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December 2023 Moms
stashattack
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Introduce Yourself Here!
stashattack
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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)?
PG #1: 36w5d 12/25/19
PG #2: EDD 8/15/23 Miscarried 9w1d 1/11/23
PG #3: EDD 12/15/23
PG #2: EDD 8/15/23 Miscarried 9w1d 1/11/23
PG #3: EDD 12/15/23
Re: Introduce Yourself Here!
PG #2: EDD 8/15/23 Miscarried 9w1d 1/11/23
PG #3: EDD 12/15/23
Due date? 12/15
How did you find out? POAS at 10DPO vvfl and 11DPO BFP
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): I have 1 other child born 12/25/19 (She came early due to pre-e) and 1 cat. Both my husband and I work at a children's hospital, him in research me in admin. We also run a part time business growing and selling microgreens to our local community and restaurants. Hoping one day it'll become full time. For fun we garden and play video games.
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? Excited but also very anxious. TW MC: I miscarried this January so while I am happy and relieved to be pregnant again, I'm definitely nervous about another MC. But I'm working with the clinic that worked through my MC and they are scheduling me for an early visit and betas.
PG #2: EDD 8/15/23 Miscarried 9w1d 1/11/23
PG #3: EDD 12/15/23
I am the mother of three girls, assuming to be four girls! My oldest is my step daughter, Marguerite(9), then my first born Genevieve(8), and our current youngest Josephine(5). We call them Maggie, Evie and Josie.
My husband, Andrew, we started dating our freshman year of high school, during junior year he had to go live with his dad and we broke up, he came back, not knowing about Maggie, then I got pregnant with Evie. We found out about Maggie a few months before Evie was born, and took her in because her mother was (and still is) using and not capable of taking care of Maggie. A few years later we had Josie. We got married in April 2020, and now we are expecting. We believe it’s going to be a girl, but still haven’t found out the gender.
I’m very excited to have another kid! My girls are all very excited to have another sibling. I’m still experiencing morning sickness quite badly, but Maggie and Evie have been so helpful taking care of their little sister. I’m a stay at home mom and their dad travels for work. My husband really wants a son, we already have an agreed name if we ever do have a son. But we have no idea what to name a girl if we have another daughter.
Due date? 12/8 according to LMP, but according to my Natural Cycles app 12/2 so we’ll see!
How did you find out? I took a cheapie test two days before my missed period just bc I had a feeling. Like I mentioned I use Natural
Cycles and take my basal body temp every morning. My temp the morning of 3/24 was super high and which is what prompted me to take a test but also I was having super crazy vivid dreams.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?):
No other children. Just fur babies, Rowan and Finley both rescues. Rowan is a chihuahua, min pin, jack russell mix. Finley is a super mutt and a mix of 14 breeds but ironically came back 39% chihuahua but looks more like a mini Aussie/German Shepard mix.
My husband Ben is 27 (will be 28 when the babe comes) and also works from home full time.
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? I am bloated and have on and off gas pain/cramps. Besides that nothing! Fingers crossed morning sickness isn’t totally horrible but expecting the worse.
Due date? 12/14
How did you find out? 10dpo vvfl, confirmed with FRER, then BFP 11dpo on. Tested BFN 8&9dpo and I remember saying to myself “walk away there’s no line,” 😂 but now when I put those two next to the other tests in progression I swearrrr I can see the line on both.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): We have an almost 3yo and 5yo plus a sweet little 8yo pup. I am a nurse by trade and work PRN, otherwise food prep/cooking is my big hobby. MH and I have been married 10 years and will be moving from mid-Atlantic area to the south a couple months after my due date.
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? We have a history of losses before successful pregnancy so just feeling super guarded, otherwise just my usual LP symptoms.
@stashattack hey cycle buddy 🫶
@danabaar so funny we had the same post-IUD timeline.
