@kvacmak I'm not sure how honest to be with this post, but I guess I'll just put it all out there with a SUPER HUGE disclaimer that every infant/experience is different (obviously).
For me, the transition to two kids was rough. DS was 19 months when our daughter was born, which was challenging, and she had horrible reflux and heartburn for about 12 weeks. I think if she had been our first child things would have been a bit easier, but dealing with her plus the toddler was...hard. Very hard.
That being said, she thankfully grew out of her reflux issues and has turned into the happiest baby ever (she's 5.5 months now). Knowing that we survived that incredibly challenging time gives me so much confidence going into potential baby #3. So to answer your question, no, I'm not nervous, I guess I'm more steeling myself to endure the newborn suckiness (which, big picture, doesn't last very long!). I figure since we survived the transition to two, we can survive anything.
@kvacmak I don't think I'm nervous about having two in terms of taking care of a newborn and a toddler, I'm more nervous about how it will change the dynamic in terms of my relationship with DD. By the time a new baby comes she'll be at least 3 1/2 and since I'm home all week with her we are super close and she's very attached to me. She'll have had at least 3 1/2 years with mommy all to herself and I can see it being hard for her to accept that she has to suddenly share me with someone else and I'm worried I'll feel guilty about not spending as much time with her as I used to. But I guess this is something everyone with more than one child learns to adapt to.
TTC History
Me: 35 DH: 34 Married 07/2012 DD born 07/2014 DD2 born 10/2018 DS born 10/2022
IF history: TTC #2 since January 2016 June-Aug 2017: 3 IUIs w/Clomid = BFN Sept 2017: Dx w/Endometriosis Oct 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN Nov 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN Dec 2017: pre-IVF testing Jan-Feb 2018: IVF--17 eggs retrieved, 13 fertilized, 9 frozen and 1 transferred on 2/10 = BFP on 2/19!!! EDD 10/29/2018 FET Oct 2021: BFP on 10/31! MC at 5 weeks FET Feb 2022: BFP on 2/15! EDD 10/29/22
@50Wife I'm glad I'm not the only one who is having some nerves about it!
@kmalls I appreciate your honesty! I would rather have someone tell me 'it was awful but you'll get through it' rather than lie and said it was all sunshine and rainbows and leave me feeling like a failure if it really is hard. And I agree, every newborn is completely different, which makes me more nervous because DS has been such a great baby, so I fear #2 will be the nightmare baby lol
@shortstack930 I've thought about that too. I love how I can just dedicate all my time to DS, but I think it will be good for him to see that the world, does not, in fact, revolve around him. Because, let's face it, as much as you try to make it not so, it kind of does for most only children! But DS is only 14mo so (hopefully) he'll still be relatively young when #2 comes along, and he's a really independent kid!
@shortstack930 I also worry about turning my son's world upside down when the time comes. I love giving him all of my attention when we're together and I already feel guilty about splitting my time even though it hasn't happened. My son will be at least 3 when the time comes so I feel like it'll definitely be old enough to be like wtf are you guys doing to me? I mean I know he'll be fine, I survived younger siblings, but I'll still have some guilt for sure
Im feeling very anxious and obsessing too much! DS was a (wonderful) surprise so this is all new to me. I'm trying not to stress and just have fun, but that's hard for me!
Im apprehensive to plan trips not knowing if/how far along I will be... we want to hike the Grand Canyon and camp, but I'm nervous to book things. Same with a Disneyland trip.. I want to be able to take DS on rides!!
Sorry for not tagging everyone, mobile is being a PITA right now..
Having a second does scare me in how in the heck I'll ever get out the door. And also, with DS I remember being on the couch for HOURS just nursing because that kid was insatiable. How am I going to do that with a toddler running around? But like you all said, people do it all the time so I'm sure once you're in it, you just do.
I also think back and wonder how in the world we lived in such little sleep in those early months but some kind of super power comes out and I'm sure it will again. I always wanted my kids close together but as we all know, some things don't come in our timing.
DS is 4, so he's a bit more "independent" so I was thinking that maybe it'd be "easier" to adjust to having a newborn again. Then he goes and wakes me up at 4am for no reason and I'm like, oh child I need my sleep - can I do the newborn stage again?!
