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October 2022 Moms
tessiesmom26
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Introductions
tessiesmom26
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Hello and welcome to the October 2022 BMB!
Introduce yourself:
Due date?
How did you find out?
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?)
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?)
Introduce yourself:
Due date?
How did you find out?
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?)
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?)
Me: 34 DH: 34
Married 10/28/17
Our TTC Journey
Married 10/28/17
Our TTC Journey
TTC #1 February '18
Team Green turned Team Blue 10/15/18
TTC #2 January '21
BFP June '21
MMC/Blighted Ovum that led to D&C July '21
Jan '22 - started IF testing
BFP Jan '22
MMC/Blighted Ovum that led to D&C Feb '22
BFP May '22
Team Green turned Team Blue 10/15/18
TTC #2 January '21
BFP June '21
MMC/Blighted Ovum that led to D&C July '21
Jan '22 - started IF testing
BFP Jan '22
MMC/Blighted Ovum that led to D&C Feb '22
BFP May '22
Re: Introductions
@spookylittlegrrl Hey! I am from South Shore MA so not too far. I had weight loss surgery before my first back in 2017 so if you have any questions about how the two relate, I am happy to share my experience. Congratulations!
Introduce yourself: Hello! I am 33 and from MA. DH and I have one son, age three, and a pup named Tessie (hence the SN). We have been trying for a year and finally got our BFP. I am cautiously optimistic due to past experience, but trying to enjoy the moment as well!
Due date? Oct 10 but not confirmed by dr yet.
How did you find out? We've been trying, so I took a digital fully expecting it to be negative and to my utter shock, it was positive!
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) Oops, I kind of did this above. I work in a school system processing their payroll and DH is a truck driver. I am an avid Disney fan, and also a travel agent on the side.
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) Feeling okay. I do have a history of loss at this point, which is still very raw in my mind, so I am hopeful but also cautious. I had started BW for IF so I have an appt Monday to go over those results by my intake appt is February 21st. My boobs are sore! And I have had a few bouts of nausea, both otherwise feeling pretty good!
Married 10/28/17
Our TTC Journey
Team Green turned Team Blue 10/15/18
TTC #2 January '21
BFP June '21
MMC/Blighted Ovum that led to D&C July '21
Jan '22 - started IF testing
BFP Jan '22
MMC/Blighted Ovum that led to D&C Feb '22
BFP May '22
We’ve been trying for over 6 months, and I have no idea why I decided to POAS at 10dpo because I had zero symptoms or any inkling that I was pregnant, but I got my first faint positive and it caught both me and my husband off-guard! I tested for the next two days until I was confident the line was getting darker and the shock wore off haha.
I am an artist, but I’ve worked in event management, high tech, retail… pretty much everywhere. My husband and I met 8 years ago at a software company and we’ve been inseparable since. We finally got around to getting married in 2020 — it was a pandemic-era elopement and we had to Zoom in our family and friends.
I’m excited, though! Sometimes nervous, but excited!
Lover of vintage! My kids are with a talent agency in NY, Boston, and Pa/Ohio so we travel a lot and I’m concerned how that will be with this pregnancy and 4th baby but excited!
My BF of 6+ years and I have a 4yr8month old daughter. She'll be so excited to be a big sister 😊
My first in-person appointment will be Feb 24th and I'm anxious and soooo excited. I want to tell EVERYBODY but I'll wait lol.
My symptoms so far are a little nausea (mostly in the morning), mild cramping the last 5 days, sore boobs started today, I've had to pee a lot the last few days but I've also increased my water intake, and I get very tired lately.
We live in California and I am NOT anticipating being pregnant ALL SUMMER LONG 😫 but we'll figure it out.
Hope you all are doing well and staying safe. Congratulations to all💜
My due date (estimated) is October 9. First appointment on February 16.
This is my third pregnancy after one MMC and one birth of our beautiful daughter, now a feisty 14 months.
DH and I are elated (with a dose of caution) -- we just started trying this month. I had felt some fatigue and also saw some new little nipple bumps (haha), and tested positive yesterday at 11DPOish.
I'm a theatre artist and also teach college sometimes, but the pandemic has nudged me into a SAHM life unexpectedly but happily. I'm fortunate to get decide whether to stick with that for a while longer. There aren't really many plays happening anyway, and this pregnancy may be the deciding factor!
I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you and your ROCKtober babes!
Due date?
We are excited to welcome baby 4, a little nervous to see how the boys will handle another sibling (the youngest specifically because he's used to being the baby🙂). I've been feeling tired and a little nauseous at mealtimes. I haven't scheduled my first appointment yet.
I believe my due date will be around October 10th.
