Wednesday Symptoms & Randomness

[germaphobe]

May 27, 2015 7:11:28 GMT -5 silverspoon said:

Now I'm really curious.

Any STM that can shed some light on the stretch mark thing? Google is kind of all over the place. Any creams actually worth the money? I lotion up every morning already, but should I using something specific?

I was religious with lotion and I drank tons of water and still got stretch marks in the last 2 or 3 weeks of my first pregnancy. I did use Maderma after the fact and it definitely diminished the appearance of the ones that were there. I agree with Sparkly it's mostly genetics and some luck.

[silverspoon]

I looked up the Mama Bee stuff and I think I might get the oil because it sounds like it smells amazing. No better time than now to pamper oneself.

[reagan1010]

May 27, 2015 9:14:44 GMT -5 silverspoon said:

I looked up the Mama Bee stuff and I think I might get the oil because it sounds like it smells amazing. No better time than now to pamper oneself.

Let us know if you like it! I might try it as well!

[diamondsndaisies]

I gained 2 lbs since yesterday. 2 lbs. This has got to be water retention right? I didn't eat 2lbs worth of shit food in 24hrs. I cried a little bit after I got on the scale.

[dizzycooks]

How many bagels can you eat at once and be ok? I've had two and I have one more in the fridge...Bagel with egg, ham and cheese, cinnamon raison bagel with cream cheese, rosemary and oil bagel with smoked salmon cream cheese...and Jimmy Johns coming for lunch. I like carbs.

[pineappledeelight]

Uggggh, had to eat three different breakfasts this morning. I woke up early (couldn't get back to sleep after MH left for work), had breakfast, puked it up. Then an hour later I had some bland cereal because my stomach was growling like crazy, puked that up. Then another hour later I just ended up eating some completely plain rice and so far that's stayed down.

My doctor prescribed me Diclecton yesterday and I didn't get it filled yet because I was feeling peachy yesterday afternoon. But now I'm thinking I should go get it.

[diamondsndaisies]

FYI ladies, Burts Bees is on Zulily for a couple of days if anyone is on that.

[pinktoes]

I slept like a rock last night, with the exception of my bleary eyed trips to the bathroom. Woke up still exhausted.

My stretch marks didn't show up until after I gave birth. It's no biggie, I don't show my stomach in public. I don't do a cream, I don't understand how something topical can help with something that happens under the surface.

[thebanich]

I had no stretch marks from DD but got tiger stripes on my hips with DS.

My boobs however were destroyed from nursing DD. Stretch marks galore. It scary.

[crimsonandclover]

Re: Stretch marks, with DD1 I gained a lot fast at the end due to the pre-e swelling, but I only had one tiny stretch mark above my belly button (where my piercing used to be, so I wondered whether the piercing had damaged the layer that stretched and made it less elastic). With DD2, I gained less than with DD1 but got lots of stretch marks right at the end.
I used an oil that my MW gave me because it smelled good, not because I think it helped with stretch marks. When my skin was stretched and felt dry and itchy the oil did wonders, though. Nothing wrong with putting on pleasant-smelling oil If it ends up helping with the stretch marks, then even better, if not, oh well.

I've just got very mild symptoms - sore boobs and tired. But I'm only 5 weeks, so there's still lots of time for other symptoms to kick in. I work in an open-space office with 4 other women. If I get gaggy, they're going to know right away what's going on, so I'm really hoping to avoid that.

[snd1231]

The nausea is pretty awful this morning. Like I feel if I move I will throw up. That plus a pounding headache is going to make for an awful work day.

[scorpioscuba]

May 27, 2015 9:17:42 GMT -5 diamondsndaisies said:

I gained 2 lbs since yesterday. 2 lbs. This has got to be water retention right? I didn't eat 2lbs worth of shit food in 24hrs. I cried a little bit after I got on the scale.

Has to be water retention! Hugs! I don't even bother getting on the scale - solves lots of problems

[peaseblossom55]

May 27, 2015 8:37:18 GMT -5 tinydancer said:

May 27, 2015 7:11:28 GMT -5 silverspoon said:

Now I'm really curious.

Any STM that can shed some light on the stretch mark thing? Google is kind of all over the place. Any creams actually worth the money? I lotion up every morning already, but should I using something specific?

