TTC & Preggers - Week of May 4

wow, kate, i cannot believe you are so far!! so glad you are feeling good, and way to go with the am workout. what part of coreblast did you do? did you order any of tracey's others? i am trying to decide if i will just get coreblast or strike zone too.

lisa, so sorry aboout the stress. what about your job stresses you the most? i had work trouble a few months ago, and it is awful and manages to prevade your whole life. i am so sorry and am hopnig you are feeling better today.

anne, hope you grab that good egg!

i cannot believe how fast i am changing. just days ago i felt better than i have all pregnancy - energetic, not uncomfortable, just great. these last 2 days are not good, though. just uncomofrtable and yucky. must be that 3rd trimester stuff. i got up early and did a lot of kickboxing today (with bathroom breaks every 30 minutes!). long day at work today and tomorrow and saturday. yuck!! tomorrow daycare is havi g a mothers day thing and i will miss it:(
 
Hi everyone!

The other day at the grocery store, the checker looked at me sypathetically and said, "It won't be long now, hon." I just smiled wanly and kind of made an "mmm mmm" noise. I hate telling people when my actual due date is, because, well, I'm growing weary of the look of shock and comments about how large I'm carrying, etc. I'm taking it waaaay more personally this time than ever before. Must be hormones.....

Kristan--I would have loved to have seen the pics of your family;). I'm always curious what people look like. Maybe someday I'll figure out how to do an avatar or a picture trail or something. I'm not a techie and we still have dial up, making things really slow in terms of uploading.

Kate--your weight gain is great. When you are feeling depressed about it, just think about me. I think that at 16 weeks, I'd gained like 25 lbs or something. My voracious appetite is just starting to subside a bit, so I hope the weight gain slows, but I don't stand on the scales anymore, so I'll never know. You are doing great!

Morris--I know lots of women who have measured small and things are just fine. I measure consistantly large--I mean like weeks ahead large. The first couple of babies, they worried about it and I'd get an extra ultrasound, but now they just realize it's my pattern.

Lisa--I'm sorry your job is so stressful right now. Do you think some of it might be pregnancy hormones? I'm a basketcase right now--weepy and emotional. I wish I could hibernate for the next 3 months...

Hi Jen! Hi Anne!
Maggie:)
25 weeks, 3 days
 
Midwife appt went well. My uterus is measuring further along than my due date but apparently that's normal for a 3rd+. No wonder I'm showing so much!!! She said she expects that I will plateau in the next couple weeks. Ultrasound is scheduled for May 30 - pink or blue????! And (evil laugh) HAHA!!!! they forgot to weigh me!!!!!!!! (more evil laughter) hahahahahaha!!

Morris, I did the standing, ball, and bosu sections. So good! I didn't order anythign else since this was my first Tracey and wasn't sure if I would like her. I did, but she's not Cathe!!! Cathe is by far and away better than anyone out there. Her production quality is amazing. Sorry you're missing Moms Day stuff. Today was the Parents Tea at preschool. It was very cute. Sorry you're not feeling well. Maybe Baby moved to a wierd spot and will move out soon. then he'll REALLY move out!!

Maggie, Sorry about the gorcery store. You'll get a 6-pack back and show 'em all!!
 
Kate - I'm glad to hear that 3+ers have bigger uteruses. Now I don't feel so "fat". Glad the appt went well. What is your prediction on the gender?

Maggie - I think that my pg hormones definitely make things worst right now. Why do people feel the need to comment to complete strangers about being pg? You'll be rocking your prepg body in no time after baby so I say enjoy being pg and embrace your beautiful pg body!

Morris - I was having issues with my boss who has a hard time taking responsibility for his less than par employees and complains a lot, but takes no action. We hashed it out this morning and things are better. I hate when work issues overtake my life personally. Are things better for you at work these days? I know how you feel about the "good" and "bad" days.

I had a dr's appt today and it went well. I got another u/s since we couldn't pick up the hb from the doppler. I can't believe how much the baby has grown in just 2 weeks from the last u/s. HB looked good and now 2 more weeks until my big u/s, but I'm keeping the gender a surprise until I give birth. This will be the first time I don't find out, but DH might find out. We'll see. I'm 14weeks 3 days and gained 7 pounds so far. I really need to get in to a better workout routine. My fatigue comes and goes these days. I think I'll try getting up early to excercise and see how that works. Wish me luck with that! BTW, I'm planning to cloth diaper this baby or at least partially if DH isn't comfortable. Anyone else cloth diapered before or planning to?

Lisa
 
I'm starting to get worried about measuring a couple weeks ahead. WHat if I'm having twins? What if I'm making too much amniotic fluid? what if, what if??? I'm feeling Baby move more and more and its getting stronger. The heartbeat was 150 so thats a good strong one. .......Somebody ease my mind!!!!!

Lisa, I think its a boy. Based on my ovulation date about and the midwife thinks so based on the chinese chart. So glad you had a good u/s! I'm very anxious for ours. Re waking up early to WO: it makes me nauseous, even before getting pg. I did core yesterday AM and felt so sick afterwards. Guess I'm sticking with evenings. Too funny about cloth diapers - I'm thinking about them too! Would love more input!

