November 2013 Babies!

[Storked]

Don't worry MissJenn, I have to wait until April 1. Still not as long as you but far nonetheless.

LittleLolo, we all just have to hope for the best I am feeling positive that we all have good outcomes!

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

H & H 9 months to you all!
I got my BFP on the 1st, due November 8.

I had been TTC ever since my miscarriage last May. I am praying that this one will stick. Don't see a doctor until April 1 but should get an ultrasound then too

Hi Congrats!!! So great to have you! So sorry about your loss. My FX for a sticky bean for you

AFM- got to leave work early yesterday because of snow, so I was home by 10AM, which was greeeeat. I slept ALL day. Literally, home by 10, asleep by 11 and OH woke me up when he got home at 3. I made dinner around 5 and fell asleep watching a movie at 730! Poor OH has lost me to sleep! Between being exhausted and not being able to figure out if Im hungry or Im going to be sick, I've had enough! lol....Ive also decided Im a crabby pregnant lady.
Dont get me wrong, Im so excited to be pregnant, I just wish I could be pregnant at home instead of at work. It makes things difficult. 1 week until our first appt!

 

[tlk71411]

Hi ladies-been a few days but we've been driving across the country from ca to va....and im sick as a dog. Diarrhea, nausea, and dizziness. I wasn't sick like this so early with my daughter, and i didn't have diarrhea with her either. Bleh.
Anyways ive been reading everyone's posts and i just thought id share the advice my motherinlaw gave me that really helped me in my last pregnancy : DON'T force yourself to eat. Eat when you're hungry, eat what sounds good. Eat small meals. If all you can eat is saltine crackers then eat those. I lived off of cereal with my daughter. The only thing you should force is water.
I know every pregnancy and every woman is different and i swear im not trying to sound like a know it all. I just know how it feels to be a first time mom and worrying about every little thing.

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Thanks for the advice I personally LOVE hearing from women who've been pregnant before....I feel like Im just wandering around blind lol Im still trying to get a handle on the whole food thing. Im not hungry in the morning, I can get an apple down before I leave for work, but then by 8 or 9 Im ready to throw any food in sight in the garbage. That usually last until 11 or 12. Im just hoping its normal. I havent actually been pukey, but Im definitely sickly
OH got on me last night for being a negative nancy. I cant blame him....I know we were TTC, I guess I just feel like I got hit with all of this stuff at once and its all a little overwhelming. Im having a hard time being excited, because Im sooooo worried about miscarriage and I feel like crap most of the day so its making getting everything done that much harder. Sooooo, Im trying to be more positive. I feel like vomiting right now....but Im not going to focus on that, Im going to focus on positivity and growing a healthy bean.
I just want the first 12 weeks to be over!

 

[littlelolo]

HAHA...its all good!

You guys are so lucky to get your first appts so quickly. I have to wait until April 9th!

Oh wow! why do you have to wait so long?? I went in for confirmation of pregnancy this week, at 5 weeks and I have to have an 8 week ultrasound because I had an early miscarriage last month so my doc can't accuretly date this pregnancy. Then I go for another scan at 12 weeks and my second doc app is at 13 weeks. You must be going nuts! However, they don't do much at the first appointment!

 

[littlelolo]

Thanks for the advice I personally LOVE hearing from women who've been pregnant before....I feel like Im just wandering around blind lol Im still trying to get a handle on the whole food thing. Im not hungry in the morning, I can get an apple down before I leave for work, but then by 8 or 9 Im ready to throw any food in sight in the garbage. That usually last until 11 or 12. Im just hoping its normal. I havent actually been pukey, but Im definitely sickly
OH got on me last night for being a negative nancy. I cant blame him....I know we were TTC, I guess I just feel like I got hit with all of this stuff at once and its all a little overwhelming. Im having a hard time being excited, because Im sooooo worried about miscarriage and I feel like crap most of the day so its making getting everything done that much harder. Sooooo, Im trying to be more positive. I feel like vomiting right now....but Im not going to focus on that, Im going to focus on positivity and growing a healthy bean.
I just want the first 12 weeks to be over!

Hi Rockinmomtobe!!
I too am worried about M/C but we need to remember that most pregnancies end with healthy babies it is not the norm to have a miscarriage. They are common but not more common than a healthy baby. 80% of pregnancies are healthy once confirmed at the four week mark. That got me through the first trimester with my DD. I remember how overwhelming it was to be pg with my DD. THis pg seems to be very different for me in that I am more prepared for it. with my DD we were not trying and it was a total shock to both of us as I was a grad student working on my Master of Social work and was not at all prepared for what was to come. Try and read lots of books about not only being pg but having a new born. I think the biggest shock to me was the first week of having a new baby more than being pg. I was never given this advice. so my advice to all first time moms (take it or leave it) is to try and prepare yourself for the first month...it is not fun! But it is so worth it!!! I don't want to scare you just inform you!! You are going to be great and a wonderful mom! We are all here for you to support you through this!

