♥"A Healthy Baby & Me" Pregnancy Group♥

Since there are a few of us who are interested in staying healthy and active during our pregnancy, I thought it would be great to start a "pregnancy group". 

I know that for many of us, it is easy to get caught up in the pregnancy and sometimes we do not always worry about what kind of food we are eating or if we are active.

This group will serve as a daily, weekly, or whenever you want check-in to keep us all motivated to remain healthy and active throughout our pregnancies.  Feel free to discuss whatever else you may want as well. 

Here are some helpful links to check out as well:

Calorie Need Calculator with the option for pregnancy calorie needs
Best Exercises During Pregnancy 
Nutrition During Pregnancy
A Week-By-Week Guide to Pregnancy

I haven't seen that commercial but it sounds too funny! 

i wasn't always eating healthy-  when I went to the doc i had gained 8 pounds in one month-  so it kinda gave me a wake up call!!  And, our kitchen renovation is now complete; so I have full control of what we have for dinner instead of going out.    I want to get a head start on my year long journey of getting my body back to the way it should be!!!  some days are easier than others;  i did just eat half a carvel cake in the last two days.  Calcium!!!  LOL

the commercial is very funny!

sometimes you have to give in to your cravings.  They take over you.  In my first and second tri; they were overpowering.  Now the cravings have seemed to wane.  Let's hope it keeps up!!

 

Good Morning everyone!

Can't believe I made it to work today!  I was walking soo slowly-  it's getting warmer out and my body temo is already like 10 degrees more than it usually feels like!  A little swollen today-  not sure why since I really tried to be healthy last night.  Starving!  Time for my FiberOne!!

Day looks like it will be another killer.  Already wanting to go home!  I got 8 kicks while i was on a conference call and I thought I was going to burst out laughing!!

Morning everyone!!

Just got back from the gym-a miracle since I have been sleeping so poorly! I don't know what it is, but I can't get comfortable, and my legs feel so sore! I researched restless leg syndrome, but I don't think I fit the description. It could be that I stand all day at work, and my body is just extra tired!

Hope you all have a great day! Time for breakfast!!!

My heels KILL if I stand too long.  It's torture.  It's like the tell-tale sign that I am officially pooped.  I started to have RLS around my 20th week.  It's the strangest feeling-  like you HAVE to move your legs-  like strange sensations shooting up your body while you lay down.  Oh the joys of pregnancy!

A charile horse from HELL woke me up today -  it was terrible.  The pain was so bad I couldn't speak!  If a horrible charlie horse is as painful as labor; I'm doomed.

Great job on going to the gym today, le_cabinet!

Morning Ladies!

morning everyone!

So I went into starbucks today becuase I wanted an iced skim latte.  Most of it is milk; and the caffiene content on the website says 130mg; which is in the range for the amount you are alloted.  The big mean guy looked at me and said; you want decaf, right? and I calmly stated no; and he gave me the dirtiest look ever!  It's like I ordered a shot of tequila and asked for the worm to chew on afterwards!

Undertherainbow-  it is hard to get all your calcium in!  I've been opting to get cheese on my sandwich-  I also bought a gallon of that OJ wi/ calcium and vit d.  I thew in some spinach leaves into my salad last night.

It's taken me like 2 hours to write this post!!  I've been so busy all morning-  at least it's making the time go by fast.  such a strange day!

my hips ache when I wake up in the morning.  And yesterday my ankle joint must have been displaces a bit becuase it felt so sprained for about tow hours-  I couldn't move!!!  and it put pressure on the nerve and my calf was on fire.  The joints in my hands hurt so much-  is pregancy aging me???? 

I've also stooped to a whole new low........since I can't use my normal eye cream; I had to buy Preparation H for the puffiness under my eyes!!!!  OMG!  The Duane Reade guy asked me how my pregnancy was going when I brought up the ointment and my pre-natal vites-  and I said-  way overly bright "I love being pregnant!"  LOL  I'm glad it was late and no one was in the store!! 

At least you love being pregnant... But I bet you can't wait to hold that precious baby!

Morning friends,

wondering if you guys experienced any bleeding at all during your pregnancy. Last night, I woke to pee for the 3rd time, and felt something come out (sorry for the graphics) before I actually urinated. The toilet paper was pinkish/red, and in the bottom of the toilet was about a quarter sized ammount of bright red blood. Of course I was panicked, and got on line for an hour to research. It hasn't happened again, and I don't have any cramping. My mind starts playing tricks on me, and it's hard not to focus on the worst......my boobs are still sore, but I haven't had any nausea this week (10th week), and I hear that's normal as you approach your second trimester. Sorry for the rant, please let me know your thoughts/experiences.

