I've Been Kidnapped And Put On A Cruise Ship!

[ISupportHer]

I just thought of the best way to tell my family and friends that I'm pregnant.

I'll get them all together for the engagement party, get them all together for a picture, and then go... "one....two....three.....I'm pregnant!" and then snap their responses!

Payback for when I found out about my cruise!

What you all think?

WE used a Jack-in-the-box. We put a note in the clown's hands and had our parents wind the handle and when it popped up, there was the message.

:)

 

[HëllaBubz]

That does sound like fun.

My doctor is actually pretty pleased, even though we weren't planning for a baby, I think the news cheered him up a fair bit.

I know my psych seemed very pleased when I told him that an abortion was absolutely out of the question, and when he asked my partner and I together, we both replied at the same time, "Absolutely not!".

I'm looking forward to trying to drop some of this weight whilst pregnant.....truth be told, I keep saying the word pregnant, but I'm still not sure that I myself actually believe it yet!

I guess I'll just have to wait until the first trimester is over, and hopefully it will have sunk in by then!

 

[Whitneys story]

Just wanted to check in and say Hi! As for motherhood there are ups and sideways days. Pregnancy can be delightful.

Just a word of caution, add some ear plugs to your next shopping trip. Apply when needed. I was always amazed at those who upon hearing the great news would start dumping.

Not everyone has morning sickness. Not everyone gains a million pounds. Life does not stop. We adjust the sails for some things. You know your body, we experience new feelings. Hormones change, you are feeding two. So why do some eat for six when they are pregnant is beyond my comprehension. As my doc advised me eating iron rich food does not mean "Raisin Pie".

Aside from having the most supportive loving partner, pregnancy is a miracle in the making. Enjoy it! The fun part is when daddy eats for two! :hug: :hug: and :hug: Whitney.

 

[HëllaBubz]

Lol, my body has already started telling me that there are certain things I MUST start eating.

Fortunately, it's pretty healthy stuff, porridge, polenta, eggs, fruit and veg, fruit juice and meat.

Cooked fruit and veg just doesn't taste right, and red meats make me nauseous to the point of vomiting.

Given that I am carrying weight anyway, my goal now is to lose weight, at least 20kg, as I'm REALLY feeling awful because of bloating..... ok, to be honest it's irritating the SH!T out of me!

 

[Whitneys story]

Ah the lightbulb! Bloating, lay on the left side. Nausea lay on the right side.

That sounds like a really healthy eating plan. Natal vitamins are pretty potent, good to have with a meal vs a snack.

I would not be too concerned about the weight for now. Babzilla will absorb and your Dr will advise if you are gaining too much too soon! :) Whitney

 

[HëllaBubz]

Huh! So that's why sleeping on my left feels so much better!

Yes, the other little 'bubzilla' shall absorb as much as he/she can, I shall be eternally grateful!

I think I'll start taking those vitamins at lunch and dinner.

And I also think I shall start harassing you for more advice, this is really helping!

I guess I'm just feeling REALLY REALLY fat right now, and I REALLY just want it gone.

I went and did some shopping, just got back, and got some yoghurt and fruit known for helping with annoyed tummies.

Right now I'm eating the yoghurt with semi frozen raspberries and sprinkled muesli and its REALLY yummy!

I wish I could figure out why it's only red meat that is causing this nauseous reaction, not fish or chicken!

Although my partner spent the night feeling really crappy, so I think it was just my mother in law's cooking.

It's not unheard of to spend several days post-dinner feeling really crappy with an upset tummy and bowel, but if it ever combines with pregnancy nausea I'm screwed!

Apparently the nausea should have kicked in by now, so I really hope I don't get it.
I know that there were specific things that set my mum off when she was pregnant with me - tomatoes of all things!

Mum did tell me that in-utero influence is really important, so to avoid all things which will irritate me, as she spent her whole pregnancy being harassed by my grandmother, and was constantly irritated to the point of screaming.

I guess for me now it's about communicating with my other half and letting him know what's ok and what's not, so that we can avoid things like that.

Today has not been good though, my dad was doing his usual bullshit to my sister and she gets really worked up about it....she's still learning that he's a bullshit artist, and has no claim to any of the 'wisdom' that he purports to have.

I really need to find a way of getting him out of my head before I go to sleep tonight, or my nightmares are going to be atrocious.

 

[HëllaBubz]

I did tell Mum and Leah on Thursday night, I figured it would be a good way of testing out whether or not they would be able to respect privacy when asked.

So far, so good.

Although I keep getting this sneaking feeling that mum actually has told dad already.
This feeling comes from the way she said "You know, you should really tell him sooner rather than later."

I just told her that I'd think about telling him in about 2 months time, after I've settled into being off my medication, and learning to deal with that situation.

 

[Jlso111187]

Nausea does not always kick in right away. I went almost my whole pregnancy without out it with one of my children. I went most of the pregnancy without any symptoms. I didn't find out I was pregnant til I was 30 weeks along and had him at 34 weeks. I started getting the nausea right before I found out that's what made me get a pregnancy test and then we had the ultra sound and to my shock as well as my partners and the doctors I was a lot further along than we imagined. Let me tell you it was the easiest pregnancy ever.

I couldn't eat red meats til my 2nd trimester with my first pregnancy, I don't know why never figured it out but after the 2nd trimester began I was fine eating it.

Hope things go well during the pregnancy.

 

[StarChild]

Natal vitamins are pretty potent

Hi Bubz, with a view to your goal to loose weight during precnancy, there's one thing, I'd like to share with you. I guess, you smart lady know it already, but because it's such an important thing, I would like to recommend some information about taking FOLIC ACID to prevent "spina bifida".

