Almost 19 weeks

[Roo93]

So monday ill b 19 weeks. Im 18 from iowa an really have no idea what im doing with this pregnancy.. I do but have no one at all to help besides babydaddy. anyways my original weight b4 pregnancy was 120-125.. Im now almost 19 weeks & weigh 116-118. The doc knows ive lost but hasnt said much.. Im supper scared right now is this normal.. Or should something b done? to top tht off this 100 degrees weather bs is kicking my butt :/

[Stashie23009]

i would say practice contractions, i no wen my husband gets home from work around midnight the top part of my belly under my boobs gets really hard and hurts to the touch and just to let it sit there, an app i have on my ipod said if yr having a practice contraction- if yr standing sit and if you sitting or laying down stand up. iv done it and it really helps. im also 28 weeks 5days with first baby

[ash20096]

I'm also 22 but this is my 1st child.

[ash20096]

braxton hicks is false labor/ practice contractions. they start around 6 weeks but most people dont feel them until the 2nd and 3rd trimester.

[MamaBrundage]

Im 22 from iowa and this is my 3rd im 11 wks today and I agree about the heat it makes it hard to get hungary and im always tired! I was talking to a gal last night who is 20wks and shes only gained 3lbs I myself have lost 4 the dr said its normal and she would let me know if it gets to be an issue. I was 16 when I got pregnant with my first and also had no one to talk to about it I went and bought the "what to expect when your expecting " book and refrenced that thing like it was an owners manual it tells you so much even the things that are kind of embarrising to ask. :) Good luck to you

[ash20096]

i live in iowa too. so i know how u feel. I'm 33+3 and the heat is killing. I work at a gas station and the ac doesnt work so it really *****.

[Roo93]

It stays hard for like 30 mins goes away then comes back later in the day.. What is braxton hicks?..

[Sasha80]

When your tummy gets hard does it stay or come and go?  Could be braxton hicks contractions?  I am 19 weeks tomorrow and I experienced my first brax hicks this morning.  Be sure to stay hydrated and try keep the stress low.

[mommyofaria]

It could be a sign of dehydration.....please drink plenty plenty of water Exp with the heat the way that it is.....

[Roo93]

Thank you girls, my ac went out 2 days ago, but finally got the ac back.. I have another question.. My belly gets supper hard any idea what tht means?

[Stashie23009]

for some women loosing weight is totaly normal! consider your self lucky lol and as for the weather invest in an ac! i live in wi and iv been feeling yr pain lol drink lots of water or gaterade to stay hydrated because u can go into labor if u dont, if u cant get an ac get ice packs or use ice in ziplock baggies and put them on yr anchles to help cool u down, u can take a cool shower or bath even 2, and if yr worried bout weight talk to r dr about it and c if he or she is realy concerned, and normaly 3rd trimest u will gain because baby is puting of fat.

[Roo93]

Jus dont feel hungry cause of this weather. But when I do pig out & eat I get sick. This weather has made me dizzy & lighheaded like no other

[katierylenava]

I did the same thing I lost weight. I was at 164 then went down to 150 now I'm 24 weeks and I'm about 170. It should catch up to you. Is it because you've been sick and can't eat or just not hungry? I have been so sick I am still an medicine and that's the only reason I can eat now. As for the heat I know.. ahh I live in Nebraska so not far from you. Its 100 here today. A pool is the only place you can be

[mommyTobe_12]

a lot of people gain weight, some lose & some stay the same. Everyone's body is different, just make sure your eating healthy taking ur prenatals & if your doctor doesn't seem to concerned then you should be fine.

As for the hot weather, try to stay as cool as you can and drink PLENTY of water to keep hydrated :) congrats on your pregnancy