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Just curious... who's expecting?
I hate taking over posts or boards, but I am curious to see how many November ladies are already expecting. I know we had LoveofMike's life around the wedding that started my excitement, but I'm just curious to see how many are actually expecting... I understand some may have ditched November to join "the bump"... so who's still here?
[If you are TTC or thinking about TTC, you count too!!]
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Re: Just curious... who's expecting?
Cramping is definitely normal! I had it for weeks, especially in the beginning. Headaches are normal too. My cramps felt like period cramps, but a bit different... if that makes sense. I feel like I've been through everything. nausea, migraines, pelvic floor dysfunction, etc. If you have any questions, I can try to answer them or give my experience.
I also had ovary issues before my pregnancy. I had a laparoscopic procedure in January of last year to remove a large cyst from my ovary and had to have scar tissue scraped to separate my other ovary from my bowel, so needless to say, I've had ovary issues that I can somewhat relate to. I also used OPKs while TTC and none of them came up positive, but I still conceived... so I guess my levels just didn't work with the kits. Hopefully everything goes healthy and smooth for you. For nausea, I liked cucumbers, PB&J sandwiches (weird, but worked), pickles, sprite, and jolly ranchers helped quite a bit.
Congrats on all of the other new little miracles headed our way. I promise I won't leave the nest. I occasionally jump in my month board to see what's going on and to be nosy about other people's stuff and their questions. You ladies are still my favorite!
Oct. 3rd is my H's B-day
As for me, I'm "thinking" about TTC, but no where close to counting on this post lol - It'll be at least a year, to 18 months before we start TTC. So unless we have an "oopsy" you'll all have toddlers when my first is born
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Well, at least you'll have plenty of mommas to give you advice and answer your questions when that time comes
YAY! Does that mean you can finally consumate your marriage?!
(TMI? haha)
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Oh how wonderful Zara! So glad that nightmare is finally going to be over for you. Hope you get a BFP soon.
We just finished up our 2nd month TTC. I'm not sure how my body's working off of BCPs. The first month I got a positive OPK, but this past month I got OPKs that were only close to positive. My new OB/GYN said to try for 6 months then we'll talk about any sort of interventions. My age worries me (33, will be 34 in June) but we're trying to stay upbeat and positive. Practice is fun though!!
Zara, yay!
We aren't TTC, or even really talking about it yet... but I'm certainly thinking about it pretty hard! I'm thinking that the end of this year or first of next year will be good timing for us, because that will give me time to get settled at my new job and everything, and hopefully time for DH to find a job he actually likes. I haven't quite brought this timeline up to him yet... but he doesn't plan anything outside of about two weeks, so we're good
I have started charting - to avoid, for now - and hopefully when TTC Time comes, I'll be ready for it!
Haha, thanks y'all! Steph, yes, FINALLY!
(Well, already have actually... I think this counts as a TMI Tuesday entry, *blush*).
Right now we're more just open to the possibility (with a smidgen more therapy to go too, which slows us down some)... if it doesn't "just happen" we'll sit down and talk more seriously about focusing on TTC. We definitely want to be announcin' a BFP this year!
So yes, spread the baby dust!
Jmkes - I hear you on being nervous about age. I am 30... for many women that is no big deal, and for others, it does seem to affect things. 2 months of trying is still in the normal range thankfully, so I'm praying we'll both have announcements in coming months!
Yay!!!
Sorry for my late response, it's been super busy this past week, but Congratulations!!! Can't wait until you keep us updated and all that jazz! Age doesn't really become a bigger factor until 40 or so (but some can still easily conceive and give birth without ease).. there are plenty of moms between 30-40 that are having healthy pregnancies.
Yes, it was accurate surprisingly... and "she" was the first pronoun I used when talking about the baby after I had been so careful to not use any... turns out, that was right too
When I mentioned age it is because 35 is considered AMA (Advanced Maternal Age). While yes, women above 35 can have healthy pregnancies, there is a greater chance of Down Syndrome (or other syndromes & defects) as well as prematurity. Again, turning 35 doesn't guarantee that any of these complications will happen, I'd just like to pop a kid out before then to help reduce the risk. Being a NICU nurse has helped me gain appreciation for having healthy babies. I don't care how many we have or if they're boys or girls - just want them to be healthy!
jmkes- very true... risk increases slightly with each year and your egg supply is also decreasing with each period.. so that makes sense. Whenever anyone asked if I wanted a boy or a girl, I would only respond with "I prefer healthy, but I'll take what God blesses me with"
Yeah, while it's true that plenty of women conceive between 30 and 40, for a typical woman, fertility drops starting at age 30. Yes, you can still conceive, but your body changes. 35, fertility typically changes again. Again, this doesn't mean every woman is the same or that you can't have children after 30 or 35, but it's something to remember, especially if fertility issues may already be present. I've always thought it was a bit risky to assume you have until 40... many experience great trouble in their late 30's. My own mom started showing fertility issues around 36. Your best chances of healthy conception/pregnancy - optimal everything - are in the 20's.
Please don't take this as me trying to scare anyone, because yes, women do have babies between 30 and 40! I just personally do not take fertility lightly, even in the 20's because every woman is so different, and I've had so many lovely friends suffer from fertility issues.
There are also some additional risks or benefits that come depending on your age at your first pregnancy (age of first pregnancy affects things!). If first pregnancy is 35 or later, I think the AMA thing is a greater issue. But like you said, Faith, for some women, none of this ends up being an issue! It's just hard to predict!
Wow, so glad it has worked out! Wish I could have started younger.
But I do believe things happen for a reason, too... I do seem to be quite healthy minus some questions regarding thyroid. I need to just let go of my worrying... nothing bad has happened, so no reason to stress at this point!
Zara -- everyone's different, but a story to reassure you: my mom had us both really late, at 38 and 40. She got pregnant easily and between two pregnancies vomited once and had no other complaints. My parents even moved apartments two weeks before she had me. Both labors were brief, natural, without complication, and she didn't have any drugs. She was in very good shape when she got pregnant and in general very healthy, and I do think that makes a huge difference. We don't always have control over timing, so putting yourself in the best possible health and mental state is the right thing to do. GL!