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 Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 9:46 am
I may be jumping the gun here, as it hasn't been proven that I'm pregnant. But I'm hoping, have a lot of consistent symptoms, and will find out by testing within the next week or so.
So in anticipation, and out of my sheer neurotic-ness, I'm creating a thread for myself to update everytime I have a new issue or question, so as to not annoy Niko to pieces. ( heart )
For starters, I have a 16 month old. So I'm not completely clueless. xd
To give this some organization, I'll post my concerns/questions, and then when they're resolved, move them to the bottom of this post.
Tested. Faint line, but there -is- a line.
Kupi's Current Irrational Issues.
Okay, so I have pregnancy symptoms, my biggest one being light spotting a few days after.. 'exposure'. I just took a test (had to wait until I could sleep awhile and wake up, as I pee almost every hour-2 when I'm awake) and I got a faint 2nd line. It's a little hard to see, but I'm pretty sure it's there. O.o
Obviously, I need to retest. I'm still planning on going to the clinic next week when I get my ID. (It's on order, should get mailed soon.)
Anyway. Faint second line still can mean I'm pregnant, right? O.o;; How long before an at home test might be more clear?
Resolved Issues.
-Ectopic Pregnancy freaks me out. How far along can you go without the baby rupturing your tube? I've never seen anything saying how long, as I'm sure it's different for everyone. But just for my own crazy a**. Let's say I couldn't get to a doctor (I'll be on medicaid, and can't apply until I'm already pregnant, and then it could be 6-12 weeks before they process it and all.) for awhile? What kind of time frame could I be looking at?
-I exercise. Not a freakish amount, but 20 minutes a day on a stationary bike. My goal is that within 2 weeks, to get it up to 30 minutes. Also, I want to add in some kind of toning stuff. My goal isn't to lose weight, I just like being somewhat in shape. It'd be like.. Silly yoga or pilates, or aerobic stuff. (think Gilad or Denise Austin. xd )
Anyway, I know rapid weightloss can cause you to miscarry. (Yes, most my fears center around miscarriage) So I'm a little concerned. I don't have a scale, and I'm not like.. Thin or anything. Pretty much average. So how safely could I do exercises like what I'm thinking?
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Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 9:01 am
that is a cool idea 4laugh ill check back 4laugh
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Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 1:10 pm
As long as you test when you should, you'll be fine with etopics. It varies from woman to woman, as long as you go in initially (like PP) for some type of care in the first trimester, you'll be fine. There will be generally other signs you can't ignore such as: Quote: Pain is usually the first red flag. You might feel pain in your pelvis, abdomen, or, in extreme cases, even your shoulder or neck (if blood from a ruptured ectopic pregnancy builds up and irritates certain nerves). Most women describe the pain as sharp and stabbing. It may concentrate on one side of the pelvis, and it may come and go or vary in intensity. Any of the following additional symptoms can suggest an ectopic pregnancy: vaginal spotting or bleeding dizziness or fainting (caused by blood loss) low blood pressure (also caused by blood loss) lower back pain Trust me, it's nothing something you'll be able to ignore. http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/ectopic.htmlGenerally, they can't rule it out anyways till after 6 weeks via ultrasound.
