1) Asking if it's a bump because I KNOW MY BODY and it could be multiples. No. Saying that "I know my body" means that you are either stupid and don't believe in science, or on the wrong BMB. Saying shit like "OMG YOU TOTALLY COULD BE" when we know that there is no way in hell you aren't, is just wrong. People already think that pregnant women have "pregnancy brain" (which is a myth btw), can we not make people think we're idiots during the next 9 months? I'd really like to be taken seriously at my job and in life and anyone that want to perpetuate straight up magic is hindering this.
2) Asking us to decide if your 1st tri /s is a boy or girl. Again, any guesses here are old wives tales. It drives me friggin nuts. Old wives tales about gender during first tri are all false. Let's NOT make people think we are idiots who believe in magic.
Let's encourage society to treat us as humans rather than hormonal airheads by engaging in intelligent discourse.
eta: I'm a first time mom, so the excuse that OH BUT I'M A FTM SO TOO EXCITED FOR SCIENCE does not fly with me.
I think I have suffered pregnancy brain though an by that I mean, having a baby is so much better than my boring job that I forget what I'm doing because I get bored and check TB or look up baby things! ADD at it's finest! But I mean, it's totes pregnancy brain right???
Me: 24; DH: 28 - Married 09.20.2012
Blended Family since 2012.
Surprise of a Lifetime - Baby Butler EDD 07.07.2015
SD is 4. Super excited and wants a Baby Sister!
Daddy is excited but hoping and wishing for a Baby Boy!
So.... I woke up to 68 notifications on this thread. I just....love y'all.
Me: 30; DH: 32
Married since 3/15/08.
Pregnancy 1: BFP on 1/24/11 - Molly born on 10/6/11!
Pregnancy 2: BFP on 11/5/14 - Baby #2 due on 7/17/15!
In between pregnancies, I've grown to love my "other" baby. The "carb baby", that's taken permanent residence in my belly, thanks to my overzealous love of bread, pasta and pastries. Hence my name.
@OctoberStars thank you so much for that! Seriously.
I think I have suffered pregnancy brain though an by that I mean, having a baby is so much better than my boring job that I forget what I'm doing because I get bored and check TB or look up baby things! ADD at it's finest! But I mean, it's totes pregnancy brain right???
Haha yes I am the same way. All day my brain is like HOLY SHIT I'M KNOCKED UP.
Wow talk about debbie downers around here for a lot of women this is their first pregnancy and they are excited. This post is just rude! I mean seriously I pray that these excited ftm's dont read this post. I don't care if its bloat, a baby, or a big lunch if it males you happy thinking its baby go right ahead some women need to get off their high horse jeez
I'm a FTM and I don't want someone blowing glitter up my ass and telling me I'm really showing when that's impossible. I'd rather be educated and not sound like a derp when I'm talking to people, so I appreciate the honesty the ladies on here provide. If you no likey, you are free to vacate the premises.
Another FTM mom here: srsly, this. Also even if this post prevents only ONE woman from making a picture of her caressing her blump her avatar, our job here is done.
___________________________________ Oh god. There's already so many. So many bloat belly avatars.
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Would it be better if I made mine a pic of my H caressing his blump? He gets those on the regular... ;-)
Be grateful that no one has yet posted asking us to help her figure out who her baby daddy is. Currently deleting my WTE app due to this. 4 different women already... ~O)
Is that "What To Expect"?? I need to know so I can avoid it like a "can I die my haer?" thread.
This signature is all for YOU. I'm on mobile and can't see crap.
Damn. I just came back after my little white knight GBCB'd and tried an insult. Unfortunately I didn't see it because I was finishing up my work. At work.
I don't know why I have to justify myself (I don't) but I work based on deadlines. I get shit done and I don't have someone breathing down my neck. I give myself a 5-10 minute break once an hour and pop in here or check my email or something. That apparently just BLOWS MINDS sometimes.
I'm not going to lie, I definitely have been rubbing my belly as a signal to random people to explain my embarrassing poo baby pump. I'm endlessly hungry, nauseated, and constipated- all which have given me a glorious looking "beer belly" that my pencil skirts at work like to highlight. I'm tiny so the bloat is so noticeable- that Beyoncé post is totally me sometimes right now
Pregnancy 1: BFP on 1/24/11 - Molly born on 10/6/11!
