Due in December/January/February 2013/14

[oxox2013]

Ok so has anyone been dealing with weight gain yet? I feel so large! But totally not showing yet... and my weight seems to be fluctuating from having gained 2-5 pounds depending on the time of day of course

[black&gold]

LOL! I haven't stepped on the scale in at least a week because I think I've probably gained close to 10lbs at 14 weeks! I started out quite small, 104lbs and it seems that with past pregnancies I gain 10lbs pretty fast and then another 10-15 very slowly over the last few weeks.

Does or has anyone had to take iron during pregnancy? I was having to take it before I was pregnant but stopped and feel like I need to start taking some again.. I don't have another appt. for 2ish weeks so hopefully I can hold off until then to ask my OB about it!

[meeks32]

LOL! I haven't stepped on the scale in at least a week because I think I've probably gained close to 10lbs at 14 weeks! I started out quite small, 104lbs and it seems that with past pregnancies I gain 10lbs pretty fast and then another 10-15 very slowly over the last few weeks.

Does or has anyone had to take iron during pregnancy? I was having to take it before I was pregnant but stopped and feel like I need to start taking some again.. I don't have another appt. for 2ish weeks so hopefully I can hold off until then to ask my OB about it!

Yes I have had to take iron in all my pregnancies and after so long on LE I had to take it while ttc at the end too. I felt dizzy, saw stars when I stood up, was extremely fatigued (more than normal for pregnancy or ttc) often got dizzy then felt like throwing up. Starting iron had immediate benefit and within 24hrs I felt better.

I had blood tests to confirm I was low in both pregnancies but while ttc this time when I had the same symptoms I just started it myself. It's my only 'boy sway' factor. But one I couldn't avoid.

Well the low protein and morning sickness thing must be true, before bed last night I ate about two handfuls of pistachio nuts, and a glass of milk.

I didn't wake up sick last night for the first time in a week so that's fantastic! This morning I felt well and made my own muesli with lots of seeds and almonds and high protein things. Fx it keeps working!

[Dreamofpink]

Glad to hear you weren't plagued by m/s during the night Meeks. It's fascinating that it's linked to a lack of protein! Glad you've found a successful way of keeping it at bay. Did your ds2 enjoy his birthday?

[I Love Ladybugs]

Protein, movement, hope....I like this thread!!!

It makes me so happy to see so many faces over here and I hope that each and every pregnancy ends with a snuggly little winter baby!

I did hear the heartbeat of our bub yesterday and I feel so much better with this news!!!

[meeks32]

Protein, movement, hope....I like this thread!!!

It makes me so happy to see so many faces over here and I hope that each and every pregnancy ends with a snuggly little winter baby!

I did hear the heartbeat of our bub yesterday and I feel so much better with this news!!!

Well said. Am I the only one having a summer baby? February is the end of summer here!

[I Love Ladybugs]

Well said. Am I the only one having a summer baby? February is the end of summer here!

Opps!!! Meeks, I keep on forgetting that is it summer over there...my pal just had her second "winter" baby...out of five little "kiwi" girls! A summer baby is going to be so lovely for you Meeks!

[meeks32]

Opps!!! Meeks, I keep on forgetting that is it summer over there...my pal just had her second "winter" baby...out of five little "kiwi" girls! A summer baby is going to be so lovely for you Meeks!

I know I forget the seasons are opposite for you guys too. This will be my first bub born in warm weather! I have May and June babies already so they were the height of winter cold for us. This will be different!

It's my ds2's birthday party tomorrow, better get to bed!

[black&gold]

Yes I have had to take iron in all my pregnancies and after so long on LE I had to take it while ttc at the end too. I felt dizzy, saw stars when I stood up, was extremely fatigued (more than normal for pregnancy or ttc) often got dizzy then felt like throwing up. Starting iron had immediate benefit and within 24hrs I felt better.

I had blood tests to confirm I was low in both pregnancies but while ttc this time when I had the same symptoms I just started it myself. It's my only 'boy sway' factor. But one I couldn't avoid.

Well the low protein and morning sickness thing must be true, before bed last night I ate about two handfuls of pistachio nuts, and a glass of milk.

I didn't wake up sick last night for the first time in a week so that's fantastic! This morning I felt well and made my own muesli with lots of seeds and almonds and high protein things. Fx it keeps working!

What type of iron do you take? There are so many different kinds I don't know what Dr. recommend for pregnancy? I also had to take some while ttc for the same reasons. I would be out for a week with horrible dizziness and nausea every time AF came so I as well knew it was just something I had to take, but stopped probably around 5 weeks thinking the amount in my prenatal was fine.

[Soar]

We told my parents today we are expecting baby 3.0 today! I wrapped up the picture of all of us with an =5! It was a day early for Father's Day but I just couldn't wait any longer. My Dad got it as soon as he opened it up! He was so excited and started tearing up! I love little moments like this! My mom of course was crying and so sweet! We also gave them a picture of DS1 with a chalkboard that read Big Bro X2 and then another with DS2 with a chalkboard that said I'm being promoted to Big Brother in January 2014! We tell my DH's parents the same way but tomorrow!

As far as eight gain goes I was 115 when we conceived and now I'm 122! 7lbs already! Yikes! I am hoping its just a little water weight! Heehee :-)! I am 10 weeks and I told myself I will NOT wear maternity until 12 weeks but if I keep gaining a pound a week that maybe a little difficult! How is everyone else feeling about their IRL clothes? I am definitely unbottoning the top button after dinner! Eck!