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yeah!  I was waiting for someone to start this thread.  I tested positive last sunday.  Today I am 4 weeks 5 days.  I have no symptoms except for extreem constipation.  I haven't had a BM in about a week.  But other than that I feel totally normal.

Me and DH are cautiously excited.  This was only our 2nd month trying and our 1st month charting.  We feel very lucky.

I have my first dr. apt set for Nov. 7!  Praying for a sticky bean!!

An online calculator said that my due date is July 1st :)

@lieb1984:  Forgot to mention that I only told my parents and my aunt and my girlfriend at work (since she knew we were trying)

@lieb1984:  BM means bowel movement   ;)  haha

I'm not really watching what I eat.  I'm just trying to eat more nutritious food.  I typically skip breakfast and lunch.  So now I'm forcing myself to eat lunch - which is usually a subway sandwhich.  Oh, and I have stopped drinking my starbucks.  i switched out for maxwell house... which has less caffeine.

My biggest problem is that I take medication for ADD and I am fairly useless without it.  It's really hard to me to function when I don't take it.  So I'm wrestling with that.  I think I am going to try and ween myself off of it, or at least lower my dosage.

Also, I have IBS which is not helping with the typical constipation that comes with pregnancy.  But at least I am use to the IBS symptoms.

Hi there!!

So good to hear from everyone!

Im a july 1st due date as well and also just found out we're pregnant!! About 24hrs ago and still in some shock. Slept about 2 hours still in disbelief!!- It wasn't even a proper cycle of trying !! so feeling extremely lucky and fortunate. I have been prepping the body (healthy eating, meditation, exercise) for a while though so that must have helped , but For advice out there - cos it was just our first cycle we didn't even try hard, then we went on beach holiday and did all the active stuff you usually do - snorkeling, bicycle riding, kayaking, and I remember saying what the heck, I'm going to enjoy my holiday and not worry that im in tww and bang, I get pregnant! Amazing how stress and emotions play into it. 

But yea a July baby! Feeling good albeit for some headaches and inmonsonia. 

Still to sort an OB appointment. We just moved countries so gotta get some recommendations. And booked in to do some acupuncture which I love in this first trimester. 

Dont want to tell many people yet (I'm 39 so a bit higher risk) but have told two close friends.

Happy and healthy 9months to all!!!

@MaggieF:  Oh, i think my initial reaction was pretty priceless. 

I was home alone.  I wasn't going to see DH until the next day.  I took the test... not really expecting a BFP.  So when i saw the BFP I said, "whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat!?"  then I looked up at the mirror, then back down at the test.  then I put the test down and walked into the next room.  then I walked back into the bathroom and looked at the test again.  then I put the test at arms length to see if I could still see the double line.  Then I flashed the test in the mirror to see if I could still read it backwards.  Then i scratched my head...

It's still hard to believe because I don't have the typical symptoms.

You know how they say that 20-30% of pregnancies end in MC?  well, I'm looking at this pregnancy as if that % is much higher.  Meaning, I'm kindof pessamistic about the outcome and I'm trying to brace for a MC.  I know alot of people who have had a MC so I'm kinda bracing for it.

Hi July Mamas,

I can join you, bc I got my BFP today! With my cycle puts me at about July 5th. I'm sitting here waiting for hubby to get home to tell him!!!

I'm joining this board cautiously, bc I went on the May boards, and then had a MC. I'm still very worried and scared of that happening again, just trying to think the best.

I'm in such awesome shock at my BFP today, before I even saw AF again. I really couldn't believe my eyes when the test came out positive!!!

*wishing myself major sticky baby dust!*

Really hoping that this one sticks, I'd love to have a July baby, 7 (7th month) seems to always be a lucky number for hubby and me. FX.

Congrats to the July'ers and wishing everyone a healthy 9 months. :)

@kelly105:  I'm no pharmacist, but look up St John's wort as an alternative to the ADD meds. It's natural - don't know if it's safe during pregnancy though, just check it out

Hey guys. I am so excited to join this group. I had a miscarriage in July at 7 weeks and have been trying to get pregnant ever since. I just got my BFP last night! My husband is away this weeked so he doesn't know yet. My estimated due date is July 4th.

@Snickers95:  I put the tests (I had done 2) disguised into the table place settings and was just puttering in the kitchen, he came in, we chatted and then he saw them on the table, and he stopped, looked closer and then said "what is...ARE YOU PREGNANT?! ARE YOU PREGNANT?! and kinda jumped and ran into the kitchen and scooped me up and hugged and kissed me. It was awesome. :)

We're both so happy, now we just want to make sure everything is fine. We're not telling anyone yet. We'll probably wait until after first ultrasound. We still can't believe it, so amazing.

