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Heads up, B Fit Barre on 14th St just send an email that they will be having the prenatal barre class on Sundays at noon starting on 14 April!
you can sign up in advance or drop in. I plan on going assuming everything is OK with my little one.
If you've never done barre before and are "on the fence" about yoga (I might transition to yoga the bigger I get, assuming everything is OK!), this is a bit more active than yoga but you get a great work out and there is lots of stretching. It's not as zen as yoga - great music and if you are a regular, you definitely get to know people. Plus, the owner is a sweetheart and a half.
you can sign up in advance or drop in. I plan on going assuming everything is OK with my little one.
If you've never done barre before and are "on the fence" about yoga (I might transition to yoga the bigger I get, assuming everything is OK!), this is a bit more active than yoga but you get a great work out and there is lots of stretching. It's not as zen as yoga - great music and if you are a regular, you definitely get to know people. Plus, the owner is a sweetheart and a half.
Sorry for your loss, PP - I didn't have any of those experiences. I just received incorrect information about the start of my cycle and I chalked it up to her knowing she was on her way out and not caring or having too much going on. That said, I instantly received a new nurse - and love(d) her
If you're on the fence, what about a local getaway? Like, Annapolis or even a fancy hotel with a nice spa in DC?
If it's any reassurance, my nurse (melissa) quit right before the start of my cycle in addition to giving me incorrect information about the start of it. Christine (Chrissy) was my nurse after Melissa and she was amazing.
Well, the pain isn't so bad that I can't function. I simply notice it. Maybe I'm a bad judge because I have a relatively high pain threshold? lol
Maybe if it DOESNT go away at all by the weekend, Ill go to the ER but again, if there's nothing they can do, would it really matter? I have my NT scan on Wednesday then the following week, my regular OB appointment
ETA: I DO thank you all for the words of encouragement. I'm just a worrier, by nature, and pregnancy after IVF is not a good combo for a worrier! Maybe a fetal doppler is a worthwhile investment for someone like me?
Maybe if it DOESNT go away at all by the weekend, Ill go to the ER but again, if there's nothing they can do, would it really matter? I have my NT scan on Wednesday then the following week, my regular OB appointment
ETA: I DO thank you all for the words of encouragement. I'm just a worrier, by nature, and pregnancy after IVF is not a good combo for a worrier! Maybe a fetal doppler is a worthwhile investment for someone like me?
Yeah, I called the OB and they said there's nothing they can do. I've thought about getting a fetal doppler but at the same time, I wonder if that makes it worse because I'd never know if it's my heart or the babies, ya know?
but you are right that it's not near the baby (that I know of!). I'm just trying to take one day at a time. There's not much to do. That, and I'm trying to have good posture at my desk in case this is all a result of me sitting weird - we have those stupid Aero chairs that are not meant to go with these desks. It's ssooo uncomfortable!
but you are right that it's not near the baby (that I know of!). I'm just trying to take one day at a time. There's not much to do. That, and I'm trying to have good posture at my desk in case this is all a result of me sitting weird - we have those stupid Aero chairs that are not meant to go with these desks. It's ssooo uncomfortable!
Thanks, guys - first, yeah, I #2 regularly (though, my eating hasn't been great so that affects it...more snacking, fewer meals as I try to deal with the cramp).
And I don't nothing anything related to food, but i AM trying to chew everything better and take tums just in case it's that. last night we had soup (actually, borscht because I saw it on the Food Network and though it looked good...it was ok but in retrospect, eating something that red was probably not the smartest idea!).
The only thing that changed prior to the cramp was that I FINALLY took a long walk after work. So, exercise. And now I'm worried because I have my trainer scheduled for Saturday AM for the first time since starting IVF and I'm worried that's a bad idea...
And I don't nothing anything related to food, but i AM trying to chew everything better and take tums just in case it's that. last night we had soup (actually, borscht because I saw it on the Food Network and though it looked good...it was ok but in retrospect, eating something that red was probably not the smartest idea!).
The only thing that changed prior to the cramp was that I FINALLY took a long walk after work. So, exercise. And now I'm worried because I have my trainer scheduled for Saturday AM for the first time since starting IVF and I'm worried that's a bad idea...
They won't bring me in for an ultrasound, which sucks but I understand - if everyone with any sort of cramp or pain came in for an ultrasound they wouldn't have time for anything else!
I called the GW nurse line, they called back, took down all my symptoms...and the nurse spoke with a doc then called back. If the doc wasn't worried enough to bring me in, I have to have hope.
but still, I get so worried. I know you do, too. I just want this part to be over so badly.
