The official "Get-to-know-you" thread! [Archive]

starshine1001

06-06-2009, 07:39 PM

Well, that caught on quickly! This is all about me.

Name: Jessica (Jess mostly)

EDD: Feb. 1, 2010, although I expect it'll be more like the 7th or 8th.

Other children and their ages: Buggy will be 5 in July and Newt is 16 months old...both boys.

Hometown/state/province: Born in Newfoundland, Canada, mostly raised in Central Florida, now living in the San Joaquin Valley, California.

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): I'm a Registered Nurse. I work at a large teaching hospital (teaching for UCSF Medical School) on the Neuroscience floor. We handle strokes, brain/back/neck injuries, seizures, etc. Interesting stuff. I am planning on going back to school to be a midwife. I was actually going to start this December, but now I'm going to have to wait until the next semester, being that I won't even get through my first semester before this little one is born!

Birth plans: Homebirth with a midwife. Most likely another waterbirth, although it depends on my mood at the moment.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: Well, it was unexpected, but this baby is already much loved and accepted! We're hoping for a little girl this time around. I look at this pregnancy as a chance to do my very best, to work hard for nine months to have a good labor and healthy baby and quick recovery at the end. I am trying to think of everything that I would have changed with my first two and do it differently this time around. I'm realizing that, most likely, I will only have one more baby after this one, so I'm trying to enjoy and cherish every moment of knowing that I'm carrying a little person inside of my body. Oh, and I'm hoping that I don't get morning sickness for 10 weeks like I did with Newt. Ick.

annettemarie

06-06-2009, 08:26 PM

Name: Annette

EDD: Not really sure. I'm guessing around Feb. 19

Other children and their ages: Michael (10), Katie Grace (8), Nicholas (5), and Daniel (2)

Hometown/state/province: Williamsport, PA

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): Mostly SAHM, although I also direct the children's choirs at our church and write

Birth plans: Hoping for another homebirth!

Thoughts about this pregnancy: In all likelihood this our last baby, so I'm trying to remind myself to cherish every moment. That might be hard, because my pregnancies kind of suck. I'm usually nauseated the whole nine months.

becksteracious

06-06-2009, 08:34 PM

Name: Becky

EDD: 2/10/2010

Other children and their ages: none

Hometown/state/province: OR

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): Nanny for two year-old twins

Birth plans: Probably a birthing center

Thoughts about this pregnancy: DH and I are very excited! We call our unborn baby "Pepper" and say things like, "After Pepper's born, we should get this." This will be our first baby and we just can't wait!

Keeta

06-06-2009, 08:52 PM

Name: Chessa

EDD: 2/10/10

Other children and their ages: Silas T., almost 3!

Hometown/state/province: Ha, you thought this would be short, huh? Born in NC, grew up in NH, college + 2 years in OR, 4 years in Detroit, now in Seattle for the last year. With short stints in MA and AZ. :D We're really glad to be in the Pacific Northwest

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): SAHM, though I have the training/degree to be a librarian. So I refer to myself as a secret librarian ninja mom. ;)

Birth plans: We did a birth center in a hospital for DS. This time I'm thinking we'll do a homebirth, but a free-standing birth center hasn't been completely ruled out.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: I had a really early loss last month, so I'm really really nervous a lot of the time. It's just starting to get more fun and less stressful as I imagine our little one actually being here. So I go back in forth from totally stressed to blissfully in love. :love

chai

06-06-2009, 08:57 PM

Name: Chai

EDD: 2/10/10

Other children and their ages: DS (4)

Hometown/state/province: TX

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): SAHM for now (software before kid)

Birth plans: homebirth

Thoughts about this pregnancy: I don't feel pregnant at all, so I keep forgetting (when I'm not obsessing). I'm excited and hoping for the best!

moondiapers

06-06-2009, 10:02 PM

Name: Heather

EDD: 2/7

Other children and their ages: Danielle 13, Timothery 9

Hometown/state/province: Lakeport, California

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): Home childcare provider.

Birth plans: Hospital with high risk OB

Thoughts about this pregnancy: Joyful, excited....girl.

Lan84

06-06-2009, 10:03 PM

Name: Alanna

EDD: 02/16/10

Other children and their ages: None. This is our first! :D

Hometown/state/province:
Hometown: Montreal, QC
Current: Pennsylvania

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): Medical Transcriptionist from home.

Birth plans: Either hospital birth or birth center birth. I'd like to go completely natural, but with my poor pain tolerance, I may need an epidural. I'm going to check out my options before making a firm decision.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: So far it's been pretty easy. I've had a few bouts of nausea and a few nosebleeds, but other than that, no real complaints. I really hope that it's an easy one.

I've felt pregnant since 3dpo (I've been pregnant before but miscarried, I could recognize the signs) and while we weren't trying just yet, I was really hoping that I was pregnant. I was so happy when I got a BFP at 10dpo. :joy: I've been ready and wanting this for a really long time. I'm so happy that my husband is happy and excited about it even though it's an oops. We would have started trying next month or the month after, so it's not a big deal.

After having a miscarriage before, I'm kinda paranoid. I can't help but to POAS every morning. I probably will until my first appointment. :o I can't wait to meet my little bean!

jul511riv

06-06-2009, 10:57 PM

Hi.

Name: Rivkah

EDD: 2/12/10 (or thereabouts)

Other children and their ages: dd, 4, but will turn 5 B"H (for future reference, B"H means bezrat Hashem, which means "with the help of G-d") about 5 days after this little one is born, G-d Willing. And a ds, 2.5. They are the sunshine of my life.:love

Hometown/state/province: Ohio/ San Francisco Bay Area.

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): theatre director, fmr professional actress/singer. And full-time SAHM/homeschooler (I work nights when dh is home with the kids).

Birth plans: another homebirth with a lay midwife B"H

Thoughts about this pregnancy: I don't know if this was the same soul or a different one altogether, but I suffered a m/c 2 months ago. I was 5.5 weeks. So, I just want to make it past that date, and then past first trimester, and then...

I just want to not be in fear the entire pregnancy. I want to be happy and just enjoy it. I want this little girl/boy so SO much! Gender doesn't matter to me whatsoever. Sometimes I think I prefer a girl...sometimes a boy. I'm totally fine either way.

Oh yeah, and I just want for my other two kids to be as in awe and happy and joyful about having a new sibling as I am to B"H give the sibling to them. DH would like a HUGE family. He's thrilled, but we are both being very very cautious. It's been a hard and shaky road to get to this point.

Oh, and another thing. I live in Israel, not my home country. Away from my family and many friends...I'm hoping this time I won't have to make my own dinner the day I give birth! :eyesroll

FertileMertel

06-07-2009, 12:56 AM

Name: Katy

EDD: Feb 1

Other children and their ages: Landon, 2.5

Hometown/state/province: Puyallup, WA

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): Substitute Teacher (Taking time off from full-time until the kids are in school)

Birth plans: My First Homebirth...I think (Birth Center last time)

Thoughts about this pregnancy:Still a little nervous that this is not a viable pregnancy due to my endo history and the pain I am having, but I am having the u/s on Monday so I will know more then. This is a much wanted baby!! I am looking forward to a winter delivery and hope it is snowing on D-day because fallling snow is so calming to me!

rajahkat

06-07-2009, 09:30 AM

Name:Kat

EDD: 2/9/10

Other children and their ages: Alder(7) Banyan(5) Cedar(3) Durian (1)

Hometown/state/province: Bend, OR

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): Monitrice & traditional midwife in training.

Birth plans: Homebirth, with or without midwife in attendance

Thoughts about this pregnancy: I'm thrilled & excited, and surprized & slightly put out about timing. I also dread telling my family & friends, as it seems like with #5, we're leaving the land of the possibly loony & heading straight into the definitely crazies.

