How’d you find out? I took a test on December 23rd and thought it was negative but forgot to toss it. Saw it in the bathroom the best day and it had a faint second line. After 7 more tests through December 26th I finally believed it!
Other children/pets? 2 dogs!
Job? Office manager and caregiver
Things you like to do? Yoga, be outside, be with family, watch shows
Spouse/partner? My husband Darren. He's so excited. We didn't think it was going to be possible to conceive so the test in itself was a gift. Now we are 11 weeks and staying full of hope.
First appointment? Had my first at 8 weeks and my 12 week appt is this upcoming week.
Any symptoms? Pretty severe nausea and vomiting and exhaustion. Now it's coming in spurts. Today was so bad this am and now I feel great.
Yay! We had our 1st ultrasound yesterday on Valentine's day, so sweet. 7w5d and a singleton this time. Strong heart beat. We have two 2 y/o boys and will be welcoming a baby girl 9/27. Nausea is annoying and I'm super tired, but happy!
Due date? September 14, 2020 based on date of conception.
How did you find out? Breasts felt larger and weirdly soft, lots of fatigue. Took a pregnancy test a few days later and very solid plus sign.
Job? Full time student, part time barista.
Hobbies? Reading, Napping, Longboarding, Rollerblading, Binging shows, Online shopping, etc.
Other children/pregnancies? Nope!
Pets? 9yo. big ass Black Lab mix; very much the grumpy but sweet grandpa mentality.
First Appointment? This past Friday actually! Unless you count my 2 ER visits so far...🙃
Symptoms? Mild nausea (only puked once so far!!), bloating, tired as HECK all the time, hungry hungry hippo vibes, and then a super fun case of subchorionic hemorrhaging/hematoma (mini dude B's forming placenta is being finicky about sticking to the uterine wall).
Anything else interesting? I'm super into music, specifically 70's to present rock/metal/punk/hardcore. Seen over 100+ bands! Currently majoring in Nuclear Engineering! Fun fact: Nuclear power produces almost NO greenhouse gas emissions! Much more "tom boy" than "girly girl" think Avril Lavigne wannabe so both kiddos are gonna be clad up in dino onesies regardless of gender b/c dinosaurs are cool! Oh yeah, surprise! They're TWINS!!!
Hey everyone. My name is Amber, I’m 8w exactly today. This is my first pregnancy after years of thinking I would never find mr. right and have a family. Well SURPRISE! We go for our first ultrasound tomorrow so I’m definitely nervous. My due date is September 27 based on my LMP.
Hey @shredgnarr, I was wondering when we'd have another MoM (mother of multiples) on here! @NYTino24 is expecting triplets! (am I missing anybody else?)
Due date? It was 9/8/20 based on LMP. I just got moved to 9/16/20 after my first U/S.
How did you find out? Period wonkiness: I had my usual crankiness and breast soreness, but when I expected my period, I only got spotting (Mon 1/6/20). When the spotting lasted more than 12 hours without transition to full blown period, I was suspicious. Told DH on Wed 1/8 when still no period. My tracking app said I wasn't due until the following Monday 1/13, so held off on the test. Saturday night I said "this is ridiculous, I know I'm pregnant" and took the test. The line showed up in two seconds!
Job? I test mobile apps.
Hobbies? Knitting & crocheting
Other children/pregnancies? None, this is my first pregnancy
Pets? None
Spouse? Married for 6 years, together for 16. He teaches middle school.
First Appointment? First appointment and first U/S both went well. I also had my annual checkup around that time and the blood work showed subclinical hyper?thyroid (my TSH was low, but T3 & T4 were fine). Previous blood tests were fine, so this is a fun new pregnancy thing. PCP consulted OB and they agreed it's not necessary to treat yet, but we're keeping an eye on it.
Symptoms? Nausea but no vomiting; breast soreness was awful for the first month but has gotten better in the last couple weeks; prone to lightheadedness/weakness, especially if I don't eat/drink often enough; bloating/gas/heartburn.
Anything else interesting? We just bought out first house! Moved in September. Took care of one or two things that needed doing, then work busyness hit, then Christmas hit, then pregnancy hit. So we still have a lot of boxes to unpack and things we want to do but it's so hard to find the motivation when I just feel ill all the time.
Due date? September 4-7, I actually have no idea when my LMP and between that and size the doctors have fluxed between the 4th, 5th, and 7th. However I'll be having a repeat c-section so it'll be earlier.
How did you find out? I knew I should have been seeing AF soon so I checked my period tracker and realized I'd forgotten to input my last period. When I guessed I was anywhere between 3-6 days late. It was a friday so I decided if I didn't start by monday (also my birthday) I'd take a test. That little blue line showed up pretty much immediately.
Job? I'm a professional makeup artist
Hobbies? SO and I are both total dweebs. I love anime, comics, video games (I'm working on Neir-Automata right now, its total heartbreak), reading, writing, I use to enjoy yoga but I like to do it outside and it's too cold for that crap right now.
Other children/pregnancies? We have on daughter, 5, and a MC before her.
Pets? No more fur babies, but we're thinking about it after we move.
Spouse? SO and I have been together for eight years, and became engaged last June.
First Appointment? I've had a "pregnancy confirmation" appointment, as if I needed a doctor for that. But in the next week or so I'll be meeting with a midwife to see if were a good fit and if she meets my needs or if I'll want a traditional OBGYN again.
