Getting to know eachother!

Hi ladies!! In my previous due date threads, we've had a survey type of thing, and I got this from March due dates...I think we should have one. I know right now there aren't many of us, but we can let it grow as more people come! How about it?

ME - What I do -
DH - What he does -
DD -
DS -
Fur baby -
Other "Pets" -
BFP Date:
How did you tell SO?
Due -
First Doctor Appointment:
Do you want to know the sex -
Does DH want to know the sex -
Gender Guess:
Have you told anyone yet? If so, who? If not, when?
Symptom list: How are you feeling?
Any names picked out?
What's your TTC Story?
Anything else you'd like to add?

I'll go first:

ME - Kelly What I do -SAHM
DH - Danny What he does - US Navy
DD -
DS - Matthew (4) Evan (almost 2)
Fur baby - Jack (cat) Sadie (cat) Sabrina (cat)
Other "Pets" - Fish
BFP Date: September 5th
How did you tell SO? I woke him up and said I have something to show you!! I was so excited haha...it was 5:15 in the morning!!
Due - according to the online calculator, May 13th
First Doctor Appointment: Group/paperwork appt: Oct 1st and first ultrasound appt: Oct 2nd.
Do you want to know the sex - Yes!
Does DH want to know the sex - Yes!
Gender Guess: We are hoping for Girl
Have you told anyone yet? Yes! If so, who? Everyone! Haha If not, when?
Symptom list: Frequent urination, tiredness, nauseaus, tender breasts How are you feeling? Feeling ok...I have my moments
Any names picked out? Girl: Emmalyn Grace Boy: have no idea!
What's your TTC Story? We decided to have our third back in June...this was our third try (cycle)...we wanted one more baby to complete our family and like the spacing of 2 years between kids :)
Anything else you'd like to add? I am just so excited to be here! Yay!!!

I'm game!

ME - Attorney
DH - Firefighter/paramedic
DD - none
DS - 2: Aidan (almost 5) & Riley (2.5)
Fur baby - 2 beagles...Snoopy and Buddy
Other "Pets" - Fish and sea creatures!
BFP Date: September 7
How did you tell SO? I told him I had news...and he joking guessed that I was pregnant. HA! Joke was on him!
Due - May 22, 2012
First Doctor Appointment: not scheduled yet
Do you want to know the sex - YES!!!
Does DH want to know the sex - YES!!!
Gender Guess: we are HOPING for a girl...no more stinky boys!!! LOL.
Have you told anyone yet? If so, who? If not, when? Just one of our good friends and my sister. No one else until we are sure its a sticky one.
Symptom list: How are you feeling? Completely FREAKED OUT. This was a total accident! We are happy, though...but I am just feeling a tad scared! And sick to my stomach...
Any names picked out? Nope...not prepared for this AT ALL.
What's your TTC Story? Me: "Hunny...don't forget to pull out." DH: "Oops."
Anything else you'd like to add? Did I mention I was freaking out?

Hi Kelly! Looks like we are both looking for that girl! I am waaaaaaaay outnumbered at my house!

Me too!!! Hahahahaha!! Here's to hoping for our beautiful little princess!!!

ME - What I do - Veterinary
DH - What he does - Business
DD -not yet
DS -not yet
Fur baby - 4 dogs, the loves of our lives! Gonna be a big shock to them!!
Other "Pets" -
BFP Date: 1 Sep 12
How did you tell SO? He was out of town so I wrapped it in a present and gave it to him when he got back.
Due - 10 May?
First Doctor Appointment: 3 Oct
Do you want to know the sex - No
Does DH want to know the sex - No
Gender Guess: I want a girl, he wants a boy...go figure
Have you told anyone yet? If so, who? If not, when? I have told my close friends and brother/SIL, waiting until at least fist appt but probably 12 weeks.
Symptom list: How are you feeling? Pretty good actually. Tired on and off and very thirsty, but otherwise great.
Any names picked out? I like Willow Avery
What's your TTC Story? Neither were very big "I want kid"ers but we decided we would give a shot and see what happens.
Anything else you'd like to add? Nervous as @$#^...hope everything works out well. It's my first so I have no idea what to expect, what's normal, what's bad...etc.