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Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 11:47 pm
lunashock As long as you test when you should, you'll be fine with etopics. It varies from woman to woman, as long as you go in initially (like PP) for some type of care in the first trimester, you'll be fine. There will be generally other signs you can't ignore such as: Quote: Pain is usually the first red flag. You might feel pain in your pelvis, abdomen, or, in extreme cases, even your shoulder or neck (if blood from a ruptured ectopic pregnancy builds up and irritates certain nerves). Most women describe the pain as sharp and stabbing. It may concentrate on one side of the pelvis, and it may come and go or vary in intensity. Any of the following additional symptoms can suggest an ectopic pregnancy: vaginal spotting or bleeding dizziness or fainting (caused by blood loss) low blood pressure (also caused by blood loss) lower back pain Trust me, it's nothing something you'll be able to ignore. http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/ectopic.htmlGenerally, they can't rule it out anyways till after 6 weeks via ultrasound. Well, I'll be going to a church funded place, as PP is 25+ bucks, and the church funded place does the same and is free. xp But, they do have an ultrasound machine. I have a pretty high pain tolerance. sweatdrop I dealt with gallbladder attacks probably about 3 months before I went to the doctor. I get random pains a lot, and tend to ignore them. But if I have at least 12 weeks before risking it, I'll definitely get to a doctor by then. xd Thank you. 3nodding
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 2:15 am
Kupi-Chan lunashock As long as you test when you should, you'll be fine with etopics. It varies from woman to woman, as long as you go in initially (like PP) for some type of care in the first trimester, you'll be fine. There will be generally other signs you can't ignore such as: Quote: Pain is usually the first red flag. You might feel pain in your pelvis, abdomen, or, in extreme cases, even your shoulder or neck (if blood from a ruptured ectopic pregnancy builds up and irritates certain nerves). Most women describe the pain as sharp and stabbing. It may concentrate on one side of the pelvis, and it may come and go or vary in intensity. Any of the following additional symptoms can suggest an ectopic pregnancy: vaginal spotting or bleeding dizziness or fainting (caused by blood loss) low blood pressure (also caused by blood loss) lower back pain Trust me, it's nothing something you'll be able to ignore. http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/ectopic.htmlGenerally, they can't rule it out anyways till after 6 weeks via ultrasound. Well, I'll be going to a church funded place, as PP is 25+ bucks, and the church funded place does the same and is free. xp But, they do have an ultrasound machine. I have a pretty high pain tolerance. sweatdrop I dealt with gallbladder attacks probably about 3 months before I went to the doctor. I get random pains a lot, and tend to ignore them. But if I have at least 12 weeks before risking it, I'll definitely get to a doctor by then. xd Thank you. 3nodding I agree. I get all kinds of pain down there. From ovulation (which is always a big pain in the ovaries!), there is also the tons of cramps from bleeding or just pain for no reason that eventually goes away. When the people at PP told me that if I had leg pains to stop taking BC pills immediately, I was kind of confused, because I get leg pains from time to time, and just ignore it because I don't feel that it's 'bad' enough, or that it's just my leg being hurty for being in a position for a certain amount of time. Hell, the whole area is around my intestines, so if I ate something that disagreed with me, the whole area could be in pain, and I could be completely clueless. Really, it's hard to know when it comes to your body. Some women have taken pregnancy tests and come out negative and needed blood tests to confirm it!
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 2:58 am
[Sha] I agree. I get all kinds of pain down there. From ovulation (which is always a big pain in the ovaries!), there is also the tons of cramps from bleeding or just pain for no reason that eventually goes away. When the people at PP told me that if I had leg pains to stop taking BC pills immediately, I was kind of confused, because I get leg pains from time to time, and just ignore it because I don't feel that it's 'bad' enough, or that it's just my leg being hurty for being in a position for a certain amount of time. Hell, the whole area is around my intestines, so if I ate something that disagreed with me, the whole area could be in pain, and I could be completely clueless. Really, it's hard to know when it comes to your body. Some women have taken pregnancy tests and come out negative and needed blood tests to confirm it! I constantly have a migraine, or aches or pains in other areas. AND I have restless leg syndrome. xd So I tend to ignore things a lot. When I went to the hospital with my gallbladder, they were all "Oh, it can't be that, you'd be in a lot of pain, you wouldn't be able to walk in here.." But ultrasounds showed my ducts, gallbladder, and liver clogged to the gills with stones. xd A fun side effect of my pregnancy and family history. rolleyes I'm testing again either tomorrow, or at latest Thursday. If neither of those come out positive, and still no period, early next week I'm going to get in to the Pregnancy resource thing. (I have an ID on order, and until I get that, I don't have any current photoID, and I don't have a social security card, either. >.<; )
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 12:38 pm
That much exercise will be JUST FINE and is actually healthy. The things to avoid are things that are way beyond anything your body is used to, or things (obviously) that require things that could be damaging, such as jumping on a trampoline or such, or if you're not used to running, definitely don't start it now.
A stationary bike is a great piece of equipment for a pregnant lady, and yoga can be fantastic. There's DVDs specifically for pregnant yoga. I did it when I was pregnant. Everything you want to do is actually very safe and will be good for you.
I doubt you're going to get rapid weight loss from any of those things, either.
A good rule to follow, if you're ever in doubt, is if you can't carry a conversation while working out, you're doing it too hard.
