Introductions

appleblossom88

Hi everyone! I thought it would be nice for us to have an introduction thread to get to know each other a bit. 

I’m Angela. I’m 34, live in Wisconsin (out in the woods on 40 acres!), and my expected due date is 12/1. This would be my first. My husband and I have been trying for almost a year, and had 2 early losses so I’m pretty nervous. I’m trying not to get too attached yet but also it’s taking up a lot of my thoughts!! I know we’re all early on but here’s hoping we’ve all got sticky healthy pregnancies!

I’m a nurse, transitioning to non-profit advocacy next month. I love to hike, read, write, and travel. 

knottief2ec2a1e3410d203

Hi everyone. I’m 36, living with my husband in Salt Lake City Utah. I am currently 4 weeks (earlyyyy) but really excited for this journey. I look forward to reading others stories and getting to know a few fellow ladies who will be due in December. As of now, I believe I’ll be due in the beginning of December. My first appointment is May the 4th! May the 4th be with us all ! [star-wars reference]
XOXO

mle12345

Hi everyone! I’m emily, I’m 32 and live in Maine! I am graduating with my BSN next month and will be working in labor and delivery! I have a love and passion for working with pregnancy and childbirth but I’ve never actually done it myself so this should be an interesting time for me. My husband and I have been ttc our first for a few months and had a chemical pregnancy last cycle. I will be 4 weeks pregnant tomorrow and my tests are much more reassuring than last month so I believe it’s the real deal! According to the app baby’s due date is December 4th! I have my first bloodwork on Monday and I’m consulting with a midwifery group next week because I’m hoping for a homebirth. I am super excited and ready for the journey to begin!!

lulam13

Hello! I am 30 years old and I’m in California. I am 4w 1d pregnant with our second and so very excited. My due date is 12/2/22 which is really cool because if the baby comes on the due date (I wish!) our babies would be exactly 2.5 years apart! I work as a web designer and developer and enjoy spending time with my family and four pets! I couldn’t really keep up with the Bump groups last pregnancy— the acronyms went WAY over my head. So I’m hoping to do better this time and make some pregnancy friends. Congratulations eveyone! 

redmaple1204

Hello! I’m 28 and from Massachusetts. I’m about 4 weeks pregnant with my first. It’s nice to be able to hear from you all during this time where we’re keeping things a secret! I’m finding it really hard not to let it slip. My first appointment is at 8 weeks with a nurse over the phone who is going to do an intake and schedule all of my upcoming appointments. They said the ultrasound will probably be scheduled for 4 weeks after that. How are you all coping with waiting to see the ultrasound?!

lulam13

Hey there! The wait is so painful. When I was pregnant with my first I was shocked I had to wait so long to even be seen (at 8 weeks and didn’t even get an ultrasound till 10!) This time around I get an US at 8 weeks. We plan to tell close family only then. Until then I try to have it be a special little thing that’s only for me and partner. Once that cat is out of the bag, there’s no undoing it! So if you can, try to focus on this special intimate time you have just knowing between the two of you. Make a game out of hiding it from people if you’re out and about. If you are out where there are drinks, have him secretly drink for you! Lol! 

mle12345

I’m definitely anxious for the ultrasound but I have bloodwork next week and I think once I see that everyone is good there I’ll calm a bit. Why is your first ultrasound so late? My doctor said my first will be at 7weeks. Maybe you can request to go sooner. What if it was twins or something wrong? I would want to know ASAP!

lulam13

Yeah I know what you mean. I keep holding my breath when I think about getting test results back. I think once we get our 12 week genetic testing and ultra sound I will breathe a sigh of relief! Still two months away 😭 and  I’m not sure why they make me wait. I know they said it’s easier to get a heartbeat then. So maybe that’s it? Maybe it’s an insurance thing? Regardless, I’m counting down the days! How are you feeling physically? Any nausea yet?

mle12345

I know, it’s so long to wait. Though I’m sure it’ll fly by! No nausea here but I feel like I’m just waiting for it. Everything is smelling very strongly recently. How about you?