JamesMama

06-07-2009, 09:58 AM

Name: Renae

EDD: Feb 4

Other children and their ages: James, 4 years. Aldria 19 months

Hometown/state/province: Very small town in Iowa

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): SAHM

Birth plans: While I'd ADORE a uc my hubby will NOT go for it. So more than likely I'll do a natural birth at a nearby hospital with the same CNM that caught my DD. I'm hoping the cord isn't wrapped around this babies neck (it was DD's) and DH can catch the baby. My m/w was totally open to this with DD but best laid plans went ary. The only downside is finding someone to care for both kids while I'm in hospital. My mom will (hopefully) have a job by then and may not be able to. My dad works and he lives too far away. I'd prefer NOT leave them with DH's family. I have a girlfriend who will keep them while I labor, after that DH may have to leave and come home with the kids :(

Thoughts about this pregnancy:I'm excited. Like over the moon excited. But I'm also VERY VERY nervous about telling our families. See my siggy...they'll be less than thrilled with the timing. Plus my family is very much the TWO children. TWO!!!!!!!! No more, no less. types...kwim? So they'll be up in arms about #3 :rolleyes: I'm about 75% sure this is my last (not because I don't want anymore, DH and I do not believe in birth control, but because DH has a condition known as Retrograde Ejaculation. We've been warned that the kidney transplant could make the RE worse so having another child probably won't happen post-surgery :(

LatinGirl

06-07-2009, 11:27 AM

Name: Simone

EDD: February 8, 2010

Other children and their ages: None yet, just two kitties.

Hometown/state/province: I live in Ann Arbor, MI, but am from Kansas originally.

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): Freelance Translator (work from home)

Birth plans: I had my last annual exam and my preconception appointment with a midwife at a birth center and absolutely loved it, so I think I'll deliver there. I've heard a lot of wonderful things about Hypnobabies, so I'm excited to try that.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: Unbelievably excited. :joy: Still can't quite believe that I'm actually pregnant. I really expected to be constantly worried about miscarriage and everything else under the sun, but so far I'm very relaxed about all of it. Hope that continues!

123

06-07-2009, 12:08 PM

Name: Laura

EDD: 02/10/10, but it will probably be about a week before that since all three of the others were

Other children and their ages: Ds1 - 15 yrs old next week, Ds2 - 4.5 years, Dd - 22 months

Hometown/state/province: South Dakota

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): SAHM and part time help with the family business

Birth plans: Another homebirth like last time. Though SD laws are weird, so we have to go across to MN and homebirth at someone else's home in order to have a midwife assisted birth. It worked well last time so I don't have a problem doing it again.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: Shock, stress, more shock, eventual acceptance. And occasional residual shock. I would have chosen different timing, but sometimes you just have to work around the difficulties. I can already feel this baby's presence, like I could with two of my others. That's really helping to ground me.

Grace24

06-07-2009, 12:51 PM

Great idea!

Here goes:

Name: Julia

EDD: 2/17/10

Other children and their ages: Oliver, 1.5 years

Hometown/state/province:Alexandria VA

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): WOHM... musician. Hours are basically part-time with many weeks off, it's quite nice actually, I get to be with Oliver a lot

Birth plans: Hospital VBAC with a really great VBAC-friendly OB, hopefully with my doula from last time, will labor at home as long as I can stand it though! I just don't feel comfy home-birthing after my last experience!

Thoughts about this pregnancy: I am very excited, we have been trying for number 2 for several months and I feel ready. I'm an older mom (38, first at 36) so this is a huge gift for me. Makes me think maybe we can have a third, too, someday.

strawberryprincess

06-07-2009, 01:19 PM

Name: Olivia

EDD: 2/3/2010, expecting not to see my baby til closer to mid-feb

Other children and ages: Haleigh, 5; Bradyn, 3

Hometown: Kalamazoo, MI

Occupation: SAHM

Birth Plans: Hoping for a homebirth this time. I've had two natural hospital births.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: I'm pretty sure this is my last, so I want to enjoy it. I'm nervous that I haven't felt the full-force of symptoms, but slowly I'm feeling more pregnant, and it's starting to feel more real. I have a strong hunch this bean is a girl, although I also feel there is a strong liklihood that there are 2! i'm not entirely sure how I feel about that :o I am not looking forward to weight gain--i gained a lot with my other two (50-60lbs) and I'm scared to eat right now!

angelxxrose

06-07-2009, 01:32 PM

Name: Erika

EDD: 2/13/10

Other children and their ages: No children yet!

Hometown/state/province: From Ohio, currently living in Texas, and moving to Florida in a few weeks...dh is in the military.

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): Going to be a SAHM...right now I am finishing my master's in cognitive psychology.

Birth plans: In a perfect world, a waterbirth, but most likely I will be giving birth in a military hospital.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: Very excited and happy but also nervous. I am just hoping and praying that everything goes smoothly and that I have a healthy baby in my arms in February!

MamaJ2005

06-07-2009, 01:57 PM

Name: Sarah

EDD: 2/15/10

Other children and their ages: DD(3) DD(1)

Hometown/state/province: SC

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): SAHM

Birth plans: UC

Thoughts about this pregnancy: Excited, but a little shocked. I just had a baby and she's still a baby!!!

tygrss

06-07-2009, 04:35 PM

Name:Lytorre

EDD: 2/16/10 (or the 15th if you go by my ovulation date)

Other children and their ages:22month-old DS

Hometown/state/province:Currently living in Texas

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): I'm a Physician.

Birth plans: DS was born in a free-standing birth center. I'm 75% sure that I want a homebirth, but may do the birth center again. I plan to have the same midwife and she advocates for a homebirth with me since I seem to have nascar-speed labors (3hrs and 10 minutes start-to-finish with DS as a first-time mom!). I agree with her. :wink

Thoughts about this pregnancy:
I'm super-excited and want to shout it from the rooftops, but have been refraining. I just want to take it one day at a time and, God-willing, have a healthy new addition to my family in February. :joy:

PhotoJournMama

06-08-2009, 11:06 AM

Name: Amanda

EDD: I still don't know! My cycles have been messed up since February, and I wasn't able to figure out when I was ovulating (2 months between periods, etc.). Leave it to me to be able to get pregnant anyway :D

Other children and their ages: 15 month old baby boy, James

Hometown/state/province: Ontario, Canada - currently the Greater Toronto Area

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): Mostly full time mommy - I also own a photography business, but only take on 2 or 3 clients per month, and other work is done during nap time.

Birth plans: Hoping with all my might for a VBAC with a midwife - if my awful doctor would hurry up with my U/S results so I could get on the list for a midwife. They book fast. They need a due date. I am worried :(

Thoughts about this pregnancy: Nursing through this pregnancy is seriously a life saver for morning sickness so far! It didn't get really bad for me last time until into my second month, but when I am feeling icky in the morning, I just nurse DS and it goes away instantly! Also, my pants are already tight - basically overnight.

flavorfull1

06-08-2009, 01:40 PM

Name: Flavorfull1

EDD: Feb 1, 2010

Other children: Two cats, Jack and Jonah

Hometown: NC

Occupation: Finishing my Master's in Nutrition and part time nanny

Birth plans: Homebirth! Saw my sister do it, already contacted the m/w I feel comfortable with!

Thoughts about this pregnancy: Excited beyond belief! DH and I can't wait to be parents and feel so blessed already. Can't wait to meet our little peanut.

Fireflyforever

06-08-2009, 02:26 PM

Name: Jill

EDD: Feb 4, 2010

Other children: : DS, aged 6. DD1, aged 4. DD2, slipped away from us during a beautiful HBA2C (turned VBA2C) labour 14th October 2008. Would be 8 months next week :loss

Hometown: North East England

Occupation: SAHM - was a high school English teacher.

