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my daughter can't believe that she was ever that big.

Posted by acceber78    Saturday, January 05, 2008 7:23 PM

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For a raspberry, it sure does eat alot. I feel like I'm always hungry!!

Posted by Mein Herzgrund    Thursday, January 10, 2008 11:39 AM

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I can't believe it's getting big.

Posted by smrodrigues1    Wednesday, January 23, 2008 4:18 PM

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Just went to the Doctor yesterday; sooo amazing to see that little heart beating like crazy.  We're so thrilled that the baby is healthy and the Doctor says everything is fine!!!

Posted by bug727    Friday, January 25, 2008 1:12 PM

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Seeing pictures like this helps it to be more real.   We don't go to see the doctor (1st time) until February 28th, so it's hard to get a grasp on what's going on in there!!  I can't wait to see him/her!

Posted by snickets    Wednesday, February 06, 2008 9:35 AM

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I totally agree with not knowing.  We have had our 1st appointment but that was 4 weeks ago.  We just want to hear the heart beat.  That will be very comforting.

Posted by kellyowen    Wednesday, February 06, 2008 10:47 AM

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We see the doctor for the first time tomorrow and this really helps to put in perspective what's going on.

Posted by FarmerKat    Sunday, February 24, 2008 8:30 PM

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oh wow!  that rocks!

Posted by missbeezers    Friday, March 14, 2008 3:04 PM

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I know that once we go to the doctor it will make it all so much more real. I won't feel like my body is being invaded, but that there is a living creature in there.  

Posted by Mandalynn252    Sunday, March 16, 2008 8:20 PM

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My twins are raspberries. Yeah had first appointment today and jumped up a week and also found out we are having twins.

Posted by Cra8zy4him    Monday, March 17, 2008 3:06 PM

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I'm so excited for you sis!! Congrats on not 1 baby but 2!!!!

Posted by excited one    Tuesday, March 18, 2008 8:03 PM

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Congrats on the twins!  My hubby and I are actually hoping for 2 (they run in the family), but will certainly be happy with just one healthy baby.  We go tomorrow for our first u/s.  Guess we'll find out then if there's more than one...

Posted by lea_ellis    Tuesday, March 25, 2008 8:44 AM

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Is it normal, even though the doctor confirmed my baby, Somedays i feel like yeah right this is not happening? And I don't have a belly yet is that normal too?

Posted by anghos1    Wednesday, March 26, 2008 12:33 AM

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Anghos1, I think it's perfectly normal to be feeling the way you are.  I too have days were I think it's not real.  I've had no symptoms other than sore boobs (guess I should count my blessings).  We went for our first sono yesterday and it was definitely real.  If you haven't had your first sono yet, just wait...you'll see what I mean.  I don't really have a belly yet either.  I've only gained 2 lbs.  My clothes are a little snugger, but nothing dramatic is happening yet.

Posted by lea_ellis    Thursday, March 27, 2008 12:39 PM

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I am jealous of the women without morning sickness, vomiting, extreme fatigue, sore breasts, constipation, etc etc.... this baby may be my third, but it is hitting me like a Mac truck!! My first two were a breeze... and both boys.... SO maybe this means I am getting a girl?? (and she's making me suffer early) lol.  this raspberry is hard on the body! :)

Posted by Jessicaroo    Sunday, April 06, 2008 11:25 PM

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Hi, this is my first post and my first baby. My husband and I are so excited about our little raspberry. We were so excited when we got to hear our baby's heart beating for the first time. Can't wait until we go again!

Posted by desmith26    Monday, April 07, 2008 1:14 PM

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I had my first u/s today...it was SO surreal to hear that little one's heart beating...

It's funny how you can love this little "rasberry" and you haven't even met them yet!

Posted by KnghtChica    Monday, April 14, 2008 9:50 PM

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we had our first ultrasound today and got to hear and see the heart beat!  What an amazing feeling and moment we shared.

Posted by loryjason    Friday, April 18, 2008 4:27 PM

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It might be the size of a raspberry, but it sure looks like a "gummy bear"!  I can't believe something could be so tiny!!!

Posted by snugglebug88    Tuesday, April 22, 2008 12:47 PM

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My little baby at 7 weeks 1 day is actually slightly bigger than a Raspberry! He/she was 8mm. :) I got to see the heartbeat too, it was amazing! It was like a little firefly in my stomach :) But thank God I do not have morning sickness. I do have the sore breasts, extreemmmeee fatigue, and some nausea.

Posted by miracleNmichael    Sunday, April 27, 2008 1:51 PM

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hi, this is my first post and I am pregnant with my first baby! i too can't believe our baby is the size of a raspberry! My first dr. appt is this friday and I can't wait b/c from the sound of it i might get to see/hear our baby and it's heartbeat! i'm so excited!!! I do have extreme nausea-no morning sickness yet, but i do feel like i will soon! :( but it's all worth it in the end! :)

Posted by themrs08    Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:37 PM

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I can't wait to see the babys heartbeat! This coming Tuesday! Its amazing to think that its already a little person! :) Thank god for now m/s but nausea really stinks!

Posted by reschnepper    Thursday, May 08, 2008 2:18 PM

My little Raspberry

This little guy or girl is wearing me out. I am so tired and nauseas all the time but thank GOD I'm not vomiting. I'm also VERY moody. I feel sorry for my poor husb. but he's been real good about all these changes so far. I can't wait to see my precious little one next week at my first ultrasound. This is my 2nd and I'm more nervous than my first. I wish I knew what it was now so I can start buying stuff it's driving me crazy.

Posted by christna76    Tuesday, June 03, 2008 11:40 AM

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Hi there, I'm pretty new to the Nest. This is my second baby (my first is 17 months old now) and I too am finding it hard to believe! It took us a little while to get pregnant and to it almost doesn't seem real! Aside from being more hungry and tired, I feel pretty normal.....so different from my first pregnancy. My first midwife appointment isn't for 2 more weeks. We're so anxious to hear the heartbeat! I'm sure it will seem to much more real after that.

Posted by brown_eyed_mommy    Saturday, June 07, 2008 9:00 PM

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Queasy, queasy, queasy like there is no tomorrow. But happy and excited for u/s #1 on August 5th!!! I can't believe the baby is moving now, but I can't feel it!

Posted by GrnMachine    Monday, July 07, 2008 8:26 AM

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such a little tiny raspberry causing all kinds of symptoms!!!