Symptoms? All-day sickness, and the earlier I have to get up the worse it is. I've been drinking the Spoiled Mama's Happy Mornings tea and it helps. Aversion to food. Pretty much all food. And I'm always hungry but can only eat meals the size of a kid's meal (if that). Prema tired. Sore huge tender boobs. No weird cravings though and emotionally pretty stable 😅
Anything else interesting? Clearly I'm due in September but we're moving to the other side of the country in July. So that'll be.....interesting.
I’ve been holding off on introducing myself until further into my pregnancy so I didn’t get my hopes up, but I think it’s safe at this point.
Due Date: September 1!
How’d you find out: I missed my period and took a home test a bit after that.
Children/Pets: I have three fur children, all cats. Lilith, Medusa and Alastair. Medusa has been spending the last few weeks cuddled up on the growing baby bump.
Job: Digital Media Specialist
Hobbies: I’m an avid reader.
Spouse/Partner: My husband and I have been married for two years, but together for 14. We first started dating in 8th grade.
1st Appt: I didn’t have my first appointment until 11 weeks and I go for my first ultrasound at 12 weeks. Hoping for some good ultrasound photos!
Syptoms: I was nauseous for the longest time, but primarily I just ache now as my body grows this tiny human. Oh and headaches!
It's funny how it's the little things in life that mean the most...not where you live, or what you drive, or the price tag on your clothes... There's no dollar sign on a piece of mind, this I've come to know! *ZBB*
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Due date: 9/24/20 (I think!) How’d you find out? Regular ol’ pee on the stick deal Other children/pets: First one! Job: Speech-Language Pathologist at a school Things you like to do: Very into health/fitness/exercise Spouse: DH is a digital marketing director for a media company. Married 3.5 years. First appointment: Thursday! Symptoms: Light cramping, sore boobs, moody, bloating, hunger
Hi everyone! Congrats on all of your babies!! I’ve enjoyed reading some of these threads and hearing lots of exciting progress! Finally feeling confident to post on this thread.
*TW* this is my 4th pregnancy after 3 recurrent first trimester losses and also had some cramping and spotting scares this pregnancy but have now had 3 wonderful heartbeat ultrasounds in a row so feeling positive!
Due date? September 26
How’d you find out? I peed on about 5 sticks and all had faint positive lines still could hardly believe it so went to my RE for a blood test confirmation! Found out at about 3.5 weeks pregnant so feel like I’ve been pregnant awhile already lol
Other children/pets? Wonderful 18 month old DS through adoption, 3 angel babies
(my in laws got a puppy at Christmas which I was thrilled about bc we really were getting tempted to get one for our son but grandparents having one feels perfect right now 😃)
Job? SAHM, taught preschool before kids
Things you like to do? Spend time with DH, DS, family and friends; read, color, being outside (walks, hikes, bike rides, parks), traveling
Spouse/partner? DH and I have been together for 5 1/2 years and married for 3 1/2 years. He’s a wonderful husband and father and I’m so thankful for him, we’ve been through a lot together! He works as a computer engineer/manager
First appointment? I’ve been seeing my RE since I found out. First for HCG panels then weekly ultrasounds starting at 5 1/2 weeks. Just had scan today baby measured 8 weeks 3 days with HR 179 🙌🏻 Furthest we’ve ever made it!
Any symptoms? Yes many... sore boobs, extreme fatigue (napping every day), on bonjesta for all day sickness that had me vomitting and unable to eat much of anything so now it’s down to just all day nausea thankfully, crazy dreams, emotional (not uncommon for me but definitely heightened), food and smell aversions, peeing a lot, cramps/stretching twinges, I think that’s it 😂
How’d you find out? Went in period tracker to look at something and it said my period was 2 weeks late... Then it hit me about the things I had been feeling and so I took a test... 1/31/2020 it was positive.
Other children/pets? I have two fur babies, Raven and Omen, both kitties.
Job? Sadly no...
Things you like to do? Read, write, train with my saber.
Spouse/partner? My husband and I have been married since April 15th, 2004. This is our first little bean.
First appointment? I called February 3rd and it got scheduled for March 10th.... 5 weeks is a long wait.
Any symptoms? At first nausea, bloating, lots of gas, tired all the darn time... now tired still, constipation, heart burn... hips hurting, pressure against my ribs...
How’d you find out? We found out 4w3d. I had a feeling and took a test when I got home from work and immediately called my sister freaking out. Took a second test with my fiancé when he got home.
Other children/pets? First pregnancy. Family pets: 1 chocolate lab, 2 cats, and a spoiled pig.
Job? Server/bartender.
Things you like to do? Currently: sleep and binge watch TV shows. But I also love to read, travel, go out on the boat, hit up the beach, and run.
Spouse/partner? FI and I met while i was working at the restaurant he is the sous chef at on Nantucket. We’ve been engaged over a year and booked our wedding date for next February! Pregnancy wasn’t exactly planned but we also weren’t very cautious and have been talking about starting a family since we began dating!
First appointment? Our first appointment was feb 4th. First ultrasound was feb 10th. We go back March 4th for NT ultrasound and NIPT testing.
Any symptoms? All the symptoms with zero pregnancy glow lol. Bloating, nausea, fatigue, insomnia. I’ve also been experiencing intense round ligament pain (Atleast that’s what my doctor has said it is) since week 5, if I’ve been on my feet for too long.
Due date? September 28, 2020 based on first day of last menstrual cycle & confirmed at first prenatal appointment.
How did you find out? I started getting super emotional & crying at everything when I normally don't cry that often. I was also a week late for my period. I took 3 at home pregnancy tests & all 3 came out positive.
Job? Office Assistant for an IT Department.
Hobbies? Reading, Working Out, History, Dogs
Other children/pregnancies? No children. I have had 1 very early miscarriage at 4 weeks last May.
