(waves) nervous PGAL intro! 38, DH is 33. Will be a FTM, ectopic pregnancy loss in Feb. Currently 5w 2d, EDD 1/30. Nervous as heck! First appt isn’t until 6/22.
Hey! Im 28, second time mama. Just found out im preggers again! I have a 2yo and met some awesome “mom group” friends on the january16 birth month group when i was expecting him. I went way late with my first so i may not be staying, and heading to February, but hi for now!! Im an outdoor lover, teacher, babywearing enthusiast, beach bum, artist, but most of all mom to the most amazing 2yo ever born!
I am 33, second time mom, and 6 weeks along with this one. Due Jan 26, but I was ten days late with my daughter. She is almost two. I am excited but anxious as I am getting hormone levels checked due to some spotting. I am looking forward to the first appointment and ultrasound and hopefully everything will be ok.
Edited because I put my age wrong! I aged myself one year. Most people do the opposite
Hi everyone. You all seem so excited. However, I have to confess I am extreamly nervous about pregnancy and motherhood.
I've never been very maternal and I really don't like kids. I'm 37 and due on Jan. 18, 2019. I had a chemical pregnancy in January and that was the first time I've ever been pregnant. I've been off BC for the past 6 years and my husband and I always thought we would like one child, but we had made peace with the idea of being Mr. & Mrs. Dink, because it just wasn't happening for us. Now it is, and while we are cautiously optimistic, I'm terrified about our lives totally changing.
My name is Celine and I am from Canada. I am 26yrs old. Me and my boyfriend of two and a half years are having our first. My estimated due date is January 15th. I have my first ultrasound on Monday . We are excited.
Hi everyone. You all seem so excited. However, I have to confess I am extreamly nervous about pregnancy and motherhood.
I've never been very maternal and I really don't like kids. I'm 37 and due on Jan. 18, 2019. I had a chemical pregnancy in January and that was the first time I've ever been pregnant. I've been off BC for the past 6 years and my husband and I always thought we would like one child, but we had made peace with the idea of being Mr. & Mrs. Dink, because it just wasn't happening for us. Now it is, and while we are cautiously optimistic, I'm terrified about our lives totally changing.
I felt the same way and I just want you to know that your feelings are also completely normal. I have never liked kids, always said I wasn't going to have any, never played "house" as a child, and never felt particularly maternal, especially since I have a complicated relationship with my own mother. My first pregnancy was actually unplanned while I was in university (with my then boyfriend, now husband), and I was terrified. Had no idea if I was going to be a good mom and was scared about how it was going to change my life, which I felt like hadn't even really started yet. Once DD arrived, it just all clicked, I guess. She became my best buddy and I found that I really enjoyed taking care of her and watching her grow. Five years later, I had another child. I was overcome with "OMG, what did I just do" in my 1st trimester because I was so worried about how another child was going to change our family dynamic. But, as soon as he arrived, things settled in and life wouldn't be near as joyful and sweet without him. I'm generally a pretty cold/stoic person and DH always says that he wishes people could see the sweet, soft part of me that surfaced when my kids were born. Funny story (not really, but you'll see what I mean...), DH and I decided we would NTNP after DS was born and after a long 6 year struggle with secondary infertility, I am now pregnant via IVF - and you know what? I'm STILL freaking out about adding another child to the family LOL. Like "holy crap - WTF did I just do AGAIN?!?!" hahaha....Obviously, raising a child means that some aspects of your life will change, but someone once told me that you spend the majority of your parenting years being the parent to adult children - the time you spend raising a child is actually pretty short in comparison. That kind of made it feel more manageable to me. All in all, I think I could have had a great, fulfilling life without kids, but I'm glad that I have them and couldn't imagine life without them. Knowing what I know now, I would have really missed out on experiencing the amazing love that a parent feels for their child. It will be an adjustment, but you'll be completely fine