Posted by babycoconut    Sunday, July 13, 2008 10:14 PM

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Had my first appointment today...heard the little heartbeat!  It was amazing...I could see it flickering on the ultrasound screen!  The little raspberry sure has the power of making you feel all sorts of things...good and not so good ;)

Posted by gcvogelei    Monday, July 28, 2008 6:10 PM

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I'm so jealous of all of you getting ultrasounds and hearing heartbeats already.  I saw my doc on the 22nd but she said it would be too early to find it.  So she doesn't want me back until the 28th of August.  I kind of feel like I'm going at this all by myself (although my DH is VERY supportive).  Anyone else being told to just wait?  This is my first and I just want to make sure everything is ok!

Posted by jess&jake    Tuesday, July 29, 2008 6:24 PM

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This is our first, too!!  This raspberry sure is causing all kinds of stuff.  I'm tired and moody.  I'm not vomitting (thank God!) but very, very queasy.  We had our first ultrasound about two weeks ago, and next week we are so excited to hear the heartbeat!  We can't wait!!

Posted by JGandMGWedding'08    Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:54 PM

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Jess&Jake......there is a website that you can rent a doppler so you can hear the heartbeat at home too.  It's www.babybeat.com

I am only just 6 weeks and my 1st Doctor appointment is in a week and a half. My Dr told me that we would be able to hear the heartbeat by then! It would drive me crazy to wait that long too :o)

Posted by FishnChips    Thursday, July 31, 2008 10:27 AM

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i am in my 8th week already and had my first dr appointment 3 days ago and my doctor said it was to early to hear the heart beat, i go for an ultrasound next week and i am so nervous. I already gained 25 lbs but i have extreme morning sicknes and fatigue and every other symptom out there that i never had with my son. I dont fit any of my clothes, all i can wear is dresses and my husbands sweats! I really hope its not twins or triplets or (gulp!) more! but to know its the size of a raspberry thats causing all my symptoms is kinda funny and scary to me. If im having this many problems with a raspberry now, what is it going to be like when its born?

Posted by DonnaKatherine    Friday, August 15, 2008 11:39 AM

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we our first u/s on Tuesday at 8wks 4days. Amazing! Our raspeberry's little heart was just going like crazy. We could pick out eyes, arms, and legs too. I can't wait for the next scan. We upgrade to olive tomorrow!

Posted by hmcandrews    Thursday, August 28, 2008 7:40 PM

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I am 7 weeks and 4 days prego. We had an ultrasound done at 6 weeks and we could see & hear the heartbeat. It was amazing! We go again on Sept 15th and I can't wait to see how much our raspberry has grown! This is our first "good" pregnancy. We had a miscarriage in January and we could never hear the heartbeat w/ that one. So, it's so relieving to have heard it already.

Posted by Sara Mommy2Bee    Tuesday, September 02, 2008 12:42 PM

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Ah Sara, I know exaclty how you feel.  Same deal for us.  Didn't work out the first time around, but as soon as you see that little heart beat, it's just the craziest feeling.  We don't get to see the doc that early up here.  Even though I am high risk, I've been once, just for a quick one and to get in for this ultrasound.  Otherwise, my first official appointment isn't until Oct 14.  And I'll be 14 weeks by then.  It's crazy.

Posted by Baby Mamma    Tuesday, September 02, 2008 4:08 PM

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love our little raspberry!  so tiny and so sweet!

Posted by lapamela    Tuesday, September 09, 2008 1:53 PM

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aw i love the raspberry size! too cute!

Posted by colavon@gmail.com    Monday, September 15, 2008 3:02 PM

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I can't believe that what is going on inside of me is a raspberry! I love the visual aids. Go to the Dr. in 2 weeks to hear the heart beat. I am amazed at how many mommy's-to-be have already heard the heartbeat. I can't wait!

Posted by pete82    Thursday, September 18, 2008 3:00 PM

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awww little raspberry, but something tells me this won't be so cute when we finally get to the picture of a watermelon.

Posted by LaceyW.    Tuesday, September 30, 2008 12:58 PM

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I am going to the doctor tomorrow.  I went a week and a half ago but they didn't pick up a heartbeat yet.  Last week was so horrible though, I had the worst morning sickness and couldn't take my prenatal vitamin for a week either.  I hope that isn't bad but I couldn't keep the vitamin down.  This week, I feel a little better, but the nausea is still pretty bad and the sore boobs I can deal with. I can't wait to see the difference in size of my little one tomorrow compared to the last image I got.

Posted by tglezelis    Tuesday, September 30, 2008 4:10 PM

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Yea! Our little raspberry. I can't wait to hear our little one's heartbeat too, but we don't have our first appointment for another two weeks. We had a miscarriage the first time, so I'm really anxious to hear the heartbeat and know that everything is okay. I just have sore boobs and a little nausea every now and then, so that makes me nervous too.

Posted by navylady00    Tuesday, October 07, 2008 8:26 AM

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i went to the doctors today didn't think i was this far along but i am i can't believe i'm going to be a mommie can't wait until may.

Posted by madambreezey    Wednesday, October 08, 2008 12:30 PM

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I am also due in May, and am really excited. I think that I am about 8 weeks at least that's what the doctors tell  me. I have my first appointment on Nov. 5th

Can't wait to see my sweet pea!!

Posted by AngB09    Tuesday, October 28, 2008 9:11 PM

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I will be due the first part of June, we are very excited - but still pretty nervous.  We go to the doctor on Nov. 6, so hopefully they will ease some of our fears - hopefully then we will also hear a heartbeat!

Posted by aimeejo1981    Monday, November 03, 2008 5:55 PM

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We go to the doctor today for our 1st ultrasound! Im ecstatic! Im exhausted all the time and find it increasingly harder to get out of bed in the morning.

Posted by jennifer.gros8982    Monday, November 10, 2008 11:06 AM

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I just went for my 1st appt on the 4th.Hearing its little heartbeat and seeing it in the ultrasound just made it all real.Now if I can just get past all the morning sickness I can enjoy it!

Posted by kat247    Tuesday, November 11, 2008 7:00 AM

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For something the size of a raspberry, this little one sure is making its presence felt.  I  feel sick most of the time, my boobs hurt, and I'm an emotional basketcase!

Posted by bunny826    Friday, November 14, 2008 11:54 AM

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I am so excited about my raspberry! I had the first ultrasound and saw the heartbeat!  I go back Dec. 4 and will hopefully get to hear it!

Posted by Sumrowbaby    Monday, November 17, 2008 1:16 PM

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I am so excited about my raspberry! I had the first ultrasound and saw the heartbeat!  I go back Dec. 4 and will hopefully get to hear it!

Posted by Sumrowbaby    Monday, November 17, 2008 1:18 PM

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I am so exiceted too...I still can't believe I am pregnant. It became so real when I saw the baby's heart beat. That was wonderful and beautifull. I also go back on Dec. 4. I can't wait.

