Dianne-TX Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I just took the test tonight and it came out positive. My cycle is 2 days late. I'm going to take one in the a.m. But, oh.my.goodness! It's kind of unreal to me right now. Our two dc are 8 and 6. We've been going back and forth with not limiting our family and dh had already said he wanted another. But, that was just last month! It happened quick! So, while I shouldn't be surprised, (because we all know how this happens) I am. My questions are: I have not been taking pre-natal vitamins and don't take my standard vitamins regularly, but do take them. I'm concerned about that. Should I be? I know that's important. I'm, of course, going to start now, but I'm scared I've already missed out on protection. I have a fairly healthy diet with veggies and fruit. I'm just speechless. I cannot believe it! Can I get some healthy tips on how to not gain a lot of weight. I gained a lot with my first two, but I wasn't eating as healthy then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshinkevich Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Congratulations!!!!!!!! :D :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciyates Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 :grouphug: Congrats! Sorry I don't have any healthy eating tips. If you eat healthy now maybe you could just add an extra serving of calcium and protein. Just a thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Congratulations!!! How exciting! I have not been taking pre-natal vitamins and don't take my standard vitamins regularly, but do take them. I'm concerned about that. Should I be? I know that's important. I'm, of course, going to start now, but I'm scared I've already missed out on protection. I have a fairly healthy diet with veggies and fruit. Don't be concerned. Many, many women do not take prenatal vitamins prior to conception. Can I get some healthy tips on how to not gain a lot of weight. I gained a lot with my first two, but I wasn't eating as healthy then. If you are eating a healthy diet you don't need to be concerned with weight gain. Your body will do what it needs to do in order to grow a healthy baby. Make sure you are getting plenty of water, protein (VERY important), and all of the wholesome things our bodies need. Having some "junk" foods is absolutely fine every now and then as long as you are putting in the healthy foods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 :D That's me, green with envy! Congrats! You are sooooo lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer67 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Congrats!! I am also GREEN with envy too!! {{sigh}} I wish I wasn't going to be 42 :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianne-TX Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 Thanks. Also, I was low on progesterone with my 2nd and that was almost 7 years ago. Is it okay to use my natural progesterone cream until I get to the ob/gyn or midwife? Also, anyone in the Houston area have a good ob/gyn or midwife? My ob/gyn is downtown at the Woman's Hospital and I would rather not go down there this time, but if that is best then I will. I've been thinking about going a different way this time, midwife and just a holistic approach. I wouldn't mind an ob/gyn who practices in a balanced way. Any suggestions for all that? And, when should I "feel" pregnant? I think I do a little now that I know, but my symptoms are going to the bathroom more and just digestive stuff at night (bloating, etc.), but no nausea or sore breasts. I know it's good to feel it. Will that come or should I be feeling it now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianne-TX Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 Congratulations!!! How exciting! Don't be concerned. Many, many women do not take prenatal vitamins prior to conception. If you are eating a healthy diet you don't need to be concerned with weight gain. Your body will do what it needs to do in order to grow a healthy baby. Make sure you are getting plenty of water, protein (VERY important), and all of the wholesome things our bodies need. Having some "junk" foods is absolutely fine every now and then as long as you are putting in the healthy foods. Thanks. That's a relief to hear. I will start taking them now, of course. I will also add more protein. I also take regular supplements. Do you happen to know if any of these should be stopped? Vitex, B-complex, L-lysine, flax oil, evening primrose. I saw the link to a naturopathic center and would love to hear your suggestions. Do you know of anyone good in Houston area? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshinkevich Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Thanks. That's a relief to hear. I will start taking them now, of course. I will also add more protein. I also take regular supplements. Do you happen to know if any of these should be stopped? Vitex, B-complex, L-lysine, flax oil, evening primrose. I saw the link to a naturopathic center and would love to hear your suggestions. Do you know of anyone good in Houston area? :) I could be remembering wrong but I think evening primrose was what I took to induce labor for my WAY over due dd. I also took (take) CoQ10 w/ my pregnancies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 And, when should I "feel" pregnant? I think I do a little now that I know, but my symptoms are going to the bathroom more and just digestive stuff at night (bloating, etc.), but no nausea or sore breasts. It's different for everyone and every pregnancy. If you are just two days late then the nausea may come in a few weeks. Or you may not have that with this pregnancy. Do you happen to know if any of these should be stopped? Vitex, B-complex, L-lysine, flax oil, evening primrose. I'm not entirely familiar with Vitex during pregnancy but I did find this: http://www.mothering.com/discussions/archive/index.php/t-589657.html B-complex should be safe. B vitamins can also help with nausea. And I'm also not really familiar with L-lysine but I do know that it can be used during pregnancy to help with a herpes outbreak. So it should be safe to keep taking. Flax oil and EPO are both safe. Do you know of anyone good in Houston