Getting to know each other!

[ktbelle97]

I know we've done some brief introductions already but I saw this in June DD and thought it would be fun.

Gwenn, I saw you are a mod -- can you make it a sticky?

Congratulations Everyone on the BFP!


Me -
What I do -
SO -
What they 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?

[ktbelle97]

Me - Katie
What I do - Physical Therapist, Manager of an outpatient clinic
SO - Greg
What they do - Risk analyst at a bank
Other kids - Derek, 19 months
BFP Date: 10/21/12
How did you tell SO? Ran in the bedroom with the + test!
Due date - 7/2/13
First Doctor Appointment: 1st beta 10/23 (64), 2nd beta 10/25 (148), 1st u/s 11/2/12
Do you want to know the sex: YES!
Does DH want to know the sex: YES!
Gender Guess: Girl
Have you told anyone yet? Our parents and a couple of close friends
Symptom list: Mainly just bloating and soreness from enlarged ovaries, a little nausea, dizziness, emotional
Any names picked out? Possibly Adam Joseph for a boy, not sure for a girl
What's your TTC Story? STC almost 2 years with 7 IUI's to get pg with DS. NPP after DS was born, 15 months later still no AF. Went back to the RE, did 3 IUI's and the 3rd one was successful!
Anything else you'd like to add? Congrats to all the ladies in this room! Can't wait to get to know you all!

[Gwenn]

Stickied!

[ktbelle97]

Thanks!

[poohbearkrazy]

Me - Christine
What I do - I'm an Aid on a special needs bus

SO - Dalton

What they do - School Bus Driver

Other kids - Anthony 9, Caleb 7.10, Jacob 4.9

BFP Date: 10-19-2012

How did you tell SO? I showed him the test, but he didn't believe it until 2 days later when I took a digital and showed him

Due date - 7-3-2013

First Doctor Appointment: 11-7-12

Do you want to know the sex Yes!

Does DH want to know the sex Yes!

Gender Guess: I want a girl so bad, that it's fogging my mind. I'm going to say girl and hope and pray that i'm right

Have you told anyone yet? Just a couple of girl friends. Trying to keep it a secret from family until Christmas

Symptom list: Very sore boobs, headaches, nausea, pains in my ovary's, extremely emotional, dizzyness, gassy, very bloated....

Any names picked out? For a girl Katelynn Rose Marie, For a Boy his name just came to me last night. If we end up with another boy, then that was Gods will for us. His Name will be William

What's your TTC Story? Umm Oops! LOL

[Mariel]

Me - Mariel
What I do - Stay at home mom
SO - Adam
What they do - City Planner
Other kids - Gabby, age 2
BFP Date: 11/2/12
How did you tell SO? Well it was a faint pink line on FRER so I wasn't convinced I was pregnant. I had a picture of it up on my tablet screen and said "I'm at one of those sites where you say positive or negative to a pregnancy test. What do you thing about this one?" (I only wanted to tell him if I was confident and had planned on taking another test and telling him the next day) He said, "Oh that's definitely positive!" I replied, "Well, it's mine and pulled it out of my pocket. He was stunned. I tested earlier than 'I was supposed to' so he didn't think it was possible to know yet
Due date - July 15th
First Doctor Appointment: December 5th at 8 weeks
Do you want to know the sex? Don't know. Think we might this time.
Does DH want to know the sex? I don't know. I don't think he cares and will leave it up to me
Gender Guess: Too early!
Have you told anyone yet? We told my BFF and my husband's brother.
Symptom list: Bloody nose during TWW (had three with DD too), increased CM
Any names picked out? I kind of like the name Ryan for a boy... definitely still up in the air.
What's your TTC Story? Decided I was ready and actively tried. Haven't had any problems in that area.
Anything else you'd like to add? Both of my SILs are pregnant after STC so I am very excited about the family baby boom that will occur starting in March next year. Healthy and happy nine months to all of us!

