1st Trimester

Jingle Bellies Tuesday check-in

Wanna be added? New here? This is a group for women expecting to have their baby in December. If you would like to join our group, please email me your information! My email address is  stacialynn@live.com. Please include your screen name, name, age and estimated due date. (Your information will be posted within 24 hours.)

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If you would like to update your due date, please email me and be sure to include your original due date, that way it is easier for me to find you!

I will post a check-in daily, but cannot guarantee what time of day!!  Please let me know if you have any suggestions for QOTD (question of the day).

Tuesday 4/21/09

Sorry for the late check-in (again) today!  I'm on the West Coast, so the time difference really screws things up! If you have not sent me your information, you can do so at any time. Congratulations on your BFPs and feel free to post any information about yourselves here, including symptoms!

Question of the Day (QOTD):

Who are you most reluctant to tell about your pregnancy and why?

(thanks ericanandy)

Stacia: I am not really reluctant to tell anyone. I'm just waiting till after 1st tri to tell neighbors/distant relatives.

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Kristen230              Kristen, 23 MarisaC                  Marisa, 32 AngelaPA                Angela, 30 Around*The*World    Meredith, 27 readyin2009            Char, 28 Mandy417               Mandy, 27 cre81                       Lucy, 27 jwhokie                    Jenna, 23 LeighKate               Leigh, 24 cdrolwes                 Tina, 24 Emily8505               Larissa, 31     12/11/09 MollyandChris         Molly, 26 Whitdog23              Whitney, 29 always1020             Robin, 26 Megs68                  Megan, 30 MaybeBabyTime      Marissa, 26 sinisterkat01            Sarah, 28 Hoolley                    Holly, 28 Tricia23                   Tricia, 25 Mel428                    Melissa, 27 tfox12                      Tera, 36 jenn_reeder              Jenn, 26 ufrealtor                   Rebecca, 26 chiriqua96                Tracy, 35 Katee2184               Katee, 23 MSMoss                  Margaret, 27   12/12/09 sunflowergrl             Christine, 27 amandagilman         Amanda, 27 Alex17                    Laura, 27 canbri                     Candice, 26 Kurlyfry                   Laura, 27 Leap08                    Liz, 33 Kt1025                    Katie, 28 Stephnjer                Stephanie, 27   12/13/09 DiamondCKS           Claire, 28 Aubergebride            Bryonna, 31 MissyC979              Missy, 29  margauxlicious         Margaux, 25 kristabelle22581       Krista, 28 Kimber926               Kim, 34 princessheath17       Heather, 23 Mxa_Fxa                  Maurixa 30 mrs-rogers                Stacy, 32   12/14/09 emakoo01                 Elisa, 26 sspyles                  Sally, 22 C&C6202005          Courtney, 27 Twobecomeone              Jennifer, 32 ErnieELF8              Erin, 27 Believeit                  Charmaine, 37 IDFarmer?sWife       Markita, 23   12/15/09 Rlacap                      Rachel, 26 Indysgirl                    Amanda, 30 SarahSmile907          Sarah, 33 Talie111                    Natalie, 27 CrocusPocus            Kristen, 26 Bjsheaven                 Jessica, 26 Dori1678                   Melissa, 27 SnackBot                  Laura, 29   12/16/09 violet_kelly               Kelly, 25 MrsGarciatobe          Rachel, 30 leldance                   Laura, 27 nealbl                      Brianne, 24 gentryt                Tami, 35 candabar            Candace, 31 kristainga           Krista, 28 bockovers0317          Somer, 24   12/17/09 gin9874                    Gwen, 29 ViennaChic                Amanda, 29 SarahMLB                Sarah, 30 Hocus                      Beth, 34 thisistheyear             Jessica, 28 mccall010105           Kalsey, 26 mrs25                       Catherine, 26 NYGrlAtHeart            Casey, 24 Smileygirl75               Ada, 33 Tlquist                       Terri, 33 Sunflower.17             Lora, 22   12/18/09 hlc828                       Hedy, 29 kob227                      Nicole, 26 MELuckyInLove         Ellie, 29   12/19/09 ericanandy                Erica, 26 firefleye7                   Theresa alanakay                   Alana, 27 nadiarl                       Nadia, 24 anna_j                      Janna, 30 kelmchick                 Kelli, 28   12/20/09 justducky81              Melissa, 28 wheelber                   Stephanie, 36 futurebabymama        Sydney NOLAbride0605        Jessica, 26 Brit1017                    Britton, 28 Ailinyronald               Ailin, 24 Abinormal                 Abbie, 26 Uagirl                        Liz, 28 Fuzzypeaches           Anonymous, 23   12/21/09 eviebee                     Kelly, 29 Corinne10                 Corinne, 22 Bananasmomma      Heather, 29 futureMrs.AdamHahn    Bonnie, 24 soontobewifey               Sheila, 26 renea&Wesley               Renea, 31 piccolina09                    Rose, 32   12/22/09 .:misskari:.                Kari, 20 BreandAaron                      Breanna, 23   12/23/09 getnmarried910         Rachel, 29 CloudNine                 Stacy, 31 Kwidstr1                    Kate, 30 She-poz                     Stephanie, 29   12/24/09 cherruss                   Cheryl, 29 Baul0010                  Jamie, 23 Emmyloustu              Emily, 29 Mrsboom                  Jill, 27   12/25/09 ladycountry               Diana AggieGrl                    Candice, 27 Angie_pangie           Angela, 27 Beffysky                    Beth, 29 Xnbride                     Lindsey, 26   12/26/09 Lahorn                      Lindsey, 25   12/27/09 Cuesbride2               Stephanie, 34   12/28/09 Faythe.marie            Faythe, 18 Pinksprkl                  Dani, 22   12/30/09 Rolosgirl                   Melissa, 31 Eatatquarks              Jenn, 30
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Re: Jingle Bellies Tuesday check-in