ME - phd student
DH - university professor
DD - none
DS - 22 months
Fur baby - None
BFP Date: august 20
How did you tell SO? woke him up! i found out 10 dpo at midnight with an FRER. i still can't believe i got a positive that early - & at night!
Due - May 4
First Doctor Appointment: Sept 20
Do you want to know the sex - YES
Does DH want to know the sex - YES
Gender Guess: boy? because my symptoms have been exactly the same as last time. i have to admit to having a slight boy preference the first time around because i was raised in a family of all girls & was curious about what it would be like to have a boy, but this time around i really don't have a preference at all! i love being a mama to a boy, so another one would be awesome, but it would be cool to experience having a daughter as well :)
Have you told anyone yet? i told my sister and my mom because i see them often. we'll tell everyone else around 10-12 weeks
Symptom list: How are you feeling? so very very sick & so very very tired. i had severe nausea but no vomiting the first time around (starting at 5.5 weeks) & here i am at about 6 weeks with full on nausea.
Any names picked out? yes ;) for boys only though. we're hopeless on girls names.
What's your TTC Story? we decided to ttc this summer in hopes of a spring/summer baby next year and conceived on the first month of trying. we can't believe it. it took several months to conceive ds, so i thought we would be in for more of a ttc ride.
Anything else you'd like to add? we're really excited, but balancing work and family is going to be tough. ds is in preschool several mornings a week and dh & i divide the rest of the time between the two of us, so it is quite a juggling act. i'm not pulling my weight right now but DH is pretty cool with it - after all, he doesn't have to give up coffee or beer!!!


thanks for starting this, kelly!!!!!

No problem!!

ME - What I do - Registered Nurse
DH - What he does - lineman
DD -Kalin 9, Kinsy 3
DS - none
Fur baby - 3 dogs, Belle, Ranger, and Tinker
Other "Pets" - 1 turtle Darwin, 1 bird tweety
BFP Date: Sept 5th at 10dpo
How did you tell SO? I wasn't expecting a BFP since we've been trying. The second line was pretty obivious but I didn't believe it and I made him come in to make sure I wasn't seeing things.
Due - May 18th
First Doctor Appointment: October 9th
Do you want to know the sex - No, this is our last baby so whatever it is, it is, we just want a surprise
Does DH want to know the sex - No, we are in agreements about it
Gender Guess: Girl
Have you told anyone yet? If so, who? If not, when? We live in a small town and lots of people know
Symptom list: How are you feeling? I feel really good sometimes and really aweful others. My boobs are really sore and I am nauseated a lot
Any names picked out? We're tossing a few names around but we figure we have a while to figure it out
What's your TTC Story? We have been TTC for almost 2 years. We have never had a positive test or anything. I was put on clomid 50mg and this was my first time using it and we got our BFP.
Anything else you'd like to add? I'm really excited to have a May baby, My oldest was a July baby My next a June baby and now a May baby. I think it's kind of fun to have their birthdays right next to each other!
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ME - What I do - Stay At Home Mom
DH - What he does - Construction & Concrete
DD - Amber 4yrs Suzie 9 months
DS - Landon 2.5yrs
Fur baby -Cats - Mister, Tank, Simba, Gizmo, Buddy, Stripe, Blackie, Small Fry, Grouchie Ouchie, Boots 4 are outside cats
4 Dogs Cujo, Shilo, Saddie, Little Girl.
Other "Pets" -
BFP Date:09-06-2012
How did you tell SO? I told him on the phone when he was 500 ft in the air at work I said "we got lines" and he was confused at first lol. Then when he got home I let him Dip the answer test And read the results.
Due -May 18 2013
First Doctor Appointment: Not scheduled yet
Do you want to know the sex - YES
Does DH want to know the sex -YES
Gender Guess: Boy
Have you told anyone yet? If so, who? If not, when? No We won't until we are much furthur along like after the gender scan
Symptom list: How are you feeling? Fine so far
Any names picked out? yes Boy- Brian Scott Jr.
What's your TTC Story? We have TTC'd up to 1yr 3 months in the past and this time was fairly quick only since April So 4 months this time . And we have had 5 losses.
Anything else you'd like to add?

Hi ladies, so exited to be here!

