READ FIRST and Sign the Welcome Mat!

[KC's wifey]

Hi Everyone!!

What is your name (or a name you'd like to be called)? My name is Polly

How did you come up with your username? My DH's name is KC, and I'm his happy wifey!

How long have you been TTC? We decided to stop using BC in November, so I've been off Depo since then. We haven't actively been TTC because Depo is strong stuff. I don't think I've actually been ovulating until this last cycle. I hope I've started again!

How did you find out about APA? Googled about ovulation symptoms

Anything else you'd like to add? I'm excited to have a place to talk about this! I don't really feel comfortable talking with friends and family. Its nice to be able to connect with people who are actually going through the same thing. Thanks guys! Good luck to you all!

[AttyJen]

Hi Polly, Pam, Katie, Allison and everyone in between! Welcome. Now that you're here there's some great resources to help yuo get started. First, check out the stickies at the top of the forum. They have great information about charting and abbreviations. Also there is a sticky every month to keep track of everyone's test dates. If you know when you plan to test you can just reply to the July testers thread. Also, if you want to start charting check out www.fertilityfriend.com. They have free charting software and a charting course to help you out. You also click on my ticker, it's a link to my chart. That will give you an idea of what charting is like.
Finally, make sure you post and ask questions and remember that there is no such thing as too much information when you're TTC. Good luck! I hope your stay here is short!

[KC's wifey]

Thanks a bunch!

[allisonanne]

Thank you so much!!

[WannaBaby]

I'm new to this forum, but I've been lurking for over a month. I just got AF after charting my temps and CM for the first month. We've been ttcing for 2 years now. DH got tested last November and showed he had a prostate infection that was messing up his count and morphology. We got that cleared up by January, but still no baby. I've had some hangups over going to a doctor, but I plan to call today, as soon as I'm done here. I wanted to make sure I had something to show that I've been working on this and I felt too much pressure from family and friends who were well-meaning but bothersome. I really want this to be completely natural, but I do realize that I need to be checked to see if there is a problem in there. That still doesn't get rid of the anxiety, though. Well, that's all for now.
Oh, I did just order some Preseed yesterday! We'll see if that helps any.

[WannaBaby]

Oh, and my name is Stephanie, most people call me Steph or Stephie, and I found out about APA by Googling "ovulation calculators"

[AttyJen]

Hi Steph! Welcome to APA!

[Daylen]

Hello all...
What is your name (or a name you'd like to be called)? My name is Kim.

How did you come up with your username? My username is what I would like to name my first child.

How long have you been TTC? I've been charting for 10 months while TOC.

How did you find out about APA? search engine

Anything else you'd like to add? I look forward to connecting with all of you.

[babyhopesTTC#1]

Hi All!!! I joined over a week ago but I forgot to sign the welcome mat.

What is your name (or a name you'd like to be called)? Kristen

How did you come up with your username? BabyhopesTTC#1...its what I'm hoping and praying for.

How long have you been TTC? Since May 08

How did you find out about APA? I did a google search about implantation

Anything else you'd like to add? I am just happy to be here.

[CarrieBerrie]

What is your name (or a name you'd like to be called)? Carrie

How did you come up with your username? It's a nickname my DH calls me!

How long have you been TTC? Just two months

How did you find out about APA? Just surfing the web and lurked for about 4-5 months before actually joining!

Anything else you'd like to add? It's hard to get into the groups of women here but I'm hoping to make some new "friends" as I'm able to post more. I just love reading all of the threads and how supportive everyone here is.

[liljazzy1122]

glad you all joined us!

[pengwn]

What is your name (or a name you'd like to be called)? Jill

How did you come up with your username? Love Penguins

How long have you been TTC? 3 months

How did you find out about APA? followed link from another site

Anything else you'd like to add? I'm new here so please let me know if I'm doing something wrong. It won't be the first or last time...

[brown_geisha]

What is your name? Shereena aka brown_geisha *HI*

How did you come up with your username? im brown lol... and i become inspired by geisha's lifestyle...

How long have you been TTC? 2 months

How did you find out about APA? Googled looking for answers and this was one of the sites that came up.

Anything else you'd like to add? im trying for a second child...

[Cori7480]

What is your name (or a name you'd like to be called)? Cori or Corinne

How did you come up with your username? My name Cori followed by the year my husband was born and the year I was born.

How long have you been TTC? Since September 2006 we have NPP but have not focused on TTC until April 2008.

How did you find out about APA? Google search for OV Watch info.

Anything else you'd like to add? My DH and I are really ready to have #1. I am on my third month with the OV watch and no luck yet.

[kemalick]

What is your name (or a name you'd like to be called)?
Katie

How did you come up with your username?
first initial, middle initial and last name
How long have you been TTC?
almost six months months
How did you find out about APA?
google
Anything else you'd like to add?

[babyhopesTTC#1]

Hi Cori,

I like your weight loss ticker. I am trying to lose weight and TTC also. Congratulations on your progress and welcome to APA. I am a new member also. Its so nice to be surrounded by women facing the same challenges. Best of luck TTC!!!



Praying for ILoveKiwi BFP!!!!

What is your name (or a name you'd like to be called)? Cori or Corinne

How did you come up with your username? My name Cori followed by the year my husband was born and the year I was born.

How long have you been TTC? Since September 2006 we have NPP but have not focused on TTC until April 2008.

How did you find out about APA? Google search for OV Watch info.

Anything else you'd like to add? My DH and I are really ready to have #1. I am on my third month with the OV watch and no luck yet.