Birth plans: Regretfully - a planned section.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: Obviously, given my history, absolutely & utterly terrified. I am putting my heart on the line trying to bring home my "rainbow" child (a baby born after a loss). But, privileged to be able to carry a child again and absolutely and utterly in love with my Nugget. I am trying to embrace & cherish every moment of this pregnancy.

ememers

06-08-2009, 05:07 PM

Name: Emily

EDD: February 14, 2010 (Valentine's Day!)

Other children: this is our first

Hometown: grew up in Minnesota, currently living in Vancouver, BC, lived in four states and six countries in between.

Occupation: teacher, currently working several teaching-related part-time jobs in a transition phase of sorts.

Birth plans: definitely going with a midwife, considering a home birth but not certain.

Thoughts about this pregnancy:: thrilled to be here! :joy: this will be the first grandchild on both sides, first great-grandchild on two sides, and we're so ready for it. :) I must say, the timing could hardly be worse, but I'm taking our awesome due date as a sign that this is meant to be. (We were trying, knowing that timing wasn't ideal, so we only have ourselves to blame on that one. Just getting over it.)

MommaSomeday

06-09-2009, 10:07 AM

Name: Rachele

EDD: February 6, 2010, though I'm hoping the little one will show up a little early for my own peace of mind.

Other children and their ages: Gideon Elliott, would be turning 8 months on Friday.

Hometown/state/province: New Mexico

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): I work as an office/logistics manager for a small company and basically do a little bit of everything. I'm hoping I'll be able to move to part time once this little one gets here.

Birth plans: I'm hoping for another home birth. Unless medically needed, it will definitely be out of hospital. We are not stressing about birth plans yet, though. We'll decide later.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: I am ecstatic. Also, terrified. We don't know what we'd do if we lost another child, but we want so much to be able to parent a living child. Right now, I am trying to stay peaceful and calm. I know that right now there's nothing I can do and it's out of my hands. I am just loving this little one as much as any woman could.

Salihah

06-09-2009, 10:48 AM

Oooh, great idea! It's nice to have set questions or I'll just ramble like I did in the roll club thread. :p

Name: Salihah

EDD: 13 Feb 2009

Other children and their ages: TugTug 8, Pancake 6, Mr. Punchy 4. (not real names...hopefully that's obvious. We started referring to this baby as "Baby Nugget". My husband calls it "the glob" but I think nugget is cuter)

Hometown/state/province: Minneapolis, MN or Cville, VA

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): I work as a special education and ESL specialist in an international elementary school, but also do some state reporting, nutrition compliance stuff etc. Was a SAHM or WAHM for past 9 years. On leave now due to a health issue.

Birth plans: I've decided not to plan anymore. LOL :wink But I go natural and prefer water or a birthing stool. A warm tub and a birthing ball do wonders for keeping me semi-sane through labor. Had an AMAZING Bradley Method birth with #2 but just winged it with #3. I'd like to refresh on Bradley.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: Um. Trying to just be cautious but getting excited just by browsing this forum. Had 4 losses, though, unsure if it is wise being so early on. But online forum is easier than getting excited with friends and family who I haven't told anything yet.

christianmomoflots

06-10-2009, 10:39 PM

Name: allison

EDD: 1/31 to 2/3

Other children and their ages: Alan 12, Emily 10, Elizabeth 7, Samuel 5, Stevie 2, Abraham 18 months and ^Lesly Jordan 1/26/09^.

Hometown/state/province: Iuka, Il

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): SAHM

Birth plans: planning on vbamc, I have had 3 c/s and as long as I go into labor on my own I have a chance @ a vbac.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: I am soooo thrilled to have this baby for as long as possible. I had a m/c 5 mos ago, so right now I am waiting for my 2nd beta hCG numbers to come in. This is my 8th pregnancy, how exciting it is for DH and me!!!

HoldensMama

06-11-2009, 08:22 AM

Name: Malinda

EDD: Feb 22

Other children and their ages: my 2.5 yr old nursling, Holden :love

Hometown/state/province: Alberta, Canada

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): SAHM for the most part but I work a couple evenings a week in retail.

Birth plans: Hopefully my first homebirth. Holden's birth was natural but it was in a hospital and quite stressful. Plus I delivered 5 hours after my water broke (and ctx didn't start for an hour) so it was intense and fast. I'm actually hoping for a longer, slower labor this time. I hope being in my own peaceful environment facilitates that.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: Very excited! I feel the presence of our baby in there, and I'm bonding with him or her already. I'm also looking forward to having my saggy belly swell with life again.

Gracerenee

06-11-2009, 05:50 PM

Name: Renee'

EDD: appx. Feb 2, 2010

Other children and their ages: Katie (almost 17)Luke 14.5 , Jordan 8, Kloe 5, Nikki 2.5

Hometown/state/province: Originally from Wellsville, NY Currently living in Arkansas thanks to the USAF.

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): SAHM

Birth plans: Hoping for a Homebirth

Thoughts about this pregnancy: First reaction was utter shock and disbelief as we had just arrived home with our two adopted children from Ethiopia. Not sure I am ready to go from a family of 5 to a family of 8 all in less than a year!! Trusting God knows what He is doing!!

Pinoikoi

06-11-2009, 07:30 PM

Not sure I am ready to go from a family of 5 to a family of 8 all in less than a year!! !

Well, you should have a nice tax return regardless! :lol

itsajenism

06-11-2009, 08:22 PM

Name: Jen

EDD: February 19, 2010

Other children and their ages: 4 y/o Jonas who is also a February baby (February 4, 2005)

Hometown/state/province: Edmonds, Washington

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): Currently working part time at home for my FIL, but will soon be quitting. The rest of the time I'm a SAHM.

Birth plans: Homebirth!

Thoughts about this pregnancy: Excited! And really, really nervous (at least until I'm a little further along). We were trying for baby #2 at the end of last year which resulted in a miscarriage, ER visits and eventually surgery to remove an 8mm dermoid cyst from my ovary. We finally got the go ahead to try again and here I am, pregnant on cycle 2 post surgery.

Thandiwe

06-11-2009, 10:40 PM

EDD: 2-21-10

Other children and their ages: B 7-2005, W 10-2007, and J 6-2008

Hometown/state/province: Midwest

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): SAHM

Birth plans: Home, water birth with a midwife

Thoughts about this pregnancy: I have no idea how I will sleep or function. This wasn't planned. Actually, we have used condoms for 6 years now and it failed this time. Completely and totally unexpected pregnancy. I know I will love this baby, but I am in shock.

Pinoikoi

06-11-2009, 11:20 PM

This wasn't planned. Actually, we have used condoms for 6 years now and it failed this time. Completely and totally unexpected pregnancy. I know I will love this baby, but I am in shock.

Our last pregnancy (he is 4 now) wasn't planned either, and we had JUST adopted a newborn, so I was a bit P!ssed off at my dp to say the least. That little boy loves his momma FIERCELY though!

singin_angel

06-12-2009, 06:30 AM

Name: Nicole

EDD: Feb 17/18, 2010

Other children and ages: Siobhan, 21 months

Hometown: Ontario, Canada

Occupation: SAHM, Air Force Officer, and Childbirth Educator

Birth Plans: A full-term baby, homebirth attended by midwives

Thoughts about this pregnancy: I am thrilled! Part of me is knowingly trying to do everything I can to help this pregnancy go to term. I think last time was due to stress - no other reasons could be found and my family...well that's a whole other story. They are no longer in the picture and have no idea where we live so things are fantastic! So far I've just been tired with a little nausea but that's not too bad. I'm going to be followed by a ND and I'm hoping that will help too...not to mention yoga and meditation...and taking things easy, which I did not do last time.

