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@pui: @msmug: Yay, such great news, glad to see it!

My morning sickness has got a little worse. I feel pretty nauseous on and off all day long. Ugh. Yesterday I felt like crap and I kept trying to hold back throwing up. I was gagging a lot. Finally just gave up and puked and I felt soooooo much better the rest of the day.

Anyone else having trouble brushing their teeth? I had this problem when I was pregnant with DS. It's like my gag reflex becomes more sensitive. I can barely brush my back teeth.

@msmug: Congrats!! Can they tell if they're identical or fraternal?

@erind425: @jmarionsmith: Welcome! Glad you are here!

@pui: Glad everything is looking great!

@msmug: Wow!! Double congratulations!!!

August mamas!
8/1 - michmarm (#1)
8/2 -jennypenny (#1)
8/4 - apples4teacher (#1)
8/6 - sera_87 (#2)
8/6 - claire.peonies (#1)
8/7 - avabear (#3)
8/7 - babybean404 (#1)
8/7 - buffalove (#2)
8/9 - phxbee (#2)
8/13 - Aandmklover (#2)
8/14 - sharpie (#1)
8/16 - mrs.someone (#1)
8/16 - mrst927 (#1)
8/16 - mrskc (#2)
8/17 - kodybear (#2)
8/17 - dankrist (#1)
8/18 - stratosphere (#1)
8/18 - t.h.o.u (#2)
8/20 - bakerbee (#1)
8/21 - xinfinity (#1)
8/23 - beckysue (#1)
8/24 - chibee (#1)
8/24 - pui (#1)
8/24 - erind425 (#1)
8/27 - locavore_mama (#2)
8/28 - mrs.64 (#1)
8/30 - msmug (#1)
8/31 - jmarionsmith (#2)

Upcoming appointments!
1/7 - t.h.o.u. (follow up appt)
1/8 - kodybear (dating u/s, first appt)
1/8 - chibee (consult, dating u/s)
1/8 - beckysue (dating u/s)
1/8 - erind425 (first appt)
1/9 - sera_87 (first appt)
1/10 - mrs.someone (appt)
1/11 - apples4teacher (appt)
1/14 - mrs.64 (first appt)
1/14 - jmarionsmith (dating u/s)
1/16 - buffalove (11 week appt)
1/17 -mrskc (10 week appt)
1/27 - aandmklover (12 week appt)
1/28 - mrst927 (12 week appt)
1/28 - locavore_mama (dating u/s)
2/6 - locavore_mama (first appt)

I think someone mentioned about showing already with #2. Holy cow, I already have a bump and I'm only 8 weeks. It's ridiculous! I mean i had a little pouch to begin with but now it just sticks out so much. I look like I did when I was around 20 weeks pregnant. I've already had to pull out my bigger sized jeans that I bought postpartum. we'll have to start a gold bump thread soon!

@ottilie: I'm so sorry for your loss, you will be in my thoughts.

@mrskc: yes! I've busted out my bella band already and washed some maternity pants. no "bump" but I think my hips have def widen already.

@chibee: Sorry you're nervous My nausea hasn't been that severe, but I've definitely had random days where I feel perfectly fine. It always comes back though. I really hope it does for you too! I think if something were to go wrong, it wouldn't be such a sudden change.

@chibee: Thank you! It was absolutely crazy watching the little bean and hearing the heart beat. As for your vanishing symptoms -- deep breathes! Symptoms definitely come and go - though I know its so easy to panic.

@locavore_mama @mrskc: I asked my doctor yesterday if my weight gain (don't judge, but 10 lbs since my bfp, but I was on the low side of BMI to begin with) could be attributed to going off some meds I was on... she said that hormones are a funny thing and to stop stressing - that it usually evens out and to just enjoy the next 8+ months. I guess this is the only time we get to be proud of our growing bellies and not de-tag a picture on facebook because we "look fat."

@Chibee: I definitely can relate! With my first pregnancy I was extremely sick until mid- second trimester. On occasion I woud have a couple of good hours (or part of a day) and it would truly freak me out. I'm having the same thing happen this time around, except I'm trying to enjoy the very seldom non-sick moments. I made a promise to my husband to try this, and he just gives me a look when I stress that I'm suddenly not sick. I wish you all the best at your appointment tomorrow!!!

Is there anything I can do for the nausea? I feel bad complaining about it, but it's starting to affect my ability to work and function. I've been trying to eat very small meals and gingerale seems to help a bit, but overall I still feel nauseated most of the time.

At the same time, like @chibee: said, I'm kind of thankful for the nausea because it's a constant reminder that I really am pregnant!

Speaking of that, I had my first ultrasound yesterday and now apparently they are not doing another one until 20 weeks! It just seems crazy to me lol! My doctor told me that I only will have another ultrasound done if I get spotting or something.

@BakerBee: Our doctors have asked us if we wanted to do a genetic scan (it's a blood test and it costs $900) and we declined... like you, we wouldn't terminate anyway and we also don't have any real risk factors. Not seeing baby again until 20 weeks does suck though!!

@pui: Have you tried wearing sea bands? I've been wearing them almost all day for at least a week or so. They do seem to help. Peppermint tea, and preggie pops (from amazon, or maternity stores) help too.

@pui: I'm in Alabama.

We bought them online (Amazon). Try searching Hello Bee for the info about B6 + Unisom combo - some people say it really works and it's something you can get at the pharmacy. I've heard it makes you sleepy though.

Hmm I hope I can get some of these things in Canada! I guess I'll go check Amazon.ca!

I recommend the ginger Altoids! I read about them on a blog and couldn't find them in any stores, so I finally bought a box of 12 tins from Amazon. They help with the nausea and also if you smell something that makes you feel sick. I commute to work and there are often weird smells on the train and these curiously strong mints help a ton!

@bakerbee - My midwife asked us about the NT scan as well. I've done some research and it's definitely a personal decision, but a lot of what they are looking for is also check during the 18/20 week anatomy ultrasound. Things like the measurment of fluid behind the neck, the nasal bone, pinky formations, etc. We opted not to go with the extra set of tests, but I can see how not seeing the baby until 20 weeks would be a big incentive!

@T.H.O.U.: hope your appt went well!!

@mrskc: i'm wearing my "fat" pants these days... last time i switched to maternity pants by 10 weeks. i wouldn't be surprised if i did that this time too! and also, i had my first almost gag experience while brushing my teeth today!!

@BakerBee: If insurance covers the nt scan i would just do it for a peek of the baby would it be helpful to you to know if there may be something wrong? that would be another reason to get it, just to be prepared.

@MrsMcD: Thank-you sweet friend!

@chibee: How did your appointment go? I wouldn't worry about symptom free days- take it as a gift from above! I had one of these two weeks ago- they are amazing! Thinking of you!