I can't even begin to comprehend celebrating 'viability' at 24 weeks. I get that it might mean more to a women who had a late miscarriage but still. 16 weeks premature does not meet my definition of viable
I'm letting my kids play on my ipad/iphone instead of doing something productive with them while I am on here. School needs to start asap
I made an entire sheet cake yesterday for just my husband
and I (yellow cake with chocolate icing…our favorite).We ate some for dessert and then we ate some
for breakfast today.Nutritious?No.Delightful?Yes.
I don't know if this would qualify as an FFFC but it bothering me to all hell. I almost punched my FIL in the face last night. Literally. I was sitting at the table with DH and him. I told DH that my phone app said the baby gained about 4 oz last week. He (very jokingly) said and "How much did you gain?" then followed with a quick just kidding. FIL looks me and DH up and down and says, "I can tell just by looking at the size of the 2 of you, you are going to be very happy together" He was dead serious. WTF?????????????? WHO SAYS THAT TO A PREGNANT LADY??
I stormed out and came home crying. I was up half the night crying. DH is not fat but he is a stocky guy. I have PCOS, I was on steroids during my fertility treatments and now I'm pregnant. No I'm not tiny right now but at least I'm not a loser like him. Gr.
I keep thinking about once LO starts crawling how hard life is going to get and how I'll have to chase her around and watch her like a hawk and what if I hate being a mom? I'm exhausted thinking about it....
Parents who overshare pictures of their kids on Facebook, specifically embarrassing ones... I get that you think it's cute, but I'm sure they're going to be less than amused when your friends say to them 18 years later, "I remember when your mom shared that pic of you, naked and screaming in the bathtub! Hilarious!"
Maybe this is more UO, but since the earlier post its on my mind. I can't understand why women care so much if they're friends are excited for their pregnancies. It's not their baby, their life, or their experience. To get upset because a friend didn't jump for joy and buy you some onesies is obnoxious to me. People of our age have a LOT of other personal stuff going on and may not have that emotional space to celebrate for you. It's your baby, so as long as you are excited then that's all that matters. You can come here to get your daily dose of "OMGEEE YOU'RE TOTES PREG!" If that's what you really need.
I made an entire sheet cake yesterday for just my husband
and I (yellow cake with chocolate icing…our favorite).We ate some for dessert and then we ate some
for breakfast today.Nutritious?No.Delightful?Yes.
My MIL makes the best carrot cake in the world and she gave me some last night. I was too pissed to eat it last night so it became breakfast for me and DS. It's Friday so it's okay
I had another u/s yesterday and I barely looked. I'm over them and am tired of having them and worrying about them. I'm not enjoying this pregnancy.
I can't connect to my body the way I did with my first. It seems like a lot of STM's feel the same way.
That's kind of a relief to hear. I was talking to DD and dreaming of how she looked and not with this baby. I'm worried I won't bond with this baby as well when he's born.
I've totally been having strange dreams this pregnancy, including crazy lesbian sex dreams. I don't know if its because I've been watching Orange is the New Black, or if my gigantic boobs have made me feel ultra feminine, but I'm honestly baffled.
DH thinks it's hilarious and is now having grand ideas of a threesome (joking).
I had a dream of a lesbian experience with Deb from Dexter. Husband thought that was splendid.
I had another u/s yesterday and I barely looked. I'm over them and am tired of having them and worrying about them. I'm not enjoying this pregnancy.
I can't connect to my body the way I did with my first. It seems like a lot of STM's feel the same way.
That's kind of a relief to hear. I was talking to DD and dreaming of how she looked and not with this baby. I'm worried I won't bond with this baby as well when he's born.
I think it's part that and part I still really don't believe everything is going to turn out OK. There has just been so much crap happen and it took so much to get him in the first place. Ugh. I need to get over myself.
Maybe this is more UO, but since the earlier post its on my mind. I can't understand why women care so much if they're friends are excited for their pregnancies. It's not their baby, their life, or their experience. To get upset because a friend didn't jump for joy and buy you some onesies is obnoxious to me. People of our age have a LOT of other personal stuff going on and may not have that emotional space to celebrate for you. It's your baby, so as long as you are excited then that's all that matters. You can come here to get your daily dose of "OMGEEE YOU'RE TOTES PREG!" If that's what you really need.