Posted by tweetydoll_816    Tuesday, November 18, 2008 3:10 PM

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Wow! 8 weeks!! We went to the OB on 11/17 and had an ultrasound. We saw the baby's heartbeat! It was beautiful. I have been experiencing lower abdominal cramping and chills. So I am kind of worried. Will probably call OB today. I am scheduled to go back on December 8th. Anyone else experiencing this?

Posted by ebarba28    Friday, November 21, 2008 8:17 AM

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No cramping, but I'm always cold. I thought when you're pregnant you get warmer? No so here! But so very excited!!!! :~)

Posted by bellacheesehead    Saturday, November 22, 2008 3:13 PM

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ebarba28, I just read this online. Check out http://www.i-am-pregnant.com/Pregnancy/calendar/week/8. You can enter your due date and it will show you a baby update every week!

"One of the symptoms that you might feel around this time of your pregnancy is cramping or pain in your lower abdomen or side as your uterus grows. Some pregnant women feel tightening or contractions of the uterus. Do not get alarmed if you do not feel this though. If tightening of the uterus or contractions is accompanied by bleeding, you should contact your healthcare provider immediately. Many pregnant women also experience an occasional pain that begins in their buttocks and radiates down their back or legs. This is known as sciatic nerve pain and can be extremely painful at times. More than likely the pain is caused by the pressure on the nerve and it is best to lie on the opposite side to relieve the pressure."

Posted by bellacheesehead    Saturday, November 22, 2008 3:17 PM

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I can't believe it's 8 weeks already!  I had my first dr appt last week and our first ultrasound is Dec 4.  I can't wait to hear my baby's heart!  I'm sick off and on constantly and it's insane how tired I am.  But my husband and I are so excited!  

Posted by Mrs.JBowman@gmail.com    Sunday, November 23, 2008 9:00 AM

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bellacheesehead, thank you so much for your post.  I felt relieved when I read it and also followed up with a call my my doctor. He told me my symptoms were normal. My next appointment is Monday the 8th, hopefully we can hear the heart beat.

Posted by ebarba28    Thursday, December 04, 2008 8:01 AM

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We heard the heart beat on December 1.  It was sooo amazing! My hubby went with me for the 1st u/s.  He got really emotional and so did I! We are exactly 8 weeks today!

Posted by 1stbabyMaxwell    Friday, December 05, 2008 10:12 AM

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I am so jealous of those of you who have been to the doctor and heard the heartbeat.  My appointment is next week. And that is just the initial appointment/consultation.  It will be weeks before I hear my little rasberry's heart beat! :(  Can't wait though!! :o)

Posted by findsagoodthing    Saturday, December 06, 2008 12:39 AM

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we have our first sono on the 10th, I feel like a 7 year old waiting for Christmas, I keep counting down the days!  I love this website as does my hubby, he will come home and tell me what size the baby is and what it is doing! super cute!

Posted by Mrs. Van    Monday, December 08, 2008 10:06 PM

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I cant wait to see my little raseberry on Jan 2nd it will be our first sono...!yay!

Posted by sharee    Wednesday, December 17, 2008 6:28 PM

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my second sonogram is on Jan 2 I cant wait to be able to see how much my lil baby has grown! I was high risk with my first baby so the doctor helps me keep a close eye on this one!

Posted by nelnkev03    Wednesday, December 17, 2008 10:57 PM

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Wow, time is flying. I've made it another week. I've already had 2 ultrasounds done because the baby has a low heart rate. The 18th was our last one and we got some hard news.... my doc pretty much said we were going to have a miscarriage. However, i'm hanging in there and still have all the symptoms. We go back on the 29th and I'm praying that little heart is still beating. Merry Christmas Everyone!

Posted by BECWES786    Wednesday, December 24, 2008 10:26 AM

Raspberry!!

This is my first baby too! Husband and I are very excited and I'm starting my 8th week. No morning sickness, just a little nausea when driving/riding in the car. But definitely tender breasts and hungry allllll the time! Have our first ultrasound Jan. 7th! Very excited and can't wait to hear that little heart beating!

Posted by meteor3781    Monday, December 29, 2008 9:20 AM

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Our first US was Monday!!!  Seeing that little fluttering heart on the screen was amazing, we were just praying to see the heart beating.  The look on my husbands face was priceless...he was smiling so big!  This is our first baby and we are 8 weeks and 4 days pregnant according the the utlrasound tech.  Simply amazing!

Posted by electricdoctor83    Tuesday, December 30, 2008 6:59 PM

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Hi!  I'm new to the bump, but I'm so incredibly happy to be here!  My husband and I did IVF to get pregnant.  We only put one embryo in and it split...we're having identical twins!  We're due on August 15th.  I have weekly ultrasounds and have seen their hearts beating twice already-what an amazing experience.  I love our little raspberries!  8 weeks and 1 day pregnant today...

Posted by enewmark3    Friday, January 02, 2009 10:33 AM

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I am 8 weeks today. I have my first appointment in 8 days. I cannot wait! I hope we get to hear a heartbeat. I am so happy to be in week 8 and have a little raspberry!

Posted by Manderlin923    Sunday, January 11, 2009 9:42 AM

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I go for the first doc visit today...  hope to hear that little heartbeat!  Go little raspberry, go!  

Posted by mrsh1020    Friday, January 23, 2009 7:55 AM

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Ugghhh... ok i don't have a raspberry, i still have a blueberry, but I'm soooo anxious for this baby to get bigger!  I have an U/S scheduled for 4 weeks from today.  i want to hear the heartbeat so badly!!

Posted by babybee1027    Monday, January 26, 2009 4:33 PM

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I'm in my 8th week and had our first Ultrasound last Thursday.  I started on Sunday having a brown disharge when I went to the bathroom.  Has this happened to anyone else?  Is this something I should be concerned about?  I did call the hospital and they said my body was just going thru changes.  I just worry that it might get worse.

Posted by scchapman    Tuesday, January 27, 2009 8:10 AM

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I'm 8 weeks and 3 days and I have an ultrasound and physcial exam in a little less than 4 weeks. We are so excited, although the past week or so I've been nauseated and can't hardly eat anything, I know it'll be worth it in the end! :) I'm already pooched out a little... is anyone else pooching out too???

Posted by Monlamb2024    Tuesday, January 27, 2009 5:23 PM

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We got to hear and see the heartbeat today!! and i cried and my husband just kept smiling so big!! we r so excited to hear the heart beat. It was beating so fast!!! it was amazing!! We feel so blessed to have a little one on the way!! I have had extreme nausea all day everyday and some cramping... uncomfortable but definetly worth it!!!

