Pregnancy Board!!

[AshleeH]

Thank you!

Oh my gosh, how did you wait so long to tell your DH?! Right after I got my BFP, I had our toddler take the test to him, lol. Kind of silly, but it was fun to involve our son.

I'm sure you've seen it, but there's a thread here on the Families board about that with some really cute ideas! I'm sure whatever you decide to do will be magical for all of you.

Lol! It wasn't easy! With our first one, he was a surprise (as in, we were both in college and not married surprise), so I panicked and tracked him down and told him over the phone. Our second was planned, and I walked into the kitchen and showed him the test and told him I "thought" I was pregnant (very faint positive). So this one, I wanted something fun - I ordered a Dallas Cowboys onesie (his favorite team) and had to wait for it to come in. If I had it all to do over again, I would've driven to the nearest mall 45 minutes away and bought one after the doctor confirmed it, but I didn't think of that at the time, so I had to wait for it to be shipped and delivered. It was a fun way to surprise him.

We're doing the same thing for the grandparents (surprising them, I mean): with our first child, we each told our moms and it was not good news for them (don't worry, the baby won them over when he made his appearance and they've been wrapped around his finger ever since!). My second, my DH couldn't keep it a secret, so we went over to his parents and he blurted it out. When we were leaving there, I called my dad to tell him we were going to stop by and he said not to because my mom was sick, so I had to tell him over the phone. For this one, I'm getting a personalized Mickey ornament when we go to WDW next week for MIL (saying it's "From Grandbaby #5" - #3 from us, but 5 total) and my parents are meeting us in Disney, so we'll tell them there... not sure how yet. I've been trying to think of cute ideas, but nothing is jumping out at me.

Congratulations!! We are due right around the same time - I'm due May 16th. This is my 5th So far we've only told my sister and one of my close friends. I'm holding out for our Disney trip next month for some good photo ops! This may well be our last time, and we've always just spit it out to people, so I want to do something a bit different this time.

How are you ladies feeling? I have been SO nauseous, and this morning I was lightheaded, and ended up dry-heaving. I hadn't eaten yet, or I know it would have been worse. The heart burn (which I've had issues with for all of mine) has also started already. It's a curse for the women of my family!

Feeling so rough has made keeping it a secret from my older two kids (8 and 7) and everyone else even harder!

Congratulations! I hope you feel better soon! I've been feeling great - a lot of breast tenderness (to the point that laying on them nearly induces tears), but that's normal. Just a little queasiness, but no actual sickness - but I never got sick with either of my other kids, so maybe three times will be a charm too . I told DH I would probably get morning sickness for the first time with this one and it would probably hit while we're in WDW next week! I'll be 8 weeks then.

May I join the board? We got our BFP last Sunday. Looks like May 28, 2013 is the estimated day! This will be our second child! I'm so excited.

Congratulations!

 

[munchkinsmomma24]

Congratulations! I hope you feel better soon! I've been feeling great - a lot of breast tenderness (to the point that laying on them nearly induces tears), but that's normal. Just a little queasiness, but no actual sickness - but I never got sick with either of my other kids, so maybe three times will be a charm too . I told DH I would probably get morning sickness for the first time with this one and it would probably hit while we're in WDW next week! I'll be 8 weeks then.

I've had the breast tenderness too. Which is especially fun as I'm still breastfeeding my one year old! I've been doing a lot more distraction with him lately!

I'm hoping the "morning" sickness will be better by the time we get to WDW in a few weeks. I'll be 10 weeks or so

 

[Elleshoodat]

My family and I will be going to Disney the week of OCT 21.I will be 5 1/2 months pregnant and I didn't think I would have a big bump by then but now at 41/2 months I have a nice size belly and I am getting so nervous if I will fit through the Disney turnstile .can anyone tell me if they had a baby bump at Disney and went through the Disney turnstile with no problem .I keep thinking if I ask will they let me use the gate for strollers and wheelchairs or since I won't have a stroller or wheelchair they won't let me .I can't relax thinking I won't fit through a turnstile at 51/2 months

We went when I was about 5 months pregnant with DS, and I was able to fit through the turnstiles. If you don't feel comfortable going through it, though, ask if you can go through the gate. It shouldn't be an issue.

I don't know how often you're going to the parks or how long y'all will stay each day, but please remember to take it easy. There's a lot of walking at WDW, and all of the park touring exhausted me after a couple of days.

Lol! It wasn't easy! With our first one, he was a surprise (as in, we were both in college and not married surprise), so I panicked and tracked him down and told him over the phone. Our second was planned, and I walked into the kitchen and showed him the test and told him I "thought" I was pregnant (very faint positive). So this one, I wanted something fun - I ordered a Dallas Cowboys onesie (his favorite team) and had to wait for it to come in. If I had it all to do over again, I would've driven to the nearest mall 45 minutes away and bought one after the doctor confirmed it, but I didn't think of that at the time, so I had to wait for it to be shipped and delivered. It was a fun way to surprise him.