Exactly how I feel. My sister didn't seem that excited about my pregnancy at first but then she went crazy buying things for my girl lol. The point is, just bc someone doesn't go BSC with excitement, doesn't mean they aren't excited
Hell, I don't even get excited about my own pregnancies.
Maybe this is more UO, but since the earlier post its on my mind. I can't understand why women care so much if they're friends are excited for their pregnancies. It's not their baby, their life, or their experience. To get upset because a friend didn't jump for joy and buy you some onesies is obnoxious to me. People of our age have a LOT of other personal stuff going on and may not have that emotional space to celebrate for you. It's your baby, so as long as you are excited then that's all that matters. You can come here to get your daily dose of "OMGEEE YOU'RE TOTES PREG!" If that's what you really need.
Just to be clear, I am NOT referring to the cancer post this morning.
On the flip side, I think it's shitty that a friend gets pissed off/upset and all of a sudden starts ignoring you because something wonderful is happening in your life and God forbid you wanted to share it with them.
I may be wrong, but I thought friends are supposed to be happy for each other in times of joy. I'm not saying they should want hear about every single detail, but don't be a bitch about it either.
This has never happened to me, but I would definitely question a friendship if they just went cold after I shared my news w/o any explanation.
I can't even begin to comprehend celebrating 'viability' at 24 weeks. I get that it might mean more to a women who had a late miscarriage but still. 16 weeks premature does not meet my definition of viable
I'll absolutely breathe a little easier when I know my child has a chance to live should the worst come to the worst. No one wants a micropreemie. No one wants to have a baby at 24 weeks. But there IS something comforting knowing that it's not hopeless should your baby come at that point.
I never would have thought this was a confession until joining this board, but alas, here we are: I LIKE TO EAT MAYONAISE AND MIRACLE WHIP!! ::gasps:: There are something's that I think taste better with one and some with the other. If I had to choose, I'd choose Mayo, but I have both in my fridge at all times. I never knew there was so much disention regarding this topic. Flame away friends, flame away.
Maybe this is more UO, but since the earlier post its on my mind. I can't understand why women care so much if they're friends are excited for their pregnancies. It's not their baby, their life, or their experience. To get upset because a friend didn't jump for joy and buy you some onesies is obnoxious to me. People of our age have a LOT of other personal stuff going on and may not have that emotional space to celebrate for you. It's your baby, so as long as you are excited then that's all that matters. You can come here to get your daily dose of "OMGEEE YOU'RE TOTES PREG!" If that's what you really need.
Exactly how I feel. My sister didn't seem that excited about my pregnancy at first but then she went crazy buying things for my girl lol. The point is, just bc someone doesn't go BSC with excitement, doesn't mean they aren't excited
I cried ALL day when I found out my sister was pregnant. I was on my 3rd year of infertility and had already done a few rounds of failed treatments. They weren't even trying and she always had a history of being insensitive to what I was going through. In time I came around and by the time the baby was here I loved her just the same. I know how I felt when friends and family told me they were pregnant so I never expect anyone else to get super excited about my pregnancy. We all have our own stuff going on.
I keep thinking about once LO starts crawling how hard life is going to get and how I'll have to chase her around and watch her like a hawk and what if I hate being a mom? I'm exhausted thinking about it....
You might be surprised. I found the whole newborn thing just awful in most ways, and it made me feel like maybe I just wasn't good at being a mom. Life got ever so much better once he became mobile.
Maybe this is more UO, but since the earlier post its on my mind. I can't understand why women care so much if they're friends are excited for their pregnancies. It's not their baby, their life, or their experience. To get upset because a friend didn't jump for joy and buy you some onesies is obnoxious to me. People of our age have a LOT of other personal stuff going on and may not have that emotional space to celebrate for you. It's your baby, so as long as you are excited then that's all that matters. You can come here to get your daily dose of "OMGEEE YOU'RE TOTES PREG!" If that's what you really need.
Well said! It's no one's job to squeeee over your pregnancy. Let people be excited in their own way. I feel like some people I know are publicly excited enough about their own pregnancies for the both of us.
I can't even begin to comprehend celebrating 'viability' at 24 weeks. I get that it might mean more to a women who had a late miscarriage but still. 16 weeks premature does not meet my definition of viable
I'll absolutely breathe a little easier when I know my child has a chance to live should the worst come to the worst.
