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@CharityAnne: I can still eat Greek Yogurt but it does NOTHING to fill me up anymore. I have been STARVING in the mornings.
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@megz06: Same. I'm usually a person who wants something sweet after dinner every night and ever since about 12dpo I haven't been craving sweets at all. It's very odd for me.
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@T.H.O.U.: I haven't bought anything yet! I think I'll wait until we're in the clear to some extent, 12+ weeks. I'm excited though. I love looking at gear in general (running gear, snowboarding gear, etc.). Baby stuff is no different, strollers are sexy.
Also, I don't have heartburn so much as indigestion. I'm always burping and feel stuffed.@Dandelion: Yay the spotting has stopped! That is excellent news.
@LovelyPlum: Lol I hear you on the palette changing constantly. If I'm having dinner with a friend, I wait until the very last minute to decide on a restaurant. The other weird thing is, I rarely crave anything. I used to be one of those people that would think about my next meal (constantly) and immediately I would salivate. Now I'm just like "ew" or "meh" about everything. Nothing gets me excited.
@CharityAnne: Aww, I know how miserable the nausea can be, especially when coupled with that ridic fatigue. I had a combination of both REALLY bad (but luckily never threw up). I wasn't functioning but it lasted only a week and went away. Nowadays the fatigue comes and goes and maybe some very slight queasiness but nothing like before. Hope you get some relief soon! And Greek yogurt has been one of my go-to "meals" lately, haha not very substantive.
I'm getting a really annoying leg cramp today. It's not really a sharp cramp, but more like restless leg and that dull aching - however it's been getting progressively worse throughout the day. Is this common? I turned to Dr. Google for a second and of course the first thing I see is "blood clot". I don't think it's that type of pain but it's really annoying. Nothing worrisome I hope? I got it every now and then before getting pregnant. Maybe my workout from yesterday has something to do with it? e.g. Elliptical on resistance and weights squats??
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@SupernovaJ: I feel like I've heard of the leg cramp thing with pregnancy before!
Has anyone else noticed they actually pee LESS since their BFP? It's the weirdest thing. I've always been someone who goes a lot. Like generally every 2ish hours unless I'm dehydrated. In the last week I've only had to go every 5-6 hours for me which is just SO WEIRD. (And I'm eating/drinking normally still. Maybe even drinking slightly more)
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@Mae: nowadays i got the same amount. at first right after my bfp i started going more frequently but i must have gotten used to it now and go for longer periods without having to go. the only difference with pee pattern is i ALWAYS get up during the middle of the night to go once, whereas before, i slept through the night.
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So my great aunt died today and my family will be gathering for the funeral this weekend. . Part of me really wants to tell my immediate family because my sister lives in another state and my dad is traveling a lot for work this month and it would be awesome to tell them all in person.
But, I'm only 5 weeks so I don't want to announce it to everyone and my husband won't be there.
The other issue is that I know my immediate family will keep it a secret, but my husband feels like if I tell them then he should be able to tell his family. His mother has been pressuring us to have kids since we got married 3 years ago and has a big mouth. I honestly don't trust her with this even though he said she could do it.
I just don't know what to do and I'm exhausted and now have one less day to get my classroom ready for my preschoolers on Tuesday. Fatigue has been awful this week.
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@Dandelion: @Mae: @jill_a55: @megz06: I was told when I scheduled my first appointment to drink 24 oz of water an hour before the appointment. I did not do this...I just drank water like usual and held it until after.
Something else weird about pee: I do have to give a urine sample at every appointment, but they want FMU...so I'm supposed to pee in a cup in the morning and then bring that cup to my appointment. All of my appointments are in the afternoon because of school, so I guess I'm going to have a pee cup like, in my car all day. Soooooo gross.
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@Kate6214: I would say no for all the reasons you mentioned (husband isn't there and you are only 5 weeks along). Also, my personal opinion would be I'd find it in poor taste to announce that to certain family at a funeral. However, if you and your husband discuss it and both agree then by all means it is up to you. I just would chose a different time than when others are mourning the death of a family member.
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@LovelyPlum: So glad to hear this! Hoping for your sake that you've really turned a corner. I actually think I did around 8-8.5 weeks. I'm 9 weeks now, and I definitely still have the nausea and aversions, etc, but it's more manageable and I get plenty of time each day when I feel fine.
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@gilmoregirl: Eww that's gross. Why FMU??
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@Kate6214: If you're not really ready to announce it, then don't. I kept it from my parents for weeks, even though I saw them several times in the duration. I just wasn't ready. I'm sure your family would understand.
