First Tri Ladies

[teeah22]

Hi! I lurked on the Getting Pregnant board for a couple weeks but I ended getting pregnant about five minutes after my IUD came out. It seemed kind of rude to post my BFP over there.

I have a DS who just turned four. My H (34) and I (33) went back and forth for a long time about having number two. I still wasn't totally convinced but I I'm not getting any younger and I didn't want kids spread out more than five years so, well, here we are. We live in a suburb of Atlanta and I'm a dentist who will definitely be going back to work full-time after this baby is born. I'm due July 16th, unless they change anything after my ultrasound on Wednesday.

So far I've had a lot more nausea with this pregnancy and I seem to be getting bigger much faster. My belly has already kind of popped out and it happened literally overnight.

[rainorshine]

I'm still getting used to being pregnant, but I'm very excited. I live in a suburb outside Seattle with my H and dog. H and I just decided to go for it, and I got pregnant right away. It was a bit of a shock to both of us.

I plan to keep working. I've already started to research daycares. I'm due July 20th. As far as symptoms, I just have some bloating, minor cramps, and fatigue.

I'm excited to tell our families in person over Christmas when we visit. Both sides of our families already have kids, and my SIL is pregnant, due a month before me!

[chickadee77]

Hi! After a rocky start, I'm 9+1 today. I've been pregnant twice before, and only barely got out of the first tri both times. We live in SWFL, but I've lived all over the US, and briefly in London. I'm 35, H is 40, and this will be our first - we've been married for nine years, and together for almost 13. Both of our siblings are done having kids.

I just got a job, so you might be seeing a few posts from me on how to navigate telling a new employer about being pregnant, lol - it's giving me some anxiety, but since we're not ready to tell ANYONE this early (well, I did tell my sister!), I'll be figuring out how to manage dr. appts, hiding the bump, etc., for a couple months.

I like to cook, organize (I know, lol), sew, travel, read, kayak, and I play piano and flute. I'm also a beer fanatic when I'm not pregnant.

ETA: Due June 29. Symptoms are mild nausea, constipation, hightened sense of smell, several food aversions and lack of appetite in general, mild cramping. Fatigue is starting to let up, and I had a SCH, which I'm hoping is now gone. OH. And I'm long-winded, lol.

[adcobe]

My husband and I are expecting our second baby due July 26. Both mid twenties. He is a firefighter and I work in property management but currently in school for nursing. I am a runner and hope to continue throughout the pregnancy.
Symptoms hit me hard today with morning sickness. We would love a little boy but will be very happy with a healthy baby regardless of sex.
This upcoming spring we will be selling our house in hopes of funding a larger one. We have three dogs all rescues. I think that's it about me

[hillarywhitney]

Hi everyone! We are expecting our first baby. Due July 27th. So excited and happy! A bit nervous too. But I know that's too be expected. We live in California. I'm 30, he's 31. We bought our first house this past March. Dh works with computers/software type stuff. I use to work in the social services field. But for a lot of reasons realized it was not the right career path for me. I'm currently not working (hoping to find some temp work until the baby arrives). I will be staying home.

We recently started brewing beer, which has been a lot of fun.

So far I've been feeling pretty good. I'm constipated, feeling a little on the queasy side throughout the day and my boobs feel sore/heavy.

[statlerwaldorf]

I am due on July 5th. We have a 4 year old DD. I had terrible m/s with her, but so far I've only had a little food aversions and fatigue. We are hoping for a large family, but we have struggled with infertility. I live in Ohio.

[MrsDarcy]

Hi! My husband and I are both 32 and are expecting our second baby. Our son is 2.5. We live in NC. I SAH with our son, and my husband works for a local hospital system.

My hobbies include watching football, traveling, cooking, eating (ha), photography and singing. My husband enjoys mountain biking.

I'm due 8/1 and am 4w3d. My last pregnancy we were intentionally team green. This time we plan to find out, but may not tell anyone, not sure yet.

I'm thrilled to be pregnant again. I loved pregnancy the first time, and hope to be fortunate enough to have another good pregnancy.

ETA: we've been married 10 years, together for 14.

[hokiegirl82]

Hi all! JJwritergirl I'm so happy to see you over here, I love familiar faces from GetPreg.

I'm almost out of first tri, but I'll play! I'm 30 (31 in a couple of weeks - no!!!), H is 33, this is our first (and most likely only child), due June 12. We live in Northern VA in what I like to call hell sometimes with the traffic and crazy people, but hope to move somewhere else in 2015. I work as a legal admin for a partner and senior associate in an IP firm in reston, and H is a software engineer at fannie mae. I wanted to SAH but unless I want to be eating ramen for the next few years, I'll continue working for the near future. I hope to SAH if we move somewhere cheaper in 2015.