No one wants a micropreemie. No one wants to have a baby at 24 weeks. But there IS something comforting knowing that it's not hopeless should your baby come at that point.
So I guess my FFFC (which is probably pretty flammable) is that I don't always think it's better off that a child/person survives if that means they will have a lifetime of pain, surgeries, etc. As hard as it would be to lose a child or loved one I would never want to see them severely suffer. I'm not talking about mild disabilities I'm talking about the individual actually suffering in pain and having to endure treatments, surgeries, etc over and over again. I also don't think it's fair for their loved ones who now must provide care for them for the rest of their lives or other children who must always be put on the back burner for the safety and care of their sibling.
"Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it the more it will elude you but if u turn your attention to other things it will come & sit softly on your shoulder."
BFP! 04/26/11 - DS born 12/28/11 - BFP #2! 04/02/13 - DD born 12/11/13 - My Ovulation Chart
Maybe this is more UO, but since the earlier post its on my mind. I can't understand why women care so much if they're friends are excited for their pregnancies. It's not their baby, their life, or their experience. To get upset because a friend didn't jump for joy and buy you some onesies is obnoxious to me. People of our age have a LOT of other personal stuff going on and may not have that emotional space to celebrate for you. It's your baby, so as long as you are excited then that's all that matters. You can come here to get your daily dose of "OMGEEE YOU'RE TOTES PREG!" If that's what you really need.
Exactly how I feel. My sister didn't seem that excited about my pregnancy at first but then she went crazy buying things for my girl lol. The point is, just bc someone doesn't go BSC with excitement, doesn't mean they aren't excited
On the other side of this...you sometimes get the friend/s that ask way toooo many times "how are you feeling". I really don't want to talk to people about all the things my body is going through, so I just say fine. Which then makes me angry because I'm not "fine", I just don't want to talk about it. lol...maybe I'm a little screwed up.
Maybe this is more UO, but since the earlier post its on my mind. I can't understand why women care so much if they're friends are excited for their pregnancies. It's not their baby, their life, or their experience. To get upset because a friend didn't jump for joy and buy you some onesies is obnoxious to me. People of our age have a LOT of other personal stuff going on and may not have that emotional space to celebrate for you. It's your baby, so as long as you are excited then that's all that matters. You can come here to get your daily dose of "OMGEEE YOU'RE TOTES PREG!" If that's what you really need.
I can't even begin to comprehend celebrating 'viability' at 24 weeks. I get that it might mean more to a women who had a late miscarriage but still. 16 weeks premature does not meet my definition of viable
I get why women would be celebrating. As a mom to a micro preemie, it's reassuring to know after a certain amount of weeks, if you did have complications, yes your baby can be born and live outside your uterus. I was one of the lucky ones whose baby didn't have any complications. I understand a lot of babies born that early do have complications. But for me, I know getting to 24 weeks will make me breathe a little easier. I know this little dude could make it in the event of the real reality I did need to deliver early again. I don't know if that helps at all?
Here is mine and I know it is not the nicest. When people post how their SO has no job, or barley makes money. And just wants to hang with friends I want to scream "why didn't you think of this before you got pregnant". If you use bc you can prevent most Pregnancies. I know this is judgemental which is why I don't say it in the post but man it annoys me.
Thank goodness today's thread has a disclaimer!
MEP, I think I would've punched him. Seriously not okay.
I am really more anxious about how I'm going to care for two kiddos than I am excited about this baby. Sad but true.
I worry about this, too. Plus our preschool/childcare bill is going to be $2000 a month. I review our finances obessively to come up with new expense saving ideas so we can pay for it.
BFP #1 June 2009 - Evangeline born 3/5/2010 BFP #2 August 2012 - Partial Molar Pregnancy, D&C September 2012 BFP #3 January 2013 - Chemical Pregnancy
I keep thinking about once LO starts crawling how hard life is going to get and how I'll have to chase her around and watch her like a hawk and what if I hate being a mom? I'm exhausted thinking about it....
You might be surprised. I found the whole newborn thing just awful in most ways, and it made me feel like maybe I just wasn't good at being a mom. Life got ever so much better once he became mobile.
Crawling was fun, it's the running, climbing and furniture diving that you have to worry about lol.
"Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it the more it will elude you but if u turn your attention to other things it will come & sit softly on your shoulder."
