Spent a lovely weekend battling chigger bites. Thank goodness the itching is starting to die down. I found out that vinegar can give some relief but was thrilled when my midwife okay'ed Benadryl, I took it this weekend and I think I can manage on my own now.
I think I was bothering the baby every time I had to scratch my tummy. LOL
I guess I should poke my head in over here! I never thought I'd get the chance!
My 3fc home is the 100 pound club. My name is Linda and I'm 8 weeks 2 days.
This is a BIG surprise for us...our kids are 12 and almost 9!!! Good thing we started very early, or I'd feel WAY old! I'm 32, so that's not too bad, is it?
For years I have wanted just one more, but hubby was so officially done...well, surprise!!! Totally unplanned, but I'm very, VERY excited, nervous etc. And hubby is adjusting
Just wanted to say Hi, and introduce myself over here
famograham, Congratulations!!!
Same here, my oldest was 11 when dh and I married. He was totally content with our little family, being that my oldest was at an age that we didn't need babysitting. Then came the surprise of our lives...but very welcomed, when we found out I was pregnant. My oldest was 14 when ds1 was born, I was 29. Now my kids are: 20, 5, 3, 1, and our last is due next month.
Wishing you a happy pregnancy and healthy baby.
Kestrel!! Sounds like your labor and birth were awesome. I'm so glad you were already planning for a home birth, sounds like it would have been one anyhow.
Congratulations and welcome to the pregnancy boards Linda!
I had another checkup with the perinatal doctor yesterday. Baby looks really, really good. A pretty big boy, 15 inches long and 2lbs, 14 oz right now. They're really pleased with how everything looks. Still pretty concerned about my asthma not being under control. Upped one of my medications and are thinking if that doesn't work they'll have to put me on another. *sigh* Whatever I gotta do, I suppose.
My 28 week blood work (including glucose test) came back beautiful, no worries at all. The Dr said that since everything looks good there my weight isn't a concern, it's just trying to control my asthma at this point that they're working on. The fires in the mountains around me certainly aren't helping things in that department! Smoke is bad news for asthma.
Gale02 - I'm glad your little guy is doing well! I hope you can get your asthma under control and that the fires around you don't make it too much worse.
I'm still hanging out upstairs, spending the days in bed with my new little one. My milk came in last night, so for a day or so my boobs will stick out farther than the post-partum belly. Mother Nature's little temporary gift to new moms. I still haven't stepped on a scale yet (not since my last WW weigh-in the morning I got my BFP), I'm thinking maybe tomorrow. Or the next day. Or maybe a few more days...
Congratulations on your son! I'm jealous - my labors take DAYS of contractions and long pushing, too! I love home births and wish I hadn't been disqualified from one by state law. Unassisted, too, you're an amazing mama!
Welcome Linda! I hope your pregnancy goes smoothly for you
Yay on the good blood work, Gale. That's great news that you're not having to contend with glucose issues. Sorry your asthma is giving you trouble, though
I weighed myself after having my son and i only lost 4 pounds... I was like WTF!! lol i know im still swollen and what not but come on my son weighed more than that!
Still so long for me! Been doing my own prenatals so far and did a little check up this morning. lol BP was good, weight is up a few and baby's heartrate is 156. All is good!
and I'm still hitting the gym class 4-5 days a week. go me! haha
Oh Jahjah, give it a few weeks! You'll lose that excess weight, but if they had you hooked up to an IV expect a good ten pounds of additional fluid in you right after the fact, plus water retention in all your muscles from the physical effects of birth.
Jahjah, yeah try not to worry about it. from everything I've read from the moms here it sounds like you'll gain 10 lbs after birth due to water weight gain. Try weighing-in in 2 weeks. ((hugs))
I have no clue, but I've noticed almost everyone mention that they barely lost anything. This after knowing full well that you've had a baby and birthed a placenta and lost amniotic fluid....all should total 30 lbs. So why you end up only losing 6 lbs is saddening. LOL
I just know I'm going to try to avoid the scale for 2-3 weeks after I have the baby.
Kestrel!! Sounds like your labor and birth were awesome. I'm so glad you were already planning for a home birth, sounds like it would have been one anyhow. 
I still haven't stepped on a scale yet (not since my last WW weigh-in the morning I got my BFP), I'm thinking maybe tomorrow. Or the next day. Or maybe a few more days...
