@marycatherine0523 last pregnancy we moved out of our duplex in late August, packed everything into a storage unit, and lived with my grandma in a teeny, tiny bedroom until we closed on a house in mid-November. I had my son on Oct 2. So we moved once while I was 8ish months pregnant and then again with a 1.5month old! With a PCS move, it should be pretty nice because you'll have movers and all you'll need to do is pack up! One thing that worried me was that I didn't have a nursery "ready" - hahaha, baby slept with us and in his diaper changing table part of a pack n play for the first 3 months anyway! Best of luck to you, I'm looking forward to hearing about your journey back to the States!
@vvitchhazel I'm chiming in with the others who recommend the Snoogle. I will say that some nights even the miracle Snoogle didn't help me sleep but I was very thankful to have it, especially later on in pregnancy.
How old are your other kids? Share names if you'd like! I have one, Isla James that is about to turn 3 this month!
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM: My kid is a redheaded handful, I have no idea how we are going to manage another.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM : My husband is BEYOND excited at the thought it could possibly be a boy... I don't think it's hit me yet.
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/ I feel like I'm cheated on my A14 board since I'm here! The girls from my last board are some of my best friends to this day!
GTKY: SAHM? Working mom? (If yes to later, what do you do) SAHM/semi working? Just got laid off and doing a lot of crafting.
How old are your other kids? Share names if you'd like! I had boy/girl twins in May 2011 (TW) my daughter passed away from a complication from the c-section at 4 days old, my son will be 6 next month and is thriving. VBAC in January 2013 (a girl!), and a Team Green turned Pink 2VBAC in January 2016. So this is my fourth pregnancy, fifth child.
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM: I don't even know where to start! My youngest is still nursing and I still remember how challenging it was to have 2 under 2 - I'm excited but it's different because I know what I'm getting into this time - ha! Also, if you'd told me 10 years ago I'd be a mom of five...
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM : What a privilege to be pregnant again.
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions: I got my HCG drawn today, anxiously awaiting that. Also on progesterone and will be for most of the pregnancy since I have a history of low progesterone/preterm labor.
GTKY: SAHM? Working mom? (If yes to later, what do you do) SAHM since my oldest was about 15 months old.
How old are your other kids? Share names if you'd like! Lydia is 14months on the 19th!
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM: Currently bracing myself for when morning sickness shows up and I'm running around after a toddler while feeling terrible. Ugh!
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM : We're looking forward to watching our DD grow with her sibling.
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/ We haven't told our family yet! We have a bunch of things going on right now - including opening our own business and we're planning on holding out until a celebratory lunch after opening weekend.
GTKY: SAHM? Working mom? (If yes to later, what do you do) I went back to work when Lydia was 5 months old and it killed me. A lot of things changed in the 6 months I was on maternity leave and it just wasn't the same. DH and I had a great opportunity pop up during that time though, and we're opening our own espresso bar in 3 weeks. I have finished up my job and I will work there and help him but also be a lot more flexiable with my day and the kids.
@kbamomma33@missbmama Thanks ladies, I am sure it will be fine but I just can't help but worry about it! I think DD will like helping with the new baby so I will be sure to encourage that.
Challenges: My LO is being really clingy so I'm a bit worried she won't adjust well right away
Current joys: my babies will be close in age which is something I've always wanted my Sisters and I have a 7-15 year age gap and it was so hard to relate to them.
GTKY: I am currently a SAHM and I am loving it before I worked at a Starbucks.
How old are your other kids? Share names if you'd like! Ezra Logan
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM: Just always only had to focus on one baby. I'm especially nervous about the newborn stage and not being able to soak in every moment because I'll be chasing my tot! Lol
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM : Ezra loves babies so much and I can't wait for him to have his own that will grow into his friend!
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/ Which is harder? Transition from 1 to 2, or 2 to 3?
GTKY: SAHM? Working mom? (If yes to later, what do you do) SAHM and I looooove it!
@alyssaleighw I have been told by lots of moms of 2+ that the transition from 1 to 2 is by far the hardest and that after that it's like "nothing" but I would love to hear from others here as wel. I would imagine 2-3 would be a bigger adjustment because you are moving from man on man coverage to zone coverage but so many others have told me no.
Other children: Grayson will be 3 in May and Amelia turned 1 in March.
