My belly has been soooo itchy and my right hips and ribs hurt so babies must be growing.
I also noticed this weekend I have stretch marks starting It's only on my right hip and it is like 5 dots, not a line. It's where I have previous ones from puberty so not surprised. I was just hoping to be a little further along before these suckers started. It's weird how my right side always hurts though.
Post by Alwaysabridesmaidf on Aug 19, 2014 9:36:28 GMT -5
I would like to commiserate on the belly itching! It's so FREAKING itchy!!!!!!! And sorry about your stretch marks. I feel your pain.
I have been on a toast with jelly kick. Like I had 4 pieces today. It's just hitting the spot for some resaon and I wish I could survive solely on toast and jelly.
I am also really down about my weight gain (see toast and jelly above). I am up more than I thought I would be and I passed a milestone I did not want to pass but I am just so damn hungry all the time and I hate cooking!
My new stretch marks are looking the same way linz, little purple dots on my sides.
I had my first manual cervical check yesterday (part of the joys of a twin pregnancy) and it wasn't as bad as I was expecting and was super quick. Everything was all closed up which was reassuring.
I started getting some spotting last night and still going today. It's light, pretty much only when I go to the bathroom (wearing a liner to keep my eye on it, nothing really there) and it's brown. Not getting cramps really either. I'm trying to remind myself that the placenta is low and since it's so light and not red, I shouldn't have to worry. Plus we saw baby moving around just a few days ago! Someone please reassure me that I'm not going to have to "untell" everyone I know! I can't help but worry
Post by thatgirl2478 on Aug 19, 2014 9:51:52 GMT -5
I've been trying to find decent, but inexpensive, nursing tops for the past few days, but I'm not having any luck. The ones I like at H&M and Target are sold out and the other ones I like are $50 each (!). Grrr
I have been wide awake since 3:30am. I have a large to do list, so I got up to work on things. DH got up at 5 asking what in the world I was doing. lol
My new stretch marks are looking the same way linz, little purple dots on my sides.
I had my first manual cervical check yesterday (part of the joys of a twin pregnancy) and it wasn't as bad as I was expecting and was super quick. Everything was all closed up which was reassuring.
Wow they did a check? my Dr hasn't mentioned me needing one at all. They just measure my cervix when I have an u/s.
I've been trying to find decent, but inexpensive, nursing tops for the past few days, but I'm not having any luck. The ones I like at H&M and Target are sold out and the other ones I like are $50 each (!). Grrr
Are you looking online or in the store? I noticed Target didn't have any nursing tops when I was there last.
Have you looked at the motherhood? Old Navy had some too.
Post by bluelikejazz on Aug 19, 2014 9:53:58 GMT -5
Hugs @estrellita!
I have to get my TDAP shot in 2 weeks and I'm starting to freak out. I HATE needles. HATE. I haven't had a vaccine in forever. I had a numbing shot to get a mole removed a couple months ago, and I just don't know if it's going to be similar, better, or worse than that. I know I will get through it, but I'm scared.
My new stretch marks are looking the same way linz, little purple dots on my sides.
I had my first manual cervical check yesterday (part of the joys of a twin pregnancy) and it wasn't as bad as I was expecting and was super quick. Everything was all closed up which was reassuring.
Wow they did a check? my Dr hasn't mentioned me needing one at all. They just measure my cervix when I have an u/s.
Yeah they have been checking it with all my ultrasounds but said they would start checking it at my ob appointments in between the ultrasounds. I am seeing an OB every 2 weeks and have an U/S every 4 weeks.
I started getting some spotting last night and still going today. It's light, pretty much only when I go to the bathroom (wearing a liner to keep my eye on it, nothing really there) and it's brown. Not getting cramps really either. I'm trying to remind myself that the placenta is low and since it's so light and not red, I shouldn't have to worry. Plus we saw baby moving around just a few days ago! Someone please reassure me that I'm not going to have to "untell" everyone I know! I can't help but worry
I'm sure you'll be fine, but check with your OB just in case:).
Had my 35 week appointment today. Fundal height had been measuring small so I was happy to hear it was right on this week. Plus I apparently lost 2-3 pounds. So I'll take it. Group B strep is done. Less than 4 weeks till my planned c-section.
