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TTC: How long were you with your partner before deciding to TTC?
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TTC: How long were you with your partner before deciding to TTC?
1st trimester: What were your early symptoms? When did you notice bloating (if you did)?
2nd trimester: Is anyone high risk? What extra precautions do you need to take, if any?
3rd trimester: Have you taken or do you plan to take an infant massage class?
L&D: If you?re already a mom, where were your other children while you were in labor? How did they react to you being in labor?
First days: How long did post-partum bleeding last for you?
Updates:
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June 22, 2011: bloominautumn
Re: botb
We were together about 4 years before TTC.
1st trimester: What were your early symptoms? When did you notice bloating (if you did)?
Exhaustion, extreeeeeeeme hunger (like, wake me from sleep and can't sleep until I eat something hunger), out of breath/racing heart from little activity (as in, I ran 9 miles with no problem at 5 weeks, and by 7 weeks walking up the stairs had me doubled over and feeling completely out of shape), constipation.... I noticed significant bloating probably around 9 weeks.
2nd trimester: Is anyone high risk? What extra precautions do you need to take, if any?
Not high risk, have had a really uneventful and easy pregnancy.
3rd trimester: Have you taken or do you plan to take an infant massage class?
No, I may look online for some ideas but I kind of feel like some of this will be intuitive and come naturally.
Updates: I'll be 30 weeks tomorrow...I can't believe it, it really has flown by. I passed my GTT a couple weeks ago. We have a hospital tour next week, though I think we're leaning towards the one we tour end of July. I'm (already) counting the days to my maternity leave (end of July). I had a beautiful baby shower last weekend and have another one next weekend, along with getting some photos taken by a friend...I feel spoiled and like it's all really coming together. I can't wait to meet our baby!!
1st trimester: What were your early symptoms? When did you notice bloating (if you did)? I bloated when my period was due (and stayed bloated for several weeks). My breasts became super sore which never happens during AF and that made me test. I also had implantation bleeding and lots of spotting during the early weeks.
3rd trimester: Have you taken or do you plan to take an infant massage class? I didn't do this.
First days: How long did post-partum bleeding last for you? The bleeding lasted about two weeks and I am still having light discharge four weeks later.
TTC: How long were you with your partner before deciding to TTC? We started after a year of marriage.
1st trimester: What were your early symptoms? When did you notice bloating (if you did)? Breast tenderness was brutal. I also had indigestion after every meal- lots of burping, hiccups, etc.
2nd trimester: Is anyone high risk? What extra precautions do you need to take, if any? N/A
3rd trimester: Have you taken or do you plan to take an infant massage class? I still haven't, but would like to. I guess it hasn't been a priority, but I'm interested.
L&D: If you?re already a mom, where were your other children while you were in labor? How did they react to you being in labor? N/A
First days: How long did post-partum bleeding last for you? 3-4 weeks.
Updates: Hitting lots of 3-month milestones: rolling from front to back, babbling constantly, early teething signs, and better sleep patterns. Yay!
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Haley Beth ~ March 3rd, 2011
TTC: How long were you with your partner before deciding to TTC?
We've known each other three years, got married this past September and when I stopped taking BCP in July is when we decided to start trying before seeing a fertility specialist. In the beginning stages of our relationship we both disclosed that we wanted kids it was just a matter of when to seriously start trying.
IUI #1 10/12/11 (Bravelle + HCG + Prometrium & acupuncture) = 10/26 BFP! Beta #1=250, Beta #2= 615. 1st u/s 11/8.
TTC: How long were you with your partner before deciding to TTC?
We started TTC right after we got married (we had been together 4.5 years at that time). I got PG at almost 6 years together and she'll be born just over 6.5 years together - I can't believe we'll have been together 7 years this January. Time flies!
1st trimester: What were your early symptoms? When did you notice bloating (if you did)?
Besides being really worn out I didn't have too many symptoms initially. Though around 6-7 weeks I had really bad nausea. I only threw up about 10 times or so, maybe less and the nausea passed by about 10 weeks or so. I had to eat constantly, though to keep it in check.
2nd trimester: Is anyone high risk? What extra precautions do you need to take, if any? Not high risk, though my blood sugar plummets quite easily so I have to be really good about having snacks on hand.
3rd trimester: Have you taken or do you plan to take an infant massage class?
I'd like to, but I'm just running out of time - I'm hoping to do mom and baby yoga and a massage class after she comes if I can fit it in.
L&D: If you?re already a mom, where were your other children while you were in labor? How did they react to you being in labor?
First days: How long did post-partum bleeding last for you?
