TTGP Grads Check-In/Roll Call!

MissAmeliaPond · March 2016

I'm so excited to see so many TTGP grads in N16! I would love for all of us to be able to chat in one place, so maybe we could do this little check-in monthly? Below are just a couple of questions to get us going. Let's feel free to keep using this thread as an ongoing discussion until the next one!

When did you get your BFP and how far along are you?

Rants/Raves/Other?

Symptoms?

Questions?

GTKY: How did you tell your DH/SO?

comealongponds · March 2016

Present! Haha

When did you get your BFP and how far along are you?: BFP on Feb 21/2016 (3w3d); I'm now 6w6d!

Rants/Raves/Other? Tomorrow is my loss milestone...nervous but I'll be happy to have it behind me! Also, my MD was supposed to call and go over my ultrasound today but he didn't have time before he went to clinic...hoping maybe he calls later in the afternoon post-clinic because he's not in the office tomorrow!

Symptoms? Nausea, exhaustion, frequent peeing & constipation.
eta: oh how could I forget about the sore, swollen boobs!

Questions? Nope!

GTKY: How did you tell your DH/SO? - He actually kind of told me! I'd taken a FRER on the Saturday and had a super squinter, DH said he couldn't see much and thought it was an indent. Sunday I took another test and it was still pretty faint after 2 minutes so I put it under the sink...he pulled it out about five minutes later and said, "Oh yeah this is definitely positive!".

NordyMN89 · March 2016

I couldn't agree more, I'm so happy to see so many TTGPs here and anxiously waiting for those that got their BFPs in the last few days to join as well!

When did you get your BFP and how far along are you? March 1 - I am 6 weeks today

Rants/Raves/Other? My first u/s isn't for another 12 days and I'm getting impatient!

Symptoms? Nausea comes and goes throughout the day and some occasional cramping - oh and how can I forget the exhaustion and random bouts of crying?!

Questions? So many, but I can't think of any at the moment.

GTKY: How did you tell your DH/SO? He knew I was testing when I got up at 5am and so he was patiently waiting in our bedroom. He heard me crying and immediately thought it was negative, and I could barely speak when I told him. I was in shock and he was hysterical, literally! He went from like woop woop oh my gosh oh my gosh to crying and then back to woop woop! One of the best moments of our lives

ShallowSeas · March 2016

Love this! Thanks for starting it @MissAmeliaPond

When did you get your BFP and how far along are you?
2/24/2016. Confirmed by a blood test on 2/25/2016. I'm 6w3d today.

Rants/Raves/Other?
I had my first u/s yesterday and we were able to see and hear the heartbeat! I've been on cloud 9 ever since. It was the most amazing experience of my life thus far and I'm so glad H was there with me. Our next one is in 3 weeks and then I'll be released from my RE.

Symptoms?
sore boobs, fatigue, nausea, increased appetite, increased urination, pregnancy brain is starting to kick in according to H, cravings and aversions.

Questions?
I had several and now I can't remember them.

GTKY: How did you tell your DH/SO?
I POAS in the morning and thought I saw the slightest squinter. I asked H that morning and he agreed that there might be something there but told me not to get my hopes up. I thought about that squinter all day at work so I POAS after I got home from work and the line was still there. I broke out the FRER I had been saving and sure enough, a fairly strong BFP! I was shaking, said a few 'Thank you's" to the Big Man Upstairs, grabbed the onesie I had made for H for this occasion, and went downstairs. I handed him the onesie that said "My dad's beard is better than your dad's" but he didn't quite get what I was saying. He said, "aw thanks baby. I love it." and continued playing his game. So I showed him the FRER and he stared at for a second and said, "IS THIS REAL?!" He hugged me and then stared at the test for several more minutes and then got teary-eyed. The next day he went out and bought a baby name book and a 'new dad' book.

MissAmeliaPond · March 2016

When did you get your BFP and how far along are you? I got it last Friday on 13dpo and am now 4w5d.

