@alaw0729 - I'm 38 and had my first baby when I was 37 - pretty much everyone in my mom's group was around my age or older! I feel like it's no longer old to have a baby over 35, and you get lots of benefits like extra ultrasounds that are covered by insurance!
@curlyandpreggo No - my duty station is Oregon! I’m a remote employee. I am a software developer so I think we get more remote work options that most feds.
@curlyandpreggo seems as we have several in our group here who are over 35. Thanks for the reply. Just trying to remain positive like all of us here so early in the game.
I can totally relate!!! Also due June 8 (based on LMP). This is my first pregnancy and with my active, stressful job (technical director of a theater) I worry about pregnancy loss and keeping me and sweet pea healthy as possible.
I found out approximately 2 days after my missed period. I was having some early symptoms like headaches and mood swings, but figured a negative test would put my mind at ease and release the flood gates so to speak; well, super positive.
I’m 7 months married to the love of my life. We had been TTC for about 4 months so we are very happy to finally receive a positive test.
Experiencing a little anxiety, first trimester insomnia and breast tenderness, but truly my symptoms are manageable. I just haven’t been able to stop testing. Every morning I wake up and test to make sure I’m not crazy.
Sending love and light to all the mommies here!!! Excited to be on this journey with you.
how I found out: was tracking ovulation and checking pretty consistently, tested positive 11 dpo.
about me and spouse: first pregnancy, 36, been with my partner 8 years, married 2 years. I am a professor in a biomedical field and my husband is in finance. Our jobs can be pretty stressful but we have finally gotten to a place of better work life balance and are ready to start a family. No pets unfortunately, I would love a cat. When I was a kid I had a duck that imprinted on me, hence the handle “motherducker”. We love to hike, swim, play tennis, listen to music, and travel.
symptoms: honestly nothing too noticeable, bloat and abdomen pulling as the uterus expands, but that’s really it. The lack of symptoms makes me a little worried but I know it’s still very early.
A few years ago we moved to a city where people tend to have kids a lot younger than the city we used to live in. Anyone else in that situation and did it impact your capacity to connect with other moms?
How you found out: we've been TTC since our 1st MC. We've been through two early pregnancy losses, a partial Molar Pregnancy and an ectopic pregnancy so this has been a very emotional Rollercoaster. We knew right away with all of our pregnancies because we were tracking everything.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) I am a Mortgage Loan Closer and my Hisband is a Journeyman Electrician. We love to go on hikes and just be together.
How are you feeling (any symptoms, Emotionally)? Enlarged breasts and tiredness is about all I've felt so far.
How you found out: around 3.5 weeks into my cycle I started seeing faint lines on test strips. We tracked ovulation and I had also started getting all kinds of cramps that were very abnormal, so I tested.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): This is our very first pregnancy. I am 29 and my husband is 30. We are both software engineers, but unfortunately he is the only one who works remote. We have 2 large cuddly large dogs. Our weekends are mostly spent playing video games and watching dumb shows together, and going out on hikes with our dogs. I also meet up with friends for jam sessions every so often.
How are you feeling (any symptoms, Emotionally)? Currently cramping and having constant breast soreness, along with extreme fatigue. I never was a napper before this but now I keep falling asleep on the couch.
Super anxious since I am worried about the baby and also how this will affect my work and career. Also most women I know at work had children in their late 30s - early 40s, so this feels way early. Friends my age are still mostly single or dating.
The obgyn saw me right at the 4 week mark, and now just waiting for the 7 week ultrasound.
How you found out: Multiple positive tests in the last two days
Tell us about yourself: Three other kids (7, 5, 3). I didn’t feel “done” having kids, but I’m quickly approaching 40 so I’ve been feeling pressure to make a decision. We decided to give it a shot last month with no expectations and here we are.
How are you feeling (any symptoms, Emotionally)? Lots of mixed feels because most of our friends are done having kids and we’re already so busy with our 3. And anxious because of my age since I’ll be 39 when babe is born. But also very excited since I’ve had a strong desire for one more. Some cramping and bloating and intense hunger. I had pretty bad MS with my others so not looking forward to that starting.
I’m glad to see there are some other AMA moms in here! I was technically AMA with my last but just barely 35 and a healthy pregnancy so it really wasn’t any different than my previous ones.
I’m debating whether I should use the midwife group I used with my last two (it’s through the hospital so still hospital births) or go to an MFM clinic (or both?). Would love to hear what other older moms are doing for providers.
