How we knew we were ready for a baby + FINDING OUT I'M PREGNANT! | Lucie Fink & Michael

This video is all about that emotional side of our conception journey - HOW WE KNEW WE WERE READY TO START TRYING FOR A BABY! Thank you to Orchid for sponsoring this video! Use code LUCIE10 for 10% off the Couple Report: portal.orchidhealth.com/purchase
I already covered all the technical details of our journey in this video: • Our Conception Journey... but I haven’t yet opened up about the emotional side of this whole story.
We’ve always known we wanted kids, but we were just waiting for the right time to start trying. There was a pivotal moment last year when we were walking through Central Park where I turned to Michael and basically told him that I was ready. We had been together for a long time (11 years at that point), and somehow I just felt like I was ready to start trying. Quarantine also really played a role in our decision to start trying because we spent so much time together just the two of us, and we began having deeper conversations about our future and family plans.
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A few factors that came into play when making our decision to start trying:
Ensuring our relationship was in a steady & stable place. I think the worst thing a couple can do is decide to have a baby to ‘patch up’ a relationship that may be teetering on the edge
Making sure we were financially secure and that we were in a good place individually & together.
My excitement was definitely a factor. Just the idea of having a baby was so beyond exciting to me! I am such a kid person and I’ve yet to play any type of role in raising one.
Lastly, we had no idea how long it would take us to conceive! We wanted to start trying on the earlier side, before we were beyond ready, just in case it did take us a long time.
Another massive factor was making sure we had a good support system around us. Both of our families are so excited for us, and having close friends nearby will take a lot of stress out of those first few months. Setting up a meal train and knowing that family is right around the corner is HUGE!
In the second half of this video, I wanted to talk a little bit more about us finding out we were pregnant together. In my head, I had always thought I would do this grand reveal to tell Michael that I was pregnant. But if you know Michael, a grand reveal is not really something that would be as meaningful to him. This was something that we wanted to go through together. I distinctly remember that, during the two-week wait, I felt a pinch on one side of my uterus and got out of bed to film a video because I was convinced that I could feel the egg implanting itself!
That entire next week I felt this buzzing energy in my uterus and it felt like there was more blood flow in the area. This had me thinking I was pregnant. However, I didn’t want to get Michael’s hopes up, so I didn’t tell him too much at the time! The Friday before that third week, I got so excited that I just couldn’t wait anymore. We bought 2 pregnancy tests.
Check out the real-time video footage to watch us finding out the news together! I hope this video gave you a little more insight into our conception journey and how we knew we were ready to start trying!
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[@reejuti]

I love you guys. I got pregnant watching your journey when you were around 24 weeks and then I lost my baby at 15 weeks. Still get all the positive energy from your videos.. please say little prayer for my baby in heaven.

[@sydneyfleming1142]

i’m so sorry!! it’s hard to believe (and maybe you’re not even religious), but God called your baby home when He was ready. i wish you the best and i hope that you are able to cope and heal from this horrible experience. good luck with everything, i’ll keep you and your family in my prayers ❤️

[@00Mercredi00]

It must have been so hard. I'll keep you and your baby in my prayers today. ♥️

[@stacischuhmann]

Prayers for you and your sweet little one!

[@dakotaovdan]

I don’t think you can ever be 100% ready for a baby but all the prep you did was awesome!

[@turtletee27]

Michael is super articulate! He gives such thoughtful answers.

[@luciebfink]

Yesss he’s a great speaker.

[@lyndseymacintyre8110]

Shout out Michael for being awesome and joining Lucie on this! So excited for yall and love hearing everything about the prejourney!

[@luciebfink]

Hehe major shout out

[@nataliesoutlet]

Pure sweetness, thank you for sharing. So interesting to hear about carrier screening, I’m going to look into it ✨✨

[@shelleyn2884]

I love your videos and hearing about your experience on this journey. My grown kids are in their mid 20's and thinking back to my pregnancy with my eldest when I was exactly your age Lucie and its just so different! We didn't have conversation about being ready, we had been married 10 months, had a fun night out at a small concert and a few drinks, and voila 2 weeks later I missed my very regular period. We were shocked. Got myself that What to Expect When you are Expecting book and that was pretty much it. I would have LOVED to have had the internet, these type of youtube videos to watch etc. Plus all the technology and information we have now that we didn't in 1994. Even though Im in my 50s now I love watching your videos. You guys are such a cute family

[@GEGL10]

This is so helpful to hear as I’m about 4-5 years behind you in both relationship length and age, the things you considered before “trying” are very thoughtful!

