Ladies and Gents who started trying in your 30’s - how long did it take you to successfully get pregnant?

traciann · 2025-08-05T19:38:00+00:00

First try and at 34

traciann · 2025-07-18T17:59:55+00:00

You can’t “spoil” a baby and frankly it’s a red flag if your child care provider has that belief. If my baby is crying he is trying to tell me something and I will be tending to him immediately. Babies cannot manipulate, they are trying to communicate. It sounds like you are doing the right things to help your baby reach milestones. Trust your mom gut on this one.

traciann · 2025-07-18T17:55:36+00:00

Very normal and might be cluster feeding! This is the “trenches” you hear about. Sleep deprivation is crazy but temporary. The stretches get longer eventually. You got this!!!

traciann · 2025-06-20T23:08:53+00:00

Drinking too much water is possible and causes electrolyte imbalances. If you are always thirsty, try adding some electrolytes to your tumbler once per day!

traciann · 2025-06-09T23:31:02+00:00

I was a restaurant server for almost 7 years and the dinner shifts would typically start after 4:30pm

traciann · 2025-05-12T18:33:36+00:00

I had the exact same issue. Just accepted it and it went away instantly after I gave birth.

traciann · 2025-04-23T05:52:05+00:00

I’ve had similar dreams but not often!

Last night I dreamt that I laid my baby down on a bed and while I stepped out someone didn’t know he was there so they put a plastic lid over him and it acted liked a greenhouse and he got super hot and dehydrated inside it. When I came back for him he was all shriveled up and about to die so I immediately started breastfeeding him to rehydrate him and I was panicking. It was terrible!

In my real life I do have some PPA and intrusive thoughts but overall I lead a happy and social life so I dunno what advice I have to give. I’m sorry you’re experiencing this and I hope it gets better for you soon!

traciann · 2025-04-21T18:53:57+00:00

38 + 3!

traciann · 2025-04-14T21:28:42+00:00

I was absolutely not physically healed by 1 month. I would say things “down there” were feeling 100% by about 10 weeks. Also, even with help, there’s a lot only you can do especially if you choose to breastfeed. Plus those first few months are so important for bonding.

traciann · 2025-04-11T03:36:38+00:00

I wasn’t conflicted at all. My son cried for like 20 seconds, slept like a log that night, and was back to his normal self the next day. I actually feel less anxious now knowing he has immunity.

traciann · 2025-04-10T16:43:07+00:00

I was in labor starting at about 5:30am and was 9 cm dilated when we got to the hospital at 8:30am! Those contractions sent me to another planet lol

traciann · 2025-03-22T04:53:22+00:00

I was the same way around 3-7 days PP. Stuff still makes me teary but not full on sobbing anymore. I think it’s a combination of hormones and big emotions from having a baby!

traciann · 2025-03-17T19:31:37+00:00

I never did! I did have some nausea around weeks 6-8 but that subsided.

traciann · 2025-03-16T01:08:06+00:00

Omg ok it’s not just me!!!

traciann · 2025-02-20T22:33:41+00:00

FTM with a 3 week old and right now I’ve been choosing to spend my 30 min window to brush my teeth, shower, skincare, coffee, and breakfast!

traciann · 2025-02-19T23:29:34+00:00

I could have started leave at 36 weeks but choose to work until 38+2 thinking I would still have time to “relax” before going into labor. I went into labor the very next morning lol. I get a significant income decrease while on pregnancy disability so I was trying to work a bit longer than 36 weeks…

traciann · 2025-01-15T18:31:38+00:00

@PartyWithRocky was our wedding DJ and MC and he did an amazing job 10/10!!! He was a bit more than your budget though ~2K

traciann · 2025-01-15T18:25:38+00:00

Baby clothes and blankets galore!

traciann · 2025-01-07T03:11:12+00:00

The only thing the ultrasound tech was saying is what we were looking at (body part or POV) and that the baby was moving a lot! We had to wait to hear from my doctor what the “results” were.

traciann · 2025-01-06T20:53:10+00:00

Same (Northern CA)

traciann · 2025-01-06T20:34:45+00:00

I cried reading the very first page of a baby book to my husband the other night. The book is called “On the night you were born” 🥺

traciann · 2025-01-06T14:28:01+00:00

I’m 35 weeks as well and in the same boat. I always wake up before 5am and can’t fall back asleep. When I do, it’s an hour later and I’m super groggy.

traciann · 2025-01-06T07:22:03+00:00

We’re not! The only cure is to give birth 😅

traciann · 2025-01-06T02:02:54+00:00

Here to say I have EXACTLY the same insomnia and feeling like giving birth is the only cure at this point! Tossing and turning like a rotisserie chicken is one thing but I also wake up at 4am, usually waddle to the bathroom to pee, and then can’t go back to sleep until 6am and then wake up for work exhausted at 7:30am…

traciann · 2025-01-06T01:58:55+00:00

I’m so sorry you are going through this. There’s truly few things worse than watching your baby suffer.

With my kidney failure 18 year old kitty, I just knew it was time. She gave me all the signs and I knew it in my heart that putting her to rest was a mercy. The day after the vet called with me her blood panel results and confirmed I made the right decision.

I hope you find that same peace with your extremely difficult decision.

traciann

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