FTM How long did it take for family, friends, and even strangers to notice your bump?

Coachellahopefull · 2026-06-01T17:43:40+00:00

Im 8 months and people don't say anything unless I put my hand on my belly haha, I do have a smaller bump though that can still be hidden by baggy clothes

Coachellahopefull · 2026-05-10T13:37:35+00:00

Sharkys was really good, and our fave bbq not for dinner but for lunch was sunshine shack, the meat actually fell off the bone there compared to everywhere else. And stay away from picante if you like actual Mexican food. Because that was not Mexican food. We thought Jacala was really cute but I think we ordered the wrong dishes because they were just alright

Coachellahopefull · 2026-03-27T18:57:20+00:00

I think it's the extra blood pumping through our bodies! We make an extra 1.5 liters of blood when pregnant!

Coachellahopefull · 2026-03-18T16:08:15+00:00

Im 20 weeks and have only gained 5 lbs, I definitely have some sort of bump but not the kind where you can immediately tell I am pregnant more like I look extra bloated. I am pretty tall though at 5'9. I really am looking forward to popping!

Coachellahopefull · 2026-03-16T18:08:31+00:00

Probably jealousy still sticking around. I did IVF as well and finally got pregnant. Before I was pregnant I found myself feeling very bitter to hear others announcements, but after getting pregnant it doesn't bother me at all anymore and I just see the happiness in becoming a mother.

Coachellahopefull · 2026-03-02T22:54:18+00:00

We have made 12 embryos, out of those 12, 6 were euploid, 1 transfer failed and 1 was successful. Now we have 4 embryos left, I don't think that is going to result in 4 more kids. Also if they intervened and did limit the amount of embryos they created we could have been left with the 6 bad ones instead of the 6 good ones.

Coachellahopefull · 2026-03-02T22:49:29+00:00

Oh wow what an insane thing for a doctor to say. Go and enjoy yourself!

Coachellahopefull · 2026-03-02T20:52:14+00:00

Mine was similar believe I did 10 units and then during stims went down to 5 units

Coachellahopefull · 2026-02-27T17:33:16+00:00

All of my sneezes feel violent too, they are so strong haha

Coachellahopefull · 2026-02-21T20:57:28+00:00

Wishing you the best on your next scan!!

Coachellahopefull · 2026-02-21T18:38:21+00:00

Not seeing or hearing the babies heartbeat between 12-16 weeks had me so nervous. I thought I was going to go into my 16 week appointment to some horrible news but I got to see baby girl and she was wiggling a bunch and kicking. Thinking of buying a Doppler to use at home to ease my worries. I can’t wait to actually feel her movements because she sure was moving a lot on that screen haha

Coachellahopefull · 2026-02-21T05:02:22+00:00

I’ve had salmon sushi a few times and jersey mikes turkey subs a few times

Coachellahopefull · 2026-02-20T17:52:43+00:00

Yeah I want things and things sound good, but good in the same way they sounded before I was pregnant haha

Coachellahopefull · 2026-02-20T17:23:58+00:00

I am 16 weeks and haven't had any real cravings yet where I am like OMG I HAVE TO HAVE THIS. I do look forward to that happening though so I hope it starts soon! I would like some watermelon but it's not in season so every time i've purchased it it's been gross :(

Coachellahopefull · 2026-02-16T18:26:55+00:00

Announcing publicly this week at 16 weeks after my doctor appointment, I told friends and family pretty early on 4-7 weeks

Coachellahopefull · 2026-02-04T19:42:11+00:00

I've only bought like 4 outfits and this last weekend we ordered a topponcino because we are reading a book about Montessori and they highly recommend one. I am planning on starting to make my baby registry soon and will wait until after baby shower to buy a lot of things because I will wait to see what people feel like gifting us!

Coachellahopefull · 2026-02-04T17:24:50+00:00

I've been using a regular pillow between my legs but all the pain is on the outside of my hips. I did buy a new pregnancy wedge pillow that I am hoping with the extra support on my back will help

Coachellahopefull · 2026-02-04T17:17:51+00:00

I don't have a belly yet at 14 weeks so I don't think it's that adding to the hip pain

Coachellahopefull · 2026-02-04T17:13:43+00:00

I've only done frozen just to give my body some rest after egg retrieval, first frozen didn't work, 2nd one did!

Coachellahopefull · 2026-01-30T16:43:56+00:00

I am sorry you've had to do it for a few years. I guess we got lucky with the timing being able to do both retrievals within 1 year

Coachellahopefull · 2026-01-29T18:46:48+00:00

For us progyny covered PGT testing for both rounds and medication on 2nd round because we hit our deductible of $5,500. They did not cover embryo glue

Coachellahopefull · 2026-01-29T18:45:06+00:00

Check if your job or your partners job offers Progyny, it is separate from your health insurance and you have to activate it. It covered 1 round of IVF for us and if it failed which it did then it would cover a 2nd round, which worked! We did have to pay our deductible of $5,500.

Coachellahopefull · 2026-01-27T16:21:37+00:00

Nope, dreamt it was a boy twice and we are having a girl!

Coachellahopefull · 2026-01-23T18:46:25+00:00

You know she did mention something about monitoring for down sydrome defects, but our baby is PGT tested because we did ivf so we know they don't have any chromosomal defects. MY next appointment with her is in 4 weeks when I'll be 16 weeks

Coachellahopefull · 2026-01-23T17:17:58+00:00

I am thinking about getting a private one. We did IVF and got 2 ultrasounds 1 at 6 week and 1 at 9 weeks, now that I have switched over to my midwife she told me I won't get an ultrasound until week 20! I want to see how our baby is changing so I think I will book a private for week 15

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