About this pregnancy - I am finally feeling better the last couple of weeks - still sleeping like crap, and fighting the constant problem of constipation, but I have some daily energy and motivation back which is good. I'm still holding in excitement about being pregnant until my next U/S on Dec 3 - I feel then if we see/hear the HB (saw it at 7w4d) and the NT scan comes back ok, I'll feel more comfortable telling people other than the few people who already know. I've been a bundle of nerves the past 8 weeks but it's getting a little better. I'm ready for that part of pregnancy where I don't have to hide it from people anymore and can openly talk about it an be excited. still can't believe I'm pregnant some days though!

[SJ]

Hi!

Let's see. We are both 29, have been married 4.5 years, and live in Chicago. I work in finance/investment management, and DH owns his own film & video production company. My home board is MM.

We love to travel. DH grew up overseas and his parents still live in Asia. I also like to read, eat, drink (ha), watch TV, play on the computer, and hang out with friends. I don't like animals, mayonnaise, sports, or bad spelling. I am an ESTJ and extremely social (my artist husband is an INFP). 4 of my bridesmaids now live within walking distance of us, which we love & take full advantage of. We love our community and don't plan to leave.

I am involved in a lot of things outside of work- I lead a large nonprofit chapter which focuses on microfinance in the developing world, take Spanish classes, attend a weekly Bible study, serve on our condo board, lead a chapter of Toastmasters, and belong to a ton of professional and networking groups. Obviously some of that is going to have to get trimmed down when the baby comes, but we are definitely hoping to continue our active social life as much as we can.

This is our first pregnancy and will be the first grandchild on both sides. My parents live about 30 minutes away, and while DH's parents are still in Asia, they plan to retire to our area in 2.5 years.

I am 8w3d and due July 5. I have had very minimal symptoms and feel great. I have already had several appointments and a dating ultrasound because this was a long cycle and my original EDD was June 16. Our NT scan is 12/18. We will both continue to work after the baby is born, but right now all kinds of schedules and childcare options are on the table. I haven't told my boss yet, but I probably will sometime in December. I know she will be gracious and excited, but I am still very nervous.

[bowies]

The basics: I'm 33, he's 32. We've been married just over 2 months (LOL, I know...). We're both Aquarians. We both work in software (he develops it, I manage it) but for different companies.

Favorite foods: Right now I'm really only enjoying pizza, apples, oranges, and Werther's candies. Usually I'm a seafood junkie/carboholic.

Hobbies: Right now, sleeping. Normal leisure activities include reading, watching TV, dining out/winery tours with friends, taking our dogs on field trips, and kayaking in the warmer months. We're both "try anything once" types, so if we hear about something different, we'll tend to try it. We both also like to bounce ideas off each other, and I'm slowly putting together a business plan for a stall at an antiques market. It got back-burnered recently with my demanding nap schedule. Oh! And I'm writing for a wedding blog.

About your partner: He's an introvert, like me. Your typical computer geek. He's also a natural caretaker and a romantic. He likes to cook, kayak, code, and watch sci fi/fantasy type stuff in his spare time.

Where you live: Virginia (not DC area). We're contemplating moving to NC in the next couple of years.

How you feel about this whole growing a creature business: We talked a lot about starting a family right away, but the quickness has taken me by surprise. TBH, I feel conflicted most days. I'm happy about having kids but wistful that my life is going to change, and extremely fearful that I'm not going to bond with it. I'm not used to being around kids. What if I regret it? What if I suck at parenthood?

When are you due: July 9



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[Myrrhine]

I am 35 and DH is 33. We are finally pregnant after about 4 years and lots of IVF and other IF stuff. We have been together for almost 15 years; we met in college. We jokingly refer to our relationship as the greatest love story ever told because it sounds totally boring: we met in the dorms, became friends, dated for a long time, then got married. We are very happy together in spite of this lack of narrative conflict.

I am "due" July 23rd, but I will have a scheduled c-section, which I assume will be well before that. We are really happy to be having a baby, but it is scary when there is still so much that could go wrong.

I like to read, write, watch TV, make photo books, travel, try new restaurants (less fun right now).

[MrsDarcy]

Nov 26, 2013 11:39:19 GMT -5 Myrrhine said:

I am 35 and DH is 33. We are finally pregnant after about 4 years and lots of IVF and other IF stuff. We have been together for almost 15 years; we met in college. We jokingly refer to our relationship as the greatest love story ever told because it sounds totally boring: we met in the dorms, became friends, dated for a long time, then got married. We are very happy together in spite of this lack of narrative conflict.

