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@knockedup_nowwhat: I struggle with eating healthy too. I usually try to have one meal (lunch) that is fairly healthy to make up for the rest of the crap I eat. I'm used to being a lot more active, so not being really active combined with eating lots of French fries, ice cream, and baked goods is taking its toll. I hope we can all find a good balance soon!

@littleveesmommy: I hope you get some answers soon, the waiting to find out if all is well is just excruciating I'll be thinking of you!!!

@evansjamie: that doctor sounds like a JERK!! Glad you got the U/S and the nice hospital staff, though!!! And I don't know what I would do if someone asked me point blank if I was pregnant!!!!! I guess that's a perk of working from home, I don't see anyone!

@knockedup_nowwhat: overweight here. I was 10-20 lbs from my goal and had lost about 50 when I got preg, but I'm still heavier than I should be. Having PCOS means I store a lot of fat in my stomach area. I know it'll be a while before I LOOK pregnant because of that. Although my lower belly bulge (mine is like a B- a roll above and below my belly button) is totally different now. Under the fat I can FEEL a little hard belly protruding, and the lower belly sticks out a little more. It's so cool! But not at all noticeable except to me.

@Jennimac: Let me know about the pregnant workout program!! I just don't have the energy to run like I did pre preg so I would like to do something.

I missed you guys the last few days, I was traveling for work Thurs/Fri. Still recovering from the mystery illness (did I share that? Thought I had strep but had an ear infection?) so I am looking forward to relaxing this weekend!!!

@knockedup_nowwhat: @evansjamie: @Jennimac: @KJfromNJ: I'm struggling with the same stuff. I had finally gotten serious about losing some weight at the beginning of the year, and was starting to see some results when my body decided to celebrate by getting pregnant, ha. So I'm starting this off 30 pounds heavier than when I got pregnant with my son -- NOT ideal. I gained about 45 with him. And of course right now the health(ier) stuff I had been eating does not appeal to me right now. And I've been so tired, so I haven't been as active, either.

I asked about tips to keep weight gain down when I had my appointment, and she just looked at me like I was kind of stupid, like "Duh, don't eat as much as you did the first time?"

@Jennimac @ladybee @buninoven @evansjamie @mrs. Monkey @knockedup_nowwhat @KJfromNJ: Thanks for all your thoughts ladies! I really love I have you girls to turn to.

Dr called today with my blood test results. My Hcg is 37,000 but progesterone is low (below 20). Dr says with Hcg levels that's high he should have seen a heartbeat, but I can take progesterone to help see if that will give the boost needed to keep the pregnancy. I'm doing some research but wanted to see what you ladies thought. I have no experience with this and my gut is I would want to take it for the chance that this continues to be a healthy baby. It may still not work but I want to know I did all that I can. Any thoughts?

I'm still nursing DD morning and nights. Will taking progesterone affect that (as in, do I need to stop?)? I will as my doc too buy just wanted to see your thoughts.

@Jennimac: right there with you ... Ugh!

@Mrs. Yoyo: yucky! And you have daylight saving time to deal with. Ugh!!!

I already told my BEST best friends but today I told my core group of friends (my BFF from them knew, but the other 4 I am SUPER close with and hadn't told yet.) It is so fun to be able to tell people!

@Jennimac: we have our first appointment in Thursday and
I'm scared as well. Our first and last u/s was the only one we had. We didn't make it past 7 weeks. I imagine your fear is about 10,000 times worse than mine. I just keep telling myself that I prayed for this baby. That I prayed that God wouldn't allow me to get pregnant again unless we were going to have a healthy pregnancy. This has to be that pregnancy. I'm sorry I don't have anything else to offer. If I were you, I'd buy one if those home dopplers for this time around. Hang in there I keep thinking that two loses in a row would be too cruel if God but I've seen it happen before.

@Jennimac: @ladybee: praying for both of you!!!! Can't wait for your anxieties to turn to joy!

@Jennimac: @ladybee: Hoping that your appointments go well. Looking forward to hearing your good news this week!

@ladybee: This baby had fabulous hCG betas and I have a great feeling about it. Your Thursday appointment is going to be a breeze and you'll feel much better after you've gotten to see or hear that heartbeat! Then give it a week and you'll be worried again. It's a vicious cycle.

