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@kjpugs: me too. I went running the day after my BFP, and my thoughts were, "yeah, I'm done for now." I thought I would be one of those women who ran their entire pregnancy, but I lost all interest.

@kjpugs and @evansjamie: i am still intending on running, but perhaps i'm just being naive? i am exactly 14 weeks and i think i'll be happy if i can run through june before it gets scorching hot. i think that signing up for a few 5k/10k races will keep me motivated!

@Mrs.Monkey I'm studying Hospitality and Tourism Management with the hopes of receiving a full-time tenure track position with a university to teach Culinary Arts. I understand what you're saying completely. I did get very burnt out at the end of my undergrad as well. I think it's natural, but I do think the baby does have something to do with it too.

@kjpugs Ironically, I started running a lot about a month ago. I stopped almost completely when I first found out (mainly because I was exhausted and scared), but then I started up again slowly. I've asked my doctor, and he said racing still is fine. I've done a couple of 5ks, I'm doing a 12k in May, and I'm hoping (if I still feel good) to do a half marathon in July. I find that it is very motivating to keep me exercising and trying to eat healthy. However, it is A LOT harder for me now (which isn't saying much, because it was totally rough before) and I walk during very set intervals to keep me from overdoing it.

Wooohoo, FIL and step-MIL got me $50 in old navy gift cards today for my birthday (they are in town... I'm working but DH is taking them to Disney before he works this evening, wah!) so I ordered two more maternity dresses! One more maxi, and one short one. Their typical "free shipping on $50+" didn't work for some reason ($52 total pre-tax after discounts) so I had to call, so annoying. But today its' 15% off (code WEDNESDAY) so can't beat that for the day I get the gift cards! Dresses will be HIGHLY necessary here in FL!!!

@Chillybear: Glad to see you back, and congrats to DH completing the RCIA course and being confirmed! I'm also glad that the family drama was put to rest.

@kjpugs: Thanks for letting us know about the coupon code! It's going to be 85 here today, and I need more dresses/skirts ASAP.

@ladybee: Yes, my symptoms definitely dwindled. I didn't start craving things again until this past week (I'm all about the root beer right now), and even stopped going to the bathroom as much.

@ladybee: I'm still taking Zofran (15 wks) but I've stopped puking every day to only every other day and mostly in the morning or before bed. I have noticed though that during the day its gotten much better, still no energy surge like I was promised so I'm still waiting for that.

Hey, ladies! I haven't checked in a while. I"m doing well. Haven't thrown up again, but I definitely am sicker than I have been. I ended up getting a prenatal massage today due to my sciatic nerve pain. Oh. My. Goodness. It was heaven. It wasn't a relaxing massage, but more theraputic and it helped me feel so much better when I was done. I've already booked two more!

We are completely out at work and will wait until we have a gender announcement to come out on FB. I'm definitely showing a baby bump now. : ) It's totally different from my previous pregnancy, which does give me a bit of comfort.

Hope everyone is doing well!

@Chillybear: we did our formal announcement after my 10 week appointment. Before that, I was terrified that someone would out us before we were ready!

Just survived a four day weekend with my MIL. And told DH we are done having houseguests for the foreseeable future. It was way too much. Luckily I think MIL understood when I said she could come whenever post-birth but she'd have to be at a hotel. I'm exhausted today though. FINALLY get my recliner back... it helps after a long day of walking (sciatic nerve pain) but MIL lounged in it all weekend so I have been HURTING!!! SWEET RELIEF!

@kjpugs: I'm having the opposite problem, i dont want to sleep anywhere but my own bed and we have a bunch of overnight trips coming up. Even staying over at my parents house is tough like we did saturday night. Me, hubs and our 65lb dog in a double bed, it was a good thing my brother slept out that night because in the middle of the night me and the dog moved into his bed.

@evansjamie: On the days i work my part time job which is mostly on my feet at a bridal shop my feet are already getting swollen.

