Anyone else Expecting? http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037 Ashen Fyre I'm expecting my first baby on Dec 3rd, so this Nanowrimo will prove to be a challenge I'm sure! There's so much going on in the next month and half in regards to getting ready for baby, but I'm excited to welcome the new challenge. Any one else in the same boat? Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:25:06 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_14658 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_14658 Katie C ME! ME! ME! *waves hand excitedly* My first baby too due....November 15. *gonk* I'm still undecided as whether or not I want to NaNo this year. On the one hand, 11/15 basically means I could pop any time during the month and it'd still be considered "normal". On the other hand....I've got a winning streak to uphold. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 01:31:34 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_17015 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_17015 Ashen Fyre I always joke with my husband that I'll get most of my writing done during late night, because I'm up all hours now. Maybe you can sneak in a couple words during late night feedings! Congrats to you! Wed, 12 Oct 2011 02:30:26 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_18210 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_18210 Ashen Fyre I always joke with my husband that I'll get most of my writing done during late night, because I'm up all hours now. Maybe you can sneak in a couple words during late night feedings! Congrats to you! Wed, 12 Oct 2011 02:35:10 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_18293 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_18293 ladyaibrean We are working on it. I'm on my third cycle of fertility treatment (Metformin 1500mg/day and then Clomid 150mg/day). Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:57:18 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_19957 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_19957 Katie C Congrats to you too! I'm sure I'll be fine. Just this overwhelming sense of being a ticking time bomb and not knowing how much time I have left. XD So....and you've probably gotten this a gazillion times already....do you know what you're having? :P Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:07:06 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_21322 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_21322 Katie C ladyaibrean, best of luck to you....I was also on Met for a while (2000mg/day) leading up to this (PCOS?). Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:13:44 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_21426 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_21426 StorieStorm Congrats to all the new (and soon-to-be) mommies! I'm also expecting. This one is my second. I'm due March 30th so I'm comfortably in my second trimester and will be during November. The hard part is chasing around my toddler! That's what I'm really worried about! Ashen Fyre, don't worry too much. I worried I would have a hard time when I was pregnant the first time too but now I wish I could go back to those days! It's much harder to write when they finally get here! Lol! Katie, it's worth a shot, right? Even if you only get halfway through, that's something. :) Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:34:31 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_21766 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_21766 ladyaibrean Yep - I was diagnosed with PCOS in 05/6 (not sure when exactly). This is the first time I've been on Metformin and haven't had any side effects. The doc is trying to get the right combo to just get me to ovulate. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:48:12 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_25192 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_25192 Ashen Fyre Good luck to you Ladyalbrean! I hope everything works out. Katie, We're having a little girl named Alice Marie. How about you? Did you find out? Storie Storm congrats to you! I can't imagine chasing around a toddler while pregnant, but at least the second trimester isn't so bad! Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:54:57 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_26307 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_26307 switchblades 0.0 I'm expecting a little girl in December two days before christmas. XP It was not really a planned thing. My partner and I had one of those awkward moments like hmm...how did this happen? I'm looking forward to writing a novel this year but I have no plot yet. So if anyone has a spare plot bunny, I could use one. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:20:58 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_27265 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_27265 Katie C Nah. We're holding off on finding out but we're going with Robert if it's a boy and Sophia if it's a girl (I don't care if it's popular or not). No middle names yet because we're kinda...lazy. :P Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:21:47 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_27277 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_27277 rachael.leann Congratulations to the soon-to-be mommies and good luck to those of you trying! My partner and I are also currently expecting our first baby. We just found out its a GIRL (Peyton Shea) and we are due March 3. I am sure being pregnant and NaNo will have some complications, but ya know, hopefully we won't get too many interruptions for either pregnancy or noveling writing! Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:47:20 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_30713 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_30713 Miss Jessica I'm due on November 14th and I'm definitely doing NaNoWriMo this year. I'm crossing my fingers that my husband will take up some of the responsibilities of our newborn long enough for me to finish. :) I'm excited to know I'm not the only one pregnant and giving birth during this year's NaNoWriMo. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:58:30 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_33762 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_33762 chrissyln13 I'm due Dec 17th with my first, which we found it is a boy (Jasper Ross). I won't be NaNo-ing this year but figured I'd haunt the forums a bit anyway. I've got lots of writing underway at the moment and don't really feel like putting it on hold for NaNo this year. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 02:13:37 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_35887 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_35887 Katie C Awwwwww yeah! *highfives* Thu, 13 Oct 2011 03:18:20 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_36851 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_36851 nygh Hey, My wife is expecting April 16th!! Not sure how Nano will go this year. She's usually pretty drowsy these days, so possibly late night writing. Congrats to everyone!!! Thu, 13 Oct 2011 03:19:59 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_36882 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_36882 aprilspen Yay I was wondering how many other pregnant Wrimos there would be!! I'm due on April 14th, so excited :D However I've been so so so sick, so I'm hoping that being 14 weeks tomorrow, the 2nd Trimester will be kinder and I get lots of writing done! Missed out on NaNo last year as we decided to plan our wedding in 2.5 months, sooo I got no writing done. This time, I'm on leave from school and work, so I should have no excuses! I am SO excited this year, ready to get involved and attend write-ins and visit the forums much more often! We find out the gender on November 18th -- Nano is going to help me be patient! (Pretty sure it's a girl though...) Thu, 13 Oct 2011 05:54:50 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_38987 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_38987 StorieStorm Haha. Yes, afternoon naps are a must at this point. I'm sure she wouldn't object to you writing during nap time or at early bed times. Congratulations! Thu, 13 Oct 2011 07:48:49 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_39979 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_39979 StorieStorm That's great! Congratulations on the little one and the stars aligning for a free November! I hope you start to feel better soon. I know I did right before I got to the second trimester and I was much more nauseous this time than last. Looks I'm just a couple of weeks ahead of you! We'll be finding out the gender at the end of the month! Thu, 13 Oct 2011 07:53:31 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_40014 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_40014 skatepixie I vote give it a go. A lot of people I know get so impatient those last few weeks, and this would give you something else to think about besides how much you want your baby to be here so you can hold him or her. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:14:40 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_40161 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_40161 skatepixie Congrats to all of you! :D Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:16:11 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_40167 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_40167 MysteriousFlower Not expecting but currently on the waiting list for fertility treatment - IUI. Congrats to all of you who are expecting!!!!! Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:24:02 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_40554 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_40554 Ashen Fyre Aprilspen, I had awful morning sickness my first trimester and it did finally settle down during the second. So I hope it does for you. I'm glad there are other pregnant Nano-ers too, especially in the 20's. We're the second to youngest couple in our birthing class, so it's nice to know there are others out there. For those of you who are doing/or planing on getting the fertility treatments, I wish you the best of luck! Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:13:42 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_47738 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_47738 Deedra Well I am expecting and due April 20th of next year so its a ways off. This will be my second one and already this is the most tired I have ever been it will be fun to see what happens next month... Also with this pregnancy I am getting very vivid dreams which of course are being incorportated into my writing for next month... Congrats to all the other NaNoWri-mers that are pregnant along with me... Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:18:59 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_47803 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_47803 Miss Jessica And our due dates are a day apart. We're awesome! :D Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:20:52 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_47827 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_47827 nekko_rikku Could be expecting. My new motto is "Pregnant until proven otherwise" We've been ttc for almost a year, so every month I'm convinced I'm pregnant, but I've never got a positive test yet. But I've got health problems, and weight problems, and possibly trouble ovulating. We're currently trying to eat healthier and lose some weight to make baby making easier. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 07:13:08 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_53852 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_53852 writer-in-the-dark I'm rather excited for this will be my first baby. =) I'm due January 10th (give or take from what we've all figured out) and while I find during the day I'm always dead to the world, at night is when I'm the most awake and active without feeling too terribly fatigued. My partner and I both agreed to have a child and while it took us quite awhile to get pregnant after several miscarries, we feel we're extremely lucky. ^^ We did find out that we're having a little boy and we plan on naming him "Dante" because let's face it, the name Dante is cute (especially since it does mean "everlasting and enduring"). =) And it's cute because he picked out the name. xD I'm at that point where Nano will be filled with quite a few doctors visits and birthing classes and such, but since my boyfriend and I are actually going to write this year's Nano Novel together, we feel we can tag team enough to make well above our word count goal. It'll certainly be pretty amazing to co-author a story with him but we both think alike on a lot of things that it should be, hopefully, easy for us. It's very cool to find that there are a lot of other parents/soon-to-be parents around on the Nano boards because 1)wisdom is helpful and appreciated! and 2)it shows that even if you have children, you can still Nano! To those who are trying to get pregnant, may you be blessed soon =) And to those who are due soon or in the next few months, I hope you guys have beautiful, healthy babies! Blessed be. =) Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:26:19 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_54590 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_54590 MysteriousFlower I know the "pregnant until proven otherwise" part. It is the way I will be describing myself once treatment starts . Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:40:38 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_55169 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_55169 littlehurricane I had a November due date with my daughter, and she was ten days late. This was two years ago. I debated whether or not to do NaNoWriMo, then decided not to get started on a project that I would probably not have time to finish. I totally wish I had done it. There were lots of long hours of sitting around, waiting... I could have done a lot of writing. Instead I was trying to will myself into labor. To all of you pregnant: if you adore being pregnant, then that's wonderful. To those who, like me, detested it, my condolences. The child is SO worth it. Sat, 15 Oct 2011 05:12:22 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_65742 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_65742 Brandi. I am almost 11 weeks pregnant with #4!! I'm due May 6. Hoping for a girl! Our first is a girl and then we have 2 crazy boys. =) Thanks to Zofran, I'm finally starting to feel human again! I'm going to attempt NaNo this year, but between school, preschool, potty training, and our oldest's 5th birthday next month, it's gonna be a stretch!! Sat, 15 Oct 2011 05:18:42 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_65808 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_65808 Brandi. My first was born Nov. 5, 3 days before her due date. That was also my first attempt at NaNo. I think I got about 300 words! LOL!! Sat, 15 Oct 2011 05:19:39 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_65816 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_65816 aprilspen Me too! Thank God for Zofran! Sat, 15 Oct 2011 08:42:17 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_67332 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_67332 kmur4688 Woo hoo! I'm due March 18th, 2012 so I am also pretty comfortable in my second trimester. All I need to make me happy is an abundance of food and my afternoon nap! This baby was totally unplanned but my boyfriend and both of our families could not be more excited or happier! We find out the sex of the baby on October 28th and I can't WAIT! Perhaps it will affect the gender of my MC...we will see. ;) Sat, 15 Oct 2011 17:46:07 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_70209 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_70209 StorieStorm Congratulations on your little one! Dante is a perfect name! Co-authoring sounds like it would be a blast and is perfect for your situation! And I'll never let being a parent get in the way of NaNo-ing. Every parent needs something for themselves. :) Sat, 15 Oct 2011 23:57:11 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_74455 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_74455 switchblades I would like pregnancy if I didn't have to shuffle around like a bloated penguin whenever I want to do things. Sun, 16 Oct 2011 01:01:58 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_75187 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_75187 Ashen Fyre That's what I keep reminding myself! That the baby will be worth it! My sister always told me that being pregnant was great and so much fun. I've had such an emotional roller coaster and up and downs that it makes me want to scream. I'm counting days until the due date! Lol. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:56:45 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_97026 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_97026 Michelle_Mackenzie Hiya, I'm 24 years old (will be 25 during NaNo this year). I am currently 29 weeks pregnant with a second child. I already have a 2 year old daughter- and now expecting another girl in only 11 weeks. I'm due on the 3rd January. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:46:23 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_112163 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_112163 Michelle_Mackenzie PS, I'm in my third trimester now and it's exhausting! My legs ache, my back hurts, I'm hormonal and tired- and the Braxton Hicks are now officially painful (much like period cramps); thank goodness it only lasts a few seconds. They start off just uncomfortable when bump goes hard- but now its painful. I'm not so concerned about giving birth at the moment- though am starting to worry about getting the last few bits for the baby's arrival. Since I have a 2 year old daughter all ready, writing is no easy task. I have to write in the evenings, otherwise I'd never get anything done. Coffee, at the moment, is my best friend- and food. Lol. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:58:08 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_112391 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_112391 October Rose I am due a day after your wife! I'm just glad to be in the second trimester now ... more energy! Less "quality time" with the toilet! Yes! :) Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:54:09 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_119435 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=1#forum_thread_comment_119435 daydreamerr_ I'm eight weeks, so nauseau and exhaustion are in abundance. as well as spending my non working time running after my boyfriends six year old. but i have three weeks off in november, so hopefully that will give me a chance to right, and the nauseau should jump ship near the middle of november which will give me a fighting chance to finish. (: Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:35:27 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_127723 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_127723 Ashen Fyre My third trimester is kicking my butt! My hormons have been going crazy, I can barely make it through a day with out wanting a nap. Though the Braxton Hicks only hit the painful mark yesterday. Right now I write when I can (I work a full time job, 10 hour shifts) and I'm trying to get ready for the baby. I find that if I don't dwell on labor I don't worry about it as much! Lol. So I keep myself distracted. And also, I agree coffee is my best friend too. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:54:48 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_136312 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_136312 OriDoodle I'm expecting but not due til April. if I'm lucky first kicks will be felt during Nano. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:23:45 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_192463 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_192463 writer-in-the-dark At least I'm not going to be the only one in the third trimester! All I know is even mine is kicking my butt! >.< My Braxton Hicks contractions are on the really painful side and last anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes for a couple hours at least every day. >.< It really does suck, too. I'm really nervous about labor since I'm finding that many doctors around me aren't too keen on the idea of "natural birth". I really don't like the idea of having pitocin and epidurals and things like that because of all the bad things I've heard from friends and family that had them. And, since my midwife doesn't make me feel comfortable anymore, it's even more nerve grating since I don't want to have to find a new doctor but with the way she raises my hair on the back of my neck, I probably should. Oh how lucky you are to those who aren't too terribly far along in your pregnancies! I find that some women lose out on sleep during the third trimester once baby starts kicking hard. And man, that's what my little Dante is doing to me so much now! xD Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:39:05 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_192675 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_192675 lcdvn My due date is in early July, and the first-trimester "fun" is just kicking in. I'm afraid I might be killing off a lot of characters as a side effect. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:29:32 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_244473 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_244473 thatgirlnamedsuz I'm due with our first Feb 25th and am settling into a new job. I *should* be getting my house ready for baby. I *should* be catching up on laundry. I *should* be doing a lot of things. Instead, I'm doing Nano. No clue what I'm writing, but I think that's half the fun this year. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 03:51:26 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_290528 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_290528 novamae March 4th! i have quite the increased sex drive right now, so that'll prolly get into my story at some point. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:23:53 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_302702 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_302702 Syria Sylvertoung I'm due on April 24th of next year. It will be my first child, and I'm hoping for a girl. It is a very interesting experience for me since it is my first. I usually wake up in the middle of the night to go, so I'll probably be writing a lot at night when I have a hard time getting back to sleep. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:37:52 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_302971 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_302971 OriDoodle I know the feeling Novamae, And I'm noticing the same in my story (due april 22nd!) @Syria We can insomniacNano together! Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:56:22 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_437580 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_437580 Michelle_Mackenzie Whoa! You're getting BH every day?! I'm only getting them every couple of days and they don't last for more than a couple of minutes. I'm thinking I'm a week further than docs say- according to bounty.com's symptoms and developments. So, I have about 7-8 weeks to go until the new born arrives. BUT if the MW is right, I have got 9 weeks to go. I'm due on the 3rd Jan. BHs' are really painful now, and I have started waking up at half four in the morning. I'm not impressed. If it happens again tonight, I am considering getting some more writing done- and just nap in the afternoon. :) Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:17:03 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_440358 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_440358 Y_vargas32 Congrats to everyone who is expecting, and of course, good luck to those of you who are trying :) I was wondering if I was the only one crazy enough to attempt Nano for the first time while pregnant. I am expecting my first child. I'm due January 22nd, five days away from daddy's birthday. (I already told him me enduring childbirth pains to bring our child into the world should be enough of a birthday present so he shouldn't expect anything next year :b) We are having a girl. Still thinking of names. My first trimester was really hard with constant nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, you name it. Now that I'm embarking on my third trimester, I can't wait for her to get here and almost- constant back pain is my biggest problem. Good luck to all of you during Nano! To those of you who have children as well, wow! Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:32:44 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_442930 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_442930 ZenithOvershone I'm expecting my first child on December 24th. He's a little boy, and I am praying that he comes early (not just because of the Christmas thing, but also because I am so uncomfortable. This little boy wants and needs way more space than my 5'3" can provide). I'm so glad that I'm not alone being pregnant and writing, and extra pregnant at that... Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:34:00 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_442971 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_442971 Y_vargas32 haha! funny. my family and friends also say I walk like a penguin! Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:34:28 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_442989 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_442989 Y_vargas32 hope you feel better! I'm barely beginning the first trimester and I've been suffering through horrible backpain and heartburn. I also found that videos of women giving birth now scare me! i used to watch a lot of these kinds of shows before and be like, "oh it's no big deal!" Now I'm terrified of what it'll be like because I know it's coming! I just keep in mind that it'll be worth it :) I haven't had Braxton Hicks. Hopefully, I won't get those too much. Food is also my best friend :) I crave a lot of fried rice, sour cream, doughnuts, taco bell nachos hold the meat extra cheese.... Yet I always groan when I see the number on the scale. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:38:23 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_443114 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_443114 Brandi. My 4th anniversary is going to be the 25th of April, and while I'm due the 6th of May with my 4th, I'm sure we'll be welcoming little Zoie somewhere around our anniversary. =) Fri, 04 Nov 2011 02:29:15 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_448292 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_448292 writer-in-the-dark Yeah, it sucks >.< I sometimes think that my doc has my due date a little off too, considering earlier today she told me I'm measuring at 32 weeks and not the 30 they originally thought. So, I kinda hope that he'll be a December baby x3 And that way I can get the boyfriend to get his surgery done sooner. xD My bf gets so worried whenever I have the BH contractions. He gets all nervous and goes "I hope this all ends soon so we can have the little guy here and I don't have to sit here like an ass not knowing what to do!" D: Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:52:03 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_450759 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_450759 Jitterberry Hello! We are expecting our second daughter, due in ~7 weeks; was two weeks early with our first but who knows what will happen this time, sort of hoping to go over to avoid Christmas eek. I'm so exhausted lately, finding it a real struggle especially chasing around after our 2 year old but pretty keen to get this finished so pushing on. Forgot how uncomfortable the last weeks are! Sat, 05 Nov 2011 11:01:52 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_487386 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_487386 Katie C Well....looks like it's time for me to bail and hop on board the Parent Wrimo train. I'm not longer expecting because she's here! Little Peanu...errr...I mean little Sophia decided not to waste any time getting in the way of my novel writing and showed up on the 3rd instead of the 15th. :P It was a good time. I was fortunate enough to have an enjoyable pregnancy (or at least one that I could turn into an enjoyable experience) and an uncomplicated delivery. Coincidentally, the 3rd is also my husband's birthday. We joked about the possibility of him becoming a dad on his birthday but I didn't think it would actually happen. He's kinda intimidated by the helplessness of infants and admits he's looking forward to when she's interacting more with her surroundings. So those little moments where he's suddenly enchanted by her (usually when she opens her eyes wide and crosses them with her mouth hanging open) are just adorable. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 02:55:25 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_588716 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_588716 aprilspen Aww congrats!! Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:28:01 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_716213 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_716213 ivorybyrd My first is due the 7th of Jan, so currently i am at 34 weeks, I havent had any braxton hicks, (but i have nothing to really compare it to since I have a lot of muscle and joint pain since 10 have come and gone). I am using nanowrimo as a way to help me pass time and rest. Which is nice because its interesting feeling my boy kick and move about when i am typing... Other than the body pain its been a good pregnancy, and its helped with my weight (was on the heavy side before, have lost more than I have gained since being pregnant coz the first trimester I couldnt eat ANYTHING) I am kinda excited about it, though I am hoping that he will come earlier, since hubby is in the navy i am not looking forward to deployment and basically doing the first few months alone >_< with family 19 hours away... Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:33:05 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_884243 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_884243 Lady Lissame I actually got pregnant during Nano last year (still trying to figure that one out lol). I had my little boy Aug 1st. He's the reason I could not participate this year. I'm thinking of using single motherhood as a theme in some of my stories Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:00:36 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_992153 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=2#forum_thread_comment_992153 sneaky_monkee I found out this past November that I am also expecting our first. It was on purpose, but more than a little unexpected. It absolutely killed my consentration for the last four days of NaNo. Normally I would have been able to knock out 25k in that amount of time, but I couldn't focus (or stay awake). I'm due August 8th. I cannot seem to get enough sleep (or pizza or juice). I actually have a question for those of you who have done this whole pregnancy thing before: I'm a high school English teacher. No matter how much I try to get around it, the job comes with piles and piles of grading. I've found in the last two months that I cannot possibly find enough energy to stay awake long enough to get the grading and planning done that I need to for my classes. Other than "it will get better in the second trimester" does anyone have any advice on how to give myself the boost I need to keep up with my job? I'm really trying to avoid caffeine so that I can listen to what my body tells me (believe me, this was hard; I was a five-shots-of-espresso-a-day kind of girl before this), so anything else? Also, I'm already trying to figure out the logistics of writing my 2012 NaNo with a three month old... Tue, 03 Jan 2012 04:07:32 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1024521 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1024521 writer-in-the-dark It depends on each woman's body on when it gets better. ^^''' I found that I didn't have a lot of energy until I reached the middle of my 2nd trimester but the energy soon diminished once I reached the 3rd trimester. I know quite a few people who will say that in their 3rd trimester they got just as tired as they did in the first while others will say they were extremely energetic. If your body craves something in particular that gives you energy then you might try that. As long as it's healthy and such of course. :3 I find that eating fruit (dried and fresh) seems to give me quite a bit of a boost of energy whenever I need something quick. But, that might not be effective for everyone. My midwife also said that if you take small naps it can also help your energy can help relax you and make it easier for you. My midwife also said that exercising for at least 30 minutes a day also does help. If all else fails, always ask your doctor for ideas on what he/she might suggest and there's always the pregnancy forums online that do come in handy. Or, if you have any pregnancy books, always double check to see what they also suggest in the books to help. ^.^ It's certainly an amazing thing, no matter if it's your first or your 10th child! I know my boyfriend and I are excited for our first although our labor at the moment has stalled. D: But, relax, patient and stayed tuned into your body and it'll help you figure out what it needs and doesn't need. ^.^ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:55:39 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1025254 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/age-group-20s/threads/2037?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1025254