ME - Pediatrician
DH - Lawyer
DD - Rafaela 14 mo
DS -
Fur baby - Renata (adopted mix dog)
Other "Pets" -
BFP Date: sep 7th
How did you tell SO? Showed him the stick and then told him a blood test is pending (i refused to believe until I see the beta) which came later that day
Due - may 15th
First Doctor Appointment: will have my first u/s on 09/26/12 and schedule first appointment after that
Do you want to know the sex - yes
Does DH want to know the sex - yes
Gender Guess: no guesses
Have you told anyone yet? If so, who? If not, when? Yes! Everyone
Symptom list: How are you feeling? Some tingling and sore boobs, feeling tired but nothing crazy
Any names picked out? Nope
What's your TTC Story? Ok, I have PCOS and We were struggling to concieve for almost 2 years, did 3 clomid iui cycles, one ivf cycle, all negatives than took a step back, changed doctors and the first thing he did was an exploratory laparoscopy and they found a polip on the endometrium (acting as a IUD), lots of endometriosis and also did an ovarian drilling, I became pregnant 3 months later! I nursed DD for almost 11 months and had no periods during those months, so i only started to get my period now, my third cycle and second month we tried and yes! Got so lucky!!
Anything else you'd like to add? Just so happy to be here :)

ME - What I do - SAHM and part time Audiologist
DH - What he does - Engineer and sales manager
DD - No daughters yet
DS - Grayson- 22 months
Fur baby - Ruby, our mini goldendoodle
Other "Pets" - none
BFP Date: 8/27/12
How did you tell SO? Ran out of the bathroom immediately and dragged DH into the bathroom to show him the test
Due - I think May 7th
First Doctor Appointment: 9/10- everything looked great!
Do you want to know the sex - YES
Does DH want to know the sex - YES
Gender Guess:Girl
Have you told anyone yet? If so, who? If not, when? Just my parents and DH's parents, and two very close friends who are praying for us
Symptom list: How are you feeling? Not terrible. Some nausea and fatigue mostly
Any names picked out? Not for this one yet
What's your TTC Story? STC'd for 18 months with DS, who was finally conceived with a Clomid, dexamethasone, and IUI combo. This one was on our first try TTCing again with no meds and no RE :)
Anything else you'd like to add? So excited for this little one. Congrats to all the May mamas!

ME- what I do ~ Brandy, SAHM
DH- what he does ~ Eric, Police Officer
Where I live ~ California
DD ~ Not yet! :fingerscrossed: But a healthy baby would be just fine regardless of the gender.
DS ~ Danny (16), Dylan (13), Landon (3)
Fur baby ~ Cocker Spaniel named Bruno
BFP Date: 9/10/2012- Very faint and I've been POAS every day since :laugh: I got a significantly darker BFP today, 9/12/2012!!
How did you tell SO? ~ Haven't told him yet :shame: Of course APA had to know first. :wink: I wanted to wait until the test was a little darker. Since he gets home late tonight, 2am, I'm thinking of writing on the mirror something like, "Guess what? We're having another baby... Baby boy or girl is due 5/25/2013!!!"
Due ~ May 25th, 2013
First Doctor Appointment: No scheduled appt as of yet… need to have betas first... which will start on Monday!
Do you want to know the sex: I’m a little undecided at this point… I have 3 boys and might want to be on team green this time.
Does DH want to know the sex: He probably expects we’ll find out as we did with the others.
Gender Guess: I don’t know yet… I'm hoping for a girl, but it's probably a boy since we apparently make boys with ease!! :eyeroll:
Have you told anyone yet? I've told APA, my sister, neighbor, and another close friend. With our last pregnancy that we m/c... we bought our youngest DS a cute little shirt announcing that he is going to be a "big brother". I'm debating whether we should use that shirt or not to announce it to our families?
Symptom list: cramping, tiny bit of nausea, frequent trips to bathroom, tender breasts
Any names picked out? I’ve had a few in the back of my head. People come to our family for baby names so I’ve always got a few tucked away for me!! :winks:
What's your TTC Story? I have had a history of chemicals and miscarriages in the past. One at 4 weeks, 5 weeks, and our last one was at 10 weeks. :cry: It took me several months of convincing DH to try again. He finally agreed! I'm really blessed to be pregnant again at this very moment in my life. I have always wanted a May baby and I really wanted to be pregnant before the baby's due date that we lost (which is this October). Such a little miracle!!!
Anything else you'd like to add? Like I said, I am so happy to be in the May DD room. Praying that we all have sticky beans and a H&H 9 months ahead!!!

ME - Kate What I do - Registered nurse
DH - Mike What he does - manufacturing
DD - Becca, 2 1/2
DS -
Fur baby - none
Other Pets - Bonnie the corn snake
BFP Date: Sept. 12
How did you tell SO? "Guess what? I'm pregnant again!"
Due - May 21, I think
First Doctor Appointment: October something or other - it's written on my calender
Do you want to know the sex - I think so
Does DH want to know the sex - yes
Gender Guess: boy, but not getting a strong feeling yet
Have you told anyone yet? yes If so, who? DH, my parents, and a good friend. Also told people at work, since it can affect things there (ie, I shouldn't care for patients with shingles, for example)
Symptom list: How are you feeling? tired!! occasional nausea, but still feeling mostly normal
Any names picked out? Last time, before we knew DD was a girl, we were leaning towards Zachary for a boy. We'll have to start from scratch if it's another girl
What's your TTC Story? DH and I conceive super easily, it seems. However, I had a m/c before getting pregnant with DD, and I had a m/c just before this pregnancy. So I'm praying that this one sticks - so far it feels much better than my two m/c's did.

Hi all...i think this is a great idea and i hope that i can keep up with this site as i did when i was pregnant wtih my son the first time

ME - Ashley - Account Executive in PR
DH - Manager of a steel company
DD -
DS -Dominick - 2 years old on this friday Sept 21st
Fur baby -
Other "Pets" - DOG that i use to love lol its a hot dog hes great but he just pees everywhere and i cant keep up aymore thank god no rugs!
BFP Date: 9/13/12
How did you tell SO? i took the test at 5AM and just crawled into bed lightly tapped him and said its positive!
Due - May 30th - but i think its going to be earlier in the month as i ovulate early
First Doctor Appointment: Oct 2nd
Do you want to know the sex -yes bc we only have one larger bedroom in addition to ours so we need to prepare if we wnat to stay how long etc or divide the room if its a girlll
Does DH want to know the sex -yes
Gender Guess:not sure yet...right now i am feeling different than i did wtih my DS so i am going with a girl but no strong maternal feeling just yet
Have you told anyone yet? If so, who? If not, when? - told my brother and his wife bc we are always together, my good friend and my co worker bc it will effect work related things at some point
Symptom list: How are you feeling? i am feeling good! i actually took an additional test a week later to make sure i was bc i am feeling totally diff then the last pregnancy at this stage
Any names picked out? if its a boy I HAVE NO IDEA bc we do not like a thing and cant agree on ONE but if its a girl we have a few...
What's your TTC Story? we got pregnant quicker than expected which i am happy with bc i really didnt want to be prego in the summer but just casual nothing crazy
Anything else you'd like to add? i hope this goes smooth and all is OK and that i can figure out some sort of childcare bc right now grandparents are watching DS and not sure they want to watch another and i dont blame them...thats the only panic i am having - $ will come some how but its where is my kid going to be raised? i cant quick bc then we wont have any $! wish me luck!

:)

ME - What I do - Christiana 22, ophthalmic technician

DH - What he does - Gregory 28 he works seasonally (although he may be moving to year round very soon!!) for a tent rental company (big tents like for weddings and such) he can do pretty much anything, construction plumbing electricity you name it !... He's great! Lol

DD - this is our first!

DS - this is our first!

Fur baby - liberache .. Meow. He is a handful but so cute and such a big personality

Other "Pets" -

BFP Date: August sometime I honestly don't remember .

How did you tell SO? I just showed him the test!

Due - may 8th

First Doctor Appointment: I've already been but my next appt is at 9 weeks on oct 3rd

Do you want to know the sex - yes!

Does DH want to know the sex - yes!