*siggy warning*
mmc . mar 2016
dx PCOS (non-IR) / subclinical hypothyroidism . summer 2016
tx metformin, levothyroxine, LP progesterone, femara + trigger + ti . fall/winter 2016
BFP . jan 2017
DD . oct 2017
ntnp #2 . summer 2018
mmc x2 . sep 2018 & may 2019
RE workup, dx MTHFR mutation, ultimately unexplained . summer 2019
surprise BFP . aug 2019
DS . may 2020
dx Hashimoto's 2023
ttc #3 . feb 2023
mmc . apr 2023
mmc x3 . mar/jul/aug 2024
dx elevated nk cells
tx ovasitol, levothyroxine, baby aspirin, LP progesterone, lovenox, prednisone, femara + ti . jan 2025
BFP . mar 2025
PG #2: EDD 8/15/23 Miscarried 9w1d 1/11/23
PG #3: EDD 12/15/23
PG #2: EDD 8/15/23 Miscarried 9w1d 1/11/23
PG #3: EDD 12/15/23
Due date? 12/07/23 My flow app and this app both say this date but I think differently 😅
How did you find out? Missed my period for three days and took a test but I was so emotional my boobs hurt and I was HUNGRY
Tell us about yourself: I currently pickup sometimes at a nonprofit café in New Hampshire, it’s a positive environment and I love serving people! I have a son and his name Daniel, he’s three full of energy and has this silly personality which I love! My husband and I have been married for almost 6 years, he was the one that brought up the idea of another baby. He’s very supportive and we’re both excited!
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? I’ve been very emotional and anxious this go around. It’s much different than my first because I know what to expect and I can get into the bad habit of thinking all that could go wrong. Trying to stay positive! Did I mention that I’ve been so hungry this go round? It could be just the last few days. I also have the typical sleepiness and hot and cold flashes. Other than that I’m trucking along!
Due date? 12/6/23
How did you find out? Through beta hcg test at our fertility clinic
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?):
I work as a therapist and I'm working on my PhD in psychology. My spouse and I have been together for eight years and we are in a blues/rock band together.
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? I am so excited to become a mom and so excited that our fertility treatment worked. But I am SO anxious about every single physical sensation and everything I eat. I have terrible health anxiety and spend way too much time googling. I feel pretty alone because most of my friends are working on their careers and don't have kids yet.
PG #1: this is my first pregnancy
My due date is December 5th. I am currently 29 and this is my first baby.
My husband and I just started trying and well, I am here. We have been together since 2016 and married since 2019.
I took a test on the first day of my missed period and the line was so faint. The next day it was gone. I waited two days and the line was back! And yesterday it was darkkkk.
I work as a line cook and am a bit nervous about how that will go as I go down this path, but I work with good people who I am sure will help support me when the time comes. I hope.
Honestly thought I would have more time to read up on pregnancy before getting pregnant, so I am low key nervous. I am not sure if I am experiencing many symptoms yet which is also making me anxious. Just a little bloating and gas. Trying to stay zen.
married to my best friend & dog mom to two adorable golden doodles. We’ve been TTC for 3 years and down the IVF path for the last 18 months. I’ve had two losses in the last year so safe to say the anxiety is real. This pregnancy was a complete surprise after a failed FET in January.
really hoping third times the charm🤞🏻🤞🏻
Due date? According to date of last cycle, November 30, but I ovulate late so if I go by that December 9/10.
How did you find out? We just took a test this morning - I did a strip test first and my husband was hesitant to believe it so I did a digital test as well. I had my first round of Letrozole this cycle and it looks like it worked!
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): No other children, but we have 3 dogs and 3 cats. My husband and I have been married 5 years and own a property management company and a self-service car wash. I was a teacher for 7 years, but I got burnt out (loooong story if anyone cares).
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? Excited, but super anxious. TW: I had a chemical pregnancy in July, so I’m a little apprehensive, but hoping the meds make everything stick. Symptoms - horrible acid reflux, sore/sensitive breasts, and super tired.
@stashattack Excited to be joining you here from the TTCAL group! ❤️
PG #2: EDD 8/15/23 Miscarried 9w1d 1/11/23
PG #3: EDD 12/15/23
Mama to one year old baby boy, Bambi the dog and angel baby stardust (MC 2018)
We took a test a bit early (fluctuating cycle) and then a few days later we got two lines! Took another one and the second line is strong.