Current challenges/ concerns: I had HG with both previous pregnancies and it was terrible. I'm also nervous about having 3 so close in age. I don't feel like I've gotten enough time with my daughter yet and I'm worried about being able to give all three the attention they deserve.
Current joys: I not experiencing any symptoms yet!
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions: why did my OB have to move 3 hours away? Now I have to find a new one
GTKY: I'm a sahm which I absolutely love!
I had HG with my DD, too. Hoping this time we don't have to deal with this!!
When are you due? 12/10 How old are your other kids? Share names if you'd like! Gavin is 6 years old. Current challenges/concerns about being a STM: I hope the age difference doesn't prevent them from being close! Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM : My heart just melts at the thought of Gavin having a sibling to love. Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/
GTKY: SAHM? Working mom? (If yes to later, what do you do) I work in management for a Fortune 500 financial services company. It's stressful but I love leading a team and all the challenges that brings with it. I'm also stoked because our maternity leave just changed and it now includes 12 weeks of paid leave!
Me: 38 l DH: 41 Gavin - 8/27/10 *TW* Gabriel - 2nd tri loss 5/17/16 Trisomy 18 & 21 Hope - 2nd tri loss 12/7/16 complications from pneumonia
@jljeanblanc, I have the same problem! I check in on my app during the day but it's so darn hard to type on it that I end up waiting until I can get home and signed onto my laptop.
Me: 38 l DH: 41 Gavin - 8/27/10 *TW* Gabriel - 2nd tri loss 5/17/16 Trisomy 18 & 21 Hope - 2nd tri loss 12/7/16 complications from pneumonia
@thatlauragirl - seriously. I was a total lurker on the Oct '14 board because I hated trying to post on mobile (iPad at the time). If you see something stupid or crazy with a post of mine, I blame mobile in advance...including my really old ticker!!!!
When are you due? Dec. 16th or 17th (I know when we conceived but I don't know when I O'd)
How old are your other kids? Share names if you'd like! I have 2 little ones - Norah (2y, 4m) and Linus (1st bday is this weekend, 4/17)
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM: Telling family or being out in public with 2 babies and a big belly (eventually). Got some side eye when I bought my pile of test with my kids in tow. While my family would be thrilled, I think at first it would be like "omg SLOW DOWN." My hubby and I are both the babies of our families, so it's hard to be the ones popping out babies lol! Also, my hubby's family has no other kids in it - they love our kids, but they're definitely much more cautious, practically to a fault sometimes (ie, some decisions take them years while usually they take others a few months to a year type of deal) when it comes to big life decisions and sometimes even miss opportunity windows due to that (i.e., doesn't look like his siblings will be having kids because they're both older and have dragged their feet so long that unfortunately they have now been having trouble conceiving I hope they are able to, though - they would be amazing parents and I'd love some cousins on DH's side for my kiddos!) I'm also worried about 3 under 3 - what are the logistics? How do I go out with them alone? How to handle all their needs! Yikes
****************************** October Challenge: How I feel about the 3rd trimester:
Throwback: Hubby and I on our first date (Nov 2007), and then again on our wedding day (Nov 2012)
I'm excited to see our family grow so close together - I hope they're good friends
ihave no concerns other than - how and when do I tell people? My appt isn't until May.
I am a part time elementary art teacher but I am leaving at the end of this school year to be a SAHM and teach local mommy/caregiver and me art playgroups to kids ages birth-preK and their grown ups. Wish me luck!
****************************** October Challenge: How I feel about the 3rd trimester:
Throwback: Hubby and I on our first date (Nov 2007), and then again on our wedding day (Nov 2012)
I am a little sad this time around. Of course I am excited to be having another baby but I feel sad that my kids are so far apart in age. I wish I had another sooner rather than later. My DD will be about 4.5 when this one arrives. I know she will be a huge help but I want them to be close growing up. We will probably have a third baby a lot closer to this 2nd one.
I have 2 sisters who are older than me. They are 8 years and 6.5 years older than me. I was closer with the 2nd one growing up and the older one and I it feels like we hardly know each other, even as adults. I don't think that has to do with the age gap, though...but I do remember lots of things my 2nd sister and I were not able to do together because of our age gap. As adults it doesn't make any difference of course...but as kids it did.
I just have sad feelings because of all these extra hormones right now. I know my dd will be the best big sister she can be...I just feel sad.