I am "due" July 23rd, but I will have a scheduled c-section, which I assume will be well before that. We are really happy to be having a baby, but it is scary when there is still so much that could go wrong.

I like to read, write, watch TV, make photo books, travel, try new restaurants (less fun right now).

Big congrats and best of luck on your pregnancy after such a long road!

[Myrrhine]

Nov 26, 2013 12:52:59 GMT -5 MrsDarcy said:

Nov 26, 2013 11:39:19 GMT -5 Myrrhine said:

I am 35 and DH is 33. We are finally pregnant after about 4 years and lots of IVF and other IF stuff. We have been together for almost 15 years; we met in college. We jokingly refer to our relationship as the greatest love story ever told because it sounds totally boring: we met in the dorms, became friends, dated for a long time, then got married. We are very happy together in spite of this lack of narrative conflict.

I am "due" July 23rd, but I will have a scheduled c-section, which I assume will be well before that. We are really happy to be having a baby, but it is scary when there is still so much that could go wrong.

I like to read, write, watch TV, make photo books, travel, try new restaurants (less fun right now).

Big congrats and best of luck on your pregnancy after such a long road!

Thank you! I hope you have another great pregnancy!!

[cookies]

Hi! I'm due July 22. My husband and I are 36 and we live in a cute town in Connecticut with our little boy and 2 cats.

My husband and I both work in TV, but our jobs aren't as sexy as it sounds.

I love candy/cookies/cakes/sweets of all kinds, a good slice of pizza, cheese (I think I might be hungry), baking, petting cats (would be a professional cat petter if such a job existed), HGTV, Christmas decorations, and running (though I don't do it as much as I used to). My husband likes video games, the Star Wars Trilogy, and has been tearing through Sons of Anarchy on Netflix the past few weeks. He loves pumpkin pie, but after baking it this weekend, I have come to the conclusion that it is a sub-par pie and not worth the calories.

I miss drinking wine, but I'm pretty excited about being pregnant again. I had an easy pregnancy the first time around and really enjoyed being pregnant. I'm looking forward to the newborn/baby stage and am hopeful I will enjoy it more since I'll know what I'm doing this time around(in theory).

[mannah]

Hi girls! Thank you jjwritergirl for getting this going, I also really wanted to find out more about the people that are due around the same time as me.

I'm due June 11, so I'll be 12 weeks tomorrow! I was beginning to think I was outgrowing some of the first trimester extreme laziness/unmotivated to do ANYTHING symptoms when this morning I woke up and immediately began dry heaving and gagging out of no where. So I guess I'm still right in the good 'ol first tri. I've been feeling pretty good about this whole "growing a creature business" although it seems surreal. I'm not a big worrier in general, but yesterday I got to hear the heartbeat and I about died. It was amazing. I didn't know it would effect me so deeply but I cried all the way home.

My husband and I live in Somerville, MA which is right outside of Boston. H works for a car-sharing company in Financial Planning and Analysis and I am a nurse. The same week we found out I was pregnant, I got a new job! Nothing like pouring it on all at once. I used to work in a very chill, not busy, not scary, not hard, long-term care/nursing home setting. Now I'll be working in a very busy, very hard, very acute, scary, life and death decisions surgical floor at a hospital. I have always wanted to work in that setting so I'm thrilled, but trying not to freak out about taking on the new job while also being pregnant for the first time. Ah, well, whatever, it'll work out When we're not working, my H and I love to go out to eat and try new places, see interesting shows/plays/events in Boston, do stuff outside, goof around, and sleep in. I love to run, but haven't been into this fall and probably will wait to start up again until after the baby comes. My favorite food is anything breakfast related: egg sandwiches galore, bagels, smoked salmon, pancakes, waffles, omelets, hashbrowns, I could go on and on.

I'm really happy to know more about you guys!

[adcobe]

Nov 25, 2013 21:04:41 GMT -5 nursecramer said:

I'm about 8 weeks and cursing everyone who said "Your next pregnancy will be completely different than your first!" Nope. I hate being pregnant. We had planned to foster-to-adopt any subsequent kids and started the training, but realized with our current lifestyles, it just wouldn't have worked. I'm a full time grad student, H commutes two hours a day. We didn't want to wait much longer because our son is 3 and we didn't want them to be too far apart.

In our spare time, we're renovating/restoring our 90 year old house, currently finishing the basement. It's our last really big project, and hopefully it will be finished before the baby arrives.

Are you on the July board on thebump? There is a user over there with the same name.

