I think it is possible, yes. I can't quite remember the details, but my friend got pregnant when her daughter was three months and if I remember rightly she wasn't having a period, or at least not a regular one. Anything is possible!
Thanks guys! Friendly reminder to everyone to take their birth control pills at the same time every day. It matters!
Super excited though!! Even looks like I have the exact same due date I had last year. Life is funny
That's so crazy and exciting! Keep us posted.
Is it awful that this makes me again wonder if I'm ovulating despite no period?
It is possible but if you ovulated you will most likely get your period. Most people think cycles are determined by their period but its actually determined by ovulation. That being said after birth you will ovulate, then have your period 10-16 days later (depending on your luteal phase), and then it starts all over again. This is why some people get pregnant before having a period, it starts with ovulating, ovulation is what triggers a period. The time between your period and ovulation can vary, the time between your ovulation and period is usually pretty consistent.
@Emmaholmes89 such amazing news!! Congrats!!! You need to keep us updated along the way!!
Maybe we should start a new thread soon for group members NTNP, TTGP and BFP! i would love to keep updated on the journey of these new mamas become a mama again!
I think we are getting to a point were we can post. Here is what I have compiled, I took the suggestion and tried to condense a little bit. Also let me know if I should tag anyone else on it. What should the title of the thread be?
Hello from November 2016 BMB! We are so
excited for you all and having a November baby is great. We really wanted to
put something together to say welcome to the November club and congratulations.
We each came up with some things we learned along the way, things we wish
people would've told us, and just general advice for pregnancy and new babies.
Most of us are FTMs so the comments are probably more geared toward those of
you whom are FTMs as well. Feel free to pop over to November 2016 to say hi.
Once again, congrats to all of you and we hope you have a happy and healthy 9
months!
Try and enjoy your pregnancy as much as you can. I know it’s easier said than done. The anxiety struggle is real though. Just enjoy the journey and don't forget to take time
to do things for yourself.
Embrace your new body as much as you can while
it changes. Take pictures along the way, even if you feel like a big fat whale
towards the end of pregnancy. Do your best to ignore people who comment on
the shape of your belly whether they think it's too small too big too high or
too low. It's just right and none of their damn business anyway.
You get used to
strangers reaching up your hoohah. Works well if you have a rotation of Drs at
your practice, and even better if there at Med students observing, because in
the hospital all bets are off on how many people will see you on display.
Embrace maternity clothes! Better to be
comfortable than worry about how long you can stay in your regular
clothes.
You know your body best, trust your instinct. You
are your best advocate in your healthcare. Don't every let anyone (medical
professional, spouse, family/friends/strangers) make you feel stupid or
inconvenient for asking questions or wanting an extra u/s to make sure
everything is okay.
Birth / Labor / Hospital
Try to be open
minded. Pregnancy and birth plans may not always go exactly how you hoped (i.e.
needing a c-section, medication, etc). Making sure the baby is healthy and
happy is the most important thing. Unless it is an absolute emergency, any
decision can wait 15 minutes. Send everyone out of the room but those you want
there and make a decision you feel confident in, even if it isn't what was on your
birth plan.
Pelvic exams don't
usually tell you how likely/soon you will go into labor, but they might help
you know how soon to head to the hospital.
Every
pregnancy/labor/birth is different, yours might not look/feel the same as
someone else's and that's ok! It is ok if you don't have the movie scene emotional moment
after your baby is born. Sometimes your
emotions take a little while to catch up, especially after an intense
experience like labor.
Depends are a pretty
awesome post labor alternative to what the hospital provides.
Take lots of
pictures of you and the baby in the hospital - even if you think you look bad. You will regret not having these.
Pack as sleep mask in your hospital bag. The
rooms are never completely dark at night and are glaringly bright during the
day. The mask was a lifesaver for H and me so we could better nap during the
day and sleep at night. Also pack slippers with grip’s on the bottom so
you don’t have to wear theirs.
Post-Partum
If you end up with a c-section, don't be a hero - take your pain pills on time and until the prescription runs out!
You will celebrate poop (your own and your LO's) like you've never celebrated poop before! Colace is your friend, start taking it regularly immediately after birth and don't stop for at least two weeks after.
Make sure you take care of you! You can sometimes find an entire day has gone by and you've had all of a handful of goldfish crackers. Stay well hydrated (almost excessively) and keep finger snacks handy.