I found out because we’ve been trying and I told DH that if I didn’t get pregnant this month I was finally making an appointment with the fertility specialist since my doctor recommended I do so a few months ago. Our timing was good this month but I really didn’t think I would get a BFP. I’ve been an obsessive tester and decided why not at 9dpo. I was definitely not expecting it.
I don’t have an appointment yet. I’m feeling cautiously excited… no symptoms. Just hoping and praying I don’t get as sick as I was with the last two!
My name is Katie I’m 28 years old and I’m from California. This is baby #1 for me and I’m absolutely freaking out lol.
I wasn’t exactly trying but not preventing it either I just got off birth control on thanksgiving and I thought it would take so long but to my surprise here we are. I’m feeling all the emotions but mostly shock right now I’m just not sure what to expect. I was only late by one day and I had a hunch to take a test even though I was so sure it would be negative but to my surprise it wasn’t! I saw my primary doctor already and she confirmed it and my due date is October 2nd! My first OB appointment isn’t until March 4th though which gives me a ton of anxiety because it feels so far away. Currently I’ve been feeling a lot of cramps/pressure in my pelvic area and it comes and goes. I’ve been feeling nervous about it so kinda want to see if anyone else has been feeling that? I also feel like my boobs went up a cup size overnight as well so that’s fun 😂.
Overall just feeling so blessed and happy to have a place where we are all in the same boat! Congratulations ladies!!
My first appointment is on Friday. I have increased sence of smell and so many emotions I cry constantly, I am also insanely bloated by the end of the day I could pass for 16 weeks 🙃.
Due date October 2nd (I think)
I haven't had my period since mid November but kept getting negative tests. I think all the stress of new restrictions right before Christmas stressed me out, plus I have PCOS and am still BF with my son so we think just skipped that cycle. I kept taking tests just in case and finally got a BFP Jan 26th! Digital test confirmed my suspicions of likely being 4-5 weeks along.
Feeling symptomatic so early this time, I think because I'm also breastfeeding. Hungry every 2 hours and get nauseous if I don't have something quickly. Also huge waves of fatigue and mild cramping. Seeing my GP on Thursday for something unrelated but we'll discuss this of course and I'm calling my midwives on Monday to set up first appointment.
Hi! I’m Bri, 30, from Ohio
Due date?
EDD is October 3rd
How did you find out?
We had just started trying right after Christmas, so when I was a couple days late and feeing a little off I took a test! Very surprised it happened so quickly seeing as it took almost a year and two miscarriages to become pregnant with our last baby.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?)
Was a hair stylist for 10yrs, recently quit to be a SAHM. I have two daughters, ages 6yrs10mo and 2yrs6mos. My husband and I have been together for almost 9yrs, married almost 5!
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?)
Don’t have a scheduled appointment yet, trying to find a new OB. Feeling pretty normal still, little tired from decreasing the caffeine intake 😆 A little more emotional lately, tearing up over everything! And already missing my wine 😂
30yo 2nd time mom with an almost 2yo. First appt is Feb 22. Looking forward to getting confirmation all is well and telling friends and family. Until then just enjoying this time with my little family and our exciting news!
I'm the only person in my social circle with a child or pregnant so I enjoy connecting online with those in similar life stage.
Cheers to our pregnancies,
-Kara B
Congratulations everyone! My name is Nicole, I’m 26 and living in Alberta, Canada.
Due date?
My due date based on LMP is October 6th!
How did you find out?
We started trying in January, so overjoyed that it happened this quick but very surprised, I have PCOS so was expecting for it to be a process.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?)
I just got married to my husband in October, we have been together 4 years. We have a miniature schnauzer/Maltese pup who is 2 years old.
I’m a labour and delivery nurse working nights. Also taking a personal trainer course to help my husband with his business.
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?)
My first appointment is February 1st! Unsure if I’ll go the midwife route or OB route as I work at the hospital I will deliver at.
Took a test because I was having all the symptoms. Was very nauseous, sob and dizzy at work one night, also my appetite has increased dramatically in the last few days.
Girl mom of 2 (3 & 2 years). Due Oct 2 based on LMP or Oct 7 based on ovulation. Will confirm via ultrasound Feb 25 which feels forever away.
Feeling nauseous & queasy, much like with my first. We are super excited. For the first time, we don’t plan on finding out the baby’s sex until birth. It is going to feel impossible but this is probably our last and if feels like a special thing to do for the third born— something different. We have our names locked in so it felt like, why not?
Emotionally I am nervous, anxious, & cautiously excited. I loved my 2 pregnancies and I’m excited to dress the bump again. Very impatient for Feb 25 to just be assured everything is going along well. Just praying for a healthy baby for myself & all of you.
