> Due date? November 26 > > How did you find out? I realized I was 4 days late, woke up nauseous and I was gonna take a test tuesday, but when I went to my local dollar general to buy a test, they were only taking cash due to the big storm we had and I didn’t have cash on me, so I had to put everything back and went back today since the card machine was working, came home, took test and right away it was positive. I was so shocked and shaking Bc it doesn’t feel real > > Tell us about yourself- I am a stay at home mom, I love Jesus, I have a husband, that’s 26 as well, and I have 2 sons. One is 4 and the other is 3. I love to crochet animals. > > How are you feeling? I had c-sections for both my sons, so I’m a little scared to go through it a 3rd time. I feel a lot of emotions right now. I get worried of an ectopic pregnancy but I’m having faith, staying positive. I have no reason to even worry but I think it just comes with having to be patient before we can finally see our babies heartbeat. I’ve been feeling nauseous and having slight cramping.
Praying for y’all each have a healthy and easy pregnancy!
Introduce yourself: Hi. I'm Michelle from the Midwest, USA.
Due date? November 5th
How did you find out? Well we weren't trying. It took 1.5 years of TTC to get pregnant and stay pregnant with my two children. I suppose I was complacent because I didn't think we could fall pregnant surprisingly. Ha! My period was late and I wouldn't have thought anything of it because I just finished BFing my daughter but I woke up one morning to a tugging in my lower abdomen. This is my 6th pregnancy so I knew right away what it meant. Peed on a stick and it was clear as day.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) I have 2 children ages 4.5 and 1.5. My husband and I have been married for 8 years and we have 2 cats. I'm a SAHM and he has WFH since covid hit. I like to read, spend time outdoors, workout (spinning, mostly), and have started gardening.
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) My first appointment is 4/6. I've been feeling okay. Lots of emotions. Going from 1 to 2 kids has been incredibly challenging and I'm not ready for a 3rd. I also tend to detach from my pregnancies early on because of loss. I didn't feel connected to my daughter until after her anatomy scan. So just trying to navigate the feelings of anxiety around not being ready and fear of loss. But I know how it feels to be on the other side of wanting a baby and it not happening so I'm very grateful.
Hi my name is Austin ! I’m pregnant with my second (DD just turned two on leap day) and I got a Bfp 3/15 with the paragard iud. Complete shock. I got it removed and lots of blood work over the last week and my numbers look very good. I’m engaged to my true love who has a 2 year old son. I’m a sahm so this November will be a fun time with two almost 3 year olds and a newborn! We are happy even though completely in shock.
@elliespen I’m originally from Sandwich on the Cape! I moved away after high school, but it’s still home to me. It was cool to jump on here and see you as one of the first intros! Congrats!
Hello Everyone! I’m Sarah from Pittsburgh, PA. Originally from Cape Cod, MA! My husband and I are expecting our first!
Due date? Right now the due date is 11/23 which is so much fun since my husband and I were both born on 23 days! I know the baby is not super likely to come on their expected due date, but it’s still fun for us.
How did you find out? We were very calculated in how we were trying so I had a tracking app that told me when I was supposed to have my period. I took an early predictor pregnancy test 3 days before my planned period and it came back as negative. I was very convinced I was not pregnant since my symptoms were very similar to my normal period symptoms. After my period was 2 days late, I retested with a pretty immediate positive pregnancy result!
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) I am an HR Administrative Assistant and my husband is a CAD Drafter and works on a lot of Pittsburgh architecture. Until the baby comes, it’s just me and my husband. He is an exotic sports car guy and I am an artist/creator and also love to bake! Not eating cookie dough will be hard for me! We are also huge Disney adults..no shame! We got married in May 2020 with 20 family/friends then had a larger celebration with more loved ones in August 2020. We bought our first house this last June! It’s been quite the last 2 years for us!
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) My first appointment will be on April 26th. My sister-in-law’s week long destination wedding in Charleston is the week before so send good luck my way that I’ll be able to hide the pregnancy from my in-laws while living with them that week! My symptoms are currently pretty mild. Just fatigue, breast soreness, bloating, always hungry, mild cramping, and slightly more per breaks. I am not a very emotional person normally so crying at the Bachelor finale and a local high school musical was unexpected for me. Those pregnancy hormones are definitely working their magic! Hahaha
Hi! I’m Amie, and my husband and I live by the Jersey Shore. I’m 33, and it’s my first time being pregnant - My due date is November 23. - I tested a few days before my expected period, expecting a negative, but there was a faint line! I tested a few more times the next week too. - I work in graphic design/advertising and enjoy hiking, reading, and working out in my free time. My husband and I have a cat and a dog.
Hi, I'm Emma. I live in Pittsburgh, PA but was born and raised in Los Angeles. I'm 30 years old and this is my firs pregnancy.
Due date? November 20 according to a due date calculator.
How did you find out? Period was late and although I've been off birth control for only a couple months it has been so consistent/regular for as long as I can remember. My husband and i have been having fun since being off birth control (since november) so i was hopefuly it would happen eventually. When I was 2 days late I took my first test and it was negative. Subsequent 2 tests were positive.
Tell us about yourself: no other children or pets. We just got married in November and just recently moved to Pittsburgh to be closer to my husband's family. We're both Physical Therapists and enjoy an active lifestyle.
How are you feeling? I am very excited but have waves of anxiety. My first appt is 4/6 which will probably help with being anxious. My first symptom was humbling fatigue - even before I took a test I felt exhausted despite sleeping well and modifying workouts. Within the last week I have had continued exhaustion, not sleeping well, feeling hot but my feet are freezing, feeling thirsty as a camel and night time tummy gurgles.
My name is Joanna, and I’m in Toronto, Canada. My due date is November 15th.
How I found out was that I wasn’t spotting. I typically spot a few days before my period, and I didn’t that week. My husband was actually the one that brought up that it was strange and that maybe I should take a pregnancy test… and I was!
