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Planning Pregnancies
Trying to Conceive at the Same Time
By Megan Kopp
But what happens when one woman becomes pregnant and the other doesn't? "We were constantly monitoring symptoms and getting excited, only to be disappointed a few times," says Hall. "I became pregnant first and there was a little anxiety on both sides until Jeanette became pregnant three months later. We started thinking our plan may not work!"
You also need to be realistic about what works and what doesn't work for you and your friend. "A friend and I are both trying to conceive," says Jenny Blair* of Ontario, Canada. "I have found that to be difficult, because there is a feeling
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Re: Planning Pregnancies by anonymous on 12/01/2008 04:40PM
Well this wasn't really PLANNED, but I was in the middle of wondering if I am pregnant when my coworker and only friend at work secretly told me that she just found out she is pregnant. Now I fear taking a pregnancy test. We work in demanding jobs, and I don't think management would take kindly to both of us being on maternity leave at the same time, because the bottom line would definitely suffer. After wanting a baby for so long (I have none; she already has one.), I am now gripped with fear at the possibilities. Other workers are always commenting about how close we are and how we distance ourselves from everyone else (in a personal way, not a professional way). Everyone will think we planned it and that we are inconsiderate. I have been having migraines since she told me. Worse case scenario (I feel guilty calling being pregnant "worse case."), we are pregnant at the same time. How do we handle it?
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Re: Planning Pregnancies by Mandy MDA57 on 11/20/2009 10:17AM
How could you even consider anyone or your work above your unborn child that you have so long awaited for. You should not feel guilty or bad or sad... Enjoy this time as it passes buy so fast. U know that it has not been planned so let people think what they choose. You have God on your side as well as your first unborn child & your husband. It's to you & your family's benefit that you keep safe & healthy. Put yourself first for your child depends on you...