Posted by Emilydana7@yahoo.com    Friday, January 30, 2009 5:50 PM

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Today I officially have a "raspberry".  Yesterday my husband and I got to hear the heartbeat, and have an ultrasound.  It was wonderful to see the teeny tiny little one for the first time!  We have a daughter who is almost 6, and she is over the moon excited about this baby!  Best of luck to everyone!  I pray all of your babies are healthy and strong!  :)

Posted by Merrily    Tuesday, February 03, 2009 9:42 AM

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Yeah!  8 weeks, 1 day today.  So excited.  I am feeling great, other than exhaustion and moodiness. My cramps have gone away, which was a welcomed relief.  My next ultrasound is on Feb. 18th, can't wait.  It was so fun to see our baby's heart beat, I'm sure our rasberry will be so much bigger on the 18th! Yesterday my tummy was so puffy.  It's stressful anytime I have to get dressed because I'm too small for maternity clothes, but I have a "muffin top" in my regular clothes.  Anyone have any good recommendations for this weird size period?  I wear sweats as much as possible, and I use the rubber band trick for my pants...  Congrats to all of you preggers out there!

Posted by Krab    Wednesday, February 04, 2009 8:05 AM

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I am now 8 weeks and 1 day. My husband and I are so excited. No problems yet, but I have every symptom imaginable!! Bad dreams, terrible nausea, throwing up a little, fatigue, moodiness, breast tenderness, and definitely going to the bathroom all the time! Our next appt is the 16th, and we'll be able to hear the heartbeat then! I am now getting to the point where my clothes are little snug. Honestly I'm wearing the same pants just with longer shirts so I can leave the pants unbuttoned! I've found eating all the time helps the nausea a bit, but it's still pretty bad. Still excited though, congratulations to everyone else!

Posted by Krindor    Wednesday, February 04, 2009 9:13 PM

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I to share the to small for maternity clothes but to big for my clothes dilema but I have found a great solution. Target carrys bands that you can wear over your regular pants allowing you to leave them unbuttoned and the wrap looks like a t-shirt so no one knows the difference.

Posted by txlight75    Thursday, February 05, 2009 5:28 PM

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Yeah! Today we have made it to our 8 week point!!! Last week we got to see the baby and heartbeat. It was about the size of a tic tac... This week it's a little over 1/2 " long and about the weight of a check!!! It's so weird how everything grows and develops so fast... In the begining of the pregnancy i was cramping so bad, but that has finally lightened up... Just a little every now and again. I've started feeling a little morning and evening sickness! Boobs hurt like crazy... All part of being pregnant though...

Oh, and i too have a little pudge and started using the rubber band trick on my jeans, and am wearing longer T's and babydoll shirts! It just makes me feel a little less bloated and A LOT MORE COMFORTABLE!!!

CONGRATS TO ALL OF US 8 WEEKERS OUT THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by jtquick    Thursday, February 05, 2009 8:28 PM

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Yeah, I hear you on the snug jeans. It's like, in the morning, things are ok, but by evening the bloat has set in and I feel like I look 4m already! I haven't started wearing the bella band yet, but I have one ready....

Posted by andreagibbs    Friday, February 06, 2009 4:27 PM

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I don't go to the doctor until March 2 and it is driving me crazy! I have a lot of traveling for work up until then and I'm a little worried.  I haven't been really sick but I'm worried how the multiple flights, different climates, etc. will effect me.  Any advice or anyone talked to their doctor about traveling?

Posted by Coleydahl    Saturday, February 07, 2009 12:21 PM

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I am eight weeks today and just found last week that I was pregnant. Our doctor's appoinment is tomorrow and I am pretty excited!

Reading these, I am so glad to know that my belly is not the only "puffy" belly on the block at this far along.  I am trying to eat well, and eat when I am hungry but I still have a belly! My boyfriend thought I might LOSE weight because I haven't had a drink (alcohol) since finding out. No dice on having lost weight, which is just fine with me! I just don't want to get so big that it's hard to lose the weight...

Posted by OSUtiff    Tuesday, February 10, 2009 11:10 AM

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Coleydahl-  I talked to the Dr. a little about travel because I travel via car fairly often.  The Dr. told me that pregnant women are prone to blood clots, and to make sure that you are getting up and stretching your legs.  Don't sit for long periods of time.  Travel is ok up to 32 weeks I believe, but regardless of how far you travel, just make sure you get up and walk around maybe every hour or so.  Keep the blood movin and keep the baby healthy! :o)  Good luck!

Posted by Krab    Tuesday, February 10, 2009 3:41 PM

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We just went last week for an ultrasound and the baby was so tiny!  But you could see little arms and legs and see the heartbeat.  The best part was hearing the heartbeat though, it was so fast!  thumpthumpthump!  It was unreal!

Posted by NikiN09    Wednesday, February 11, 2009 11:58 AM

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Me and the Hubby are so excited about our little Raspberry! it doesnt seem like 8 weeks already. But I have had extreme nausea, vomitting and crazy fatigue with my boys I didnt have any of these things so we really hope this one is a girl.

Posted by TyrishaLynn    Thursday, February 12, 2009 7:09 AM

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I am 8 wks, excited about turning 9. Every week its more and more exciting! I have an apt with a midwife next week.. We will see how that goes. I also have an appt the following wk with an ob/gyn. I cant decide which route I want to go. My child is already getting gifts from both sets of grandparents. This will be a 1st grandchild for BOTH sides!! Spoiled kid!!  =)

I cant wait to hear his/her lil heartbeat and see their lil wiggly body! Its sooo excited. It makes me want to cry just thinking about it! I cant wait for our 1st Ultrasound.

Has anyone used a midwife???? I want some pro's/cons of their experiences. Also, is anyone else going to have the babys sex be a surprise?

Posted by TeamTejeda    Thursday, February 12, 2009 10:02 AM

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I am going to my first u/s on wednesday and cannot wait!!!  We are using a Dr. with a midwife.  My regular Dr. recommended using a midwife.  She said it's a lot more personal.  She had 5 babies and said with the 5th she had a midwife and loved every second of it...

We too (well me) would like the sex to be a surprise.  However my husband, best friend, father in law all want us to find out the sex...I said if I am having twins we will find out the sex...haha...odds of twins very doubtful!!  I think not finding out is part of the fun and excitement!!!

Posted by amers1231    Friday, February 13, 2009 12:03 AM

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My first appointment isn't until the 27th, but I'm definitely feeling pregnant already!  My lil' raspberry is making me nauseous for several hours every day, and the fatigue is wearing me down!  Can't wait to hear that little heartbeat, though!