We're doing the same thing for the grandparents (surprising them, I mean): with our first child, we each told our moms and it was not good news for them (don't worry, the baby won them over when he made his appearance and they've been wrapped around his finger ever since!). My second, my DH couldn't keep it a secret, so we went over to his parents and he blurted it out. When we were leaving there, I called my dad to tell him we were going to stop by and he said not to because my mom was sick, so I had to tell him over the phone. For this one, I'm getting a personalized Mickey ornament when we go to WDW next week for MIL (saying it's "From Grandbaby #5" - #3 from us, but 5 total) and my parents are meeting us in Disney, so we'll tell them there... not sure how yet. I've been trying to think of cute ideas, but nothing is jumping out at me.

Aww, what sweet ideas! (Well, minus the first one, but sometimes things like that happen and it's for the best ... eventually. )

If you have any ADRs, here's the cutest idea I've read here: A couple dining with his or her parents (or maybe both sets) went to the restaurant early and asked to speak with a manager. They explained what was going on, and the manager got all excited and said not to worry and that he would take care of it. Well, throughout dinner they were waiting and waiting for something to happen and it never did. Then came dessert, and their waiter brought out a dessert they hadn't ordered with the words "It's A Boy" written on the plate in chocolate.

That was a gender reveal, but maybe they could do something similar with "Congratulations, Grandma and Grandpa!"

 

[Maestra99]

Hi everyone! I've recently discovered that I'm pregnant with #2 (about 7 weeks)! My son is 13.5 months old and we're leaving for Disney in 19 days. The last time I went to WDW, I was 12 weeks pregnant with him!

 

[Maestra99]

Oh, wanted to add that when I went while pregnant (and very hormonal last time, I went by myself (hubby was working in Orlando at a conference) and remember walking down Main Street USA, sobbing like a crazy woman, rubbing my not-yet-pregnant-looking belly, and thinking about how I couldn't wait to bring my little baby to my favorite place on earth someday! Now that day is almost here and I can't wait!!!! All my friends think I'm ridiculous but I knew y'all would understand.

 

[Elleshoodat]

Hi everyone! I've recently discovered that I'm pregnant with #2 (about 7 weeks)! My son is 13.5 months old and we're leaving for Disney in 19 days. The last time I went to WDW, I was 12 weeks pregnant with him!

Congratulations, and welcome! I hope you have a happy and healthy pregnancy.

 

[Elleshoodat]

Oh, wanted to add that when I went while pregnant (and very hormonal last time, I went by myself (hubby was working in Orlando at a conference) and remember walking down Main Street USA, sobbing like a crazy woman, rubbing my not-yet-pregnant-looking belly, and thinking about how I couldn't wait to bring my little baby to my favorite place on earth someday! Now that day is almost here and I can't wait!!!! All my friends think I'm ridiculous but I knew y'all would understand.

I totally understand!! I cried during rope drop at the Magic Kingdom when I was pregnant with DS, and I cried during rope drop for his first visit to MK. It is the BEST feeling to be there with your little one. I hope you have a magical time and can't wait to (hopefully) hear all about it!

 

[Maestra99]

I totally understand!! I cried during rope drop at the Magic Kingdom when I was pregnant with DS, and I cried during rope drop for his first visit to MK. It is the BEST feeling to be there with your little one. I hope you have a magical time and can't wait to (hopefully) hear all about it!

Haha, glad I'm not the only one! I know it's going to be such a special time, even if it doesn't all go perfectly!
I really enjoyed reading your TRs - maybe I can be inspired to do my own one day, but I'm kind of an in-and-out DIS'er, so there might be far too many cliffhangers.

 

[jessicajdesigns]

Hi all!

We are expecting baby #4 in late March. We have a DD10 DS5 and DD2. I have just gotten past all the morning sickness and feel great! Can't say that I've ever felt this good in a pregnancy before. God must know I have my others to keep me busy and don't have time to feel yucky. Lol

 

[Elleshoodat]

Haha, glad I'm not the only one! I know it's going to be such a special time, even if it doesn't all go perfectly!
I really enjoyed reading your TRs - maybe I can be inspired to do my own one day, but I'm kind of an in-and-out DIS'er, so there might be far too many cliffhangers.

Aww, thank you!

I totally get being in and out, but maybe you'll at least come back here and tell us how many times you cried.

Hi all!