[adcobe]

Nov 26, 2013 14:54:29 GMT -5 nursecramer said:

Nov 26, 2013 14:51:32 GMT -5 adcobe said:

Are you on the July board on thebump? There is a user over there with the same name.

Yup. That's me. I started lurking on the bump when pg with my first, then started lurking on ML after he was born. Made the jump over here... but there's just not enough pregnancy stupidity over here. I have to go back over there to fulfill my quota.

The stupid on that board is killing me especially the fighting between the newbies and "veterans" you can definitely tell who wants to run that board.

[hillarywhitney]

Nov 26, 2013 15:10:49 GMT -5 jjwritergirl said:

Nov 26, 2013 15:08:09 GMT -5 nursecramer said:

If lurking on the bump has taught me anything, it's that things get most interesting when the veterans turn on each other. And they will.

Tell me more about the Bump. I have just heard horror stories, but is there good conversation there as well? Is it worth signing up for the July 2014 board? 

I've been lurking some. And it's interesting to read what other people are going through (since they are all due about the same time as me). But they seem a lot more alarmist. And the drama will probably only get worse. I am so glad to have this board!

[chickadee77]

I've lurked during previous pregnancies, and checked out the June board once. My issue is that, along with "stupid" questions (which don't bother me at all - I have some, I'm sure, and it's a lot of info to take in!) you can get realllly stupid (and sometimes wrong or dangerous) answers.

I'll lurk for the drama, but likely won't participate, lol. Also, the format drives me nuts. And the tickers. So. Many. Tickers.

[adcobe]

I post over there a little bit but honestly they are getting on my nerves acting all high and mighty. I want to shake them through my monitor. But then there are times I want to answer some posts bitchy too.

[robinsbff]

i'm new over here and in first tri. just got a positive test last week and have to wait until week 8 to see my doctor. LMP puts me at 6 weeks today but i was charting and i Oed a week late so i'm guessing i will be a week behind when things are said and done.

i was over on getting preg but made a new account name to post over here. at least until we start telling people IRL. i had a bunch of anxiety over someone i know 'finding' me here and figuring it all out. decided to switch things up with a new name that's a bit more anonymous and also will keep any personal details on the downlow.

no real symptoms for me at all so far so i'm still not believing this is all real yet. the no symptoms has me worried, see above reference to anxiety, lol, even though i know it may be too early for symptoms. i keep reminding myself there is nothing i can do about it either way i just need to wait until my appointment to see what's going on in there.

looking forward to getting to know everyone over here!

[Wonderwall]

This is a great thread. It's nice to "see" who is in the same window with me. :-) 

Hi gals, I'm an on again off again poster/lurker. I used to post with a different name but none of you would recognize me, I'm that much of an infrequent poster.

The H and I found out we are expecting after a couple of years of trying with no luck. We recently started fertility testing - in fact, we were in the middle of waiting for results when we found out that we were expecting. BEST SURPRISE EVER. We're 6 weeks today w/ an EDD of July 23rd.  We're so in love, so excited but also being super cautious as we know it's early. That being said, I'm just praying that this preg continues to thrive. We plan to tell family at Christmas since we'll be a little bit closer to wrapping up the first tri then (sort of).  

Because we were through the an RE/IF department we've received our betas with good strong numbers and had our first scan yesterday. Everything seems to be on track - it was too early for a heartbeat yesterday but God willing at our next appointment we'll be able to see a strong heartbeat in there.


Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself and say congrats and best of luck to all of you who are on this journey like we are.

[Wonderwall]

Nov 26, 2013 8:56:09 GMT -5 SJ said:

Hi!

Let's see. We are both 29, have been married 4.5 years, and live in Chicago. I work in finance/investment management, and DH owns his own film & video production company. My home board is MM.

We love to travel. DH grew up overseas and his parents still live in Asia. I also like to read, eat, drink (ha), watch TV, play on the computer, and hang out with friends. I don't like animals, mayonnaise, sports, or bad spelling. I am an ESTJ and extremely social (my artist husband is an INFP). 4 of my bridesmaids now live within walking distance of us, which we love & take full advantage of. We love our community and don't plan to leave.

I am involved in a lot of things outside of work- I lead a large nonprofit chapter which focuses on microfinance in the developing world, take Spanish classes, attend a weekly Bible study, serve on our condo board, lead a chapter of Toastmasters, and belong to a ton of professional and networking groups. Obviously some of that is going to have to get trimmed down when the baby comes, but we are definitely hoping to continue our active social life as much as we can.

This is our first pregnancy and will be the first grandchild on both sides. My parents live about 30 minutes away, and while DH's parents are still in Asia, they plan to retire to our area in 2.5 years.

