INTRODUCTIONS

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• grogu member

  September 2020

  We must have posted our threads at the same time! 

  Due date? May 17! (Three days after our ten year anniversary!)

  
  

  How’d you find out? Positive test at 7dpo

  
  

  Other children/pets? One daughter, June 2016

  
  

  Job? Transit dispatch

  
  

  Things you like to do? Sewing, crafting

  
  

  Spouse/partner? Married in 2011

  
  

  First appointment? September 29

  
  

  Any symptoms? just mild cramping

  
  

  High risk / concerns? none

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• TInman87 member

  September 2020

  @babyyodaonboard Tell me daughter life gets easier!  Mine is 2.5 and as the saying goes...."going on 16"!

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• grogu member

  September 2020

  It does! She is so much easier now, seems silly to be throwing a new babe into the mix since she is so independent. 
  
  We use a lot of positive discipline in out home which seems to help. Stay strong momma!

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• texas_t member

  September 2020

  Due date? May 10th
  

  
  

  How’d you find out? I got a super-de-duper early line! I was having some CRAZY dreams, which is a tell for me, so I tested!
  
  

  Other children/pets? Two sons, 5 and 20 months.  July15 and Dec18 bump groups, even though the first was late and he's an August baby and the second was early and he's a November baby!  We also have two dogs, Sade - a 9 year old Aussie mix and Maximus - a 9 month old Rottweiler.
  
  

  Job? I.T. Specialist for a Forensic Engineering Company
  
  

  Things you like to do? Hanging out with the family (2 and 4 legged), hiking, and reading!
  
  

  Spouse/partner? Married since 2011
  
  First appointment? I haven't made it yet
  
  Any symptoms?  Dreams dreams dreams!  And peeing sooo much. 
  
  High risk / concerns? I've had two births and two losses, so I am a bit nervous that this isn't going to be straightforward.   Also, I had a very traumatic birth the second time around; I'm suppressing the feelings about it  for now, but I know I'll have to face them eventually.
  

  *Loss 8/2014*
  *Rainbow 8/2015*
  *Expected Rainbows 12/2018*
  *Loss of Twin 5/2018*

  
  

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• gusgus14 member

  September 2020

  Due date? May 8th
  

  
  

  How’d you find out? We had been trying for 9 months. I was actually supposed to pick up my first round of fertility meds the day I found out! I woke up with a killer headache and I try to be mindful of what I take during the TWW so I used up my last test so I could know for sure whether I could take Advil. I was so sure we were out that cycle so I was shocked. I actually ended up getting an error on the first test and made my husband stop at the store to get more.
  
  

  Other children/pets? One daughter born in January 2018, 2 cats, and 2 dogs. 
  
  

  Job? Contracts Manager for a software company
  
  

  Things you like to do? Sleeping  I also like doing house projects and putting together charcuterie boards
  
  

  Spouse/partner? Married in 2012 
  
  First appointment? September 21
  
  Any symptoms? Just super exhausted and maybe the faintest twinge of morning sickness starting? TBD but I hope not.
  
  High risk / concerns? My thyroid is elevated so I've started medication for that but I'm not concerned about it at this point.
  

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• texas_t member

  September 2020

  @gusgus14 Ooooo, charcuterie boards!!! 

  *Loss 8/2014*
  *Rainbow 8/2015*
  *Expected Rainbows 12/2018*
  *Loss of Twin 5/2018*

  
  

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• mamatohne member

  September 2020

  Due date? May 9 or 11th
  

  
  

  How’d you find out? Bfp one day after period 
  
  

  Other children/pets? 4/13 boy 11/14 girl 4/17 girl and baby number 4
  
  

  Job? I stay home but I’m a Licensed cosmetologist
  
  

  Things you like to do? Photography
  
  

  Spouse/partner? Just celebrated 10 years of marriage but 18 together total
  
  First appointment? N/a
  
  Any symptoms? I’m sick to my stomach and really tired 
  
  High risk / concerns? I had issues with my blood pressure during my last pregnancy but it got worse after my baby was born.  
  

