Moms to be Part 4

[TSRE]

Bananas save me from leg cramps- I eat one everyday

Thanks - eating one now When I thought about it, we have been out for the last week, and I normally eat one a day, too. Hope it works!

 

[cmskok]

OK, so it's my turn to complain.....I have to do the 3 hour glucose test. Apparently I failed the first one. I took the kids with me to the lab, and they behaved until the one minute that there was a needle in my arm and then they kept getting admonished by the lab tech, so needless to say I was stressed. I wonder if that affected it... I was 8 points above the norm. So woohoo for me, the kids are going to a sitter next time!!!

 

[pixiegoose]

I had my 36 week appointment yesterday and I'm 1 cm dilated (and man did that exam hurt!)! I know that it doesn't really mean anything but at least my body is starting the process- I'm so tired of being pregnant! I want Squirt to cook as long as she needs but I'm just over it! And the heat we've had here isn't helping at all. Sleeping is getting to be almost impossible- between at least 3-4 potty breaks a night, hip pain and constant rib pain from her butt and feet, sleep just doesn't work very well. Everyone always says "get your sleep before the baby comes. Once she's here, they'll be no sleep. Hahaha." At the rate I'm going, I'll probably get more sleep once she gets here because then at least when she sleeps, I'll be able to actually get comfortable and sleep, too!

The nursery is pretty much finished. DH just needs to straighten out/ hide some cords and then we're just about set. The only other thing we need for the nursery is some sort of footstool. I'll probably take pictures soon and will post them- there are quite a few Disney touches in the room even though the theme isn't specifically Disney!

Hope everyone enjoys their weekend!

 

[Pollito916]

DD asked me the other day how her baby brother was going to come out!! I figured it was coming since she "talks" to him through my belly. I just told her that the Dr as a special way to bring babies into the world. I really didn't know what to say.....she's only 3!

DS asked me yesterday why the dr is going to cut my tummy to take the baby out. I didn't know what to say either, I just told him that's how the baby gets out so she can meet her big brother. He seemed to accept that.

You know, I loved that orange drink during my first pregnancy, and this one, I was forcing it down. I empathize.

I guess I was lucky yesterday b/c the tech at my office said she had a new fruit punch flavor. It kind of tasted like Hawaiian Punch, not too bad, but I wouldn't drink it by choice!

When do they usually do the glucose test? I can't remember and just wondering when I should be prepared for it. With DD I was able to drink a 12 ounce can of Pepsi instead and although I don't care for Pepsi it has to be better than what they give you.....at least I think it has to be listening to how much people hate it

Mine was at 28 weeks with this pregnancy and 26 weeks with the last. I prefer the orange/fruit punch drinks over pepsi - no way could I drink that much pepsi in 5 minutes, I can't stand the carbonation!

Sean Charles made his debut yesterday morning at 7:59am! He was 9 lbs 1 oz (so I guess the u/s estimate was pretty close!) 20.25 inches long and has a head circumference of 15 inches (At least I think that's what they said)! My doctor said it was a good thing we went w/ the RCS because that head and my pelvis would not have worked together... that and the fact that I was still completely undilated.

Aww, he's so sweet! Looking forward to hearing more about your RCS!

Question: How long is the normal hospital stay with the first baby (assuming everything with baby is ok?) My insurance really doesn't say and I can ask my Dr, but don't go back for a week and a half. I was just kind of curious!

At my last hospital it was one night for regular birth and 2-3 nights for c-section. I had a c-s and was there 2.5 days after DS was born.

So is anyone else's doctor not checking for protein in your urine?

My dr has checked at every appt, starting at 4 weeks. Have you asked your dr why they don't check?

Those of you who are expecting after a c-section, how long did you wait? I mean, did you allow time for recovery, or did you just get pregnant when you wanted to?

We waited by choice. I didn't want kids too close together. My OB recommended waiting at least 18-24 months to let your body recooperate.

My cousin is a L&D nurse at the "other" hospital and she kept trying to get me to switch but that is the kinda thing where you want to be absolutely comfortable with where you are, and I wouldn't be comfortable there.

