"Just Barely" Pregnant PS''ers

[Haven]

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Pils--I took a unisom and B6 last night before I went to sleep and it knocked me out! I slept ten hours straight for the first time in weeks. (I've been getting up about three times a night to pee lately, but not last night.) I haven't had any nausea today, but I felt totally and completely exhausted. I'm thinking the exhaustion is partly due to the fact that I only had three hours' of sleep two nights ago (stayed up talking to my sissy for hours, and then had to catch and early flight,) and the flight really took a lot out of me.

I'm not going to take the unisom and B6 again tonight because I'm feeling fine, but tomorrow I'm going to try half of the unisom instead of the whole thing!

 

[monkeyprincess]

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Prana, just catching up on this thread. Glad to hear things are going well for you. I just thought of something. You took clomid, right? And it was unmonitored too, right? If so, I think you should definitely have an early ultrasound to find out whether you've got more than one little bean growing in there. I think that is a legitimate reason for an early ultrasound!

Haven, unisom really knocks me out too. I have taken it a few times during this pregnancy when I've had a few restless nights in a row and really need sleep, but I only take half and I make sure to take it pretty early in the evening. It did help with my nausea too, but then again, mine wasn't that bad.

 

[Prana]

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Prana, just catching up on this thread. Glad to hear things are going well for you. I just thought of something. You took clomid, right? And it was unmonitored too, right? If so, I think you should definitely have an early ultrasound to find out whether you've got more than one little bean growing in there. I think that is a legitimate reason for an early ultrasound!

Haven, unisom really knocks me out too. I have taken it a few times during this pregnancy when I've had a few restless nights in a row and really need sleep, but I only take half and I make sure to take it pretty early in the evening. It did help with my nausea too, but then again, mine wasn't that bad.

MPYes. I've been having legit nightmares that I find out that there's more than one, then they find another, then another, then another. These dreams happen around 2 in the morning, and I spend the rest of the night tossing and turning with anxiety. I was surprised that my practice did not offer an early US because I was on Clomid, but the secretary sounded like she was one crayon short of a full box. I felt like I should have been given an earlier one too, but hey, what do I know? Maybe I will call today and ask. But I am seriously concerned that I'm gonna be the next Octomom

 

[monkeyprincess]

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Prana, ha ha, you won't be an octomom! BUT because you took clomid, there is always a possibility of multiples. My clinic refuses to do un-monitored clomid cycles, and my NP said they insist on having an early ultrasound when a clomid cycle results in a pregnancy to check for multiples (just because those are by definition a higher-risk pregnancy). But to ease your mind, I did a lot of research on this, and clomid only slightly raises your risk of twins. Chances are greatly in your favor that you have just one healthy little baby baking away in there.

 

[Prana]

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MP Twins don't scare me so much. But you wouldn't believe some of the scenarios my brain can come up with at 3 in the morning. I'm also terrified of an ectopic, or that we'll get our scan and there won't be anything there. But my body seems to be reacting to a pregnancy, so I can only try to be optimistic that everything is OK. I'll feel better after I see the blueberry(I think that's about how big it is right now).

I did call my practice today, and they were willing to try to get me in for an US sooner, but it doesn't really work out with my schedule. So they are going to try and schedule me for one before my appointment on the 24th. So hopefully that works out. I'll be 7 weeks 1 day on the 24th, so we should be able to see something, or at least get an idea of what's going on in there! Maybe we'll get to see that little heartbeat flicker! I certainly hope so.

 

[monkeyprincess]

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Prana, 7 weeks 1 day is the perfect time to get an ultrasound, not too early and still early enough that you won't go crazy waiting! And it's so hard not to worry. I think the mothering instinct kicks in the moment you see that second line, especially if you struggled to get pregnant. But the 24th will be here before you know, and chances are everything is going to be just fine. I'm excited for you.

 

[Prana]

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Thaks MP! How far along are you now? I feel like your pregnancy is going by fast-which is great because everything just seems to be progressing nicely.

 

[Haven]

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Prana--I'm so happy for you! The 24th will be here before you know it, I hope you get to see that little flutter!

 

[Prana]

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Thanks Haven!

My Dr.'s office just called me to let me know that they are letting me have an US right before my appointment on the 24th. Yay! I'm super excited, hoping I get to see some good news. Also hoping that I am not Octomom.

 

[Haven]

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Thanks Haven!

My Dr.'s office just called me to let me know that they are letting me have an US right before my appointment on the 24th. Yay! I'm super excited, hoping I get to see some good news. Also hoping that I am not Octomom.