OlyR

06-12-2009, 11:45 AM

answers:

Name: Robbi

EDD: 2/24/10

Other children and their ages: this is our first :)

Hometown/state/province: Washington

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): outside the home

Birth plans: hopefully homebirth

Thoughts about this pregnancy: soooo excited - acupuncture and traditional chinese medicine WORKED after many years of annovulation/ammenorhea !!

basje

06-12-2009, 12:47 PM

Name: Basje

EDD: Second week of February 2010

Other children and their ages: No other children, first pregnancy

Hometown/state/province: Born and raised in Pleasanton, CA (Bay Area) and lived in Atlanta for five years while attending Agnes Scott College

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): Hmmm, traveling Europe at the moment, working odd jobs around the Netherlands. Guess I better get on that job thing.

Birth plans: I think I am going to stay here in Holland, and do a home birth. Have no clue as to which kind yet, need to start consulting Amazon.com

Thoughts about this pregnancy: Hello big surprise! Single motherhood here I come?

Thandiwe

06-12-2009, 12:47 PM

Our last pregnancy (he is 4 now) wasn't planned either, and we had JUST adopted a newborn, so I was a bit P!ssed off at my dp to say the least. That little boy loves his momma FIERCELY though!

Yes we are in the midst of a bitter foster care case that will be reaching permanency soon. Baby is about to turn 1...and is very "high needs." I can definitely relate!

Thandiwe

06-12-2009, 12:50 PM

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): Hmmm, traveling Europe at the moment, working odd jobs around the Netherlands. Guess I better get on that job thing.

Birth plans: I think I am going to stay here in Holland, and do a home birth. Have no clue as to which kind yet, need to start consulting Amazon.com

Thoughts about this pregnancy: Hello big surprise! Single motherhood here I come?

Wow!! Awesome story!! What an exciting story and life you'll be able to share with your child...I'm jealous as I sit here in suburbia. :wink

lgyre

06-12-2009, 09:03 PM

Name:Laura

EDD: 2/17 (my birthday!)

Other children and their ages: my son is almost two

Hometown/state/province:PA

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): part-time freelance writer and aspiring illustrator, but more often than not staying home these days

Birth plans: hoping for a home birth

Thoughts about this pregnancy: planning for this to be our last. not a huge fan of pregnancy, but looking forward to the result!

mamasgirls

06-12-2009, 10:10 PM

Name: Catherine

EDD: 2/12/10

Other children and their ages: DD (7), DD (5)

Hometown/state/province: Currently Colorado

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): SAHM

Birth plans: Not sure. I had 2 prior c-sections, the second was a vbac attempt. I'm not legally allowed to homebirth in CO since I have had 2 c/s with no vaginal births. There is a midwife practice that may take me, but it would be a long drive. The thought of another c/s makes me ill, though.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: Very, very nervous. I had a miscarriage last Oct. and just really want to get past where I was then, and really want to see a baby with a heartbeat! Other than that I am very excited. We had be trying for over 2 years and did infertility testing and treatments, which failed. I got pregnant this time on our month "off"!

basje

06-13-2009, 06:58 AM

Wow!! Awesome story!! What an exciting story and life you'll be able to share with your child...I'm jealous as I sit here in suburbia. :wink
Haha, yeah I guess it is exciting. Or just scary as hell. Febuary seems really close for everything to be done before the baby arrives. Find a new place to live with heat (cuz, it's going to be WINTER), get some medical insurence, a job, figure out all this legal stuff about being american in the netherlands, and uh the whole birthing thing. But then another part of me wants to go travel for a few months while things are still early. Focus on myself, find some sort of spirital center, have one last trip traveling by myself because it's likely not going happen for the next two years with breastfeeding. I just wonder to ask myself is there anything else I want to do before I have a baby and turn twenty-five?

EMandM

06-13-2009, 10:05 AM

Name:Emily

EDD: late Jan/early Feb

Other children and their ages:none

Hometown/state/province:Houston, TX (I've noticed we have quite a few TX ladies in our DDC)

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home):SAHW

Birth plans:Home birth

Thoughts about this pregnancy:I'm not going to let my nerves get in the way of having a joyous pregnancy!! This baby is SO wanted by DH and me! I couldn't ask for a better gift!!

jul511riv

06-13-2009, 02:56 PM

Name: Olivia

EDD: 2/3/2010, expecting not to see my baby til closer to mid-feb

Other children and ages: Siobhan, 21 months

Hometown: Ontario, Canada

Occupation: SAHM, Air Force Officer, and Childbirth Educator

Birth Plans: A full-term baby, homebirth attended by midwives

Thoughts about this pregnancy: I am thrilled! Part of me is knowingly trying to do everything I can to help this pregnancy go to term. I think last time was due to stress - no other reasons could be found and my family...well that's a whole other story. They are no longer in the picture and have no idea where we live so things are fantastic! So far I've just been tired with a little nausea but that's not too bad. I'm going to be followed by a ND and I'm hoping that will help too...not to mention yoga and meditation...and taking things easy, which I did not do last time.

Oh MAN do I hear you about family. Except, its not MY family that is the problem (they already live on the other side of the world, which is probably a good thing, though I miss and love them!). It's my il's. I posted about it in the loss forum when I was miscarrying, but yeah, I definately "blame" them, at least in a very large part, for the m/c. Basically, they put us under duress for 2 weeks...and I busted butt cooking for the entire family (11 people in my 600 sq foot cottage!) the day before the miscarriage, with them literally harassing us the entire time. DH wasn't able to stand up to them and say "no" and it didn't occur to me that I could loose the pg if I didn't say "no" myself. I said "no" to somethings, but then had to fight with dh who seemed to want to please them at all costs. Anyways, neither one of us every in our wildest dreams thought that we would have a m/c due to all of this. We just took it for granted that all would be well. Well, it wasn't. :(

Anyway, we are in counsling with our Rabbi to help us deal with the situation right now. I would like to cut them out completely (the story gets worse and worse!!!) or at least for 1st trimester. But it seems that yesterday, they stalked dh and met him at the grocery store when he went out with the kids. His father came, when he knew we are not to see him after what happened during the m/c...but to make matters worse, he came with dh's brother, who threw a fist at me 7 days post partum with my son (and has been forbidden from contact with me or my children ever since...that was 2.5 years ago). He is a dangerous criminal and when he tried to punch me (fist caught literally in mid air by dh) that was the final straw. Anyway, I about fell apart when I learned that they went to the grocery store to see my dh. I was hysterical. And then I felt what I thought was blood. I ripped off my pants and luckilly there was nothing, but it was terrifying (basically, ever since the m/c, any time I have come into contact with any member of this family, I have started actually, physically, bleeding vaginally!) So I spent all day today in bed.

Anyways, sorry to hijack, but I just wanted to let you know that I am going through an extremely stressful situation with my own "family" right now and I think you are doing the right thing to keep all stressors far away from you. :thumb and (((hugs)))

Name: Basje

EDD: Second week of February 2010

Other children and their ages: No other children, first pregnancy

Hometown/state/province: Born and raised in Pleasanton, CA (Bay Area) and lived in Atlanta for five years while attending Agnes Scott College

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): Hmmm, traveling Europe at the moment, working odd jobs around the Netherlands. Guess I better get on that job thing.

Birth plans: I think I am going to stay here in Holland, and do a home birth. Have no clue as to which kind yet, need to start consulting Amazon.com

Thoughts about this pregnancy: Hello big surprise! Single motherhood here I come?

