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[Fintastic]

Four weeks today!

...36 more to go.

The first trimester is going to last forever!

 

[december]

It will fly by-I can't believe I'm at over 17 wks already.

We are enjoying snow today! It may not seem like an exciting event for some of you, but down south this is a really big deal! It is pouring snow-and we got sent home from school at noon.

 

[Laura]

Four weeks today!

...36 more to go.

The first trimester is going to last forever!

My first trimester went by very slooooowly. The second came and went very quickly. This third one, I think, is going to take forever.

 

[harleyquinn]

I had my first appointment today! To early to hear heartbeat but what a great picture we got. Our doctor commented about how much he/ she was moving. DH said it looks like we are going to have another little dancer just like DS. I feel so good after seeing the picture.

I had my diabetes screening today and have to go back next tuesday for an ultrasound to determine the baby's due date because the Dr. thought I was measuring a bit bigger.

I did get sick after I got home but I think it was the fluid I had to drink for the test. Feeling better now. I also got a flu shot.

I hope everyone else is having a good day.

Mrs. Disney Ron/ Ann

Yay! Congrats! How was the shot? I'm such a wuss with that stuff.

Four weeks today!

...36 more to go.

The first trimester is going to last forever!

Congrats! My last 3 weeks have taken FOREVER, probably due to yucky morning sickness issues, but it hasn't been THAT bad. I'm looking forward to that second trimester.

 

[Disney Ron]

Yay! Congrats! How was the shot? I'm such a wuss with that stuff.



Congrats! My last 3 weeks have taken FOREVER, probably due to yucky morning sickness issues, but it hasn't been THAT bad. I'm looking forward to that second trimester.

Shots dont really bug me, so it was ok.
Dr thinks I am at the start of my 2nd trimester!

Harley, are you going to get an epidural? I had one with DS and will this time around too!!

Ann

 

[harleyquinn]

Shots dont really bug me, so it was ok.
Dr thinks I am at the start of my 2nd trimester!

Harley, are you going to get an epidural? I had one with DS and will this time around too!!

Ann

Actually yes, that's my plan. Needles don't really bother me. I just hate the really thick vaccines that HURT. I wasn't sure if the flu shot was like that.

I hope I'm blessed with a good anesthesiologist! Luckily, as a children's librarian in the city I plan to give birth, I have a WHOLE bunch of storytime moms who can tell me all about their experiences, so I can see if it seems like the drs at my hospital are pretty good with that stuff.

So I take it your epidural went well the first time? My mom used to be a labor and delivery nurse and she always told me to go with the epidural. Besides if I'm being this wussy about morning sickness, imagine me having a natural childbirth!

 

[Piecey]

I had an appointment today, too. Woohoo for hearing that heartbeat again!!

It slowed down a whole heck of a lot to 153 (from 182!) so they must've been sleeping
She also said I'm losing weight so I need to eat more calories since I'm not losing weight because I'm getting sick or anything.
How is that possible after Thanksgiving?!

..oh, and not to drink the water on vacation next week!

 

[Mr. & Mrs. Smith]

It slowed down a whole heck of a lot to 153 (from 182!) so they must've been sleeping!

Does anyone know what the range is for a normal heartbeat of a fetus? Ours was at 149 during the u/s and she said that was spot on. I don't know if she said that just to reassure us or what. I mean, I'm sure that it wasn't bad or she would have said something but I'm just curious what the actual range is.

 

[Laura]

Does anyone know what the range is for a normal heartbeat of a fetus? Ours was at 149 during the u/s and she said that was spot on. I don't know if she said that just to reassure us or what. I mean, I'm sure that it wasn't bad or she would have said something but I'm just curious what the actual range is.

http://www.webmd.com/baby/electronic-fetal-heart-monitoring?page=3

 

[Mr. & Mrs. Smith]

http://www.webmd.com/baby/electronic-fetal-heart-monitoring?page=3

Thanks! Looks like we're right on target.

 

[Fintastic]

How can something the size of a poppy seed be making me SO HUNGRY all the time??? Ack!

 

[Laura]

How can something the size of a poppy seed be making me SO HUNGRY all the time??? Ack!

I know! At about 17 weeks, my appetite came back with a vengeance, and I'm like, "This little thing is five inches long! How much does it need to EAT?!"

 

[Fintastic]

Yeah, I can tell I'm pregnant because earlier this morning I was almost crying over the fact that I was so hungry.

 

[Mr. & Mrs. Smith]

I still haven't gotten to that hungry stage yet. I seemed to be like that in my first month and it hasn't come back since. Today, I've eaten a banana and some eggnog and I'm wondering how I'm going to force dinner in. DH is bringing home burgers and poutine because it at least sounded appetizing.

 

[purvislets]

Hey there ladies! I've been so MIA from this group for far too long. I didn't even know we'd moved yet!! LOL

Congrats to all the new babies and new pregnancies. I've been flipping through the pages and there's just so many!!

We found out yesterday that we are officially on TEAM BLUE!! Our little boy is definitely not shy about showing the goods.

