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I thought I would start this thread so we could introduce ourselves and get to know each other! I borrowed the list from Feb DD. :)
Congratulations Everyone on the BFP!
Me -
What I do -
Other kids -
BFP Date:
How did you tell SO?
Due date -
First Doctor Appointment:
Do you want to know the sex
Does DH want to know the sex
Gender Guess:
Have you told anyone yet?
Symptom list:
Any names picked out?
What's your TTC Story?
Anything else you'd like to add?
I guess I start since I have some time on my hands.
NY Mom:
What I do: (or what did I do is more like it).. I use to be an Executive Assistant. My very last full-time position was working for the Deputy Chief of Mission at the United States Embassy in London. (I still work but at home doing adminstrative work on the side for executives I worked with in the past in another life before children :laugh:) But for the most part I am now a professional SAHM and a "Corporate Wife" :laugh: and loving every minute of it!! LOL
My other children: We have a gorgeous, precocious, little lady who is 7 and a my big, little man who is 3. Our daughter makes our hearts melt, our son makes our heart laugh and god willing our third will make our hearts sing!
BFP Date: We received our BFP on Monday, October 24 in the AM
How did you tell SO? I did not have to tell my husband because he already knew by how I was acting.
Due date: I believe it is June 1. But I do not want to give birth on Memorial Day weekend and will probably do it a couple of days after (if I dont go into labor first).
First Doctor Appointment: Was September 27. First real sonogram is this Monday, October 8
Do you want to know the sex: Never find out. But darling husband does each time and it's top secret!
Does DH want to know the sex Yes he always does!
Gender Guess: Have no clue; just as long as baby is healthy!
Have you told anyone yet? My best friend who is like a sister to me.
Symptom list: Absolutely nothing. I do pregnancy very well.
Any names picked out? This has been on ongoing agrument with my DH specifically with the boy name. We bickered right up until my son was born. I wanted Chayse he wanted Shayne. My husband won on the last. So if it's a boy I AM naming him Chayse!! :P
What's your TTC Story? We have been trying for a year. I finally gave up on my Clomid last in August since I was on it for several months. My RE did nothing for me except tell me how little my chances were with an "unassisted pregnancy". I had all the necessary blood work done with nothing indicating why I could not get preggos other than my age. My AMH level was borderline low at .44 but my FSH level was good at 7.68. The last prescription I received was Letrozole (which I nevver took and was not too keen on beginning on them either) but after my RE prescribed an HSG (having the dye put through your tubes)I became pregnant without clomid and any assistance!!
Anything else you'd like to add? Am so very nervous for this Monday and am praying we hear a HB then I will be a bit more at ease.
I hope everyone has a blessed pregnancy journey!! God Bless.
Me - Sarah
What I do - I'm a college math professor
Other kids - 1 son who is currently 17 months. :wub::wub::wub:
BFP Date: September 29th
How did you tell SO? I POAS during one of our nightly "chase the baby" up and down the hall between the hall bathroom and the masterbedroom. DH was in the bedroom, and of course the stick was in the hall bathroom. As soon as it said, "PREGNANT" (digital) I gave it to my son who ran (stark naked) into the bedroom with it and gave it to DH.
Due date - By my LMP it is June 11th, but I think June 10th is more likely. Either way, I went early with my first, so I *could* end up in late May.
First Doctor Appointment: Ugh. November 1st. I did have two betas drawn though.
Do you want to know the sex: Yes!!
Does DH want to know the sex: Yes!!
Gender Guess: Girl
Have you told anyone yet? No. My dad is coming to town this weekend, so I MAY tell him then. I'm not sure. I'm telling one of my gfs on Monday. Its my fall break, and two years ago I went to her house during my fall break and told her I was pregnant with my son. Last year she came to my house on her fall break and told me she was pregnant with her daughter. I'm not going to be able to visit her this year, but I figure it would be cool to keep the birth announcement "tradition" alive.
