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@helloperidot: Oooh don't have them here but I suddenly WANT them hahaha!

@helloperidot: @periwinklebee: I would say garbage is how I feel too. I’m queasy all day long and have zero energy or motivation to do anything. My weirdest symptom is excessive thirst and a super dry mouth. Anyone else experienced this?

@graceandjoy: I'm still nursing my 17 month old at wakeup and bedtime, and often before/after naps on weekends. He's completely obsessed. I did for awhile cut out the nursing during the daytime on weekends, but now I'm not worried about it as it hasn't seemed to affect anything. My supply did definitely dwindle, meaning my chest actually shrunk with pregnancy, lol , but I think for my son it's mostly about the comfort and not the nutrition. When we get to third tri I'm going to see if he seems ready to wean, if not I'll have to consider whether tandem nursing could work for us, which is not something I thought I would ever consider I'm sorry you've been feeling like garbage too, yuck...

@Jessiemuller88: Ugh, I don't see how you do it with twins, I"m not sure I would ever be able to manage getting out of bed, given how rough even just one baby is. I feel like there's this cycle where I"m already tired from being pregnant, diclegis makes it worse, and not being able to eat at times just piles onto the exhaustion. I'm sort of discouraged that I've now hit second tri and still puking quite a lot. With DS it got a lot better around the 13 week mark, though didn't totally subside until around 20 weeks. I've read that there is scientific evidence that MS is worse with girls. I really hope it doesn't last all pregnancy Last appointment the doctor offered something stronger than diclegis. I turned it down since I know there is less evidence about whether the other medicines are safe during pregnancy, and it's not so extreme that it is going to harm the health of the baby. But this is really starting to wear me down!

I talked with my midwives about this last time and MS gets worse with each pregnancy, typically. It's because your body knows what to do so it becomes very efficient at ramping up hormone production while building the placenta.

@periwinklebee: I've had two girls and I'm thinking this one is also a girl. I had HG last time and I can tell you by 14 weeks I was feeling almost human again. It wasn't an abrupt turnaround, but it definitely eased once the placenta was fully formed and functioning. Hang in there!

@graceandjoy: I was AMA last time because I was 35 when I gave birth (34 at conception). Kaiser covered all the fun tests! It totally doesn't hurt to ask.

@periwinklebee: that sounds so rough! I really hope you get some relief soon and start feeling better. I can’t imagine puking all the time. Hugs.

12 weeks todayyyyyyy! I am SO excited and relieved to be at this point. Saw baby at the ultrasound and she was dancing all over the place, kicking legs and stretching - arms up hiding her face, my heart just about exploded.

Measured 12+2 and still a nice strong heartbeat of 178. I am just like.... is this real? IS THIS REAL? Thinking of announcing before the weekend. I am so over the moon. Just cannot believe that we're here some days.

@jaguar: So exciting! So happy you officially made it out of 1st trimester!!

@helloperidot: that is so interesting what your midwife told you about MS for next pregnancies. I am totally not as sick this time around! Does that mean I am having a boy?! (First was a girl). Feeling lucky so far with how I feel. Some food aversions, no weird taste in my mouth nor super smelling powers. I am 13 weeks tomorrow.

I hope you feel better soon!

My DS is 2, will be 3 in August, and weighs about 32 pounds. Lately, I feel really uncomfortable when I hold him, so I have been avoiding it as much as possible. Today I picked him up and held him on my hip for like 5 minutes, and ever since I feel like I pulled muscles in my stomach. I thought it would get better with rest, but 6 hours later, it still hurts. Anyone experienced this? Is it ok to still carry a toddler while pregnant? I’m so worried!

@Jessiemuller88: I would guess maybe round ligament pain? I think that is really common as you move into second tri. I've felt it some as well. I would listen to your body and avoid picking him up if at all possible if it's not comfortable. I've been told with lifting you won't hurt the baby (babies!) but could easily hurt yourself.

@Jessiemuller88: that will definitely be a fight in the weeks to come! My son is just over 3 and weighs ~42 lbs. and always wants mom to carry him. 🤦‍♀️ I was put on a 5 lb lifting limit at 20 weeks last time due to placenta previa, and am really hoping that's not the case this time.

@Jessiemuller88: It's a hard slog with twins, mama. Be kind to yourself!

@MsHangry: Look at you! Gorgeous!

@MsHangry: Looking awesome!!!

@MsHangry: look at that bump, you look great! I have popped too, and I’m kind of loving it!

I know this is crazy because I’m only 11 weeks, 2 days, but I swear I felt the babies moving today. It was soft little flutters when I was lying on my side resting. Do y’all think it’s possible this early?

@Jessiemuller88: I'm pretty positive I started feeling movement around 13 weeks this time and have felt it repeatedly, usually in bed at night. It is pretty distinctive.... so I'd say definitely possible. And maybe with twins, they are sufficiently crammed in there that you feel it sooner. It's my very favorite part of pregnancy, at least at this stage before it gets super painful!

Movement and baby bellies.. you guys, so lucky!!!

@Sams Mom: thank you, and it’s good to know there are some other twin moms on here. I’ll have to ask them for tips! How are you? I’m so freaking excited for you.