[@suzannahwoodward2320]

I love your love! Milo is so lucky to be born into such a tight-knit family with 2 parents who clearly adore each other. My granddad used to say “one of the best things a man can to for his children is to love their mother”

[@TheAllibug125]

Thank you so much for sharing your story! So incredibly happy for you, Michael and Milo :) you have such a bright, beautiful future ahead!

[@rachelle2227]

I love that you did all the testing with Michael! I did with my husband as well. We were actually on vacation, and bought the test together, and I tested with him in the other room (we don’t pee in front of each other). I wouldn’t have had it any other way.

[@jennifertomany952]

That moment between you and Michael when you found out... I'm crying. Congrats! Excited to watch you grow into your new roles as parents!

[@bregieirofernandes]

It’s amazing how women know they’re pregnant so early! I’ve heard so many stories like yours

[@danoninin]

I almost cry ♥️♥️ thank you for sharing this with us

[@diarramonetpayne]

Whooo! I’ve been waiting for this one. So happy for you two.

[@luciebfink]

Yayy!!!! So happy you're here to watch!

[@beaherzberg]

Such a beautiful video. So happy for you both. Thanks for sharing so honestly and beautifully.

[@victorianascimento4859]

Thank you for sharing those moments with us Lucie

[@tessjune88]

You two are the cutest. So happy for you ❤️ thank you for sharing!

[@ruthgovanbader]

So nice to see another couple who want to take the test together, my husband would be gutted to miss the moment!

[@Dave_and_Melindas_Adventures]

When Michael hugged you, I felt like he hugged us. His calming demeanor is what the world needs more of.

[@mayaanne95]

This video is sooo informative! Thank you so much 🙏🏽 I’m getting my body and mind ready to TTC and this is so helpful

[@vikkiskomarokha150]

Gosh pregnancy just looks so good on you! ❤️

[@oliviagooge2023]

Love love love this!❤❤❤🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@justmeherexx482]

Congrats!!

[@cuppiecupsters]

I'm new to this channel, but I'm liking the content so far👍

[@bethanyharker3456]

Wow this was so so sweet!! I loved watching this so much! Hope everything is going well with Milo!!! Sending you so much love

[@luciebfink]

THANK YOUUUU

[@amydillinger4752]

I did the same thing with the line tests!! We did 4 of them and then got another type that said pregnant or not pregnant because I had zero trust! (We are pregnant!)

[@iamfabulous57g]

The way Michael looks at Lucie…..goals

[@Michelle_Gian]

That was too adorable to watch, especially knowing that the both of you were anxious to not get the other’s hopes up! So sweet!! Congratulations Lucie & Michael! It was so fun to be pregnant along side you - cheers to long, healthy lives for both of our baby boys!

[@luciebfink]

Thank you so so so much!!!! SENDING LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR BOY

[@charaleelwin]

this was like the best documentary ever

[@gisellematos2277]

Such a cute video. Not on that journey yet but excited for the future 💫

[@luciebfink]

❤️❤️❤️

[@klitzler89]

Beautiful story 💕 on a side note, I’d love to know where you got your office chairs!

[@gogsit.6128]

Michael looks like Phil Dunphy from Modern Family a little bit

[@InfinitelyASMR]

We’re one week ahead of you guys and getting ready to meet our daughter. We also chose to find out together and I’m so glad we did - it was such an amazing bonding experience and also helped us each with our nerves in the moment.

[@SamarkandChan]

They've already had the baby. 😊

[@catherineomondi7850]

She had her baby at 37 weeks, I believe.