lulam13

I had bad nausea when I first found out, but I think part of that was due to being in shock 😂 (even though we were trying!) I have nausea off and on, definitely sensitive to smells, and very tired! I think the nausea will start to ramp up around week six 

redmaple1204

That’s great advice. I will try to enjoy the time we have together. I’m not sure why it is so late! I will definitely ask at my 8 week appointment. Lately I’ve had some cramps and was super tired and needed a nap. I’m not nauseous now but I’m sure it’s coming! I’m just hoping baby is healthy and in the right spot.

portentosa

Hello All! My name is Meghan. I'm 38, in California, and just found out today that I'm pregnant with my 3rd... my husband's first. Our first two children (9 and 7 years old) are from my first marriage and my current husband and I just started trying to conceive this month. I did not expect a BFP first time round and am over the moon excited, but also trying to be cautious. According to fertility friend my due date is December 7th. I have a phone appointment on Monday and will make the in person one then. 

Ultrasounds are at 7 or 8 weeks to be sure they'll be able to pick up a heartbeat. Don't want to freak out moms by not being able to pick one up yet at 5 or 6 weeks. I know this so I wait, but like you all I'm still super anxious/excited to see how things are going.

I'm feeling good... have been temping and logging every symptom this cycle and I had a bout of extreme fatigue when I think egg was implanting. Tender breasts are my biggest symptom at this point. I had horrible morning sickness throughout with both my other kids starting around 8 weeks... not looking forward to that. Other than that.... December due date... such a busy birthday month already, MIL on 12/25, Me on 12/28, and DS on 1/1. Whew!

Other things about me.... I'm a biomedical research scientist. My husband is a stay-at-home dad. We have two pet cats and a colony of Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches... I'm a huge bug nerd. Also a huge book worm and I love to cross-stitch. Working on a giant piece that will take at least a year to do.

I'm looking forward to meeting everyone here. Anyone else have kids or siblings with a 8-10 year age gap? 

knottieee9e2ab909f798cf

Hi there! My name is Vanessa. I’m 33 years old and living in Florida. I’m a pediatric speech-language pathologist and have been ttc for 2.5 years. Three days ago I got my first BFP ever and I still can’t believe it. Ironically enough, I had a failed IUI last month and my husband and I had decided that we would take a break from the emotional rollercoaster that is ttc this month. We set our focus on planning a cruise trip, I had my first piña colada in years and we even had intercourse 1 day post my supposed “fertile window” (per my app). Six days after ovulation, while we were on the cruise, I had spotting which was very strange to me. When we got home, I took a test and sure enough, my very first BFP!

Pregnancy has been medically confirmed and HSG levels are going up but I have been spotting a bit everyday since 6 dpo so my doctor yesterday classified it as a threatened miscarriage. My husband and I are very anxious to say the least. I’m currently taking progesterone shots and baby aspirin daily. I’m praying that our baby sticks.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone here and forming a strong supportive community with you all. Wishing you a healthy and happy pregnancy.

ggbos

Hi all! I'm from Massachusetts and turning the big 40 in May. I'm 4 weeks and this would be our 1st. Super nervous and honestly, it is so crazy to not be able to talk about it with anyone. I mean, I know I can do whatever I want but I'm overweight with mildly elevated BP so if anything happens early on I'd rather not have to deal with anyone other than my husband....

Anyway, I have a pretty stressful job so I'm trying my hardest to just stay positive and let everything just happen around me that's gonna happen. Feels pretty great actually - strangely easier to do once it's not just yourself that you're doing it for!

Glad to have a group of people I can share this stuff with since it's still a secret for now. Calling the doctor Monday am now that my period is officially late, even though I've been testing positive for 5 days.