BFP! 04/26/11 - DS born 12/28/11 - BFP #2! 04/02/13 - DD born 12/11/13 - My Ovulation Chart
I had another u/s yesterday and I barely looked. I'm over them and am tired of having them and worrying about them. I'm not enjoying this pregnancy.
I can't connect to my body the way I did with my first. It seems like a lot of STM's feel the same way.
That's kind of a relief to hear. I was talking to DD and dreaming of how she looked and not with this baby. I'm worried I won't bond with this baby as well when he's born.
I think it's part that and part I still really don't believe everything is going to turn out OK. There has just been so much crap happen and it took so much to get him in the first place. Ugh. I need to get over myself.
I know exactly how you feel. The first one was unplanned so obviously came easily. With this one we went through so much heartache. We were literally talking to adoption agencies when I got the BFP. I feel like if I accept it, something bad will happen. Crazy, I know but still can't help feeling that way.
I can't even begin to comprehend celebrating 'viability' at 24 weeks. I get that it might mean more to a women who had a late miscarriage but still. 16 weeks premature does not meet my definition of viable
I'll absolutely breathe a little easier when I know my child has a chance to live should the worst come to the worst. No one wants a micropreemie. No one wants to have a baby at 24 weeks. But there IS something comforting knowing that it's not hopeless should your baby come at that point.
I agree. I have a friend with a boy who was born at 26 weeks. He had a rough first year but now is a happy healthy 4 yo . I am comforted to know if my baby comes now he has a chance.
I'm tired of my other pregnant friends talking about the joy of pregnancy and how it brings a tear to their eye. STFU. I hate being pregnant. I can't sleep, sit, stand or walk and have had every infection known to man. Just give me my baby already.
I can't even begin to comprehend celebrating 'viability' at 24 weeks. I get that it might mean more to a women who had a late miscarriage but still. 16 weeks premature does not meet my definition of viable
I'll absolutely breathe a little easier when I know my child has a chance to live should the worst come to the worst.
No one wants a micropreemie. No one wants to have a baby at 24 weeks. But there IS something comforting knowing that it's not hopeless should your baby come at that point.
I agree. I have a friend with a boy who was born at 26 weeks. He had a rough first year but now is a happy healthy 4 yo . I am comforted to know if my baby comes now he has a chance.
It is comforting to know the baby has a chance if I were to go into labor now. I think it's always important to remember, it is still just a chance. Viable doesn't mean the baby will survive. It means there's a chance the baby can survive.
Maybe this is more UO, but since the earlier post its on my mind. I can't understand why women care so much if they're friends are excited for their pregnancies. It's not their baby, their life, or their experience. To get upset because a friend didn't jump for joy and buy you some onesies is obnoxious to me. People of our age have a LOT of other personal stuff going on and may not have that emotional space to celebrate for you. It's your baby, so as long as you are excited then that's all that matters. You can come here to get your daily dose of "OMGEEE YOU'RE TOTES PREG!" If that's what you really need.
Exactly how I feel. My sister didn't seem that excited about my pregnancy at first but then she went crazy buying things for my girl lol. The point is, just bc someone doesn't go BSC with excitement, doesn't mean they aren't excited
I cried ALL day when I found out my sister was pregnant. I was on my 3rd year of infertility and had already done a few rounds of failed treatments. They weren't even trying and she always had a history of being insensitive to what I was going through. In time I came around and by the time the baby was here I loved her just the same. I know how I felt when friends and family told me they were pregnant so I never expect anyone else to get super excited about my pregnancy. We all have our own stuff going on.
I can high five you on that one, my dh and I have tried 4 years for a baby I have PCOS so it was making it impossible to get pregnant. Well my sister texts dh in march guess who is going to be an aunt and an uncle.... And I burst into tears because one she use to use and two she had nothing stable in her life. So I refuse to talk to her, fast forward to April and low and behold the test is positive I'm excited, looking forward to the milestones and decide time to stop fighting with my sister. So I call and talk to her and she blows up on me, its all why were you not there to support me when I first found I was pregnant? Now all of a sudden your pregnant and want to talk, she was so mean. I told her yes I was jealous that you conceived so easily at a time in your life that is horrible. But cause you go make a baby does not mean I'm going to jump up and down for you...
But will be celebrating making it to 24 weeks Sat after a MC at 12 weeks. I feel like its an important milestone, I'll also celebrate if we make it past 34 weeks.