I’m 34 and I’m a middle school teacher. My partner and I got married last year, and we have a 5 year old French Bulldog.
I’m feeling pretty good so far, symptom wise. I just have sore breasts, a little cramping and a bit more tired than usual. I’m just a little anxious since this would be our first and want everything to go well.
My name is Gloria and I am in the Nashville, TN area.
Due date is November 28th!
I found out while my husband and I were on vacation and I didn’t start my period on time. Took a pregnancy test and BAM! Life changed :)
This will my our first child together (just got married in October), though my husband has a 5yr old daughter so it’s a growing family! We also have a Rhodesia Ridgeback and are set to get a Golden Retriever puppy in 5 weeks (yikes on the timing!), so it will be a FULL HOUSE!! We are very active people and I am currently still playing ice hockey, sand volleyball, and rock climbing…all with a lot more mindfulness though! I plan on stopping hockey 2 weeks before the end of my first trimester and will pick up doing more yoga.
Our first appointment is April 19th! Currently feeling great, just noticeably more tired during the day and my boobs are definitely bigger and tender.
Hello! I am Michelle, from the Midwest. I have been cautiously creeping the group for a few weeks, a little stressed to join another group before my first US appointment. I am 31 (for one more day...). We had a loss last November/December and that was our first pregnancy. This pregnancy has me feeling all of the anxiety and stress so trying to take it one day at a time.
Due Date: November 21 (LMP) or 24 (Ovulation).
How did you find out? We have been actively TTC since our loss so I was waiting for a period that did not come. We were on vacation in the grand canyon and I started to think that my symptoms were not just in my head (lots of false hope in the two cycles post loss).
Tell us about yourself (Other Children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): I have been married to my husband for just over 3 years - he is a special ed teacher, I am a medical physicist and run a research lab. We have two cats who are the joy of our lives/bane of our existence (if you have cats, you know). We love to travel, visit local microbreweries (though less of this now), and attend sporting events. I love to read and do puzzles - being from the midwest, you have to have good indoor hobbies for long winters.
How are you feeling? Mentally I am just anxiously awaiting this first appointment. I can't imaging dealing with another loss so trying to stay hopeful and remind myself the odds are in my favor. Physically, the nausea has been bad the last few days, sore breasts, bloating, fatigue. I have had a cold for the last week and that has been terrible during pregnancy so hoping I can avoid that for the rest of it!
Hello! I’m Christen! I’m 32 years old and I live in central, Kansas with my husband and 2 dogs.
Due date? 11/12/2022
How did you find out? Originally, when my doctor told me to take a pregnancy test, it came back negative, which was really discouraging. My husband and I had been trying for over a year. I had just completed my 3rd month on Clomid and we had just found out that my husband had a lower than normal sperm count. The next month we were going to start IUI. I had lost some weight in the month of February, so I just assumed that threw off my cycle. After being 12 days late, I finally reached out to my doctor who had me take another test and it came back positive.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) I am 32 years old and a first time mom-to-be and we’re so excited. We have 2 dogs, a basset hound/beagle mix named Libby and 6-month old black lab puppy named Merle. I work as a manager for a billing company for the last 10 years and this is my first year working from home. My husband and I just bought our first home in September and we’re in the middle of a remodel. We’re doing it all ourselves, so that keeps us pretty busy. Besides working on our house, I like to be outside walking or playing with the dogs. I like to read, mostly suspense.
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) I’m feeling pretty good so far. I have experienced quite a few pregnancy symptoms - frequent urination, breast tenderness, difficulty sleeping, nausea (luckily just a few days and no actual vomiting), fatigue, headache, bloating, and I feel like I go from being super hungry and wanting to eat everything to no appetite at all. Emotionally, I’m feeling pretty good so far, excited and a little nervous at the same time. We have our first appointment on Monday, April 4th.
Hi! I’m Jenna. I live in West Central Alberta in a little town along the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
My DD is November 1st.
This is my second. My husband and I tried for years, suffered a late term loss and 5 years after that we finally welcomed our Daughter Navy last year. I was on medication due to a PCOS diagnosis for both pregnancies. I got my PPT on Navy’s first birthday! It was such a special day.
My husband and I both work in the oilfield. He’s a facility & pipeline construction supervisor. And I am a dual ticketed welder & pipefitter. I also do quality control which is more the paper end of things which is what I’ve been doing since I got pregnant with Navy. I currently work part time from home. We like to hunt, fish and camp. I’m very excited, feeling very nauseous and other usual stuff like heartburn, super tired, headaches. But I try to embrace it! It’s a miracle I feel blessed to experience.
My husband and I have been trying for quite some time. One day I woke up and just knew. The PT came back negative but I didn't believe it. Waited a couple more days and took another PT at 1 in the morning. It was Positive!!! Woke up my husband to tell him. He was excited but also half asleep haha.
I have 1 son who is 2 1/2. I am trying to get more hobbies other than naps and movies haha. I am learning gardening, becoming a chicken mom, Montessori, arts and crafts, cooking and making cardboard forts.
I am super excited and have already made a baby registry haha so sad. Can't wait for this little one to get here. We are waiting to tell anyone though until after the first trimester.
Hey all! My name is Annette. I’m from the Twin Cities area. I’m due Nov. 11th. This will be our first child.
I’m a speech-language pathologist at a skilled nursing facility & my husband works in finance. I’m 32 & he is 34. We bought a house semi-recently & have 2 pitties.
I’ve been experiencing some serious nausea, but my biggest challenge has been insomnia. Overall I’m really excited & quite anxious.
