EDD: July 26 (the day before my husband’s birthday)
How I found out: We just started trying for this baby in October, and I thought for sure it would take at least 3-6 cycles (it took a bit with our other kids). We got pregnant on the first try! I took a test the day before my period was due and it was negative, but 3 days later it still hadn’t shown up. I tested again with my husband, and was just about to throw the test away when we saw a super faint line!
Job/hobbies/etc: I’m an embroidery artist, so I work from home. It’s both wonderful and awful depending on the day. 😂
Spouse/kids/furbabies: My husband is a Creative Pro for Apple. We have two kids (6 yr old boy and 3 yr old girl) who are mine from a previous marriage. He couldn’t love them more if they had come from his body. We’re both so excited to experience pregnancy together (my ex was verbally and emotionally abusive, so my pregnancies, while fantastic physically, weren’t the most enjoyable mentally).
Anything else: I’m so excited!!! This pregnancy is considered high risk (I have a clotting disorder, so they always are), so there will be lots of specialist visits, but I’m just so thankful to be here again. We’re really hoping for a baby girl this time around, but we’ll see!
- EDD: 7/20 - How you found out: was taking a month off tracking my cycle and going in for bloodwork to make sure I was ovulating correctly. Was 3 days late and took a test. Had a miscarriage in early spring so had been tracking and trying since then. - Stay at home momma. - 5yo girl and 3yo boy.
@shaqn0sis I still feel a little disconnected from the pregnancy too. It’s so odd bc, IVF and we worked so hard to get her. But, I know from last time that that’ll change for me and, I’m sure, you too.
re: plants, one of my good friends is in a FB group for plant lovers (bc she totally belongs there... they’re her other babies 😂)... but some of the stuff she shares with me, that people post, is hilarious. I just got a small fiddle leaf fig and I’m just hoping I can keep it alive or she might disown me lol
Aloha! I am 37 years old and expecting baby #3! We are very excited. I also work full time in a demanding job. I found out about baby on the same day as a big job move/promotion that will happen at the same time baby is due. So a lot of mixed emotions for me DH. I’m really looking forward to telling our older two, ages 5 and 3, but we are going to wait until after the first ultrasound and first trimester. My EDD is 28 July.
I’m so happy to be apart of this group. With my last I also participated in the bump community. It is comforting to have each other when you need other mamas and bumpies to lean on.
I look forward to an exciting 8 months with you ladies!
EDD: 07/20/20 How I Found Out: Found out yesterday, was a bit slow on the uptake- still kind of in shock I get to be here! I used up at least 2 boxes of tests before it started to sink in. DH and I were supposed to start IUI in June 2020, but it looks like we won't be needing to do that- we can save for a delivery instead.
Hobbies, Job, Etc.: By day, I work for a health insurance company where I pay for claims and advocate for members. After 5:00, I'm at home baking and binge watching Grey's Anatomy for the zillionth time.
- Spouse, Partner, Kids, or Furbabies: DH is 39, I'm 29 and we have a DD who is 5 years old. DH is a production manager and DD is a little heartbreaker on the playground with her 2, sometimes 3 boyfriends (we're not super thrilled about it).
- Anything you’d like us to know: I'd been on a BMB in 2014 on TB and man, the snark was real. Hoping some of that is still around but maybe toned down a bit haha. I'm glad to be here and look forward to the next 8 or so months with y'all.
It's been a long time since I've been on the bump, but I'm happy to be back.
I have 3 kids, AS 15, BS 9, BD 5. My EDD with #4 is July 27th, 2020. I currently live in South Korea with my family and 2 dogs, we are a military family and originally from Maine.
I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you over the next 8 months.
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Hey I'm Jess! This is my third pregnancy, I have one girl and one boy. I am a personal trainer and an aerialist, my hobbies mostly include exercise, eating and sitting on the couch. Edd should be around July 18th which is my daughters birthday but I won't know until I go to the doctor in a couple days. I have a husband and a beagle/coonhound named Marcus.
Hi! My name is Ellisa. I am 29 and I live in rural SW Manitoba, Canada, with my husband, German Shepherd/Husky, and two cats. This is my first pregnancy. I found out I was pregnant about a week and a half ago. I was a few days late, and had a gut feeling so I took a test. My EDD is July 29th, 2020. I am CCA at our local daycare here in town and I also work for an animal rescue. For my husband and I, 2019 has been the worst year for us. We lost his Grandpa on NYE, my grandma in the beginning of February, and the most tragic loss being my mother only two months ago. Since 2019 was a year of great losses, were praying this little seed stays strong so 2020 can be a year of life. Looking forward to browsing the forums and connecting with others!