Maybe this is more UO, but since the earlier post its on my mind. I can't understand why women care so much if they're friends are excited for their pregnancies. It's not their baby, their life, or their experience. To get upset because a friend didn't jump for joy and buy you some onesies is obnoxious to me. People of our age have a LOT of other personal stuff going on and may not have that emotional space to celebrate for you. It's your baby, so as long as you are excited then that's all that matters. You can come here to get your daily dose of "OMGEEE YOU'RE TOTES PREG!" If that's what you really need.
Exactly how I feel. My sister didn't seem that excited about my pregnancy at first but then she went crazy buying things for my girl lol. The point is, just bc someone doesn't go BSC with excitement, doesn't mean they aren't excited
I cried ALL day when I found out my sister was pregnant. I was on my 3rd year of infertility and had already done a few rounds of failed treatments. They weren't even trying and she always had a history of being insensitive to what I was going through. In time I came around and by the time the baby was here I loved her just the same. I know how I felt when friends and family told me they were pregnant so I never expect anyone else to get super excited about my pregnancy. We all have our own stuff going on.
I had such a hard time telling my sister with both of my pregnancies. She has been trying to conceive for several years now, and I am hyper-fertile. On top of that she is the most introverted and private person you will ever meet, so it's tough to tell what she's feeling anyway. you just have to let people process and react in their own way, in their own time.
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Here is mine and I know it is not the nicest.
When people post how their SO has no job, or barley makes money. And just wants to hang with friends I want to scream "why didn't you think of this before you got pregnant". If you use bc you can prevent most Pregnancies. I know this is judgemental which is why I don't say it in the post but man it annoys me.
I understand mistakes happen, but come on! If you liked the guy enough to fuck him, no complaining now that you're having a child with him. He was an idiot then too, I'm almost sure of it.
I can't even begin to comprehend celebrating 'viability' at 24 weeks. I get that it might mean more to a women who had a late miscarriage but still. 16 weeks premature does not meet my definition of viable
I'll absolutely breathe a little easier when I know my child has a chance to live should the worst come to the worst. No one wants a micropreemie. No one wants to have a baby at 24 weeks. But there IS something comforting knowing that it's not hopeless should your baby come at that point.
So I guess my FFFC (which is probably pretty flammable) is that I don't always think it's better off that a child/person survives if that means they will have a lifetime of pain, surgeries, etc. As hard as it would be to lose a child or loved one I would never want to see them severely suffer. I'm not talking about mild disabilities I'm talking about the individual actually suffering in pain and having to endure treatments, surgeries, etc over and over again. I also don't think it's fair for their loved ones who now must provide care for them for the rest of their lives or other children who must always be put on the back burner for the safety and care of their sibling.
I'll join you in your FFFC. And I'll take it further, I think it's (generally) down right selfish to keep someone/something alive when they will know nothing but suffering. I can't imagine having to make that decision when it comes to someone I love, but to not make it because I don't want to experience the hurt of loss is beyond my comprehension.
Maybe this is more UO, but since the earlier post its on my mind. I can't understand why women care so much if they're friends are excited for their pregnancies. It's not their baby, their life, or their experience. To get upset because a friend didn't jump for joy and buy you some onesies is obnoxious to me. People of our age have a LOT of other personal stuff going on and may not have that emotional space to celebrate for you. It's your baby, so as long as you are excited then that's all that matters. You can come here to get your daily dose of "OMGEEE YOU'RE TOTES PREG!" If that's what you really need.
Exactly how I feel. My sister didn't seem that excited about my pregnancy at first but then she went crazy buying things for my girl lol. The point is, just bc someone doesn't go BSC with excitement, doesn't mean they aren't excited
I cried ALL day when I found out my sister was pregnant. I was on my 3rd year of infertility and had already done a few rounds of failed treatments. They weren't even trying and she always had a history of being insensitive to what I was going through. In time I came around and by the time the baby was here I loved her just the same. I know how I felt when friends and family told me they were pregnant so I never expect anyone else to get super excited about my pregnancy. We all have our own stuff going on.
I think those of us who have been through infertility and/or miscarriage are much more sensitive to this than others.
Sometimes I wish I had the courage to talk about my miscarriage more so people would realize that not everyone pukes rainbows and glitter about pregnancy. It's a sensitive, difficult thing for some people.
