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EDD/Weeks + Days:
How old is/are your other kid(s)?
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing?
Any questions/concerns?
I know we're all super early on, but I'm curious if anyone is already having different or similar symptoms/experience this time around?
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Re: October Second-Time Mom + (STM+) Check-In!
How old is/are your other kid(s)?: My daughter is 3 years old
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing?: We're on the potty training struggle bus right now, but, otherwise, she's great!
Any questions/concerns?: Not really...except for the fact that my 3-year-old adamantly refuses to poop on the potty but now is also holding it in and probably going to get super constipated and it's driving me bonkers.
I know we're all super early on, but I'm curious if anyone is already having different or similar symptoms/experience this time around?:
I asked this because I am already having a different experience. I didn't really have symptoms with my daughter until I was like 6 or 7 weeks along, but I have loads of them already with this one. I did not get headaches/migraines w/ my daughter, but I've now gotten 3 already with this one. And, the nausea is super early too. I didn't have cramps with my daughter, but I have them with this one. With my daughter, though, I was withdrawing off of benzos during the first month of my pregnancy, so that definitely made things horrible & it would've been hard to distinguish symptoms of withdrawal from symptoms of pregnancy -- I had insane insomnia because of the benzo withdrawal. Thankfully, I am sleeping fine right now w/ this one.
Married: Oct 20, 2013
BFP 1: Aug 31, 2015
EDD 1: May 12, 2016
DD1 Emma born May 12, 2016
An Honest Account of New Motherhood (with Postpartum Anxiety, Depression, and OCD)
BFP 2: October 07, 2019
EDD 2: June 20, 2020
EDD: June 9
How old is/are your other kid(s)? Almost 2 years old
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing? Blissfully unaware
I know we're all super early on, but I'm curious if anyone is already having different or similar symptoms/experience this time around? Maybe I just don’t remember it all starting this early last time but the symptoms have come in hot and heavy from before I even missed my period this time. So much nausea, endless fatigue, and tender breasts. All things I had last time but maybe they just feel more exaggerated because I’m chasing a little one around too?
6/1 I'm 6+2 now
10 months
He just took his first steps yesterday! Teething and a cold has him up at night. I'm so tired...
I also have symptoms so much sooner this go around, and cramping which I didn't have last time. Every pregnancy is different and I just keep reminding myself of that as the days go on.
How old is/are your other kid(s)? 2 years 8 months
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing? She has two sides- one SUPER sweet side who tells me “I love you so much” and then another tantrum queen side who will scream for SO LONG and literally growl at me. So it’s both a great age and a nightmare ahah. She also started preschool today! Her daycare has one and she was supposed to be moved in in jan but they thought she was ready now!
Any questions/concerns?
I just forgot what a headf**k pregnancy is. I had a lot of cramping this afternoon and literally was in a spiral. Not what I need at a busy day at work! I’d rather nausea over cramping! (Famous last words). Glad to see a few of you are in the same boat!
Married: Oct 20, 2013
BFP 1: Aug 31, 2015
EDD 1: May 12, 2016
DD1 Emma born May 12, 2016
An Honest Account of New Motherhood (with Postpartum Anxiety, Depression, and OCD)
BFP 2: October 07, 2019
EDD 2: June 20, 2020
How old is/are your other kid(s)? DD turned 6 last week.
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing? Not telling her until (if) I am in the second tri.
Any questions/concerns? impatiently waiting for my first ultrasound
I know we're all super early on, but I'm curious if anyone is already having different or similar symptoms/experience this time around? So far, symptoms are much lighter than last time.
Married: Oct 20, 2013
BFP 1: Aug 31, 2015
EDD 1: May 12, 2016
DD1 Emma born May 12, 2016
An Honest Account of New Motherhood (with Postpartum Anxiety, Depression, and OCD)
BFP 2: October 07, 2019
EDD 2: June 20, 2020
Married: Oct 20, 2013
BFP 1: Aug 31, 2015
EDD 1: May 12, 2016
DD1 Emma born May 12, 2016
An Honest Account of New Motherhood (with Postpartum Anxiety, Depression, and OCD)
BFP 2: October 07, 2019
EDD 2: June 20, 2020
How old is/are your other kid(s)? 3, and 13 months
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing? Not telling them until I have to. 3 year old may recognize belly in second trimester anyway.
