@ccmama3 I had an epidural with my first, and planned to get one with my second, but he came too quickly, and ended up med free. It definitely wasn't what I had planned, but I'm very thankful for that experience, and now I know I can do it, and would love to go without the epidural again!
@mamanbebe we’ve told most of our family now that I’m at 7 weeks.
My husbands grandmother is really hoping we have a boy since we already have a daughter which is kind of annoying. Obviously we’d love to have a boy but we would equally love to have another girl.
@annewheeler2 People are always shocked when my husband says he’d prefer another girl since I guess men are supposed to want sons.
With my first pregnancy my MIL was OBSESSED with the idea of us having a girl, when we found out it was a girl she literally asked 4 million times if we were 100% sure because she didn’t want to be disappointed later on *insert eye roll*
When we found out DS was a boy, my mom thought the ultrasound tech was wrong because she was sooo convinced it was a girl. Ugh lol. We do plan on finding out again this time around and I really don't care either way. But like the rest of you ladies, if it's another boy I know I'm going to get the comments that we better try for a 3rd to get a girl!
How are your other kids doing? He has no idea. We're lucky that although he is super high energy/maintenance, he is a super good kid who listens and cooperates relatively well. So hopefully this pregnancy with toddler unfoot won't be as bad as I was initially worried it would be.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? I hate that I'm still 10 lbs up from where I was before my first pregnancy. I really, really do not want to show early and I'm really afraid I am because all that leftover weight is in my belly and butt. I didn't show til almost 20 weeks last time, and I don't want my body to give it away before we're ready to tell. Any STM+ have any advice other than wear baggy clothing?
GTKY: How did/will you tell your kids you are pregnant? How are you including them in your pregnancy? I don't think DS will really understand if we tell him now, so we'll talk about it a little bit with him until we announce, then we'll make a bigger deal of it as my stomach grows and he notices.
@nopegoat I’m so sorry for your loss! FX this one stays put for you!
@ccmama3 yay for breastfeeding while pregnant! Do you have to pump during the day? If you can have babies at the breast, I would think that would help keep your supply. The pump does NOTHING despite changing out all the parts. I think this baby is just sucking all my nutrients out of me!
@jenniferjoy37 fortunately I'm a SAHM so don't need to pump!! I nursed all through my last pregnancy but just nervous to not make it to a year! How's it going for you! So far no tenderness for me (it was excrutiating last time) but I definitely felt less full. My baby refuses a bottle and a cup so I'm just so nervous!!!
@ccmama3 you are super lucky to be a SAHM while pregnant! Im so glad it’s not tender for you.
My supply has decreased drastically! I went from 8-10 oz per day pumping to 2-4oz pumping. I’m still trying though. It is extremely painful to nurse on some occassions. And DD doesn’t even have teeth yet! I’m sure we’ll have to stop maybe by the end of the month. Or at least just do mornings/nights for comfort and not nutrients...
I take it back. M most certainly gets that there is a baby in mommy's tummy to some extent. I should have known, and I only mentioned in passing once. He is constantly coming up to my belly now and going "Baby eating?! Baby sleeping?" while poking my pooch. Ugh... I hope this fades before he outs us to family or friends. At least we aren't seeing people for a few weeks so not gonna mention it again and hope he says nothing at daycare...
I thought I filled this out already, but I guess not! Oh well, fashionably late the the party I 'spose
How many kids do you already have? Ages? 2 Boys 4.5 & 2y3m
How are your other kids doing? They are great! We've already started talking about the new brother or sister and my oldest is really cute and excited about it. He wants a sister but says it'll be ok if its another brother, LOL.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? Im really pissed at my mom. When DH and told her the big news, her reaction was not great. I wasn't expecting her to be super excited, but it was worse than I thought. DH is in between jobs so our current insurance is not the best, but will be back to BCBS Jan 1. I also work full time so adding a 3rd to the party is going to be a challenge, but one that we are 100% ok with tackling. She told my sister and I both to stop at 2 kids, as she wished she had. She also did not have a good marriage w my dad and they divorced when I was 18. My marriage on the other hand is rock solid and I LOVE being a mommy. I feel like she always thought/thinks its sometimes a burden. I told my sister about her reaction and my sister called my mom and said she was disappointed in how she reacted. And my mom said she was happy for me but was being "practical" whatever that means...