  
  

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• gusgus14 member

  September 2020

  @texas_t yes! I started getting into them at the end of last year. Of course now I can’t eat most of the good stuff that goes on one so not sure how many I’ll be putting together the next 9 months unless someone else needs one hahaha. 

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• nimmle member

  September 2020

  Due date? May 4th
  

  
  

  How’d you find out? Finally started trying so was watching signs like a hawk. Went bananas testing until I finally got a BFP last Monday. 
  
  

  Other children/pets? One daughter, July 2018 Bump Baby
  
  

  Job? CPA
  
  

  Things you like to do? Occasionally leave the apartment? Make lists of things I would like to do after Covid. 
  
  

  Spouse/partner? Married in 2015 
  
  First appointment? September 10th
  
  Any symptoms? exhaustion mostly. Cramping. 
  
  High risk / concerns? Nothing right now...we’ll get there eventually
  

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• texas_t member

  September 2020

  @nimmle I've tested so many times my husband thinks I'm crazy 😂

  *Loss 8/2014*
  *Rainbow 8/2015*
  *Expected Rainbows 12/2018*
  *Loss of Twin 5/2018*

  
  

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• grogu member

  September 2020

  @texas_t ditto! I finally turned a digital today 

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• TInman87 member

  September 2020

  Hi @gusgus14!! 

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• gusgus14 member

  September 2020

  @TInman87 hey girl heeey

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• nbcarlson member

  September 2020

  Due date? May 4th but I'll have repeat c-sect so this will actually be an April baby lol. 
  

  
  

  How’d you find out? I tested the day before period was due and got a squinter on a cheapo. Used a FRER the next day and had a super obvious line. Been doing betas because of my pervious losses and they've way more than doubled🎉
  
  

  Other children/pets? One son Oct13 and one daughter Oct17. 
  
  

  Job? Store Manager for Kohl's
  
  

  Things you like to do? Read and my husband and I watch an embarrassing amount of tv😂 Currently rewatching The Office for the 100th time. 
  
  

  Spouse/partner? Married in 2011 together for 15 years next month. 
  
  First appointment? September 11th, ultrasound at 6+3
  
  Any symptoms? So tired😭
  
  High risk / concerns? I've had 4 losses between 5.5 and 8 weeks so just keeping my fingers crossed this is a sticky baby. 
  

  
  

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• ckmb_1250 member

  September 2020

  Due date? Should be 5/8 as long as they take Into account my late ovulation, not LMP.

  
  

  How’d you find out? I had a miscarriage in July, the pregnancy was a bit of a surprise because it was my first ovulation after my daughter (2) and I assumed I’d need fertility help again to ovulate. It ended at about 8 weeks and I began tracking my cycle right away. Luckily I ovulated again and got pregnant the very next cycle. I’ve been testing since like 8 dpo and got a verrry faint + at 10dpo. Have been in for multiple blood draws but not getting too excited until I see an ultrasound

  
  

  Other children/pets? Daughter - July 2018, cat, dog 

  
  

  Job? I worked in corporate retail for about 10 years and was just laid off. However the time at home with my daughter has been amazing, and I planned to take a year or two off when we had another baby. So I’m in a bit of a weird spot right now.

  
  

  Things you like to do? Yoga when I can!

  
  

  Spouse/partner? Husband of 5 years 

  
  

  First appointment? Have had blood draws every week.

  
  

  Any symptoms? Some cramping, extra peeing, verrry tired and actually some mild nausea which is reassuring for me 

  
  

  High risk / concerns? No issues with my last pregnancy so hoping it stays that way. Concerned about covid restrictions for birth and women’s health in general. 

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• JessKo08 member

  September 2020

  Due date? May 8th
  

  
  

  How’d you find out? Realized my period was a couple days late so I left for work early, stopped at CVS for a test, and POAS in a Starbucks bathroom. 
  
  

  Other children/pets? Two sons, 4 and just turned 3. The 4yo was a March ‘16 bump baby. One dog, a rescue mutt, Bonnie and some various farm cats. 

  
  

  Job? RN in the ER

  
  

  Things you like to do? Vegetable gardening and reading. 
  
  

  Spouse/partner? Married my high school sweetheart in 2013 
  
  First appointment? Oct. 2nd
  
  Any symptoms? Mild cramps and fatigue. 
  