I have a very good friend from Pleasanton named Blair...maybe you know him? I lived in SF, Oakland, and El Cerrito over the course of years and consider it one of several "homes". Congratulations on your pregnancy. That is very exciting. Will you be able to have your hb covered in Holland (financially)? I understand they have one of the best records in the "western world" for hb.

moonchiald

06-13-2009, 06:40 PM

Name: Cindy

EDD: 2-11-10

Other children and their ages: One son, 19 months old

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): SAHM

Birth plans: Natural but in hospital

Thoughts about this pregnancy: Totally surprised that we got pregnant without drama this time. It took us 2.5 years to get pregnant with our son.

cmagee

06-13-2009, 09:32 PM

Name: Carla

EDD: 2/1/10

Other children and their ages: 2 Labs - 7 & 3

Hometown/state/province: Seattle, WA

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): Anlalyst for an airplane manufacturer

Birth plans: No clue...

Thoughts about this pregnancy: This took us two full years and 200 mg of clomid. I just hope for a happy and healthy pregnancy for mom and baby(ies).

Grace24

06-14-2009, 03:09 PM

beccabus

06-14-2009, 07:05 PM

Name: Becca

EDD: February 1st

Other children and their ages: Christopher 19 months!

Hometown/state/province: New Hampshire! Currently in Maine :)

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): Full-time momma

Birth plans: Hospital like my first little bug

Thoughts about this pregnancy: This pregnancy is very different. The first time around I didn't really ever feel pregnant until it was obvious...but this time around, I feel like I have allllll the symptoms!! Yucko! I have a really strong feeling that it's a girl this time and I'm quite frightened about that, but overjoyed at the thought of my hubby having a daddy's little girl :) Only time will tell!!!!

Perdita_in_Ontario

06-14-2009, 09:59 PM

Name: Will have to stick with Perdita :)

EDD: Feb 10

Other children and their ages: DD - 4 next month (yikes!)

Hometown/state/province: Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, 2nd half of childhood raised west of Ottawa, Ontario, now living rural south of Ottawa

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): WOHM but lucky enough to telecommute most days to minimize hours in daycare

Birth plans: Depends on whether this is a singleton or twins - IVF pregnancy and quite high HCG levels - will find out later this month. If a singleton, a midwife-attended hospital birth. If twins, I believe I'm stuck with a "high risk" OB although need to find out more about that in advance. DD was an unmedicated hospital birth - the on-call OB graciously popped in just in time to catch the baby. Looking forward to something a bit more spiritual this time!

Thoughts about this pregnancy: This is our last chance for another bio child - so I'm desperate for it to work out. I've been having quite a bit of painless cramping, but it's subsiding now and I've read that it's normal, and the nausea and sore breasts tell me there's a good amount of HCG pumping around in my system. I know that's not anything close to a foolproof indicator, but I'm going with it. I don't remember being so worried last time - I guess there's more on the line now.

Also - apparently the bloom is off from DH's point of view - he's already complaining that I'm cranky. Guess I'm not getting the star treatment this pregnancy! LOL.

Also - I am so thrilled about the prospect of nursing again. I weaned DD in January at 3.5 so that we could do this IVF cycle, and I'm so thrilled it was the right decision. When I think about nursing a newborn again I start to tear up :)

And final thoughts on this pregnancy - how on EARTH can I be getting too big for my jeans already, at 5.5 weeks? Ridiculous! (mainly bloating from the IVF cycle, I suspect, but still).

lmonter

06-15-2009, 01:58 AM

Name: Lanna

EDD: Somewhere between 2/14-3/1 (I've always gone past 40 weeks before).

Other children and their ages: A 5.5yo boy, 3yo boy, 1yo girl.

Hometown/state/province: Inland Northwest is all I'll admit to on a public forum anymore.

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): Sahm. Who dabbles in gardening a little (1200sf give or take) and canning (probably close to 1000 jars in the basement right now). Gotta feed the kids somehow. :wink

Birth plans: To get the baby out? Hoping for another homebirth (last two were born at home in our bedroom), but it may take some creativity since hubby's job went and got another insurance company that may be a nightmare to deal with.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: Holy @#%$#@! Totally not planned. I'm still very much nursing my 1yo who is quite fond of her mommy milk (she turns 1yo on Tuesday, actually), and was finally starting to find my groove again. Well, as much as I can with this little crew on my heels. And this may sound very strange, but whether or not the baby sticks, this is my last pregnancy. That's all there is to it.

TexasMum

06-15-2009, 08:46 AM

Name: Valerie

EDD: 2-2-10

Other children and their ages: 2 girls a 15 month old and an 8 year old.

Hometown/state/province: Dallas, TX (for now)

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): SAHM

Birth plans: diabetes has kept my births in the hospital and I am ok with that.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: This will probably be my last one. I am excited to get a belly and cherish every second of it. So far no morning sickness but the 1st trimester has always made me nervous so I am excited for the 2nd trimester!

peeps79

06-15-2009, 09:38 PM

NAME: Jenny

EDD: Some time in the first half of Feb. Unsure when exactly.

OTHER CHILDREN: Katie 10/2007

HOMETOWN: Born and raised in Calgary, Canada. Currently living outside Philadelphia PA.

OCCUPATION: Currently SAHM With Nursing background... maybe someday I'll go back to it but I'm happy where I am now.

BIRTH PLANS: Going to try for another free standing birth center delivery. LOVED IT! I have a big fear of being a patient in a hospital ( all stemming from my work experience). Lord willing, I won't have to experience it yet.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THIS PREGNANCY: Excited, nervous, excited, nervous, excited....

Mrs_Lurker

06-16-2009, 12:14 PM

Name: I prefer Lily

EDD: 02/14/10 (although I'm sure it'll be changed)

Other children and their ages: Audra, almost 27 months

Hometown/state/province: Vancouver, WA

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): WOHM, part-time

Birth plans: Hospital birth - I had an awesome experience last time. :love

Thoughts about this pregnancy: This is such a special pregnancy for me (well, us). It took 14 cycles and dealing with male factor issues. It's a crazy story how I found out I was pregnant, and I'm still in shock over it. It definitely hasn't sunk in yet. I'm a little afraid (maybe a lot afraid) of having two, but I like the age gap, I think it'll be a good one. I'm just soooo grateful to be here.

folkgirl

06-17-2009, 09:35 AM

Name: Blair

EDD: ?? Guessing late Feb

Other children and their ages: Nora, will be 3 in August

Hometown/state/province: Decatur, GA

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): SAHM

Birth plans: Definitely VBAC. 90% sure it will be a hospital birth for various reasons.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: I'm trying to relax and remember that this is a normal and healthy pregnancy. I am a worrier and I think that really affected my last pregnancy. This time I am going to try to enjoy it.

shutterprincess

06-17-2009, 09:39 AM

Name: Carol

EDD: 11 Feb

Other children and their ages: 2 boys. 3year old and a 6 month old

Hometown/state/province: Alberta

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): SAHM

Birth plans: I am hoping for a VBA2C but with only having a 14 month gap I'm trying to keep an open mind

Thoughts about this pregnancy: The shock was thankfully short lived. We're over the moon about it. We have no idea how it's all going to work but we're really thrilled.

kittentips

06-17-2009, 11:45 AM

Name: Tanja

EDD: 4th Feb 2010, but if the last time was anything to go by we're probably looking at more mid to end Feb

Other children and their ages: 1 boy just shy of 18 months

Hometown/state/province: Johannesburg in South Africa

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): WAHM

Birth plans: Considering a water homebirth, otherwise water birth at birthing centre

Thoughts about this pregnancy: I'm feeling so ill I'm struggling to enjoy this pregnancy so far. We are so happy to have conceived though!

AustinKate

06-17-2009, 05:29 PM

Name: Kate

EDD: Feb. 21

Other children and their ages: none, this is our first!

Hometown/state/province: Austin, Texas

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): newspaper reporter

Birth plans: midwife, but the one I have is also a physician and does hospital births

Thoughts about this pregnancy: Not sure what to think yet, but my husband and I are both stunned but giddy at this point.