Oct 16: Spontaneous BFP | m/c @ 9w1d (massive SCH) | D&C Apr 17: IUI #1 = BFN May 17: IUI #2 = BFN Jun 17: IUI #3 = Late BFP (18 DPO) | NMC 17Jul17 @ ~6w Aug 17: IUI #4 = Cancelled due to premature ovulation | TI = BFN Sep 17: IUI #5 = Cancelled due to overstimulation (10+ follies) Nov 17: IVF #1 = Cancelled due to non-IF related health issue | TI = BFN Dec 17: IVF #1 = Puregon 200, Menopur 75, Orgalutran, Suprefact trigger due to OHSS risk | 22R, 18M, 16F, 10B frozen Feb 18: FET #1 (medicated) = BFN Mar 18: FET #2 (natural cycle) = CP (beta 1: 54; beta 2: 0)
Apr 18: FET #3 (natural cycle) = cancelled due to missed ovulation
Apr 18: FET #3 (natural cycle) = BFP! Beta 1: 201 Beta 2: 585 Beta 3: 3254 Beta 4: 9715
U/S 19May - one bean measuring on track with a HB of 125! EDD: 07Jan2019 Team Green My Rainbow Baby Boy born 03Jan2019
@babydiz011819 I had the same experience with my first. H and I did not want children, and I didn't particularly like kids. I just didn't know what to do around them. DS was a total surprise, and I cried (not happy tears) when the pregnancy test was positive. But I will second @tosh24 and say that once I had my son, everything really did click, and now I love being a mother. You're feelings are understandable because it's all so new right now. But you will find your own rhythm as a mom, and it will be okay.
@tosh24 I know that wasn't written for me but I really needed to hear those words. I always wanted to be a mom, but when I met my husband I really enjoyed all of the traveling we've done and freedom I've had, that I'm nervous about how everything is going to change. I'm hoping it's all for the better, but it's still nerve wracking. This baby is VERY much wanted but even so I completely relate to the "wtf did we do" feeling. Your words really put things into perspective though.
@tosh24 so relatable in terms of being cold and stoic but that all changing with kids. I am generally a very logical and analytical person and don’t have a ton of room for warm and fuzzies. Once DD came around though I was surprised at my actual capacity for warm and fuzzies.
@babydiz011819 I did not have the exact same experience but I can relate to your feelings in so many ways. I actually always knew I wanted to be a mom and H and I started trying shortly after we got married. Once I was pregnant though I was overwhelmed with feelings that I would be a horrible mom. I’m not warm and fuzzy and I enjoy my free time and down time. Once DD was actually here I was shocked at my capacity for affection and my desire to do whatever it took to take care of her. Now that I’m pregnant with #2 I’m terrified again (do I have enough love for 2? Can I love another baby as much as DD? Is it fair to DD to have another baby so soon? Etc). But I have faith that like last time things will fall into place.
That beig said, the adjustment to motherhood isn’t easy for everyone. And it’s ok to feel any and all emotions while you’re processing this news. And down the road again when you actually have the baby.
Me: 28 DH: 26 Married: November 2015 TTC#1: January 2016 BFP #1: 5/02/16 - MC: 5/27/16 BFP #2: 10/06/16: 6 - EDD: 06/20/17 DD Born 06/23/17 TFAS: April 2018 BFP #3: 03/21/18 - CP BFP #4: 04/23/18 - EDD 01/04/19
Hello everyone! My name is Jessie. My husband and I are both 25. <our birthdays are 1 day apart> We have a sweet 7 month old baby girl who is our entire world. I was in the November 2018 group. After a year of TTC we found out I had PCOS. It took a year of different rounds of medicine to finally get her. <50,000 unit of Vitamin D, metformin, provera, progesterone, chlomid> So we were super surprised to find out we are expecting again. I have only had one period since having our dd. My husband and I just knew when we wanted another we would have to go start medicine again. At first i was super nervous at the thought of having a 13 month old and a newborn. I also felt alot of guilt because I felt like my daughter should have mkre time by herself. Our plan was to wait untill she was 2 to try for #2. But after some time ive got better and this baby is a blessing. Good luck to all the mommas! And any advice for two babies close in age would be much appreciated lol
Hi everyone! My name is Sarah and I'll be a first time mom. I'm 34 and my partner is 37. We are due Jan 27 and are so excited! I've been feeling pretty good at 6 weeks so far, just so tired! The exhaustion is exhausting!