I'm interested in hearing about this too, and the cream that your RE recommended, peaseblossom55. I got some stretch marks on my hips during puberty (odd because my hips are not that big) so I assume I will get some during pregnancy too. Like others have said, I believe whether you get them is really a mix of genetics and luck, but that doesn't mean I won't try to prevent them!

I just asked him when I should start he said now. I asked if burt's bees was ok and he said that was a good brand.

[peaseblossom55]

May 27, 2015 7:09:09 GMT -5 Sparkly said:

May 27, 2015 6:27:04 GMT -5 peaseblossom55 said:

Every morning I wake up exhausted and want to call out of work to sleep all day. I know the nausea will kick in later this afternoon. My boobs are so sore.

On a random note I'm already using stretch mark cream recommended by my RE to start using since I'm so tiny. I'm using burt's bees and the smell is nauseating. I usually love their products too.

is it the mama bee stuff? I think I used that a little during last preg.

FWIW, I got ZERO stretch marks on my belly (one super small on my butt at the very end that no one but DH will ever see, so random) and I'm not a big girl either. I wouldn't say "so tiny" but I'm thin and I gained the top end on weight (about 35-40 lbs). I was not good about creams or oils at all. Just lucky I guess. I hope this babe is as nice to me.

Yes I'm using the mama bee stuff

[Sparkly]

May 27, 2015 10:22:49 GMT -5 peaseblossom55 said:

May 27, 2015 7:09:09 GMT -5 Sparkly said:

is it the mama bee stuff? I think I used that a little during last preg.

FWIW, I got ZERO stretch marks on my belly (one super small on my butt at the very end that no one but DH will ever see, so random) and I'm not a big girl either. I wouldn't say "so tiny" but I'm thin and I gained the top end on weight (about 35-40 lbs). I was not good about creams or oils at all. Just lucky I guess. I hope this babe is as nice to me.

Yes I'm using the mama bee stuff

I did like it - I used it at the end, but yeah smell is a little overpowering.

[zaydensmomma20]

Stretch marks: During my last pregnancy, I only used regular lotion and the Olay in-shower lotion. I only got one tiny stretch mark on my stomach and a few along my hips. I think it just depends on the elasticity of your skin and luck. My mom was 18 when she was pregnant with me, and her stomach looks like a road map (her description, not mine). I was 19 when I had DS. But, I made sure to eat healthy so I didn't gain a lot of weight during the pregnancy though. It was mostly all baby.

AFM, I'm definitely getting morning sickness as of yesterday. The only thing that doesn't make me nauseous right now is Apple Jacks. My face is all zits. I feel like a preteen all over again. My hair doesn't make it past the hour mark without getting oily after a washing. Yippee.

[Lollipop]

I'm hungry all the time. With S, I had zero appetite in first tri, and actually lost weight. I'm going to be the size of a house if this keeps up. I got tons of stretch marks with S. I don't think I have room for more lol.

Right now, I'm (not so) patiently waiting for a phone call from my doctor's office. They usually call around noon, so I have a couple of hours. I should scrounge up something to eat. But there's nothing appealing to me.

[silverspoon]

I had to go out and get a pop again today. I still think the Sea Bands are working, but I've been having major waves of nausea.

I have to give up the pop. It just helps so much. I've drank more in the last month than I have in a decade.

[Lollipop]

May 27, 2015 11:14:09 GMT -5 silverspoon said:

I had to go out and get a pop again today. I still think the Sea Bands are working, but I've been having major waves of nausea.

I have to give up the pop. It just helps so much. I've drank more in the last month than I have in a decade.

I'm 100% certain that if I hadn't had the sea bands last time, I would've been throwing up daily. That being said, I was still nauseous with them on.

As for the pop, if it helps,don't worry too much about cutting it out.

[feisty]

Hi all,

Stretch Marks - I didn't get any from pregnancy with DS, but I didn't gain that much (already overweight). I already have some on my thighs though I did use an oil (bio-oil) and will probably start using it with this pregnancy too.

I'm feeling pretty well. Had DS 2 year checkup today which went pretty well. I went out on a long walk last night (1 hour) and my legs were kinda numb and tingley when I got home, going to mention to dr at my appointment tomorrow.