Does anyone know where to get good maternity workout clothes?
 
maggie, i too hate those insensitive comments people make. sometimes i feel like crying, othertimes i want to make a nasty comment back. but i echo what lisa says - embrace this pregnancy as who knows how many more you will have;-) . also, remember you always get abck into shape after, and i know this will be no exception. you are simply super woman!!

kate, so sorry for the anxieties. i thought i was having twins as i took hormones to get pregnant (had a 45%chance of multiples) and had so many good follicles ready to ovulate. alas, it was just one. it sounds reasonable that you measure bigger on your 3rd. you have gained so few lbs, cannot imagine there are 2 in there. just a few weeks and you will know what you are having. hang in there!! as far as pregnancyworkout clothes, i just wear my regular clothes but do go up 1 bra size - that is good for after too.

lisa, good luck with the am workouts. somedays it is the best thing, and other days it isn't! see what works for you. glad you hashed it out with your boss - hope things continue to be better. my work is going so much better these days, but i find i am just not so able to cope pregnant. makes lots of things harder. i think it is neat you will be surprised by gender. cloth diapers sound good too, but i know i will go with disposable. cannot manage 2 in diapers otherwise i do not think.

i got up early and had a much ebtter run today. i am happy about that. i did get some good sleep last night, so that helped i am sure.
bbl
 
Awwww--you are all so sweet. Six pack abs? I don't know about that, since I've never managed to have a six pack in my life, but I'll just be happy to get down to my normal size. I'm less weepy. The irrational crying seems to come and go in cycles.

Kate--I wouldn't worry about measuring large. I mean what's 3 weeks, 3 cm? I think they put way too much stock in that anyway. I'm sure everything is just fine. Don't start googling it. The internet can be full of the scariest stories and rare pregnancy happenings can start to sound common--it can make you crazy. I buy pregnancy workout stuff at Old Navy--I like the fold-down shorts and they make super cheap tank tops.

Lisa--I didn't find out the gender for the first 4 kids, but the older kids and my mil pressured me too much after that and now I always find out. It is really fun to be surprised at birth. I kind of miss that. I cloth-diapered with my first for about 4 months, but there was so much leaking and I did so much extra laundry, it didn't seem worth it, so I've used disposables ever since.

Morris--I agree that being pregnant makes it much more hard to cope--is that the story of my life right now or what? And I don't even work outside my home. I can't imagine how hard it would be to deal with bosses and co workers with all these crazy hormones running through my system. Hang in there--you don't have long.

Hi Anne! Hi Jen! Hi Kristan! Hi Lurkers!

Maggie:)
25 weeks, 4 days
 
Kate - If you're interested I could give you some websites that have more info. I'm still in the beginning stages of research myself so when I have better info. I will definitley pass it on. I am leaning toward prefolds and covers for myself and maybe all-in-ones for DH. We'll still do disposables for outings and things like that though I think. I ditto Maggie about not worrying too much of measuring ahead. I'm surprised they measured you already, but don't research the internet because it does make me more paranoid when reading things that happen to 1 in a million people kind of thing.

Morris - I'm so glad work is better, but yes, being pg does make things harder to deal with. How long are you planning to take off from work after giving birth?

Maggie - I do feel the pressure a little from people about finding out, but I'm sticking to my guns and waiting. I figure if this is really our last one, I want it to be a surprise.

Not much going on here. Getting ready to workout. I think I might try tackle LIC. I haven't been able to get myself to do high impact stuff because I notice my lower back has started to bother me after working out. I'm not looking forward to more back pain. That is something that has been with me with every pg. It gets really bad where I can't walk or get up from a lying down position. I'm getting DH to order me LoMax and MM for Mother's Day then I don't feel so guilty for spending all that $$ on workout videos. Oh and weight gain at the appt. yesterday was 7 lbs. I will be 15 weeks on Monday. What is everyone's Mother's Day plans?

Lisa
 
lisa, i did lomax 1-2 times a week with ds1. you will love it. not sure why i don't do it more now, but it may be coming out over the next 6.5 weeks. i also just got muscle max and did it for the first time last sunday. it is really great. i will do it again tomorrow. i look forward to the ab work post baby. i plan to take 12 weeks off after the baby, so i kind of need to work up until the end. what will you take off? i am so sorry your back pain gets so dibilitating. maybe this time will be better.

maggie, i think you work way harder in your home than i could ever work in and outside the home! you are an inspiration.

i am at work and have to run into an emergency appointment. i wish i was in bed! did imax 2 balsts and hi loknowckout this am. i feel depressed today! this is not my ususal. i am not weepy, but am apathetic and down. i think i need some fun activites. plan to take ds for a walk and to the park tonight! bbl
 
Morris - I hope the rest of the day will bring something to cheer you up. I feel exactly the way you do on my "bad" days. Not weepy, but just down and out. I hope my back behaves, but my lower left back is starting already. I'm thinking about jogging in the park and see how that makes me feel.

I'm off for a busy Saturday today. DD has ballet for 2 hrs then I have to pick up presents for both our moms. I am not looking forward to the crowds. That and I need to do some errands also. I did LIC yesterday and that felt great! Going to workout today, but haven't decided what I'm going to do. Anyway, I just wanted to wish all you wonderful mothers a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY for tomorrow in case I don't get a chance to get on. You are all super moms!!

Lisa
 
Morris, Sorry you've got the blues. The last couple weeks have been kinds rough on me too. You're almost thru though! Just think - you are gonna be holding your baby soon!! Hope your afternoon and evening go well.

Maggie, I never look up anything medical on the net - too much garbage. Thanks for the workout clothes tips.

Lisa, Glad you got LIC in. Busy day today for you. Do you have to sit at ballet for the whole 2 hrs or do you get to go out and about? DD1 was in swim class and I was too paranoid to leave with them swimming inthe deep end so I always sat there for an hour.

I just did 4DS KB cardio plus KM leg conditioning drills. I'm gonna be a sore mama tomorrow!

Dh just left with DDs to go "tool shopping" aka MothersDay shopping. I hope they get me something good!!!:) Think I'm gonna go scrapbook!
 
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