Hi! First pregnancy after TTC for 18 months. I’ve been Kegg tracking, Tempdrop bbt tracking and cycle tracking for what seems like forever. I told my self I would test on day 35 of my cycle and I was so surprised that it was positive! I guess that many negatives set the expectation, but we are so excited. 5w4d and I’m exhausted. I’m an elementary school counselor and normally run around the building all day and it’s been a real struggle this week. I’m planning on a nap here in a bit lol. I’m in a two story school and normally make a point not to take the elevator, but it’s so needed right now just I can make it through the day. I normally work out pretty regularly so I let my trainer know, which is normally not a big deal BUT she’s also my sister in law, so I was definitely nervous about that, since mum is the word right now. She’s the only one we’ve told som far and we’re so hoping for a successful pregnancy ❤️
I feel like I'm joining a bit late to the party. I'm nearly 35 DH is 38 expecting baby number 3, due at the end of November.
DS1 5Y and DS2 3Y were both very overdue (11d and 10d) so I'm fully expecting a December baby. My prediction is the 3rd.
There seems to be more going on in the group here. I'm still very close to the group from DS2. Though he's my covid baby and there might have been some trauma bonding going on as it really felt like we went through so much together 😅.
Looking forward to getting to know you all and share the journey with you. X
This is my first pregnancy. I got my IUD taken out March 25 because it was close to expiration. I was hoping for a pregnancy around August, but it happened right way as I’m 5 weeks. I’m feeling super nervous as my husband also just lost his job (after I had it removed). So some positive thoughts would be appreciated. I’ve told close friends, but not my family yet. My due date is 12/30.
Hello everyone! I’m 33, a bio-mommy to a 10-year-old boy, and a bonus-mommy to a 12-year-old girl, currently due on 12/13 with our rainbow baby. estimated 8w 1d along as of today. We had an angel baby boy in June 2022 (experienced this heartbreak during the 2nd trimester). We prayed for this blessing and are extremely happy but I'm still honestly nervous and scared. I continue to pray for a healthy baby full-term baby. I have only announced to my mom, brothers, and best friends. I ask for prayers and upliftment during this pregnancy trying to focus on all the positives. Thank you all!
Hi everyone 🩷 I’m 30 and my husband is 31. We live in NJ and have a 1 year old dog who we treat as a baby! This is my first pregnancy and happened pretty soon after we started trying but I had a feeling before the positive test that I was pregnant! Estimated due date is 12/16 and I’m 7w5d today. We are super excited but nervous as I’ve had some light spotting pretty consistently since the beginning which is also why I’ve waited a bit before posting. I had an ultrasound today though and we heard the heartbeat! It was very comforting.
We haven’t told anyone yet, but due to the spotting my doctor wants me to tell my work so that I can work from home for the next 4 weeks. It feels weird to tell people at work before my parents and sister but I’m trying to do what’s best for the baby.
I would love any prayers and encouragement for a healthy full term baby.
First time mom here! We found out we was expecting April 22 and I turned 40 on April 26! So nervous and excited! Our first appointment is May 23rd and this wait is killing me 😂 I am expecting my due date to be between Dec 24-31!
We was actively trying on clomid and I had lost about 75lbs from mounjaro so I am assuming one of them worked 😂
One thing for sure I know this is an answered prayer and praying he/she stays this time!
I cant share the picture anywhere else just yet so thought I'd share it here! But this is our announcement onsie!
Hello, my name is Hanna and I am one day short of 10 weeks (due on dec 4th). I’m 27 years old and this is my first pregnancy. My fiancé and I have actually been planning our July wedding for the last year (aka, I have been doing everything and my fiancé has no idea what’s going on, lol).
This pregnancy was a big surprise to us and I’ve been dealing with a mixture of excitement and anxiety for the last several weeks. I’m SO excited to be a mom, but at the same time, the news has definitely added another layer of stress to wedding planning. It’s been challenging to navigate my fluctuating emotions, but at the end of the day, this is an incredible blessing and I know God has a plan.