31, cis-female, Texas
Due date? estimated is October 8th, though this has not yet been confirmed by the doctor
How did you find out? We'd been trying and I was feeling sooo weird + really sore boobs. The day before I found out I was at Orangetheory and was out of breath way quicker than usual, and also more out breath from minor tasks throughout the day. That night I had the most bizarre dream of my life, and woke up the next morning just feeling strange and had a feeling I should take a test. I was shocked!
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) I don't have any children, just a 5-year-old Golden Retriever who is pretty much our baby. I'm a therapist and a yoga teacher. My husband and I love to travel and go on adventures. Aside from that I love to exercise, socialize, and read/watch TV!
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) I feel excited and sometimes anxious. I also have to pee constantly. My boobs are really sore, I'm bloated and I'm pretty tired and out of breath more quickly than normal still, but other than that I'm fine. My first appointment is Feb 15th!
I’m feeling pretty gassed during workouts that I would normally power through. Right there with ya!
EDD is October 1st! Also my husband’s birthday!
We got married in October and stopped using BC then so we are surprised it happened this fast. I was 2 Days late for my period and took a test and bam! Pregnant! I took another the next morning to confirm and went to get blood work last Friday. All positive!
My first appt isn’t until March 4th so I’m extremely impatient and terrified to do anything that may hurt the pregnancy (stretch the wrong way, play with the dogs too hard, sit in one position too long, any fear I have it!)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/4864691343589948/
I am a 31 years old. I am 4 w 5 days with my rainbow baby. We have been trying for over two year, had a year of fertility treatment and IUI, and 1 loss in April.
Due date?
Oct 6
How did you find out?
Regular 2 week wait testing. I really thought I was out.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?)
My husband is my college sweetheart. We have been together since we were 18. We had a beagle mix and a one-eyes cat. I teach elementary school.
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?)
I had bloodwork last week, and my first ultrasound is on Friday. I am tired, bloated, boobs hurt, not interested in food, and nauseous.
I’m a military mom living overseas, 37yo, this is my 3rd. My others are 6 and 3. We’re so excited!
Unfortunately my husband is set to be deployed during the birth and since our country’s borders are closed, I have to be prepared to do this solo. My husband is such a great Dad and we’re happy to be having more kids but this is probably the worst timing ever 😫
I haven’t confirmed the pregnancy or made appointments yet because life here is always hectic!
Introduce yourself:
My names holly. I am from the uk and live in Wales 🏴.
Due date?
Oct 2
How did you find out?
This was a complete unplanned surprise
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?)
My husband and I have been together for 14 years we have 2 boys. I work as a care assistant and have a 1 year pup called Nellie
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?)
Emotional mainly because of the shock but that’s dying down now. I don’t really have any symptoms at present a little more tired than usual
Looking forward to getting to you know you all
My due date is October 6, but based on my mom's birth experiences with my older brother and myself, I'm assuming I'll be a bit past this date. We found out via an at HPT (plus a few more for reassurance!).
I'm originally from Portland, OR but live with my husband, Cory, in the Midwest. We've been together for over 11 years, married for over 4 years, and are nearly 5 weeks along with our first
I think we're both pretty in shock still and can't quite believe it. I've had hardly any symptoms - really only breast sensitivity and some bloating - and so I don't think it's hit me yet. My first prenatal appointment is mid-February, so I'm looking forward to learning more from my doctor then!
Excited to be part of the October 2022 Moms group!
I’m due October 5, which is so weird as I miscarried October 2nd. The dates aligning were not planned.
I found out January 30th with an at home test, no symptoms other than missed period and light cramping.
My partner and I are so happy and nervous!!! We were trying and used ovulation tests to get pregnant our first month. We have a puppy and a cat.
I already had first round of blood work, HCG levels are good and going to do a second round in two days to confirm numbers are going up. Ultrasound will be week of the 20th
Happy to be here and hope to stay here!
Due date? Not confirmed, but according to apps October 9th
How did you find out? Before I had a positive test I had pretty strong symptoms. I had never experienced cramps before but I was experiencing non painful ‘twinges’ and ‘pulling’ at what felt like my lower abdomen. Nausea. Very thirsty. Frequent naps and very vivid dreams. Eventually saw a fine line and every two days tested again until the progression was a BFP.
My partner and I are so happy and feel so blessed. We love to watch movies and play video games while our cats have their shenanigans.
When not discussing the positivity, I feel nervous. My partner is American but I am not so I live countries away from my family. I haven’t had my first appointment yet, but hopefully later this month as we are struggling. Still nausea and some bloating but overall ok :)