Second Trimester | Q&A, Symptoms, Cravings, Etc 

From someone who has had the surgery for the sciatica, it’s 100% worth it. I felt zero pain from the moment I woke up. Best decision I ever made for my body.

Awesome. Also what about how Larry is feeling about all this? Let’s do a q&a with Larry and you around the pregnancy. I wanna know how he’s doing and how excited he’s getting. You haven’t talked much at all about Larry’s experience.

I’ve been a silent viewer for years of yours. I just love you and have been so rooting for you guys on this journey! I found out I was pregnant right after you! I am due august 30th with a little girl- my first too! Just so fun to see you have your miracle and to unexpectedly be going through it with you feels so special! Love you Mindy!!

I read no books and took no classes. My guy is 15 months now and we're doing great! Your body knows what to do during labor. Plus the doctor/nurses are sooooo fantastic. You're doing great momma!

I don’t plan to be pregnant for at least a couple of years, but this is really interesting and informative. I hope your third trimester goes well, Mindy! Excited to meet the baby!

silly old wives tale from my country says that when you have a lot of stomach acid during pregnancy it means you will have a baby with TONS of hair - so happy for you and Larry wishing you a continued safe pregnancy

I’m a mom of 3 and parts of this video made me laugh!! Pregnancy is a wild ride 🤣 so excited for you and Larry nearing the end! ❤️

So excited for you both! Love watching you and Larry prepare and how excited you both are!

It's amazing that you made it to the 3rd trimester. So happy for you and Larry!

I had my son in the 70s & they didn't have too much info. I agree with you Mindy...reading too much may be overwhelming. When I met Cameron for the first time...I said, 'I do not have clue what to do, so we will figure this out together'. That is what we did & everything was fine. So excited for & Larry! :)

Oh Mindy! You are going to be such a fantastic Mom. I cannot wait to watch Larry & you parent. I’m so excited for you. Thanks for sharing your journey with us all. Praying for your family.

Your videos remind me when I was having my 2 children.You both have so much to look forward to 💚💚☘️☘️

Hiee ' You are going to be such a loving and caring mom' you already thinking about what he will need, what you can do to make things go more smoothly shows just how great your going to be as a mommy. I'm so proud of you Mindy ' I've been following you since the beginning since Larry was introduced to your channel. You both have come so far as a couple. I love seeing you two bloomsome. Love you both !!

Yay I've finally caught up on all your videos! I've enjoyed them all. The feeling of not having enough energy to finish things, same girl same!

You and Larry are going to be amazing parents, can't wait to meet baby boy! 💙

I can’t believe baby boy will be here so soon!!! Enjoy the last few months of pregnancy. 💙

Someone else mentioned Larry doing a getting ready to go to hospital vlog. That's a fun idea! Ideas he has for the guys, and anything he would personally think of for his girl.❤️👍👍 If you're laboring and not going straight to c-section, CHAPSTICK! Can't say that enough!!! And a comfy pretty short nursing nighty with a matching robe. That robe was a lifesaver!

Hieee!! Awesome video. I love how patient you are answering all the questions. I love how you glow every time you speak of your little prince. Thank you so much for sharing such a beautiful experience with all of us. XOXO

It's going by so fast Mindy! You look radiant

My hubby and I (also an age gap couple) learned so much together at our breastfeeding class at my hospital. Totally worth going to a 3 hour class and learning all at once as opposed to reading a whole book on it. Learned so much and feel so much more prepared to give it a go!! And it was so so nice to have him learn with me so he knows how to help. I highly recommend.

So excited for you Mindy and Larry. 🥰

I am the viewer who has needed you for the age difference relationship issue so you having a baby with Larry just makes my heart smile

Hey Mindy, hoping this reaches you! There’s been a strawberry recall for connections with Hepatitis A breakouts. Strawberries were distributed between March 5th - April 25th (they’re past shelf life) but I know you sometimes freeze your berries!

you look beautiful during your pregnancy and love to hear about your experiences , you and Larry are going to be great parents and im really looking forward to seeing you with your baby boy xxx

Ahhhh I'm just so happy for you both. You are glowing ✨️ 😍 xx

I can’t believe you’re already in your third trimester, went by so fast! So excited for you & Larry!