I have to get my TDAP shot in 2 weeks and I'm starting to freak out. I HATE needles. HATE. I haven't had a vaccine in forever. I had a numbing shot to get a mole removed a couple months ago, and I just don't know if it's going to be similar, better, or worse than that. I know I will get through it, but I'm scared.
I'm assuming you got a shot of lidocaine last time. I can tell you that that hurts about 9000x worse than TDAP in my experience, lol. A few years ago, I basically filleted my thumb open and had to get I think 16 stitches. I lost consciousness for just a second between the blood loss and I'm sure shock. The lidocaine injections before my stitches were more painful than the injury!
I was looking at nursery stuff all day yesterday. I think I've figured out what I want to do. Now I just need to know if it'll be a girl or boy nursery.
um....my nipples are bigger. wtf. i'm only 17 weeks. is this supposed to happen this early? does this go away after birth? i'm oanicking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i was in the bathroom today and was going to weigh myself (ugh, another story), so natch i go naked. i turn around, catch a glimpse of my breast and just freaked out screaming "omg, my nipples are bigger, my nipples are bigger." i can see a full outer circle that's a bit lighter than my regular nipple and clearly is new. it's like another ring of bark on a tree.
and DH is not helpful about at all. "this is supposed to happen, it's fine. you're too obsessed with your body, relax." i know he means well, but no. i don't want giant scary nipples. i don't want to be gaining weight as fast as i apparently am. argh.
I have to get my TDAP shot in 2 weeks and I'm starting to freak out. I HATE needles. HATE. I haven't had a vaccine in forever. I had a numbing shot to get a mole removed a couple months ago, and I just don't know if it's going to be similar, better, or worse than that. I know I will get through it, but I'm scared.
Better during, worse after. I've had a shot prior to a small derm procedure and TDap recently. Neither are bad. Blood draws are worse.
I've been trying to find decent, but inexpensive, nursing tops for the past few days, but I'm not having any luck. The ones I like at H&M and Target are sold out and the other ones I like are $50 each (!). Grrr
Are you looking online or in the store? I noticed Target didn't have any nursing tops when I was there last.
Have you looked at the motherhood? Old Navy had some too.
Right now I'm looking online.
Target online has pretty much nothing - there are a few but most are sold out.
Old Navy doesn't have what I'm looking for (more shirts than tanks).
Motherhood has some and I may end up breaking down & buying them because well I have to wear SOMETHING post partum...
Surprisingly Walmart has a few that have gotten OK reviews - I may end up getting a few for sleeping. Kohls' has some too - but again $36 for 1...
The problem is that I have no idea how long I'll actually be breast feeding for. With DD1 we stopped at 3mo because of supply issues. I don't want to spend a fortune on tops if I'm not going to need them...
I have to get my TDAP shot in 2 weeks and I'm starting to freak out. I HATE needles. HATE. I haven't had a vaccine in forever. I had a numbing shot to get a mole removed a couple months ago, and I just don't know if it's going to be similar, better, or worse than that. I know I will get through it, but I'm scared.
It won't be nearly as bad. I've had numbing shots and they hurt much worse than a regular vaccine shot.
I will say my arm was sore for about 2 days post TDAP. I understand that getting the booster helps convey some immunity to your baby, but man it was nicer to get it in my hip while I was still under epidural anesthesia and IV pain meds for the c section .
um....my nipples are bigger. wtf. i'm only 17 weeks. is this supposed to happen this early? does this go away after birth? i'm oanicking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i was in the bathroom today and was going to weigh myself (ugh, another story), so natch i go naked. i turn around, catch a glimpse of my breast and just freaked out screaming "omg, my nipples are bigger, my nipples are bigger." i can see a full outer circle that's a bit lighter than my regular nipple and clearly is new. it's like another ring of bark on a tree.
and DH is not helpful about at all. "this is supposed to happen, it's fine. you're too obsessed with your body, relax." i know he means well, but no. i don't want giant scary nipples. i don't want to be gaining weight as fast as i apparently am. argh.
Yep. For me it went away eventually unless I'm remembering incorrectly and mine just got extra big this time.... :/
um....my nipples are bigger. wtf. i'm only 17 weeks. is this supposed to happen this early? does this go away after birth? i'm oanicking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i was in the bathroom today and was going to weigh myself (ugh, another story), so natch i go naked. i turn around, catch a glimpse of my breast and just freaked out screaming "omg, my nipples are bigger, my nipples are bigger." i can see a full outer circle that's a bit lighter than my regular nipple and clearly is new. it's like another ring of bark on a tree.
and DH is not helpful about at all. "this is supposed to happen, it's fine. you're too obsessed with your body, relax." i know he means well, but no. i don't want giant scary nipples. i don't want to be gaining weight as fast as i apparently am. argh.
