Expectant parent club! Where the pregnant people hang out.

[Ms.FuzzyButts]

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Yep, exactly. Ours was a surprise and I think I am being an awesome mom. Bottom line I guess is this.... Don't listen to anybody else, especially the naysayers.

 

[kelseygirl707]

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Well, I can't help much here, because DH and I started talking about having kids after dating for only 6 months and strated trying to conceive right after we got married. But I do want to tell you, that it wouldn't hurt to see your OB, and just check everything out. DH and I tried for about 18 months on our own, finally saw a fertility specialist who told me I have PCOS, he started us on fertility drugs, and on the second round of Clomid, for the first time in 18 months, I got a positive ovulation test, but didn't conveive. Then DH and I decided to stop trying, because we decided to overhaul our Careers... 4 months later we were pregnant on our own, and totally shocked. And now we have the most amazing little boy, who will be 4 month tomorrow, and the Love I feel for him is undescribable! So basically after all that rambling.... Whether you are trying or not, it would be a good Idea to get checked out, that way there is no wondering if everything is in working order.

 

[watchdogps]

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How do they test for ovulation?
I really dont think I would go through all that to have a kid. If I'm not working properly, there's plenty of extras out there. I did have some minor procedures done (leep, culposcopy) about ten yrs ago, because they saw something "suspicious" and it turned out to be nothing. Thats not supposed to affect your ability to get preg, but I think any messing around can screw things up.

 

[kelseygirl707]

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How do they test for ovulation?
I really dont think I would go through all that to have a kid. If I'm not working properly, there's plenty of extras out there. I did have some minor procedures done (leep, culposcopy) about ten yrs ago, because they saw something "suspicious" and it turned out to be nothing. Thats not supposed to affect your ability to get preg, but I think any messing around can screw things up.

I bought ovulation test strips that you dip in Urin (Like you would a pregnancy test), and they tell you if you are ovulating. DH and I considered becoming foster parents, because we could never afford adoption, but if you foster, it's often free to adop the child you foster if their parental rights were nullified. But we did try a few rounds of fertility drugs.

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

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My OB told me I was measuring a week ahead also yesterday at my 32 wk appt. He said she would probably be born "on time" since I haven't really had any labor signs and would be a larger baby.

 

[ChikeeMomma]

Watchdog -- I thought that I'd never want children when I was in my teens/early 20s. Well, after being married for about 9 months or so, I changed my mind! We quickly were pregnant with DD #1. Now we are expecting baby #3. I am sure there are many out there, who at one point in their lives thought/said that they didn't want kids. So I wouldn't worry! You may get a little teasing (I did), but generally people should be happy for you!

 

[krcote]

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Very thought provoking post! I had read your post earlier and didn't think I had anything to add, a while later I feel there is something no one has mentioned. For many folks, they start out early adulthood not wanting children. Then, the meet their partner and that all changes. Seems like your husband adds more questions to the situations than answers? For example, before meeting dating me, my husband had decided he never wanted kids. He has later told me that instantly changed when we started our relationship. A different type of example, I knew I always wanted kids, as long as I can remember. BUT, I was with a man for many years (don't ask why

) that I didn't want to have kids with. As soon as I was in a relationship with my husband, I knew I wanted to have kids WITH HIM.
Hopes that helps a little!

 

[MrsKemmerlin]

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I want YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU! Or YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOU!...

That def cracked me up!

As I'm reading this and laughing out loud, my boss walks by and gives me that "....um, okay?" look

 

[MrsKemmerlin]

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Very thought provoking post! I had read your post earlier and didn't think I had anything to add, a while later I feel there is something no one has mentioned. For many folks, they start out early adulthood not wanting children. Then, the meet their partner and that all changes. Seems like your husband adds more questions to the situations than answers? For example, before meeting dating me, my husband had decided he never wanted kids. He has later told me that instantly changed when we started our relationship. A different type of example, I knew I always wanted kids, as long as I can remember. BUT, I was with a man for many years (don't ask why

) that I didn't want to have kids with. As soon as I was in a relationship with my husband, I knew I wanted to have kids WITH HIM.
Hopes that helps a little!

This rings very true for my situation as well! I was with my ex for years and it terrified me to even think about having kids with him. We were engaged and the whole nine yards and he was absolutely wonderful around kids, don't get me wrong, but there was just something that stuck with me that didn't want them to be our kids... but there was absolutely no question in my mind when my husband came along

 

[MrsKemmerlin]

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My OB told me I was measuring a week ahead also yesterday at my 32 wk appt. He said she would probably be born "on time" since I haven't really had any labor signs and would be a larger baby.

Stop talking labor, you two - we've got to be only just a few months pregnant!

Seriously, I feel like I shouldn't be anywhere near the end... time has gone by so fast it's unreal!

...until my back is sore and my ankles are puffy in the evenings