Good luck to everyone! This is so exciting! 💞💞

knottiec5767b98c3c8d149

Hi all,
I live in Rogers AR. I been trying to get pregnant for a year and a half and got my first positive test yesterday. I took 5 since then to be 100% sure. I think I'm still in shook. This will be my first baby so I'm definitely nervous.

msd15

Hi, I’m Megan. 36 (37 in a week). I’m a dental assistant living in GA. Got my bfp this week, due date 12/5/22. I have had 2 miscarriages since august. My husband and I have been trying for a year. I have an 11yo from my first marriage. This will be my husbands first child. I decided to switch dr because I wanted to figure out why I can’t seem to carry a baby, and my last ob said they usually wait until you have 3 miscarriages. Um, excuse me! That is a lot of emotional trauma to ask someone to go through. I had made an apt with a new ob for last Friday so see if they would be more proactive. I’m glad I did as I found out I was pregnant right before the apt. He immediately put me on progesterone and baby aspirin. Praying for a sticky baby this time. Not really any symptoms yet, the progesterone is causing some cramping though which is super unnerving

portentosa

@knottie1b05e72ada823d93
Hi Megan! Nice to meet someone with an older child from a first marriage and having their first with their current husband. I'm in the same boat.
I'm so sorry for your losses. So happy you found a more proactive OB that already is working to make this baby stick. Hoping for a sticky baby for you.

gailie123

Hello Ladies! My name is Gail. I’m 39 years old and live in Southern CA. I am 4 weeks along, estimated due date is 12/03. This is my first Pregnancy. I’m so very excited to meet all of you and to be a part of this group!! Congratulations Mommies and Mommies to be!

junebee82

Hi ladies!! 40 in June! Baby #4. One that’s adopted and my boyfriend has one. So this makes six for us. This is our first. This was definitely unplanned as I was on The pill. but we are excited. He always wanted more kids. I’m trying to wrap my head around it. I believe my due date is December 7. So I am very early.

ga_mommy

Hi everyone! My name is Mana, and I ’ll be 38 in May. I’m married with one 6 year old daughter. I also have a 15 yo bonus daughter and a 13 yo bonus son.  My husband and I have been married10 years and live in NWGA. 

We had a MC at 10 weeks Dec 27th after being dx with COVID on Christmas Eve. Also had a missed MC back in July. 

We have been trying again since my January cycle. I got my BFP at 10 DPO this past Friday. Due date is Dec 9. Both of our other girls are also December babies  😳

Still super early (3w3d), but praying for a sticky baby!

First appointment is April 21st for a 7wk scan. It’s going to take sooo long. It will make the TWW seem like nothing. Lol 

jls1203

Hi all! What a nice community this is already shaping up to be. As many have said, it’s so nice to share and hear personal experiences in a time when we aren’t talking to many people about it.

I’m 35 and this is my first pregnancy. App says I’m due on 12/3. My symptoms have been mild so far, little cramping and bloating and my skin is definitely acting up which is unusual (let me know if you have any tips!). I also had serious nausea the day I went to test but figured that was nerves because I haven’t felt it much since. The anticipation of the symptoms to come are making me a bit anxious but I keep telling myself it’s all good things!

Look forward to connecting over the next 9 months!

ellief_0926

Hello! I’m Eleanor (37) and am an architect in Colorado. This my first pregnancy! I’m technically due around 11/30 based on the app, but I feel more aligned with the December moms so I’m joining this month’s club! Symptoms have been mild. Just some light cramping and minor fatigue…I keep waiting for it to hit me! Very nervous and excited.

Other things about me - I love all things Colorado…hiking, skiing, backpacking, etc. And my husband and I are obsessed with our first baby - a 14 year old lab mix. :)

Great to meet you all!

moosic

Hi all! I'm Hannah, and from the UK. We're expecting our first baby about December (as far as I can work out 😂), so very early days! Lost a little one early one in October, so nervously excited about this one. X

katepercy

Hi, y'all! My name is Katie. I live in Central Texas with my husband, our daughter, and two dogs, and I'm 36. Yesterday I got a wave of "can't keep my eyes open" tiredness, which was a big clue, and today I got my positive. It's early -- I'm 3w3d, with an estimated due date of December 10. Feeling excited but nervous -- I've had two miscarriages, and was recently diagnosed with a blood clotting disorder. We definitely didn't expect to get pregnant again so soon after the last miscarriage in early February, and I'm not sure what my treatment plan will entail yet.

