From: sdavis@khan.ColoSpgs.NCR.COM (Susan Davis)
Newsgroups: misc.kids
Subject: Open Talk (was: 2nd Pregnancy and Home Tests)
Date: 27 Aug 92 16:46:18 GMT
Reply-To: sdavis@khan.ColoSpgs.NCR.COM (Susan Davis)
Distribution: world
Organization: NCR Microelectronic Products Division


I am the one who asked about early testing and early pregnancy signs.  I
have read the email and posts with great interest.  I also posted a 
summary a few days ago.

The reason for this post is to clarify a few things.  Although I described
myself as "desperate", I have come to feel that possibly that word was abit
strong.  I certainly didn't mean for it to take on the meaning that some
have given it, but rather to say "I can hardly wait" or "I can't wait to 
find out!"  Sortof like waiting to open gifts on Christmas day.  Or, if I
am pregnant, like waiting for the actual birth etc.  A few people felt
strongly that I was over eager and should just "relax".  Well, I am
relaxed, but still eager and enjoying the anticipation!

Also, several people who responded asked that I not include their name
in any summary.  This is fine with me (and I didn't).  I had one response
that was surprised at my openness (trying to conceive and telling "the world").
I guess I am just an open person and it just never occurred to me not to
ask misc.kids for information.  I have enjoyed reading the responses, and
it has helped to pass the time :-).  I hope that I have not made others
uncomfortable talking so openly.  You are all "strangers" to me ... that
is, I don't know what you look like.  But, I do know that I feel comfortable
sharing with this group and I feel I know many of you from your posts and
messages.  It is nice to have a sounding board, a group of people who
want to share pregnancy/childbirth/parenting ideas with genuine sencerity
(for the most part).  You are my friends and many times I am more open
with you all that with some of the people I see on a daily basis.  So,
I will continue to be "open" and reveal parts of me because I feel SAFE
sharing with you all.  Am I naive? 

-- Susan Davis (Mommy to Ryan -- 16.5 months)

By the way, today is day 29 of my cycle and my period is due tomorrow.  If
it hasn't started, I will probably test on Saturday or Sunday.

Funny thing:  I called a good friend from college (she was my maid of honor)
last week.  Just jokingly, I asked "So Deb, are you pregnant yet." She said
no and that she was sure her period would start anytime because she just
felt like it would.  Then 2 nights ago she called and said "Guess What?"
Well, she is due April 26.  Then, I decided to call my other college friend
to tell her (she was a brides maid) and it turns out that she is also 
expecting (her 2nd) and is due April 20.  Then my maid called last night
to say that she would be quiting in a few weeks because she is pregnant.
Well, I have taken the sign that two of my closest friends are expecting
to be an "omen".  We shall see!  If I am pregnant this time, my due date
will be May 6!




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