Hahahahaha! Oh, man, I needed a laugh.

I'm feeling really miserable over here. I've been taking half a unisom and B6 at night, but I'm still nauseous all day long. I think we're going to cancel our trip to Spain. I'd rather lose the $2,000 for the flights than spend another $4,000 if I'm going to be miserable the entire time. DH is going to call my doctor when he gets home to see about getting a prescription for Zofran or something. I can't believe how horrible I feel. I totally thought I'd be feeling better by now.

My mom had terrible MS for three months while she was pregnant with me, she said she vomited constantly, so it could be worse.

Sorry to be such a downer. I am so desperate to feel better.

 

[vintagelover229]

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Thanks Haven!

My Dr.'s office just called me to let me know that they are letting me have an US right before my appointment on the 24th. Yay! I'm super excited, hoping I get to see some good news. Also hoping that I am not Octomom.

Hahahahaha! Oh, man, I needed a laugh.

I'm feeling really miserable over here. I've been taking half a unisom and B6 at night, but I'm still nauseous all day long. I think we're going to cancel our trip to Spain. I'd rather lose the $2,000 for the flights than spend another $4,000 if I'm going to be miserable the entire time. DH is going to call my doctor when he gets home to see about getting a prescription for Zofran or something. I can't believe how horrible I feel. I totally thought I'd be feeling better by now.

My mom had terrible MS for three months while she was pregnant with me, she said she vomited constantly, so it could be worse.

Sorry to be such a downer. I am so desperate to feel better.

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Haven my nausea was bad in the first tri (not terrible but bad) and I had to EAT often. Pineapple trips to the fridge at 4:30am to eat a few chunks of pineapple helped a TON. Hard boiled eggs-grapes/etc. However I felt grateful since I only got sick 2/3 times and figured as long as I stayed on top of my eating (yogurt was a very good friend of mine) I was able to control it. If I missed the window and THEN tried to eat...yeah hello porcelain friend of mine.

When we moved we didn't have a stove for over a month. My nausea increased terrible in my 2nd tri. I did my best to eat (I have poor eating habits to begin with) but was getting sick 2-3 times a day (without much in me) a few days a week. I'd only be able to eat later in the evenings and then would GORGE since I wouldn't get sick. It was all junk food too-oreos-chips-ice cream (after making a crock pot meal or a nice home cooked meal/etc) so my midwife was happy I was still gaining weight despite being sick all the time. We got a stove and things got a bit better but still sick ALL the time. Thankfully I am unable to work due to immigration but hiding under a blanket ALL day cuz I can't move (one day I made homemade stock-simmer over night and the house smelled like stock and it made me sick ALL day. I had to breathe though my mouth to finish it JUST to get it put away. Terrible).

You can get your Dr. to prescribe something called diclectin and order though a Canadian pharmacy and have it delivered to your house. http://www.diclectin.com/

It's been a LIFE saver for me. I still get sick some days (not often) no nausea during the day AND I take it at night. I'd hate for you to lose out on 2k in flights if there is something out there to help you. We leave for BC for 15 days in a month and I know I wouldn't have been up for it if this stuff hadn't worked. I'm not a big fan of taking something (I don't even take asprin) but my midwife has been doing this for over 30 years and says nothing but positive things about it. I hope this works for you.

HUGS!

 

[amc80]

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I'm feeling really miserable over here. I've been taking half a unisom and B6 at night, but I'm still nauseous all day long. I think we're going to cancel our trip to Spain. I'd rather lose the $2,000 for the flights than spend another $4,000 if I'm going to be miserable the entire time. DH is going to call my doctor when he gets home to see about getting a prescription for Zofran or something. I can't believe how horrible I feel. I totally thought I'd be feeling better by now.

Try the zofran before you cancel anything! That stuff is amazing...

 

[JGator]

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Prana, yay! An ultrasound in 6 days! Can't wait for you to see the baby! My husband used to call our baby "the triplets" or "the trips" for short before we had our first ultrasound and found out there was only 1 baby in there. Good luck to you - 6 days will fly by! My next appt is also on Thursday. It is supposed to be for blood work only, but I'm hoping for an ultrasound too.

Haven, I really feel sorry for you. I hope your doctor can prescribe something that gets you feeling back to your old self in no time. Hugs to you in the meantime.

 

[Haven]

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Aww, ladies thank you so much. I came in here with such a Debby Downer post and was pretty sure I deserved a swift kick in the rear. Instead you were all so supportive, thank you!