I am 8w3d and due July 5. I have had very minimal symptoms and feel great. I have already had several appointments and a dating ultrasound because this was a long cycle and my original EDD was June 16. Our NT scan is 12/18. We will both continue to work after the baby is born, but right now all kinds of schedules and childcare options are on the table. I haven't told my boss yet, but I probably will sometime in December. I know she will be gracious and excited, but I am still very nervous.

Wow you are a BUSY gal.  We have a lot in common though! 

I am also an ESTJ with a INFP husband, I'm also an officer in my Toastmasters group, and also active in a women's Bible study. Very cool about your involvement in the nonprofit chapter. I have a feeling you're going to manage the mom thing just fine. 

[SJ]

Welcome Wonderwall! Post more!

[Wonderwall]

Nov 26, 2013 13:42:26 GMT -5 cookies said:

Hi! I'm due July 22. My husband and I are 36 and we live in a cute town in Connecticut with our little boy and 2 cats.

My husband and I both work in TV, but our jobs aren't as sexy as it sounds.

I love candy/cookies/cakes/sweets of all kinds, a good slice of pizza, cheese (I think I might be hungry), baking, petting cats (would be a professional cat petter if such a job existed), HGTV, Christmas decorations, and running (though I don't do it as much as I used to). My husband likes video games, the Star Wars Trilogy, and has been tearing through Sons of Anarchy on Netflix the past few weeks. He loves pumpkin pie, but after baking it this weekend, I have come to the conclusion that it is a sub-par pie and not worth the calories.

I miss drinking wine, but I'm pretty excited about being pregnant again. I had an easy pregnancy the first time around and really enjoyed being pregnant. I'm looking forward to the newborn/baby stage and am hopeful I will enjoy it more since I'll know what I'm doing this time around(in theory).

Re the bolded: I like you already! Me too. 

[vaportrail]

Nov 25, 2013 18:25:13 GMT -5 rainorshine said:

I'm still getting used to being pregnant, but I'm very excited. I live in a suburb outside Seattle with my H and dog. H and I just decided to go for it, and I got pregnant right away. It was a bit of a shock to both of us.

I plan to keep working. I've already started to research daycares. I'm due July 20th. As far as symptoms, I just have some bloating, minor cramps, and fatigue.

I'm excited to tell our families in person over Christmas when we visit. Both sides of our families already have kids, and my SIL is pregnant, due a month before me!

We're coming up to Seattle tomorrow!  I secretly think my H wants to leave PDX and move there. 

[vaportrail]

Hi!!!

I'm due July 18 and have been busy puking my brains out (is anyone else miserable?) H and I moved to Portland, OR exactly 2 years ago from New Orleans.

We have a tiny Pomeranian named Ella. We love coffee, Arcade Fire, Quentin Tarantino movies, Breaking Bad and beer. I'm counting the weeks until I can have a cold, refreshing beer! And maybe a Manhattan...

[vaportrail]

Nov 27, 2013 13:53:12 GMT -5 jjwritergirl said:

Nov 27, 2013 13:14:35 GMT -5 vaportrail said:

Hi!!!

I'm due July 18 and have been busy puking my brains out (is anyone else miserable?) H and I moved to Portland, OR exactly 2 years ago from New Orleans.

We have a tiny Pomeranian named Ella. We love coffee, Arcade Fire, Quentin Tarantino movies, Breaking Bad and beer. I'm counting the weeks until I can have a cold, refreshing beer! And maybe a Manhattan...

Due date twins

How are you feeling?  I'm suffering over here!

[rainorshine]

Nov 27, 2013 13:10:14 GMT -5 vaportrail said:

We're coming up to Seattle tomorrow!  I secretly think my H wants to leave PDX and move there. 

Portland is a pretty cool town. We spent our anniversary weekend there last year.

I think the PNW is pretty great.  We've been up here about 2 years, and we love it.  Enjoy your stay in Seattle. 

[saltypearl]

Still in 1st tri, at least for a wee bit. Due June 13th. I'm 35 and this will be DH(36) and I's 2nd child. Our DD is 15 months. I live way up in Edmonton (Alberta not Kansas) and work for the municipal gov't there. I love to craft and cook, though it is getting more and more difficult as my DH is allergic to corn and DD is allergic to eggs and milk. I'm hoping that it will translate into some weight loss after delivery (mostly on my part). My DH is a stay at home dad as he is on disability from a brain tumor removal from before we met. I'm not a particular fan of this growing a person business as I tend to be sick most of a pregnancy but the end result is unbeleivably worth it.