getting to know each other...

[kellibubba]

Seeing as were all at the same place in life lets get to know each other to help us feel more comfortable.
Lets Start off with age, baby number, what Parr of the world,  due date and how you are all feeling. if u want to write a bit about yourself ( if youve been trying for a while, if it was unexpected and so on).
Ill go first...
Im a mum of three. Ages 5 2 and 11 month. My last two bubs were premmie. 35 weeks and 30 weeks. Im also a mum to am Angel baby who I lost in the second trimester.
I live in Australia and have been trying for 3 months..  im due Aug 14th

[mommyd2012]

Hey Everyone, My name is Dawn. I am 29 years old, I have one son (Vincent 16months old) and currently pregnant with number two (hopefully our girl but over all happy with either or as long as the baby is healthy)! This will be another August baby for us! I have not seen a doctor yet to know exact due date but it looks like August 12th ....which was my son's due date too. I live in the United States (Illinois)

[kellykalla]

Hi, I'm Kelly. This is my first pregnancy (according  to 3 tests) should be 5,2 weeks edd on 28th of august 2014 though do to holidays haven't  seen a doctor yet. Its all really scary for me: ) I'm 28 and married for 6 months. Live in Australia but originally from North Europe.

[preedy]

Hi!!!
I'm 21 partner is 27, this is out first child. My first pregnancy, scared but excited. Due aug 21st and were in england.
Congratulations to eveyone.....

[amberobarr]

Hi. I'm 25 and this is my 3rd pregnancy. First one I miscarried and second one is my now 3 yr old son. I am 6 weeks 6 days tomorrow and hoping to see the heartbeat when I go to my doc appt. A little worried since the only sympyoms I've had are sore breasts and wanting to eat everything all the time lol. My boyfriend has 3 kids and I have one, so combined, this makes #5! Little stressed already but trying not to worry too much.

[zhawk]

First pregnancy were really excited I'm 21... due August 5th ...live in da US ... he wants a boy I want twins !

[kellibubba]

Wow!!!!!
Amazing woman right there...
Hope all goes well for u and the new mum,a to be!!!

[hollpitch]

I'm a 32 year old mom in Tennessee.  This is my third pregnancy. I have two boys ages 4 and 9. My due date is August 5th. I'm 6 weeks today and the morning sickness has already set in.  We've been "not preventing,  but not really trying either" for about 10 months.

[vicki082014]

Williamsmomkelly what an amazing gift you are giving to your friend, what a strong person you must be, full of admiration for you, hope your pregnancy goes smoothly xx

[Jgray843]

I'm 25 my wife is 22. We have been married six years and  are expecting 8/6/14. She is entering the sixth week now so there isn't a lot going on yet. She is feeling some  of the typical symptoms so far and luckily hasn't been sick.

[williamsmomkelly]

Hello all! I am 28 and this is my second pregnancy. My husband and I have a 14 month old. This pregnancy is a bit different, however, as this bundle-of-joy isn't my husband's baby!---lol before you get all "say whaa" on me, I should further add that it's not my baby, either!
My best friend is unable to carry a pregnancy, so I offered to be a gestational surrogate for her and her fiance. They transferred 2 embryos on Dec. 1st, and I got a positive test on the 6th! I've been tracking every morning and that line seems to be getting darker. Now it's the wait to see if it's a singleton or twins!

[Rockmama5]

Hi everyone!  I am 32, husband is 37, living in Arizona. I am mom to 4 of my own and a teenage stepson. Ages 15, 12, 10, 9, and 2. We have a blended family (obviously) and the 2 year old is ours together. We have been trying for about 4 months and just found out we are expecting August 19. We are thrilled! Having lots of cramps and headaches, more than I remember. Otherwise feeling good!

[shaz4joe]

I'm Suffolk (Lowestoft) and  I only knew with mine because I had really heavy bleeding but some people can go to 12 wrk scan not knowing unfortunately it is always such a worry but i think just keep positive and just hope no signs a good sign but good luck xx

[Chikylady]

Im 28, this is my first baby (exited, sorprised and scared)  I'm from Puerto Rico. My baby due date is august 6. Nice to meet you all

[Chikylady]

Im 28, this is my first baby (exited, sorprised and scared)  I'm from Puerto Rico. My baby due date is august 6. Nice to meet you all

[acgalvin]

Thank you Elixis! I know there is nothing I can do so I'm trying not to worry and stay positive, just scary to think about. But thanks for the input. I'm going to the dr. Today to have it confirmed.

[Elixis]

Hey acgalvin, they say a miscarriage is usually a 1/5 chance but everyone's different so it's hard to tell.

I did have a miscarriage at around 8 weeks once and usually in most cases people seem to have them between 6 - 11 weeks. Usually if you hit week 12 you should be past the 'danger zone'.

Usually when you see brown spotting when you wipe it can indicate that you might be about to miscarry. If this happens, Lie down, do not do much physical activity. However mentally prepare yourself.

Many woman bleed or spot at the start and sometimes throughout, so bleeding does not necessarily mean you will MC. If it's brown and not red, is more worrysome, however it does not mean anything. Just is the most common sign. Try not to panic though, as stress is really not good on the baby. So really try not to think of it too much, you're only stressing yourself for nothing. If it happens, and you get bad cramps and heavy bleeding, go to an ER unless you feel you can deal with it privately.

however if you decide not to go to the ER, I was told by nurses that you need to watch for the placenta. Because if it doesn't come out, you will need a D and C.

I hope that helps. I did a lot of reading on the matter when I had seen the brown blood and after my loss. It was my way of coping with it by talking to others who had been through it too.

Just stay positive, eat well, and be happy, don't stress on the 'what if's ' that may never come!

[XOshar]

I'm 21 years old. My husband is 31. I got married @ 18 and we have 2 boys, 3 and 1.5! And we are expecting AGAIN! BABY #3 DUE AUGUST 15 2014! I'm a housewife/sahm and we are very much looking forward to the adventures of 3 children! (^_^) we are so excited!! We just started trying for another last month after losing an angel baby when I was 9weeks last September (2012). I'm from NC!!!

[acgalvin]

I hate to bring it up but as it is my first go around... how common are miscarriages and how will I know if it happens? Are their signs or can it go unnoticed?

[vicki082014]

Chester and thank you, what part of the uk are you from?

[shaz4joe]

Where abouts in England are you and welcome x

[vicki082014]

Hello, just wrote all this on what I thought was this feed but it wasnt lol, so a shorter version this time Im 31 from England DH of 6 years DS 4 years old est due date 7th Aug xx

[proudmomma1127]

I am 22 this is my second my son is 13 months and this wasn't planned nor prevented surprises are fun:) My due date is August 1st and I'm pretty darn tired.

[kellibubba]

Great to see were all getting along! Its a long hard journey but well worth it in the end.
Im an RN ( registered nurse)  here in Australia and will try my best to answer all ur queations amd queries...
I tested at 9 dpo and got a positive before all the symptims... Since then have just had sore nips and a bit of spotting. Which is normal. For me anyway.

[krhoda]

I'm 31 yrs old and from Indiana. I'm 5 wks along and this is my 2nd pregnancy. Our older son will be so excited to become a big brother, we decided to wait till Christmas to tell him! Symptoms- boobs very sore! Been wearing a sports bra alot. Lately been having mild cramping but only at night! Feeling so excited w/ this pregnancy.