The other surprise yesterday was that I'd gained 8 pounds in just 4 weeks. I guess going to 3 different Thanksgivings and pigging out wasn't exactly the best idea in the world!

 

[ADAMANDLISA]

Welcome back!

trmcguire ... due December 20 ... It's a boy!
FHS_chick_2005 ... due December 26 ... It's a boy!
DISNEYmooner2008 ... due January 2 ... It's a girl!
BigMickeyFan ... due January 26 ... It's a girl!
TSWJan78 ... due January 26 ... It's a girl!
ADAMANDLISA ... due January 28 ... It's a boy!
bkreitzel ... due January 30 ... It's a girl!
truedisneyfan ... due February 1 ... It's a boy!
Fishbone† ... due February 15 ... It's a surprise!
Laura ... due February 19 ... It's a girl!
PatricenPete ... due February 26 ... It's a boy!
hotveggy ... due March 11 ... It's a girl!
FormerCastMbr ... due March 16th .. It's a boy!
Marshay ... due March 21 ... It's a girl!
staley7580 ... due March 30 ... It's a boy! AND It's a girl!
raysnkaysmom ... due April 3 ... It's a girl!
TrueEeyore ... due April 5 ... It's a boy!
Scornelius ... due April 12 ... It's a surprise!
lulugirl ... due April 28 ... It's a surprise!
purvislets ... due May 4 ... It's a boy!
Mr. & Mrs. Smith ... due May 4 ... It's a surprise!
TiggerStac ... due May 9 ... It's a boy!
december ... due May 19 ... It's a surprise!
SDFgirl ... due June 3 ... It's a surprise!
Piecey ... due June 9 ... It's a surprise!
Mommy2Abby ... due June 13 ... It's a surprise!
rparmfamily ... due June 20 ... It's a surprise!
MinnieFan4ever ... due June 26 ... It's a surprise!
Disney Ron ... due June 29 ... It's a surprise!
robnkris ... due July 2 ... It's a surprise!
DisneyDiva2006 ... due July 9 ... It's a surprise!
vetrik ... due July 9 ... It's a surprise!
goodeats ... due July 10 ... It's a surprise!
luckyfin ... due July 17 ... It's a surprise!
harleyquinn ... due July 28 ... It's a surprise!
Fintastic ... due August 19 ... It's a surprise!​

 

[Piecey]

I still haven't gotten to that hungry stage yet. I seemed to be like that in my first month and it hasn't come back since. Today, I've eaten a banana and some eggnog and I'm wondering how I'm going to force dinner in. DH is bringing home burgers and poutine because it at least sounded appetizing.

One of the articles I read in a book said "Even if you can't stand the idea of food, EAT! Just because you're not hungry doens't mean your baby isn't!"

So now I eat SOMETHING every few hours even if it's just an apple, a banana, etc.
I'm hungry constantly but nothing ever sounds appetizing, so I eat every few hours and I actually lost weight at my last appointment.. so guess baby likes my feeding schedule and is helping me take care of some of those calories!

 

[december]

Easier said than done. I still can't eat much, and I'm almost 18 wks. I vomit every morning-dh just gets out of my way. If I eat anything, I vomit as soon as I get to work. My planning pd is 2nd (around 9) so I eat some dry cereal then. I'm now able to hold down some lunch, and I've been eating in the cafeteria so I'll get a well rounded meal. 2 weeks ago I'd puke that too. Then no matter what I eat in the evening (soup, crackers, whatever) I usually vomit again at night. So one meal a day is about all I get to keep down.

I'm going to a school function tonight, which includes a meal, and I just hope I can make it through it! I haven't made it through a church service in weeks without having to run out, and I really don't want to do it in front of my students.

My dr. says not to worry, that the baby is getting what it needs. But I'm so tired!

 

[Mr. & Mrs. Smith]

One of the articles I read in a book said "Even if you can't stand the idea of food, EAT! Just because you're not hungry doens't mean your baby isn't!"

So now I eat SOMETHING every few hours even if it's just an apple, a banana, etc.
I'm hungry constantly but nothing ever sounds appetizing, so I eat every few hours and I actually lost weight at my last appointment.. so guess baby likes my feeding schedule and is helping me take care of some of those calories!

Yeah, I can't do that. I really can't force feed myself. I've tried the eating small meals every few hours as I have read that advice but it just doesn't work for me. My doc says not to worry. My body knows what it needs and that Materna is great at making up for anything my diet is lacking. She's monitoring my weight and I haven't lost enough to worry about. But I still wish I could eat more.

 

[bkreitzel]

Oh Ladies...I am envious of people who are not gaining weight! With this baby I blimped out soooooooooo fast, I think I was not even wearing my wedding ring by month 2!!!

We have about 5-6 weeks left and I am HUGE. Last month I had already surpassed the weight I was when I delivered last time ... I have been sooooooooooo hungry this entire pregnancy it is frightening!!! It was actually the only thing to STOP the nausea ... if I ate, I felt better!! Weird!

At 5 feet tall, I am fairly confident that I am now bigger around than I am tall!

I am so excited for all of you just starting out w/ your first babies...being a Mom is so much fun!!

Have a great weekend!!