@TravelingCouple from what I've heard there's no such thing as sitting to BF with #2 haha, you just have a newb attached to your boob as you go about your daily business haha
Not TTC related, but... Have any of you ladies had a child who has needed tubes in their ears. My son goes tomorrow for his and I'm starting to go into worry mode
@50Wife DS2 just had tubes placed in January. It was such a quick procedure we barely had time to get coffee in the cafe one floor down. And he was totally back to normal by 4hours after surgery.
@cdnrunning I dont think it's so much age related as symptom related. I'm not exaclty sure of the criteria, but i think it has to do with having a certain # of ear infections in a certain period of time (eg 6 infections in 6 months or something like that). Though ear infections are most common in toddlerhood.
@kvacmak ahhhh ok. I feel like my 9.5 month old is ALWAYS sick. She's only had one ear infection though. I'm hoping it will get better soon because I not sure how we're going to handle this if we ever have a newborn
@50Wife I'll be thinking about you tomorrow and your DS! Let us know how it goes. No experience personally, but sounds like it shouldn't be too bad. I know it's still hard as a mom to see our kids go through anything medical. I hate when DS had to get his blood drawn for the lead test, ugh. You know it's for the best and you're helping them, but it's still hard.
@mschanandlerbong1214 thank you and @cdnrunning it's exactly what @kvacmak said. Our little dude just keeps getting them since mid-Dec. the infection clears but fluids don't drain and it' turns into an infection again. Just s big circle every few weeks. It's at the point where his pediatrician doesn't want to keep putting him on antibiotics (and we don't either). So it needs to be done, I'm just going to be a mess @TravelingCouple thanks! I'll check in tomorrow. As minor as it is, it's still surgery so no eating or drinking after certain times. I'm nervous to have a 2.yo who can't have his milk in the morning!
@50Wife poor little guy, that sounds just miserable. Do the tubes work in all/most instances? I can't imagine how tough that must be for you <<hugs>>. I'm a mess when dd is sick and has to be examined at the pediatrician's office.
@cdnrunning I'm under the impression that most times, the first set works and after they fall out (in about a year) then the child should be good. In some cases they will need a second set.
Everyone I've talked to that went through this is so glad their kids got tubes. A few instances the speech improved literally same day bc the fluid can cause their hearing to be muffled. I personally think my son speaks great for his age but I'm curious if it will improve any after tomorrow knowing he can hear clearer.
@50Wife I had no idea recurring ear infections could impact speech (it makes sense). Wow.
While it's obviously a win win situation, I'm sure it doesn't make it any more bearable. Kids are such troopers though and I bet your ds will be back to getting on your last nerve in no time
Everything went great!! Literally we got to the waiting room and a nurse came out to tell us he was almost done-I thought she came to tell us we forgot something. He woke up pissy and confused and tired. He cried for a bit but once he had a popsicle (ok...2) he was great! Hes fine now, wouldn't even know he had surgery today
Me: 35 DH: 34 Married 07/2012 DD born 07/2014 DD2 born 10/2018 DS born 10/2022
IF history: TTC #2 since January 2016 June-Aug 2017: 3 IUIs w/Clomid = BFN Sept 2017: Dx w/Endometriosis Oct 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN Nov 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN Dec 2017: pre-IVF testing Jan-Feb 2018: IVF--17 eggs retrieved, 13 fertilized, 9 frozen and 1 transferred on 2/10 = BFP on 2/19!!! EDD 10/29/2018 FET Oct 2021: BFP on 10/31! MC at 5 weeks FET Feb 2022: BFP on 2/15! EDD 10/29/22
Cycle/Month? 4th cycle/month using OPKs. Lost count of cycles/months trying without.
Other children at home? Ages (if you want to share)? Our daughter just turned 3
Any thoughts about this cycle? After tracking my last 2 cycles, feeling hopeful that I have a better understanding of when I'm ovulating & our timing.
Any questions? Nope
GTKY: What's something you've been thinking about doing/planning but keep putting off in case you get pregnant? (So we can encourage each other to do it!) Losing weight/exercising more. Trying to get on track!
Other children at home? Ages (if you want to share)? I have a DS named Mason who just turned 6 this month
Any thoughts about this cycle? I am not sure , we had pretty good timing I think , I guess we will wait and see what happens closer to 4/4
Any questions? not anything I can think of
GTKY: What's something you've been thinking about doing/planning but keep putting off in case you get pregnant? (So we can encourage each other to do it!) well not really putting of incase of pregnancy , started to exercise more / eat healthier , its just finding the time to exercise that is a problem , I work full time, DS is in kindergarten now so helping him with homework , plus I go to school for psychology full time , getting better on going on walks after work with DH and we go hike on the weekends .