Hopefully when baby comes, I’ll forget I even cared about my wedding dress not fitting, not being able to drink on my bachelorette trip, or all of my judgy catholic aunts’ opinions😂 But any words of encouragement to help relieve some of my stress right now are much appreciated🙏 very nice to meet you all!
Late posting an intro... Mostly because I've had several losses and I'm still sort of in denial about this pregnancy now. After our first loss it took 2.5 years to conceive our son. So I was shocked after a loss in February to get pregnant in March.
I have one son, he's just over two. He's still breastfeeding, but I'm hoping to wean him in the next month... I'm not enjoying it as much any more.
Due Dec 18! We normally live in Asia, but we were on our way to the USA for six months when I took a test and got a positive. So, if this one sticks, we'll stay near family until the birth.
I have mostly felt super tired and have had food aversions. I'm super thankful that I can normally find something fresh and safe to eat now that we're in the States.
I'm 24 and my husband 25. I think I am 7 weeks right now on my 1st and having a pretty easy time. Lots of exhaustion and only small bursts of morning sickness, nothing crazy. I have however somehow caught strep and a UTI all in my first two months of pregnancy which hasn't been the best. I've told my mom, dad and sister, but I'm trying hard not to tell others. It makes me feel guilty to not tell everyone close to me so I'm planning on telling the in laws soon. Anyone else struggling with when to tell those close to you?
Hello everyone, I am pregnant with baby #4, minus my two non bio kiddos ages 19 and 18. Bio kids are 5, 3 and 1. Looking forward to four under 5! Mainly tired. Thank God for power naps midway through work. A little nausea and some stinky smells, but feeling good otherwise. Due date is Dec. 9th so 9 w 3d in. My philosophy is tell the people I know and love. Both my husbands and my family know (our little kids dont). Long distance hugs for all you ladies who have suffered losses. Praying for safe delivery of the newest additions.
Hello! This is my third pregnancy. I *think* I'm due January 5th, but I had both my other two early (1st- pre-eclampsia @34 weeks; 2nd- induced at 39 weeks due to Gestational diabetes), so chances for a December baby are high and I thought I'd hang out with you all as well! I'm going crazy waiting for my first appt. May 28th. I just want to hear that heartbeat and know all is well!
Me: 36, DH: 40
Married: July 22, 2008 Fur babies: Yeti (cat)
#1 Boy E 9/30/17 #2 Girl A 7/27/2020 #3 ?? ? est. 1/5/2025
I to am an older Momma! I turn 41 in July and this is our second! My oldest just turned 6. Are u nervous to announce to family? For some reason I am. Although, I know they will be supportive! I’m hesitant!
Hi all! I’m currently 7 weeks pregnant. 33 years old. EDD 12/31. 4th pregnancy, 2 live births and 1 miscarriage. My boys are currently 5 and 3. The miscarriage happened after my second so I’m a little nervous this time around. 2 more weeks until my first appointment! It feels like an eternity.
I'm 41, about to be 42. Dd 12/30/24. I have fraternal twin boys via several years of infertility treatment and eventually successful IUI. They will be 8 mid June.
This little bean was a total surprise because I still have the medical conditions that caused the infertility a decade ago. We're calling it "Oopsie Wan Kenobi" for now. We were shocked when we found out. But not mad (except maybe that this little bean didn't make an appearance before all the car seats expired). That and I'm already old, fat, and tired and will have to go back through the newborn stage again even more old, fat, and tired.
I am from Texas and 37 years old and have 2 sons now pregnant with third child. i had no problem in getting pregnant in previous pregnancies but this time i was diagnosed with pcos and was trying from last one year and then doctor referred me to infertility clinic, i went there first time just for consultation and got pregnant naturally without any treatment by infertility clinic. and my due date is 25 december.
Hi All!!! I’m a married, 40 year old, Black woman, 16 weeks pregnant with our FIRST baby! We’ve been trying for a few years, so we are super blessed to have received the news. I haven’t had too many extreme symptoms. Everything has been pretty mild except for the sciatica!!! Overall, no complaints and I’m hoping this baby will be as nice to me on the outside as he has been on the inside! LOL
Hello! Another Alyssa here as well. I am on baby #4- I have a 10 year old, 8 year old, and a 2 year old. Due date is 12/27 with a scheduled c-section for 12/20. Currently 14 weeks 1 day. I have been on TheBump for some time, I am still a part of my 10 year old's bump month club and my 2 year old's as well. I didn't get plugged in time for my 8 year old and didn't get a great feeling with that group. They were not very friendly.
