I'm PREGNANT!!!!

[4323Lopez]

YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!
We've been trying for three months since our wedding, and this month I missed my period. I took 3 pregnancy tests and the first one was positive and I thought it might be a fluke, so I took one the next day and AGAIN it was positive and I took another the next day and AGAIN another positive. I read on the directions that false-positives aren't that common. False-negatives are. I woke my husband from a sound sleep to show him and he was so estatic, we both danced and laughed and jumped around the room hugging eachother like in the movies. The doctor's office just called. The blood test was positive too! So my little pharmacy tests weren't wrong! Now all I need is the sonogram, probably at the end of the month or in January. I'm so happy! :)

When I saw my doctor she said "What?!? You were in here last month saying you were thinking of trying to get pregnant and here you are a month later thinking you are pregnant." She said that was QUICK! She said she's got patients who are on their 3rd invitro and men trying to get vasectomy's reversed etc. Some people have a hard time having kids and have such hard times. Poor them, quick prayer for them that their dreams come true.

Meanwhile I'm off beer completely now. Which is sad, because usually how I celebrate good news is by getting loaded. And now thinking that I'm not drinking for 9+ months is a drag, I wish I'd have known my last beer was gonna be my LAST. I would have savored it so much more than I normally do. MMmm..beer, my Homer Simpson moment. But so what, its just beer. I'd rather have a BABY!

I can't wait for my baby to grow in me and I can't wait to name him/her! It'll be due in August, I'm not excited for a summer pregnancy, but I'm sure everything will end up wonderful! I'll be such a good mommy I'm sure, and my husband will be a wonderful father. He is so caring, kind, loving, gentle and sensitive. I really want to tell my family but it is still too soon. When do you think would be a good time to tell them? 1 mnth, 2, 3? I think I'll wait another few months or so to tell them unless I can't wait and I let it slip. I'm 31, I am at the right time in my life for this and I have waited so long to be ready. I can't wait to decorate the nursery!

I am walking on clouds on pillows on marshmallows on feathers on air....every step is an overjoyous, happy one. I am loving my life and everything about it! Thank you Lord Jesus Christ my God for this incredible GIFT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hail Mary full of Grace, HAIL HAIL Holy Queen!

I have slight symptoms...tender breasts, slight cramping, nausea, backache and VIVID dreams, so strange, my dreams have been unreal! I love falling asleep every night to see what I'm doing and where I'm going next. They are like movies, I swear!

Any other mothers feel free to give me advice about my pregnancy, this is ALL so new to ME!

O8) O8)O8)O8)O8)O8)O8)O8)O8)O8)O8)O8)O8)O8)O8)O8)O8)O8)O8)O8)

[GOPisEvil]

1. So, I take it you're happy.

Congratulations. :-)

[commander bunnypants]

2. Congradultions

Great news

DDQM

[BlackVelvetElvis]

3. That's awesome!

I hope everything goes extremely well: healthy baby, no sickness, etc.
The baby sounds like he or she is already a blessing.

[4323Lopez]

7. Thank you all so much!

For the sweet well wishes! Yes, I am over the moooon! I pray all goes well. Incubating and creating a new life is hard on the body, but I pray all goes well and I go to term and and have a healthy baby that lives a long, long life!

[Rainbowreflect]

14. Congrats, I am very happy for all 3 of you.

:grouphug:

[4323Lopez]

8. Thank you all so much!

oops... repeat message... anyway YYYAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY!

[CO Liberal]

4. Woo-Hoo!!!!!

All the best to you, your hubby, and the little bambino!!!

:toast:

[populistmom]

5. Congratulations!

I'd say for advice, pick up a few books. Almost any book on pregnancy, birth, or child-rearing by Dr. William Sears is good. Unless, you're high-risk, try to opt for a midwife rather than a Ob/Gyn and pick of a copy of The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer. The info in that was is awesome.

I was you a happy and healthy pregnancy!!! It's a wild ride for sure.

:) Roat Beer Toast :toast:

[4323Lopez]

11. Thanks so much!

I'll look up those authors!