My sister is an OR nurse at another hospital near me and is trying to convince me to switch too. But like you, I am more comfortable at the closer (less than 1 mile from my house!) and newer hospital so I don't want to switch. I'm also not really comfortable of the idea of my sister having access to my medical files, even if she is an OR nurse, not L&D. She wouldn't be in the room for delivery, but would probably be around more than I want her afterwards.

Before my mom passed, I would have told you I was done. Two was enough, that was it, done, done, done. But because a lot of therapists recommend not making any huge life changes for at least a year after that kind of a loss, and because of how much that's changed my views on things, now I'm not so sure. I doubt that we'll have more, but at the same time, I am not quite ready to rule out the possibility completely.

I think it's smart of you to wait to make a big decision like that. I feel fairly certain that I am done after this, but not 100%, so we are not making any decisions for a few years. DH wants more, but I don't think I can handle it while working full time. If something in our lives changed so I would be able to be a SAHM without compromising our lifestyle, I think I would be open to more children.

On a much different note, maybe we can send some of our good vibes to my friend Faith, whose son was born 2 nights ago at 24 weeks, weighing 1 pound 9 ounces. Faith's dad's funeral is today as well. Poor girl is suffering so much. Thanks everybody!

Your poor friend! I will be thinking good thoughts for her!

My DS is 15.5 weeks now and I am already jealous of you guys. I don't know if we are having anymore kids though ... I'll wait another year and half before making that decision. I want a baby girl!! So jealous of Pollito ... one of each!

I get that same jealous feeling every time I see a newborn and think I want another. Then I remember I already have one baking in the oven and I just need to be patient!

This time, four, which was a total shocker, believe me. I had a missed period and refused to believe I was pregnant, even though my husband "knew."

I hadn't even missed a period yet, got a BFN on Friday and DH claims he just "knew" on Sunday and convinced me to take another test. For once I was glad he was right!

We are pretty sure this will be the last one, but I'm not 100% sure so will wait to do anything permanent. DH will take care of that when we make that decision.

Lucky girl! I have brought the idea up to DH in the past, but he is pretty unreceptive at this point.

I can't decide if this pregnancy is harder on me because...
1) I'm home now. Before, I worked and went to college so there wasn't a lot of time to slow down and focus and really think about all those aches and pains. I just pushed through because I had a ton of stuff to get done.
2) I'm chasing a 27lb 13 month old around the house. Carrying him up the stairs winds me.
3) Pregnancies so close together, my body never had time to recover.

Or maybe it's a mix of all 3... either way, I'm so done. Thank goodness I only have 7 weeks left.

I have a feeling it's a mix of all 3! This pregnancy has definitely been more difficult for me than the first too, I think for your reason #2 (but with a 32lb 3 yr old), older age, and not being as physically fit as last time pre-pregnancy.

I've been so exhausted all the time, and I'm already getting up 2 or 3 times a night to go to the bathroom. I don't know how I'll handle this for 30 more weeks -- although I do think I may have talked my DH into getting us a queen sized bed now! (We only have a double now, and I think I've driving him crazy with all my moving around in the night.) I would spring for a king bed, but he hates them.

Everyone says I should feel better in a few weeks, but I don't know if I believe them. I'm so sick of falling asleep at 8:30 every night, even on the weekends when I'm able to nap during the day.

I was like that at the beginning of the pregnancy too, but somewhere in the middle I stopped getting up all night. Of course, that's started up again, but it's usually only once or twice a night now.

We got a new king bed right after I got pg, and I love it so much. It's partially the new, better mattress, but I think the space helps too!

Does anyone know what you can do for leg cramps? I had conveniently forgotten that they happened to me all the time with the other pregnancies, until I woke up with a horrible cramp in my left leg/foot last night. My calf muscle is still so tight that it is visible in my leg even when I'm trying to relax it. Is it a vitamin problem or something?

There are some stretches you can do that will help too, along with the bananas.

OK, so it's my turn to complain.....I have to do the 3 hour glucose test. Apparently I failed the first one. I took the kids with me to the lab, and they behaved until the one minute that there was a needle in my arm and then they kept getting admonished by the lab tech, so needless to say I was stressed. I wonder if that affected it... I was 8 points above the norm. So woohoo for me, the kids are going to a sitter next time!!!