[sammilynn]

Me - Sam, Sammi
What I do - SAHM/Student/Photographer
SO - Troy
What they do - Veterinarian Assistant
Other kids -Kyle(2.8), Jake (husky, 1), Mulchi(Yorkie,6)
BFP Date:Nov 8th
How did you tell SO? Nothing fancy just shoved the test in front of him and told him I better still be pregnant by christmas. After all the losses this last 21 months my telling him has gotten less exciting and more anxiety.
Due date - July 24th, the week after our fair that I help with.
First Doctor Appointment: Nov 28th @ 9am.
Do you want to know the sex Yep
Does DH want to know the sex Yep
Gender Guess: None but I would love a girl.
Have you told anyone yet? a friend and Lucy.... though if Lucy knew I posted in here she would be shaking her head. lol
Symptom list: Sore BBs, Tired, and feeling light headed.
Any names picked out? Oh yeah. Most likely we wont decide till after the 30 week mark
What's your TTC Story? hahaha... Well we have been TTC since 2011 after 21 months and 7 losses, that includes 1 twin loss and one D&C. Now we are here. I would like to see the other side of 9 weeks again. So here is to Christmas!
Anything else you'd like to add?

[kmrk336]

Me - Kathleen
What I do - Teacher
SO - Jared
What they do - police officer
Other kids - none, 1 dog- Lucky
BFP Date: today! 12/13/12
How did you tell SO? Left a note in the bathroom that said "Good Morning Daddy! Our "hurricane sandy" baby will be making landfall approximately July 23, 2013". Call me!! PS I'm freaking out!! Lol
Due date - July 23, 2013
First Doctor Appointment: didn't make one yet
Do you want to know the sex:NO!
Does DH want to know the sex: I think so but I won't allow it!
Gender Guess: hoping for a boy but either way I'll be thrilled
Have you told anyone yet? No, technically you guys know before my DH lol
Symptom list: really nothing, the only way I knew was because of my high temps
Any names picked out? Kevin Malone for a boy(after my cousin who just passed away), no idea for a girl
What's your TTC Story? We actively started trying in September and now here we are!
Anything else you'd like to add? I'm really more terrified than excited. My last 3 pregnant friends all had 1st pregnancies that ended in miscarriage and my mom miscarried several babies before she had me. I pray this little guy sticks!

[LilBunnieMcG]

Me - Jennie
What I do - I'm a certified teacher, but we PCS'd too late from Korea to get hired so I'm busy homemaking and writing until our household goods get sorted and settled and we stop traveling to see family (it's only been 3 years, why do they want to see us. ;p)
SO - Scott
What they do - US Army
Other kids - none, unless my furkid counts (I spoil her terribly)
BFP Date: today! 11-13-12
How did you tell SO? I called him at work
Due date - 07-22-13
First Doctor Appointment: 12-4-12
Do you want to know the sex Conflicted. I'm leaning more towards yes, though.
Does DH want to know the sex I don't know, I'll have to ask him when he gets home
Gender Guess: I'm hoping for a girl
Have you told anyone yet? Yes, my "adopted" aunt who has been supporting me through our TTCing woes and of course DH
Symptom list: um, an ear infection? Seriously that's the only health issue I've had in this month other than the random bits of spotting I had once a day for 3 days ending Sunday -- Added 2 nosebleeds today, minor ones, but I've never had a nosebleed without an injury before
Any names picked out? not yet
What's your TTC Story? DH was diagnosed with lazy sperm in 2010 but was given no information about this or advice. We decided to start trying in March. Because of hubby's sperm and age (41) and my borderline age (34, will be 35 in June), our PCM jumped us into fertility help after 6 months no conception. We had our first fertility visit today and in reviewing our case file she said IVF was very likely for us, but if we made a lot of dietary changes, DH could probably get his count up by getting off statins and Nexium. But right before we left for the appt, I took a pg test on a whim and had a faint positive, so she gave me another test and called me about noon to confirm I'm pregnant! I had given up this month, to be honest, so I really think that helped!
Anything else you'd like to add? My sister just carried her first pregnancy to term in early October, so I have high hopes, but mom suffered several miscarriages before I was born. Then one after, then 3 more successful pregnancies. I know docs say that mom's miscarriage history doesn't usually imply anything for me, but I am being cautious and not telling family and friends until we hear the heartbeat. I think that's pretty reasonable, right? And my mom can't keep a secret. My hubby and I also got married in Korea, so we are having a renewal in December to celebrate with family and friends, so this is going to be so hard to keep to myself.