How did you feel when you found out? SHOCKED! I had just gotten my first cycle after my DnC- had another miscarriage.
Have you told anyone yet/are you having a hard time keeping the secret? I have been keeping it a secret. My work does not know yet, but they are definitely suspicious. My family knows though.
Is there anything you feel nervous about? Yes, literally everything I do. I have had multiple losses, so I overthink every move I make.
Is there anything you would like prayer or encouragement in? Just knowing it is in God's hands. We are praying for a healthy baby girl (we know the gender), healthy delivery and recovery.
We tell everyone! Probably annoying to some. Sorry not sorry
We were trying and are super excited. The reality of the event is getting me a little nervous. With all the information out there. It feels overwhelming. And then there’s the traumatic birth stories everyone seems to share. And I’m so sorry that’s happened to so many woman. That’s why I’ve been exploring a home birth/ water birth/ midwife. Husband is not keen on the idea. Any advice on getting husband on board with unconventional birthing methods?
Better late than never, I figure I’ll introduce myself. I’m 41 and this will be baby #6 for us. We know that this is a girl because we did IVF, which will bring us to a total of 4 girls and 2 boys. I’m due 12/28 and am a little concerned about a Christmas baby, but what will be will be. My husband and I are high school sweethearts and have been married 19 years.
I had a bleeding scare at 13 weeks but after an ultrasound found everything to be well.
We have told our families, but after our scare haven’t told anyone else. I’m feeling more anxious than I am normally am, but hope that will start to pass soon. I will be seeing an MFM at about 18 weeks.
Hi! I am Shannon, 30 and expecting my first! The due date is 12/4. There are lots of December birthdays in my family so I had to chuckle when I found out it was December. So far everything has been going smoothly
Heyo I am Haley I am 20 weeks and this is my first kiddo How did you feel when you found out? I was excited and yet terrified because we were planning for a while.
Have you told anyone yet/are you having a hard time keeping the secret? We kept it a secret for a while but now everyone knows. Is there anything you feel nervous about? Everything and anything Is there anything you would like prayer or encouragement in? Anything to do with being a new parent. ❤️
Hi! I’m Cynthia (aka Cint) and I happened to stumble upon this thread. I’m sure that I’m the grandma of the group, being that I’m 44! FTM and currently 22w today! I’m due 12/1 (it fluctuates between 12/1 and 12/8) with a little boy. I must say, this was a BIG surprise for me because I found out that I was pregnant during an ER visit. I was really sick and my mom took me to the hospital thinking I had a really bad stomach virus (my nephew was passing it around to everyone and I vomited 8 hours straight 😳)only to find out that I had a UTI and a baby on the way! My mom also passed out after hearing the news!
I was married for 21 years and decided early on in that marriage that I didn’t want to have kids with my ex husband. Divorced, 4 years later and currently in a relationship with the greatest man ever, we are both getting to experience this together. I never even thought this would happen to me, and I thought I was way too old to be a mom. He has 5 children from his previous marriage and they are all grown, so he has to start over with a newborn. He’s been very supportive and loves the idea of being a new dad again. I’m nervous because I don’t know what to expect but I’m excited for what’s to come! I really hope he is born on 12/8 because that’s my late father’s birthday and I’m a big daddy’s girl!
And only close family and my best friends know that I’m pregnant. I didn’t want to announce it because I didn’t want my ex husband to feel bad about it. We ended amicably and I didn’t want to hurt him.