[Cori7480]

Hi Cori,

I like your weight loss ticker. I am trying to lose weight and TTC also. Congratulations on your progress and welcome to APA. I am a new member also. Its so nice to be surrounded by women facing the same challenges. Best of luck TTC!!!

Thank you for the post. It is wonderful to know that I am not the only one. Best Wishes!

[Itsy Bitsy Spider]

What is your name (or a name you'd like to be called)? - Nicole would be fine.

How did you come up with your username? I love spiders and it's basically my username everywhere.

How long have you been TTC? Hoping for a bfp, but if not this month, then 7 months.

How did you find out about APA? Stumbled upon it via google.

Anything else you'd like to add? Good luck to all you ladies who are TTC!

[jackie5376]

Hello Ladies!

What is your name (or a name you'd like to be called)? Jackie

How did you come up with your username? Just my name and B-Day

How long have you been TTC? May 08 (This will be the 1st serious cycle)

How did you find out about APA? Thank God for Google!!

Anything else you'd like to add? I have been looking around for a couple of days and you ladies seem so knowledgeable and fun on this site, I hope to learn alot from you!

[ampenuel]

What is your name (or a name you'd like to be called)?
Alexandra but everyone calls me Alex

How did you come up with your username?
Mix of my first and last name

How long have you been TTC?
Since May 2008

How did you find out about APA?
Looked up hCG level on the internet

Anything else you'd like to add?
I'm glad to join the APA!

[WannaBaby]

Welcome to all the newbies! I just recently joined, also. Good luck with TTC!

[Charlotte Kramer]

What is your name (or a name you'd like to be called)? Charlotte or Char-

How did you come up with your username? It's just my name

How long have you been TTC? after mc in March of 2008

How did you find out about APA? Looking for comfort after loss

Anything else you'd like to add? I have been looking and ready since March after the loss and just wanted to say you chic's are awesome. Soo much information and caring. Thanks for everything and I will be sending prayers and best wishes to everyone. Charlotte Kramer

[jb12608]

What is your name (or a name you'd like to be called)? my name is Janine

How did you come up with your username? jb are my initials, which didn't change when I got married and 12608 is the date we got married.
How long have you been TTC? went off BC in March, been trying really for 3 months now.
How did you find out about APA? Google search trying to find about Aflac and maternity leave

[Hopeful409]

What is your name (or a name you'd like to be called)? Adriene
How did you come up with your username? I am hopeful 4 a 2009 baby!!!
How long have you been TTC? DH and I had a M/C in 2/06 and have been TTC ever since
How did you find out about APA? My girlfriend is a member...lulig311
Anything else you'd like to add? Looking forward to getting to know everyone and learn new things!

[MyMiracle]

What is your name (or a name you'd like to be called)?

Hi There! My name is Jennifer and I am 25 years old. My husband and I have been together for 4 years and we want to start a family.



How did you come up with your username?

I was told when I was very young that it might be impossible for me to have children. (I have Lupus, thyroid problems, and polycystic ovarian disease). However, I went to a specialist and he said that I should be able to consieve and carry a healthy child to full term.

How long have you been TTC?
3 years. We have been married for 3 but together for 4


How did you find out about APA?
I was looking for more information on what to eat before conception, what not to eat after conception, etc. I figure, if I can get a whole lot of information from books and this website, when I go again to my doctor, we will have a good plan.

Anything else you'd like to add?
I just want to say that nothing is impossible. Miracles happen every single day, and I was just lucky to get one. I hope everyone is successful in TTC, and I hope we all have safe, blessed, and lovely pregnancies!

Also, I hope we can all become friends here and share information, and our lives. I dont really have anyone outside of my husband to talk to about this.

[jennayarie]

What is your name (or a name you'd like to be called)?Nicole

How did you come up with your username? Its the name that I would like to name one of my baby's

How long have you been TTC?almost for 6 months
How did you find out about APA? i ggogle a question about pregnancy and this website came up

Anything else you'd like to add?

[adamsmommy914]

What is your name (or a name you'd like to be called)? My name is Brianna

How did you come up with your username? Pretty self explanitory....914=his birthday

How long have you been TTC?technically this is the FIRST month of actual ovulation testing along with prometrium taking after ovulation. Waiting to test!!

How did you find out about APA? Google search

Anything else you'd like to add? I'm very scared of all the abbrieviations used on these forums. I need a decoder!

[jellyfish12]

What is your name (or a name you'd like to be called)? Kay. I'm 31 and DH is 38.

How did you come up with your username? I think jellyfish are cool, and I've been using it as a username for years.

How long have you been TTC? Started June 2008

How did you find out about APA? Referred by a (pregnant) friend

Anything else you'd like to add? No kids yet, but we're working on it! Looking forward to getting to know the group.[/COLOR]

[Amanda]

What is your name? Amanda

How did you come up with your username? N/A

How long have you been TTC? About to start in July

How did you find out about APA? Googled for pregnancy info with my first child.

Anything else you'd like to add? Good luck to everyone else who is TTC.

[Uptaloo]

What is your name (or a name you'd like to be called)? jen -30 dh Ryan -31

How did you come up with your username? it is a nickname from dh

How long have you been TTC? since may of this year

How did you find out about APA? just good ol' google

Anything else you'd like to add? we are not really telling the world that we are ttc just yet. we have been married for 8 years and i am an only child so the anticipation for everyone around us has been high for several years. It is so nice to be able to talk to people and know that there is just pure support here.