Re: Re: tummy measurements

[Guest guest]

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9 squares! That's adorable! Ok, everyone... we'll need to do a weekly TP test. How about on Mondays?

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone,

I don't remember who first suggested measuring our tummies with toilet

paper, but I finally tried it! OMG, I knew I was huge for 16 weeks (15 when

I measured), I'm 9 squares!!!! Yikes!!!!! Now I know why everyone can tell

that I'm pregnant.

maria

[Guest guest]

Hey ,

I have to admit that it is kind of funny! The rest of me is still tiny, then there's this big belly (and it's still growing!!!!!)....

maria

Re: Re: tummy measurements

, 9 squares! That's adorable! Ok, everyone... we'll need to do a weekly TP test. How about on Mondays?

[Guest guest]

, Ok, I must admit, I had to get 9 sqaures of tissue paper and see how big that is.....I am happy to say, you must look pregnant!!! (smile) I will have to remember to do that when I am further along. Re: Re: tummy measurements Hi Everyone,I don't remember who first suggested measuring our tummies with toiletpaper, but I finally tried it! OMG, I knew I was huge for 16 weeks (15 whenI measured), I'm 9 squares!!!! Yikes!!!!! Now I know why everyone can tellthat I'm pregnant.maria

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Oh, do I look pregnant!!!!! Actually I think I look about a month further along than I am; my doctor said that's common due to the water retention from the IVF drugs. I believe Pam may have mentioned something about being bloated from the stims also.

Since then, I spoke to alot of women who did IVF and all said the "water weight" portion came off very quickly after delivery (usually within 2 weeks), so that was great news! I was really worried about being 60+ lbs. heavier when giving birth. Currently I'm 23 1/2 lbs. heavier than I was prior to conceiving in Nov.'00. Since I weigh myself almost daily, the best I can figure is that approx. 16 lbs. is water weight (was 16 lbs. heavier the day of retrieval). I'm trying not to dwell on it too much, I figure anything is worth having a baby!

maria

Re: Re: tummy measurements

Hi Everyone,I don't remember who first suggested measuring our tummies with toiletpaper, but I finally tried it! OMG, I knew I was huge for 16 weeks (15 whenI measured), I'm 9 squares!!!! Yikes!!!!! Now I know why everyone can tellthat I'm pregnant.maria

[Guest guest]

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I think the Monday measure in's is a great idea, however there are differences in sizes of squares so maybe we need to figure out what tp we are using.

Dana

(who is a bit concerned about gaining to much to soon)

[Guest guest]

Dana,

Good point... ok, I use Charmin... the regular size rolls. I'm not sure what the dimensions are though.

{{{HUGS}}}

PS: About gaining too much too fast... after all the m/s you went through, I'm sure your body was starved! If you have gained anything, I'm sure it will even out soon!

[Guest guest]

Dana,

Are there really differences in the size of toilet paper squares? That gives me hope.....

maria

Re: Re: tummy measurements

, I think the Monday measure in's is a great idea, however there are differences in sizes of squares so maybe we need to figure out what tp we are using. Dana (who is a bit concerned about gaining to much to soon)

[Guest guest]

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I think there is.......and I want all the credit I can get. I have been on a terrible eating binge and getting scared of my next OB appt and those dreaded scales.

Dana

[Guest guest]

Hi Dana,

Your body may just be making up for lost time when you were so nauseous. How are you feeling?

maria

Re: Re: tummy measurements

, I think there is.......and I want all the credit I can get. I have been on a terrible eating binge and getting scared of my next OB appt and those dreaded scales. Dana