- EDD: July 3rd but I will be having a scheduled csection at the end of June. I originally introduced myself on the June board and planned to hang out there but it’s hard being behind everyone! - How you found out: This is my 3rd time around so just kind of knew and then poas. - Hobbies, Job, Etc: I work at a school and spend the rest of my time with my fam. We are also moving provinces in January so I’m preparing for that. - Spouse, Partner, Kids, or Furbabies: My husband, 3.5 yo DD and 1.5 yo DS
This is my first pregnancy with EDD July 12th, 2020 (which is my passed Mama's BD!!). I am 42 years old and extremely nervous because of my age and excited at the same time. DH and I decided to try for a baby after 7 years together - we literally got pregnant right away after removing Kyleena. It still feels surreal!! We have the first ultrasound on Dec 16th and can't wait to hear that little heartbeat!!
I am a Registered Social Worker and pretty much a homebody. DH and I have 4 cats and a Chocolate Lab that we adore!! I have 2 beautiful step-daughters who we haven't told yet... waiting until the 1st trimester has successfully passed. I love The Bump and reading all of your posts.... I realize there are more new Mama's in their 40's than I imagined and it is nice to not feel alone.
Finally introducing myself here! I just had first u/s to confirm the dates, and finally feeling like I am actually pregnant.
- EDD (Estimated Due Date) July 17, 2020. U/S showed expected due date to the day - How you found out: Got BFP 11/6, just days before my 40th birthday. - Hobbies, Job, Etc.: I work full time as an environmental advocate, especially to reduce toxic exposures in the environment. And I love baking, singing, hiking. - Spouse, Partner, Kids, or Furbabies: Married and I have two children, DS is 15yo from prior marriage, DD is 8 months old. She is still nursing (and I hope she can continue.. nervous about this pregnancy making her stop prematurely. -
Anything you’d like us to know 🙂:
Hello everyone! Hope you all are having a smooth first trimester.
- EDD: July 20th. Coincidentally, that's also my husband's birthday. Hoping the baby comes after this date so DH doesn't lose his day. - How you found out: We decided to not not try to get pregnant starting in October so we stopped using contraceptives. We had no idea how our bodies would react or how long it might take as we had never tried before. Expected it to take several months if not longer. When it was time for my period, I had the normal cramping and sore breasts. Nothing out of the ordinary... except I was 2 days late. We went to the pharmacy to get a pregnancy test for "peace of mind" that I wasn't (because I was confident I wasn't). When we got home, I took the test while DH waited in the bedroom. Pregnant. I had an out of body experience when it appeared. Then I showed him the test, and we both started nervously laughing as we were in disbelief. We're at the excited phase now, but from talking about having a hypothetical child vs. actually being pregnant was a shock to the system. What a wild journey we are about to go on! - Hobbies, Job, Etc: I'm a project manager for an AV installation and event production company. We set up all AV needs (stages, rigging, mics, speakers, backline, lighting) for various events around Austin, and I also oversee permanent AV installation into venues (restaurants, event spaces, breweries, retail, etc). That entails digital signage, speakers, stage lighting, control, and network. - Spouse, Partner, Kids, or Furbabies: Married. First pregnancy. And unfortunately, no furbabies (was wanting a dog, but it's looking like we'll need to hold off on that).
Hey ladies! My Edd is July 30th 2020. This will be baby number 4 for my husband and I. This one was definitely a surprise but we are excited. My other babes are 7,4, and 2.
Hi ladies! - I think my EDD is 7/24. - how we found out: The pregnancy came as a total surprise.... I was sure there was no way I could be pregnant based on when we had sex (tmi!) but after my period was a week late, I tested and it was positive! I’m still processing all of this. 😬 - I was working as a NICU nurse but quit back in April to stay home with my two girls. I babysit an 8 month old 5 days/week in my home with my girls. - I’m married to my husband, 6 years, we have two girls (4yo and 2yo) - I am excited to get to know you all! I’m super close to my bump group from my 4 year old and they’ve been an amazing support system!
- How you found out: I've had irregular periods previously, so this time I was only 1 week late but I began to suspect because of morning sickness, one day I was at work and I had to run to the restroom because I had this nauseous feeling but I didn't thought it was a sign, until a few days after I was at the grocery store walking through the spices isle and it hit me again, that cumin odor made me so nauseous. Then I realized I was almost 3 weeks late for my period and I told my husband everything, we went for a blood test and well... here am I 8 weeks pregnant
- Hobbies, Job, Etc: I'm a sales analyst for an Automotive company. We do the metallic structures for car seats.
- Spouse, Partner, Kids, or Furbabies: Married, 2nd pregnancy, I have a 3yo son and 2 furbabies a Schnauzer and a crazy chihuahua.
I live in Mexico right across the border to Eagle Pass, TX. and I've got to say that I love this community! last time when I was a first time mom it was really helpful to read what everyone else was going through, I still have some good friends I met here.