That stinks, I'm still waiting for my results, but had to take the 3 hour last time. I don't think the stress can affect your results, but it will definitely be easier next time without them - especially if you have to be there for 3 hours!

I had my 36 week appointment yesterday and I'm 1 cm dilated (and man did that exam hurt!)! I know that it doesn't really mean anything but at least my body is starting the process- I'm so tired of being pregnant!

I'll probably take pictures soon and will post them- there are quite a few Disney touches in the room even though the theme isn't specifically Disney!

Progress is progress! I was so frustrated with DS that I wasn't even a tiny bit dilated at my 40 wk 2 day appt. Then my water broke the next night.

Can't wait to see pics of the nursery. Ours isn't disney themed either, but will definitely have some touches!

 

[Pollito916]

Wow, sorry that last response got so long! I guess that's what happens when I don't check in every day!

This baby has seriously been moving almost all day today! When is she going to take a nap? Maybe it's still after-effects from the sugar in the GD test yesterday? Or maybe the 3 cupcakes I ate after dinner.

 

[leith78]

Nette: Your little guy is adorable! Congratulations!!

Glad to hear of everyone's progression. I'm counting down the days myself at this point. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.....hopefully it won't get too hot!!

 

[skuttle]

pixiegoose: I remember my first internal exam towards the end of my pregnancy hurt so much I actually had to call my DH to come pick me up because I was so shaky I didn't feel comfortable enough to drive!

cmskok: Your friend and her family are in my thoughts. What a sad situation.

lspst8: I'm 10 weeks also and I've started feeling a little bit better. I can actually make it through the day at work. Hopefully you'll start feeing better soon, too.

AFM, I had my first prenatal appointment today. I had two ultrasounds already, but never actually saw my Dr. My Dr.'s nurse that was there through all of my infertility crap last year was there and she was so excited for me, which made me excited. I asked my Dr about the drinks I had on vacation before knowing I was pregnant, and of course she told me it was fine. It was still nice to hear her say that.

She couldn't find the heart beat with the doppler, so I was sent for another ultrasound. The baby was wiggling around so much. Heart rate was great and I measured at 9.4 weeks, which is on track with how I've been measuring all along. I wonder if they'll change my due date. I'll have to ask at my next appointment.

I do have to go in on Tuesday for a glucose test. When we first started my infertility work up, I was diagnosed with insulin resistance and was put on Metformin. I stopped taking the Metformin in November when we decided to take a break from TTC (I know, I shouldn't have done that but I needed a complete break!). So we are going to keep any eye on this closely. She said I need to start following a gestational diabetes diet now because that will be the only way to try to prevent developing gestational diabetes.

 

[TarzansKat]

I can't decide if this pregnancy is harder on me because...
1) I'm home now. Before, I worked and went to college so there wasn't a lot of time to slow down and focus and really think about all those aches and pains. I just pushed through because I had a ton of stuff to get done.
2) I'm chasing a 27lb 13 month old around the house. Carrying him up the stairs winds me.
3) Pregnancies so close together, my body never had time to recover.

Or maybe it's a mix of all 3... either way, I'm so done. Thank goodness I only have 7 weeks left.

Hon, I think it's a combo of all three, and to you!

Everyone says I should feel better in a few weeks, but I don't know if I believe them. I'm so sick of falling asleep at 8:30 every night, even on the weekends when I'm able to nap during the day.

It will pass. I was super exhausted in the beginning, but eventually I got...well, slightly less exhausted.

Lauren - it will definitely get better. I was so mad when my morning sickness didn't go away after hitting the second trimester....but it did eventually at around 16 weeks.

I was the same way. I kept thinking, HEY! I'm not supposed to be nauseous anymore, this isn't fair, but a few weeks later, into the second trimester it cleared right up.