Hi Mindy! I loved hearing about your pregnancy experience! Thank you for sharing! 💙🖤💙

Yep the last trimester flies by and once he is born time keeps flying lol. After a few weeks you will look at your husband and say what did we do before we had him? Lol its hard to remember what life was like before we had our son now. Its wonderful being a parent you will love it!

Lovin this it reminds me of me through my pregnancies so happy for you and Larry can’t wait to see baby boy

I would also love for you to do Q&A with Larry. How he is adjusting with going to be a dad now as opposed to being a dad 30 years ago. Your both going to be amazing parents.

Yay have been waiting for the clock to tick so your video will be uploaded 💕

So happy you've reached 3rd trimester 💙🤰

The constipation can be crazy. I had to do a flush per the doctor. I’m at the end of my first trimester. I’m a vegetarian too and eat lots of fiber by nature. For all those pregnant ladies, stay in touch with your doctor about constipation. It can become dangerous and need guidance. Blessings to you Mindy!! Oh, and I switched from regular magnesium capsules to gummies called Calm, found in the supplement aisle recommended by the doctor for all the symptoms. Haven’t started them yet. Ps- I’m pregnant with identical twins. What a surprise! Thanks for being so open. Thinking of you and sending love

So happy for you!!!

Mindy, you can add psyllium to your smoothies and even sprinkled into yogurt or salads. You can also bake with it. If you get into baking lactation cookies later on, you can put it in those.

That color shirt is fabulous on you Mindy!

I am 27 weeks and everything you mentioned I am also going through! We are having a boy and due in August💙 It’s amazing what all our bodies experience! So excited for you and Larry!! You are going to be fabulous parents!

Im so excited and so happy for you!! ❤️ been watching since you started the channel and this journey makes my heart so happy and full 🥰 Also, completely random but I started using the La Roche Posay moisturizer and it is game changing!! 👏 absolutely love it!

Hieeee good morning happy Tuesday I am so happy for Larry and you you both are going to be amazing parents!!😍❤️

This is so interesting Mindy!! 36 years too late for me. When I had my daughter I wasn’t nearly as aware of how pregnancy effected me and changed my body. I regret not being more aware. The internet would have helped!! I had a ‘baby Bible book’ which I followed too rigidly. 😧😅 You’re looking so beautiful and the 12 weeks will fly by! But between you and Larry I’d say you got this!!!! Take care and rest when you need to. There’s a family in the U.K. called Radfords and she has 22 kids!!!! Can you even imagine 😳 I only had one daughter and it was full on!! Lots of love to you both and ‘baby’ 🌻🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️

Mindy girl can you believe you made it here??? We are all rooting for ya Mama. I'm so happy for you and Larry. I had my son at age 33 and he is a Leo so yay Florida summer pregnancies I am familiar. Save yourself time from reading just see a lactation consultant they'll teach you what you need and no homework!!!

Larry is never too far away to yell "LITTLE!" 😂😂

I’ve had a single birth and a twin birth. Both pregnancies were nothing but throwing up and the WORST boob pain in my life. I had no idea how bad a boob could hurt. None of babies were breast fed we will say. I had it from second trimester on. My aunt told me to stuff cabbage leaves in my bra. 🤦‍♀️ I tried everything .I didn’t really deal when anything other than that except being uncomfortable and swollen feet in final trimester. I couldn’t see my feet haha! Hope it’s all smooth sailing for here on out. 🙏🏻Congratulations to y’all by the way! So excited for you both! 💜❤️

What to expect when you are expecting. The only book you’ll need!

I had the heart burn in the second trimester too. My doctor told me that if I was already having it get ready, because it was going to get a lot worse in the 3rd trimester. I’m 36 weeks now and man was she right! Try to get on the medication as soon as you can, because you can really irritate your throat and start wheezing and having issues breathing. Thankfully my doctor got me on stronger medication and I am feeling much better now.