I know I'm late to the party but happy to officially be here. I had lurked a lot when I was pregnant with my daughter and always felt guilty for not jumping in. Hope to contribute support and share the ups and downs with you ladies.
EDD: July 14th
Hobbies/job: I work for a state agency on legislation and policy. Outside of work I used to enjoy doing stuff outside and going to breweries/restaurants, but not so much right now because of the awful nausea. So right now I'm doing more of my other fave hobby: lying on the couch and watching TV whenever possible.
Spouse, partner, kids, pets: I'm 32, my husband is 36, we have a 21 month old DD and an awesome cat who is 5. We live in a mid-atlantic state where both of us grew up and our families are mostly local. We also enjoy spending time in VT, so it's so cool to see a few members who live there! We will be up after Christmas!
Hey guys! I'm a little late joining this group, glad to be here, though!
EDD is July 9. This is my 5th pregnancy, following three 1st trimester losses, and a chemical pregnancy. 5th time's the charm?
I found out the day before my hubby and I got on a plane to move halfway across the world! Not great timing, cause moving in general is stressful, not to mention moving to a different country! I've been doing my best to not stress, I know how harmful that can be, but sometimes I get stressed about stress, ya know? 😂 help?
Right now my hobbies are still packed in boxes. I'm pretty creative, I like trying new things, I love being outdoors, and a good book is always a go to. I used to work as a nanny, but I'm in between things currently. Debating on whether or not I want to find another nanny job (which would be great to have after giving birth, since I could just take the kid to work with me), or trying something else. Going back to school is also on my radar. We'll see!
My husband and I are both 24, we have 2 dogs and 2 cats! Already a full house, and totally ok with adding to it!
Since experiencing early pregnancy loss, I've become pretty passionate about the topic and things that can be related (like PAL and infertility, in my case). I've been absorbing all the info I can find, and in my personal life, just trying to break the silence that tends to surround the topic. It can be so challenging to have a conversation about pregnancy loss because of people's general avoidance of the topic, but it's so important. As painful as it can be, I'm glad to be a part of the conversation!
- How you found out Was feeling cramps on R side, nipples felt tender. Took one home test then like 15 more over the next week! I realize now I was only 3.5 weeks pregnant when I had a positive test. Didn’t know it was even possible!
- Hobbies, Job, Etc. I’m a home health physical therapist and Lymphedema therapist. I enjoy easy crafting, spending time with my family, traveling to see friends/family.
- Spouse, Partner, Kids, or Furbabies married the best man 11/2019. This is our first baby, except for our puppies Maverick (2) and Hanson (11 weeks).
- Anything you’d like us to know I had variable cycle lengths and after 8 months of trying resorted to borrowing a friend’s Ava bracelet. I got pregnant the first month I used it. I had also put my husband on a vitamin/supplement regimen a month prior!
- How you found out: I was a couple days late for my period, but I have PCOS so that's pretty normal. I was at Target and had the thought to get a pregnancy test while I was there, so I did, came home and used it, and it said "pregnant"!! This came as a complete shock to me and my husband, as we have been doing IF treatments since the beginning of the year but have been on a break since August. It's definitely a miracle!!
- Hobbies, Job, Etc.: I work for the state government for an agency that helps victims of crime. DH is in school full time. We love movies! We also have a home bakery so we bake a lot of yummy things.
- Spouse, Partner, Kids, or Furbabies: I will be 31 on Monday and DH is 25. We've been married since March 2018 and he's perfect in every way. We don't have any kids. This is my first time being pregnant!! We have a ginger cat named Castiel and a temporary kitten named Sissy that we will be gifting my mom at Christmas.
- Anything you’d like us to know: I'm excited yet nervous to be here! With the IF issues, PCOS, obesity, and a subchorionic hemorrhage, I'm very nervous about this pregnancy and just constantly hoping for the best.
married to DH on March 15, 2018 TTC since May 2018 dx: PCOS, hypothroidism tx: timed intercourse with meds (dexa, clomid, letrozole, metformin, trigger shots)
First TTGP: 5/9/19 BFN, 6/21/19 BFN, 7/29/19 BFN, 8/1/19 started a break from tx, 11/16/19 surprised with a BFP! LO born 7/7/20 Second TTGP: started meds for first cycle of tx on 10/13/21
@knockupthestock welcome! I also have PCOS and thus is also my first pregnancy, so I have been nervous too. There are a few others here as well. I'm grateful that my diagnosis enabled me to have early OB checkups (blood and ultrasounds) so I recommend advocating for those if they haven't already offered them - it has definitely put my mind at ease!
Hello Everyone! I’m Ashley, 33 year old mom of 3 living in small town Georgia.
