Random Wednesdays!

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Sorry I have nothing clever to start us off with.

I'm just pretty excited our BMB is starting to fill up!!

[shoogars]

My kids got up at 5:30 this morning...I was so tired going down stairs to get them breakfast, I skipped the last step and fell. I'm fine, just tired. These girls need to sleep in for mama!

[Sparkly]

May 6, 2015 8:23:47 GMT -5 @erin2021 said:

Sorry I have nothing clever to start us off with.

I'm just pretty excited our BMB is starting to fill up!!

We'll soon be into mid-month EDDs!

[Deleted]

shoogars, I'm dealing with the same thing. My kids are up all night lately and then wide awake at 6am. I'm desperate for some sleep!

[cindylouwho]

Getting ready for a garage sale is the worst. I don't know how to price stuff!

[shoogars]

Mine used to sleep until 7 or 7:30...I would give anything for that!

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May 6, 2015 8:37:08 GMT -5 Sparkly said:

May 6, 2015 8:23:47 GMT -5 @erin2021 said:

Sorry I have nothing clever to start us off with.

I'm just pretty excited our BMB is starting to fill up!!

We'll soon be into mid-month EDDs!

I know I shouldn't be doing this, but the last few pregnancy tests I have I keep using to watch the lines get darker. I got a positive so early, that I keep thinking something could be wrong. I only have 2 more tests left so I'll probably test once more tomorrow and then save my digital just in case.

I know it's crazy and irrational, but that seems to be my most common symptom this time around haha!

[Sparkly]

@erin2021, shoogars, my DD gets up at 6...or earlier...every day. I am NOT a morning person. It is awful. She also still wakes up 1-4 times a night... usually 2 or 3. Lately she's been back into the 4AM wake ups. Today she was up at 4:15, 5:15, and for good at 6:15.

[shoogars]

May 6, 2015 8:40:29 GMT -5 @erin2021 said:

May 6, 2015 8:37:08 GMT -5 Sparkly said:

We'll soon be into mid-month EDDs!

I know I shouldn't be doing this, but the last few pregnancy tests I have I keep using to watch the lines get darker. I got a positive so early, that I keep thinking something could be wrong. I only have 2 more tests left so I'll probably test once more tomorrow and then save my digital just in case.

I know it's crazy and irrational, but that seems to be my most common symptom this time around haha!

I did the same thing until I had the doctors confirmation. It's hard not to when it is the absolute only thing indicating you are pregnant. At least if you have other symptoms it's a bit reassuring

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May 6, 2015 8:47:03 GMT -5 @iliketurtles said:

So I've been cramping since Thursday. I really want to call my doctor, but I haven't been assigned one yet. I'm really worried about it and I'm considering going to the ER. H thinks I should go but I'm flip flopping... I feel like something is off but I don't want to be 'that mom' ugh.

I have slight cramping, but it's different from period cramps. More like pulling or stretching. Honestly, my first pregnancy I was constantly at the hospital panicking. If it will make you feel better, don't worry about being "that mom". If it's incredibly painful or you are bleeding (not spotting), then I would say for sure head to the doctors. I know when I used to go to the hospital all of the time they wouldn't do anything because I wasn't far along.

It's incredibly scary when you are pregnant because you never know what to expect.

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May 6, 2015 8:56:18 GMT -5 @iliketurtles said:

May 6, 2015 8:52:11 GMT -5 kelltothekell said:

Could you try an urgent care if you are unsure about the ER?

No, it's either ER or doctor here. 

It might help your sanity to go to make a doctors appointment? Then again, it did just worsen my anxiety because I was just told to "wait it out", or certain things were "normal".

I guess it depends on your pain/discomfort?

::hugs:: I know how stressful this is!