VintageLover--I'm trying really hard to eat regularly, but I'm not going to lie--it's not easy. I have a really tough time forcing anything down when I feel nauseous, and then of course it just gets worse because I'm not eating enough. I'm doing a better job of staying on top of it, but it really is tough. However, the moment I read pineapple in your post my mouth started watering--I'm going to have my saint of a husband go out and buy a pineapple for me. Oranges sound delicious, too. Earlier, I really wanted meatballs so DH brought some home, but by the time they were in front of me the thought of eating them just made me want to be sick.

I looked up the Diclectin and I think it's the same thing as Unisom and B6, so here's hoping it works as well for me as it did for you! Today is going to be my first day taking multiple doses of the combo every day, fingers are crossed.

I've been hiding under a blanket all day, too. This is my first official week of summer vacation, and I'm so grateful I made it through the semester before I got so sick. Not exactly my ideal way to spend my summer, but it's better than teaching all day.

Amc--My doc called in a Zofran prescription for me, I'm going to try it tomorrow if the B6/Unisom doesn't help today. I'm scared of getting constipated, though! Is that crazy?

JGator--Thanks, sweetie. I keep telling myself to suck it up! This is a good thing, symptoms are great, etc. etc. I'm just having a hard time being a good person right now. You all are making me feel so much better, so thank you!

 

[dani13]

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Oh Haven, I'm so so sorry!!! I TOTALLY understand how you feel! I was SO NAUSEOUS from about week 6 to week 15. The one thing that helped was eating (usually a high carb snack) every 2 hours at least. I really loved cheddar cheese goldfish, matzo ball soup, bagels... you get the idea. I also loved to drink high sugar drinks like lemonade, fruit punch, and apple juice.

I know its so hard to feel nauseous all the time. My piece of advice regarding the Zofran is try it and see how it works for you. But also buy some Colace (an over the counter stool softener) and start taking that daily as well. I did all that, and I still became severely constipated with the Zofran, and to me that's a terrible pain so it wasn't worth it for me. So basically, I pretty much suffered until I started taking the B6 and Unisom and that seemed to help me just a bit. Another prescription med that can help if the Zofran doesn't is Reglan. Reglan works well and sometimes has a little bit of a laxative effect on people, so if/when I have another pregnancy I would definitely be open to trying that if the nausea hits hard. So keep that on the back burner too.

I really hope you feel better soon!! Just know that this most likely will not last so much longer, and you will feel better soon. Hang in there!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

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Awww, so excited for all you girls!!!

Haven, I just wanted to say that my daughter was extremely sick for the first two trimesters, and Zofran was a lifesaver! She still felt sick, but Zofran kept her from getting sick so often. She would not have enjoyed any kind of trip during that time, so I think you might be making a wise decision to cancel your trip. The good news is, one day soon you'll be holding your baby and that time of sickness will seem so distant! Hope you feel better soon!

 

[Dandi]

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Aw Haven, I really feel for you hon. Do give Zofran a go, it works wonders for alot of women. What a bugger of a decision to have to make! Although nothing could be worse than holidaying while you're feeling so dreadful, you poor love. Hugs my dear!

Oh my gosh Prana, you get to see your bubba so soon!!! So exciting!!!!!!!! I had such a giggle at your Octomom comment

Hehe JGator, 'the trips', that is adorable! DH constantly referred to my belly as where the babIES are, he was so convinced there were two in there!

Hi mp, how are you travelling these days hon?? How's that bump looking?!
Hello to everyone else, lurkers and JBPers alike!!!! I hope everyone is keeping well!

Well this LO has really taken it out of me the last few days, I cannot get enough sleep, and I am so fatigued at work. My appetite is lagging again, but I'm nursing a rotten cold, so that doesn't help. All I want is water, frut juice (which I normally dislike), toast/crumpets and vegemite, and hoards of fruit. Mmmm, gimme gimme! We have our 12 week scan in 5 days, which will be at 12 weeks and 2 days. I sure hope it looks more like a baby this time, and less like a legume! Every third or fourth night I'm having the most horrible dreams that I'm bleeding, so I wake up shaking and worried and can't get back to sleep! Grr. Switch off, brain!

11 weeks 4 days

 

[Haven]

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Thanks, Dani! I managed to attend a big 87th birthday party for a cousin today, and DH said I didn't even look like I'd rather be curled up in bed. I'm sorry to hear that your MS lasted for so long!