- EDD (Estimated Due Date) - July 23
- How you found out - Found a random pregnancy test while cleaning a bathroom cabinet and decided to take it, was in complete shock when I saw it was positive. Took 2 more tests the following days and now here I am ☺️
- Hobbies, Job, Etc. - I am a stay at home mom. My hobbies are homemaking, our hobby farm and reading a good book.
- Spouse, Partner, Kids, or Furbabies - My husband is a project manager for a big tractor company. We have a 16 year old daughter, a 15 year old son and a 10 year old son. We also have a black lab named Pearl, a small flock of chickens and 3 little ducklings.
- Anything you’d like us to know - I have a bicornuate uterus and was born with only one kidney so pregnancy is pretty high risk for me. I’ve also never had a full term pregnancy, my previous pregnancies resulted in a 33 week delivery, a 25 week delivery, and a 32 week delivery.
Hey Everyone! I’m Andrea, due July 30th. My husband and I decided to stop “being careful” on a whim, as a ramp-up to actively trying. Well we got pregnant immediately! I took a test fully expecting a negative, but here we are! 😊
My husband and I work together in Seattle at a telecommunications company (internet, etc). He’s the network architect and I lead the customer service team. We just bought a cute little house in March!
This is our first kiddo, for both of us, and we are ecstatic. We are navigating around how we include our families (and set boundaries) and how we will introduce our two kitties. The nursery is our only office space right now, so figuring that out, too. I’d love to be a SAHM or WAHM but finances are pretty tight right now, so we will see.
Excited to be here and share in everyone’s journey!
Hi! I’m a multiple loss mama, just cautiously tiptoeing in here. I've had my intro post partway written for a while now, but I'm finally going to say hi and start reading through the board. I'm hoping to stay here for take-home baby #3 (pregnancy #6). This pregnancy was a big surprise, and I still barely believe it's happening.
The facts: - My EDD is 7/27 - I found out when I took a test one Friday night, because I was planning to have a drink or two and we'd had unprotected sex that cycle... I was fully expecting it to be negative (obviously I knew there was a chance or I wouldn't have taken it, but it was more of a peace of mind thing.) There was a lot of surprised swearing under my breath when that second line showed up. We're happy but in shock. We weren't planning on a 3rd kid and this is going to take some life rearranging. - I love reading, sewing, gardening, general making of things. Not cooking. Babywearing, although I'm not actively wearing that much nowadays. - I have a husband and two daughters, 5 and 1, and two small dogs. - I've been here on TB since 2013, although it was under a different name for a while. I have since gone more anonymous. I was an active part of TTCAL for a quite a while, before the mass exodus from the site in 2014 or 2015, and I miss what it used to be like in the AL groups. Still glad to have a place to come share all this pregnancy stuff, though!
2/13 Blighted ovum, D&C -- 6/13 MC -- 8/14 DD born -- 3/17 MC -- 9/18 DD2 born Expecting again -- EDD 7/27/20
Hello everyone! I've been reading and following along until I got promoted to a member. I'm happy I can comment now!
- EDD: July 29, 2020 - How I found out: I had some bleeding earlier than I expected my AF. I was bummed and told my FI. However, driving to work I felt like my sense of smell was high and it almost felt like I was having a hot flash. I googled implantation bleeding which led to a CVS run. I work at a high school so there I am peeing on a stick in the high school bathroom. (Almost a decade ago would have been my worst nightmare!) When I saw the faint line I had to grab my bff at work and have her look at it! After 4 more tests and a stronger line the following morning, I shared the news with my FI. - Hobbies, Job, Etc.: I'm a school counselor. I'm a self proclaimed nerd. We're building a house and planning a wedding and now apparently also getting ready for baby?! 2020 is going to be intense. - Fiance has an 11 year old daughter who we have 50% of the time. - Though I have my step-daughter, I'm a FTM. I have only told some people super close to me, yet I'm bursting with questions. I have my acronym chart handy, so bear with me while I learn the lingo. (You ladies have a LOT of lingo!)
@mehugg thank you! i'm glad to know someone in a similar situation! i've requested ultrasounds weekly with my RE, haha, and they have happily obliged so that has helped. hopefully once i transition to the OB they will be understanding of the anxiety and provide me with continued BW and USs haha. hope all is going well with you!
married to DH on March 15, 2018 TTC since May 2018 dx: PCOS, hypothroidism tx: timed intercourse with meds (dexa, clomid, letrozole, metformin, trigger shots)
First TTGP: 5/9/19 BFN, 6/21/19 BFN, 7/29/19 BFN, 8/1/19 started a break from tx, 11/16/19 surprised with a BFP! LO born 7/7/20 Second TTGP: started meds for first cycle of tx on 10/13/21
@mayisch I asked a few of the other girls I have a separate group chat with if they remembered you (it's been a while so I wasn't totally sure if I was making things up lol) and annabenanna remembered you too! If I'm remembering correctly, she had her cat as her profile photo... if that helps you at all. Glad to be on another BMB with you!
