Lurkers come in

SweetnSassy23

We have 223 moms-to-be who replied in the team blue thread.

283 moms-to-be replied in the team pink thread, and 94 replied in the team green thread.

Yet only a handful of people respond consistently to posters. Come in lurkers, give an intro, and participate!!

amberrmariee20

I'm one of those consitant posters (: !

J1D

What if I post regularly but didn't reply to a team thread? Does that mean I offset a lurker and they are free to continue lurking? Like a balance in the force kinda thing

Edit: because, oh auto complete, how you mock me so...

saintpaulJess

Lurker here with a (surprise) baby #4 on the way.  I participated more on my last two birth month boards, but between working full time and two under 2.5 at home, it's easier just to lurk.  I'll make an effort to participate more!

naka92

@J1D has a point there! I've not posted in a team thread either because I'm still waiting to find out! Seems we have more lurkers than we think, oh my!  :-O

It's ok, dear lurkers, come out and play! We dont bite, much.

shannond21228

I tend to lurk unless it's something I have first hand experience with but I'm trying to participate more! We have 2 year old twins and are expecting our third in October! We are so excited about this pregnancy since we've had 3 miscarriages so we're ready to celebrate this blessing. We have our anatomy scan tomorrow but we'll be doing a small gender reveal at the end of the month when we move to Minnesota. We're thrilled to be moving near family so they can be involved in this amazing time!

midge519

I tend to be a lurker. I'm starting to participate more but here is my intro.

I'm Brittany. A mom of two step mom of two :-) we have a crazy household and we planned this pregnancy, to many peoples surprise. I'm the manager of a subway. Always on my feet and always on the go. My SO is an amazing man who manages an AutoZone. We both work a ton but make it work.

The due date is October 29th, were hoping to have out anatomy scan in the next few weeks. We have three boys and a girl and they are mixed on what they want.

I haven't posted on a team anything thread yet because we don't know :-)

mishala12

I'm offsetting a lurker as well. Find out our team on the 11th (1 week!) hopefully!

jstmbgh

Don't remember if I posted on a thread or not but I am an unintentional lurker. I typically use the app and it almost never lets me post anything. VERY frustrating.

I am FTM and investment accountant for a large insurance company. my husband and I are very excited to welcome our baby boy this fall :-)

Fingers crossed that I didn't type this in vain.

McRad

Lurker here. Or more so lurker than contributer. Most posts are opinions or advise that I find I don't have an opinion or advise on as I am a new first time mom and learning from everyone's input. But I'll be less shy.

So, intro. My husband and I have been together for 7 years, married for two. We picked up and moved cross country three days after our wedding and have explored life with just the two of us the past two years.
We had a bit of difficulty getting pregnant- took us a year to get the much anticipated big fat positive and are thrilled to be welcoming our precious baby Oct. 6th. We are team green and have been from day one-- looking forward to hearing him say meet our baby boy/girl.

I must add, I do enjoy reading everyone's thoughtful responses and sincerely do appreciate advise from all you second time+ mamas!

ShayGenevieve

I've been lurking since February when I found out I was pregnant. It's my first and I turned 18 in January. Im so nervous about having a baby. I'm from louisiana (and it's starting to get hot already ( ). I usualy don't reply much because I feel I have nothing to say. I do 'side eye' comments like you ladys say and I enjoy reading daily posts. I check this more than facebook. I'm Team Pink(:

komorebi

I like that I'm starting to recognize and remember some of you (actually a bunch now). Yes lurkers, come in and let us know your deal!

dannie134

I lurk more than I post, oops, and our anatomy scan isn't until the 17th so I haven't posted in any of the pinned threads.

FTM with a fur baby (Golden Retriever), I teach Marine Science students at the college level and am currently trying to help DH recover from shoulder surgery. No fun to have only one arm and constant pain, so it's been an interesting week for both of us.

My AW moment: just started feeling little kicks this week and I love it! I'm 19 weeks today.

