hard- thanks for the advise! i try to limit my sodas to one a day but i think i might allow myself a second just so i dont fall asleep. I wish i had someone to play cards with but i'm the only one in my area, since i sit at a computer and most everyone else is outside. im hoping i dont stay on this shift too long i think i would die if i was on it long term!

Hi Ladies, I am sorry I have not been on in awhile. Things have been a bit hectic to say the least. I have my next doctors appointment on Thursday the 19th where we will actually get to hear the heart beat and have an ultra sound so we are very excited. The morning sickness has decreases A LOT, thank goodness. I started taking B6 as told to by the nurse in my OB/GYN and I believe that has helped some. Still feeling a bit tired and my back is beginning to bother me because of my chest which seems like it can't grow anymore, keeps expanding.

Does anyone have any advice from past pregnancies for stretch marks and itchy skin? My chest seems to be beginning to get some marks and is itchy like crazy.

I am sorry I am not responding to each lady, I have to get ready for church but I hope everyone is doing well and will try to check back soon. Take care Ladies!!

sam- unfortunately for the stretch marks there isn't a whole lot you can do. If you are going to get them, you will get them. I have heard that Palmer's Coco Butter will help minimize them but won't keep them away entirely. The lotion will help with the itching. The itching is caused by the stretching of the skin so put lotion on after every shower. I am glad that the morning sickness has subsided and have fun at the ultrasound!

Tiffany- glad the appt went so well. The blood draw is the worst! I am sure that you and the baby will be fine after the H1N1 shot. Let us know and keep us updated.

erin- I hope you aren't on the shift long either. Maybe you could bring crossword or wordsearch puzzles to keep you occupied and your mind active. If you have the internet on the computer that will help as well.

I am doing okay. The nausea did not go away in fact it has gotten worse. I am also fighting what I think is the beginning of a head cold, so that sucks! Gotta go, the boys are home from the grocery store. Chat more later.

Sam- for the stretch marks there is a lotion that the body shop makes, cant remember the name but it help make them less noticeable. though i didnt find it till after i had my ds, but i got a TON of stretch marks with him.

Hard- thats what i did before work i went to the store a got a big book of puzzles so i can stay awake. i was told today that i should be going back to day shift on the 30th, so lets hope that keeps.

I am doing good, have my first real appointment tomorrow, i think we get an ultrasound so i am excited even my dh is coming! cant wait.

Hi gals! I am new to the board and have never joined anything like this in past pregnancies! I have 8 weeks 3 days and am due June 27th! Had my second dr appt yesterday with another ultrasound and things are going great! Babys heartbeat was 175! Doctor is really on top of this pregnancy since my last one that ended at 15 weeks was about 3 years ago so its tough waiting to make it past that point! Glad I can actually have someone to share things with as my husband and I are not telling anyone until we get past 15 weeks!

San- congrats! hope everything goes smoothly this time around.

As for me, I had my first dr appt today and got an ultrasound and everything looks great. Also, i got to keep my original due date of 12 june! I am very happy. Plus my ds had his 2 year well baby and he is doing great 34" 31.5 lbs!

Hi All,

This is my first time to post as well. I am 8 weeks today with my first child, due June 30, 2010. We are so very excited! I was lucky to not have morning sickness so far, however I think that has changed as of last night when the dry heaving started and it hurts like hell! Hopefully it will pass soon. I go for my first prenatal visit on Friday. Actually I had a visit already because I had some slight spotting. Went for a sono last week and was able to see the baby and even hear the heartbeat. All was good. It was really a really amazing experience! Chat soon!

Hey Ladies!

Just got home from our appointment. The doctor said the baby looks nice and healthy. We were relieved to only see one, since there are so many twins in our families. We saw the little peanut as well as the heart beat, which was amazing. The doctor believe we miscalculated a bit and not as far as we thought. She has changed the due date 5 days to June 23rd! We were just so excited to see the baby and hear that he/she is healthy so I didn't mind.

Other then that, all is well. My symptoms aren't too bad lately so I am happy about that. Welcome, to all the new ladies, I hope everything is going well. I have to run though, talk to you ladies soon!

Bad news at the ultrasound today. They were able to verify that I have indeed miscarried... I haven't spoken yet to the Dr, so don't know if a procedure will be suggested or I'll just move on. I pretty much thought that's what I'd hear and, while I'm disappointed, I think I'm handling it ok... Tonight I'll go home and hold my dd really tight and thank God for blessing me with such a healthy baby already. Perhaps in a few months we'll try again.

I am excited for each of you and wish you all happy, healthy pregnancies. You'll see me elsewhere on the boards.

Best Wishes.
Kari

kare.bear-- I am so sorry for your loss. I know that you will find the strength to move foward and never forget. My condolences to you and your family.

Sam-- I am glad that the ultrasound went so well. It's good that you have such a great outlook on the changing of the due date, those things are just guesses anyway.

Welcome to all the new ladies and congratulations! Please feel free to ask any questions as nothing is off limits in pregnancy.

Not much new for me, this is my last night on the midnight shift so I am looking foward to a normal sleep pattern. My little boy just celebrated his 2nd birthday and we are having a family party for him this Sunday. The nausea is still here but I am dealing with it. The rest is just life and going well. Chat later!