"Just Barely" Pregnant PS''ers

[dcgator]

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Hello ladies,

Sorry for my fly-by post last night, but I was just exhausted, actually kinda like I am right now. Ugh. It appears that this serious fatigue comes in around lunch and then fades a bit in the late afternoon then smacks me upside the head in the evening. Oh well, the little ninja turtle is welcome to suck my energy, so long as it helps it grow

DD - Sorry about missing your news. Can I just chalk the non-reading up to the baby brain, lol? I am glad to hear it all went well and that your boss was cool with it. Thanks for the stats. I had heard 200 mg max a day, but I figure I don't have but a few sips of coffee a day, so I should be ok. I also sometime drink some peppermint tea, but that is caffine-free so that's good. I never really drink soda anyway, so that's not to much of an issue. Otherwise, I hope that you start to feel better soon.

Basil - Hmm, let me think about the non-alcoholic drink thing. My DH is the resident mixologist, so I will see if he has any ideas. That would probably be good for me to know too, hehe.

Blen - Thanks on the journaling props. I do enjoy it, and hopefully the LO will enjoy reading it later, if not just me going back to read it later on. I also very much like the wine idea. I might have to steal that one Btw, how is that adorable little George doing? Does he like the new house?

Mrs - That's funny the way that worked out with my parents. The last time I was home was actually April/May, but I thought I was pregnant then, or would at least be soon. Go figure that it took 8 more months to get KU, but it did work out ok I am just glad that no one moved the boxes around on me, hehe. That's great that you found and got an appt with an OB. You will be about 9-10 weeks then, right? If so, I bet you will get a nice little look at your bean As for the symptoms, yeah, mine are pretty mild too. But as a frist timer, the BB's size does not stop amazing me. I think I might have to go out and get some cheap new bras b/c I am feeling a bit constricted in mine. I hope your symptoms continue to be managable too.

RC - Congrats on another great ultrasound, what a great heartbeat. And another big congrats for getting to graduate to the big doctor That is to sweet about the tadpole ornament. I do feel really similar to you on the announcement timing thing. A couple good girlfriends know we were doing the whole IUI thing, so I'm sure they will ask soon enough. I feel like once I get those ultrasounds under my belt, I will feel more comfortable with gradually letting the cat out of the bag (although, I have cats, and I know they don't really do anything casual when they are popping out of the bag, much like a girl with a huicy secret ) An apple seed huh, I will have to find that fruit tracker, I like it! As for the streching/flutters, I don't really mind it b/c I feel like everything is growing in there. This tiredness though is really kicking me in the caboose! I am just starting with the bloating though, so we'll see how that goes. It sounds like you have a pretty good diet going on. I am a weight watcher, and have been doing the new program the last few weeks, so the healthy food is on board, but I agree that for some reason, salads just seem to make me quesey now. I will reserve judgements until a few more weeks though.

Modern - How you doing lady?

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AFM - I am officially at 5 weeks and very happy to be here. I am also seriously looking forward to the weekend and naps, ah sleep . This fatigue thing is really kicking me in the tush! Otherwise, I am feeling not to bad. I am starting to get the baby bloat, but nothing horrible yet. Question for you ladies, do any of you subscribe to the "babycenter" weekly emails? I was thinking about it, but I didn't know if it was a bunch of junk or actually useful. Ok, well I need to finish up some work so I can get outta here at a decent hour today. I hope you all have a lovely weekend and happy baby baking!

 

[dcgator]

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Sorry, double post...

 

[modernsparkler]

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PS is seriously killing me.... it has eaten now 2 posts!

DC: Love the rule you made with DH about the ultrasound. DH is coming to mine and I magine he might be at most of the appts. He has already taken to kissing our little poppy seed good night! I did sign up for the baby center emails and they are moderately interesting, that is where I got the poppy seed size from at 4 weeks. The way you told your parents was so cute. I am dying to tell mine, but I am going to wait until they come back. Hope you get some rest and enjoy the weekend napping!