  High risk / concerns? Nope, hoping for smooth sailing. 
  

  
  March 2016 Moms: January Siggy Challenge "Pregnancy Problems"

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• texas_t member

  September 2020

  @JessKo08 I've taken many a public restroom pregnancy tests, lol!!!!

  *Loss 8/2014*
  *Rainbow 8/2015*
  *Expected Rainbows 12/2018*
  *Loss of Twin 5/2018*

  
  

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• nbcarlson member

  September 2020

  @ckmb_1250 I had a MC in July as well, it was early but lasted forever😭 What did you do in corporate retail? I'm store side but dream of switching to corporate sometimes haha. 

  
  

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• nbcarlson member

  September 2020

  @JessKo08 I'm married to my high school sweetheart as well! 

  
  

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• ec1212 member

  September 2020

  • Due date? TBD but 5/11 based on ovulation or 5/9 based on LMP.
  • How’d you find out? We were trying in August so I was ready to test a couple times this week. I got a BFP with an EPT on Monday (8/31, 12 DPO) and I have a 26 day cycle so I would have been due for my period today.
  • Other children/pets? This will be our first! Have a lil' grey cat.
  • Job? tech sales
  • Things you like to do? Cook, yoga, and I really did love cocktails - had my last one Sunday 
  • Spouse/partner? We just got married last month! Was supposed to be June but COVID. 
  • First appointment? n/a - prob end of Sept in week 8
  • Any symptoms? very tired, super sore bbs, can't stop eating especially carbs
  • High risk / concerns? I had a chemical pregnancy last year - we were not trying and it was totally unexpected. I lost it between weeks 6-7. I'm also in my early 40s.

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• jraerichards4 member

  September 2020

  I am also due May 10th🥰

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• jraerichards4 member

  September 2020

  • Due date? I believe 5/10 based on ovulation And LMP!
  • How’d you find out? We tried Last month using ovulation kit! I tested at DPO10 and was positive (took 4 tests over the following few days)
  • Other children/pets? First pregnancy! Dog mom to an English Bulldog!
  • Job? tech-Pediatric Physician Assistant 
  • Things you like to do? I love antiquing, cooking, baking, reading and traveling (pre COVID)
  • Spouse/partner? Married December 2016
  • First appointment? Likely Sept 29
  • Any symptoms? Fatigue, nausea, sore boobs, cramps
  • High risk / concerns? -anxious about having a MC

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• ckmb_1250 member

  September 2020

  @nbcarlson I’m sorry, glad we are both here! Mine seemed to last forever too, was still testing positive with hcg a full 2 weeks after!
  I was in sourcing and product development, I’m in Ohio so there are a lot of corporate retailers here. Definitely has it’s pros and cons 😂

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• Lady Leigh member

  September 2020

  Due date? May 5th 
  

  
  

  How’d you find out? Pregnancy test 2 days ago 
  
  

  Other children/pets?  A 9 year old Boy and 5 year old girl. 2 dogs 4 cats and 7 chickens 
  
  

  Job? SAHM in college 
  
  

  Things you like to do? Crochet, Read and Play Video games. 
  
  

  Spouse/partner? Married since 2010
  
  First appointment? I haven't made it yet. 
  
  Any symptoms?  Peeing so much, a little sleepy 
  
  High risk / concerns? Been trying for 2 years plus fertility meds. Soon as I decided to stop trying and go to college...I start getting sleepy trying to study so that's how I knew. 
  

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• Amesie13 member

  September 2020

  Hey! Excited to be here!

  
  

  
  

  Due date? May 11th based on LMP
  

  
  

  How’d you find out? I was having some symptoms and my period was late so I took a test. 
  
  

  Other children/pets? I have a little girl who will be 3 in October. I have a pet parrot also. 😊
  
  

  Job? Stay at home mom
  
  

  Things you like to do? I enjoy cooking, visiting the pool, and just being with my family.
  
  

  Spouse/partner? Married since February 2015
  
  First appointment? Have not called the dr yet. I’m guessing not for a while. 
  
  Any symptoms? Achey boobs, heightened sense of smell, moody, and tired.
  
