Praying4Pink - go get a pedicure and your hair done or something :) hehe!Quote:
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Praying4Pink - go get a pedicure and your hair done or something :) hehe!Quote:
Originally Posted by Praying4Pink
Mommabee good luck with your scan tomorrow :) will be checking in for an update!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mommabee
I love all the pink going around, keep it coming ladies!
P4P, my suggestion is nowhere near as fun as CVD's but I clean my house like a maniac when I need to pass time. I clean spots I haven't thought of in months! It's cheaper than a mani/pedi ;)
jadis can you please please come to my house, i'd have a maid but they'd be scared off as soon as they set foot in here lol. dh has tried to help but know way he can keep up w/ the amount of daily stuff i have to do. so everything is waiting for me and getting worse ugggg. almost 2nd tri fx for big rush of energy
cvd- you need to change profile to the pic of you and dh preggo belly:)
jadis can you please please come to my house, i'd have a maid but they'd be scared off as soon as they set foot in here lol. dh has tried to help but know way he can keep up w/ the amount of daily stuff i have to do. so everything is waiting for me and getting worse ugggg. almost 2nd tri fx for big rush of energy
cvd- you need to change profile to the pic of you and dh preggo belly:)
Did you get any potty shots that you can post? Not sure why your tech would be annoyed unless she/he isn't very good at her/his job. That has to be a very common request and 16 weeks isn't too early at all!! I would think you could definitely see boy parts by now. Most 16 week scans look very similar to 20 week scans.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maple
I don't want to get your hopes up incase your tech was a complete moron however, I really do think there is a good chance you are having girls!! If she didn't see boy parts on either baby I think that is a really good sign!!
I feel really guilty......
With my first pregnancy I did not drink ANY caffeine at all. With my second I would take a sip or two out of DH's drinks when we went out to eat. With my third I would order my own drink when we went out but that was it. With this pregnancy I have no willpower at all. I have been drinking 2-3 sodas everyday because when I tried to drink water and uncaffeinated drinks in the beginning I got really sick (I think I was dehydrated) and two days ago I bought a coffee. Yesterday I reasoned that I could drink the coffee if I didn't drink any other caffeinated drinks all day long and today I have had one coffee and one soda.
Be honest is this horrible? Should I try not to drink the caffeinated drinks? I am not very worried about low birth weight, all 3 of my previous babies have been between 8 and 9 pounds, but it can't be that healthy.
This sounds just like my house except I am already in the second trimester and it is still waiting.Quote:
Originally Posted by Atsaukina1
Mommyof3boys: I drank coke and pepsi all the way through my first 2 pregnancies.. with this little one I waited until I was 12-13 weeks. But since then I drink at least one pepsi/coke a day.. sometimes 2.. well I'm at the end and I have been enjoying 2 anyway.
The amount of caffeine in a pop doesn't compare to coffee. I wouldn't stress about it too much unless it REALLY bothers you.
I have been having one brought coffee a day and definitely feeling guilty but still doing it. I have read you can have up to 3 depending on the strenght. As mine is a brought one I only have 1. In my first pregnancy I didn't have any as it just made me feel sick but this time I really want it. Also some times I drink a glass of coke but try to limit it due to having the coffee. I think it is OK as long as you don't over do it.
There was this lady on MTV and she was pregnant and addicted to energy drinks.. it was insane.. she had like well, I'm going to go off memory.. AT LEAST 3 tall energy drinks although I'm probably way off.. and more than a few straight little energy shots...
I'll look for it. It was True Life I think.. but HOLY shiz...even the maker of the energy shot was begging her to stop because it could ultimately stop her heart.
Not the pregnant one though, another chick.. but I can't imagine having this vice:
I think this is it..
Crystal's story starts at 10:40..
And yes I was WAY off on the amount she drinks daily.. it's just unreal!
http://www.mtv.com/videos/true-life-...playlist.jhtml
That sounds relaxing cvd. I actually do need a pedicure. Unfortunately I am working Monday but unless I am super busy at work then I will need something to fill in the gaps. I don't have any meetings Monday either. Well at least being at work will help a little.Quote:
Originally Posted by cvd
Jadis are you mad woman?! Lol. I do think I need to start nesting but I'm just not feeling it right now. Plus a pregnant woman can only clean so many hours in a day. Besides, as I mentioned to cvd I'm working so that's out. I just know I am going to be thinking about it ALL day.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jadis
I'm all booked into my birth centre and have a friend who is a student doula who is going to be a birth support person. Along with hubby of course. All exciting. Heard bub's heart beat yesterday for the first time with doppler. It's all happening and becoming so real. Have booked in for 20 week ultrasound for 7th March and will find out gender then for sure. Getting some back aches now too.
Thanks for your post Wanting Pink!Quote:
Originally Posted by WantingPink
I think you are right, I think I just got an awkward tech to be honest. I really feel that she could have given me a more definite answer, had she wanted to. Because I was at the hospital specifically to check on 'twin transfusion syndrome' she didnt want to help me further. As soon as I asked her about gender she said "No, I think its too early for that".