Dreamer: Thanks for the caffeine info, I had also heard 250 to 300 was the max. Any thoughts on when to tell Hunter he will be a big brother? So exciting! Sorry abou the nausea and cancelled meetings I tried some ginger tea today which is supposed to help with nausea and I think I maybe felt a bit better afterwards.

Basil: Did you get an appt yet? There are lots of us in the medical field on this thread and many of us that don't like seeing our own doctors! I saw on the other thread you are in fellowship, what are you studying? I am actually a 2nd year family medicine resident.

Blen: love the idea about switching wine glasses with DH, I am sure he will love that!

Mrs: Glad you found a doc! I bet it felt good to tell your best friend and see her excitement!!

RC: LOVE seeing the photo of the LO... aka raspberry. So exciting that the growth is on track and what a cute idea for the ornament for DH, I am sure he will appreciate that! I hear you about the carbs. That is all I feel like eating, but I am trying to balance that with fruit and veggies.

AFM: I did end up telling my best friend and MOH from my wedding at "happy hour." She was SO excited and as much as I wanted to wait, I was really excited to tell her and I would want to tell her if something happened. She will also be a good ally for the upcoming holiday parties and outings to bring me a "drink" if I need it. I am also on the avoiding artifical sugar camp, and I am drinking only 1 cup of coffee/day. I have had some occasional bouts of nausea, the strechy/bubbly feeling in the uterus, and overall exhaustion that long days certainly don't help! All for a good cause though. 4 wks 1 day today. I ordered some books off amazon today, including the Mayo Pregnancy Guide or something like that. I had seen it before and thought it was very easy to read and helpful.

Happy weekend to all. DH and I are going to put up our Christmas tree today!

 

[Deelight]

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AFM - I am officially at 5 weeks and very happy to be here. I am also seriously looking forward to the weekend and naps, ah sleep . This fatigue thing is really kicking me in the tush! Otherwise, I am feeling not to bad. I am starting to get the baby bloat, but nothing horrible yet. Question for you ladies, do any of you subscribe to the "babycenter" weekly emails? I was thinking about it, but I didn't know if it was a bunch of junk or actually useful. Ok, well I need to finish up some work so I can get outta here at a decent hour today. I hope you all have a lovely weekend and happy baby baking!

Just de-lurking to say DC I do and I find they are good - nice little facts I also subscribe to What to expect when your expecting as well - baby centre also has some really cool short videos that show week by week development.

The tiredness is annoying but it eventually goes away - my first tri I was in bed by 6pm most nights I felt like such a nanna

 

[basil]

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Blenheim - that's a great trick about switching glasses of wine with DH. I might have to try that on Friday when we go to our friend's holiday party.

DC - big bummer about the green tea. I had no idea. Oh well.

Dreamer - sorry about having to cancel your meetings, hope you feel better soon!

Mrs - glad to see someone else not having too many symptoms either.

Claritek - thanks for the drink idea. I'll have to try that!

Ryan Claire - cool picture...cute little bean!

Modern - I'm an ophthalmologist...I won't say what subspeciality I'm doing cause it's a pretty small, specialized field...It's kind of a "boys club" though at least at my institution which is why I don't want people to find out too soon. I'm sure you know a lot more about ob stuff than I do, being in family practice!

Anyway, I did make an appointment, but not til 12/23. I think I'll be ok. The more I think about things and piece things together the more sure I am about my dates within a few days so I think I'll be fine. I figure it will either be a really good or really bad Christmas present. Hopefully it isn't bad because DH is working on Christmas Eve and Christmas and I'll be alone (we're celebrating with family over New Years). I had a dream last night that I had a blighted ovum, so maybe I do. I haven't had much if any symptoms so far, so it seems possible. But then again, I'm not that sensitive - when I had appendicitis the surgeon was shocked because I was so stoic and not asking for any pain meds.