@Mrs. Yoyo: Oy the fatigue is definitely hitting big time. I am so sleepy by 2pm at work and it's so hard to keep my eyes awake. And by 9pm I'm ready for bed too but wake up still tired! =P

@Jennimac: Thinking of you and sending positive thoughts for your appointment today!!! Praying for good news.

@ladybee: You'll rock the appointment! =)

I just took my first progesterone last night. It's... uhm... interesting! I had to do it right before bed and lie down so it absorbs. Feel a little queasy this morning but I felt queasy last week anyhow so not sure if it's the med or just my hormones. I have an appt with my OB on Wednesday at noon for a follow-up u/s and blood test to see how things are progressing with the progesterone boost. Keeping my fingers crossed! I spent the weekend crying and scared, but told myself I need to stay positive. Can't be all sad and sending such negative thoughts to the little baby if all works out well, right? =)

@littleveesmommy: I keep telling myself the same thing about negative thought. As we all know I'm anxious about mcing again so I keep thinking that my negative thoughts will affect my baby but sometimes it's hard to stay positive.

AFM, today I have 0 symptoms today which I'm trying to appreciate instead of worry.

@evansjamie: How exciting that you got to hear the HB! So happy for you!!

@ladybee: I had a day off from my symptoms yesterday and today my morning sickness is back, keeping me company once again. I hope you can enjoy today and not worry!

@ladybee: I had a couple of symptom free days this weekend, and it's back this morning with the exhaustion and sore boobs.

@littleveesmommy: I'm with an OBGYN/midwife practice. I was adamant about going with this group and this hospital because they have a low intervention rate and are pro natural birth/skin-to-skin/birth center experience.

@evansjamie: That sounds awesome! That was what I did with DD too and labored in birth center. Much more relaxed setting and they let you do what you need to do to get through labor.

@Jennimac: can't wait to hear from you, girl!!!

I'm having a bad day - not preg related- and am trying to breathe and remind myself it will all work out! But I just want to sleep

Somehow my due date and appointment never made it onto the list. So, I thought I would add them... Now 9 weeks and still fatigued, nauseated, and have headaches. Hope my symptoms let up soon.

DUE DATES
10/1: KaitlynB - saw heartbeat twice!
10/3: RedMini1
10/4: Purple
10/4: Evansjamie - saw heartbeat!
10/6: Orangepekoe
10/7: ChefAimee
10/8: Mrs. Monkey - saw heartbeat!
10/8: MRSTIZ
10/9: Chillybear
10/9: Mrs. Mochi - saw heartbeat twice!
10/10: Mrs R. - saw heartbeat!
10/11: Mrs. Spoon
10/11: AprilK
10/14: KJfromNJ - saw heartbeat!
10/15: Lozza
10/15: Buninoven
10/15: KnockedUp_NowWhat - saw heartbeat!
10/15: TFrances
10/17: JenniMac
10/24: LAWTo9
10/20: fuzzypeaches
10/20: MRS. YOYO
10/20: LITTLEVEESMOMMY
10/22: Beaker
10/28: ladybee

UPCOMING APPTS
3/11 - Evansjaime
3/11 - Jennimac (ultrasound)
3/12 - Red Mini1 (ultrasound)
3/12 - KnockedUp_NowWhat (8-10 wk initial appt)
3/13 - KaitlynB (12 week ultrasound)
3/14 - ladybee (7 week ultrasound) beaker (8 week ultrasound)
3/22 - Mrs R. (12 week appt)
3/22 - BUNINOVEN (ultrasound)
3/25 - TFrances (11 wks / ultrasound)
3/26 - Chillybear (ultrasound)
4/2- KJfromNJ (12 week appt/ultrasound- ON BIRTHDAY!)
4/3 - Mrs. Mochi (Nuchal screening - blood/ultrasound)
4/23 - Mrs. Mochi (15/16 week follow-up appt - ultrasound)

IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS:
chacha

@TFrances: This fatigue is killer, especially with DST this week. I get really dizzy at night when I get up to use the bathroom; does this happen to you too?