@jenEP Welcome! I'll also be 39 when this babe is born (well, unless its early as my birthday is 4 days before the due date). I've just used my normal OB/GYN, but know plenty of AMA moms who have used midwives (and absolutely would consider it myself). You might talk to your midwives about if/when they would bring a MFM to help with your care? I think being AMA in and of itself is fine (plenty are otherwise low-risk and don't need MFM), but given that more risks can happen when you are AMA, it might be helpful to know what that looks like so you feel comfortable they would be brought in if needed? You might also talk to them about their experience with AMA pregnancies if they aren't common in your area (AMA pregnancies are extremely common where I live). Just my two cents!
@jenEP I was AMA for my last pregnancy and had midwife care. They referred me to an MFM for an issue that developed during the pregnancy, but they still took care of my regular appointments and delivery.
For this one I will be 41 at delivery and will be with my regular OBGYN, but that’s because we already have a relationship and I am a mandatory c section this time, so it makes sense to get my care from the person who will perform the surgery.
@curlyandpreggo Yes, I think I’ll schedule my first appointment with the midwife clinic and ask them about what care looks like at my age. They actually use the MFM clinic at the same hospital for all their ultrasounds so I think they have a good relationship with those providers. Lots of AMA moms around where a live as well, so I don’t think they’ll even bat an eye at my age. My favorite midwife actually had a baby at 40 a few years ago. My biggest question is whether they will allow me to get induced at 39 weeks if I want (which I will because of my anxiety). With my previous pregnancies they didn’t allow early elective inductions. I went to 40+5 with all of my prior pregnancies and they wouldn’t induce me before 41 weeks. I don’t want to go that long now that I’m almost 40.
Tested before period was due and they were negative. Tested the day my period was due and it was the first positive!
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?)
2 dogs, and one cat, no children yet! I work in a pharmacy and my husband is in the trades. We are home bodies and just so excited! Our first niece was just born in October so she will have a bestie soon.
How are you feeling (any symptoms, Emotionally)?
Started with breast soreness and cramping. Had an ultrasound at 4 weeks and was told I wasn't pregnant but they found a cyst. Got referred for an emergency ultrasound and bloodwork yesterday because I'm still testing positive, and they saw baby! Now I have morning sickness and just an emotional rollercoaster
How you found out: We've been doing medication assisted timed intercourse (since I have PCOS) and I took my first test this cycle at 10 days DPO. I saw the faintest line ever! I was absolutely floored. This is my third pregnancy this year (one chemical followed by one missed miscarriage) so I can't believe it happened again, but I'm also so incredibly nervous. Before this year, I doubted I could even get pregnant, after a couple years of trying followed by four failed rounds of IUI.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) No other children, but we do have an adorable little dog named Stevie, hence my username. I work for a large underwear/activewear company as a demand planner. I love to read, travel, and just spend time outdoors. My husband is amazing and our four year anniversary is this Friday.
How are you feeling (any symptoms, Emotionally)? Very anxious! I'll be five weeks tomorrow, and I'm so hopeful this baby is the one! I'm an old lady (39) so I can feel my clock ticking. Can't wait for my first early ultrasound at the fertility clinic, which is scheduled for October 30. Seeing a heartbeat after the year we've had would be a dream come true. Physically, I've got sore breasts, heartburn, bloating, and wild dreams!
Hi, everyone! I'm coming over from the May BM group after my first scan pushed my due date into the first of June. I will probably still go back and forth to read updates from both groups!
Due date: June 1st, 2024
How you found out: My husband was diagnosed and treated for testicular cancer in June of this year. We were getting serious about starting a family, but this definitely got us 100% ready to try. Props to anyone who knows their date of ovulation/conception because I had three cycles to track and I was pretty frustrated by the whole experience. I had some mild cramping on cycle day 28, but my period didn't start. Took a test 3 days later and got that faint line. Heartburn/reflux (my worst symptom), shortness of breath and discomfort/difficulty sleeping had all started which helped with my suspicion/confirmation as well.
Tell us about yourself: (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) I am a structural analysis engineer working in the aerospace industry. My husband and I met and started dating in college and were married in Aug, 2016. Hard to believe we've been together for over 13 years now, and married for 7 years. We purchased our first home in Feb, 2020. For a short time we both worked from home together and raised two pandemic puppies in 2020-2021. Our two (now grown) large rescue dogs Scout and Finnley are a shared and very rewarding love in our lives. We've both always wanted children in our future. But we really like to take our time and feel prepared before heading into major milestones or new phases of life. His cancer diagnosis this year was absolutely terrifying and completely unexpected. It all happened extremely fast and it's still a little shocking that it happened to us. All things considered, he has had one of the best outcomes possible, is cancer-free, and fertility was not affected. I have a partner that I can navigate the joys and hardships with and I am confident that we are so ready for this!
