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Discussion Overview
This thread features a variety of personal experiences and feelings related to pregnancy among participants, with some sharing their current status and others reflecting on past pregnancies. The conversation includes expressions of joy, challenges, and differing opinions on the pregnancy experience.
Discussion Character
- Anecdotal
- Opinion-based
Main Points Raised
- One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares excitement about being 38 weeks pregnant and nearing delivery.
- Another participant expresses a fondness for being pregnant, stating they loved the experience and would consider having more children if it weren't for their husband's feelings.
- Several users mention enjoying aspects of pregnancy but also feeling anxious as they approach the later stages.
- One participant describes feeling sick and tired during their second pregnancy, contrasting it with their first experience.
- Another participant shares that they are 11 weeks pregnant and feeling sick, but hope for a healthy baby regardless of gender.
- One participant expresses dislike for being pregnant, despite having no complications, and mentions not wanting to go through it again soon.
- Another participant reflects on the challenges of pregnancy and labor, sharing their experiences with previous births.
- One participant discusses their nausea and how eating more helped alleviate it during their pregnancy.
- Another participant mentions their excitement about expecting a girl after an abnormal screening result was followed by reassuring ultrasound results.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Views differ significantly among participants regarding their experiences and feelings about pregnancy, with no clear consensus emerging on whether it is generally enjoyable or challenging.
Contextual Notes
Participants share a range of experiences, from current pregnancies to reflections on past ones, highlighting the diversity of feelings and situations within the community.
Who May Find This Useful
Expecting parents or those considering pregnancy may find the shared experiences and feelings relatable and informative.
pamperedgirl3
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pregochef said:
I agree! When I was checked at 36 weeks, I was 1 cm & 30% effaced. At 37weeks, I was 2-3cm & 50%. At 38 weeks I was a solid 3 & 70%. I went into labor at 39 weeks, 3 days & was a solid 4 going into the hospital & 90% effaced. Once they broke my water 2 hours later, I quickly went to 6 cm & 100%. With this being your second, it should go faster. Although it didn't with me because I was induced the first time. But this labor was so much better! Plus it ended with 30 minutes of pushing (would have been less but he was facing up & had to turn himself with each contraction) instead of the 2 hours with my daughter that ended in a vacuum extraction!
pamperedgirl3
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jrstephens said:
My nephew who turned 4 a month after his sister was born had wanted a brother. When they found out it was a girl, he told his mom, "No, I wanted a brother, not a sister. You're going to have to take that girl out & put a boy in!" Needless to say he loves her, even though she's a sister!
I worried about the loving part too before we decided to have #2. Your mom is right--once you hold that baby, the worry is gone. It's really an awesome feeling that is hard to explain. We really played up to my daughter that she was becoming a big sister, not just that we were having a baby. She's very proud to be the big sister.
feather18
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Hey everyone ! Im 7 weeks, im due June 16th, its my first and im sooo excited. I go on the 29th of Nov. for my first U/S, and by then i will be around 12 weeks!! So far, i havent really had any nausea, i usually only get cravings if i see something on TV.. but nothing weird yet! Im so happy there are more of us on here to talk about this with!!
LibrarianChef
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We're 19 weeks along, now--expecting our 3rd (although we lost one :angel: baby a few years ago). All of our kids will be 2 years apart. 
I just love watching our first two play together because they're close enough in age to be best buds. 
I love being pregnant and I get sad at the prospect of being "done" having babies one day. :cry:
Anyone else not finding out the gender until delivery day???
I just love watching our first two play together because they're close enough in age to be best buds. I love being pregnant and I get sad at the prospect of being "done" having babies one day. :cry:Anyone else not finding out the gender until delivery day???
cat
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kmschroll2001 said:I am 30 weeks pregnant with my second (a little boy) and just found out I have gestational diabetes. I had such an easy pregnancy with my daughter, but this time nothing but trouble. I have already been on bed rest earlier in the pregnancy for 2 months and now this.
Anyway, good luck and just remember that the end is very near. Then all you have to worry about is sleepless nights
I had gestational diabetes with my first pregnancy, but not with my second and I just found out I'm ok with the third as well! I'm almost 27 weeks pregnant with #3 and this one is finally a girl. I really thought I'd have 3 boys, so I'm a little nervous about having a girl, actually! As for the diabetes, getting exercise and talking to a dietician about an eating plan is so important. I decided to exercise (almost) every day with #2 and #3 and I'm convinced that's why I didn't get diabetes. I bought these pregnancy workout DVD's and sometimes I do those...otherwise, I just walk! Bought a pedometer and try to hit 10,000 steps a day...
LibrarianChef
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feather18 said:
I totally understand. I was that way with my first, too (a girl). I guess even with my second, as well (a boy). We just HAD to know. But now I suppose we're finally ready to have an extra surprise on delivery day. Right after the birth, I can't wait to hear my OB say, "It's a _____!" for the very first time. I am a little bit older and have had some previous pregnancy complications (pre-term labor & blood pressure which landed me flat on my back in bed, ugh :grumpy
, so there is a slight possibility that we will be advised to not have more babies after this delivery (though we really want to--we'd like a house full of God's precious babies if we are so blessed). Just in case we have to call it quits, I really look forward to having this added element of long-awaited surprise at least once in our lives. 
