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@OhCaptain: I just finished 45 minutes playing on my Wii fit. I do a lot of fast walking at work, so the Wii is just more for sustained exercise and yoga. I can't wait until it gets warmer and I can do laps around my plan. I may also get on the stationery bike before then. At least I can read while doing that.

My BIL is getting married toward the end of Sept (I'm due Aug 9th). My husband is going to be a groomsman, so they are already talking about the bachelor party. BIL wants to go to Vegas for a long weekend, probably over Labor Day. I know my husband wants to go, but I'm feeling really unsure about giving him the green light. I'm not sure if the baby will be early or late, but even if it's right on time, the baby will be less than a month old.

I don't know if I'll be ready to be home alone for a long weekend with a newborn and a toddler. Unfortunately, I don't have family on my side that can help out, and my husband's family are typically not helpful. I told my husband he shouldn't agree to go yet, but he shouldn't say it's a definite no either. We'll see what happens closer to the date. What do you guys think?

@aprild: tough one! I'll be in the same boat, my husband has an annual audit trip (he's on the audit team) for the end if the fiscal year at work. I'm due august first and the trip is always over Labor Day.

I am trying to get a little exercise now that the m/s is getting better but I'm not doing great. It's warm here so I don't have an excuse

I do ok on the weekends. We usually walk 3-5 miles over the course of the weekend. Not strenuous exercise but it's better than nothing. During the week it's hard. I usually don't get home till 6pm from work and I am so exhausted it's hard to walk. I try to walk the loop of my neighborhood which is about 1.5 miles 2-3x a week. So, I guess it's better than nothing.

I am starting to have a tiny bump, although I think it's still 80% bloat/poop/gas (lol) and 20% baby.

@kjpugs: Big congrats on being "out"! Such a nice feeling.

@OhCaptain: My exercise is non existent which is awful. Planning on starting prenatal yoga when the next session starts, I was avidly doing yoga until a few months pre-pregnancy when I got super busy. Besides that, I'm hoping to walk way more once it's not minus a billion degrees outside.

@aprild: I would be inclined to ask him to skip it too.. That would be pretty difficult for a whole weekend with no help and only 1 month pp. Especially since he won't be nearby incase you need to call him home.

I got a couple of packets of coupons and things from what I think was Buy Buy Baby. There are some gift cards for sites that sell slings and nursing pillows and things, and it looks like I can get a $40 sling for around $18 including shipping. It looks like they can afford to send these about because they have a lot of add-ons, but I don't care about embroidery and things. I don't know really about quality, but I figure for that price I'll just risk it! Anyone know anything about these sites? https://www.sevenslings.com/ http://www.nursingpillow.com/ http://www.uddercovers.com/ They're clearly all part of the same parent company. There are some other good things in the packet too, and I'm liking getting discounts/free stuff!

Also, if it turns out this is legit/decent quality, there are two for carseat covers (http://www.carseatcanopy.com/), which we won't need. We're skipping the infant carrier seat. So if two of ya'll are interested, I can send you the gift card code from it. It's $50. But I'm going to investigate a little more so we'll see if it's worth doing any of them.

@Ms. RV: They definitely don't seem like the highest quality, so I'm inclined to agree.

Yeah, I'm kind of a car seat safety freak and any items that didn't come with the car seat cannot come between the child and the seat. It goes against the manufacturers use of the car seat and hasn't been tested that way.

@Torchwood: I'm curious- why no infant seat?? I never really carried mine but it was nice not to wake her up or be stuck in the car when she fell asleep during those early months (6 for us) of no real nap schedule. Just plopped it in the stroller and went on with my errands!

@Torchwood: That makes sense! I am hoping to baby wear more with #2. I was always a little nervous about it and didn't get the hand of it til LO was bigger and then had issues bc of my back problems. I want to do that a lot more with #2. I grocery shopped wearing LO for a Little while and it was so enjoyable.

@kjpugs: I'm really hoping babywearing goes well, because I'm really looking forward to it! I know I'm going to waste a ton of money on different carriers.

Speaking of grocery shopping while wearing, the other day DH and I were at BRU and saw a shopping cart seat cover. I explained what it was to him, but said we probably wouldn't need one for a while. His response was, "yeah, because we'll be wearing her." Apparently my excitement is rubbing off on him, because most people he knows don't babywear! Though thankfully the few that do are people he respects, so no negative associations for him. Also, how cute is he going to be wearing his itty baby (he's a pretty big guy)!

@OhCaptain: Thank you for the input! I think I'll try them out. Worst case we haven't wasted much and I can probably pass them on to someone who can use them if I can't.

@kjpugs: I registered for several different ones, but last time we only got one. I forget what it was, but I think it was the k'tan? I don't know how much people will do off our registries this time, but they're still active. Worst case I'll use some of the registry completion coupons on them. That's another reason I'm glad DH is on board actually. If we wind up buying them ourselves he won't complain too much.

Has anyone else not gained any weight yet? Is this something I should be actively trying to do? I just assumed I would eat when hungry like usual and so far i haven't felt any hungrier than normal so I haven't really gained anything. But should I be trying to? I figured it would all come later.

@buttermilk: I'm 15w3d, and I'm up about 10lbs (I'd argue a good chunk of that is because we stayed with family for a week and a half during the holidays though, and they are NOT healthy eaters.)

I asked my doc about it and she said weight fluctuates wildly in the first tri - some people put on weight, some lose weight, some stay the same. She said starting at 14 weeks (for someone with a normal BMI, like me), I should start putting on about 1lb per week, and she'd let me know if I was lagging/gaining too quickly. She also said I should be eating an extra 350 calories every day in the second tri, and an extra 500 in the third. So long story short, check with your doctor and see what they recommend? I wouldn't worry too much at this point, but based on what my doctor said, I'd think you should maybe be starting to eat a little extra now (as long as your morning sickness is gone!)

@Torchwood: @OhCaptain: @kjpugs: @getjazzy: @buttermilk: Thanks for your responses! I talked it over with DH, and at this time he's not agreeing to go. He told his brother he'll play it by ear based on how I'm doing at the time.

@buttermilk: I'm down about 7 pounds, since I found out I was pregnant. My morning sickness has kept me from gaining anything, and has made me lose weight. My midwife isn't concerned though and says I'll start gaining soon.

@OhCaptain: @aprild: @getjazzy: @raspberries: @lilteacherbee: thank you for your responses!!

I think I'll start trying to gain like 0.5-1 lb per week now and see how I feel. Eeeek! I've never said those words before in my life lol! I just setup myfitnesspal app again so I can keep track of my calories!

Ugh my mom is saying that I sould NOT be trying to actively gain weight and that I should just be going by how hungry I feel. She promises that I'll be gaining plenty by the end! im so confused!

@aprild: @buttermilk: I second asos.com (they have a free return policy too.) Also, Nordstrom and Isabella Oliver have nicer clothes, as well, as long as you don't mind paying for them!

Also, I've had some pretty consistent lower back pain for the past 2 or 3 days. New symptom? Yay