GTKY: How did/will you tell your kids you are pregnant? How are you including them in your pregnancy? Im super excited about including my oldest because he is very aware of what is going on. We are incredibly close and I know we always will be. My youngest doesn't quite get it, but I think he'll catch on. Right now he is def the baby of the family so Im going to shower him with love until he's not the baby anymore. Im a middle child too and remember what is was like when the new baby showed up. So ill probably baby him a little more than I did w my oldest
She is a wonderful kid but because her cousins are all 6+ years older she doesn't understand why she can't do everything that they do. So that gets...fun sometimes. She is very independent though so I'm doing my best to foster that...although she often acts like a teenager with an attitude. But I love it:)
I'm worried about telling her when the time comes. She desperately does not want a sibling. I know she will LOVE having a baby in the house but right now she is not a fan. Every time I make a reference to a baby she says something along the lines of "you're NOT having a baby, right?" So this should be interesting.
GTKY see above. If I can get away with not telling her until baby is actually here then sign me up!
@fabcrab That's gross with your mom, I'm so sorry. Even if she had personal concerns, she should have acted happy for you and worried about it later on her own time. Glad your sis is supportive!
@Panaceia That seems like a tough situation with your daughter, my sympathies. Hoping she comes around for you.
@fabcrab What the heck, mom? Not cool. Just because someone else chooses to do something you don’t want them to do doesn’t mean you poo poo them to their face. Sheesh. Be happy! It’s another wonderful human being brought into the world. Celebrate a little! I’m so sorry she’s being a Debbie downer.
Thanks @jenniferjoy37 & @foodislove she finally called me today and said she had talked to my sister and knew I was upset with her. So we were able to hash some stuff out, which im thankful for bc I def was not looking forward to seeing her on Thanksgiving if we hadn't talked. She told me shes basically worried about the insurance situation we're in right now. But I explained were switching to a better one in Jan. She wants to help me sort it out, and once that is settled maybe we can focus on celebrating another grandbaby. Hopefully...
How many kids do you already have? Ages? 2 .. DS 4 (N14) and DS 2.5 (June16)
How are your other kids doing? They are so great. They are off from school this week, so I'm trying to plan some fun stuff. I've been a SAHM since DS was 6 months old and was starting to look for jobs again before we decided to try for #3.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? Not really, just starting to get back in the swing of the bump. Both of my groups moved to FB at the end, so I haven't been around here much.
GTKY: How did/will you tell your kids you are pregnant? How are you including them in your pregnancy? Mine still don't know because they have the biggest mouths ever! So many people would know. I asked my son before my BFP if he wanted another baby and he said he wants 2...another sister and a brother! I told him that wasn't very likely hahaha. My two are thick as thieves... they love each other so much. So I know this little baby, will be very welcomed!
How many kids do you already have? Ages? A daughter, 2 years and 2 months (Sept 2016). Who was due 10/2, sooooo here I am in July 2019.
How are your other kids doing? She's doing great. Getting over a snotty cold I gave her, but still our rambunctious little 2 year old.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? We weren't expecting a BFP after 18 months of TTC (our daughter was 3 years TTC), so I'm kind of still in shock. I found out so early that I've tried to temper my hubby's expectations. He is REALLY excited.
GTKY: How did/will you tell your kids you are pregnant? How are you including them in your pregnancy? We've already told our daughter there's a baby in mommy's tummy. I asked her if she'd like a baby sister or a baby brother, and she adamantly said "Baby brother!" I know it's early, but my husband and I talked about it. We decided she doesn't really understand loss at her age, so she won't even bat an eye if we stop talking about the baby. When we have our first ultrasound and see a heartbeat, we'll introduce her to the idea a little more. Until then, we're just not making a big deal about it in front of her.
