The pregnant thread

[antsinmypants]

Hi all! Baby Thaddäus Beniah was born on the 6th at 10:43 or :45am (sorry a little fuzzy) via c-section.

I was released from the hospital this Wednesday, and we're trying to recouperate at home

[hilhill]

Awww congrats Ants!!!! ive been wondering about you and that baby!!! Where can I see some pictures?!

[tooty]

Congratulations! Welcome baby Thaddaus!

[heart_changed99]

I had a c-section with my first and a vbac with the second I highly recommend! The recovery was sooo much better and I could hold my first and he could climb on my lap without pain, not to mention I could get up and down by myself. Very important when you are taking care of a 3 1/2 year old and newborn alone at home with no help Nursing was easier as well.

I am 10 weeks pregnant with our 3rd child (4th if you count our in heaven), and planning another VBAC this time. Very sick right now, but not as bad as the first two. On progesterone because it's low (as with the others). Hoping for a girl this time, but 3 boys would be fun too.

Unfortunately, my VBAC attempt failed. Not because of any risk of uterine rupture, but because baby girl got stuck. I don't want to go into details as it triggers emotions of failure. Anyway, I am grateful for the opportunity to have tried a VBAC and it was almost a completely unmedicated experience (no epi, some stadol). Will try it again when I get pregnant with my 3rd in the future.

Congrats on your pregnancy and successful VBAC experience! May God bless you with another successful VBAC.

[tooty]

Had our diagnostic ultrasound at 18 weeks on Monday. Everything looks great. My baby is a girl. After two boys, this is really exciting! My husband and my five year old are so happy

[DrSoup]

just joining as a new momma-to-be.

A bit of background 36, with PCOS, hypertension and overweight (229 as of this morning). My gyno wanted to do a hysterectomy 4 years ago due to some pre-cancerous cells. I told her no that I wanted to reserve the right to have a child.

I've lost 25 pounds in the last year and despite the fact that my job contract ends in May, hubby and I decided that with my age (I'll be 37 in July) waiting longer wasn't a viable option. So, we decided to start trying the end of December. We didn't dream we'd actually be successful.

Turns out...we were. Did two home tests on Sunday and they were both positive. I'm heading to the doctor next Wednesday to confirm.

Morning sickness comes and goes...had it bad on Tuesday and nothing since. I'm tired most of the time, and in the last two days have found myself crying over things that ordinarily wouldn't make me cry. Although today I find myself crying over the possibility of having a child with Downs due to my 'advance maternal age'. *sigh*

In some ways I'm petrified, although I know some of this will be the crazy hormones I'm fighting too. I considered praying, but all that did was make me cry harder. *sigh* Looks like it is going to be a looong 9 months! (well..technically 8 and change as I'm 5-6 weeks along now).

[LivingJewel]

We get to join the baby thread! My husband had a reversal in Sept. 2009...we are expecting our little miracle on Sept. 10, 2010I'm so in awe of what the Lord has done.

Congrats to everybody else, us women are so very blessed!

[tooty]

just joining as a new momma-to-be.

A bit of background 36, with PCOS, hypertension and overweight (229 as of this morning). My gyno wanted to do a hysterectomy 4 years ago due to some pre-cancerous cells. I told her no that I wanted to reserve the right to have a child.

I've lost 25 pounds in the last year and despite the fact that my job contract ends in May, hubby and I decided that with my age (I'll be 37 in July) waiting longer wasn't a viable option. So, we decided to start trying the end of December. We didn't dream we'd actually be successful.

Turns out...we were. Did two home tests on Sunday and they were both positive. I'm heading to the doctor next Wednesday to confirm.