Gender Guess: keeping our fingers crossed for a boy. (everyone needs a big brother)

Have you told anyone yet? If so, who? If not, when? Yeah both our family's know and a bunch of our friends... We couldn't keep our mouth shut lol

Symptom list: How are you feeling? Tired nauseous... Mean lol!

Any names picked out? I have ideas for a girl but since dbf is a jr we will have a 3rd if this is a boy!

What's your TTC Story? Had my IUD removed actually a year ago this week. And we charted for two months and it kinda fell off so we didn't use any kind of protection and we let it happen when it happened!

Anything else you'd like to add? So happy to be in a dd room!

So nice to get to know all you wonderful ladies!!!

ME - What I do -Registered Nurse
DH - What he does - Iron Worker
DD -
DS - Stepson Ray-15 Jay-7
ur baby -
Other "Pets" -
BFP Date: 9/17/2012
tell SO? This morning
Due - May 26, 2013
First Doctor Appointment: 10/17
Do you want to know the sex - Yes
Does DH want to know the sex - Yes
Gender Guess: Girl
Have you told anyone yet? If so, who? If not, when? Mom and 2 girlfriends
Symptom list: How are you feeling? HA's crampy
Any names picked out? Girl yes Brandon Joi, Boy no clue
What's your TTC Story? IUD out for a year august so 12 months
Anything else you'd like to add? So excited

Welcome! and Congrats!

Ok, I am very very quietly joining this room.

Hi Kelly!! Same due date room again! Exciting!

Anyway, please please please do not say anything on FB yet, I am not announcing until I get closer to 12 weeks

ME - What I do - Admin Assistant
DH - What he does - Web Developer
DD - One in college, one almost 2
DS -
Fur baby - 2 Kitties!
Other "Pets" -
BFP Date: 9/16/2012
How did you tell SO? Woke him up lol
Due - 5/18/2012
First Doctor Appointment: Not yet
Do you want to know the sex - yup
Does DH want to know the sex -yup
Gender Guess: DH guess is boy, mine is unsure at this point
Have you told anyone yet? If so, who? If not, when? Nope
Symptom list: How are you feeling? Not bad, very tired though
Any names picked out? Debating till the halfway point
What's your TTC Story? Took a lot of convincing on DH's part for me to go down this road again
Anything else you'd like to add? I really would like another girl :)

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Ok, I am very very quietly joining this room.

Hi Kelly!! Same due date room again! Exciting!

Anyway, please please please do not say anything on FB yet, I am not announcing until I get closer to 12 weeks

ME - What I do - Admin Assistant
DH - What he does - Web Developer
DD - One in college, one almost 2
DS -
Fur baby - 2 Kitties!
Other "Pets" -
BFP Date: 9/16/2012
How did you tell SO? Woke him up lol
Due - 5/18/2012
First Doctor Appointment: Not yet
Do you want to know the sex - yup
Does DH want to know the sex -yup
Gender Guess: DH guess is boy, mine is unsure at this point
Have you told anyone yet? If so, who? If not, when? Nope
Symptom list: How are you feeling? Not bad, very tired though
Any names picked out? Debating till the halfway point
What's your TTC Story? Took a lot of convincing on DH's part for me to go down this road again
Anything else you'd like to add? I really would like another girl :)

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Yay!! Congratulations!!! :)

ME - What I do - Physician Assistant
DH - What he does - EMT
DD - a two yr old
DS - none
Fur baby - Harley a mini daschund
Other "Pets" - none
BFP Date: 9/22
How did you tell SO? Woke him up and showed him the test ( it was 6am but I woke up and couldnt hold it anymore)
Due - I think June 2 but will have a scheduled C section at 39 weeks
First Doctor Appointment: don't know yet
Do you want to know the sex - yes
Does DH want to know the sex - yes
Gender Guess: no feeling either way yet
Have you told anyone yet? If so, who? If not, when? No one but you ladies. After 3 miscarriages we usually wait til 12 weeks. But I have to tell my mom and sister after the betas come back good.
Symptom list: How are you feeling? Tired, headaches and sometimes nauseous after eating or when I am really hungry
Any names picked out? No
What's your TTC Story? We have been STC #2 for 17 months...this was our 3rd IUI but first one with injectables. I have had 3 miscarriages which make me nervous... 2 before DD and one in June.
Anything else you'd like to add? Hope everyone has a healthy and happy pregnancy!