How are you feeling (any symptoms, Emotionally)? Symptoms aren't too bad overall. No fatigue that I've noticed. I travelled last week and that kicked up the heartburn/reflux more and especially increased the constipation. Initially I had some trouble with feeling really alert any time I woke up at night, but maybe I've adjusted better since I now get up to pee most nights! Shortness of breath and breast tenderness come and go, same with true nausea which is causing occasional food and smell aversions. Bloating has been very noticeable and I recently started experiencing increased hunger. Mostly between heartburn, bloating, cramping, constipation, and hunger I have no idea what is going on that is making me constantly queasy!
How you found out: Late for my period…husband and I weren’t officially “trying” but weren’t preventing either.
Tell us about yourself: 36 years old. I’m a mom to a 10 year old boy and 9 year old girl….got remarried a year ago and pregnant again!!! Super overwhelmed and anxious about starting over.
Job? Dental Hygienist
Things you like to do? Travel, go to sporting events, concerts. Spend time with family
Spouse: He moved here from England and we are going back to visit his family next month. He has no kids of his own (just my 2 from first marriage) so he is OVER THE MOON excited to be a dad.
How are you feeling: TIRED. Trying to cut back caffeine but I am exhausted.
How you found out: took a first response digital test day before missed period and it said “yes+”
Tell us about yourself - I am 31, a Stay at home mom (occasional MUA) married for almost a year, hubby is Navy reserve and also works a federal Job. We have a 20 month old baby boy we adore!
How are you feeling (any symptoms, Emotionally)? Currently I’m excited. My symptoms though are pretty brutal as far as the morning sickness…it really effects me all day ever day since I hit 5w4days. Im currently 7w3d and I think I’m at the peak of it. I’m hoping this phase goes by quickly because I’m having a hard time with my little guy I feel so terrible that we can’t do the fun stuff we normally do because I’m feeling so sick and exhausted.
How you found out: I use the app Eve to track my period, and it’s usually very accurate. On my expected period day, I was cramping but it was so weird because I wasn’t menstruating. I was out a local concert, mildly drinking with my brother, and feeling a little bit of nausea. I took a Midol and it didn’t help. The next day, I had minimal cramping with no blood, and something told me to take a pregnancy test. It was positive! I couldn’t believe it. I silently handed the test to my husband, and I could see the excitement in his face. I didn’t want to get carried away, so I took a second test, which was also positive :)
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) I have a husky, Apollo and a husband. I love to go to the beach with them, ride bikes, and discover awesome local restaurants. I’m in the non profit industry and my husband is in telecommunications.
How are you feeling (any symptoms, Emotionally)? I am sooo excited. We have been trying since July, so it didn’t really take too long. My boobs are incredibly sore and I have been feeling pretty tired. Other than that, I really have no other symptoms.
We have been TTC and I’ve been taking my BBT daily. After getting some what I thought were pre-period cramp and crying about how I didn’t think it would be a positive test, I took a test a few days later and it was positive.
This will be our first, and the first grandchild on both sides of the family. We are about to celebrate our first wedding anniversary in a couple of weeks.
Symptoms: I’ll echo you all and say FATIGUE, also have this overall feeling of nausea and I haven’t had the same kind of appetite for the things I once loved (morning iced coffee), breast tenderness, crying and some mood swings.
Glad to be in the company of a great bunch of June 2024 expecting moms. It’s nice to have this community and be anonymous because my husband and I aren’t going to be telling anyone else for a while.
Hi all! Wow! Lots of June babies in here! I was a part of the Bump community during my last pregnancy which was so nice having a support system so I am looking forward to getting to know you all!
Due date: June 27th (based on LMP but thinking more likely June 29th based on ovulation).
How you found out: Another obsessive tester here since we had been trying for a year!
Tell us about yourself: I'm 37, married, and have a 3.5 year old at home. No pets. I work part time as a Medical Social Worker at a hospital and also stay at home mom-ing since I work mostly weekend/evening shifts. I love to travel the world, all things Disney, and am a car enthusiast!
How are you feeling (any symptoms, Emotionally)? Physically a little more tired than normal, starving all the time, cramping off and on and seriously gassy! Waking up at 2AM like clockwork with intense gas pains and tooting up a storm. Emotionally, honestly, struggling. The journey to get pregnant has been different this time around. TW: pregnancy loss
I had a chemical pregnancy in January and finally got a positive test this month but again started faint but at least it's darkened a bit tho not super dark. It's stolen the joy out of being pregnant and I'm also worried about ectopic due to cramping off and on, and also already super anxious about having a healthy baby given I'm older and also just panicking and not sure we should even be having another! I feel like I should be more excited given how long we have been trying but... sorry, don't want to be a negative Nancy!