[feisty]

May 27, 2015 6:25:23 GMT -5 @iliketurtles said:

I have a sore throat, and I'm really achey all over. I hope I'm not getting sick.

I have a sore throat too   Hope neither of us is getting sick!

[heartwood]

May 27, 2015 7:19:50 GMT -5 Sparkly said:

May 27, 2015 7:11:28 GMT -5 silverspoon said:

Now I'm really curious.

Any STM that can shed some light on the stretch mark thing? Google is kind of all over the place. Any creams actually worth the money? I lotion up every morning already, but should I using something specific?

I really think it's a combo of genetics and random luck (or not). I really do not think there's that much you can do to prevent if you're going to get them.

This.  I never used any creams or lotions and I didn't get any stretch marks.  It's genetics and you can't prevent them.

[walkek85]

silverspoon, I used Palmers coco butter from about 12 weeks on and ended up getting one small stretch mark by my belly button. It only appeared while I was pushing him out. Very odd.

Ugh, I feel so sad for all those who are dealing with nausea. FX that it lasts only a short time and you all feel amazing by your second tri.

I feel like a bottomless pit today. I want to eat everything in the house, and to make matters worse I went grocery shopping this morning and bought so much unhealthy food because of my cravings. Toaster Scrambles, Milano Cookies, and Toll House mini chocolate chip cookies. Right now I am munching on som Terra chips. It took me a year to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight and I don't want to gain more with this pregnancy so I really need to reign it in.

[bunnyfungo]

May 27, 2015 7:19:50 GMT -5 Sparkly said:

May 27, 2015 7:11:28 GMT -5 silverspoon said:

Now I'm really curious.

Any STM that can shed some light on the stretch mark thing? Google is kind of all over the place. Any creams actually worth the money? I lotion up every morning already, but should I using something specific?

I really think it's a combo of genetics and random luck (or not). I really do not think there's that much you can do to prevent if you're going to get them.

This. There is no magical anti-stretch mark cream. If there was, nobody would have them.

[heartwood]

I keep forgetting that I'm pregnant. It doesn't seem real yet and the only symptoms I'm having are tiredness (but I have a 7 month old), being super hungry (but I'm always hungry) and having the face of a pre-teen. I just want to see the heartbeat to make it sink in.

[BKyarnlover]

I am so hungry but none of the snacks I brought sound good...Not gag-worthy, but just not what I want to eat.

[silverspoon]

I think I'm just going to buy a case of water and leave it at work (locked up in my boss's office because you can't trust these people).

I cannot drink this tap stuff here anymore. I hate paying for water though. Seems like such a waste.

[silverspoon]

May 27, 2015 16:46:26 GMT -5 @loonylove said:

May 27, 2015 14:30:43 GMT -5 silverspoon said:

I think I'm just going to buy a case of water and leave it at work (locked up in my boss's office because you can't trust these people).

I cannot drink this tap stuff here anymore. I hate paying for water though. Seems like such a waste.

Any way you can bring a gallon jug filled from home and just refill your glass/bottle as needed? Or a water bottle with a filter?

I stopped buying water bottles as a New Years resolution in 2012 and the thought of so many plastic bottles makes me cringe.

I probably could do that. I just didn't want to lug it around everyday. Maybe I'll just get a second water bottle and fill them both everyday before work.

Planning snacks, filling water bottles, it's already taking me longer to get ready for work and the kid isn't even here yet.

[itsmeally]

Well, today is the first day I have really "felt pregnant". Bloated. Pants tight. Nausea.

So fucking anxious for my ultrasound on Friday.

[gizmo]

May 27, 2015 10:06:25 GMT -5 scorpioscuba said:

May 27, 2015 9:17:42 GMT -5 diamondsndaisies said:

I gained 2 lbs since yesterday. 2 lbs. This has got to be water retention right? I didn't eat 2lbs worth of shit food in 24hrs. I cried a little bit after I got on the scale.

Has to be water retention! Hugs! I don't even bother getting on the scale - solves lots of problems

After getting to see my little bean and hopefully finding out that things are going well, getting on the scale is the #1 thing I'm anxious about for my appointment.  I started out too heavy.  I'm sure the doctor is going to lecture me.  This is why I'm trying to eat well.  I am eating well. I am just eating too much I think.  

I hate weight.