When are you due? December 2017--not sure of the date. We haven't been to the doctor yet! How old are your other kids? 6 months...whoopsies! Share names if you'd like! NO IDEA. Current challenges/concerns about being a STM: They'll be 15 months apart and our little girl lovesssss the attention. Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM : Another baby!!!! Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/
GTKY: SAHM? Working mom? (If yes to later, what do you do) Working mom...attorney. No one knows (obviously)...but I just stopped pumping at work!
@mrsorigami my brothers are 9 and 12 years older than me (my mom had to wait to have me because of meds for severe asthma). I know what you mean - I felt like an only child growing up sometimes, especially when they moved out during/after college. However, I always felt loved and looked after by my big brothers, and I wouldn't trade them or the sisters in law and nieces/nephews they gave me for the world! We're getting closer now that we're adults and all have families. I think 4.5 years is nuthin' - your kids will be close I'm sure I know my hubby is 3 years younger than his sister, and 6 years younger than his brother...honestly I think he's socially closer to his bro. They talk on the phone all the time and you'd never guess there were 6 years between them! Don't sweat it - it's very nice that you have a sibling for your girl, she's already so lucky
****************************** October Challenge: How I feel about the 3rd trimester:
Throwback: Hubby and I on our first date (Nov 2007), and then again on our wedding day (Nov 2012)
How old are your other kids? Share names if you'd like! Caia is a little over 8 months old
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM: She will still be so young when the new one arrives! My brother and I are only 17 months apart, so a pretty similar gap, so I know it can be done. It just seems crazy to me now. (plus she's our first, so I only have a vague idea of what she'll be like when the baby is born; I certainly know other babies, but when the milestones occur isn't completely clear to me until she hits them)
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM : We wanted two, so this should complete our family! Also, DD is so adorable at this age--looking forward to going through it all over again
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/ Anyone else have kiddos close together (or about to have them close together)?
GTKY: SAHM? Working mom? (If yes to later, what do you do) Working outside the home--I'm a college professor, which at least allows for some flexibility.
ETA: still breastfeeding DD and I am worried this pregnancy will mess up our goal to breastfeed to one year. :-( Preparing myself that we may need to supplement (which I know is fine; I know plenty of happy, healthy formula babies, but you know--mom guilt)
Married May 2014 DD born August 2016 Baby #2 due December 2017
@cait5413 I'm also BFing DS, though he is nearly 15 months but I was hoping to make it to 2 years, but my supply has taken a pretty good hit with this pregnancy so we will see.
@cait5413 my daughter is 16.5m older than my son he'll be one on Sunday! We get by just fine...Norah isn't a huge "people person" lol but she tolerates him - I catch her giggling at him when I'm not looking I'm sure they'll be besties once he's less like a baby (ie, crawling into her face, drooling all over all of her stuff, popping her balloons...) and more like a "big kid" like her You'll do great! Babywear, and get a good double stroller - otherwise, you've got this
****************************** October Challenge: How I feel about the 3rd trimester:
Throwback: Hubby and I on our first date (Nov 2007), and then again on our wedding day (Nov 2012)
@kvacmak my supply seems to be dwindling, too. I am not sure I will be able to keep pumping enough...and I am also not sure how much she is getting "from the tap" these days. I have a little freezer stash, but at this rate it will be gone before we hit the year mark. I'll just do as much as I can! She is a good eater and loves food, so at least she's not depending on me 100% anymore.
Married May 2014 DD born August 2016 Baby #2 due December 2017
@cait5413, my kids are 18 months apart! It's so much fun and they love each other so much! I would've done it again with the third but I decided to check something off my bucket list first.
When are you due? I estimate Dec 15, can't wait for the ultrasound to see what Dr thinks! How old are your other kids? Share names if you'd like! Jolie turned 1 on Feb 22 Current challenges/concerns about being a STM: Super unsure how to manage breastfeeding, naps, everything both children need Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM : Can't wait to see how loving Jolie will be to her sibling, so glad I don't have to go back to work this time around and feeling so blessed to be pregnant again! Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/ What 3 row vehicle do people have and do you love and recommend it?? We are hoping to have possibly one or two more after this even so more space will be necessary! GTKY: SAHM? Working mom? (If yes to later, what do you do) I was a teacher for 5 years, now I'm a SAHM except for the days my MIL has Jolie and I substitute teach (how funny we both do that- @ilikestars089 ) @heathergirl89 You killed me with the "breastfeeding is ouchie" comment... I would add that I definitely am a bit intimidated by starting all of that over again!
