September 2023 Moms
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Introductions
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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 (Any symptoms, emotionally)?
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 (Any symptoms, emotionally)?
Re: Introductions
Due date?
How did you find out?
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?):
This is my 2nd, I’m AMA this time around. Married for 10 years and work in the medical field. I enjoy reading in what spare time I can find and practicing martial arts.
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)?
Due date?
September 9, 2023 :)
How did you find out?
Took a test the day before my missed period. Was having weird symptoms, totally different than my typical PMS symptoms.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?):
No other children, just cats! I work in Finance for a Mechanical Construction company. Married my hubby October 2, 2021!
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)?
Hormonal rollercoaster!! Sore breasts, mood swings, constantly peeing, bloated to the max!!
Nice to meet you all :)
I had a feeling so I tested the day I was expecting my period.
How did you find out? Took a test and saw a faint line. Then I called my doctor to make my first appt and texted my dh.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?):
This will be my 5th baby! I have always wanted a big family so my dh and I decided that while we are still young, let’s just try for at least 1 more and here we are. My kids keep me busy, but in my little free time I give myself daily, I do enjoy working out.
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)?
I am just a little more tired right now. I know the nausea is coming. I already have an Amazon order of preggie pops on their way!
9/1
How did you find out?
Im still breastfeeding my first and my nipples were starting to get more sore than with my regular period. Then i got so sick after just two glasses of wine at a friends birthday dinner. Took a test a few days later and was positive.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?):
I have one daughter who is 13 months. She is an IVF baby, so this was a surprise. We have 4 dogs and 5 chickens. Im in the medical field, so things I used to like to do are no more with a full time job and full time mom. My spouse is a teacher.
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)?
Emotionally I have a wall up. We had an ultrasound really early and saw a heartbeat and Im still anxious. We had two miscarriages prior to IVF so its hard to feel like this one will work.
Symptoms are fatigue, random nausea, insatiable thirst, frequent urination, headaches and sore breasts especially with breastfeeding. We are working on weaning though and down to twice a day.
How did you find out? I track my cycles, we’ve been TTC, and took a test at 9 or 10 DPO
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?):
We've been married almost 12 years - both work from home. We live on 6 acres (moved here in 2020 - Covid made me go crazy and move somewhere rural 😅). I LOVE running, and am a Peloton-er, also.
We have 3 living children - 9, 8, and 4. We lost our daughter due to T21 at 17 weeks on 09/01/22, so I probably won’t read any intros in this thread because seeing people with that due date is super triggering, which I wasn’t expecting until I saw it (and just being due in September, in general, is a lot to deal with, quite honestly, though I had really hoped to have a living baby by her first birthday…). The ladies from my first two BMB (and many I talk to from my third, even) have been invaluable support to me over the last few months - our first two groups are still super active on FB, even 9-10 years later.
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)?
Emotionally, I’m absolutely numb, and not super hopeful. I won’t believe we are having a live baby who comes home until we have a live baby who comes home.
Physically, I’m absolutely exhausted! Also awful acne since shortly after ovulation, have to pee every hour, waves of nausea, and absolutely starving.
How did you find out? We were TTC. I have no chill on peeing on tests. I tested at 7DPO and thought I saw a shadow. My evening 8dpo was clear as day for me and I started crying immediately.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): I have 2 kids, 3 and 18 months, and a dog, 12.5. We live in Europe but originally from Canada. I work in global mobility and my H works for a major fashion organization. We like to eat/cook/bake and travel!
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)?
I am nervous as hell. I’ve had 2 miscarriages - one in September and one in November. So I’m on edge. I am taking progesterone and my thyroid is under control so I’m really hopeful that helps and I will stay pregnant and have a healthy baby.
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Due date? September 17!
How did you find out? Took a taste 2 days before my missed period (and every day after that to make sure lol…) because I was having a lot of early symptoms and just felt like something was up - implantation bleeding, crazy sore and swollen breasts, fatigue, lightheaded/dizzy, heightened smell, headaches
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?):
First baby! Have been married for 3.5 years and we a golden retriever named Bourbon. I work at Microsoft. Love time with friends & family, skiing, boating, traveling, and trying new restaurants
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? Symptoms from above ^
Emotionally feeling nervous given it’s still so early but hopeful for a healthy pregnancy and baby, and look forward to hopefully telling family/friends in a month or two!
