I'm sooo hesitant to be posting this, especially since it still seems too good to be true. Are there any other August 2013 ladies out there?
Introduce yourself!
Name:
Is this your first baby?
Any symptoms so far?
When & how did you find out?
What are you most excited for?
What are you least excited for?
pineapple / 12802 posts
Hey @redsmarties: !! I was thinking about making this post but was also a little nervous since it's still early for me as well! Maybe we're the only 2!! 
Is this your first baby? Yes.
Any symptoms so far? So far, just cramping and sporadic sore boobs.
When & how did you find out? I found out on Nov. 28 (last wed). Pee'd on a stick!
What are you most excited for? Baby kicks and meeting this little person!
What are you least excited for? nausea, miscarriage, health problems, birth.
wonderful olive / 19353 posts
Add me to the list of skepticals! I had a loss in July, but my BFP result was much more vivid than my previous one so I'm hoping this one sticks around!! According to FF's due date calculator, I'm due on Aug 9, 2013.
Name: Alice
Is this your first baby? Yes
Any symptoms so far? Not really. I had random belly "crampings" last week, but didn't think much of it. And maybe heightened sense of smell? My nose is pretty sensitive normally.
When & how did you find out? Took a test yesterday afternoon (12/2) on a cheapie, and a second line showed up pretty quickly so I took First Response test and the test line showed up immediately and was super dark. Darker than the control line!
What are you most excited for? A sticky and healthy baby!
What are you least excited for/worried about? Pregnancy symptoms (morning sickness, etc.), crazy pregnancy weight gain, a m/c, tearing during birth
wonderful olive / 19353 posts
@.twist.: Hello due date twin!! Kind of a weird at the same time since you tested positive 5 days ago and yet we have the same due date!
pineapple / 12802 posts
@Alivoo01: I know, I think mine could change? My cycle was really messed up so August 9 is what FF predicted. Haven't had a doctors appointment yet so it'll be interesting to see if it changes any.
clementine / 972 posts
Congratulations August 2013 mamas!! I can't believe we're that far into the year for august babes, but that makes me very happy for you guys!!!!
apple seed / 1 posts
Name: Joanna
Is this your first baby? Yes
Any symptoms so far? Sore breasts, headaches, slight cramping, and peeing a lot
When & how did you find out? Tested with a Clearblue Friday, got neg, took another this a.m. and it read "Pregnant"
What are you most excited for? raising the baby
What are you least excited for? labor pains
pomegranate / 3604 posts
this thread wigs me out! (in a good way!) I had an august 2012 baby. 
kiwi / 614 posts
@redsmarties: Yay you got your bfp! I'm so happy for you
@Alivoo01: Strange coincidence, I had a loss in July 2011, got my bfp in November 2011, and gave birth to my dd Alice on August 8th this year
Good luck to all of you August 2013 mamas from an August 2012 mama!
blogger / honeydew / 7081 posts
I guess I should answer my own questions, eh? Haha
Name: Alicia
First baby? YES! After 2 years TTC!
When and how? Nov 28, when AF didn't show and my temp rose instead of fell, I tested. It was faint, but positive. The many other tests since then have been mega positive! Due August 8
Most excited: everything! Symptoms, kicks, Ultrasounds, all of it!
Least excited? I'm terrified of a loss.
pomelo / 5228 posts
Happy to join the club! According to the internet, I should be due on 8/12.
Name: (I'll get back to you after the 1st tri)
Is this your first baby? Yes
Any symptoms so far? I have off and on random cramping, plus pretty sore boobs. Also a bit of indigestion, but I always get some around this time of year, so not sure its baby related.
When & how did you find out? I tested yesterday morning at 14dpo
What are you most excited for? A healthy baby! Also, looking forward to telling friends and family once things are confirmed to be going well
Least excited? Trouble sleeping! And of course morning sickness...
wonderful olive / 19353 posts
@Mrs.Someone: Welcome!!! Just out of curiousity, why are you waiting past the first trimester to reveal your name?
@Chastenet: That is kind of scary that we have such "parallel" lives! haha! I'm hoping to follow you in your footsteps in delivering a healthy baby!! Mind sharing your birth story since you know, we're so darn similar and all. Ha! You can post it on my wall or PM!!
pomelo / 5228 posts
@Alivoo01 - Thanks I plan to keep anonymous because we aren't telling most people until after the 1st tri. I've told a few friends about this site, so I'm a little paranoid that people will figure me out (I have one friend in particular who I told about HB and she can't keep a secret). I might change my mind though, we'll see.
wonderful olive / 19353 posts
@Mrs.Someone: Ahhhhh! Gotcha! Makes complete and understandable sense!! Hope I didn't come across rude, just curious! Sorry if it did!
pomelo / 5228 posts
@Alivoo01 - nope, not at all! I understand being curious I do feel a little silly for being anon, but better safe than sorry I guess!