Posted by BekahLovesSkip    Friday, February 13, 2009 8:56 AM

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We are 8 weeks & I've only had a consultation, blood work and urine test done. At our first appointment I mentioned to the doc that I thought I would get some sort of "proof" that there was a baby in there, but she said they typically don't do ultrasounds until 20 weeks unless they suspect something is wrong. She didn't even try to find a heart beat (we were about 6weeks @ first appt) so we wont get to hear the heartbeat until our next appt (March 18th....ugh!) Did anyone else have to wait til 13 weeks to even hear a heart beat?? It's so hard to hear everyone talking about their first ultrasounds knowing that by the time we get our first peek at the baby, we'll be over half way done :(

Posted by Linusgurl    Tuesday, February 17, 2009 5:35 PM

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Sorry to hear that - what a bummer. Our doc did our first ultrasound at our first appointment, 7 weeks. We heard and saw the heartbeat. Our next is schedule at 10 weeks, then at 14 weeks. Maybe you should consider switching doctors while you're still in the first trimester?

Posted by jessicalferris@yahoo.com    Wednesday, February 18, 2009 11:13 PM

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Thanks for the sympathy! :( I am in a small town in Ohio and already drive almost 40 minutes to our current doctor because good doctors are hard to come by around here. This is the 5th OB-Gyn I have gone through and they do a good job, so I don't think switching is an option at this point. It's just hard not having any proof (other than queasiness and my expanding waistline, etc!) I am planning on talking to her about it at our next visit because I really feel that it's important for us to experience these milestones, especially with this being our first baby. Thanks for the support.

Posted by Linusgurl    Friday, February 20, 2009 6:17 PM

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I'm in the same boat with you.  I'm 8 weeks today, and at 6 weeks we had our OB intake appt with the nurse, with the same things you had done.  My first "real" appt isn't until 11 weeks, so I have been wanting some sort of other confirmation as well!  It is difficult to hear about everyone else already hearing the heartbeat so soon.  However, after reading the post today (2/22), "how early did you hear the hearbeat", it seems that most people only heard the hearbeat early if they did an internal ultrasound, otherwise those that heard it with a Doppler, they were waiting until the same time we have to wait.  So, maybe it's possible that our Drs. only do Dopplers then to hear the heartbeat?  I think if you read that post, you'll know we aren't alone.  Mine also said they offer an ultrasound at 20 weeks, which makes me wonder, what will happen at the 15/16 week appt?

Posted by Kimmy624    Sunday, February 22, 2009 10:11 AM

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Went to the doctor Friday and saw the heartbeating and got three pictures of the little raspberry.  Go Raspberry!!!!

Posted by bradsgirl4    Monday, February 23, 2009 10:14 AM

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My first appointment and sono is coming up on Monday and I can't wait. Zophran is a miracle drug for nausea but I haven't had a BM in 10 days and I stopped taking it 3 days ago. I'm gonna ask for a different miracle I think b/c right now I look a lot further along than I really am! :)

Posted by klmadry    Friday, February 27, 2009 10:35 AM

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i had an internal u/s @ 7 weeks, only because I was bleeding. Iw as excited to see the baby and hear the heartbeat..but i was nervous too. It wasn't for a good reason. Everything turned out ok though. I had an intake w/ the Nursepractitioner at about 6 weeks. Otherwise my first appointment with the Dr. isn't until St. Patricks' Day.  But definately right. It became more real when I got to see the ultra sound. That there was something in there...and only 1. haha.  Good luck everyone! :-)

Posted by Heather.111    Saturday, February 28, 2009 2:05 PM

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i can't beliveiv the baby is only the size of a rasberry i feel like it is alot bigger that might becaues i feel so bloated all the time is this normal

Posted by freddy7    Monday, March 02, 2009 1:53 PM

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i can't beliveiv the baby is only the size of a rasberry i feel like it is alot bigger that might becaues i feel so bloated all the time is this normal

Posted by freddy7    Monday, March 02, 2009 1:54 PM

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I hope its normal... I feel pretty bloated too. I actually had someone ask me if I was pregnant today, that completely threw me off. I was so surprised that she could tell since I am only 8 weeks.

I have my first official doctor appt on the 13th (had an early ultrasound at 6 weeks) I can't wait to hear the heartbeat for the first time... and find out if there is more than one baby in there... my family and friends are guessing twins since they run in both our families.

Posted by ilenegrace    Friday, March 06, 2009 6:18 PM

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My first appointment is on Tuesday (march 10th) I am so excited, but I guess it will just be with the nurse, and I don't have my pelvic exam scheduled until April 2nd.  I am so happy that I haven't had any morning sickness, since severe morning sickness runs in my mom's side of the family.  I am a twin, and I was on Clomid while I was trying to conceive, so my chance of having twins or multiples is high, so we shall see!  I am just feeling so amazed and blessed because we tried for 14 months to get pregnant before we found out.  This is a dream come true for me =)

Posted by Mindyland    Monday, March 09, 2009 1:47 AM

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Congrats Mindyland!  We are due around the same time and my pelvic exam isn't until March 31st.  My mother also suffered from severe morning sickness...for all 9 months!  I am counting my blessings for not being sick at all.  Best of luck to you and your raspberry!

Posted by jdncingfery    Monday, March 09, 2009 2:30 PM

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Mindyland, very werid my first 2 appointments are the exact same days!  On the 10th we had our meeting with the nurse.  I asked about an u/s and they gave me one the next day!  nice to find out we are all good!  We saw the heartbeat and our little raspberry is perfect.  My exam isnt until April 2nd.

Posted by KB0426    Tuesday, March 17, 2009 8:43 AM

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Im 8 weeks and approaching 9 in the next 2 days. I go for my first doctors appointment and U/S on Monday. Im excited to hopefully see the heartbeat and to know that all is going well. I have a slight pouch i guess. I already had a belly before i got pregnant, it just pokes out a little more now lol. My appetite has gone out the window. I get full really fast off of just a little food. I eat about 3 times a day. I havent had morning sickness too bad, just nauseaus all day long. Ive found that drinking peppermint tea has help to subside the quizzizness.

Posted by kwhite81    Sunday, March 29, 2009 1:04 AM

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i can't believe somethign this small is putting me throught the ringer so bad!  Can't wait till 2nd trimester and feeling better!

Posted by lisagier    Sunday, March 29, 2009 1:19 PM

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lisagier--i said the exact same thing to my husband this morning!

Posted by AshleyBMama    Sunday, March 29, 2009 2:59 PM

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Have my first doctor's appt on Thursday... This will be my second child and I have forgotten so much...... I am sick, sore, yet VERY excited!!!

Posted by DeanaC    Sunday, March 29, 2009 6:33 PM

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8 weeks as of today! Getting my first ultrasound tomorrow.... I'm soooooo excited! This is our 1st, and we've been trying for over a year & we're so incredibly blessed & thrilled!  

