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How not to get too excited?

Athena0809Athena0809 member
edited July 2021 in Ohio Babies
Hello, I'm only 5 weeks pregnant today, and hubby and I are over the moon. However, I work in health care, specifically OB/GYN and I know nothing is for certain. I'm not trying to be negative, just realistic. How did you hold off on telling the news to people, how did you deal with the uncertainty of the first trimester? thanks for any input :)
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Re: How not to get too excited?

  • mcxmasbabymcxmasbaby

    We waited until 7 weeks to tell close family and 12 to tell everyone else.  After the initial shock wears off (maybe two or three weeks after you find out), I lost that urgent desire to tell people and got more mellow about it.  It's a lot easier to deal with some of the first trimester symptoms if you don't have a host of people breathing down your neck about how you're doing, so that might help you hold out if that's what you want to do.

    As for the uncertainty, I took my temperature every morning for a while to make sure it didn't drop, and I knew that if my temperature was OK that morning, I didn't have to worry that day about anything.  So that helped me through.

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  • Kingjenny1Kingjenny1

    I think we got pregnant at the same time! I think I'm due on May 21st - I haven't been to the OBGYN to confirm yet, but my first appointment it tomorrow. So, I'm about 6 weeks now I guess...

    I told my mom and a few other family members right away, it was really hard not to, and I'm glad I did. I know I have their support with whatever happens. I decided to tell my boss too, because I have a very busy schedule and I wanted him to be aware that I may be sick, tired, forgetful...and why. And he was very understanding. That's it. I'm waiting until Thanksgiving to tell everyone else.

    It's always on my mind, so it's so hard not to tell! I am trying not to be negative too, but I know that it's just a waiting game in the first trimester. Good luck to you!  I'm sure I'll see you on this board often. Jen

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  • Athena0809Athena0809 member

    I think after the initial shock, I'm finding it easier not to tell people anymore, I don't have that urge anymore. I'm not having many symptoms but everyday I think, "ok, we made it one more day, hang in there little guy" lol. Thanks for your comments.

    -Steph

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    Jen, we are waiting until thanksgiving too, (will be around week 13 for me) one, because we want to wait until the first trimester and two, we will be visiting hubby's family back in his home state. The hardest part is not to post anything on facebook ha ha. How did your appointment go???

    -Stephanie.

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  • Kingjenny1Kingjenny1
    I know! It's so hard not to post stuff on Facebook... that's too funny. My appointment went well. Just had some bloodwork and labs done. I have a UTI- which I have never had before, but I guess they are really common in early pregnancy. I'm having my first ultrasound on the 12th, so I'm just excited to possibly hear a little heartbeat! I'll feel so much better when I hear that. I'm 7 weeks today (October 4th), so I'm about a week ahead of you. I agree, it has gotten easier not to tell people as time goes on. It's so funny, I do the same thing as you - I'm always thinking and saying "hold on!!!" I'm trying not to worry to much about something going wrong, but it's hard not to. When do you have your first appointment?
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    You are so lucky you'd never had an UTI before! I have a history of recurrent UTIs they suck! We have our first OB appt tomorrow (monday)! they told me I would only meet with their OB coordinator for health history go over some educational stuff and labs but I'm still excited that it's our first appt. Your U/S is Tuesday, post about how it went!
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