Due date? Sept 18
How did you find out? oh i was testing like a psychopath, 9DPO faint positive (3W2D), i've had 3 betas and just connected with my RE this morning who is happy to continue betas for my sanity.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): my daughter just turned three on Christmas Eve. my Dec 2019 BMB is still super close, there are 18 of us still actively chatting on a private group on here. i've met two ladies IRL, which is awesome. having babies in 2020 made my BMB a huge support. we are avid travelers, i'll be dragging this belly on three flights between now and April. i also love concerts - one flight is because we have Weekends with Adele tickets in Vegas. my peloton was my pandemic purchase, and i love it. although we had sickness wreck havoc in our house in december so i'm trying to get back to my routine. lastly, husband - he's the best, we've been married 10 years, together for 17 (i'm 35 and he is 37) -- so yes, we were children. lol.
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? starving, just want to eat everything in sight. and i'm embracing it because i know nausea can hit at any second and that will not be fun. a little bit of insomnia, my peloton sleep meditations really do help though. and lastly, nerves. so glad to be working with a RE now who will bring me in for the first u/s at 6 weeks.
How did you find out? My period was due the next day or so and I noticed that my cervix was still high. I tested and… boom.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): Lord willing this will be our first child. Not my first pregnancy. Married for over 3 years. We’re pretty chill.
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? Mostly fatigue. My boobs randomly tingle. Other fluctuating symptoms, nothing wild. Cautiously optimistic. Mostly anxious. Still pinching myself. Staring at the calendar for my 8 week OB appointment.
How did you find out? I felt extremely tired, like if I had just ran a marathon for a few days before my period. Day one of my period passed then day two and on day 3 I took a test, to my surprise it was positive!
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?):
My husband and I got married July 30, 2022. While we have been very open to starting our family this timing did catch us off guard. However, we are SO excited!!!! We love to bike and be outdoors with friends!
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? Mostly feel tired and nauseous (nothing crazy it’s just a little annoying). Also I crave food (thankfully healthy food) every couple of hours. Snacking and water are keeping me active. Emotionally I think I feel every emotion throughout the day lol! I can’t wait to tell my family, how soon is too soon 😩
My name’s Ruby and I’m new to this community. Had been TTC almost 2 years after an ectopic.
Due date?
9/7
How did you find out?
My husband and I were actively trying, so it wasn’t a huge surprise. I was having tremendous hot flashes and heart burn. I took a test on the first day of my missed period (New Year’s Eve) and did none of the things I planned as far as how to surprise my husband with the news. I just couldn’t hold it in. We were trying for so long and were accepting that it wouldn’t happen.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?):
I work in software and was a former classroom teacher. I still educate students as part of my job, which is amazing. I have no kids, but this is my third pregnancy (life hasn’t been easy on me). I’m happily married and have a dog + 2 rabbits.
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)
I’m just feeling all the feelings - excited, scared, wanting to know everything… I haven’t had any morning sickness, but lots of gas.
Due date? Sept 18/23
How did you find out?
I stopped taking both control about a month ago. Then last week I was just extremely bloated and thirsty for a couple days which is not normal for me even before my period- took a test 4 days before I was suppose to get my period and it was positive!!
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): first pregnancy! My husband and I have been married since summer of 2020, and we’re both in the health care field. We love anything outdoors, camping, travelling!
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)?
Emotionally - I find myself crying at everything haha other than that, still a bit bloated and just really tired. Also suuuper excited!
Hi everyone 😊 I am excited to be here!
Due date?
9/11
How did you find out?
I usually have bad cramps before my period and I noticed I didn’t have any. So I took a test on NYE and found out I was pregnant.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?):
This is my second pregnancy. I have a son who is 8, so it’s been awhile! I am a teacher, and have been extra exhausted these last couple of weeks lol. I enjoy gardening, reading, and just being outdoors!
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)?
Due date? Sept 5th
How did you find out? Multiple symptoms that husband suggested I take a test.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): No other children, but a Great Dane mommy. I’m an accountant for an engineering firm and hubby and I love spending time with our dog.
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? Terrible nausea at week 5 (when we found out), sore boobs, irritable & exhausted!
Due date? 9/14
How did you find out? We've been TTC for almost 2 years now. I miscarried my first pregnancy in Sept 2022. Ended up doing IUI using Clomid in December and it worked! Unfortunately I've been having a lot of Clomid side effects -- multiple ovarian cysts with severe pain, emotional side effects -- so that's been an extra challenge these last couple weeks.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): No other children, this is our first. We have an 11 year old Corgi dog named Mabel and a 12 year old tortoise named Gunter (that will outlive us). I currently work as a mental health therapist. In my free time, I'm a big homebody -- board games, crafting, movies and tv, cooking, gardening, being outside. My husband and I have been married for 5 years but we're high school sweethearts and have been through a lot together. We're a good team.
