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Post by Rama on Sept 21, 2017 9:06:54 GMT -6
Isn't morning/all day sickness supposed to get better as the first tri goes on? Seriously, I'm good until mid-day and then it just runs down hill. Somehow, I've gained weight though. NOT FAIR UNIVERSE. I mean, I'll take it. I'm blessed. But I'm on diclegis, and I still feel this way. Side note: has anyone started shopping for maternity/nursing bras? My bras are TIGHT and I did some research that said maternity/nursing bras are made with better support. I just can't fathom spending $50 on a bravado right now, when the girls may still be growing.. thoughts? I've kinda looked at them while I was out buying pants, but not seriously. Can you get something like the sports-bra/sleeping type bras, so they have some give for 3rd tri growth? And then get a "real" nursing/maternity bra in later pregnancy?
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Post by Leaf 🌱 on Sept 21, 2017 9:51:58 GMT -6
yianna BUY THE NURSING BRA NOW. I bought them early in my last pregnancy and it was nice to have a small range on sizes while nursing. I nursed DD until almost a year and a half and would have had to buy a smaller nursing bra towards the end anyways. IME you'll get enough use out of them to justify the cost. (Also, I only wore nursing bras with an underwire because I needed the support. I never had an issue.)
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Post by katietopaz on Sept 21, 2017 10:02:05 GMT -6
Isn't morning/all day sickness supposed to get better as the first tri goes on? Seriously, I'm good until mid-day and then it just runs down hill. Somehow, I've gained weight though. NOT FAIR UNIVERSE. I mean, I'll take it. I'm blessed. But I'm on diclegis, and I still feel this way. Side note: has anyone started shopping for maternity/nursing bras? My bras are TIGHT and I did some research that said maternity/nursing bras are made with better support. I just can't fathom spending $50 on a bravado right now, when the girls may still be growing.. thoughts? Best decision I ever made was going to Nordstrom around 8 weeks pregnant for a fitting. I told them I was pregnant and they took pregnancy boob growth into account (along with comfort and all that) when they pulled bras for me to try on. They have a wide variety of prices/styles so that helped. To be fair, I'm a G+ cup, so I really needed help finding a bra that fit well. Bonus with Nordstrom: they'll convert any regular bra into a nursing bra for $15-20.
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Post by katietopaz on Sept 21, 2017 10:04:01 GMT -6
yianna BUY THE NURSING BRA NOW. I bought them early in my last pregnancy and it was nice to have a small range on sizes while nursing. I nursed DD until almost a year and a half and would have had to buy a smaller nursing bra towards the end anyways. IME you'll get enough use out of them to justify the cost. (Also, I only wore nursing bras with an underwire because I needed the support. I never had an issue.) Ditto to needing to wear nursing bras with underwire. The important thing for avoiding clogs is to make sure it fits properly. I didn't have any issues either. Though I think I lived in nursing tanks the first month...
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Post by yianna on Sept 21, 2017 10:14:59 GMT -6
I def NEED support (I'm a 40D) so regular soft bras are not an option unless I'm home. I'll def need new ones anyway bc my last bit of nursing bras were used. And are pretty much dead.
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Post by Rama on Sept 21, 2017 10:31:36 GMT -6
I'm still wearing my normal bras, because I also need support (38G pre-pregnancy). But the soft bras were things that other friends have used, so I figured I'd throw it out there.
Now who wants to tell me where to shop for bras when we don't have a Nordstrom.
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Post by woodenshoes on Sept 21, 2017 10:35:47 GMT -6
I think my body is weird. I never needed to buy new bras when I had DS. My girls never got bigger. I think it might have something to do with why I never produced enough milk to nurse. yianna, I am in the same boat as you with "morning sickness" I do better in the morning/early afternoon and around 3:00 everything starts to go downhill. I also have gained more weight than I thought I would've at this point...ugh.
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Post by cornpop on Sept 21, 2017 10:49:09 GMT -6
So I've decided I'm switching OBs. I wasn't thrilled with them after my last labor but I still loved some of the midwives so I decided to stay. Then there have been a few relatively minor screw ups of the office staff this time but nothing major so I didn't change.