Rants/Raves/Other? My betas were 361 at 13dpo and 1935 at 17dpo. I'm cautiously optimistic. I've been having some cramping, which was pretty strong yesterday (and PGAL brain started freaking out), but it doesn't seem too bad today. I have my first appointment scheduled for April 1 at 6+6. Hoping everything will be okay. It's going to be a long two weeks.

Symptoms? Ummm, honestly not much. I've got a pretty gurgley belly (it's hella loud and embarrassing) and some unpleasant burping going on, but other than that, I don't really feel PG. Nips are tender sometimes, and the coming and going freaks me out. I'm trying to get ish done while I still feel normal.

Questions? Not much right now.

GTKY: How did you tell your DH/SO? I called him. He was already at work, so I just called him first thing in the morning. Not super romantic or anything.

Can't wait to see who all is here!!!

kristah2 · March 2016

Love this!! Also - I've been creeping TWW so I can watch them role in!

When did you get your BFP and how far along are you?
February 25! I'm 7w 2d now!

Rants/Raves/Other?
Rant: how icky I feel (but it's worth it!)
rave: meeting with the bank today to talk about a mortgage!
Also at work today to celebrate st Patrick we are having green wine and beer. I can't partake but I think it's super cool to be in a workplace that does that!!

Symptoms?
not throwing up but boy am I close.
Cramping. Gas. Moody. The usual.

Questions?
none right now!

GTKY: How did you tell your DH/SO?
basically I was super confused as to what was happening so he knew it was possible and we went out and bought a digital together. I took it and when I got the BFP he basically got a very emotional "it's positive." And a lot of (happy) tears.

comealongponds · March 2016

I can get rid of my rant now...MD called me back! Confirms two babies with strong little heart beats (measuring 6w3d and 6w2d), betas are up to 85,000. Interestingly, this radiologist called my bleed a "moderate implantation bleed" slightly larger than previously measured. So now I'm not sure what's going on in there, bleeding-wise. I also have some "complex fluid" in my pelvis that may be blood, that is likely from my CL cysts bursting a bit (they've been extra pinchy the last couple days). So I mean...I guess I feel okay? I'm super happy babies are doing well and measuring close to on time, but the bleeding still concerns me...

virginiaham · March 2016

I've been here all 2 seconds, but I'm gonna jump right in.

@comealongponds YAY for 2 strong heartbeats and great betas! I hope the bleeding resolves and everything continues healthy and strong. What follow-up/monitoring will they do?

When did you get your BFP and how far along are you? This morning!! I'm 16dpo/4w2d today.

Rants/Raves/Other? I waited until today to test and I spent most of the last two days convinced I was out. I'm SO thankful to be here but still anxious and tentative/cautious. My H and I both feel like we can't let ourselves get too excited/involved yet. I'm not sure what the magic gestation is for when that feeling will go away, but for now our next milestone is 6wga and we'll go from there.

Symptoms? **TMI** Light brown tinted CM since 14dpo usually only noticeable in the morning, HUNGER, bloat, sore/full boobs. And cramping. I change position, my ute cramps; I pee, it cramps; my intestine gurgles, it cramps. However, sex? Totally fine!

Questions? I was wondering what you ladies are doing or have done as far as continuing temping this early on and your own personal reasons to do it or not to?

GTKY: How did you tell your DH/SO? 0545 this morning after his alarm went off and we both got up, I POAS and ran into the kitchen with a blazing + FRER, smiling, couldn't speak a word, he asked if I was pregnant and all I could do was nod and cry.

chloe97 · March 2016

When did you get your BFP and how far along are you? I got my BFP on 3/8 and I'm 4 days, 5 weeks

Rants/Raves/Other? I had my betas back today. They went from 209 at 16 DPO to 588 at 18 DPO. Can I just say that I nearly had a heart attack waiting for these results last night and today. Still nervous, but feel better.

Symptoms? Tender boobs and vivid dreams. A bit of cramping/stabbing pain from time to time, but that's it. Hoping these symptoms pick up soon.

