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@mrs. tictactoe: Yay! That is what I had with Caleb, and it resolved itself and was no issue at all So glad you got reassuring news!

@Mrs. Lion: oh good, love to hear that!

I changed my costume. The dalmatian dress I bought doesn't look enough like a dalmatian print (that's how it was listed, but it looks more like white cheetah or leapord) and I don't have accessories, and it's uncomfortable (non maternity size medium shirt dress and 23 weeks = no bueno), SO I'm an old lady. I did this 5 years ago and it was a hit, it's super comfortable, and I still had everything, even the gray hair spray paint. My firefighter husband and son can rescue me.

@mrs. tictactoe: So glad for good news!!!

@Aria: yay for no GD!

I'm sick Sore throat and upset stomach. Trying to stay in bed as much as possible. I hope I'm well enough to work tomorrow because I was just out last Thursday for Liam's Halloween party.

@Aria: Congrats on good test results!

@mrs. tictactoe: Oh no, hope you feel better soon. It's that time of year...

@loopedd: Thanksgiving is in just over 3 weeks! Ahh! I feel like this means the holidays are going to fly by for all of us, and then February will be here in no time. This is getting real, real fast!

I got back from a two week business trip to Serbia and Macedonia, I am So glad to be back and I am now so much bigger. It's been really fun to see everyones reactions.

With finally getting bigger I now have heartburn. I feel like it gets worse when I dont eat often. I haven't managed to figure out what foods make a difference. Anyone else having this?

This is all just flying by!

@maddyz: I have this and haven't figured out my triggers yet either. It seems worse when the baby is awake and active.

@maddyz: I've had terrible heartburn too. I've noticed mine is triggered most by sugar or white carbs (so basically just sugar). I take tums with me everywhere! But I've started cutting out sugar a little and it's helping.

@MrsB2012: Hopefully getting your iron straight will help you feel less tired!

I know we're supposed to feel "full of energy" in the 2nd trimester, and I was, until this week (25 weeks). I've been so exhausted, even with getting 8-9 hours of sleep a night. Is this happening to anyone else?

@Kbee: So, so tired lately!
@Iced Tea: YES! This morning I bent over and thought I was going to puke. It's been off and on all day.
@maddyz: There's not place like home! I can't figure out what's giving me heartburn this time. Last time it was EVERYTHING. Seriously, drinking water gave me hb. I survived (barely) by taking Pepcid AC.

@HeartAbandoned: If I'm on my feet for many hours, my feet swell a little. Nothing serious yet. One day last week I spent a couple of hours vigorously cleaning house. That earned me swollen ankles.

@Kbee: OMG YES on the exhaustion! Sometimes I feel like I'm back in the first tri! I wonder if it's related to the fact that baby has been kicking like CRAZY this week. Like, going insane! Of course I love that, but I wonder if he's going through a growth spurt that's zapping my energy. Best part is the DH can definitely feel him from the outside now and he's like, "How on earth can you sleep through that?!" Haha, I can't!

I haven't noticed swelling yet, but heartburn does pop up more often now. My new thing is crazy pressure and soreness in my lower pelvis. I had a flashback to a coworker saying to me years ago, "No one ever tells you that when you're pregnant, your vagina can hurt all the time!!"

@Iced Tea: @HeartAbandoned: @loopedd: So sorry all of you are feeling the exhaustion and the heartburn too. I have a feeling the exhaustion will only get worse as we get bigger...

@loopedd: Yes! Baby has been kicking all.the.time., like CRAZY. And at night too, it actually kept me awake last night, and woke up me up at times. I was thinking to myself, "how can he possibly be moving that much for that long??"

@Mrs. Lion: We are definitely struggling with a name too. It's hard! DH and I don't agree on our favorites. One of our favorite names, Nathan, won't really work because our last name starts with N. Too many N's. So back to the drawing board...

@Mrs. Lion: I'm so stuck on a name and it's starting to stress me out. I think I completely lucked out with my daughter's name, because I picked it so early on and it was just perfect (for us). Now, nothing sounds right for this one. I have a strong feeling she may be named after she's born. AH!

@MrsB2012: Glad you passed the GD test! I hope the iron helps you with energy, so far it's done nothing for me!

@HeartAbandoned: Haven't noticed it in my hands, but I did notice my feet were a bit swollen. I didn't even realize until I went to put on my boots and I could barely get my feet in them!

I'm so sorry for all you ladies with heartburn, sounds awful! I've been fortunate not to have any, but instead my back has been so sore. There is not a single position sitting, standing or laying down that relieves it. I'm going to yoga tomorrow and I hope it helps.

i'm joining in to see if anyone else shares my weird issue. When I sneeze or cough or shift position awkwardly or quickly, I have a pretty intense pain that stops me in my tracks, It feels like I'm almost ripping an ab muscle. Happens semi often and I'm happy to have an appointment on Tuesday to get to the bottom of it....along with my GD test

@Kbee: Ooh let me know if the maternity belt makes a difference!

@Beanie132: this happens to me too, and it did last pregnancy as well. I think it is round ligament pain. The ligaments are like rubber bands, and when youre pregnant they get stretched out...so lots of walking or sudden movements can make them pull even tighter and it hurts!! I think its normal...but let us know what your dr says!

I had my 8th progesterone shot yesterday and the nurse at my office discovered a numbing topical cream that she asked my dr to perscribe to me! It was like a miracle drug! I had almost no pain afterward this time. SO exciting!!

I did more research and I'm self diagnosing it along with Mrs. Lion's help as round ligament pain! Thanks ladies!

Just checking in...haven't been able to past week. I was in the ER all day tuesday I had shortness of breath ( even while standing/sitting) that had a burning sensation almost like if you went running in the cold. I called my OB and the said to go to the ER could be a serious lung issue - they didnt think it was the baby because im only 26 weeks. Anyway....they needed to rule out a blood clot in my lung and I had to have a CT scan. Drs reassured me the radiation would be okay but I cant stop feeling so guilty! Everything turned out fine...couldn't find anything so they just said maybe it is the way she is laying.

Anyway I just hope the radiation was okay...they obviously protected my stomach and only did a CT scan on my chest but i cant stop freaking out Just had to vent because I know you mammas would understand