But they apparently f'd up my sequential screening form. They didn't provide my EDD, age or the NT value so the risk couldn't be calculated. They knew this Monday AM. I called this morning to see if they were fixing it, they hadn't done a thing. They finally sent it in after I called.
The lab however did send me the PAPP-A and HCG values and based on some information I find online, they are pretty concerning to me. So I started panicking and called back to see if I could talk to a midwife to calm me down. The nurse literally yelled at me. Like I was bawling.
Then I look at the lab results, and they were updated but only partially because the office STILL did not send all of the needed information. So they still couldn't calculate risks. I'm like seriously about to lose it.
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Post by Rama on Sept 21, 2017 11:04:10 GMT -6
So I've decided I'm switching OBs. I wasn't thrilled with them after my last labor but I still loved some of the midwives so I decided to stay. Then there have been a few relatively minor screw ups of the office staff this time but nothing major so I didn't change. But they apparently f'd up my sequential screening form. They didn't provide my EDD, age or the NT value so the risk couldn't be calculated. They knew this Monday AM. I called this morning to see if they were fixing it, they hadn't done a thing. They finally sent it in after I called. The lab however did send me the PAPP-A and HCG values and based on some information I find online, they are pretty concerning to me. So I started panicking and called back to see if I could talk to a midwife to calm me down. The nurse literally yelled at me. Like I was bawling. Then I look at the lab results, and they were updated but only partially because the office STILL did not send all of the needed information. So they still couldn't calculate risks. I'm like seriously about to lose it. Like for hugs. I would throw a goddamn fit. No, seriously. I would march my uncomfortable ass right up into their lab and tell them (and the whole waiting room) that their conduct for your testing has been unacceptable. That you expect a certain level of professionalism and care for your medical concerns and needs and they are failing miserably to meet them. In fact, I'm ready for a fight right now. Let me attem. I've got a few torches and pitchforks burning holes in my barn.
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Post by clementine on Sept 21, 2017 11:47:30 GMT -6
So I've decided I'm switching OBs. I wasn't thrilled with them after my last labor but I still loved some of the midwives so I decided to stay. Then there have been a few relatively minor screw ups of the office staff this time but nothing major so I didn't change. But they apparently f'd up my sequential screening form. They didn't provide my EDD, age or the NT value so the risk couldn't be calculated. They knew this Monday AM. I called this morning to see if they were fixing it, they hadn't done a thing. They finally sent it in after I called. The lab however did send me the PAPP-A and HCG values and based on some information I find online, they are pretty concerning to me. So I started panicking and called back to see if I could talk to a midwife to calm me down. The nurse literally yelled at me. Like I was bawling. Then I look at the lab results, and they were updated but only partially because the office STILL did not send all of the needed information. So they still couldn't calculate risks. I'm like seriously about to lose it. Ugh that is ridiculous. I would feel the same way. And no freaking way to them yelling at you when it's their fault in the first place. I'm glad you are switching OBs. I hope the change goes smoothly for you!
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Post by katietopaz on Sept 21, 2017 12:13:30 GMT -6
I'm still wearing my normal bras, because I also need support (38G pre-pregnancy). But the soft bras were things that other friends have used, so I figured I'd throw it out there. Now who wants to tell me where to shop for bras when we don't have a Nordstrom. We are life twins in a lot of ways. I'm a creeper, but in HDBD threads I noticed we're the same height/age and are just a day off in EDD. And apparently we have the same boobs, LOL. But on a less creepy note. Once I got fitted at Nordstrom, I found what ended up being my favorite nursing bras on Amazon. You just have to read the reviews or questions sections to see if they're using EU or US sizing, because once you get past D cup, they use different lettering for cup sizes.
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Post by yianna on Sept 21, 2017 12:18:30 GMT -6
woodenshoes mine don't really change all that much, and don't get too engorged either. I typically have low'ish supply (thank you PCOS), but this time, they are way fuller, so my cups are pressing against them.. and ow. cornpop that's some BS right there. Imagine what else they could be screwing up? NO THANKS. Pregnancy is stressful enough, you should be able to rely on the entire office staff at your OB. And that nurse? TP to her.