Questions? None right now

GTKY: How did you tell your DH/SO? I had made him look at a FRER with what I thought was an indent line the day before and he agreed he saw something. The next night I woke up at 2:30 am and made him verify an actual pink line. He looked at it, agreed, and fell back asleep. I was up the rest of the night!!!

m6agua · March 2016

Yay I'm so excited to see all of the TTGP Ladies!

When did you get your BFP and how far along are you? March 3rd. I am 4+3. 10DPO my beta was 16, 14 DPO it was 187. I am getting another today or tomorrow (17/18 DPO) hope it still looks good.

Rants/Raves/Other? We are getting our dog tomorrow!

Symptoms? Boob/nipple tenderness, gassy, constipation. Slight nausea. I gagged brushing my teeth this morning. Also I just started to feel slightly more hungry.

Questions? None for now.

GTKY: How did you tell your DH/SO? I took the test before work so about 5am. It was super faint but there. I woke DH up to tell him. I felt bad he probably had only been sleeping for a few hours. He said next time wait five minutes after waking him before I tell him something like that.

comealongponds · March 2016

@virginiaham so happy to see you here! We're doing weekly ultrasounds until I get in to see an OB, then whatever she says! I'm staying on modified bed rest because it makes me and DH feel better - if I worked an office job or something, I'd go back but I'm a nurse on a super busy paediatric ward so I'd be on my feet for 12hr, plus a 1hr commute each way.

m6agua · March 2016

@virginiaham I have continued temping only because my first beta was so low. I wanted warning of a temp drop if that's what was going to happen. I'm getting my third beta today and if that is good I plan to stop temping. I'm 17DPO.

my first pregnancy I stopped temping right away. I think that's the best for sanity.

chloe97 · March 2016

@virginiaham I quit temping after my BFP for piece of mind. First of all, temping was messing with my sleep and almost made me crazy my last cycle TTC. Second of all, as a PGAL-er I'm already BSC about symptom spotting a MC, to potentially add actual data points that can get messed up with my sleep changes or thermometer issues would be just too much for me. If I do lose this pregnancy, I'd rather be blissfully ignorant until I can't be anymore than watch my temp drop slowly.

ShallowSeas · March 2016

@virginaham I stopped temping after my pregnancy was confirmed with a blood test. It's been so nice not temping

MissAmeliaPond · March 2016

@virginiaham Congrats!!! Happy to see you here! I had the same question about temping/charting. I talked to someone else the other day about it and was advised to just quit temping. I'm so glad I did. I've been sleeping so much better! And my betas have kind of put my mind at ease too. I'm still checking CM every day though for spotting because PGAL makes you crazy. And I may have POAS again yesterday while I was waiting for my stupid doctor's office to get my second beta number back from Tuesday (they finally called me this morning). I was also intending to track my tests getting darker, but my 14 dpo test was just a tick lighter than 13dpo (and that freaked me out, too). So many different factors can influence the darkness of the dye tests - so I don't recommend doing that either!

g8rmama_16 · March 2016

Just like @virginiaham I have only been here 3 seconds, but I thought I would jump in as well.

When did you get your BFP and how far along are you? Monday and I am 4 weeks.

Rants/Raves/Other? I am still in the "it doesn't feel real" stage. I do not feel pregnant at ALL. I get it now why so many people tell symptom spotters to calm the F down. While I know something is different, I don't have any of the "normal" symptoms. I guess I should enjoy it before the puking starts.

Symptoms? See above. I will say that last weekend I hurt my lower back doing yoga and thought I was having sciatica pain. It has gotten way worse. I got my BFP a few days later and now I wonder if it is related. I think it is just coincidence. But it sucks. I am walking around like I am 9 months because of this awful stabbing pain in my butt. I guess this is a rant, not a symptom.
Also, I have no appetite, nothing sounds good to eat. No aversions, just lack of interest. And my sleep sucks. But, see below for the possible reason for that.