 

[tlk71411]

Rockinmomtobe you need to relax. Being sick-in any variation is 100% normal. as for miscarriage....girl dont worry about things that are not in your hands. Drink water, take your prenatals, and eat what you can when you can. your body knows what to do, and God is on control. Just focus on something else, ive found this is a great time to start organizing the house, going through cupboards and closets, clothes, or photo albums. I know it's hard but worrying only makes you stress.

How far long is everyone? Ive been trying to keep track but it's getting confusing lol

 

[Storked]

5 weeks tomorrow!

Hope everyone feels good. I am loving every little bit of this pregnancy. It is a miracle I am pretty sure I will even be ecstatic about morning sickness. After my loss I totally regretted all my complaints over symptoms. Taking it a day at a time and enjoying it this time. And hoping for the best

 

[missjenn]

Yup, I'm really not happy about how long I have to wait. I figured I would at least get a blood test done to confirm the pregnancy but my gyno won't even see me until I am ten weeks .

I've been a little freaked out lately! I'm a fraternal twin and I read that there is a 1 in 17 chance for me to have twins...omg!!! It's weird because I am so excited but at the same time I have some anxiety thinking it could be twins. I really was hoping to get in earlier to find out because if there is more than one....I think I might need to get a PT job for as long as I can during the pregnancy for supporting two. Ah....I don't like that I am feeling a bit stressed....I hope this doesnt seem selfish .

Boobs are getting a little more tender....a little nausea today but not super bad.

 

[missjenn]

I think we are all going to worry about miscarriage to some extent until we are 12 week. i do feel better after reading the 8 week statistic though....thanks!

 

[littlelolo]

Hello Everyone! I was five weeks yesterday! Each week brings less of a chance of M/C. I am enjoying this pregnancy so far unlike my last pregnancy I did not enjoy so much! Just wondering how much maternaty leave does everyone get? I am very blessed to live in Canada as we get an entire year of paid mat leave. It is only 55% of my income up to a certain amount but I will take it! I am going to leave work around mid October to enjoy a couple weeks of rest before baby comes early November. How is everyone feeling today?

 

[missjenn]

I'm in Canada too so I get the same deal. Do you know what the max is?

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Hi ladies, thanks for all the advice. It really is helpful and sometimes I do just need a slap in the face to calm me down. Ive been super busy at work the last few days so thats been really helpful. We have some family friends in town this week and decided not to tell them yet, so its been kind of awkward I only have a few more days until my 'confirmation' appt (Wednesday) and I really think thats going to put my mind at ease....and Im hoping for a picture to show you ladies Other than being bloated and sickly in the morning, Im doing ok. Just tired. This whole creating another person thing is kind of exhausting

Do we have any appointments coming up?

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Also, you girls in Canada are ridiculously lucky....I havent checked yet, but I think its 6 weeks at 60% for me here in the States

 

[Storked]

No appointment until April 1. It feels so close and so far

I love the tiredness. Means that when I do sleep it is so gooooooood hehe

 

[missjenn]

I called my DR...not my gyno...to see if I could get in next week for an appt..I got in for Friday morning. I'm going to see if he will at least send me for blood work an ultra sound to confirm!

 

[missjenn]

Also, you girls in Canada are ridiculously lucky....I havent checked yet, but I think its 6 weeks at 60% for me here in the States

6 weeks! What! OMG! That just does not sound right at all....are new mothers expected to return to work after 6 weeks...or take a year off to raise their child with no pay...omg! Is there some other program or benefits you get to take a year off?

 

[littlelolo]

I'm in Canada too so I get the same deal. Do you know what the max is?

I think the max is somewhere around 1500-1600/ month! Not much but better than nothing!

 

[littlelolo]

I knew the 6 week US mat leave and it is awful! Our bodies are still healing at the 6 week mark...brutal!! Come move to Canada! its also a lot cheaper to have a baby here...in fact its free!

 

[tlk71411]

Im in the military in the US and i get exactly 42 days from the day I walk out of the hospital. I also have 6 months from the DAY i return to work to be in height/weight standards..... bleh. Lol motivation to eat healthy while prego and go easy on the junk food! Hee hee....but you lucky Canadian ladies!