Absolutely loving seeing all the AMA moms in here! And standing in support with my pregnancy loss mamas!! Sending all the positive thoughts to all of you for a sticky healthy little bean ❤️
Hi Everyone - I think my due date will be somewhere around June 27th, 2024. 5 weeks tomorrow. We haven’t told any of our family yet so getting to say that feels exciting! I’ll be a first time mom so there are a lot of anxieties for us right now.. just the fear of the unknown until my first appointment with the OBGYN. I have discovered that googling every little thing that happens to/in my body is a trap and leads me down a bad path of anxious thoughts. Lol Congrats to all the other June 2024 moms! Happy to go through this journey together. 💕
How you found out: obsessively testing! Faint line 3 days before missed period.
Tell us about yourself: I’m 35, first pregnancy. Still have another 3.5 weeks until my first ultrasound. It’s so hard to wait.
How are you feeling (any symptoms, Emotionally)? Really just breast soreness and bloating. I was having mild cramping but that’s gone. Waiting for the nausea to kick in. I’m so anxious, it doesn’t feel real yet. I will not have my first ultrasound until I’m almost 10 weeks, I just want to see that it’s real! We tried 9 month before we actually conceived.
@Knottiedb32697865e6838c I also am not having my first ultra sound until 10 weeks !! I found out 2 weeks ago and have 2 more weeks to go 🥲 hang in there !!
How you found out: We have been trying to get pregnant, so it was a wonderful surprise for this month to be the one! I used OPK and track my cycle with Fitbit. I felt SO tired, hit with nausea two days in a row around 6 P.M., crying over little things... Tested first thing in the morning 9DPO and googled the heck out evaporation lines #squinter. Same squinty story at 10DPO. I know those are very early to test, but of course that didn't stop me from starting to think it was all in my head/coincidence. I waited a day because I was going in circles, and at 12 DPO the test was legitimately positive.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) We have two boys (8 & 1) and a Shepsky (5) - but I swear she's also part lab, so mutt I am a material analyst for new powersports products, and I love my job. Excel sheets bring me joy. I like reading, drawing, baking, running, yoga, going out to eat (it's a whole activity around here). I've been known to spend an hour picking out paint chips at Menards - love me some paint chips medleys. My family likes to camp, fish, bbq/smoker, go to the racetrack, fix cars, go on SxS trips, and take an annual vacation somewhere tropical when winter is at it's frigid finest. I met my husband at the raceway and it has been a whirlwind every since. He's everything I never even dreamed I could have in a husband, and I still can't believe he's mine.
How are you feeling (any symptoms, Emotionally)? Mentioned above, but fatigue, nausea, crying... I got so sad when Jack gets to the hospital in "Old Dads" on Netflix. The leaves around our house are stunning right now and they also had me tearing up for their sheer beauty. Emotionally, everything is peachy; I'm on cloud 9.
How you found out: I had some very very light pink discharge and same day got really hungry and shaky and I had a feeling I should test. The next morning at 11DPO it was positive!
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) I am a single mother by choice, used a local donor! I have no other children, but I do have two dogs, Jim & Sammy! They are my heart! I'm currently working full time at a non-profit in my home town.
How are you feeling (any symptoms, Emotionally)? I'm dealing with a lot of anxiety that I will lose the baby. I'm trying to keep it at bay but it's hard. I haven't had many symptoms- off and on nausea, bloating, constipation, headache, tired, sore breasts. These come and go.
How you found out: I noticed that I hadn’t gotten any pms symptoms. I tested the day my period was due and got a positive
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): I have a teenager and a toddler. Both girls. No pets. I work as an EA for an construction/engineering firm. My husband works in the same industry as I do, but in sales. I am also in the AMA club - I just turned 36.
How are you feeling?: Tired is the big one. A little nausea sometimes but nothing major. I get a little more emotional now, which is not normal for me. It makes my husband kind of laugh when I get teary eyed because it’s so out of character for me, lol.
@kbtt2022 wow! So impressed they are starting to use the potty! Also very busy over here - she’s been walking a for a bit and I’d say she’s verging into running territory 🤦🏻♀️ so fun to have you here too - congrats!
How I found out: we’ve been trying since a past loss in November of 21. Woke up and felt PMS like so tested, pleasantly surprised to see a faint line.
My partner and I live in the Midwest, he’s a teacher and I work in Insurance. We have a perfect cat and two sweet corgis, we’re 31
I’m feeling good, no real nausea yet which is good and worrisome. All the other symptoms normal at 7 weeks, with lots of nerves and fear. My first appointment is coming up this week so I think that will bring a lot of reassurance everything is okay!
