April 1st 2010 here

[latech]

Is anyone else as tired as I am? I feel like i'm about to fall over at my desk and go to sleep. Yesterday, I accidently fell asleep for an hour and then went to bed at 9:30. I exercise regularly so I really thought that would help with my energy...

[prgnantmama]

CLRybka: I'll be praying for you. Try not to stress (advice from my friend here who went through the same thing and is now 16 weeks along!)

I am on my second now, due April 6, 2010, but I haven't had a doc appt yet so we'll see...
This one is totally different. The mood swings are outrageous! And my boobs haven't done anything yet (boo!). The headaches are wicked (talk to you doc but I have given in to Tylenol and rubbing ice on my forehead. In the end, once it gets to migraine status it is better to take Tylenol than to suffer. Really. Oh, and caffeine can actually bring them on). My appetite isn't very good and yet I have already gained 2 pounds! What is that about? And my stomach has decided to show already. Grrr. Oh, well. Beautiful baby on the way!

[bookworm1536]

Latech-I am definitely exhausted too! That just means that your little bean is taking up all of your energy to grow, so I take it as a good sign.

CLR-I have an ultrasound on Friday as well. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Prgnantmama- I have had the constant headaches too. I think when I go back to the doctor on Friday, I'm going to mention them.

I have to keep a snack by my bed to eat as soon as I get up so that I don't get sick. Today breakfast was Cheez-its. Whatever works right?

[vixen6981]

CLR-sorry to hear about the miscarriage! That must have been very hard on you! Good for you for staying positive!! Try not to stress out though, it's one of the hardest thing on your body. Yea, I thought I had heard the heartbeat could be heard at 8-9 weeks but I could be wrong. This website: http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/pregna...blpregcalc.htm says the first heartbeat date. Kinda a neat site.
Prgnant-Wow, you're showing already? Are you a size 2? I had lunch with a friend today who is 12 weeks and she's showing quite a bit already.
Latech-I am a little lethargic but not as tired as I thought I'd be.
Book-Still having nasty mornign sickness eh? That sucks!!

Well, I'm starting to wonder... I don't have morning sickness, my headaches have subsided and I'm tired but not exhausted..... I had headaches for a while but after I had a massage they went away (thankfully). I would be concerned if I had morning sickness and then it went away but it hasn't happened that way... I do however have a constant plugged nose, I'm not sick and I've read it can be a symptom. My boobs are SUPER sore and have grown at least a cup size already. Anyways, all this rambling... I'm not sure if I should be concerned about the lack of some symptoms or not... I havent had any severe cramping or bleeding so I think I should just chill out... sorry for babbling, I think I just needed to write it all out and realize I was stressing about nothing

I have my 1st doctors appointment on Sept 4 and I REALLY can't wait to hear the heartbeat!!!!!!

[Monkey Mama]

This is my first pregnancy and I am due 4/22/10 I would love to chat with other moms. Just for support, guidance and general conversation.

[vixen6981]

CLR-I read somewhere that cramps are normal (cant' remember where). Hopefully the spotting isn't anything serious! I'll keep you in my prayers
Monkey Mama-WELCOME!! This is my first pregnancy also so we'll be newbies together If you have questions or concerns, write them down, it usually makes me feel better!
Rou-Thanks for not scaring us I think I'd agree with you and do a c-section as well, probably easier and safer that way.
Book-Are you getting excited for your ultrasound on Friday.

As for me, I'm feeling quite a bit better today. Not stressing out as much today I did have my first experience with not being able to eat a food though, I had a garlic turkey sandwich for lunch and I couldn't even eat a bite.

[bookworm1536]

Vixen- I am getting very excited about the u/s on Friday, but I'm also nervous! I'm trying not to worry and hopefully everything is ok.

Rou- I don't know if morning sickness can be triggered by seasickness or not. I would hope that if you could handle it before then it won't be a problem now. I was on vacation last week and my suggestion for the heat is either to bring an easy-up or a large umbrella. We had two of the large easy-up tent things and that helped me a lot. The boardwalk smells didn't bother me, but then again everyone is different. The only smell that bothered me was when we went to an all you can eat seafood buffet. That was a little overwhelming. Good luck and I hope you have a good vacation!

I feel like if I am going to be sharing this personal and exciting journey with all of you, maybe you should know a little more about me. My name is Nikki, I'm 24 and I live in VA just outside of DC. I am a SAHM and have a 2 1/2 year old son named Jake. My DH is in the Army but gets out this Apr. Then it's on to job hunting in the private sector. This is my second pregnancy, but I think I'm more nervous this time than I was with my DS!

[vixen6981]

HI RUTH!! SO great to see you here!! Congratulations!!!
Yea, this is my first too so we can do it together!

[bookworm1536]

Ruth- Hey! Another one from the TTC thread. April '10 must be lucky for all of us. Now if we can just get Amanda on this thread!

I had my ultrasound today. They did change my due date to April 4th. The doctor said everything looked good and the baby had a really strong heartbeat. I was able to see it and hear it! Thank goodness there was only one! I do feel much better about telling people now.

[bluegrassmom]

Baby #2 is due around the end of April. I figured April 28th, but I havent' seen the doctor yet so we'll see what due date they give me. Babies don't follow due dates anyways, so I'm just going to stick with the end of April So excited!!!! Also very nervous about miscarriage and praying hard that I will make it through the first trimester. I had a lot of morning sickness with my first and I'm already getting sick with this one. I actually welcome morning sickness because I want some sign that I really am pregnant since the first trimester, you aren't showing yet and you can't feel the baby move yet either.

Congratulations to all the other April Mamas out there!!! Praying that everything goes well with your pregnancies and we'll all deliver healthy babies next spring!