I'm a sometimes theatre maker and teacher, and currently a SAHM to our fantastic 16-month-old daughter. She's dancing along to her toy ukulele presently -- oh, never mind, now she's dipping her hairbrush in my coffee.

I love to read, garden, and swim. I'm looking forward to getting to know you all, and wish y'all the best in your journeys!

bunniecee

Hi everyone! I'm Erin, I'm a 40 yr old tattoo artist from NY, married 17 years. We tried for 5 years and had a miscarriage before we had our 9 year old son. After being diagnosed with celiac and addressing it, we were finally able to conceive. When I became pregnant with him, I had a major flare up of a different autoimmune disease, which took 5 yrs of steroids and 3 rounds of chemotherapy, but this month is 3.5 years in remission!

We started trying for a baby again about a year and a half ago, and started using letrozole in September and had success on the second cycle, but miscarried right after Thanksgiving. We were about to begin the IVF process so we are over the moon right now. I'm 4 weeks today, due around December 6th.

I’m so excited to see plenty of people around my age on here, it’s hard feeling like you’re the only one over 35 or with a larger age gap happening between kids!

msd15

@bunniecee, hi Erin! It’s nice that there are a few of us in the same boat! I’ll be 37 Saturday and my daughter is 11. Feels like starting over again lol

bunniecee

@msd15
It does feel a little like starting over! I wouldn’t have waited this long if I didn’t have to but I think it will end up working out just fine. Happy early Birthday!

sprout1234

Hi everyone!

I’m 35, from Canada. Tested positive at exactly 4 weeks on Monday. This is my first pregnancy. We’ve been TTC for 10 months, and I actually found out in December I have bilateral endometriomas and that TTC naturally may not happen so I’m thrilled.

Fingers crossed this embryo sticks as it’s been a roller coaster of emotions already. So far I’ve been a little teary, with tender breasts and very heightened sense of smell.

portentosa

@bunniecee and @msd15

Yay!! I'm so happy to 'meet' you here! I agree with the sentiment that it feels like starting over again.  

portentosa

@Knottie1442680053 Congratualations! Hoping baby stays sticky.

kay-oh-dee

Hi everyone! I'm Kodi and I'm from Toronto. I'm 33 and pregnant with my 3rd. I'm 4 weeks today and due Dec 6th, which is my 2yo bday smh haha. I have an 11yo who is also in Dec so March is definitely my "month" hahaha.

I used to want all my kids back to back but since having my first so young, I wanted to wait until I was in the right relationship. I met my now fiance when my oldest was 1 and they've been inseparable since, calling each other best friends. I was definitely blessed. Now I actually love the fact that I have an older, way more independent child (despite having to "start over" lol) he helps me so much! He helps with his brother more than I even want him to, it's amazing to watch!

I'm a foster parent and deal with hard to serve kids so when my fiance is at work, he's a godsend helping so I can deal with any issues that arise, which can be a lot at times. When this baby comes, my fiance will be staying home for the year to help.

So far I've been extremely tired most days, some needing to sleep all day! I've had some back aches, stomach feeling like somethings in there when I lean over and I already hate anything tight around my stomach lol so I've moved from jeans to tights.

I'm excited to have our first US and to hear the heat beat. The first time I told my oldest he was going to be a big brother, we played the heart beat for him to guess and he went ballistic when he found out lol so I'm trying to think of a way to top that. I'm most excited to tell him because he's been asking for a sister for over a year now.

