Hi All! (Whereever you are...)

Had my June drs apt today and was up 2.5lbs... I could tell that I had gained over the last few weeks, so I was actually happy that it wasn't more. Vacation is over, however, so I am back to eating thoughtfully and exercising on a regular basis. Aside from a nasty headache after a dental apt yesterday, I've been feeling great. I've been sleeping well and have a steady stream of energy until around 7 p.m. At least that's dd's bedtime...

My in-laws are coming this weekend -- their first trip since we moved over a year ago --- so I am the mad cleaning woman. My MIL is a little tough to take sometimes and I don't want to give her any amunition... I'm trying to stay positive and hope that our DD can keep her entertained.

I am feeling a bit of stress this week - my husband's crappy travel job is going even worse - talks of lay-offs within the next few months... We've started sending out resumes locally, but noone has called and my husband is starting to get nervous. A few years ago the head hunters were calling him unsolicited on a weekly basis so I can understand his concern. Send good vibes that someone will call.... I can't even think about him being out of work right now... the baby, the house in various stages of remodel... and our need for a second car... yikes!
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Well, I hope that all of you - Nic, Dreamer, Roadrunner, lurkers are feeling well!

Cheers!
Absmom

Hello!!!
Thanks for the tip Absmom!!!I actually did a Marathon soo I know that labor must not be easy!!!:dizzy: I have actually been at goal weight for 2 yrs now soo I am really watching to keep things in control...I do 3-5 miles on the treadmill slowly now, attempted the recumbant bike but kept hitting my stomach with my knees:smug: I have hit week 12 today!!!!!Very excited.. I Listen to the heartbeat daily and giggle every time!!!
I have officially gained 0.5 lbs the first trimester. I have been not soo faithful for last few weeks with excercise, but now I am feeling better and go to the gym after work....

Take care all!!!
Vicki
due12/19

Hi all,
Hope things are going well.
Abs mom, I will definitely be sending good vibes your way, it's tough not having a job. I have been sending out resumes and phoning companies for 5 weeks now, and the closest I've come to finding anything is a $9/ hr bank teller job! No thanks, that is definitely not enough money, and it would be on my feet all day. Of course now that I am starting to really look pregnant, I'm sure no one would hire me anyway! I know they aren't allowed to discriminate, but I know that if I had 2 people with equal qualifications, I definitely would not choose the one who was going to give birth in 4 monthes! :dizzy:

Roadrunner- Congrats on hitting 12 weeks! You must feel so relieved!

I don't know how you all have so much energy! I feel tired all the time, and I am not sleeping well at all! I can't even nap well!
:lol: I had my appt yesterday, unfortunately, I got to see the nurse practitioner instead of the dr. I really don't like her very much. She is definitely not very nice, and I had gained a couple more lbs, so she tried to lecture me on my weight, again (she seemed pretty put out that I was pregnant at over 200lbs at my first appt). But she really had to shut up when she saw that my bp was 118/70 and when I told her that we walk 20-30 minutes a day 6 days a week, plus I have added my toning back in 3 times a week. I know I really need to watch my diet, it's just really tough when you spend most of your time home alone though! She did tell me that my sleeplessness was only going to get worse, and that it is completely normal to not have that rush of energy durning the 2nd trimester, so I guess there is nothing to worry about. We also got to hear the heartbeat, which is always great. About 7-10 days before my appts, I always start to worry that something is wrong, so hearing that is always a relief. I go next Tuesday for my ultrasound, I'm really excited about that, but DH doesn't want to find out what it is, so we have been debating that, I think he is going to win, but I know it'll be tough not knowing! I can't believe that this pregnancy is over halfway through! It feels like just yesterday I was at 6 and really starting to feel sick, wondering how in the world I would ever make it through the next 6 weeks, without dying, and here it is, 21 weeks!
Well, this has gotten long! I'll try to check in again soon.

Nicole
EDD 10/19/02

Hi everyone!

Well, the in-laws have gone; my dh flew out this a.m. DD and I are back to our normal Monday schedule. Just went to the gym - did 40 minutes on the bike and 2 sets each of upper body machines. Felt pretty good, although I must admit I'm feeling a bit blue... I am trying to keep focused and positive, but its not always easy.

