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Going to be brave and get this started....
I changed some of the questions a bit, do whatever works for you. This was such a support to me during my first pregnancy!

EDD: May 16, 2016

First doctor appointment: October 14

Any symptoms so far/ How are you feeling? I've been more tired than usual. Getting out of breath more easily when walking/ climbing stairs. And I have felt nauseous pretty much all day long. Its worse right after I eat. I've gagged a few times, but haven't vomited yet. Heightened sense of smell. Those last two symptoms are pretty awful right now because my daughter is sick with a stomach bug....yikes.

Emotionally this has been totally different than my first pregnancy when we were so excited. I didn't really think I'd get pregnant this cycle, so I"m still kind of surprised/can't believe it/keep waiting for something to happen. I think after I'm further along/we have the first appointment I will start to feel more connected/excited.

Who have you told? A few close friends. We are going to wait a little longer before we tell parents and other people. We'll probably try to get to the first appointment, but honestly I'm not sure I can wait that long. We'll see.

First baby? No- I have a 2 1/2 year old daughter who was born in April of 2013.

A little about you: We live in a rural part of Northern New England. We just bought a house this summer, so we've been doing lots of projects. My husband is in his final year of residency to be a pediatrician, he will start at an outpatient practice next July. I work part time (2 days/week) as a therapist in private practice. I'm not sure what the plan will be when the baby is born. I stayed home for about 18 months with our daughter. I will at least cut my hours down to one day a week (my husband will be working 4 days, so we wouldn't need childcare which would be great).

I've been a little scared to join in on this board, but I guess I will go ahead and do it!

Location: Metro-Atlanta

EDD: May 6, 2016

How far along: 5w1d

First child? yes!!

First doctor appointment: 9/24

Any symptoms so far? I have had nausea with vomiting for about a week now. Some days it isn't so bad, but other days it's like the only thing that keeps me from vomiting is eating. It's horrible. I've been trying to keep exercising and eating healthy to prevent extreme weight gain, but we will see I guess. My boobs are also insanely sore. I also have some moderate to heavy cramping in my back, but my OB's office has reassured me its just scar tissue and adhesions from my endo.

Who have you told? Just a few close friends. I am too scared of a miscarriage to get really excited, so I haven't told any family yet. We might tell them after we see how our first appt at 8 weeks goes.

@Cherrybee: congrats! You have a daughter close in age to mine, I recall. How's the parenting a toddler while pregnant thin going? Today is the first day I've really felt totally out with exhaustion, but a mid day nap helped a lot.

@TrailRunner: congratulations! I was nervous about jinxing myself by posting, but decided to go for it in an effort to put those anxieties behind me!

@delight: congrats! Good luck with your genetics appointment. I'll keep you in my thoughts.

Hi! Was nervous to join, but got excited when I saw others jumping in

Location: Massachusetts

EDD: May 5, 2016

How far along: 5 weeks 2 days

First child? Yes!!

First doctor appointment: Sept 16th. We went through IVF so I go for a 6.5 week ultrasound with my RE. But my betas were good - 457 and 1752. Coasting on that news till we get the ultrasound and trying to stay positive and enjoy it.

Any symptoms so far? Not awful, but some nausea (from both being hungry and from eating- can't win!) moodiness, sore boobs, light cramping here and there. Oh and I've had to get up and pee in the middle of the night for the past week and a half.

Who have you told? Very close friends who knew we were having issues conceiving, and my dentist Not sure when we'll tell parents. Want to get through at least one ultrasound.

@ms.line: thanks mama! How are you feeling?!

@YogiRunner: @csross217: congrats! So exciting there are this many may mamas already!

@delight: Good, thanks! I mean, tired and gross, but I won't complain too much!

@YogiRunner: @csross217: congrats ladies
@ms.line: I know what you mean. I feel gross too and I'm trying to bite my tongue cause I don't feel it's right for me to complain to DH when he knows how long I've been wanting this for.
@auggiefrog: thanks so much!! Hope you're feeling well!!

