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Hey ladies! I haven't been on the computer much these days, but I've got 2 weeks off, so I figured I'd try and join in.

Location: Redford, MI

EDD: May 16 (Based on when I *think* I O'd. Not certain)

How far along: 5 weeks, 4 days

First child? Yes

First doctor appointment: I have my first ultrasound next Thursday.

Any symptoms so far? Nausea, fatigue, and some digestive issues.

Who have you told? My brother-in-law, my niece, and my stepson. We will tell my parents and grandparents this Sunday.

I spent the last two weeks completely stressed out because they kept sending me back for beta draws. My numbers doubled every 2 days, but the waiting for the results caused me a lot of anxiety because I never had good numbers in my previous pregnancies. But then it jumped from 1075 on Monday to 4105 on Thursday, and my doctor was so happy she was practically screeching over the phone. Lol.

So now hubby and I can relax and we feel more comfortable telling my parents before week 10, which was the original plan. But we have to do it this weekend because hubs can't come to my first ultrasound so I want my mother to be there.

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Hope it's not too late to join in!

Location: Washington State
EDD: May, 03
How far along: almost 8 weeks
First Child: no I have a toddler
First Dr Appt: not until October 2nd. It feels like forever away
Symptoms: I pretty much feel terrible all day long: exhausted and nauseous. The total opposite of my first pregnancy.
Who have I told: we told our families and my closest friends. Basically people who I would look to for support if something doesn't go as planned.
I'm excited to join this board! Hope all you other May Mommas are feeling ok!

@petunia354: I have lots of cramping especially in the middle of the night

I had lots of cramps when I was pregnant with DS too.

@KrzyRiver: @Miss Flamingo: welcome and congrats!!

@petunia354: I had a lot of cramping a couple of weeks ago. It subsided but I was worried at first. Nurse told me it was completely normal and to take Tylenol if I needed.

May 2016 Mamas
May 2 – Iluvboba637
May 3 – Csross217, SSLM, Miss Flamingo, catlady & Littlecasita1122
May 4- Autumnmama79
May 5 – Yogirunner & Sharpie
May 6 – Trailrunner
May 9 - Xinfinity
May 14 – Delight & Kelli_elizabeth
May 16 - Silva & Krzyriver
May 18 – Moderndayjibarita
May 19 – My only sunshine & Mamasig
May 20 – Petunia354

@ModernDayJibarita: thanks for doing the list! That's a lot of May 3 babies!

@sslm: good luck! Do you not have an appointment after the ultrasound or anything?

@sslm: They won't even let you hear the heartbeat?! From what I remember, the ultrasound tech pointed out the baby and let us hear the heartbeat for a few seconds. She also mentioned a cyst or something I had. But they schedule it right before my doctor exam every time.

@Mamasig: There are some downfalls to free health care :). It seems hit and miss on whether they'll say anything at all. Some people said they told them how far along they were measuring, but some people said they got nothing until their doctor called them. I'm hoping I'm lucky, but I don't want to get my hopes up!

Oh they also won't let anyone come in with me.

ETA: With my DD we were living in another province and it was completely different! The techs were very chatty. This will be my first experience here.

@ModernDayJibarita: Thank you for doing this!!

@sslm: Good luck today! What province are you in? I am in BC

Gingerly joining in...I had a CP last month, and I haven't had a confirmation blood test yet (Friday)!

Location: Toronto
EDD: May 26
How far along: almost 5 weeks
First Child: LO will be 3 in December
First Dr Appt: I go see my family doctor on Friday for a blood test and referral to my OB
Symptoms: Nauseated in the morning, then fatigue hits in the afternoon/evening. I'd forgotten about that fatigue that makes me want to put my head down on my desk for a nap.
Who have we told: nobody...DH mentioned last night that it might be fun if we announced on Christmas morning. I was like, um no. I'll be 18 weeks and more than likely showing by then. Plus we're at my parents' for Candian Thanksgiving in a couple of weeks and if I'm throwing up all over the place, then I think they'll figure it out. We'll likely see them many times between Thanksgiving and Christmas too, so I don't think it's going to be possible to hold off till then!

@sslm: I hope everything went well. I'm so nervous for mine next week. My doctor put a rush on the results so I can get it quick. I hate that they won't show the screen or give any indication that things are ok. My other early scans have been at the EPAU for previous pregnancies and they show you the screen the whole time.
I will say a little prayer for you today. Maybe you'll be lucky and get a good tech who will at least tell you things look good.

@My Only Sunshine: @petunia354: Thanks!

Anyone have any great tips for overcoming fatigue? I just went for a 15 minute walk to try and gain some energy. Staring at a computer screen doesn't help either!

Wow... I didn't realize that an ultrasound tech not discussing what you're seeing was a common thing. In my pregnancy 3 years ago, I had an ultrasound to date the pregnancy, and I was sent to a random Henry Ford location. It was too early to see anything, so I thought that was why the lady didn't talk. She did tell me that I was less than 5 weeks but that was it.

My ultrasound on Thursday is at my doctor's office tho. I've done 2 ultrasounds there before (for testing and monitoring) and the techs have always let me know what was happening when it was happening. So I'm hoping they will on Thursday too. I'm so excited and I'll be very disappointed if they don't even let me see! It never occurred to me that they wouldn't let me. Plus my mother is coming with me since my husband can't be there. I hope they'll let her in....

@sslm: That's wonderful! So happy for you.

@sslm: Yay!

Today I got outed by someone at work as looking "really tired." Thanks, thanks a lot. I honestly can't tell how much my exhaustion is from having a toddler with a cold, being pregnant, or going through caffeine withdrawals.

@My Only Sunshine: I had to come right out and tell my boss. I work in an assisted living home and the job if very physical, so I requested to be moved to a different position that wouldn't require me to lift people by myself. Lol. It sucks though, I would have preferred to keep it quiet.

@ModernDayJibarita: thank you for making the list.

@sslm: yaaaaay! Great news! Congratulations!

Location: Minneapolis, MN
EDD: May 15 (based on my LMP, but I'm fairly irregular so could be inaccurate)
How far along: 6 weeks, 2 days
First child? Yes
First doctor appointment: September 25. Not sure if they'll do an ultrasound or just confirm pregnancy.
Any symptoms so far? Fatigue, nausea, bloating, frequent urination, mild cramps
Who have you told? My mom, my husband's best friend and my best friend. We plan on potentially telling my in laws after my first appointment and then my dad as well. My dad is a huge gossip so we're waiting until we can get it confirmed.