BFP #1 June 2009 - Evangeline born 3/5/2010 BFP #2 August 2012 - Partial Molar Pregnancy, D&C September 2012 BFP #3 January 2013 - Chemical Pregnancy
I can't even begin to comprehend celebrating 'viability' at 24 weeks. I get that it might mean more to a women who had a late miscarriage but still. 16 weeks premature does not meet my definition of viable
I'll absolutely breathe a little easier when I know my child has a chance to live should the worst come to the worst. No one wants a micropreemie. No one wants to have a baby at 24 weeks. But there IS something comforting knowing that it's not hopeless should your baby come at that point.
I agree. I have a friend with a boy who was born at 26 weeks. He had a rough first year but now is a happy healthy 4 yo . I am comforted to know if my baby comes now he has a chance.
It is comforting to know the baby has a chance if I were to go into labor now. I think it's always important to remember, it is still just a chance. Viable doesn't mean the baby will survive. It means there's a chance the baby can survive.
This. During this pregnancy I have had 3 friends lose their babies at 29 weeks. Three. And one of them was twin boys, so 4 babies. I haven't wanted to sound like a jerk for saying this, because I get the flip side, but I am not excited to hit 24 weeks, I'm just excited to still have a healthy pregnancy and pray to Jesus that I get to hold this baby in my arms at the end.
Maybe this is more UO, but since the earlier post its on my mind. I can't understand why women care so much if they're friends are excited for their pregnancies. It's not their baby, their life, or their experience. To get upset because a friend didn't jump for joy and buy you some onesies is obnoxious to me. People of our age have a LOT of other personal stuff going on and may not have that emotional space to celebrate for you. It's your baby, so as long as you are excited then that's all that matters. You can come here to get your daily dose of "OMGEEE YOU'RE TOTES PREG!" If that's what you really need.
Exactly how I feel. My sister didn't seem that excited about my pregnancy at first but then she went crazy buying things for my girl lol. The point is, just bc someone doesn't go BSC with excitement, doesn't mean they aren't excited
Yep same with one of my sisters. I was/am feeling bad about it. She's older than me and I'm married and having a baby before her. I didn't even want to tell her at first, I knew she wouldn't exactly be happy for me, she is in a way, but she doesn't talk to me about it or ask how I am. I understand, but at first it was tough knowing she wouldn't be excited for me.
Re: FFFC...and no, they're not flame free.
I made an entire sheet cake yesterday for just my husband and I (yellow cake with chocolate icing…our favorite). We ate some for dessert and then we ate some for breakfast today. Nutritious? No. Delightful? Yes.
I don't know if this would qualify as an FFFC but it bothering me to all hell. I almost punched my FIL in the face last night. Literally. I was sitting at the table with DH and him. I told DH that my phone app said the baby gained about 4 oz last week. He (very jokingly) said and "How much did you gain?" then followed with a quick just kidding. FIL looks me and DH up and down and says, "I can tell just by looking at the size of the 2 of you, you are going to be very happy together" He was dead serious. WTF?????????????? WHO SAYS THAT TO A PREGNANT LADY??
I stormed out and came home crying. I was up half the night crying. DH is not fat but he is a stocky guy. I have PCOS, I was on steroids during my fertility treatments and now I'm pregnant. No I'm not tiny right now but at least I'm not a loser like him. Gr.
I can't connect to my body the way I did with my first. It seems like a lot of STM's feel the same way.
MEP, I think I would've punched him. Seriously not okay.
I am really more anxious about how I'm going to care for two kiddos than I am excited about this baby. Sad but true.
CP: 01/2011 | MMC: 01/2012 | MMC: 10/2012 | DS: 11/2013 | MMC: 11/2014 | DD: 01/2016
BFP: 06/2018 - EDD: 02/09/2019
CP: 01/2011 | MMC: 01/2012 | MMC: 10/2012 | DS: 11/2013 | MMC: 11/2014 | DD: 01/2016
BFP: 06/2018 - EDD: 02/09/2019
I think it's part that and part I still really don't believe everything is going to turn out OK. There has just been so much crap happen and it took so much to get him in the first place. Ugh. I need to get over myself.
No one wants a micropreemie. No one wants to have a baby at 24 weeks. But there IS something comforting knowing that it's not hopeless should your baby come at that point.