Nic - I don't envy your work situation - Its tough enough to look for jobs - but then add a pregnancy and the fact that you've been so tired and I am sure the motivation wanes... Force yourself to take a walk - even just 10 minutes... It really does help me to feel better - maybe it will work for you. And keep on plugging away with the search. Something will come through for you!!!
As far as that Nurse Practicioner is concerned --- Don't let her get the best of you. Everyone would love to be a goal weight when they get pregnant and everyone would love to gain only the right amount of weight ... Oh, to live in a perfect world!!! You've got to work with what you have. Like you, I was pretty close to 200 when I got pregnant. Not the ideal, but what choices do we have other than to work on maintaining good fitness levels and keep the gains to a minimum. Does she want you to go on a diet????

Roadrunner- Sounds like you have a good handle on things - health / fitness... I admire your accomplishments... Keep up the good work!

Baby is moving all the time - guess that's good, but it has started to wake me up during the night. I know that this is the beginning of the end to my full nights of sleep for many months to come... Oh well, I know it will all be worth it - to have a healthy baby and complete our family... My mom keeps reminding me how quickly babies/kids grow... In just a few years it will all be done. I try each day (even the tough ones with DD) not to wish my time away.Its all so precious! Hope you all have great days!!

Absmom
EDD 9/22/02

I'm having a GIRL!!! We're so excited! We went for the U/S today, and DH said the whole way there that we weren't going to find out. Well, about halfway through, I started to get nauseous, which the tech said was just from laying still on my back for to long, and she had me turn over, away from the monitor. When I moved so did the baby, and the tech had a much better view of the feet and legs, so she started taking measurements. When she was doing that she apparentely got in real close and DH noticed that something didn't appear to be there, so all of a sudden, he tells the tech that we are going to have to find out what it is after all, and they are about 99% sure it's a girl! I would have been thrilled either way, but it is so nice to know! She also says the babies measurements put me at 23 1/2 weeks rather then 21 1/2 weeks, moving my EDD to 10/6. She said my Dr would want to confirm it, but from the placement and size, she was pretty certain that I was further along then 21 weeks. So, I guess we'll have to see what the dr says.

Absmom- I actually do walk almost everyday. DH had a really bad fit with his diabetes, and we started walking 6 days a week, to help his blood sugar get back in control. It has been tough the past few days, I live in Colorado, and there have been lots of fires around here, and the smoke has been blowing across town, so everyone is having sinus and eye troubles, and they advise you to avoid outside exercise if possible. Plus due to the smoke my poor dog now has pink eye! :dizzy: We have some drops to put in them and we give him Benedryl twice a day. Let me tell you he loves that! But, he seems to be doing better, so we are going to walk this morning. As far as the NP goes, I try not to let her bother me, but yes, when I went for my first appt, she did tell me that it was ok to stay on my diet and continue to lose weight. She wanted me to eat 1600 calories a day! I know I really need to watch what I eat, I am really trying to snack only on fruit and veggies or yogurt or something healthy rather then cookies and ice cream. In some ways I'm glad I'm pregnant in summer at least the fruit is better! But, for now I really just intend to enjoy what is left of my time with my little girl, before I have to share her with the world, and as long as I stay healthy and active I am going to try not to stress about my weight! Of course my sister is getting married in mid-May, and I am in her wedding!!! :o But I will worry about that in October! Please hang in there, and don't get depressed, I will keep sending you happy vibes, and praying that things get better for you. Hang in there, and keep up the awesome exercise!

I hope everyone is doing well.
Nicole
EDD 10/6?/12?/19?

Hi all, me again! I hope everyone is doing great! I am finally starting to feel better and I seem to have a bit more energy! I am so excited about having a little girl! For some reason giving her a name seems to make it seem so much more real! I have been doing better with my eating, one of the simple things I am trying to do is use less margerine, and less cheese on things. It seems like such a simple way to cut out calories, and so far it has been really easy. I have also limited myself to 2 cookies a day, and I am trying to kill my sweet cravings with fruit, strawberries with a little sugar, or some lite cool-whip, seems to work really well. I still really need to work on portion control though, it has always been hard for me to stop before my plate is empty, but it seems doubly hard now! :^: Dh and I are still walking everday, although I have to admit that we are going a bit slower now, Katie really lets me know it when I am over-exerting! I also ordered the Yoga Mama stretch tape, and a 30 minute pregnancy toning/stretch tape, I already have the Kathy Smith tape, but with the walking almost everyday, I would really rather have just a toning and/or stretching workout to do. So hopefully these will keep me moving and motivated.