@jstud - do you enjoy subbing? I thought I would like the flexibility and being able to leave work at work but I haven't liked it as much as I thought I would.
also, 3rd row vehicle- we just got a 2012 Honda Pilot and I love it! I really didn't want a minivan. The Pilot is big but doesn't look or feel TOO big, it has a rear back up camera (something I've never had in a car!) and the seats are all so spacious. The 3rd row folds down but even with the seats up there is still a big space for stuff in the back. The newer models have other really neat safety features, depending on the year. I highly recommend!
When are you due? December 6! How old are your other kids? Share names if you'd like! My daughter Wilder is just about 11 months old!
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM: None! Other than the fact that we are in the process of moving into a small 2 bedroom home, and we'll be now outgrowing it a lot sooner than we anticipated lol
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM : 4 years ago, we were told that my husband would never father children of his own (DD was conceived via sperm donor.) we were SO excited & surprised to find out that we conceived naturally this time around! so I am just soaking everything in, because I know this is truly a one-in-a-million pregnancy for us!
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/ Did any of you mamas still breastfeed while pregnant? How did it go for you? I was still planning on nursing my daughter for quite some time yet, and I'm a little worried that I'll have to wean her sooner than I'd like? Looking for positive stories.
GTKY: SAHM? Working mom? (If yes to later, what do you do) SAHM
@ilikestars089 I actually really like subbing but i have a unique situation. I pretty much only sub at the school where I taught for 5 years so I'm frequently subbing in a class of old students or for a work friend so it's a good gig. I feel dumb for not knowing a Pilot has 3 rows! That's good to know we will look at some
Re: STM+ Check-In 4/5 (sample)
@marycatherine0523 last pregnancy we moved out of our duplex in late August, packed everything into a storage unit, and lived with my grandma in a teeny, tiny bedroom until we closed on a house in mid-November. I had my son on Oct 2. So we moved once while I was 8ish months pregnant and then again with a 1.5month old! With a PCS move, it should be pretty nice because you'll have movers and all you'll need to do is pack up! One thing that worried me was that I didn't have a nursery "ready" - hahaha, baby slept with us and in his diaper changing table part of a pack n play for the first 3 months anyway! Best of luck to you, I'm looking forward to hearing about your journey back to the States!
@vvitchhazel I'm chiming in with the others who recommend the Snoogle. I will say that some nights even the miracle Snoogle didn't help me sleep but I was very thankful to have it, especially later on in pregnancy.
How old are your other kids? Share names if you'd like!
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM: My kid is a redheaded handful, I have no idea how we are going to manage another.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM : My husband is BEYOND excited at the thought it could possibly be a boy... I don't think it's hit me yet.
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/ I feel like I'm cheated on my A14 board since I'm here! The girls from my last board are some of my best friends to this day!
GTKY: SAHM? Working mom? (If yes to later, what do you do) SAHM/semi working? Just got laid off and doing a lot of crafting.
How old are your other kids? Share names if you'd like!
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM: I don't even know where to start! My youngest is still nursing and I still remember how challenging it was to have 2 under 2 - I'm excited but it's different because I know what I'm getting into this time - ha! Also, if you'd told me 10 years ago I'd be a mom of five...
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM : What a privilege to be pregnant again.
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions: I got my HCG drawn today, anxiously awaiting that. Also on progesterone and will be for most of the pregnancy since I have a history of low progesterone/preterm labor.
GTKY: SAHM? Working mom? (If yes to later, what do you do) SAHM since my oldest was about 15 months old.
Congratulations everyone!
December 9th
How old are your other kids? Share names if you'd like!
Lydia is 14months on the 19th!
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM: Currently bracing myself for when morning sickness shows up and I'm running around after a toddler while feeling terrible. Ugh!
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM :
We're looking forward to watching our DD grow with her sibling.
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/
We haven't told our family yet! We have a bunch of things going on right now - including opening our own business and we're planning on holding out until a celebratory lunch after opening weekend.
