Due in December 2015- Jan/Feb 2016

[XXforhubby]

Five babies- that is enough exercise looking after 5, soon to be 6, kids! My boys like to exercise with me so that helps. I didn't exercise with DS2, because I worked right up until I gave birth. This time, I want to avoid late onset GD so I am going to try and exercise as long as I can! I started out 10lbs heavier with DS2, and I think that contributed to the GD. I didn't have it with DS1.

I do love my exercise though!


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[Sunbuny]

I just enjoy walking or the cross trainer and now that I'm no longer avoiding weights I've started with light weights again. I find I enjoy exercising when I'm not pushing myself do 60 mins 6 times a week ( like when swaying). Now that I have the freedom to stop I'm enjoying it about 3 times per week.

What are sea bands and where do you get them? I might look into them.

And XX. I love that your boys exercise with you. So cute [emoji3]

Have a great day all xx


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[XXforhubby]

You can get them in most drug stores or online at Amazon. Just search for Sea Bands or Psi Bands. I ordered Psi Bands and should get them tomorrow or Wednesday. They apply pressure when placed on points below your wrist. If they don't seem to help, then move them farther down. My points are a full 1.5 inches below my wrist. If my acupuncturist didn't put marks on my wrists where to put the bands with tape, I would never have known!

Amazon.com: sea sick bands: Health & Personal Care

Amazon.com: Psi Bands Nausea Relief Bands - Cherry Blossom: Health & Personal Care


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[fivebabies]

I worked during pregnancy #1 so no exercise and then did exercise through the entire time with 2 and 3. Swam a lot with 4 (we live in AZ) but nothing with #5.

I got GD with #5! They thought it was so weird that I didn't with the others. Already started the diet this time. I actually lost 17 lbs during my last pregnancy (gained 2 the entire time and was down 17 at my 2 week post op appt).
I'd love to avoid GD this time around!

[XXforhubby]

I've already started the diet too! I had late onset with DS2. I firmly believe it was because I was 10lbs heavier when I got pregnant with him. I'm the skinniest I've ever been preconception wise, so we'll see. I'm just so sick to exercise!


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[fivebabies]

Yeah I was 20 lbs heavier when I conceived the last one too. Unfortunately I'm even a little heavier even now since I ended up getting so depressed ttc month after month after month. But I'm really hoping the diet will help!

[Sunbuny]

Hi girls,

what diet are you (XX and 5babies) are you on? Is that to avoid gestational diabetes? I woke up feeling sick again this morning but after exercising I felt much better. Even stomached McDonalds for lunch.. Yum. I wonder if it's a coincidence that the days I exercise I feel better?

So.. I've booked in for my early screening blood test. It's called Genea. It's on the 11/5. Wow... That's not that long. Then about 1-2 weeks for results. I'll also have my first ultrasound that day.

Hope you're feeling better today XX.

Xx




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[XXforhubby]

That's exciting Sunbuny! Is Genea part of the quad screen or is it like Harmony and MaterniT21?

Yeah we are eating the way you need to prevent or control gestational diabetes. Ironically, it is a good way to lose the baby weight afterward! Plus, I haven't gained any weight yet! I'm only 6 weeks 5 days though, but I gained 2-4lbs with the boys by this point.

I'm glad you're feeling so great! I'm going to add my Magnesium back in- my midwife said it can help diminish morning sickness if you take it before bed. I have the glycinate powdered form. I stopped taking it- I'm not sure why, but I'm curious to see if it helps!


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[XXforhubby]

I just pre-registered DS1 for Kindergarten [emoji22][emoji4]! Sad but happy for him! I hope I won't be a mess his first day. I'll probably cry on my way back to the car.


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[fivebabies]

Oh that's always so sad! It doesn't seem to get any easier with the next ones either. I have one that's a freshman in high school and I know I'll still cry leaving DS3 at kindergarten this August!

But it'll be nice to have 4 months with just DD2 (2 yrs) before this baby comes! It's always so fun to have just one little buddy to spoil for awhile before so much of my attention is on baby.

I walked through the baby section at the store today and got so excited to shop for a new baby!!! I wanted sooooo badly to buy a couple of things but not knowing the gender makes it pointless.