My next appointment is at 9 weeks....sometime around July 12th. I would like to really see Baby Kaiser, but more importantly again review how much I despise Dr. M. If she is still on her cynic track, I will have to look for alternatives.
I like Dr. BS, and I appreciated that she saw no traces of my skirmish with Dr. M when she was communicating with me, and during the ultrasound. That is very professional, I think.
TMI Alert: One thing I don't want Kaiser to inherit from me is my intestines....I am constipated. And I can't do one thing about it...I am trying to keep up my water intake and all, but still.
I tend to be very sleepy in the mornings...I finish my milk and go back to bed (Yes, I do), and if I am not able to catch those 180 winks, I walk around with a massive hangover, and sleep on my way to work, at work and whatnot.
It is okay for now...I can cope because I do not have any early-morning classes yet...they will come up in July...will have to watch out for that.
But I am lovin' it!
^WiseGuy^
:)
ReplyDeleteMangos are quite good for constipation (I range from one extreme to the other these days!) but just try to up your fruit/fibre intake.
ReplyDeleteI'm sleepy in the morning too! I grab some toast to try and ward off the nausea and then flop back into bed.
But yeah, it's great isn't it!
xxx
Agree with Barbara. Fruits are wonderful and work better than any meds. I am, ahem, intimately acquainted with your TMI alert, and at least one fruit every day keeps the problems away. :-)
ReplyDeleteI added a 1/4 cup of allbran buds to a 1/2 total raisin bran and it helped me a lot. I hate all bran and total now but it worked. : )
ReplyDeleteI hear that particular intestinal problem is common for those "in the family way." :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you're able to get as much sleep as you need--I'm not worth much without adequate sleep and I don't even have the lovely excuse that you do. ;)
I took Citrucel the entire time. My BFF is the same as you (6 w 5 d) and she is taking Miralax for her constipation issues.
ReplyDeleteI've been eating fresh fruits and have also been eating shredded wheat to help with the constipation.
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Adding more fruit, along with lots of water seemed to help a little...
ReplyDeleteThe joys of pregnancy!
Lots and lots of fruit and lots of water will help the constipation. You have about 19 years until the exhaustion goes away.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving it too. :-D I can't wait until you start posting belly pics for us. ;-)
ReplyDeleteWell, since we're sharing constipation remedies...coconut milk will clean you right out!
ReplyDeleteHooray for you and hooray for Kaiser. I am so excited to watch your little stork creep across the screen to the nest. Your joy is coming through in your posts and it's a beautiful thing.
Congratulations on your miracle pregnancy! Marion ICLW #25.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your little miracle!!
ReplyDeleteLittle Bit has sabotaged my gut as well. I'm on psyllium.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a good visit, despite Dr M. You continue to be in my prayers that all turns out wonderfully!!!
ReplyDeleteI've had that issue as a chronic problem for years. Interestingly, it's improved greatly since I gave birth. But stool softener (Docusate sodium) is perfectly safe during pregnancy. I took in throughout mine. Another option is magnesium supplements. I take them for migraine prevention. It's also safe during pregnancy, and will help with constipation. Good luck. Being backed up is quite uncomfortable.
ReplyDeleteGo Kaiser go. Just so so so happy to read this update my friend. xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh no. Dr. Cynic? That's the last thing you need.
ReplyDeleteOMG, first of all.....I have so been out of it this last month.....I owe you a huge congratulations. Monstrously big. I am VERY happy for you. And...I think you need to find a new doc. Congrats, sweetie.... :)
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