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@Kiki: wow, welcome! that IS a surprise! are you excited about it?

has anyone else's boobs gotten enormous? I never had a huge chest (32B) and i've gone up a full cup at least, and now i feel like they are just in your face! (i'm very small, so it's very obvious) I'm feeling a little self conscious about them because we're not telling people yet but I feel like they see my chest and think i either got a boob job or am pregnant! any tips on minimizing your chest in summer clothes until you're ready to share the news?

also, happy friday! how's everyone feeling? any fun mother's day plans?

@Kiki: I would topple over, haha! maybe yours won't get bigger since you've already had kids glad you are excited!

@Kiki: ahh, you're scaring me, haha! I can't believe yours grew so much! did they continue to grow throughout the pregnancy? mine seem to have had a massive growth spurt almost immediately, i'm hoping that means they are done for this pregnancy...but i'm holding off on buying too many new bras yet, just in case!

how is everyone doing???

i am doing pretty good...have learned if i keep my belly full i keep the nausea away...been felling pretty well overall, except the fatigue...which is killing me in the mornings...getting out of bed is the worst...

we told our siblings over the weekend and are all very happy for us...

next apt is 5/31 to see the actual OB and see the baby again...

@MrsCastro: so nice you told your siblings! We just had my dating u/s today, and I am apparently 8w2d - a little ahead of where I thought, yay! We are going to tell the MIL and BIL this week....that's making it start to feel real!!

How is everyone feeling?

@mrsdoily: eek Friday is sooo soon!! I can't believe it is finally almost here! Glad your ms has faded...hope it stays away!

@Kiki: How did your lab work go yesterday?

@Kiki: I'm glad it went well, but sorry you have to be poked and made to pee so much I am EXHAUSTED as well. Our apartment looks like crap, but DH doesn't mind. He's been trying to keep up house-cleaning wise, but we both are getting over super nasty colds, so we are a little behind!

@kiki: congrats and welcome!

I'm finally getting some relief from the MS. Like a few others have mentioned, if I keep the tummy full, I feel less sick. I find myself shoving down a piece of bread every few hours just to keep something in there.

Also, all of a sudden over the last day or two I feel like my belly is starting to get round. I'm on the leaner side and so I can see that there is a difference from just a few days ago. And it also feels very round when I press my hand to it, even DH thought so. Since this is my second, I'm wondering how much earlier the belly will be noticeable. With my first, I didn't look pregnant until about 5.5 months, and even then, it mostly looked like a beer gut.

@lamariniere: I agree I don't feel nearly as sick as long as I keep food in my stomach. though I am just dealing with nausea but it isn't nearly as bad this time as it was with both of my other kids. With my son I was sick several times a day until 12 weeks, then it magical stopped. With my daughter it was 19 weeks (took going home and having all the food I was craving for it to go away) and I was sick several times a day. I am 9 weeks, 3 days today and have only been sick once but have been nauseous for a month and a half That is what led me to the Doctor and the positive test

@Kiki: Awww! That's adorable!

@lamariniere: How exciting that you're starting to show already! Can't wait for a bump pic!

@mrsdoily: Our house is a wreck, too. DH has been great about keeping it clean, which is awesome because smells are really bothering me lately. I could barely stand to be in the kitchen when he sprayed the counters down with a lemon-scented spray.

AFM, I haven't had too much MS or nausea as long as I steer clear of smelly situations. I'm finding that my appetite is completely gone most of the time, and the thought of eating something actually upsets my stomach. Once I get a few bites down I'm fine.

We told parents and siblings on Mother's Day! It was so fun to see their reactions (first baby on both sides!). My mom and stepmom cried, and MIL didn't really believe it at first! I'm waiting another 5-6 weeks to tell everyone else, but it's HARD! One of my high school friends just announced that she's expecting about 6 weeks before me. All I wanted to do was shout my news, too, but I held back

On an unrelated note - I've subscribed to this thread, but I never get notifications when someone posts unless they tag me. Am I doing something wrong?

@amreis: aw so fun that you told your fams! that's awesome that they were so excited. we're the first on both sides as well, and my parents were over the moon! (telling his parents soon and they are going to absolutely die).

totally agree on smells bothering you...i feel fine most of the time but every morning when i smell DH's greek yogurt (of all things) i feel like i'm going to die. and the smell of alcohol when he pours himself a drink as well! So far i'm just glad that the smell hasn't translated to me being actually physically ill yet!

I'm wondering if the subscriptions don't work for such long threads? or maybe if they don't work when there are so many repeat posters? i have no idea, i just favorited the thread for easy access.

@mrsdoily: YES YES YES! So excited for you! good luck today

@mrsdoily: yay...how exciting...what time is your apt?

I came across this site while browsing Pinterest the other day. I thought it was pretty funny, and she hit the nail on the head with a few things.

http://alphamom.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-calendar/week-eight/

I'm dealing with the sciatic nerve pain right now. It comes and goes as it pleases, and it's not fun at all!

@mrsdoily: i didn't even think about the possibility it wouldn't be covered by insurance! my doc strongly urged us to have the NT scan because i'm over 30. I had the genetic testing done pre-pregnancy and that was fully covered. i gave them my insurance info when i made the appointment. i'd hope they would've mentioned if it wasn't covered!

@elchalten: oh man, i'm so sorry! i hope you feel better soon! how far along are you?

@amreis: that site is hilarious! thanks for sharing

Hi ladies! *wave*
It has been awhile since i checked in. I am soooo nauseated! But hungry at the same time....if that makes sense lol.

anyone have any fun memorial day weekend plans? We're visiting DH's father...planning on spilling the beans to him and DH's brother this weekend! i'm kinda nervous about telling them, i don't know why! i'm sure they'll be super excited, it just feels like sharing our little secret right now since no one really knows yet!

hope everyone's feeling good...second tri is right around the corner for some of you!!!

How far along are you?

10w2d...and counting....

Who knows the BIG secret?

DH, our parents and siblings and a few close friends...we are waiting to announce after our scan in June to the rest of the family...

Any food aversions?

meats, i currently dont really care for them...and have stayed clear of them...well except the BBQ chicken drumsticks my sister made the other day...

Craving anything specific?

fruits and veggies...cant get enough of necterines, cucumbers (with salt and lemon and tapatio) and apricots...i swear i am eatting them like they are going out of style...

Do you have a feeling for boy or girl?

i have a feeling its a boy...have had a few dreams of having the baby and all times it was a boy...

How are you feeling overall?

feeling pretty blessed with not feeling terribly bad...i have not to toss my cookies, which i feel really lucky about...but i do get nauseas if i dont keep my belly full...

and i am always SUPER tired....i get a stong wave of exhaustion around 2 or 3...i just need about an hours nap and i am good, on the weekend it works fine but not so much during work days...