I had a productive weekend. My mom, my BF (who is nowhere near ready for kids) and I went to buy buy baby and we started my registry. I found a lot of things i really liked, a lot of things i need to do more research on, and we had a lot of laughs in the process. I was surprised at how much i really liked the cribs with the changing table attached. I originally i thought we would just do the lower dresser and changing pad. I also picked up my first bum genius freetime and i love it!

Having kind of a bad day today, October buddies After 4 full days of MIL, I talked to my mom (who I've NEVER had issues with) and she had some displaced stress from my sister's wedding still and basically was like "I don't know who is hosting your shower, figure it out, maybe have people just meet you at a bar or just tell people you're in town so they can see you if they want." Cue me sobbing all night long. My youngest sister (who will be in Armenia with the Peace Corps starting next month, so she'll miss it) talked to me and then to her then she called and apologized- which is appreciated!- but it's so clear tha tmy sister's wedding wiped her financially and she's really worried about it. But now I'm all stressed about my shower (back in NJ... i'm in FL.) Already I'm asking for bare minimum... because I know how my family is, and want to see everyone, I already said it could/should be in someone's backyard, causual/BBQ, coed, no games or opening gifts, etc. So I was not expecting her to act so put out.

And my other thing bothering me? This sounds ridiculous... but I am so bummed to be NOT AT ALL SHOWING. like, not at ALL. My upper belly roll (imagine a B from the side) seems bigger than the lower one. I can still wear ALL my pre-preg clothes no issue, just some are a little better than others. I feel like a lot of people around 14w are showing even just a little (like, friends/family who know would notice) and I'm so bummed because I've got NADA. I'm sure (hope?) I'll grow soon I just feel like my B belly and long torso have screwed me over.

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@evansjamie: The issue is mostly where to have it, without renting a place. I have TONS of relatives so I am sure one will host at their home, but that's why we're talking about it so early. I'm planning to do my thank you's, and i'm arleady working on a list of invitees, and I requested EVITES to make it easier. I think when my other sister is back from her honeymoon this week she'll help too, I think they might both email friends/family and just be like ok who wants to help/host?

@knockedup_nowwhat: hahaha you silly goose. I'm a 16 and was 171.6 pre preg. Kind of mad I didn't make it to 170 bc that was 50lbs lost! I still just say "I lost 50 lbs" bc it's easier.

@ladybee: Sorry to thread steal but I am SO happy for you! We can likely have baby boys together! Now that you're past the 12 week mark and have seen so many amazing photos of your baby you can start to relax and really enjoy it. It gets so much better from here on out!

@kjpugs: How tall are you? I weighed 185 pre-pregnancy - maybe I should be wearing a 16 (or 18!), and I'm in denial! You look way thinner than me in all your pictures, though, so... stop.

EDITED TO ADD: Literally just saw your Instagram, and you are SO! much thinner than me, AND you totally have an adorable bump, so... STOP!

@ladybee: That is SUCH great news! Healthy baby boy(?)!!!

I did IG this but I spoke too soon- look how much a full meal brings out the bump! It's maybe 5% baby but at least I know how to LOOK preggo now!

And my IG is kjpugs if anyone wants to add me!!! Just let me know!

@kjpugs: Is it okay if I add you? My name is the same as on here.

I 'think' I may be feeling small movements! It feels like gas a bit, but it's in the wrong spot. Wishful thinking?

So I haven't been on here in weeks! I thought I had missed a lot, but doesn't look like too much! Our house just sold so we have been busy trying to find a new home!

I'm 14 weeks this week but a few weeks ago, I was having random dizzy spells.. one ended up resulting in me throwing up for the first time Anyone else experience this?

I also get bummed that my pants won't button but I feel like I'm not showing at all. It's an awkward in between stage and it makes me second guess if everything is okay in there... My next appointment is next week and it seems like each time it gets close my anxiety slowly goes up... I just don't really feel pregnant and that freaks me out! My stomach has been bothering me and I'm hungry all the time so my husband asked me what I am expecting to feel like that would make me feel okay. I guess I don't know... I'm just ready to feel the flutters or start showing... something!