Bossege

Lurker! This will be my first post. I joined the bump when I was pregnant with DS in 2013. I wasn't a big fan of the BMB but things seem to have changed! I'm due with baby #2 and we are having a girl! We conceived both babes from IVF/ICSI due to male factor. My son is 17 months and I am due October 12. Really hoping for a vbac! Thanks for having me.

leighann1

Since I'm off work for the summer, I've had time to post a lot more frequently. I'm not sure if I qualify as a "lurker" anymore, but I never really did an intro, so here goes. 

FTM here, due October 16th. I've been married to for almost 9 years (August 5th!) to the man I went to the sophomore homecoming dance with   We're both 32, and we're pretty sure we'll be a one-and-done family. Who knows, though? 

I'm a high school teacher, a crazy dog person (two of our own, and a revolving door of foster dogs from the local shelter and dog sitting clients), and my husband and I are avid travelers. That's actually one of the reasons we waited to long to try for a baby, because we had to get some major trips out of our system. That, and he went back to school for a major career change that he has now settled into nicely. 

babyvelasquez2015

I didn't post in a team (already know what we are having) but post/reply regularly. And maybe those lurkers are really busy! Sometimes it's easier to read and get advice versus posting.

Sar29est

Lurker here as well - however, I have not contributed to either team ( we find out tomorrow and I can't wait! )

 

My name is Sarah. I am 27 years old and I live in WI. My husband and I have been together for 10 years ( high school sweethearts ) and married for 1 year. We have a 2 year old son, and I know my husband is hoping for another boy. I am currently getting my degree in Human Resources. I have worked in the same dead-end job for the past 7 years and decided it was time for a change. My husband is a welder and makes custom boat parts.

 

Oh - and baby #2 is due October 15th

BbyCastillo

I don't know I think I'm in between being a lurker and an active O15 member? ...I reply to some posts and sometimes I go MIA. It's tough keeping up with a FT job and a side job I have till this summer and my 4.5yo, my boyfriend, and well being pregnant lol. So if you see me come in and out you girls now know why! But my name is Analy (ana-lee) I'm 25 my boyfriend will be 26 in 2 weeks. We both work full time. I'm in the medical field and he is in the horse show business. My son is a loving and fun handful that knows how to keep me on my toes!! Boyfriend and I are expecting our first baby together, it's a girl due Oct. 14/15 dates vary with my ultrasounds haha! This is my second, my son is over the moon! 

amberrmariee20

@BbyCastillo I read a few of your posts ! Your definitely around a good amount of time !

Leanng87

Hi! I am a lurker only because I am so busy with my handsome little toddler and work. Sometimes I'm tempted to respond to posts with personal feedback but was discouraged from first pregnancy experiences on here. I found if you weren't a regular then you get chewed up for posting here and there. Perhaps this group is more welcoming.
All that aside, I am so excited for all the moms on here and our little family who is expecting a baby girl Oct 19! Our first was a 35 weeker with NICU struggles but hoping this time will be a whole different experience. My husband is in the army and we have been stationed here in Texas for 7 long years. Good luck mommas looking forward to getting through this journey of pregnancy and having our new bundle of joy

burleas621

I have only posted one other time... definitely a lurker. I also haven't responded to the team threads. We are first timers who chose team green and there is no turning back! 

I'm a social media manager for small businesses, so at the end of the day I avoid the computer... meaning little to no personal posts for me across all channels. 

batmom05

I didn't respond to a team thread, but I lurk more than I post! I was hoping to find some solidarity with other moms like me, but I get turned off by how nasty some of the threads get. I try to stick to only the positive and avoid the drama.

As for me, I am 28 an recently married to my amazing hubby. We have been together 5 years and met in our undergrad at a local college. I have a 9 year old son who will be 10 in September just before we welcome our new little one. I work in the medical industry (medical software) and I'm currently working on my masters degree.

