BOTB Confessions?

MomToNeeners

I said we would like to have a boy. I never said having a boy was required or that we wouldn't be happy with a girl.

Sassenach1743

Okay, newbie posting here... been lightly stalking the boards on and off for the last year. For some reason today I'm feeling such baby fever, maybe it's the holiday season. I was in Target today and found myself mindlessly wandering through the baby section. Then I looked at toys. I really hope to get pregnant next year, we will start trying in March as well.

Anyway, here's my guilty list:

-Hubby and I have names picked out and use them when referring to our future child on a regular basis.

-I've calculated several hypothetical conception and due dates based on my cycle days.

-I've started charting and taking pre-natal vitamins. 

-My new motivation for working out is to get into better shape before getting pregnant.

-I look at baby stuff online (and in the stores now, apparently), but no Pinterest boards... yet.

-I've started reading birth stories too, and even dared to watch a few videos.

-I'm slightly envious (okay, a lot) of a friend who is pregnant and constantly posting about it on FB, she even has a special private group page in the baby's name that she posts pictures on... It also feels like there are a lot of celebrities getting pregnant and/or having babies recently, can't go online without seeing a new announcement.

Anyway, it's nice to see that I'm not alone in my feelings... somedays it's excitement, and somedays depression. Guess this fever really takes its toll. Thanks for reading and best wishes to all you ladies.

teambrink

Newbie to this board, but I want to participate in this one. Excuse the spacing issues, I'm on my iPad. I have a secret Pinterest board with all things baby from conception, nurseries, announcement ideas, photography ideas, etc. I have been reading books on preparing my body for pregnancy, especially since I'm a vegetarian and would like to remain one through a potential pregnancy. I have calculated hypothetical due dates, which has helped us decide to begin our ttc journey in February. I have started charting and taking prenatals as well, and finally I have pretty good idea of how I will tell my husband if we are blessed enough to have a bfp.

housewifehobbyist

I love this thread, it makes me feel a little less crazy!

- We have a girl's name chosen already, but can't agree on a single boy's name
- I have a secret Pinterest board with tip and tricks and nursery decor
- I have a hypothetical due date, which I think I'm going to try to bump up.  I'm a little impatient.
- I'm looking into books to read to prepare myself and keep myself occupied until the time comes.  (any suggestions?)
-I'm thinking about starting prenatals in January as well (I heard they do great things for hair & nails anyway!)

Also guilty confession.  My husband and I have waited three years into marriage and into our early 30's so we can buy a house and save money and be "responsible adults" before having kids.  I'm almost 31 and going crazy waiting.  Over Christmas my brother announced he and his girlfriend of a year are expecting and my mom went crazy about getting her first grandchild.  I know it will be so much better for me to have my child when H and I are ready, and not to be jealous of their happy accident, but I was looking forward to making a similar announcement next winter and it was a little... disappointing I guess? I know its irrational and I am shaking it off and sending them a lovely congratulatory card, but I can help but feel a little jealous (and guilty of my jealousy- my brother and his girlfriend are wonderful people).  I'll get over it soon I'm sure.