I just drink a Diet Coke (or two!) when I want to. I don't go over my daily limit (200mg) and I still drink massive amounts of water, but I don't even give it a second thought. </p> <p>@JHoller25 @TravelingBrit: I haven't found *anything* to help with the swelling . . . it looks like I am baking bread in my shoes! I tried switching to all water, watching my salt (except for the Mickey D's o' course!), and keeping my feet elevated (at work and at night), but I still always have some swelling. The heat definitely makes it worse (or just makes it happen faster), but *oy* and seriously? Because the BH contractions and pelvic pressure aren't miserable enough?! :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any#post-251758 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:05:51 +0000 photomommy 251758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have much different than everyone else, but it sure makes me feel better to read all of these!</p> <p>1) eaten deli meat<br /> 2) diet pop (even though I never ever used to drink any before)<br /> 3)not nearly enough exercise, which is bad for me with GD<br /> 4)not drinking enough water - don't be like me with this one, it caused kidney stones! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any#post-251756 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:04:42 +0000 edelweiss 251756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i thought i would exercise throughout pregnancy but even my moderate, sporadic pre-pregnancy workout schedule hasn't held up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any#post-251723 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 09:42:50 +0000 wheres_c 251723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jholler25: My feet were the size of watermelons yesterday.....and SO made a comment about my cankles :( ] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any#post-251373 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 20:53:49 +0000 betsyboop 251373@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a glass of wine a week. I ate sushi twice a month, at least. I had a coffee a day after my first trimester. I had soft serve fro yo once a week. All this and my lo seems to be just fine :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any#post-251359 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 20:28:29 +0000 Mrs.B 251359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sweetchic: The weight of your uterus blocks blood flow. Don't quote me on that though I may be wrong.</p> <p>I to have slept on my back more then once but at this point it is SO uncomfortable to lay on my back. I feel this super heavy weight on my chest and it hurts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any#post-251277 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:47:56 +0000 Meridian 251277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hold up... So you're NOT supposed to sleep on your back while PG?! I assumed you were supposed </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any#post-251267 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:40:34 +0000 Tidybee 251267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love this thread! it's making me laugh for some reason.<br /> I have an iced latte at least once a week.<br /> I wanted to go the whole pregnancy without having dessert/cakes/cookies which I was never a huge eater of anyway...yeah, I have at least one ice cream sandwich a day.<br /> I stopped wearing the heart rate monitor to exercise at about 10 weeks.<br /> I still sleep on my back...and willingly when my hips are hurting in the middle of the night.<br /> 300 extra calories each day - right...<br /> I don't do kegels either.<br /> I've used pregnancy as an excuse to skip the gym and get the hubs to do extra around the house just because I didn't feel like it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-pregnancy-confessions-do-you-have-any#post-251205 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 17:27:45 +0000 SleepyMonkey 251205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i have a cup of black tea every morning. </p> <p>i eat a lot of fake sweetener.</p> <p>i sleep on my back knowingly. my doctor said humanity would have never survived 20,000 years if women actually did real harm to their unborn babies by sleeping on their backs.</p> <p>i almost never exercise.</p> <p>i don't do my kegels. </p>