Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Vets - Take 2!

[klc2007]

Nico - What a nice idea! I'm nearing the end here but, I just wanted to chime in and tell all of you good luck! A lot of the girls with recent BFPs are first timers and will greatly appreciate your vast wealth of knowledge. I know I sure did

As far as exercise, I think that if you are able to do some moderate exercise, that is great! Obviously not for weight loss but, for general well being. I thought that I would exercise at least walking or something but, once I found out I was having twins I became so extremely paranoid that I just didn't. Since I am working full time I figured I should spend free time resting.

Which brings me to my next point, the dreaded weight gain I don't know if it is me and my individual metabolism or what. But, I have gained a ton of weight. I thought it would slow down at the end here but, I'm still gaining 7 -10 pounds a month. I'm already up 45 pounds and I'm just shy of 30 weeks. I haven't been pigging out or anything. I do admit to giving into the late night munchies but, nothing too extreme. Everyone is different I suppose and hopefully I can lose it. For now, I'm just trying to not obsess about it.

And SEX! My poor DH. We have not since the day we conceived. Again, I am just irrationally paranoid. It would have been fine in the beginning but, now with multiples it is said to abstain during the 3rd trimester. He is already talking about how long we have to wait after the girls arrive! Yeah, that is going to be the first thing on my mind

[caicai]

klc - I can relate to your paranoia! I am the same way about the exercise and the sex. You are doing great! I wouldn't worry about the weight gain. I was told to gain 40-60 lbs and most by the third trimester. Considering I am aiming for 34-36 weeks, that is 4 less weeks to gain anyway. So many of the vets lost their weight right away. Don't worry. Do you remember when your nausea went away?

Nico - I can understand your unease. If a u/s makes you feel better due to your lack of symptoms, ask for one! Sounds like a ligate reason to me. Although, as you've heard and know it is fine to not have symptoms yet.

krissy - my queasiness also started hitting at night too. I know it is tough to struggle through but it will get better! I started having my DH bring me up a glass of milk when he went to bed and it makes me feel better and puts me right to sleep.

kitty - YES! Extra irritable! I've really surprised myself w/ the grumpiness. I'm trying to get better I don't think it helps that it is January...such a cold yucky month.

I am 11.5 weeks! My official due date is Aug 18 but I am aiming to make it to mid-July. I go for a u/s where they do the nucal transparency test tomorrow. As always, I am worried sick something is going to be wrong but trying to relax. I don't think we are going to do CVS even if they do find something suspicious. It is too high of a miscarriage rate for my liking. Klc, did you do any of these tests with your girls?

I think my nausea is FINALLY easing!

[klc2007]

caicai - I was so worried that my nausea would not go away. With multiples, it sometimes lingers longer. But, mine was pretty much gone at 12 weeks. I know, the weight will take care of itself for the most part and I refuse to fall back into old patterns, especially since I want to breastfeed.
I did not do any of those tests.

[Jaymie]

KLC- when i first started gaining weight i gaineda ton at the beginning, it was my body making up for all it didnt have for so long, and if i remember correctly you didnt gain a ton to get pg, some tho!! so maybe this is your body trying to even itself out from being deficite for so long! our bodies know our minds thats for sure!! Im sure you'll lose it tho, especially with 2 little ones to run around after, i woudlnt worry!!

nico- i know i think im 6w too but the fitpregnancy website says 7, i wonder what the doc will say! did u have many symptoms with ant? im sure everything is ok, you haevtn had any spotting or cramping so i think yorue proly ok but i woudl still order a u/s if it were me!

cai- what is CVS?

krissy- thats so cool u heard the h/b, youre 9 weeks too right!! and thats even early to be heard on a doppler too!! how amazing!!! i would be just ecstatic!!! i never thought about it being bloating, i jsut feel a few lbs more, makes sense if it is water tho coz i havent done anythign differently!! of course my sis who is 4'10'' 85 lbs hasnt gained any more than 3 lbs and shes 17 weeks, she cant see her feet when she looks down, where is the weight if she has such a tummy? little punk! ha! oh and saltines really help me first thing in the am!!

el- im so glad i havent had any of those signs too!! is it ever normal to have a m/c without having spotting or cramping? im jsut being paranoid too!

running- i dont think u need to nix your hot cocoa! a little chocolate is fine from what ive heard!

i had a better day today i wasnt as tired! it feels nice to have some energy! the only thing i did different was eat a browning ice cream sundae...hmmm...i think thats what did it!! must make it a routine! have a good day everyone! almost friday!! oh and this was the little note from a weekly thing i subscribe to from fitpregnancy for all those wondering about cm, "The mucus on your cervix is thickening, forming a plug that will keep your uterus sealed until you give birth." interesting!!

[twiggy]

Thanks for the welcome..Im just so excited by all the BFPS

Cvs is a blood test they do for down's symdrome , trisomy 18 etc .. If the test is postive, they ask to do an amino... Under 34 the test is optional .. and after 35 highly recommended

REgds caffeine , i was an addict... i cut to one cup in the morning and an occasional soda in the evening... After Z was born, I realised that the coffee makes him anxious so I cut to tea nd green tea.. They say what ever u drink in vitro, is what can drink while nursing... u are allowed 160 gms of caffeine a day which is 2 cups of coffee

Krissy - not ttc right now again.. just trying to keep my weight up [ beleive or not all preggo weight disappeared and i am trying to gain] and hoping to cycle again after i stop bfing .

