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Dear Kristin, I'm so sorry to hear that your announcement didn't go well with your mother. Don't let it get you down and think about how your brothers and your sister-in-law are so happy and supportive. Also what's most important is that you stay positive. You are so excited about this pregnancy and you deserve it. I hope you get all the support you need from your fella too. Have a happy Easter now and I'm thinking of you.

Sorry all - I'm being ultra-paranoid about a real triviality in comparison to most people's complaints and worries but I need some rea__surance as I'm announcing my pregnancy to my parents and in-laws tomorrow and I can't stop worrying that I'm telling them too early. I'm in my 11th week and for two days my b___sts have stopped being tender altogether! As this was really my only symptom (apart from a fierce hunger which still seems to be there although not as obvious) I can't help but fear the worse. I have had no bleeding or cramping (except for that weird windy feeling I described in an earlier post) but then I haven't really felt much at all during this pregnancy so far. I know I've replied to similar posts by other worriers and given my thoughts, but now I can't seem to follow my own advice. How silly!! My man is understandably confused that I can't simply 'enjoy' being pregnant but I can't help but feel concerned that it's not going to work out. Does anyone have any words of wisdom about the likelihood of something being wrong? Something that will get me through until my next appointment on 27th? Apologies to all who've REALLY experienced something to worry about - I'll try to calm myself.

Hi Hopeful, Just over a week ago I was feeling exactly the same as you with my symptoms..I thought..hmm I don't even "feel" pregnant. Of course I was a__suming the worst. But I think it was Mel who gave me some rea__surance to not think negatively about my pregnancy. Often signs to deminish as you approach your second trimester especially morning sickness...and you are rapidly approaching that time. You really should thank your lucky stars that you are not bed riddin over symptoms like some women. I was talking to a girl recently who told me she didn't feel any different AT ALL except a growing bump that would remind her once in a while..she said she felt great like she wasn't even pregnant! I thought wow wouldn't that be great. I too do not have too many symptoms. I know I am getting a firmer tummy and I have put on a little weight which was kindof leftover from last time too. Hopeful the 27th is just around the corner. Try not to worry about lack of symptoms..that can be a God-send. As far as telling your family I can totally understand you nervousness about that. You see...for me I told the ones I was most comfortable with first...but if there are aunts and uncles I think I would hold off. Pull your Mom aside or Dad or whomever you feel most comfortable with and tell that person.. next get some feedback about telling the others like Dad...brother,sister etc. Get an allie to help break the news it may take the pressure off. I think that if it is worrying you now that is not good..so like I said go a little earlier on tomorrow..and feel the people out...and when you feel ready you could just talk about how you have longed to me a mother and now you wish has come true! When I told my Dad he told me he was soo happy for me and that it was just great. When I told my Mom I called her because it was just too upsetting. Anyway, you seem to have a very supportive husband (i think it is your husband i am not sure) So that in itself is just amazing! You could just say it like this " I wanted you to be the first to know.. So and so and I are expecting!! and then take it from there.. You can do it Hopeful! If are were your part of your family I would be just EXTACTIC!! Happy Easter! Kristin

Kristin - THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really feel like I can live up to my 'name' now. You are a REAL support and I hope that I can return the favour whenever you need. I hope you have a fantastic Easter and that your boyfriend issues resolve themselves. You sound like a wonderful person and you don't deserve to be treated badly - especially now you're part of a MIRACLE! You are very special to have answered my ridiculous worry when you are having a much harder time yourself. I think you're right about getting others to spread the news to take off the pressure. I'll definitely let my mum tell my brothers and my dad can tell his sister. Unfortunately, that's all I have for immediate family but actually that makes it all the easier doesn't it? I'm definitely waiting until I'm either "over the hump or showing a bump" before I tell any friends and neighbours. Thanks again Kristin - you've brought a smile back to my face :) :) :)

Your Welcome Hopeful! What a memorable and great Easter this will be for you and your family. :) Soo happy for all of you! XO Kristin

Hello all! Well I did it and all my close family now know except one brother (who was climbing a mountain at the time!) and my aunt - both of whom I will tell as soon as I can reach them. It went fantastically. My mum burst into tears (of happiness I should add) and my dad said he was drunk with happiness! How wonderful! It has taken off quite a bit of the pressure and made my irrational worries disappear. Of course, things could still go wrong but I'm glad I've announced it now as it brought so much joy to the whole family. Nearly all of them had been hoping and praying for it to happen so it was a wish come true. So now it's a matter of staying fit and well and taking each day as it comes. Perl - did you announce? How did it go? Are you as exhausted as I am? I felt quite drained yesterday with it all but now I feel much more energetic. Thanks to all for your support.

Kristin - How are you? Do keep in touch!

christa, Daffy, aalexand, MellyMel - what's new? Haven't heard anything for a while. Hope all is well and that you're having a nice quiet Easter.