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May 6, 2015 8:57:51 GMT -5 @iliketurtles said:

May 6, 2015 8:52:32 GMT -5 @erin2021 said:

I have slight cramping, but it's different from period cramps. More like pulling or stretching. Honestly, my first pregnancy I was constantly at the hospital panicking. If it will make you feel better, don't worry about being "that mom". If it's incredibly painful or you are bleeding (not spotting), then I would say for sure head to the doctors. I know when I used to go to the hospital all of the time they wouldn't do anything because I wasn't far along.

It's incredibly scary when you are pregnant because you never know what to expect.

See, that's why I'm flip flopping. I don't know what they could even do.  However, another reason I'm kind of concerned is I have a history of ovarian cysts and kidney infections. (But this feels like neither, nor is it as intense as those get) I'm really torn. 

How bad is the cramping?

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May 6, 2015 9:00:43 GMT -5 @iliketurtles said:

May 6, 2015 8:58:53 GMT -5 @erin2021 said:

It might help your sanity to go to make a doctors appointment? Then again, it did just worsen my anxiety because I was just told to "wait it out", or certain things were "normal".

I guess it depends on your pain/discomfort?

::hugs:: I know how stressful this is!

But I can't, because I haven't been assigned a doctor yet.  Military and all, remember? I don't even have one I can call. 

Ah yes. Sorry I am not sure how it works in that situation. I'm in Canada, and there aren't a lot of people I know in the military :/

[dizzycooks]

My random is that I want my coffee. I don't give it up for pregnancy, but frankly it doesn't taste good and I still want it. I want that 'wake up' feeling.

I'm also right there with you all who have early risers. My first dd use to sleep until 7 or 8am. Now she's up with the chickens at 5:30 or 6 unless of course it's a school day, then dh has to drag her out of bed at 6am. dd2 gets up because sister is up. It's terrible.

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May 6, 2015 9:03:51 GMT -5 @iliketurtles said:

May 6, 2015 8:59:36 GMT -5 @erin2021 said:

How bad is the cramping?

It's like a 3 out of 10, (Compared to an ovarian cyst 6 and kidney infection 8) so I think I'm just being a worry wort, but I want to get it checked out just in case but I don't think it warrants the ER but it's the only option to see somebody. I'm not even really sure right now. 

If it will ease your mind, maybe head to the ER? At least that way they can maybe tell you what to expect, or what to look out for?

[cindylouwho]

May 6, 2015 8:47:03 GMT -5 @iliketurtles said:

So I've been cramping since Thursday. I really want to call my doctor, but I haven't been assigned one yet. I'm really worried about it and I'm considering going to the ER. H thinks I should go but I'm flip flopping... I feel like something is off but I don't want to be 'that mom' ugh.

I've been cramping on and off too. It makes me nervous, but I try to remember that it is normal. I was so crampy last pregnancy too, and everything was fine! 

[Sparkly]

May 6, 2015 9:03:51 GMT -5 @iliketurtles said:

May 6, 2015 8:59:36 GMT -5 @erin2021 said:

How bad is the cramping?

It's like a 3 out of 10, (Compared to an ovarian cyst 6 and kidney infection 8) so I think I'm just being a worry wort, but I want to get it checked out just in case but I don't think it warrants the ER but it's the only option to see somebody. I'm not even really sure right now. 

I do not think 3 out of 10 cramps warrant a trip to the ER. Mild cramping, discomfort, bloating, gas, pulling or pinching sensations, etc. are all normal. Your body is already working to prepare and make room for the new life growing inside you. A lot of stuff is going on in there. If you are in severe pain or have bright red spotting or bleeding, I would call someone.

I understand as a FTM it is all new and overwhelming, and it can be scary. If you have underlying issues that may be a concern, then maybe it is worth going in, but you said yourself it's a different feeling and not severe. If it feels like period cramps or something of that nature, I would wait it out for it to get better or worse.

Make sure you are staying hydrated, eating enough, and taking your PNVs. It's really important to take good care of yourself, because that's taking care of your baby. So much happens in first tri, developmentally. If you're not doing these things, doing them, to the best of your ability, should help you feel better.