@jkeeney2017 I have 2 that are 17 months apart, not quite as close as yours will be but I totally understand the anxiety of having two very close in age. I had the same worries you do, how it was going to affect the older child, how was I going to handle 2 under 2, etc. But it really hasn't been nearly as hard as I thought it would be, yes it's hectic at times but it's nice that they are into the same things and can play and grow up together. Congrats and I wish you a healthy pregnancy!
Hey everyone! I got my BFP May 25, this is my fourth pregnancy and hopefully our third baby! I'm 25 and DH is 26. We've been married six years and have a 4yo DD and our DS will be turning 2 on Friday. I'm so excited to be here in this BMB and can't wait together to know you ladies!
FTM . 30yo, DH 32. Been together for 9 yrs in July. 5wks and 2d pregnant. Cant wait to be a mother and am so excited. Full time ICU registered nurse and adrinaline junkie. Was into fitness b4 I lost all energy. Recovering coffeeholic that went cold turkey bc suddenly I no longer liked the taste. First apt is 6/7/18 and cant wait to get everything checked out.
Thank you so much. That makes me feel so much better. Only a few people in our family know. We are waiting to announce when we find out gender, so its nice to be able to open up on here.
Hi ladies. Figured I'd better do an intro ! I'm 5wk 6d based on lmp got my bfp may 21 and tested daily for a week because I couldn't believe it haha I'm 37,married,kids ages 18,3&1(all will age up in July) . Finding out i was pregnant with #4 was a shock lol Vet tech turned sahm. Total animal nerd.thats basically All of me in a nutshell. I've been here before with littles tho I don't really post or comment, I like reading what others have to say and can commiserate. im waiting for maternal fetal specialist to schedule first ultrasound this week.ready to check on the little bean. ****TW**** Had ruptured ectopic between #1&2 that nearly killed me and mc between #2&3, so we want to make sure everything looks good so far. End tw.***
Hi all! I am Kayla. I have two boys 2.5 and 14 months. I am due the 30th of Jan and got my BFP on thr 28th of May. I actually think Im due later as im pretty sure I ovulated later!
Hello all! I've been lurking for a week or two since I got a BFP on 05/23. We were not quite planning this right now, but we are thrilled nonetheless. I'm 33, DH is 32, and we have the most precious 4 year old boy. EDD is 01/29, I have my first appt on the 20th this month. I've had a loss in the past, so I'm anxious right now, but happy to be here
Hey all, I used Bump for my first and loved just being able to read and take in that I want alone in many of my issues. So, I'm happy to be back... two home tests May 15th and 16th confirmed a pregnancy but I couldn't get an MD apt until June 22. I think I'm about 8 weeks along. This will be my second, first DD is 5 months... I'm a bit nervous to have two close together - but I know many siblings that are close in age and have very close relationships! Looking forward to getting to know everyone!!
Hi there! Been lurking for a while but finally joining in. I'm due the 19th with my 3rd and am team green for a third time! We live in the northeast and are in the midst of a move a few towns over.
Late to intro but I'd love to join you guys if you'll have me! I am 33, DH is 36, and I am due 1/25 with #3 (I'm 7 weeks today). I have a 3yo DS (Jan. '15) and 18 month old DD (N'16). Complete surprise as I was charting to avoid (didn't work out too well apparently lol) and we weren't planning to start TTC again until August. We are so thrilled though!
First appointment is Monday morning and I am so nervous. I can't focus at work today, hence why I'm on here intro'ing instead
Hi January Mummas! It's my first baby - I'm 38 & heading into week 8 at the moment. Due Jan 22nd. All new, learning every day and grateful to hear all your experiences! Very much hanging out for getting to 12 week scan right now!