Has anyone started planning what to do after the baby is born in terms of taking time off, childcare, etc.? I will be finishing my fellowship at the end of June, so I'll be "between jobs". DH is keeping his current job. Financially, I don't have to work. I'm thinking about planning to start a new job in January or so if everything goes ok. After that I guess we'd probably get a nanny. I have to start looking for a new job soon though, so I guess I need to commit to a rough idea. We need to move out of my little condo and buy a real house too, so a lot of changes coming up!

 

[moxie.moo]

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Hi ladies

Basil: First, let me offer you a proper welcome and congratulations! I've been wallowing a bit so haven't taken the time to do so. Your excitement is contagious! I have started to think hypothetically about childcare a little as I'm hoping to take minimal time off from my Ph.D. I'm leaning towards my mom one day and a nanny the others, but may end up with only the nanny as my sister is due with her 2nd 2 weeks before me and is getting territorial about my mom who babysits her firstborn!

DD: I'm sorry you had to tell your boss earlier than you would've liked, but it sounds like you have a good advocate there and a lock on the class a year or two later. Is your nausea worse this time around or about the same? I hope you're starting to feel better!

DCG: Excited to hear about (and maybe see!) your ultrasound. I get the babycenter updates and have to say I do look forward to them. Mainly because I like picturing food items that are the same size as my baby. I also forward them to my husband. He is freaking out (mainly because he works with sick babies and kids daily) so I think they're a little reassuring.

Mrs: I'm jealous of your minimal symptoms! I'm also happy you got an excited response from your friends--it makes it so much more fun to be able to talk about it! I'm impressed by your ability to hold out with your family... I didn't last as long as I thought I would.

Modern: Sounds like you have a good secret agent in your friend there. My one book is the Mayo Pregnancy Guide and I do enjoy it--it has a useful chart about when to call the doctor immediately versus waiting a day, which has been reassuring when I'm feeling a little anxious.

RC: SO SO jealous of your ultrasounds. What a healthy little bean you have growing in there! I'm avoiding artificial sweeteners too but I did cave and have a regular coke when it was all I could keep down. It was heavenly. My doctor is actually encouraging cheese b/c it is protein-rich, but I'm having trouble stomaching it. I have reached the point that if I think I can eat it and keep it down, I will, regardless of whether I would have run the other way pre-monster morning sickness setting in. It's a colossal shift for me, but I feel like I'm in survival mode. I hope your (and my!) nausea subsides soon.

Blen: Confession: I am still in awe of your first birth story, so I'm looking forward to leaching any strength I can through your posts. That's normal, right? I'm glad this pregnancy has been more relaxed for you, and I hope your calculation skills come back soon.

AFM, I am definitely in survival mode with the morning sickness. My whole family now knows because I am having trouble hiding the sickness factor from them and I bail on family commitments here and there. My younger sister is thrilled, my older sister is a little excited and a lot worried about how this will impact her family, especially her son in terms of my parents' attention; that's not the least bit unexpected with her but it is a little annoying...

My advisor is also now in on the secret--I had emailed her that I'd been sick and may miss a deadline over the holiday, and when she saw me Wednesday she commented on my greenness, asked if this "stomach bug" might last nine months, and then started a full blown celebration when my shock indicated she'd hit the nail on the head. She is so excited, had awful morning sickness for both of her pregnancies so she has both tips and sympathy at the ready, and has been nothing short of amazing and reassuring--I feel very lucky.

I feel less lucky in the morning sickness area; I am keeping down about 1/4 of what I manage to eat. How did I not anticipate this possibility? I thought I had planned it all and accounted for every contingency, which of course is . It's good preparation for parenting I guess. The timing is awful with the end of the semester and papers and exams, but I'm trying to just eke through to my next break. My husband is overwhelmed by it and wants me to take incompletes and finish up come January when babycenter and the Mayo Clinic say I'll feel better, but of course while feel like I will NEVER FEEL BETTER, I am hopeful every night that the next day will be an improvement. I'm looking forward to a time when that's the truth!