Pregnancy 2: BFP on 11/5/14 - Baby #2 due on 7/17/15!
In between pregnancies, I've grown to love my "other" baby. The "carb baby", that's taken permanent residence in my belly, thanks to my overzealous love of bread, pasta and pastries. Hence my name.
Pregnancy 1: BFP on 1/24/11 - Molly born on 10/6/11!
Pregnancy 2: BFP on 11/5/14 - Baby #2 due on 7/17/15!
In between pregnancies, I've grown to love my "other" baby. The "carb baby", that's taken permanent residence in my belly, thanks to my overzealous love of bread, pasta and pastries. Hence my name.
I went into Motherhood this past Saturday. The happy little schmendrick was doing her due diligence and asked how far along i was. So i tell her I'm rolling into my 6th week and she looked so confused. So i explained that I'm extremely bloated and uncomfortable and would just like to have some jeans that fit for work. My H finally gets that it's not baby yet and he now asks if he can rub the bloat.
I went into Motherhood this past Saturday. The happy little schmendrick was doing her due diligence and asked how far along i was. So i tell her I'm rolling into my 6th week and she looked so confused. So i explained that I'm extremely bloated and uncomfortable and would just like to have some jeans that fit for work. My H finally gets that it's not baby yet and he now asks if he can rub the bloat.
Okay I'm having the same problems. I found that at kohls they have Lee brand pants with elastic in the waist. They look exactly like regular dress pants but are way more comfy and you can find them in the clearance section. I also found some super stretch Levi jeggings. Oh heaven!
Buuuuuuuuuuump. ( in your mind that should sound like a giant belch) Also, how come all the WKs have weirdo cartoon avatars of big blump bellys? Just saying.
I'm a little on the chubby side and just the other day I was telling my best friend that since I'm pregnant I should just go ahead and buy maternity pants. I know darn well it's because of my food baby and not my "poppy seed" as my H likes to refer to it. Lol
I finally pooped after days of not being able to and holy crap I swear I went down two pants sizes. Hahaha sweet relief! Still got that bloat though but man I was wondering how much more my bod could handle the constipation!
Me: 24; DH: 28 - Married 09.20.2012
Blended Family since 2012.
Surprise of a Lifetime - Baby Butler EDD 07.07.2015
SD is 4. Super excited and wants a Baby Sister!
Daddy is excited but hoping and wishing for a Baby Boy!
Re: Letting it die.... PSA: YOU ARE NOT SHOWING
I think I have suffered pregnancy brain though an by that I mean, having a baby is so much better than my boring job that I forget what I'm doing because I get bored and check TB or look up baby things! ADD at it's finest! But I mean, it's totes pregnancy brain right???
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Oh god. There's already so many. So many bloat belly avatars.
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Would it be better if I made mine a pic of my H caressing his blump? He gets those on the regular... ;-)
our little angel.
Seriously, I miss pooping.
I don't know why I have to justify myself (I don't) but I work based on deadlines. I get shit done and I don't have someone breathing down my neck. I give myself a 5-10 minute break once an hour and pop in here or check my email or something. That apparently just BLOWS MINDS sometimes.
Oh ETA @merrae . For funsies.
BFP #1 7/6/2012, EDD 3/13/2013, Delivered 3/14/2013
BFP #2 1/7/2014: EDD:9/14 MC: 1/9/2014 (confirmed via blood work)
BFP #3 7/5/2014: EDD 3/11/2015 MC: 7/15/2014
BFP #4 11/7/2014: EDD 7/17/2015~~Please be my RAINBOW!
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BFP #1: 8/13/12 Azalea Mae born via c-section 4/27/13

BFP #2: 7/20/14 Twins -loss #1 7/29/14 loss #2 8/20/14 D&C 8/22/14
BFP #3: 11/18/14 EDD: 7/22/15
TTC #1 since 08/2013
BFP#1: 1/6/2014 EDD: 9/17/2014 Natural MC: 1/17/2014 (5w3d)
BFP #2: 6/7/2014 EDD: 2/18/2015 Natural MC 6/19/2014 (5w)
BFP #3: 10/22/14 EDD: 7/1/2015
*Taking Progesterone supplements* Beta 1: 777, Beta 2: 2589 *GROW BABY!*
Also, how come all the WKs have weirdo cartoon avatars of big blump bellys? Just saying.
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