So no, I got no pics at all.
My next scan (anatomy) is on 7 Feb - 2 weeks away!!! I cannot wait. I will find out for sure then! Its also at my usual clinic, so she wont be there!
Thanks for your positive feedback, much appreciated! XX :bigsmile:
Hey Mommyof3,Quote:
Originally Posted by Mommyof3boys
Just wanted to let you know that I have 1-2 coffees, and 1 soda daily. My diet also is not too flash. I def am the most unhealthiest this pregnancy, which is crazy. I also am not exercising much come to think of it.
I need to sharpen up!
Hope this makes you feel better! XX
Mommyof3boys - I was caffeine free for my first pregnancy but with this one I have a cup of coffee every morning. I have heard that up to something like 300 mgs per day is ok. Enjoy your soda!
I drink a powerade (energy drink) occasionally and a green tea also every now and again. I don't a little will hurt. Plus we get so tired. How else are we meant to get through the day? Lol.
P4P what time is your scan? I have my 12 week scan on Monday, at 11.05am GMT - goodness knows what time that is in Florida though! But I'll be thinking of you! We can send each other pink vibes across the Atlantic - even though I'll not get to see the gender I'm hoping I might be able to get a flukey really clear nub shot! (highly unlikely at 11+1! but you never know! :bigsmile:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Praying4Pink
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Re. caffeine, I'm drinking about 1-2 cups of caffeinated tea a day. I try to have de-caff if it's an option but I have to say I do notice the tiredness in the morning more when I've had de-caff for breakfast! I'm not really having any caffeinated fizzy drinks but I will occasionally I'm sure. I think "normal" consumption is fine in pregnancy.
I'm worrying about my weight gain though, I haven't weighed myself recently but last time I did I'd gained 12lbs since conception!!! :omg: I just cannot stop eating! Is anyone else finding it hard to stop "making up" for the LE diet? I really don't want to regain all the weight I lost, and while I'm still lighter than I was when I fell pregnant with my boys I know I am gaining so much cos I'm just eating all day long. Yesterday I estimated that I ate 3200 calories!! :holysheep: That is just gluttony pure and simple. Urgh, how do I stop though? I'm hungry all the time and I just WANT chocolate by the ton!
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I drink a coffee in the morning and try to stick to decaf after that but some days end up having a diet coke coke in the evening as well!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mommyof3boys
I have always had coffee and Coke/Pepsi during pregnancy. I drink around 2 or 3 cups of coffee a day, sometimes 4 even. I don't drink pop as much (although I have been craving it!) I try to keep that to a few times a week. But I have to have my coffee.
EmmyRoo, I stopped weighing myself because it was depressing! I lost 20 pounds between July and October (about 5 before I started the LE diet and 15 while on the diet) and by my 13 week OB appt. I had gained back 14. :( I was seriously making up for being on the LE diet for awhile there. I am trying to not go crazy with eating, so hopefully my weight gain has slowed down. But I'm still not weighing myself, LOL. The good news is I weighed way less than I did when I got pregnant with my other kids, so I have more wiggle room this time.
Hey Emmy! My scan is at 9:10am EST on Tuesday so I think it will be 2:10pm there in Scotland and your scan for me it will be 6:05am. No worries though, I usually wake up at 6 to get myself and my son dressed for school so I will definitely be sending some PINK vibes across across the Atlantic. Eyes open for that nub Emmy, lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by EmmyRoo
It sounds like Monday is going to be a big day! Sending you both lots of pink baby dust. (Lord knows I have plenty to spare, hehe)
My doctor is concerned about my weight gain, she said "standard" for 21 weeks is 14 pounds and I've gained about 20 so she wants me to exercise etc. I've gained it all in my belly, it's not like I'm exploding everywhere lol but every appointment she LECTURES me about it, I actually find it quite insulting! Between how healthy I eat, chasing a toddler and keeping a clean house... I think the weight gain is just meant to be! I try to ignore her. My first trimester weight gain was super quick too. It's really slowed down now!Quote:
Originally Posted by EmmyRoo
Wow... I can't believe your OB is lecturing you over 6 lbs?? Has she not been pregnant before? Is she some super skinny bi*ch that can eat all she wants and stays skinny? I gained 50 lbs with my first and 70 lbs with my second and neither of my OBs said a word. I actually brought it up to them about how I was concerned about the weight gain and they didn't seem to care? She needs to blow it out her arse!!Quote:
Originally Posted by cvd
thats ridiculous all women put weight on at a different rate and the ideal weight gain is normally for the entire pregnancy, i have always found i put weight on in one go when pregnant and then nothing for a while, usually around the time my period would have been due my bump grows over night. You look fine from the recent photos posted, ignore her!
Caffeine wise i'm another guilty party and still addicted to diet coke after the le diet, don't drink tea or coffee but i do have 2 drinks of coke a day. I avoided everything with ds1 (7lbs 4), drank like i do now with ds3 (7lbs 8) i think its more to excess that it will hinder the baby, try not to worry and don't punish yourself its not like your wine everyday or smoking (both of which would do your baby a lot more harm and lots of people do).