Hello!! Finally I feel like I can introduce myself. I have a long history of IVF, so I have been lurking for a couple of weeks but was feeling very anxious about posting until today. - EDD 07/29 - How you found out: this is an IVF pregnancy so I knew all about it. Found out on a HPT 5 days after the transfer. - Hobbies, Job: Knitting, cooking, traveling. I am a project manager at a technologies company. - Spouse, Partner, Kids, or Furbabies: Husband and a puppy. This is our first baby.
@blaf322 yes I think I remember the cat and her name rings a bell too , that reminds me I need to change my profile pic... I am so excited to share another BMB with you too!!!!
Hi Everyone! I am 36 years old and have one 4 year old son and a 10 year old dog. I am a stay at home mom and enjoy reading, hiking, traveling, crafting and trying new restaurants.
*TW* My husband and I have been trying for our second child for almost 2 years. This is my 5th pregnancy during this time so I’ve been a nervous wreck since we found out. However, we heard the heartbeat today and saw him/her during our ultrasound so I finally feel like this is really happening! *End TW*
- EDD: July 26th - How you found out: I was testing from 7 dpo and got my faint positive on 9 dpo so I knew basically as early as humanly possible.
Hello everyone. I'm a little late introducing myself. My EDD is July 19th.
My husband and I have 2 sons who are almost 4 and 6. I had a loss between the boys at 8 weeks. My oldest was born at 32 weeks and the youngest at just shy of 37 weeks. So, no simple easy pregnancies for me, hence my hesitation to become involved here.
I typically keep track of my cycle simply because I'm busy and might forget! I realized I was a week late, tested and it immediately turned positive, before I even set it down! Never had that quick of a response!
My first US was the day before Thanksgiving. There was a barely discernible hb so I'm going back next week for a follow up. Symptoms are strong so I'm positive.
I'm a stay at home mom, I love to garden and am learning to can. I have a large, ever expanding vegetable garden. I'm on the PTA at my son's school. I love being outdoors, especially at the beach and love to read.
My name is Toyanna but u can call me Toy. I'm a mother of 6.
- EDD: 07/25/2020
- How you found out:
I missed my period and took a 3 home pregnancy test. A day later I went to the pregnancy center and test positive.
- Hobbies, Job, Etc:
I work night shift at a hospital as a Certified Nurse Assistant. My hobbies are reading books.
- Spouse, Partner, Kids, or Furbabies I am a mother of 6. Ages are 5,6,7,10,12,16. I had a full term stillborn in 2011. I been with my fiance since 2016 and we are expecting our first baby together. This is my fiance first biologically child.
- Anything you’d like us to know: This is the first time me experiencing morning sickness aka all day sickness to me. I been placed on bed rest since the beginning of this month. This is doctor request. Because I didnt have a fetal pole at 6 weeks. I have another scan in 4 days.
Re: Introduce yourself here!
EDD: July 26 (the day before my husband’s birthday)
How I found out: We just started trying for this baby in October, and I thought for sure it would take at least 3-6 cycles (it took a bit with our other kids). We got pregnant on the first try! I took a test the day before my period was due and it was negative, but 3 days later it still hadn’t shown up. I tested again with my husband, and was just about to throw the test away when we saw a super faint line!
Job/hobbies/etc: I’m an embroidery artist, so I work from home. It’s both wonderful and awful depending on the day. 😂
Spouse/kids/furbabies: My husband is a Creative Pro for Apple. We have two kids (6 yr old boy and 3 yr old girl) who are mine from a previous marriage. He couldn’t love them more if they had come from his body. We’re both so excited to experience pregnancy together (my ex was verbally and emotionally abusive, so my pregnancies, while fantastic physically, weren’t the most enjoyable mentally).
Anything else: I’m so excited!!! This pregnancy is considered high risk (I have a clotting disorder, so they always are), so there will be lots of specialist visits, but I’m just so thankful to be here again. We’re really hoping for a baby girl this time around, but we’ll see!
- EDD: 7/20
- How you found out: was taking a month off tracking my cycle and going in for bloodwork to make sure I was ovulating correctly. Was 3 days late and took a test. Had a miscarriage in early spring so had been tracking and trying since then.
- Stay at home momma.
- 5yo girl and 3yo boy.
re: plants, one of my good friends is in a FB group for plant lovers (bc she totally belongs there... they’re her other babies 😂)... but some of the stuff she shares with me, that people post, is hilarious.
I just got a small fiddle leaf fig and I’m just hoping I can keep it alive or she might disown me lol
How I Found Out: Found out yesterday, was a bit slow on the uptake- still kind of in shock I get to be here! I used up at least 2 boxes of tests before it started to sink in. DH and I were supposed to start IUI in June 2020, but it looks like we won't be needing to do that- we can save for a delivery instead.
