jlmahon Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I am soooooo overjoyed right now. My husband and have been wanting a baby for 4 years and I was worried I was running out of time. We were just getting ready to fill out adoption paperwork. I'm only 5 weeks, but so far so good. Interestingly, my heart rate and bp have been really stable. If anything, my bp has been on the higher side. Has anyone here felt better throughout pregnancy?For those of you who can exercise, did you continue to exercise through pregnancy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizona girl Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Congratulations! I went through infertility and never concieved, so I know what a big deal this is for you.I recently found out that I had a defective gene that was contributing to the infertility and early pregnancy loss. That gene is called the MTHFR gene and I had homozygous highest risk form. Considering you've had a hard time getting pregnant, I would have your doctor check that, it is also found to cause spina bifida and neural tube. So your doctors should know about it, if they haven't already checked it. My cardiologist is the one who ran the test on me as it is also associated with cardiovascular disease.The gene is missing the enzyme that processes folate and b12, both of which are very important during pregnany. Classic folate supplements are not able to be converted. It is easy to bypass the defect by taking the active forms of folate and b12, which are the methly forms.methylfolate and methyb12 You can google mthfr and read about it.My best to you during your pregnancy, take it easy in these first few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpjd59 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Hanna5918:Congratulations!!Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Hi Hanna, congrats on your pregnancy. I hope everything will go well for you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAboutPeace Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Congratulations Hanna! I'm very happy for you . My husband and I went through 4 years of infertility as well and applied for adoption. When I got the call (after the year long adoption process) telling us that we were approved, I had a really strong emotional reaction when I got off the phone (crying; doubting myself, etc). I had long since given up on the fertility drugs, so I thought those wide swings were over until I, surprisingly, found out a few days later that I was pregnant.I hope things go well for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mully2014 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Congrats that is so great!!!!! And I hope that everything goes well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misstraci Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Congratualtions!! You deserve it. Hope that you feel well during and after. Keep us up to date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBlonde Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Congratulations!! I am so happy for you! Take care!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashelton80 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Congrats!! I felt amazing pregnant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anaphylaxing Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Yayyyy! Congratulations! Keep us posted on how you're feeling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hholmes13 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Congratulations! I hope it goes well and you feel great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alex Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 hanna,Congrats!hope everything goes well for you.Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue1234 Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Congratulations!! Have a great pregnancy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdlady Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Woohoo! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiemxoxo Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Congrats!! I am currently 18 weeks along and feeling pretty good. I felt like crap without any energy during the first trimester but a lot better in the second. I am not currently exercising other than taking my dog for a short walk occasionally because my heart rate seems to be higher with pregnancy. I dont' necessarily feel better with pregnancy but I can't complain either because my symptoms seem to be stable. Get lots of rest when needed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shan1212 Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Congratulations! Best wishes for a healthy and symptom free (or light) pregnancy! I didn't feel well during the first trimester this last time around, but things improved when my blood volume increased in the second trimester, and I felt pretty normal for the rest of the pregnancy with just a few POTSy days (in comparison to my first pregnancy, before I had POTS - I still felt huge and pregnant but not slowed down by POTS). I was basically on bed rest during the first trimester due to my inability to get upright and then resumed exercise for the second and the first part of the third trimester. I think I quit doing real workouts around 34 weeks but I still tried to go for 2 mile walks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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