1. How far along are you? Not 100% sure, somewhere between 4 and 6 weeks. Going a week from today for a dating scan.
2. What symptoms are you having? How are you feeling? How does it compare to your previous pregnancy/pregnancies? Mild waves of nausea every now and then. Really crampy, more than any other pregnancy so far. The morning sickness normally kicks in around 8 weeks for me. Hoping it's not awful this time, but I normally get it pretty badly. I end up losing a lot of weight and it always freaks me out.
3. Rant/Rave/Questions? Panicking at the thought of 3 kids under 4, but other than that we're pretty excited. Totally not planned, but we're adjusting.
4. GTKY: How many kids do you want? Growing up I always wanted a large family. I used to tell anyone that would listen that I would have 8 kids (ha!). After having 2 and this one on the way I'm not so sure. DH started off wanting no kids at all and now he's the one pushing for more. Funny how that works. We'll probably have more, but we'll just have to see how we feel by then.
2. What symptoms are you having? How are you feeling? How does it compare to your previous pregnancy/pregnancies? Alllllll the nausea!! I'm also dizzy, shaky, EXHAUSTED and my boobs hurt! I only had sore breasts with my DD (14 mos). 3. Rant/Rave/Questions? None right now, but happy to help others with any questions until I think of some of my own
4. GTKY: How many kids do you want? We're going to have 2 or 3. I want 3 kids and my husband would ideally like 2. If we have another daughter, we'll try again for a third when both of these babies are in school. If we have a son, we're gonna stop at 2 (or so my husband thinks, hehehe).
@sjohns08 You are so awesome for posting that! THANK YOU!!
@ehepner I think that anxiety is completely normal. I feel that about adding in a 2nd baby! You're gonna be great! If you have the love in your heart for 3 babies and the means to provide, everything else will fall into place. Soon you won't be able to imagine life without 3!
2. What symptoms are you having? How are you feeling? How does it compare to your previous pregnancy/pregnancies? I had really bad nausea last week (worse than last time by far), but its gotten better as the days have gone on and I think its very much related to how much sleep I get. I'm definitely exhausted, but I was last time too. Sore boobs come and go (like last time). Also, random but last time before I knew I was pregnant I got my hair done and my stylist asked if I had gone vegetarian because my hair seemed weak, which was due to the pregnancy, but this time I noticed a few weeks ago that my eyelashes were bare...just thought that was interesting. Overall, I think all of my symptoms are a little better this go around (knock on wood!)
3. Rant/Rave/Questions? my first appointment is tomorrow and though its only with the nurse practitioner I've been soooo anxious! This has been the longest week ever!
4. GTKY: How many kids do you want? DH and I always talked about 2-3, but I'm with @rawr1131 and don't think we can handle more than 2. I also second guess the fact that we are having our second so close to our first...as of now I'm due 4 days before DS's second birthday and I was hoping he would be closer to 3...I just want more one on one time with him and feel that 3 years apart would be easier, but everything happens for a reason!
1. How far along are you? Honestly, no effing clue. I'm guessing somewhere around 5 weeks, since I got my BFP last week
2. What symptoms are you having? How are you feeling? How does it compare to your previous pregnancy/pregnancies? Pretty much the same as the first time. My physical symptoms are all pretty boring, mild cramping, mild insomnia, mild nausea. The biggest difference is apples (dipped in hummus) are the only thing that sound tasty, when last time apples legit tasted like potatoes. It was the weirdest thing. I'm definitely starting to notice my mood swings picking up the pace (I'm bipolar, woohoo for that rodeo).
3. Rant/Rave/Questions? I need to schedule an appointment with my doctor, but I really don't want to. This is a pgal and last time I started spotting right before the dating ultrasound and the tech & doctor both tried to gaslight me into believing I never was pregnant in the first place (Literally: "Maybe you thought you saw a positive test result but...."). So I feel like I'm waiting until I'm further along than last time before calling my doc, but that's irresponsible. And I know it. And I might do it anyway. I don't know. I'm just not ready to admit this is happening yet. Rejoining The Bump is my first step. ¿ 4. GTKY: How many kids do you want? 3. But my partner was an only child and liked it that way so it was a stretch to agree to two. That, and I spent my entire pregnancy sinking into a really bad depression, which turned into awful and intense PPD/A that we honestly weren't sure I was going to survive soooooooo trying for a second one feels risky enough.
@theglitteredpterodactyl My doctor did the same thing to me with my first pregnancy and subsequent miscarriage. Even to the extent that they gave me no preparation for how a miscarriage would go... needless to say it was a bit traumatic Sorry that happened to you too!
Can I start a new thread about having 2 kiddos in daycare!! Please! I need advice @buttercream_frosting
Sounds like a thread that could be applicable to many on the board. I don't have any advice as I only have DS in daycare twice a week. Hopefully you get some advice from the board.
