Expectant parent club! Where the pregnant people hang out.

[NeeleysAVLChicks]

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Thanks Ladies, it's so nice to hear from other women who have experience! I'm the first of my close female friend group to even be close to starting this process, so needless to say, they aren't particularly fountains of information on the subject.

Congrats to all of you, both those nearing the finish line and those with babies in your arms! Hopefully, I'll be on this thread legitimately soon!!

 

[PitterPatterPalace]

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We have been off of birth control since 12/2008 and I have been monitoring my ovulation patterns q mo.[ day 1, ovulation day (can feel it), etc] since then. This is our first viable pregnancy (at least should be now that we're in our third tri). One word of advice is to not get too caught up in everything- ie. kits- as it can add more stress than what's needed. You usually want to seek advice if you've been trying for one year without success (or 6 months if over age 35). Since you say you're the first of your peers- give yourself a little time and breathing room. Sending good pregnancy vibes your way.

 

[ChikeeMomma]

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We have been off of birth control since 12/2008 and I have been monitoring my ovulation patterns q mo.[ day 1, ovulation day (can feel it), etc] since then. This is our first viable pregnancy (at least should be now that we're in our third tri). One word of advice is to not get too caught up in everything- ie. kits- as it can add more stress than what's needed. You usually want to seek advice if you've been trying for one year without success (or 6 months if over age 35). Since you say you're the first of your peers- give yourself a little time and breathing room. Sending good pregnancy vibes your way.

Exactly!! I easily planned and got pregnant with my first two. I am not on birth control -- haven't been since my early 20s. We are just careful and use other means. We tried last summer for three months. I was fully expecting to be easily pregnant again. I knew when I should be ovulating (according to calendar) and I didn't get pregnant. So then we held off on trying. About a month or two before this pregnancy, we just decided to not becareful and have fun -- no keeping tabs on ovulation, etc (I just had a general idea, but no pressure on us). Well, tada! Here I am. So best wishes! I know if you are coming off from BC it can take some months to get ovulating normally again. I did have a friend who was on the Depo shot. It did take her about 10 months to get pregnant. Hubby's SIL took about 4 months after going off BC. So have fun trying and good luck! Enjoy your time with hubby while trying!

 

[MrsKemmerlin]

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So glad he's doing so well!

Congrats for everyone almost being home & well!

 

[PitterPatterPalace]

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He's got some nice chunk to him! What a cutie!

 

[NeeleysAVLChicks]

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We have been off of birth control since 12/2008 and I have been monitoring my ovulation patterns q mo.[ day 1, ovulation day (can feel it), etc] since then. This is our first viable pregnancy (at least should be now that we're in our third tri). One word of advice is to not get too caught up in everything- ie. kits- as it can add more stress than what's needed. You usually want to seek advice if you've been trying for one year without success (or 6 months if over age 35). Since you say you're the first of your peers- give yourself a little time and breathing room. Sending good pregnancy vibes your way.

Exactly!! I easily planned and got pregnant with my first two. I am not on birth control -- haven't been since my early 20s. We are just careful and use other means. We tried last summer for three months. I was fully expecting to be easily pregnant again. I knew when I should be ovulating (according to calendar) and I didn't get pregnant. So then we held off on trying. About a month or two before this pregnancy, we just decided to not becareful and have fun -- no keeping tabs on ovulation, etc (I just had a general idea, but no pressure on us). Well, tada! Here I am. So best wishes! I know if you are coming off from BC it can take some months to get ovulating normally again. I did have a friend who was on the Depo shot. It did take her about 10 months to get pregnant. Hubby's SIL took about 4 months after going off BC. So have fun trying and good luck! Enjoy your time with hubby while trying!

Thanks guys, again, it really is so great to hear from you ladies who have been there, done that (or are doing that! ha!).

I appreciate the advice and am trying not to get caught up in everything. After wanting to be a mother for so long, then finally being in a spot in my life where it makes sense (been with hubby 7 years, married for two, finally paid all the college loans off, stable living/working situations, etc) it's hard not to get excited and then disappointed when the period shows up. But again, I've only been off BC for three months, so I knew the likelihood it would happen so soon after is relatively low and I'm 28, so we've got time.

HOWEVER, I'm not going to lie, all of this "trying" has been pretty fun!

THANKS LADIES!!!

 

[suzettex5]

Not happy right now...in fact Im

on the inside right now. Cant let it out because of the other kids...dont want them to see mommy this upset.

Hubby decided to go to LAs Vegas. I dont know exactly when he made his decision, but he didnt bother to let me know until about 2 hours ago. He just walked out the door a minute ago. So now, he's going to be gone from today till Thursday night. Oh, AND he's planning ANOTHER trip to Palm Springs the following week for one day, but overnight, so really 2 days.

When I reminded him my last Dr. appt was on thursday (last before my actual due date) and that he hasnt been to one appt with me and that I have no one to watch the kids since this is an internal exam appt, he just told me to re-schedule since that way I will be further along and they can sweep my membranes then. Could he BE anymore insensitive????

I am hurting so bad right now I cant even explain it. I feel abandoned and unloved and unprotected. Im just trying not to go into the whole story just to spare you all the dumb drama. I SERIOUSLY dont know HOW Im going to do this, energy wise.

When I told him I need more help everyday and that I need to prepare for the birth physically, mentally, and emotionally, his response was to "Suck it up, OTHER women handle kids and full time work tight up till the day they give birth, why cant you? Youre lucky youre not living in the pioneer times and having to give birth. You need to toughen up." WHO the HECK ARE THESE OTHER WOMEN??? Id love to meet them and swap stories.

Yes ladies- thats what he told me when I tried to explain to him how much I need him here. My stress and anxiety are through the roof right now. I have 3 kids to take and pick up from school and I DONT fit behind the steering wheel! My toes barely reach the pedals! I do have some help, but not for every ride for every kid. Plus the time of day they need rides means NO nap for my kids or me, and since he's not gonna be here, I have NO relief in the evening either.



Ok, now that Ive vented a bit, I need to try to be positive. I guess there are women who have it tougher. I am grateful my husband is not overseas as a serviceman, nor is he disabled and he is alive and well. At least he is providing for his family.


Well, my son just called, he needs a ride home from football practice, so I gotta load up all the kids and go get him.....

 

[watchdogps]

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WHAT????? Please tell me these were last minute business trips. If my hubby made vacation plans without me, heads would roll! I do travel without him a good bit, but that's HIS choice, and they arent exactly vacations. I show dogs, so while I enjoy it to no end, it's not his thing. Plus, it isnt like I go party or go sightseeing. I wake up early, show dogs, might grab dinner with another dog show nut and then I go to bed.

Did he want these kids too? Seems like a lot of men think kids are women things

 

[Ms.FuzzyButts]

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Business trip or not

....I wish I lived near you. I'd be there to help in a heartbeat. With a big bucket of ice cream in hand...........

 

[kelseygirl707]

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WOW! I would have Flipped!!!! I don;t even know what to say here, but