The majority of my friends either don’t have kids, or their kids are already in elementary school, so I’m feeling a little isolated with this pregnancy. I’m hoping this will be a good outlet to connect with other moms
My due date is November 2, this is my first pregnancy. I started crying at work one day just from looking at pictures of dogs up for adoption, so I bought a pregnancy test on the way home and tried it. The line was so faint I thought I was imagining it, but I tried another one the next morning and it was definitely there. At 6 weeks I started bleeding and rushed to the ER where they told me it was SCH. I got in to see my ob the next week and he was surprised how healthy everything looked and how strong the heartbeat was, and I was so relieved for the good news. I've been getting ultrasounds every 2 weeks to check on it and it looks like it's healing, but it still hurts every day and I still bleed once a week. I don't know anyone else who this happened to and it's been the scariest thing I've ever gone through, but it helps reading all the stories online of people going through the same thing.
Estimated due date based on LMP is Thanksgiving Day! But my other two children were both born in week 37, so we’ll see!
How did you find out? I am super regular, so when my period was two days late with no PMS symptoms, I started wondering. At 4 days late I ran to Target for a test.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) My husband and I live in the beautiful PNW with our two sons who are 3.5 and 1.5.
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) I was surprised, because we were still discussing whether or not we were going to have more children. 😂 Excited now that the shock has worn off. I alternate between having a headache, heartburn, or bloating, and sometimes all 3.
Hello! My name is Danell and I’m currently living in Northwest Arkansas. I’m 36 and this is my second pregnancy… and a VERY big surprise.
Current due date is November 29 but waiting for confirmation of that during our first ultrasound on April 15th.
I was 3-4 days late for my period, which isn’t unusual; however, I was waiting to get my period so I could get some labs that my PCP had ordered for me. My husband and I use natural family planning and are consistent in using condoms as a preventive measure when I’m ovulating; however, there have been a few “scares” in the past and I would just take a pregnancy test to alleviate my anxiety. SO, I did what I usually do when I’m late and feeling anxious about it, I woke up and took a pregnancy test left over from the last “scare,” fully expecting that it would come out negative and I would immediately start my period. Well, the joke was on me! It was positive. I went to CVS and got a second test, just to be sure, and it was also very positive. It’s been a week, as of today, since we found out.
My husband and I have been married for 16 years and we have a 12 year old (amazing) daughter. I am a psychotherapist and work in private practice - I love my job and feel very fortunate and humbled by the work I get to do. We have a dog and 2 cats and my daughter, for her 12 year old birthday, just got two guinea pigs. We enjoy hiking, traveling, and eating good food as a family. Personally, I love to read, watch documentaries, and finding new recipes to try. For many years after my daughter’s birth, we wavered on the idea of having another child but ultimately chose to have an only child despite her frequent requests for a sibling. Pregnancy did me dirty the first time - I gained 75 lbs and had pretty significant post-partum depression afterwards (among a slew of other awful symptoms). We have ultimately LOVED being a family of 3 and I have never felt like anything was missing. Words cannot describe how shocked my husband and I were with the news of this pregnancy; and yet, we have a sense of peace about it. While I feel as though I’ve been swimming through a fog this week, I’m happy and ok with whatever happens. We see this as an unexpected gift and a start to a brand new journey. We haven’t told our daughter yet… which has been very difficult! Our ultrasound is the 15th so we are considering telling her on Easter morning. She’s going to be the best big sister.
So far, I’m feeling good! I’ve had some cramping and some extra fatigue. Just yesterday, my hunger became a bit ravenous. Otherwise, no tender breasts or morning sickness yet. I had an appointment on the 29th just to confirm the pregnancy and they went over the schedule of various appointments and the types of testing I can get done as the pregnancy develops. My first actual appointment isn’t until mid-May.
Hi all! Jennifer from upstate NY. I’m 30, this is my second pregnancy (my first will be two tomorrow!), and I’m due 11/26. Was 11/21 by LMP and adjusted to 11/26 by measurements at my early ultrasound today. Pregnancy was planned so we found out very early after my missed period.
I work in genetics. My husband works in classical music. When I’m not feeling sicker than stink thanks to pregnancy, I love my Peloton and doing my nails (I’m an Olive & June addict). Taking my son to Disney World back in January was one of the most magical, memorable times of my life.
My first scan was this morning. I pushed for an early viability scan given that I’m exposed to pregnancy loss and complications all day every day at my job. First OB appointment is 4/28. Generally feeling exactly like I did for my last - nauseous but better with unisom/b6, tired, and sore. It was such a relief to see our little one in the right place with a strong heartbeat.
Hi! Im Erin. Im from the Green Bay, WI area. My partner and I have quite a history, we dated years ago and unforeseen circumstances tore us apart. We reconnected after 13 years, fell in love all over again, and now we're having an "ours". We each have a daughter from previous relationships.
Due date? 11.24
How did you find out? I track my cycle very closely & knew I was 4 days late.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) we each have a daughter from previous relationships. His is 12, mine is almost 5. I work from home for a telecommunications company. My biggest hobby is crafting on my cricut! (Also, if we could start a thread of all the crafts we're making for these kiddos, I'd be in heaven)
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) im feeling normal, with the exception of a little fatigue. I had my medical history appointment over the phone yesterday, ultrasound & exam are scheduled for 4.26 & 28. Emotionally im trying to distance myself a bit. Im high risk and my last pregnancy was a miscarriage. However, that was with my ex husband and I believe everything happens for a reason. I got pregnant to prove that I did in fact want more children, and I lost it because I couldn't be stuck in an abusive relationship any longer and it would've been harder to leave with an infant (or that's what I tell myself, for comfort). So right now I guess I'm just trying to keep my head above water!
Hi everyone! Great question for other November moms.
Due date? November 16
How did you find out? Went off birth control in January (after 21 years), and conceived at the end of February. Missed a period and had a positive test. Definitely was not expecting it so quickly.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) First time pregnant, so I really have no idea what I'm doing. ;-) I'm 38 (39 at time of birth), husband and I together for 17 years. I work in Marketing for a financial services firm. One dog and one cat.
