noelwr said:the hormones in your body cause the cartilage of the joints in your pelvis to become softer so that the bones can move apart, thus preparing for childbirth. for some women the hormones are a bit too proactive and cause it too soften too much thus moving too far apart and this can cause pain. it's called symphysis publis dysfunction.
Laila619 said:Dreamer_D said:
ECP, ugh--I keep telling DH it feels like I took a hammer to my pelvic area.
First appointment is in 2 weeks and I've finally made the switch to a midwife group.
at 13w1d. I've had 2 u/s both looked great. Doing really well and am just thrilled and excited to be here!! 
Mine doesn't sound as bad, it's probably just the normal stretching and aches and pains down there. But the hammer description is totally spot on.robbie3982 said:Can I rejoin the thread? I'll be 5 weeks tomorrow. EDD is May 20th.
ETA: Please don't say anything on fb. We're not telling IRL until after 1st tri.
somethingshiny said:So glad to see you all doing well! The next round of births is just around the corner!!
cupcake~ Congrats and lots of dust for you!!
Lily is 2 months old now! She is so gorgeous and sweet. She's been rewarding me at the 2 am feedings with big smiles. When I walk into the room and look down at her, she quiets and gives me the biggest most gorgeous smile--it just makes my heart melt.
And, just a quick PSA--because I don't think it's mentioned enough IRL. Post partum depression is real and it can hit any woman regardless of how much she wants and loves her baby. It can actually occur during pregnancy too (towards the end usually.) If you are feeling completely overwhelmed, irrationally guilty or sad, talk to your dr. When PPD hit me, I was really taken aback. I hadn't heard of anyone IRL who had anything more than the baby blues so I felt like a failure and an awful mom. I have never felt so miserable in my entire life. All PPD isn't as severe as mine, but I wish no woman ever had to experience even the smallest amount. Please make sure you take care of yourselves!! Healthy mamas are mandatory!!
Almost an outie. I can't believe how big this belly is. Where's my belly twin Noel? Third tri is feeling great so far. Hope everyone else is chugging along and feeling good!
I'm so happy to hear you're enjoying pregnancy! Me too! Still in the second tri, myself, but I tell my DH that I love being pregnant so much that I feel ready to try for number 2!! Haha! Which is usually met with a response that looks something like this -- Hahahaha!! I love it! CONGRATULATIONS!! I'm so glad you're here, somewhat selfishly though, because I love hearing perspectives from the PS Moms!! Regarding your eyes, did your dr. prescribe anything for you last time?
Loves Vintage said:I'm so happy to hear you're enjoying pregnancy! Me too! Still in the second tri, myself, but I tell my DH that I love being pregnant so much that I feel ready to try for number 2!! Haha! Which is usually met with a response that looks something like this --
Ugh on the corneal abrasion, though!! I have really sensitive eyes, and can't really wear contacts for more than a couple hours b/c I'm prone to abrasions, too. They are a real PITA! Sounds good to me! If I don't take a Zofran first thing in the morning I feel like barfing by the time I get out of bed to pee. I brought it up at my last appointment and it's hard to tell if it's pregnancy hormones or the Lovenox causing it so I'll be sticking with the Zofran a bit longer to see if it eases up a bit. 
the good part of your preggo brain story is that the party is a week after and not a week before. mmmm.... warm brownies with vanilla ice cream. we had that a couple of weeks back.
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