Due Date: June 13th based on my LMP. My first appt isn’t until I’m 10 weeks so we’ll see if that changes!
How you found out: It was my husband’s birthday and I was a week late so I took a test after our vacation and it was instantly positive!
Tell us about yourself: This is mine & my husband’s first child. We’ve been trying for 2.5 years and our first cycle on Clomid was a success! I also have two dogs! One is a pitbull named Hank and the other is a hound mix named Dobby. They are both 7 and just the sweetest boys.
Job: I am a Lead Teacher and Administrator at a daycare center.
Things you like to do: Read all the romance books, watch scary movies, spend time with my husband (we have opposite work schedules) and traveling when possible!
Spouse/Partner: My husband works as a General Manager at a fine dining restaurant
How are you feeling: I’ll be 8 weeks this Thursday but so far I feel pretty okay. Occasional nausea but I’m hungry all the time. I’ve had a lot of friends have awful pregnancies so I’m feeling extra grateful that my first trimester is going easy so far.
How I found out: I'd had about a week or so where I was especially...aroused...and Hubs and I were a lot friskier than we normally are. After questioning WHY I was feeling this way, he joked that maybe I was ovulating. I checked my tracker app, which said I was out of my fertile window....but then I remembered my previous cycle had been 34 days. If I adjusted the cycle length, I realized it WOULD put me ovulating later, possibly that very day. Thus began the two week wait. I was cramping, and told myself I was getting ready for my period...but it didn't come...and I'd been cramping over a week. I took the test, thought it was negative, but after a few minutes I realized there was a veryyy faint line.
About myself: 38, I live with my husband of 13 years, and our son, who is 8. Our son was conceived with fertility treatments, so an accidental OOPS baby was NOT on the radar! No pets!
Job: I am a Sugar Artist, pastry chef, (regular) Artist, and business owner.
Feeling: Mixed emotions. I thought I was done having children, and my son has severe ADHD and is a lot to handle. I'm a little scared. But I'm starting to come around to the idea and even get a little excited.
Fatigue, mood swings, some cravings (fried pickles...sour patch kids), a couple bouts of being sensitive to smells, a few bouts of nausea. Mild cramping/pulling feelings, peeing every 5 minutes, and the dreaded pregnancy constipation. ugh.
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No - my duty station is Oregon! I’m a remote employee. I am a software developer so I think we get more remote work options that most feds.
I found out approximately 2 days after my missed period. I was having some early symptoms like headaches and mood swings, but figured a negative test would put my mind at ease and release the flood gates so to speak; well, super positive.
I’m 7 months married to the love of my life. We had been TTC for about 4 months so we are very happy to finally receive a positive test.
Experiencing a little anxiety, first trimester insomnia and breast tenderness, but truly my symptoms are manageable. I just haven’t been able to stop testing. Every morning I wake up and test to make sure I’m not crazy.
Sending love and light to all the mommies here!!! Excited to be on this journey with you.
how I found out: was tracking ovulation and checking pretty consistently, tested positive 11 dpo.
about me and spouse: first pregnancy, 36, been with my partner 8 years, married 2 years. I am a professor in a biomedical field and my husband is in finance. Our jobs can be pretty stressful but we have finally gotten to a place of better work life balance and are ready to start a family. No pets unfortunately, I would love a cat. When I was a kid I had a duck that imprinted on me, hence the handle “motherducker”. We love to hike, swim, play tennis, listen to music, and travel.
symptoms: honestly nothing too noticeable, bloat and abdomen pulling as the uterus expands, but that’s really it. The lack of symptoms makes me a little worried but I know it’s still very early.
A few years ago we moved to a city where people tend to have kids a lot younger than the city we used to live in. Anyone else in that situation and did it impact your capacity to connect with other moms?
How you found out: we've been TTC since our 1st MC. We've been through two early pregnancy losses, a partial Molar Pregnancy and an ectopic pregnancy so this has been a very emotional Rollercoaster. We knew right away with all of our pregnancies because we were tracking everything.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?)
I am a Mortgage Loan Closer and my Hisband is a Journeyman Electrician. We love to go on hikes and just be together.
How are you feeling (any symptoms, Emotionally)? Enlarged breasts and tiredness is about all I've felt so far.
How you found out: around 3.5 weeks into my cycle I started seeing faint lines on test strips. We tracked ovulation and I had also started getting all kinds of cramps that were very abnormal, so I tested.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): This is our very first pregnancy. I am 29 and my husband is 30. We are both software engineers, but unfortunately he is the only one who works remote. We have 2 large cuddly large dogs. Our weekends are mostly spent playing video games and watching dumb shows together, and going out on hikes with our dogs. I also meet up with friends for jam sessions every so often.