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) Great! 8 weeks and no nausea/morning sickness at all. I'm wondering when/if that will happen to me. Going on long walks with my pup everyday to stay active. My first ultrasound is April 19.
Hi I am Heather from CT. I’m 36 about to be 37 this month 😱. Excited but shocked wasn’t planning for this but am still very happy.
Due Date November 18th (which is crazy because that is already my youngest daughters birthday)
I thought I was late but gave it a few more days. Once it didn’t happen took two tests and instantly positive. Today we had the first ultra sound and saw the little bean.
I have two other children that are 8 & 5. Hence why I said unexpected. We have given away all our baby stuff so starting from scratch again.my husband and will be married 10 years next month. We have a pup we just got end of January and a cat who is 10. We love the outdoors and camping.
I am feeling tired just really tired lol. Symptoms have been food aversions, tender boobs, and just tired.
Due date? - estimated due date is 11/27/22, based on my LMP
How did you find out? - I went to urgent care after battling a week long upper respiratory infection. After running every test (bloodwork, covid, strep, urine tests), they ran a pregnancy test on me before they could do a chest x ray on me, and voila! Interestingly enough, this is similar to when I found out I was pregnant with my second baby; I went in for back pain and requested a back x ray and got denied for the x ray because of the baby!
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) - I'm a working mom with 2 other girls, 7 and 2, and our fur baby. Husband is a stay at home dad which I always tell him is a much harder job than me being a nurse. We are HUGE sports fans and love the hell out of our local teams. Happy day before opening day, everyone!
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) - Well, I found out last Thursday and I have been in a glass case of emotions since then. We had been on the fence about if we wanted a third baby, and I guess the universe decided for us! Physically, I am the most nauseous I have ever been in my life. I'm also still fighting off this cold and am just ultra exhausted on top of everything else. I had a phone appointment with one of the OB nurses to review my health history and get labs ordered and I am anxiously counting down the days until my first OB appointment
That's great to hear... I know every body handles pregnancy differently. This is the only time I want to be pregnant so I'm trying to make the most of the experience. God-willing, it's enjoyable. :blush:
I connected with some of your background. I'm originally from Ottawa, but been living in NH for 30+ years.
Also, I have a dog (Bluetick Coonhound). This is my first pregnancy and my husband and I are both 38. It's crazy that I got pregnant one month after getting off the BC pill for 21 years. I have no idea what to expect, really, but I'm just trying to stay healthy, following doctor's orders and enjoying the process. Feeling great so far - no nausea at all just hungry more often! I'm due around your time - Nov. 16th.
My name is Taylor, I will be 30 this year and live I Michigan
My due day is November 28th!
My long term boyfriend and I were planning for months to stop preventing in March of this year. I had no intentions of REALLY trying for a while, I just wanted the possibility of it happening to be on the table. Almost every momma I know struggled to conceive or had to do some form of fertility treatments so I mentally prepared myself for the very real possibility and probability of it not happening right away. To my surprise, shock, and slight panic we conceived on the first try.
I found out because my period was a couple of days late. Sometimes that happens, my cycle ranges between 28-30 days. What was weird this time is that I would have mild cramps, so I thought "ope, here we go, my period will start today" but then they would go away and no period. After a couple of days of experiencing these fleeting cramps I decided to take a test after work and BAM! Pregnant. I can't describe to you the shock I felt. I've always always always wanted to be a mom and I of course knew this could happen, but I didn't prepare myself for it. I prepared myself for the opposite! Now, don't get me wrong, I am over the moon excited but can I tell you the panic I felt?!?! I feel so under prepared and terrified and happy and excited and shocked! I feel incredibly blessed to not face the struggles so many do and have before me, but I'm still trying to wrap my head around this! When did it sink in for you guys? Has it yet? I'm so excited but still just so shocked my brain can't process 😅
My boyfriend and I have known each other for about 10 years, officially together for over 4 now. We have two dogs and a home together. We both come from very different backgrounds but have an incredibly beautiful relationship. Each of our families are welcoming to each other and it honestly feels like we're meant to be together. I am a regional manager for a local credit union and he works in quality assurance for a global shipping company.
I'm feeling great! My breasts are incredibly sore and larger than before but other than missing my period I'm having minimal changes. I'm hungry a lot more and pee WAY more than before, but other than that I feel completely normal. No morning sickness, either (which is surprising, i was always the one to react to medical things very harshly). Might be part of the reason it hasn't sunk in yet.
I can't wait to get to know your stories and have a community I can lean on before announcing to any family or friends.
Hi!!! My name Is Morgan. This is my third pregnancy. My husband has 2 boys (7 & 2) and I have a boy (11) and girl (9). This is our first baby together.
Due date: 11/18ish
I found out after my boobs were hurting so bad and my step son (2yr) stepped on my stomach while I was playing with him on the floor and it hurt really bad. Took a test the next day, really not expecting to see 2 pink lines. Took 3 more just to make sure lol.
I am a Realtor. We are a blended family of 6, to be 7. We share our children 50/50 with our ex spouses. I really could not ask for a better husband. He loves the outdoors and I love spending time with him doing things he enjoys and hunting. I also love our family time. We do everything together.
I am feeling nervous. I have had 2 babies before but I was younger. It’s been 10 years almost since I was pregnant. I worry about the baby and I worry about how our children will all Adjust to a new baby. I want them to all know they are equally loved, because this will be my husband and my first baby together and we will have them all the time, unlike our other children that we coparent with our exes. Otherwise I am also so excited!!
We’re telling our family on Easter. I bought these cute ceramic eggs that say we’re eggspecting November 2022.
Symptoms: sore and heavy breasts, nausea and food aversions, very tired. I definitely feel bloated and my stomach is sticking out because of that it makes it hard to hide our secret because I am usually very fit and have a flat stomach.