How many kids do you already have? Ages? 7 year old boy, 3 year old girl
How are your other kids doing? They're good. The first grader is pumped about Thanksgiving break.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? My kids both want another sibling, so I'm excited to share the news but also hesitant since we have a we have a history of losses and because I know time will crawl for them. I want for them to know before others find out too. Just feeling very conflicted on the whole thing. There's also the fact that this is the final pregnancy for us. If this pregnancy doesn't work out, we're done growing our family, so there will be no "we can try again" discussion if things don't work out.
GTKY: How did/will you tell your kids you are pregnant? How are you including them in your pregnancy? I guess I kind of covered that above. No clue what I'm doing yet. They don't know yet, and I'm not sure when they will but I so desperately want to share happy news with them. I'll try to find a cute way when the time comes to up the excitement factor. Somehow my 7 year old hasn't recalled that the nightly Lovenox shots that took a three year hiatus were related to my pregnancy with his sister.
November 2010 - 10.5 week loss October2011 - DS (7) July 2014 - Stillborn DD (24 weeks) August 2015- DD (3) April 2018 - 5 week loss
@nolemomma14 kids really can somehow sense pregnancy I think. My 3 year old asked me with my CP earlier this year if I had a baby in there. The "in there" was actually my boobs, so it might've just meant that my bra was too padded but still. This time, she asked me if when I have a baby that grows big and comes out of my belly, she can help take care of it. And I was like "...what....made...you think of that?"
November 2010 - 10.5 week loss October2011 - DS (7) July 2014 - Stillborn DD (24 weeks) August 2015- DD (3) April 2018 - 5 week loss
@beckye0520 I have a 9 month old! My first two are 18 months apart and these two will be 17 months. Try not to stress... I know it may seem overwhelming, but I promise you having two so close in age is sooo special!! They are built in playmates and will love each other so much! You got this!!!
How many kids do you already have? Ages? Three girls: 7, 6, 3
How are your other kids doing? They are fantastic. They don’t know yet.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? Cant wait for the “what if you have four girls” comments.
GTKY: How did/will you tell your kids you are pregnant? How are you including them in your pregnancy? I just ordered a personalized book with my youngest name in it as a big sister. I plan on having my oldest read it to her after the ultrasound. If I can wait that long (December 11th) I will invite my parents over to hear the book reading.
How many kids do you already have? Ages? One DD age 3and a half.
How are your other kids doing? Great shes been in "school" since she was 12 weeks old, we've had to switch daycares twice now because the other ones shut down. But she has adjusted nicely to this one. So far a healthy fall early winter.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? I feel so much more tired this time. Probably because I'm taking care of the house (trying to) and my toddler and working full time. My SO works oil field and because he took some time off so we could get pregnant he will probably be gone all of first trimester. But I have a super supportive family, his and mine. So lots of help.
GTKY: How did/will you tell your kids you are pregnant? How are you including them in your pregnancy? We told her a week or two ago because we wanted to tell her when SO was home so he could be involved. She has been telling her teachers for over a year that she has a baby brother at home, to the point where I've been asked if we are expecting. So shes actually super excited that's it is really happening. Shes going to have to get used to the idea that it might be a girl. She did cry but it was because she couldn't hold the baby right then. I'm actually going to bring her and my mom to my first appointment Dec 7th. So she will get to see the ultrasound. I'll probably involve her a lot when I can.
Current W+D and EDD: 5 wks July 26th (until my Dr changes it... He changed my last two and I can't remember if he bumped my last one a week up or week back...)