How are you feeling (any symptoms, Emotionally)?
Currently cramping and having constant breast soreness, along with extreme fatigue. I never was a napper before this but now I keep falling asleep on the couch.
Super anxious since I am worried about the baby and also how this will affect my work and career. Also most women I know at work had children in their late 30s - early 40s, so this feels way early. Friends my age are still mostly single or dating.
The obgyn saw me right at the 4 week mark, and now just waiting for the 7 week ultrasound.
How you found out: Multiple positive tests in the last two days
Tell us about yourself: Three other kids (7, 5, 3). I didn’t feel “done” having kids, but I’m quickly approaching 40 so I’ve been feeling pressure to make a decision. We decided to give it a shot last month with no expectations and here we are.
How are you feeling (any symptoms, Emotionally)? Lots of mixed feels because most of our friends are done having kids and we’re already so busy with our 3. And anxious because of my age since I’ll be 39 when babe is born. But also very excited since I’ve had a strong desire for one more. Some cramping and bloating and intense hunger. I had pretty bad MS with my others so not looking forward to that starting.
Tested before period was due and they were negative. Tested the day my period was due and it was the first positive!
2 dogs, and one cat, no children yet! I work in a pharmacy and my husband is in the trades. We are home bodies and just so excited! Our first niece was just born in October so she will have a bestie soon.
Started with breast soreness and cramping. Had an ultrasound at 4 weeks and was told I wasn't pregnant but they found a cyst. Got referred for an emergency ultrasound and bloodwork yesterday because I'm still testing positive, and they saw baby! Now I have morning sickness and just an emotional rollercoaster
How you found out: We've been doing medication assisted timed intercourse (since I have PCOS) and I took my first test this cycle at 10 days DPO. I saw the faintest line ever! I was absolutely floored. This is my third pregnancy this year (one chemical followed by one missed miscarriage) so I can't believe it happened again, but I'm also so incredibly nervous. Before this year, I doubted I could even get pregnant, after a couple years of trying followed by four failed rounds of IUI.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) No other children, but we do have an adorable little dog named Stevie, hence my username. I work for a large underwear/activewear company as a demand planner. I love to read, travel, and just spend time outdoors. My husband is amazing and our four year anniversary is this Friday.
How are you feeling (any symptoms, Emotionally)? Very anxious! I'll be five weeks tomorrow, and I'm so hopeful this baby is the one! I'm an old lady (39) so I can feel my clock ticking. Can't wait for my first early ultrasound at the fertility clinic, which is scheduled for October 30. Seeing a heartbeat after the year we've had would be a dream come true. Physically, I've got sore breasts, heartburn, bloating, and wild dreams!
Due date:
June 1st, 2024
How you found out:
My husband was diagnosed and treated for testicular cancer in June of this year. We were getting serious about starting a family, but this definitely got us 100% ready to try. Props to anyone who knows their date of ovulation/conception because I had three cycles to track and I was pretty frustrated by the whole experience. I had some mild cramping on cycle day 28, but my period didn't start. Took a test 3 days later and got that faint line. Heartburn/reflux (my worst symptom), shortness of breath and discomfort/difficulty sleeping had all started which helped with my suspicion/confirmation as well.
Tell us about yourself: (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?)
I am a structural analysis engineer working in the aerospace industry. My husband and I met and started dating in college and were married in Aug, 2016. Hard to believe we've been together for over 13 years now, and married for 7 years. We purchased our first home in Feb, 2020. For a short time we both worked from home together and raised two pandemic puppies in 2020-2021. Our two (now grown) large rescue dogs Scout and Finnley are a shared and very rewarding love in our lives. We've both always wanted children in our future. But we really like to take our time and feel prepared before heading into major milestones or new phases of life. His cancer diagnosis this year was absolutely terrifying and completely unexpected. It all happened extremely fast and it's still a little shocking that it happened to us. All things considered, he has had one of the best outcomes possible, is cancer-free, and fertility was not affected. I have a partner that I can navigate the joys and hardships with and I am confident that we are so ready for this!
How are you feeling (any symptoms, Emotionally)?
Symptoms aren't too bad overall. No fatigue that I've noticed. I travelled last week and that kicked up the heartburn/reflux more and especially increased the constipation. Initially I had some trouble with feeling really alert any time I woke up at night, but maybe I've adjusted better since I now get up to pee most nights! Shortness of breath and breast tenderness come and go, same with true nausea which is causing occasional food and smell aversions. Bloating has been very noticeable and I recently started experiencing increased hunger. Mostly between heartburn, bloating, cramping, constipation, and hunger I have no idea what is going on that is making me constantly queasy!