Hobbies, Job, Etc.: By day, I work for a health insurance company where I pay for claims and advocate for members. After 5:00, I'm at home baking and binge watching Grey's Anatomy for the zillionth time.
- Spouse, Partner, Kids, or Furbabies: DH is 39, I'm 29 and we have a DD who is 5 years old. DH is a production manager and DD is a little heartbreaker on the playground with her 2, sometimes 3 boyfriends (we're not super thrilled about it).
- Anything you’d like us to know: I'd been on a BMB in 2014 on TB and man, the snark was real. Hoping some of that is still around but maybe toned down a bit haha. I'm glad to be here and look forward to the next 8 or so months with y'all.
It's been a long time since I've been on the bump, but I'm happy to be back.
I have 3 kids, AS 15, BS 9, BD 5. My EDD with #4 is July 27th, 2020. I currently live in South Korea with my family and 2 dogs, we are a military family and originally from Maine.
I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you over the next 8 months.
- How you found out: This is my 3rd time around so just kind of knew and then poas.
- Hobbies, Job, Etc: I work at a school and spend the rest of my time with my fam. We are also moving provinces in January so I’m preparing for that.
- Spouse, Partner, Kids, or Furbabies: My husband, 3.5 yo DD and 1.5 yo DS
This is my first pregnancy with EDD July 12th, 2020 (which is my passed Mama's BD!!). I am 42 years old and extremely nervous because of my age and excited at the same time. DH and I decided to try for a baby after 7 years together - we literally got pregnant right away after removing Kyleena. It still feels surreal!! We have the first ultrasound on Dec 16th and can't wait to hear that little heartbeat!!
I am a Registered Social Worker and pretty much a homebody. DH and I have 4 cats and a Chocolate Lab that we adore!! I have 2 beautiful step-daughters who we haven't told yet... waiting until the 1st trimester has successfully passed. I love The Bump and reading all of your posts.... I realize there are more new Mama's in their 40's than I imagined and it is nice to not feel alone.
- How you found out: Got BFP 11/6, just days before my 40th birthday.
- Hobbies, Job, Etc.: I work full time as an environmental advocate, especially to reduce toxic exposures in the environment. And I love baking, singing, hiking.
- Spouse, Partner, Kids, or Furbabies: Married and I have two children, DS is 15yo from prior marriage, DD is 8 months old. She is still nursing (and I hope she can continue.. nervous about this pregnancy making her stop prematurely.
- Anything you’d like us to know 🙂:
- EDD: July 20th. Coincidentally, that's also my husband's birthday. Hoping the baby comes after this date so DH doesn't lose his day.
- How you found out: We decided to not not try to get pregnant starting in October so we stopped using contraceptives. We had no idea how our bodies would react or how long it might take as we had never tried before. Expected it to take several months if not longer. When it was time for my period, I had the normal cramping and sore breasts. Nothing out of the ordinary... except I was 2 days late. We went to the pharmacy to get a pregnancy test for "peace of mind" that I wasn't (because I was confident I wasn't). When we got home, I took the test while DH waited in the bedroom. Pregnant. I had an out of body experience when it appeared. Then I showed him the test, and we both started nervously laughing as we were in disbelief. We're at the excited phase now, but from talking about having a hypothetical child vs. actually being pregnant was a shock to the system. What a wild journey we are about to go on!
- Hobbies, Job, Etc: I'm a project manager for an AV installation and event production company. We set up all AV needs (stages, rigging, mics, speakers, backline, lighting) for various events around Austin, and I also oversee permanent AV installation into venues (restaurants, event spaces, breweries, retail, etc). That entails digital signage, speakers, stage lighting, control, and network.
- Spouse, Partner, Kids, or Furbabies: Married. First pregnancy. And unfortunately, no furbabies (was wanting a dog, but it's looking like we'll need to hold off on that).
- I think my EDD is 7/24.
- how we found out: The pregnancy came as a total surprise.... I was sure there was no way I could be pregnant based on when we had sex (tmi!) but after my period was a week late, I tested and it was positive! I’m still processing all of this. 😬
- I was working as a NICU nurse but quit back in April to stay home with my two girls. I babysit an 8 month old 5 days/week in my home with my girls.
- I’m married to my husband, 6 years, we have two girls (4yo and 2yo)
- I am excited to get to know you all! I’m super close to my bump group from my 4 year old and they’ve been an amazing support system!
5.5.16 | 8.14.17 | 1.30.19
- EDD: July 10th according to yesterday's US
- How you found out: I've had irregular periods previously, so this time I was only 1 week late but I began to suspect because of morning sickness, one day I was at work and I had to run to the restroom because I had this nauseous feeling but I didn't thought it was a sign, until a few days after I was at the grocery store walking through the spices isle and it hit me again, that cumin odor made me so nauseous. Then I realized I was almost 3 weeks late for my period and I told my husband everything, we went for a blood test and well... here am I 8 weeks pregnant
- Hobbies, Job, Etc: I'm a sales analyst for an Automotive company. We do the metallic structures for car seats.