[JJorn]

Alright, I am officially joining in here now!

Me - Jessica
What I do - Stay and Home Mom, Business Owner
SO - Ryan
What they do - Research Scientist
Other kids - Madelyn (08/05/09) and Malachi (12/23/10)
BFP Date: 11/05/12
How did you tell SO? I mentioned it briefly in the PS of an unrelated e-mail. He knew that I had evap looking tests the prior two days and that I was testing again that day.
Due date - 07/19/13?
First Doctor Appointment: 11/27/12
Do you want to know the sex: Yes
Does DH want to know the sex: Yes
Gender Guess: Really not sure!
Have you told anyone yet? A few friends (that will for sure pray for us), will tell my mom soon. We are waiting to tell anyone else until I am much further along.
Symptom list: Nausea, sinus congestion, backache, increased CM, constipation, sore breasts
Any names picked out? No
What's your TTC Story? We started TTC when my DS turned one and became pregnant right away. I miscarried that baby at 12 weeks, the heart had stopped sometime after 9 weeks. We waited a cycle and for a negative Beta and TTC again. I became pregnant right away and miscarried at 5 weeks. We waited one cycle and for a negative Beta and tried again. I became pregnant but miscarried at 5 weeks. Since that was three in a row after two successful, uncomplicated pregnancies I was referred to an RE. We started seeing him and were preventing pregnancy but I became pregnant anyway (we didn't use a condom twice this month). So here I am! I was having a worsening allergic reaction starting in February (First miscarriage Feb 29) and continuing until about three weeks ago when we moved out of our condo. We are hopeful that those losses were due to my allergic reaction.
Anything else you'd like to add? I hope that we all have beautiful babies join our families in 36 weeks or so!

[dunegirl]

Me - dunegirl ;)
What I do - I got laid off a few months ago so for now I'm a SAHM
SO - DH ;)
What they do - he's a computer nerd
Other kids - DD, will be 2 in a couple of months
BFP Date: 11/12/12
How did you tell SO? I said, "come look at this (hpt)!"
Due date - 7/13/13
First Doctor Appointment: 11/19 for ultrasound
Do you want to know the sex- YES
Does DH want to know the sex- YES
Gender Guess: girl but I'm secretly hoping for a boy
Have you told anyone yet? I just told my dad. We will wait til Xmas, hopefully, to tell everyone else.
Symptom list: none!
Any names picked out? The only boy name I like is Jared. If its a girl she will probably be called "girl#2" we have a hard time with girl names.
What's your TTC Story? I've always wanted a summer baby so we planned our BD accordingly. I used opk's and tried 2 months.
Anything else you'd like to add? I had dd at 37w1d so I'm thinking I may end up with a June baby.

[Newtothis]

Hi, I'm new to this.....

What I do -pm
SO - jj
What they do - defense
Other kids -no
BFP Date:
How did you tell SO? More of a told you so kind of moment.
Due date - 7/11/12
First Doctor Appointment: last week
Do you want to know the sex- yes
Does DH want to know the sex - yes
Gender Guess: unsure
Have you told anyone yet? No
Symptom list: swollen breasts
, slight nausea
Any names picked out? Yes
What's your TTC Story?
Anything else you'd like to add? I really hope everything goes well, not sure I could handle it if it didn't. I am scared and nervous and just want to make it to Christmas when it'll be 12 weeks.