  • I'm not really reluctant to tell anyone.  I wanted to wait until after we saw the hb to tell extended family, coworkers, neighbors, etc.  Now that we've seen it, I'm feeling okay about telling people.
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  • We couldn't see anything on the u/s yesterday to confirm gestational age or a due date, but according to my chart, I would be due like Dec 27 or 28th.

    I would like to be added if that's ok. I'll email my info now.

  • I was reluctant to tell my boss, but he is so pro-family. He was grinning from ear to ear and told me that my school family would be with me through every step :)

    I guess I am waiting until after the first appointment to tell my students.

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  • Hello ladies!?

    I wouldn't say I was reluctant but it was bittersweet to tell one of my dear friends. She has struggled with IF and I knew she would be excited for me but we both know how hard it's been for her.?

  • 2 people:

    1. My mom- ?She and I have a very very poor relationship. ?In addition to many other things I found out this summer that for the last 7 years she has been committing credit card fraud against me. ?So since this summer we have spoken about twice (my sisters wedding and my sisters shower). ?Although I do feel this is news she needs to hear from me...

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    2. My boss- ?Currently I teach an hour from my house... I am looking for a job closer to home. ?My boss LOVES me (and rightfully so LOL) so I am nervous that if I tell her while I am interviewing she might mention it in my reference phone call from another school's HR. ?

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  • I probably will not tell my students until next school year. They are elementary kids and so most of them won't really understand how I can be pregnant, but not "look" pregnant. However, my 1st graders (I teach music to kids 1-5 grade) have been telling me I am pregnant all year. Aaaahhh.. the tack of 1st graders.
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  • My General and Assistant Manager at work.  I've been there less than 2 years and I've seen 2 pregnant women forced into taking disability because management couldn't be bothered to make special arrangements...even with Dr's notes.  (special arrangements like breaks every 2 hours and not having to work 10+ hours a day)  And 1 woman is my immediate Manager. *sigh*
  • My General and Assistant Manager at work.  I've been there less than 2 years and I've seen 2 pregnant women forced into taking disability because management couldn't be bothered to make special arrangements...even with Dr's notes.  (special arrangements like breaks every 2 hours and not having to work 10+ hours a day)  And 1 woman is my immediate Manager. *sigh*
  • I'm kinda reluctant to tell my boss. I work in a craft/framing store and besides her and a lady that works 1 day a week, I'm it. While I'm sure she'll be happy for me I'm worried she's gonna lay on the guilt trip. I'll probably tell her in 2nd tri so she can start looking for someone and I can train them before I leave. I'm planning on being a SAHM.
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  • i'm excited to tell my sil, but in a way, i'm reluctant too. i know she's going to want to be so hands on, and i'm a more private person.
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  • i am reluctant to tell my one friend. her and her DH have been trying for over a year. she had a chemical pregnancy last summer. and has been on and off clomid ever since. i know she will be happy but proilly sad at the same time.
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  • Hey everyone,

    ?? ? Hope it's all going well! I have my first appt. on Thursday and I'm excited, but wondering if we're going to be allowed or able to hear the HB! Anywho...i'm anxious to tell everyone at work. All the teachers always do cutsy, cheesy things and another teacher just announced she's pregnant and so now I'll be #3 in our building (unless there are others!).