Me: 31 | DH: 33
DS1: 12.23.13 | DS2: 05.06.16
BFP: 06.30.19 | EDD: 3.9.20
TTC3: 11.18
BFP: 02.05.19
CP: 03.07.19
*really traumatic recovery*
I cried ALL day when I found out my sister was pregnant. I was on my 3rd year of infertility and had already done a few rounds of failed treatments. They weren't even trying and she always had a history of being insensitive to what I was going through. In time I came around and by the time the baby was here I loved her just the same. I know how I felt when friends and family told me they were pregnant so I never expect anyone else to get super excited about my pregnancy. We all have our own stuff going on.
Well said! It's no one's job to squeeee over your pregnancy. Let people be excited in their own way. I feel like some people I know are publicly excited enough about their own pregnancies for the both of us.
"Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it the more it will elude you but if u turn your attention to other things it will come & sit softly on your shoulder."
BFP! 04/26/11 - DS born 12/28/11 - BFP #2! 04/02/13 - DD born 12/11/13 -
My Ovulation Chart
Expecting our first, baby BOY, 12/12/13
Emma Kate - born 10.16.03 @ 29 weeks, weighed 1lb 13oz and 13.5" long.
TTC #3
When people post how their SO has no job, or barley makes money. And just wants to hang with friends I want to scream "why didn't you think of this before you got pregnant". If you use bc you can prevent most Pregnancies. I know this is judgemental which is why I don't say it in the post but man it annoys me.
I worry about this, too. Plus our preschool/childcare bill is going to be $2000 a month. I review our finances obessively to come up with new expense saving ideas so we can pay for it.
BFP #1 June 2009 - Evangeline born 3/5/2010
BFP #2 August 2012 - Partial Molar Pregnancy, D&C September 2012
BFP #3 January 2013 - Chemical Pregnancy
BFP #4 April 2013 - EDD 12/15/13
Baby Charlie born 12/7/13!
"Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it the more it will elude you but if u turn your attention to other things it will come & sit softly on your shoulder."
BFP! 04/26/11 - DS born 12/28/11 - BFP #2! 04/02/13 - DD born 12/11/13 -
My Ovulation Chart
I know exactly how you feel. The first one was unplanned so obviously came easily. With this one we went through so much heartache. We were literally talking to adoption agencies when I got the BFP. I feel like if I accept it, something bad will happen. Crazy, I know but still can't help feeling that way.
It is comforting to know the baby has a chance if I were to go into labor now. I think it's always important to remember, it is still just a chance. Viable doesn't mean the baby will survive. It means there's a chance the baby can survive.
FFFC? Don't get the acronym
I understand mistakes happen, but come on! If you liked the guy enough to fuck him, no complaining now that you're having a child with him. He was an idiot then too, I'm almost sure of it.
I'll join you in your FFFC.
And I'll take it further, I think it's (generally) down right selfish to keep someone/something alive when they will know nothing but suffering.
I can't imagine having to make that decision when it comes to someone I love, but to not make it because I don't want to experience the hurt of loss is beyond my comprehension.
I think those of us who have been through infertility and/or miscarriage are much more sensitive to this than others.
Sometimes I wish I had the courage to talk about my miscarriage more so people would realize that not everyone pukes rainbows and glitter about pregnancy. It's a sensitive, difficult thing for some people.
BFP #1 June 2009 - Evangeline born 3/5/2010
BFP #2 August 2012 - Partial Molar Pregnancy, D&C September 2012
BFP #3 January 2013 - Chemical Pregnancy
BFP #4 April 2013 - EDD 12/15/13
Baby Charlie born 12/7/13!
It is comforting to know the baby has a chance if I were to go into labor now. I think it's always important to remember, it is still just a chance. Viable doesn't mean the baby will survive. It means there's a chance the baby can survive.
This. During this pregnancy I have had 3 friends lose their babies at 29 weeks. Three. And one of them was twin boys, so 4 babies. I haven't wanted to sound like a jerk for saying this, because I get the flip side, but I am not excited to hit 24 weeks, I'm just excited to still have a healthy pregnancy and pray to Jesus that I get to hold this baby in my arms at the end.
Me: 31 | DH: 33
DS1: 12.23.13 | DS2: 05.06.16
BFP: 06.30.19 | EDD: 3.9.20
TTC3: 11.18
BFP: 02.05.19
CP: 03.07.19
*really traumatic recovery*