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@Claire.Peonies: I've had a bad cold that morphed into pneumonia with a nasty cough for almost 2 months now.
Just starting to feel better now.Take care of yourself!!
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@locavore_mama: Oh no, that is awful! I am so sorry to hear that. I hope you are on the down hill slope to recovery. I hope you feel better soon as well!
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August mamas!
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) - Team Pink!
8/7 - buffalove (#2)
8/8 - yellowskates (#1)
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) -Team Pink!
8/18 - t.h.o.u (#2)
8/20 - bakerbee (#1)
8/21 - chibee (#1)
8/21 - xinfinity (#1)
8/23 - beckysue (#1)
8/23 - pui (#1)
8/26 - erind425 (#1)
8/27 - locavore_mama (#2)
8/30 - mrs.64 (#1)
8/30 - msmug (#1)
8/31 - jmarionsmith (#2) Upcoming appointments!
2/14 - msmug (nt scan)
2/17 - mrs. 64 (nt scan)
2/19 - locavore_mama (nt scan)
2/24 - aandmklover (16 week appt)
2/25 - mrst927 (midwife appt)
2/26 - msmug (14 week appt)
2/28 - mrskc (16 week appt)
2/28 - pui (appt)
3/4 - mrs.someone (16 week appt)
3/5 - kodybear (16 week appt)
3/7 - apples4teacher (anatomy scan)
3/19 - kodybear (anatomy scan)
3/19 - t.h.o.u. (anatomy scan)
4/3 - locavore_mama (anatomy scan) -
@Claire.Peonies: Thank you
And sorry to hear you're not feeling well. I was sick for 2 weeks at the beginning of the year and it was torture on top of regular pregnancy stuff.
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@Mrs.Someone: I am glad you got through it and I hope you stay healthy for the remainder of this pregnancy! Being sick stinks, especially while pregnant!
Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you in the mean time. Stay strong Mama! I can't wait to see pictures of your LO in August!
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Had my nt scan today. Both babies are looking good and not like blobs anymore. DH and I got to hear their heartbeats today for the first time, which was so cool! We won't hear back on how it all looks until next week. But praying for good results. Hope everyone is having a great Valentine's day!
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@msmug: Glad your NT scan went so well!!
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@msmug: congrats!!
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@msmug: Yay!
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Found this website today and it looks really promising so I am sharing it! I was looking at the car seat & stroller info and it was really informative! http://www.lucieslist.com/
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@babybean404: yes! Lucies list is great for a lot of the basic questions!
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@T.H.O.U.: Yes!!! And I just snorted my tea up my nose laughing at her stroller reviews. HILARIOUS!!! Y'all have got to read this! http://www.lucieslist.com/1-car-seats-and-rtollers/
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Y'all I'm ready to feel better. The all day, everyday nausea is getting incredibly old. It has been constant since 6w but has gotten worse the last few weeks. I'm 12w1d and keep thinking I will feel better any day now, but so far no luck. Please tell me I'm close!! At least I get to see baby tomorrow at my NT scan!
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My nausea seems to be getting a bit better (although I did puke last night) but it's now being replaced with heartburn lol.
So thankful to be 13 weeks!
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@mrs. 64: I'm sorry you aren't feeling well. Can you talk to you oB about it?
@pui: yes my heartburn is crazy too! Apple juice and papaya enzyme helps.
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Same here. I haven't been nauseous all day every day but I'm completely sapped of all energy. I spent most of today in bed sleeping today. Last few days has been the same thing.. Super tired! I thought it was getting better around the 10 week mark but I'm 12w2d today and I've been SOOO tired the last few days. I can't wait for my energy to return so I can be up and about and start getting the house organized!
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@T.H.O.U.: Yeah I'm going to talk to her about it tomorrow. This past week was so rough, I wanted to leave work on 2 different days but since I'm a teacher I couldn't leave.
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@msmug: You're cooking twins, so I'm sure you're tired! Glad you got some rest today!
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@msmug: Woo-hoo!! I would love to see an u/s pic!
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@msmug: great news! so glad to hear it!
@mrs. 64: same here, i am 13w3d today and i really expected to feel so much better by now but nope. food is like my worst enemy still. and this no-energy is no joke.
