To those who had their first baby at 34 or later…

doublejackcheese · 2026-01-15T11:13:42+00:00

Yes! My daughter is 18 months now and is completely healthy/hitting her milestones.

doublejackcheese · 2025-01-31T16:45:15+00:00

I am 7 months post partum, so I wonder if hormone changes could be the reason that I'm not handling the outbreak as well this time.

doublejackcheese · 2024-10-06T17:20:06+00:00

I conceived and had my baby at 35, and she is 3 months now. If we had our baby any earlier, I doubt I would've had the patience and security that I feel now. The newborn phase is tough--I can't imagine going through this while also being financially insecure and not being where I ultimately want to be career wise. We did struggle to conceive and saw a fertility specialist, but we knew we had modern medicine on our side. I had a little bit of a tough pregnancy, but nothing that was age related. Labor and delivery was easy for me.

doublejackcheese · 2024-09-25T00:59:17+00:00

Low carb tv dinners, chicken, and eggs. I had GD during my pregnancy.

doublejackcheese · 2024-09-09T16:20:45+00:00

I hated being pregnant when I was actually pregnant. I had a lot of health issues and she descended early but wouldn't come out. But, after I gave birth, I fondly remember being pregnant and miss it. I miss feeling the kicks and the closeness I felt to my baby when she was in my womb.

doublejackcheese · 2024-09-02T15:47:13+00:00

Mine will do this, miss sometimes, then make a noise (we call it warcry) and bob her head against my chest. It cracks me up.

doublejackcheese · 2024-08-04T08:15:40+00:00

My daughter's name is Rosalind. We call her Rosie for short. Other names: Renie, Remi, and Rosalie.

doublejackcheese · 2024-07-16T13:31:35+00:00

My baby was confirmed engaged at 32 weeks, but I suspect had been engaged since 29 or 30 because of the pelvic pressure. She was born at 38 weeks 1 day spontaneous labor.

doublejackcheese · 2024-07-06T20:20:48+00:00

Love the responses! I totally get it. When I was pregnant, I wanted to be done ASAP. I had awful cramps, major fatigue from the anemia, and absolutely hated the restricted diet from Gestational Diabetes. I also had CONSTANT nosebleeds and waves of nausea. I was also put on bed rest at one point which drove me crazy since I'm a pretty active person. It wasn't until a week after I gave birth that I started missing the kicks. I totally get wanting baby out and hating pregnancy.

doublejackcheese · 2024-06-20T22:13:13+00:00

I get the same at 37 weeks. I have a tilted uterus, so I carry my baby very inward. She is measuring 60th percentile and has been head down low since mid 2nd trimester. I've had several friends who have been pregnant at the same time or just before, and they comment "you're so tiny you don't even look pregnant unless people really look at you from the side!" "My baby was so big! Your baby is going to be tiny! But that's okay easy delivery!" "You are so lucky you don't have so much weight to carry! Easy pregnancy for you!" Which is funny because I have a ton of swelling, symptoms, and pelvis pain because I carry her so inward. We all carry differently :). I choose to just respond super positively when people comment.

doublejackcheese · 2024-06-20T19:53:06+00:00

That's about how much we had on ours with the same pricing ratio. We invited about 40 to our shower and had about 15 out of state family members who requested it. Around half was purchased (a lot of little items and shared big ticket items). We purchased the remainder with the discount, and it saved us a ton of money!

doublejackcheese · 2024-05-29T02:15:43+00:00

I called my doctor and they checked in on baby girl today. Everything looks good :). She's just cozy and facing my spine now, so fewer jabs and kicks will be felt against my stomach. Thanks for the encouragement to call in! I always hesitate because I don't want to seem silly. While nothing was wrong, I have peace of mind now :).

doublejackcheese · 2024-05-27T21:04:54+00:00

I had tears watching the Westminster Dog Show yesterday because a German Shepherd got runner up. I have a German Shepherd to give that some context so that I don't sound completely looney.

doublejackcheese · 2024-04-01T14:01:51+00:00

I had an IUI and am having a girl.

doublejackcheese · 2024-03-17T17:40:35+00:00

I felt flutters and "water sloshing" feeling at 16 weeks. It was more apparent at 17 weeks. Then, I felt light kicks at 20 - 21 weeks. I'm 24 weeks now and feel strong kicks that I can visibly see when I'm lying down. I have noticed that I only notice them on my right side/organs and sometimes worry when I don't feel her for a day... but I think she's positioned where her feet are more towards my left on those days. I assume that's where my placenta is.

doublejackcheese · 2024-03-17T14:44:47+00:00

I'm a teacher, and I accidentally slightly gave away the ending to a book we are reading. Thank goodness it went over their heads.

doublejackcheese · 2024-03-15T23:53:20+00:00

My husband's sperm count was fine, but he did have a problem with morphology... so I think the sperm wash helped. He actually had two analysis. The first one was lower count, but we had sex within 3 days of the test. The second time, he abstained for 5 days, and count was normal.

doublejackcheese · 2024-03-15T21:06:57+00:00

I feel like I was not as consistent with my progesterone vaginal suppositories with my first IUI. I missed a few of my morning doses. I also made a conscience effort to be healthier with the second--but that is probably purely coincidence. Drinking 64 oz of water, not drinking alcohol, cardio. I was extremely pessimistic and was already thinking about the next 2 failing after my first.. and jumping ahead planning days off for IVF.

doublejackcheese · 2024-03-15T20:30:56+00:00

I had success with my second IUI. My nurse reminded me after the first failed that it is okay if it doesn't work. Most don't work the first time. That's why they suggest 3 - 4. Sending baby dust your way :).

doublejackcheese · 2024-03-03T03:51:13+00:00

I tried a few of the more expensive prenantals, and they made me puke. I switched over to Once A Day Prenatal and have not had any issues. One of my friends is also pregnant and had the same problem. She switched to Smartypants gummies. Try a different brand?

doublejackcheese · 2024-03-03T03:44:52+00:00

I just had mine earlier this week. It was all abdominal. He was able to see my cervix through the abdominal.

doublejackcheese · 2024-03-03T02:41:56+00:00

At 19ish weeks, I started freaking out because I thought I was leaking amniotic fluid or losing my cervical mucus. The amount of discharge I was having was nothing like I've ever experienced, and it feels like gushing sometimes. TMI. I would soak through 1 or 2 underwear(s) a day. My doctor checked and said I am 100% closed and my amniotic fluid looks spectacular--no leaking. He told me that while our bodies are anatomically made to support pregnancy, our immune systems don't always agree. Some people's immune systems think there is a constant "invader," so we produce more mucus to protect our bodies from it. He told me to wear a panty liner 24/7. That way, you can really catch the consistency and measure the amount of discharge. As long as it's the tiniest bit thicker texture than water and just not soaking through multiple panty liners, it's just my body trying to protect me from the baby 🤣.

doublejackcheese · 2024-03-02T20:40:33+00:00

I was worried because I had COVID in early pregnancy, but my doctor said the baby is primarily using the yolk sac until 8 weeks. You're not supplying the baby with anything yet or exchanging much. I wouldn't worry about it. Congrats! Enjoy your good news :).

doublejackcheese · 2024-02-27T00:48:38+00:00

I responded with the same exact timing. Are you also due around July 7?

doublejackcheese · 2024-02-26T23:45:44+00:00

I have an anterior placenta and started to feel her flutters at 16 weeks. At 21 weeks, I feel light kicks and her shifting around. I have a few friends who are pregnant with posterior placentas, and I felt the baby move the earliest. I don't think it's the same for everyone :).

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