area? I sure don't. But you could go onto the Mothering message boards, to the Tribal Area for your area and ask. :) You can also ask there about midwives. evening primrose was what I took to induce labor for my WAY over due dd. EPO doesn't induce labor. It just helps ripen the cervix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvmy4blessings Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I have 4 perfectly healthy children and I could never take prenatal vitamins with any of them b/c they made me too sick. I took Flintstones vitamins! That is what they told me to take! Congratulations. I am jealous!! I love new babies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Congratulations! I'm due in December with my own little surprise. I'm not sure where you are in Houston, but this is where I had my last baby, and plan to have this one as well. http://www.nativiti.com/ One of my best friends used to be a midwife there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Usually a whole-foods based vitamin will be very gentle on the tummy. They also assimilate much better in the body. One great one is Perfect Prenatal. I highly discourage vitamins like Flintstones. They are full(!!) of horrible ingredients. Food colorings, trans fats, etc. Icky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMamaBird Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Congratulations! What a lovely surprise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Congrats, all you pregnant women need to bottle that water and sell it. Maybe all these pregnant vibes will just run off on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Awww..how exciting! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sbgrace Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Congratulations!!! Thanks. Also, I was low on progesterone with my 2nd and that was almost 7 years ago. Is it okay to use my natural progesterone cream until I get to the ob/gyn or midwife? It probably depends on how low your progesterone is (if it is even low this pregnancy). Usually progesterone causes issues very early in pregancy. It did for me. However, if you discovered it during pregnancy last time you aren't dealing with what I was. In my case pregnancy progesterone issues weren't corrected with natural creams. I'd give the call now. Surely the midwife would call something in for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Oh!! How wonderful!! I'm so happy for you!! My heartiest congratulations on your new baby! :) :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Dianne, congratulations!!:hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 My first son was a surprise, so I wasn't taking prenatal vitamins (or any vitamins) at the beginning. I also had a drink or two before I knew I was pregnant. Just start taking the vits now and enjoy your pregnancy - Calvin came out fine. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy in Australia Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Congratulations! Must be the year for surprise babies - my children are 13 and 10. Surprise was not even the word for what I felt at the time :001_huh: I was not taking pre-natal vitamins, I also had had a few glasses of wine here and there (being totally clueless, of course, as to what was going on in my body :D) and this baby, in fact this whole pregnancy has been the healthiest and best of the lot. So don't worry too much:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I had a surprise pregnancy where I was on the pill for the first 2 months, not even aware that I was pregnant. the baby was fine and is now 9 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianne-TX Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 Thanks for the congrats and support, everyone! The 2nd pg test this a.m. was also ++. :) I'll be calling the dr. today. I'm sure I'll have more of these ques. now that the reality is setting in. :) But, does anyone know how to not swell during pregnancy? My right leg got huge with my 2nd. I would like to avoid that, if at all possible. Is it mainly diet or is it just going to be the way it is? It's always been a tad larger than the other leg since and on occasion swells a little. (heat and diet seem to be the main culprits). Thanks, again, for the encouragement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 But, does anyone know how to not swell during pregnancy? My right leg got huge with my 2nd. I would like to avoid that, if at all possible. Is it mainly diet or is it just going to be the way it is? Well, some swelling can be normal. And yes, diet can help. Getting plenty of water, do not cut out salt, keep your protein intake up...that will all help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Try not to worry (I always feel like there is something new to worry about everyday with pregnancy :tongue_smilie:). Stress is not good. Relax. As far as not gaining a lot of weight, I have no advice. I always gain at least 45 lbs. Even with my last one, and I exercised everyday (walked 2 to 3 miles), and tried to be careful with what I ate. I wish I knew the secret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I just took the test tonight and it came out positive. My cycle is 2 days late. I'm going to take one in the a.m. But, oh.my.goodness! It's kind of unreal to me right now. Our two dc are 8 and 6. We've been going back and forth with not limiting our family and dh had already said he wanted another. But, that was just last month! It happened quick! So, while I shouldn't be surprised, (because we all know how this happens) I am. My questions are: I have not been taking pre-natal vitamins and don't take my standard vitamins regularly, but do take them. I'm concerned about that. Should I be? I know that's important. I'm, of course, going to start now, but I'm scared I've already missed out on protection. I have a fairly healthy diet with veggies and fruit. I'm just speechless. I cannot believe it! Can I get some healthy tips on how to not gain a lot of weight. I gained a lot with my first two, but I wasn't eating as healthy then. Kind of throws you for a loop, doesn't it? :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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