  High risk / concerns? TW..... I had a miscarriage before my daughter so I’m just always worried that will happen again that’s pretty much it. 
  

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• Amesie13 member

  September 2020

  TW......
  
  
  
  Just said hi today but sadly I’m bleeding lots today so pretty sure I’m out. 😭Good luck ladies 

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• JessKo08 member

  September 2020

  @Amesie13 sending love and hugs. 

  
  March 2016 Moms: January Siggy Challenge "Pregnancy Problems"

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• nbcarlson member

  September 2020

  @Amesie13 I'm so sorry, sending you hugs and strength. 

  
  

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• texas_t member

  September 2020

  @Amesie13 I'm so sorry friend 

  *Loss 8/2014*
  *Rainbow 8/2015*
  *Expected Rainbows 12/2018*
  *Loss of Twin 5/2018*

  
  

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• gusgus14 member

  September 2020

  @Amesie13 I’m so sorry.

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• ec1212 member

  September 2020

  I’m so sorry. Sending you big hugs. 

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• SkilledSailor member

  September 2020

  Amesie, I’m sorry for your loss. 
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Due date? May 17th-ish
  

  
  

  How’d you find out? Have had some minor symptoms so been testing the past couple days and turned a digital today.
  
  

  Other children/pets? One son who just turned two on Thursday. 2018 Bump Baby
  
  

  Job? I’m a realtor and professional home stager
  
  

  Things you like to do? In my rare free time I like going to parks with my family and gardening.
  
  

  Spouse/partner? Married in 2017 
  
  First appointment? Sometime after Oct. 1st due to insurance.
  
  Any symptoms? Slight queasiness and cramps.
  
  High risk / concerns? Had prodromal labor and a really traumatic third trimester because of it. Working through it now with a counselor. Have had a CP before so I’ll probably pee on wondfos til our first appointment. 
  

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• grogu member

  September 2020

  @Amesie13 I'm so sorry ♥️♥️♥️
  

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• TInman87 member

  September 2020

  @Amesie13 I'm so sorry, sending all the love and hugs

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• julianne0 member

  September 2020

  Hi everyone! Excited to be here 😃
  Due date? May 7th
  

  
  

  How’d you find out? We were actively trying so I tested the first day I was able to!
  
  

  Other children/pets? Two daughters, ages 2 and 3.5. We have a shepherd mix too🙂
  
  

  Job? Mental Health Clinician
  
  

  Things you like to do? Peloton, read, play with my girls! 
  
  

  Spouse/partner? Married in 2014
  
  First appointment? September 30th I have to attend this group meeting for expectant parents and my first appt/ultrasound isn’t until 10/13
  
  Any symptoms? Hungry! Started getting shortness of breath and fatigue today. 
  
  High risk / concerns? My main worry is getting the NT scan. My last pregnancy showed risk factors during the NT scan. It was a very stressful and emotional time. I got an amnio done and everything. I ended up having a perfectly healthy girl but that “false positive” was a lot on us. I’m not sure if I want to do it again 😕
  

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• ckmb_1250 member

  September 2020 edited September 2020

  @julianne0 welcome! My OB during my last pregnancy didn’t even do NTs because she said they were outdated. She just did the genetic test around the same time (maybe AFP? I forget them all). So maybe that’s an option?

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• julianne0 member

  September 2020

  @ckmb_1250 interesting! At the time of my first ultrasound I’ll be around 11 weeks and no appt with an ob or midwife before that. So it makes it tough with making the decision without meeting before the ultrasound. I just assumed they would do the NT at that point but maybe not? Ugh

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• texas_t member

  September 2020

  @julianne0 Maybe see if you can schedule a consultation in the next week or two just to discuss your options so you don't fee like you have to make a split second decision 
  
  also, welcome!

  *Loss 8/2014*
  *Rainbow 8/2015*
  *Expected Rainbows 12/2018*
  *Loss of Twin 5/2018*

  
  

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• mindyb2019 member

  September 2020

  *lurking from TTGP*
  
  @gusgus14 omg congratulations! So happy for you. 

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• gusgus14 member

  September 2020

  @mindyb2019 thank you!! 

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