[wysimdnwyg]

6. Congrats!

:yourock:

[Kamika]

9. Thats so cool :)

what do you want boy or girl? :)

[4323Lopez]

13. I'm not picky at all

Either would be wonderful, as long as its healthy. I keep accidentally calling it a "he" so who knows?

[Kamika]

33. Ok

I think i want a girl first then a boy

[cally]

10. Congrats!

Children are wonderful.

[wryter2000]

12. Congratulations

Good for you!

[Booberdawg]

15. Congratulations!!

:toast: :party: :bounce: :toast: :party: :bounce: :toast: :party: :bounce: :toast: :party: :bounce:

[4323Lopez]

17. You are so fantastically sweet and encouraging!

Thank you all so much!

[DemExpat]

16. YAY! YAY! YAY! Girl!

:toast::toast: :toast: to you, your hubby, and your little "becoming" baby!

What a welcome fmaily that child will be getting with you two as parents - lucky, lucky baby.

I second the advice to get some good books on (natural) childbirth, on pregnancy, breastfeedling, etc.

Pregnancy, especially the last months -in the summer - are pretty heavy. My first was born in September......but it's all OK, all wild, and crazy and tiresome, exciting and a drag......have a wonderful time experiencing it ALL.

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

DemEx

[NicoleM]

18. Congrats!

I sincerely hope that you don't get sick (I'm six months in and I just now MIGHT be getting over it) but if you do, holler. I have tried every remedy out there, and some of them worked for a while.

I would advise you not to get the "What to Expect When You're Expecting" book. I hate that damn book. It might be okay if you have a textbook pregnancy, but if you don't it's not much help.

[ScreamingMeemie]

19. Yaaaaay!!! Tell them, tell anyone....when you feel ready. I felt

ready a nanosecond after the tests came up positive. I don't believe in waiting, that and I am a blabbermouth. Happy and Healthy 9 months to you. My only advice? Stay away from ParentsPlace on Ivillage. 1. It will scare you to death. 2. It tends to be Freeperville. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!!!!!


Hugs,Laura

[MariaS]

20. Congratulations!!!!!

What a nice Xmas present for you and your husband. What a lucky baby to be so loved before it even breaths it's first breath. I just found out that I'm going to be a grandmother for the first time which is wonderful because now I get to reap all the benefits without all the downsides like broken sleep, dirty diapers, and the teenager years lol. Once again congratulations and have a fabulous new year.

[RandomUser]

21. Congrats !!!!!

Wow! Thanks for sharing this news with us. I'm so happy for you :hug: :hug:

And since you can't have beer, here's a virtual one!

:toast:

[citizen snips]

22. Whatever.

Good for you.

[LizW]

23. Congratulations!

I'm so happy for you and your hubby!

Tidbits of advice: Start arranging your schedule now to allow you to get way more sleep than you normally would. During the first trimester, you'll be TIRED. I would come home from work, literally fall on the couch and sleep until dinner, get up and eat, and go back to sleep. Fortunately, my sweet husband cooked every night during that time.

Go off caffeine. :(

Take those huge vitamins they give you, even though they're nasty.

I highly recommend a prenatal yoga class with an experienced and qualified teacher.

Take care of yourself and enjoy this special time! :hug:

[KCDem]

24. Congrats and good luck with the pregnancy!

Re. telling people, think about it this way: if (God forbid) you lost the baby, is there anyone you'd want/need to talk about it with? Tell them. Anyone else, particularly coworkers, bosses, etc., can wait.

As far as pregnancy advice goes, I agree with PM--get a midwife if you can. They're much more in tune with their patients. As for nausea, I'd recommend small, frequent meals. My midwife told me to eat a little bit of protein every 2 hours. It helped.

WTG!

[ChickMagic]

25. I love your post!

Congratulations! It's so wonderful seeing what happens when a baby is loved and wanted! I've never had one, but after reading your post, I almost wish I had! It sounds like you all are going to be a happy, happy family.

[cmf]

26. Congrats!!!

Wishing you a very happy and healthy 9 months!