Pets? 7 year old male Boxer named Winston
Spouse? My boyfriend & I have been together for 4 months now & have been planning our wedding for the last month or so. The original plan was to get married on a cruise in January but baby is changing that plan. The new plan is to get married next fall. He is an electrician & we are perfect for each other. We never really believed in the whole "when you know you know" kind of mentality when it comes to dating & marrying quickly but that all changed when we met each other.
When I told him he was so cute & couldn't stop giggling & crying. He is so excited for this baby & is going to be an amazing Father. He is already very supportive of me & concerned for baby. He also can't wait to find out what baby is (we're both hoping for a boy but will be happy with a girl too )! Even though we were not planning on becoming parents so soon (our original plan was to wait 1 year after we got married), we are so excited to welcome our little baby into the world & start our family!
First Appointment? We had our first prenatal appointment on Valentine's Day! I was 7 weeks & we were able to see our little peanut via ultrasound. We had a wonderful Valentine's Day!
Symptoms? Nausea: all day, every day Fatigue: all day, every day Sore boobs: all day, every day (boobs are also growing a lot!) Emotional: I'm very emotional & prone to crying a lot. I cried one day because chocolate chips are cute & our baby was the size of a chocolate chip that day lol (according to the Bump). Bloating: I'm very bloated! It's hard to button my pants due to all the baby bloat Constipation: probably TMI but I've been battling constipation off & on the past couple weeks Food Aversion: my first food aversion happened last week & is continuing on into this one. I alas find chicken yucky all of a sudden. Which I'm super bummed about because I love my chicken tendies! lol Heightened sense of smell: my nose is definitely more sensitive to smells.
Anything else interesting? Favorite Book: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones Favorite Meal: Chicken Fettucine Alfredo Do we have baby names picked out: Yes we do!
I'm late to the party here! I'm a little anxious due to previous losses, but hopeful after seeing a strong heartbeat on the ultrasound. Due Date? September 28 (the day my daughter will turn 4).
How’d you find out? I'd been tracking and tested. It was the first month we could try again after our prior miscarriage.
Other children/pets? I have a 3 year old daughter and a dog named Ruthie.
Job? I'm an attorney. My husband is as well and we work at the same firm. He's been in a trial for the last 6 weeks which means I've spent the whole pregnancy with him working at least 12 hour days, 7 days a week. I'm not great at solo parenting, I've learned.
Things you like to do? I love yoga and watching tv.
Spouse/partner? My husband and I have been married since 2015. As noted above, he's a great dad and I'll be happy to have him back when the trial is over!
First appointment? First appointment was great. These cause a lot of anxiety for me because my prior 2 miscarriage were discovered at my first ultrasound. This one showed a strong heartbeat of 161!
Any symptoms? Super smeller, fatigue, and terrible nausea.
How did you find out?: Took a test. I thought I started my period, but it was so light for two days and that's weird. we were actively trying, but it was still a surprise!
Other children: 2 cats and a guinea pig
Job: manager of a board game store
Hobbies: Art, collecting My Little Ponies, video games, board gaming, D&D
Spouse: together 13 years and married 6
First appointment: Jan 28th, but next one is Feb 27th!
Symptoms: nauseous, boobs hurt , fatigue, super hungry
How did you find out?: I kinda had a feeling before making an appointment with my doctor. Lots of nausea and boobs constantly felt like they were gonna fall off 😂 then went to the doctor and they confirmed it.
Other children: A beautiful 7 year old girl and a handsome 6 year old boy. (Should be a big enough age gap right?)
Job: I get the lovely job of being a stay at home mom. Yes my kids are both in school but the price of after-school care here in Hawaii is sky-high. So doesn’t really make sense to work if most of my paychecks will go to 2 extra hours of care 😒
Hobbies: Art, bullet-journaling, spending lots of time with family, and of course the beach!
Spouse: together for 10 years, still waiting on that ring... 😉
First appointment: I was of course super nervous because I just went through a miscarriage in october 2019 (Rainbow-Miracle baby on the way!) my doctor did and exam to see how far along she thought I was, did an ultrasound and confirmed 8 weeks and a strong flickering heartbeat. Now I’m at 10 weeks and it’s a struggle everyday to remain positive but the constant nausea and bloating belly keeps me sane in a weird way.
Symptoms: Nausea, Boobs hurt, Heartburn, Constipation, major Fatigue, Round-ligament pains
Due Date September 15th, 2020 How we Found Out Husband and I have been trying for quite some time. Took a test about 12 dpo and of course came back positive! Other Children None! This is our first. We do have 2 labs that have been our wonderful companions for 6 years Job RN on surgical unit Hobbies Reading, sewing, hiking, camping, and baking Spouse/Partner Been married for 7 years and together 8 First Appointment I had an ectopic last year in February so my doctor wanted to keep a close eye early on. Got to see baby at 6 and 8 weeks. Everything is looking wonderful! Symptoms I've mostly just had sore breasts and fatigue. I'm very lucky I have not experienced any morning sickness yet and I'm almost 12 weeks now.
Due date? 9/24 -- finally decided I'd join this group.
How’d you find out? I was at bible study one night and had this weird feeling - it felt like a flutter. I know it wasn't baby but it was like a sign that I should test. Tested once I got home and it was positive! We had been trying for several months after a 2nd tri loss at the beginning of 2019.
Other children/pets? 2 daughters 7 & 4. 2 in Heaven.
Obviously I'm coming in pretty late to the game but still wanted to say hi here.
Due date? September 20, 2020 based on the start of my last period.