Questions? I am also with @virginiaham with the temping question, which you have all answered already. I am driving myself nuts with the temping. My chart went triphasic the day I tested and I am kind of fixated on the temps staying high. I have been sleeping like crap trying to make sure I temp to see if it stays up. I need to hide the stupid thing. It is doing me no good. Just like you all have said, I would rather enjoy everything and if something bad happens, it happens. Better to not obsess over my temps when there is nothing I can really do about it.

GTKY: How did you tell your DH/SO? I am in California and he is in Florida right now. I had a squinter on Monday and didn't want to tell him until it was a clear positive. I woke up on Tuesday at 2 to pee, so I took a test. When it turned positive in about 2 minutes I called and woke him up and told him.

MrsDramaK · March 2016

When did you get your BFP and how far along are you? Got my BFP on Saturday 3/12. Based on my O date I am 4 weeks + 3 days, based on my LMP I'm 6 weeks + 4 days, guess I will wait until my U/S to decide for sure but leaning towards my O date.

Rants/Raves/Other? I've been cramping pretty much since I O'd and its freaking me out and I'm pretty nervous I'm gonna see bleeding every time I use the bathroom, but none yet so Fx.

Symptoms? Cramping, Boobs Hurt like an MFer, Some nausea, and my body can't decide if it's constipated or having terrible diarrhea, but its the miracle of life, right?

Questions? None now.

GTKY: How did you tell your DH/SO? I woke him up (at 6:45 AM on a Saturday) and said, "Do you see the second line?" and he said, "No, the lights aren't on", so I turned on all the lights in the room and he was like, "Oh yeah, there's a second line, go back to sleep"

TrulyBlessed22 · March 2016

Seriously so glad to see so many of us here! I've been lurking on the TTGP Board daily just to see who else is joining us and to Love Tit their BFP!

When did you get your BFP and how far along are you? March 3rd and based on O date 5w,5d

Rants/Raves/Other? My 1st prenatal appt is the 22nd (6w, 3d) but I won't get an ultrasound at that one so will be anxious until the following appt around 9 weeks or so <sigh>. I just want to hear the HB but patience is key.

Symptoms? Just really sore boobs and some days I have an increased appetite but others not so much.

Questions? None at the moment

GTKY: How did you tell your DH/SO? It was his Birthday so I got back in bed and then whispered HB to him. He then opened his eyes and I explained to him that while I had given him his gift early I felt bad not having something for him that day so I told him I got him something else but unfortunately it’s not here yet but I wanted to tell him what is was. I then placed his hand on my belly and he was in disbelief because we both thought we were out this month based on his travel last month.

BelcherEars · March 2016

Thanks @MissAmeliaPondfor starting this! Great idea! I was only on the TTGP board for a short while, but thought I’d join in the roll call.

When did you get your BFP and how far along are you? 2/22/16 (11DPO); I’m now 7w0d.

Rants/Raves/Other? My first appointment (with an ultrasound) is tomorrow and I am nervous and excited at the same time. Also, I’m trying to not come down with a cold/flu virus. My boss has been in denial about being sick for the last few days (keeps blaming sinuses) but finally called out sick today –after I was stuck in a car with my boss for four hours yesterday breathing in the germs. Yay….

Symptoms? Boobs hurt, cramping some (it went away but has now come back), waves of morning sickness and an aversion to sweets. I can sometimes have a bit or two of something sweet but then I have to stop or I will be sick. Most of the time I feel nauseous just thinking about sweets.

Questions? None yet

GTKY: How did you tell your DH/SO? I got the squinties of squinter on the afternoon of 11DPO. I ran downstairs and shoved the test in his face all excited. Being the cautious person he is, he said “I don’t know if that counts as a line”. It took three more days of positives with a positive digital that said “pregnant” before he believed it lol. He is excited now, but still remaining cautious till out of first tri, but he’s being supper supportive.

Ash9614 · March 2016

So glad so many ttgp ladies are getting BFPs!!

When did you get your BFP and how far along are you?
Leap day! I will be 6 weeks tomorrow.

Rants/Raves/Other?
My first ultrasound is a week from today - ready to hear baby's heartbeat!

