Ladies, We're ALL Pregnant!

Sweetest116 · June 2011

One of the posts tonight got me thinking - we're posting more about freaking out, high anxiety, comparing symptoms, POAS secretly and hoping each day goes by fast so we can get to our OBs office ASAP... Ladies, this is ridiculous!

WE. ARE. PREGNANT. How absolutely amazing is this?! Our bodies are beautiful machines that we have very little power over because they don't need our help and this is their best show... making a precious little baby that will change our lives in the most wonderful way. Let's stand down, calm down and let our bodies do what they do best!

I am so excited. Let's all put these fears and anxiety aside and have a moment of pure excitement. I walk around everyday with "I'm pregnant!" going through my head - even in meetings at work! What have you been doing to celebrate?!

ghdst1 · June 2011

I love it! Let the celebration begin!!! Woo hoo!

punkfiction_v.3 · June 2011

im with you. i am just relishing in being pregnant again. i am not going to stress as there is nothing i can do

icajesica82 · June 2011

I think about it all day too. Its always there in my mind. Haven't done anything to celebrate

My fiance lives 700 miles away. And he wont be back here with me until July 16. So until then, I celebrate in my head

hopeandlove0417 · June 2011

I would love to feel that, but for me after having a previous loss...it's impossible for me not to live in fear and anxiety of what may or may not happen. I'm glad you have this gun ho personality... And thats awesome, but to those of us who are nervous and worried...we have our reasons.

Tea712 · June 2011

I had the "I'm pregnant" mantra running through my head at meetings today too!!

I can't wait to celebrate with my parents and DH's this weekend when we tell them, yay!!!

Brownie_1234 · June 2011

I CRIED all day yesterday. Hormones, stress, excitement - I have no clue.

I was in tears! I can't believe it.

politelypink · June 2011

Anyone else still in shock by it all? I think maybe it will seem more real to me once I see the heart beat.

siple1am · June 2011

punkfiction_v.3:
im with you. i am just relishing in being pregnant again. i am not going to stress as there is nothing i can do

Dear lord your kids are CUTE!!

siple1am · June 2011

politelypink:
Anyone else still in shock by it all? I think maybe it will seem more real to me once I see the heart beat.

Politelypink!!! Your on the February month board too! I am excited to see you here!

I am still in shock, but I did get my BFP only days ago!

politelypink · June 2011

siple1am:

politelypink:
Anyone else still in shock by it all? I think maybe it will seem more real to me once I see the heart beat.

Politelypink!!! Your on the February month board too! I am excited to see you hear!

I am still in shock, but I did get my BFP only days ago!

I'm so excited to see you post over here! It looks like a good number of us graduated from TTC this month! Congrats on the BFP! I hope you have a fantastic 9 months ahead Party!!! .

Sweetest116 · June 2011

valeriebrandel:
I would love to feel that, but for me after having a previous loss...it's impossible for me not to live in fear and anxiety of what may or may not happen. I'm glad you have this gun ho personality... And thats awesome, but to those of us who are nervous and worried...we have our reasons.

Happy thoughts from me to you and I hope this is your take home baby! My post is in no way down playing the anxiety those that have a previous loss may be feeling... I understand you have every right.

BUT I am tired of thinking that a loss MUST happen to me or PROBABLY will happen to me... that's not the case, odds or right. This is a good time to celebrate, not a time to hold my breath waiting for the other shoe to fall or looking for a sign that something isn't right. Does that make sense? Sorry my post offended you.

ETA: Also, there's no reason why this pregnancy will end in a loss for you... it's ok to get excited. GL!

soralette · June 2011

You are totally right. Smile

Celebration... haha, well, I went on a huge shopping spree for comfy clothes! And naps. Naps totally count as celebrating, right??

punkfiction_v.3 · June 2011

valeriebrandel:
I would love to feel that, but for me after having a previous loss...it's impossible for me not to live in fear and anxiety of what may or may not happen. I'm glad you have this gun ho personality... And thats awesome, but to those of us who are nervous and worried...we have our reasons.

oh stop. i have had a m/c as well. her point was to try to look on the bright side - that you havent had a loss again so far and that you are pregnant - and that, well, there's nothing you can do. she's just trying to be uplifting.