Alright, ladies. Enjoy what remains of the weekend and keep those bebes safe!

 

[Dreamer_D]

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moxie I think my ms is about the same as last time. It comes and goes tIhroughout the day and mostly is just an icky feeling in my stomach. No vomiting. Yours is much much worse my friend! I know the feeling of wanting to avoide medication at all costs ehen pregnant, but there are other factors to take into account like your quality of life and your own ability to savour and bond with your little bean! Zorfan (sp?) is very safe, I know many women who used it their babies are great. And there is medical evidence to that end too If you are interested, here is a website for a program called Mother Risk, which is run from the University of Toronto and Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto, Canada: http://www.motherisk.org/women/morningSickness.jsp I found that site when I was planning to fly 8 times in my pregnancy last time and needed to take motion sickness medication -- I cannot fly without as I am horrendously ill when I fly otherwise. Anyways, it has many many good links and resources. They advocate for treating medically any morning sickness that is impacting your quality of life because their research suggests that has a negative impact on later functioning and feeling about baby! "Down in the dumps" is just not a place to me when pregnant if you can help it! There is also a forum that has tips too. Anyways, just throwing it out there! You are the only good judge of whether the scales have tipped from managable to unmanagable though. HUGS! OH and you are very fortunate with your grad school advisor. I know some other types of stories too. But the times are changing thank goodness.

basil I will be taking 10 months leave. I get 95% of my salary for that time from the gov't and a workplace top up. I am in Canada though and 12 months leave is the norm.

Modern Yipee for 4 weeks and telling someone. Feels good eh?

DC I got them last time and liked it. But I just go to their website now and check rather than haing my inbox spammed

Is everyone avoiding artficial sweeteners? I avoided everything like the plague last time but this time I am really cutting some slack. A little caffeine, a little aspertame. Hope my baby does not have an extra head

 

[Shoopy]

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Congratulations to all the newly preggies So exciting to kick of 2011 with a bambino in the tummy

DC-I'm so excited and happy for you and will enjoy reading all about your progress!!!

 

[modernsparkler]

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Basil: Thanks for sharing about your career. I get the wanting to remain anonymous though! It seems like the timing for you is perfect, how nice to be able to take off until Jan. Sounds like you have a lot of changes coming up with the move too! Congrats on getting your first appt on 12/23! Wishing you good thoughts until then and no more blighted ovum dreams.

Moxie: So sorry you are feeling so terrible! Anothe vote for the zofran from me! If you need it, use it becuase the risk is essentially null and feeling so awful is not fun. Sounds like all worked out though when you told your advisor and she sounds pretty understanding which is great.

Dreamer: Yes, it does feel great to tell someone! Now my best friend and her sister who has become a close friend who is also actually 17 weeks pregnant herself also know. I was at a holiday party this weekend and DH and I did the wine switch thing, but I think her pregnant eyes might have caught us, so I fessed up to her and she was SO excited! It will be #1 for both of us so it will be nice to go through it together. Glad you are not being too hard on yourself about the sugars and caffeine.

DC, Blen and MRS. Hope you all are feeling well.

Off to work and hoping not to toss my cookies at rounds...

 

[dcgator]

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Hello my fellow barely preggo ladies,

I hope you all had a relaxing and restful weekend. I did enjoy a nap or two during the weekend, ahhhh

Modern - I hear you on the PS acting up a bit. I have just it a habit to copy everything I type before I hit post, just in case. I think the kissing the tummy is adorable. I love when my DH does it too, . I think I might have to subscribe to that email after all. Oh, and don't your parents come back this week? I really hope the week flies by so you get to tell them soon! That's great that you were able to tell your friend. We really haven't told any friends yet, but I know it's only a matter of time, especially with the holidays and parties. My DH and I put up our tree too, how did your's go?