Any questions/concerns? 3 year old is totally not interested in toilet at all. 1 year old isn't walking or talking. The 2 year (27 month) gap was great. I'm worried about a 21 month. Also, second child is....more dramatic, lol.
I know we're all super early on, but I'm curious if anyone is already having different or similar symptoms/experience this time around? Unsure, I'm still getting up 2-5 times per night with little one, and nursing, so I can't figure out what pregnancy symptoms are vs tired mom of 2.
DH: 32
Married 7/18/15
1st born at 35+4 on 6/6/16
Team green turned BLUE!
2nd born at 38+6 on 8/30/18
Team green turned PINK!
Due with #3 on 6/6/20 Team Green
My nausea is full force though. Symptoms hit me earlier this go around.
DH: 32
Married 7/18/15
1st born at 35+4 on 6/6/16
Team green turned BLUE!
2nd born at 38+6 on 8/30/18
Team green turned PINK!
Due with #3 on 6/6/20 Team Green
We have two cats and a dog and meal time is a mad house. Ds loves to feed them his dinner so not only is there no rest but I feel like I don't really eat either! Lol
DH: 32
Married 7/18/15
1st born at 35+4 on 6/6/16
Team green turned BLUE!
2nd born at 38+6 on 8/30/18
Team green turned PINK!
Due with #3 on 6/6/20 Team Green
Married: Oct 20, 2013
BFP 1: Aug 31, 2015
EDD 1: May 12, 2016
DD1 Emma born May 12, 2016
An Honest Account of New Motherhood (with Postpartum Anxiety, Depression, and OCD)
BFP 2: October 07, 2019
EDD 2: June 20, 2020
I am sure the real nausea will hit me in a few weeks. I remember being like "la la la i'm not going to have morning sickness! go me!" and it literally hit me overnight like BOOM ....
Married: Oct 20, 2013
BFP 1: Aug 31, 2015
EDD 1: May 12, 2016
DD1 Emma born May 12, 2016
An Honest Account of New Motherhood (with Postpartum Anxiety, Depression, and OCD)
BFP 2: October 07, 2019
EDD 2: June 20, 2020
DH: 32
Married 7/18/15
1st born at 35+4 on 6/6/16
Team green turned BLUE!
2nd born at 38+6 on 8/30/18
Team green turned PINK!
Due with #3 on 6/6/20 Team Green
Married: Oct 20, 2013
BFP 1: Aug 31, 2015
EDD 1: May 12, 2016
DD1 Emma born May 12, 2016
An Honest Account of New Motherhood (with Postpartum Anxiety, Depression, and OCD)
BFP 2: October 07, 2019
EDD 2: June 20, 2020
@saladflambe I also find things too salty right now. I thought it was due to a recent illness. I have Laryngitis for about 3 weeks and at the end I lost my sense of taste for a few days.
How old is/are your other kid(s)? DS is almost 4.5 and DD is 2.
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing? They don't know yet. I'm waiting until after the ultrasound on the 28th to tell our families so I don't want them to ruin the surprise!
Any questions/concerns? Nope!
I know we're all super early on, but I'm curious if anyone is already having different or similar symptoms/experience this time around?
Lots of cramping and achiness, which I had with pregnancy#2 also. No major nausea now, thank goodness. I never had it with my first, but had a tough time with my second. TBH, minus the total exhaustion, I forget sometimes that I'm pregnant. I kinda want more symptoms so that it feels real!
How old is/are your other kid(s)? 5 and 3, both boys
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing? In general, great. My 5 year old is in kindergarten and loves it. My 3 year old is super independent but also sneaky, so you really have to keep an eye on him. My 5 year old has declared twice since I found out that there is a baby girl in my belly. We have not told them I am pregnant. I really hope he's right, though :P We will probably tell them after my first appointment at the end of the month. I know they are going to be super excited. They definitely ask for a baby!
