Well that's why my supply went down... Ohhh my...

[Jezzielin]

Ladies, I just found out I am pregnant again! I usually test once every month or two but for some reason today just felt like testing. My dollar store test was pregnant and then I took a clear blue test, positive!

I am so excited that the same time so freaked out. I'm probably going to be telling my husband tonight but can't get over the fact that today my boss joked around saying I better not get pregnant again and my mother also doesn't want me to get pregnant, because she feels like it is unfair to my daughter.

This Friday I have a very big licensing exam that I have been working my butt off for the past couple months. MWhy did I pick to test today!!! I guess I just feel like I need to tell someone and my husband doesn't get back for another eight hours and I can't keep it to myself.

I just find myself around the house shaking a bit in shock. My sweet baby girl is taking a nap and all I can do is look at her and think was my mom really right? Is this unfair that I've only had her seven months and now I'm pregnant again? I really can't wrap my head around that because I feel like I'm giving her sibling but still my mind is just full of thoughts.

So anyway I suppose that's why my breast milk supply has gone down. I'm going to be a mommy again! I have my OB appointment on Thursday so I guess I will see how far along I am because I absolutely no idea! Since I can't drink and we were thinking of letting my milk supply go to get pregnant again I guess I will try to take some supplements to rev up my breast milk and see if I can keep feeding my baby girl... Is that hard to do once you get pregnant again? Rev up the breastmilk???

 

[susannah14]

Wow, congrats! When did you get your period back?

My friend just got pregnant without even getting her period back. They caught the first egg. But her daughter is 19 months!

 

[Jezzielin]

Wow, congrats! When did you get your period back?

My friend just got pregnant without even getting her period back. They caught the first egg. But her daughter is 19 months!

I never got my period back either! I really wish my husband was home so I could tell him because I have so many thoughts in my head and can't even think them through!

 

[susannah14]

I'm sure you do, that's just so amazing! I don't know if I ever want another, but I sure do envy that "OMG I'M PREGNANT!" moment.

Were you trying? Or NTNP?

 

[seaweed eater]

Congrats!!

I don't think it is unfair to your daughter at all. Few of us can devote 100% of ourselves to each of our children...and that's fine! She will have a sibling very close in age to bond with, learn social skills from, and conspire against her parents with.

 

[Jezzielin]

I'm sure you do, that's just so amazing! I don't know if I ever want another, but I sure do envy that "OMG I'M PREGNANT!" moment.

Were you trying? Or NTNP?

NTNP! , I really want to enjoy this but all I can think about is my boss and mother's reaction that's to come...

Congrats!!

I don't think it is unfair to your daughter at all. Few of us can devote 100% of ourselves to each of our children...and that's fine! She will have a sibling very close in age to bond with, learn social skills from, and conspire against her parents with.

Thank you, is soon as I found out I looked at her on the monitor and almost started crying. I just don't feel like we've had enough time together since she's been born, even though we probably really have. But at least we'll have another 8 to 9 months of just the two of us! (I'm taking it that I'm a month along, but who knows!)

 

[seaweed eater]

It's not like you or she are going to go anywhere once you give birth to #2. In fact, you will get to know her better from seeing the new side of her that comes out to deal with the new circumstances of having a sibling!

 

[Tess.ie]

Congratulations my sis and I are 14 months apart and we get on so well, I think a close age gap is lovely. X

 

[Aimee4311]

Wow! Congratulations!! I can just imagine what a shock it is!

Are you eating oatmeal to help with supply? Or have you tried any if the lactation cookie recipes? There are some on this forum somewhere...they may help!

 

[Pielette]

Congratulations! Don't feel guilty towards your daughter, after all subsequent children don't get 100% of our attention because its not possible, but they still turn out just fine!

 

[ThinkPositiv]

Jelous!!! Congrats!!!!!

 

[Spiffynoodles]

Congratulations! My brother and I are 13 months apart, and I can honestly tell you that I didn't suffer from only having 13 months as an only child, probably because I don't remember it anyway. Oh, and my brother and I were best friends.

 

[icklemonster]

Amazing, I remember you from 3rd tri - to see some people are pregnant with their 2nd is very exciting I hope we can start trying again from January. I think a close age gap is lovely. My brother and I are 22 months apart, and I don't think either of us have every suffered from having such a close age gap. I don't think there is an ideal age gap, all have there pros and cons. So huge congratulations hun!!!
(Sorry not got any tips on the milk questions!) Just wondering do you think it was weaning which made you ovulate? Did you have any ovulation symptoms? I've been saying to DH I wonder if I am about to get my period as I have my first three spots on my face, had some CM and actually wanted to DTD, which are all firsts since having DD (TMI lol) xxx

 

[Chellxx]

Aww huge congrats. When i fell with dd my ds was 5 months old and although she was planned i spent 9 months feeling guilty and wondering how i could love dd as much as i loved ds. I worried i wouldnt have enough time, love, space, money etc for another baby but fast forward to having a 2 year old and an 11 month old who love each other so so much. They play lovely and our family is a beautiful unit.

Once the news sinks in i'm sure everyone will be excited and see the positives to a new baby and your lo will love being a big sister

 

[Calif]

Congrats!

 

[Bay]

Congrats! Try not to feel guilt over this pregnancy, your daughter will adapt, as children are so great at it. My oldest sister and brother are about 15 months apart and were best mates growing up and had the same circle of friends. They even had their own language to prevent me from spilling their secrets to our parents. Fun times ahead for your children .

 

[Aimee4311]

How did hubby take the news?

 

[dan-o]

Wow massive congratulations! I'm also hoping for the same thing to happen to me, I'd love such a small age gap! X

 

[Jezzielin]

How did hubby take the news?

I told my hubby and he was thrilled! I asked him if he was too tired to watch a video of her. He was like sure! I shot a short video of Emma crawling, and was like "what did you find?". She crawled to a sign pointing at her saying "big sister"! He just got done with a 16 hour work day but instantly jumped up and hugged/kissed me... He is sooo happy!

I think he took it better this time around because he knows what to expect. He was less "deer in headlights" looking lol! He was just so happy and stoked!

 

[Spiffynoodles]

I told my hubby and he was thrilled! I asked him if he was too tired to watch a video of her. He was like sure! I shot a short video of Emma crawling, and was like "what did you find?". She crawled to a sign pointing at her saying "big sister"! He just got done with a 16 hour work day but instantly jumped up and hugged/kissed me... He is sooo happy!

I think he took it better this time around because he knows what to expect. He was less "deer in headlights" looking lol! He was just so happy and stoked!

That is an adorable way to reveal your pregnancy! In fact, I think I might steal your idea for the next time around.