November 2020 Moms

Introductions!

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  • bserenabserena member
    @newbiemama312 welcome!! We are glad to have you :)
  • @newbiemama312 Our’s is the result of IVF too! Welcome to the group!
  • mia80mia80 member
    @newbiemama312 and @vetgirl2011 Ours is IVF too! 
  • @newbiemama312 Another SLP! I think that makes three of us. 🗣 Welcome!
  • @mimser @crystalmir91385 I also lost my July 2020 baby in December. I'm glad we have this space to support each other. ♥️
  • bserenabserena member
    @hopefulmama123 welcome! That is awesome about your OB, she sounds super caring. And I understand the lots of animals thing, lol! I have 4 dogs and 4 cats, plus some fish tanks.
  • csardaszz said:
    @newbiemama312 Another SLP! I think that makes three of us. 🗣 Welcome!
    @newbiemama312 Welcome, from a fellow SLP and FTM!
  • @asparagusseason welcome! we are so glad to have you and I look forward to getting to know you more :)
  • @asparagusseason welcome to the non-lurker side of things! I strictly lurked on my last BMB, it’s more fun this way!
  • @thedeanza  welcome! I agree I've been around for years and couldn't survive (esp my first year of motherhood) without the friendships I made in that BMB. Where in TX are you from, I'm just across the boarder in Louisiana :) (SW to be specific so, close to TX lol).

    @asparagusseason  Welcome! :)
    ECat504
    SO
    SD (11/2010)
    DD1 (09/2014)
    DD2 (10/2015)
    Baby Girl #4 (11/2020)
  • Hi ladies! I realized I never did an introduction on here, so I’ve only really interacted with my week 4+ group!

    I’m 21, a FTM and located in the Chicagoland area. I have one year left of my undergrad and will be student teaching throughout my pregnancy! I’m due 11/30 and will only be taking 4 weeks for “mat/leave” because it overlaps with my winter break. 

    To make a super long story short, this pregnancy was unplanned to say the least. I was diagnosed with Celiacs and my intestinal damage has apparently prevented me from EVER absorbing my birth control 😅
    The father and I were together for 4 yrs but are no longer together due to some domestic violence issues. 

    That being said, I have a lot to adjust to in the next few months and couldn’t be more thankful to be apart of such an amazing group! I’m looking forward to getting to know everyone better 😊
    Welcome! Happy to have you here. What are you in school for?
    ECat504
    SO
    SD (11/2010)
    DD1 (09/2014)
    DD2 (10/2015)
    Baby Girl #4 (11/2020)
  • @memar12 welcome, we look forward to getting to know you!! 
  • bserena said:
    @memar12 welcome, we look forward to getting to know you!! 
    Thank you.
  • babywiik said:
    Welcome @memar12!
    Thank you 
  • @elliemoo welcome! 😊 I was put on bed rest with my son around 34 weeks - my bump app (along with netflix) became my go to. It was nice talking to people in similar situations, and having a place to vent! Fingers crossed on making it to term!
  • @elliemoo welcome to the club!
    ECat504
    SO
    SD (11/2010)
    DD1 (09/2014)
    DD2 (10/2015)
    Baby Girl #4 (11/2020)
  • @elliemoo welcome!! Look forward to getting to know you!
  • @elliemoo welcome! I look forward to getting to know you and fingers crossed baby girl continues to grow! <3 
  • @teachingbp welcome! Jump in to some of our threads, I look forward to getting to know you!
  • mikyleemikylee member
    edited August 2020
    Hello,
    I'm a momma to two boys with my third boy being born late November. I'm pretty sure this is our last child but we'll see. I had a wonderful experience with a home birth with my second and I'm planning for another with our 3rd.

    This year I've transitioned to beingVegetarian and may eventually transition to Vegan. Are there any other Vegetarian or Vegan mommas?

    I've been struggling to stay active this pregnancy with Kidcare at the gym closed but I've been trying to wake up before my kids and do at home workouts. My sister is getting married a few months after number 3 is born and I'd prefer to not have as much baby weight as I had with previous pregnancies because I can't lose weight when breastfeeding.
  • babywiikbabywiik member
    edited August 2020
    @mikylee Hi and welcome! I'm looking forward to getting to know you! I think a home birth would be so relaxing and peaceful but I'm also not that brave, especially since this is my first! I hope everything works out for you and you get to stay home as you did your last baby!
  • @mikylee Welcome! I’m planning a home birth too! It’s my first child, and I’m looking forward to the experience. It’s nice to know there are other home birthers around here. :)
  • @csardaszz i wish desperately I had a home birth with my first; I thought it was completely bonkers back then. It's a completely different experience and much happier and much calmer experience. Have you looked into birthing classes? That is something I'd suggest big time either hypnobirthing or hypnobabies.
  • @mikylee I’m not really interested in classes, but I have been doing a lot of self-directed learning: reading books and watching birth videos, focusing on eating well, staying active, and addressing any niggling negative thoughts/fears. My closest friends and sibling did birth center or home births, and it wasn’t anything I questioned for myself. I know myself, and if I were to go to a hospital from the start it would be a disaster. I looked into hypnobirthing and came to the conclusion that more yoga, for me, was key. That includes mindfulness and visualization. I have an awesome midwife, a doula I vibe with, and a partner who supports me 1000%.

    This is just my personal style. I know it won’t be easy, but I know I can do it. It’s what’s right for me.
  • teachingbpteachingbp member
    edited August 2020
    @mikylee I am vegetarian/veganish say 😁 I eat no meat, very little dairy, fish once a week (before becoming pregnant I was ready to be done with fish, but have kept it for the protein/omegas while cooking this baby), and eggs from happy chickens 😂.  

    I don't know if I will every fully go vegan - but knowing me I probably will! I also do try to be a conscious consumer and only buy vegan friendly products, too.

    Edited bc I can't type
  • @mikylee I am normally a vegetarian but actually started eating meat again during this pregnancy. I was craving it so much/so intensely during first tri that I figured it was my bodies way of telling me I wasn't getting enough protein, etc.
  • @bserena I totally get it. I had only gone vegetarian for about 2 months before we decided to get pregnant and I've been craving meat quite a bit, I've only given in once and then it didn't live up to my expectations. @teachingbp I'm slowly working to making things without dairy but I'm struggling cuz there really isn't a good substitute.
  • @mikylee what are you trying to sub? I have found some pretty good ones (depending on what it is 😁)
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