    ?? Other than them...I want to scream from the rooftops to anyone that will listen about the pregnancy! I'm very excited. Just want to wait until we see HB and get more info. Have a great night!

    ?-Lauren?

  • I'm sort of reluctant to tell work.  No one in my department has young children and the last woman in our department who had a baby was a total slacker, talked about her baby all the time and took advantage of her pregnancy and pumping when she returned, so I'm nervous they'll start looking at me like I'm the same.  I know they'll be supportive at first, but I'm afraid they won't understand everything I have to go through.
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  • Well, we just heard the hb today, so I guess all bets are off as far as telling people.  We already told our parents, and they were so excited. 

    I think I'm the most reluctant to tell my g-ma as once she knows, the whole world will know.  I just have to tell her before my cousin gets here next week, as she should definitely know first. 

    Work is another one I am iffy with.  I'm replacing a girl who is due in a week or so, and I'm not sure how they will take it.  But, one of our best friends works there too, and once he knows, it's all over - he can't keep a secret, and he'll just be too excited... lol...

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  • Hi everyone!!

    I would say I am not too reluctant to tell anyone. My parents and DH's parents know already, but I want to wait until I hear/see the hb to spread the news. I even thought about waiting until I hit 2nd tri, but I feel like I can be a little more confident once I hear the hb. My appt is next Wed. yay! I'm excited, nervous and anxious all at the same time!

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  • We are reluctant to tell both sets of parents. We know they are all going to be out of their minds excited but we don't want to get their hopes up until we see the doctor and maybe even the first u/s.
  • I am not really reluctant to tell anyone, but more nervous until after my first appointment.  We did tell my parents, DH's parents, and my brother/SIL this weekend.  I figured if anything were to happen, I would tell them anyway.  I won't tell everyone at work until 10-12 weeks.  A few people know since I am a nurse and have to do x-rays, I had to tell someone so they can do my x-rays. 

    I can't wait to tell everyone!!!  (when the time is right)

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  • my dad and paternal grandma. I will see them in June, for my college graduation. I will be at 14 weeks then. I can't imagine telling him when he calls every month or so. He and my step mom have 3 little kids, this year they will be 6, 7 & 8 so my kid their neice/nephew will be real close in age to them.

    We mostly talk about career stuff and he just paid for an expensive summer program I will be attending as a graduation present. I don't want him to think "Oh great, go to this $ program and waste it on having kids so young".

    My mom and stepdad have known sice BFP as well as DH's parents.

  • I am a little nervous to tell the folks at work and I have a few friends who are not in the same stage of life that I am and I worry slightly about their reactions and how hard it will likely be to keep those friendships up.
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  • I coach girls' rugby at my school. This was our first year and we didn't have a full team so we never played a game, leaving the girls really excited for next season. I work really closely with the boys' coach (who is also a good friend) and he's already planning a full season for next year with a Spring Break trip to Ireland for the kids. Unfortunately the rugby season is December through April, and I'm planning to be out from Thanksgiving through early February and am not sure that even once I do return I'll want to put in the extra time required to coach a sport, or be out of the country for a month in April. I know my girls will be excited for me (high school girls always are excited about babies), but I'm reluctant to tell the other coach. He's so excited when he talks about what "we" will do next year.

    ?I'm excited about telling everyone else though!?