How did you find out? I honestly didn't think I was! But I was a few days late (I had just gotten my FIRST period since September 2018 [pregnant, then IUD and breastfeeding, I had the IUD out in November 2019]) and we had friends coming over to drink, so I took one just in case. Surprise! Job? PR & Social Media Manager for a biotech company.
Hobbies? What are those? Other children/pregnancies? A 20-month old boy named David who is a terror and the best thing I've ever done.
Pets? None.
Spouse? My husband and I have been married for over 5 years, together for over 12. We met the first day of classes our freshman year of college and have been together ever since
First Appointment? My OB doesn't do an appointment until 12 weeks after your last period (IT'S SO HARD TO WAIT.) So my first appointment is 3/12.
Symptoms? I had really bad, all-day nausea at first, but it's tempered a little over the last few weeks. Fatigue. Sore boobs. Emotional.
Anything else interesting? We jut put my son in daycare 3 days/week and it was such a hard (but necessary decision.) He's with my mom the other two. Just in the last 2 months he's become so much more social and his language has started to develop very quickly. It's been so great for him!!
How’d you find out: Went to the Dr. for what I thought was a bladder infection due to severe lower abdominal cramping, and asked them to run a pregnancy test as well since I was 3 days late. Dr. came in the room and told me that both tests were negative and that she would send the sample off for further testing to figure out what the cramping could be. Shortly after I got home I got a phone call from the Dr’s office and it was the MA telling me that while she was preparing to send the sample off, she saw the pregnancy test on the counter had developed a faint line so she ran a second test and it did the same. I went right back in for bloodwork and the pregnancy was confirmed the next day!
Other children/pets: No other children but a 3 year old beagle/rat terrier mix named Mannie.
Job: I am the Office Manager and Paralegal at a law firm here in Las Vegas.
Things you like to do: I like to sing, color, draw, do puzzles. Also like to explore new places and nature.
Spouse/Partner: My husband and I will be married for two years next month, April 14th. We’ve been together for four years in August. He is a Landscape Designer.
First appointment: We had our first appointment on February 10th where we got to see our baby and hear it’s little heart beating. We have our first appointment with our midwife tomorrow and we’re excited and hoping to hear the heartbeat again!
Any symptoms: Uhm, all of them? Haha. Morning sickness with vomiting, constipation, food aversions, metallic taste that makes even water repulsive, sore boobs, everything smells BAD, the list goes on and on lol
Due date: Sept 30 (based on start day of last cycle) Howd you find out: I have pretty irregular periods so I didnt think too much into it when I missed Jan. Usually right before aunt Flo I get super sore boobs and nausea, which happened the end of February but I also started vomiting and sleeping all the time. Long story short I took 2 test a week ago and they came back positive Other children/pets: This'll be my first and I currently have a 5 month pup Job: nursing tech/ hoping for nursing school soon Things I like to do: Cook, learning different hairstyles, art Partner/ Spouse: We've been together 2 years, neither of us are ready for marriage, didnt plan on pregnancy just yet but we're both excited First appointment: March 23 wishing I couldve got something sooner because im anxious and find myself worrying Any symptoms: Yes!!!! My morning sickness is terrible, can not eat or even look or think about food lol, I get really dizzy sometimes, sore boobs and lower back aches
Due date? September 7, 2020. Yes, that's Labor Day. Lol.
How’d you find out? Was super nauseous for a few weeks so decided to pee on a stick.We were super surprised because I was told that I couldn't have children without medical intervention.
Other children/pets? None. First timer here.
Job? Lawyer - specializing in representing employees. Love it!
Things you like to do? Read, sleep, solve puzzles, cook, bake and watch horror movies.
Spouse/partner? Partner - fiancee now. The love of my life, army vet, and in collections for a multinational corporation.
First appointment? In Feb 2020 at 11 weeks.
Any symptoms? Some morning sickness still, though the worst of it seems past me now. Horrible back pain. Some pain when the ligaments around the uterus stretch as my little bean grows. Exhaustion. Probably more to come...
Other? Here just looking for some support. It's just me and my partner. No friends. His family is in the east coast, and while mine are an hour away, they've disowned me for getting pregnant before marriage. Super excited about the baby. Literally a dream come true.
Randomly took a pregnancy test because I knew I had a big weekend coming up, and I wanted to see my "no" on the pee strip that I always saw so I could drink with confidence! I was home alone at the time and had a panic attack due to my absolute surprise. 🤣 Sadly, there was no drinking for me that weekend!!!
Other children/pets?
This is our first human child. We have a 2yo kitty named Argus.
Job?
I work in real estate behind the scenes as a Transaction Coordinator.
Things you like to do?
Playing video games (Switch, PC, PS4), watching Netflix, seeing nature, travelling, singing/playing music, listening to music, being with my people.
Spouse/partner?
Husband of 3 years.
First appointment?
First ultrasound @12+3 aka March 20! I can't wait to see/hear everything for the first time. I don't even know for sure how many we have, though I suspect just one at this point.
Any symptoms?
Ooof... a lot now, but it took a good week and a half before I started in on them from when I found out I was pregnant st 5+1wks. My boobs hurt so badly for weeks now! I feel nauseous but I have never thrown up. Had potatoes, hot, and crunchy food aversions for a while, but they seem to be subsiding. And the tired. It's awful and comes in waves. So much sleep sweating and crazy dreams!
Starting to feel like things are evolving into "bottomless pit of hunger" this past week or so.
Anything else interesting?
Hubby had his vasectomy reversed June 2019 so we could attempt to have children, and it turns out that it didn't take very long at all to work; we were kinda expecting it to though!! I've always wanted to be a mom and now here I finally am in all its glory!! I'm nervous and beyond excited.
