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Anyone else having INSANE dreams? I have the most realistic/crazy dreams now.

Also- what would you guys drink at Starbucks to not tip off a friend? Are chai tea lattes ok? I usually get peppermint lattes and that's not going to fly now.

@KJfromNJ: Chai tea lattes do contain some caffeine. I've read that some chai tea beverages contain anise, which can lead to complications during pregnancy if too much is consumed. I think the complications are most common in high-risk pregnancies, but I'm not certain.

I've been having strange dreams about my pregnancy and very intense, emotional dreams.

@KJfromNJ: I just kept my caffeine intake generally under 200 mg/day, which is the lowest threshold that any studies have found to have an association with any issues (I actually think most studies don't see an association till closer to 300mg). A grande peppermint mocha has 175 mg of caffeine; a tall only has 95 mg. (In comparison, a grande hot chocolate has 25 mg).
(This caffeine info is all from the Starbucks website)
I'd have a cup of coffee (often a tall latte) once a day during my first pregnancy (if it seemed appealing), and I'll probably do the same during this one. I'm drinking my morning coffee right now, actually!
Starbucks also has decaf espresso, so if you'll miss the taste of your latte, that's an option too!
(Also, I'd never assume a pregnancy from a change in someone's coffee habit- are you sure your friend would be looking so closely at what you're ordering at Starbucks?)

Oops, it looks like my due date is October 15, not October 22!

Due date: Oct 10

Months it took to conceive: 3

DPO you found out: Made myself wait until 17 DPO before I tested. I was pretty sure at 15 DPO and my husband wanted me to wait until 21 DPO, but I was losing my mind not knowing, so I drove to the grocery store on Superbowl Sunday. What a madhouse! I'd never bought a test before, was feeling completely hormonal, and wanted to strangle the two teenage store employees hovering over me as I tried to figure out which one to get. When I took the test an hour later, there was no mistaking the two solid lines.

Symptoms: Missed (always regular) period, exhaustion, painful breasts, so bloated that I'm dreaming of maternity pants already (5w6d), aching hips/legs, sore ab muscles (anyone else?)

Child #: This will be our first.

Most excited for: A healthy, happy baby

Most scared about: Right now? Morning sickness!

@Plato: Welcome and Congrats! I'm due the day before you

@KaitlynB: yes this happened the first time for me too! It also happened the other night. Woke up and then jumped DH.

@Plato: Welcome!

@Plato: Welcome! I also have sore abs but upper abs not lower. I thought that was strange.

@JenniMac: Thank you so much!

@Plato: Welcome and congrats!

I haven't experienced any weird dreams or extra stuff... I have though become a deep sleeper when usually I'm a very light sleeper... Now I don't ever notice when DH comes to bed.

How fun! This is my first web announcement, if you will, our friends and family don't even know yet.

Due Date: Unofficial- October 1st. I will get the official date early next week. My OB takes a week from the first ultrasound date to provide it.

Months It Took to Conceive: We were not trying...we have a 6 month old.

DPO You Found Out You Were Preggo On: Who knows... I had my first period since my daughter was born on Dec. 15th but I know I wasn't on a regular cycle. My positive home test was on Jan. 28th.

Symptoms That Made You Think You Were Pregnant: None!

Child Number: 2

What You're Most Excited For: The possibility of a boy...telling our family and friends...

What You're Most Scared About: Telling my Director. I got some backlash after my maternity leave with my first.

Cheers to all the Mamas!

@Protectlove: Congratulations!! How exciting to have two so close together in age!

@buninoven
I am sooo excited for you! The sentiment of seeing your husband as a father and giving him that connection is so sweet and sincere!

@Protectlove: Congrats and welcome!

Just wanted to update you ladies. We went to the doctor today and were able to hear the heartbeat during the ultrasound! We couldn't see much else on the ultrasound though. Baby still looks like a blob! I feel really relieved though. Things are starting to feel a bit more real.

@Chillybear: I've been following the board too. So exciting! And I'm also glad I'm not the only one rocking the rubber band this early in the game. Pretty soon I'm going to be rocking the nursing bra since only two of mine fit and I'm pretty sure they're not going to last much longer.

@Chillybear: Yep, if I'm not at work, I'm in a sports bra. It's sooo much more comfortable!

@KJfromNJ: I would absolutely LOVE if we even got casual Friday's at work. I work for a historical society and our dress code is business/business casual, which means that I've got a black dress, cardi, tights, and flats on today when I would love to be in my skinny jeans and a sweater. The plus is that this dress is a little bit big, so there isn't any belly constriction.

@Mrs. Monkey: YAY!!!

I too went in today for a "viability scan". I've never heard them call it that until we got there today. My husband said that's a morbid name for the appointment...

I was so scared and watching the doctor's face the whole time he was looking for the baby...and then we saw the heartbeat! He said he thinks I'm just under 7 weeks (we thought I was 8 today), so he is bringing me back for another ultrasound in two weeks to try and get a better due date. Such a blessing!!! I'm a worry wart.

Then my big ultrasound is two weeks after that. We are telling our families this weekend (: