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He's here!!! - It's been a crazy week! Tuesday I went to my OB appointment for my 39 weeks and because of my issues they were going to plan induction Thursday or Friday but after my appointment w...

I believe I've lost my mucus plug! - Friday morning I went to my high risk Dr. because he wanted to recheck amniotic fluid since it was low on Tues. It was unchanged and lil man looked good. My BP reading was high so ...

Anxiety overload!! - This week has been brutal to say the least! I can't count how many meltdowns have happened in the last 4 days. The last two weeks I've developed REALLY bad swelling in my legs an...

Angel ? -  How do we go about getting an angel? Would anyone be willing? What's involved? Thanks!!

Increased occurance of post ops needing C-section. - So I was reading something yesterday and had heard something about there being an increased chance of C-section with post WLS women. Not so much in planned ones, but somethings abo...

Question about Csection with major panni?? - So the possibility of a Csection is looming and for me it's a last resort. My question is, with all the extra skin how does that affect not just the Csection but the healing after?...

Made it to 30 weeks!! - It's been a while since I've posted! Today we're 30 weeks!! It's gone by so quick! Everything's been pretty good, not easy but we're grateful to be here! Had my 30 weeks appointm...

Should I be worried about NOT gaining weight? - OK, I never thought I'd be asking this, or needing to ask this but here goes! Had my 24 week/6 month prenatal appointment today and was asked if I'm eating and keeping food down...

What does baby REALLY need? What can't you live wi - I got a list of things baby will need in the first few years and OMG overwhelming the amount of stuff they say baby needs! We don't have a lot of space and I'd rather not have thin...

Well....DH was right! - Guess it's going around.....we're having a boy!! He wasn't shy at all about showing us either! The VERY first thing we see is his legs wide open, lol He's doing well, I'm 19w 6d ...

Tomorrow's the first of 2 big appointments!! - Lots has been going on lately! Can't believe i'm almost 20 weeks(Thursday). It's been a VERY up and down first half of this journey! I got some news a few weeks ago that I have a r...

Changes, new viewpoints and Life!!! - So It's been quite some time since I last updated here! havent had a computer! Lots of stuff going on in life, lots of changes! April 1st my husband had RNY and has done remarkable...

Constipation....what works for you? Help! - I'm beyond frustrated and am having a hard time( no pun intended) finding something that works! It's getting bad and I don't know what to do to keep things moving! I take stool s...

Saw the high risk fetal specialist today! - Had my appointment with the high risk Dr. Today! He answered all my questions and did an U/S to make sure baby's alright. Baby is good, not as active as it was Saturday but still a...

Threatened miscarriage...I'm scared! - Today out of nowhere I went to the bathroom and there was a LOT of bright red blood! I'd had some very light, brownish spotting the last few weeks but nothing like this! Called dh...

12 week appointment - Had my 12 week appointment today, it went well. The midwife did another pelvic exam because I've been spotting off and on the last few weeks. It was old blood but she wanted to be ...

So what's the truth about lunch/ deli meat? - I've read a lot about this and seen some say it's ok others say it's not at all! What are your thoughts on lunch/deli meats? It's been a staple in my diet.

What works for you and is safe for constipation? - Another wonderful part of pregnancy is getting backed up. What works for you ladies? I'm drinking lots of water, eating some healthy fats like in nuts but still have issues.

Dizzy spells and blacking out - It started yesterday morning about 3 am. I blacked out and have been having really bad dizzy spells, lightheadedness, blurry vision and blacked out again while in the grocery store...

1st appointment and the most amazing sound ever! - Had my first prenatal visit today! It went really well, I really like the staff at the office, they were all sweet and helpful. They took bloodwork and urine of course, asked me a ...

This has made WLS worth everything! - Years ago I was diagnosed with PCOS and told that I would probably never be able to have kids! It's something I've always wanted and something my husband and I have tried to accomp...

Need ideas/tips to help nausea PLEASE!!! - I need ideas, tips...anything that will help this nausea! No matter what I eat or don't eat I'm nauseas 24/7! My surgeon had me on phenergan but wants my ob to decide if I should s...

Should i be worried about brownish discharge? - I noticed this evening when I went to the bathroom there was brownish discharge when I wiped. I'm 6 weeks and have had some mild cramping off and on all week. Should I be concerne...

No more wasting time! - Woke up this morning and decided I'd waited long enough. I'm in denial about what I saw! Less than a minute and there were two lines! I think I scared DH half to death when I screa...