TotalChaos Posted November 16, 2008 Posted November 16, 2008 Hello. One of my co-workers came to me yesterday and told me she may be expecting a baby. I was shocked to hear this as I didn't realize she was seeing someone. She claimed that she had gone back with an ex boyfriend for the night a couple weeks ago and now she's having morning sickness and extremely fatigued. I don't have any children of my own, so I haven't experienced this at all. Isn't it too soon to tell? I suggested that she see her doctor or take a home test. I would like to hear from all you ladies out there that have children. How far along were you when you found out you were expecting? My co-worker is going to call her doctor next week. Thank you for any input on this matter.
quankanne Posted November 16, 2008 Posted November 16, 2008 as cruel as it sounds, she probably shouldn't get too fixated on the idea of being pregnant, because most miscarriages happen during the first trimester – my niece by marriage lost her first two babies at like 10 weeks, and when they got pregnant with this little guy <--- they didn't announce it until she was 4-5 months along. by all means encourage her to go to a doctor, so that if she *is* pregnant, she can immediately begin proper care of the baby she's carrying.
blind_otter Posted November 16, 2008 Posted November 16, 2008 I didn't know I was pregnant until I was about 7 weeks along. I kept waiting and waiting for my period and it didn't come. I finally tested and it was positive. I also didn't get morning sickness until I was about 9 weeks along - but I did have very tender breasts for a couple of weeks before. The thing is - every woman is different, and some experience the symptoms of pregnancy earlier than others. But I also didn't share the information with my coworkers until I was well past the first trimester. I think I was 16 or 17 weeks along before I told anyone. She can certainly do a home pregnancy test anytime - AFAIK, once you have symptoms the test should tell you whether you are pregnant or just psyching yourself out. I do know that often women who are trying to conceive will think they are pregnant and even feel morning sickness but it's all just in their head.
Meaplus3 Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 First off she really needs to see her doctor or take a home test to comfirm a pregnancy. The first trimester is very crucial and she needs to be on a Prenatal vitamin and taking care of herself and the growing fetus. I knew with all three of my kids just a few days after a missed period because I was late and took a home test. H and I were trying so it was no suprise.
Author TotalChaos Posted November 18, 2008 Author Posted November 18, 2008 Hello Everyone. Thanks for the input. I went to my co-workers house lastnight and we went to Wal-Mart to buy a test. The test came back negative. I suggested that she see her doctor anyway to see why she is feeling so ill. I agree that some of it may be in her head. I do believe she really wants a baby. We'll see what becomes of this. Thanks again for the input.
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