DS--Thank you for your support! I've really been struggling with canceling this trip because, well, I really really really want to get away for a couple of weeks. DH and I have sort of made a ritual about going somewhere in Europe every summer, and I'm sad to break it, and I really have been wondering if I'm overreacting. But the truth is that I have a hard enough time getting out of bed in the morning and feeding my dogs, so I'd probably be a real blast on a vacation. I like what you said about this being a distant memory when I'm holding our baby--I keep on hoping and praying that this pregnancy sticks and that comes true!

Thanks, Andi. I will give the Zofran a try tomorrow. I was scared to start it today because I was out of the house at a family party, but tomorrow I'll be lounging at home all day trying to write up a research report.

I'm sorry to hear that you're sick! Your diet has me laughing--fresh fruit and vegemite, eh? Very interesting!
Your 12 wk scan is going to be so exciting, I hear that's when babies start to actually look like real babies! Ah, I'm so excited for you!!!!

How's everyone else doing? I'm just chugging along, waiting out this MS, grateful for every day that passes and I'm still here with a baby growing.

9 wks 6 days

 

[Prana]

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Haven I'm sorry you're so sick! I hope the zofran works for you. Hang in there lady!

I'm just putzing along here, 6 weeks 5 days, periodic nausea, I'm really tired, and my MIL keeps telling me that I look pregnant, whatever that means. She calls it a glow, she also calls me fleshy. I'm not overweight by any means. Maybe she's just noticing my fuller boobs.

 

[JGator]

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Haven, were you able to try the Zofran? I hope it is working for you. Also, if you get any side effects with the Zofran, try kiwi fruit if you like it. I read that it's great for constipation, and it also has a lot of Vitamin C so it's a good pregnancy food. I have been eating 1 or 2 a day. I got a big container from Costco. I have also been on an avocado kick - avocado, tomato, and cheese toasted on an English muffin. I had something similar in Australia years ago and started craving it a few weeks ago so that is my new breakfast staple.

Prana, 3 days till your ultrasound! So, exciting. I can't believe your MIL said you are fleshy! Geez!

Dandi, good luck with your 12 week scan. The baby will definitely look like a baby this time!

AFM, this is my last week of work before vacation starts. We are going to visit my in-laws in Europe for a week and then going to Brussels for a couple days by ourselves. Unfortunately, I won't be able to partake of the cheese and beer in Brussels, but I will have my fair share of chocolate, french/belgian fries, and waffles. My next appt is Thursday for blood work. Hoping to get an ultrasound and updated picture for the grandparents.

 

[amc80]

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Amc--My doc called in a Zofran prescription for me, I'm going to try it tomorrow if the B6/Unisom doesn't help today. I'm scared of getting constipated, though! Is that crazy?

Not at all, because seriously, that stuff has an evil side. I finally figured out that if I ate a buttload of grapes every day it would combat the constipation. But I'd rather be constipated than have nausea all the time. Also, I tried to limit how much I took and would take as needed, but after speaking to my friend who is a pharmacist, I discovered it works much better if taken before you feel sick...if possible. I would take one first thing in the morning and it would last about 6 hours, so the last two hours until I could take another were torture.

Having said all that, I'd rather be constipated in Spain then have nausea at home!

 

[Prana]

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Prana, 3 days till your ultrasound! So, exciting. I can't believe your MIL said you are fleshy! Geez!


AFM, this is my last week of work before vacation starts. We are going to visit my in-laws in Europe for a week and then going to Brussels for a couple days by ourselves. Unfortunately, I won't be able to partake of the cheese and beer in Brussels, but I will have my fair share of chocolate, french/belgian fries, and waffles. My next appt is Thursday for blood work. Hoping to get an ultrasound and updated picture for the grandparents.

haha fleshy! It's like a vintage word you use under your breath. It makes me laugh. She means it to be a positive and beautiful description, she's just not using the right word. The past week or so a lot of people have looked at me and stopped what they are doing to tell me that I look wonderful or ask me if I've done something to my hair. So I guess I look good, which makes me feel better because damn, I'm bloated! It definitely makes me feel nice. And my hair does look really, really good. Must be all these hormones.

OK now that I've tooted my horn and told you all how drop dead stunning I am....LOL! Hopefully this whole "beauty" thing sticks around! I usually look like a hag!

Those belgian fries sound soooooo goood. Have fun on your trip! I've heard that Brussels is amazingly beautiful. And I hope you get to see your little one on Thursday!