Hopeful and Kristin: I'm so happy that you finally told your family. Kristin, I wish your mom took it a little better or was a little happier than what she was, but don't worry about her so much, because you're going to have a beautiful baby soon and that radiates more love than anything!! Hopfeful-I'm glad yours went well too. You sound like you have a close family like I do. My mom and dad were so thrilled as were my mother and father in law. This will be the last grandchild on both sides, so they are even more excited!! I had a great Easter. We went to church and then to my mom and dad's house for Easter dinner. It was such a beautiful day!! My son looked so d__n handsome I could have bit his face off! LOL.As far as how I've been feelling, I'm feeling o.k. The nausea is getting a little better the last couple days, but I am still very tired and not ready to hit the treadmill just get. I can't wait until I get more energy so I can start walking a few times a week again. I'm hoping maybe in the next couple of weeks. Everyone have a great Monday and I hope you all had a beautiful Easter!! xo

Ladies, I feel scared today. I was cramping stronger than usual late last night. Not just like menstrual cramps and pulling but stronger cramps almost like gas on my lower right side only it's not gas because if it was gas would be gone by now. It hurts when I'm standing, sitting or lying in any position. Anyone else felt this before?

Well, we told everyone on my husband's very large side of the family yesterday. I totally love his family, they are all so genuinely kind and supportive. Everyone seemed to be happy for us. I wish I could say the same for my own family. I made the dreaded long distance phone call to my mother to tell her the news, not really knowing what to expect. She was not overjoyed or thrilled for me, but she was pleasant enough not to be offensive. I was nicely surprised by her reaction considering I'm the child she loves to hate (because I've always loved my father dearly and she hates my father or is just jealous that my bond with my dad is so strong). My father of course has known for a few weeks already and I already told my aunt but asked them to keep quiet until I told my mom. Now I'm sure between the 3 of them (my parents and my aunt), that my sisters and other aunts/uncles and cousins will find out. My family has never been close-knit or at least not with me. I'm the black sheep of the family. So I don't really care how anyone else finds out or if they ever find out at all. The important things is my concern about breaking the news is out of the way. KRISTIN: Waiting to hear from you, are you okay???

Hey Ladies, sounds like you all had a great Easter. I did also was just a little tired towards the evening but other than that i had a great one. Hopeful and Excited i'm great i usually go online at work so that is why i haven't chatted in a couple of days but i'm going to start chatting with you ladies at home because i really do enjoy all of you. I'm still spotting and bleeding on and off but nothing substantial so i'm fine and i've really been doing my homework on Fibroids and Pregnancy and all the information i read say that abdominal cramping and v____al bleeding is what you experience dealing with them. Perl you said you were cramping, have you ever been checked for fibroids? They will cause cramping. You may want to check with your DR if the cramping continues but don't let it stress you and also don't let your family who did not seem happy about your pregnancy stress you. Because God has given you that gift so it should not matter what or how others feel your happiness is all that matters!!!!!!!

Perl-I'm sorry, but I have not felt that, but I think you are further along than me, so maybe some of the other ladies can help you out with that one. Just don't stress over it. I did have one night where I had alot of not cramping, but kind of like pinching pain and I told my sister about it, we were at the movies that evening, and like she said, if something was wrong there is nothing I could do about it. So I just relaxed and figured it's part of pregnancy and let it continue until it stopped. I'm sure it's nothing to worry about, but if it continues to get worse or is accompanied by bleeding, then please do call your ob/gyn hun, but I think you are fine. xo

P.S. I also post from work during the day. LOL

Hi Ladies..I just got back from the doctors office where I had some bloodwork, an internal exam, and a swab taken. I am still spotting as of today:( There was some good news as the doctor put the doppler on my abdomen and we heard the heartbeat. I couldn't help but smile when I heard this..a confirmation of a living being inside me. She did not seem too concerned about the spotting...one for the fact that she thought that I could be spotting as it was happening around the time of my second period and also she said that the bleeding had not become red in colour or extensive by any means. That said, she told me to take it easy for the next few weeks until I am suppose to have my prenatal screening tests. Not because she thinks this will prevent a threatened miscarriage but so that I can say I did everything possible in my own mind to keep things from getting worse. Perl, cramping without bleeding can often mean the stretching and movement of major organs to accomodate a growing uterus. I have read that the pulling feeling can be normal due to these reasons. That said it would not hurt to inform your doctor of this if the cramping persists. Hopeful, so happy everything went well with your announcement..that's just great to have everyones support! You must be feeling elated at this point!! Perl, Glad to hear you had some great support as well..and I am sure in your mothers heart she is very happy for you!!Mel, Glad you had a lovely Easter! Hope your Nausea goes on the wayside! Christa how's everything going? Daffy it's time for a check-in..hope you are well!! XO Kristin

I hate to leave anyone out..Hopeful..how are you doing today? I hope I haven't forgotten anyone. :) Kristin