How many kids do you already have? Ages? 2 boys that are 5 and 2
How are your other kids doing? Good. I haven't told them yet. I'm excited to tell my 5 year old. I mentioned once months ago that we would have a baby 'someday'. He hasn't dropped the idea since. He was telling people in the elevator on Halloween we were having a baby... My two year old is...two . He's strong willed and everything her to be his idea... It'll be fun to see if he catches on to the idea...
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? Not much over here... Just super tired! If I'm only five weeks and *this* tired it's going to be a long pregnancy... Or short if I sleep though it lol. Just waiting for morning sickness to kick in. This is the earliest I've known.
GTKY: How did/will you tell your kids you are pregnant? How are you including them in your pregnancy? I'm not sure how I'll tell them. Probably should tell my husband first... I'm so excited to tell my older boy .He asked months ago why it was taking so long to get another baby.... Is Jesus still making it? He will be so excited.
Current W+D and EDD: I’m not exactly sure, I’m guessing around 4w 5d but my last 2 pregnancies prove I ovulate really late... no dr appt until 12/20
How many kids do you already have? Ages? DD1 will be 5 in December and DD2 turned 2 in August
How are your other kids doing? Our soon to be 5 year old has special needs and we’ve been undergoing genetic testing since she’s been 1, her developmental delays did not show until around 14 months so up until then , we had no idea. Genetic testing has still shown nothing. She attends 4K in a mainstream school which has been good
our 2 year old is great and such a big helper with her older sister
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? This pregnancy was not planned... I was on the pill but on an antibiotic for a UTI and we didn’t take any extra precaution im still in denial and the fact that TW i had bright red blood while wiping Wednesday morning I don’t know what to think, pregnancy symptoms are still in full force, dr doesn’t want to see me until 12/20 still, so we wait in limbo end TW
anyways makes it hard for me to still believe this is happening.
GTKY: How did/will you tell your kids you are pregnant? How are you including them in your pregnancy? Haven’t even thought about this yet 🤷♀️
Current W+D and EDD: July 31 or August 4 depending on if you go by lmp or o date.
How many kids do you already have? Ages? 1 boy, 14 months old
How are your other kids doing? He's great 😍
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? I'm still breast feeding my son so I really hope my supply doesn't drop. He has a bunch of allergies so after he weans, his nutrients come from food so I'd love for him to be able to keep going with the breast milk and he shows no signs of wanting to stop. Speaking of allergies, my main concern is that this one will have worse/different allergies to manage.
GTKY: How did/will you tell your kids you are pregnant? How are you including them in your pregnancy? He's too little to understand, so o told him he was going to be a big brother before I even told dh I got him a little baby doll to put in his Christmas stocking
TTGP history (*TW*):
Started TTC Oct 2015 BFP #1 June 2016: EDD 16 March 2017, MC July 2016 Re-started TTC Aug 2016 Started IF testing Nov 2016 Spontaneous BFP #2 January 2017: Rainbow Baby Boy September 2017 BFP #3 November 2018: Baby #2 expected August 2019
How many kids do you already have? Ages? 3, 3yo and 2yo twins
How are your other kids doing? Great
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? Finding a good car to safely install 4 car seats that’s not a mini van 😂, I may have to cave and get one anyway
GTKY: How did/will you tell your kids you are pregnant? How are you including them in your pregnancy?
We told them them a couple weeks ago, but idk if they really understand what’s going on fully yet. They just tell me they have a baby in their belly too and proceed to push their bellies out as far as they can 😂 it’s super cute really.
My daughter is 2 1/2 and she was the only one home when I found out I was pregnant I was so excited we both called my husband to tell him. Well now she is telling everyone including strangers at the store “mommy has a baby in her belly” 🤦♀️ So be careful about telling toddlers if you want to keep it a secret lol.
@BigBadWolf12 I'm still breastfeeding too! I know there's a couple others that also are. I was able to nurse all through my second pregnancy, although I think it was dry nursing after 20 weeks. Fingers crossed all of us can keep our supply up a little longer!!
@ccmama3 good to know! Did you tandem nurse after the next one was born?