Looking great Mindy 🌸

Congratulations!!! 💐

I remember the itch the doc told me it’s your belly growing the bigger baby gets but I absolutely remember the itchyness ❤

Yo are such a sweety! Love watching! You are full of life! So positive!

Hi Mindy, i can relate to you with the Charlie Horses, which we call pins, and needles in the UK, i had them frequently in the night, waking up screaming out in pain, isn't it bad enough that you pee a lot as your pregnancy progresses, plus i had morning sickness from week six until week Thirty one. Pregnancy is such an individual journey of sheer discovery, with the best reward at the end. Happy third trimester Mindy, and best wishes to Daddy to be too xxx

Love you guys can’t wait to see little one🥰🥰

the Charlie horse used to make me cry! i learned to get up right away and stretch my foot gently it makes it stop right away

Mindy when I was pregnant I was constipated as well, I drink prune juice and eat prunes all my pregnancy, give it a try 🥰 Thank you for sharing your journey, it is always nice to watch your videos!

Sent you a baby gift to your PO Box! 🧡Love following along on your videos & journey!!

We just took 2 classes at the hospital. A baby CPR class and a class going over what to expect during the birthing process (tour of hospital, where you'll be if a C sections needed, etc.) We found those classes to be very interesting and helpful. They gave us some confidence going into a situation neither had ever experienced. I also had a female OBGYN but ended up having a totally different male doctor (on call) for labor. You really DON'T care at that point....you just want someone who knows what's going on!

Thank you for sharing.... how is Larry doing through this pregnancy?..... so excited that the time of delivery is getting closer🤗😃

Have you looked into getting a 3D ultrasound for baby boy? I had one done at 33 weeks with my now 15 month old! Such a sweet experience. I am so excited for you and Larry, I know the 12 weeks will be here before we know it! 🥰

One thing I would recommend is watching videos on how to breath while in labor….. HELPED soo much with pain. Definitely look at the breathing videos!

Palmers Coco Butter is the best. It's been around for years and it will definitely help. Use it at night and when you get out. Make sure you're also not forgetting to lotion your hips thighs and the ta tas especially in the third trimester because everything is getting bigger and maybe swelling so you can get stretch marks anywhere. The vitamins can make you constipated too. If it doesn't get better speak to your doctor about using some Miralax every day until you get regular again.

Oh darling, Metamucil is psyllium husk. You can buy the "no name brand" of it at your pharmacy or at your department store if they have it, as it is the same thing. **** I recommend the book called " the womenly art of breast feeding" the authority on breast feeding

I love you Mindy! I'm having a hard time watching the recap 😪 I should've been going into my third trimester, we were about a week ahead of you. Unfortunately I lost my baby. Its been bittersweet watching your journey through pregnancy, and to realize how far along I would've been, just hurts my soul to the core 💔😥 I'm soo excited for you and Larry, but I'm also so very sad for myself. I waited 10 years to see that positive test. Today I just can't do it. I'm sorry, sending love xoxox

So happy to see you thriving 💗 we did our fet same as you and Larry sadly ours failed with blighted ovum. I was so looking forward to have a fet buddy lol but I am enjoying watching you and baby grow🥰 oh how I'm gonna love the baby vlogs🥳💃🏾

I used the What To Expect app as well but I changed the fruit size comparison to the movie/tv prop one. Lol

Woohoo home stretch!! Can't wait to see nursery! I had the same sciatica at the same time and it did fade away by 3rd trimester- but as I healed post baby, had it again for a short time (maybe a month after?), but it did go away too. I think it's those ligaments moving out, then back in! But very temporary!

I am 52 and I just giggle when people read all the books ect ... we just raised our babies and they made it to adults... just another example of how the world has changed .... just like formula and milk ... my boys had milk after 4 month ish ... again still alive lol your look amazing ❤

All normal pregnant symptoms, Mindy. Ripe papaya can help constipation, a natural way & really worked well for me, no meds.

Don't feel like you're unprepared, because I'm due in 6 weeks and still don't have any of the nursery furniture! Also, get yourself a belly band to help with the pelvic pressure! I got one on Amazon for like $30 and it really helps if I'm on my feet a lot. I miss the second trimester, since I had a lot more energy and sleeping was a little easier. Third trimester is kicking my butt, and I just want to eat and sleep most days!