Deelight - Thanks for sharing your experience. I have heard that the constant sleepiness does let up eventually, so that will be good. As for the WTE emails, I think I will subscribe to that too, thanks!

Basil - Sorry about the green tea thing, bummer indeed. I think my most missed food item is going to be sushi. Boo. Oh well, I guess I will have to stick to all the temporared stuff (sp). As for your dream, I wouldn't worry to much. Wierd/vivd dreams are typical of pregnancy and I think your dreams just manifest your internal worries, so I'm sure it will be ok. That's good that you got your first appt. I will be lots of happy thoughts for you until then, although its only like 2.5 weeks away. Regarding the daycare situation, I intend to go back to work and so we are planning on putting our LO in daycare between 2-3 months. We don't have the luxury of any family nearby, and I am in a big city with few quality daycare centers, so I have actually been on waitlists since July/August, since the average wait time is 18 months. I don't know where you are, but I would check out the situation sooner rather than later, b/c infant care seems to be in high demand everywhere.

Moxie - Thanks for the recommendation. I have signed up for it, and forwarded an invite to my DH so he can get them too. I think he will enjoy that. I am so sorry to hear about your constant m/s. I would second what some other ladies talked about; getting a prescription of Zofran. I can't imagine the constant sickness is fun, nor is the lack of nutrients/food good for you or the baby. Maybe it's time to get to the doc a bit earlier? I am glad to hear that your advisor was so cool with it though. Hopefully you will be able to make it through your remaining tests, etc.

Dreamer- Being a first timer, I think I am going to take the plunge and subscribe anyway, lol. As for the artifical sweetners, I am not totally avoiding. I use Splenda (sucralose) occasionally, and from what I have read, it is probably the best of the fake sugars, since it is based off real sugar. I think aspartme (equal) is ok, but not highly recommend. Either way, avoid sacchran.

Fiery - Thanks for the well wishes! I look forward to sharing all my preggo and baby adventures too

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AFM - I am doing well so far. It seems like my uterine streching is phasing out, although I kind of enjoyed feeling movement in there. Otherwise, the sleepiness and constant peeing continue, and of course the enormous BB's. My DH and I are both wondering just how big these things are going to get, geez. I did go and buy a cheap, larger bra at Target, and that at least makes them not hurt as much. I have also started to put cocoa butter lotion on them, b/c I could see strech marks being a real issue there. Otherwise, I have heard that pregnancy tends to dry out your skin, and that coupled with the freezing temps here has me reaching for body butter!
Well, I hope you all are doing well and I have a good week coming up!

 

[Pandora II]

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Caffeine Technically we can have up to 300mg per day before the risk of miscarriage and low birthweight becomes significant.

A cup of Starbucks coffee has about 100mg.
12 OZ of coke has about 50mg.
I think Tea is in the 75mg range.

DC I posted on the previous page that my conversation with my chair went fine. She is excited for me. She has kids herself.

Just wanted to flag up an issue with caffeine...

When I was pregnant with Daisy I had to carry on taking a number of meds I was on, including a lot of opiates and as a result D was born opiate dependent and was treated for withdrawal.

I did a lot of research with my pain specialists into 'neonatal abstinence syndrome' and was suprised to find a lot of info on caffeine withdrawal in neonates. You don't even need to be taking a particularly large amount (sometimes 2 cups a day was enough), but the withdrawal symptoms can be very like those a baby dependent on heroin will go through - irritability, difficulty feeding, difficulty sleeping, and others (I have a list somwhere). Daisy was treated for her withdrawal for the first few days and was never in any pain or distress, but having done it myself in the past it was the thing I was most worried about. As caffeine is such a common thing in people's diets no-one thinks about enquiring into consumption levels, treating babies or even realising it is occuring.

I made sure to avoid all caffeine the month before she was born.

 

[moxie.moo]

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Driving by to let you know that I'm going in this afternoon to see the doctor and most likely get a prescription. They may need to try Reglan first for my insurance to cover the Zofran, but we'll see--DH who regularly uses Zofran professionally prefers it over Reglan regardless of cost. I'm slightly nervous but looking forward to being able to function. Thanks for all the input--hopefully things will start looking up soon!

