How old are your other kids (Share names if you would like)?
DS turns 5 next weekend.
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM or questions about things your children are going through now?
Many concerns revolving around logistics. We were one and done and this surprise came out of no where.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM:
When I think about how my son will be able to read his stories to the baby, it makes me all weepy eyed. I know my son is going to have his super sweet moments with the baby (I am realistic, they are not all going to be sweet).
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions:
1. Not going to lie, I am a little mad at my iud for failing me. I was good about getting it checked to make sure it was properly placed, had no reason to suspect it would not work. It worked well for 4 1/2 years and was supposed to have another 5 to go.
2. I am worried everyone is going to react by telling us how it was unreasonable it was to be one and done, since that is all heard since we had our son and made our decision.
3. To add to the stress, we have a vacation out of the country coming up in just over a week. We have done nothing planning wise, other than booking it. We procrastinated way too long, but then got side tracked with the news and the possibility of having to cancel. (Without travel insurance of course, who gets that? Lesson learned.) We won't know for sure if we can go until 4 days before we leave when I have my next ultrasound. If there are positive changed from the first, then it is not ectopic, if it looks the same, then it is either ectopic or misscarage. If it is ectopic we can't go as that needs to taken care of immediately.
GTKY: Are you more excited or less excited to tell people your pregnancy news this time? I am mixed. I am more nervous for their reaction this time. Everyone knows that we did not want another kid. I am finding myself more eager to tell my friends, mainly because I need people to vent to and talk through my fears with. We are planning on telling our family this weekend and I am really nervous. We decided to tell early because this past week of figuring out if it was ectopic or not has been incredibly stressful and we feel like our family should know that there is still the chance of a life threatening situation. We also live in a different state than our family and are going to see them this weekend for my son's birthday party and we want to tell people face to face. We are not sure the next time we would see people and we want to tell people pretty close together, but since our families live in different states, it is not likely we would see everyone in one weekend.
hi ladies! i am almost 4 weeks pregnant (I go Monday for my first beta)
this is my third pregnancy. we have stillborn twins (at 20 weeks) Lucas and Ryan they would be 3 this year. We also have a 2 year old, Tyler.
I am kind of feeling guilty about our son sharing our attention..it sounds crazy I know but he has been the center of our world, especially after losing our twins.
I am so excited to grow our family! we want a big family..maybe 5 kids? I'm happy that we are able to make that happen!
How old are your other kids (Share names if you would like)?
DS will be one next weekend!
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM or questions about things your children are going through now?
Mostly concerned about money and time, having enough of either one to do this! I stayed home and started a business after DS was born, which we were able to manage by really tightening the belt and giving up health insurance, but now we're just trying to strategize so we don't go broke with #2. I also just worry about being able to handle two under 2, I love DS to a jillion pieces but even an easy baby took all my attention!
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM:
I'm definitely excited, we want quite a few kids and I'm looking forward to them being pretty close in age! I love being a mom more than anything.
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions:
I'm definitely nervous as usual due to being high risk for MC. I lost 4 before getting pg with DS and the first blood draw of this pregnancy has me anxious. High hcg but very low progesterone. Kind of giving me flashbacks, so I'm trying to not think too much until I get the results of the second draw I went in for this morning.
GTKY: Are you more excited or less excited to tell people your pregnancy news this time?
Surprisingly, more! Though not for a little bit, I need more reassurance that everything is healthy first. But if we get there, I can't wait to tell our families, they have been asking for another one since DS was born, haha. We are the only willing child bearers in either of our sibling groups, so basically will have the only grandchildren unless one of our brothers ends up contributing! So yeah, it definitely is fun to announce, but also stressful with our history.
Married 6/1/13
BFP #1 7/2013 MMC 9/17/13
BFP #2 5/2014 MC 6/15/14
BFP #3 11/13/14 (Found in ER with ruptured cyst) Diagnosed MC 11/15/14
BFP #4 4/2015 MC 7/1/15
BFP #5 10/21/15 EDD 7/3/16 Praying for our rainbow!
How far along are you? Almost 5 weeks. Just got my BFP yesterday!
How old are your other kids (Share names if you would like)? We have a 3 year old boy. He'll be 4 in September His name is Alec
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM or questions about things your children are going through now? Mostly just finances and insurance. Also childcare after the baby is born. Daycare is crazy expensive for one kid, let alone 2!
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM: I've had major baby fever lately so I'm excited to be pregnant again. I feel more confident this time around.
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions:
Nausea. I didn't have any with my son so this is new for me.
GTKY: Are you more excited or less excited to tell people your pregnancy news this time? About the same. Everyone keeps asking us when we're going to have another so I'm sure everyone will be thrilled.
@catherinekate...So many hugs to you! That is not an easy decision to make. Fingers crossed that everything comes back good for you!
@gymmonkey95...I had GD with my son and they told me that I can start testing my blood sugar levels as soon as I get pregnant again to monitor it. I do not believe it automatically puts you as high risk. But I'm not 100% sure.