So those of you who are a few days ahead, what happened when you called your doc? I didn't call yesterday because I wanted DH to be the very first to know when he got home. Calling as soon as the office opens today. I imagine there will be at least a blood draw. I have an already-scheduled acupuncture appointment today too.
pineapple / 12802 posts
@Mrs.Someone: I have my first doc appointment tomorrow afternoon. I'm not really sure what it will include but I'll make sure to update. Hopefully she'll send me for blood and then possibly set me up for my first ultrasound.
kiwi / 614 posts
@Alivoo01: You can read my birth story here:
http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chastenets-very-long-and-very-overdue-birth-story
Hopefully you'll have a super easy pregnancy like me, too
wonderful olive / 19353 posts
@Mrs.Someone: I had my blood drawn yesterday to test my HCG and progesterone levels. I should hear something back today, and if things look good, I'm assuming we'll schedule the first pre-natal appointment which will include an ultrasound in a couple weeks where I'll be about 7 weeks pregnant.
wonderful olive / 19353 posts
@Chastenet: I remember reading your birth story now!! I too hope I will be able to labor at home and then easily progress to 10 as you have!!
GOLD / wonderful pea / 17697 posts
Big congratulations to all the August 2013 mamas from another Aug 2012 Mama!
pomelo / 5228 posts
I took advantage of not being too busy to make some phone calls. But my GYN's office doesn't open until 10am today! Another half hour of waiting to call again... At least they usually have openings right away.
I also called the midwife practice that I want to go to and they said they don't see people until 8-10 weeks 
They will do a free meet and greet though. I was hoping to be able to hear a heartbeat before 7 weeks, because my inlaws are coming to visit and we'd like to tell our parents just after they get here.
coconut / 8299 posts
Awwww. August 2013 mamas! I'm an August 2012 mama so it's awesome to see the 2013 mamas starting to post. I'll be following this thread!
blogger / honeydew / 7081 posts
@Mrs.Someone: My midwife practice doesn't do appointments until 8-10 weeks, either. My first appointment is January 2, when I'll be about 10 weeks. I'm a little nervous about waiting that long, but I guess as long as I get a positive test every week or so, I'll maintain my sanity.
pineapple / 12802 posts
@redsmarties: hahahaha that's cute. I'm too scared to test. I got my one positive and I've been terrified to do it again!
wonderful clementine / 24134 posts
@Chastenet: @banana: @FutureMrsMcK: Isn't it fun to see all the August Moms go through the same thing! I am an August 2011 mom, but am also testing this month to maybe be an August 2013 mom. Not sure how I feel about having two August babies!
pineapple / 12802 posts
@Thehistoryofus: My husbands two boys are Both May babies, 18th & 19th.
pomelo / 5228 posts
Well, it looks like I spoke too soon, it appears that I'm m/cing. I'm doing OK though... Best wishes to all you August mamas! I hope to see you on that side again soon.
pineapple / 12802 posts
Hey girls, how is everyone feeling?? Anyone got appointments lined up?
I have my first u/s appointment on the 19th, really looking forward to that.
Is anyone else freezing their butts off??? I am so cold the last few days!
blogger / honeydew / 7081 posts
@.twist.: I'm feeling pretty good. A little nauseous in the morning and evening, and my boobs are ridiculously sore. I'm crazy bloated, too!
My midwife doesn't do appointments until 8-10 weeks, so my first one is on January 2. At least I have Christmas to distract me in the meantime.
I've been alternating hot and cold the past few days. I was freezing today and yesterday, but at night I've been crazy hot - my husband has to sleep with no covers because I heat up the bed so much!
clementine / 930 posts
Name: Jamie
Is this your first baby? Yeppers!!
Any symptoms so far? Not really. I've been sleeping like garbage but been really tired, so that's something, and I feel like I can smell EVERYTHING way more than usual.
When & how did you find out? Took a Clearblue Digital Friday afternoon, not expecting it to be positive, and lo and behold!
What are you most excited for? a happy and healthy baby!
What are you least excited for? I'm really worried about another loss, but trying to stay positive.
pineapple / 12802 posts
@JamieLee: Welcome and Congrats!!!!
@redsmarties: I feel like everyone I know who's due in August is having super mild symptoms thus far. I wonder if it's still just too early or if we're all really lucky!
Anyone else have a bunch of Christmas parties to go to in the next few weeks? I have a feeling I'm going to be coming out a bit early because I KNOW people are going to ask why I'm not drinking at these parties!!!
clementine / 930 posts
@.twist.: I was just telling my husband that we're going to have to tell our families before our first appointment because I'm not going to be drinking, and they're going to want to know why! I'm hoping to not have to tell EVERYONE yet, but I know I will have to tell my in-laws, sister-in-law, niece, and my dad and brother before the appointment, and probably the friends we're spending New Year's with. I KNOW they will not buy any silly excuse about why I'm not having champagne!
pineapple / 12802 posts
@JamieLee: Seriously! Our friends and family all like to have a glass of wine, especially around the holidays. They also all know that I LOVE me some wine so it will be totally out of the ordinary and making up a bunch of excuses will just not fly!
haha, I've decided holiday season is just a terrible time to be pregnant in the 1st trimester.
clementine / 930 posts
@.twist.: Agreed! It would be great to be like 12-13 weeks around this time, and get to deliver the good news via some fun holiday way. My hubby is just really gun shy about telling people too soon after our miscarriage last year. Ugh! Me, I don't mind as much. I learned a lot from the experience, and have decided it's nothing to be ashamed of, and why should we hide what happened to us?
However, I will be waiting to post anything on Facebook or to the masses probably until 20 weeks, or at least like 15.
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