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@Adira: lol thought I missed something from you

Thanks for starting this! I was just about to!

Location: Milwaukee
EDD: 4/18
How far along: 4 weeks
First child? Second. I have a 2 year old daughter
First doctor appointment: 9/19
Any symptoms so far? I just "feel" pregnant, some ligament stretching, bloating
Who have you told? Hubby and best friend

Thank you!! I'm excited to join, but too nervous to start the board myself.

Location: Minnesota
EDD: April 8
How far along: 5 Weeks
First child? Yes!
First doctor appointment: August 20th. These next two weeks are going to go by so slowly.... I'm so nervous something will go wrong/already has. I had a chemical last month, so that's probably what's making my anxiety even worse.
Any symptoms so far? Bloating but last week was worse.... Still very tired.
Who have you told? Just my husband. We'll wait at least until after we hear a heartbeat to tell anyone.

@DriftAway: @MrsKRB: It will be interesting adding a new born into the mix with 2 year olds! DD bday is April 24, so theoretically she will just be turning 3 around when the baby is born.

It's also funny because even though I've done this before I feel as though I've forgotten everything. I think I'm going to bust out some of my old pregnancy books for a refresher

I’m so excited so many people are joining, I was worried since HB has been a little quieter recently.
Yes, lots of 2 years olds! I am SO nervous, I feel like I have a good handle on her finally and I’m not sure how I will do with 2!

@Lahela017: I’ve been really anxious this pregnancy too

@MrsSCB: yay! 🤗

@DriftAway: my daughter is pretty easy too, so I’m pretty terrified that this one will be a nightmare

Anyone else feeling anxious for the first appointment? August 30 seems so far away!

@MrsKRB: I’m also feeling pretty normal...I’m super tired, but I have a two year old so 🤷‍♀️ it makes me nervous, too, but with my son I didn’t have any symptoms until my belly started growing so I’m just hoping it’ll be the same!

@MrsKRB: @MrsSCB: The only symptom I really felt was that lovely ligament pain.... Until yesterday (4 weeks, 5 days). Yesterday I felt nauseous, my heartburn ramped up, and my boobs are starting to get sore. I have been pretty miserable the entire pregnancy in the past.

My appointment isn't until September 19! At about 9/10 weeks. I'm honestly getting super nervous and might see if she will see me sooner. I have had a miscarriage in the past, and tend to want to be in the MD office more rather than less.

When are you guys going to tell more people? We were going to wait, but if I have a miscarriage I will need support of my peeps anyways, so why wait?

@rockinghorse: we will probably tell our parents if we see a heartbeat at our ultrasound on Thursday. I’m not really in a rush to tell anyone else, last time I was so excited but this time I’m feeling pretty private.

This morning I felt nauseous and dizzy, so I’ll take that as a good sign haha, and I think pregnancy hunger has started.

@Lahela017: they will prbe badly do blood work and maybe listen for the heartbeat depending on how far along you are, so that might be helpful!

My birthday is at the end of the month, and we are going to see Billy Joel next week, and Pearl Jam on Labor Day weekend!

@rockinghorse: September 19 is a long wait! I hope they can get you in a little earlier if you want.

And I'm undecided about when to tell people... with my son, we waited to tell family until about 14 weeks. That was partly because we lived far away but had a visit planned for that time, and we wanted to tell in person. Now we live very close to my family. I'd still like to wait until after the 12-week appointment, but I think it'll be a lot harder because we see them often! I'm thinking they could already be suspicious because I've stopped ordering a drink at dinner (which I miss already haha) Though they would never say anything, they might just think it's possible.

@Lahela017: With my first I had an ultrasound earlier than seven weeks, so maybe they'll do one!

As for upcoming plans, we just moved so we're still slowly unpacking. I think getting rid of all the boxes will take probably the rest of the month--there's not much time to do it with both of us working. And it's my son's second bday on Friday, so we're just doing a small family party at our place on Saturday!

7 weeks today! Heartbeat was 141 bbm, I guess this is actually happening! Still feel pretty good, just peeing more and get out of breath pretty easily.

@MrsKRB: Yay, so exciting! Hi, baby!

Perks of having to do IVF, haha.

Any other second time moms feel like they skipped straight to looking like they’re 12 weeks pregnant? I’m running out of loose tops!

Location: Texas
EDD: April 29. I am happy to see that the OB who delivered my first, who I did not like, left the practice.
How far along: 4 weeks
First child? No, third. I have a 5 year old and a 2.5 year old. My 2.5 year old is not easy right now, although at least my 5 year old is getting easier.
First doctor appointment: September 18
Any symptoms so far? Sore nipples, frequent urination, some light cramping. I feel like I have had a little bit of thirst, heat intolerance, aversions (to hot coffee) and nausea, but it is probably too early and in my head.
Who have you told? Just my husband. It is going to be hard to keep it from my children, but I know my 5 year old would tell everyone. I will not tell anyone else at least until I see a heartbeat, and I don't expect to see our families in person until at least then.

@mdf106: hi and welcome!

@Lahela017: it’ll be here before you know it

Cautiously dipping in here! Excited to join here! My husband says this is our final baby, haha.

Location: WA state
EDD: 4/15
How far along: 6 weeks
First child? Second. I have a 20-month-old son
First doctor appointment: 9/5
Any symptoms so far? My symptoms come and go which is a bit of an emotional roller coaster wondering if everything is all right. Sore boobs on and off, waking up in the middle of the night wide awake (I did this last time too, so odd), twingy feelings in my uterus, strong sense of smell, food weirdness on and off, and the most prolific thus far... crazy gas!
Who have you told? Two close friends and my husband and my entire immediate families (we had two family camping trips recently and I always drink at least a little on camping trips, so I decided to share when I declined drinks.)

@MrsKRB: Thanks! I thought at first read that you were getting your 8 week scan and that you were lovingly calling him/her Billy Joel. Now I think you should.

I have been having some on and off nausea and aversions, even though it seems too early (started at 4+1). It is cake day, and the thought of cake makes me want to gag.

I am also moody, I got unreasonably upset about a minor work issue today.