It's really hard for me to not worry though. I know a lot of women have a mc and then go on to have a perfect pregnancy, but I keep squeezing my boobs every few hours to see if they still feel sore (bc last time I lost my symptoms a few days before) and loving the bouts of nausea that started yesterday, and reassuring myself that symptoms will continue to come later - I'm only about 4 weeks. I feel pretty strong so far though so I hope it sticks.

@As_You_Wish:  Amazing, congrats!

Hi everyone!

Its quite something being preggers, isn't it? I mean it takes time to believe! And I've been wanting to do POAS everyday just to confirm its still there!

I'm sleeping a lot better although boobs are v sore. And starting to get some queasiness (do we have to have a plastic bag akways with us?!). But today felt the best, energy wise, since we found out. headaches not so bad too. I am scared about a mc cos they seem quite recurrent so trying to take it easier too. 

But I'm feeling quite emotional and lonely - overwhelmed really with everything. I just moved 8000 miles to be with my FI, to a totally different country and finding it very difficult to understand the  health system here, including finding an ob (how i wish I had a friend here who could give some serious insights!). Also trying to find us a suitable home (I'm in aus where renting is just as impossible as walking on water!!), and on top of it all FI travels for work 22 days out of the mOnth. So I'm always alone and lonely, noone to really share and get support. And it's all overwhelming. Crying just about everyday. I feel very blessed with this pregnancy of course as was prepping my body since start of year, and we'd thought itd take much longer, but just never thought it would happen so quickly! I am older, today 40, with a borderline diminished ovarian reserve, so go figure!

Anyway super sticky baby dust to all!!! 

@lieb1984:  hi! I'm having a doctor appointment tomorrow. It's with a general doctor though, not the midwife or the OB as here in Aus they don't see you until at least week 8. First scan here is only on week 11 (don't know I can wait that long!). Anyway I'll tell you what my appt is like tmr. Have so many questions!!

@cjfs:  It does take time to believe! I also want to just keep peeing on sticks to make sure it's real!

Funny bc I had no symptoms at all before I POAS, except for almost falling asleep in a meeting, but I thought it was just bc I was bored. lol That's especially why I was super surprised when I got my beautiful BFP!

But then the very next day I really felt my boobs feeling fuller and nipples sore, and little waves of nausea, coming and going, very minor. That's really about it so far. I'm watching my diet and avoiding the bad things and really trying to cut my caffeine as best as I can.

Have my Dr. appt tonight, I already know she's going to send me straight back to the blood lab, and give me a req for an ultrasound. And then it'll probably just be waiting for that for next steps.

@cjfs:  So sorry you're feeling lonely. :( Stick with us here and we can be a support.

Amazing to be prego at 40, good for you! I'm 35, so I can understand a little bit. By the time we have #2 or #3 I'll easily be 40.

Can you just google Dr's accepting new patients in your area?

I've had a tension headache almost every day for the past week and a half. I sometimes get migraines and have prescription migraine medication but unfortunately it's not safe to take while pregnant. I also find that I'm peeing a lot more lately!!! Between the headaches and the peeing I'm not getting quality sleep at night.

I haven't called my family doctor to set up an appointment yet for bloodwork, etc. I honestly don't want to see him after how he dealt with me when I had my MC a few months ago. Unfortunately it's really hard to get a family doctor in Ontario (I was on a waiting list for over 2 years to get this doctor!) so it's not like I can just switch to someone else.

@SimplyChic11:  aww...thank you! DH and I are very excited. =)

@As_You_Wish:  if you are really struggling with the headaches, regular tylenol is safe to take

@As_You_Wish:  also try peppermint - its amazingly helpful. Rub some vicks vaporub on your temples and at the base of your skull, as well under your nose for the smell.

@Sunshine09:  I've been taking tylenol almost every 4 hours and it takes the edge of but doesn't get rid of my headache completely. Vicks sounds like a good idea. I will have to try that!

Hi ladies!

Thanks for The words of support. It just crazy that I'm preggers right now when I'm far away from everything I know, in a temp accommodation and when FI travels all the time. Never did I think I'd get BFP do quickly, that's why we started anyway, to wait it out. My previous obgyn even said I may have to do AI and ovaric stimulation! It's nearly a miracle. 

Anyway. Just back from GEN DOC here in aus and it was all very routine. Gives you info on OB in the area and pregnancy timeline (not happy that in aus you only do two ultra sounds during the entire pregnancy). Did urine and blood tests, Surprised they didn't check blood pressure. And gp answered all the guilizion questions I had.

