the waiting for your period thing is normal for the first 8 weeks lol i am still kinda on knicker watch!!!

Aww hun for the first feek weeks i was knicker watching for my period too, i think its only really stopped the last week or so, its just force of habit!!

I test my mum at 6am too she had a freak out wondering what was going on lol, you just get so excited you wana tell everyone

Hey superp, don't think your getting away from us just cause you've got a bean!! I'm still watching your journal hun, and I wish you a happy and healthy pregnancy

Yeah ditto from me! Will be stalking your journal!



Yaya xxx

Hey girlies! Wow, what a strange feeling, this whole thing is alot to take in. Been taking special care of myself... I really miss my energy. I hope it comes back after first tri, I'm so not used to needing a nap. Today, I slept for two hours on the couch while my youngest slept. I woke up like, "crap what time is it!!" Drool all over my face and pillow. I had a good chuckle at myself, and was so glad DH wasn't home to witness me as sleeping beauty. Wow. But I feel tons better now, so I must have really needed it. Still on knicker watch, every time I pee. I'm relieved that you all did it too. Makes me feel normal.
Yesterday, I put on my skinny size 8's and I was a bit bloated, had the muffin top effect goin' on. Kinda sucked. Today, they fit fine again. My first experiance with bloating, it was lovely. Awweee. This morning, had a weeeee bit of nausia. But it was in waves and not that bad. And my super sense of smell is kicking in too. Which, I think I would rather live without. YUCK! I live with 3boys people, and I have 2 dogs. I am probably the cleanest freak you've ever met, but my house when I get home still smells of sweety feet and dog. LOL Never noticed until the past two days. I thought maybe using airfreshiner, but reconsidered as it would then smell like flowers, with sweety feet and dog. Double yuck.
Also am craving RED MEAT!!! Again. I don't know if it's a protien thing or iron, but the smell makes me crazy. Must have red meat. That will take some getting used to too. Not used to eating it, or even liking it.
Called the doc. got my first appointment set up for Monday the 19th of May. Which is awesome, cause I will hopefully be able to relax after I talk to the professionals. I'm excited but nervous too. I just keep praying that things are good, and trying very hard to leave my worries in God's hands. Also talked to the nurse yesterday for a bit of hand holding. I was worried about getting shakey. She said that I shouldn't be too concerned, have some OJ in the morning when I wake, then breakfast and that I should snack about an hour after eating. I took her advise this morning and everything today has gone well. So I think that'll work out okay for now, but I'm not crazy about OJ so I may find something else. Feel better after talking it over with her.
My mother bought me maternity clothes today. LOL I thought it was very sweat and she can't wait to give them to me. She said, "I know you're not showing yet, but they were on clearnace and I got a really good deal on some really cute clothes. So you'll have something to wear in the fall." Isn't that so cute. I'm excited too, in truth I can't wait to wear maternity clothes... but I'm trying not to get too ahead of myself. Just one day at a time. Right?
Anyway, sorry so long. My modem is acting up so I don't know if I'll be back on tomorrow or not. May be a few days till I get a new one going.
Lots of hugs ladies.
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That was nice of your mum to pick up those clothes for you, ive seen loads reduced in the sale, and been sooooo tempted to buy them!!

The tiredness is a nightmare i could sleep all day if you let me, you just cant seem to stay awake!!

Well not a whole lot to report today. I switched my prenatal this morning and that helped me a lot. Didn't feel as icky today. Don't know if it was related, I guess tomorrow I shall see. Had an early nap this morning with two boys. They thought I was insane, making them nap at 11am, after eating lunch at 10:30am!!! I know, I've gotta get a handle on my eating times, cause I suffered for it tonight. So hungry by dinner time, it wasn't even funny. I would have stolen food from the kids by 6pm. LOL
Got my window box painted today. Made the boys help me. They loved getting all painty and it turned out really cute. I raked the yard today, dishes and once over on the house too. I was just tired of being tired, so I napped and got on with it. Can't stand sitting still. It's enough to drive me nuts.
Horrible indegestion at the moment, with heartburn. Wanted fish fry for dinner tonight, but when DH brought it home I couldn't get within a 10foot radius of it and I ended up eating chicken instead. LOL Plus, I noticed last night that I can feel the heat radiating off of me. My DH was even like, WTF, he said, "let me feel your butt, its always cold..." Well, my a$$ is anything but cold these days. I feel like I'm having hot flashes sometimes, I strip down to the bare min. and lay spread eagle. I keep thinking this is only 4wks!!! Good times... Looking forward to every moment.
Hugs girls and have a good weekend!
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Sounds like your getting the man thing of running around the house in your pants lol

Hope you have a lovely weekend hunni

Awww I hope sickness and put off by food doesn't last long hun. Whole idea of pregnancy is to enjoy food without the guilt! Hehe.

I'm still knicker watching hun and I'm 26 weeks!!

Take care xx

So today was my appointment with the OBGYN. He gave me a crap load of reading: magazines, books, printouts ect., free samples. It was just like christmas!!! LOL Took tons of blood, as he wants to test everything to make sure my levels are good this time. I should get the results back tomorrow or day after. I hope it's tomorrow, I can't stand waiting for stuff like this. I wish they could run blood quicker, I WANT TO KNOW NOW. I keep trying to keep the "worry does no good" state of mind... but sometimes that's easier said than done.
Once he gets them back he's setting up an early scan for me based on those levels. That is so cool. His thought was that we'll both be able to relax a little once we see everything going well. I thought that was extreamly thoughtful of him, and I have to say I've been very impressed with his proactive approach so far. It makes me feel a little less scared.
Nurse confirmed that I'm 5wks, and EDD is Jan. 19th. I'm so excited!
Symptoms are much the same, only frequent urination is kicking in now. Plus I think I'll need a bigger bra already!!! I'm so in denial about going to a Dcup. I'll probably hang in there a little longer before I go and splurg on bras.
Got my catalog in the mail today and told hubby to buy me some sexy undies, cause before we know it that won't be very practical/comfortable anymore. My brain is so all over the place... ehh
Hope everyone is doing well. Thanks for the posts girls.
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