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First Time Mom, super nervous but excited

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Hello everyone.  Me and my husband were not expecting pregnancy so fast but here we are! We both are super excited, but extremely nervous.  Our first sonogram is scheduled for Nov. 8th.  I have been feeling pretty good, waves of nausea and sore boobs, and tired, but other then that good.  I also have been getting mild cramps occasionally.  My dr said this is normal, but it would be nice to hear from someone else.  Also when should we tell our family and friends?  I dont want to rush into telling them and something be wrong. But I am also excited, and want to tell the world.  Any thoughts or advice on ANYTHING would be greatly appreciated

 

 

 

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  • hmkollerhmkoller

    the mild cramps are just rlp's (round ligament pains) you'll get those from time to time and they'll get stronger in your 2nd tri..

    i know how it is to want to tell the world.. we did as soon as we found out.

    congrats! 

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  • toadstooltoadstool member

    I know it's nice to hear it from other ppl, but your dr. is going to be the best one to advise you on these things. If he says its ok, then you have to trust him or you will drive yourself crazy. I'm not saying that you shouldn't ask us anything, just that you should relax as much as possible and trust your dr. My dr. said that the mild cramps are ok too.

    As far as when you should tell, that is completely up to you. Some ppl wait till the 2nd tri to tell, others tell after they see baby's hb. Others tell as soon as they find out. If you are worried about something going wrong, then after the 1st tri is the best time to tell.

    Odds are, everything will be fine and wonderful. GL and congrats!

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  • johnsoniajohnsonia

    Congrats and welcome. I've been lucky with not too much ms or others, but from what I've read, there are tons of "normal" symptoms of pregnancy. Everyone tells at different times. I got my BFP last wed and have asked this question myself and seen it asked at least once a day. You'll see that there is no right answer. Some people tell some fam right away and some people wait until end of first tri to tell Anyone. Its a personal choice u and your DH have to make. Sorry theres not a better definitive answer.

     

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  • Hollywood214Hollywood214
    Congratulations!!!! Having a baby is exciting and scary all at the same time. Some people tell family and friends once they get a BFP, others wait until their first appointment. Totally up to you. Oh also, the cramping is totally normal. I wish you and your DH all the best!!!
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  • Melissa2216Melissa2216 member
    Congrats!  I don't know what kind of cramps you are experiencing, but I had period-like cramps on and off for a week.  It was pretty unpleasant, but they have subsided and my u/s on Thursday showed everything is going well.
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  • iheartcutepuppiesiheartcutepuppies
    Congrats! I definitely still have cramps on and off as well. Welcome!
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  • kelly321kelly321 member
    Congrats! I had cramping pretty often until 7w, then it got less frequent, but even now I still get some sometimes. It seems like everyone's doc here says it's normal as long as they're not too strong and there's no bleeding.

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  • Naty0011Naty0011

    I'm glad some one else feels this way! It makes me feel better that I'm not the only feeling anxious. I suppose it's normal for us first timers! am nervous about every single cramp thinking it could be something serious.

    We decided to wait until after the first trimester to tell our extended family and friends. We did tell our immediate family because we either way we want their support regardless of the outcome.

    The hardest part for me is that as an ER nurse, I am constantly exposed to diseases. It didn't bother me before but now I'm super anxious when caring for certain patients who may have HIV,Hepatitis, etc. Usually staff is very understanding about helping the pregos in take care of these patients but because I have not "came out" yet, work really sucks right now!

     

    Anyway,  I'm only 7 weeks and it feels like time is passing so slow! Our first appt is in 3 day and we can't wait to hear that everything is as it should be! Only then, will I be able to  relax a little and really enjoy this experience!!! Best of luck to you and keep us posted!

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