  • I am still in the nervous stage, so until first appt is over and we hear/see heartbeat, I am nervous to tell anyone.  We have told our immediate families and I told one of my best friends, but that's it.
  • My boss will be one I am most reluctant to tell.  I work at a Childcare Centre so we are obviously very family friendly but... two of my co-workers are already pg (due Oct and Nov) and the other day my boss listed off at least 5 more that she thought could be pg by the end of the summer and did not include me in that list.  There are 16 staff that work directly in the classrooms and that could potentially be half of the staff on maternity leave at once. (Canada gets 1 year maternity).  Each staff HAS to be replaced to maintain ratios.
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  • I was really reluctant to tell my Mom.  Long story there, but we don't have the best relationship.  Other than that, I'm not reluctant.  I'm just waiting to get through 1st Tri before I tell work and make a FB announcement.
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  • not really reluctant to tell anyone but we're holding off to tell most until around 12 weeks.
  • Definetly my best friend. She has been trying to get pregnant for a long time and is on all sorts of fertilitly treatments with no luck.
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  • Probably my mom because last summer when I asked her a question about pregnancy she freaked out on me and basically said she didn't want to see me until after the baby came. I wasn't even pregnant at the time, just asking a simple question because I thought I *might* be.

     

    I'm really hoping she'll not be rude when she hears there is actually going to be baby.

  • I am an Assistant Principal right now and for the next school year I decided to go back into the classroom so I can have the summer off and take more time off at Christmas etc.  I haven't told my future principal yet, yikes!  I'm thinking perhaps I will tell him in August when I'm showing....????
  • I am not reluctant to tell anyone. I am waiting to tell work until thJune, but all my friends and family will be told. We have told our parents and grandparents.
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  • My family and close friends because I don't want to be pitied if something bad happens.  I've told a couple of acquaintances but I'm waiting to tell the people who will really care.  I know it's backwards.
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  • I'm reluctant to tell my manager because I just started my job a month ago. 

     

  • Hope you all dont mind if I join your group! :)

     I am not really reluctant to tell anyone. Maybe work though, I guess. I started a new position in January and we have "big" plans for my new role. I hate to have to tell them that we will lose some momentum at the end of this year. But I have waited 5 years for this-- so hopefully they dont make it to be too big of a deal!

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  • I'm actually pretty excited to tell everyone.
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  • I guess in a way I'm reluctant to tell my co-workers...it's difficult enough to get off work around the holidays since sooo many people want those same days off but I automatically will get them for maternity leave (and therefore some people who would've gotten off might not be able to get off) so I kinda think there might be some resentment on their part because of that...but I didn't exactly plan this ...but I'm still ecstatic! Smile
  • Thanks for adding me to the list - sooooo excited to be here!

     No one! After 4 years, we are shouting from the rooftops :):) I can't stop smiling and want to tell everyone!  We told EVERYONE the day of our beta - they were anxiously awaiting the news. In fact, I have even told a waiter & a saleswoman.

     To those of you reluctant to tell friends or family struggling with IF, don't be! As someone who struggled for a long time, I was (almost) always overjoyed for friends and family, but a little sensitivity and empathy went a looong way to make me feel better. Also, recognize that as happy as they may be for you, there are going to be bad days and they may not want to hear every little detail right now...

     

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  • I'm reluctant to tell my future IL's! They are such great people, I really think they'll be so excited, but they live in such a small town I know news will spread QUICKLY. I just don't know how a small midwestern close-knit town will react to a baby before marriage...agh! Oh well, not much I can do now :)

     Also, I'm nervous to tell my coworkers. I'm the only native English teacher in my school in Korea, and their outlook on pregnancy is it should definitely be AFTER marriage. I asked them about it earlier this year about their opinions on the subject, and they all go "ohhh, hot topic, hot topic!" and were really uncomfortable even talking about the possibility! 3 cheers for living in a super reserved country...

  • I'm dreading telling my mother.  We obviously don't have a great relationship (or any relationship at all) and when she finds out she's going to try to act like we're as close as close can be.  I don't even want to deal with her.
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  • I am reluctant to tell anyone that I'm not super close with. I feel like they judge me for having two so close together. :( Also, those who do know aren't near as excited as they were for #1. Sigh...
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  • I told my H (obviously Smile ), mother, step father and best friend.  I had a mc before I became pregnant with my son so we are holding off telling anyone else until July.
  • Work for sure. I have 3 people there i consider friends and the rest are just mean people so I know they wont really be nice about it. I will just inconvenience them by needing time off for dr apts and then when the baby is born. but screw them. ITS MY BABY!!!!yay
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