Sorry for such a long message but I do look forward to "meeting" you all and sharing this journey residual note when we're all keeping these huge but tiny secrets :smiley:

portentosa

Hi @kay-oh-dee Nice to meet you! I LOVE the way you told your oldest he was going to be a big brother. I had my second when my oldest was only 1 so he knew there was a baby but it didn't fully hit him until she was born. Now that my two are 9 and 7 I've been looking for a special way to tell them. I love the heartbeat idea. ❤️

tdavis1012

Hi everyone! My name is Taylor, I’m 30 and just found out today I’m pregnant with our first! Will be 4 weeks and estimated due date of December 9th. We had a miscarriage early in our last pregnancy so feeling a little anxious but excited! Looking forward to sharing this journey with you all!!

omnommer

Hey everyone! Excited to be here. I’m 34. Estimated due date is December 9. I also have a three year old. So far, the only symptom I’ve noticed is an amazing sense of smell - which was my first symptom last time too.

I’m a stay at home mom to our three year old. Besides that I love cooking, anything outdoors, and crafting! 

carryon

Hi everyone!  My BF and I have been trying for awhile...we've been going through infertility testing, so were happily surprised with a positive test yesterday!  Estimated due date is 12/4.  Slightly anxious as my TSH has been elevated; I see a specialist tomorrow, and since we've been doing the infertility testing they will be monitoring me (definitely counting this as a blessing)!  I've been tired, but thought it was because I had a cold.  A few cramps...that I thought were PMS...and today I feel bloated or like my midsection is being stretched.  

Looks like I may be the old one of the group at 43...figured it would be a good idea to have a community to learn from and maybe commiserate with as all my siblings' and friends' kids are older and we likely won't be sharing the news for awhile.  

Congratulations and wishing a healthy and happy pregnancy to all!

hello-baby_number6

@kay-oh-dee Just wanted to say my due date is December 6 and my 8 year old daughter’s  birthday is that day! Thought it was crazy that we both have that! Lol 

hello-baby_number6

Hi I’m Emy and I’m 30. Currently pregnant with baby number 6. My due date is December 6, which is one of my other daughter’s birthdays! It was actually her due date and she has been the only one to come on her due date. I’m a SAHM and love it. My youngest just turned two, yesterday (the day I tested 😆), and I’m still nursing her. Any other moms pregnant and nursing? 

crownedpuffin

Hello All! I'm Llya and I am 34 from California.  My spouse and I have been trying for around 7 years with a lot of trials and tribulations.  I am beyond excited to be excepting 12/1 with our first, but also terrified and so cautious. I wont be able to see the OB until I'm at 9 wks and the stress of not knowing anything until then is driving me nuts.  However, I have a good feeling about this one.  Wishing all of us the best in this adventure!

petrarose

Hi everyone! I’m Nikki, first time pregnant! I’m 30 and live in chicago. My husband and I have been TTC for 10 months and I just got my very first bfp. I’m 4 weeks, due date is 12/8. I am clinically diagnosed with panic disorder (20+ years). My panic has kept me at bay from being pregnant for so long. Didn’t realize how long it could actually take! Now that I’m pregnant I am really trying to rewire my brain and accept that it’s happening!
My intrusive thoughts about being SO early have been freaking me out, because I’ve shady shared the news with immediate family and best friends. But I couldn’t help it!! I’m just so excited!
I’ve already gone to my doctor to confirm with urine and blood test. I currently do not have an obgyn so I’m starting that process.

mrs-kay929

Hi guys, I'm Kay! I'm 27 and I'm a teacher in New England. I have an 8 year old and experienced a loss in January. I got a faint positive this morning at 4 weeks exactly (got a negative on Tuesday morning) and my hands were shaking while holding the test! The fear of another loss so soon is weighing heavy on my mind, but I'm going to try to enjoy this pregnancy day by day. I'm traveling to the west coast in less than two weeks so I'm praying for the symptoms to stay away until I get home again. The grand canyon won't be fun with morning sickness! Anyway, I'm excited to be a part of this BMB!

Edit to add- dd is estimated at 12/8

tamalahoops

Hiiii! I'm 32 and expecting my second dec 8! I work in sales and live in NC with my husband and 1 year old daughter. It took us 5 years to conceive our first so Im surprised and thrilled it happened so quickly !