I’m a meditation teacher, enjoy momming, the gym, gardening, musicals and eating.
So far just cramping and bloaty with a touch of nausea. Super angry at my husband for everything he does (just finding ways to nag at him) and exhausted too.
Congrats everyone!
I started testing 7 days post ovulation but it wasn’t positive so I saved my last test for 14dpo. It was positive immediately! This was the first month we were really trying as we wanted a Sagittarius baby. Looks like I’m getting my wish!
I’m a sewist and run my own business selling reusable menstrual pads and custom Tempdrop armbands. Also working on a startup with my husband.
So far I’m quite bloated and constipated, and my boobs are sore.
Due date? According to the app, I am due 12/11/2023.
How did you find out? I have been on pill since I was 18 yo. Initially due to my bad acne so I have been afraid to come off the pill but this year I decided to quit and see what happens. I stopped taking the pill in Dec 2022 (about 3 months ago) and once I realized I missed my period, I took a test and it came out positive.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): We don’t have any other children but we do have 2 fur cat babies that we have been raising for 14 years! I am a laboratory scientist and my husband is a software engineer. I love going to the gym (heavy lifting is my thing) and netflix. We both love traveling especially to tropical islands, since we love ocean so much. Snorkeling, swimming with manta rays and sharks, night diving, scuba diving, you name it!
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? According to the app it says I am now on 5 week mark but I am very scared since I saw light brownish, nickel size blood clot…. I have a phone visit with OBGYN in two days but I’m just super scared. Also, my acne broke out real bad so that’s a blow. But other than that, I feel good!
My due date is December 22/23 (I feel sorry for them! What if they're born on Christmas!!)
We were trying so I've been waiting for symptoms and for the first response 6 days sooner to be effective. I took my first test 8DAO and got positive and another positive test the next day (yesterday Apr 9th). Can you believe this. Find out I'm pregnant at Easter and due at Christmas, this child will be a saint!
The father is my fiancé and we've been engaged almost a year, together 6 years this year.
We love to hike and bike (not super devoted just for fun). He is a teacher and I'm a dental hygienist. The baby will be born before the wedding and I'll have a few months to "get my body back" and hopefully fit in the dress that I ALREADY HAVE!
I've had an upset stomach for the past two days and had some implantation cramping. I've been excessively thirsty as well. I've had to cut back on my three cups of coffee a day but I think my absolute exhaustion is linked more to growing this tiny baby than the caffeine restriction. Emotionally I'm scared since I had a MC with my first at 7 or 8 weeks pregnant, the day after I tested positive at 22 and I'm scared this time around but trying not to stress.
a Sonographer
Due date? : 12/5/23!
How did you find out? So i normally have Regular cycles I missed my cycle 2 months in a row, at the time I was on a New medication so I figured that the medication was effecting my cycles/hormones...one day I just had the random urge to take a pregnancy test! I bought 3 pregnancy tests all of them were positive. 3 days later i went to see my OBGYN and took a pregnancy and it came back positive!
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): I am a Sonographer, no other children!, no spouse, I love Traveling and trying new things!
I'm excited to connect with other moms!
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? : I'm very excited but I'm nervous and anxious aswell, this is my first pregnancy so this is a new experience for me.
Symptoms- Cramps, Emotional, mood swings, bloating, Tiredness, sensitive & sore boobs, and Nauseated.❤️
Due date? 12/6
How did you find out? Had crazy dreams for a couple night and then took a test on the first day of my missed period
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?):
Mom of 1 child and 2 cats, teacher, spend time outside, married
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)?
excited but also nervous about my age and being overweight. Going to focus on exercising and eating healthier
Due date? 12/5
How did you find out? Pee sticks starting 9 DPO, not positive until i took a 6 day sooner on 11 DPO. Shocked after 11 months of trying.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): 2 Silken Windhounds—they are my 1st babies. I’m a PA in orthopaedic surgery, hubs is an engineer, we’ve been married 5 years. We like traveling, fishing, kayaking, i do a lot of gardening, and hiking with our pups
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? Bloated x100. Sore chest. Gained 3 pounds (but I’m underweight and have been trying to gain)
Excited to connect with other expecting moms
Due date? December 5th
How did you find out? Peed on a stick! My stomach was feeling weird like I have a stomach bug. Took at test and it came back positive right away…
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): I have a 12 yo daughter, 10 yo son, and a 6 yo son. I’m currently in nursing school graduating in July! Thank you God! I have a wonderful spouse who supports all that I do! Hopefully we are blessed with a girl for some balance!