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? Other than the Clomid side effects I'm still dealing with, my boobs have been SORE. This week I also started having some general nausea, struggling with sleep, little appetite, bloating and digestive issues. Generally not feeling physically great right now. Hoping that's a good sign for a strong pregnancy though! Emotionally I'm okay for the most part. It's been a challenging month so far.
Due date: based on my period: September 24th, based on Ovulation September 27th so somewhere in there.
How did you find out: I took some early response test yesterday and saw a line but I got a negative digital but this morning I took another digital with my first morning pee and got a positive.
Tell us about yourself: This will be my first kid! I have a 3 year old dog who is the best and has been very protective of me. I got married to my husband in May and we have been together for 6 1/2 years.
How are you feeling: having a good amount of cramps tgar feel like period cramps. Other than that I am tired but I can’t sleep, I am very thirsty and my boobs hurt. I have had on and off food aversions and nausea.
Due date? September 3rd ☺️
How did you find out? The day before Christmas Eve, I had a feeling I might be pregnant, and I missed my period. Took a test on a strip, and then to be sure I got a digital test to confirm the next day. I had just been officially cleared by my doctor literally the week before to start trying again. We had 2 miscarriages last year. The first was a chemical pregnancy, the second was a partial molar, and I ended up needed 2 D&Cs. Then had to have Hcg levels monitored for weeks to make sure I didn’t develop GTD. Very scary few months. We wanted to wait a few month before trying again, but then I ended up ovulation early and we didn’t use protection.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?):
I am 29, almost 30. This will be our first baby. We have 2 big dogs (Buddy 5 yrs and Champ 11months). I’m a pediatric dietitian, and my husband is a CRNA. We have been married 6 years this month, and have been together since high school.
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)?
Sore breasts, bloated and constipation, a little bit of queasiness and food aversions, but not too bad. Definitely tired and moody as well haha.
Due date? 9/28
How did you find out? We’ve been TTC after a miscarriage at 8 weeks back in October. I woke up yesterday and felt a little off, took a test and got a faint line. I tested with a digital test this morning and got a positive!
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): no other children or pets. I am a pharmacist. My husband I got married in July 2021 and are so excited!
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? I am feeling just a bit nauseous. Mainly I am just nervous! I am getting some labs done this week to make sure my HCG is increasing, so hopefully that comes back with good results!
Due date? 9/26/2022
How did you find out? I’ve felt nauseous lately.. and my nipples have been sooo heavy and nipples tingling. I’m supposed to have my period in 6 days so I got the super accurate test and it was a strong YES. I KNEW when I conceived. I was like “that’s a baby…” LOL.
Today, during a professional development day I decided to grab a test on my lunch and I was so worked up I didn’t go back.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): I have been with my partner for a little over three months and definitely know he’s the one. I’m so happy and I am so excited to start this growing family. I have a 6 year old and I can’t wait until I reach a safe amount of weeks to tell him. He always says stuff
About wanting a little brother or sister and that he would protect them with his life. We also have a dog, two kitties, and a hamster ❤️
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? I’m very tired. My boobs are soooo tender and heavy and my nipples hurt. I know it’s early but I feel sick to my stomach and fatigued. I’m just really in tune with my body and I just knew..
Due date? I think 9/1.. my first appointment isn't until 1/26. I'm sure I'll know more after that.
How did you find out? I stopped birth control in August, I was 2 days past my normal period so I took a test and was shocked that it was positive! It was a few days before Christmas Eve so that really changed my plans for the holiday parties haha
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): I work in insurance and will be married to my husband 10 years in August (talk about an anniversary gift!) This will/could be our first baby other than my half golden half choc. Lab 🐕 We love to do anything outside 😊
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? Boobs are out of control and have to pee constantly. Luckily haven't been too nauseous but at 7.5 weeks I'm sure there's plenty of time for that.
Looking forward to joining this community and having another place to reassure me that I'm not crazy 🤣
Blood test at the hospital at 14dpo (today!)
Me (25F) and husband (27M) have four cats and three turtles. My H is from China and we have lived here for more than 2 years now. We are both teachers at a university here. We both love adventure and traveling to new places or experiencing new things!
No physical symptoms other than what the progesterone caused. Emotionally, I am still in disbelief. After so much time TTC, I already came to the conclusion it would never happen. When I got the blood test result back, I just didn't believe it. I still don't. Haven't been able to say the P word yet either haha
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How did you find out? Blood test -- we had our first IVF transfer on Jan 4 and our first blood test yesterday. It came back positive!!!!! 726 HCG
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): I am a pediatrician (general practice) and my husband works in IT. We have one (fur) baby -- our 2 year old kitty Tibbs. Tibbs is short for Tybalt lol This will be my first baby and first pregnancy.
