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Could you just count two weeks back from your day of ovulation and punch that in as your LMP? That's what I did, because I ovulated closer to three weeks after LMP and when they calculate how far along you are it seems they assume a 28-day cycle w/ovulation on day 14.

Quote: Originally Posted by Onthetrail Welcome, congrats, and I'm so sorry to hear you're having such a rough time. I'm just starting to really feel a bit better now myself (12.5 weeks). I understand not being about to stomach brown rice. During this preg, as well as my last, I only could really tolerate cool, slightly crisp foods. The thought of the hot steam rising off of food even turns my stomach a little now. The fresh...

I wouldn't be worried either. I think personally you thought the chicken smelled icky because you are pregnant. Sounds like you know how to handle food properly.

I do psyllium husks/ fiber in water every night before bed, and when things are really bad I make one of my fibrous shakes - which sound gross but actually taste great - 1-2 apples or pears, 1 orange or some lemon juice, 1 banana, 4-5 big leaves of collard greens, with some water, all blended in the blender. A big glass of that and the next morning it's all go!

I get headaches, but they seem to come with the dizzy spells.

Why isn't it sleeping more? Ugh, my stomach rock & rolls like an ocean. I think it has reached every corner of my uterus with it's active little hands and feet. I'm really surprised I don't have any bruises on the outside of my stomach! Well, at least it won't be much longer, if that ultrasound is right! Only one month to go. And actually, I'll be 37 weeks in 2 weeks, so I guess it could be any time after...

I had my cervix stretched but not membranes ruptured this week but my ob did so w/permission since I'm facing an induction due to pre-e on Monday. I do wish they all asked for permission though.

I guess that technically it is possible to "stretch" without "stripping" or "sweeping" the membrains, but it sounds fishy to me. I would be VERY upset.

I really appreciate all of the encouragement so much. Last night I ended up not being able to stave off the hormonal breakdown when dh got home but he was great and luckily ds had fallen asleep early. We had time to talk about everything and I think maybe it is a mistake on my part to try to always hold it together so well and to always fight back tears if they are there. It felt like such a relief to just cry and say everything out loud. And...

Thanks for the response! I definitely need to focus more on nutrition rather than weight. I think everything will be fine if I can get do that.