Hi all, it is my first time posting. It is my 1st pregnancy, very unexpected as my boyfriend was diagnosed with infertility and i never got pregnant for 2 years until this time. I am 7 weeks now. I am so anxious something can happen, because it is very unlikely for me to get pregnant again. It is really a miracle. My boyfriend has 0 morphology and all the doctors were saying that IVF is the only chance for us without any guarantees. Here i am waiting for my first ultrasound. I am 31 years old, live in NYC. Happy to connect!
Hello! My name is Becky. I’m 36 and DH is 37. This is our first, and we’re definitely a mix of nervous/excited. Been talking about starting a family for a couple of years, but kept letting doubts creep in (were we really ready, could we afford it, will we be good parents, etc.) and so we kept postponing TTC. Finally decided there’s never going to be a “perfect” time and to just go for it, and so here I am, due Jan. 3, and couldn’t be happier about it! I'm looking forward to sharing and learning since this is all brand new to me!
Hi ladies, First time preggers, and new to forums/boards. Acronyms are hard. Nearly 7 weeks, self calculated due date Jan 29. My Dr won't see me for another 3 weeks, so getting whatever I can from here. I'm 33 and live in high desert of socal.
Hi everyone! I’m a 31 year old SAHM to my adorable and hilarious 2 year old daughter who turns 3 in October. Technically this is my 3rd pregnancy as I had an early miscarriage a few months before getting pregnant with my daughter. My EDD is January 24th and little bean is measuring a week behind (original edd the 16th), but I heard a strong heartbeat and all the pregnancy symptoms are lining up, so I’m cautiously optimistic.
I live in central Texas and my husband (34) owns a business and works from home most of the time. He’s an amazing dad.
I’ve been feeling sick and exhausted and constantly hungry, so needless to say I’m very much ready for the 2nd trimester! This is my last pregnancy if all goes well and we don’t care if it’s a boy or a girl!
Hi ladies! I am due 1/13 with my 2nd. DH and I are both 35 and live in FL with our 3 year old son. We thought maybe we were one and done, but NTNP resulted in us being blessed with this baby which we fully expect to be the final addition to our family. I am very much looking forward to finding out whether I will be mom to two boys or one of each. I was part of the October 2014 board but wasn't very active until after babies were born and the group moved to FB.
I am living in Canada, near Toronto. I used to stream video games for a minor living before we had our boy in the fall of that year. Now I am a sahm to a very energetic two and a half years old bub.
We honestly hadn't wanted more kids after him, he was incredibly hard as a baby. On top of a rough pregnancy too. Then he grew up on us, like all cuties do. Hubby came home one day and pouted wanting another one. I had already been on prenatals for months haha! Just needed him to agree lol
Now I am about 7w2d pregnant with number 2 and so excited. I'm nervous because there is a minor risk of twins in the family but we'll find out in a few weeks if that's the case with this pregnancy.
@Nirolosa very cool that you used to stream. What games? My husband is a bug gamer and watches Twitch like other people watch traditional sports. I went to a Starcraft tournament with him in Atlantic City before having our first. It was pretty fun!
@snackheart you're situation is similar to mine! We have a 16mo and weren't planning to start trying in August. I was temping and charting to avoid lol didn't work. I found i usually ovulated around cd17, so we thought we were in the "safe zone" but then ovulated on cd13. Welcome!
@snackheart you're situation is similar to mine! We have a 16mo and weren't planning to start trying in August. I was temping and charting to avoid lol didn't work. I found i usually ovulated around cd17, so we thought we were in the "safe zone" but then ovulated on cd13. Welcome!
Hahah yup that early O will getcha every time! Congratulations!
Hi! I'm 23 and this is my first pregnancy, so my husband and I are pretty excited. I think my due date is around Jan 22, but i don't actually have my first appointment until July 6th.
Hello, I'm 39, mom to 9 kiddos (6 girls & 3 boys). My oldest is 21 and getting married in 2 months, my youngest is 6. We really figured we were finished having babies with such a big gap. Over the last 8 months I lost 40lbs. I'm not sure whether that factors into becoming fertile again or not.