Lurk on this board and saw this post and thought I would check in.
What number are you trying for? 2nd and last
Cycle/Month? We started TTC in June 2016 and conceived in December only to have a CP so now 2nd cycle TTCAL
Other children at home? Ages (if you want to share)? we have a 6 year old girl. It only took 1 month to get pregnant with her so this is all new to me. I always thought we would have an easy time getting pregnant again. My Prog was tested in Feb and came back at 9 so I just started Prog Suppos. last week. Everything else checked out ok with our fertility testing.
Any thoughts about this cycle? IDK - TTC after a loss is so different than normal TTC. I feel kinda hopeless and then there are times I feel hopeful. Currently in TWW and am preparing myself for AF to come next week. I really would like the Prog. to work for us. We don't have fertility coverage. Sometimes I wonder if that's it and we aren't meant to have any more kids. It makes me sad.
Any questions? Nothing I can think of. - any one else on the suppositories?
GTKY:
What's something you've been thinking about doing/planning but keep
putting off in case you get pregnant? (So we can encourage each other to
do it!)
I currently don't even think in that mind frame anymore. I live and plan on my life as if I'm not going to be pregnant. Sorry to be a downer lol.
@vlagrl29 welcome! I also am having trouble conceiving #2 and it is definitely hard to deal with. I feel like secondary infertility really isn't talked about enough and so many people don't even know it can happen. I hope the progesterone supplements work for you!
TTC History
Me: 35 DH: 34 Married 07/2012 DD born 07/2014 DD2 born 10/2018 DS born 10/2022
IF history: TTC #2 since January 2016 June-Aug 2017: 3 IUIs w/Clomid = BFN Sept 2017: Dx w/Endometriosis Oct 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN Nov 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN Dec 2017: pre-IVF testing Jan-Feb 2018: IVF--17 eggs retrieved, 13 fertilized, 9 frozen and 1 transferred on 2/10 = BFP on 2/19!!! EDD 10/29/2018 FET Oct 2021: BFP on 10/31! MC at 5 weeks FET Feb 2022: BFP on 2/15! EDD 10/29/22
Thank you @shortstack930. It's definitely not talked about as much and there are times I think I'm totally fine with 1 kid then I have times I feel so incomplete. I wonder if I waited to long and past my prime. I'm 36 will be 37 in May. Just having to start from square 1 again sucks.
@vlagrl29 I know what you mean, but definitely don't let yourself think like that! You still have plenty of time and waiting until you're ready to have another is super important. I always said I wanted to start trying for #2 when DD turned a year old and then we ended up moving to a new state a week after her first birthday and I started a new job a month later so I just wasn't ready yet. I second guessed myself once I realized it wasn't going to happen right away but I still think I made the best decision at the time.
TTC History
Me: 35 DH: 34 Married 07/2012 DD born 07/2014 DD2 born 10/2018 DS born 10/2022
IF history: TTC #2 since January 2016 June-Aug 2017: 3 IUIs w/Clomid = BFN Sept 2017: Dx w/Endometriosis Oct 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN Nov 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN Dec 2017: pre-IVF testing Jan-Feb 2018: IVF--17 eggs retrieved, 13 fertilized, 9 frozen and 1 transferred on 2/10 = BFP on 2/19!!! EDD 10/29/2018 FET Oct 2021: BFP on 10/31! MC at 5 weeks FET Feb 2022: BFP on 2/15! EDD 10/29/22
@vlagrl29 - I've been there and know exactly what you're going through. We were fortunate enough to conceive our first very easily -- on our honeymoon, the first cycle of TTC. I thought for sure the second time around would be exactly the same, and when it wasn't, I panicked. It took 5 month to conceive that time, then I had an early miscarriage, then another 5 months before conceiving again.
The emotions can be crushing, and while I can't tell you how to feel, I don't want you to give up. When you get your BFP, all of your tears and feelings of hopelessness will fade into the background. I know that's of little comfort now, while you're in the thick of things, but if you ever need to chat or just vent your frustrations, feel free to PM me. I'd be happy to listen.
Hi ladies! I posted in the newbie of the week - UGH and then realized I had the PRIOR week, not the current one, but anyways... figured I'd post here too since we already have kids
What number are you trying for? 3... some days I think we're insane to add another living creature to the mix of our crazy lives.
Cycle/Month? 1-ish... we're technically TTA this cycle, the midwife we want isn't accepting december due dates, so we have decided to wait.
Other children at home? Ages (if you want to share)? Two boys, 5 & 7 (well almost 8). I'm nervous about the big age gap, but at the same time, I would be thankful to give them a sibling period knowing that families are made up of all sorts of ways.
Any thoughts about this cycle? I'm O-ing today, and my effing left ovary is killing me. Leftie is a jerk and almost always causes me a day or two of soreness. I'm so ready to just get KO, and then get back on BC LOL
Any questions? Not yet...
GTKY: What's something you've been thinking about doing/planning but keep putting off in case you get pregnant? (So we can encourage each other to do it!) There isn't a whole lot... I'm more taking the approach of trying to get lots of vacations and experiences in BEFORE getting pregnant! I'm thinking of getting another tattoo
Me: 29 DH: 33 Married April 1st 2017 DS #1: May 2009 DS #2: Jan 2012
@Karrotelle My kids are older 5 &7, so I think I'd tell them right away. We're a very open and honest family, and they are more anxious for a sibling than we are. Plus, should a loss happen, I think it would be beneficial to go through it as a family. They have a fair grasp on the reproductive process, so I'm not worried about oversharing. When I was pregnant with our youngest, we did wait a while to tell the older on. 2 year olds really can't grasp the waiting process. Once I was showing significantly, and we had told our parents, siblings and friends, then we told him.
Me: 29 DH: 33 Married April 1st 2017 DS #1: May 2009 DS #2: Jan 2012
Re: TFAS (Trying for a Sibling) March Check-In
For me, the transition to two kids was rough. DS was 19 months when our daughter was born, which was challenging, and she had horrible reflux and heartburn for about 12 weeks. I think if she had been our first child things would have been a bit easier, but dealing with her plus the toddler was...hard. Very hard.
That being said, she thankfully grew out of her reflux issues and has turned into the happiest baby ever (she's 5.5 months now). Knowing that we survived that incredibly challenging time gives me so much confidence going into potential baby #3. So to answer your question, no, I'm not nervous, I guess I'm more steeling myself to endure the newborn suckiness (which, big picture, doesn't last very long!). I figure since we survived the transition to two, we can survive anything.
Married 07/2012
DD born 07/2014
DD2 born 10/2018
DS born 10/2022
IF history:
TTC #2 since January 2016
June-Aug 2017: 3 IUIs w/Clomid = BFN
Sept 2017: Dx w/Endometriosis
Oct 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Nov 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Dec 2017: pre-IVF testing
Jan-Feb 2018: IVF--17 eggs retrieved, 13 fertilized, 9 frozen and 1 transferred on 2/10 = BFP on 2/19!!! EDD 10/29/2018
FET Oct 2021: BFP on 10/31! MC at 5 weeks
FET Feb 2022: BFP on 2/15! EDD 10/29/22
@kmalls I appreciate your honesty! I would rather have someone tell me 'it was awful but you'll get through it' rather than lie and said it was all sunshine and rainbows and leave me feeling like a failure if it really is hard. And I agree, every newborn is completely different, which makes me more nervous because DS has been such a great baby, so I fear #2 will be the nightmare baby lol
@shortstack930 I've thought about that too. I love how I can just dedicate all my time to DS, but I think it will be good for him to see that the world, does not, in fact, revolve around him. Because, let's face it, as much as you try to make it not so, it kind of does for most only children! But DS is only 14mo so (hopefully) he'll still be relatively young when #2 comes along, and he's a really independent kid!
We are trying for number 2!
1/1
DS is almost 20 months.
Im feeling very anxious and obsessing too much! DS was a (wonderful) surprise so this is all new to me. I'm trying not to stress and just have fun, but that's hard for me!
Im apprehensive to plan trips not knowing if/how far along I will be... we want to hike the Grand Canyon and camp, but I'm nervous to book things. Same with a Disneyland trip.. I want to be able to take DS on rides!!
Good of luck everyone!
Having a second does scare me in how in the heck I'll ever get out the door. And also, with DS I remember being on the couch for HOURS just nursing because that kid was insatiable. How am I going to do that with a toddler running around? But like you all said, people do it all the time so I'm sure once you're in it, you just do.