I think you are very wise to wait to make that decision. Even without a major thing like that, I am really glad we never made the decision permanent, because I realize now that I never really was done, I was just done with having a preschooler & toddler and couldn't handle the thought of another one. My friends were telling me to schedule the "procedure" for DH before the baby was born, but even though we are done after this one, I don't want to do that. If, God forbid, something happened, I know I am not done and would want the option of trying again.

I know, my sister was joking that if I ended up having a c-section, why not just tell them to tie my tubes while they're in there. In all reality, it's probably a good idea, but at the same time, I have lingering doubts.

OK, so it's my turn to complain.....I have to do the 3 hour glucose test. Apparently I failed the first one. I took the kids with me to the lab, and they behaved until the one minute that there was a needle in my arm and then they kept getting admonished by the lab tech, so needless to say I was stressed. I wonder if that affected it... I was 8 points above the norm. So woohoo for me, the kids are going to a sitter next time!!!

Good luck for your test!

I had my 36 week appointment yesterday and I'm 1 cm dilated (and man did that exam hurt!)! I know that it doesn't really mean anything but at least my body is starting the process- I'm so tired of being pregnant! I want Squirt to cook as long as she needs but I'm just over it! And the heat we've had here isn't helping at all. Sleeping is getting to be almost impossible- between at least 3-4 potty breaks a night, hip pain and constant rib pain from her butt and feet, sleep just doesn't work very well. Everyone always says "get your sleep before the baby comes. Once she's here, they'll be no sleep. Hahaha." At the rate I'm going, I'll probably get more sleep once she gets here because then at least when she sleeps, I'll be able to actually get comfortable and sleep, too!

I am so in agreement with you. I've had two internal exams now and they're no picnic, eh?

And don't you leave the people who tell you to get your rest? Pardon? What rest? The rest that comes in between the 4-5 times I wake up every night to go to the bathroom coupled with the fact that sometimes I lie awake just thinking about everything. Oh sure. Sleep is easy, Ha ha ha.

Bless them, they know not what they say.

I guess I was lucky yesterday b/c the tech at my office said she had a new fruit punch flavor. It kind of tasted like Hawaiian Punch, not too bad, but I wouldn't drink it by choice!

That sounds way more appealing, I'm not an orange person.

I think it's smart of you to wait to make a big decision like that. I feel fairly certain that I am done after this, but not 100%, so we are not making any decisions for a few years. DH wants more, but I don't think I can handle it while working full time. If something in our lives changed so I would be able to be a SAHM without compromising our lifestyle, I think I would be open to more children.

I haven't really talked about it on here, but we're having a similar debate right now. It's a long story, I'll probably get into it more with you all after the baby is born, but it's definitely affecting my decision.

This baby has seriously been moving almost all day today! When is she going to take a nap? Maybe it's still after-effects from the sugar in the GD test yesterday? Or maybe the 3 cupcakes I ate after dinner.

Ooo, cupcakes. That sounds so good. Can I have some for breakfast?

Glad to hear of everyone's progression. I'm counting down the days myself at this point. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.....hopefully it won't get too hot!!

You, too! Enjoy the weekend.

She couldn't find the heart beat with the doppler, so I was sent for another ultrasound. The baby was wiggling around so much. Heart rate was great and I measured at 9.4 weeks, which is on track with how I've been measuring all along. I wonder if they'll change my due date. I'll have to ask at my next appointment.

Sounds like you've got an active little peanut in there! How exciting. And good luck with your glucose test!

 

[cmskok]

When I took the glucose test, I was offered a lemon-lime flavor! It tasted like a flat Sprite---way better than the orange! I was glad that they had at least another option to choose from!!!

 

[Piecey]

Ugh, I got stuck with the orange junk. I choked it down, but I'm grateful I won't be doing that again....
We're about 75% sure we're done. If I could get my tubes tied during this RCS, I would easily say I'm 100% done. I keep telling DH that I want 3, but I don't know that I could do 3 boys. I'm not willing to try for # 3 if I thought getting a 3rd boy would disappoint me, so it's a topic we have to revisit later when I've had more time with my 2 boys and I can say for sure that I'd be thrilled with either. Honestly, I don't know that I can afford 3 boys I had a brother, I saw what they eat!!


