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Hi Daniella
I normally have a big problem with constipation (during the 2 years prior to my pregnancy). I saw a doctor who was of no help. When I was desparate after not having a BM for one week, I did do a fleet enema as recommended by the doctor.
I now take metamucil daily, sometimes 2-3 times a day (citrucel did not work for me) with lots of water. Exercise always helps me (30 minute walk at a fast pace). I eat lots of fruits/veggies (never really helped me). My lifesaver has been a probiotic that my acupuncturist recommended. I swear by it-I have minimal constipation anymore, even during pregnancy. You can buy it at Whole Foods in the refrigerated section. It is called Udo's Choice Adult Probiotic (there are 12 billion viable cells per capsule)-it is safe to take during pregnancy. These things all helped me, but you are probably going to have to clean out your system first. I would call your obgyn...I am sorry, it is a TERRIBLE feeling.
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Linzie
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thank you everyone for your advice! the citrucel that i took last night actually worked today! i have never been so excited to have a bm in my life! i'm gonna ask what the doc suggests for the future but i already eat a high fiber diet. I will probably add the prunes and juice like suggested. i think i'm gonna take the citrucel for a few more days to make sure i'm good.
so great to have a place where i can talk about my poops since my hubby doesn't like to hear about it! 
hope everyone is doing great!
beth - how are you feeling?
daniella
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Well im still contracting off and on and in alot of pain. I just cant wait until thursday to see my ob and talk to her about moving my c-section up. I dont know how much longer i can go wiithout any sleep and all this pain i feel like im going to lose it.
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Beth,
Hang in there; your doing great.
Daniella;
i was soo constipated and i took a stool softner and i now i am slowing going. i also took a fleet enema. glycerol. at walgreens . 5 dollars for 50. i use one every couple of weeks. What gyne are you going to.
Mich, linz, jen
how are you doing?
xolisa find out what were having february 5
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Lisa - not to long for you now to find out and be 1/2 way done...Do you have names picked out to start calling your bundle of joy when you find out?...I sat on the fence with that for awhile and the hubby wanted to know from the beginning...It wasn't until my sister had gone to the department store around here that sold a lot of unisex clothes and basically bought them out and then i realized that no one else would have a lot of stuff to choose from or I would have a lot of doubled clothes and stuff I woudl have to return when the baby came if it were the opposite sex of what was bought...They really don't give you a chance nowadays to be surprised...I am shocked that my cousin and his wife who are due at the end of April and already have 2 girls are not going to find out...To me that seems stupid especially if it is a boy then everyone will have to rush out and get stuff...I guess to each there own...We have 2 couples in our lamaze class that are going to be surprised...
Well the dresser for the nursery came yesterday and I am waiting for DH to put it together...I need to wash some baby clothes to put in the dresser but am trying to wait until after the baby shower...I scheduled our carseat installation with all 5 vehicles...My mom's, my sister's, mine, the hubby's, and my sister in law's...I foudn out that the hospital will not let you take the baby home unless the seat is properly installed by police officer or a certified person...So you all may want to check with your delivering hospital as to what their carseat policy is....
Well that is all the news on on my homefront...How is everyone else's homefront?...Talk to you all later....
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Jenny
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well i go to the dr tomorrow hopefully ill get some good news that they will move up my c-section.
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Jen,
i agree with you girl will be annabelle louise, boy will be raymond avery. I am glad you are doing well.
all good things
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lisa
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Hi Ladies! Sorry I have been MIA.... I have been soooooo busy now that I am back at work! I have to catch up for missing most of December!
Everything is good here! I am officially 19 weeks along and we found out yesterday that we are having a BOY! He will be John Michael Forney, Jr. (although he technically willbe a 4th)...
Although I saw the baby healthy yesterday it was still tough because I had to see my deceased twin as they took more measurments and a "flatline" on the quiet heatbeat which was sad for me. But I am hanging in there. I hope I don't see much of my demised twin when I deliver little Johnny!
Sounds like all you are doing well...I am so glad!
Linz, I am sorry about your UTI, how uncomfortable...
and excitig news...I got snow here yesterday in california! YIPPY!
I missed you all!
My due date is the same... June 17th! and I am almost 1/2 way there!
love and hugs to all!
Michelle
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Michelle - so glad you posted to let everyone know that you were having a boy...I guess that means you got my comments and graphics on myspace...Talk to you soon.
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Jenny
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congrats michelle;
a boy that is wonderful; i am so sorry about the bittersweet ultra sound with the twin; that must of been so hard. Miss talking to you. i am 18 weeks and due june 23; find out the 5th.
xolisa
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Michelle
That is such exciting news!! Congrats on your boy (that is what my husband and I wanted when we started this whole journey although I will be happy with either one)!!
Lisa and I find out in less than 2 weeks...Daniella, what are your plans?
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well everyone it looks like 1 weeks from tomorrow i will be having my c-section they are going to move it up.
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Beth - I am so happy for you...Just another week and you can welcome your precious little girl intot the world...Talk to you later.
Lisa - beautiful names for whatever you may be having...
Everyone else - how are you?
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Jenny
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Hi All!
Beth - congrats! you are almost done! it must be a relief to have an end in sight!
michelle - congrats on your blessing of a little boy!
Lisa - my doc is Dr. dominicis at womencare in AH. Have you started to feel the baby move yet? I started to feel the little flutters about 2 weeks ago but it is very inconsistent. which of course makes me neurotic even though i know it's normal.
Jenny - you only have 10 weeks left!!!!!!
Linzie - we will find out the gender on the 9th! can't wait! however, we have decided to keep it a surprise for family and friends. I of course will tell all of you! For names our top names (right now) are Leah Rae for a girl and Ari Ryan for a boy.
daniella
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Beth,
That is great! And you'll be almost 38 weeks so that is really not too early at all. Still hope you can get some rest between now and then. So exciting that one of our babies will soon be here!
Julie
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