Do any of you expect to go into labor earlier than 40 weeks? With my first DD I was 40 weeks and 4 days when I went into labor with her naturally. With DD 2 , I was induced at 38 weeks and 2 days because her growth scan ( something I had done with DD 1 because I was measuring small) showed she may be " Asymmetrical " - she was perfect just a little bit of a big head , haha. I'm praying they don't induce me again for any reason with this baby. Also, since DD2 is almost 7, I don't think my body will start labor much earlier.
I really don't know. With my first, I went into PTL at 35 weeks. I was put on bed rest with my doctor saying that I wouldn't make it to 37w. I ended up making it to 39w1d and we decided to induce at that point. So, I really can't even take a guess at what 2.0 will be. I would love to experience it all naturally this time, but if I go into PTL again IDK what we will do.
I totally expect to go into labor early... and I'm not looking forward to that part. My son was born at 34 weeks and I really don't want to have a little one in the NICU and a toddler at home. I'm due Oct. 22nd and I'm so hoping just to make it to October.
My water broke at 38w6d with DS. I'm trying really really hard not to count on going early this time because I don't want to be driving myself crazy at the end if I don't.
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I was 11 days overdo with my son. Not that I want to deliver too early, just don't want to be almost 42 weeks pregnant wondering if there's a chance I may be pregnant forever!
With my first, I went into labor at 39+1. With #2 I had awful prodromal labor from 37 weeks on and she didn't decide to come until 41+2. I'm curious what #3 will do and how big he/she will end up being.
2. What symptoms are you having? How are you feeling? How does it compare to your previous pregnancy/pregnancies? Too many. The big ones right now are nausea, heartburn and sore boobs.
3. Rant/Rave/Questions? Nothing so far. Getting a bit anxious about having two kids under two. However, this was a planned pregnancy. It's just starting to sink in how crazy life will be.
We had a loss before our DS (he's 13 months). So that is always on the back of my mind. There were so many warning signs with that pregnancy though, so I feel optimistic and excited to add to our family.
4. GTKY: How many kids do you want? We had initially wanted 3, but we are going to stick with 2.
I totally expect to go into labor early... and I'm not looking forward to that part. My son was born at 34 weeks and I really don't want to have a little one in the NICU and a toddler at home. I'm due Oct. 22nd and I'm so hoping just to make it to October.
I'm in the exact same boat! My first was born at 34 weeks. She only stayed in the NICU for a week, but it was still awful. I can't imagine having this baby in the NICU and a toddler at home. I'm also due 10/22. I am praying I can make it to 37 weeks. I'm hopeful though because I didn't have any actual complications. My water just broke early for some unknown reason.
I totally expect to go into labor early... and I'm not looking forward to that part. My son was born at 34 weeks and I really don't want to have a little one in the NICU and a toddler at home. I'm due Oct. 22nd and I'm so hoping just to make it to October.
This is me. I'm planning on the progesterone injections but I'm not expecting to go past 37 weeks so I honestly think I'll wind up with a September baby. DD1 was 36w4d and DD2 was 34w4d. I'll be thrilled if I make it to 36 weeks. Really hoping to avoid the NICU this time
@Dobrovolskaya I currently have 2 kids in daycare, I can help answer your questions
Thanks! I'm mainly concerned with the nearly doubled cost with 2 kids. Do your kids go to a conventional daycare, Montessori, shared nanny? Are they in there full time?
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@Dobrovolskaya I currently have 2 kids in daycare, I can help answer your questions
Thanks! I'm mainly concerned with the nearly doubled cost with 2 kids. Do your kids go to a conventional daycare, Montessori, shared nanny? Are they in there full time?
@Dobrovolskaya I'm also concerned about two kids in daycare. My son currently goes to a conventional one and he loves it. He has friends, loves his teachers, and learns a lot. But I'm so worried about paying for two. Staying home for either of us with the kids really isn't an option.
My son also loves his daycare and friends. I don't want to uproot him just because of the cost. I may be able to work from home a few day a week but how much work am I really going to get done?? We don't have other options like family taking care of him. It's just us. @curlyq423
Me: 30 DH: 32 BFP#1: 9/9/2014 DS born 4/7/15 BFP#2: 6/16/2016 MC/D&C: 7/29/2016 BFP#3: 10/14/2016 (fingers crossed for a sticky bean)
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2. What symptoms are you having? How are you feeling? How does it compare to your previous pregnancy/pregnancies? Mild waves of nausea every now and then. Really crampy, more than any other pregnancy so far. The morning sickness normally kicks in around 8 weeks for me. Hoping it's not awful this time, but I normally get it pretty badly. I end up losing a lot of weight and it always freaks me out.
3. Rant/Rave/Questions? Panicking at the thought of 3 kids under 4, but other than that we're pretty excited. Totally not planned, but we're adjusting.