- Spouse, Partner, Kids, or Furbabies: Married, 2nd pregnancy, I have a 3yo son and 2 furbabies a Schnauzer and a crazy chihuahua.
I live in Mexico right across the border to Eagle Pass, TX. and I've got to say that I love this community! last time when I was a first time mom it was really helpful to read what everyone else was going through, I still have some good friends I met here.
I know I'm late to the party but happy to officially be here. I had lurked a lot when I was pregnant with my daughter and always felt guilty for not jumping in. Hope to contribute support and share the ups and downs with you ladies.
EDD: July 14th
Hobbies/job: I work for a state agency on legislation and policy. Outside of work I used to enjoy doing stuff outside and going to breweries/restaurants, but not so much right now because of the awful nausea. So right now I'm doing more of my other fave hobby: lying on the couch and watching TV whenever possible.
Spouse, partner, kids, pets: I'm 32, my husband is 36, we have a 21 month old DD and an awesome cat who is 5. We live in a mid-atlantic state where both of us grew up and our families are mostly local. We also enjoy spending time in VT, so it's so cool to see a few members who live there! We will be up after Christmas!
I'm a little late joining this group, glad to be here, though!
EDD is July 9. This is my 5th pregnancy, following three 1st trimester losses, and a chemical pregnancy. 5th time's the charm?
I found out the day before my hubby and I got on a plane to move halfway across the world! Not great timing, cause moving in general is stressful, not to mention moving to a different country! I've been doing my best to not stress, I know how harmful that can be, but sometimes I get stressed about stress, ya know? 😂 help?
Right now my hobbies are still packed in boxes. I'm pretty creative, I like trying new things, I love being outdoors, and a good book is always a go to. I used to work as a nanny, but I'm in between things currently. Debating on whether or not I want to find another nanny job (which would be great to have after giving birth, since I could just take the kid to work with me), or trying something else. Going back to school is also on my radar. We'll see!
My husband and I are both 24, we have 2 dogs and 2 cats! Already a full house, and totally ok with adding to it!
Since experiencing early pregnancy loss, I've become pretty passionate about the topic and things that can be related (like PAL and infertility, in my case). I've been absorbing all the info I can find, and in my personal life, just trying to break the silence that tends to surround the topic. It can be so challenging to have a conversation about pregnancy loss because of people's general avoidance of the topic, but it's so important. As painful as it can be, I'm glad to be a part of the conversation!
- How you found out
Was feeling cramps on R side, nipples felt tender. Took one home test then like 15 more over the next week! I realize now I was only 3.5 weeks pregnant when I had a positive test. Didn’t know it was even possible!
I’m a home health physical therapist and Lymphedema therapist. I enjoy easy crafting, spending time with my family, traveling to see friends/family.
- Spouse, Partner, Kids, or Furbabies
married the best man 11/2019. This is our first baby, except for our puppies Maverick (2) and Hanson (11 weeks).
- Anything you’d like us to know
I had variable cycle lengths and after 8 months of trying resorted to borrowing a friend’s Ava bracelet. I got pregnant the first month I used it. I had also put my husband on a vitamin/supplement regimen a month prior!
- EDD (Estimated Due Date): July 23
- How you found out: I was a couple days late for my period, but I have PCOS so that's pretty normal. I was at Target and had the thought to get a pregnancy test while I was there, so I did, came home and used it, and it said "pregnant"!! This came as a complete shock to me and my husband, as we have been doing IF treatments since the beginning of the year but have been on a break since August. It's definitely a miracle!!
- Hobbies, Job, Etc.: I work for the state government for an agency that helps victims of crime. DH is in school full time. We love movies! We also have a home bakery so we bake a lot of yummy things.
- Spouse, Partner, Kids, or Furbabies: I will be 31 on Monday and DH is 25. We've been married since March 2018 and he's perfect in every way. We don't have any kids. This is my first time being pregnant!! We have a ginger cat named Castiel and a temporary kitten named Sissy that we will be gifting my mom at Christmas.
- Anything you’d like us to know: I'm excited yet nervous to be here! With the IF issues, PCOS, obesity, and a subchorionic hemorrhage, I'm very nervous about this pregnancy and just constantly hoping for the best.
dx: PCOS, hypothroidism
Second TTGP: started meds for first cycle of tx on 10/13/21
- How you found out - Found a random pregnancy test while cleaning a bathroom cabinet and decided to take it, was in complete shock when I saw it was positive. Took 2 more tests the following days and now here I am ☺️
- Hobbies, Job, Etc. - I am a stay at home mom. My hobbies are homemaking, our hobby farm and reading a good book.
