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DD: March 30, 2013

How far along?: 5 Weeks.

How long TTC: We were very lucky and got pregnant the first cycle

First child?: Yes!!

Any feeling about boy/girl: Boy. No, Girl. No, Boy. No idea! Healthy and happy boy or girl!

First doctor's appointment: Next Week. August 7

How do you feel?/Symptoms so far: I've been pretty wiped out but a job interview., my husband going back to work, (he teaches and just went back from summer break), and a 5am alarm clock have attributed to that as well.

Who have you told?: Nobody yet! Hope to tell our parent in person (they both live a few hours away). My sister lives close by and will probably be the first we tell, but we wanted to keep it our little secret for a few days or weeks.

I was hesitant to post because it's so early but you gals are so wonderfully supportive and I'm DYING to talk to someone Looking forward to learning from and sharing with you all!

@MrsLMA: Your first appointment is tomorrow, right?? Are you excited?? Do you know if you'll have an ultrasound?

Thanks for the welcome!

@adira first visit is just pregnancy confirmation, blood work and general questions. I was told this was a pretty quick appointment and the second one would be more extensive.

@savanarunner: That makes sense! My first appointment was a bunch of labs and going over information. It was in a nice office and a comfy chair. No exam or anything. Do you have your second appointment scheduled already, or will you have to wait until after the first?

@adira very exciting!! How many weeks will you be at the appointment? I haven't scheduled the second appt yet, plan on doing that while I'm at the first!

@savanarunner: I'll be 13 weeks at my first trimester screening. Normally they schedule it for 12 weeks I think, but I already had an appointment scheduled for the following week and I didn't want to miss more work, so I had them schedule it for the same day. I'm soooooooo excited!!!

@MrsLMA: Good Luck today! Let us know how your ultrasound goes!!

@Adira: Don't feel guilty! You have to tell when you are ready. Even if everyone thinks something is up. Which I am convinced some people at my work think something is going on. I had to tell my boss I would be in late tomorrow cause I have to go back to the doctor's. She asked if everything was ok, I just said yeah, they need to run some more tests. I never go to the doctor, so I am sure she thinks something is up.

Hi my dear March 2013 mommas!! After my dr's appt just now and calling DH to give him the good news, I wanted to come here right away and update you guys! I'm measuring at 6 weeks 3 days and we saw the heartbeat!!! I have the silliest grin on my face right now.

DD: March 25, 2013 (5 days after our 2nd year wedding anniversary)

How far along?: 6 weeks 3 days

How long TTC: 8 cycles!!!

First child?: Yes!

Any feeling about boy/girl: Always felt my firstborn would be a boy. But boy or girl, as long as the baby is healthy, I couldn't ask for more.

First doctor's appointment: July 17 - internal u/s didnt see anything bc I was too early. 2nd appt - Aug 2 - saw the little bean and heartbeat!!! SOO HAPPY AND RELIEVED.

How do you feel?/Symptoms so far: Nothing. Nada. Just sore boobs.

Who have you told?: Nobody yet! Enjoying this little secret between us for now.

@cokiezombie: Yay!! So excited you saw the heartbeat. Congrats!!! Happy and healthy 9 months

@BKCaribBaby: Welcome! Happy & healthy 9 months. First month of trying and success, that is awesome.

@Smurfette - Thanks!! It feels weird but good as well. I'm also older (I'll be 35 next month), so I just was expecting the opposite. I just want everything to be okay.

@CokieZombie - Thanks!!

@bkcaribaby Welcome and congrats! My estimated DD is March 30 and I was considering popping over to the April 2013 thread as well so no worries

Question for the group: What are you reading or planning to read in the next 9 months? I'm filling an amazon shopping cart but haven't bought anything yet and was wondering if you all have read anything already, recommend anything, or what you're planning to read. Would love to hear!

@cokiezombie: Yay!!! Congratulations!!! So happy your ultrasound went well!!

@BKCaribBaby: Welcome and congratulations!!! And no, feel free to cheat on us with April - you're likely to deliver in April anyway, haha.

@savanarunner: I bought the Mayo Clinic guide to a Healthy Pregnancy and love it so far. It goes through your whole pregnancy plus the first few months of baby's life. It's full of helpful information!

Thanks for the positive thoughts everyone. The appointment yesterday went AWESOME! I'm measuring at 7 weeks, and we HEARD the nice strong heartbeat at 130bpm!!!

It was a huge relief and although I'm not TOTALLY un-nervous (if that's a word) it did make me a little more excited and feeling like it is more real now:)

My ultrasound went great this morning!!!! I feel so much better. Happy to report that we have a little baby that is measuring 7w5d, just like it should. The heart-rate was 170, which the ultrasound person was normal. I started crying as soon as I saw the little heart beating, then again when we heard it. We have three pictures of our little nugget! Makes it so real. Then we meet with the OB nurse, answered a ton of questions, and got bag full of information and samples. Next ultrasound is Sept 7, when I will be 12w 5ds. I don't know how I am going to wait 5 more weeks!

How's everybody feeling these days? I've had some killer headaches and stomachaches, and I am feeling lost without my trusty Advil and Pepto!

@aprk: I am feeling good. Still super tired but having trouble sleeping. I am lucky I can pretty much eat whatever, still just have small waves of nauseous off and on all day long. Fingers crossed it stays that way. I have noticed my tummy doesn't like sweets as much as it use too. On the plus side, I love ice cream!

I can really tell I'm pregnant now!

I've been SO nauseous (I threw up at the post office on Friday), and I have aversions and cravings already. I can't stand the idea or smell of any Asian food, anything greasy, pasta or lasagna, and anything rich.

Here we go...

@aprk: I am sure it was just a fluke since it was just that once. Did you just have sex? Cause that can cause spotting too. Just take it as a sign to be lazy and relax on the couch the rest of the night!

I just ate NINE tacos. Dude. This baby is hungry.

@Arden: OMG, that is a lot of tacos! I am impressed you could eat that much, I can't eat as much as I used too. I was disappointed on Sat night we went out for Mexican, and all I wanted was cheese dip and tacos. I ate too much cheese dip that I only could eat one taco, but I just don't like the taste of ground beef anymore. The Mexican rice was the best thing ever though.