SimonHunter · June 2011

What a great post! After a miscarriage in March I am THRILLED beyond words to be here. I have been having awful morning sickness, and doing my very best to be happy about it.

So excited for everyone!!

Msteach09 · June 2011

Yay! I know.. I have to stop worrying and just realize this is the way nature intended women to be- creator of life!
I am so thankful and in a daze about the whole thing- Ive wanted this so long and to think its finally here- Its time I celebrated!

hopeandlove0417 · June 2011

Sweetest116:
valeriebrandel:
I would love to feel that, but for me after having a previous loss...it's impossible for me not to live in fear and anxiety of what may or may not happen. I'm glad you have this gun ho personality... And thats awesome, but to those of us who are nervous and worried...we have our reasons.

Happy thoughts from me to you and I hope this is your take home baby! My post is in no way down playing the anxiety those that have a previous loss may be feeling... I understand you have every right.

BUT I am tired of thinking that a loss MUST happen to me or PROBABLY will happen to me... that's not the case, odds or right. This is a good time to celebrate, not a time to hold my breath waiting for the other shoe to fall or looking for a sign that something isn't right. Does that make sense? Sorry my post offended you.

ETA: Also, there's no reason why this pregnancy will end in a loss for you... it's ok to get excited. GL!

Your post didn't offend me, I'am sorry if I made it sound like you did *hugs* I want to feel that same gun ho happiness you have, I just don't know how to let myself...that's all I ment by what I said.

Sweetest116 · June 2011

valeriebrandel:
Sweetest116:

valeriebrandel:
I would love to feel that, but for me after having a previous loss...it's impossible for me not to live in fear and anxiety of what may or may not happen. I'm glad you have this gun ho personality... And thats awesome, but to those of us who are nervous and worried...we have our reasons.

Happy thoughts from me to you and I hope this is your take home baby! My post is in no way down playing the anxiety those that have a previous loss may be feeling... I understand you have every right.

BUT I am tired of thinking that a loss MUST happen to me or PROBABLY will happen to me... that's not the case, odds or right. This is a good time to celebrate, not a time to hold my breath waiting for the other shoe to fall or looking for a sign that something isn't right. Does that make sense? Sorry my post offended you.

ETA: Also, there's no reason why this pregnancy will end in a loss for you... it's ok to get excited. GL!

Your post didn't offend me, I'am sorry if I made it sound like you did *hugs* I want to feel that same gun ho happiness you have, I just don't know how to let myself...that's all I ment by what I said.

No worries! ::hugs back:: I wish there was some way I could give you this newly created gun ho attitude I'm sporting toinght!

MrsKilduff · June 2011

Lindsay "likes" this. lol

DrinknDerive · June 2011

I prefer to whine regardless of my blessings.

TLizzy · June 2011

valeriebrandel:
I would love to feel that, but for me after having a previous loss...it's impossible for me not to live in fear and anxiety of what may or may not happen. I'm glad you have this gun ho personality... And thats awesome, but to those of us who are nervous and worried...we have our reasons.

I feel this way too... excited for this new pregnancy, but still nervous for all the uncertainity that lies ahead...

threemarie24 · June 2011

Thank you SOOO much for this!! You made me cry, not that its that hard to do lately, but this post was much needed for me. It hasn't really sunk in for me, maybe it will when I finally have a u/s July 29. I am pregnant. Omg. You are pregnant omg. We are all pregnant and that is, like you said, an amazing thing....go us, go! Thank you!

catlady08 · June 2011

valeriebrandel:
Sweetest116:
valeriebrandel:
I would love to feel that, but for me after having a previous loss...it's impossible for me not to live in fear and anxiety of what may or may not happen. I'm glad you have this gun ho personality... And thats awesome, but to those of us who are nervous and worried...we have our reasons.

Happy thoughts from me to you and I hope this is your take home baby! My post is in no way down playing the anxiety those that have a previous loss may be feeling... I understand you have every right.

BUT I am tired of thinking that a loss MUST happen to me or PROBABLY will happen to me... that's not the case, odds or right. This is a good time to celebrate, not a time to hold my breath waiting for the other shoe to fall or looking for a sign that something isn't right. Does that make sense? Sorry my post offended you.

