My FFC (or at least this seems to be one around these parts) is that I didn’t test until I missed my period. I just got My IUD out in August and we only started trying this last cycle. we did a terrible job trying and the timing was totally off, or so I thought! I was so sure it didn’t happen that testing early didn’t even occur to me! All of a sudden Monday I was like “hmmm maybe i should stop at the store”.
@lindsayleigh1989 yeah, I’m definitely in the camp of “be smart, not obsessive” about caffeine and the like. I’ve read too many books at this point that say most of what we’ve been told is bunk, so I don’t worry. Plus, second child syndrome. I’ve cut back, but if I need a cup I’m having it, darn it!
I saved my week of pee tests... and I occasionally pull them out of my night stand and stare at them. DH thinks I am crazy.. he keeps telling me I am definitely pregnant, but what he actually means is that I am being a bitch.
@runsomewhere any place that does registries usually has a swag bag as an incentive to sign up. I'd still do a registry even if it is your second and aren't having a shower, because you can get the swag bags and also use the discount on any baby stuff you buy.
@LF93 it took a village. We are only nursing right before bed now. I want to be done nursing but it gets me all choked up and feels so final. So I just haven't yet.
I only got my BFP this morning. Right after, I was nursing 15m old DS and thought "what have I done?!" I'm not ready to wean fully (we only nurse right before bed and first thing in the morning, but I'm not ready to give it up), but I remember how bad MS was the last time around and can't imagine nursing while nauseous. Then that spiraled into being upset I won't have as much solo time with him anymore. Don't get me wrong, I'm super excited. But damn, I'm nervous.
@runsomewhere what @christycalifornia said! You walk up to customer service, show them your registry and they give you a bag. You can sign up online and skip the whole store, looking and scanning, since you don't plan to make one.
@magzor I'm right there with you. I am not ready to give up nursing. I have a friend due in March that is still nursing her 14 month old morning and night, so its perfectly safe to continue. I just don't know if I want to continue while pregnant.
I breastfed my son until about 6 weeks shy of his 4th birthday. I never planned on going that long but he didn't self-wean and it would just break my heart whenever I thought about cutting him off. He probably handled it better than I did.
@Katm89 I have a bag of my tests in my bathroom drawer, it's hard not to be a little crazy in first tri!
Me: 35 H: 35 Married: 4/5/13 "You know that place between sleep and awake, that place where you can still remember dreaming? That's where I will always love you. That's where I'll be waiting." ~Peter Pan
*TW*
BFP #1: 11/12/12 EDD 7/25/13 Baby boy: 7/27/13 BFP #2: 10/29/17 MMC dx @ 9 weeks BFP #3: 2/2/18 MC 2/7/18 BFP #4: 3/2/18 MC 3/9/18 RPL testing and hysteroscopy: all normal BFP #5: 4/1/18 MMC dx @ 14 weeks ----> genetically normal girl Hysteroscopy to remove scar tissue 9/28 BFP #6 11/5/18 EDD 7/20/19 Rainbow baby girl born 7/23/19 BFP #7 12/8/2021 EDD 8/22/2022
@julesf817 I also got my IUD out in august. FFC: I even took a plan b during my fertile time during that first cycle because I didn't want to have ms on our vacation just in case I got ktfu during that first cycle. I then got pregnant the very next cycle and found out when we got back from vacation. I was supposed to to start my period that day and my app said I could test so I did. And here we are!
@Katm89 I definitely plan to keep going, I'm just nervous for if/when I start feeling sick. Last time, if I was upright, I was getting sick. I don't want to vom on my baby! haha
I am in the "Drink all the coffee" camp. My first pregnancy (many years ago) my OB told me as long as I matched my coffee intake with water cup for cup I was good.
I breastfed my son until he was a little over two. We got pregnant my very next cycle- just a coincidence. He literally asked to nurse ONCE after weaning. I'm grateful he's weaned now, nipple pain is no joke!
FFFC: I knew that I was pregnant because pregnancy brain set in 2 weeks ago. I got up early to get my daughter somewhere and realized on the way to said place that while I did wash my hair and face, I didn't actually wash my body. Like, I was in the shower and completely forgot to wash my body. Needless to say, I went home and showered properly....
@swizz09 oh MAN!!! I am not looking forward to the return of pregnancy brain! Last time I worked at a very conservative private school, and once I left the house in slippers and didn't realize until I got to work. Another I forgot a blouse and walked out of the house in a bra. Luckily I caught myself before I'd backed out of the garage. And I can't tell you how many times I left groceries in the shopping cart in the parking lot!
I am so glad I am not the only one @christycalifornia, I am hoping I don't accidentally leave without clothes on! I literally lost thoughts mid sentences, it was my worst symptom besides the leg cramps in the middle of the night. My husband will tell anyone just how real pregnancy brain is, it's kind of funny, its like he is ready to take up a cause lol.
@acunamatada my nipple pain was my first symptom too - that and they'll randomly get hard throughout the day. I'll check them during the day to make sure they still hurt. haha I guess if they keep hurting I'm still pregnant.
I saved my week of pee tests... and I occasionally pull them out of my night stand and stare at them. DH thinks I am crazy.. he keeps telling me I am definitely pregnant, but what he actually means is that I am being a bitch.
Pregnancy brain is full force. I almost threw my work ID badge in the toilet instead of flushing. thankfully I caught myself.
I bought more more tests tonight. My husband asked why since they already confirmed. It’s for my own reassurance between early visits. I’ve been using the 88cents ones from Walmart. Has anyone gotten a really dark positive with that brand? Mine is dark but not as dark as the other line.
We have two sleeping beauties in heaven. Jack gained his wings on 09/02/2016. Kali gained her wings on 07/28/2015. They will be forever missed.
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DS#1 July 2016
Baby #2 July 2018
@Katm89 I have a bag of my tests in my bathroom drawer, it's hard not to be a little crazy in first tri!
Married: 4/5/13
"You know that place between sleep and awake,
that place where you can still remember dreaming?
That's where I will always love you.
That's where I'll be waiting."
~Peter Pan
*TW*
BFP #2: 10/29/17 MMC dx @ 9 weeks
BFP #3: 2/2/18 MC 2/7/18
BFP #4: 3/2/18 MC 3/9/18
RPL testing and hysteroscopy: all normal
BFP #5: 4/1/18 MMC dx @ 14 weeks ----> genetically normal girl
Hysteroscopy to remove scar tissue 9/28
BFP #6 11/5/18 EDD 7/20/19
BFP #7 12/8/2021 EDD 8/22/2022
I'm grateful he's weaned now, nipple pain is no joke!
@christycalifornia at least it's organic right??
I'll check them during the day to make sure they still hurt. haha I guess if they keep hurting I'm still pregnant.
I bought more more tests tonight. My husband asked why since they already confirmed. It’s for my own reassurance between early visits. I’ve been using the 88cents ones from Walmart. Has anyone gotten a really dark positive with that brand? Mine is dark but not as dark as the other line.
Jack gained his wings on 09/02/2016.
Kali gained her wings on 07/28/2015.
They will be forever missed.