Hi everyone! I’m Kaleigh - 32 and pregnant for the very first time. My husband and I began trying nearly two years ago, so it’s been a long road! We couldn’t be more thrilled & still in disbelief that we finally have a little one on the way.
Due date? November 12th
How did you find out? A blood test after our 1st round with a fertility doc (letrozole + an ovulation trigger shot). I wasn’t sure whether I had real pregnancy symptoms or if it was the meds, but I first noticed that my sense of smell was way stronger. I also took a home pregnancy test to let it sink in. After years of negatives, it was insane to see two lines!
Tell us about yourself: I live in the Boston area and work as an affordable housing developer. My husband is a teacher. I’m from Pennsylvania originally and he’s from New Mexico, so we spend a lot of time visiting family out of state and going on adventures with our 9-year-old black lab, Jackson. I love running and yoga, road trips, rock concerts, and all forms of reality television (we are a Bravo household, not a sports household). In the summer, I spend as much time as possible on the beach in Cape Cod.
How are you feeling? I started out the pregnancy feeling really nervous about everything that could possibly go wrong. Ever since we saw the little heartbeat, I’m starting to relax into it. Getting SO excited to tell friends and family! Symptoms-wise, I’m queasy all day long and avoiding all my former favorite foods. I’m also always sleepy, peeing all the time, and getting used to slight headaches, boob soreness, and feeling generally gross ;-)
Anyway, it’s nice to be here and I’m grateful for this community. I’m so excited for all of us November mamas, and wishing you all the best.
Hey all - Elizabeth from Washington - north of Seattle area. Just turned 33.
Due date: Due 11/20 by my calculations- haven’t had an ultrasound yet to confirm.
How’d I know: We’ve been trying for about 3 years - 2 SMC in 2 years at 12 and 7-Wks. Was jealously watching my sister in law stroke her pregnant belly - I took a test early to just get rid of false hope and viola two lines. We are very excited.
About me and fam: DH and I have been married for 12 years. Had our daughter 4 years ago. She was born with CHD- so medical mama here- but she is doing great and full of life. I am a 6th grade teacher and my DH is in digital publications. We have a fur dog baby a Lagatto. We love exploring the PNW, eating good food, playing games, baking, and reading.
Feeling: cautiously optimistic. Very nervous about this one based on past experiences. Feeling all the normal symptoms.
Re: Introductions
My name is Haley from Texas. I am 26
> Due date? November 26
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> How did you find out? I realized I was 4 days late, woke up nauseous and I was gonna take a test tuesday, but when I went to my local dollar general to buy a test, they were only taking cash due to the big storm we had and I didn’t have cash on me, so I had to put everything back and went back today since the card machine was working, came home, took test and right away it was positive. I was so shocked and shaking Bc it doesn’t feel real
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> Tell us about yourself- I am a stay at home mom, I love Jesus, I have a husband, that’s 26 as well, and I have 2 sons. One is 4 and the other is 3. I love to crochet animals.
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> How are you feeling? I had c-sections for both my sons, so I’m a little scared to go through it a 3rd time. I feel a lot of emotions right now. I get worried of an ectopic pregnancy but I’m having faith, staying positive. I have no reason to even worry but I think it just comes with having to be patient before we can finally see our babies heartbeat. I’ve been feeling nauseous and having slight cramping.
Praying for y’all each have a healthy and easy pregnancy!
Due date? November 5th
How did you find out? Well we weren't trying. It took 1.5 years of TTC to get pregnant and stay pregnant with my two children. I suppose I was complacent because I didn't think we could fall pregnant surprisingly. Ha! My period was late and I wouldn't have thought anything of it because I just finished BFing my daughter but I woke up one morning to a tugging in my lower abdomen. This is my 6th pregnancy so I knew right away what it meant. Peed on a stick and it was clear as day.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) I have 2 children ages 4.5 and 1.5. My husband and I have been married for 8 years and we have 2 cats. I'm a SAHM and he has WFH since covid hit. I like to read, spend time outdoors, workout (spinning, mostly), and have started gardening.
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) My first appointment is 4/6. I've been feeling okay. Lots of emotions. Going from 1 to 2 kids has been incredibly challenging and I'm not ready for a 3rd. I also tend to detach from my pregnancies early on because of loss. I didn't feel connected to my daughter until after her anatomy scan. So just trying to navigate the feelings of anxiety around not being ready and fear of loss. But I know how it feels to be on the other side of wanting a baby and it not happening so I'm very grateful.
Due date? Right now the due date is 11/23 which is so much fun since my husband and I were both born on 23 days! I know the baby is not super likely to come on their expected due date, but it’s still fun for us.
How did you find out? We were very calculated in how we were trying so I had a tracking app that told me when I was supposed to have my period. I took an early predictor pregnancy test 3 days before my planned period and it came back as negative. I was very convinced I was not pregnant since my symptoms were very similar to my normal period symptoms. After my period was 2 days late, I retested with a pretty immediate positive pregnancy result!
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) I am an HR Administrative Assistant and my husband is a CAD Drafter and works on a lot of Pittsburgh architecture. Until the baby comes, it’s just me and my husband. He is an exotic sports car guy and I am an artist/creator and also love to bake! Not eating cookie dough will be hard for me! We are also huge Disney adults..no shame! We got married in May 2020 with 20 family/friends then had a larger celebration with more loved ones in August 2020. We bought our first house this last June! It’s been quite the last 2 years for us!
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) My first appointment will be on April 26th. My sister-in-law’s week long destination wedding in Charleston is the week before so send good luck my way that I’ll be able to hide the pregnancy from my in-laws while living with them that week! My symptoms are currently pretty mild. Just fatigue, breast soreness, bloating, always hungry, mild cramping, and slightly more per breaks. I am not a very emotional person normally so crying at the Bachelor finale and a local high school musical was unexpected for me. Those pregnancy hormones are definitely working their magic! Hahaha
- My due date is November 23.
