Posts by lsami

So sorry to hear that anjig.

((hugs)))

Take care of yourself.

Great to hear that things have calmed down, peaches.

I go for my big ultrasound today. A little nervous because the scale this morning said I had gained 3 lb overnight (since yesterday). I have been eating a lot more lately- and a lot more sweets, since I had a birthday a couple days ago. That pushes the total weight gain up to about 14 lb during the pregnancy, and I am only 18 weeks so far! Eek!

We havent decided whether we are going to find out the baby's sex today. Its going to be a spot decision! I do have another u/s scheduled for December 2nd, so we still have a chance to find out!

Glad to know you got your period! I had a situation like this happen to me years ago, and it was awful!

Stress and going off the pill can wreack havoc on your menstrual cycle!

Hope everything works out well for you! Good luck!

A slice of whole wheat toast with peanut butter. Fills me up for at least a few hours.

I have always had sleep issues too and I am sorry you are going through this. For me, anxiety was an important factor as I struggled through adolescence and early adulthood, but recently I found cognitive behavioral therapy extremely useful. Also, setting up good sleep hygiene- regular sleep and wake times, not lying in bed and agonizing about sleeping, eating at least a couple of hours before bed, exercising at least a couple of hours before bed, no TV or computer, maybe some mindless shopping catalogues or novels just before bed, a warm bath and a glass of milk- all of these help.

Meditation, yoga and breathing exercises are also useful in calming the mind.

About how insomnia affects weight loss efforts- when I have a bad spell, I tend to eat more- apparently thats because insomnia affects your appetite control center in the brain.

I avoid exercising too much when I am having a bad spell, but do some exercise by all means. I avoid using the gym machines when I am sleep deprived because my balance and muscular co-ordination are affected by lack of sleep so I am afraid of injuring myself. But treadmill, elliptical, walking and yoga are all great. Dont overtire yourself because that can worsen the insomnia.

Original Post by victoriagirl:

Leftovers from last night, taco salad.....ground turkey browned with chopped onions, peppers, mixed beans, and corn, on a bed of lettuce, cheese, fresh salsa, and yogurt, with some guiltless gourmet chili lime tortilla chips. And a pear. It was delicious! I had to bring a lot of containers to work to keep it all separate until lunchtime, but totally worth the extra effort.

Sounds yum! I have to try this sometime.

I am having whole wheat pasta with home made beef and veggie bolognese sauce.  Cant wait...am hungry now!

Congratulations jujubeas! How exciting!

I have my next scan on Nov 18th- thats the big one- will be around 19 weeks.

Also, a lady from the hospital called up and asked if I would like to participate in a study that is trying to find out whether a shortened cervix is associated with pre-term labor. I said yes, since it only involves another transvaginal ultrasound and then some follow ups if they find me eligible. I hope I dont have a shortened cervix, but I thought it would be good to participate in research like this to further the understanding of pregnancy and birth complications.

What does everyone think? Are too many ultrasounds not good for baby?

Ebbz, sorry to hear that the lower back pain is so bad. Hope you feel better soon!

Hopws everyone else's weekend going? Mine has been really nice. We had glorious weather today. My energy levels are back up  ( I am almost 16 weeks now) so I went for a long (about 6 miles) walk. Loved it!

Wow, I just chanced upon this thread and thank you all! Thank you SO much bier- that is a great website! I have been watching my BMI and weight go up on CC and getting totally depressed and paranoid because I am eating what I thought was SO much- but it turns out I am right on target for my stage of pregnancy! Intuitive eating really DOES work.

Makes me feel a lot better and more relaxed.

Hotharmony, I have the same issues as you about not wanting to gain too much weight. But I agree 100% with Meryl.  Guilt around eating is not good for you or the baby. Eat well and enough, and work on relaxing with your body's needs. I have also gained more than five pounds and I am barely in my second trimester.

Theres so much hype in the media about how women should do themselves and their babies a favour by not gaining more than five pounds. Its enough to make anyone panic. The fact remains that some women will gain more and some less and there is a wide range of normal and healthy. As long as you dont go on a junk food rampage for the rest of your pregnancy, you will be fine.

The other thing that helps me a lot is gentle exercise. It helps keep me feeling energetic. I couldnt do much during my first trimester, but I am trying to work in more exercise now- walking, yoga or a gentle cardio or low impact aerobics session.

You are hungry because you are simply not eating enough. As others have suggested, ESPECIALLY if youre under twenty one, eat more. No wonder you cant pay attention in school.

If you continue this way, you are either going to starve yourself or you are going to react one day by eating whatever the hell it is you can get your hands on, and binge. Neither feels good or is healthy and will only makeyou continue to have a weight and eating issue.

A healthy diet for a school going kid/teenager would be:

A banana with your oatmeal (I hope you use milk) as well as two egg whites.

A mid morning snack- maybe a piece of fruit or toast or even a piece of healthy grilled chicken.

Add some veggies with your lunch roll- veggies have a lot of fiber, few calories and fill you up. And top it off with yogurt or a banana.

An afternoon snack- again, a piece of toast with peanut butter; or a fruit smoothie.

And if you are still hungry after dinner, have a small cup of warm skim milk.

Add some whole grains to your chicken and vegetables at night- brown rice, a tortilla, or bread.

Sounds like a lot, but if you eat enough, you actually LOSE weight because your metabolism works like its supposed to AND you dont feel deprived and go and eat junk out of desperation.

Sammalone,

A 0.5 lb loss per week is amazing! I know that when I was trying to lose weight, I would go a few weeks with no loss and then suddenly I would be down by 3 lb and stick there.

Dont lose patience. Its hard yes, but think of how you are cahanging your habits and how far you have come since you started.

I wouldnt worry too much either way. Eat healthy nutritious foods as far as possible and dont worry if you lose/ gain a little weight. Seriously.

BUT PLEASE DONT DIET DURING PREGNANCY_ ITS THE WORST THING YOU CAN DO TO YOURSELF AND YOUR BABY.

Having said that, a lot of women do in fact lose weight during the first trimester. There are women who gain 10 lb during their first trimester and women who lose 15 (those who have m/s). So dont worry if you havent gained as much as recommended. Eat nutrient dense foods that will give you and the baby maximum health. On the other hand, dont panic if you are hungry and feel like your body wants more food.

Eat well, get as much rest and exercise as you need, and relax.

Easier said than done, but go with the flow.

Great news smart_girl! I have my next apptment on Monday....the HB 2 weeks ago was 149....so probably thats boy too!

Smart_girl, hope your ultrasound went well. I too slept very badly last night. Hope tonight is going to be better!

All the best smart_girl! Wow cant believe we are at 13 weeks already! Another week and we will officially be in the second trimester!

I have my next apptment on Monday. Sometimes I worry that I will lose the baby in between apppointments and not know it- last time I was pregnant I went back for a second u/s and found no heartbeat- but I try not to let fear get the better of me.

All the best for tomorrow! I am sure all will go super well!