Then, my boobs hurt and I cry over a commercial and I think "oh yeah, pregnant". But still, these past couple of days have been pretty nervewracking. Dr Google says round ligament pain, but that is usually right side and much later than I am (I'll be 11W tomorrow)
I called the GW nurse line, they called back, took down all my symptoms...and the nurse spoke with a doc then called back. If the doc wasn't worried enough to bring me in, I have to have hope.
but still, I get so worried. I know you do, too. I just want this part to be over so badly.
Then, my boobs hurt and I cry over a commercial and I think "oh yeah, pregnant". But still, these past couple of days have been pretty nervewracking. Dr Google says round ligament pain, but that is usually right side and much later than I am (I'll be 11W tomorrow)
Starting on Tuesday I had some bad cramping - not the normal period type cramps I got early on, more like a runner cramp on my left side, under my rib cage, maybe 6" from my belly button (I'm chubby so it's in that general area!).
I called the nurse at GW and she said unless I wanted to come in to see if I had a UTI, there's nothing they could do since I didn't have any other issues (no bleeding, no fever, no vomit).
Anyone have this ever? It's not constant, so yesterday I took the day off (as much as I bitch about my job, I have an amazing boss who has had two miscarriages herself and truly worries about me, it's a huge blessing - today she was like "I JUST WANT YOU TO BE THROUGH THIS TRIMESTER!"). I basically laid around all day save for a couple of dog walks. When I sit at my desk, I don't feel anything. I am trying to move slowly and deliberately which seems to help.
If I were to scale it from 1-10, I'd give it a 5/6. It's like a stab/cramp but it doesn't make me want to curl up and I haven't taken tylonol (because I want to feel what's going on).
anyone?
I'm incredibly worried.....NT scan isn't until this coming Wednesday. SUCH a long wait. I hate this.
I called the nurse at GW and she said unless I wanted to come in to see if I had a UTI, there's nothing they could do since I didn't have any other issues (no bleeding, no fever, no vomit).
Anyone have this ever? It's not constant, so yesterday I took the day off (as much as I bitch about my job, I have an amazing boss who has had two miscarriages herself and truly worries about me, it's a huge blessing - today she was like "I JUST WANT YOU TO BE THROUGH THIS TRIMESTER!"). I basically laid around all day save for a couple of dog walks. When I sit at my desk, I don't feel anything. I am trying to move slowly and deliberately which seems to help.
If I were to scale it from 1-10, I'd give it a 5/6. It's like a stab/cramp but it doesn't make me want to curl up and I haven't taken tylonol (because I want to feel what's going on).
anyone?
I'm incredibly worried.....NT scan isn't until this coming Wednesday. SUCH a long wait. I hate this.
Anonymous wrote:No advice here.... just sympathy. How is this even legal with the Affordable Care Act? Sigh...insurance companies suck. So sorry you have to deal with the stress of this while pregnant. Hopefully you will get some good answers here.
I wonder this, too.
I"m so sorry for your loss, OP.
woah, which nurse?!?!
I really want to know what is going on over there.
I really want to know what is going on over there.
Awesome for a good ultrasound, Interloper!
yeah, our office is tiny - 12 people and my boss, who has her own office. I'm support staff for everyone in legislative affairs and don't have a back up (and for reference, the two other civilians, who are both paid more, don't even know how many members of Congress there are). So I dont even know how we could have a contingency plan because we don't do long term projects - it's all "crap, we have a hearing...pull together research".
I figure that's why they have a boss, and it'll be obvious pretty soon that I'm pregnant anyway if everything stays healthy.
Maybe me being furloughed will be good practice for 'em.
Anyway, thanks for the suggestions, all - seems not saying anything is perfectly A-OK!
I figure that's why they have a boss, and it'll be obvious pretty soon that I'm pregnant anyway if everything stays healthy.
Maybe me being furloughed will be good practice for 'em.
Anyway, thanks for the suggestions, all - seems not saying anything is perfectly A-OK!
At a recent non-baby shower gathering at my house (housewarming) I made mini frittatas, a large cheese plate with various sides like olives and pepper jelly, mini-mozzarella, basil, and tomato skewers drizzled with balsamic reduction and olive oil, and a fruit platter with honeyed greek yogurt dip. It was easy to do everything in advance. I agree that chicken salad would also be a nice addition, maybe one with grapes. Or various tea sandwiches. You could also do some flat breads. If you want back up items, Costco and Wegmans have wonderful quiches (Costcos are stonewall kitchen and they're fabulous)
We decided to get mini cupcakes from Georgetown for dessert because they were super adorable and much easier to deal with. I also got some macaroons from a local place. But if you're a good baker, you would probably have more success than I could with that aspect.
We decided to get mini cupcakes from Georgetown for dessert because they were super adorable and much easier to deal with. I also got some macaroons from a local place. But if you're a good baker, you would probably have more success than I could with that aspect.