- I tested a few days before my expected period, expecting a negative, but there was a faint line! I tested a few more times the next week too.
- I work in graphic design/advertising and enjoy hiking, reading, and working out in my free time. My husband and I have a cat and a dog.
Due date? November 20 according to a due date calculator.
How did you find out? Period was late and although I've been off birth control for only a couple months it has been so consistent/regular for as long as I can remember. My husband and i have been having fun since being off birth control (since november) so i was hopefuly it would happen eventually. When I was 2 days late I took my first test and it was negative. Subsequent 2 tests were positive.
Tell us about yourself: no other children or pets. We just got married in November and just recently moved to Pittsburgh to be closer to my husband's family. We're both Physical Therapists and enjoy an active lifestyle.
How are you feeling? I am very excited but have waves of anxiety. My first appt is 4/6 which will probably help with being anxious. My first symptom was humbling fatigue - even before I took a test I felt exhausted despite sleeping well and modifying workouts. Within the last week I have had continued exhaustion, not sleeping well, feeling hot but my feet are freezing, feeling thirsty as a camel and night time tummy gurgles.
My name is Joanna, and I’m in Toronto, Canada. My due date is November 15th.
How I found out was that I wasn’t spotting. I typically spot a few days before my period, and I didn’t that week. My husband was actually the one that brought up that it was strange and that maybe I should take a pregnancy test… and I was!
I’m 34 and I’m a middle school teacher. My partner and I got married last year, and we have a 5 year old French Bulldog.
I’m feeling pretty good so far, symptom wise. I just have sore breasts, a little cramping and a bit more tired than usual. I’m just a little anxious since this would be our first and want everything to go well.
Good luck everyone!
My name is Gloria and I am in the Nashville, TN area.
Due date is November 28th!
I found out while my husband and I were on vacation and I didn’t start my period on time. Took a pregnancy test and BAM! Life changed :)
This will my our first child together (just got married in October), though my husband has a 5yr old daughter so it’s a growing family! We also have a Rhodesia Ridgeback and are set to get a Golden Retriever puppy in 5 weeks (yikes on the timing!), so it will be a FULL HOUSE!! We are very active people and I am currently still playing ice hockey, sand volleyball, and rock climbing…all with a lot more mindfulness though! I plan on stopping hockey 2 weeks before the end of my first trimester and will pick up doing more yoga.
Our first appointment is April 19th! Currently feeling great, just noticeably more tired during the day and my boobs are definitely bigger and tender.
Happy to meet everyone!
Due Date: November 21 (LMP) or 24 (Ovulation).
How did you find out? We have been actively TTC since our loss so I was waiting for a period that did not come. We were on vacation in the grand canyon and I started to think that my symptoms were not just in my head (lots of false hope in the two cycles post loss).
Tell us about yourself (Other Children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): I have been married to my husband for just over 3 years - he is a special ed teacher, I am a medical physicist and run a research lab. We have two cats who are the joy of our lives/bane of our existence (if you have cats, you know). We love to travel, visit local microbreweries (though less of this now), and attend sporting events. I love to read and do puzzles - being from the midwest, you have to have good indoor hobbies for long winters.
How are you feeling? Mentally I am just anxiously awaiting this first appointment. I can't imaging dealing with another loss so trying to stay hopeful and remind myself the odds are in my favor. Physically, the nausea has been bad the last few days, sore breasts, bloating, fatigue. I have had a cold for the last week and that has been terrible during pregnancy so hoping I can avoid that for the rest of it!
Due date? 11/12/2022
How did you find out? Originally, when my doctor told me to take a pregnancy test, it came back negative, which was really discouraging. My husband and I had been trying for over a year. I had just completed my 3rd month on Clomid and we had just found out that my husband had a lower than normal sperm count. The next month we were going to start IUI. I had lost some weight in the month of February, so I just assumed that threw off my cycle. After being 12 days late, I finally reached out to my doctor who had me take another test and it came back positive.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?)
I am 32 years old and a first time mom-to-be and we’re so excited. We have 2 dogs, a basset hound/beagle mix named Libby and 6-month old black lab puppy named Merle. I work as a manager for a billing company for the last 10 years and this is my first year working from home. My husband and I just bought our first home in September and we’re in the middle of a remodel. We’re doing it all ourselves, so that keeps us pretty busy. Besides working on our house, I like to be outside walking or playing with the dogs. I like to read, mostly suspense.
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) I’m feeling pretty good so far. I have experienced quite a few pregnancy symptoms - frequent urination, breast tenderness, difficulty sleeping, nausea (luckily just a few days and no actual vomiting), fatigue, headache, bloating, and I feel like I go from being super hungry and wanting to eat everything to no appetite at all. Emotionally, I’m feeling pretty good so far, excited and a little nervous at the same time. We have our first appointment on Monday, April 4th.
My DD is November 1st.
I am due November 22nd.
My husband and I have been trying for quite some time. One day I woke up and just knew. The PT came back negative but I didn't believe it. Waited a couple more days and took another PT at 1 in the morning. It was Positive!!! Woke up my husband to tell him. He was excited but also half asleep haha.
I have 1 son who is 2 1/2. I am trying to get more hobbies other than naps and movies haha. I am learning gardening, becoming a chicken mom, Montessori, arts and crafts, cooking and making cardboard forts.
I am super excited and have already made a baby registry haha so sad. Can't wait for this little one to get here. We are waiting to tell anyone though until after the first trimester.
Hey all! My name is Annette. I’m from the Twin Cities area. I’m due Nov. 11th. This will be our first child.
I’m a speech-language pathologist at a skilled nursing facility & my husband works in finance. I’m 32 & he is 34. We bought a house semi-recently & have 2 pitties.
I’ve been experiencing some serious nausea, but my biggest challenge has been insomnia. Overall I’m really excited & quite anxious.
