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@loki: Sorry you got sick, but YES, a good sign! I haven't actually gotten sick yet - 6w5d today, and while I'm OK with it, sometimes I feel like more severe symptoms might make me feel better! I also hold my chest when I'm walking down stairs too - ugh! Here's hoping you feel better this afternoon!

@happybluebird - cold water and walks help me too - or even just a big stretch. My office is a block away from SBX, so sometimes I treat myself to a passion tea lemonade to get me out of the office and wake up - I've gone cold turkey on coffee (even decaf) - so this isn't the same, but is refreshing!

@pawprints: work from home sounds awesome. My company isn't there yet, so unless I get prior approval or am working on a big project, it's into the city I go each day! Enjoy for all of us!

@loki: Very good sign...even if it sucks.
@pawprints: I work from home on Fridays. It's a fabulous perk although I get much less done those days.

@NeekieRose: and @marionberry: I will also have 2 under 2, and had a c-section for breech! I am not sure what we're going to do with this pregnancy, but we are planning on just going with the OBs recommendation. VBACs are the norm recommendation, so I expect that's where we will end up.

@As Time Goes By: for Canadian maternity clothes, they're getting a few more things. Gap maternity is in some cities now, and H&M has maternity. Destination Maternity has Motherhood and A Pea in a Pod, which has good work clothes. And there's lots of good maternity boutiques too for things that are a little pricier! And you can get anything online - ASOS is really good for maternity.

@Banana330: I didn't tell them about the late ovulation really clearly at the first appointment, because I was in shock about being pregnant after all the bleeding, and also because the LMP date put me at 5w4d, so I was super happy to have less interminably long early weeks to wait. Then when we had the ultrasound and it was unclear, I went back and actually figured out that I was much closer to 4 weeks than I was to 6 weeks. When we meet with the doctor on Thursday morning with the HCG we can look at the results with the revised age based on ovulation. But ugh, this week is already dragging.

@lulu22: My mom also said she didn't ever throw up with any of her three pregnancies but had some nausea. So far that seems to be true for me too!

I've actually been feeling a lot better the past three days. I woke up Saturday feeling so much better and was actually able to enjoy the weekend! I went to work today feeling much better and I was actually able to eat, so I ate A LOT.

I think a few things have helped me feel better, and I hope that it lasts. I've been getting eight hours of sleep and staying active. I usually just want to lay down at home but I feel worse when I'm laying down for a long period of time. When I get up and walk around I feel better.

I was a bit worried at first about not feeling as nauseous but my Ovia app at 7+3 said "The placenta is picking up more and more of the burden of supporting your baby, meaning the hormonal toll could be less for you." I'm hoping that's what is also helping me feel better!

@Boopers: I have definitely had pregnancy symptoms. As far as dates, I know when we had sex and when my period was. If I figure 5-6 days to implant I could be around 5w5d at the earliest. The OB's ultrasound picture wasn't very clear so I just have to wait for another ultrasound in 2 weeks. I am getting doubling hCG's drawn so my results will be in Wed and she'll call Thurs with results. These days will drag on.

@delight: Thank you! Luckily I will be busy with work.

@marionberry: Thinking about you and hoping for good news!

@marionberry: oh gosh that sounds really stressful! Fingers crossed for you.

@marionberry: oh no Praying hard!!

@LovelyPlum: @As Time Goes By: Thank you so much! Yes I hate the stress of all this worry, but do pray it's for nothing in the end. I'd much rather that than a miscarriage. I guess we'll just wait and see.

So I tested and got my 3+ this morning at 5w4d! I'm hoping everything is on track to see something on Thursday.

@Rockies11: Yah for 2 under 2! I'll admit, I had a minor panic attack yesterday during daycare pickup thinking about wrangling two small children. I think I'm leaning towards a repeat c-section? I don't really know. I'm trying to be open minded about it. I did read a little about the risks and it said that the risk of uterine rupture is slightly higher for pregnancies 18-24 months apart. And mine will be even closer than that!

@marionberry: Sending lots of good thoughts your way! I know I would be stressing out, but hopefully you will be able to see a perfect little heartbeat in a couple weeks! I am so nervous and excited for my ultrasound on Thursday....

@loki: Boo! But again, I think it's actually a good thing.

@NeekieRose: @Banana330: Good luck at your ultrasounds on Thursday! I hope you get great results and get to see your little beans thriving in there.

@loki: Whens your first appt? Last time I was waking early, taking half a gravol+B6, sleep some more. I would usually throw up every morning when I first got up (drink a bit of water and usually throw that up) but then feel at least a little better. I also wore sea bands all day and took the half a gravol+B6 at night too. Had I seen my midwife earlier I would have gotten diclectin. I'm thinking about asking for it on thursday just in case this nausea progresses like last time.

@marionberry: I will be thinking of you and sending positive thoughts your way!

@loki: So this may be TMI, but if you throw up at work, are you able to hide it? I have been thankful to not throw up, especially at work because how would I justify not going home other than saying I was KU?

@Banana330: i'm hoping for the 9 weeks.

@NeekieRose: i know i'm really worried about that too. yesterday i knew i was going to throw up so i ran to the washroom and a lady in my dept was in there... so i was able to just pee and wait until she left and then i puked a lot and thankfully no one came in! can't be certain i will be that lucky every time...

@marionberry: sending you hugs and prayers! I know waiting is so, so hard, but know we're all sending up good thoughts for you!

@lulu22; I've found that cold foods help me with nausea - popsicles and Jamba Juice are my buds these days. DH & I went to a gas station last night b/c I wanted a popsicle b/c I felt so sick - it totally helped. Jamba juice for lunch today - at least I'm getting fruit in!

@boopers: what is the Ovia app? Sounds interesting!!!

@SunshineMcC: booster juice was my go to because i could get some protein, fruit & kale in... but i couldn't stomach it yesterday and that's entirely what i threw up after lunch so i'm soooo jealous of your jamba juice! popsicles do sound amazing right now though!

also, the ovia app is AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGGG, get it asap! i'm obsessed. you can even look up medications or food to ensure it's safe to consume... it's pretty great!

@loki: I hope you feel better soon!! I feel so bad for you because I know how much I hate throwing up! Fingers crossed it doesn't last much longer!

@NeekieRose: Everyone keeps bring up food that's helping them and then I want them! As soon as I read cheez-its I needed them! Silly cravings!

I did try some watermelon this morning from the suggestions and it helped! Have some carrots and ginger snaps too for this afternoon. Thanks for your help ladies!