[doody]

Me - Doody

What I do - Office Director-at an Embassy

SO - Y

What they do - Architect

Other kids - Yassin - DS(4.2), Rital - DD(1.1)

BFP Date: 18/11/2012

How did you tell SO? My Baby Girl just Stared to walk last week, so I gave her the test and she took it to Dad just as he came home from work

Due date – 21/7/2013

First Doctor Appointment: didn’t make one yet

Do you want to know the sex: maybe not

Does DH want to know the sex: didn’t talk about it

Gender Guess: guessing boy

Have you told anyone yet? No

Symptom list: Watery Mouth especially while sleeping, some cramps, very emotional; today I cried while driving and listening to the radio over news in Syria!

Any names picked out? No

What's your TTC Story? Totally unplanned

[marvistababy]

Hi everyone! I found you ladies while doing some research on my pregnancy. Here is a bit about me...


Me - marvistababy

What I do - executive assistant

SO - p

What they do - tech

Other kids - We have a DD who is 6.5 yrs old (and has been asking for a sibling since she was 4)

BFP Date: 10/26/12

How did you tell SO? Nothing special...I called him and said, I think I'm pregnant and I'm going to the dr to confirm...called him after the dr appt and said it was confirmed!

Due date - 7/7/13

First Doctor Appointment: last week - 11/15/12 - saw the heart beat and OB said it was "strong". Measured 6w4d although per my LMP I should have been closer to 8w. OB said this was normal (?) and adjusted my EDD.

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, my mom and 3 good friends. Will wait until Christmas to tel DD, inlaws and extended family. Work will find out in January.

Symptom list: severely nauseous all day long, a full feeling, constantly going to the bathroom, everything stinks-perfume, deodorant, food, shaving cream. Water tastes awful. I had none of this with my 1st.

Any names picked out? Not yet

What's your TTC Story? We had been trying for 1.5 yrs and I was shocked when the tests came back positive. I thought for sure, I couldn't have anymore babies. I had 2 m/c prior to my daughter's birth so I am hoping this one will stick. If not, I think we're done trying and my LO will be an only child.

Anything else you'd like to add? I'm going to see a genetic counselor tomorrow since I'll be 35 when I deliver. OB mentioned CVS and amnio. A little nervous about both since there is a risk of m/c. Overall, I'm excited and scared all at the same time.


Congrats to everyone!

[MummytoShay]

Hey Girls, This is my first post on this website, but glad to have found y'all. I am a recurrent miscarrier, so even posting on here means that I am acknowledging that there may be a little one for us next year.....!

Me - Anjali, 34 years old

What I do - Dentist

SO - Sam

What they do - Online Pharmacist

Other kids - Om, stillborn at 7 months followed 11 months later by Shay the monkey, now 2 1/2 years old

BFP Date: 20th november

How did you tell SO? well, since he forgot 3 days in a row to bring home HPT from work (it killed me everytime he forgot), i brought one at lunchtime and sent him a pic.

Due date - 20th July but to be confirmed as my cycle is a bit irreg.

First Doctor Appointment: tomorrow

Do you want to know the sex: Yes, more for practical reasons than anything else
Does DH want to know the sex: hell yes

Gender Guess: I wanna girl, i wanna girl, I can't believe it's already been decided. so GIRL!

Have you told anyone yet? 2 of my BFF

Symptom list: Nausea, grumpiness, tiredness and pains

Any names picked out? I want Maya for a girl, picking the right moment to tell hubby.

What's your TTC Story? Me to hubby: After everything i've been through I think it's selfish for you to ask me for another child, especially since we never thought we'd have Shay. How easily you forget. Him: Yeah but it's not fair on Shay. Me: alright I'll try but not for long. 6 weeks later, BFP. However my history means that we are no way out of the woods yet.

Anything else you'd like to add? Thanks for listening already, good luck to all of us, thank you for sharing you journeys
xxx

[kmrk336]

Welcome Anjali!

