out of breath?

Are you finding yourself out of breath just by walking from one room to another? This is from the Progesterone hormone in your body. It is believed to be the rise in Progesterone that causes this. Progesterone is an important hormone that supports your baby while you are pregnant. Low levels can result in miscarriage (like our first two pregnancies.) I know I get out of breath VERY easy. If you are like me... try to keep it easy. However if you are going somewhere that requires a lot of walking... see if you can use a wheel chair. I did this while at a recent trip to an Aquarium and it helped so much! So if you are out of breath...think of it as a positive sign that all is well!

Morning sickness that lasts ALL day

Why is it that some first trimesters are "worse" than others? I am 9 weeks preg right now and suffering through some of the worst morning sickness ever! My OB put me on Zofran to help ease the "ickiness." But it is no miracle cure! I have found eating every 1.5 - 2 hours seems to help. Not big meals... just small snacks... like triscuits, rice cakes, cheese, chips, ice cream pops (you get the idea.) Also try not to drink liquid with your meals. That can sometimes make you feel sicker. Once you have found a food that helps.... STICK WITH IT! Right now I am all about frozen waffles. yummmmm! Some ladies also find sucking on hard sour candy helps. Like Lemon drops or sour skittles.