I'll check back soon
Nicole and Katie
EDD 10/6?/12?/19?

Hi All!

Nic - Congrats on your news of a baby girl!! We all claim to just want healthy babies - but the gender is really an issue --deep down longing for one or the other... I was convinced with my first pregnancy that we were having a boy - name picked out and all... I really wanted a girl, but figured that I rarely get what I want... Besides the ultrasound tech/nurse kept refering to "he" and if she'd catch herself she'd say "OR she", but I thought I'd figure her out. Even in the delivery room, the nurse kept telling us that DD's heart rate indicated a boy... What a wonderful surprise!!!

The fires in CO are pretty scarey - While it seems like they're starting to get a handle on things, I never really considered the amount of smoke generated or how far it could travel OR more importantly the negative affects on peoples health. Take care of yourself on that front. Good that your feeling up to exercise and are more attentive to your diet. Its a constant battle - but I keep on trying to remind myself that maintaining focus will be worth it in the end. I've had to fight some amazing cravings this week for an icecream sundae - a real one, not a WW treat... Hot fudge, nuts, yikes!!!

I guess the stress of DH's job situation coupled with contractor woes and other house repairs has really affected me. We're betting on an interview this Friday - the location within a mile of the house... I really hope it works out - This commuting thing is OLD, really old... We're both burnt out - I never had a desire to be a single mom, and DH hates to travel.... Go figure.

Wish us luck - It will be hard to wait til Friday and beyond - Hopefully it will be worth it!

Keep healthy, Keep exercising and Be positive!! Great babies await!!

Cheers to all!
Absmom

Hi, I hope everyone is doing great!
It has decided to get hot here again! We have a swamp cooler, but since it was almost 100 outside, it was just barely comfortable in here! I swear I spent most of the day fidgeting trying to get her out of my rib cage! It felt like she was sitting on my lungs! :dizzy: And forget about trying to sleep. The wind has also shifted, so the smoke is blowing over the city again. Buring eyes and throats once again. But, it really makes me feel sorry for the people that are living with the smoke, and greatful, because they still have a home to live in. We did manage to walk for about 20 minutes this morning, by the time we got home, we were both commenting on how much warmer it was, and it was only 6:30. I also did the first 25 minutes of my new Yoga Momma tape. I have never done yoga before, so it was definitely a learning experience. It takes a lot more upper body strength then I thought. I knew I would be lacking in the flexibility, but I was really suprised at how tired my arms got. But the stretching, especially the lower back and hips felt great! :D Hopefully I can try to do more tomorrow. Dh thinks he felt the baby move for the first time on Sunday. He said it felt kind of like when you get a muscle that gets a little mouse in it and it quivers. He was really excited! It would not suprise me if he can feel some of her back flips, she has definitely been getting stronger and more active.

Absmom- I will definitely be praying that everything works out great for you and DH. I will be sending good work vibes your way all week! ;) I bet he is really looking forward to a 1 mile drive, I know I loved working only 2 miles from home my Dh was always very jealous, cuz his job is over and hour away! Try not to let it get you down, I'm sure it will all work out great. I can relate to the ice cream cravings! Everytime it gets hot I want ice cream. :lol: Unfortunately, I generally end up giving in! :?: Actually I have been doing better lately!

Well, I'll try to check in again soon.
Nicole

:) I am new to this post All though I have been to this site for about a year now. I was on ww till i got pregnant a month later.
I have tried to stick with points. but I ended up with gestational diabetese(sp). The doctor put me on 1800 calorie diet only gained 3 pounds so far this pregnancy. this is my sixth pregnancy
all though I only have 2 children.both girls one is 13 years old the other is four years old. I am having another girl on Aug.11th. I love to walk but lately the heat has been preventing me from doing so. also I have had some monor complications so I have been off of work since June 18th. sorry I have written so much but I am glad to find people in the same boat as me. I was 198 when I got pregnant. thanks for listening to me.