Congrats to all of you mothers to be! I pray for safe pregnancies and healthy babies to all of you❤️
@mojogirlcint I’m 41, FTM and 22w3d today, so right there with you! Congrats on the exciting, if unexpected news, and yay for having a wonderful partner to traverse this crazy experience with!
aww thank you! Congratulations to you also! I’m enjoying the new things I’m experiencing every day (like right now, he’s kicking me so hard) and I wouldn’t trade it for anything! I’m so in love with this little boy already❤️
How did you feel when you found out? I felt more love for my husband even though it was an "accident" that happened while we were separated but still sleeping with each other when we saw each other. I feel like I finally have purpose and won't have an empty life anymore.
Have you told anyone yet/are you having a hard time keeping the secret? We've told everyone now but I did struggle with others telling my father in law before I was ready. I haven't seen him in over a year and a half after he got my mother in law falsely arrested. He is an alcoholic with bipolar 1 and narcissistic personality disorder. He abused my husband as a child and manipulates everyone around him. I was surprised that even my estranged husband sided with him to tell him before the 12 week mark as I had wanted. I wanted to only tell my mother in law and my mom on mother's day then reveal the secret later to others but they didn't honor my wishes. The worst of it is that my own father passed away last year so I'll never get a chance to tell him. I just have to hope he knows from the other side about his first grandchild. I was so upset, distressed, and crying on his birthday (which was the day after mother's day) that I almost lost the baby.
Is there anything you feel nervous about?
My husband and I got into a huge argument after mother's day but things have been better now but it's always going to be in the back of my head that he doesn't care about me as much as his immediate family and it's because of his mom's controlling parenting style. He'd rather live with her and have her boss him around than to move in with me and my family in another state. So be it. I know the baby will complicate things but I'm still happy to have him. Maybe I'll finally have someone else (other than my dad) who loves me unconditionally. I'm worried my husband's own bipolar symptoms will return and I will have to divorce him. I don't want to be a single mom but I also don't want a crazy husband who lashes out at me uncontrolled.
Is there anything you would like prayer or encouragement in?
Yeah I need a lot of prayer. This baby is the only thing keeping me going in life and I'm afraid to see what would happen if I lose it and have postpartum depression. I don't think I would ever recover from the loss. I feel like my husband's family hates me and even my own mom can get cruel sometimes. I just feel like everyone's being nice to me now because of the baby but if there is no baby there's nothing left for me to live for. I'm at 24 weeks tomorrow and his movement has slowed down. I know I'm high risk because of my age, race, health conditions and genetic factors. Every woman on my dad's side got gestational diabetes and most women on my mom's side have a stillborn their first pregnancy. This is my first and I'm hoping for the best even though I know the worse could happen. I want this baby to live so I can fill the gap in my heart that my dad left behind when he passed. I have to give him part of my dad's name. I want this so badly even though I'm terrified of labor. Please pray for me, I need God to see my through this. Thank you! 🙏
Hi everyone! Coming in late since I haven’t used this app since the beginning but happy to be here. I’m 37 and will be 38 in a few short weeks. My fiancé is 40 and will be 41 by the time baby boy is here. Our due date is Christmas Eve! 🎄 we have a beautiful 4.5 year old girl who was born in Feb 2020 and excited to bring home a baby boy this December. I did have a miscarriage a week before Christmas last year so I feel like God works in mysterious ways as it was the most horrifying and painful experience I have ever been through.
We are looking forward to our anatomy scan this coming week (pretty late but the MFM doc was backed up and they said that it would be okay to do it a bit later since things were looking great at the NT US when baby boy was 12 weeks).
Hey everyone, this is my first pregnancy :blush: I'm 25 weeks along and due on December 10th. Funny enough, I was actually born on December 11th! I have type 1 diabetes, and for 3 years, I debated getting pregnant because I wasn't sure how I'd manage it with my condition. So far, so good, though! :blush:
Hello, ladies. My name is Danielle and I'm 25 weeks with a boy. His name is Elijah. I'm 29 and this is my first pregnancy.
At first I was really surprised and scared but now I'm getting more excited as I get further along. My partner is really excited too and very supportive. I was nervous at first about telling him but when I finally did he was overjoyed which helped a lot.
We've told our parents and they're really excited to be grandparents. Our friends are excited too. We've had a few ultrasounds so far and it was the most incredible thing to see our baby and hear his heartbeat.