I do hope to be a bit more active. I try to only contribute when I have something positive and beneficial to the community. Maybe you'll see me post a bit more!

swcm

I am definitely a lurker! Mostly because 1) FTM, don't know what I'm doing yet; 2) Due Oct 30th, so I'm reaching all the milestones after 99% of everyone else; 3) I don't have a lot of strong opinions about things!

I enjoy reading everyone else's posts and get a lot of good info from you all!!!

About me - I'm 28 and live in Denver, Colorado. Work in an office full time. Pregnancy is going well so far, nothing out of the ordinary yet!

Stuff I'm dealing with....

1) Hubby just had an interview for a gggreat job that I really hope he gets! Hopefully we find out in the next few days! If he gets the job it would give me a lot more flexibility to go down to part-time, if I want!

2) We have a ton of house projects to do before baby arrives! Need to re-do our hardwood floors, get new carpeting, get a new roof and gutters, clean out baby's future room (full of random stuff)... our house is over 100 years old so there is always something to do!

3) I live far, far away from family and friends so it is nice to have you all's experiences to relate to!

4) Struggling to get all my fruits and veggies and exercise consistently!

losass

Definitely a lurker...I check in from time to time to read if anyone is going through anything similar that I may be experiencing at the time. But.. Hello to all..  I am a second time mom at 40, baby girl due October 14th with a daughter that will be 12 5 days before my due date. So I'm pretty much starting all over again!  lol.. My boyfriend will be a first time dad and I am so excited to be sharing this with him!  Best of luck and wishes to each of you, maybe I'll post a little more. 

sallytackett

Lurker here! I too am a FTM with little to contribute, but I appreciate the opinions and thoughtful advise from experienced mamas!

My husband is my college sweetheart. We have been together 5 years, married for 1.5. He has been a rockstar through a rough start to a surprise pregnancy. Our little one is due 11/1, but everything seems to be happening a little earlier than expected and this is the place we seem to fit best. We are team green, but we haven't made it past the anatomy scan yet!

This will be the first grandchild on both sides, so we are looking forward to (and nervously navigating) lots of firsts. I'm thankful for a community with some wisdom!

ChariZae

Maybe I am an in-betweener? I've posted a few times on the board, but I never do formal intros.

30yrs old, this is our 3rd child, we have 2 DDS and will have 3u3 in October. DH and I have been married for 4.5yrs.

caffeinatedkat

I have been a member of TMP since 2007 And they are closing shop,so I Just hopped over here yesterday. I had joined when I was pregnant with my last daughter but that's just because I was looking for skull theory stuff. I am Kat SHAM to 4 kids with #5 in heaven (cord accident 32 weeks) and #6 in my belly. Hippy, cloth wearing, breast feeding, vegetarian who baby wears and grows her own food!!

tate62610

Not a lurker but I am loving getting to read about all of you. Just in case you want to:

I'm D, due Oct 23 with our 2nd child. Hoping for a natural and successful vbac. I love coffee, otters, red pandas and Mediterranean-style food. Married my childhood playmate in 2010 and, thanks to the military, we've seen much of the world....but not enough!

BbyCastillo

I am also hoping for a succesful VBAC! #teamvbac >:D< Wishing us the best on this and anyone else who is planning on one! @tate62610

Omg...may I ask if 6-26 is your wedding anni?? That's mine, well not my wedding anni...but we count it as our anni date from when we first hung out! We met in March of 2014 at my job never talked much or hung out. Then June 26th came around and we hung out for the first time it was great! Didn't become a couple until Sept 5th of 2014 and I've been living a dream with him! :x

tate62610

It is our wedding anniversary good luck with your vbac, as well! I'm pretty nervous but I recently switched doctors and hospital and he's really encouraging. I'm praying he's available when baby comes.