We lost a baby about 4 years ago due to cervical incompetence. We are being extra careful this time.
Hi y'all! Waited a bit to intro but am here now! I'm 31 with 4 kids, ds's are 7, 6 and 2.5, Dd is 2.5 (twin to youngest boy ). I haven't had my first appt yet, but should be coming up on 9 weeks! I'm 31, DH is 30 and we've been together since high school, friends since preschool!
I'm a little apprehensive this time around after a rough go with the twins, but am excited to add another to our crew. I work for myself and my husband's job requires travel, so we often just bring the kids along. We love being outdoors, seeing the world and spending time as a family!
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Andrea -- FTM at 39!
Im an outdoor lover, teacher, babywearing enthusiast, beach bum, artist, but most of all mom to the most amazing 2yo ever born!
Edited because I put my age wrong! I aged myself one year. Most people do the opposite
I've never been very maternal and I really don't like kids. I'm 37 and due on Jan. 18, 2019. I had a chemical pregnancy in January and that was the first time I've ever been pregnant. I've been off BC for the past 6 years and my husband and I always thought we would like one child, but we had made peace with the idea of being Mr. & Mrs. Dink, because it just wasn't happening for us. Now it is, and while we are cautiously optimistic, I'm terrified about our lives totally changing.
*TW loss and children mentioned*
Apr 17: IUI #1 = BFN
May 17: IUI #2 = BFN
Jun 17: IUI #3 = Late BFP (18 DPO) | NMC 17Jul17 @ ~6w
Aug 17: IUI #4 = Cancelled due to premature ovulation | TI = BFN
Sep 17: IUI #5 = Cancelled due to overstimulation (10+ follies)
Nov 17: IVF #1 = Cancelled due to non-IF related health issue | TI = BFN
Dec 17: IVF #1 = Puregon 200, Menopur 75, Orgalutran, Suprefact trigger due to OHSS risk | 22R, 18M, 16F, 10B frozen
Feb 18: FET #1 (medicated) = BFN
Mar 18: FET #2 (natural cycle) = CP (beta 1: 54; beta 2: 0)
EDD: 07Jan2019 Team Green
My Rainbow Baby Boy born 03Jan2019
@babydiz011819 I did not have the exact same experience but I can relate to your feelings in so many ways. I actually always knew I wanted to be a mom and H and I started trying shortly after we got married. Once I was pregnant though I was overwhelmed with feelings that I would be a horrible mom. I’m not warm and fuzzy and I enjoy my free time and down time. Once DD was actually here I was shocked at my capacity for affection and my desire to do whatever it took to take care of her. Now that I’m pregnant with #2 I’m terrified again (do I have enough love for 2? Can I love another baby as much as DD? Is it fair to DD to have another baby so soon? Etc). But I have faith that like last time things will fall into place.
That beig said, the adjustment to motherhood isn’t easy for everyone. And it’s ok to feel any and all emotions while you’re processing this news. And down the road again when you actually have the baby.
Married: November 2015
TTC#1: January 2016
BFP #1: 5/02/16 - MC: 5/27/16
BFP #2: 10/06/16: 6 - EDD: 06/20/17
DD Born 06/23/17
TFAS: April 2018
BFP #3: 03/21/18 - CP
BFP #4: 04/23/18 - EDD 01/04/19
My name is Jessie. My husband and I are both 25. <our birthdays are 1 day apart>
We have a sweet 7 month old baby girl who is our entire world. I was in the November 2018 group. After a year of TTC we found out I had PCOS. It took a year of different rounds of medicine to finally get her. <50,000 unit of Vitamin D, metformin, provera, progesterone, chlomid> So we were super surprised to find out we are expecting again. I have only had one period since having our dd. My husband and I just knew when we wanted another we would have to go start medicine again. At first i was super nervous at the thought of having a 13 month old and a newborn. I also felt alot of guilt because I felt like my daughter should have mkre time by herself. Our plan was to wait untill she was 2 to try for #2. But after some time ive got better and this baby is a blessing. Good luck to all the mommas! And any advice for two babies close in age would be much appreciated lol
Looking forward to getting to know you all!
BFP #1 5/5/13 MC confirmed 5/9/13
BFP #5 5/16/18 EDD 1/29/19
I'm 5wk 6d based on lmp got my bfp may 21 and tested daily for a week because I couldn't believe it haha
I'm 37,married,kids ages 18,3&1(all will age up in July) . Finding out i was pregnant with #4 was a shock lol
Vet tech turned sahm. Total animal nerd.thats basically All of me in a nutshell.
I've been here before with littles tho I don't really post or comment, I like reading what others have to say and can commiserate.
im waiting for maternal fetal specialist to schedule first ultrasound this week.ready to check on the little bean.
****TW****
Had ruptured ectopic between #1&2 that nearly killed me and mc between #2&3, so we want to make sure everything looks good so far. End tw.***
This will be my second, first DD is 5 months... I'm a bit nervous to have two close together - but I know many siblings that are close in age and have very close relationships!
Looking forward to getting to know everyone!!
I'm a 37 year old mom pregnant with #2 after 10 years. Due date January 3rd.
Late to intro but I'd love to join you guys if you'll have me! I am 33, DH is 36, and I am due 1/25 with #3 (I'm 7 weeks today). I have a 3yo DS (Jan. '15) and 18 month old DD (N'16). Complete surprise as I was charting to avoid (didn't work out too well apparently lol) and we weren't planning to start TTC again until August. We are so thrilled though!
First appointment is Monday morning and I am so nervous. I can't focus at work today, hence why I'm on here intro'ing instead
I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone!
*~* DS Jan.'15 *~* DD Nov.'16 *~*
Hello! My name is Becky. I’m 36 and DH is 37. This is our first, and we’re definitely a mix of nervous/excited. Been talking about starting a family for a couple of years, but kept letting doubts creep in (were we really ready, could we afford it, will we be good parents, etc.) and so we kept postponing TTC. Finally decided there’s never going to be a “perfect” time and to just go for it, and so here I am, due Jan. 3, and couldn’t be happier about it!
I'm looking forward to sharing and learning since this is all brand new to me!
First time preggers, and new to forums/boards. Acronyms are hard. Nearly 7 weeks, self calculated due date Jan 29. My Dr won't see me for another 3 weeks, so getting whatever I can from here. I'm 33 and live in high desert of socal.
I live in central Texas and my husband (34) owns a business and works from home most of the time. He’s an amazing dad.
I’ve been feeling sick and exhausted and constantly hungry, so needless to say I’m very much ready for the 2nd trimester! This is my last pregnancy if all goes well and we don’t care if it’s a boy or a girl!
I'm Nirolosa. Been on the Bump since 2015.
I am living in Canada, near Toronto. I used to stream video games for a minor living before we had our boy in the fall of that year. Now I am a sahm to a very energetic two and a half years old bub.
We honestly hadn't wanted more kids after him, he was incredibly hard as a baby. On top of a rough pregnancy too. Then he grew up on us, like all cuties do. Hubby came home one day and pouted wanting another one. I had already been on prenatals for months haha! Just needed him to agree lol
Now I am about 7w2d pregnant with number 2 and so excited. I'm nervous because there is a minor risk of twins in the family but we'll find out in a few weeks if that's the case with this pregnancy.
Due end of January (no dating scan yet).
Married: 8/11/2007
DD: Born 2/3/17
BFP#2: 5/3, EDD 1/10/19
*~* DS Jan.'15 *~* DD Nov.'16 *~*
We lost a baby about 4 years ago due to cervical incompetence. We are being extra careful this time.
As always I look forward to a new little one.
I'm a little apprehensive this time around after a rough go with the twins, but am excited to add another to our crew. I work for myself and my husband's job requires travel, so we often just bring the kids along. We love being outdoors, seeing the world and spending time as a family!