[mnfarrs]

Me - Nicole

What I do - I am a play at home mommy

SO: Mike

What he does: he does linguistics and "stuff" for the military

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-July 3: July based on lmp and June based on baby's size, so thought I'd peek in here too!

First Doctor Appointment: Sad visit. Told I had twin blighted ovum because we saw 2empty sacks 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 another llittle bean shows up! The midwife said she was shocked even to find just one in there and that it "never" happens that way.

Do you want to know the sex: Yes! We got rid of all our girl baby clothes because we were done...oops

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 definitely different this time. (usually start at 6-7 wks). I am on Zofran but still sick all day and puke 1-2x/day

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 feel overwhelmed by all the new info each time and the worries and all the little joys

[kmrk336]

Hello and welcome!! I'm hoping your second little baby was just hiding out and comes out to say hi at your next appt!! 4 weeks is a long time to wait for answers! Please KUP!

[ktbelle97]

Nicole, I am stuck between June and July too -- I've been posting on both boards. My EDD is July 2 but DS was born a week and a half early so I wouldn't be surprised to end up a June momma. I hope all is well at your next appt and that you see at least 1 and hopefully 2 little HB's!

[MammaKat]

Hi ladies! I think I am due early Aug, but there's no one in the August Thread so I thought I'd say hello here.

Me - Kat
What I do - Human Resources
SO - Ken
What they do - he works in grocery
Other kids - nope!
BFP Date: 11/22/12 I was very very grateful!!
How did you tell SO? We went on a hike and I showed him the positive test and said "we should talk"
Due date - 8/2/13
First Doctor Appointment: 12/28/12
Do you want to know the sex- I do
Does DH want to know the sex- I think so, but now I'll have to ask
Gender Guess: boy?
Have you told anyone yet? a couple of close friends who are moms
Symptom list: crampy, a little implantation bleeding,
Any names picked out? We're pretty sure on the boy name, working on a girl name
What's your TTC Story? I've been off birth control since we've been married.....and we got married last month.
Anything else you'd like to add? I was really sure it was going to take a while, I'd been on BC forever and have had surgery on both of my ovaries.
I feel lucky, excited, scared and also trying to keep it real- I know that there is the possibility that this time might not be the one. But I can keep the hope alive!
This is my first pregnancy! I'm glad to have found this great community. Thanks for reading

[ktbelle97]

MammaKat -- welcome!!! Feel free to hang out in here as much as you want to! Congrats on the BFP!!

[l&dmommy]

Me -Gabby
What I do - nurse
SO - Justin
What they do - he works graphic designer
Other kids - Justin (5), Emily ( our angel miscarried 5/7/2012)
BFP Date: 11/18/2012 ( wonderful thing to be greatful for rt b4 thanksgiving!)
How did you tell SO? Walked up to him and placed the + test between him and the computer!
Due date - 7/29/2012
First Doctor Appointment: 11/20/2012
Do you want to know the sex- YES
Does DH want to know the sex- YES
Gender Guess: idk.. really want a girl, but it could be a boy? Just want our lil one to be healthy
Have you told anyone yet? 1 close friend and my doctors, will wait to tell everyone else besides yall until I am showing
Symptom list: crampy, sore boobs, some nausea, craving apples!
Any names picked out? I like James if it is a boy
What's your TTC Story? After we were devastated with our loss in May, I wasn't sure we would ever try again, but after a lot of talking with DH, my son and doctor's we decided to try
Anything else you'd like to add? I am nervous out of my mind, due to my recent loss! I heard my baby's heart beat for the first time today! I am so excited and happy to be here! I can't wait to get to know yall!