Posted by StrivingWife    Thursday, April 02, 2009 6:34 PM

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8 Weeks today..we have been trying for over 5 years..2 miscarriages last year after IVF's and finally got my BFP.... So far no m/s or nausea...a few twinges and bad lower back pain and heart burn.. but that's it..can't believe it..i get to see my lil' bean every week so far..cuz i am high risk... this is my first and I am 35 years old... getting super excited to see him or her again April 9th. Feel so blessed and excited.

Posted by Sonia Ramos Hernandez    Friday, April 03, 2009 9:15 PM

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I'll be 8 weeks on Monday.  I already had my first appt for the exam and bloodwork at 4 weeks.  I'm hoping the ultrasound and heartbeat are next on the list.  Super nervous!!!  But I'm hoping m/s and sore boobs are a good sign!  GL to all raspberry mamas :)

Posted by litlstar517    Saturday, April 04, 2009 6:13 AM

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i cant belive i am carrying this rasberry,i am so excited and cant wait to see my baby come November...the father is excited to and alwazys rfubbing my tummy although the baby is not showing yet(we are 8 weeks pregnant) thanx God i am not vomiting though i am always tired and have lots of appetite.

Posted by matisha06    Sunday, April 05, 2009 6:51 AM

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i cant belive i am carrying this rasberry,i am so excited and cant wait to see my baby come November...the father is excited too and always rubbing my tummy although the baby is not showing yet(we are 8 weeks pregnant) thanx God i am not vomiting though i am always tired and have lots of appetite.

Posted by matisha06    Sunday, April 05, 2009 6:54 AM

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I am currently 8 weeks along with my third baby.  I already had my drs appt. last week and saw the heart beating and how tiny S/he really is.  And to think, I thought I had the worse flu ever, turns out I am gonna have a baby in November.  Good luck to everyone!

Posted by jenpoitra    Monday, April 06, 2009 8:54 AM

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I am sure my little raspberry is a watermelon already by the way it eats!! :)

I feel like I eat all the time and can never fill the black hole that is my tummy.

Posted by ericahruslinski    Monday, April 06, 2009 8:54 PM

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I love my raspberry!  Although he/she made me vomit while teaching yesterday!!  Had to explain to co-workers that I wasn't contagious, lol!

Posted by DueinNovember09    Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:04 PM

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We're a Raspberry tomorrow, but the DH keeps calling it a crunchberry :)  My first appt isn't for 11 more days.  I hope we get to hear the heartbeat.  We're waiting to tell family and friends until we are sure everything is okay.  I'm 31, and this is our first, so I'm worried about miscarriages.  I've gained about 5 lbs (all right there in front, so I unbutton the pants when I have to sit down!), and my bb's are SO incredibly sore.  Nausea (but no vomiting thank goodness), gassiness, and constipation are my only other symptoms.  No moodiness, no cravings... Is this real?

Posted by Sailor_Princess    Friday, April 10, 2009 11:21 AM

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I loveee my raspberry! Cant wait till watermelon!!!

Posted by babyj3nn18    Saturday, April 11, 2009 3:28 PM

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I can't wait for a watermellon also! Ultrasound on Friday! so pumped!

Posted by Tinkx123x    Tuesday, May 19, 2009 3:09 PM

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raspberries are great, a little worried about the watermelon part! lol

Posted by Sbuxgal    Wednesday, May 20, 2009 4:39 PM

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Ahhhh, my lil rasberry...making me puke. why is it called morning sickness, when Im throwing up all day? ;)

Posted by barbienbaby    Friday, May 22, 2009 10:27 AM

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i have a raspberry today. my 1st ultrasound is on the 8th and it feels like an eternity to get there!!!! im secretly wanting twins and pray that im not asking for more than i bargain for. congrats to all the raspberries

Posted by mrsmama    Tuesday, June 02, 2009 8:07 AM

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We had our first doctor's appointment yesterday and it was soooo cool!  The heartbeat was so real and loud, I couldn't believe it.  I also couldn't believe that it actually looked like a baby-a gummy bear baby, but still a baby.  I never thought I'd be so excited about going to the gyno!

Posted by hazy19    Friday, June 05, 2009 3:36 PM

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I can't wait for my first appointment! Only one more week and I will hear my baby's heartbeat!!!

Posted by francescaraul    Friday, June 05, 2009 5:20 PM

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We have our first doctor's appointment today!!!!! I am so excited to see Raspberry for the first time, but I am scared out of my mind! Did anyone else feel that way?

Posted by pandakane    Monday, June 08, 2009 6:24 AM

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I am 9 weeks right now and i am still scared every day! I keep hearing other peoples sad stories and get nervous. SO far so good though!!! Its the best thing in the world to hear your babies heart beat!!!

Posted by Tinkx123x    Monday, June 08, 2009 10:17 AM

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it seems that so many have either seen or heard the heartbeat and i am SO jealous!  i don't go to the doctor again for three week and he said we should hear it then.  i am nervous constantly, but i am glad to hear i am not the only one.  i also want to eat all the time!!

Posted by kgpowell20    Monday, June 08, 2009 7:10 PM

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I am 8 weeks today and also feeling nervous all the time. I had my first appt 2 weeks ago but didn't get to hear the heart beat. I go back in 2 weeks to hear  it. I think once I hear it, my nerves will calm down.

Posted by msashleyrose    Tuesday, June 09, 2009 7:32 AM

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I'm 8 weeks today and just in total amazement of what is happening inside my body. I had my first appt 2 weeks ago and we got to see and hear the heartbeat, it was totally amazing!! I haven't had many symptoms, just fatigue. So I am in constant worry about if everything is okay with the baby. The doctor told me that some women don't get sick and stuff and I am just lucky. I need to stop worrying and focus on being a healthy host for our new little bundle of joy. Good luck to all of you out there!

Posted by adwelsh05    Wednesday, June 10, 2009 8:32 AM

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My little Raspberry...although I am not officially 8 weeks until Friday...I go this friday to hear the heartbeat and get a papsmear....I am excited. The hubby thinks he wants twins...I am good with a single...So I am hoping to hear ONE heart beat!! Other than sore boobs and a little nausea...I have been good. I have officially grown out of my cute button up shirts...I have gone to buttonless shirts already due to my boobs being huge....Oh the joys of pregnancy!!!

Posted by Mrs1stTimeMommy    Wednesday, June 10, 2009 10:05 AM

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I can't believe it's the size of a raspberry! I am so excited to see it grow. At 6wks it was so tiny, and when I saw it at 8 weeks it was so much bigger! And how wonderful it was to see and hear the heartbeat!!