Any questions/concerns? A little concerned on the transition from 2 to 3 simply because we have a 3 bedroom house and this means the older boys shacking up. Ultimately I think it will be ok, but I feel a little bad about taking that privacy away from them, despite that they literally only sleep in their rooms.
I know we're all super early on, but I'm curious if anyone is already having different or similar symptoms/experience this time around? I'm in a pretty typical stage of just feeling blah. I think the bloat started basically the second the baby implanted, and now the nausea is kicking in which is on par with my previous pregnancies.
How old is/are your other kid(s)? 7 and 5
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing? They are fine. They don’t suspect anything yet
Any questions/concerns? I’ve had 5 miscarriages, the last ending in an ectopic with emergency surgery and loss of one tube. That was 18 months ago. I hadn’t seen a positive pregnancy test since so I didn’t think our parts worked anymore. I just found out two days ago because I was in denial. Just had bloodwork done this morning and go back Saturday. The original ectopic numbers doubled but the tests didn’t get dark quickly like my babies tests and I spotted almost the entire time. I’m not having any of those issues so just hoping the baby is in the right spot!
I know we're all super early on, but I'm curious if anyone is already having different or similar symptoms/experience this time around? The extreme exhaustion is back in full force. Took two naps today oh man! For my two babies I always got the nausea right at 6w so just hanging in there
How old is/are your other kid(s)? My girls are 3.5 and 22 months
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing? We haven’t told them yet but I was planning on it at my first appt. I’m a SAHM and we don’t have any family nearby so the girls will be coming along for the appt! Although today while getting the girls ready for bed my husband said something about my stomach (third baby so I already have a little pooch) and my oldest goes “there’s a baby in there!” We haven’t mentioned it in front of them at all sooooo 🤷🏻♀️
Any questions/concerns? No!
I know we're all super early on, but I'm curious if anyone is already having different or similar symptoms/experience this time around? Similar symptoms to my previous pregnancies- exhausted and nauseous 24/7. The only new things is I’ve been cold the last few days which is weird because I ALWAYS run hot.
So now I can't wait for my kids to give me grandkids
Married: Oct 20, 2013
BFP 1: Aug 31, 2015
EDD 1: May 12, 2016
DD1 Emma born May 12, 2016
An Honest Account of New Motherhood (with Postpartum Anxiety, Depression, and OCD)
BFP 2: October 07, 2019
EDD 2: June 20, 2020
Also on the topic of kids with a 6th sense for pregnancy - my DD keeps talking about her baby brother and said yesterday she was going to be draw a picture for him. If this baby is a boy i‘m going to be seriously spooked!
Oh and my two boys (5&2) room share and love it!
EDD: 5+1
i have a 17 month old who is currently dropping a nap so this mama is a little tired. she doesn’t know yet but I think she’s too young to get it anyway. Her current favorite phrase is “Help me” which is absolutely adorable, so she’s good!
Yes to symptoms because so much bloat and off and on nausea. I only finished nursing her two weeks before we found out about this Junebug so not so much on the cup size changes like last time.
Tbis is so so fun to read about everyone else’s babes! I can’t wait for DD to have a sibling and get to fight over rooming arrangements too
Married: 12/19/15
BFP: 9/4/17
EDD: 5/16/18
DD born 5/10/18
Postpartum Complications
BFP: 10/1/19
EDD: 6/12/20
How old is/are your other kid(s)? 4 year old son and 18 month girl
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing? My son is doing great except afternoons he’s incredibly wild and its when my energy level is the lowest so I’m finding that challenging.
My daughter is still nursing a lot and it’s getting uncomfortable. I nursed my son through 6 months pregnant with my daughter so trying to make it a little longer but I just wish she’d cut down.
Any questions/concerns? Nope
I know we're all super early on, but I'm curious if anyone is already having different or similar symptoms/experience this time around? My nausea is definitely sooner this time around and the exhaustion seems to be worse too but that’s probably because I have two kids now lol.