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@gilmoregirl: That's gross.
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@SupernovaJ: I am also "ew" and "meh" on just about everything, but last week my husband brought home half a chicken cheesesteak that he'd had for lunch, and I pretty much lost my mind over it. I was so excited about the cheesesteak, but I was also super excited to actually WANT a food. Pregnancy is ridic.
Oh, and I've definitely read that leg cramps are a thing during pregnancy.
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@megz06: @dandelion: I don't know why they want FMU; I should have asked but I was so, so nauseous during the appointment. I barely asked any questions. The midwife told me the rule, and I was like "ew, disgusting, now stop talking to me about urine before I barf on your table." It's really weird though. I like the practice so it's just going to be something I deal with. (I might not always do FMU; I just can't deal with pee sitting around all day.)
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@gilmoregirl: I think you should "forget" a lot.
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@gilmoregirl: that's so strange. I've never heard of this! What if you have an appt at 3 pm?! How are you supposed to hold it
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I need to catch up a bit, but scrolling is making me sick. More brown spotting tonight, and some mild cramping. Trying to relax and take it easy, but it is frustrating.
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@LovelyPlum: oh no lady! I'm thinking of you
get lots of rest!
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@SupernovaJ: yes, the nausea and fatigue are literally a "killer" combo! It's so hard because I work at a daycare and I can't really just sit all day long. I have to be up and moving most of the time, and all of the weird smells and substances that come from children don't help my nausea lol! I really wish I wasn't so turned off by g-yogurt right now, it is literally an everyday staple in my diet! It's really so weird because I normally eat very healthy and "clean", but now all I'm craving is junk!!! Like McDonald's, Taco Bell, ice cream, brownies, all kinds of crap never eat!! Ugh!!
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Have any of you bought anything yet for your babes? I've been holding back, because I generally don't like gender neutral stuff, so I've been wanting to wait until I find out what it is. But, the Carter's post yesterday had me buying a bunch of stuff, and I also snatched up some neutral pants on the classifieds.
Once I find out what this kid is, I know I'm going to be terrible...even if it's a girl and I already have a full load of clothes! (I'll just buy the bigger stuff!)
I'm so impatient.
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@LovelyPlum: When is your next appointment? The spotting is so frustrating, isn't it? ugh. Try to rest up!
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@Dandelion: I haven't. I'm only 4.5 weeks and I feel like buying anything would be bad luck. I don't plan to buy anything until after my 8 week ultrasound, and maybe until after 12 weeks. One exception though-- we're going to New Orleans next week for vacation and if I see something super adorable there I *may* let myself get a souvenir
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@Mae: Yeah, I meant to wait for my ultrasound, but I got impatient, lol. I guess I saw it as an act of optimism.
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@Dandelion: You must have missed the last page, because I just asked the same question yesterday!
I am waiting until I see a HB. Last time I had bought a bag of maternity clothes and then had to deal with them all sitting in my closet. I am going to focus on selling some of the stuff we don't need this fall and cleaning out closets so that around christmas I can buy stuff. I try to remind myself there is always a sale going on.
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@T.H.O.U.: I did miss that! For me, I think, it was an act of optimism. I only bought one pair of maternity jeans so far, but that's just because my regular jeans were bugging me and I found a nice pair at goodwill.
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@Dandelion: also okay! I sort of keep going back and forth in my mind in how I think about this pregnancy, to be honest. My default is to just focus on today and not think too far ahead because it is early and I don't want to fall in love with the idea of a baby in May and then lose it. But then I think I'm being negative and I start letting myself count weeks and think about announcing to people and finding out a gender and picking names and decorating a nursery. Then I immediately get freaked out that I'm jinxing myself and shut it down. Basically I'm pregnant-bi-polar
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@Mae: I know all about that! I've even experienced first hand that just cause you brought a baby to term, doesn't mean it comes home with you. I'm going through this whole thing thinking that I won't believe it until the baby is in my arms. I really have to work on this optimism!
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@Dandelion: You know, when i was ttc'ing i thought for sure as soon as i got my BFP i'd go crazy buying all these things, but it's weird. Because this BFP came unexpectedly, i've been really cautious about everything, and had no burning desire to purchase all these things that i used to look at on a daily basis (cribs, clothes, etc) but i have a feeling that might change once i see the little bean tonight at my appointment. which i'm super nervous about also!
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@chibee: I think seeing the babe on the us makes it all feel so suddenly real. Until then, it's so abstract, because the only real clue you have that you're pregnant is your hpt.