CamiB30

I've posted a few times here and there, but find the mobile app I use isn't so friendly most of the time
FTM, 33 years old. Hubby and I have been married 2 years in May. We put off starting a family till after our first anniversary so we could enjoy just being married. We have 3 dogs, and this little girl will be the first non-fur addition to our family! She's due October 28th.
Hopefully I'll be able to post more as my school year ends in 10 days! Can't wait to be able to focus on getting things ready for our LO

Kara03

Hello! I am Kara and I have an almost 4 year old. I tend to lurk as well. I use to be a lot more active in my first child's Birthday month board. I plan on becoming more active.

batmom05

losass said:

Definitely a lurker...I check in from time to time to read if anyone is going through anything similar that I may be experiencing at the time. But.. Hello to all..  I am a second time mom at 40, baby girl due October 14th with a daughter that will be 12 5 days before my due date. So I'm pretty much starting all over again!  lol.. My boyfriend will be a first time dad and I am so excited to be sharing this with him!  Best of luck and wishes to each of you, maybe I'll post a little more. 

Sounds like we have a fairly similar situation!

glilley

Definitely a lurker here, and have been lurking for some time. Lurked during my pregnancy with our two and a half year old son, and still lurking. Baby #2 is due 10/29, about two weeks after Little Man turns 3, and days before hubby and I celebrate our fourth wedding anniversary.

rms924

Hi! I am R. I am kind of a lurker in that I've never posted on the team threads nor have I done a formal introduction. But I have posted questions here and there and everyone has been really helpful to me at least

About me: 32yrs old and been married for 8 months. We are expecting our first child, a boy on October 11 (one week before our 1 year anniversary). My husband is 37. I am a consultant and I am from ct.

Like many others, I lurk because as a ftm I don't always have an opinion, but even when I do, I don't like the idea of getting into any kind of conflict (if it's that kind of thread). I side eye a lot though

Overall, really enjoy soaking it all in. I'll try to get more involved

cbolton19

I am a semi-lurker. Posting a little more recently. I'm a first time mom. I hover between the October and November board, based in LMP I was due Nov. 8 but at the first ultrasound, I got bumped up to Oct. 30! Haven't posted in a team thread as our anatomy scan is next week. Can't wait to see the baby and how it's grown in the past 7 weeks, and additionally find out the sex!

My husband and I have been together 6 years and married for almost 4. We are so excited for this next step.

BoomBarian

I guess I am more of a lurker as well. 

*I didn't post in the team threads because I don't get it. 

*I don't post often in other threads because if I have an answer or opinion for someone asking a question, it's been answered twenty different ways already. OR I don't have anything nice to say. OR I live on a completely different planet than the poster.

I'm 35, second pregnancy, live with my boyfriend and my son from a previous relationship, am a student and I also work and have too many hobbies.

Currently, I'm working on some mostly 90s R&B/POP ukulele covers. Hopefully I'll feel up to playing LadyFest at 8 months pregnant, but we shall see. 

I check in everyday and you ladies often make my day!

jordankl1987

Lurker here! My name is Katie, I am 28 and have been with my husband for almost 10 years married for 4. I am team blue with my first. I am due Oct. 22 and started feeling kicks around 18 weeks. :x I work in L&D as an OB tech. I will try to be more active and post more. We have a great group of ladies here!

babysides1

I am definitely a lurker. My due date was originally November 1st, then another ultrasound suggested October 30th so I'm an in-betweener. A lot of the November posters seem to be things I experienced a month prior, so I find the October threads more relevant. Also, a lot of the November ladies got snippy to FTM's innocent and naive comments and so I'm still a little timid. My husband and I spent over 2 years TTC, 1.5 years of IUIs, and somehow miraculously got pregnant without intervention (I have PCOS). But the October seem so kind and supportive so maybe I will start posting!

sammiebistodeau22

Haha! Team pink. Our first and we are naming her Berkley Lorraine.

caffeinatedkat

sammiebistodeau22 said:

Haha! Team pink. Our first and we are naming her Berkley Lorraine.

After a team sport or the town or the college? We have a Quinn Sonoma (where we met)