[@lunalevi7482]

This is too cute ☺️

[@robertah2353]

You are such a nice couple 🥺❤️

[@carolbenson8963]

Omg you’re so cute. Skinny legend in that clip to you testing !! I think it’s adorable he was also a part of all this lol. So supportive, patient and sweet

[@michellezuniga4340]

I'm I the only one who cried when they saw the results!!!!! 😭😭😭🥰 I don't have instagram anymore but I know you had your little angel 🥰🙏🙏❤

[@luciebfink]

Awww thank you!!!!

[@jumahmed8726]

I’ve seen you grow over the years and I love you sooo much 💖 hope you are doing well

[@luciebfink]

Thank you so much!!!

[@itsbrandieannbeauty]

You felt the “pinch” on my birthday!

[@nicolegerard2907]

Totally felt the implantation with my first so much so I woke up at my sleep and thought instantly... " I think I am pregnant"

[@insideself1471]

So interesting and you too are the sweeetest things! So adorable. Can't wait to see baby poppy seed! :O) ♡♡♡

[@NiecysRendezvous]

@luciefink I keep eyeing that chandelier 🧐 trying to figure out how to purchase it for myself

[@betsy1823]

I also felt implantation around 5 days after ovulation....

[@reesemckelvie5890]

Who's watching this after she announced she had Baby Milo

[@dianaarias2332]

Omg that test is $1,000!!!

[@cocix82]

My finger tingled 😆🙈

[@eliseott800]

Mine did too 😂

[@luciebfink]

Hahah interesting!!!

[@rihannadeguara5006]

Hi

[@lucyormsbywilliams3047]

my mum always says she could feel when I was implanting lol! I think she actually kind of fainted at work so it definitely seems like a thing

[@anya1915]

So cute ☺️

[@patriciacobos]

💕

[@sophiaM682]

😊😊😊

[@pipersquad1036]

The baby is as big as a pineapple I know because sister is due the same week as lucie

[@jacquelinechristian9090]

I'm a nervous wreck....SERIOUSLY

[@gabyf5995]

😄

[@lisamagdaleno7078]

I really hope you keep some of your weight on, you look so beautiful !

[@ninyanina]

Your name is LUCINDA?!

[@jacquelinemcgreevey2192]

Hi! My mother actually runs one of the only organization in the world that helps people with CAH (Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia) if you are interested. It’s called CARES Foundation and can be such a helpful resource. Thank you for sharing!

[@luciebfink]

Wow that’s amazing!!!!! Thank YOU

[@petergestels4871]

Hoe ver ben je?

[@cks7548]

I have a question. Why do women want to get pregnant? Pregnancy puts a lot of strain on a woman's body, and it has risks, and a pregnancy lasts 9 months. Also, childbirth is very painful. And also, raising children is very hard. Personally, I think being childfree would be a lot better than having children, but that's just my opinion.

[@Ebby..]

Because it’s a natural desire for a Woman to nurture at some point. It’s much harder to « supress » that feeling rather than just go throught the pain AND joy of carrying life

[@cks7548]

@@Ebby.. How is it harder to suppress that feeling?

[@Ebby..]

@@cks7548 Let’s say hormones because it’s a visual example. Men Are supposed to have a rising in Testosteron whilest woman have other hormones that lead them to puberty. Those hormones are supposed to transform us biologicaly and mentaly: we suddently want sex, pubic hair, bodily changes… and it would be much harder to supress all those things by taking meds than to just Go with it. Being ready to receive a baby is just a part of the process I juste explained because our entire body and cycle is preparing itself to receive a baby since we entered puberty. Suppressing that need would just be unnatural for many and almost impossible. It would mean suppressing it every month during your child-bearing ages..

[@cks7548]

@@Ebby.. statistically speaking, women are happiest when single and childless in todays times.

[@ebbys]

@@cks7548but only in their youth. The older they get, the more they get unhappier to remain single and unmarried.

[@bloomingaccents]

When you tell people on a video that your embryo is implanting in the middle of the night. Idk what's happened to this world we're in but this has just gone too far. Very weird. Is there anything private anymore? I'm sorry to tell you, but the feelings you think you had , "energy" wise, thats q big no. You convinced yourself you were feeling that. This is just the strangest video I've ever seen. 😳