jillrn

I do the DHA fish oil. It is ok if you take it with food. Otherwise YUCKY! I have the lemon flavored one, only mild fish burps when taken with food.

Hmm Jodie, well how is your eating?? HOw much weight have you gained?? Can you drink a carnation instant breakfast in addition to your meals for the extra calcium, protein and carbs?? Is it really going to take 2 pounds to get her to the 12th percentile?? Seems like alot. Well good luck and try to pack in a few more calories if you can.

No this is my 3rd, which does make a difference, but we all go thru that stage where we look chunky before we look pg!

Update on me- pg is going well so far. I leave for my cruise in 3 weeks and 4 days! I was suppose to be 20 pounds lighter for this cruise, but at least I havent gained anything, except a precious baby to love. I really cant wait till he or she is here! I am trying to decide how soon after I should get filled back up. I know I will breastfeed so I may not want to be too tight, but bf will help lose supposably but it never did anything for me but stretch the girls all out. Hopefully we will have them put back in there rightful place in a few years if I ever get this weight off. Steph you are doing so well- you have really taken off with your weight loss. Do lots of b & a pics with your TT. Boo- wow I bet dh is very happy with those pics! You are so brave! I couldnt even ge a bathing suit I could find suitable due to the cleavage it showed making me uncomfortable!!!!! I try not to draw attention to my body esp not my 36 F's!

I dont know about you all but I want the juicy details of the marine date!

I would keep your 14- and 16's I have grown back into mine with this pg and they look fine. My smaller ones got very uncomfortable about 5 weeks into the pg, I am now going on 14 and still have not gained a pound but i couldnt feel comfortable in my smaller size stuff. I am glad a still had mine. As for tops I am still in my regular at this point but I am sure I will be getting maternity later on.

I got really tight at 5 weeks and had to have some unfilled. I am now 13 and it is starting to get a little tight at times. I may have to have more taken out. There are woman on here that have had your same problem

I dont know either sorry!

I am so sorry! (HUGS) I am not sure what I would do. I guess I would probably wait to see if happened on its own. But I havent been in your shoes, I am sure it is so hard. Take care of yourself.

I say drink protein shakes, and focus on nutrition. Otherwise dont worry too much about weight loss. Baby will take what he wants/ needs. However you dont want to get malnutrition for yourself, so even with no appetite focus on protein. Your appetite will probaby come back. Mine did. Lots of women lose lots of weight during pg, and have perfect babies. As long as you arent starving yourself and trying to lose weight, dont worry too much. They will monitor baby closely. COngrats!

I am so sorry! Hope you join us very soon. You will be so happy that you lost the weight prior to pg! It will happen for you. Miscarriage is sooo common. It is not you, the band it is just life- which sucks. You'll be holding your baby soon! (((HUGS))

so sorry! =(

YEAH NIKKI! HE is so adorable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am glad you can eat again! So did they do anything to your band after baby or was it just ok on its own after he was out. JIll

I was wondering too! =) Hope so!

Well did you test!?!? Come on we are dying to know!

I am curious how much you gained with each pg. I am slightly unfilled, I do have some restriction I am 3 months along and I havent gained anything yet. I have a long history of gestational diabetes so my dr doesnt want me to gain too much. He wants me to gain 20 pounds. I am hoping for around 15 as I have sm-average size babies around 7 pounds. I am at 1.5 in my 4cc band right now.

Well they never worked well for me d/t the pcos. I think the temping and checking cervical mucous is much better. There is a book called "taking charge of your fertility" I highly highly highly recommend it!

Steph- if I am filled to a spot where I lose weight I cannot even eat 1/2 cup at a time. You will get used to it. As far as the gas, try some Gas X before bed. Also may need to increase the fiber, which could cause more gas intially but got make sure things are moving thru there well. If you get constipated, it really backs things up I have noticed Update on me- pg is going well, except i have a horrid rash and I am allergic to my own progesterone!!!!!!!!!!!! Unbelieveable! Sometimes it just makes me cry! Oh well onlt 28 more weeks to go! My weight has stayed the same even with my unfill. I thought I had gained a pound but as of this morning I am still at my lowest weight ever! YEAH Made it thru 1st trimester (almost) and no weight gain. So how much do you think I will gain on this cruise coming up in may??? LOL I will probably make up for it there! Jill

I will let you know in a couple of months!

I see the faint second line and I would not be convinced that you arent pg! THe lines can be very faint. I would wait another day and use the fmu again. DOnt drink anything after 7p the night before either. I did 4 tests all faint until day 4 then I used the digital that said pregnant. I like to see the words but the digitals are not that sensitive. Actually the dollar store ones are pretty sensitive. Usually 25 iu of hcg First response early home pg test is what I like the best though. That was has been know to be sensitive to 15 iu. I would either try it with the fmu or do another dollar tree one fmu and no drinking the night before. Good luck this may be it for you!

Steph you are doing so great! My due date is 10-10-08 btw!

Glad to hear from you Nikki! It wont be long now! Drink lots of protein so you can be ready for this big day! Are they gonna check your band for slipping after you have him? My dr said the same thing about the uterus pushing on the band he said that is why mine got so tight. He said it may do it again. Anyone know if Nikki's problem is common in pg?!? I am doing ok- I am 10 weeks now. It is going slow for me. I am sure the summer will speed things up. I am up 2-3 pounds! It maybe water as I feel like my legs are swelling, I always swell so bad during pg! BUT luckily my bp and everything stays fine. But I will admit since getting my slight unfill I am now able to eat alot more including bread! And I been going a little crazy with the carbs! Boo - congrats on your new neice! Steph have you got your surg date yet? Bman- Still like the new job?

Exercise exercise and exercise and eat low carb with the PCOS. I am sure you already know that . I hadnt had a period on my own in 17 years!!!!!!!!! and I lost 60 lbs started having them and 2 months later pg. I did fertility meds for my first 2 so this one is a surprise. My pcos symptoms are so much better!

WOW VERY COOL! Good for you! I will do cartwheels for you! LOL

Congrats Sandra! As far as an unfill- most of the time it depends how tight you are. If you are still losing ( I see you are very close to goal!) then you may want to get slight unfills along the way. Until after babe comes then your band will be waiting for you.