Anyone else who nursed through to the next kid: if your milk didn't dry up entirely did it switch back to colostrum after the birth?
TTGP history (*TW*):
Started TTC Oct 2015 BFP #1 June 2016: EDD 16 March 2017, MC July 2016 Re-started TTC Aug 2016 Started IF testing Nov 2016 Spontaneous BFP #2 January 2017: Rainbow Baby Boy September 2017 BFP #3 November 2018: Baby #2 expected August 2019
@BigBadWolf12 I'm still tandem nursing lol! My two year old nurses once a day still. He would nurse more but I was getting tired of it so I limit him to just before bedtime. Your milk will switch to colostrum sometime during your pregnancy! So when I say he was dry nursing... he was getting something (I could squeeze out some drops of colostrum) but not much. My second baby ended up in the NICU so I was exclusively pumping. I share this to say that it was super interesting. My first pump I got an ounce of colostrum from each side, which is A LOT! My next pumps were much less. The lactation consultant said it was likely due to still nursing the toddler so it was "leftovers" from him and the new lower pumps were my "new supply" for the new baby. Happy to answer any questions about tandem nursing!! I never thought it would be my journey but I wouldn't change it!!
They don’t know. But my 3 year old daughter is going to go nuts, she’s been asking for a baby for over a year.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions?
Well my kind of rave is I haven’t even told DH yet, I’m really enjoying this happy little secret I’m carrying around. After a year of ttc and some fertility issues I’ll be excited to tell him on our 10 year anniversary at the beginning of December if I can hold off.
GTKY: How did/will you tell your kids you are pregnant? How are you including them in your pregnancy?
I think we’ll have the elf on the shelf show up with the u/s picture and tell them right before Christmas, which is when I plan on telling the families.
Re: STM+ Check-in November
My husbands grandmother is really hoping we have a boy since we already have a daughter which is kind of annoying. Obviously we’d love to have a boy but we would equally love to have another girl.
@annewheeler2 People are always shocked when my husband says he’d prefer another girl since I guess men are supposed to want sons.
With my first pregnancy my MIL was OBSESSED with the idea of us having a girl, when we found out it was a girl she literally asked 4 million times if we were 100% sure because she didn’t want to be disappointed later on *insert eye roll*
How many kids do you already have? Ages? 2yo DS
How are your other kids doing? He has no idea. We're lucky that although he is super high energy/maintenance, he is a super good kid who listens and cooperates relatively well. So hopefully this pregnancy with toddler unfoot won't be as bad as I was initially worried it would be.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? I hate that I'm still 10 lbs up from where I was before my first pregnancy. I really, really do not want to show early and I'm really afraid I am because all that leftover weight is in my belly and butt.
GTKY: How did/will you tell your kids you are pregnant? How are you including them in your pregnancy? I don't think DS will really understand if we tell him now, so we'll talk about it a little bit with him until we announce, then we'll make a bigger deal of it as my stomach grows and he notices.
@ccmama3 yay for breastfeeding while pregnant! Do you have to pump during the day? If you can have babies at the breast, I would think that would help keep your supply. The pump does NOTHING despite changing out all the parts. I think this baby is just sucking all my nutrients out of me!
My supply has decreased drastically! I went from 8-10 oz per day pumping to 2-4oz pumping. I’m still trying though. It is extremely painful to nurse on some occassions. And DD doesn’t even have teeth yet! I’m sure we’ll have to stop maybe by the end of the month. Or at least just do mornings/nights for comfort and not nutrients...
How many kids do you already have? Ages?
i already have one kid who is three. She is recently potty trained and I love it.
How are your other kids doing? Fine...she doesn’t know yet.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions?
None yet but I can only imagine there will be some soon!
GTKY: How did/will you tell your kids you are pregnant? How are you including them in your pregnancy?
im not sure yet...we’ve talked about it in theory for a long time but she may not understand until ultrasound time.