The majority of my friends either don’t have kids, or their kids are already in elementary school, so I’m feeling a little isolated with this pregnancy. I’m hoping this will be a good outlet to connect with other moms
At 6 weeks I started bleeding and rushed to the ER where they told me it was SCH. I got in to see my ob the next week and he was surprised how healthy everything looked and how strong the heartbeat was, and I was so relieved for the good news. I've been getting ultrasounds every 2 weeks to check on it and it looks like it's healing, but it still hurts every day and I still bleed once a week. I don't know anyone else who this happened to and it's been the scariest thing I've ever gone through, but it helps reading all the stories online of people going through the same thing.
Estimated due date based on LMP is Thanksgiving Day! But my other two children were both born in week 37, so we’ll see!
How did you find out? I am super regular, so when my period was two days late with no PMS symptoms, I started wondering. At 4 days late I ran to Target for a test.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) My husband and I live in the beautiful PNW with our two sons who are 3.5 and 1.5.
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) I was surprised, because we were still discussing whether or not we were going to have more children. 😂 Excited now that the shock has worn off. I alternate between having a headache, heartburn, or bloating, and sometimes all 3.
Current due date is November 29 but waiting for confirmation of that during our first ultrasound on April 15th.
I was 3-4 days late for my period, which isn’t unusual; however, I was waiting to get my period so I could get some labs that my PCP had ordered for me. My husband and I use natural family planning and are consistent in using condoms as a preventive measure when I’m ovulating; however, there have been a few “scares” in the past and I would just take a pregnancy test to alleviate my anxiety. SO, I did what I usually do when I’m late and feeling anxious about it, I woke up and took a pregnancy test left over from the last “scare,” fully expecting that it would come out negative and I would immediately start my period. Well, the joke was on me! It was positive. I went to CVS and got a second test, just to be sure, and it was also very positive. It’s been a week, as of today, since we found out.
My husband and I have been married for 16 years and we have a 12 year old (amazing) daughter. I am a psychotherapist and work in private practice - I love my job and feel very fortunate and humbled by the work I get to do. We have a dog and 2 cats and my daughter, for her 12 year old birthday, just got two guinea pigs. We enjoy hiking, traveling, and eating good food as a family. Personally, I love to read, watch documentaries, and finding new recipes to try.
For many years after my daughter’s birth, we wavered on the idea of having another child but ultimately chose to have an only child despite her frequent requests for a sibling. Pregnancy did me dirty the first time - I gained 75 lbs and had pretty significant post-partum depression afterwards (among a slew of other awful symptoms). We have ultimately LOVED being a family of 3 and I have never felt like anything was missing. Words cannot describe how shocked my husband and I were with the news of this pregnancy; and yet, we have a sense of peace about it. While I feel as though I’ve been swimming through a fog this week, I’m happy and ok with whatever happens. We see this as an unexpected gift and a start to a brand new journey. We haven’t told our daughter yet… which has been very difficult! Our ultrasound is the 15th so we are considering telling her on Easter morning. She’s going to be the best big sister.
So far, I’m feeling good! I’ve had some cramping and some extra fatigue. Just yesterday, my hunger became a bit ravenous. Otherwise, no tender breasts or morning sickness yet. I had an appointment on the 29th just to confirm the pregnancy and they went over the schedule of various appointments and the types of testing I can get done as the pregnancy develops. My first actual appointment isn’t until mid-May.
Due date? 11.24
How did you find out? I track my cycle very closely & knew I was 4 days late.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) we each have a daughter from previous relationships. His is 12, mine is almost 5. I work from home for a telecommunications company. My biggest hobby is crafting on my cricut! (Also, if we could start a thread of all the crafts we're making for these kiddos, I'd be in heaven)
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) im feeling normal, with the exception of a little fatigue. I had my medical history appointment over the phone yesterday, ultrasound & exam are scheduled for 4.26 & 28. Emotionally im trying to distance myself a bit. Im high risk and my last pregnancy was a miscarriage. However, that was with my ex husband and I believe everything happens for a reason. I got pregnant to prove that I did in fact want more children, and I lost it because I couldn't be stuck in an abusive relationship any longer and it would've been harder to leave with an infant (or that's what I tell myself, for comfort). So right now I guess I'm just trying to keep my head above water!
Due date? November 16
How did you find out? Went off birth control in January (after 21 years), and conceived at the end of February. Missed a period and had a positive test. Definitely was not expecting it so quickly.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) First time pregnant, so I really have no idea what I'm doing. ;-)
I'm 38 (39 at time of birth), husband and I together for 17 years. I work in Marketing for a financial services firm. One dog and one cat.
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) Great! 8 weeks and no nausea/morning sickness at all. I'm wondering when/if that will happen to me. Going on long walks with my pup everyday to stay active. My first ultrasound is April 19.
Due Date November 18th (which is crazy because that is already my youngest daughters birthday)
I thought I was late but gave it a few more days. Once it didn’t happen took two tests and instantly positive. Today we had the first ultra sound and saw the little bean.
I have two other children that are 8 & 5. Hence why I said unexpected. We have given away all our baby stuff so starting from scratch again.my husband and will be married 10 years next month. We have a pup we just got end of January and a cat who is 10. We love the outdoors and camping.
I am feeling tired just really tired lol. Symptoms have been food aversions, tender boobs, and just tired.
Due date?
- estimated due date is 11/27/22, based on my LMP
How did you find out?
- I went to urgent care after battling a week long upper respiratory infection. After running every test (bloodwork, covid, strep, urine tests), they ran a pregnancy test on me before they could do a chest x ray on me, and voila! Interestingly enough, this is similar to when I found out I was pregnant with my second baby; I went in for back pain and requested a back x ray and got denied for the x ray because of the baby!
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?)
- I'm a working mom with 2 other girls, 7 and 2, and our fur baby. Husband is a stay at home dad which I always tell him is a much harder job than me being a nurse. We are HUGE sports fans and love the hell out of our local teams. Happy day before opening day, everyone!