DH decided on Owen Thomas. It feels good to have a name. We knew Lucas' name at the ultrasound, so it was a bit strange for me to come this far and just now get the name decided on. Of course, DS1's middle name changed when there was some drama with his family (ugh, what a story, they're truly incredible) but we already knew our 'backup' middle name so it wasn't a huge deal. Except the drama resurfaced later... I get steamed just thinking about it!

I have a few finishing touches left on Owen's room and then I'll post pictures. I might pitstop while I'm out for my friend's baby shower (since I'll be kid-less! It's amazing how much easier that makes things!) so I can finish it up. Though, my mother still has his curtains... hmmm... might have to pitstop by their house and try to persuade her to finish them.

 

[TarzansKat]

When I took the glucose test, I was offered a lemon-lime flavor! It tasted like a flat Sprite---way better than the orange! I was glad that they had at least another option to choose from!!!

Lemon-lime! I'm jealous of the cool flavors, mine just had orange.

I have a few finishing touches left on Owen's room and then I'll post pictures. I might pitstop while I'm out for my friend's baby shower (since I'll be kid-less! It's amazing how much easier that makes things!) so I can finish it up. Though, my mother still has his curtains... hmmm... might have to pitstop by their house and try to persuade her to finish them.

How exciting to be almost done!

 

[TSRE]

Ugh, I got stuck with the orange junk. I choked it down, but I'm grateful I won't be doing that again....
We're about 75% sure we're done. If I could get my tubes tied during this RCS, I would easily say I'm 100% done. I keep telling DH that I want 3, but I don't know that I could do 3 boys. I'm not willing to try for # 3 if I thought getting a 3rd boy would disappoint me, so it's a topic we have to revisit later when I've had more time with my 2 boys and I can say for sure that I'd be thrilled with either. Honestly, I don't know that I can afford 3 boys I had a brother, I saw what they eat!!

I am planning on sending my paycheck directly to the grocery store in a few years when I have 2 teenage boys. Honestly, it's already starting with DS10 - how can he eat as much as I do for dinner and be hungry in 1/2 hour!?! And still be so skinny even slim shorts don't fit?

I was exactly where you are with the 3 boys thing, which is why we had decided we were done. We just *knew* if we had 3, we would have 3 boys, and while I knew I would love them all to death, it would have been really, really hard for me to accept the third being a boy. I just really wanted a girl. Felt bad saying it because everyone always seemed to assume that wanting a girl meant I wouldn't love a boy the same, but that was how I felt. Thankfully for once my procrastination on something paid off - never made a permanent decision one way or the other then, surprise - it was made for us!

 

[WDWorBUST]

Thanks - eating one now When I thought about it, we have been out for the last week, and I normally eat one a day, too. Hope it works!

I woke up with my first leg cramp last night....I guess I better get to eating my bananas.

OK, so it's my turn to complain.....I have to do the 3 hour glucose test. Apparently I failed the first one. I took the kids with me to the lab, and they behaved until the one minute that there was a needle in my arm and then they kept getting admonished by the lab tech, so needless to say I was stressed. I wonder if that affected it... I was 8 points above the norm. So woohoo for me, the kids are going to a sitter next time!!!

Sorry you have to go back for the 3 hour test. I really hope I pass the 1 hour and am done.

She couldn't find the heart beat with the doppler, so I was sent for another ultrasound. The baby was wiggling around so much. Heart rate was great and I measured at 9.4 weeks, which is on track with how I've been measuring all along. I wonder if they'll change my due date. I'll have to ask at my next appointment.

My OB couldn't find the heartbeat with the doppler until my appointment at either 14 or 15 weeks....I can't remember. But since then I've been able to find it on my doppler at home which is so reassuring.

DH decided on Owen Thomas. It feels good to have a name. We knew Lucas' name at the ultrasound, so it was a bit strange for me to come this far and just now get the name decided on. Of course, DS1's middle name changed when there was some drama with his family (ugh, what a story, they're truly incredible) but we already knew our 'backup' middle name so it wasn't a huge deal. Except the drama resurfaced later... I get steamed just thinking about it!

