Hello and welcome to the October 2025 BMB!
Introduce yourself:
Due date:
How did you find out?
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?)
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?)
GTKY: Fun fact! Tell us something unique or interesting about you!
Re: Introductions!
Due date is Oct 10
First symptoms were dry mouth and canker sores last week. Took a test and found out at 3 weeks.
Feeling hopeful and hungry 😅. This is my second pregnancy, my first was a loss. Grateful to be pregnant again. Getting blood tests this week
Fun fact: In love with antiques, thrifting, garage sales. R-euse in-fashion!
Introduce yourself: Hi mamas! My name is Laura and I’m a STM. 🥰
Due date: 10/2/25
How did you find out? We’ve been TTC for half a year now, and experienced two chemical pregnancies during that time. We are over the moon to be pregnant!!! 😍 But also cautiously optimistic given the challenges we’ve had so far. I tested with a FRER yesterday and got my BPF, so much darker than the control line! We’re feeling good, because the lines on the tests for my two chemical pregnancies were always much fainter.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) I live on the coast near the ocean with my husband of 8 years and 2 year old son (DS2), who is the absolute joy of our lives. Hubby’s a civil engineer and I’m an occupational therapist. I worked for years as an orthopedic hand therapist in a hospital, but about a year ago I made the change to work from home, so now I’m a pediatric telehealth occupational therapist! And loving it! 😊 I’m also a certified yoga instructor and in my free time I enjoy doing yoga, hiking, going to the beach, swimming, boating, paddle boarding, kayaking, camping, and spending time in nature.
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) Pregnancy confirmation appointment is next week Friday! 😁 Honestly I’ve had no obvious symptoms besides some cramping and frequent peeing. If I’m lucky it’ll stay that way as long as possible this time around! 😜 That first trimester nausea was a beast when I was pregnant with DS2 so fingers crossed this one is easier!!!
GTKY: Fun fact! Tell us something unique or interesting about you! I married my high school sweetheart and we’ve been together since 14 and 15 years old! We got married in Disney World and go there frequently!! 😁
Due date: October 1
How did you find out: I took a few pregnancy tests a few days before my missed period.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): I live with my husband in a major city where I work in marketing. I love going for long walks, visiting museums, trying new foods, and spending time with my loved ones.
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?): I feel so excited! My boobs have been sore and have grown already and I’m really sleepy. My first appointment is at 10 weeks.
GTKY: Fun fact! Tell us something unique or interesting about you!: I’m heading out on a big international trip this week, wish me luck!
Due date: Oct 3rd. (I laugh about that being international Mean Girls day).
Found out when I took a pregnancy test before my period on a whim… “my period is surely coming, let me take a test really fast and I’ll get my period for sure.” And sure enough it was positive.
This is my third pregnancy, but we’re a blended family so this makes baby number 6 😅 plus a dog. Our hands are certainly going to be full.
I’m absolutely exhausted and pretty crampy, but this is how I felt with my first two so I think all is well, although I’m anxious. I had labs last week to confirm, as if the seven tests on my counter weren’t correct, but still waiting on first appointment in about a month.
I’m terrible about fun facts about me, but I’m sure I’ll find out something to tell yall eventually.
Calculated for Oct 4 but my first sonogram is the 19th of February so who knows.
It was between the insomnia and wake spells and the discharge. My boyfriend noticed the discharge and urged me to take a test. I took one 3 days before my period and it came back positive, then again the next day during morning and it showed the line before the timer even reached half way.
This is my first pregnancy. I’ve got two dogs and a cat while I live with my parents in college. My boyfriend and I have talked about marriage and family and planning it all, but now the timing of everything is amped up significantly.
I am so seriously excited. Truth be told. I’m nervous and scared to tell my parents but know everyone will be excited to have a grandbaby or great grandbaby. Symptoms are low so far. I’ve got this mild headache that comes and goes like nausea, but I don’t feel the urge to throw up. Cravings are slowly kicking in, less sweets and more salty. Back to emotions, I’m scared to move, cause we’ll have to move for the money and support of my boyfriend’s family.