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?)
- Well, I found out last Thursday and I have been in a glass case of emotions since then. We had been on the fence about if we wanted a third baby, and I guess the universe decided for us! Physically, I am the most nauseous I have ever been in my life. I'm also still fighting off this cold and am just ultra exhausted on top of everything else. I had a phone appointment with one of the OB nurses to review my health history and get labs ordered and I am anxiously counting down the days until my first OB appointment
I connected with some of your background. I'm originally from Ottawa, but been living in NH for 30+ years.
Also, I have a dog (Bluetick Coonhound). This is my first pregnancy and my husband and I are both 38. It's crazy that I got pregnant one month after getting off the BC pill for 21 years. I have no idea what to expect, really, but I'm just trying to stay healthy, following doctor's orders and enjoying the process. Feeling great so far - no nausea at all just hungry more often! I'm due around your time - Nov. 16th.
My name is Taylor, I will be 30 this year and live I Michigan
My due day is November 28th!
My long term boyfriend and I were planning for months to stop preventing in March of this year. I had no intentions of REALLY trying for a while, I just wanted the possibility of it happening to be on the table. Almost every momma I know struggled to conceive or had to do some form of fertility treatments so I mentally prepared myself for the very real possibility and probability of it not happening right away. To my surprise, shock, and slight panic we conceived on the first try.
I found out because my period was a couple of days late. Sometimes that happens, my cycle ranges between 28-30 days. What was weird this time is that I would have mild cramps, so I thought "ope, here we go, my period will start today" but then they would go away and no period. After a couple of days of experiencing these fleeting cramps I decided to take a test after work and BAM! Pregnant. I can't describe to you the shock I felt. I've always always always wanted to be a mom and I of course knew this could happen, but I didn't prepare myself for it. I prepared myself for the opposite! Now, don't get me wrong, I am over the moon excited but can I tell you the panic I felt?!?! I feel so under prepared and terrified and happy and excited and shocked! I feel incredibly blessed to not face the struggles so many do and have before me, but I'm still trying to wrap my head around this! When did it sink in for you guys? Has it yet? I'm so excited but still just so shocked my brain can't process 😅
My boyfriend and I have known each other for about 10 years, officially together for over 4 now. We have two dogs and a home together. We both come from very different backgrounds but have an incredibly beautiful relationship. Each of our families are welcoming to each other and it honestly feels like we're meant to be together. I am a regional manager for a local credit union and he works in quality assurance for a global shipping company.
I'm feeling great! My breasts are incredibly sore and larger than before but other than missing my period I'm having minimal changes. I'm hungry a lot more and pee WAY more than before, but other than that I feel completely normal. No morning sickness, either (which is surprising, i was always the one to react to medical things very harshly). Might be part of the reason it hasn't sunk in yet.
I can't wait to get to know your stories and have a community I can lean on before announcing to any family or friends.
Taylor
I feel that on a spiritual level! Congrats momma, excited to get to know you
Due date: 11/18ish
I found out after my boobs were hurting so bad and my step son (2yr) stepped on my stomach while I was playing with him on the floor and it hurt really bad. Took a test the next day, really not expecting to see 2 pink lines. Took 3 more just to make sure lol.
I am a Realtor. We are a blended family of 6, to be 7. We share our children 50/50 with our ex spouses. I really could not ask for a better husband. He loves the outdoors and I love spending time with him doing things he enjoys and hunting. I also love our family time. We do everything together.
I am feeling nervous. I have had 2 babies before but I was younger. It’s been 10 years almost since I was pregnant. I worry about the baby and I worry about how our children will all
Adjust to a new baby. I want them to all know they are equally loved, because this will be my husband and my first baby together and we will have them all the time, unlike our other children that we coparent with our exes. Otherwise I am also so excited!!
We’re telling our family on Easter. I bought these cute ceramic eggs that say we’re eggspecting November 2022.
Symptoms: sore and heavy breasts, nausea and food aversions, very tired. I definitely feel bloated and my stomach is sticking out because of that it makes it hard to hide our secret because I am usually very fit and have a flat stomach.
Can’t wait to meet you all!!!
Hi everyone! I’m Kaleigh - 32 and pregnant for the very first time. My husband and I began trying nearly two years ago, so it’s been a long road! We couldn’t be more thrilled & still in disbelief that we finally have a little one on the way.
Due date? November 12th
How did you find out? A blood test after our 1st round with a fertility doc (letrozole + an ovulation trigger shot). I wasn’t sure whether I had real pregnancy symptoms or if it was the meds, but I first noticed that my sense of smell was way stronger. I also took a home pregnancy test to let it sink in. After years of negatives, it was insane to see two lines!
Tell us about yourself: I live in the Boston area and work as an affordable housing developer. My husband is a teacher. I’m from Pennsylvania originally and he’s from New Mexico, so we spend a lot of time visiting family out of state and going on adventures with our 9-year-old black lab, Jackson. I love running and yoga, road trips, rock concerts, and all forms of reality television (we are a Bravo household, not a sports household). In the summer, I spend as much time as possible on the beach in Cape Cod.
How are you feeling? I started out the pregnancy feeling really nervous about everything that could possibly go wrong. Ever since we saw the little heartbeat, I’m starting to relax into it. Getting SO excited to tell friends and family! Symptoms-wise, I’m queasy all day long and avoiding all my former favorite foods. I’m also always sleepy, peeing all the time, and getting used to slight headaches, boob soreness, and feeling generally gross ;-)
Anyway, it’s nice to be here and I’m grateful for this community. I’m so excited for all of us November mamas, and wishing you all the best.
How’d I know: We’ve been trying for about 3 years - 2 SMC in 2 years at 12 and 7-Wks. Was jealously watching my sister in law stroke her pregnant belly - I took a test early to just get rid of false hope and viola two lines. We are very excited.