Posted by LarloBlue    Wednesday, June 10, 2009 12:45 PM

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i just now saw the little heartbeat for the first time! it was so exciting. im a nurse in a womens health clinic and have no has an us since 4 weeks 6 days becasue i dont want to have to many but to take i said i cant sleep without knowing there is a heartbeart (since my doctors apt is still 3 weeks away) and there it was! so exciting

Posted by kieransgirl09    Thursday, June 18, 2009 5:42 PM

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Kieransgirl09, you and I have the same due date.  Seems like a long way to go or maybe I am just anxious.  Dh and I have been trying for two years now, so I am way excited.  Have not heard the heartbeat yet as my next appt is not until July 1.  Can't wait.

Posted by katreldav    Friday, June 19, 2009 3:00 PM

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i cant wait to hear the heartbeat!

Posted by theloveangel    Sunday, June 21, 2009 9:32 PM

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we went to the doctor monday.and im 8 weeks ..and we got to see our little rasberry <3 it was so exciting!!

Posted by mrsgranato106    Wednesday, June 24, 2009 6:59 PM

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Im 8 weeks today. I hope to hear a hartbeat tody! Congrats t everyone! Very exciting time!

Posted by stacytconnor    Thursday, June 25, 2009 8:17 AM

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I got to see my baby today.  I am 8 weeks 3 days and couldn't believe that I could see my baby's legs and arms flailing around.  That and the heartbeat finally made the pregnancy real to my husband and me.  We couldn't be happier.  Congrats to you all and good luck on your pregnancies.

Posted by Lauraddk@yahoo.com    Monday, July 06, 2009 3:00 PM

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I'm 8 weeks today.  It's amazing how such a tiny thing can make you feel soooo bad at times!!  I've wanted this for so very long. (16 years since the last pregnancy) I'm praying the second tri will be a little easier.  I want to truly relish this as it may be the last one.  I know when we're in the delivery room and this part is all over it will be totally worth it.

Posted by BabySnyder    Tuesday, July 07, 2009 11:01 AM

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I am 8 weeks and 4 days today.  We were excited to see the heartbeat last week and a baby, because a couple of weeks before there was just a gestational sac.  It's amazing what God can do, in such a short time even, but hey He created a world in 7 days.  

I thought the nausea was subsiding, but it hit me like a Mac truck on Sunday and Monday (I had to take off sick).  I think I over did it at a family reunion this past weekend.  I am thanking God, because right now, I'm finally eating my Chick-fil-a sandwich one bite at a time, yesterday, I don't know if I could've stomached it.  

Posted by GenesisTwo18    Tuesday, July 07, 2009 4:16 PM

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Thought we still had a blueberry and found out today at the dr's that it's already a raspberry... 2 days older than we thought!  :)  It was wonderful to see the heartbeat.  I am eating constantly (for me it seems to take care of any nausea) and wondering if I'm going to have to start adjusting my wardrobe pretty soon...  Best of luck to everyone!!

Posted by dcchick10    Wednesday, July 08, 2009 6:42 PM

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I am 6 weeks and 2 days today. Do is seem normal to anyone else that my first dr appt isn't until aug 10? they said i have to be 12 weeks before they can do an ultrasound, but that sounds like a long time to wait!

Posted by mrs.bethy    Thursday, July 09, 2009 9:48 PM

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my last comment should have said 8 weeks and 2 days, sorry!

Posted by mrs.bethy    Thursday, July 09, 2009 9:49 PM

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well I did my ultrasound at 6 weeks and heard the heart beat. It all depends on your doctor. my question to everyone how can do about this morning sickness. I tired pressure point bands, b6, ginger ale, cracker nothing works. I mean pregnancy is a gift not a disability i must continue to work but how can i do my best everyday feeling like this please help this first time mommy

Posted by butterfly72885    Friday, July 10, 2009 6:27 PM

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I just had my first appt on Friday and per the doctor, I am 8 weeks. I was disappointed that she didnt do an ultrasound! Everyone on here seems to have heard their babies heartbeat already at 8 weeks. My doc said it was still too early. Is that right?

Posted by Angela_Mendez02    Sunday, July 12, 2009 9:16 PM

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Is anyone else having trouble not spilling the beans to friends?!?   When did you tell everyone the news/ or when are you planning on telling??? It's all just too exciting!

Posted by hulagirl94    Monday, July 13, 2009 5:30 PM

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uuugh so far 2 days in a row of morning sickness-both at work. Nothing in the weeks before and then bam! I really hope I don't puke on my way to work one of these days...

Posted by vipergx    Tuesday, July 21, 2009 6:38 PM

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Is anyone else having trouble not spilling the beans to friends?!?   When did you tell everyone the news/ or when are you planning on telling??? It's all just too exciting!

Posted by hulagirl94    Monday, July 13, 2009 5:30 PM

My fiance and I are keeping it a secret until our wedding - in SEPTEMBER!  I'll be 17 weeks by then - but we don't see our families very often and we want everyone to find out at the exact same time.  SO - we're incorporating it into our slideshow for the reception.  It's a HARD secret to keep from our loved ones, but I'm determined to make it happen.  

So far the only ones who know are me & the fiance, my BFF (for support), and my coworkers.  

Posted by dewrae    Wednesday, July 22, 2009 5:30 AM

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@Angela_Mendez02 :  I had my first doctors appointment on 7/16 and I didn't get to have an ultrasound either on my first visit...she said that we will get to do that on 8/13, I will be about 12 weeks by then.  I was dissapointed, too, since I saw that a lot of people on here had gotten one already! so don't feel bad, we are on the same boat!!

Posted by barnedmr    Friday, July 24, 2009 8:55 AM

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Eight weeks is still early yet to hear a heartbeat.  I had my first u/s at 6 weeks and even then my baby was so tiny and the u/s barely picked up an image.  We could see the slight flickering of the heartbeat, though which is very exciting.  It was a fluke I got to get in so early, as they estimated I was further along than I really was.  

Posted by sunshine_78    Tuesday, July 28, 2009 4:19 PM

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I am 8 weeks along and it's amazing how this tiny raspberry causes so many changes in your body! I had my first u/s last week and that's when it all felt real! We saw the heartbeating! My husband and I are super excited and go back next week again, this time I want to hear the heartbeat!

Posted by kmmac31    Tuesday, August 11, 2009 1:28 AM

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Went for my first appointment yesterday! Saw my little raspberry for the first time! I was soo thrilled. Her/his heart was beating just perfectly... I can't express how excited I am! This is my first baby, so it's a whole new world for me!