We are expecting baby #4 in late March. We have a DD10 DS5 and DD2. I have just gotten past all the morning sickness and feel great! Can't say that I've ever felt this good in a pregnancy before. God must know I have my others to keep me busy and don't have time to feel yucky. Lol

Welcome, and congratulations! I'm glad you're feeling well. And yes, He definitely knows what else we have going on!

 

[AshleeH]

Aww, what sweet ideas! (Well, minus the first one, but sometimes things like that happen and it's for the best ... eventually. )

If you have any ADRs, here's the cutest idea I've read here: A couple dining with his or her parents (or maybe both sets) went to the restaurant early and asked to speak with a manager. They explained what was going on, and the manager got all excited and said not to worry and that he would take care of it. Well, throughout dinner they were waiting and waiting for something to happen and it never did. Then came dessert, and their waiter brought out a dessert they hadn't ordered with the words "It's A Boy" written on the plate in chocolate.

That was a gender reveal, but maybe they could do something similar with "Congratulations, Grandma and Grandpa!"

That's a cute idea! We're not sitting down at a TS restaurant with them until their last day. I would be able to wait that long to tell them, but my dad is an adrenaline junkie when it comes to roller coasters and I inherited the trait, so he would know something was up when I decline every fast ride for five days .

 

[munchkinsmomma24]

Feeling really emotional today. I have a (free!!) ultrasound today, and I was so excited, but I sent my MIL a picture to announce the pregnancy (of a Micky maternity shirt), and she responded with a brief "congratulations" and a few logistical questions via text message, and that was the end of the conversation. Since we talk on the phone frequently, it was pretty odd for her not to just call me. She's made it clear in the past she's not necessarily a fan of big families, so I guess she is struggling with this being number 5. I didn't really expect pixie dust and fireworks, but it was a bit worse than I expected, and harder emotionally than I anticipated. I suppose with #5 that is just part of it and I need to brace myself for the reactions of strangers, friends, and family. But I had hoped the people closest to us would show a bit more excitement.

Bleh. I don't understand why any child who is born as part of a happy union of two people is ever anything less than a completely joyous occasion. I guess that makes me bizarre.

To make things worse MIL is babysitting my older kids for me today, so I have to see her in a few hours, and I am really dreading it.

Feel like a good pregnant cry....

 

[AshleeH]

Feeling really emotional today. I have a (free!!) ultrasound today, and I was so excited, but I sent my MIL a picture to announce the pregnancy (of a Micky maternity shirt), and she responded with a brief "congratulations" and a few logistical questions via text message, and that was the end of the conversation. Since we talk on the phone frequently, it was pretty odd for her not to just call me. She's made it clear in the past she's not necessarily a fan of big families, so I guess she is struggling with this being number 5. I didn't really expect pixie dust and fireworks, but it was a bit worse than I expected, and harder emotionally than I anticipated. I suppose with #5 that is just part of it and I need to brace myself for the reactions of strangers, friends, and family. But I had hoped the people closest to us would show a bit more excitement.

Bleh. I don't understand why any child who is born as part of a happy union of two people is ever anything less than a completely joyous occasion. I guess that makes me bizarre.

To make things worse MIL is babysitting my older kids for me today, so I have to see her in a few hours, and I am really dreading it.

Feel like a good pregnant cry....

I'm so sorry to hear that! I'm worried about the same thing - my MIL knows about our infertility issues, so she'll be happy for us, but my FIL is very much a "Two is enough" type of personality, so I'm not expecting much from him. I'm from a family of 3 - 3 is not unheard of (and we've always talked about 3, potentially 4) but I know we'll probably get a forced smile - and that would be the good reaction.

 

[CariLL]

Feeling really emotional today. I have a (free!!) ultrasound today, and I was so excited, but I sent my MIL a picture to announce the pregnancy (of a Micky maternity shirt), and she responded with a brief "congratulations" and a few logistical questions via text message, and that was the end of the conversation. Since we talk on the phone frequently, it was pretty odd for her not to just call me. She's made it clear in the past she's not necessarily a fan of big families, so I guess she is struggling with this being number 5. I didn't really expect pixie dust and fireworks, but it was a bit worse than I expected, and harder emotionally than I anticipated. I suppose with #5 that is just part of it and I need to brace myself for the reactions of strangers, friends, and family. But I had hoped the people closest to us would show a bit more excitement.

Bleh. I don't understand why any child who is born as part of a happy union of two people is ever anything less than a completely joyous occasion. I guess that makes me bizarre.

To make things worse MIL is babysitting my older kids for me today, so I have to see her in a few hours, and I am really dreading it.

Feel like a good pregnant cry....