Yes very normal. Your boobs are preparing for nursing. One of mine is slightly bigger than the other too. And they're always nippy. I remember early on they were red and so sore. H would always ask if I was ok and he was afraid to touch me. They've been better though and haven't hurt in a while.
-I spoke too soon about sleeping in bed. Woke up yesterday morning with the worst hip pain yet. Bleh. Sooo it was back to the couch last night.
-My parents put down their dog last night. She was the first dog I was ever really a part of choosing/owning since I was so young when they got the previous dog. She lived a ridiculously long life for a purebred, but my heart is really heavy today. Add in pregnancy hormones, my ever-present sadness that I live so far from my family, and dredging up the pain of the sudden loss of my dog last year, and I'm in a super funk. (A super funk sounds like something far more enjoyable than it is, heh).
-I was able to find the American Congress for Obstetrics and Gynecology's current guidelines for hypertension, which state that "For women with chronic hypertension and no additional maternal or fetal complications, delivery before 38 0/7 weeks of gestation is not recommended. Quality of evidence: Moderate; Strength of recommendation: Strong" and that the ideal timing to mitigate risk while allowing fetal development is between 38 and 39 weeks. So I will tell them they can schedule me for induction at 39 weeks, and I'll just hope I go into labor on my own before then. But if not, I can live with it.
Post by catscatscats on Aug 19, 2014 10:46:49 GMT -5
We found out last night that we are having a girl! I am in total shock. I knew it was a boy and had a name picked out and everything. Crazy!
Does anyone else have cramping/general abdominal ickiness? I called me doctor and she said to drink more water and call if it got worse. No bleeding or anything, just a low belly ache. More to worry about!
I started getting some spotting last night and still going today. It's light, pretty much only when I go to the bathroom (wearing a liner to keep my eye on it, nothing really there) and it's brown. Not getting cramps really either. I'm trying to remind myself that the placenta is low and since it's so light and not red, I shouldn't have to worry. Plus we saw baby moving around just a few days ago! Someone please reassure me that I'm not going to have to "untell" everyone I know! I can't help but worry
I'm sure you'll be fine, but check with your OB just in case:).
Thanks! I am going to just watch it throughout the day and see if it turns red or gets worse, then I will for sure give them a call!
I have to get my TDAP shot in 2 weeks and I'm starting to freak out. I HATE needles. HATE. I haven't had a vaccine in forever. I had a numbing shot to get a mole removed a couple months ago, and I just don't know if it's going to be similar, better, or worse than that. I know I will get through it, but I'm scared.
I didn't think the TDAP hurt much at all. Its much quicker than a numbing shot. Be prepared for your arm to be sore for a while though; I still have a bruise a week later.
I started my childbirth class this weekend and I'm feeling really good about the hospital I'll be delivering at. They're very supportive of natural births, have whirlpool tubs in every room, and do things like delayed cord clamping and immediate skin-to-skin routinely.
Post by bluelikejazz on Aug 19, 2014 10:53:35 GMT -5
Thanks FastHands, thatgirl2478 and @kcpokergal! I can do sore after. I'm sure it will not be fun, but once the shot is done, I'll be better. And glad to know lidocane hurts more - I remember that one pretty well.
and Fasty - I'm sorry about your dog Hugs for you my friend.
Post by demandypants on Aug 19, 2014 11:00:51 GMT -5
I think I walked too much, or too fast yesterday. My crotch ache has turned into crotch pain on my right side when I walk. Also, I hate my desk chair. it isn't as bad as the one I had during my last pregnancy. However still. I would rather be sitting almost anywhere else.
I thought my next OB appt was this week and my u/s was next week... but I was wrong. They are a week further away. I want to know these little people's gender stat so I can start planning a nursery! Speaking of, why is every nursery a shade of grey now? I have a feeling we have a boy and a girl- so I was looking for something more neutral but I just don't feel like grey is how I want to go (and the hall is yellow...) I dunno. Maybe I should find some art first and use that as inspiration.