Your Pregnancy: Week 9

Just had our first doctor visit. Saw the heartbeat. I'm having terrible migraine headaches that last for two to three days. Is anyone experiencing this? Other than that i'm feeling a lot better.

Eww, headaches.. Im sorry. Hope you found something to make it better. I was starting to get a headache but my nausea was worse so I just didnt concentrate on the headache. Hope you feel better soon.

My headaches are never ending, I have to pee ALL THE TIME, and I am going to have rock hard abs from all the hurling.. rough few weeks!

can someone please give me advice??? I'm so scared my baby is going to have some sourt of defect being that, I have Sickle Cell anemia. And for the past 5 years I've been on heavy narcotics (methadone) which I'm still on! My Doc told me that methadone yet strong doesn't cause any known Diseases. But to just be prepared on knowing that for its first few days the baby will have to be detoxed from the pain killers I take. I have cut down from my original dose, but can"t stop cold turkey because of the pain crisis I get from Sickle Cell!!! So should I still be stressing it???

So sorry every one is feeling so awful. I personally haven't felt better in my life, this is my second child.

does anyone know what to do about all day sickness(not just morning)

Waiting for my next appointment on the 19th of October , last appt. was last month. Anxtious to hear the heartbeat to let me know all is well.

For a little under s week now I haven't had the morning sickness, but still have those random "ugh" moments of nausea. To make up for the lack of morning sickness, I've been getting ever-so-much fun headaches and migraines. Ice packs are essential for these as well as deep breathing. For those out there who have intense headaches... try this: Cup your hands over your nose and mouth. Take deep breaths in through your nose, and out through your mouth. Keep this up for about a minute or two. Its a little trick my doc showed me to help migraines. Good Luck Ladies!!!

Hi...I am nine weeks pregnant & really showing. I had Invitro Fertilization & this is my first Pregnancy. I'm like freeking out because I'm like showing as if I am 4 months & there is only 1 baby not twins. Everyone keeps saying I didn't show at all until 4-5-6 months & I just don't understand why you would be showing so early. I thought maybe it was from all the shots of hormones I had to take to have the INVITRO. Is anyone else having the same problem?

Just entering my ninth week and boy am I tired! Trying to keep up with my busy boys is proving to be quite difficult! Go to see my o.b. next week for another ultrasound! Can't wait!

To TNKP1NK96- I'm also 9 weeks, but I'm also an OB nurse! If you're having visual disturbances with your headaches that might not be a normal sign of pregnancy...how are your blood pressures?? Sometimes Visual disturbances with headaches can be a sign of pregnancy induced hypertension....so make sure not to just ignore those symptoms!!! Basically the only symptoms I have had so far are the sore breasts :( and decreased appetite and fatigue, no nausea yet.....!

yES! i get migraines all the time.. its totally normal .. especially if your having nausea

cabbatacola -- I have been having the same migraine issue. One lasted 4 days! I have been extremely constipated also, not to mention all day morning sickness. There is definitely a connection between my migraines and my constipation, if you have it also, then I recommend colace for a stool softener. Otherwise, my doc prescribed me fioricet when nothing else will work for the headache. Good luck!

I have not had too many symptoms but last night was horrible!! I breasts were as hard as bricks and I could barely stand! Tell me that someone else has had this!

tnkp1nk96: I just experienced the same thing in Sept. Went to the ER and they diagnosed it as a TIA (mini stroke), but my cardiologist strongly believes it could have been an advanced migraine. You are the only other person that I have read that has experienced the exact same symptoms, numbness, loss of vision. We didn't know I was pregnant at the time (all three test I took in the hospital were negative) and did have the MRI and CT scan and a zillion other test. Glad to hear that it sounds like it really might just have been pregnancy related.

Ready4Baby#2, I have had little appetite either. Very odd...I'm craving watermelon and apples :) Since I'm not wanting to eat a lot, I've been drinking my weight in V8 V-Fusion Fruit/Vegetable juice and Fruitables juice boxes by Apple and Eve. Both have a full serving of fruits and vegetables. Doctor said it's a great idea. GOOD LUCK!

I feel terrible. No vomiting, but no appetite and consequently hunger pangs. Constantly. That are totally wearing on my already frazzled nerves. I also have an anxiety disorder that I've been advised to stop taking meds for. I broke down and took one last night because it got so bad, I had feelings of fear leaving the house. Awesome. So, lets hope my kid isn't born with a cleft palate or gills. I'll be calling my doctor today. Pregnancy is soooo magical.

had 2 weeks where i could not eat. Well I ate creamy soup and that was it. All the sudden 8w 5d and I wanted Taco Johns pototoes! Ate like a champa and so far going on day 3 of being able to eat solid good food again. I never thought that would happen. Also think I was low on iron. Started on Floradix, other than green pee no side effects so far. I am so excited I'll hear the heartbeat in a couple weeks. The throwing up went away and then came back in full force today. UGH! but I guess that is good then I know we are still growing. I 've been up for 3 hours and want a nap.