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@chibee: eek, yay for your appointment!!! And I thought I'd be the same way. I always pictured myself being that person who starts talking baby names and nursery designs moments after the BFP. But I really have no desire at the moment. I'm excited for it-- but it feels pointless until we find out a gender.
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A little late to the party here, but I'm an April mama-to-be. I wasn't sure of my LMP so I waited until I got my dating U/S to post.
EDD if you have one: April 3, per my u/s
When Did You Find Out?: 7 weeks along. REALLY wasn't paying attention to my cycle and we weren't trying...
Child Number: 2. LO just turned 1
Where You Live: STL
What kind of provider will you see?:Ob/Gyn
When's Your First Appointment?: yesterday. Had u/s and saw heartbeat
What kind of birth do you want?:repeat c section for me
What You're Most Excited For: LO having a sib that's pretty close in age
What You're Most Scared About:2 under 2! And the weight gain. Worked my butt off to get back in shape and not looking forward to that again!
Symptoms so far: Food aversions! I can hardly eat anything but bread
Any fun plans for the end of summer/fall?: not really. Visiting family in October and going to a football/alumni weekend at my alma mater (Auburn!) -
@Amelieisme: welcome & congrats! I'm right there with you about the weight gain. I gained 70 lbs with DD and it has taken me over a year to be comfortable and happy with my body again and I worked my butt off! You should join us on the April exercise support thread
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Had the FAINTEST bit of spotting last night and this morning. Like, there should be a word for less than even spotting. If the hotel bathroom light hadn't been stupid bright I probably wouldn't have noticed, even with how obsessively I check the tp. It's not even brown, more like tan/off-white. Really wish I hadn't noticed, because it has me really down. Not cramping, just a sort of odd feeling that I can't explain any better than just an awareness of my uterus being there and not quite settled. It's too similar to how I feel right when AF first starts for me to be happy.
And of course, doctor hasn't called with my second round of blood test results. She said to call if I didn't hear back in two days, but at this point I'm dreading bad news so much that it feels like instead of waitng for the executioner I'm now going to have to actually ask them to chop my head off. (Well, that's morbid.) I'm wondering if they'd let DH call for it. I know there are rules regarding releasing medical info, but if I tell them it's okay and hand him the phone? Ugh.
Currently sitting in an empty apartment waiting for the carpet cleaners, with only my ds (nintendo, not kid) to distract me. Definitely ready for this last bit of moving out to be done.I'm looking forward to the road trip part.
Sorry to vent so much. Haven't even told DH about the spotting because it's so light and he's SUCH a pessimist. I've got the negativity totally covered over here, don't need anymore!
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@luckypenny: Thanks for the welcome
I gained about 45-50 lb with DS so I'm hoping to keep it a little more under control this time. Last time, I was afraid to really exercise because I was so afraid of m/c. I exercised, but quite running and did jazzercise (don't ask!) and walked which I only sort of count. I also THOUGHT I was "all belly" until baby came out and realized my thighs had gotten huge! I am going to try to use that as a lesson learned and control my eating a bit more this time. Its hard thought when anything healthy sounds repulsive! I will definitely join the exercise thread as well!
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@Torchwood: Yes, that should be ok per HIPAA rules for you to tell them it's ok and then hand DH the phone... Honey, I'm just hoping it's good news. This whole waiting thing is hell. I'm so sorry. *HUG* Please let us know - I've been thinking about you tons!
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@Amelieisme: Welcome! Oo, yeah, bread... good call on that
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@Torchwood: Aww I'm sorry hun. I agree, don't mention it to DH unless you think he'd be a positive support. Do you think its maybe one of those things, they don't call unless its good news? I know for some results I have gotten in the past, they call right away if its bad, but if its good they take their sweet time (because there is no hurry). So maybe its a good sign its been so long and you should just call and move forward.
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@T.H.O.U.: I just looked all over your post for a 'like' button
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@sweetkeight: Thanks
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EDD if you have one: April 29th
When Did You Find Out?: Aug 21st
Child Number: Two!
Where You Live: Northeast
What kind of provider will you see?: midwife
When's Your First Appointment?: Sept 6th
What kind of birth do you want?: another homebirth
What You're Most Excited For: to see my kids interact as siblings
What You're Most Scared About: managing 2 kids
Symptoms so far: cramping
Any fun plans for the end of summer/fall?: I wish, but noCongrats to all the other ladies!!!
Also, I don't have heartburn so much as indigestion. I'm always burping and feel stuffed.
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