Re: Introductions!
How’d you find out? I took a test on December 23rd and thought it was negative but forgot to toss it. Saw it in the bathroom the best day and it had a faint second line. After 7 more tests through December 26th I finally believed it!
Other children/pets? 2 dogs!
Job? Office manager and caregiver
Things you like to do? Yoga, be outside, be with family, watch shows
Spouse/partner? My husband Darren. He's so excited. We didn't think it was going to be possible to conceive so the test in itself was a gift. Now we are 11 weeks and staying full of hope.
First appointment? Had my first at 8 weeks and my 12 week appt is this upcoming week.
Any symptoms? Pretty severe nausea and vomiting and exhaustion. Now it's coming in spurts. Today was so bad this am and now I feel great.
September 14, 2020 based on date of conception.
How did you find out?
Breasts felt larger and weirdly soft, lots of fatigue. Took a pregnancy test a few days later and very solid plus sign.
Job?
Full time student, part time barista.
Hobbies?
Reading, Napping, Longboarding, Rollerblading, Binging shows, Online shopping, etc.
Other children/pregnancies?
Nope!
Pets?
9yo. big ass Black Lab mix; very much the grumpy but sweet grandpa mentality.
First Appointment?
This past Friday actually! Unless you count my 2 ER visits so far...🙃
Symptoms?
Mild nausea (only puked once so far!!), bloating, tired as HECK all the time, hungry hungry hippo vibes, and then a super fun case of subchorionic hemorrhaging/hematoma (mini dude B's forming placenta is being finicky about sticking to the uterine wall).
Anything else interesting?
I'm super into music, specifically 70's to present rock/metal/punk/hardcore. Seen over 100+ bands! Currently majoring in Nuclear Engineering! Fun fact: Nuclear power produces almost NO greenhouse gas emissions! Much more "tom boy" than "girly girl" think Avril Lavigne wannabe
It was 9/8/20 based on LMP. I just got moved to 9/16/20 after my first U/S.
How did you find out?
Period wonkiness: I had my usual crankiness and breast soreness, but when I expected my period, I only got spotting (Mon 1/6/20). When the spotting lasted more than 12 hours without transition to full blown period, I was suspicious. Told DH on Wed 1/8 when still no period. My tracking app said I wasn't due until the following Monday 1/13, so held off on the test. Saturday night I said "this is ridiculous, I know I'm pregnant" and took the test. The line showed up in two seconds!
Job?
I test mobile apps.
Hobbies?
Knitting & crocheting
Other children/pregnancies?
None, this is my first pregnancy
Pets?
None
Spouse?
Married for 6 years, together for 16. He teaches middle school.
First Appointment?
First appointment and first U/S both went well. I also had my annual checkup around that time and the blood work showed subclinical hyper?thyroid (my TSH was low, but T3 & T4 were fine). Previous blood tests were fine, so this is a fun new pregnancy thing. PCP consulted OB and they agreed it's not necessary to treat yet, but we're keeping an eye on it.
Symptoms?
Nausea but no vomiting; breast soreness was awful for the first month but has gotten better in the last couple weeks; prone to lightheadedness/weakness, especially if I don't eat/drink often enough; bloating/gas/heartburn.
Anything else interesting?
We just bought out first house! Moved in September. Took care of one or two things that needed doing, then work busyness hit, then Christmas hit, then pregnancy hit. So we still have a lot of boxes to unpack and things we want to do but it's so hard to find the motivation when I just feel ill all the time.
September 4-7, I actually have no idea when my LMP and between that and size the doctors have fluxed between the 4th, 5th, and 7th. However I'll be having a repeat c-section so it'll be earlier.
How did you find out?
I knew I should have been seeing AF soon so I checked my period tracker and realized I'd forgotten to input my last period. When I guessed I was anywhere between 3-6 days late. It was a friday so I decided if I didn't start by monday (also my birthday) I'd take a test. That little blue line showed up pretty much immediately.
Job?
I'm a professional makeup artist
Hobbies?
SO and I are both total dweebs. I love anime, comics, video games (I'm working on Neir-Automata right now, its total heartbreak), reading, writing, I use to enjoy yoga but I like to do it outside and it's too cold for that crap right now.
Other children/pregnancies?
We have on daughter, 5, and a MC before her.
Pets?
No more fur babies, but we're thinking about it after we move.
Spouse?
SO and I have been together for eight years, and became engaged last June.
First Appointment?
I've had a "pregnancy confirmation" appointment, as if I needed a doctor for that. But in the next week or so I'll be meeting with a midwife to see if were a good fit and if she meets my needs or if I'll want a traditional OBGYN again.
Symptoms?
All-day sickness, and the earlier I have to get up the worse it is. I've been drinking the Spoiled Mama's Happy Mornings tea and it helps. Aversion to food. Pretty much all food. And I'm always hungry but can only eat meals the size of a kid's meal (if that). Prema tired. Sore huge tender boobs. No weird cravings though and emotionally pretty stable 😅
Anything else interesting?
Clearly I'm due in September but we're moving to the other side of the country in July. So that'll be.....interesting.
Due date? September 1, 2020
How’d you find out? Positive test on Christmas Eve
Other children/pets? One kitty cat
Job? Homemaker
Things you like to do? Love being in the kitchen and attending weekly worship
Spouse/partner? Husband and I have been together since Halloween 2014. Married this past November
First appointment? January 15. I suspected I was 8 weeks. I was actually 7w 1 day
Any symptoms? Tender breasts, light nausea, fatigue
Due Date: September 1!