My due date is tentatively 12/16! I found out through positive pregnancy test 3 days before my missed period because I was literally exhausted.
This is my fourth pregnancy and will hopefully be my third child. I had a MC after my first pregnancy so still carrying a lot of that anxiety and stress with that but trying to not let it rule my mind.
So far, symptoms are mostly exhaustion and bloating!
Looking forward to walking through the next few months with y’all!
Due date: My due date is 12/6
How did you find out?: I found out when I was back home visiting family and it was a complete surprise. My period was late and I decided to take a test to put my mind at ease and not worry about the late period, thinking it was in its way any day, but got the surprise of my life instead.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): My partner and I have been together for 7 years. We have a dog named Lilly who’s definitely our first baby but no other human children. We live in Los Angeles.
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? My most intense symptom is fatigue. I’m soooooo drained! It’s hard for me to get through my days. Thankfully I work remote because I don’t know how I’d get through my days going into an office. I’ve also had very tender and painful breast as well. I had about two days of nausea and feel a little queasy or icky from time to time but nothing serious. Emotionally I’m feeling better. Because this pregnancy is unplanned I went through a great deal of shock, fear, uncertainty etc but now that I’ve accepted this is happening I’m more excited and just hope everything is and will be ok. Had a bit of the blues today which I’m assuming Is due to hormones. Overall I feel pretty lucky considering some of the horror stories I’ve heard about the first trimester 😅.
How did you find out? We were eating dinner and I said my pad Thai didn’t taste like anything. I tried my husbands super spicy food and it tasted barely spicy to me, which clued me in to test.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?):
I’m Katie, I’m 35, I have a 5.5 yo daughter, a 5.5 yo step son (they are ONE DAY apart), and a 12 yo step daughter. I’m a SAHM and my husband works from home as a network engineer.
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? I’m a little shocked. We weren’t trying, but not preventing. We just got married last year. I’m still a bit in shock and completely thrilled! I had a MC before my daughter and it was pretty traumatic and caused a lot of anxiety my last pregnancy. I’m hoping to not be so anxious this time!
Married 4/22/16
**TW**
BFP 2/1/16 I MC 3/21/16 (11w)
TTCAL 6/15/16
BFP 3/23/2017 Team pink! Quinn Leigh EDD December 1, 2017
Due date? Dec 19th
How did you find out? My breast started feeling sore to the point that it was waking me up at night. The smell of my acrylic paint was also killing me. Took a test on 04/04 that ended up being negative. Another test on 04/08 that was positive. Tested again, another positive. Strong lines on both positive test.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): 12 year old son that will be 13 in March, no pets, wfh in inside sales for a cell phone company and love painting & gardening as well as going to concerts/comedy clubs.
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? I have felt nauseous with morning sickness for the last three days, my breast are painfully tender, my nipples are already showing color change and I’m having lucid dreams.
Due date? 12/16 based on LMP
How did you find out? Last month, we just found out from my fertility specialist that all of our numbers were finally aligned and we could start an IUI round. But then my husband had to go out of town for a family emergency, so we would need to wait for the following month to start fertility treatments. While he was gone, I was still testing my ovulation just so I had right dates for the next cycle. My husband got home 1 day before my peak ovulation (which also happened to be our wedding anniversary) so obviously we gave it a try. I started having symptoms around 8 DPO, but didn’t want to get my hopes up like always and then it be just PMS. I made myself wait until 14 DPO before testing, where I saw the first positive test of my life! I took a second digital just to be sure and then celebrated with my husband. He wanted to take a video of the test turning positive, so I took a 3rd digital and it came back negative!!! Cue the freak out and incessant googling on false positives. We took more tests the following days all which came back positive. I got in with my doctor for blood tests which confirmed and second one that shows it more than doubling. So it’s real!!!!