Love you and Larry ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Hi Mindy .... perhaps coconut water preferably organic will help with your leg cramps. Coconut water is quite good for electrolytes...since you drink a lot of water...sometimes water is good for thirst but necessarily good for hydration. Electrolytes is actually what keeps us well hydrated. Taste Nivana is an excellent brand made from young coconut so not too much sugar. Take care of yourself 💜💜💜

Omg, I miss the baby hiccups in my belly. My baby's hiccups struck EVERY night at 11:30pm. Every single night. Without fail. The best part was the day she was born, once 11:30pm hit, I was holding her in my arms while she slept, and she got the hiccups. lol She got them for a few weeks around the same time, and it was just so funny. Baby is 5 months old now, and I already miss my pregnancy with her so much. In a silly way, I'm envious of you that you're getting to experience all of this. Feeling your baby grow is just the biggest blessing in the world. Enjoy every second (I can tell you are, even with the not-so-fun parts). Thank you for sharing your journey. 🤗 By the way...pregnancy brain is so real, but I promise mom-brain is SO. MUCH. WORSE. lol I can't tell you how many times a day I just forget what I'm in a room for. Drives me crazy!

loved the recap of the video not that I have been pregnant but my sister had 3 little babies but not at the same time but 2 years apart with my nephews and the last one was 2008 my niece so I can't believe my nephews are 31 in May and almost 29 in June niece 14 in July so thanks mindy. hi larry , lexi , luna & baby

I had no morning sickness just nausea like you! Anytime hubby and I went out , I'd carry a pack of saltines and a bottle of water . I didn't have swelling either just high blood pressure.

So glad everything is going well for you excited for baby coming best wishes to you both. I watch every video on Utube please take care everything joy your pregnancy. ❤❤❤❤

Finally catching your video early

With the leg cramps, instant relief occurs when you stand up. Your instinct is to grab it and try rub it or whatever, but the best thing to do is stand up, as much as you don’t want to. I get them a lot and have done for years. But I get out of bed and stand up and it goes away instantly.

So happy for your whole family. Would recommend thrift shops for 3rd trimester clothes. No one wears them for long so they are usually in great shape. Just a thought. ☺

Idk for pregnancy but in general for constipation I’d recommend drinking a glass of prune juice before bed every night! Such a good remedy!

My pregnancies were pre-internet. Last child 1999. I don't recall even bringing up the word trimester. I didn't track symptoms or changes. I just knew that sometime in May I would have my kids & sometime in August I concieved. Exact conception dates weren't known(my periods were always irregular/PCOS) and neither came at the due dates that were put down. If things were exact, then my first was 10 days early and the second a week late. I didn't take any lamaze & didn't learn about breastfeeding until the day of birth. I wore the gown they gave and only brought essential things, like car seat. They provided everything else. I walked as much as I could during pregnancy & I think it helped labor & delivery.

First off you are glowing and that shirt is your color ❣️ try using a pregnancy pillow they are amazing. Try a banana before bed for Charlie horse.

I love the color of your shirt Mindy!! Where did you get it?!

Thanks for the update

You will do great Mindy! Tell Larry to gear up! He will really need to help you soon physically and provide you with food and not get offended when you ask for something quickly and irritably. You will have mild anxiety and thats okay. He should understand and not start any drama.

You and Larry have inspired Bill & I to try for a baby ❤️🌹

The Pepcid complete berry chew tablets are the best for acid reflux! I have the same throat burning sometimes, and it’s an immediate relief! It has famitodine which is an amazing acid reducer, and calcium carbonate which everyone’s familiar with (Tums). But the famitodine is what the miracle worker is! 👏🏻

The rib pain was severe for me during my pregnancy. I worked full time in an office and I would have to go into the restroom and lie down (It was an individual restroom...one for men and one for women, so a very small office). The pain was intense and I was desperate. I would have to "stretch out" to get relief. My son was 2 weeks early and weighed 9.5 lbs. so he was a big boy stuffed up behind my ribs. :)

Hi Mindy, I am currently 24 weeks pregnant and also have had trouble with the throat burning. My doctor suggested taking Pepcid and it has SAVED me. Not sure if you've tried this already but if not maybe talk to your doc. :)

Thank you for describing baby movements as "blips" others kept telling me bubbles and that to me is NOT what if felt like.