Its so exciting all these scans coming up, can't wait to hear some more name suggestions. CVD hudson is really cute as you set on that now? Anyone else picked a name? Or started shopping yet (i've always waited til 30 plus weeks not wanting to jinx anything but when does everyone start shopping?)
IYes Hudson is the name we have picked!!! Unless we hear something we both like better before baby is born :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs_P
I started shopping prior to even being pregnant lol!! Neutral things like the bassinet and swing etc of course. Right after my gender scan, I bought some boys clothes but DS1 has a ton of perfect clothes I'm reusing. The only thing I have left to buy is a dresser for Ryder's big boy room which I'm just waiting for the one I want to go on sale. I am like OCD organized hehe I love finding deals etc so when one comes up I just take it!
We are actually painting Ryder's new room this weekend, although he will still be sleeping in the "nursery" till he absolutely needs to be moved but I'm just happy everything will be ready (other then some new bedding, our nursery is staying as is for Hudson, I like the way it is!).
CVD-I think your Dr. is a...wait for a strictly Canadian term here...hoser. I'd pay her no attention! You know what you're eating, you know what you're doing and I doubt that you're sitting around the house all day eating twinkies and slugging back mountain dew.
As for the caffeine discussion, I have 1-2 cups of coffee everyday and a pepsi most evenings. I assume that it's ok as long as I'm not popping caffeine pills and drinking Red Bull.
I'm really excited for all the scans we've got coming up, ladies! Let's see those nub and potty shots!
Yes she is uber skinny actually! She claims that because I am petite it will be an issue later. I really don't care, after the first appt I was worried but since she says it every time I just think she's crazy!Quote:
Originally Posted by WantingPink
Totally agree Mrs P - everyone puts on weight differently. I never told her about the LE diet but if she knew I'd done that, shed understand the 14 day binge of lasagna and pizza haha!!!! Hence going over the first trimester "5lb max weight gain" she seems to like.
Jadis - that made me laugh out loud haha!!!! It's actually my husband doing that ;) he gets incredible pregnancy sympathy. The way he eats chocolate actually makes my stomach turn, it's honestly disgusting!!!! She should lecture him hehe. Have you went and got anything pink yet???? Cute clothes???
Well my weight gain has been less than desirable to say the least. I have already gained ~21 lbs. oops, lol. Not terribly worried so long as I don't gain over 45 or 50 lbs. I just feel for me already being a healthy gal it wouldn't be good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jadis
And I have had one cup of decaf the whole pregnancy but loads of chocolate, chocolate milk, diet coke, and root beer. Usually only one a day though. Although today I overloaded as I had choc milk this am with breakfast, a diet coke with lunch, and a choc ice cream bar. Double oops, lol
And to top it off i am nubsessing like crazy! Only 4 days to go. ..or 3 days depending on how you look at it. Very exciting and nerve wracking. I think I might throw up -_-
Oh, I feel ya P4P! Last week, I was staring constantly at my 12 week nub and feeling sick with anxiety. The tortuous wait will be over for you soon, I'm really rooting for you!
Hi ladies!
I'm not pg yet but dropping in to ask anyone that knows their gender to please add your sway into the new stats spreadsheet Rainbow has put together. It's very comprehensive! Let her know when you do and she'll manually update the percentages for you.
http://www.genderdreaming.com/forum/...ad.php?t=25157
Good luck everyone!
Well, I am a petite person as well... all of 5'1" and I managed to lose all 70 lbs + 10 lbs when DS2 was born. She probably eats pizza and drinks Starbucks and thinks that anyone who isn't skinny must be planted on their couch living on McDonalds and Taco Bell. Don't even give her a second thought. I know people like this and they irritate the crap out of me!! Very judgmental and they think they know everything about weight loss and nutrition because one time in college they were 10 lbs over weight so they started drinking diet soda instead of regular and lost their 10 lbs.:hair:Quote:
Originally Posted by cvd
Thanks mama! I do have a plan to stop nubsessing these final days. So today is homework day and that should help. Tomorrow church and grocery shopping. Monday is already shot to H#$& as I know I am not going to be able to focus on anything but this scan on Tuesday. Maybe I will start on my second assignment to keep from driving myself bonkers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jadis
oh p4p i know that feeling, i am always so neverous before having a scan, always feel better when i see a heart beat but gender scans really are the worse (i wonder what it would be like to have had a girl first and not to care or have that presure and just be excited to see what you have?)
Hoping you hear pink my dear, i have mine the week after you have yours so will be in your position next week!
I've added mine, I think it's a great tool! I'm very impressed. I would've loved that spreadsheet when I was swaying.Quote:
Originally Posted by meeks32
waiting 6+ more months to add mine to the spread sheet:)
Good luck Praying4pink. I hope all goes well.
CVD- can't believe your ob. Totally agree with the other ladies. My weight gain always slowed right down in the 3rd trimester to a stand still. Surely it's the weight gain as a total over the whole pregnancy she should be looking at if she really wants to find something to do?