I’m coincidentally taking a college course for parenting this semester. So I hope it helps and provides guidelines and understanding as I handle parenting and motherhood.
Due date: calculated as 10/7/25, based off of my last period.
How did you find out? I’ve been extra-emotional lately and have been extra tired, so my husband thought I should probably test.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) I have a husband, two stepsons, three dogs, 6 chickens, and 2 ducks. I work from home.
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) First in-office OBGYN isn’t scheduled until 3/31/25 at this point— I feel like it’s too far out, especially for my first pregnancy, but it is what it is I guess. My pcp doctor suggested I go off of all of the meds I have been taking, so I’ve been struggling to work and sleep this week. Besides being super tired— I’ve also been burned out, extra emotional, boobs have been sensitive, a bit crampy, and constantly craving tacos (but unfortunately radish is on the no-go list).
GTKY: Fun fact! Tell us something unique or interesting about you! I don’t know what is unique or interesting about me, lol.
Due date: 3 Oct 25
How did you find out? I had no PMS symptoms before my expected period, so I took the test, and it turned up positive.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) I have a 6yr old, almost 7 but she does not know I am pregnant. Only my husband and I know that I'm pregnant. We have an almost 16-year-old dog.
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) I am feeling tired, nauseous and my boobs are sore. I am scared because of all the miscarriages but I am also hopeful. I have my first ultrasound scheduled for 2/10 so I'll let you all know how it goes.
GTKY: Fun fact! Tell us something unique or interesting about you! I am an active-duty service member so being pregnant is a bit different.
Due date: 10/12/25
How did you find out? We did a pregnancy test 4dp5dt and got our first faint positive that just got stronger every day. We had our first beta test yesterday to confirm and got a strong 109.1.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): My wife's name is Carlie and we have been together since we were 12 years old, so going on 21 years. We also raise her 13-year-old brother Arthur whom we have had for a couple of years. This will be our first baby! I'm a medical social worker and she's going to stay home and care for our kids :) We really enjoy scenic drives, video games, coloring, board games and enjoying life.
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?): Carlie has a lot of symptoms from the progesterone but she's starting to get light nausea occasionally throughout the day and even some odd food cravings that she doesn't usually enjoy. She's never ate more than one pickle at a time occasionally throughout her life but she's at four jars in three days! We will have another beta test tomorrow and then a week after that we'll have our first ultrasound and more bloodwork. We don't graduate from our fertility clinic until they get a heart beat and they'll check every week until they do - after that, we can start scheduling with the midwives.
GTKY: We did rIVF! She is currently carrying my embryo and I'll carry hers next year if everything goes to plan. We are SOOO excited! Neither of us have much family so we're joining all the communities we can to feel supported. :) Happy to be here!
Due date: Oct 7, 2025
Got myself a home test kit after I was having tingling sensation in my stomach and was gaseous for a week. Positive results in Week 4.
First time so very anxious, googling everything all the way.
We are also shifting countries, moving to Poland so lots of novelty in life coming up.
How did you find out?
This morning at 4 AM, I woke up from a dream that I was pregnant and had to use the bathroom anyway. I took a digital test, didn't look, packed it up again, and left a note for my husband saying, "Happy Birthday. Wake me up so we can check together!" When he woke me up, we checked and it was positive!
Tell us about yourself:
I’m 29 and live in Frankfurt, Germany, with my husband and our two cats. I work as an assistant in a finance company, love sports, and have a passion for photography—especially portraits and capturing emotions, which I hope to turn into a side business. I also enjoy needle pointing and antiques!
How are you feeling?
I’m beyond excited! My only symptoms so far are sore breasts (which I also get before my period) and occasional mild cramps, which I’ve read are totally normal. Today, I’ll book my first OB appointment and start looking for a midwife—quite a challenge in Germany due to the shortage.
Fun fact!
I lived in France twice and really love the country.
Happy to find this community, as there are a lot of questions I have and I want to go through with same pregnant women as myself.
I’m Katya, 32, it’s my first pregnancy, I’m on my week 6 now, due date is October 2025.