 

[Haven]

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Amc--Ooh, DH just bought a ton of grapes, off to eat some now. I took a zofran at 10 AM and it did help, I think. The nausea was pretty mild all day, and now it's ten hours later and I haven't taken anything again and I'm feeling okay.
Ha! I definitely laughed out loud at your last line. We're staying home, I'm just not great at sucking it up and enjoying myself when I don't feel well so I can't imagine going to Spain in three days. I'm bummed, but we'll do a smaller trip later this summer. And maybe two trips to Europe next summer.

JGator--Your English muffin meal sounds amazing. I LOVE avocado, DH and I eat a lot of avocado when it's in season. Yum.
We went to Brussels last summer and had a nice time. But Bruges--oh, Bruges! It was amazing. Do you happen to have time to squeeze in a night or two in Bruges? I would totally give up all my nights in Brussels for time in Bruges. (I'm drooling just thinking about Belgium--waffles, chocolate, fries, oh my! Oh, and DH had an amazing meal of moules in Bruges, but I'm not sure we can eat those when pregnant? I seriously think DH spent $300 on chocolate while we were in Belgium!) HAVE FUN!

Prana--Thank you!
Fleshy! For real? I like your interpretation that it's all about the boobs. Sheesh! You seem to be handling it very well. I'm glad to hear you aren't feeling too bad, I hope the symptoms stay nice and mild for you!
It sounds like you're one of those lucky women who do have a glow while pregnant--good for you, lady!

I'm doing better today, so I think I have to thank the zofran. I'm really hoping that it's a combo of diminishing symptoms and meds, but I think that's just extreme optimism!

 

[Prana]

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Amc--My doc called in a Zofran prescription for me, I'm going to try it tomorrow if the B6/Unisom doesn't help today. I'm scared of getting constipated, though! Is that crazy?

Not at all, because seriously, that stuff has an evil side. I finally figured out that if I ate a buttload of grapes every day it would combat the constipation. But I'd rather be constipated than have nausea all the time. Also, I tried to limit how much I took and would take as needed, but after speaking to my friend who is a pharmacist, I discovered it works much better if taken before you feel sick...if possible. I would take one first thing in the morning and it would last about 6 hours, so the last two hours until I could take another were torture.

Having said all that, I'd rather be constipated in Spain then have nausea at home!

Yeah constipation. I've been finding that broccoli and cherry tomatoes help me out. Gotta start trying the Irish Oatmeal also.

And yes, I would rather be full of poo in Spain than hugging my toilet at home any day.

 

[Haven]

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Amc--My doc called in a Zofran prescription for me, I'm going to try it tomorrow if the B6/Unisom doesn't help today. I'm scared of getting constipated, though! Is that crazy?

Not at all, because seriously, that stuff has an evil side. I finally figured out that if I ate a buttload of grapes every day it would combat the constipation. But I'd rather be constipated than have nausea all the time. Also, I tried to limit how much I took and would take as needed, but after speaking to my friend who is a pharmacist, I discovered it works much better if taken before you feel sick...if possible. I would take one first thing in the morning and it would last about 6 hours, so the last two hours until I could take another were torture.

Having said all that, I'd rather be constipated in Spain then have nausea at home!

Yeah constipation. I've been finding that broccoli and cherry tomatoes help me out. Gotta start trying the Irish Oatmeal also.

And yes, I would rather be full of poo in Spain than hugging my toilet at home any day.

HA! OHMIGOSH, you and amc are hilarious.
Ohhhhh, man.

 

[Prana]

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Prana--Thank you!
Fleshy! For real? I like your interpretation that it's all about the boobs. Sheesh! You seem to be handling it very well. I'm glad to hear you aren't feeling too bad, I hope the symptoms stay nice and mild for you!
It sounds like you're one of those lucky women who do have a glow while pregnant--good for you, lady!

I'm doing better today, so I think I have to thank the zofran. I'm really hoping that it's a combo of diminishing symptoms and meds, but I think that's just extreme optimism!

You'd have to know my MIL. She's a very sweet and simple lady, and I just love her. She would never say anything negative about me, so I know she means it in the best way possible. If my own mother said it, I would not take it the same way.

I'm happy that the zofran is working for you! And it is more effective if you stay on top of it instead of taking it after you get nauseous. I know it's hard to take meds while pregnant because you want to do the absolute cleanest and best thing for your baby. I'm really hoping you get to go to Spain!