How many kids do you already have? Ages?
2 boys. Ages 3 & 2
How are your other kids doing?
They’re great! They’re a lot of work but they’re starting to get a long a little more and becoming best buds!
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions?
Rants- still just upset that my first appt isn’t until January 9. Debating on calling back and rescheduling.
GTKY: How did/will you tell your kids you are pregnant? How are you including them in your pregnancy?
They don’t quite understand yet. But my 3 year old keeps asking about the baby in my belly!
How many kids do you already have? Ages? 2 Boys 4.5 & 2y3m
How are your other kids doing? They are great! We've already started talking about the new brother or sister and my oldest is really cute and excited about it. He wants a sister but says it'll be ok if its another brother, LOL.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? Im really pissed at my mom. When DH and told her the big news, her reaction was not great. I wasn't expecting her to be super excited, but it was worse than I thought. DH is in between jobs so our current insurance is not the best, but will be back to BCBS Jan 1. I also work full time so adding a 3rd to the party is going to be a challenge, but one that we are 100% ok with tackling. She told my sister and I both to stop at 2 kids, as she wished she had. She also did not have a good marriage w my dad and they divorced when I was 18. My marriage on the other hand is rock solid and I LOVE being a mommy. I feel like she always thought/thinks its sometimes a burden. I told my sister about her reaction and my sister called my mom and said she was disappointed in how she reacted. And my mom said she was happy for me but was being "practical" whatever that means...
GTKY: How did/will you tell your kids you are pregnant? How are you including them in your pregnancy? Im super excited about including my oldest because he is very aware of what is going on. We are incredibly close and I know we always will be. My youngest doesn't quite get it, but I think he'll catch on. Right now he is def the baby of the family so Im going to shower him with love until he's not the baby anymore. Im a middle child too and remember what is was like when the new baby showed up. So ill probably baby him a little more than I did w my oldest
I have 1 DD who will be 5 in January.
She is a wonderful kid but because her cousins are all 6+ years older she doesn't understand why she can't do everything that they do. So that gets...fun sometimes. She is very independent though so I'm doing my best to foster that...although she often acts like a teenager with an attitude. But I love it:)
I'm worried about telling her when the time comes. She desperately does not want a sibling. I know she will LOVE having a baby in the house but right now she is not a fan. Every time I make a reference to a baby she says something along the lines of "you're NOT having a baby, right?" So this should be interesting.
GTKY see above. If I can get away with not telling her until baby is actually here then sign me up!
@Panaceia That seems like a tough situation with your daughter, my sympathies. Hoping she comes around for you.
How many kids do you already have? Ages? 2 .. DS 4 (N14) and DS 2.5 (June16)
How are your other kids doing? They are so great. They are off from school this week, so I'm trying to plan some fun stuff. I've been a SAHM since DS was 6 months old and was starting to look for jobs again before we decided to try for #3.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? Not really, just starting to get back in the swing of the bump. Both of my groups moved to FB at the end, so I haven't been around here much.
GTKY: How did/will you tell your kids you are pregnant? How are you including them in your pregnancy? Mine still don't know because they have the biggest mouths ever! So many people would know. I asked my son before my BFP if he wanted another baby and he said he wants 2...another sister and a brother! I told him that wasn't very likely hahaha. My two are thick as thieves... they love each other so much. So I know this little baby, will be very welcomed!
How many kids do you already have? 1 Ages? 8 months
How are your other kids doing? Awesome
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? Not ready for another baby.
GTKY: How did/will you tell your kids you are pregnant? How are you including them in your pregnancy? He’s too young
How many kids do you already have? Ages? A daughter, 2 years and 2 months (Sept 2016). Who was due 10/2, sooooo here I am in July 2019.
How are your other kids doing? She's doing great. Getting over a snotty cold I gave her, but still our rambunctious little 2 year old.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? We weren't expecting a BFP after 18 months of TTC (our daughter was 3 years TTC), so I'm kind of still in shock. I found out so early that I've tried to temper my hubby's expectations. He is REALLY excited.