I have a few finishing touches left on Owen's room and then I'll post pictures. I might pitstop while I'm out for my friend's baby shower (since I'll be kid-less! It's amazing how much easier that makes things!) so I can finish it up. Though, my mother still has his curtains... hmmm... might have to pitstop by their house and try to persuade her to finish them.

I wish I could get DH to agree to a name already. I know he will eventually....but I want to have it agreed upon now.

So exciting having the room done. I can't wait to get to that point. DD and the baby will be sharing so I'm going to let DD help pick stuff out and the paint color (within reason of course).

Well I spent the weekend painting the new storage shed. I hurt so bad today it isn't even funny. I woke up at 3am and had to take some Tylenol - then I took another dose around 7:30am. It's just really miserable. And I stepped in a hole and fell this weekend and my ankle is extremely sore too. I think I'm falling apart. I still have to pain the shed one more time and then all the trim and then the door still. I am beginning to wonder if it will ever be done.

 

[lspst8]

AFM, I had my first prenatal appointment today. I had two ultrasounds already, but never actually saw my Dr. My Dr.'s nurse that was there through all of my infertility crap last year was there and she was so excited for me, which made me excited. I asked my Dr about the drinks I had on vacation before knowing I was pregnant, and of course she told me it was fine. It was still nice to hear her say that.

She couldn't find the heart beat with the doppler, so I was sent for another ultrasound. The baby was wiggling around so much. Heart rate was great and I measured at 9.4 weeks, which is on track with how I've been measuring all along. I wonder if they'll change my due date. I'll have to ask at my next appointment.

Skuttle- That's so exciting. I'm going for my first ultrasound this Thursday, and I'm so excited. I think it will make everything seem so much more real to me. And I want to see that little heart beating away.

When did everyone tell others that they were pregnant? We've told my parents and sister, and I had to tell my supervisor at work because I'm so tired and wanted to work reduced hours for July. This sounds awful, but I don't know if my husband has told his parents or siblings. I don't really get along with them, and we never see them, so I have no idea if they know or not (I've met his mother a grand total of 3 times and have never been inside his parents' house. It's weird.)

I'm thinking that I will start telling my close friends after the ultrasound this week. My dad is having a hard time keeping the secret. I guess he wants to tell everyone that he is going to be a grandpa My mom has to keep reminding him not to tell anyone when they go to church or to parties! He will be so happy to have the gag-order lifted.

DH decided on Owen Thomas. It feels good to have a name. We knew Lucas' name at the ultrasound, so it was a bit strange for me to come this far and just now get the name decided on. Of course, DS1's middle name changed when there was some drama with his family (ugh, what a story, they're truly incredible) but we already knew our 'backup' middle name so it wasn't a huge deal. Except the drama resurfaced later... I get steamed just thinking about it!

I can't wait til we are able to decide on some names. I like Owen Thomas a lot. We can't even come up with a list of first names. Everything I like, he doesn't, and vice versa. Good thing we have a lot of time left.

 

[irisbud]

I was able to have a lemon-lime drink for my glucose test as well. I had a choice between lemon-lime, orange, and fruit punch. It was still nasty, but it sounded like the least bad of the bad to me, LOL.

WDWorBust: we have been doing a lot of home improvement stuff lately as well. OMG, I feel like I am DYING after not doing too much (no way could I paint a whole shed!). Then I feel frustrated for feeling like that!

lspst8: We told my family when I was 8-9 weeks but waited to tell others until I was finished with the first trimester (had a miscarriage last time). Have fun at the u/s. I hope you have better luck with sickness than I did. Mine lasted nearly everyday until about 21 weeks, then was about once a week until about 29 weeks. I thought it was finally gone for good, but I have been feeling nasty and nauseous again with increasing frequency. Oh well.

I have heard bananas are good for cramps too. Unfortunately, I seem to have developed an aversion to them since getting pregnant.

My friend hosted a "surprise" shower for me this weeked. I was so nice of her and we got a lot of nice things. We went to BRU yesterday to "finish" out the registry with the 10% off coupon. I decided not to get some things or to wait on them and see if I needed them. My big dining room table is now completely covered and stacked with stuff. I don't know where it is all going!

