February Lovebugs of 2016!! 16 pink, 15 blue, 7 yellow

[Nola0841]

Brandi that's a tough one. I have a similar problem with my mother, which is why I'm not telling her till after 12 weeks and although I can't cut her out of my life I have put some distance between us coz she said a lot of hurtful things that can never be undone.

I have a lot of family (parents) drama too so I am not telling my family (Especially my mom) for as long as possible. I'm already stressed just thinking about telling her. She was so nasty to me in my first pregnancy, I'm not looking forward to that again. I agree that some distance is best in these situations. I wouldn't go because it would stress me out and I wouldn't want to be around people that supposedly love you that are so unsupported. To me, they don't deserve to be called family. Deleting you off facebook? I wouldn't want my children to pick up on that behavior and be a part of their childish games. I'd tell them they can see you and your kids once they start acting like mature adults who love you and all your kids unconditionally.


I'm late to introducing myself. Been insane last 2 days at work. My name is Dana and I'm 35. My husband is Rich and he's 7 years younger (28) and we met at work 9 years ago. We have been together 8 1/2 years and married for 3. We have a 21 month old son. My husband still doesn't know i'm pregnant, hehe, so crazy. I live in Florida about an hour from Disney. I'm planning a home birth with this baby because my first one was such a wonderful experience.

 

[BrandiCanucks]

I AM one of those POASaholics. I love my dollar store tests lol

 

[BrittRashel]

Me too. I've been tempted to buy another test just for fun. I like seeing the two lines.

 

[BrandiCanucks]

I'll be buying one as soon as my next cheque comes in...just to see 3+. I'm sure it'll already show now. Should get my betas from today back tomorrow, although they are so sick of me calling that they said not to call til Wednesday

 

[ajarvis]

lol I can't justify spending the money when I already know I did just move the two I did to the garbage and they're on top for now so I can still look at them hahaha

 

[BrandiCanucks]

Mine are all still under the sink. I finally tossed the one's I took in November 2013 from my son though!

 

[daniyaaq]

We got a dot yay!!! My official EDD is 13th of February 2016.

 

[BrandiCanucks]

Congrats Dani!

 

[jessthemess]

First ultrasound today!!!!!
Saw the tiniest cutest beating heart!!!

https://i61.tinypic.com/2dtt1yc.jpg

ALSO BEST NEWS! My very best friend of 14 years told me today she just found out she is pregnant, with her first also, and due 7 days after me!!!!

Our birthdays are only two days apart and so maybe our babies will be the same!!!

So exciting, ladies, I almost can't handle it!!!

Edit: Forgot to mention, my new EDD is 2/3/16 instead of the 1st.

 

[jessthemess]

I'm reading through all the last 20 pages I missed over the last few days, this thread is crazy active, love it

 

[GenYsuperlady]

Such cute little dots and tadpoles!!! Getting excited to see my own little yolk sac on Thurs.

Moodiness has kicked in big time for me today...couldn't tolerate my poor toddler (mind you, she was EXTRA ridiculous this afternoon due to being overly tired) and was short with hubby all day. I think he's forgotten what it's like to have a pregnant wife...

 

[mitchnorm]

Feel a bit symptomless this morning. Worried. Also know that poas would come up positive anyway due to hormones still there. On and off symptoms ok????

 

[Mondie]

Feel a bit symptomless this morning. Worried. Also know that poas would come up positive anyway due to hormones still there. On and off symptoms ok????

My symptoms come and go a lot, also when I was pregnant with my son they disappeared completely at 8 weeks and that freaked me out!

Wish I could have just enjoyed my sick free days as I had ms for the whole 9 months last time.

First trimester is horrible isn't it!!?
Xx

 

[dustergrl]

Feel a bit symptomless this morning. Worried. Also know that poas would come up positive anyway due to hormones still there. On and off symptoms ok????

I'm hoping so. Mine fluctuate as well- the only thing that has been reliable is my sore breasts and even they aren't that sore this morning.

Ladies, I'm so worried about having a mc. This is my first pregnancy, and it took us 10 months to get to this point, so I would hate to lose it. I just feel like with so few symptoms and such an easy pregnancy so far, the symptoms could just go away and that's it.

Is there any way you can calm my fears?

Also, my first OB appointment isn't until June 30. Should I ask my clinic to move the date closer since I'm feeling this way?

 

[daniyaaq]

And this is coming from a place of whinging, enjoy being sickness free...poas will always help and blood tests.

I'm so sick right now I just caught myself wondering what ever possessed me to do this again

 

[LeahLou]

Good morning! Can I join?? Just got my bfp yesterday after a loooooong journey! Feels beyond surreal!

My tentative due date is Feb. 22!

 

[sausages]

Woah, it's taken forever to catch up!! Here goes...

I've got an appointment today at 5:40 with doctor because I'm concerned about a couple of things.

I really wanna talk about it on here, but I worry about being judged .. Ahhh!

And I wouldn't know what section to make a post about it

No one here would judge you hun, especially not for something like that. You couldn't help being poorly and you can't help the awful after effects that struggle must mean for you on a daily basis. I have no experience with this at all, but I just wanted to send you some hugs. For me, I have never felt more comfortable in my body as I did when I have been pregnant.

