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Location: Burlington, VT
EDD: Nov. 29
How far along: 3+5
First child? Yes
First doctor appointment: Ultrasound 4/5, I have a history of ectopic pregnancy, so just to confirm the baby landed in the right place.
Any symptoms so far? Sore boobs, weird tastes, and SO tired
Who have you told? My husband, both our parents, one of my sisters, my best friend, and my boss. We've had 3 losses in the past 18 months (one miscarriage, two ectopics) and needed all these people and then some, so didn't hold back when we found out. Plus I have to get my blood drawn every two days starting tomorrow, so needed to tell my boss just in case I had to reschedule anything.

Location: Great Lakes
EDD: November 8th
How far along: 6 + 6
First child? 2nd, I have a 4 year old
First doctor appointment: April 11th
Any symptoms so far? Breast tenderness. No nausea yet, which totally freaks me out. I had tons of nausea last time.
Who have you told? DH, a few daycares and the OB office. I'll tell my boss soon. We want DD to know before any of our family and want an ultrasound/heartbeat before we tell DD.

@SweetCaroline: Thanks! I’m still a long way from feeling confident I’ll be here in November, but 🤞

@schubr03: Some spotting can be normal. I had some yesterday, but it stopped quickly. Fingers crossed that the same is true for you. 🤞🤞

@Chuckles: Congratulations! So excited your ultrasound went well!!

Well, the spotting wasn’t normal. Passed a pretty large clot this morning and took a negative test. Feeling disappointed and sad.

@karenbme: that is so awesome! Love that dark line. Excited for your blood draw today.

@schubr03: Oh no! I'm so sorry. *hugs*

The level came back at 408! I'm so relieved and excited. Even with my first EP where the level got really high it started at 4+2 at only 79. And now I need to get from my office to the bathroom at the other end of the hallway without anyone seeing me because I don't want to have to explain why I'm sobbing.

Hi ladies! Here goes nothing...

Location: New York, NY
EDD: ~November 25, 2019
How far along: 4+5
First child? No, third. DS is 3 and DD is 8 months.
First doctor appointment: Had one yesterday. Go back in 2 weeks for real due date estimating, etc.
Any symptoms so far? Very few. A few nights of vivid dreams. And last night I got out of a cab ride feeling nauseous and they were cleaning my building lobby, and the smell nearly made me barf. So I feel like the nausea is coming.
Who have you told? DH, and my doctor, and that's it. I'm about to go to lunch and will tell one of my close friends.

This pregnancy was quite a surprise. We were on the fence about having three, but leaning against. My littlest one is still just 8 months! Honestly, this week has been kind of a roller coaster adjusting to the idea of doing everything all over again way sooner than we planned, and imagining the impact on our existing kids, plus my job. But eventually the excitement of another little baby won out, and we realized maybe the best thing that could have happened is that we're somewhat cornered into taking a leap on 3. I'm starting to feel super excited about it! That said, I'm not going to tell anyone except a few close friends for quite some time. I just need some time to adjust. I think people are going to be shocked and assume it was unplanned (which, I mean, it was, but also that's not anyone's business) and I'm definitely far from ready to deal with that. So thanks in advance for letting me share my excitement here with you all!

@karenbme: sounds like great numbers! very excited for you!

@schubr03: very sorry to hear this. hugs to you.

@Chuckles: My first appointment isn't until 11 weeks, so if all goes well we will tell her after that. I ordered (stupid early, I know) a shirt off Etsy last night for her. It says "I have a secret..." on the front and "I'm going to be a big sister!" on the back.

@nwm: Congratulations! So exciting even though it's a wild ride for you!

Location: Montana
EDD: End of November. By LMP, 11/25, by O date 12/3. I think they will probably go by the dating scan but I don't really know. I'm tempted to just change my LMP but I totally trust my OB, so I'll just give her all of this info and let her decide I'll get induced at 39 weeks (I have a history of big babies and difficult deliveries) so it will be a November baby regardless!
How far along: like 5 minutes.
First child? 4th! I have 3 boys--almost 5, 2.5, and 14 months.
First doctor appointment: I still need to schedule it
Any symptoms so far?: Friggin sore boobs. Aaaaaand the nausea is already coming. I've had it really really badly with all of my pregnancies. I just ordered like $75 worth of supposed remedies off of Amazon. I don't even care if it's placebo at this point, I just reeeallllly don't want to be sick for 20 weeks again! It's so hard when you have other little people to be taking care of!
Who have you told? Just DH! And you guys, I guess. Haha.

@schubr03: So sorry

@karenbme: Your numbers are AWESOME!! Are they getting you in for a scan when they hit 2,000? Or what is the plan?

@SweetCaroline: One of my friend is expecting her third and has no nausea, even though she had it BAD with her previous two. Maybe you're just lucky! I think supposedly it's less common in subsequent pregnancies (although that hasn't been the case for me )

@Chuckles: Yay!

@nwm: I got pregnant when DS2 was only 10 months. So a little bit older than your's, but still a baby. It was a more difficult transition than from 1 to 2 (with a 2y3m gap) but obviously, totally doable! Someday they will be such great playmates! Kind of crazy that you were on the fence about 3 and the universe decided for you!

@nwm: yes! I should add that it was more difficult transition for *me*, but not for our kids. They adjusted perfectly! And obviously we weren't too scarred from it, since we are having another (this age gap should be 22 months!)

4 kids in 5 years. I'm just praying it's not twins

Location: Pittsburgh, PA
EDD: 11/8
How far along: 7 weeks
First child? 3rd!! DD is 3.5, DS is 9 months.
First doctor appointment: Apr 9
Any symptoms so far? Morning sickness, one food aversion, exhaustion, and so freaking bloated.
Who have you told? All the teachers at daycare because I had to get a spot in the fall and they gossip

This was a spur of the moment NTNP (Valentines Day no less). I donated all of my maternity clothing and both LO's outgrown clothing because we were sooooo done having babies after DS (he spent 8 weeks in the hospital due to complications from heart surgery at 5 days old).

@Ms. RV: ha, my pleasure! welcome!

@karenbme: what’s one more?! (kidding. Still praying there is only one. I used to think twins would be so fun...until I had DS1. Now I can’t even imagine how exhausting it would be

@Ms. RV: DS2 and DS3 are 19 months apart. Someday they will be best buddies! Bummer you gave all your stuff away though

@Ms. RV: sounds like a good excuse to go shopping to me