ME - What I do - SAHM
DH - What he does - engineer
DD - cutest doll, centre of my universe, etcetera is three and a half,
DS -
Fur baby -
Other "Pets" -
BFP Date: sept fourth
How did you tell SO? Grim declaration!
Due - may fourteenth
First Doctor Appointment: oct 29 but managed sept 20 since I am diabetic
Do you want to know the sex - big fat yes!
Does DH want to know the sex - neutral
Gender Guess: boy
Have you told anyone yet? If so, who? If not, when? Only APA and mom
Symptom list: How are you feeling? Terrific to terrible
Any names picked out?
What's your TTC Story? None, DHgot passionate suddenly forgot to put on his sock!
Anything else you'd like to add? Children are a emotional need here

ME - What I do - SAHM, part-time freelance writing from home
DH - What he does - Parks & Recreation
DD - None
DS - One will be 4 in November, the other will be 2 in January
Fur baby -None
Other "Pets" -None
BFP Date: 9-17
How did you tell SO?: I think he actually told me it was time to test when I was crying hysterically over a TV commercial. :)
Due -May 27
First Doctor Appointment: Not scheduled yet
Do you want to know the sex - I'm not sure--I didn't find out with either of my boys and I loved the experience.
Does DH want to know the sex - Yes
Gender Guess: Boy
Have you told anyone yet? If so, who? If not, when? No, we'll probably wait until the first trimester is over.
Symptom list: How are you feeling? I am SO TIRED! No morning sickness yet, but I am emotional and lightheaded.
Any names picked out? No idea
What's your TTC Story? No story really--we were very blessed to conceive the first month we stopped preventing
Anything else you'd like to add? Looks like I found the right room for moms who already have two boys! :)

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ME - What I do - SAHM, part-time freelance writing from home
DH - What he does - Parks & Recreation
DD - None
DS - One will be 4 in November, the other will be 2 in January
Fur baby -None
Other "Pets" -None
BFP Date: 9-17
How did you tell SO?: I think he actually told me it was time to test when I was crying hysterically over a TV commercial. :)
Due -May 27
First Doctor Appointment: Not scheduled yet
Do you want to know the sex - I'm not sure--I didn't find out with either of my boys and I loved the experience.
Does DH want to know the sex - Yes
Gender Guess: Boy
Have you told anyone yet? If so, who? If not, when? No, we'll probably wait until the first trimester is over.
Symptom list: How are you feeling? I am SO TIRED! No morning sickness yet, but I am emotional and lightheaded.
Any names picked out? No idea
What's your TTC Story? No story really--we were very blessed to conceive the first month we stopped preventing
Anything else you'd like to add? Looks like I found the right room for moms who already have two boys! :)

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Haha very true!!

ME - What I do - Administrative Assistant
DH - What he does - Heavy Equipment Operator
DD -
DS -
Fur baby - Sheldon! Our 1 year old Golden Retriever/Border Collie mix.
Other "Pets" -
BFP Date: 9/14/2012
How did you tell SO? I asked him if he really felt the need to go to the gym that night, because I thought we should talk..he said, "What, are you pregnant?!" Hah
Due - May 26, 2013
First Doctor Appointment: October 15
Do you want to know the sex - Yes
Does DH want to know the sex - Yes! Very badly.
Gender Guess: Boy, or boys, kind of feeling like this may be twins.
Have you told anyone yet? If so, who? If not, when? We told parents and siblings and close friends...they spread the word. We're waiting to really make an announcement til Thanksgiving.
Symptom list: How are you feeling? Tender breasts, a little dizziness, and absolutely EXHAUSTED!
Any names picked out? Boy- Parker, Brody or Bentley...Girl - Addison
What's your TTC Story? We weren't trying, but also weren't exactly not trying. We just figured whatever happened would happen for a reason and we'd be excited to be parents.