[Nico]

hiya gang!

I talked to my RE's office today - they had left a message saying they had a message for me....(wtf??), I called back, it was that my last pap was a bit abnormal but nothing we need to do anything about - and while I had them on the phone I sneakily asked for an u/s. So I have one for next Tuesday. Big sigh of relief. And hopefully another in a few days!

I think that CVS actually stands for chorionic villus sampling; it is similar to an amnio in that they stick a needle in you and withdraw cells, but from the placenta rather than amniotic fluid. It can be done around 11-12 weeks as opposed to an amnio at around 16, and gives you similar results. There is also a small risk of miscarriage, as there is with an amnio.

jaymie, I just tried the fitpg website, I think they round up in terms of telling you what week you're at.

cai-cai, I think that they can tell a lot of things just by looking at the u/s at 18-20 weeks, if you don't want to do the more invasive, earlier testing. Chances are that there is nothing wrong.

klc, definitely don't stress about the weight. You will have happy, healthy babies when they are born because you've given them all the nutrients they need. And you will lose a *ton* of weight just in the hospital, and the rest will melt away over the next few weeks. You won't have to do a thing about it.

el, what day next week is your apt? aya, you have one next week as well, right? Anyone else?

G'night!

[aya]

Hi all!
My dh had an op on his shoulder today and when the nurses were explaining his post-op care/making sure he could walk okay after anesthetic etc etc I developed this wave of nausea/sweats/feeling like I would faint. As the nurse was going on I was trying to sidle quietly into the chair, totally white-faced, while dh, who had just had three hours of surgery and sporting a huge sling and drip, stood patiently and listened to her. It was totally ironic.

Has anyone else felt like their whole body is achey - almost a flu-like ache? I've had that since my usual 6pm fatique wave.

Nico - great that you got that apptmt! Mine is Thurs. Do any of you get dh to go with you? Mine can usually never get time off but next week he can so is tagging along. I called to make sure it was okay, seems kinda weird being a transvaginal and all. But I'm happy he gets to share in this even if i's only this time.

Twiggy - glad you're hanging out here and too and thanks for the congrats! I'm sure I'll be nagging you with lots of qs! (BTW, green tea has lots of caffeine too but much better than coffee. Do you guys think decaf is okay? I know it can bring on acid reflux and the process used to remove the caffeine is a totally chemical process).

Jaymie - glad you had a better day today!

klc - excitingly close! Re the weight, pls try not to worry because we've all seen pics of you and there's not a pound to spare! All baby, so make sure to keep feeding them. It'll come straight off!

caicai - glad you're feeling a bit better. Do you remember what week your nausea first started?

[el]

hi girls! im tired tonight but wanted to write a quick hello...

nico-- glad you have an appt coming up! i know youre a little worried and hopefully this appt will put your mind at ease. im glad to hear you can have an u/s so early on-- i hope i get one at my 2/8 appt! maybe i should call to request one too. how are you otherwise?

caicai-- glad your nausea is resolving!

aya--im fatigued too. sorry about your DH's shoulder! my closest colleague at work knows im pg-- his wife just had a baby-- so he gets it, and covers for me occasionally when im tired.

jaymie--so sad about your dr's daughter's m/c. dont worry tho, if you have no sx of m/c you should be ok.

running-- how are you feeling?

today i started thinking about maternity leave; sadly my employer has NO maternity leave at all so i have to use all my sick and vacation leave. im not sure i can be out for more than 3 mo. oh well. does anyone else work full time?

hi to kitty, twiggy, anyone i missed!

[krissyd74]

el~I'm in a worse spot than you with maternity leave. I have no sick,vacation or maternity leave. The time I take off is all with out pay. So right now I am trying to work and save as much as I can to get by for the three months I'll have off.

nico~can't wait to hear how the apt. goes!! I'll bet all is well in there.

aya~I felt the whole body aches for a little while but they went away. Fainting can be common in preg. !

jaymie~thanks for the mucus tip! I truely can't believe how much there is!


I think Resa has her u/s today~good luck!!

Anyone gettting indigestion yet? Boby oho boy has it hit me. Yesterday at luch I was STARVING-almost the worst ever. So I chowed down, then the whole rest of the afternoon I felt awful indigestion. I need to learn to take it easy and snack more so I don't over do it all at once. Anyway using my doppler last night (and this morning!) I was immediately able to pick up the h/b! This thing is so reasurring to me. I'm off for three days now!!! Going to try to get a walk in today for the first time-should be 50 deg. here.

[el]

hi krissy-- sorry to hear that about your leave w/o pay. are you going to get a nanny after the 3 mo? hope your indigestion gets better too. my nausea is picking up recently, cant eat my usual eggs for bfast.

resa-- is your u/s today, good luck!

jamie and ks had BFPs on the other site! hope to see them over here.