Baby is moving a lot lately and putting a lot of pressure on me. Sleeping is a joke at this point! Only 7 weeks to go...only 7 weeks to go...only 7 weeks to go

Have a great day everyone!

 

[pixiegoose]

When did everyone tell others that they were pregnant? We've told my parents and sister, and I had to tell my supervisor at work because I'm so tired and wanted to work reduced hours for July. This sounds awful, but I don't know if my husband has told his parents or siblings. I don't really get along with them, and we never see them, so I have no idea if they know or not (I've met his mother a grand total of 3 times and have never been inside his parents' house. It's weird.)

I'm thinking that I will start telling my close friends after the ultrasound this week. My dad is having a hard time keeping the secret. I guess he wants to tell everyone that he is going to be a grandpa My mom has to keep reminding him not to tell anyone when they go to church or to parties! He will be so happy to have the gag-order lifted.

We told my parents at 5 weeks (a few days after we found out) because we were going to Disney with them the next week and there'd be no way to hide my lack of drinking after going on an on about the awesome grey goose slushies in Epcot and the fact that I wouldn't be able to go on some of my favorite rides. We told DH's parents on Christmas day (I was 8 weeks) and told everyone else (including siblings/grandparents) at the end of January when I was about 13 weeks.

I wanted to wait until we actually heard the heartbeat via doppler instead of just seeing it on u/s because I had a missed m/c at 12 weeks last September, right before we were planning on telling everyone,after we'd seen the heartbeat on u/s at 7 weeks. This time around, we'd seen the heartbeat on 3 u/s (including one in the ER at 12 weeks because of bleeding) before finally hearing it on doppler. I felt safer telling people once we'd heard it, especially after last time.

 

[WDWorBUST]

When did everyone tell others that they were pregnant? We've told my parents and sister, and I had to tell my supervisor at work because I'm so tired and wanted to work reduced hours for July. This sounds awful, but I don't know if my husband has told his parents or siblings. I don't really get along with them, and we never see them, so I have no idea if they know or not (I've met his mother a grand total of 3 times and have never been inside his parents' house. It's weird.)

I told my boss (who is a close friend) and other close friends at work almost immediately. I told my parents and siblings almost immediately too. We told DD at I want to say 12 weeks.....we had had multiple ultrasounds and saw the heartbeat multiple times before we told her and we let her tell DH's mom. I also had a missed miscarriage - I found out at what I believed was 10 weeks that the baby had stopped growing at 6 weeks.

WDWorBust: we have been doing a lot of home improvement stuff lately as well. OMG, I feel like I am DYING after not doing too much (no way could I paint a whole shed!). Then I feel frustrated for feeling like that!

Well I definitely feel like I'm dying now. I would just go home, but I figure I will just hurt like crazy there too. And I am extremely frustrated that something that wouldn't have even phased me in the past is causing so much pain. I keep telling DH that we have to keep moving on these projects because the longer we wait the less I will be capable of doing. I still have the backroom to complete (drywall, painting, trim and some electric), then the kitchen (adding some cabinets and then new countertops and new tile), new tile in the entry way, and then getting DD/the baby's room ready. And there's more....but it can wait.

 

[gvillemama]

Just wanted to let you all know that I am leaving the group (hopefully for now). We miscarried last Wednesday night so we are back to square one. I wish nothing but the best for everyone here and will keep lurking to see how everyone is doing.

Andrea

 

[TarzansKat]

Just wanted to let you all know that I am leaving the group (hopefully for now). We miscarried last Wednesday night so we are back to square one. I wish nothing but the best for everyone here and will keep lurking to see how everyone is doing.

Andrea

I am so sorry.

 

[TarzansKat]

With my first pregnancy, we waited until I was past the first trimester, and then got both our families together so that we were telling everyone all at once. My parents knew something was up though.

This time, my Mom figured it out very early on. Mom knows! I remember it distinctly, we were in the living room, she looked at me, and said, "So, are you pregnant?"

I remember being so frustrated that she figured it out since I had these big plans for a reveal...which I still did, but then she was the keeper of the secret until we told my Dad, Nana, and everyone else.