 

[Dreamer_D]

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Good to hear Moxie! I really hope it helps you have some relief.

 

[Dreamer_D]

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Caffeine Technically we can have up to 300mg per day before the risk of miscarriage and low birthweight becomes significant.

A cup of Starbucks coffee has about 100mg.
12 OZ of coke has about 50mg.
I think Tea is in the 75mg range.

DC I posted on the previous page that my conversation with my chair went fine. She is excited for me. She has kids herself.

Just wanted to flag up an issue with caffeine...

When I was pregnant with Daisy I had to carry on taking a number of meds I was on, including a lot of opiates and as a result D was born opiate dependent and was treated for withdrawal.

I did a lot of research with my pain specialists into 'neonatal abstinence syndrome' and was suprised to find a lot of info on caffeine withdrawal in neonates. You don't even need to be taking a particularly large amount (sometimes 2 cups a day was enough), but the withdrawal symptoms can be very like those a baby dependent on heroin will go through - irritability, difficulty feeding, difficulty sleeping, and others (I have a list somwhere). Daisy was treated for her withdrawal for the first few days and was never in any pain or distress, but having done it myself in the past it was the thing I was most worried about. As caffeine is such a common thing in people's diets no-one thinks about enquiring into consumption levels, treating babies or even realising it is occuring.

I made sure to avoid all caffeine the month before she was born.

Interesting Pandora. My caffeine intake is so low I am not too concerned (no coffee or tea, so probably only about 25-50mg per day, not every day), but I would likely abstain as well if I drank more.

 

[Mrs]

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Caffeine Technically we can have up to 300mg per day before the risk of miscarriage and low birthweight becomes significant.

A cup of Starbucks coffee has about 100mg.
12 OZ of coke has about 50mg.
I think Tea is in the 75mg range.

DC I posted on the previous page that my conversation with my chair went fine. She is excited for me. She has kids herself.

Just wanted to flag up an issue with caffeine...

When I was pregnant with Daisy I had to carry on taking a number of meds I was on, including a lot of opiates and as a result D was born opiate dependent and was treated for withdrawal.

I did a lot of research with my pain specialists into 'neonatal abstinence syndrome' and was suprised to find a lot of info on caffeine withdrawal in neonates. You don't even need to be taking a particularly large amount (sometimes 2 cups a day was enough), but the withdrawal symptoms can be very like those a baby dependent on heroin will go through - irritability, difficulty feeding, difficulty sleeping, and others (I have a list somwhere). Daisy was treated for her withdrawal for the first few days and was never in any pain or distress, but having done it myself in the past it was the thing I was most worried about. As caffeine is such a common thing in people's diets no-one thinks about enquiring into consumption levels, treating babies or even realising it is occuring.

I made sure to avoid all caffeine the month before she was born.

Interesting Pandora. My caffeine intake is so low I am not too concerned (no coffee or tea, so probably only about 25-50mg per day, not every day), but I would likely abstain as well if I drank more.

I find this really interesting too. Like DD, I only have 1 cup a day so I'm not too worried but I'm curious about how breast feeding might come into play once the baby is born. Does caffeine flow through to breast milk just as it does through the placenta? And if so, perhaps breast-fed babies who may indeed be caffeine dependent, don't actually go through withdrawal until after being weaned. interesting...

 

[Dreamer_D]

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Mrs I am fairly certain that breast milk does carry caffeine as many women find their LOs cannot tolerate it when they drink coffee! But I wonder if that is a wives tale? I have not seen scientific evidence for that or any other dietary intolerance, though theories abound.

 

[princessplease]

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I'm joining you ladies at 3W4D!!!! DH and I are off to eat dinner, but I'm excited to be joining the ranks!!!!!!!!