Morning sickness comes and goes...had it bad on Tuesday and nothing since. I'm tired most of the time, and in the last two days have found myself crying over things that ordinarily wouldn't make me cry. Although today I find myself crying over the possibility of having a child with Downs due to my 'advance maternal age'. *sigh*

In some ways I'm petrified, although I know some of this will be the crazy hormones I'm fighting too. I considered praying, but all that did was make me cry harder. *sigh* Looks like it is going to be a looong 9 months! (well..technically 8 and change as I'm 5-6 weeks along now).

Hi I posted on another thread of yours. I'm also 36, 37 at delivery, with PCOS. Lost about 20 lbs over the summer and became pregnant. We did go to genetic counseling and got a diagnostic ultrasound. : Everything looks fine. They broke down the odds for us, and while not as good as 30 year old's, they are still in our favor. Take your supplements without fail and eat as healthfully as you can (hard, I know, when you are sick) to increase your odds of healthy baby and pregnancy.

Congratulations!!!!!!

[DrSoup]

actually...I'm not feeling sick...I just am not particularly hungry...I'm actually having to FORCE myself to eat -- and I feel so guilty about it. I know I haven't had enough calories today...

Had a whole grain mini bagel with egg beaters and swiss cheese for brekkie, a whole grain mini bun with 3 slices of turkey and swiss with some yoghurt for lunch...and 2 glasses of water....but that is all for today I know I need to eat more, but I'm not sure how to get more food in.

[tooty]

It's ok. It's not uncommon to lose a little your first trimester. You don't really have to gain a thing this early in pregnancy, and since you said you are overweight, the gain will be less. 15lbs over the entire pregnancy by current guidelines. Ask your Dr when you see him I have gained 5 lbs and am 18 weeks pregnant. A majority of my weight gain was over the holidays from too many desserts, lol!

I am glad you aren't sick. Sorry for the misunderstanding. I'll you don't have to deal with that, and if you do that it passes quickly.

[Corissa24]

I just have to say, the coolest feeling ever is when you feel baby doing acrobatics! This is my first pregnancy and it's the most awesome thing ever!!! Thank you God!!!

21 weeks tomorrow!

Congrats to the newly pregnant on the thread too.

[DrSoup]

Since yesterday evening I've been dealing with intermitant abdominal pain...last night it was on the left and felt like a ruptured ovarian cyst (I get those every now and then). Nothing after some tylenol and sleep...until this evening (after walking around a bit at the store). The pain on the left flaired up again...then died down and now I've got low pain on the right side.

*grrr*

I even rang my gyno today and they were "if there is no blood and the pain doesn't have you doubled over, then it is nothing to worry about"...easy for THEM to say!! It isn't THEIR first pregnancy!!!

On the plus side, the pain doesn't get worse when I sneeze, so I guess it is nothing more than stretching muscles. Those, since I'm overweight, I'm kinda concerned about having a hernia while pregnant. Hmmm...is 6 weeks too late to start doing some gentle abdominal muscle exercises??

[antsinmypants]

actually...I'm not feeling sick...I just am not particularly hungry...I'm actually having to FORCE myself to eat -- and I feel so guilty about it. I know I haven't had enough calories today...

Had a whole grain mini bagel with egg beaters and swiss cheese for brekkie, a whole grain mini bun with 3 slices of turkey and swiss with some yoghurt for lunch...and 2 glasses of water....but that is all for today I know I need to eat more, but I'm not sure how to get more food in.

have your OB check your vitamin/mineral levels and if you have anything going on with your thyroid. BTDT!!
I had morning sickness this entire pregnancy and just now find out 2 months PP that B6, which people like me with Celiac have a hard time getting enough of, helps in that area. My OB should have known and tested me. We did control my thyroid though, and this time no major issues unlike last time.

Congrats!

[DrSoup]

I've been on anxiety meds 'as needed for the last 3 years. I didn't need them often (30 pills would last me 6-8 months since I only took half of a .25mg pill when needed).

Since I wanted to get pg I stopped taking them and haven't needed them...until the last week (since I found out I was pg). The first time was understandable, I had a job interview that morning and was switching over my BP meds so my Bp wasn't stable anyway. Today I actually woke up with an attack going on (which has never happened). I thought I got it under control, but it keeps flairing up.