Posted by Crystal_Kae    Thursday, August 13, 2009 1:15 PM

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I see alot of women saying that their doctors said that 8 weeks was too early.  I got to hear and see the heartbeat at 5 weeks and 6days.  It was amazing!  They might have done it though because I wasn't sure how far along I was.  I am 8 weeks today and have my cext appoitment Sept 3rd!  Can't wait to see my little one again.  I am already showing a little and its not just bloating anymore... Maybe its twins.... not sure! Good luck to all!

Posted by katejwolf    Friday, August 21, 2009 5:57 PM

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I'm 8 weeks today and I had my first appointment yesterday. I got to see my raspberry's little heart ticking away. I can't wait for my next appointment on Sept. 10. :)

Posted by Buttrflygrl4u    Thursday, August 27, 2009 10:52 AM

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I just had my first ultra sound today at 8 weeks and 3 days!!  My little raspberry's heart was just beating away!!  It was so exciting to see my baby for the first time!!!  The doctor said I had a cyst on my ovary, but it was nothing to worry about!  She said you get one every month when you ovulate and it was just fluid!  Has anyone else had this happen??

Posted by cora_smith23    Friday, September 04, 2009 11:02 AM

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I get choked up a little every week when I check this and see what is going on with my little one, and how big it is. I can't wait for my first appointment in less than a month, to be able to see it finally and hear its heartbeat.

I just wish I weren't so sick - I told my husband last night I hated being pregnant because I was miserable, but I know (hope!) in a few weeks, the morning sickness will go away and I'll love it.

Posted by xdeadtreesx    Friday, September 18, 2009 5:01 PM

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So happy yet I'm still a little nervous to get excited ~ my last pregnancy i had a miscarriage at 9 1/2 weeks.... I have much sickness during the day which follows with being queezy ~ I'm OK with it ~ it's my body telling me EVERYTHING is alright.

Posted by mshelly2329    Tuesday, September 29, 2009 1:22 PM

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I am 8 wks today! Go to the dr's to see the baby monday... so excited! Its amazing whats going on inside me!

Posted by mstiffler_523    Thursday, October 01, 2009 1:38 PM

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so I had my first appt today, doing really good. Im 8wks and 3 days. No sickness yet, crossing my fingers. Going on a crusie next week and hope I can enjoy myself.

Posted by miamike    Tuesday, October 06, 2009 11:03 AM

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i feel like time is going by SOOOOO slowly while i'm waiting to get to my very first appoinment!! it's on this friday and i'm so excited and anticipating it like crazy!! does it seem to go by any faster after the first appoinment???

Posted by phoenix0217    Wednesday, October 07, 2009 9:31 AM

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8 weeks pregnant tomorrow will be 9 weeks!!  I am very nervous..I had my first sonogram and got to see the heartbeat...I have no sickness, just very sore breast!!!!!!!!  I went to my first appointment 2 weeks ago and everything is fine but still very nervous.....

Posted by grimedy    Saturday, October 10, 2009 9:10 AM

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anyone having pains in there belly like ur insides are streching ... ooo i had such a painful night but the doc said it was normal.

Posted by mmward10    Monday, October 12, 2009 8:18 AM

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anyone having pains in there belly like ur insides are streching ... ooo i had such a painful night but the doc said it was normal.

Posted by mmward10    Monday, October 12, 2009 8:18 AM

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Yes I'm also having pulling in the lower abdominal region...drives me crazy!!  My doc also said it was normal.  Just the round ligaments stretching

Posted by annmg80    Monday, October 12, 2009 4:02 PM

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Wow! I am 8 weeks with our first and I am so excited. We have our first appointment on Tuesday.

Posted by girlygirl083    Wednesday, December 30, 2009 8:42 AM

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I love my raspberry so much!!! I heard the heartbeat last week and I cried like a baby...hormones(:

Posted by shelbyreedy    Saturday, January 02, 2010 4:56 PM

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yeah my lil' raspberry is eating up my whole refrigerator!!!!!!! lol ha ha.  and every time I try to fall asleep I am woken up by my grumbling tummy lol....I love my little raspberry!!

Posted by reallove143    Tuesday, January 05, 2010 2:40 PM

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We have our first doc appt on feb 1 i will be 12 weeks. they said that i will only getone u/s and thats not untill 20 weeks. i dont think i can waite that long

Posted by Evan&Becca62610    Thursday, January 07, 2010 8:14 PM

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Had our first doctors appt. today and we are 8 weeks! But they are making us wait till Monday to do our U/S?! I was so mad! I feel like everytime I lay flat I'm stretching the baby or am going to pop it. I know thats not normal! Haha

Posted by LacieLoo627    Monday, January 11, 2010 9:18 PM

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Wow...A rasberry..so little, but i feel the baby is so much bigger since i am so hungry all the time!! I eat like every 2 hours. Our ultrasound at 6 weeks( 2 weeks ago) was amazing! It  was so awesome to see that little heartbeat. I get to go for my 2nd ultrasound on February 3rd! Cannot wait to see how much our little one has grown!

Posted by hillysgirl    Thursday, January 21, 2010 3:38 PM

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I am 8 weeks, 1 day and can't believe something that small has a heart beat...and is constantly hungry! lol I eat every 2 hrs or so

Posted by PerfectPear2007    Monday, February 01, 2010 1:31 PM

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I'm finally feeling less nautious :) For the last 2 days I've felt really good. And I am also feeling hungry a lot. Getting my appetite back for sure!

Posted by jacbecker@ca.rr.com    Friday, February 12, 2010 5:00 PM

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We go to our first ultrasound next Monday and I can hardly wait.  I also have been fairly lucky with the morning sickness - just naseau at night before I go to bed, and sore breasts.  Other than that no vomitting.  I did hear an old wives tale that morning sickness early on in pregnancy indicates a girl, and none or little is a boy.

Posted by kimberlysheehy    Wednesday, February 24, 2010 9:07 PM

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My husband I and I decided that we're going to try to take a picture of our son (10 months) every week next to 'the fruit of the week' so when our children get older they can compare their sizes.  

Posted by hael0602    Thursday, April 08, 2010 2:12 PM

re: Week 8: Raspberry

8 weeks today : ) yay!  So excited for our first little raspberry!! We had our first ultrasound two weeks ago and saw the heart beating.  Truely amazing!  Our next visit is in two weeks, so we will be able to hear the heart beating this time.  I cannot wait until the first trimester and morning sickness are over!

Posted by jpatay    Sunday, April 11, 2010 12:37 PM

re: Week 8: Raspberry

That looks yummy, lol...

Posted by dsbuschhorn    Wednesday, June 30, 2010 11:39 AM

re: Week 8: Raspberry

I find it amazing that a lot of you had ultrasounds done so early. Around here, we don't get to have one done until week 18-20....and then it is only one, unless you have complications.

Posted by kdwall    Saturday, July 10, 2010 9:51 AM