@itsrandiyo...I kept my son in his crib for as long as possible. I think we finally switched him right before his 3rd birthday.
@catherinekate my big sister had cf. it's a cause near and dear to my heart. Also, our oldest has spina bifida. I told my husband I don't think could do it again if this next one also has it. understand what you're feeling. Hugs momma, I'm sorry you are going through this
How far along are you? about six weeks. I have a dating ultrasound on the 30th.
How old are your other kids (Share names if you would like)?
Two boys, 7 and 21/2.
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM or questions about things your children are going through now?
My oldest has spina bifida so I'm anxious until we find out about this baby. I also hav PCOS and had a loss at 9 weeks between my boys so that is something I've been battling as well. On a lighter note, I had to wean my little one because of tenderness, I also need to potty train him and get him sleeping in his own bed! This is gonna be rough on him, lol!
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM:
Well, between my two older ones we ttc'ed for a combined almost 7 years and need to take meds to conceive . I got my iud out on May 8th and got my bfp June 10th! We were shocked to say the least! But so excited we caught it so quickly and naturally!
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions:
GTKY: Are you more excited or less excited to tell people your pregnancy news this time I'm super excited to tell people! Luckily I have really supportive family and friends that love babies. My husband is much more reserved since our loss but I'm hoping the ultrasound on Friday will relieve some fears for him and make him a little more open to telling people.
Re: STM+ Check-in - 06/21
2. I am worried everyone is going to react by telling us how it was unreasonable it was to be one and done, since that is all heard since we had our son and made our decision.
3. To add to the stress, we have a vacation out of the country coming up in just over a week. We have done nothing planning wise, other than booking it. We procrastinated way too long, but then got side tracked with the news and the possibility of having to cancel. (Without travel insurance of course, who gets that? Lesson learned.) We won't know for sure if we can go until 4 days before we leave when I have my next ultrasound. If there are positive changed from the first, then it is not ectopic, if it looks the same, then it is either ectopic or misscarage. If it is ectopic we can't go as that needs to taken care of immediately.
I am mixed. I am more nervous for their reaction this time. Everyone knows that we did not want another kid. I am finding myself more eager to tell my friends, mainly because I need people to vent to and talk through my fears with. We are planning on telling our family this weekend and I am really nervous. We decided to tell early because this past week of figuring out if it was ectopic or not has been incredibly stressful and we feel like our family should know that there is still the chance of a life threatening situation. We also live in a different state than our family and are going to see them this weekend for my son's birthday party and we want to tell people face to face. We are not sure the next time we would see people and we want to tell people pretty close together, but since our families live in different states, it is not likely we would see everyone in one weekend.
i am almost 4 weeks pregnant (I go Monday for my first beta)
this is my third pregnancy. we have stillborn twins (at 20 weeks) Lucas and Ryan they would be 3 this year. We also have a 2 year old, Tyler.
I am kind of feeling guilty about our son sharing our attention..it sounds crazy I know but he has been the center of our world, especially after losing our twins.
I am so excited to grow our family! we want a big family..maybe 5 kids? I'm happy that we are able to make that happen!
I can't wait to tell people about this pregnancy!
I look forward to getting to know you ladies!
I'm definitely excited, we want quite a few kids and I'm looking forward to them being pretty close in age! I love being a mom more than anything.
Surprisingly, more! Though not for a little bit, I need more reassurance that everything is healthy first. But if we get there, I can't wait to tell our families, they have been asking for another one since DS was born, haha. We are the only willing child bearers in either of our sibling groups, so basically will have the only grandchildren unless one of our brothers ends up contributing! So yeah, it definitely is fun to announce, but also stressful with our history.
Almost 5 weeks. Just got my BFP yesterday!
We have a 3 year old boy. He'll be 4 in September
Mostly just finances and insurance. Also childcare after the baby is born. Daycare is crazy expensive for one kid, let alone 2!
I've had major baby fever lately so I'm excited to be pregnant again. I feel more confident this time around.
About the same. Everyone keeps asking us when we're going to have another so I'm sure everyone will be thrilled.
DS Born: 09/06/2013
BFP #2: 06/23/2017
Due Date: 02/27/2018
@gymmonkey95...I had GD with my son and they told me that I can start testing my blood sugar levels as soon as I get pregnant again to monitor it. I do not believe it automatically puts you as high risk. But I'm not 100% sure.
@itsrandiyo...I kept my son in his crib for as long as possible. I think we finally switched him right before his 3rd birthday.
DS Born: 09/06/2013
BFP #2: 06/23/2017
Due Date: 02/27/2018
about six weeks. I have a dating ultrasound on the 30th.
I'm super excited to tell people! Luckily I have really supportive family and friends that love babies. My husband is much more reserved since our loss but I'm hoping the ultrasound on Friday will relieve some fears for him and make him a little more open to telling people.