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Post by Rama on Sept 21, 2017 12:58:30 GMT -6
I'm still wearing my normal bras, because I also need support (38G pre-pregnancy). But the soft bras were things that other friends have used, so I figured I'd throw it out there. Now who wants to tell me where to shop for bras when we don't have a Nordstrom. We are life twins in a lot of ways. I'm a creeper, but in HDBD threads I noticed we're the same height/age and are just a day off in EDD. And apparently we have the same boobs, LOL. But on a less creepy note. Once I got fitted at Nordstrom, I found what ended up being my favorite nursing bras on Amazon. You just have to read the reviews or questions sections to see if they're using EU or US sizing, because once you get past D cup, they use different lettering for cup sizes. I've noticed the same, haha! Most of my regular bras I get on Amazon anyway, so that's probably what I'll stick to. I just always hate having to guess whether a vendor is UK or US (they aren't always specific, the asses), and then have to deal with the whole returning debacle, so I was hoping to have a brick-and-mortar option. Whomp whomp.
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Post by ovenrack on Sept 21, 2017 13:37:33 GMT -6
Isn't morning/all day sickness supposed to get better as the first tri goes on? Seriously, I'm good until mid-day and then it just runs down hill. Somehow, I've gained weight though. NOT FAIR UNIVERSE. I mean, I'll take it. I'm blessed. But I'm on diclegis, and I still feel this way. Side note: has anyone started shopping for maternity/nursing bras? My bras are TIGHT and I did some research that said maternity/nursing bras are made with better support. I just can't fathom spending $50 on a bravado right now, when the girls may still be growing.. thoughts? For both previous pregnancies, plus this one (so far), my nausea didn't slow down until 20-22 weeks. I'm sorry to say.
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Post by katietopaz on Sept 21, 2017 15:21:58 GMT -6
We are life twins in a lot of ways. I'm a creeper, but in HDBD threads I noticed we're the same height/age and are just a day off in EDD. And apparently we have the same boobs, LOL. But on a less creepy note. Once I got fitted at Nordstrom, I found what ended up being my favorite nursing bras on Amazon. You just have to read the reviews or questions sections to see if they're using EU or US sizing, because once you get past D cup, they use different lettering for cup sizes. I've noticed the same, haha! Most of my regular bras I get on Amazon anyway, so that's probably what I'll stick to. I just always hate having to guess whether a vendor is UK or US (they aren't always specific, the asses), and then have to deal with the whole returning debacle, so I was hoping to have a brick-and-mortar option. Whomp whomp. I hate dealing with mail returns too. Hmm...can you search for any local boutiques? Those can be great for fittings. I don't know if they have nursing bras, but I've heard good things about Lane Bryant/Cacique for bigger cup sizes. Torrid doesn't carry nursing bras but does carry bigger cup sizes. Maybe a bigger department store like Macy's would have some, too?
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Post by alwayscheese on Sept 21, 2017 18:01:03 GMT -6
Isn't morning/all day sickness supposed to get better as the first tri goes on? Seriously, I'm good until mid-day and then it just runs down hill. Somehow, I've gained weight though. NOT FAIR UNIVERSE. I mean, I'll take it. I'm blessed. But I'm on diclegis, and I still feel this way. Side note: has anyone started shopping for maternity/nursing bras? My bras are TIGHT and I did some research that said maternity/nursing bras are made with better support. I just can't fathom spending $50 on a bravado right now, when the girls may still be growing.. thoughts? I've been thinking isn't it supposed to get better once you're in second tri? Today(15 weeks) was not a good day. I've just bought some bigger bras the same as what I usually get. And some sleep/nursing bras that I wore to bed for the first couple months when I was terrible tender/sore. I feel like I might need even bigger bras soon, so I guess I should start getting some nursing bras, but I have no idea what to get. I love my regular Maidenform bras so much I'm not gonna settle for anything less comfortable. The Nordstrom stuff sounds great, but I'm pretty sure my closest Nordstrom is in NYC over 4 hours away.
