Feb-May 2011 Mommies

Good luck meemo today. Ems mom pls take vicks vaporub n put a thick layer of it under ems feet n then cover them with socks. Rub it under her arms throat n back. The coughing should deff calm a bit. Its tried n tested with my boys over n over again. Hope u get some shut eye.

Hey ladies..

Wel its not even 4am yet and I'm sitting wide awake watching Mulan with Em. The poor things throat is so raw and sore that she coughs like mad, and then eventually vomits up her meds. I've given her some meds now that make her hyper, but at least numb her throat. I'd rather her be awake than in pain. I can catch up on sleep later. Thankfull DH took her for about 2 hours for me to sleep a bit.

Well Meemo its the day of your scan! What time do you go in?
yes, its ok to still lose weight now, if I was not PG I would be aiming to lose 12-15kg now. I'm not being stupid about it, if I really want some carbs (like today) I have some. But mainly I'm enjoying my salads and then snacking on dried fruits and nuts (oh and digestive biscuits)

I'm really bloated and not enjoying that, but DH just laughs and says I must get used to it.

Kimika thats great on the weight loss! We can do this one together Looking forward to seeing those recipes

Well chat to you all later Hope the day brings no MS for anyone!

Meemo enjoy your scan!! Meags is right, your gynae will most likely do an internal sonar, mine did an abdominal one at 8wks also but I guess it has more to do that it might be my 2nd pregnancy??

Emsmom, hope you have an okayish night!!! Hope little Em will get better soon! Its so hard to see them sick

Good luck with your weight goal, know how you feel on that one

And thanks for reminding me of the dietician appointment

That went well also, have lost 350g on average per week so far. She was very happy about it and said I should try to keep it like that for the next 7wks. From there on its not really possible to lose so my goal is to stand still on that weight for as long as possible! She also increased my portions slightly now and gave me some really yummy ideas.. will post recipes tomorrow!!

Meemo do not worry about the full bladder for an internal.
my gynae told me to wee just before the scan.
It's more for the abdominal sonars as the full bladder can lift the baby out of the pelvis and therefore you get a better picture

EmsMom so sorry about your little girl can only imagine how tired you must be and how sad for her!!!!

Hi Kimika! Glad your scan went well
cant wait to see pics!!!!!

Emsmom - Dont you just hate people like that? Why is she donating if that is her attitude!!! It is about more than just the money!!!

I am glad you could at least get Em sorted out, hope she does sleep though.

Can you lose weight now? Do you need to lose? I lost a bit before, but since I got my bfp I am eating normal and not exercising till doc says it is ok tomorrow.

You also in the Cape? What kinda clothes do I need to pack? Winter or summer?

Gee Kimika, you are really one the ball with everyones scan dates Thank you.

I will drink lotsa water before tomorrow, but think our little pip too small at this stage where water makes a difference?

I hope for your sake it is a girl! I also want a girl!

Meags - I still want to reply to you on fb, but for some reason bb fb does not want to open my messages

Kaylea, I dont know any Doctors there. But I know a woman who lives in Secunda, I will ask who her doc is.

Lucy -

Now we just need to hope our little 'peppe' is ok!

DH came up with peppe somehow, and now the name just stuck

Hello again ladies, sorry I've missed you all this afternoon, far too many posts to do too many personals, so sorry if I forget anyone.

Lucy, your little bean looks too cute!!
Kimika glad scan went well!! Looking forward to seeing your scan!

Cath, welcome and congrats!!

Meags, sorry about the gastro, but yes at least not hectic morning sickness.

meemo, you must be so excited for your scan tomorrow!!

I had a cray day, had to go meet a drama queen donor after retrival. She was such a rude pain that we certainly wont be using her again. I drove for an hour just to give her some flowers and she ignored me and just typed on her phone.

Then had to take Em to the doc - she has ear, throat and tonsil infection. So on 4 different meds and in and out of sleep. And the poor thing coughs so much she throws up her meds, so I'm in for a fun night.. the joys of being parents hey

Oh and after I had a word with the spec about my day of morning sickness I haven't had any! So happy! And i'm craving salads.

Joining a weight-loss challenge group tomorrow, it goes on for 12 weeks. What is nice is that its each to your own goals. So mine is to lose 4kg in the next 6 weeks and then not to gain for the rest of the pregnancy - so that when I give birth I should lose another 7

Sorry if I missed anyone, hope you are all doing well.