[silverspoon]

I have never ending consistent cramping that I've come to accept is a part of my daily life. I didn't even realize it was a symptom.

I wouldn't personally want to go to the ER because from what I've heard is you're just going to leave with a diagnosis of "threatened miscarriage" and told to follow up with your OB.

There should be a nurse's hotline you can call, even with Tricare, and tell them your situation. They may be able to send you somewhere faster.

[littleblue]

May 6, 2015 9:05:10 GMT -5 dizzycooks said:

My random is that I want my coffee. I don't give it up for pregnancy, but frankly it doesn't taste good and I still want it. I want that 'wake up' feeling.

Ugh, coffee. I don't drink coffee and never have because I hate the taste, but my BFF/flatmate drinks really strong filter coffee every morning and for the past few mornings the smell has been making me nauseous. 

[silverspoon]

I'm currently cradling my venti hazelnut latte from Starbucks. I'm not giving up coffee. I don't drink pop so this is all the caffeine I get in a day.

I have the, for lack of a better description, twinge of an oncoming headache coming. Hopefully not a migraine. I'm hopeful the caffeine will lessen it some because I can't take ibuprofen now. Acetaminophen does nothing for me.

[danenikki]

I got in line at Starbucks and by the time I got up there the barista had my mocha ready to go. I clearly am here too much haha

[Sparkly]

May 6, 2015 10:04:01 GMT -5 silverspoon said:

I'm currently cradling my venti hazelnut latte from Starbucks. I'm not giving up coffee. I don't drink pop so this is all the caffeine I get in a day.

I have the, for lack of a better description, twinge of an oncoming headache coming. Hopefully not a migraine. I'm hopeful the caffeine will lessen it some because I can't take ibuprofen now. Acetaminophen does nothing for me.

Yeah, tylenol is kind of joke when it comes to headaches, especially migraines. FX is doesn't get worse.

I don't give up caffeine either. I'm in the process of cutting back (I drink quite a lot...). Last pregnancy I gave it up for about 3 months because it became disgusting to me (sad face), so I'm enjoying it while I still can. I will switch to tea again if it comes to that, but especially with a busy toddler now, there is no way I can completely give up caffeine.

[Lollipop]

No coffee for me. And S kept me up most of the night. So sad. PLUS! It's snowing. Ugh. It won't stick, but still. Grumpy MrsLPB.

[thebanich]

I haven't called to make my first appt yet. I kind of feel like they might say lol k, call us when you aren't 8 minutes pregnant

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May 6, 2015 11:46:31 GMT -5 thebanich said:

I haven't called to make my first appt yet. I kind of feel like they might say lol k, call us when you aren't 8 minutes pregnant

I work in a doctors office, so I went to talk to the doctor here. I was amazed at how fast she scheduled all of the appointments! I kept thinking "umm I'm barely pregnant, shouldn't we wait!?" lol

[peaseblossom55]

I want to go home and snuggle under blankets and watch tv. Take a nap.

[Sparkly]

May 6, 2015 11:46:31 GMT -5 thebanich said:

I haven't called to make my first appt yet. I kind of feel like they might say lol k, call us when you aren't 8 minutes pregnant

I waited a week since I tested at 10-11 DPO. lol

[saphires]

May 6, 2015 8:40:29 GMT -5 @erin2021 said:

May 6, 2015 8:37:08 GMT -5 Sparkly said:

We'll soon be into mid-month EDDs!

I know I shouldn't be doing this, but the last few pregnancy tests I have I keep using to watch the lines get darker. I got a positive so early, that I keep thinking something could be wrong. I only have 2 more tests left so I'll probably test once more tomorrow and then save my digital just in case.

I know it's crazy and irrational, but that seems to be my most common symptom this time around haha!

I had a really early BFP also and used up all of my tests obsessively testing and watching the line darken. I totally understand!

[itsmeally]

+1 for not giving up caffeine. Giving up booze is hard enough

[Sparkly]

3PM. S'mores frappuccino here I come!