Symptoms?
Nausea is starting to hit a bit. And it's AFTER I eat, which is no fun. Makes me regret each meal. I pee a lot and have some gas and huge boobs, that's about it.

Questions?
None today

GTKY: How did you tell your DH/SO?
I gave him a "Leap Day gift" with a couple of onesies and the pregnancy test - he was so cute!

virginiaham · March 2016

So glad to see each of you ladies here!

@ShallowSeas , @MissAmeliaPond , @chloe97 , @m6agua (and @HeyBooHey!) thanks so much for the temping feedback! I think I will heed your wisdom and for my sanity stop temping and just let it be.

kns1988 · March 2016

Hey! I was active on and off on TTGP for about a year. I mainly posted in the TWW and WTO threads, so while I recognize a bunch of your names, you probably don't recognize mine.

When did you get your BFP and how far along are you? 2/27, 6w4d

Rants/Raves/Other? If I don't eat something every 2 hours, I get so nauseous. I'm worried about putting too much weight on even though I'm sure that's a shallow thing to worry about.

Symptoms? Morning sickness, sore boobs, peeing all the time including waking up in the middle of the night.

Questions? Not yet!

GTKY: How did you tell your DH/SO? I woke him up and told him before running out to buy more pee sticks

kns1988 · March 2016

NordyMN89, I just got teary reading your husband's reaction! Pregnancy hormones are out of control.. haha

AdmiralKitty · March 2016

I was only on TTGP for a few months as "LittleStreem" but I loved all you ladies so much- I'm so happy to see so many of us over here!

When did you get your BFP and how far along are you?
Got it super early at 10dpo on 3/5. I'm 5weeks today, due 11/17.

Rants/Raves/Other?
My first appt isn't until 4/7 and I am dyyyying from the anticipation.

Symptoms?
Boooooobs! They hurt SO BAD.

Questions?
Not yet. I'm doing lots of research and reading to try and mentally prepare myself for the next 8 months

GTKY: How did you tell your DH/SO?
He woke up while I was in the bathroom hyperventilating over a super faint second line at 6am and yelled at me through the door asking if I was pregnant. I showed him the test and he agreed there was a second line but told me he wouldn't believe it until I had a doctor confirm. Our doctor emailed him that day that pee tests at 99% accurate and not to waste our money on a blood test. He finally believed it after that

comealongponds · March 2016

@AdmiralKitty your cat gif sums up my life perfectly.

atcwag · March 2016

When did you get your BFP and how far along?
Today!!! 4w0d from LMP, 13DPO

Rants/Raves/Other
PLEASE don't take this as me thinking a baby must be "convenient". I certainly don't feel that way, but how this worked out is awesome. Late November baby will allow me to miss the 2nd 1/2 of my busiest time of year at work (60ish hours, 6 days per week) and return when things have slowed down significantly and I can be home much more. I'm pretty excited about that. Also, DH has to schedule his vacation for the whole year in February. He always takes his vacay at the end of the year around the holidays, so he's off at least 1/2 of December. It'll be nice to have him home for that time right after baby is born. Maybe he'll just take FMLA from whenever baby is born until after the first of the year. Pretty excited that, if no issues, Mother's Day may be far enough along for me to feel comfortable announcing to my mom/MIL. That'll be nice for them.

Symptoms
Nothing I wouldn't attribute to AF'd impending arrival if I didn't have a BFP. Bloated, very mild cramping, very tired today and mild dizziness...but I also got very little sleep, so it may be that.

Questions
Trying to decide if I want to give my OB the date of my LMP, or "fudge" it by a few days/week based on O day later than CD14. I was induced with DS, but would have gone overdue. I really want as much opportunity to go into labor on my own instead of an arbitrary date that means I'm "overdue". Any thoughts?

How did you tell DH?
I haven't yet....I honesty feel kind of bad. I have low sex drive and I think he was enjoying all the BDing! I really need to make a better effort to continue more frequently. I feel like a few days of sex/oral may make the news a little better. Not that he won't be excited, just that it happened fast and he was enjoying all the "extra" BDing.

comealongponds · March 2016

@atcwag they may change your dates based on ultrasound anyways, regardless of what your LMP says.

beforeyou · March 2016

Thanks for starting this @MissAmeliaPond
Sorry my response is a novel!