Job: Digital Media Specialist
Hobbies: I’m an avid reader.
Spouse/Partner: My husband and I have been married for two years, but together for 14. We first started dating in 8th grade.
1st Appt: I didn’t have my first appointment until 11 weeks and I go for my first ultrasound at 12 weeks. Hoping for some good ultrasound photos!
Syptoms: I was nauseous for the longest time, but primarily I just ache now as my body grows this tiny human. Oh and headaches!
TTC 9/2016 BFP 12/9/16 EDD 8/21/17 NMC 1/8/16 at 7w6d
TTC 2/2017 BFP 3/6/17 EDD 11/17/17 DS born 11/25/17 via ECS
TTC 12/2018 BFP 6/2/19 EDD 2/12/20 NMC / BO at 7 weeks, low progesterone
TTC 7/2019 BFP 8/21/19 EDD 4/22/20 CP at 5 weeks
TTC 8/19 IUI #1 w/ Clomid + Ovidrel + progesterone BFN, IUI 2 and 3 w/ Letrozole + Ovidrel + progesterone,
IUI 4 Follistim + Ovidrel + progesterone BFP 1/9/20 EDD 9/18/20
AMA, ITP in pregnancy, vWD type II - low Factor VIII, unexplained RPL and secondary infertility
Pets: 5 cats and 1 bunny all rescues, they just seem to find me wherever I go 😭
yes I vacuum and dust everyday and husband handles the cage/litter
Children: this is my first pregnancy!!
Found out: day one of my cycle I just woke up and had a feeling I was napping which was unusual for me
Symptoms: fire nipples (as I like to call them) sore breast nausea/food aversions light cramping stretching feeling
Job: cafe manager at Barnes and noble
Hobbies: reading, cooking, video games, making coffee at work
Spouse:been together five years just got married on oct 26th in Yosemite with 20 of our closeted family and friends at bridalveil falls
How’d you find out? Regular ol’ pee on the stick deal
Other children/pets: First one!
Job: Speech-Language Pathologist at a school
Things you like to do: Very into health/fitness/exercise
Spouse: DH is a digital marketing director for a media company. Married 3.5 years.
First appointment: Thursday!
Symptoms: Light cramping, sore boobs, moody, bloating, hunger
Due date? September 26
How’d you find out? I peed on about 5 sticks and all had faint positive lines still could hardly believe it so went to my RE for a blood test confirmation! Found out at about 3.5 weeks pregnant so feel like I’ve been pregnant awhile already lol
Other children/pets? Wonderful 18 month old DS through adoption, 3 angel babies
Things you like to do? Spend time with DH, DS, family and friends; read, color, being outside (walks, hikes, bike rides, parks), traveling
Spouse/partner? DH and I have been together for 5 1/2 years and married for 3 1/2 years. He’s a wonderful husband and father and I’m so thankful for him, we’ve been through a lot together! He works as a computer engineer/manager
First appointment? I’ve been seeing my RE since I found out. First for HCG panels then weekly ultrasounds starting at 5 1/2 weeks. Just had scan today baby measured 8 weeks 3 days with HR 179 🙌🏻 Furthest we’ve ever made it!
I am a FTM, this pregnancy was semi (not fully) planned! My due date is September 21, 2020.
I found out by missing my period, I am normally very regular so I knew something was up.
Pets? 2 cats, Oliver and Peach, they are 7 months.
Job? Analyst
Things I like to do? Lately just sleep and watch TV lol but I do like to travel and work out!
Partner? Together for 9 years, friends for 10. We met in university! He is a manager at a hospital.
First appintment? I asked the technician if I was really pregnant lol and she shows us the beating heart. It made me cryyyyyy
symptoms? Basically everything under the sun, nausea, vomiting, headaches, sore boobs so yeah... it’s been going great!
We are thinking of traveling in May, I am afraid of being pregnant and traveling.
How’d you find out? Went in period tracker to look at something and it said my period was 2 weeks late... Then it hit me about the things I had been feeling and so I took a test... 1/31/2020 it was positive.
Other children/pets? I have two fur babies, Raven and Omen, both kitties.
Job? Sadly no...
Things you like to do? Read, write, train with my saber.
Spouse/partner? My husband and I have been married since April 15th, 2004. This is our first little bean.
First appointment? I called February 3rd and it got scheduled for March 10th.... 5 weeks is a long wait.
Any symptoms? At first nausea, bloating, lots of gas, tired all the darn time... now tired still, constipation, heart burn... hips hurting, pressure against my ribs...
A(36) & B(36) Happily Married 4/15/2004
Little Bean Due 9/26/20
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How’d you find out? We found out 4w3d. I had a feeling and took a test when I got home from work and immediately called my sister freaking out. Took a second test with my fiancé when he got home.
Job? Server/bartender.
Due date?
September 28, 2020 based on first day of last menstrual cycle & confirmed at first prenatal appointment.
How did you find out?
I started getting super emotional & crying at everything when I normally don't cry that often. I was also a week late for my period. I took 3 at home pregnancy tests & all 3 came out positive.
Job?
Office Assistant for an IT Department.
Hobbies?
Reading, Working Out, History, Dogs
Other children/pregnancies?
No children. I have had 1 very early miscarriage at 4 weeks last May.
Pets?
7 year old male Boxer named Winston
Spouse?
My boyfriend & I have been together for 4 months now & have been planning our wedding for the last month or so. The original plan was to get married on a cruise in January but baby is changing that plan. The new plan is to get married next fall. He is an electrician & we are perfect for each other. We never really believed in the whole "when you know you know" kind of mentality when it comes to dating & marrying quickly but that all changed when we met each other.