I'm really nervous about giving birth and the pain that goes with it. I have a great midwife and my partner and I have been looking into birthing classes. I've heard it can start quite suddenly and increase in intensity.
I would love encouragement as I get further along and get closer to delivery.
Hi everyone, I’m 29 weeks along with my first baby. I’m 37 so this feels like a bit of a miracle after a couple of years of trying ❤️ have to admit that I have been nervous as it’s the first baby for both of us and the first baby in the family in like a decade. As the weeks pass by most definitely getting excited and can’t wait to meet baby.
Hii!! I'm Shyanna having baby #3 I am still in Uni and 24 I have a daughter Blair (shes 1) and a daughter Blakley (shes 2 weeks old) and im pregnant again!! these are my children. And this is me!!!
Re: Let's introduce ourselves!
I normally work out pretty regularly so I let my trainer know, which is normally not a big deal BUT she’s also my sister in law, so I was definitely nervous about that, since mum is the word right now. She’s the only one we’ve told som far and we’re so hoping for a successful pregnancy ❤️
Always open to all prayer 🙏🏼
DS1 5Y and DS2 3Y were both very overdue (11d and 10d) so I'm fully expecting a December baby. My prediction is the 3rd.
There seems to be more going on in the group here. I'm still very close to the group from DS2. Though he's my covid baby and there might have been some trauma bonding going on as it really felt like we went through so much together 😅.
Looking forward to getting to know you all and share the journey with you. X
Married May 2019
Baby #1 due April 19, 2022
We was actively trying on clomid and I had lost about 75lbs from mounjaro so I am assuming one of them worked 😂
One thing for sure I know this is an answered prayer and praying he/she stays this time!
This pregnancy was a big surprise to us and I’ve been dealing with a mixture of excitement and anxiety for the last several weeks. I’m SO excited to be a mom, but at the same time, the news has definitely added another layer of stress to wedding planning. It’s been challenging to navigate my fluctuating emotions, but at the end of the day, this is an incredible blessing and I know God has a plan.
Hopefully when baby comes, I’ll forget I even cared about my wedding dress not fitting, not being able to drink on my bachelorette trip, or all of my judgy catholic aunts’ opinions😂
But any words of encouragement to help relieve some of my stress right now are much appreciated🙏 very nice to meet you all!
I have one son, he's just over two. He's still breastfeeding, but I'm hoping to wean him in the next month... I'm not enjoying it as much any more.
Due Dec 18! We normally live in Asia, but we were on our way to the USA for six months when I took a test and got a positive. So, if this one sticks, we'll stay near family until the birth.
I have mostly felt super tired and have had food aversions. I'm super thankful that I can normally find something fresh and safe to eat now that we're in the States.
I'm going crazy waiting for my first appt. May 28th. I just want to hear that heartbeat and know all is well!
Fur babies: Yeti (cat)
#1 Boy E 9/30/17
#2 Girl A 7/27/2020
#3 ?? ? est. 1/5/2025
This little bean was a total surprise because I still have the medical conditions that caused the infertility a decade ago. We're calling it "Oopsie Wan Kenobi" for now. We were shocked when we found out. But not mad (except maybe that this little bean didn't make an appearance before all the car seats expired). That and I'm already old, fat, and tired and will have to go back through the newborn stage again even more old, fat, and tired.
Oh well. Here goes nothing. 🤣
I’m a married, 40 year old, Black woman, 16 weeks pregnant with our FIRST baby! We’ve been trying for a few years, so we are super blessed to have received the news.
I haven’t had too many extreme symptoms. Everything has been pretty mild except for the sciatica!!!
Overall, no complaints and I’m hoping this baby will be as nice to me on the outside as he has been on the inside! LOL
How did you feel when you found out? SHOCKED! I had just gotten my first cycle after my DnC- had another miscarriage.
Have you told anyone yet/are you having a hard time keeping the secret? I have been keeping it a secret. My work does not know yet, but they are definitely suspicious. My family knows though.
Is there anything you feel nervous about? Yes, literally everything I do. I have had multiple losses, so I overthink every move I make.