 

[Dreamer_D]

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Haven,

Take this for what you want, but motion sickness medications that are histemine based are safe to take for flying for motion sickness in pregnancy and also treat nausea. In fact they are recommended for people with severe morning sickness. I took Gravol, the canadian brand name for the drug, about 5-6 times in each pregnancy and while nursing. Perhaps think about taking that next time you need to be nasea free for a while. Its better than stressing out. But it makes you sleepy. And congrats!

THANK YOU, Dreamer! I was just searching for anti-nausea meds in a different tab.
I took some emetrol, I believe it's called, but it didn't seem to help. I'm going to call my doctor tomorrow to get some input, too. I definitely need something to take when we go to Spain.

On another note--I just read your post in the problem parents thread. It is amazing. I wish I could schedule a one-on-one consultation with you to get some insight into my relationships with my own parents.

Just seeing this now... I hope you found some relief, it sounds like you did. Glad you liked my post, I am not sure the OP did I recently had a horrendous debacle with my MIL when we went out there to visit, and my relationship with my mom is a work in progress. Even though I know the processes that underlie bad behavior from both of them, and from my self, it doesn't help avoid those situations entirely. It helps me forgive though, and perhaps try to head off bad situations at the pass (notes to self: buy MIL presents for special occassions, do not accept money from in laws ). Kunzite was not whistling dixie when she said adding kids to the mix amps up the drama and issues in one's own parent child relationship. There are just so many opportunities for disappointment, controlling behavior, needy behavior... and on and on... once you have these little people who everyone feels ownership over. Working on boundaries is a daily chore, as is forgiveness, and understanding. You are a thoughtful woman. You will do great

 

[Haven]

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ZOFRAN! Oh, how I LOVE Zofran! I am feeling so much better as far as the nausea is concerned. My tummy's a bit upset, but it's worth it. We're still canceling the trip to Spain, though, because I am just plain exhausted and not great company. But at least I can eat food now without feeling ill. I have another appt on Friday, so I'm excited/nervous to see how everything's going.

Dreamer--Thank you for your follow-up, and for your vote of confidence. I *just* had an exchange with my mom via text, so I couldn't have read your post at a better time. (She texted me to ask about when we're leaving for Spain. She's in Boston for a conference, hence the text. I responded that we're going to stay home. Her response: "Oh, great! I need you to take care of the dogs tomorrow and Thurs, and then help me with this lunch I'm hosting at home on Friday and a party on Sunday." No concern over why we're not going, or if I'm upset about canceling. Her first response was to think of how my staying home will help her. This is typical. I told her I'm not up for any of it, and then she got mad and stopped responding. Patience. Forgiveness. Understanding. I think we need to have a heart-to-heart once she's back home.) Anyway, I really appreciate your insight and all the wisdom you share on these boards. DH and I are determined to do better by our parents and our relationships with them, so now we just have to start . . . Scary! But we're persistent, so I think we can do it.

Sorry for the ramble. I'm still reeling a bit.

Prana--I'm so glad to hear you have a great relationship with your MIL. After reading what she said about you I just thought you were extremely gracious in the face of a difficult MIL! How are you feeling?

How is everyone doing?

 

[NewEnglandLady]

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Okay, so I just have to chime in, Haven. You told your MIL that you cancelled your big vacation and her first response was "Oh great" followed by how you can help her? Oh my lord, I rolled my eyes twice. And I'm sorry you had to cancel. You know how I love to travel. I was so sad about not getting to take one last trip to Europe while pregnant with Katie. But you know what? Now I'm really excited about getting to experience future trips WITH her. I only mention it because a trip to Spain could be a great family trip to look forward to in a couple of years. Or not--maybe you'll want to go with your hubs and leave the baby with the in-laws

For all of you ladies with nausea, I'm sorry!! The good news is that it gets better and it really makes you appreciate the rest of your pregnancy. At the end of your pregnancy everybody will start asking you if you're in pain. Granted, you usually are, but I always said it was nothing compared to the first trimester! It's the worst when you're feeling awful and can't tell people about it.

 

[Haven]

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You're right, NEL. I am so excited to travel with our LO. Our jeweler goes to Europe with his two small children all the time, and every time we talk about it DH and I get all dreamy thinking about our future family and the adventures we will have. We see so many families with young kids when we travel, it's always something that inspires us when we're away.

Oh, and that story? I'm talking about my MOTHER! That makes it worse, right?

ETA: I learned that browsing through trip photos is a bad idea for me when I'm pregnant. Now all I can think about is EATING! Moules, Belgian waffles! Raclette! I think we do more eating than anything while we're on trips. GAH!