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? NERVOUS! I don't feel much in the way of symptoms other than what is probably just all of the hormones I'm taking -- progesterone does a number on me. I feel like I'm constantly overheating and just feel exhausted. But this was pretty much how I felt after the IUI's we did and those were negative. We've been trying for 4 years (didn't start fertility stuff until around 2 years in) and it just feels unreal. But I also know it's really early and things could go either way. Fingers crossed this is my take-home baby. I have my next blood test tomorrow.
Due date? 9/2
How did you find out? Random pregnancy test — I missed my period a few days
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): this would be my first child. Im a recruiter and hire nurses! I love hiking and going outdoors. I have a husband!
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)?
I had a miscarriage last year at 6 weeks and 2 days. This time I’m at 7 weeks and 2 days and I think I’m doing ok emotionally but I’m scared and numb and just not sure of what the future will hold. I have a 1.7cm subchioronic hematoma and that just scares me of what it can cause me in the future. I hope it doesn’t get any bigger.
But symptoms— I feel super sick. Nausea and going to the bathroom a lot. Very moody. Not happy, and sore breasts
Due date? Sept 8th
How did you find out?
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?):
No other children but we do have a 2 y/o medium poodle who runs our house. Been married to my husband for 6 years, together since college. I really enjoy cooking and baking, and we like to hike around our mountain town.
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)?
I’ve had some nausea, just enough to make me change my eating habits and to be an annoyance for daily life. Some fatigue, lots of bloating, boobs were super sore closer to 4 weeks, now they’re not so bad. Emotionally I feel mostly normal. Really looking forward to telling others the news!
Due date? 9/28
How did you find out? I Knew 3 DPO that I was pregnant based on symptoms and past pregnancy, had blood test today.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): I'm AMA, with 41 right around the corner. Married my HS sweetheart and we have an 11 YO daughter. We also have a German Shepherd and several rabbits. I work for a medical center, and I'm an author (though, that one doesn't pay the mortgage).
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? Physically, Have had nausea since 3 DPO, coupled with frequent urination and weird crying. (First time was because DH can't eat eggs, next time was because a guitar string broke, most recently because my husband fixed my flat tire in the rain.)
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Look forward to going in this journey with you ladies!
Hi everyone! My name is May, I’m 29 and my hubby is 29. We are high school sweethearts and got married 2 years ago during COVID. First time pregnant, super nervous but very excited.
Due date? September 3,2023
How did you find out?
- I was traveling and realized my period was 7 days late. Made my hubby get a pregnancy test before picking me up from the train and tested the minute I got home.
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)?
Due date? 9/25
How did you find out? I was tracking with OPKs and BBT. Took a HPT at 10 DPO and two lines showed up within seconds. Confirmed with a blood test yesterday!
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): I'm 34 years old. My husband and I have a 3 year old daughter. We also have a 7ish year old rescue dog, we think she's some sort of hound/pit bull mix. I'm a paralegal. DH and I have been married 7 years and together 13 years. My favorite hobbies are hiking and home diy projects.
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? My only symptoms right now are dry mouth and mild cramps. I had HG starting at about 6 weeks when I was pregnant with DD, so hoping for more manageable symptoms this time but not expecting it as I guess it is likely to reoccur.
Due date? Sept 14th
How did you find out? Was at a work conference and took a pregnancy test 5 days after missed period. Suspected it was possible, but still shocked/thrilled.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): 2 boxer dogs, work as an engineer, husband and I have been married 2.5 years and TTC for about 6 months. We were just beginning to discuss fertility options, so I’m so excited we conceived on our own. This will be our first. I’m 34, and he’s 36.
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? Thirsty, peeing more, slight cramping, but otherwise feeling great. I would say my biggest surprise is that I wasn’t prepared for how hard the waiting game would be to get through these first few weeks and to initial OBGYN appointment! I go Feb 9th, and it seems an eternity away. I’m hoping I will have much more piece of mind that everything is okay once I have that initial appointment.
-hello! I’m Tater-Tots!
Due date?
-based on my last period it’s 11/21. Based on conception date? 10/9. So we’ll see if it changes lol
How did you find out?
-I took a test like I normally do thinking nothing of it. I was fully aware it was a good possibility but was still 100% shocked.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?):
-DS1 is 7 and DS2 is 4. Their birthdays are both in February! I’m divorced from their dad but am engaged again! We are currently long distance (me in OK. Him in UT) but have been planning to move to UT even before the positive test. When the boys and I move, I’ll be 6 months along!
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)?
-bloated. Gassy/heartburn stuff. Vivid dreams. Other than that so excited yet shocked.