When did you get your BFP and how far along are you? Got my BFP Feb 24. I guess I'm 7 weeks along... but may be 6 weeks 3 days.... I'll probably go by why the Dr. says when I get my first ultrasound.

Rants/Raves/Other? I've been having a rough month with this whole first few weeks of pregnancy thing. See symptoms. I'm just real frustrated that my first appointment probably include a ultrasound and I'll have to wait until the 27th of April. However, I was thinking about calling and scheduling a u/s appointment earlier but I think I'll wait until my appointment on the 24th to talk to the nurse first.

Symptoms? Definitely feeling some RLP now. Real sore boobs that wake me up at night if I roll over on them. Some days I have a bit of nausea in the am, other days I have none. Some days I have a lot of exhaustion, other days I'm not tired at all. Also the bloat is strong with this one. Is it weird that my nails are like the strongest they've ever been? Not sure if thats a symptom. Also I think my food aversion is just like... leftovers. I've been having occasional twinges in my ute and slight back pain as well.
But the crappy thing I've been dealing with is spotting- started out like 3 days after I found out I was pregnant as light brown spotting and hasn't really resolved since. Its not much, just a little bit each day, but I've had 2 instances of light pink spotting. After the first instance I went to the doctor and my HCG levels looked normal (this was last week). They told me not to worry unless it was red or I was having intense pain on one side, so when I got my second instance of pink spotting I decided not to call them since I'll have my first appointment next week. I'm just feeling so crappy about this.

Questions? No questions really. Just feeling like I'm in a weird limbo and I'm glad to have you all ladies to connect to.

GTKY: How did you tell your DH/SO? He was the one buying me all the tests (its easier for him to stop by a grocery store after work) so he knew when I was taking them. I got a squinter one morning and had him look at it and we decided there was definitely a second line. I then took.... 7....more? Yikes. And he looked at every one of them to reassure me.

comealongponds · March 2016

Sorry you're dealing with spotting @peachykeen17, it's the worst. Hope it eases up and your appointment goes well!

beforeyou · March 2016

Thanks @comealongponds you're right, it IS the worst.

Ash9614 · March 2016

@peachykeen17 I totally feel you on the spotting. I spotted at 4 weeks (a brownish red) then had brown spotting off and on for like a week. I panicked and called RE. Like you, my betas were good and doc said not to worry. I'll be 6 weeks tomorrow and haven't seen any spotting this week. I tried telling myself it's baby burrowing in real good. Hope it eases up!!

SweetiePateetie · March 2016

Hello! I started contributing to TTGP only a couple months ago, but was a long time lurker before that. I really enjoyed the comradery and love seeing so many of you here!

When did you get your BFP and how far along are you? Monday, March 14th (13 DPO), I am 4w2d

Rants/Raves/Other? I’m still a little shocked. I woke up the next morning after my BFP wondering if it has all been one of those cruel dreams. It wasn’t! I am the least private person ever and want to tell EVERYONE. Social norms be damned! But I won’t…..

Symptoms? I’ve been feeling some pressure/cramps this week. It doesn’t feel great, but it’s not terrible. And my boobs might feel a little sorer. I can’t tell if I’m just imagining some other things (fatigue, cravings, etc.) or if they’re legit.

Questions? I don’t think so…

GTKY: How did you tell your DH/SO? He knew I was testing that morning, so when I didn’t return to bed right away, I think he started to grow suspicious. Meanwhile, I’m looking at a Wondfo squinter and tearing the closet apart searching for my digis. I dip one, only to realize that I hadn’t dipped it long enough according to the instructions. Shaking, I ran back to the bedroom threw on the light, shoved the third test in his face, and barked, “Look at this!” Nothing about it was cute, just a lot of convulsing and ugly crying. (Sweet in our own way, I suppose.)

beforeyou · March 2016

haha @Ash9614 I like that! Burrow, baby, burrow!