We’ve been together with my husband since we were 18 and now we decided that nothing can hold us back from expanding our family. And, to our both surprise I became pregnant from one effort.
Fun fact: before I even had a pregnancy test, I was calling him and started to cry about something that worried me. He said that my reaction was untypical and I was definitely pregnant, so I said bring test then. Later that evening we found out I was 3 weeks pregnant.
Let’s get through it together
My fiance and I have been trying to conceive for 2+ years, but found that we needed help via IVF, and started in March of 2024.
We have 2 dogs, and love to stay active… like playing tennis & platform tennis, and going to the beach.
Introduce yourself: I’m Kristen and I’m 39 and this will be our 5th 😳
Due date: October 4
How did you find out? Period was over a week late and I was getting nauseated
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?)
This was a big surprise! We have an 18yo, and then 8, 5, 3 who were all via IVF because of PCOS. Besides the 18 yo, I never got a positive pregnancy test without IVF, and I haven’t been on birth control in 12 years. I had been on tirzepatide for 6 months for weight loss prior to getting a positive test. I work as nursing faculty at a community college and my husband is a rad tech at one of the local hospitals.
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) first appointment is in 2 weeks. My ob retired last year, so I’m nervous about seeing a new one. I had HG with the last two and I’m already starting to get sick, so it’s sparking some anxiety. Also, since this wasn’t on our bingo card for life, we are also still very shocked. Our oldest is in college, it’s expensive, and we felt like we were finally getting ahead of the budget game, but now it seems we need to put some things on pause. Life though right? 🤷🏻♀️😆
GTKY: Fun fact! Tell us something unique or interesting about you! Nothing exciting, but we enjoy traveling. We will be going on a big family cruise in April. We also really enjoy Disney, but may be a while before we go back bc it’s hard to find rooms that can do 7! I’ve also starting reading for fun again that doesn’t relate to healthcare or for work (think the cliche stuff you’ve probably seen on social media). It provides a nice distraction.
Finding out was a bit of a surprise, I didn’t feel like myself so I begged my best friend to come with me to an urgent care to see what was going on. I was so convinced that I was coming down with the flu or maybe even Covid. Turns out I was approximately 3 weeks pregnant.
I don’t have many symptoms besides round ligament pain, which is very early, and the occasional cramping. Baby has a strong heartbeat and is perfectly fine though.
I’m currently in school for radiology and I enjoy reading a lot. I’ve been trying to get back into it more because I have fallen off since I’ve been in school.
Due date: 10/18/24
How did you find out?
Took a pregnancy test a few days before my missed period, just to see. Was completely shocked and so excited to see it said pregnant!
Tell us about yourself
Grew up and studied dance my whole life. Full time dance instructor. I love being in nature, yoga and my pets! I have a puppy named Ruby and a cat named Delilah. I live on a farm with my husband. We love being active together. And I LOVE cooking. Also a health nut.
How are you feeling?
Bloody nose, breast tenderness, mild cramping. But overall I’m feeling pretty good!
GTKY: Fun fact!
Everyone says I’m a Maddie Ziegler(from dance moms) look alike
Also planning to have a home birth, and would love to connect with anyone else this is too!
I am due ~October 16th (just based on the first day of my last cycle, we haven't had our first baby appointment yet).
I've been testing a few days before my period is due for months and finally got a teeny tiny faint positive line on February 1st! I've been testing every day since and the line is now dark.
I work in Human Resources, and my husband is a Marriage and Family Therapist. We have a 6-year-old border collie. I'm a backpacker, rock climber, reader, novice painter, and meditation enthusiast. I am hoping things align so I can have a safe and active pregnancy.
I am tired and bloated as hell. I'm grateful to work from home so I can wear comfy clothes and take a nap on my lunch break.
IGTKY: Fun fact!
I took a 13-day beginner mountaineering course in September as a 'TTC Bachelorette Party' to do something big before my allowed activities change for a while. I'm so glad I did it and I can't wait to tackle more mountaineering objectives in 2026 and beyond!