Symptom list: Slightly nauseated. Cramping and bloating. Nothing serious yet. :fingerscrossed:
Any names picked out? Audrey Helen for a girl (Audrey was his maternal grandmother's name and Helen is my maternal grandmother's name), no idea for a boy.
What's your TTC Story? We started trying for our family in Fall 2008. I got pregnant pretty quickly, but it turned out to be a blighted ovum. It took a serious toll on me emotionally, and coupled with a career change and cross country move, we decided to wait to try again. Fall 2009 we started trying again. Again, I got pregnant pretty quickly. This one turned out to be an ectopic pregnancy and I ended up having emergency surgery and losing a tube. We waited for a few months and tried again. The 4th pregnancy was just chemical. I got a positive pregnancy test, confirmed by a blood draw, and then started my period right on time. BUT, in the fall of 2010, I got pregnant AGAIN! This time everything went very well, and I had my son in May of 2011. This time around we started TTC at the beginning of August, and I got my BFP September 29th. Hoping for significantly less drama this time around! Stick baby stick! :stickyvibes:
Anything else you'd like to add? Nervous, but excited!!!!
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Me – Jen, 30
What I do – SAHM, Paralegal studying Accounting, School Project Coordinator, Teach Horseback Riding Lessons
Other kids – DS – 8 and DS - 2
BFP Date: Last week? I don’t remember. All I remember is I tested on a Monday and it was light, then again on Thursday and it was darker.
How did you tell SO? He already knew.
Due date – June 9th
First Doctor Appointment: Last Friday my doctor confirmed
Do you want to know the sex? Yes and No. I would love to wait, but I don’t know if I could.
Does DH want to know the sex? Yes
Gender Guess: I have no clue?
Have you told anyone yet? A close friend, my parents and my In Laws. We are going to wait until I see a Heart Beat because of last time….
Symptom list: Dull Headaches, TMI Tummy Problems, Nausea that comes and goes, and painful chest.
Any names picked out? Yes, a few for a boy and maybe a girl, but I have no idea.
What's your TTC Story? Last year when DH and I found out that we were expecting again, I wasn’t ready for another one yet. I knew I wanted another one, but I wasn’t ready. The more into the pregnancy I got, the more excited I got. I felt I was ready, and then we lost it. I needed to get to a spot where I would be ready. When I was 100% ready it only took us 1 month to TTC, and here we are. I am so excited to add another one to our family! I don’t want this one to end like the last one!
Anything else you'd like to add? I am really excited to meet everyone and hear their story.
Me - Becky, 34
What I do - homemaker
Other kids - nope
BFP Date: Sept. 27th, light positive, Sept 29th, immediate possitive
How did you tell SO? He was coming in to have lunch as I finished the first test so he stumbled upon the bfp
Due date - June 9th according to ob nurse
First Doctor Appointment: Nurse appt Oct 5, doc on Oct 8, physical and u/s on Nov 16th
Do you want to know the sex- yes
Does DH want to know the sex- says no right now but I'm sure he will change his mind
Gender Guess: we are saying boy because we agree 100% on a boy name but can't even think of girl names
Have you told anyone yet? My dad knows because he is taking care of my litter boxes, my sil guessed so I confirmed, my mom guessed but hasn't asked and DH wants to wait to tell her til next week.
Symptom list: minimal nausea, frequent potty trips, sore nipples, slight cramps, lots of gas
Any names picked out? Daniel Jackson
What's your TTC Story? I have wanted a baby for so many years but my health has been unstable until the last few years. We decided to start trying in March and 6 months later, a bfp!
Anything else you'd like to add? Being ftm, I am so nervous yet very excited. I will be asking lots of questions!
Me - Kirsten - 34
What I do - Teach religion at all-girls Catholic High School (more specifically - Hebrew Scripture/Old Testament)
Other kids - DS Eamon (Irish for Edward) turning 3 in December :feellove:
BFP Date - 10/1/2012
How did you tell SO? - Woke him up first thing in the morning to come downstairs and see hpts (took 2 -one regular, one digital)
Due date - June 9th!