How you found out: Late for my period…husband and I weren’t officially “trying” but weren’t preventing either.
Tell us about yourself: 36 years old. I’m a mom to a 10 year old boy and 9 year old girl….got remarried a year ago and pregnant again!!! Super overwhelmed and anxious about starting over.
Job? Dental Hygienist
Things you like to do? Travel, go to sporting events, concerts. Spend time with family
Spouse: He moved here from England and we are going back to visit his family next month. He has no kids of his own (just my 2 from first marriage) so he is OVER THE MOON excited to be a dad.
How are you feeling: TIRED. Trying to cut back caffeine but I am exhausted.
How you found out: took a first response digital test day before missed period and it said “yes+”
Tell us about yourself - I am 31, a Stay at home mom (occasional MUA) married for almost a year, hubby is Navy reserve and also works a federal Job. We have a 20 month old baby boy we adore!
How are you feeling (any symptoms, Emotionally)? Currently I’m excited. My symptoms though are pretty brutal as far as the morning sickness…it really effects me all day ever day since I hit 5w4days. Im currently 7w3d and I think I’m at the peak of it. I’m hoping this phase goes by quickly because I’m having a hard time with my little guy I feel so terrible that we can’t do the fun stuff we normally do because I’m feeling so sick and exhausted.
How you found out: I use the app Eve to track my period, and it’s usually very accurate. On my expected period day, I was cramping but it was so weird because I wasn’t menstruating. I was out a local concert, mildly drinking with my brother, and feeling a little bit of nausea. I took a Midol and it didn’t help. The next day, I had minimal cramping with no blood, and something told me to take a pregnancy test. It was positive! I couldn’t believe it. I silently handed the test to my husband, and I could see the excitement in his face. I didn’t want to get carried away, so I took a second test, which was also positive :)
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) I have a husky, Apollo and a husband. I love to go to the beach with them, ride bikes, and discover awesome local restaurants. I’m in the non profit industry and my husband is in telecommunications.
How are you feeling (any symptoms, Emotionally)? I am sooo excited. We have been trying since July, so it didn’t really take too long. My boobs are incredibly sore and I have been feeling pretty tired. Other than that, I really have no other symptoms.
We have been TTC and I’ve been taking my BBT daily. After getting some what I thought were pre-period cramp and crying about how I didn’t think it would be a positive test, I took a test a few days later and it was positive.
This will be our first, and the first grandchild on both sides of the family. We are about to celebrate our first wedding anniversary in a couple of weeks.
Symptoms: I’ll echo you all and say FATIGUE, also have this overall feeling of nausea and I haven’t had the same kind of appetite for the things I once loved (morning iced coffee), breast tenderness, crying and some mood swings.
Glad to be in the company of a great bunch of June 2024 expecting moms. It’s nice to have this community and be anonymous because my husband and I aren’t going to be telling anyone else for a while.
How you found out: Another obsessive tester here since we had been trying for a year!
Tell us about yourself:
I'm 37, married, and have a 3.5 year old at home. No pets. I work part time as a Medical Social Worker at a hospital and also stay at home mom-ing since I work mostly weekend/evening shifts. I love to travel the world, all things Disney, and am a car enthusiast!
Physically a little more tired than normal, starving all the time, cramping off and on and seriously gassy! Waking up at 2AM like clockwork with intense gas pains and tooting up a storm.
Emotionally, honestly, struggling. The journey to get pregnant has been different this time around. TW: pregnancy loss
Due date: June 17th
How you found out: obsessively testing! Faint line 3 days before missed period.
Tell us about yourself: I’m 35, first pregnancy. Still have another 3.5 weeks until my first ultrasound. It’s so hard to wait.
How are you feeling (any symptoms, Emotionally)? Really just breast soreness and bloating. I was having mild cramping but that’s gone. Waiting for the nausea to kick in. I’m so anxious, it doesn’t feel real yet. I will not have my first ultrasound until I’m almost 10 weeks, I just want to see that it’s real! We tried 9 month before we actually conceived.
How you found out: We have been trying to get pregnant, so it was a wonderful surprise for this month to be the one! I used OPK and track my cycle with Fitbit. I felt SO tired, hit with nausea two days in a row around 6 P.M., crying over little things... Tested first thing in the morning 9DPO and googled the heck out evaporation lines #squinter. Same squinty story at 10DPO. I know those are very early to test, but of course that didn't stop me from starting to think it was all in my head/coincidence. I waited a day because I was going in circles, and at 12 DPO the test was legitimately positive.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) We have two boys (8 & 1) and a Shepsky (5) - but I swear she's also part lab, so mutt
How are you feeling (any symptoms, Emotionally)? Mentioned above, but fatigue, nausea, crying... I got so sad when Jack gets to the hospital in "Old Dads" on Netflix. The leaves around our house are stunning right now and they also had me tearing up for their sheer beauty. Emotionally, everything is peachy; I'm on cloud 9.