Well I saw another doctor who was lovely. She confirmed the prolapse and checked my cervix and said all was looking ok so far. So whilst I still hate the feeling the prolapse is giving me, I'm trying not to worry too much.

Thanks for the advice ladies xx

Glad everything is looking okay! Your prolapse can't be pleasant, but pleased you have good news otherwise.

Help me out ladies

I announced my pregnancy two weeks ago and my family didn't take it well. My mother called me sleazy, my grandmother went into detail about how difficult raising 5 on my own will be (I raise 4 on my own already. I'm sure it's not that much different) because "babies are cute but they grow up and need stuff" and when I explained I was aware of that and I'm not concerned because I provide for them without anyone else's assistance and they have RESPs, her response was "no comment" and she deleted me.

My aunt messaged me calling the baby a deceitful mockery.

My mother defends all of this saying it is out of concern.

My mother messaged me this morning to tell me that my grandmother's birthday, Father's Day and my aunt's MILs bday will all be celebrated next weekend and asked if I'm coming.

Personally, I want to write back "With the way I've been treated, hell-friggin no!". I have to travel an hour to get there.

On the other hand, despite my grandmother's words, I love her and want to be there to support her. I'm just not sure if I can get over everything said to me quick enough for it to not be awkward and me not be angry the entire time. I'm still pissed off and would love nothing more than to cut at least my aunt off. I cut my father's family off 5 years old for something very similar.

What would you do? Suck it up and go, or skip it?

This is such a hard situation!! I would like to think that I would still go and be the bigger person, but I am not sure. How rude of them anyway! If you're healthy enough to have more babies and you are supporting them all yourself then how on earth is it anyone's business?!

AFM: I got my results from my bloods and my hcg is only 35 at 14dpo. My doctor said it's lower than what they like to see but they aren't concerned yet. I go in Friday to see of its doubling properly. I was hoping that I would feel better after it was confirmed, now I just feel worried.

You must be worried, but I like all the reassurance the girls have already given you. You'll be in my thoughts.

We got a dot yay!!! My official EDD is 13th of February 2016.

That's a gorgeous dot!!

First ultrasound today!!!!!
Saw the tiniest cutest beating heart!!!

https://i61.tinypic.com/2dtt1yc.jpg

ALSO BEST NEWS! My very best friend of 14 years told me today she just found out she is pregnant, with her first also, and due 7 days after me!!!!

Our birthdays are only two days apart and so maybe our babies will be the same!!!

So exciting, ladies, I almost can't handle it!!!

Edit: Forgot to mention, my new EDD is 2/3/16 instead of the 1st.

Another gorgeous dot! And how wonderful that you get to be pregnant with your friend. That's lovely! And built in best friends for your babies too.

Such cute little dots and tadpoles!!! Getting excited to see my own little yolk sac on Thurs.

Moodiness has kicked in big time for me today...couldn't tolerate my poor toddler (mind you, she was EXTRA ridiculous this afternoon due to being overly tired) and was short with hubby all day. I think he's forgotten what it's like to have a pregnant wife...

I am finding myself pretty irritable too. I was changing the sheets on the kids beds and they got all twaffled up and I was swearing at them! I need to keep a lid on that!!

Ladies, I'm so worried about having a mc. This is my first pregnancy, and it took us 10 months to get to this point, so I would hate to lose it. I just feel like with so few symptoms and such an easy pregnancy so far, the symptoms could just go away and that's it.

Is there any way you can calm my fears?

Also, my first OB appointment isn't until June 30. Should I ask my clinic to move the date closer since I'm feeling this way?

Just think of the statistics hun. only a quarter of pregnancies are lost early on, so you have a 3 in 4 chance of having a healthy baby. Then after seeing the heartbeat at 7 weeks the chances fall right down to a couple of %. so that's a 98% chance of a healthy baby. Can you book an early scan for reassurance? xx



AFM: I have just booked myself an early scan on 8th July and I'll be 7 weeks. So hopefully there will be a heartbeat! When I got the confirmation through on email it looks like i've indicated that it's a multiple pregnancy by mistake - I hope that's not a spot of psychic-ness on my part, I don't think my uterus could take twins!

Took a photo of my cheapie peesticks progression this morning and that's making me feel good. I know cheapies are unreliable for progressions, but I am still taking some hope from the darkening lines regardless.

 

[sausages]

Good morning! Can I join?? Just got my bfp yesterday after a loooooong journey! Feels beyond surreal!

My tentative due date is Feb. 22!

AAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!

Welcome!!!

 

[LeahLou]

AAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!

Welcome!!!

HIIII!!!!!

Are you having any symptoms?? I'm nauseous, crampy, and having some major insomnia then wake up early. So not me.

Also, I tried to keep it from DH for Father's Day and just couldn't I was craving vegetables and teriyaki chicken last night and he looked at me and I just blurted it out....

 

[anti]

Just got my scan date... 21 July!!! I'll be 11 weeks. So excited now. Also terrified as I was talking to some ladies at playgroup today that have suffered miscarriages. I shouldn't have listened really. I'm sure everything will be fine. I think it's normal to be worried in pregnancy, I thought second time round I'd be less anxious but I'm not at all. Feel like a first timer all over again!