First Doctor Appointment - Wednesday 10/17 for an u/s and visit (because I had a mc in January)
Do you want to know the sex - Yes and no. We didn't find out the first time and it was wonderful, but now I think we'd like to know for planning. I think we will find out and keep it a secret from everyone else though, if we do find out!
Does DH want to know the sex - Yes!
Gender Guess - I'm kinda secretly hoping it is another boy, but any healthy baby is a gift from God!
Have you told anyone yet? - My mom knows. My grandmother and next-younger sister are suspicious, but I told them it is "inconclusive" yesterday! :silly:
Symptom list - frequent urination, uterine cramping, very sore breasts, tired/winded easily
Any names picked out? - Amelia Christine for a girl (my maternal great-grandmother and grandmother's names)...and Eoin David for a boy (Eoin is 'Owen' - Irish for John, my grandfather's name, and David is my dad's name); So they all have family significance!
What's your TTC Story? - started ttc last November. Got pg in December, miscarried in January. Tried all spring and was stressed/overeating. In May decided to take off the summer and start again in September. Had a "Zen Summer" to try to get myself together the best I could to be in the best place for a bfp: Lost about 20 lbs on Weight Watchers and exercised regularly; and started seeing a therapist for talk therapy. Used CBEFM and OPK to officially try again in September and it worked!!!
Anything else you'd like to add? - DH is from Ireland, the only one of his family here in the US, so this adds a lot of color to our little world! (hee hee) I was also in the Dec 09 DD room, and had such a great experience. I'm really looking forward to getting to know all of you!!!!! :grouphug::hug:
Lots of us at June 9/10 so far!!!!!
Great idea!
Me - Rebecca, 25
What I do - Teach high-school math at a small arts-focused school in Phoenix
Other kids - None. This is my first!
BFP Date - 10/8/12 - two days before our 2 year anniversary :)
How did you tell SO? - I just told him to look at the stick when he came home from work...he had been telling me that I was pregnant so he actually was less surprised then I was.
Due date - June 19th!
First Doctor Appointment - First blood draw - 10/9/12; first ultrasouns - 11/6/12
Do you want to know the sex - Yes
Does DH want to know the sex - Yes
Gender Guess - I think girl for some reason...
Have you told anyone yet? My mom, and my very best friend who I hardly ever get to see in person, since we had lunch today.
Symptom list - Cramps, sore breasts, exahaustion.
Any names picked out? Only for a girl (Anabelle). No ideas for a boy!
What's your TTC Story? We have been TTC for just over a year, and I had a chemical in March of this year. We were using Preseed, elevating after BDing, and I was taking Evening Primrose Oil in addition to prenatals and folic acid.
Anything else you'd like to add? Nope, nothing that I can think of!
Me -Tiggerlb
What I do - SAHM
Other kids - Amber 4ys, Landon 2.5yrs, Suzie 8.5 months
BFP Date: 10-08-2012 is when I saw a very faint line thought evap at first then the next morning it was a faint line but clearly visiable
How did you tell SO? Told him I see Lines lol
Due date - 06-20-2012 Probably earlier since I deliver early I had my last @ 37 weeks
First Doctor Appointment: Waiting till next week to make it.
Do you want to know the sex YES!!!!
Does DH want to know the sex YES!!!!
Gender Guess: BOY
Have you told anyone yet? Yes you Ladies here and 2 other Friends
Symptom list: None so far. Not worried though due to lack of as of I really don't get symptoms of pg
Any names picked out? Brian Scott Jr. Not sure where the Jr. part goes lol
What's your TTC Story? We have had 6 losses over the years since 2007 my most recent was in September 2012 and followed by another BFP which we are very cautious about.
Anything else you'd like to add? We will be doing a 3d/4d gender scan as soon as we reach the acceptable time frame then we will do the fancy one about 23-24 weeks. We did 1 with Suzie and it was just so cool.
Welcome Rebecca! Nice to have another teacher here too!