[SoCalDem]

27. What a nice Christmas present

You are in for the ride of your life :):)

Sleep..sleep sleep and then sleep some more :)

You might as well tell people, because you know you won;t be able to stop yourself..

Pamper yourself and enjoy it..even the pukey parts.. This is something that most women only do a few times in their whole lives, so savor every moment of it..

You might even start a journal.. some day your son/daughter will want to know all about "before they were born"..

Congrats....

(Mom of 3 grown sons, so pm me any time if you have a question )

[Ilsa]

28. Congratulations!

Super! Didn't have to wait too long, either! Three months is pretty much under the average, IIRC. You and your husband are fertile!

Keep in mind: labor only last a few days (at most), but breastfeeding is something you should consider for the long haul. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a full year. WHO recommends two years. Both recommend even longer if mom and baby desire.

About midway through, when you're feeing groovy, look into attending some La Leche League meetings. If you don't like the first group, try another group in your city until you find one you're comfortable with. LLL has the inside track on breastfeeding.

Being a Parent is Totally Cool! Totally Rules, "Momma"!

[UrbScotty]

29. A new voter in 2022!

CONGRATULATIONS!

[4323Lopez]

31. You BETCHA!

;) Little-Dem for sure!

[Old and In the Way]

30. Wonderful news for you and the hub!

Now stop jumping up and down on the bed before you break it.....

[4323Lopez]

32. Also, What kind of herbal teas are safe, does anyone know?

I love drinking Ginger tea and just found out it wasn't a good idea to drink that. Anyone else know any that are unsafe?

[SoCalDem]

34. Make sure you ask your doctor

Tea & coffee are supposed to be bad for you when you are pregnant.. I did not give up my coffee..but then I make it extra weak..

Water is the best thing for you :)..

[ronnykmarshall]

35. You GO!!

Sounds like you're a little excited about this.

[Bossy Monkey]

36. Yaaaaaaaaaaaay! Congrats! n/t

[Orrin_73]

37. Congratulations 4323Lopez!!!

:toast: :party:


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[proud patriot]

38. Yay ! A close friend just found out Last week too

I'm very happy for you :bounce:

[Piperay]

39. CONGRATS

This is TERRIFIC news for all of us, another DEMOCRATIC voter entering the World soon!!! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[regnaD kciN]

40. We waited three months before letting family know...

The reason for this is that almost all problems with miscarriages (not to scare you -- they are quite rare in any event) happen in the first trimester. Once you get past that, it's pretty certain that the pregnancy will make it to term.

Anyway, wonderful news! (We need more future Democratic voters... ;-) )

[kanrok]

41. Excellent!

Congrats. :bounce: :toast:

[Lefta Dissenter]

42. Congratulations!

And get your doctor to recommend a pre-natal exercise class. Many hospitals offer them. Whether you are currently an athlete or just a lump, if your doctor ok's it, GO FOR IT!

[Bluzmann57]

43. Congrats to you and your Husband.

Children are our most precious gifts to the world. Raising them is at once rewarding and frustrating, but when the finished product(so to speak) is out there, most parents are proud as can be. And don't forget, they never stop being your children no matter how old they are. Since you are a D.U.er, this kid will almost certainly get some fine upbringing. Once again, congratulations!

[Bertha Venation]

44. Congrats!

O8) best wishes.

[greatauntoftriplets]

45. Great for you!!!

Funny you mentioned about people on their 3rd in vitro try. The triplets' mother did it on her 3rd in vitro attempt -- we think it was prophetic considering the number born. August is a great month to be born, I was born in August.

Congratulations.

[FloridaJudy]

46. Congratulations!

Nothing gives me more pleasure than to celebrate a wanted pregnancy!

If you smoke or drink, this is the time to quit. If not, don't start. Take folic acid and calcium supplements, and get in touch with your midwife or obstetrician as soon as possible.

Again ----------- Crongrats!!!

[YNGW]

47. Congrats!

Does your husband know?
If not, when are you going to tell him?

Just Kiddin'!!!!!!

Hope everything goes fine with you.

[jab105]

48. Congrats!!

So happy for you:)