4. GTKY: How many kids do you want? Growing up I always wanted a large family. I used to tell anyone that would listen that I would have 8 kids (ha!). After having 2 and this one on the way I'm not so sure. DH started off wanting no kids at all and now he's the one pushing for more. Funny how that works. We'll probably have more, but we'll just have to see how we feel by then.
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2. What symptoms are you having? How are you feeling? How does it compare to your previous pregnancy/pregnancies?
Alllllll the nausea!! I'm also dizzy, shaky, EXHAUSTED and my boobs hurt! I only had sore breasts with my DD (14 mos).
3. Rant/Rave/Questions?
None right now, but happy to help others with any questions until I think of some of my own
4. GTKY: How many kids do you want?
We're going to have 2 or 3. I want 3 kids and my husband would ideally like 2. If we have another daughter, we'll try again for a third when both of these babies are in school. If we have a son, we're gonna stop at 2 (or so my husband thinks, hehehe).
@ehepner I think that anxiety is completely normal. I feel that about adding in a 2nd baby! You're gonna be great! If you have the love in your heart for 3 babies and the means to provide, everything else will fall into place. Soon you won't be able to imagine life without 3!
2. What symptoms are you having? How are you feeling? How does it compare to your previous pregnancy/pregnancies? I had really bad nausea last week (worse than last time by far), but its gotten better as the days have gone on and I think its very much related to how much sleep I get. I'm definitely exhausted, but I was last time too. Sore boobs come and go (like last time). Also, random but last time before I knew I was pregnant I got my hair done and my stylist asked if I had gone vegetarian because my hair seemed weak, which was due to the pregnancy, but this time I noticed a few weeks ago that my eyelashes were bare...just thought that was interesting. Overall, I think all of my symptoms are a little better this go around (knock on wood!)
3. Rant/Rave/Questions? my first appointment is tomorrow and though its only with the nurse practitioner I've been soooo anxious! This has been the longest week ever!
4. GTKY: How many kids do you want? DH and I always talked about 2-3, but I'm with @rawr1131 and don't think we can handle more than 2. I also second guess the fact that we are having our second so close to our first...as of now I'm due 4 days before DS's second birthday and I was hoping he would be closer to 3...I just want more one on one time with him and feel that 3 years apart would be easier, but everything happens for a reason!
2. What symptoms are you having? How are you feeling? How does it compare to your previous pregnancy/pregnancies? Pretty much the same as the first time. My physical symptoms are all pretty boring, mild cramping, mild insomnia, mild nausea. The biggest difference is apples (dipped in hummus) are the only thing that sound tasty, when last time apples legit tasted like potatoes. It was the weirdest thing. I'm definitely starting to notice my mood swings picking up the pace (I'm bipolar, woohoo for that rodeo).
3. Rant/Rave/Questions? I need to schedule an appointment with my doctor, but I really don't want to. This is a pgal and last time I started spotting right before the dating ultrasound and the tech & doctor both tried to gaslight me into believing I never was pregnant in the first place (Literally: "Maybe you thought you saw a positive test result but...."). So I feel like I'm waiting until I'm further along than last time before calling my doc, but that's irresponsible. And I know it. And I might do it anyway. I don't know. I'm just not ready to admit this is happening yet. Rejoining The Bump is my first step.
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4. GTKY: How many kids do you want? 3. But my partner was an only child and liked it that way so it was a stretch to agree to two. That, and I spent my entire pregnancy sinking into a really bad depression, which turned into awful and intense PPD/A that we honestly weren't sure I was going to survive soooooooo trying for a second one feels risky enough.
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I really don't know. With my first, I went into PTL at 35 weeks. I was put on bed rest with my doctor saying that I wouldn't make it to 37w. I ended up making it to 39w1d and we decided to induce at that point. So, I really can't even take a guess at what 2.0 will be. I would love to experience it all naturally this time, but if I go into PTL again IDK what we will do.
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1. How far along are you? 5 weeks, 5 days.
2. What symptoms are you having? How are you feeling? How does it compare to your previous pregnancy/pregnancies? Too many. The big ones right now are nausea, heartburn and sore boobs.
3. Rant/Rave/Questions? Nothing so far. Getting a bit anxious about having two kids under two. However, this was a planned pregnancy. It's just starting to sink in how crazy life will be.
We had a loss before our DS (he's 13 months). So that is always on the back of my mind. There were so many warning signs with that pregnancy though, so I feel optimistic and excited to add to our family.
4. GTKY: How many kids do you want? We had initially wanted 3, but we are going to stick with 2.
BFP#1: 9/9/2014 DS born 4/7/15
BFP#2: 6/16/2016 MC/D&C: 7/29/2016
BFP#3: 10/14/2016 (fingers crossed for a sticky bean)
BFP#1: 9/9/2014 DS born 4/7/15
BFP#2: 6/16/2016 MC/D&C: 7/29/2016
BFP#3: 10/14/2016 (fingers crossed for a sticky bean)