When I told him he was so cute & couldn't stop giggling & crying. He is so excited for this baby & is going to be an amazing Father. He is already very supportive of me & concerned for baby. He also can't wait to find out what baby is (we're both hoping for a boy but will be happy with a girl too
First Appointment?
We had our first prenatal appointment on Valentine's Day! I was 7 weeks & we were able to see our little peanut via ultrasound. We had a wonderful Valentine's Day!
Symptoms?
Nausea: all day, every day
Fatigue: all day, every day
Sore boobs: all day, every day (boobs are also growing a lot!)
Emotional: I'm very emotional & prone to crying a lot. I cried one day because chocolate chips are cute & our baby was the size of a chocolate chip that day lol (according to the Bump).
Bloating: I'm very bloated! It's hard to button my pants due to all the baby bloat
Constipation: probably TMI but I've been battling constipation off & on the past couple weeks
Food Aversion: my first food aversion happened last week & is continuing on into this one. I alas find chicken yucky all of a sudden. Which I'm super bummed about because I love my chicken tendies! lol
Heightened sense of smell: my nose is definitely more sensitive to smells.
Anything else interesting?
Favorite Book: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones
Favorite Meal: Chicken Fettucine Alfredo
Do we have baby names picked out: Yes we do!
Due date? 9/22
How’d you find out? Felt very off and missed my period. Took a test and found out we are having our surprise blessing.
Other children/pets? I have 4 kids, Dylan, Cameron, Kingston and Ashlyn. We have 1 cat.
Job? Stay at home mom
Things you like to do? I love running and going on walks. I like to drink coffee and walk around Target. I love to go on family adventures.
Spouse/partner? My husband and I have been married for over 12 years. We have 4 beautiful kids and a baby on the way.
First appointment? I had an ultrasound and just went over some things due to me being a little more high risk
Any symptoms? Headaches and nausea
How’d you find out? Home pregnancy test. We started trying in the fall and now we’re here!
Job? Speech Language Pathologist for kids
Things you like to do? Read, see friends, play games (all sorts!) I was a big wine and beer aficionado before all this so... that’s been a big shift.
Due date? Around Sept 26.
How’d you find out? Three HPTs and an ultrasound.
Other children/pets? FTM no pets, yet.
Job? Professor
Things you like to do? Read, travel, cook... and lately sleep.
Spouse/partner? Engaged, we were high school sweeties and then life happened. Been dating for 2 years. Now planning a wedding as well.
First appointment? Feb 17
Any symptoms? Sleepy, constipated, nauseous, moody, sore boobs
September 17
How did you find out? Took a test at 3:30 in the morning!
Job?
I'm a teacher
Hobbies?
I like reading, traveling, watching football
Other children/pregnancies?
This is my first one! I am 35 years old
Pets?
One dog -he is 7 years old
Spouse?
My husband and I have been together 3 years and got married last summer
First Appointment?
We had our first appointment and ultrasound when I was 7 weeks. We got to see the baby and see the heartbeat twice now
Symptoms?
More tired than I have ever been! I’ve never been one to nap and now it’s like I can’t take enough naps!
Anything else interesting?
I will be getting my blood test results and find out boy or girl in the next week or so! I’m so anxious and excited
Due Date?
September 28 (the day my daughter will turn 4).
How’d you find out?
I'd been tracking and tested. It was the first month we could try again after our prior miscarriage.
Other children/pets?
I have a 3 year old daughter and a dog named Ruthie.
Job?
I'm an attorney. My husband is as well and we work at the same firm. He's been in a trial for the last 6 weeks which means I've spent the whole pregnancy with him working at least 12 hour days, 7 days a week. I'm not great at solo parenting, I've learned.
Things you like to do?
I love yoga and watching tv.
Spouse/partner?
My husband and I have been married since 2015. As noted above, he's a great dad and I'll be happy to have him back when the trial is over!
First appointment?
First appointment was great. These cause a lot of anxiety for me because my prior 2 miscarriage were discovered at my first ultrasound. This one showed a strong heartbeat of 161!
Any symptoms?
Super smeller, fatigue, and terrible nausea.
Two Furbabies: Mika (american eskimo) and Gypsy (wire-haired terrier, dachshund mix)
Twins: Kaiden and Zara born 10/2018 conceived after 6 years of infertility via a medicated IUI
Due date: September 12th
How did you find out?: Took a test. I thought I started my period, but it was so light for two days and that's weird. we were actively trying, but it was still a surprise!
Other children: 2 cats and a guinea pig
Job: manager of a board game store
Hobbies: Art, collecting My Little Ponies, video games, board gaming, D&D
Spouse: together 13 years and married 6
First appointment: Jan 28th, but next one is Feb 27th!
Symptoms: nauseous, boobs hurt , fatigue, super hungry
Due Date: September 23rd
How did you find out?: I kinda had a feeling before making an appointment with my doctor. Lots of nausea and boobs constantly felt like they were gonna fall off 😂 then went to the doctor and they confirmed it.
Other children: A beautiful 7 year old girl and a handsome 6 year old boy. (Should be a big enough age gap right?)
Job: I get the lovely job of being a stay at home mom. Yes my kids are both in school but the price of after-school care here in Hawaii is sky-high. So doesn’t really make sense to work if most of my paychecks will go to 2 extra hours of care 😒
Hobbies: Art, bullet-journaling, spending lots of time with family, and of course the beach!