I also think back and wonder how in the world we lived in such little sleep in those early months but some kind of super power comes out and I'm sure it will again. I always wanted my kids close together but as we all know, some things don't come in our timing.
TTC #2 - August 2016
MFI
IUI #1-3 BFN
BFP 4/21/18 MMC 6/11/18
Have any of you ladies had a child who has needed tubes in their ears. My son goes tomorrow for his and I'm starting to go into worry mode
DS1: 9.6.12**DS2: 12.22.14
CP1: 6/17 @4w4d
CP2: 9/17 @4w3d
CP3: 2/18 @5w
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and @cdnrunning it's exactly what @kvacmak said. Our little dude just keeps getting them since mid-Dec. the infection clears but fluids don't drain and it' turns into an infection again. Just s big circle every few weeks. It's at the point where his pediatrician doesn't want to keep putting him on antibiotics (and we don't either). So it needs to be done, I'm just going to be a mess
@TravelingCouple thanks! I'll check in tomorrow. As minor as it is, it's still surgery so no eating or drinking after certain times. I'm nervous to have a 2.yo who can't have his milk in the morning!
Everyone I've talked to that went through this is so glad their kids got tubes. A few instances the speech improved literally same day bc the fluid can cause their hearing to be muffled. I personally think my son speaks great for his age but I'm curious if it will improve any after tomorrow knowing he can hear clearer.
While it's obviously a win win situation, I'm sure it doesn't make it any more bearable. Kids are such troopers though and I bet your ds will be back to getting on your last nerve in no time
DS2: Jan. 2016
DS3: Dec. 2017
Baby #4 on the way!
TTC #2 - August 2016
MFI
IUI #1-3 BFN
BFP 4/21/18 MMC 6/11/18
Hes fine now, wouldn't even know he had surgery today
Married 07/2012
DD born 07/2014
DD2 born 10/2018
DS born 10/2022
IF history:
TTC #2 since January 2016
June-Aug 2017: 3 IUIs w/Clomid = BFN
Sept 2017: Dx w/Endometriosis
Oct 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Nov 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Dec 2017: pre-IVF testing
Jan-Feb 2018: IVF--17 eggs retrieved, 13 fertilized, 9 frozen and 1 transferred on 2/10 = BFP on 2/19!!! EDD 10/29/2018
FET Oct 2021: BFP on 10/31! MC at 5 weeks
FET Feb 2022: BFP on 2/15! EDD 10/29/22
TTC #2 - August 2016
MFI
IUI #1-3 BFN
BFP 4/21/18 MMC 6/11/18
DS2: Jan. 2016
DS3: Dec. 2017
Baby #4 on the way!
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? 4th cycle/month using OPKs. Lost count of cycles/months trying without.
Other children at home? Ages (if you want to share)? Our daughter just turned 3
Any thoughts about this cycle? After tracking my last 2 cycles, feeling hopeful that I have a better understanding of when I'm ovulating & our timing.
Any questions? Nope
GTKY: What's something you've been thinking about doing/planning but keep putting off in case you get pregnant? (So we can encourage each other to do it!) Losing weight/exercising more. Trying to get on track!
@littlehottmess55 welcome!
@littlehottmess55 Welcome, I hope tracking your cycles helps you get your BFP
Cycle/Month? 1/1
Other children at home? Ages (if you want to share)? I have a DS named Mason who just turned 6 this month
Any thoughts about this cycle? I am not sure , we had pretty good timing I think , I guess we will wait and see what happens closer to 4/4
Any questions? not anything I can think of
GTKY: What's something you've been thinking about doing/planning but keep putting off in case you get pregnant? (So we can encourage each other to do it!) well not really putting of incase of pregnancy , started to exercise more / eat healthier , its just finding the time to exercise that is a problem , I work full time, DS is in kindergarten now so helping him with homework , plus I go to school for psychology full time , getting better on going on walks after work with DH and we go hike on the weekends .
DS1: 9.6.12**DS2: 12.22.14
CP1: 6/17 @4w4d
CP2: 9/17 @4w3d
CP3: 2/18 @5w
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What number are you trying for? 2nd and last
Cycle/Month? We started TTC in June 2016 and conceived in December only to have a CP so now 2nd cycle TTCAL
Other children at home? Ages (if you want to share)? we have a 6 year old girl. It only took 1 month to get pregnant with her so this is all new to me. I always thought we would have an easy time getting pregnant again. My Prog was tested in Feb and came back at 9 so I just started Prog Suppos. last week. Everything else checked out ok with our fertility testing.