SunRise

06-18-2009, 07:48 AM

Perdita_in_Ontario - I grew up west of Ottawa too, in the Ottawa Valley

SunRise

06-18-2009, 07:49 AM

Name: Sara

EDD: Feb 21

Other children and their ages: Son - 6 years

Hometown/state/province: Born in Ottawa, Ontario; raised on a farm, West of Ottawa; lots of inbetween; now living in Central New York

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): Run/own a document conversion computer company

Birth plans: Not thinking that far ahead! One day at a time.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: EXCITED

NicoleS

06-18-2009, 08:42 AM

Missed the sticky...

Name: Nicole

EDD: early Feb (will get official EDD on June 26th)

Other children and their ages: Jasmine (7/20/05), Athena (2/5/07), Shane (3/31/08) also two early losses (4/3/06 and 4/30/09)

Hometown/state/province: Cleveland, Ohio

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): WAHM - I do freelance writing

Birth plans: Don't believe you can plan these things - if you plan then you set yourself up to be disappointed. :thumb I'll be seeing the same OB that I did with my previous pregnancies.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: I'm supposed to be thinking about it? :p

biennourri

06-19-2009, 08:35 AM

Name: Maggie

EDD: Feb 20

Other children and their ages: Daughter, 2

Hometown/state/province: Grew up in Denver, moved around for school & husband's career. Now in North Eastern, England.

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): Mostly SAHM, trained as a classical singer and still do when I can and teach privately.

Birth plans: Vacillating between elective c-section and homebirth! Had extensive injuries last time. I think if I'm not badgered by the nurses I'll be better off. My water broke last time and labor stopped so they told me I had to go to the hospital to be induced. I'd hoped for a drug-free last time but ended up with an epi to stop my vomiting from the pain. I'm scared for this time. I know it will be different, but I'm still scared.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: Happy to have a sibing for DD the same distance as my sister and me. Cannot imagine loving another as much, but am sure I will. Looking forward to trying to relax more about this pregnancy and baby than the last time around!

hapersmion

06-19-2009, 11:06 AM

Name: Lara

EDD: 2-18-10 (2-26-10 by ovulation, but my DS came close to his regular due date, born 1-18-06 with EDD of 1-26-06, so I think I'll go by that.)

Other children and their ages: SAM, 3.5. He's older than I wanted him to be, but at least he got lots of undivided attention. :)

Hometown/state/province: Knoxville, TN

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): SAHM

Birth plans: A homebirth in my own house! I had a great natural breech birth at the Farm with SAM, but this time I'd like to try a vertex birth, just to do something different. :) And it would be nice not to have to drive 5 hours in labor.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: I'm trying very hard to embrace this pregnancy, despite my miscarriage in April. :( I'm very happy about being pregnant again, of course - I finally feel normal again, pregnant like I'm supposed to be. But it's hard to accept that I'm 5 weeks pregnant instead of 25, and it's easy to be nervous about another miscarriage, now that I know such things really can happen to me. I'll feel better in 10 weeks or so, if all goes well, I think. :)

LokiPuck

06-19-2009, 07:41 PM

Name: Jackie

EDD: February 18, 2010

Other children: Elijah, age 2

Hometown: New Ulm, MN

Occupation: Aerobics and Lifeguarding Instructor

Birth Plans: Hospital birth with the family dr. who delivered my son. She was awesome, very much hands off, even though I had to be induced last time due to severe preecclampsia. I also hope to have a doula present this time as well.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: I am trying very hard to stay relaxed and not to stress. It takes awhile for me to get pregnant- almost 14 months of TTC for my son, and now almost a year with this babe. I then worry about almost every little thing that can go wrong. I will feel much better when I can hear the heartbeat for the first time, and then when I make it past the first trimester. Otherwise, I am very excited and overjoyed, and so is DH!

Sri Radha

06-20-2009, 05:53 AM

I am cautiously posting here as it is very early for me!

Name: Sri Radha (not really but I don't like to share too much online until I get to know people!)

EDD: Based on conception date (IVF) February 28, 2009. So I guess it could also be a March baby. :D I was born in February so I kinda hope it is in February, but whenever the little one decides to come is fine.

Other children and their ages: Step-daughter 16 years old that lives with us full-time and 2 bichon frise dogs 12.5 years old. They are my first babies.

Hometown/state/province: Originally New Jersey but now in Southern Vermont

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): I am a dental hygienist and I work part time. Usually 2 days a week and every once in awhile 3 days. They are 10 hour long days.

Birth plans: I am just going with it right now. I had 2 embryos transferred so there is a chance of twins but I think it is highly unlikely. My husband thinks it's twins. I transferred one 8-cell perfect embryo and one 4-cell good embryo. I always wanted a homebirth but with twins it is illegal in Vermont. The other issue is I feel in love with my reproductive endocrinologist and she also has an OB practice. So maybe I will go with her? Her office is an hour and 15 minutes away so that is another consideration. I REFUSE to give birth in the local hospital, I have heard horrible stories. So that scares me incase I need to transfer for a homebirth. Right now I guess I am undecided.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: I am so excited! We suffer from infertility. I have no regular cycle and my husband has a low count. IVF was the way for us. This was a frozen embryo(s) that was really conceived last July. It's so amazing what they can do. I don't know if it has fully sunk it yet that this is real. Please God, let this be a strong little bean! :sticky :1praying:

Onthetrail

06-20-2009, 09:46 AM

Congratulations to all mommas!!!!

Name: Onthetrail

EDD: 02/23/2010

Other children and their ages: DD 05/07

Hometown/state/province: Florida

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): SAHM

Birth plans: After GD diagnosis with DD, working hard for Homebirth

Thoughts about this pregnancy: Hoping this won't be our last...DH accuses me of wanting to make our own baseball team! Pregnancy may not be easy, but it feels like the most important thing I can do (along with raising DD).

Perdita_in_Ontario

06-20-2009, 12:12 PM

Sri Radha - I'm an IVF pregnancy too - neat to have two of us on the list. We'll be finding out next week whether 1 or 2 of our embryos stuck too :)

Sunrise - that's neat that you were so close!

sjsbates

06-20-2009, 02:58 PM

Name: Samantha

EDD: 2/14/10

Other children and their ages: Collin, 18 mos. tomorrow!

Hometown/state/province: From Chattanooga, TN, live in middle TN, moving to Paris (...TN) next month.

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): Just graduated, will start my FIRST YEAR teaching in August (really I've already started in-services and the like).

Birth plans: At home... we're planning on being in a house by Oct., fingers crossed!

Thoughts about this pregnancy: I hate to say this, but honestly, I am completely disappointed. I wanted to get pg around August so that I could have a baby next summer, but DH and I agreed that my first year of teaching was going to be too stressful if I was pg. Also, DS weaned last month, and I was just getting used to the idea of having my body back. I just bought $200 worth of work clothes that I don't even fit in anymore (already!) and donated my nursing bras and maternity pants because I didn't think I'd need them for another year! I feel so selfish, but it's going to take me a while to get excited about this child. I think when I hear the heartbeat I'll be more excited, but right now, I feel inconvenienced (which makes me feel like crap to admit).

beccabus

06-20-2009, 06:15 PM

Also, DS weaned last month, and I was just getting used to the idea of having my body back. I just bought $200 worth of work clothes that I don't even fit in anymore (already!) and donated my nursing bras and maternity pants because I didn't think I'd need them for another year! I feel so selfish, but it's going to take me a while to get excited about this child. I think when I hear the heartbeat I'll be more excited, but right now, I feel inconvenienced (which makes me feel like crap to admit).

(((Hugs))) I know what you mean about "having my body back." When DS weaned I felt the same exact way. I weaned him at 18 months too. Don't feel selfish, I totally understand. You'll be excited about this new little one in no time. I find comfort knowing that God always has the best plan for me, even if it's not exactly my plan. You'll do great!