GTKY: SAHM? Working mom? (If yes to later, what do you do)
I went back to work when Lydia was 5 months old and it killed me. A lot of things changed in the 6 months I was on maternity leave and it just wasn't the same. DH and I had a great opportunity pop up during that time though, and we're opening our own espresso bar in 3 weeks. I have finished up my job and I will work there and help him but also be a lot more flexiable with my day and the kids.
Other kids: Ta'Leyah- 16 months
Challenges: My LO is being really clingy so I'm a bit worried she won't adjust well right away
Current joys: my babies will be close in age which is something I've always wanted my Sisters and I have a 7-15 year age gap and it was so hard to relate to them.
GTKY: I am currently a SAHM and I am loving it
December 23
How old are your other kids? Share names if you'd like!
Ezra Logan
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM:
Just always only had to focus on one baby. I'm especially nervous about the newborn stage and not being able to soak in every moment because I'll be chasing my tot! Lol
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM :
Ezra loves babies so much and I can't wait for him to have his own that will grow into his friend!
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/
Which is harder? Transition from 1 to 2, or 2 to 3?
GTKY: SAHM? Working mom? (If yes to later, what do you do)
SAHM and I looooove it!
DX Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Factor V Leiden Mutation, Secondary Infertility
MFI (SA #1Count 11mill, Motility: 18%, Morphology: 1%)
AMH .328 | FSH 13.2
Together since May 19, 2001
Baby #1 was born in May 2013.
12/10
How old are your other kids? Share names if you'd like!
Gavin is 6 years old.
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM:
I hope the age difference doesn't prevent them from being close!
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM :
My heart just melts at the thought of Gavin having a sibling to love.
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/
GTKY: SAHM? Working mom? (If yes to later, what do you do)
I work in management for a Fortune 500 financial services company. It's stressful but I love leading a team and all the challenges that brings with it. I'm also stoked because our maternity leave just changed and it now includes 12 weeks of paid leave!
Gavin - 8/27/10
*TW*
Gabriel - 2nd tri loss 5/17/16 Trisomy 18 & 21
Hope - 2nd tri loss 12/7/16 complications from pneumonia
When are you due?
12/13
How old are your other kids? Share names if you'd like!
Alexa is 2.5...
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM:
Same as everyone who's brewing baby #2 - how am I going to DO this?????
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM :
Been wanting to be a mom of 2 for a while now, just excited to be on my way...
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/
None now, except that I feel like with the bloat I already feel 3 months preggo
GTKY: SAHM? Working mom? (If yes to later, what do you do)
Working mom - I'm in Marketing for a financial services company.
Gavin - 8/27/10
*TW*
Gabriel - 2nd tri loss 5/17/16 Trisomy 18 & 21
Hope - 2nd tri loss 12/7/16 complications from pneumonia
Dec. 16th or 17th (I know when we conceived but I don't know when I O'd)
How old are your other kids? Share names if you'd like!
I have 2 little ones - Norah (2y, 4m) and Linus (1st bday is this weekend, 4/17)
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM:
Telling family or being out in public with 2 babies and a big belly (eventually). Got some side eye when I bought my pile of test with my kids in tow. While my family would be thrilled, I think at first it would be like "omg SLOW DOWN." My hubby and I are both the babies of our families, so it's hard to be the ones popping out babies lol! Also, my hubby's family has no other kids in it - they love our kids, but they're definitely much more cautious, practically to a fault sometimes (ie, some decisions take them years while usually they take others a few months to a year type of deal) when it comes to big life decisions and sometimes even miss opportunity windows due to that (i.e., doesn't look like his siblings will be having kids because they're both older and have dragged their feet so long that unfortunately they have now been having trouble conceiving
I'm also worried about 3 under 3 - what are the logistics? How do I go out with them alone? How to handle all their needs! Yikes
October Challenge: How I feel about the 3rd trimester:
Throwback: Hubby and I on our first date (Nov 2007), and then again on our wedding day (Nov 2012)
I'm excited to see our family grow so close together - I hope they're good friends
ihave no concerns other than - how and when do I tell people? My appt isn't until May.
I am a part time elementary art teacher but I am leaving at the end of this school year to be a SAHM and teach local mommy/caregiver and me art playgroups to kids ages birth-preK and their grown ups. Wish me luck!
