Hello all. I am 33 weeks now. They have me getting nst twice a week till I deliver because of high blood pressure. Two nights ago I could not sleep becaue I was so thirsty. Every five minutes I had to get up and take a sip of my water. I don't have diabetes, been tested twice. Guess it just happens. I am due next month and not one stranger has noticed I was pregnant and asked when im due. Even when I am shopping for baby stuff!

Hi Crystal, what is nst? I don't know how many strangers I would ask when they are due if I didn't know for sure if they were pregnant, after all you could be shopping for a baby shower gift or a relative or something like that.

Argh I have gained 10 lbs since I got pregnant, I suppose that is not too bad considering I am 19 weeks but I still have 21 weeks to go and I didn't even want to gain that much (I'm at 263 lbs so I have enough fat for me and about 10 babies!). My doctor and I discussed it and she didn't think I would gain much anyway, 5 lbs or 10 at the max was what I was shooting for. I know I am eating way too much, this past week was bad because I had a week off work so I tend to eat more then. On the plus side I have been getting outside more and being a bit more active so I am hoping that will help me stay where I am. I will probably lose a bit if I start watching what I am eating a bit more.

Jen a nst is a non stress test, they hook your belly up to a monitor to listen to the babys heart beat. The beat should increse when the baby moves. It is how they know that your placenta is doing its job and the baby is ok. You only get them if you are high risk, I am cuz of my blood pressure. I ask people when they are due, guess everyone is different. Actaully, someone did ask me two days ago, threw me off guard. Drink lots of water and rest, thats what I have been advised.

Thanks Crystal for letting me know that. Is there any other reasont that they might send someone for that or is it just the high blood pressure. Why I ask is that I was back at work yesterday and I had some episodes of what I would call shortness of breath. I'd do something and then I'd have to stop and sit for a few minutes to rest and then I could go on. My blood pressure has not been high but I called into my doctor's office anyway just to let them know. I wonder if they might send me for something like that.

Jen, shortness of breath is normal. Diabetes is another reason why they do the test. My friend had them done b/c here baby was small.

Hello, all,

I am 13 weeks as of today

Fortunately, I had no morning sickness, but did have unbelievable fatigue up until 1 1/2 weeks ago. Right now I am feeling great and will be able to start exercising again this weekend. (I had a CVS done last Friday ('cause I'm old) and was told no exercise for a full week))

I am trying to eat in a healthier fashion and keep active.

I look forward to chatting with you all.

Does anyone know of a good breast pump besides medula?

Congrats Fishwoman - I'm at 12 now & can't wait for this trimester to be through - I'm so sick of feeling nauseated & exhausted all the time!

Hello, I'm 29 weeks and sort of new here. Nice to meet everyone! Congratulations to the people that have just found out they are pregnant, how exciting! I've had nothing but trouble with this pregnancy but I'm getting towards the end so I'm starting to get a little more excited. I sewed some diaper covers the other day and I'm waiting for my new snap press to arrive!! I haven't gained any extra weight this time (lost a lot in the first trimester due to hyperemesis) and now I seem to be stuck at 164, right where I started. That's ok, bc I'm obese according to the charts on the internet, LOL. I had an ultrasound last week and the baby is doing fine. Look forward to hearing baby news from everyone!

I finally worked out today! Tried this weekend and made it into minute 12 of my pilates tape before feeling like I was going to pass out or throw up. I just walked two miles on the treadmill today.

Lifeguard - I hope you start feeling better soon - is this your first? I truly feel lucky that I have had no morning sickness. Everyone says that as soon as we get out of the first trimester we will feel better (of course, "everyone" says a lot of stuff) How have your yoga classes been going? I should probably look into classes in my area.

Crystal - maybe someone else can help re: breast pump. I can't even deal with thinking about any of the post-natal stuff yet. It is a good thing I have family in the area or i would be lost.

Bluepoppy - glad to hear the baby is doing well! Just make sure you are doing well also!

This is my first. It's taken us a LONG time to get pregnant (6 years) but fortunately that doesn't seem to be affecting the ease of the pregnancy itself. I am 13weeks now!!! The nausea definitely seems to have eased & I think (fingers crossed) that my energy is improving.

I have been to a few yoga classes. They are SO hard! They're 1.5 hours long & I cannot get over how much I sweat - lol! But I definitely think it will help with labour & I think it will actually help with how my body finishes off looking at the end of the pregnancy - hahaha.

Hello! I haven't posted on 3FC in a long time. The community helped me lose 25 lbs after the birth of my first, and now I'm just popping in to say hi.

I had NSTs with my first baby-- she was small and didn't cooperate when they tried to see if she was practicing her breathing (when they took the monitor off, she got the hiccups, though), so every 3 weeks I went in for NSTs. I was on bedrest with her and gained 37 lbs. Lost 33 before I got pregnant with #2.
This pregnancy has been SOOO much easier-- I felt nauseated and exhausted the first trimester (wanted to puke every time I had to change one of DD's poopy diapers), but the 2nd trimester has been a blast. DH and I have been hiking and I've been able to keep up with DD.

I know what you mean about shortness of breath going up the stairs, though. Every time I carry DD up the stairs, I have to spend a couple of minutes catching my breath!