@Silva: omg poor thing...reading that made me almost vomit myself. I couldn't imagine dealing with it in real life!

@TrailRunner: oh, sorry! I thought about putting a warning on it!

Welcome and congrats to you girls! I'm nervously joining you on this thread...

Location: Vancouver, BC

EDD: May 4th, 2016

How far along: 5 weeks, 4 days

First child? No, DD is 6 years old

First doctor appointment: Not sure, first set of betas have been done, will repeat next week and we'll go from there.

Any symptoms so far? Really sore boobs, headaches, some nausea, super bitchy towards DH

Who have you told? Just DH & the doctors office. After two consecutive losses, we're keeping this one close to our hearts for awhile...

Hope you're all feeling well today. Happy Sunday

Hello May mommas!

Location: MA

EDD: May 3, 2016

How far along: 5 weeks, 6 days

First child? No, I have a 3 yr old boy (born June 2012)

First doctor appointment: I meet with a medical asst on 9/25 and then meet with the doctor on 10/1 - they weren't able to schedule everything for me the same day

Any symptoms so far? Nauseous and tired. I remember feeling tired this early on with my first pregnancy but not this sick so soon...ugh!

Who have you told? My parents and my sister. I had a chemical pregnancy my cycle previous to this, so I'm much more nervous than excited this time. Hoping I'll feel more excited after my appts in a few weeks!

@Autumnmama79: @littlecasita1122: @iluvboba637: Welcome and congrats ladies!

@Autumnmama79: congrats!! I hope this is your sticky baby!

@littlecasita1122: congrats! I was surprised to be sick so soon too! I thought something was wrong with me! Lol!

@iluvboba637: congrats! I hope the spotting is nothing serious.

Thanks girls. The spotting was just a few incidences and very light. I think for the most part it's gone now. I hope. Gonna try to stay off my feet as much as possible today at work. (Not easy as a teacher). Have a fantastic day ladies!

Cautiously joining in. We've had a few losses (2 chemical pregnancies, one blighted ovum) but we're hoping this little baby sticks around. FRERs are nice and dark so I'm cautiously hopeful...

Location: Indiana

EDD: May 19-ish?

How far along: 3w5d but FRER was pretty dark, so might be a few days further along.

First child? No, we have an almost 2 year old.

First doctor appointment: Not sure yet! Because of my history I'll have blood draws and an early ultrasound.

Any symptoms so far? Queasy stomach already. I get that gross feeling where your mouth waters and you feel like you're going to be sick.

Who have you told? Just DH and HB! We'll probably tell our parents after blood draws.

Hello mamas! Just wanted to pop in and say hi. Today was the first day back at school for me as a teacher and first day of grade 1 for DD, she cried a little which killed me I'm exhausted! Hope everyone is feeling well today.

Thank you so much for all the warm wishes of congratulations and hopes for a sticky baby. Same to you all and welcome to the new mamas

@YogiRunner: I think we talked a few times on the regular TTC board!

@My Only Sunshine: congrats and welcome!!

@Autumnmama79: I don't how you teachers do it prego! It just seems so tiring!

Hi May Mamas! I waited to join until my dating ultrasound today (wasn't sure if I was in this group or April), but looks like I wasn't as far along as I thought so I have a solid May due date. We saw a heartbeat today which was very exciting!

Location: Boston, MA

EDD: May 3

How far along: 6w1d (I still suspect I am a day or two further but I'll go with it)

First child? 2nd (DD is 23 months)

First doctor appointment: ultrasound 9/9, first real appt 9/30

Any symptoms so far? So many. Constant nausea (also feel like I'm hungry a ton), bloating and weight gain already, waking up to pee, sore boobs, super moody (poor DH and LO)

Who have you told? DH (and HB!). We will tell our families this weekend now that we have a due date.