- Spouse, Partner, Kids, or Furbabies - My husband is a project manager for a big tractor company. We have a 16 year old daughter, a 15 year old son and a 10 year old son. We also have a black lab named Pearl, a small flock of chickens and 3 little ducklings.
- Anything you’d like us to know - I have a bicornuate uterus and was born with only one kidney so pregnancy is pretty high risk for me. I’ve also never had a full term pregnancy, my previous pregnancies resulted in a 33 week delivery, a 25 week delivery, and a 32 week delivery.
My husband and I work together in Seattle at a telecommunications company (internet, etc). He’s the network architect and I lead the customer service team. We just bought a cute little house in March!
The facts:
- My EDD is 7/27
- I found out when I took a test one Friday night, because I was planning to have a drink or two and we'd had unprotected sex that cycle... I was fully expecting it to be negative (obviously I knew there was a chance or I wouldn't have taken it, but it was more of a peace of mind thing.) There was a lot of surprised swearing under my breath when that second line showed up. We're happy but in shock. We weren't planning on a 3rd kid and this is going to take some life rearranging.
- I love reading, sewing, gardening, general making of things. Not cooking. Babywearing, although I'm not actively wearing that much nowadays.
- I have a husband and two daughters, 5 and 1, and two small dogs.
- I've been here on TB since 2013, although it was under a different name for a while. I have since gone more anonymous. I was an active part of TTCAL for a quite a while, before the mass exodus from the site in 2014 or 2015, and I miss what it used to be like in the AL groups. Still glad to have a place to come share all this pregnancy stuff, though!
Expecting again -- EDD 7/27/20
- EDD: July 29, 2020
- How I found out: I had some bleeding earlier than I expected my AF. I was bummed and told my FI. However, driving to work I felt like my sense of smell was high and it almost felt like I was having a hot flash. I googled implantation bleeding which led to a CVS run. I work at a high school so there I am peeing on a stick in the high school bathroom. (Almost a decade ago would have been my worst nightmare!) When I saw the faint line I had to grab my bff at work and have her look at it! After 4 more tests and a stronger line the following morning, I shared the news with my FI.
- Hobbies, Job, Etc.: I'm a school counselor. I'm a self proclaimed nerd. We're building a house and planning a wedding and now apparently also getting ready for baby?! 2020 is going to be intense.
- Fiance has an 11 year old daughter who we have 50% of the time.
- Though I have my step-daughter, I'm a FTM. I have only told some people super close to me, yet I'm bursting with questions. I have my acronym chart handy, so bear with me while I learn the lingo. (You ladies have a LOT of lingo!)
dx: PCOS, hypothroidism
Second TTGP: started meds for first cycle of tx on 10/13/21
Glad to be on another BMB with you!
- EDD 07/29
- How you found out: this is an IVF pregnancy so I knew all about it. Found out on a HPT 5 days after the transfer.
- Hobbies, Job: Knitting, cooking, traveling. I am a project manager at a technologies company.
- Spouse, Partner, Kids, or Furbabies: Husband and a puppy. This is our first baby.
- How you found out: I was testing from 7 dpo and got my faint positive on 9 dpo so I knew basically as early as humanly possible.
I am looking forward to getting to know you all!
My husband and I have 2 sons who are almost 4 and 6. I had a loss between the boys at 8 weeks. My oldest was born at 32 weeks and the youngest at just shy of 37 weeks. So, no simple easy pregnancies for me, hence my hesitation to become involved here.
I typically keep track of my cycle simply because I'm busy and might forget! I realized I was a week late, tested and it immediately turned positive, before I even set it down! Never had that quick of a response!
My first US was the day before Thanksgiving. There was a barely discernible hb so I'm going back next week for a follow up. Symptoms are strong so I'm positive.
I'm a stay at home mom, I love to garden and am learning to can. I have a large, ever expanding vegetable garden. I'm on the PTA at my son's school. I love being outdoors, especially at the beach and love to read.
I look forward to getting to know everyone!
- EDD: 07/25/2020
- How you found out:
I missed my period and took a 3 home pregnancy test. A day later I went to the pregnancy center and test positive.
- Hobbies, Job, Etc:
I work night shift at a hospital as a Certified Nurse Assistant. My hobbies are reading books.
- Spouse, Partner, Kids, or Furbabies
I am a mother of 6. Ages are 5,6,7,10,12,16. I had a full term stillborn in 2011. I been with my fiance since 2016 and we are expecting our first baby together. This is my fiance first biologically child.
- Anything you’d like us to know: This is the first time me experiencing morning sickness aka all day sickness to me. I been placed on bed rest since the beginning of this month. This is doctor request. Because I didnt have a fetal pole at 6 weeks. I have another scan in 4 days.