@MissAmeliaPond ok, for real, is gurgling stomach a symptom? I have totally noticed that and it is SO EMBARRASSING!

br0co1ii · March 2016

***lurking from Oct16***

OMG I'm so excited to see so many of you over here! And I know some haven't even checked in! Wahoo! @MissAmeliaPond I missed your BFP. Congrats!

MissAmeliaPond · March 2016

@peachykeen17 I'm so sorry you're dealing with spotting. I hope everything turns out okay! I definitely suspect gurgle-belly as a symptom. I had it with my CP too, and I remember @MNturnsVA mentioned out of control burping when she first got her BFP. I'm gonna go ahead and call it a symptom.

MrsDho11 · March 2016

When did you get your BFP and how far along are you? Got my BFP on Tuesday (and have tested every day since because that was only 9DPO which seemed early, especially for the digis to have turned positive and because I had a BFN on 8DPO). Just starting to believe it, so I decided to post today. Plus @MissAmeliaPond gave me a nice nudge this morning.

Rants/Raves/Other? I'm a little bit scared, a lot a bit excited, and it doesn't feel real yet.

Symptoms? I was SS like a mo-fo during the TWW, then they went away for a couple of days. Yesterday at acupuncture, I started getting really hot toward the end (I was under a blanket and had a heat lamp on my feet, so that isn't a huge surprise), but then I started feeling kinda sick. Drove home telling myself over and over that it was too soon for morning sickness and it was all in my head. Ate some crackers. Within the hour I was in the bathroom puking with a bloody nose. Fun times.

Questions? ^^^^ It is legit too early for that though right? I mean, from what I heard 4 weeks is about the earliest possible, and I was only 3.5 weeks. Unless it's really more about the days since implantation in which case, I mean, I guess I did that early too?

GTKY: I bought him this book actually before we started TTC through a Kickstarter with the plans of giving it to him whenever I got a BFP.

Then either a week ago I had a moment where I was convinced I was KTFU and bought him some onesies along a similar theme. I freaked out after and almost cancelled the order, but I didn't and they ended up arriving the day I got the BFP (which was in the afternoon while H was at work). So then I put them in a box with absolutely no fanfare, waited impatiently for H to get home from work super late (like 9:30pm) and gave it to him to open while I was helping him heat up some dinner. Conversation went a little like this:

H: What is this?
Me: Something you'll be needing in about 9 months.
H: Are you saying you're pregnant?
Me: Yes
H: Oh. Congratulations.
Me: Uh, that's a little weird. I mean congratulations to you too, right?
H (flipping through book): I feel like this is how serial killers get made. I saw this thing on Reddit once and it was like "serial killer or inventor of a programming language" and they look the same.
Me: (nonplussed silence... finally gives up and moves on) There's something else in there.
H: Yeah shirts or something.

So then I took out the onesies and made him look at them. But I'm cutting him some slack because it was super late and he usually just needs to decompress when he gets home late like that. Plus I'd had like 8 hours to adjust and was watching him carefully for a reaction, so that was probably tough on him. *shrug* Plus, I mean, I hear it's somewhat common for men to feel pretty meh until they can see something like an ultrasound?

Ally0221 · March 2016

Hi ladies,

When did you get your BFP and how far along are you? 3/7, 11dpo

Rants/Raves/Other? Just anxious to get my first ultrasound

Symptoms? Soooo sleepy, gassy, and giant, sore boobs.

Questions? Not at the most

GTKY: How did you tell your DH/SO? We had actually been having an argument but had to put it on hold so he could go to work. Well, that morning after he left I caved and tested- which was the day before AF was due and it was a BFP! I just called him and told him and poof, what argument?

Eta: gif

mtvkv5 · March 2016

When did you get your BFP and how far along are you? Last night a faint faint line and turned a digital this morning. 3 weeks 5 days

Rants/Raves/Other? Well, I'm a little freaked out b/c one of my saline breast implants deflated 2 days ago and since I am KU, now I have to wait forever to get it fixed

But that's a cosmetic issue and the happiness of being KU greatly outweighs the frustrations of that!