 

[basil]

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Moxie - sorry you're feeling so sick and I hope you get some relief from the meds!

Dreamer - I am sort of avoiding caffeine and artificial sweeteners but not 100%. I still had a diet coke when I went out with my boss the other day cause he bought it for me automatically and I couldn't very well refuse it. I cut out the green tea, but I'll have a small cup of Lipton if that's all that's around, but I'm trying to switch over to herbal teas. Canadian leave rocks.

Modern - hope rounds went ok! I rounded with one of the residents today and had to double and triple check with her that the patients did not have herpes...I don't know what I'd have done if they did though. I'm way more freaked out by hospital germs now, too.

DC - sushi...yum...!! Are you going to eat cooked sushi like california rolls, eel rolls, shrimp rolls, etc.? I don't know if it makes me sound like an alcoholic, but I really miss having a glass of wine with DH and talking while we make dinner. I've substituted with 100% fruit juice mixed with seltzer in a wine glass and it is almost the same so I think it's the ritual more than the alcohol.

Princessplease - Congratulations!! And welcome!

Anyway, I had my first day of feeling off and on queasy today. Nothing I couldn't handle or work through and I didn't really ever feel like I'd puke, but definitely not normal me. I ate peanut butter crackers, yogurt, and chamomille tea. If it stays like this it won't be too bad. Hopefully it won't get worse. And DH got Chinese carryout so I didn't have to cook dinner. Tomorrow I have the morning off so I'm looking forward to sleeping in! Sooo tired.

 

[modernsparkler]

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Princess Welcome!!! Congrats again on your BFP!

Basil: Sorry about the nasea. I know what you mean about germs. I am hoping I can stay away from anyone with anything like HSV or parvovirus.... I think some of my colleagues are getting suspicious as I have been drinking ginger tea for a few days now. I have gotten some funny looks, but I am not saying anything yet!

Dreamer: I don't know either the science behind caffeine in breast milk, might be something to look up later. While shopping for a friend's shower I did see test strips for alcohol in breast milk which does pass through but I feel like if you have to test the milk, then it probably shouldn't go to baby.... Don't beat yourself up about the diet coke, a little bit

Moxie: glad you got the prescription. Hope you start feeling better soon!

DC: Yes, my parents come back this week on Saturday, but we are not going to see them on Sunday to give them a chance to rest with the time change. Ironically, when my parents found out my mom's parents were away and when they returned, they picked them up at the airport with champagne and pink and blue balloons. In a similar spirit, we are going to have them over and surprise them with the balloons and champagne, but none for me! Good for you for keeping it mum so far with the friends, but it is SO hard.

Mrs and Blen: Hope you are feeling well!

The nausea is here, but nothing I can't manage with some ginger ale, tea, and frequent snacks of crackers, string cheese, oatmeal, etc. I am taking the 3rd step of my boards tomorrow, 2 days of 8 hour testing so I am hoping the nausea doesn't get worse!

 

[Blenheim]

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I have lost the baby. I had an ultrasound this afternoon to confirm. The good news, I suppose, is that almost everything has already naturally passed and that I will not need a D&C. I wish that I could continue this journey with you guys (and with Dreamer and Mrs for the second time), but I guess that it was just not meant to be. I hope that all of you have healthy and happy pregnancies.


ModernSparkler - Good luck tomorrow!

DC - When do you get to have your ultrasound to find out if it is twins? I'm excited for you.

Princess - congratulations!

 

[Dreamer_D]

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Oh Blen, I am sorry Hang in there lady.

 

[moxie.moo]

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Blen, I'm so sorry to hear that. Thinking of you and your family.

 

[modernsparkler]

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Blen I am so sorry. My heart goes out to you. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

 

[dcgator]

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Blen - I am so very sorry for your loss. I don't know what to say but know that I am keeping you, your DH and George in my thoughts and prayers. HUGE (((HUG))).

 

[Mrs]

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Blen, I'm so sad to hear your news. I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and support.