Updates:
Things are going well. 33 weeks and 4 days. I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed - we're moving next weekend into a house we bought so I feel really under prepared since we haven't started on the nursery since we're not in the house yet. Should have it done not too long after we move in and I'll feel emotionally better and more settled once that happens. I get a lot more worn out these days and am wiped by the end of my work day.TTC: How long were you with your partner before deciding to TTC?
We've known each other since 2000; got serious in 2004; moved in together in 2005; got engaged in 2007; married on October 2008. We started TTC shortly before our second wedding anniversary (beginning of the year 2010).
1st trimester: What were your early symptoms? When did you notice bloating (if you did)?
My boobs felt so sore and so heavy, like taking my bra off at the end of the day was such a relief. There may have been bloating, but I deal with clothes not fitting right everyday pre-PG.
2nd trimester: Is anyone high risk? What extra precautions do you need to take, if any?
Not high risk. I've been blessed with an easy pregnancy thus far. (knock on wood)
3rd trimester: Have you taken or do you plan to take an infant massage class?
They offer infant massage classes at my hospital, but I haven't decided if I'm going to take one. They're outside baby classes, so I have a while to decide.
Updates: 39 weeks today! However, this baby is showing no signs of making her appearance any time soon, so I'm thinking I'll probably go until my due date (and beyond). I do have my first internal this afternoon, so we'll see what happens then. Plus, it's a full moon tonight
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June 22, 2011: bloominautumn <<<< YAY!!
1st trimester: What were your early symptoms? When did you notice bloating (if you did)? I think my early symptoms consisted mainly of fatigue.
2nd trimester: Is anyone high risk? What extra precautions do you need to take, if any?nope
3rd trimester: Have you taken or do you plan to take an infant massage class?nope
L&D: If you?re already a mom, where were your other children while you were in labor? How did they react to you being in labor?I don't know how DS will react or if he can even comprehend what's going on (he'll be about 16 months), but the plan is for him to stay with MIL while we're in the hospital.
First days: How long did post-partum bleeding last for you?I think about a month?
eek! Sending you good labor vibes!
Tell her to wait until the Bruins win the game tonight and get the cup...mmmmkk!
1st trimester: What were your early symptoms? When did you notice bloating (if you did)? My breasts were really tender which was not a normal PMS sign for me. That started a full week before I could test, I'm guessing at implantation. Bloating started around week 6 or 7 I think.
2nd trimester: Is anyone high risk? What extra precautions do you need to take, if any?n/a
3rd trimester: Have you taken or do you plan to take an infant massage class? I didn't take one, I kind of wish I had but I don't think I have any locally.
L&D: If you?re already a mom, where were your other children while you were in labor? How did they react to you being in labor?n/a our dog was at home
First days: How long did post-partum bleeding last for you? about 4 weeks
1st trimester: What were your early symptoms? When did you notice bloating (if you did)? sore boobs and fatigue. bloating started around 6 weeks or so.
2nd trimester: Is anyone high risk? What extra precautions do you need to take, if any? nope.
3rd trimester: Have you taken or do you plan to take an infant massage class? nope. we took an antenatal class which had some general concepts, but not infant massage specifically.
L&D: If you?re already a mom, where were your other children while you were in labor? How did they react to you being in labor? n/a
First days: How long did post-partum bleeding last for you? about 4 weeks.
Updates:
TTC: How long were you with your partner before deciding to TTC?
We have been together about 2 years. We knew as soon as we got married we would start TTC.
1st trimester: What were your early symptoms? When did you notice bloating (if you did)?
My first symptom was heartburn, I actually didn't know what it was and since I had my wisdom teeth out the previous day I though my chest was just sore from the Dr. leaning on it to get in my mouth. I noticed bloating at like week 5, but it was only off and no. Now I feel like it's all the time!
TTC: How long were you with your partner before deciding to TTC?
We were together 10 years--7 years dating and 3 years married.
1st trimester: What were your early symptoms? When did you notice bloating (if you did)?
Extremely sensitive nipples, firmer breasts. Exhaustion. Cravings. NAUSEA AND VOMITING!!!! I don't know that I've really noticed much bloating yet. Something else to look forward to!
TTC: How long were you with your partner before deciding to TTC?
Together for about 4 years, just after married for 1 year.
1st trimester: What were your early symptoms? When did you notice bloating (if you did)?
Early symptoms included missed period only, nothing else.
2nd trimester: Is anyone high risk? What extra precautions do you need to take, if any?
N/A
3rd trimester: Have you taken or do you plan to take an infant massage class?
No, I did not with DS and not this time with DS #2
Updates:About to hit the 37 week mark here on Sunday. I am feeling pretty pregnant and huge. Sciatica and heartburn are bad, but I am still plugging away at working 8 hours a day. My feet are swelling pretty bad too.
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