Ninetales

06-20-2009, 08:54 PM

Name: Ninetales, or Nine.

EDD: Late February, I'm going with Feb. 22 for an "official" day.

Other children and their ages: None, this is the first.

Hometown/state/province: Michigan

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): Retail worker, but hopefully a librarian soon.

Birth plans: If I stay in the area, I would like to go to a local freestanding birth center. If not, something similar wherever I end up or at home. Either way I am going for a drug- and intervention-free birth directed by myself.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: I was pretty shocked. This is the first month in a year that we didn't try. I quit charting halfway through May and just said eff it. I had been so scared that maybe I couldn't get pregnant ever. I'm excited and so happy, but can't help being a little anxious because I want this baby so badly and don't want to lose it.

Ambystoma

06-21-2009, 12:46 PM

Name: Kara

EDD: Feb 20, 2010

Other children and their ages: just pets, my dog, Baxter is pretty much a child :D

Hometown/state/province: Louisiana

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): Graduate student/TA

Birth plans: homebirth (maybe birth center) depends on how money goes

Thoughts about this pregnancy: I had to go off the pill in the middle of May for health issues, and we were going to TTC in March, so we would have the baby when I graduated. Then, despite being extra careful and traveling, somehow I am pregnant. I was in denial for about a week while AF never came, then took the test Friday. I cried...then I got really excited even though the timing is terrible. So, now I'm really hoping to make it a few more weeks so I can feel comfortable telling people.

SummerLynn

06-22-2009, 07:37 AM

Name:Summer

EDD: 2-3-10

Other children and their ages: Cassidy Helen, b 9-27-06

Hometown/state/province: PA

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): wahm

Birth plans: no circ, no vax, all natural VBAC!

Thoughts about this pregnancy: nervous because of how horrible the last one was

carrot_flowers

06-22-2009, 08:19 AM

Greetings mommas!

I am so thrilled to announce that I have fallen pregnant with our first child after 11 months of TTC naturally. I am so relieved and :joy: that we have finally been blessed with pregnancy!

Christie

Due February 22, 2010

Illinois

High school English teacher

hospital birth

I am so anxious about this pregnancy and am just so excited for our 8 week ultrasound so that I can put some of my fears to rest.

Rodeo Mama

06-23-2009, 07:12 AM

Name: Amanda

EDD: 2/18, although I suspect it should be later than that.

Other children and their ages: Dale, 3.5 yrs and Olivia, almost 2

Hometown/state/province:Michigan

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): SAHM

Birth plans: Homebirth

Thoughts about this pregnancy: Excited, maybe a little nervous at the thought of either weaning DD or tandem nursing.

Minnie791

06-24-2009, 11:06 AM

Name: Minnie (nickname)

EDD: 2/26/10

Other children and their ages: This will be my first! :love

Hometown/state/province: Westchester County, NY

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): Environmental Conservation

Birth plans: Not sure yet. I would definitely like to go with a natural childbirth, but in a hospital setting because of complications other women in my family have experienced in childbirth. The hospital near me has a great birthing center - the rooms each have tubs for pain relief and water births and also offer birthing balls, etc.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: Very excited and very happy - I feel like I'm glowing. I ovulated on our 6th wedding anniversary and it was our 20th month (14th cycle) of trying so this baby is a gift in so many ways!! :joy: :joy: :joy:

fourbeautifulgirls

06-26-2009, 02:26 PM

Name: Leia

EDD: Feb 24, 2010

Other children and their ages: Abby 8, Suzy 6, Eve 4, and Sophie 2.

Hometown/state/province: Colorado

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): SAHM

Birth plans: Unassisted

Thoughts about this pregnancy: Hoping for twins

I thought that for the first time I would actually join one of these birth club posts...seems like fun.

We are pregnant with our fifth and are very happy as we just got over our 2nd miscarriage.:(

Wishing for a healthy baby/babies!!!!:love

Katie34

06-26-2009, 08:54 PM

Name: Katie

EDD: 2/24/10

Other children and their ages: This is our first!

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): gardener/ childcare

Birth plans: homebirth

Thoughts about this pregnancy: I am so happy to be here! It was a long road to get here and I am so excited for this.

Nicole730

06-27-2009, 08:32 PM

Name: Nicole

EDD: Feb 27th

Other children and their ages: Grayson, 14 months

Hometown/state/province: Wisconsin

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): SAHM

Birth plans: A homebirth! I'm so excited.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: I don't have too many thoughts just yet. We started TTC when our son was 12 months and it worked 2 months later. We "tried" for a girl, so we'll see. I'm not feeling any morning sickness yet, and I hopefully won't. I've been loading up on my b vitamins in the hopes of it doing the trick. I've already had more cravings with this pregnancy than the last (mexican food!). I'm tired, but not too tired. I am having problems keeping up my nursing on demand schedule with my son and he's not too happy about it, but he is adjusting. I am pretty bummed that my supply dropped so much, but I am still able to nurse 3-4 times a 24 hour period. I am considering tandem nursing, but I'm leaning towards not.

leila1213

06-28-2009, 06:05 AM

Name: Leila

EDD: Feb 14th according to my estimations. Kind of don't want an 'exact' EDD.

Other children and their ages: Milla, just turned 3! :joy:

Hometown/state/province: living in VA

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): bring DD with me to babysitting jobs

Birth plans: Homebirth, possibly waterbirth, entertaining the idea of UC

Thoughts about this pregnancy: No vax, no circ! Not finding out the sex beforehand. Probably going to be our last child. Keeping my fingers crossed that DD will wean for good during the pg. Not that I have anything against tandeming, but I felt like we would be done soon before I found out I was pg, and hoping that not having any milk will help things along. ;)

sarahr

06-28-2009, 11:48 AM

Name: Sarah

EDD: 3/1/2010

Other children and their ages: Miriam, 2.5

Hometown/state/province: Washington DC

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): currently work part time as a lawyer, but seriously considering quitting

Birth plans: homebirth

Thoughts about this pregnancy: Excited, although a little worried about balancing my needs while pregnant with my toddler's needs

Collinsky

06-28-2009, 08:57 PM

Name: Colleen

EDD: end of Feb

Other children and their ages: Sarah 6.5, Mia almost 5, Adam 3, and Aaden 17 mos

Hometown/state/province: seacoast area of NH

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): SAHM and I work very part-time at Gypsy Mama

Birth plans: UC

Thoughts about this pregnancy: Very excited and peaceful... we do need to get a bigger place, and figure out a way to get three carseats/boosters across the back of our Caravan :scratch but really just ecstatic.

AlumofUF

06-29-2009, 11:30 PM

Name: Faby

EDD: end of Feb

Other children and their ages: Alex 10, John 8, Jenny 5, and Bobby 2 yrs

Hometown/state/province: South America Originally....FL, SC, MS and currently near Houston TX.

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): Work outside the home unfortunately

Birth plans: Hospital, natural

Thoughts about this pregnancy: shocked that I never 'predicted' ovulation but very happy, a lil bit in pins and needles afraid of another m/c....this will be our last baby and I'm already a bit sad about it but I'm not getting any younger.

jul511riv

06-30-2009, 03:35 AM

there is a thread in this ddc for previous loss mamas, if you aren't there already, come on over!

SAmama

06-30-2009, 05:56 AM

Joining as well...

Name: Ida

EDD: Feb 24

Other children and their ages: Alianna, 3

Hometown/state/province: South Africa, living in rural China now. Oh and married to an American

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): SAHM

Birth plans: Home birth, here at our home in China

Thoughts about this pregnancy: Really excited. We were just going to try this month and then would have had to wait for a few months again because of DH's work, so I am super glad.

elmh23

06-30-2009, 09:43 AM

Name: Erin

EDD: Right now it's February 21, but I'm having a dating ultrasound on the 8th cause I'm not at all sure about my dates.