DanielleQ
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jrstephens said:
I felt the same exact way when I was pregnant with my second son. My first was only 6 months old (no need to do the math, they are actually 14 months apart) and I was just not ready. We didn't even have a chance to pray about another baby...I was on the "mini-pill" and got pregnant. (I was exclusively nursing too, but we all know how that goes...).
Anyway...you don't split your love equally. The most amazing thing happens...your love doubles with the second, triples with the third, and so on...God is good, sister.
jrstephens
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We find out what we are having Dec 20th. I already made the appointment for that month's visit b/c my doctor is taking a few weeks vacation after that date.
How often do you all go to the doctor?
I go every 4 weeks until my 28th week and then go every 2 weeks until my 36th week and then go once a week. I have a friend that goes ever 6 weeks and at 28 weeks they are not seeng her more often. Jsut wonder what the rest of your doctors do?
How often do you all go to the doctor?
I go every 4 weeks until my 28th week and then go every 2 weeks until my 36th week and then go once a week. I have a friend that goes ever 6 weeks and at 28 weeks they are not seeng her more often. Jsut wonder what the rest of your doctors do?
LibrarianChef
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It's sometimes such a surprise. One of my friends was having a terrible time getting pregnant. I don't know how long they were on fertility methods, but finally, probably after several years (with medical intervention) they got pregnant with girl/boy twins. They were SO excited. Then their babies were only a couple months old when they found out there were pregnant again--NATURALLY. And guess what?! They were having TWINS again! So they went from years of not being able to have babies to suddenly having 4 babies all in the same year.DanielleQ said:
The Lord works in mysterious ways...We could find out right now and probably could have found out at my 2nd ultrasound 3 or 4 weeks ago if we really wanted to (and if baby cooperated). This is week 20 for me. We scheduled an ultrasound for next week or the week after, but I still think we're going to stick to our guns and be surprised at birth on gender. This baby is kicking ALL DAY like none of my other babies did. And if my son or daughter sits in my lap I'm just sure they can feel the kicks through my belly because they're so hard. Amazing!jrstephens said:
Right now I'm still at every 4 weeks. With my first I went into full-blown labor at 31 weeks. I remember losing my plug in the hospital that early and being hooked up to all the machines--having to take those icky shots and then pills every 4 hours or else my hard labor started up again. Ugh! Bedrest is NOT fun.jrstephens said:
I think after that I was at my OB's office every week and many times TWICE per week. I've had better experiences since then so I'm thinking your schedule is closer to normal.
smallfarmmom
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We are expecting our 6th baby in June. We have 3 girls, a boy and a girl. Thankfully I have been blessed with very healthy pregnancies and deliveries and babies. That is our prayer again, a healthy pregnancy, mom and baby and a quick and easy delivery. We have never found out the babies gender; we feel like it is one of the last great surprises left in the world!
Happy & Healthy pregnancies to you all!
Happy & Healthy pregnancies to you all!
ChefBeckyD
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ahammons
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Congratulations! She's adorable!pregochef said:
I felt the same way too! I know a lot of other woman who have had the same worries... I guess it's normal. I was especially worried about it because my first DS was a preemie and was taken to another hospital an hour away from where I was, right after I had him. Don't get me wrong, I loved him right away, but it really didn't sink in that he was mine until we took him home. The bond was there, but it was just hard at first, because I wasn't allowed to hold him until I got out of the hospital and went to see him. But when my second was born, it was instant - it was like my heart doubled to allow me to love them both equally. I was so relieved that I had worried over nothing!DanielleQ said:
pamperedgirl3
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J.Corley
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Congrats!!!!! Oh how precious! My children are older now 8 and 10. I feel like we have a good set up with one boy and one girl. I LOVED being pregnant. I loved being the center of attention! I loved the baby growing in me! Wow, God is so good! Delivery wasn't bad on either one. I'd like to have another but I'm not sure how the raising them part would go. I'm sure it's a phase I'm going through with everyone having babies around me.
MY best friend is dialated to 2 and 100%. I am praying she doesn't deliver while I am visiting family next week.
Anyway, so to ramble. I am so thankful for your new baby! It will be tough with two little ones, but sooooo worth it!
MY best friend is dialated to 2 and 100%. I am praying she doesn't deliver while I am visiting family next week.
Anyway, so to ramble. I am so thankful for your new baby! It will be tough with two little ones, but sooooo worth it!
Gina M
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LibrarianChef
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pregochef said:
CONGRATS! That's incredible news and what a beautiful picture!!!!
I've been fighting my hospital to have a VBAC for the last four months. They aren't giving in so far because of hospital liability insurance rules. Just last night we decided to write an official letter stating our desire, quoting our research, and then send it certified mail return receipt requested to the head of the OB ward. I can't believe they're making such a big fuss over it. I told them I have a higher chance of having an infection related to a repeat cesarean than I have of getting a uterine rupture. They couldn't disagree, but they feel like they have their hands tied. And since they have a full surgery staff always on hand, why not let me go for it?! It just makes me sick to think of all the rest of my babies having to be cut out. Just for once I'd like to be able to hop off the birthing table by myself, be able to get in and out of bed for the following two months without asking for help, and be able to pick up my other babies without having to worry about opening the scar line.
:cry: 
jrstephens
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