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 1:41 pm
Savina That much exercise will be JUST FINE and is actually healthy. The things to avoid are things that are way beyond anything your body is used to, or things (obviously) that require things that could be damaging, such as jumping on a trampoline or such, or if you're not used to running, definitely don't start it now. A stationary bike is a great piece of equipment for a pregnant lady, and yoga can be fantastic. There's DVDs specifically for pregnant yoga. I did it when I was pregnant. Everything you want to do is actually very safe and will be good for you. I doubt you're going to get rapid weight loss from any of those things, either. A good rule to follow, if you're ever in doubt, is if you can't carry a conversation while working out, you're doing it too hard. I used to do aerobic stuff for about 30-40 minutes, and so now I'm just planning on incorperating about half of that with the cardio of the bike. I know that ab exercises can be dangerous, but is it just later on in pregnancy (When it'd be pretty hard anyway) or all throughout? I love my stationary bike. I splurged and bought a nice one, and it's definitely worth it. I used to ride a bike a lot before pregnancy with my son (haven't had the time, after) and I like how the stationary bike is a lot safer. I think I have one pregnant yoga tape, not sure. I was going to wait til I was pregnant again for sure to get some. xp I'm not dieting or anything, and I'm not really even trying to lose weight, I just don't have a way to gauge it until I start going to the doctor and they measure it. Thank you for your input. 3nodding
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:52 pm
Well, it's about whether or not you're doing more calorie burning than you are consuming. Which, is really a hard balance. Quote: Start slowly. Even if you never exercised regularly before, a program can be undertaken safely. If you have been following a regular exercise regime, there's no reason you shouldn't be able to continue on the same level for the first trimester. The important thing is to listen to your body- if it feels like too much, take it down a notch. This is not the time to break your previous land speed record. Particularly if you suffer from morning sickness, be aware of your limits. Monitor your heart rate and breathing. As a general rule, your heart rate should not exceed 140 beats/minute. The fetal heart rate is tied to your own; if your heart is racing, your baby's is too. A heart rate monitor, at around a hundred dollars, is a worthwhile investment. Most feature an alarm that sounds if you exceed the safe target range. If you feel breathless, which is common during the first trimester, slow down or take a break. The first three months are an adjustment period, when your blood volume is initially too low to accommodate both you and a growing fetus- this can result in breathlessness and faintness. Adjust your exercise levels accordingly. Avoid exercising at extreme altitude or in hot, humid environments. Now that summer is here, this is an especially important rule of thumb. Your body temperature affects the baby, and it is critical that neither of you becomes overheated. Drink plenty of water. As the pregnancy progresses, reduce the intensity level. This tends to happen naturally. Remember that even if you are exercising less intensely, the actual level of what you are doing is more difficult, due to the added weight of the baby. Be careful not to over-stretch. Early in pregnancy, a hormone called relaxin fills your system. This hormone induces hyper-flexibility in the joints and musculature, which allows for the expansion of the uterus and the repositioning of the pelvic floor. It is common for women to strain muscles and ligaments during pregnancy as a result of this new flexibility. It is still important to stretch after exercising- just know your limits and try not to exceed them. In the last trimester, avoid ballistic movements, such as jumping or running. The exercise community is divided on this one. My personal experience with clients has led me to believe that these motions can strain the pelvic floor, which is already supporting more weight than ever before. There are plenty of exercises that can be done without bouncing motions. I always believe that it's better to be on the safe side. Do Kegel exercises religiously. The pelvic floor supports the bladder, uterus, and intestines. The added weight of the uterus during pregnancy can stretch out that floor, causing either the intestines or bladder to drop down. This is one of the reasons that so many elderly women suffer from incontinence. Prevention is the best medicine. Kegels involve contracting and releasing the PF muscles, similarly to stopping the flow of urination. Tighten and relax the muscle quickly several times a day. source: http://www.childbirth.org/articles/pregnancy/safeexercise.htmlAb workout whilst pregnant: Quote: In the first trimester, abdominal crunches are fine but as you move to the second and third trimesters, it is not recommended that you lie on your back. Studies indicate too much pressure can be placed on the fetus/umbilical cord (the baby's source of energy and nutrition) when the mother performs exercises while lying on her back. Instead, you can get a great workout, continuing to strengthen those abdominal muscles doing side crunches.
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 11:06 pm
My stationary bike has a built in heart monitor. 3nodding It's good to know the number, though. I wasn't sure what was too high. sweatdrop
Very good information, thank you. 3nodding
I eat balanced, I've never really checked out for sure the amount of calories in everything I eat. But I never burn more than 120 or so calories at a time on my bike (it has a counter, no idea how reliable it is.).
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