Hi Everyone- I'm Jackie and we're *finally* expecting! We've been trying off and on for the past 2.5 years, and just found out last week that I was already 8 weeks along. I haven't told a lot of people, IRL, yet. We'll tell the family next week at Christmas.
I'm 34 and DH will be 37 when this little one arrives in July. I'm a preschool teacher and DH works for the Dept. of the Interior. We're beyond excited and yet somewhat cautious because you never know what lies ahead. However, after seeing that little heart beat last week on the ultrasound, I immediately felt relaxed about this whole adventure.
I'm sure I'll have a ton of questions for you all, and thanks in advance for all of the good advice.
I tested at 10 DPO, and it was negative. Then started what I thought was my period, and it was super light, so I thought "gee, that was lucky" as we all know it sucks to get your period when you really want a BFP! (Looking back at the timing, it was obviously implantation bleeding) Then, it was my birthday, traveling for Thanksgiving, and then I thought I just had cold/flu symptoms. It wasn't until two co-workers all but forced me to go take a test that I thought I could be pregnant-- and I was! Plus, as I said, we'd been casually trying, so I was never a very dedicated charter.
We'll find out the sex in advance. I wanted to be able to let it go and have the ultimate surprise, but I know I'm way too much of a planner to wait and see!