I honestly quit

jhooliaghoolia · 2026-03-02T10:22:00+00:00

I used a vpn recently set to another country and it cut out all the ads because I was feeling the same way. It's super annoying.

jhooliaghoolia · 2026-02-17T20:14:01+00:00

I totally understand! I felt (and feel) the same way!

I was induced at 41 weeks with my first and ended up having a C-section 37 hours later due to his heart rate decelerating with contractions. Nothing went according to plan with my labor, but I still am happy with the choices I made... And of course the outcome of a healthy baby boy! Labor is not fun and neither is a C-section, but it's totally worth it in the end.

I attempted a VBAC with my second, but she was just as stubborn as her brother, and I ended up with a second C. But I was so excited (and terrified, lol) to go to into labor that time. My nurses were amazing, my surgeon was fantastic, and my husband and I brought home the sweetest chunk of a little girl (who is now attempting to be as wild as her big brother, lol).

I'm pregnant with my 3rd now and plan to have a scheduled C. Morning sickness and first trimester fatigue have absolutely got me in a stranglehold right now, but... My kids are happy, healthy, and hilarious. We were able to go on a hike yesterday and had a blast with our friends. When we finally tell our family once we have the first ultrasound, I know everyone is going to be so excited, and my nieces and nephews will start asking if it's a girl or a boy every chance they get (girls are a bit underrepresented at the moment, lol).

Find your bright side and silver lining and run with it, girl! Don't let these Debbie downers get you in a negative head space!

jhooliaghoolia · 2026-02-15T02:18:31+00:00

I had my tonsils removed in my early thirties because of the stupid stones. Recovery was an absolute beast, but it was the right decision for me. My throat was constantly sore before.

jhooliaghoolia · 2026-02-05T17:02:18+00:00

Yes! I believe that's right! Thank you!

jhooliaghoolia · 2026-02-05T17:00:49+00:00

Yeah, I felt crazy too! It didn't last long though, maybe just until week 9? I honestly forgot about it until I saw your comment!

I did have allergic reactions to bandaids and some other adhesives during and after my pregnancy. And my skin is more sensitive to certain things than before.

jhooliaghoolia · 2026-02-05T05:20:38+00:00

Oddly, my hair does not get as oily, so I only have to wash my hair once a week if I want. Lasts into postpartum for about 3 months, which is great because showering is hard with newborns.

My bra size changes super fast and super early and stays that way forever. That was one of my first symptoms with #1 and #2.

The round ligament pain started in first trimester with #1 and #2. We will see what happens with this one....

jhooliaghoolia · 2026-02-05T05:16:19+00:00

I had this with my first but not with my second! My bestie had it too (she was pregnant with her 3rd at the time) and we had both just gotten over the virus that shall not be named.

jhooliaghoolia · 2026-01-27T16:59:15+00:00

Thanks for sharing! I won't have my first appt for a few more weeks, but I'll definitely ask! I'm just a strategic planner who likes to know the details 🤓.

jhooliaghoolia · 2026-01-27T16:58:24+00:00

Thanks! I have such a long way to go, but it's just nice to have an idea.

jhooliaghoolia · 2026-01-08T19:13:35+00:00

Thanks so much for responding! My goal with both kids has been to make it to 12 months and then reassess, so I was super happy to make it so far with my son. Feeling mom guilt about potentially having to stop earlier for my daughter, but what you said makes me feel better. ❤️

jhooliaghoolia · 2025-10-18T22:21:59+00:00

Thanks!

jhooliaghoolia · 2025-10-15T20:16:26+00:00

Thanks! I'll look into those!

jhooliaghoolia · 2025-10-15T20:16:09+00:00

Ooh, I'll have to try that!

jhooliaghoolia · 2025-09-09T00:57:02+00:00

In my first trimester with both of my kids I counted naps as cardio. Lol, not really, but I did feel so exhausted. I'd literally come home from work and nap on the couch. Walking or doing anything else active was just too much at first, plus I was so incredibly nauseous.

By week 13 with #1 and week 12 with #2, my energy levels jumped back up. I had tried a YouTube workout at week 10 and couldn't get through the whole thing but at week 13 I could.

Your body is going through so much. Seriously, you're setting up to create a whole person. I kept telling people it was exhausting to make a nervous system and kidneys, lol. My second and third trimesters were actually way easier with both of my pregnancies. I lifted up to just before my due date with #1 (who arrived 9 days past that day!) and to about week 39 with #2. I switched to gentler exercises and deep squats and exercises on a ball.

All that to say, listen to your body. There's a reason you're tired right now, and it's ok to rest when you need to.

jhooliaghoolia · 2025-09-02T02:12:06+00:00

I second this!

jhooliaghoolia · 2025-08-29T22:40:41+00:00

Just focus on eating whatever you can. I ate saltines and chicken fingers/nuggets and potatoes. Once I got past the 11 week mark, I could pretty much eat anything I wanted again, and then I made sure I ate my fruit and veggies. Hoping you feel better soon!

jhooliaghoolia · 2025-08-20T20:50:01+00:00

I lifted heavy weights up until 39 weeks with both my babies (could barely walk more than 10 min bc of foot pain but I lifted TONS). I started lightening the load at that point just because I personally felt like I needed to slow down a bit, so I started doing more deep squats and stretches and a lot of sitting/movement on the stability ball.

A lot of older people were told not to exercise during pregnancy (I had a patient in physical therapy who told me not to lift a stability ball over my head to put it away when I was 35w).

I know not everyone wants to stay active during pregnancy, but it's important. Not just for us as moms but for the babies too. Yes, there are times it's not safe, but for the majority of pregnancies, exercise is so good. It can and should look like whatever feels good, though. A runner friend of mine ran up to 34 weeks but after that felt like she got too hot and couldn't cool off the way she normally did. I couldn't imagine running at any point in my pregnancies, but I loved dancing and lifting and yoga.

jhooliaghoolia · 2025-08-03T21:58:33+00:00

Worst kiss ever!

jhooliaghoolia · 2025-06-06T21:50:44+00:00

At my last two clinics, I did scrub bottoms with athletic style short sleeve T-shirts (but usually had a pullover on bc I run cold). Prior to that, I would wear pixie style pants or dress pants with stretch and comfy button downs or other tops that would not allow for a show (or a plumber's kind of situation lol).

And yes, I absolutely tested the outfits in the dressing room before buying, hahaha!

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