I did put a message into my doctor.

Thanks!!!

Good Morning!

Spotting can be common but uncommon at the same time.  In any case, it is important to always contact your doctor if you do experience bleeding as it is better safe than sorry. 

Hopefully your doctor calls you back soon!  Do they have an emergency contact number listed to page your doctor? 

morning!

le_cabinet:  I experience something similar to you; I was "with" my DH and i started bleeding-  pretty bad; like the beginning of a period.  This happened in my 8th week.  I sat on the toilet for an hour crying my eyes out becuase I thought I was miscarrying.  It was a horrible experience.  I called my doc right away; he said it could be that or it could be becuase I had bleeding behind the placenta.   I had a sonogram a week later thinking that there wasn't going to be a baby; but there she was; just like a little peanut!  It's common to spot/bleed in the beginning; which is what my doc told me; but he told me not to have sex or workout for a few weeks-  which I did not.  After  two days the bleeding tapered off; and for a whole week after it was more like spotting.  Then it stopped and I haven't had any other sitings since.   I never had cramping either.

Stay in touch with your doc-  is it too early to hear the heartbeat?  That is the most reassuring sound I have ever heard-  which is what I heard after my week-long episode.  Good luck-  and take it easy today.  When do you go for your sonogram?  Have you heard the heartbeat yet?

I can only imagine how worried you were during that whole week, Vanessa!

It's amazing how God has sent me friends through the internet--thank you guys so much for your quick responses-it really means so much.

I actually had a sonogram at 6 1/2 weeks! The tech. wasn't sure if a heartbeat could be detected, but there it was! And 140! She said everything looked great,and that we need not fear of sharing our news with family and friends (I am playing her words over and over in my head today!!).

The bleeding was literally just once last night--so I'm happy about that. I have a dr. appointment on Monday, and believe me, I'll be counting down the seconds!

Thanks again so much Vanessa, and Ms. Rainbow. Big hugs to you both!

Big hugs to both of you ladies as well!!!!! 

none of my freinds are pregnant (and some aren't even married)  I have no one to talk to about my whole pregnancy experience and finding this forum is great!!!  the other forums online are too big for me; and I can't seem to get into them.  Yay for CC and Yay for healthy radiant pregnant ladies!!'

I'm sure everything will be fine and the baby is great-  it's just so scary!!

xoxo

Hi all!  I haven't been checking in as often as I should, but I've been reading the daily posts. :)

I'm almost into my third trimester (25 weeks as of yesterday), and I'm starting to notice the slow down starting.  I seem to feel tired halfway through the day just like in the beginning.  I walked all over my mom's neighborhood this morning garage sale-ing, and I'm beat!  But I did get a really good deal on some baby items.  Mom's neighbor let me have first dibs on all her baby stuff, so I got a double stroller, crib, and changing table for $35.  Yay!

What an awesome deal Cecily!

hi ladies!  happy saturday :)

today I woke up with the WORST cramps-   i thought i was having contractions but it was my stomach that was upset.  thankfully it was a fleeing thing-  i was worried i had food poisoning or something; but then i was fine after the morning.  phew!  no fever; just stomach issues. 

i've been trying to get everything in order-  i know i have 9 weeks to go- but I feel like i'm behind the ball-  and aside from that; i really need a hair cut and just no time between work and the house (we renovated our entire house because it was falling apart) So many projects at once!

cecily-  sounds like you got some great deals!  i never find anything at garage sales-  but now I have something/someone new to shop for!

i'm just so glad i didn't have to WORK today.  totally slept in. 

this baby is kicking as we speak and i can see the movements under my shirt - like a wave.  who knew pregnancy could be such an amazing experience at times and be so tiring all at once?

ms. rainbow-  how fast time flies that you are going into your 2nd tri already!!!!  i'm glad you found some nice tops to wear!

Hi Ladies,

Can I join you? I just found out I was preggers a few days ago (about 4wks). I am so excited, but also overwhelmed! I live in Alberta, but my family is in the midwest of the USA and my husbands family is 14 hours away, so I feel sort of alone, and clueless.

Did you wait to tell your family? I know its good to do just in case, but I can't keep the secret!

I have lost about 2 pounds this week because the very thought of food made me sick. Suddenly it went away this afternoon. I read this can be a bad sign, has anyone experienced this.

Since I am already overweight I really want to focus on eating enough to make the baby as healthy as possible but not to gain any unnessicary weight. It really has been hard for me, because I had it planned to start next year when I was at my goal weight. But the best things in like are sometimes a surprise right :)