Is there anything you would like prayer or encouragement in? Just knowing it is in God's hands. We are praying for a healthy baby girl (we know the gender), healthy delivery and recovery.
I’m due Dec 26th and 15 weeks today.
I had a bleeding scare at 13 weeks but after an ultrasound found everything to be well.
Rachel and Jeff Married 5.29.05
Jason is 8
Elizabeth is 6
Katherine is 18 months
How did you feel when you found out?
I was excited and yet terrified because we were planning for a while.
Have you told anyone yet/are you having a hard time keeping the secret?
We kept it a secret for a while but now everyone knows.
Is there anything you feel nervous about?
Everything and anything
Is there anything you would like prayer or encouragement in?
Anything to do with being a new parent.
❤️
And only close family and my best friends know that I’m pregnant. I didn’t want to announce it because I didn’t want my ex husband to feel bad about it. We ended amicably and I didn’t want to hurt him.
Congrats to all of you mothers to be! I pray for safe pregnancies and healthy babies to all of you❤️
I felt more love for my husband even though it was an "accident" that happened while we were separated but still sleeping with each other when we saw each other. I feel like I finally have purpose and won't have an empty life anymore.
We've told everyone now but I did struggle with others telling my father in law before I was ready. I haven't seen him in over a year and a half after he got my mother in law falsely arrested. He is an alcoholic with bipolar 1 and narcissistic personality disorder. He abused my husband as a child and manipulates everyone around him. I was surprised that even my estranged husband sided with him to tell him before the 12 week mark as I had wanted. I wanted to only tell my mother in law and my mom on mother's day then reveal the secret later to others but they didn't honor my wishes. The worst of it is that my own father passed away last year so I'll never get a chance to tell him. I just have to hope he knows from the other side about his first grandchild. I was so upset, distressed, and crying on his birthday (which was the day after mother's day) that I almost lost the baby.
My husband and I got into a huge argument after mother's day but things have been better now but it's always going to be in the back of my head that he doesn't care about me as much as his immediate family and it's because of his mom's controlling parenting style. He'd rather live with her and have her boss him around than to move in with me and my family in another state. So be it. I know the baby will complicate things but I'm still happy to have him. Maybe I'll finally have someone else (other than my dad) who loves me unconditionally. I'm worried my husband's own bipolar symptoms will return and I will have to divorce him. I don't want to be a single mom but I also don't want a crazy husband who lashes out at me uncontrolled.
Yeah I need a lot of prayer. This baby is the only thing keeping me going in life and I'm afraid to see what would happen if I lose it and have postpartum depression. I don't think I would ever recover from the loss. I feel like my husband's family hates me and even my own mom can get cruel sometimes. I just feel like everyone's being nice to me now because of the baby but if there is no baby there's nothing left for me to live for. I'm at 24 weeks tomorrow and his movement has slowed down. I know I'm high risk because of my age, race, health conditions and genetic factors. Every woman on my dad's side got gestational diabetes and most women on my mom's side have a stillborn their first pregnancy. This is my first and I'm hoping for the best even though I know the worse could happen. I want this baby to live so I can fill the gap in my heart that my dad left behind when he passed. I have to give him part of my dad's name. I want this so badly even though I'm terrified of labor. Please pray for me, I need God to see my through this. Thank you! 🙏
We are looking forward to our anatomy scan this coming week (pretty late but the MFM doc was backed up and they said that it would be okay to do it a bit later since things were looking great at the NT US when baby boy was 12 weeks).
At first I was really surprised and scared but now I'm getting more excited as I get further along. My partner is really excited too and very supportive. I was nervous at first about telling him but when I finally did he was overjoyed which helped a lot.
We've told our parents and they're really excited to be grandparents. Our friends are excited too. We've had a few ultrasounds so far and it was the most incredible thing to see our baby and hear his heartbeat.
I'm really nervous about giving birth and the pain that goes with it. I have a great midwife and my partner and I have been looking into birthing classes. I've heard it can start quite suddenly and increase in intensity.
I would love encouragement as I get further along and get closer to delivery.