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8/2 -jennypenny (#1) - 16 w, 2 d
8/4 - apples4teacher (#1) - 16 w, 0 d
8/6 - sera_87 (#2) - 15 w, 5 d
8/6 - claire.peonies (#1) - 15 w, 5 d
8/7 - avabear (#3) - 15 w, 4 d
8/7 - babybean404 (#1) - 15 w, 4 d
8/7 - buffalove (#2) - 15 w, 4 d
8/9 - phxbee (#2) - 15 w, 2 d
8/13 - Aandmklover (#2) - 14 w, 5 d
8/14 - sharpie (#1) - 14 w, 4 d
8/16 - mrs.someone (#1) - 14 w, 2 d
8/16 - mrst927 (#1) - 14 w, 2 d
8/16 - mrskc (#2) - 14 w, 2 d
8/17 - kodybear (#2) - 14 w, 1 d
8/17 - dankrist (#1) - 14 w, 1 d
8/18 - stratosphere (#1) - 14 w, 0 d
8/18 - t.h.o.u (#2) - 14 w, 0 d
8/20 - bakerbee (#1) - 13 w, 5 d
8/21 - chibee (#1) - 13 w, 5 d
8/21 - xinfinity (#1) - 13 w, 4 d
8/23 - beckysue (#1) - 13 w, 2 d
8/23 - pui (#1) - 13 w, 1 d
8/26 - erind425 (#1) - 12 w, 6 d
8/27 - locavore_mama (#2) - 12 w, 5 d
8/30 - mrs.64 (#1) - 12 w, 2 d
8/30 - msmug (#1) - 12 w, 2 d
8/31 - jmarionsmith (#2) - 12 w, 1 d -
So proud of myself... I worked out for the first time since getting pregnant today! I did this dvd - http://www.amazon.com/10-Minute-Solution-Prenatal-Pilates/dp/B000RIWARG. While its only been 1 day, so far I really like it. You can do whichever 10-minute segments you want to and you prepick them all at the beginning and plays them back to back however you ordered them which is pretty cool!
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NT scan went great! It was crazy to see him/her moving all over the place! I posted pics on the gold thread. My next appointment will be 3/17, St. Patrick's day!
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For those from the six months plus TTC thread... how does announcing your pregnancies make you feel?
For me it's kind of bittersweet. On one hand I am so, so happy and grateful to be able to announce that we're having a baby, but on the other hand I think about people still struggling with TTC or with IF... Part of me wishes I could write about my own struggles to reach out to those people (most of which are likely struggling silently to their friends, like I did) but I guess I feel like that's kind of attention grabby?
I just know when I was on the other end, I hated feeling like everyone else gets pregnant so easily when it's not really true. I'm sad, but understanding, that my pregnancy announcement is probably a source of pain for others.
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Hi everyone!! I'm a late addition to the August 2014 Mommas!
Right now I just have a bunch of question marks. I got pregnant my fifth cycle after finishing up breastfeeding, and my cycles hadn't had a chance to get on any sort of rhythm yet, so I have absolutely no idea how far along I am. Sometimes my cycles were 20 days, sometimes they were 40 days
I'm guessing 14 weeks and due middle of August, but I STILL haven't been to the Dr. yet. UGH. I had a bunch of problems setting up appointments (got laid off so switched insurances, had problems with DH's HR/insurance company, started a new job so had to reschedule again...), my first appointment is this Friday, and I am SOOOO excited!!!
Because I haven't been to the Dr yet, I don't even really feel pregnant sometimes. I think I'm finally starting to grow though, which is nice. Although, it just looks like a burrito belly
I have a LOOOT of reading to catch up on!!
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@swurlygurl: Welcome!!
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@pui: I know what you mean. We announced this week too and I feel like a lot did not understand what we have went through to get here. Its hard accepting congratulations when I still feel so scared for the many uncertainties still ahead of us. I loved the blog post today about not being silent about miscarriages. Now that more know we are obviously trying for #2 I have been a bit more honest about the road we have taken to get here.
@swurlygurl: Congrats! I hope you have a great appointment Friday!
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@pui: i know what you mean. i felt the same way and that was why i had originally decided not to do a facebook announcement, but DH beat me to it. He tagged me in it so everyone of course saw, and i was actually really angry with him for doing it. I just don't like attention and today at work people have started touching my nonexistent belly and i wanted to die. it did suck when we were struggling (especially dealing with the miscarriage) to see people announcing, but you know what, we are entitled to our happiness too! as long as we stay sensitive to those who are still struggling, i don't really see a reason why we should limit our happiness. Loved your announcement!
@swurlygurl: congrats and welcome!!!!
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Had my NT scan this morning and everything looks good!!!