[kimberlee1234]

So i guess its time i start this too..... better late than never



Me - Kimberlee
What I do - SAHM
SO - Chris
What they do - Handy work
Other kids - Cassidee
BFP Date: 11-3-12
How did you tell SO? Came home and told him that i went to a free clinic and i tested
Due date - 7/10/13
First Doctor Appointment: 11/15/12
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, my sister, my dad and mom, my church and of course my APA gals havent told FB!!
Symptom list: Horrible MS, lots of peeing, constipation, super fatigue
Any names picked out? will tell later!
What's your TTC Story? Dh and i were TTC DD for over 2 yrs with no success. so we finally gave up and said " the stress of TTC is too much and we need time to just have fun". shortly after we got a surprise

i was pretty set on not having anymore kids. DD is just alot to handle and wasnt sure if we could handle another baby. ( financially) than we got an other surprise last 4th of July. sadly i started bleeding and we found out on my birthday we lost the baby. we were so devastated. i felt like it was my fault that i didnt want more kids so i thought it was my fault we lost it. i was so scared to try again but DH was so supportive and reasured me we can have another baby. and i'll get to meet the one i lost in heaven. i was hooked i wanted more. We decided not to try but to just have fun. 3 months later we got an amazing gift and God blessed us with another chance for a baby and here we are!

Anything else you'd like to add? so excited to be here.... sorry it took me so long to get to this but i didnt want to do it on my phone and now im at a computer!

[momstinson]

Sorry I have joined late! Congrats July 2013 mommies!

Me - Alicia (32), Nurse
SO - Blake (30), GM @ Car Dealership

This is our first pregnancy!!!

BFP: 11/03/2012

Showed SO the test reading "Pregnant"

Due date: 07/12/2013

First Doctor Appointment: 12/10/2012 (also 1st ultrasound!)

YES, we both want to know the sex!!!
Find put at 02/07/2013appointment!

Gender Guess: Girl

We told our parents/siblings two days after BFP, and told everyone else at 8wks

Symptom list:
Breast tenderness, bloating, constipation, tired easily

We haven't picked any names, just making lists of the ones we both like

We were TTC for 2 years, after year one, OB did our fertility work-ups, which were "normal"! So frustrating to have "unexplained infertility". So, we tried for 6 more months without success. I did 4 rounds of clomid. Terrible side-effects!!! Finally decided to meet with RE to discuss further testing & options. Felt relieved and RE's plan was to begin with next cycle. But two weeks later there was our BFP!!!!!!!
And here we are,14w3d today and feeling great! Just saw our miracle again on ultrasound #2 last week!
I am showing, will get bump pics up soon!

[MummytoShay]

Alicia, congratulations on your BFP and welcome to the group x Looking forward to sharing your journey to meet your precious little one xxx

[ktbelle97]

Congrats and welcome Alicia! STC is so tough, especially if you don't know what the problem is. We STC'ed for 2 years with my DS and got pg on IUI #7. Luckily this time we knew where to start and it only took 3 tries before we were pg! I hope your pregnancy is much smoother than your journey was to get here.

[sookie4415]

Me - Jenny
What I do - Work for a large insurance company handling provider issues
SO - Aaron
What they do - Controller(Finance)
Other kids - 6 year old Katelyn, 5 year old Ben(went to heaven at 5months), 4 year old Megan, 20m old Allie
BFP Date: 11/1/12
How did you tell SO? Showed him the test before he left for deer hunting opener
Due date - July 10(will deliver at 36 weeks due to several risk factors)
First Doctor Appointment: a long time ago now...
Do you want to know the sex: yes
Does DH want to know the sex: and DH no, so we will be team green
Gender Guess: girl becuase I have 3 already and have the same symptoms
Have you told anyone yet? yes, I am almost 15 weeks
Symptom list: migraines and nausea all day long
Any names picked out? not even thinking about that yet...
What's your TTC Story? We are really lucky and when we try, we get pregnant...i've lost one infant to SIDS and miscarried one so I carry lots of fear during the first couple trimesters
Anything else you'd like to add? This is most definitely my last baby, we are doing permanent BC during delivery if all is ok.