You are doing awesome Mindy. Iam the momma of 3 grown children and the Meema of 3 grandson's 1 grandaughter and a Suprise baby due in Dec. Let me tell u that u can read every book and it is never gonna hurt to do that.......BUT LOL every pregnancy, delivery and child is there own individual experience that u can never be fully prepared for. The best piece of advice I would give just my own opinion. ENJOY every moment from pregnancy to birth and then every single day u get with that little precious individual. It is cliché to say but it goes so quickly. If u have a choice between cuddling and vacuuming choose to cuddle if it is the difference between doing dishes and a movie watch that movie 🎬. Obviously we still need to clean and be organized just saying in my own life if I could go back I would worry less about cleaning and work and more about snuggling. U r gonna be a great Mommy and have a great partner and Daddy in Larry. Take care ❤️ Kris 🇨🇦🙏🙏🙏

Great video....thanks for sharing.

I had the fire and burning from acidic things with my 2nd pregnancy, my doctor approved Prilosec and it was a life saver.

The burning reflux is such torture. I had it so bad with my son starting in the second trimester. At the time it was right before the Zantac recall but (I realize luckily now) Zantac wasn’t helping. I had to take omeprazole daily for the rest of my pregnancy which wasn’t ideal but helped take the edge off and I was able to function. The reflux was so bad for me I slept sitting up and I was vomiting in my sleep from the reflux prior to the omeprazole- it was a lifesaver

I’ve NEVER had a kid, but this video was interesting.

My husband and I are going the fertility clinic route. And I'm super nervous. Any advice on how to set the appointment to start? Ps: love you guys to bits and so glad that you two are finally getting your little bundle of joy 💜💜💜

I’m so excited for you, I can say I took the breastfeeding and birthing classes. I don’t feel like the birthing classes helped me much but breastfeeding 100%! Especially if that’s something you have your heart on it then I would totally take a class. I feel like no one tells you that breastfeeding is one of the hardest things you will go through. I wish when I was going through it someone told me. It’s not as simple (for most people) as latching the baby on and breastfeeding. Tongue ties, different nipples and all things go into that. Also use your lactation consultants in and out of the hospital. Most peds can’t spot lip or tongue ties, I had to take my girl to a pediatric dentist that specializes in laser tongue and lip ties to find out what was going on. I had to use a nipple shield, when that came off we got thrush that took an eternity to get rid of on both of us. It’s was crazy how hard it was to breastfeed, now we are 19 months in and doing the dang thing. The first 3 months when you’re both trying to figure it out is so hard. Just stick with it, know it will become easier and you will do just fine. You just have to get over that hump, I liked watching videos on breastfeeding and learning all the small things that go with it. Empty your milk to produce more, eat and drink A LOT, skin to skin with your babe. You got this girl! 🖤

Wow, congratulations 🎉 love ❤️

Your right, you learn as you go. The best advice is always ask your pediatrician . Breastfeeding is frustrating, I recommend the Breastfeeding class through your hospital.

Some things never change. It has been THRITY years since my first pregnancy and the thing that I honestly remember the most about pregnancy is the "throat heartburn". It was HORRIBLE and the only thing that helped me was tums or back then was rolaids. My biggest fear and what I learned to NEVER allow to happen was to run out of tums in the middle of the night, because I learned the hard way that if I did, I WOULD be going to the store at 3 am if needed.

Check with you Dr of course, but Pepcid helped me so much with the acid reflux during my third trimester!

Start using lotion and oils on belly. Lotion up then follow up with a oil or Vaseline. It'll help with the stretching etc

It’s funny you mention dizzy spells because I feel like ever since pregnancy, I get dizzy SO EASILY! Like I’m not sure I can do roller coasters like I used to anymore. 😭