Spouse: together for 10 years, still waiting on that ring... 😉
First appointment: I was of course super nervous because I just went through a miscarriage in october 2019 (Rainbow-Miracle baby on the way!) my doctor did and exam to see how far along she thought I was, did an ultrasound and confirmed 8 weeks and a strong flickering heartbeat. Now I’m at 10 weeks and it’s a struggle everyday to remain positive but the constant nausea and bloating belly keeps me sane in a weird way.
Symptoms: Nausea, Boobs hurt, Heartburn, Constipation, major Fatigue, Round-ligament pains
September 15th, 2020
How we Found Out
Husband and I have been trying for quite some time. Took a test about 12 dpo and of course came back positive!
Other Children
None! This is our first. We do have 2 labs that have been our wonderful companions for 6 years
Job
RN on surgical unit
Hobbies
Reading, sewing, hiking, camping, and baking
Spouse/Partner
Been married for 7 years and together 8
First Appointment
I had an ectopic last year in February so my doctor wanted to keep a close eye early on. Got to see baby at 6 and 8 weeks. Everything is looking wonderful!
Symptoms
I've mostly just had sore breasts and fatigue. I'm very lucky I have not experienced any morning sickness yet and I'm almost 12 weeks now.
9/24 -- finally decided I'd join this group.
How’d you find out?
I was at bible study one night and had this weird feeling - it felt like a flutter. I know it wasn't baby but it was like a sign that I should test. Tested once I got home and it was positive! We had been trying for several months after a 2nd tri loss at the beginning of 2019.
Other children/pets?
2 daughters 7 & 4.
2 in Heaven.
Obviously I'm coming in pretty late to the game but still wanted to say hi here.
How did you find out? I honestly didn't think I was! But I was a few days late (I had just gotten my FIRST period since September 2018 [pregnant, then IUD and breastfeeding, I had the IUD out in November 2019]) and we had friends coming over to drink, so I took one just in case. Surprise!
Job? PR & Social Media Manager for a biotech company.
Hobbies? What are those?
Other children/pregnancies? A 20-month old boy named David who is a terror and the best thing I've ever done.
Pets? None.
Spouse? My husband and I have been married for over 5 years, together for over 12. We met the first day of classes our freshman year of college and have been together ever since
First Appointment? My OB doesn't do an appointment until 12 weeks after your last period (IT'S SO HARD TO WAIT.) So my first appointment is 3/12.
Symptoms? I had really bad, all-day nausea at first, but it's tempered a little over the last few weeks. Fatigue. Sore boobs. Emotional.
Anything else interesting? We jut put my son in daycare 3 days/week and it was such a hard (but necessary decision.) He's with my mom the other two. Just in the last 2 months he's become so much more social and his language has started to develop very quickly. It's been so great for him!!
September 23, 2020
Went to the Dr. for what I thought was a bladder infection due to severe lower abdominal cramping, and asked them to run a pregnancy test as well since I was 3 days late. Dr. came in the room and told me that both tests were negative and that she would send the sample off for further testing to figure out what the cramping could be. Shortly after I got home I got a phone call from the Dr’s office and it was the MA telling me that while she was preparing to send the sample off, she saw the pregnancy test on the counter had developed a faint line so she ran a second test and it did the same. I went right back in for bloodwork and the pregnancy was confirmed the next day!
No other children but a 3 year old beagle/rat terrier mix named Mannie.
I am the Office Manager and Paralegal at a law firm here in Las Vegas.
I like to sing, color, draw, do puzzles. Also like to explore new places and nature.
My husband and I will be married for two years next month, April 14th. We’ve been together for four years in August. He is a Landscape Designer.
We had our first appointment on February 10th where we got to see our baby and hear it’s little heart beating. We have our first appointment with our midwife tomorrow and we’re excited and hoping to hear the heartbeat again!
Uhm, all of them? Haha. Morning sickness with vomiting, constipation, food aversions, metallic taste that makes even water repulsive, sore boobs, everything smells BAD, the list goes on and on lol
Howd you find out: I have pretty irregular periods so I didnt think too much into it when I missed Jan. Usually right before aunt Flo I get super sore boobs and nausea, which happened the end of February but I also started vomiting and sleeping all the time. Long story short I took 2 test a week ago and they came back positive
Other children/pets: This'll be my first and I currently have a 5 month pup
Job: nursing tech/ hoping for nursing school soon
Things I like to do: Cook, learning different hairstyles, art
Partner/ Spouse: We've been together 2 years, neither of us are ready for marriage, didnt plan on pregnancy just yet but we're both excited
First appointment: March 23 wishing I couldve got something sooner because im anxious and find myself worrying
Any symptoms: Yes!!!! My morning sickness is terrible, can not eat or even look or think about food lol, I get really dizzy sometimes, sore boobs and lower back aches
September 7, 2020. Yes, that's Labor Day. Lol.
How’d you find out?
Was super nauseous for a few weeks so decided to pee on a stick.We were super surprised because I was told that I couldn't have children without medical intervention.
Other children/pets?
None. First timer here.
Job?
Lawyer - specializing in representing employees. Love it!
Things you like to do?
Read, sleep, solve puzzles, cook, bake and watch horror movies.
Spouse/partner?
Partner - fiancee now. The love of my life, army vet, and in collections for a multinational corporation.
First appointment?
In Feb 2020 at 11 weeks.
Any symptoms?
Some morning sickness still, though the worst of it seems past me now. Horrible back pain. Some pain when the ligaments around the uterus stretch as my little bean grows. Exhaustion. Probably more to come...
Other?
Here just looking for some support. It's just me and my partner. No friends. His family is in the east coast, and while mine are an hour away, they've disowned me for getting pregnant before marriage. Super excited about the baby. Literally a dream come true.