Other children and their ages: Sarah is 4.5 and Simon is 2

Hometown/state/province: Albuquerque, NM

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): SAHM

Birth plans: Hospital with a midwife. Simon was a homebirth and I bled pretty bad (lost 2 litres and felt like crap for 3 months) so we're hoping the hospital will be better.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: We're very excited.

greenbutton

07-02-2009, 03:53 AM

Name: Laura

EDD: February 27, 2010 but I think it's a bit later :)

Other children and ages: Chloe (stepdaughter) is 4

Hometown: Northwest TN

Occupation: Full-time student (Nurse-Midwife Prereqs), but obnoxiously unemployed over summer break

Birth plans: Soon to be seeing my ex-OB for a referral to a perinatologist due to horrible complications with my previous two pregnancies & so I can deliver closer to a NICU

Thoughts about this pregnancy: So excited, but very nervous at the same time because of the outcomes of my previous two.

jaQinthebox

07-02-2009, 11:01 AM

Name: jaQ, 25 & bf mike, 43

EDD: february 20th

Other children and their ages: timmy (083103) & missy (040706), mike's daughter cheyenne (091907)

Hometown/state/province: michigan, detroit area

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): sahm

Birth plans: my first home birth, at my mom's house

Thoughts about this pregnancy: it was a surprise. i'm thrilled and excited, but bf is quite upset, and i'm nervous to start telling people, because i'm broke, and don't expect much excitement at first. :-/

SheBear

07-03-2009, 10:37 AM

Name: Sarah

EDD: late Feb/early March

Other children and their ages: Elisha--age 7, Maggie--age 5, Andrew--age 3, Bethany--18 months. Also, two babies who were in a hurry to get to heaven...summer 2000 and spring 2003.

Hometown/state/province: Fort Wayne, Indiana (newly transplanted from Florida!)

Occupation: very blessed to be a SAH, homeschooling mama!

Birth plans: Our last three babies were born at home with the assistance of wonderful midwives! Obviously, we are hoping to go the same route this time, but we haven't yet made contact with a midwife. I'm hopeful that it will all work out for the best....we have plenty of time! :thumb

Thoughts about this pregnancy: :dizzy: :joy: :flipped :nut :energy: :loveeyes: :throb :yawning: :zzz :huh :bigeyes :dropjaw :yikes: :exclaim :jumpers: :kewl :o :wink :love :thumb :bgbounce :blush Lather, Rinse, Repeat....

kayjayjay

07-06-2009, 08:59 AM

Name: Keri

EDD: Feb 20, or something like that

Other children and their ages: Margaret - 13, Sophia - 8, Eleanor - 5, Anna - 2

Hometown/state/province: Kansas

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): currently SAHM

Birth plans: unsure, we UC'd last time and it was wonderful, but I'm feeling so shocked and overwhelmed with this that I'm hiring a midwife so I don't have to think as hard about prenatal care (I can't seem to remember anything I've ever read about pregnancy right now and I don't have time to start over) We will be planning a home birth for sure, just not decided about who will be there.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: How did this happen? :o I was sure we were done! I really really want to be excited, but I need to get past the nausea before I can even work on that. Also, my DH and my oldest DD are awesome and I don't know what I do without their excitement and encouragement!

Kyda

07-07-2009, 08:41 AM

Name: Kyda

EDD: 2/12/10

Other children and their ages: just 2 kitty babies. :)

Hometown/state/province: living in NW Illinois

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): Receptionist

Birth plans: not sure. probably definitly taking the drugs! ;)

Thoughts about this pregnancy: this is my first and since I have PCOS this is a total SHOCK to say the least!! I'm totally clueless on everything, but am excited to learn! :) :thumb

raspberry.swirl

07-08-2009, 11:04 PM

Name: Vanessa

EDD: I don't know yet, I a guessing mid-February

Other children and their ages: Vida, 15 months, DD

Hometown/state/province: (West) Los Angeles, CA

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): Last day of being a WOHM on 7/17, looking to be a part time mom.

Birth plans: UCLA with the CNM, they are the best, I had a natural birth, no tearing too!

Thoughts about this pregnancy: This was a little bit of a surprise, this will be the last, unless DH is open to adoption. Excited about the experience and embracing with a stronger sense of self. Better nutrition and exercise regimen while being present to Vida as we prepare her for a LO.

armychicmkm

07-09-2009, 02:20 PM

Name: Mary

EDD: end of the month.

Other children and their ages: Daniel (8 months)

Hometown/state/province: Currently: La Crosse, WI

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): Accoutant

Birth plans: Hospital water birth with midwife.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: None yet.... still waiting for it to get real.

melman

07-09-2009, 03:36 PM

Name: Melanie

EDD: 2/26/10 - however, I had a m/c in May and did not have af before getting pg. Will have my first us in 2 weeks so I hope to have a more accurate date.

Other children and their ages: Annabelle, 14 mos

Hometown/state/province: South East Texas

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): I just quit my job and will be starting a new career in education starting in August

Birth plans: DD came 6 weeks early so I'm definitely planning a hospital birth.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: I am very anxious b/c of the recent m/c and the problems with my daughter's birth. However, I am trying to stay positive and take it one day at a time.

marcib28

07-11-2009, 02:49 PM

Name: Marci

EDD: Feb 11, supposedly, based on LMP, but I have a 31 day cycle, so I think that would put my at Feb 14 instead (shouldn't someone have asked how long my cycles are?)

Other children and their ages: This is my first :o so excited!

Hometown/state/province: Denver

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): currently working full in apartment management, but planning on SAHM after this pregnancy

Birth plans: unsure. I really don't know much yet.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: SOOO EXCITED!!

JustSimplicity

07-19-2009, 08:20 PM

Name: Kristen

EDD: 2/8 right now but I'm having my u/s tomorrow to determine a more exact date

Other children and their ages: this is my first

Hometown/state/province: Chicago

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): Right now I teach first and second grade in an after-school program. When baby comes I will be a sahm.

Birth plans: Most likely a waterbirth in a birthing center

Thoughts about this pregnancy: So far I have been so sick and tired that it's been hard to get excited. I think I will be more excited after the u/s. I'm a little nervous that I might m/c. Mostly, I'm looking forward to the second trimester.

turtle_morn

07-20-2009, 02:41 PM

Name: Bridget

EDD: 2/7/2010

Other children and their ages: DS - 2

Hometown/state/province: Outside Boston

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): teacher - I teach technology in a private school to grades K-5

Birth plans: hospital with a midwife, same as last time

Thoughts about this pregnancy: thrilled, and really excited about the timing - hopefully I'll be able to take the rest of the school year off and be home with the baby until September

kitteh

07-20-2009, 04:59 PM

Name: Tashia

EDD: Late late January but I'm straddling the two DDCs because I could easily go into early February

Other children and their ages: None, this is my first!

Hometown/state/province: Los Angeles

Occupation (SAHM or work outside the home): Currently waitressing. I just graduated with a BA in Comparative Literature and I'm planning to go back for my masters in education after the LO is born

Birth plans: I'd love to be able to do a home birth but due to money issues I'm going with midwives and a hospital. I'm hoping to do most of my laboring at home, though, so that I can avoid excessive interventions.

Thoughts about this pregnancy: I'm still getting over the surprise! My husband just arrived in the US from Chile this May (basically I got knocked up the night he arrived here:o ) and we were just married in June. He's still not legally able to work in the US and I'm just working as a waitress, so money is tight. I WAS trying to pay off CC debt until recently, but now I'm back to paying minimums until DH finds work. We're also currently living in a 2 bedroom apartment with my brother and are under lease until a month or so after this LO is due, so timing certainly isn't ideal. But DH and I have talked about starting a family together practically since the day we met, so we're very excited despite the circumstances.