It's still crazy to me how developed they already are at 13 weeks. This baby is SO crazy active in comparison to LO #1. LO #1 is crazy active now but was so still in the womb. I'm scared to see how active #2 will be! LOL@pui: I never joined the 6 month + group because personally it was too hard for me to talk about it daily. But both times I was never unable to be genuinely happy for others. I was especially happy for those that I know it took them a lot of work to get where they are. I try not to assume the road was easy for all because you just never know. I think every baby is a joyous occasion and should be celebrated no matter what.
I never understand people that were SO bitter towards other's BFP just because they *think* their journey was hard.
ETA: I'm not saying anyone here. But I distinctly remember over on WB one person being so bitter about other's BFP when she was herself only on cycle 3! And of course she went on to have a baby pretty soon thereafter with no complications whatsoever.@swurlygurl: Congrats & Welcome!
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@swurlygurl: congrats and welcome! hope you have a great appt on friday! how old is lo#1?
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@locavore_mama: That is actually something that I've really been struggling with lately. I talked to my husband about it last night as I have been hearing/reading some negativity towards women whose journey isn't that long -- even going as far to say they don't deserve it. I was extremely blessed - I got pregnant on the second try (my sister struggled with infertility for a year). I think women should be embracing each other and supporting each other - pregnancy, infertility, hell - even life sometimes, can really really suck. As my sister wonderfully put it when I got pregnant before her -- my good fortune is not her misfortune.
ETA: I really hope this comment doesn't offend anyone. I have never personally dealt with infertility, but my sister (who is my very best friend) did and I do know that it can take an emotional toll.
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@swurlygurl: Welcome! When I saw your first post I wondered what due date board you might be joining!
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@BakerBee:
I'm so sorry you had to deal with those people. I honestly believe everyone has their own set of struggles to deal with. Just because you didn't deal with IF doesn't mean you don't have struggles in other facets of your life. I just think it's so mean and spiteful. Everyone deserves a healthy children. Well, OK, not everyone. 
There are people on this earth that should never be parents.I'm glad your sister can be happy for you!!
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@BakerBee: Personally, I didn't hate the women who were able to get pregnant easily, I was just really sad for my own situation. That sadness made it pretty much impossible to feel genuinely happy for them. Seeing pregnancy announcements and updates were just reminders of how broken I felt I was. That said, I never thought they didn't deserve to get pregnant, I just didn't really want to hear about it.
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@locavore_mama: I edited my post to make sure it didn't look sound like it was here. I think its easy to get in a dark place - the thing I liked about HelloBee (I've actually never been active on a board in my entire life or even been signed up for one), is that women are actually HELPING each other and forming this awesome knowledge base of wisdom that they want to share.
We are very blessed - my sister found out her second IUI worked and is due two weeks after me! My mom is semi-freaking out and keeps telling us our babies better be prompt.
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@pui: Completely understandable. I'm so excited for everyone, especially the 6+ TTC moms!
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@BakerBee: how exciting!! It will be so fun for the cousins to grow up together!
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@locavore_mama: @BakerBee: like @pui: i never felt spite or hatred towards women getting pregnant when i was struggling, but it's hard for me to say that i felt overly joyous for them because it did highlight the struggles that we were going through, and what we didn't have. When you're in that place, it's very, very hard to get past your own emotions about your struggles. But there was never hard feelings or hatred or anything towards these women. Especially when you go through a loss, it's really tough to see these announcements pop up. For example, when i was recovering from my D&C, that weekend i found out that a close friend was pregnant, and got to see a facebook pregnancy announcement from my ex bf with his wife. I can't say that those things had no effect on me, and that i felt nothing but joy for them. I was happy for them yes, but my initial feelings weren't of joy for them, it was sadness for me and my loss. I agree everyone has their own struggles, but i think when you go through a struggle with IF and loss, you tend to be a little more overly sensitive about these subjects and we can't help it!
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@kodybear: She turned 1 in January, so they will be just over 1.5 years apart. But, just one school year apart... yikes!
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I agree that I never felt spite for the women who got pregnant easily, but like @pui, I agree that its hard to be happy for someone when it reminds you of how much you're struggling. Each time it happened, I just tried to remind myself that everyone has something they're struggling with, as well as something that comes easily to them. Its hard to remember this, but it helped.
We decided not to announce on FB at least for the time being. It just doesn't feel right to me. But we've now told our friends and family. Each announcement is a little bittersweet, but everyone else's excitement for us helps lift us up
Just starting to feel better now.
And sorry to hear you're not feeling well. I was sick for 2 weeks at the beginning of the year and it was torture on top of regular pregnancy stuff.
There are people on this earth that should never be parents.
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