GTKY: How did/will you tell your kids you are pregnant? How are you including them in your pregnancy? We've already told our daughter there's a baby in mommy's tummy. I asked her if she'd like a baby sister or a baby brother, and she adamantly said "Baby brother!" I know it's early, but my husband and I talked about it. We decided she doesn't really understand loss at her age, so she won't even bat an eye if we stop talking about the baby. When we have our first ultrasound and see a heartbeat, we'll introduce her to the idea a little more. Until then, we're just not making a big deal about it in front of her.
Baby GIRL born 9/16/201
BFP! EDD 8/1/2019 CP 4w2d
How many kids do you already have? Ages? 7 year old boy, 3 year old girl
How are your other kids doing? They're good. The first grader is pumped about Thanksgiving break.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? My kids both want another sibling, so I'm excited to share the news but also hesitant since we have a we have a history of losses and because I know time will crawl for them. I want for them to know before others find out too. Just feeling very conflicted on the whole thing. There's also the fact that this is the final pregnancy for us. If this pregnancy doesn't work out, we're done growing our family, so there will be no "we can try again" discussion if things don't work out.
GTKY: How did/will you tell your kids you are pregnant? How are you including them in your pregnancy? I guess I kind of covered that above. No clue what I'm doing yet. They don't know yet, and I'm not sure when they will but I so desperately want to share happy news with them. I'll try to find a cute way when the time comes to up the excitement factor. Somehow my 7 year old hasn't recalled that the nightly Lovenox shots that took a three year hiatus were related to my pregnancy with his sister.
October 2011 - DS (7)
July 2014 - Stillborn DD (24 weeks)
August 2015 - DD (3)
April 2018 - 5 week loss
October 2011 - DS (7)
July 2014 - Stillborn DD (24 weeks)
August 2015 - DD (3)
April 2018 - 5 week loss
How many kids do you already have? Ages?
Three girls: 7, 6, 3
How are your other kids doing?
They are fantastic. They don’t know yet.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions?
Cant wait for the “what if you have four girls” comments.
GTKY: How did/will you tell your kids you are pregnant? How are you including them in your pregnancy?
I just ordered a personalized book with my youngest name in it as a big sister. I plan on having my oldest read it to her after the ultrasound. If I can wait that long (December 11th) I will invite my parents over to hear the book reading.
How many kids do you already have? Ages?
One DD age 3and a half.
How are your other kids doing? Great shes been in "school" since she was 12 weeks old, we've had to switch daycares twice now because the other ones shut down. But she has adjusted nicely to this one. So far a healthy fall early winter.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions?
I feel so much more tired this time. Probably because I'm taking care of the house (trying to) and my toddler and working full time. My SO works oil field and because he took some time off so we could get pregnant he will probably be gone all of first trimester. But I have a super supportive family, his and mine. So lots of help.
GTKY: How did/will you tell your kids you are pregnant? How are you including them in your pregnancy? We told her a week or two ago because we wanted to tell her when SO was home so he could be involved. She has been telling her teachers for over a year that she has a baby brother at home, to the point where I've been asked if we are expecting. So shes actually super excited that's it is really happening. Shes going to have to get used to the idea that it might be a girl. She did cry but it was because she couldn't hold the baby right then.
I'm actually going to bring her and my mom to my first appointment Dec 7th. So she will get to see the ultrasound. I'll probably involve her a lot when I can.
How many kids do you already have? Ages? 2 boys that are 5 and 2
How are your other kids doing? Good. I haven't told them yet. I'm excited to tell my 5 year old. I mentioned once months ago that we would have a baby 'someday'. He hasn't dropped the idea since. He was telling people in the elevator on Halloween we were having a baby... My two year old is...two . He's strong willed and everything her to be his idea... It'll be fun to see if he catches on to the idea...