ETA: Also, there's no reason why this pregnancy will end in a loss for you... it's ok to get excited. GL!
Your post didn't offend me, I'am sorry if I made it sound like you did *hugs* I want to feel that same gun ho happiness you have, I just don't know how to let myself...that's all I ment by what I said.

You are fine feeling the way you feel. Not everyone can be puppies and rainbows. It is what it is. Never feel bad if you don't feel the same way as someone else. Good luck with your pregnancy and I hope you feel better soon. (((hugs)))

KSCoffman · June 2011

All I can say is YAY YAY YAY!!! This is our first and I am soooo darn excited!!

Daisy07gray · June 2011

So love it. It's a marvel and I am so blessed that to be here with you ladies!

SeaBlue73 · June 2011

Yay for your enthusiasm & positive thoughts! You definitely inspired me to feel the joy of this magical, amazing experience. It can be hard at times to remember the excitement of it all - especially after a loss, but it's where I want my head to be more often than not.

So...celebration plans...allowing myself to think of an upcoming vacation as an early babymoon rather than just a "normal" vacation, coming up with some fun ways to share the news with family & friends, and relishing that I can have some treats that make me feel better when the nausea comes on.

Looking forward to hearing how all of you are celebrating!

shakinotstirred · June 2011

DrinknDerive:
I prefer to whine regardless of my blessings.

Oh go eat some cheese whiny mcwhinerson.....:)

lawmom2be · June 2011

That's so strange that someone posted this bc I just voiced this same thought to my husband. We have not CELEBRATED yet!!! It is like we're on auto-pilot just waiting for the 1st u/s and waiting for the end of the 1st trimester. I had a horribly terrifying pregnancy with my son and I just feel like we're holding our breath til it is over..... So, today, I felt bad about this poor little zygote not getting any sort of celebration. So, after we put our son to bed tonight, we sat around and looked up baby names

We are also going out on a date night Friday to celebrate a (hopefully) glorious HB on the u/s at our appt on Friday

lauralew · June 2011

Sweetest116:
WE. ARE. PREGNANT. How absolutely amazing is this?! Our bodies are beautiful machines that we have very little power over because they don't need our help and this is their best show... making a precious little baby that will change our lives in the most wonderful way. Let's stand down, calm down and let our bodies do what they do best!

I definitely appreciate your excitement and enthusiasm. I actually feel very excited, though I also feel a lot of anxiety...I think PP (valerie?) said it well. I am constantly thinking about how I'm pregnant and I truly do believe this is a different situation, so I'm trying to focus on that.

But, regarding the part I bolded, I want stress how this is a struggle for me to believe. After my loss I felt very, very betrayed by my body. Being diagnosed with PCOS and having to use medical interventions to get pg caused some distrust in my body, too. So I sometimes have difficulty trusting my body is capable of doing what it's supposed to.

Like I said, I truly appreciate your enthusiasm, and it is contagious. I hope I can continue to focus on the beauty and amazingness (pretty sure that's not a word) of my pregnancy rather than dwelling in the fear and anxiety of my past experiences.

Gem17 · June 2011

I get the meaning behind your post, but I have very real fears that are substantiated from a loss before. I try to lift people on here up because I have experience with both a loss and a successful beautiful baby. So people will still post about their fears because it is the unknown. This is a new adventure that we can all help each other with. I know your post was meant in the spirit of celebration and girl, I am celebrating!!! Yay!!!

woozer77 · June 2011

Thanks so much for posting this Sweets! I'm really glad to hear your positivity. I'm not sure if this was in response to my "the boards are freaking me out" post but it was definitely needed regardless. I really want to be excited about this pregnancy and have no reason to feel otherwise. So, thanks for your uplifting message.

balihaigirl · June 2011

that we are! LOL! Big Smile

emily0619 · June 2011

Agreed!!!!! It's very easy to let worry overwhelm the excitement, so thanks for posting this. I was sharing some fears with a friend of mine last week and she said "Stop worrying! You are a mom even at this point and you need to enjoy this!".

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