:thumbup:Hi guys! I know we have been keeping each other posted in various other threads, especially "Banded & Hoping to Get Preg", but since the title of that thread doesn't exactly give out the best info, I am starting a new one for all to post their fun pregnancy stuff, like how appointments go, how the baby is, when we find out the sex, due dates, etc etc!!

Here's my info for today!

We had our 13/14 wk appt today. I am very aware of my ovulation/menstrual cycle, so by my dates we are 13 weeks, however the docs say the baby is measuring 14 weeks. Whatever, it's gonna come when it's good and ready! We got to hear the baby's heartbeat today and it was good and solid, also fast. About 160 Beats per Minute, so there is a good chance the baby is a girl if you go off the heart rate literature. Lower rates like 120-145 BPM are often boys, higher rates from 150-180 BPM are often girls.

Other than that, all is well! I'm officially out of 1st trimester and had another lb lost, which is great as that means I technically didn't gain. The first few weeks I was starving so gained 4-6 lbs real fast, then the hunger tapered off and the band got kinda tempermental and tight on certain days, so I have lost what I gained...YIPPEE! Hearing the heartbeat was wonderful, it made it more real, just like our first ultrasound did.

Even for non-banders, one remedy for morning sickness that sounds like it would help you on other levels; eat high-carb foods right before bedtime.

Bmads, take Benadryl in pill form. It is safe for use during prenancy and seems to help calm the entire body, leading to less morning sickness. As well, only drink things at room temperature. My pal is having awful morning sickness right now and said those 2 things really help, as well as sipping lemonade or other sour stuff. I know that sipping sour stuff doesn't seem conducive to helping morning sickness, but it helped me the few times I was queasy.

As far as updates go, not much going on with me. I'm about 33 wks now, I feel like he dropped a bit last night, he's lower today and I have to pee alot! Also been having some annoying bouts of band tightness, but I know I shouldn't complain. Just don't want it to become a 24/7 thing, because it would suck to get to 8 months and have to have an unfill! In the past week I've had a 90 minute massage and a pedicure, it felt great to pamper a little! I even made the worrywart part of me shut up about the money. We've been saving and saving so much money these past few months to prepare for baby, it's hard to get out of that mindset!

I am 39.5 weeks pregnant and so over it, I really want this baby to come now. I have cleaned the house, washed all the clothes and I am ready, and he won't come.....mmmm

I am feeling very big and tired and can't wait to meet him and get my body back, no heartburn yay

Any time now Cherry. You nesting (cleaning) so it should really be anytime. Congrats. Have someone post when you go in. Keep us posted OK? Oh by the way...boy or girl?

Thoughts and prayers are with you hon.

Go for some long walks, have some sex, and my g'parents said they drove down bumpy roads for hours.

Go for some long walks, have some sex, and my g'parents said they drove down bumpy roads for hours.

Had some sex this morning and sure enough a few hours later I got some bloody discharge and then about 3 hours ago started to experieince mild lower back cramping. I wouldn't say they are contractions as I can still function and have cleaned the house, so just taking it easy and waiting for them to increase.

Its now 11pm and I am going to try to get some sleep, hopefully have baby soon :wink2:

YAY Cherry! Keep us posted girl! We had our 34 wk exam on Monday and got an ultrasound, he's right on schedule, measuring to be a good-sized baby, probably around 8 lbs if I deliver at 40 wks, however I get a non-stress test around 39 weeks to see if he's doing ok, then they'll let me go as far as 1 week overdue, but either way, we should have this baby by August 4th or so! It's weird to know he's gonna be here soon! We also found out that I have anterior placenta, meaning we FINALLY have a reason figured out as to why it's like he only moves a little bit! 4 ultrasounds and someone finally tells us that we've been worrying for nothing, he's just under and behind the placenta, so i can't feel him as much.

In other, much blessed news, my BFF who has been TTC for over a year now is pregnant! She's had many miscarriages and was on Clomid, so it's a miracle! We are crossing our fingers and praying alot that this baby sticks, they are watching her very closely this time and have her on meds to prevent a loss...so please send happy thoughts our way!

I have a question that is not really related to all the super great news on the posts before, but I could really use some advice from all those out there that have been pregnant with the band.

I am 10 weeks along as of today! The only downside is that I have been having all day morning sickness for the last 4 weeks :w00t:

I feel a little better when my stomach is full, but that is hard when you have the band and are not used to eating to keep it full all the time. I feel like such a pig eating all the time! I haven't gained any weight, but I end up home every afternoon sleeping and then waking up starving and not feeling good all over again.

Has anyone else had this happen?

Help if you can!

Thanks,

bmadsgirl

Hello.. I am 22wks and I am still really nauseous.. eating consistently is the only thing that helps me. with my first I threw up every day for 7 months and with this one I am just very nauseous.. I have tried all the tricks and I even have medication this time around that I only take when I am really bad and need to function.. but YES I totally feel the way u do.. and because when I got PG I opened the band I gained weight faster in the beginning because I went from eating 1/2 cup a day to a plate of food and just the shock from the extra calories caused a little jump in weight gain.. I didnt gain a ton.. just more than with my first and it was a little disheartening after losing 33lbs.. BUt I am just trying to make good choices and eat good things and hopefully this next week when I go in I wont have gained 5 more lbs or something! :blushing: I just try to do the best I can and be realistic about the fact that my eating will be different from when I was tight and banded.. I just keep praising God that the band will be there for me when this baby is out.. and I wont have to lose this weight alone. I just try to eat when I am truely hungry or nauseous and try to make good choices. (like I eat salad with chicken on it and not a bowl of icecream :w00t:)

Congrats Cherry! I pray you have an easy delivery.

Congrats to everyone else. Who has had good news, baby is growing good, etc...

Hmm . . . I wonder if Cherry Blue has some news.

Well, thought I'd check on Facebook and I see Cherry had her baby!!!

Congratulations on the arrival of baby Calvin who came on June 19 at 2.47am. Weight 3.085kg!!!!!

I hope to hear some updates soon :0)

Thanks for updating Heather, I was waiting to hear!

Also, glad to hear you're ok, I was starting to worry with your disappearance. I know you're busy, but gah girl come on don't scare me

Yes Calvin was born on July 19th at 2:47am, not as big as my first at 3.085 kilos, was a nice delivery, much wuicker and alot less awful than my first labor.

He is doing well, is a good feeder, so fingers crossed breast feeding will work. Thanks for your well wishes. Will add pics when i figure out how to

I'm 36 wks and contracting a bit...was at the doctor's yesterday for my weekly check and she said I was contracting, but I didn't even feel it! So today some fun cramps and such...a few decent sized, painful contractions in there too, but no rhythm to them, not coming close together or anything, so i'm trying to remain calm.

Got another doc's appointment tomorrow, they wanted to re-check me 48 hrs to see if I effaced anymore, since I'm a little bit effaced already...I'll keep you posted, but i'd like at least another week or two...we have the last minute stuff to wrap up! Guess he'll come when he's ready...:thumbup:

Diva~I can't beleive he is almost here!!! OMG...HOW TIME FLIES!!!!!!!! Hopefully the contractions are nothing and that maybe he is just getting "ready" for his big entrance:blink:. Keep us posted.