Mrs

 

[onedrop]

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Blenheim: I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you.

 

[dcgator]

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Hi Ladies,

I know it has been a bumbpy couple of days on here, and my prayers and thoughts continue to go out to Lili and Blen. With all this, it sure makes it more difficult not to be anxious about my (and I'm sure your) pregnancy, but I only pray that God will allow us to continue to carry our little ones to term.

Moxie - I am glad to hear that you got the script. I hope that you are feeling better now!

Princess - Welcome to the JBP thread, we are happy to have you here . So, have you had any symptoms yet or still just getting used to actually being pregnant? Did you get your 2nd beta done yesterday? I hope all went well and you had great numbers!

Basil - I probably will eat some cooked/tempura sushi, but I am not 100% sure yet. I just don't think I can go 8 more months without some kinda sushi though, lol . The wine thing hasn't been too bad, but I will have to try your little virgin spritzer out. As for the beginning of m/s, hopefully it won't get much worse. I get kinda naseous after eating certain things, or not eating often enough, but otherwise, I don't really have any m/s, so it's not a guarentee you will get it. I hope you enjoyed your day off!

Modern - Goodness gracious girl, good luck with the final part of the boards! I can't imagine how awful that would be to have to take those mind-draining tests while feeling like arse. I hope that you are able to combat any naseau. And at least you don't have to take the tests when you are say, 8 or 9 months and completely uncomfortable. I know one or two girls who went through pregnancy during boards/internships, so I think it's possible, As for the parents, how serendipitus that you will get to tell them just as they told thier parents. Enjoy it and let us know how it goes on Monday! Oh, and the not telling friends is getting harder, but I at least want my first ultrasound under my belt until I say/hint at anything.

Blen - I have my ultrasound on Monday and I feel like it can't come soon enough. I am kinda wishing this week away, although I know I shouldn't, since the holidays are so close. Oh well, I just need to suck it up and I will get to see my LO soon enough. We'll see on the twins thing, although I am leaning more towards a singleton right now, since my symptoms are pretty mild.

Mrs and DD - How are you ladies doing? Everything good with you and your LO's? DD, don't you have an appt coming up soon?

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AFM - I am just hanging around, rolling with it. My little ninja turtle is six weeks tomorrow and should be the size of a green pea I read today that its starting to get it's arm and leg buds now, so I imagine the turtle is plenty busy! As for my symptoms, they continue to be managable, and so I am content with that. Otherwise, I am just counting down the days till we get to see our peanut next Monday. One thing is for sure, I don't think I have ever wished for a Monday before like I have these past couple days I hope the rest of you preggo ladies are doing well and I look forward to hearing more from you.

 

[Blenheim]

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Thank you all for the kind words. It really means a lot to me. I'm feeling pretty down, but at the same time I know that it's likely the result of chromosomal abnormalities, and is my body's way of getting rid of an unviable embryo to make way for us to be able to grow a healthy one that will stick around. I think that we're going to take a cycle or two off and then start trying again, so hopefully I will be back here before long.

DC - As cute as twins are and as awesome is that bond between each other is, I think that a singleton is enough work! Hopefully Monday will be here before you know it. Last time around, I feel like my symptoms didn't really get strong until 6.5-7 weeks along (but even then they weren't terribly bad), so you also may be a little early still for some of the more intense symptoms.

 

[Pandora II]

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Blen, I am so, so sorry to hear. Big hugs and look after yourself.

Re. Caffeine in breastmilk, the percentage is about 1% of the maternal dose so really next to nothing and that is only for the hour after ingestion.

Sushi - in the UK we are told it is totally safe to eat sushi. The only problem it could cause would be food-poisoning in the mother which might me that she is defficient in some nutrients for those days, not because there is a direct risk to the foetus. However you should avoid fish which may have high mercury levels. I didn't stop eating it, but I did go to the more reputable establishments!

 

[Laila619]

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Aww, so sorry Blen.