I've tried breathing, but my nose is a bit stuffed up, so that just reminds me that I feel like I CAN'T breathe...so my chest constricts further. Since my hands and feet usually get really cold I've got the heat blasting in my office and a hotback on my chest and back (because my back was hurting which always makes me think I'm having a heart attack).

Arrrrrgh!!! And oddly enough, praying just makes me more anxious so my prayers are two words "help please!" *sigh*

Part of it is that I'm worried that DH will be laid off this week. Lots of people around the country were laid off last week in his company and I worry his section is next on the chopping block. That said, he thinks his section will be picking up some of the work from the sections that had heavy lay offs. I soooo want to believe that.

It doesn't help that my work contract finishes in May, so I'll be switching jobs between May and August -- with an estimated due date of Sept. 8th!! So if my BP stays down and I'm able to work until my due date, I'll be working for 2-3 weeks, then off for a couple to have the baby. FMLA laws won't help since I won't be with my new job at least 12 months. *sigh* I'm just hoping that since it is university work, that they want me bad enough to be a bit flexible.

This is all compounded by the fact that of the university jobs I've interviewed for, none of the areas have much in the way of job prospects for DH. That is okay since he is happy being a stay at home dad...but if I'm out of work for 4 weeks without pay, THAT is going to cause some problems -- not to mention the risk of losing my new job. *sigh*

I just keep trying to tell myself that God has a plan and just because I don't understand it, doesn't mean a thing. I keep telling myself that God is in control and to relax and go with it...but man...that is SOOOOO hard to do!!

So...a few prayers if you have time ladies (pleeease!!)

Thanks!

[DrSoup]

Ack...more prayers needed *sigh* I've had kind of a stressful day and just started spotting. I know some spotting is normal in early pregnancy...but now I'm all worried and stressed even MORE because my 1st appointment isn't until Wednesday afternoon. *sigh*

They will be done Lord....not your plan but mine. That said, I'm still just about in tears at the thought. I didn't realize just HOW much I wanted this lil baby until now. *sniff*

[hilhill]

DrSoup, are you still spotting??? If you are, I would definitely call your doc ASAP. I never had any spotting in pregnancy...

[LivingJewel]

Praying for you DrSoup. I had spotting during my first pregnancy so it could be very normal...no spotting for next pregnancy. Every pregnancy is different even in the same woman. Praying for good news tomorrow for you & your baby!

[DrSoup]

Well ladies...I'm out for this round. Went to the doctor this morning and I have miscarried. It was my first pregnancy, so this is really painful (not that it would get any easier). Every time I think of it it feels like my heart is tearing in two.

I know God has a plan, but at the moment I just want the horrible pain to stop.

Prayers for your pregnancies ladies...

[tooty]

Well ladies...I'm out for this round. Went to the doctor this morning and I have miscarried. It was my first pregnancy, so this is really painful (not that it would get any easier). Every time I think of it it feels like my heart is tearing in two.

I know God has a plan, but at the moment I just want the horrible pain to stop.

Prayers for your pregnancies ladies...

I'm so sorry! I have been through miscarriage. It is heartbreaking. Let yourself grieve. Don't let anyone minimalize what you are feeling. It will get better, but it hurts...so much.


For future reference (i'm assuming you are going to try again), you might need to monitor your progesterone levels. PCOS ladies tend to have problems with this. Not saying this was the case for you, but in your position, I'd definitely take it into account next time. It was behind my first pregnancy loss and I almost lost this one because of it. I was supplemented my previous pregnancy and this one. Seems to have helped. Please feel free to PM me when/if you think you might need the information.

[hilhill]

DrSoup, Im so sorry. I've never had a miscarriage (that I know of) but I can only imagine what you're going through. Prayers for you.

God is GOOD, ALL the time.