Welcome tigger! Did you always plan to have 4 or more kiddos?
looking forward to sharing this journey with all of you!!! :grouphug:
Thanks. Not rally a plan just a what is meant to be kinda thing. Every time we say we are done dh wants to try again. We really are hoping this one is a boy because this is why we tried again. I don't have the heart to tell dh no either he does provide what is needed so how can I say no kwim. We have been together for 11 yrs in December.Quote:
Originally Posted by babykenny
That's great!Quote:
Originally Posted by tiggerlb
Me -Ginger
What I do -Barista
Other kids -none
BFP Date:10/16/12
How did you tell SO?Woke him up with the video camera and showed him
Due date -June 21'st
First Doctor Appointment:October 23rd
Do you want to know the sex? No
Does DH want to know the sex?No
Gender Guess:Hoping for a boy
Have you told anyone yet?No
Symptom list:Sore and larger boobs, shortness of breath,cramping,dizziness,tired,smells are stronger
Any names picked out?William and Elizabeth
What's your TTC Story?Got off BC in September..BFP in October i am very thankfull !!
Anything else you'd like to add? I am very very happy to be expecting and excited to see what this journey is going to be!
Me - Rachel
What I do - I am a social worker, working with individuals with developmental disabilities in Oregon
Other kids - None
BFP Date: 10/16/2012
How did you tell SO? "Um honey, can I wake you up early, (him yeah), um so I took a hpt test just because I haven't gotten AF yet and well I'm pregnant." That was a Walmart brand so I waited a while and took another and BFP again.
Due date - June 15th 2013
First Doctor Appointment:11/06/2012
Do you want to know the sex: Yes
Does DH want to know the sex: Yes
Gender Guess: He wants a girl and I want a boy
Have you told anyone yet? Just you guys! I can't wait to tell people but want to wait until Christmas to make sure
Symptom list:Sore boobs, moodiness, lots of menstrual like cramps worse after urination. Tired.
Any names picked out? I like Adeline Grace Addy for short
What's your TTC Story? Went off BC in June. Got married in July, Didn't actually try until September and got Pregnant on the first try. I totally thought it would be longer I have been on BC since 16 and I'm 33 plus the fact that I am 33 made me think it would be a while.
Anything else you'd like to add? I am so excited for June and scared.
Congrats to everyone on here I hope to get to know everyone better. :)
Ginger- I love how you told him!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ginger_Laraine
Rachel - I love the name! Congrats on your marriage too! Yeah for mommies in their 30's!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by rnale
Me - Cass
What I do - SAHM to three awesome kidlets
Other kids - Lorelai, 6 Griffin, 4 Bodhan, 1
BFP Date - October 17th
How did you tell SO? - We had kind of been suspecting, but I took a test, got a faint line and texted him "congratulations, you're going to be a daddy again!"
Due date - June 27th
First Doctor Appointment - Haven't even called my doc yet. Waiting for my tests to get darker
Do you want to know the sex - Yes... no... yes? I don't know!
Does DH want to know the sex - No
Gender Guess: Girl
Have you told anyone yet? Yup! I never wait. I figure I'll want the support if something bad happens.
Symptom list - nausea for a few days, heartburn one day (and I NEVER get heartburn!), bloody noses for about 5 days in a row
Any names picked out? We've been throwing around ideas. ;)
What's your TTC Story? I've wanted a 4th since I had my 3rd. DH was done at 2 but was open to adoption. After a lot of long talks and a lot of tears and DH finally admitting that he had thought about having a 4th, we decided not to adopt but to try for another baby Sept/Oct of this year so DH could be here for the birth (he deploys later next year).
Me - Natasha
What I do - I'm a counsellor for teens with severe behaviour/mental health issues in a private school
Other kids - Zachary (4 1/2) and Ben (just turned 2)
BFP Date: October 17th very faint -- and Oct. 18th much better faint :)
How did you tell SO? We had been arguing for a few days so I just showed him the stick and kinda left it at that :(
Due date - June 30
First Doctor Appointment: Haven't made one yet
Do you want to know the sex - Yes
Does DH want to know the sex -- ambivilant
Gender Guess: Girl
Have you told anyone yet? Nope -- just you folk :)
Symptom list: Waves of nausea every so often, swollen and sore breasts, tired
Any names picked out? I have a couple for a girl, but would be pretty stumped on a boy
What's your TTC Story? We struggled to conceive our first, had at least one chemical pregnancy, I lost a lot of weight and went on Metformin, for my second we tried for 5-6 months and then I got pregnant the first month I went back on the Metformin.... This time we had decided to just really not prevent anymore since I'd never gotten pregnant without medication... but surprise I did in June, with an unfortunate miscarriage in August. I went back on my Metformin in September, and here I am again -- very very nervous!!
Anything else you'd like to add? I look forward to spending a long time here with you ladies and wish everyone the absolute best!!!
Welcome Natasha! So great to meet you!!!
Sorry I am a little late doing this...I thought I had but I guess I didn't.
Me - Jocelyn
What I do - Physician Assistant
Other kids - DD 2
BFP Date: 9/22
How did you tell SO? Ran in the bedroom and woke him up and shoved it in his face. It was 6am on Saturday but I couldn't hold it any longer
Due date - June 1st
First Doctor Appointment: saw me RE last week, see him again tomorrow...if all good then will be released to my OB
Do you want to know the sex: I think so.....I am a planner and not sure I could wait.
Does DH want to know the sex: yes
Gender Guess: ummm... Not sure. Maybe boy?
Have you told anyone yet? My mom, sister, and a close aunt and uncle. All sworn to secrecy because no one else will know until 12 wks because of my losses.
Symptom list: tired, super smeller, gaggy with some nausea, bloated, oh and did I mention tired...lol
Any names picked out? Not yet
What's your TTC Story? Well we struggled to have #1 and I was hoping #2 would be easier but not so much. After 6 rounds of Clomid (which 2 were IUI) and a round of injects +IUI here we are. All in all this was our 16th month trying. I had 2 early losses prior to DD and one prior to this pregnancy in June. I seem to only be able to stay pregnant with progesterone.
Anything else you'd like to add? We are very excited and will likely deliver in may because I will have a repeat scheduled csection at 39 weeks....so I will be stalking both rooms.
Me - Anna
What I do - Network Technician in Telecom
Other kids - 1 adorable little boy who is 2 1/2
BFP Date: 10/14
How did you tell SO? Made a shirt that said Big Brother and put it on our son. He thought I was hinting that we needed to ramp up the TTC. Then he said, so does that mean you're pregnant, I said yes. Really? yes really. Then a couple hours later I said so you don't seem very excited. He said you're really pregnant?! Yes, I am. I'm hoping it goes over better with the rest of the family at Thanksgiving.
Due date - June 25th
First Doctor Appointment: Nov 19th
Do you want to know the sex: Nope, I want to be surprised.
Does DH want to know the sex: Nope, he wants to be surprised too.
Gender Guess: I'm thinking girl, maybe.
Have you told anyone yet? only my acupuncturist & my dentist & you girls, Family will get a fun Thanksgiving day surprise.
Symptom list: Firmer boobs, hunger & waking up at 3am wide awake.
Any names picked out? Rhys for a boy, Olivia for a girl
What's your TTC Story? We've been TTC#2 since January, we had a BFP on the first cycle and then lost it 3 days later. Had a really long cycle that wouldn't end so I went to the acupuncturist who helped us conceive our first. Got BFP on first new cycle.
Anything else you'd like to add? Looking forward to getting to know everyone and share this fun journey. :)
Nice to meet you Jocelyn! I'm glad this round worked for you, and I understand what it is to have early losses. I hope everything continues smoothly!!! :hugs:
Welcome Anna! Were you on APA when you were pg with DS? I was a December 2009 mama. Our sons are close in age - and so are we!!! :hugs:
Yep I was in March DD back in 2010 :)Quote:
Originally Posted by babykenny
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Originally Posted by AnnaBoop
Anna!!! :hooray: Oh my gosh girl! I'm so happy for you!!! Huge Congrats!!
We just missed each other the first time around! (I was Dec and stalked Nov 09)...Quote:
Originally Posted by AnnaBoop
Me - Marla
What I do - Elementary Principal
Other kids - one daughter 7 years old
BFP Date: October 20,2012
How did you tell SO? praying over dinner
Due date - June 29, 2013
First Doctor Appointment: not set yet, saw general practioner today... looking for OBGYN
Do you want to know the sex: yes
Does DH want to know the sex: yes
Gender Guess: Dont have one yet
Have you told anyone yet?: my head secretary and school nurse... will tell a girlfriend this weekend because i want the name of her OBGYN, she is due in May :eyeroll:
Symptom list: not much, tender breasts/nipples and rumbly stomach every now and then
Any names picked out?: for a girl NO for a boy he will inherit his daddy's name
What's your TTC Story?: second marriage, was on birth control for 7 years, took a few months for cycles to normalize, been trying for about 6 months.
Anything else you'd like to add: so very excited!
Thank you so much! :) :fingerscrossed: for your BFP this cycle!Quote:
Originally Posted by CeCe1975
Maria - I love how you told your good news by praying over dinner. Love! :wub:Quote:
Originally Posted by Momma39
OK. I finally am getting around to doing this! Here it goes:
Me - Sarah
What I do - Architect
Other kids - Zi, 3 years old
BFP Date: September 26
How did you tell SO? I left the test on his alarm clock.
Due date - June 5th
First Doctor Appointment: November 16th
Do you want to know the sex: No
Does DH want to know the sex: Yes, so we will find out this time.
Gender Guess: Boy, way more hormones going on!
Have you told anyone yet? Just a close friend at work, we are waiting until 10 weeks for family / close friends, 12 weeks for Facebook
Symptom list: Early on it was hunger, crampies, sore breasts, gas
Any names picked out? Just one for a boy, which we don't share
What's your TTC Story? We have been planning to try for a second child spaced approx. 4 years apart since before DD1 was born. I wanted a June baby and it actually happened!
Anything else you'd like to add? We are so excited to share the news with our Daughter. She has been asking for a sibling for a year and a half.
Me - Nicole
What I do - I am a play at home mommy
Other kids - I've got six lil ones Saralyn-13, Samantha-10, Jenna-8, Maggie-6, Arianna-4, and finally our guy Kaleb 17 mo.
BFP Date: no clue..somewhere around Oct 7
How did you tell SO? He was bathing the babes and I just popped it down in front of him.
Due date -June 30th
First Doctor Appointment: Sad visit. Told I had twin blighted ovum and to come back in a week to see how things were going..D&C or natural, etc. Went back after a week and We found a little one with a heart beat but she said the other sack looks like it is shrinking. Took US pics home and were looking at them and saw the other sack and there really is something in there. Sure looks like the other little blob that has a heart beat but we're definately no experts so we'll have to wait 4 weeks to see if someone else shows up!:laugh:
Do you want to know the sex: Yes! We got rid of all our girl baby clothes because we were done
Does DH want to know the sex: Yep, we're just too impatient to wait
Gender Guess: No clue but based on our record-girl
Have you told anyone yet? Our kiddos and my in laws because...
Symptom list: ...I get so darned sick it becomes VERY obvious that I am pg or dying of flu. I became nauseated before I even missed my period so I knew something was definately different (usually start at 6-7 wks). I am on Zofran but still sick all day and puke 1-2x/day:headbang:
Any names picked out? G- Ainsley Gabrielle B- Joshua ?
What's your TTC Story? We didn't want to do anything permanent even though we were definately done so I got fitted for a diaphram and the Dr. fitted it way too small so here we are
Anything else you'd like to add? Even though this is our 7th (or maybe 8th too) it feels new every time. I ask the same questions over and over and am just as nervous, etc as with our first. :eyeroll:
Welcome Sarah and Nicole!!!!:hug: