Hi all,
SO nobody knows about this.. i am pregnant.. i know im announcing this here..
i have been a member here for sooo long.. i am attached to gupshup since 2003..
with number of years.. i have changes few login names.. but i always keep upto date with this site every now and then.
so.. everyone who is at the same stage of first trimester.. can we share our experiences and knowledge..
this is my first time.. do’s.. dont’s..
i need support..
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Hi! Congratulations! i am glad somebody started a thread like this. i just found out last week that i have concieved :))). How far along are you?
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Congrats toffeee & nocturnelle! 
I’m in first trimester and it’s been hard going. I’m at 8 weeks right now.
For don’ts, this is what I have found out so far: Don’t eat soft cheese (eg. feta, brie etc), deli meats (including sausages), alfala sprouts that are uncooked and be careful of the mercury content of fish you are eating (avoid fish like shark and there’s a couple of others also eat only certain amount of farmed tuna per week).
Watch your weight gain - you don’t have to actually eat for two! In the first trimester if you are currently a healthy weight for your height then you only need to gain between 2 to 4 pounds. That pretty much means you can eat as much as before you got pregnant, just eat as healthy as you can.
Do: exercise if you can but no high impact exercises esp if you were not used to doing these before getting pregnant. Also, drink lots of milk, yoghurt (for the calcium).
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Congratulations to all three of you. I’m seven weeks pregnant. I really don’t feel like eating anything even I feel hungry. I don’t know what to do. I used to start my day with lemon water before I got pregnant. No I can’t. I feel like vomiting all the time. What should I do? I’m eating saltine crackers but they’re not helping me a lot. I can’t eat fully. Just little bit coz of the fear that the food/water/drinks will make me throw up. Sorry, its gross but… How you gals are coping with this? Doctor from emergency room did give me medicine ondansetron. I’m taking it and its helping but I dont want to be on medicine… you know… I also have cyst in my right ovary which sometimes causes lots of pain and pressure. That’s how I ended up in ER last Tuesday.
Looking forward to some suggestions.
Thanks and Good Luck to all of us.
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congrats all!! im in my 11th week, the morning sickness n fatigue which i was experiencing for the past few weeks is wearing off now, im slowly getting back on track coz i already have a 10 and a half month old to take care of
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I’m in my second so congrats to you all, first was super duper tough for me.
dont forget folic acid
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Congrats meethishona, Nancy & raania! Nice to have some people in the same boat.
Meethishona - I created a different thread re the terrible nausea I’ve been experiencing. Check that out, some guppies have given some great advice on there. For myself - I try and only eat what I like these days and don’t try and force myself anything just because it’s healthy. I find I have no trouble with most fruits. Also, I hate milk so having been trying to make smoothies with fruit, milk and yoghurt and drink those (chilled!). Try and have lots of small meals and eat throughout the day rather than 3 large meals. I’ve been trying to do that. Can’t wait until I feel better!!
Nancy - good for you that you’re almost done with the worst part. Inshallah hope it gets better for you still.
Raania - how many weeks are you at? And you’re right floic acid pills or any vitamin pills the doc has recommended. I find it’s hard taking these too though. The sight or thought of these makes me feel sick too! Uff. Oh well.
I’ve been hard time drinking water and am afraid I’m not having enough in the day. Any advice for this? I am considering drinking lemonade. And trying to eat watermelon too.
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Hello ladies. I am starting my second trimester from tomorrow. So far its been a very very smooth pregnancy Alhamdulliah. I have no symptoms infact. I’ve gained about 2 pounds. I exercise 3-4 days a week. No cravings… maybe I am able to control my cravings. I am liking fruits though. I think exercise has helped me a lot. Controlled my nausea, it tires me out so I sleep very well, and haven’t gained much weight. This is my second pregnancy and first wasn’t as smooth. I was always tired and had severe nausea.
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Congrats Spiral! Great to hear that you’re having such a better time, the second time around. That def gives me hope. lol Awesome that you have been going to gym too. I’ve been wanting to go to the gym but have not gone in over a month now due to the nausea. 
Any ideas or advice to motivate me so I can start going? Forget going to the gym. The nausea makes me so sick and depressed, all I want to do is lie in bed or on the sofa all day. Thank god for work, otherwise I’d be a sad case by now.
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I am scared of weight gain .. that’s what motivates me to go the gym. I haven’t cut down on my diet.. you are not supposed to. The only thing I do to keep my weight in check is by going to the gym and working out.. not high impact but like long walks on treadmill on incline. Once you gain excess weight, its hard to get rid of. I know I will gain weight in second and lots of weight in my third trimester. If you workout and keep your weight gain to minimal now, you’ll have room to gain weight later on.
I also have a 2 year old so days when I am feeling sick I still get up and take him outside. You need to keep yourself busy, you won’t be so focused on nausea and other symptoms.
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Hi.. thanks hun congrats to u too… Think u an I are in the same boat.. I haven’t yet sen a doctor
I’m gona walk in today.. I’m nervous
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I want to join gym… but since I hvnt done anything.. I’m thinking of joining swimming classes..
I’m not sick yet.. however my back is killing me..: (
I’ll
lli write more once I get home…
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Congratulations you guys! I am only 5 weeks along so no nausea or dizziness yet and hopefully wont get any iA. However, i am hot and sweaty all the time! Anyone else have/had this?
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Oh i so am i.. in my 5th week..
i dont feel anything yet either..
i went to the Doctor’s yday.. they did another test and it was +ve
i asked them to prescribe me with vitamins.. Preg Vit.. i know alot of my cousins and family have used it… and its been amazing..
still looking for swimming…
My body temp in general is very hot.. so.. i dont feel anything.. but sometimes i do feel uneasy..
i have my finals in 2 weeks.. -_- yikes…
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oh man.. i cant sleep..
i had sm salad and fruits before hving my night time vitamin pill..
im up.. i cant sleep.. i had a slices of pizza.. i feel better.. -_- well sort of..
i cant sleep..
is i with everyone?? or is it just me..
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in my first pregnany, i slept alot during first trimester, i had trouble sleeping in third trimester…
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PregVit is really great, my sister used it and swears that it is the best prenatal out there. Will try to get a prescription today Good luck with your finals!
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My Gums HURT!!!
i hate going to the dentist.. i read it p online.. it happens..
does anybdy else have this pain?
No sickness yet.. Alhamdlilah..
I am told to have alot of milk… and with the pregvit i am adviced to have folic acid.. i dono if i should
the doctor said what im tking is enough..
i got my blood tests done… the results will be out in two weeks.. inshallah all will go well.
@Nocturnelle: did u get the tests done as yet? did u get the vits??
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awwww i hope you feel better… u should try doing smth that interests you.. that will help you move around..
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Hey,
Had my first prenatal visit yesterday and the doc gave me a bunch of tests. Got pregvit folic 5. waiting for the results now