Symptoms? some mild nausea and sore nipples

Questions? none really right now. Everything is still sinking in.

GTKY: How did you tell your DH/SO? I asked him to examine my faint line last night, he had been asking me each morning what the test turned out to be.

MrsBinPA · March 2016

When did you get your BFP and how far along are you? Today! 3/20 at 11DPO 3w4d based on LMP. Squinter on Wondfo & faint but obviously + on FRER. Terrified of a chemical so I will be a POAS addict until I have at least 2 HCGs done.

Rants/Raves/Other? I was really expecting to be out & was prepared to call tomorrow to get them to order my injectable meds. I think I am a bit in shock today.

Symptoms? Some cramps which feel like I should have AF. They got more obvious last night & we're making me SS. The only other thing is thirsty!! I blamed salty food the other night but it really hasn't gone away.

Questions? I hope it's OK that I'm in November! Based on O, which was early EDD, is Nov 30, LMP Dec 2. I am on the cusp!

GTKY: How did you tell your DH/SO? Given the history it was pretty much a non event. When I found the wondfo which was sitting while I tried to go back to sleep was + I knew I needed to do a confirmatory test for him. I went back in the bedroom and sat on the bed. He woke up. I said I was pregnant, showed him a pic of the tests, he said they were definitely + but faint & then he went back to sleep.

zrain · March 2016

When did you get your BFP and how far along are you? BFP 3 days ago, March 17th. 4w4d according to when my temp shift happened, but I'm not sure I believe it. Chart stalk?

Rants/Raves/Other? For being PGAL I'm surprisingly calm. I'm kind of accepting that whatever will happen will happen and I can't control it so I might as well enjoy it. It also still doesn't feel real. Maybe after I see my midwife next week it'll seem more real.

Symptoms? Just crying at every little thing, happy or sad or for no reason. I'm trying to eat tons of fruits and veggies now since I know I'll stop being able to stomach them some time in the next week or so (if this pregnancy is anything like the last one)

Questions? See edit at the bottom

GTKY: How did you tell your DH/SO? I just brought him the pee stick and asked if he saw a line too. He did. Then I peed on like 4 more tests and asked him to go to the store and get me more frers and a digital

ETA chart in case anyone has a better idea of when I O'd. I flew to Cambodia on March 2nd, which FF says is O day. However, the 15 hour time difference could have caused a premature temp shift. I had a positive OPK on March 6th. I'm just wondering for dating purposes. I didn't get AF after my MC, so I can't base it on LMP. I didn't get a squinter til 15 DPO, which seems late for it to be so faint. What do you ladies think?

juliehollz13 · March 2016

When did you get your BFP and how far along are you? i got a ridiculously faint line at 8dpo on a walmart cheapie after about 30 minutes, at 9 dpo it showed super faint within i'd say 10 minutes and today at 10dpo and showed still super faint but within the 5minute window and i got a positive on a digital test. I am currently 3w3d along. If I go off of LMP my EDD is 11/26, but going off my O date it's 12/1, but there arent a whole lot of us on the December BMB (yet)

Rants/Raves/Other? just absolutely freaking out. *TW BEGINS* I had a CP in October so I'm pretty panicky. Just hoping to get through the next few weeks uneventfully and glide through the 1st trimester *TW END*

Symptoms? Nothing yet except super dry mouth, bloating, crampiness and fatigue

Questions? I have no idea where to start. I have a question about everything. Looking for some good book suggestions. I was advised not to get "What to Expect" until my 2nd trimester because it can make you paranoid. Also, anyone else taking progesterone suppositories?

GTKY: How did you tell your DH/SO? It was sooooo tough because I got a super faint positive on Friday, but since I had a CP previously I wanted to wait until it was positive on a digital to tell him. So i had to sit on it for 2 days and i took 2 tests a day just praying that the line would get darker. So this morning woke him up and showed him to positive digital test. I just coudn't wait!

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