I've put you some links in, hope truly, it is o.k.:

http://kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_center/your_pregnancy/preg_folic_acid.html
[DLMURL]http://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/folicacid.html[/DLMURL]
[DLMURL]http://www.babycentre.co.uk/a476/why-you-need-folic-acid-during-pregnancy[/DLMURL]

Soothing hugs, if you can accept them. :hug:

 

[Britt.f7]

Bubzilla, I had intense morning sickness with the first, and though I wasn't eating, I gained weight quickly. I think that had more to do with my genetics and the fact I had to stop exercising(high risk of miscarriage). I couldn't eat anything large. It had to all be small. I ate cocktail rye instead of regular bread. Ginger is good for the nausea.

My second baby there was no morning sickness. Thankfully. Maybe a little nausea from time to time, but nothing like my first. Only thing he did was pretend that he was coming very early and then decide to stay for the duration. That and laying in my stomach from side to side, making it look like I had a football in my stomach! :roflmao:

Try not to get too hung up on the weight. They watched me intensely with each pregnancy due to my history of anorexia. I actually was okay, knowing it was for the baby. My sister also gained weight quickly, so I wasn't too upset. It wasn't until after breast feeding that I panicked. Just eat healthy, not too much(which you may feel like at times, I was hungrier with my second). It sounds like you are already doing that. Besides you have a lot of support around you, on here especially.

I tried to keep my environment for my baby calm, including myself. That's why I went back on my anti depressants in the last trimester with both children. They said my mood would effect my child. Wasn't an easy decision.

Never mind what people say if it is negative, even if pregnancy isn't always wonderful. You will make the right choices for yourself, with your partner. People always have some suggestions which they always think are the right way. Just so you know, if I suggest something, I don't think it is the only way. I trust in your decisions for your child.

I'm liking hearing about all of this. Thank you so very much for sharing.

 

[HëllaBubz]

I can't tell you how much talking to all of you on here has helped me.

I've been feeling really teary and jittery, the emotional lows and highs are becoming more noticeable as the medication wears off even more.

In response to both yourself, JLSO and Sweet Lullaby,

I don't know why never figured it out but after the 2nd trimester began I was fine eating it.

I hope so, my partner cooks a mean steak.

FOLIC ACID

I would like to recommend some information about taking FOLIC ACID to prevent "spina bifida".
I've put you some links in, hope truly, it is o.k.:

:) First supplement we went digging for. The doc has given me 4 weeks worth of BLACKMORES Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Gold, and it's got just about everything you can think of in there.

I've also created a basket in my meds cupboard where I keep my supplements - and I have my liquid supplements of B12 and a few others which help my mood.

The charcoal tablets and Activia Yoghurt are working a treat on the bloating, and also help knock nasty smells from my 'output' on the head.

I'm pretty hydrated - I am having ruby grapefruit, sultana grapes, raspberries and the Activia Yoghurt for breakfast, and it's really good, it fills me up but doesn't make me feel like I've sucked down the contents of a balloon!

I'll be having my Green Barley at lunch blended up with some soy milk (yes, I actually do like the stuff, I was raised on it!) which will help with nutrients as well.

I forgot to put Chia Seeds on my breakfast, so I'll have to sprinkle those over my greek salad......those things are SUPER dense with proteins, and are tastless - about the size of poppy seeds. Stops me from getting hungry.

There is also a sun ripened, organic orange juice sold at my supermarket (I harassed them to bring it in) and I'll be taking that as well, the Vitamin C content in normal fruit juice is almost nothing because they are gas ripened or green fruit, which makes them acidic and not much else.

But this orange juice will knock a cold on the head if you drink about 2 litres of it - that's how you know it's the good stuff!!!

And the chewy bits of pulp are Yum!

I'm actually kicking myself right now.....I bought a pram and car bassinet that clip together - but it wasn't the one I wanted - and so now I'm going to need to find a way to sell it, and get the one I want.

If you're going to keep a pram that lasts until they're 4-5, as well as for the next child, I think a decent one is a good investment.

That's why I went back on my anti depressants in the last trimester with both children.

I was thinking about it - and although I would love to, I need to breast feed, and the class of drug that works for me will go straight into my breast milk, and my bubz doesn't need that kind of crap so early in life, they can wait till I've screwed them up first!

I really don't think I'm going to be a panicking kind of mother - I'm pretty chilled, and I learned very early that each child develops at their own pace.

My mum always told me that things (like teeth and periods!) will come when your body is ready, and not before, so enjoy while you don't have to live with it!!!!

Just so you know, if I suggest something, I don't think it is the only way. I trust in your decisions for your child.

Support like that from yourself and my partner really helps. I think I will need the extra help while I'm off medication. I am fairly good at analysing how I'm feeling and why, but I don't try to suppress how I feel because I know I can't, and it's not healthy for me if I do.

I'll have my doctor and psych on hand, and they will be keeping a very close eye on me, so I do feel like I'm being watched over and protected.

I did NOT think I'd end up discussing things about pregnancy when I first created this thread!!!!!

 

[Whitneys story]

Hela, I think it is pretty awesome. Having everything in one place makes it easier to read.

All your experience will be in one place. Especially while you are weaning from the med's. It is all so exciting, make sure you get plenty of rest.

I keep meaning to ask you about the vertigo? My first born was an ulcer according to my Dr. I still laugh about this one.

What is the worst thing that can happen? Your baby's first clothing is a wedding dress and you walk down the aisle in diapers! You have plenty of time for planning. Hormonal imbalance usually amends itself in a short amount of time. :hug: Whitney