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Post by alwayscheese on Sept 21, 2017 18:02:09 GMT -6
cornpop that's awful. I really hope you like the new place
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Post by alwayscheese on Sept 21, 2017 18:04:40 GMT -6
Nordstrom rack is not the same thing, right'
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Post by polson on Sept 21, 2017 18:39:06 GMT -6
cornpop i would also switch obs because of that experience - so unacceptable! and to turn it around on you on top of it? i'm raging for you. re: bras - i am in search of new ones as well so i am stalking everyone's posts here. just found out they discontinued my go to ones from gap😩 and all of the ones i had from last go around are basically falling apart at this point and my normal ones are no longer cutting it anymore
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Post by rm2013 on Sept 22, 2017 4:31:29 GMT -6
My NIPT results came back all low-risk! That's one load off. Yay Rama!!! That's great news!!
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Post by rm2013 on Sept 22, 2017 4:35:38 GMT -6
cornpop - that's inexcusable! The screw up is bad enough, but then to yell at you? Bye Felicia! ✌️
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Post by mattsgirl2004 on Sept 22, 2017 6:51:44 GMT -6
I have a countdown on my phone for when baby is set to arrive. Finally out of the 200's. Woke up this morning to see only 199 days to go! Still seems so far away though.
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Post by mattsgirl2004 on Sept 22, 2017 6:52:30 GMT -6
cornpop That's really awful of your OB's office. I'm so sorry. That nurse deserves a throat punch!
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Post by cornpop on Sept 22, 2017 6:58:17 GMT -6
So I finally got the lab and my OB ironed out and all of the test results came back low risk. That's a huge weight off of my shoulders. Now I guess I have to switch OBs. Ugh. I was so set to yesterday, and I know I should, but it just seems like so much work.
This weekend we're doing the Alzheimer's walk. It's the first year since my grandmother passed away from Alzheimer's so I'm expecting it to be a little difficult.
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Post by yianna on Sept 22, 2017 6:59:28 GMT -6
alwayscheese Rack isn't the same as Nordstroms as far as bra fittings go. ovenrack and yeah, my first I escaped M/S, my second it was gone by 16w, my third was like 18w.. so looks like 20w here if this pattern continues.
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Post by leatherpants on Sept 22, 2017 8:55:39 GMT -6
I've been terrible about coming in here lately. So hi!
I just bought a new bra. Elomi has the best bras for big boobs and mine doesn't fit anymore. I just ordered online a size bigger. Hopefully it works.
And I posted this on GD but I'll put it here too. My screen came back as a positive screen for Tri 18 so I went and did the CVS yesterday. I should get results Tuesday so this will be the longest weekend of my life.
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Post by yianna on Sept 22, 2017 9:05:39 GMT -6
leatherpants praying for you. Did they give you a risk for the Tri 18? Or it just says Positive? (Curious, more than anything). I hope you're feeling okay after the CVS yesterday.
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Post by Rama on Sept 22, 2017 9:08:14 GMT -6
I've been terrible about coming in here lately. So hi! I just bought a new bra. Elomi has the best bras for big boobs and mine doesn't fit anymore. I just ordered online a size bigger. Hopefully it works. And I posted this on GD but I'll put it here too. My screen came back as a positive screen for Tri 18 so I went and did the CVS yesterday. I should get results Tuesday so this will be the longest weekend of my life. All the hugs and hairpats, friend. I hope it was a false positive, but if it isn't, then we're here for you, too. <3
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Post by katietopaz on Sept 22, 2017 9:11:01 GMT -6
I've been terrible about coming in here lately. So hi! I just bought a new bra. Elomi has the best bras for big boobs and mine doesn't fit anymore. I just ordered online a size bigger. Hopefully it works. And I posted this on GD but I'll put it here too. My screen came back as a positive screen for Tri 18 so I went and did the CVS yesterday. I should get results Tuesday so this will be the longest weekend of my life. The like was for seeing you come say hello, and for Elomi bras. They were amazing nursing bras for my watermelon nursing boobs. I'm sorry for the worry and the positive screen. Everything crossed that it was a false positive and you get good news on Tuesday.
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Post by leatherpants on Sept 22, 2017 9:14:30 GMT -6
leatherpants praying for you. Did they give you a risk for the Tri 18? Or it just says Positive? (Curious, more than anything). I hope you're feeling okay after the CVS yesterday. Yes it wasn't a positive screen for Tri 18. 1:45 risk. Not positive that baby has it. You guys probably get that, I just wanted to be clear.
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