If you're one of those lucky women who fits in her pre-pregnancy jeans 4 weeks PP, please do the rest of us all a favor and don't brag about it! Just enjoy your miracle metabolism privately while the rest of us work on our remaining 10 pounds, you lucky lucky girl.
Conversely, if you're still lugging around 10 extra pounds 4 months PP remember to be nice to yourself. A negative inner narrative doesn't help you and it's not fair to beat yourself up over it. Remember, that girl who insists on posting a picture on FB in her bikini with her one month old is not normal.
Baby / PP
Don't let anyone make you feel wrong in
whatever choice you make in regards to feeding baby. You can sometimes be your
own worst critic if your feeding plans don't go exactly how you thought they
would. Lactation consultants and websites are amazing resources. There is no
wrong way or ONE WAY to feed baby. A fed baby is best. Don’t let others make
you feel guilty for how you choose to feed your baby, in addition don’t judge
other moms on how they choose to feed their babies. Moms are the worst at this.
Babies are new to the world and are learning
how to do everything, you are also learning how to do everything. Cut yourself
some slack. You are a great mama and will do the best you can for your LO.
All babies are so different. Don't let your
know it all family member or friend make you question yourself. You know your
baby better than anyone!
Your baby might not like half the things you
buy him/her. Don't buy everything until you figure out what they need!
Sometimes you might have to let others know
what you need for support, and what isn't working. I had to tell people to stop
telling me that time will go fast, or to enjoy the time when my son is little
because it only lasts so long because it gave me panic attacks. Stand up for
you and your little one to get what you need.
The first six weeks with a new baby can be amazing
and challenging. Enjoy them but also accept that sleep and showers may be
sparse.
Control how you want the holidays spent with a
new baby. If you're not comfortable going to large parties or having tons of
people around right away, communicate with your SO. Make a new tradition or
just alter the old ones for your newborn year.
Never feel bad about turning down company.
There are days where you want it to just be you and baby without people
trucking in and out of the house (even if they come bearing gifts or food..
they can always leave the food on your front steps ;-).) And don't worry about
the laundry. It will get done eventually! Enjoy the newborn time as much as you
can.
Make sure you're being a good teammate with
your partner. If H swaddles baby differently or burps baby differently or sings
him the wrong songs it's okay! Be supportive and let him figure it out his way.
I just wanted to thank you for such an amazing and supportive post to all the nov 2017 women. Your bump month looks awesome and I hope ours follows suit.
Re: November 2017 Moms
Welcomed baby girl: 06.10.14
Second pregnancy EDD: 06.16.16 MC: 10.29.15
Welcomed baby boy: 11.25.16
Super excited though!! Even looks like I have the exact same due date I had last year. Life is funny
Is it awful that this makes me again wonder if I'm ovulating despite no period?
Welcomed baby girl: 06.10.14
Second pregnancy EDD: 06.16.16 MC: 10.29.15
Welcomed baby boy: 11.25.16
@emmaholmes89 Congrats!
- BFP: 3/10/16 — Baby Girl born 11/20/16
TTC#2 April 2019Maybe we should start a new thread soon for group members NTNP, TTGP and BFP!
i would love to keep updated on the journey of these new mamas become a mama again!
- BFP: 3/10/16 — Baby Girl born 11/20/16
TTC#2 April 2019Hello from November 2016 BMB! We are so excited for you all and having a November baby is great. We really wanted to put something together to say welcome to the November club and congratulations. We each came up with some things we learned along the way, things we wish people would've told us, and just general advice for pregnancy and new babies. Most of us are FTMs so the comments are probably more geared toward those of you whom are FTMs as well. Feel free to pop over to November 2016 to say hi. Once again, congrats to all of you and we hope you have a happy and healthy 9 months!
@m6agua @kristah2 @desoky01 @SandNStarsNJ @kvruns @jsmai @anne11716 @lajoliedreamer @mrsmaryk2016 @leighry
Pregnancy
Birth / Labor / Hospital
Post-Partum
Baby / PP
- BFP: 3/10/16 — Baby Girl born 11/20/16
TTC#2 April 2019Welcomed baby girl: 06.10.14
Second pregnancy EDD: 06.16.16 MC: 10.29.15
Welcomed baby boy: 11.25.16
- BFP: 3/10/16 — Baby Girl born 11/20/16
TTC#2 April 2019I just wanted to thank you for such an amazing and supportive post to all the nov 2017 women. Your bump month looks awesome and I hope ours follows suit.