October Challenge: How I feel about the 3rd trimester:
Throwback: Hubby and I on our first date (Nov 2007), and then again on our wedding day (Nov 2012)
I have 2 sisters who are older than me. They are 8 years and 6.5 years older than me. I was closer with the 2nd one growing up and the older one and I it feels like we hardly know each other, even as adults. I don't think that has to do with the age gap, though...but I do remember lots of things my 2nd sister and I were not able to do together because of our age gap. As adults it doesn't make any difference of course...but as kids it did.
I just have sad feelings because of all these extra hormones right now. I know my dd will be the best big sister she can be...I just feel sad.
thanks for reading...
Together since May 19, 2001
Baby #1 was born in May 2013.
How old are your other kids? 6 months...whoopsies!
Share names if you'd like! NO IDEA.
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM: They'll be 15 months apart and our little girl lovesssss the attention.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM : Another baby!!!!
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/
GTKY: SAHM? Working mom? (If yes to later, what do you do) Working mom...attorney. No one knows (obviously)...but I just stopped pumping at work!
October Challenge: How I feel about the 3rd trimester:
Throwback: Hubby and I on our first date (Nov 2007), and then again on our wedding day (Nov 2012)
How old are your other kids? Share names if you'd like!
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM: She will still be so young when the new one arrives! My brother and I are only 17 months apart, so a pretty similar gap, so I know it can be done. It just seems crazy to me now. (plus she's our first, so I only have a vague idea of what she'll be like when the baby is born; I certainly know other babies, but when the milestones occur isn't completely clear to me until she hits them)
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM : We wanted two, so this should complete our family! Also, DD is so adorable at this age--looking forward to going through it all over again
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/ Anyone else have kiddos close together (or about to have them close together)?
GTKY: SAHM? Working mom? (If yes to later, what do you do) Working outside the home--I'm a college professor, which at least allows for some flexibility.
ETA: still breastfeeding DD and I am worried this pregnancy will mess up our goal to breastfeed to one year. :-( Preparing myself that we may need to supplement (which I know is fine; I know plenty of happy, healthy formula babies, but you know--mom guilt)
Married May 2014
DD born August 2016
Baby #2 due December 2017
October Challenge: How I feel about the 3rd trimester:
Throwback: Hubby and I on our first date (Nov 2007), and then again on our wedding day (Nov 2012)
Married May 2014
DD born August 2016
Baby #2 due December 2017
I estimate Dec 15, can't wait for the ultrasound to see what Dr thinks!
How old are your other kids? Share names if you'd like!
Jolie turned 1 on Feb 22
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM:
Super unsure how to manage breastfeeding, naps, everything both children need
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM :
Can't wait to see how loving Jolie will be to her sibling, so glad I don't have to go back to work this time around and feeling so blessed to be pregnant again!
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/
What 3 row vehicle do people have and do you love and recommend it?? We are hoping to have possibly one or two more after this even so more space will be necessary!
GTKY: SAHM? Working mom? (If yes to later, what do you do)
I was a teacher for 5 years, now I'm a SAHM except for the days my MIL has Jolie and I substitute teach (how funny we both do that- @ilikestars089 )
@heathergirl89 You killed me with the "breastfeeding is ouchie" comment... I would add that I definitely am a bit intimidated by starting all of that over again!
also, 3rd row vehicle- we just got a 2012 Honda Pilot and I love it! I really didn't want a minivan. The Pilot is big but doesn't look or feel TOO big, it has a rear back up camera (something I've never had in a car!) and the seats are all so spacious. The 3rd row folds down but even with the seats up there is still a big space for stuff in the back. The newer models have other really neat safety features, depending on the year. I highly recommend!
December 6!
How old are your other kids? Share names if you'd like!
My daughter Wilder is just about 11 months old!
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM:
None! Other than the fact that we are in the process of moving into a small 2 bedroom home, and we'll be now outgrowing it a lot sooner than we anticipated lol
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM :
4 years ago, we were told that my husband would never father children of his own (DD was conceived via sperm donor.) we were SO excited & surprised to find out that we conceived naturally this time around! so I am just soaking everything in, because I know this is truly a one-in-a-million pregnancy for us!
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/
Did any of you mamas still breastfeed while pregnant? How did it go for you? I was still planning on nursing my daughter for quite some time yet, and I'm a little worried that I'll have to wean her sooner than I'd like? Looking for positive stories.
GTKY: SAHM? Working mom? (If yes to later, what do you do)
SAHM
I feel dumb for not knowing a Pilot has 3 rows! That's good to know we will look at some