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?):
My husband and I have been married for 2 years. We have a fur child. A 1.5 year old Golden Retriever named Jasper. We live in a suburb just outside of Kansas City. My husband is originally from India, so we also spend a fair amount of time talking to his parents and siblings that still live there. My family all lives locally, so family time is important. We also love to go to the movies and walk Jasper. We both work from home in software development.
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)?
We are being excited! It’s still a bit surreal. We shared the news with our parents last night, but will wait for second trimester to tell others.
I’ve had quite a few symptoms. Low back and hip tightness have been the most uncomfortable. Also have had some light nausea, sore breasts, peeing frequently, extra tiredness, bloating, and gas pain/cramping.
How did you find out?blood work
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): I don't have a partner or o job but will get one soon this is my first kid I'm 16 I have 4dogs and one turtle.
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? I feel good little nausea but that's it
My due date is December 4! I found out from a pregnancy test but didn't quite believe it until the symptoms came in.
My husband and I both work full time corporate jobs, so I'm really nervous about hiding pregnancy symptoms at work until I am ready to tell people.
This is my first pregnancy.
I have bad nausea but I'm not vomiting much, trying to figure out how to get rid of the nausea without gaining weight from the carbs.
I am utterly exhausted, have crazy mood swings, and have a really sensitive sense of smell.
I originally thought I was due late November but got an ultrasound and it's measuring younger.
Excited and nervous for this journey!
Due date? 12/25/2023 (Poor kid- hopefully they aren't born on Christmas!)
How did you find out? Started spotting on Friday, which was a few days earlier (11DPO). Usually turns into full flow within 24 hours but it didn't and went away. Then, I felt nauseous on Sat (12 DPO) decided to waste a cheapie just to get it out of my system and I saw the faintest shadow of a line. Took at test yesterday and it was a BFP and then 2 more and a digital agreed.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): I work in HR. We love disc golfing, kayaking, hiking, and fourwheeling. I love to read and watch TV too.
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? Emotionally I am very, very nervous and cautious. I am working hard to be happy. This means I ovulated- yay! This means DH Sperm works- yay! I'm Pregnant- Yay! Instead of the bad thoughts that this won't work because of XYZ. I had a miscarriage at 13 weeks when I was 19, and that is coming back to me a lot more than I thought it would. I know there are a lot of bad things that can happen, but I don't want to ignore the good things either.
How did you find out? We have been trying since Dec. Yesterday I was 2 days late for my period and my husband was bugging me to test which is not the norm for him. Took a test and forgot all about it! About an hour later he found it and said “two lines means pregnant right?” Definitely shocked. I have really long cycles so timing ovulation has been really hard - but this cycle we were just so busy and only had sex once during our window, so I just wasn’t expecting it! My husband says he just knew I was pregnant. I had very light spotting in early April which I thought was strange, so maybe that was implantation bleeding or something? Who knows!
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): My name is Ashley, I’m 33 and l live in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I have been married for 12 years and have 2 daughters. Adelyn is almost 11 and Kennedy is 8….big age gap for this little baby but I’m honestly so excited about it. My husband and I are both in the real estate industry, so super flexible schedules and both work from home which will be great!
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? Had an awful headache last night, so went to bed early. Slept for 10 hours and it’s even worse so finally caved and took Tylenol, had some coffee and I’m feeling alive again! A little crampy as well but nothing major. Emotionally just trying to get a handle on the news since it’s barely been 24 hours! Got an OB apt set up with a new doctor for next Monday. Trying to plan when we tell the kids and family! Feeling really grateful.
Due date? December 2023
How did you find out? Late period, pregnancy test
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?):
I prefer to have no responsibilities and don’t like commitments, so I have no fur babies. It is our first month not-not-trying, so I am super grateful to be pregnant.
