First Trimester
Nic's Nerves
Our story, is probably not too rare.
My husband and I were married 2 1/2 years ago and decided that we wouldn't wait to start a family. My mother was extremely fertile so I never thought that I would have any problems conceiving. After 6 months I began to feel nervous. After persuading my Doc. to give us the battery of tests that they usually make you wait a year for we were diagnosed with unexplained infertility.Almost one year after our marriage we found that we were pregnant, and were over the moon. Unfortunately it was shortlived and at 6.5 weeks while on holiday I began to miscarry. I think I lost a large part of my heart that day. It took me a long time to get over it.
Over the next year, we tried chineese acupuncture which helped regulate my cycles and I took a mind body class which helped me get my emotions undercontrol. I began to meditate regularly listening to Jennifer Bloom's fertilty meditations www.anjionline.com and slowly came to a place of peace about our fertility journey.
I've had many thoughts over the past two years. I can't say how many times I've wished that the pregnancy test would just show positive. So many negatives, how hard would it be to have a positive! The month that I got pregnant after the first year, I knew I was pregnant before I checked the stick. My boobs were sore and I'd had funny aches in my tummy. I just new it, the test was just a confirmation.
In November I took a pregnancy test, not expecting any thing extraordinary and there it was...pregnant! I was totally suprised.
The next few days were long and painful, with every twinge I thought that I'd get a late period. I was terrified of loosing this one too. I booked an appointment with my Dr. but couldn't get in for a week. I couldn't imagine staying pregnant for an entire week! My fears were confirmed a few of days later when I felt that my boobs had got much less sore. I figured it was only time before I bled. I sat at work in my cubicle and couldn't stop crying. I had to excuse my self (via email so no one saw me) and went home.
I didn't start to bleed, but I did start to feel nauseus and my boobs got sore again. My Doc. ran some tests and said that my HCG was just fine and doubling on schedule. I was still pregnant.
I was really nervous about passing the 6.5 week mark that had been my miscarriage last time. Unfortunately it came over christmas surrounded by family. I was feeling really sick and would pretty much rather have been any where else as long as I could have been alone.
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Dear Midwife,
My name is Emilia. I am 7 weeks pregnant and I have had diarrhea off and on for the past week and a half. I am concerned and do not know if it is safe to take any anti-diarrheal medicine like Immodium. What do you suggest? Thank you for considering this question.Is "Walking Away the Pounds" Safe during Pregnancy?
QUESTION
Dear Fitness Expert,
I have started a "Walk Away the Pounds" exercise video that is a moderate walking exercise program that doesn't really include anything strenuous. You just walk a mile in 20 minutes. I haven't really done any exercise since college about 6 years ago. I have had two easy successful pregnancies since then and I am pregnant with my third. I am in my first trimester still and want to know if it is okay to do this video once or twice a week?Loosing Weight and Nauseous. What Can I Do?
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Dear Nutritionist,
I am one week pregnant. I don't feel like eating anything and am losing weight. What should I do?Can I See a Heartbeat at 7 1/2 Weeks?
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Dear Ms Ultrasound,
I have my first sonogram at 7 ½ weeks, will we be able to see the heart beating?How Long Can Labor Be With a 2nd Pregnancy?
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Dear Midwife,
Hello, I am only 7 weeks pregnant as of now but this is my second child. I was wondering if the labor time will be less than with my first pregnancy.Ab Tek Belt and Paracetamols
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Dear Midwife,
I am now about 9 weeks pregnant. I found out I was pregnant in the second week. A day or two before I discovered I was pregnant I was using a tek belt. It's a vibrating belt used on the stomach as a work out. I used it for about half hour on the stomach at high intensity and about half hour on my back part or as they're called love handles. I wonder if this could have affected the baby's development in any way?11 Weeks Pregnant and Have Developed an Infestation of RINGWORMS
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Dear Midwife,
I am 11 weeks pregnant and has developed this really bad case of ringworms on my inner thighs, both of them. I started using Lotrimin Ultra on them which seems to be working some what, but after reading a few post of google.com it seems that Lotrimin Ultra may be harmful to use or presents some harmful side-effects during pregnancy.Fetal Heart Rate and Excess fluids
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Dear Ms. Ultrasound,
I have some kind of excess fluid that I'm concerned about. My doctor didn't say exactly what it might cause, they just said it will be monitored, no explanations. I think it might be extra water in the amniotic sac? Or something of that nature, I'm not sure but this is really bothering me and eating at me.My baby's heartbeat is 174 per minute (I'm ten weeks) and I would like to know if somethings wrong or it should be this rate at this time.
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I am 16 and found out am having a baby. How do you think my dad will take the news? But the question of how your father will take the news isn't nearly as important as the questions you need to ask yourself.
5-6 Weeks No Fetal Pole
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Dear Midwife,
I am about 5 - 6 weeks pregnant and went to the doctor today and they found no fetal pole on the ultrasound.. I'm worried. They called me and told me my hcg level doubled as normal... But shouldn't they be able to find the fetal pole at this time?? PLEASE HELP ME!?Dental Work
Routine dental cleanings can help you have healthier gums during your pregnancy and help reduce irritation created by swelling. What about other regular dental work during pregnancy?
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As soon as summer is here, shorts, sundresses, and sleeveless tops make their grand entrance into the wardrobe; but who likes to wear them without a little sun-kissed glow! So how can you bronze your skin during pregnancy?
How is Amniotic Band Syndrome Diagnosed?
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Dear Ms Ultrasound,
We had a ultrasound at 12 weeks. It showed that all the membranes are not attached. The doctor said that it was like rubber bands hanging down. We are very scared and confused. Can they do any thing about this?Should I Check for Lysteria?
Infected pregnant women will ordinarily experience only mild, flu-like symptoms. However, listeria infection during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
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