Migraines gallore!!!I too suffer from aura migraines numbness and blind spots.I feel like this fatigue is never going to end.I guess I am not the only one!!

A little frustrated cause the dr. says we probably wont get an ultra sound until I am 20 weeks! 11 more weeks to go.....

This is my second and I have never felt worse!

I haven't gotten sick, nausea is almost non-existent, not really peeing all that much... am I weird? I do get occasional headaches, everything smells weird to me and my boobs are a total pain, but thats it. I'm thinking about you ladies having it rough. Keep peppermints and crackers around!!!

I had the same thing earlier this week, my Dr. said I could take Tylenol, and that seemed to help also make sure are getting enough protein in your diet, after I ate a big chicken sandwich mine went away.

Man! I am Having Food aversions to EVERYTHING! but at the same time I feel like Im starving! Any ideas??

i was told that persistent headaches, acompannied by elevated blood pressure could indicate a possible sign of miscarriage. Ladies please discuss these headaches with your doctors just to be sure!!!! Please be careful out there.

yes, I wake up at like 4am every day with slight headaches/feeling like junk! but they are not bad enough that I would want to take anything for it- once I get up and start moving around it seems to go away slowly- annoying

Chiropractic can definitely help you with your migraines and your overall health and baby's health. You may be having neck issues which can put pressure on the nerves that run to you head and can cause headaches. Also, staying properly aligned throughout your pregnancy will help with the change of balance-(having more weight in front), it can help you to maintain a stronger core and prevent scoliosis and other lower back problems associated with the weight gain. Hope this helps :-)

HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER CABBATACOLA!! I´ve been feeling very very sleepy and tired.. but thats the only symptom I´ve had thank God!!!! I´ve had some headaches but normal ones.... and I´m looking forward to hear the heartbeat!!!! ohh... and Ii´m very happy, this is my first baby! good luck!!!!

yea past couple of days i have had headaches too...its been hard at work...its just like they will not go away!!!

Headaches haven't started yet though I had them bad with my 1st pregnancy. Maybe I'll be lucky and skip them?

Yeah, I missed work yesterday due to a 2 day migrane. Tylenol is like candy to me...it does nothing for me! I kept headaches w/ my 1st pregnancy. This pregnancy not so much....knock on wood!! But here's something new for this pregnancy........Heart Palpatations! Scary I know, but my midwife says they are very common in pregnancy. She said that Caffiene especiallly sets them off and I love my Caffiene! I think that is why I get the Headaches b/c I am trying to be good and stay away from Caffiene to prevent the palpatations, but I have learned that if you eat some type of protein....whether it be meat or cheese, it tends to counteract with the palpatations! There are ways to get what you are craving w/out the symptoms:)

i work in a doctors office here are the FACTS from a doctors electronic referrance called UP TO DATE it is 100% accurate and should answer questions:Magnetic resonance imaging — Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging uses electromagnetic radio waves, rather than ionizing radiation, to generate detailed computer images. At the cellular level, possible direct biologic effects of MR imaging consist of (1) induction of local electric fields and currents from the static and time varying magnetic fields, and (2) radiofrequency radiation resulting in heating of tissue. Other potential dangers include trauma from projection of metal objects into the magnetic field (eg, small metal fragments can be projected into the eyes), interference with the operation of electronic devices (eg, cardiac pacemakers) or position of metallic implants, burns from heating of conductive materials in implants, and acoustic damage from high intensity noise. Despite these concerns, there are NO reported harmful effects from MR imaging of the pregnant woman or fetus [38-40]. However, safety studies have been performed predominantly at or below 1.5 Tesla magnetic field strengths. There may be an increased risk of tissue heating at higher field strengths. In some cases, MR imaging is the preferred diagnostic modality because it provides better images than ultrasonography, while avoiding the ionizing radiation of computed tomography. Although the National Radiological Protection Board advises that MR imaging be avoided in the first trimester since there is limited experience assessing safety during organogenesis, MR imaging should be considered in the first trimester when the benefit exceeds the theoretic risk. As an example, first trimester MR imaging is a reasonable option in a pregnant women with suspected appendicitis in whom the appendix cannot be visualized by ultrasound examination. hope this helps.

Had our 1st doctor visit 2 weeks ago and getting so excited about baby. We should hear the heartbeat at our next visit! I've been lucky thus far with no nausea or migranes. But I'm experiencing SEVERE joint pain at night. Doctor says just to live through for the next 7 months????? Not sure if I can...

I'm 9 1/2 weeks and I've been getting this pevlic pulling sensation in my pelvic bone area. Also not feeling very motivated to do anything (or work for that matter). Anyone else???

Yes, it is part of the pregnancy cabbatacola. Kinda goes along with morning sickness.

Heartburn kicked in for me this week, laying in bed last night and I felt like I was breathing fire! Dealing with the whole dizzy thing too, DR. says to make sure I am getting enough water... that might help some people with headaches too?! Cold packs on the back of the neck help me with migranes - definiltly worth a try also - Good luck everyone!