Due date: LMP was 9/18 so I'm due 06/24/24!
How you found out: I had some very very light pink discharge and same day got really hungry and shaky and I had a feeling I should test. The next morning at 11DPO it was positive!
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?)
I am a single mother by choice, used a local donor! I have no other children, but I do have two dogs, Jim & Sammy! They are my heart! I'm currently working full time at a non-profit in my home town.
How are you feeling (any symptoms, Emotionally)? I'm dealing with a lot of anxiety that I will lose the baby. I'm trying to keep it at bay but it's hard. I haven't had many symptoms- off and on nausea, bloating, constipation, headache, tired, sore breasts. These come and go.
Due Date: June 27 2024
How you found out: I noticed that I hadn’t gotten any pms symptoms. I tested the day my period was due and got a positive
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): I have a teenager and a toddler. Both girls. No pets. I work as an EA for an construction/engineering firm. My husband works in the same industry as I do, but in sales. I am also in the AMA club - I just turned 36.
How I found out: missed period and finally took a test. Last time I had symptoms before my missed period so I almost didn't believe I could be.
About myself: I'm a physical therapist. I have 2- 15 1/2 month old twin girls and a black lab! DH is in construction.
Feeling: no symptoms yet other than I look bloated.🙃
@curlyandpreggo doing well! Busy, starting to use the potty but still not walking! And your little girl?!
Due date: June 13th
How I found out: we’ve been trying since a past loss in November of 21. Woke up and felt PMS like so tested, pleasantly surprised to see a faint line.
My partner and I live in the Midwest, he’s a teacher and I work in Insurance. We have a perfect cat and two sweet corgis, we’re 31
I’m feeling good, no real nausea yet which is good and worrisome. All the other symptoms normal at 7 weeks, with lots of nerves and fear. My first appointment is coming up this week so I think that will bring a lot of reassurance everything is okay!
How you found out: At home several days after an IUI.
Tell us about yourself: Hi, I am 36 and my name is Faby and this will be our first child. I have a husband, no pets, no kids, no plants.
How are you feeling: no symptoms just heartburn
Emotionally: I’m alright. I feel very lucky that I have no symptoms. A little annoyance from time to time.
Due Date: June 13th based on my LMP. My first appt isn’t until I’m 10 weeks so we’ll see if that changes!
How you found out: It was my husband’s birthday and I was a week late so I took a test after our vacation and it was instantly positive!
Tell us about yourself: This is mine & my husband’s first child. We’ve been trying for 2.5 years and our first cycle on Clomid was a success! I also have two dogs! One is a pitbull named Hank and the other is a hound mix named Dobby. They are both 7 and just the sweetest boys.
Job: I am a Lead Teacher and Administrator at a daycare center.
Things you like to do: Read all the romance books, watch scary movies, spend time with my husband (we have opposite work schedules) and traveling when possible!
Spouse/Partner: My husband works as a General Manager at a fine dining restaurant
How are you feeling: I’ll be 8 weeks this Thursday but so far I feel pretty okay. Occasional nausea but I’m hungry all the time. I’ve had a lot of friends have awful pregnancies so I’m feeling extra grateful that my first trimester is going easy so far.
How I found out: I'd had about a week or so where I was especially...aroused...and Hubs and I were a lot friskier than we normally are. After questioning WHY I was feeling this way, he joked that maybe I was ovulating. I checked my tracker app, which said I was out of my fertile window....but then I remembered my previous cycle had been 34 days. If I adjusted the cycle length, I realized it WOULD put me ovulating later, possibly that very day. Thus began the two week wait. I was cramping, and told myself I was getting ready for my period...but it didn't come...and I'd been cramping over a week. I took the test, thought it was negative, but after a few minutes I realized there was a veryyy faint line.
About myself: 38, I live with my husband of 13 years, and our son, who is 8. Our son was conceived with fertility treatments, so an accidental OOPS baby was NOT on the radar! No pets!
Job: I am a Sugar Artist, pastry chef, (regular) Artist, and business owner.
Feeling: Mixed emotions. I thought I was done having children, and my son has severe ADHD and is a lot to handle. I'm a little scared. But I'm starting to come around to the idea and even get a little excited.
Fatigue, mood swings, some cravings (fried pickles...sour patch kids), a couple bouts of being sensitive to smells, a few bouts of nausea. Mild cramping/pulling feelings, peeing every 5 minutes, and the dreaded pregnancy constipation. ugh.