One thing I learnt from gp that didn't know before, was that NO LEFTOVER FOOD. That is nothing that's not freshly cooked or opened (in the case of big tubs of yogurt and cans). Also no eating in buffet like restaurant for the same reason. Cos of listeria. 

Also right Now, where we all are mostly at (5 weeks) is when it's all forming so mega important to avoid all medications. Regarding headache she recommends stuff like head massage, drink water, lights off, tv off. Panadol only if extremely mega necesary. Same with anything to help you sleep. Nothing thing over the counter. lord help us!!!

Hugs to all, keep us all posted on how you're dwelling. 

@Sunshine09:  Hi! Yea I could google OB but it's kinda nIce ti go to one that's been recommended to you by a friend, you know. Just some more reassurance. But have a list to work with now. It seems many get booked up quickly here in perth so it may just mean who's available. 

hi bees, thought we'd do this questionaire that may and june ladies do to get to know each other's story better!

EDD: July 1, 2013

How Far Along: 5 weeks 1 days

How long TTC: We got SUPER lucky on our first try (charting but not full on, just OPk and CM) Kinda of a miracle with my bordeline diminised ovarian reserve (fsh of 9.4 and antal folicle count of 9) and my age - just turned 40, but have been doing a lot of meditation, visualation, yoga, acunpunture, eating right and we were on fantastic beach holiday when conceived so that could have helped!

First Child: Yes!!

Boy/Girl: foremost a healthy, full term baby!! Now having said that, me a girl, my FI a boy (but I go back and forth)

First doctors appointment: did first general doctor appointment today. First Midwife appointment booked for 8 week mark

How do you feel: Pretty drained, walk up one flight of staircase and feel Ive climbed a hill! Feel like a flu is hitting, you know the feeling just before? Also a bit of quessiness, nausea, not much appetite although get weird hunger pags and feed myself, BM 2-3 a day!! Sore boobs at night, light crampng. Crazy imnosonia la first nights, now ok, but still wake up super early.

Who have you told: Apart from yoga instructor and acupunturist who had to know, just a good friend back home and a friend here. FI has had previous mc with his ex so he's very sensitive to us telling yet. Will only tell more people past 8, even 12 weeks. Its so difficult though not to tell. Was talking to a friend about TCC only yesterday and felt bad "omitting" my update. Didnt lie but just omitted. Wish I could tell my parents, but not yet. Oh and did test with FI/FH so obviously he knows!

Cravings: Gosh, i wish i had some cravings, for now have to force myself to eact. Potatoes and pasta seem to be high on desirable foods! Will miss sorely my wine!

Just popped over from the April board to say congratultions everybody. i was a july baby, july babies are the best hehe!

EDD: July 5, 2013 (I'm hoping for a July 7th baby - 7/7)

How Far Along:  I think about 4w 3d

How long TTC: First month after mc in Sep, BFP again Oct 26th before AF even came back

First Child: Yes!!

Boy/Girl: Either, honestly. At this point I just want a healthy baby. But, DH wants a boy. He doens't think he'll know what to do with a girl. I want either.

First doctors appointment: yesterday, sent me for blood work

How do you feel: Today, awful. Insomnia last night, coming down with a cold, strong waves of nausea, some light cramping, sore breasts. I also feel nervous, don't want another mc. Trying to stay positive that this one will work.

Who have you told: Had to tell some coworkers bc I work in a potentially dangerous physical environment. So they had to know why I couldn't jump in and help.

Cravings: Not really much, but I didn't want chicken last night. blech. I also miss wine!

EDD: July 4, 2013

How Far Along:  the pregnancy app on my phone says 4w 5d

How long TTC: We got pregnant our first month TTC in June and then had a miscarriage at 7 weeks. We've been TTC ever since then.

First Child: Yep!

Boy/Girl: The first time I was pregnant I was convinced I was having a girl. This time I have a strong feeling that it's a boy. I'd be happy with either a boy or girl though. I just want a happy, healthy baby.

First doctors appointment: I haven't gone yet. I'm going to call him today to set up an appointment. My doctor was a bit of a jerk when I was going through my MC and I haven't gone back to him since. I'm really not looking forward to seeing him. :S

How do you feel: I have constant tension headaches and today I feel slightly nauseous.

Who have you told: DH and I are the only ones who know. With our first pregnancy we told our immediate family right away but since the MC we're a lot more cautious. I think we'll probably tell our parents around the two month mark and everyone else at 12 weeks.

Cravings: Bacon...mmmm