I completely understand where you are coming from. We too are pregnant with baby #5, 12 weeks along, and I am experiencing the exact same thing. We have not told my in laws yet as I know they will not be thrilled as they have tried to convince my husband to have a vesectomy after the 3rd and have made it clear they think we have enough children. I am also experiencing it on my side of the family too, when i told my mom she wasn't overly excited and asked, "so is this the last" and I haven't told my sister as she has tried to get pregnant for 3 years now with no luck. I have always wanted a big family and just wish someone would share in the excitement of this wonderful blessing GOD has given us.

 

[munchkinsmomma24]

I'm so sorry to hear that! I'm worried about the same thing - my MIL knows about our infertility issues, so she'll be happy for us, but my FIL is very much a "Two is enough" type of personality, so I'm not expecting much from him. I'm from a family of 3 - 3 is not unheard of (and we've always talked about 3, potentially 4) but I know we'll probably get a forced smile - and that would be the good reaction.

Aw, how sad for someone to be negative about a third child! I think it is really hard for my MIL to understand where I am coming from because she stopped at three despite wanting more children because she felt it was the "right" thing to do with her husband being in ministry (like mine is), and finances being tight. I try to remember where she is coming from, but it can be difficult.

I completely understand where you are coming from. We too are pregnant with baby #5, 12 weeks along, and I am experiencing the exact same thing. We have not told my in laws yet as I know they will not be thrilled as they have tried to convince my husband to have a vesectomy after the 3rd and have made it clear they think we have enough children. I am also experiencing it on my side of the family too, when i told my mom she wasn't overly excited and asked, "so is this the last" and I haven't told my sister as she has tried to get pregnant for 3 years now with no luck. I have always wanted a big family and just wish someone would share in the excitement of this wonderful blessing GOD has given us.

I don't understand people's lack of excitement either It makes me especially sad because when I told my dh he told me "no one" would be excited for us, and I think deep down he was referring to his parents. And he wasn't wrong My sister was the first person I told, and thankfully she was very excited for me, and when yesterday was so hard, her husband told her to tell me I have a cheerleading team of eight in their house I told my mom yesterday, and her reaction was amazingly positive, which it hasn't always been. I was so thankful, because another negative reaction yesterday would have been really hard to process. Hugs for you! Babies are a blessing! Something my sister told me that I hung onto yesterday is that I'm not having these babies to please anyone else, and I shouldn't let anyone else steal my joy. Easier said then done sometimes, but I'm going to do my best!

 

[DisneyDork19]

I'll be 26 weeks pregnant when we go to Disney in December....I am excited to take my and shop while DH and DD(5) ride the big ones!

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[MichaelAaronsmom09]

I'm joining in! DH and I just found out we're expecting. I'm 5 wks and ill be about 10wks when we go to DW for our son's 3rd birthday! =) our first was planned, this one was a huge surprise, but we're so happy. I'm kinda sad that I won't get to enjoy my first ever trip to dw, but its worth it! Don't really have any symptoms besides my breast hurting, and having to pee a lot. Hope everyone's having a great pregnancy!

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[Elleshoodat]

I'm sorry for those of you who are getting some negative reactions. Babies are such a blessing and a joy, and unless a couple is completely irresponsible -- which I doubt any of you are -- I can't imagine why someone wouldn't be overjoyed about a pregnancy.

I'll be 26 weeks pregnant when we go to Disney in December....I am excited to take my and shop while DH and DD(5) ride the big ones!

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How fun! I wouldn't mind having time to myself to shop, too!

I'm joining in! DH and I just found out we're expecting. I'm 5 wks and ill be about 10wks when we go to DW for our son's 3rd birthday! =) our first was planned, this one was a huge surprise, but we're so happy. I'm kinda sad that I won't get to enjoy my first ever trip to dw, but its worth it! Don't really have any symptoms besides my breast hurting, and having to pee a lot. Hope everyone's having a great pregnancy!

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Congratulations!!!

You will still get to enjoy your trip -- sure, there are some attractions you probably shouldn't do, but for me half the fun of a Disney trip is just being there.

I hope the rest of your pregnancy goes smoothly!

 

[amazingact21]

Hi everyone! I've poked around on this board awhile ago, and wouldn't you know it? I have reason to participate now!

I'm 13 weeks pregnant at this point, due April 18th. DH have been doing the Expedition Everest 5K Challenge the past few years, and he's heartbroken that we'll have to skip it (plus our usual Disney trip) next year. However, we're already daydreaming about baby's first trip to WDW.

 

[amazingact21]

I am new to the pregnancy board, too. I haven't told my family or any real-life friends yet; we are due May 30, so still really early ... but I have to tell someone!

What?!? Oh my gosh, I'm so happy I decided to peruse the DISboards for awhile!
Congratulations!!!!

I will now be reading your PTR with a whole new perspective. (Don't worry, I won't say anything, though.)