I’m a wanderlust! And enjoys nice things in life. I’m both excited and worried about how the future will be like!
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)?
I’ve always been the hangry type, so far emotionally is not that different from the usual.
First few weeks pregnant feels like my period symptoms (bloating, bigger breasts) didn’t go away by the time the period starts.
Due date? December 11th
How did you find out? First Response Pregnancy Test and a blood test at an urgent clinic because some of my home tests were coming back negative (very frustrating)
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): I have two rescue dogs, one 8 yrs old the other 9 yrs old. No other kids, this is mine and my husband's first one! We are so excited! I like to go for walks and exercise and I'm active in my church.
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? I was very nervous until my ultrasound yesterday. We were able to see the baby and hear the heartbeat! It really put my mind at ease.
Not a ton of symptoms just yet. Thankful for that!
Found Out: BFP dye stealer tests at ~11ish DPO (tested 4x on 4/16). Different discharge and oddly sore breasts are what made me curious. I have PCOS, so I don't typically test early. I just had a feeling. I'm a first time mom so call it intuition, I guess.
About Me: I have a husband of nearly 2 years, he's my partner and best friend of 12 years. We have 2 beautiful maine coon rescue kitty siblings that are 8. We love to camp, watch cooking shows and try recipes out, find new projects around the house, and enjoy both video and board games. I love reading, all types of crafting, and gardening!
Feeling? I'm experiencing morning sickness at almost all hours, more gas than typical, also very fatigued and emotional. I feel like I'm craving potato foods... am I crazy to feel all that this early!?
Due date? 20th
How did you find out? I took two at home tests a few days after my missed period.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): I live on a chicken farm with my husband. We have been married 3 years but together for 9.5. This will be our first child. My husband runs the farm and I have an off-farm job. We have only have one cat that comes in the house. We adopted her when she came to my in-laws farm 6 years ago. I love to show my cattle and just help out on our farm.
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally): In the second week, my nose was all over and I was craving bread. That was my first guess at being pregnant. About 2 days before my missed period, I had spotting and that was when I knew I was pregnant. Since my positive test, I’ve had tender breast and light cramping.
How did you find out? My cycles have been really weird since stopping OCP in October, so I definitely wasn’t expecting to get pregnant when I did. I got the spotting I’ve been getting about a week before my period, but then it just went away and my period never came. I was feeling off, so I took a test and here we are.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): I have one daughter (7.5) with my ex-husband. My fiancé and I are getting married in Vegas in July (here’s hoping I’m done with the worst of the nausea and vomiting by then). We have four dogs and about 30 chickens on a farmette in the middle of nowhere. I work as a pharmacy research technician in a hospital and he’s a mechanic and owns his own shop.
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? I’m all around miserable. Nauseous, burpy, exhausted, anxious. Nothing really seems to be helping and I was like this until like 16-18 weeks with my first. I’ve had some spotting, but HcG is doing it’s thing, so hoping everything is alright. This is my fiancés first child so he’s pretty over the moon. I’m pretty anxious about having to tell my ex (he always wanted more kids, but got snipped when we were still married), but happy to see my fiancé so excited.
Due date - December 11th, two days after my birthday and two weeks after my partner's!
How did you find out - Was diagnosed with a brain tumour and it came up in blood work.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): We do not have any other children, our fur baby Kodak was our main life focus until we lost him in January. I am an Interior Designer who loves to read and spend time working in our gardens, my partner is a CNC programmer in the Tool & Die industry. My partner and I have been together for just over five years and consider ourselves to live a very blessed life, surrounded by amazing family and friends.
How are you feeling (Any symptoms, emotionally)? This was quite the surprise as I was on birth control so we are still adjusting to the news, lots of emotions all around. We are choosing to focus on the happy and can't wait to bring this little one into our lives. I have had horrible nausea for a few weeks now, the bloating is real as well! Loving having this group to experience this with as I am older I don't know anyone who is pregnant at the moment. I am still learning all the lingo and short forms, some of you ladies really seem to be well-prepared (knowledge-wise) and I envy that!