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? Not much over here... Just super tired! If I'm only five weeks and *this* tired it's going to be a long pregnancy... Or short if I sleep though it lol. Just waiting for morning sickness to kick in. This is the earliest I've known.
GTKY: How did/will you tell your kids you are pregnant? How are you including them in your pregnancy? I'm not sure how I'll tell them. Probably should tell my husband first... I'm so excited to tell my older boy .He asked months ago why it was taking so long to get another baby.... Is Jesus still making it? He will be so excited.
How many kids do you already have? Ages? DD1 will be 5 in December and DD2 turned 2 in August
How are your other kids doing? Our soon to be 5 year old has special needs and we’ve been undergoing genetic testing since she’s been 1, her developmental delays did not show until around 14 months so up until then , we had no idea. Genetic testing has still shown nothing. She attends 4K in a mainstream school which has been good
our 2 year old is great and such a big helper with her older sister
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? This pregnancy was not planned... I was on the pill but on an antibiotic for a UTI and we didn’t take any extra precaution
im still in denial and the fact that
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i had bright red blood while wiping Wednesday morning I don’t know what to think, pregnancy symptoms are still in full force, dr doesn’t want to see me until 12/20 still, so we wait in limbo
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anyways makes it hard for me to still believe this is happening.
GTKY: How did/will you tell your kids you are pregnant? How are you including them in your pregnancy? Haven’t even thought about this yet 🤷♀️
Current W+D and EDD: July 31 or August 4 depending on if you go by lmp or o date.
How many kids do you already have? Ages? 1 boy, 14 months old
How are your other kids doing? He's great 😍
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? I'm still breast feeding my son so I really hope my supply doesn't drop. He has a bunch of allergies so after he weans, his nutrients come from food so I'd love for him to be able to keep going with the breast milk and he shows no signs of wanting to stop. Speaking of allergies, my main concern is that this one will have worse/different allergies to manage.
GTKY: How did/will you tell your kids you are pregnant? How are you including them in your pregnancy? He's too little to understand, so o told him he was going to be a big brother before I even told dh
BFP #1 June 2016: EDD 16 March 2017, MC July 2016
Re-started TTC Aug 2016
Started IF testing Nov 2016
Spontaneous BFP #2 January 2017: Rainbow Baby Boy September 2017
BFP #3 November 2018: Baby #2 expected August 2019
How many kids do you already have? Ages? 3, 3yo and 2yo twins
How are your other kids doing? Great
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? Finding a good car to safely install 4 car seats that’s not a mini van 😂, I may have to cave and get one anyway
GTKY: How did/will you tell your kids you are pregnant? How are you including them in your pregnancy?
We told them them a couple weeks ago, but idk if they really understand what’s going on fully yet. They just tell me they have a baby in their belly too and proceed to push their bellies out as far as they can 😂 it’s super cute really.
Anyone else who nursed through to the next kid: if your milk didn't dry up entirely did it switch back to colostrum after the birth?
BFP #1 June 2016: EDD 16 March 2017, MC July 2016
Re-started TTC Aug 2016
Started IF testing Nov 2016
Spontaneous BFP #2 January 2017: Rainbow Baby Boy September 2017
BFP #3 November 2018: Baby #2 expected August 2019
Late to the game with with a July 31st EDD
How many kids do you already have? Ages?
2 kids, 6 and 3 years old
How are your other kids doing?
They don’t know. But my 3 year old daughter is going to go nuts, she’s been asking for a baby for over a year.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions?
Well my kind of rave is I haven’t even told DH yet, I’m really enjoying this happy little secret I’m carrying around. After a year of ttc and some fertility issues I’ll be excited to tell him on our 10 year anniversary at the beginning of December if I can hold off.
GTKY: How did/will you tell your kids you are pregnant? How are you including them in your pregnancy?
I think we’ll have the elf on the shelf show up with the u/s picture and tell them right before Christmas, which is when I plan on telling the families.