Any thoughts about this cycle? IDK - TTC after a loss is so different than normal TTC. I feel kinda hopeless and then there are times I feel hopeful. Currently in TWW and am preparing myself for AF to come next week. I really would like the Prog. to work for us. We don't have fertility coverage. Sometimes I wonder if that's it and we aren't meant to have any more kids. It makes me sad.
Any questions? Nothing I can think of. - any one else on the suppositories?
GTKY: What's something you've been thinking about doing/planning but keep putting off in case you get pregnant? (So we can encourage each other to do it!)
I currently don't even think in that mind frame anymore. I live and plan on my life as if I'm not going to be pregnant. Sorry to be a downer lol.
Married 07/2012
DD born 07/2014
DD2 born 10/2018
DS born 10/2022
IF history:
TTC #2 since January 2016
June-Aug 2017: 3 IUIs w/Clomid = BFN
Sept 2017: Dx w/Endometriosis
Oct 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Nov 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Dec 2017: pre-IVF testing
Jan-Feb 2018: IVF--17 eggs retrieved, 13 fertilized, 9 frozen and 1 transferred on 2/10 = BFP on 2/19!!! EDD 10/29/2018
FET Oct 2021: BFP on 10/31! MC at 5 weeks
FET Feb 2022: BFP on 2/15! EDD 10/29/22
Married 07/2012
DD born 07/2014
DD2 born 10/2018
DS born 10/2022
IF history:
TTC #2 since January 2016
June-Aug 2017: 3 IUIs w/Clomid = BFN
Sept 2017: Dx w/Endometriosis
Oct 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Nov 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Dec 2017: pre-IVF testing
Jan-Feb 2018: IVF--17 eggs retrieved, 13 fertilized, 9 frozen and 1 transferred on 2/10 = BFP on 2/19!!! EDD 10/29/2018
FET Oct 2021: BFP on 10/31! MC at 5 weeks
FET Feb 2022: BFP on 2/15! EDD 10/29/22
@vlagrl29 - I've been there and know exactly what you're going through. We were fortunate enough to conceive our first very easily -- on our honeymoon, the first cycle of TTC. I thought for sure the second time around would be exactly the same, and when it wasn't, I panicked. It took 5 month to conceive that time, then I had an early miscarriage, then another 5 months before conceiving again.
The emotions can be crushing, and while I can't tell you how to feel, I don't want you to give up. When you get your BFP, all of your tears and feelings of hopelessness will fade into the background. I know that's of little comfort now, while you're in the thick of things, but if you ever need to chat or just vent your frustrations, feel free to PM me. I'd be happy to listen.
I actually wrote this yesterday and it didn't post
What number are you trying for?
3... some days I think we're insane to add another living creature to the mix of our crazy lives.
Cycle/Month?
1-ish... we're technically TTA this cycle, the midwife we want isn't accepting december due dates, so we have decided to wait.
Other children at home? Ages (if you want to share)?
Two boys, 5 & 7 (well almost 8). I'm nervous about the big age gap, but at the same time, I would be thankful to give them a sibling period knowing that families are made up of all sorts of ways.
Any thoughts about this cycle?
I'm O-ing today, and my effing left ovary is killing me. Leftie is a jerk and almost always causes me a day or two of soreness. I'm so ready to just get KO, and then get back on BC LOL
Any questions?
Not yet...
GTKY: What's something you've been thinking about doing/planning but keep putting off in case you get pregnant? (So we can encourage each other to do it!)
There isn't a whole lot... I'm more taking the approach of trying to get lots of vacations and experiences in BEFORE getting pregnant! I'm thinking of getting another tattoo
Married April 1st 2017
DS #1: May 2009
DS #2: Jan 2012
My kids are older 5 &7, so I think I'd tell them right away. We're a very open and honest family, and they are more anxious for a sibling than we are. Plus, should a loss happen, I think it would be beneficial to go through it as a family. They have a fair grasp on the reproductive process, so I'm not worried about oversharing.
When I was pregnant with our youngest, we did wait a while to tell the older on. 2 year olds really can't grasp the waiting process. Once I was showing significantly, and we had told our parents, siblings and friends, then we told him.
Married April 1st 2017
DS #1: May 2009
DS #2: Jan 2012