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ME - What I do - Administrative Assistant
DH - What he does - Heavy Equipment Operator
DD -
DS -
Fur baby - Sheldon! Our 1 year old Golden Retriever/Border Collie mix.
Other "Pets" -
BFP Date: 9/14/2012
How did you tell SO? I asked him if he really felt the need to go to the gym that night, because I thought we should talk..he said, "What, are you pregnant?!" Hah
Due - May 26, 2013
First Doctor Appointment: October 15
Do you want to know the sex - Yes
Does DH want to know the sex - Yes! Very badly.
Gender Guess: Boy, or boys, kind of feeling like this may be twins.
Have you told anyone yet? If so, who? If not, when? We told parents and siblings and close friends...they spread the word. We're waiting to really make an announcement til Thanksgiving.
Symptom list: How are you feeling? Tender breasts, a little dizziness, and absolutely EXHAUSTED!
Any names picked out? Boy- Parker, Brody or Bentley...Girl - Addison
What's your TTC Story? We weren't trying, but also weren't exactly not trying. We just figured whatever happened would happen for a reason and we'd be excited to be parents.

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Congratulations! And Welcome!!!

ME - Nursing Assistant/Phlebotomist (Currently unemployed, however)

DH - Emergency Medical Technician (soon to be Paramedic)

Fur baby - One dog (she's 3...we adopted her in July) Nola, A cat named Hambrown, and my horse, Lucky. He's MY baby, and will be a big grown up teenager this year! (I have had him since he was 2 1/2)

BFP Date: What is the BFP date?

How did you tell SO? I texted him at work..My period was three weeks late (not unusual with Crohn's disease, and the stress I was under). I had taken a negative test one week prior, and decided to take the second test just because it was there. Lo and behold, it came up positive. Two more at home tests, and one test at the doctor's office later, I was (am) definitely pregnant.

Due - May 20th (approximately)..I don't remember the exact date of my last period

First Doctor Appointment: Was the 9th! I have a sonogram and genetic testing set for November 8th...Crossing my fingers, and praying to the gods that it is HD negative.

Do you want to know the sex - Yes! I will find out at the same time I get the testing done.

Does DH want to know the sex - Yep

Gender Guess: It's impossible to know for sure until I have the testing, but I am hoping for a little boy...I will be happy either way.

Have you told anyone yet? If so, who? If not, when? My mom, cousin, and a good friend in Germany. The rest of the family will learn after the genetic testing is done.

Symptom list: How are you feeling? I have yet to throw up, but I have been constantly slightly nauseous for the last week. On top of that, I have had some serious chest/upper back pain (EKG was 100% normal, so I'm thinking that it is the costal cartilage relaxing/expanding? If anyone has experience with this, please tell me about it!), mild rhinitis for the last few days, which I think may have been a bug because I feel fine now... !EXHAUSTION! and a slightly heightened sense of smell. I can't walk past the candle section in my local Fred Meyer's...Agh!

Any names picked out? Miroslav Oliver (for a boy), and there are so many names I like for a girl; I am playing with the idea of keeping Katerina going (it is my grandmother's name, and my middle name), and I like Vivien.

What's your TTC Story? It is a total surprise, but we are adjusting and taking the necessary steps to prepare for parenthood.

Anything else you'd like to add? I have an interesting story; my grandfather passed away the first week of September this year, and his birthday is the 14th of May...My due date is about may 20th, and I discovered my pregnancy shortly after he passed. His name was Miroslav, which is why we chose that name for our [potential] baby boy. I know that first pregnancies are often delivered later than the expected due date, but I am hoping that I will deliver close to (or on) my late grandfather's birthday (if I need to have a C section, I want to schedule it on the 14th). I think that it would be an interesting sort of miracle.

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Anything else you'd like to add? I have an interesting story; my grandfather passed away the first week of September this year, and his birthday is the 14th of May...My due date is about may 20th, and I discovered my pregnancy shortly after he passed. His name was Miroslav, which is why we chose that name for our [potential] baby boy. I know that first pregnancies are often delivered later than the expected due date, but I am hoping that I will deliver close to (or on) my late grandfather's birthday (if I need to have a C section, I want to schedule it on the 14th). I think that it would be an interesting sort of miracle.

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Popping in from June DD (we are pretty quiet so far!)

...Asusser, this sounds kind of similar to my story with DS. We ended up naming him after my grandfather too. I was very special for my family. Sorry for your loss. I know your LO has a special angel now! :angel1: