@jaida1 I became pregnant with my first at 21 years old and was junior in college. It was a hard decision but with the help of my husband and family I was able to have her and graduate on time. It's hard to be a young mom sometimes, especially when it comes to making mom friends. I struggled because although friends my age were loving and supportive, they were still single and childless which made our lifestyles different. Also I did feel a bit excluded sometimes on the playground when moms in their 30s/40s would treat me differently than their other peers. Overall it's been great and moms of all ages have been really nice and easy to talk to. I think it took me getting over my own silly insecurities about being a young mom to feel comfortable.
Now I am 26, settled, and pregnant with my first but still feel too young. Old insecurities from my first pregnancy have come up, especially since this pregnancy was unplanned (AGAIN!) There never is a perfect time to become a parent, we just do our best and the 9 month whirlwind of pregnancy eventually prepares us to become the best parents our kids need.
Hi ladies! My name is Kai. Hope you all are doing wonderful in your pregnancies. I’m very late in the game here.
Due date? April 18th 💕
How’d you find out? I noticed I was peeing more frequently and then I was two days late. So my husband and I got a test.
Other children/pets? Yes I have a beautiful daughter who turned 2 last month. We have two cats. We would love to have a dog in the next couple years.
Job? I own a skincare business. I’m a licensed esthetician for the last 12 years.
Things you like to do? I love to spend time with my daughter and husband. We like taking walks, going to the park and watching Disney movies. Before the pandemic, we were avid travelers. We took my daughter to Australia and New Zealand last Summer.
Spouse/partner? My husband and I have been together for 14 years. I’m 31.
First appointment? My appointment was this past Monday. Baby is healthy, heart rate was normal and everything went well. Although, I’ve already lost 10lbs.
Any symptoms? Yes 😖 So I’ve been very nauseous, fatigued but thankfully I’ve only vomited a handful of times so far. It could be worse. I feel like my sense of smell is even stronger with this pregnancy.
High risk / concerns? So with my daughter I was sick my entire pregnancy. I was hospitalized at 7 months due to dehydration and I was having contractions. I worked up until 2 weeks before she was due so I don’t think that helped. My doctor believed I had hyperemesis gravidarum. I never gained weight during my pregnancy and it was very scary. I hope I will feel better by my second trimester. 🤞
Hello everyone, my name is Emily, I’m late to the party! I forgot this existed until just now.
Due date? April 5
How’d you find out? I took a test suuuper early before heading out to a cabin, not expecting to see anything but did get a very faint line.
Other children/pets? I have an almost 5 year old son and almost 3 year old daughter
Job? I’ve been a SAHM since having my son, but my profession is as an Early Childhood Educator and worked as a nanny before having my own kids.
Things you like to do? I feel like I am only with my kids especially since covid, which don’t get me wrong I love them but it’s hard to answer a question about life beyond them. I guess going to our cabin, getting together with my girlfriends when we can, when I have alone time I love all kids of tv (trashy reality, murder docs, dramas). In my pre-kids life I loved travelling and was going to go on a few trips this year for the first time buuuut then the world shut down.
Spouse/partner? My husband is a partner in a private lending company. He’s amazing and a super supportive partner and Dad. He appreciates me as a SAHM and goes out of his way to be hands on whenever he is home and make sure I have time to myself. He’s been working from home which has been a new but good experience for our whole family.
First appointment? Was September 15th with my midwife, heard baby’s heartbeat!
Any symptoms? I’ve been really sick, which wasn’t the case with my previous pregnancies. Now at 13 weeks the nausea is still constant but I’m able to at least not puke all day long. Headaches are starting....I’m hoping I’m over the worst soon.
High risk / concerns? My first was way overdue, my second I was going to have to be induced due to a random anomaly on her fetal assessment my midwives had barely ever heard about. Both kids I took the midwife cocktail and it worked great and my second was my dream labour and delivery despite the anomaly causing me to risk out of delivering at the birth centre. However I’m really wondering if I’m even able to go into labour all on my own since it’s never happened! I guess we’ll see...really hoping for a birth centre birth this time.
Hello everyone, my name is Kami! I just found out about this group from a friend who had a baby a few months ago and she said her birth month group has been her saving grace.
Due date? April 3
How’d you find out? My intuition was telling me something is happening so I patiently waited until my period was due. Sure enough I was late (which never happens) and so I ran out to get 3 pregnancy tests. Took them all and they were positive!
Other children/pets? This is our first
Job? I'm a rabbi and work at a small congregation outside Philadelphia, PA. I'm the congregations first woman rabbi and now first time they have experienced a rabbi being pregnant and serving the congregation...so that's been interesting!
Things you like to do? Since covid I feel like I've forgotten! But I love to row on the river (had to stop at 5weeks along so I really miss it), love reading, going for really long walks, wine (again miss it), hanging out with girlfriends and travelling.
Spouse/partner? My husband and I just got married in August. He is wonderful and is so excited to be a dad. We are both working from home in a small one bedroom apartment so it's gotten real cozy. He works as a equipment finance lender.
First appointment? Was late August sometime
Any symptoms? First trimester I was nauseous all the time. Now in the second trimester I feel better but have headaches occasionally.
High risk / concerns? I have so many concerns as this is my first. I just recently started really thinking about and worrying about all the things that can happen when giving birth. I'm having trouble trying to understand it all while trying to make the best decision in a situation I have never been in before. I also worry about gaining too much weight. I was very overweight 4 years ago and worked hard to lose 60+ pounds. Since I haven't been able to row my exercise is just not the same regiment it was so I have gained about 17 pounds and I'm only barely 23 weeks along. I'm very self-conscious of my weight and body and so feeling very shy and hesitant to be physical with my husband which isn't a good feeling.
@kamikn hi and welcome to our April 2021 group!! Congrats to both you and your husband and the whole congregation getting to experience all things new this year! We are all here for you and look forward to getting to know you as we all await our new babies.
Feel free to join in on threads, so here’s a quick little rundown. There is a new weekly thread called All Due Date Check In Week of (blank) that starts on Mondays, as well as. MPM (Meal Plan Monday) where we discuss what we’re eating, or not eating, or cravings, etc. We also have a monthly appointments thread where we give any updates from OBs, ultrasounds or tests. There are also threads for HDBD (hump day bump day) where we start showing some bumps, FFF (Flame Free Friday) Random Vents, and just a randoms thread. There is also a covid related thread for discussing issues/concerns/family issues with it, and several other threads. Some just fun ones (like the 20 week dance party!) and others are more serious in nature.
Please feel free to jump on in and start to get to know us and let us get to know you too. There are several of us here that are second time or more mommas so if you have a question please ask!
Hi everyone! I’m late to the game here, but my whole pregnancy has been incredibly stressful and traumatic.
Due date? 04/10
How’d you find out? I was a day late and I’m never late. It was also during the New Moon on 08/04/2020 and after a new moon ceremony I just had a feeling, took the test, and sure enough-pregnant!
Other children/pets? 5 year old boy and a Siamese cat.
Job? PhD student/yoga instructor. I was a clinical social worker but have moved away from that.
Things you like to do? Yoga, reading, meditation, cooking, spending time with friends, being in nature.
Spouse/partner? That’s where all the stress and trauma has stemmed from...we broke up multiple times throughout my pregnancy before I finally accepted he is an extremely abusive and toxic person. It’s terrifying to be doing this alone...especially since I have no friends or family for support.
First appointment? It was back in the fall of 2020.
Any symptoms? Diagnosed hyperemesis gravidarum, so a lot...I had it with my last baby too.
High risk / concerns? Giving birth alone. Raising a newborn as a single mother with a 5 year old during a pandemic. Navigating post-abuse relationship healing and self-love.
@dryogini That is a lot to deal with! I'm glad you got out of your abusive relationship. I'm sure being a single parent will be hard, but it will be better than dealing with a toxic/abusive partner while trying to parent. What are you studying? I'm a PhD student too.
@kadeephd Thank you so much, I’m glad I got out too, but I haven’t had any time to slow down and process this loss because I just can’t! I’m in my first year of a program in Integral and Transpersonal psychology. How about you?
@dryogini I'm in my fourth year of a public policy program (focused on K-12 ed policy). I had my first baby three semesters into the program so pretty similar timeline to you. I actually find the flexility of being a PhD student to be nice for the early years of parenting, though it's definitely hard to stay focused.
Re: Introductions!
Now I am 26, settled, and pregnant with my first but still feel too young. Old insecurities from my first pregnancy have come up, especially since this pregnancy was unplanned (AGAIN!) There never is a perfect time to become a parent, we just do our best and the 9 month whirlwind of pregnancy eventually prepares us to become the best parents our kids need.
Congrats!!!
First appointment? My appointment was this past Monday. Baby is healthy, heart rate was normal and everything went well. Although, I’ve already lost 10lbs.
Any symptoms? Yes 😖 So I’ve been very nauseous, fatigued but thankfully I’ve only vomited a handful of times so far. It could be worse. I feel like my sense of smell is even stronger with this pregnancy.
High risk / concerns? So with my daughter I was sick my entire pregnancy. I was hospitalized at 7 months due to dehydration and I was having contractions. I worked up until 2 weeks before she was due so I don’t think that helped. My doctor believed I had hyperemesis gravidarum. I never gained weight during my pregnancy and it was very scary. I hope I will feel better by my second trimester. 🤞
Due date? April 5
First appointment? Was September 15th with my midwife, heard baby’s heartbeat!
Any symptoms? I’ve been really sick, which wasn’t the case with my previous pregnancies. Now at 13 weeks the nausea is still constant but I’m able to at least not puke all day long. Headaches are starting....I’m hoping I’m over the worst soon.
High risk / concerns? My first was way overdue, my second I was going to have to be induced due to a random anomaly on her fetal assessment my midwives had barely ever heard about. Both kids I took the midwife cocktail and it worked great and my second was my dream labour and delivery despite the anomaly causing me to risk out of delivering at the birth centre. However I’m really wondering if I’m even able to go into labour all on my own since it’s never happened! I guess we’ll see...really hoping for a birth centre birth this time.
Due date?
2 girls and a dog
It’s all in the boobs. They are big and sore.
High risk / concerns
Higher risk for a congenital heart defect and a BRCA carrier.
First appointment? Sept 30, found out twins were a brewing:)
Any symptoms? Extremely fatigued.
High risk / concerns. I am 35, carrying twins as a first pregnancy. I am always worried/concerned.
Nice to meet you all.
@Rayegarcia i think you are the first expecting twins in this BMB!
Due date? April 3
First appointment? Was late August sometime
Any symptoms? First trimester I was nauseous all the time. Now in the second trimester I feel better but have headaches occasionally.
High risk / concerns? I have so many concerns as this is my first. I just recently started really thinking about and worrying about all the things that can happen when giving birth. I'm having trouble trying to understand it all while trying to make the best decision in a situation I have never been in before. I also worry about gaining too much weight. I was very overweight 4 years ago and worked hard to lose 60+ pounds. Since I haven't been able to row my exercise is just not the same regiment it was so I have gained about 17 pounds and I'm only barely 23 weeks along. I'm very self-conscious of my weight and body and so feeling very shy and hesitant to be physical with my husband which isn't a good feeling.
There are also threads for HDBD (hump day bump day) where we start showing some bumps, FFF (Flame Free Friday) Random Vents, and just a randoms thread. There is also a covid related thread for discussing issues/concerns/family issues with it, and several other threads. Some just fun ones (like the 20 week dance party!) and others are more serious in nature.
First appointment? It was back in the fall of 2020.
Any symptoms? Diagnosed hyperemesis gravidarum, so a lot...I had it with my last baby too.
High risk / concerns? Giving birth alone. Raising a newborn as a single mother with a 5 year old during a pandemic. Navigating post-abuse relationship healing and self-love.