April check-in

lovesclimbing

Can I make one of these if I'm not a reg? I want to chat about stuff! I haven't posted in a couple months but I'm checking back in. 

1. How many months until you TTC, if you have a timeline set?

2. What's holding you back?

3. How are you feeling about waiting?

4. GTKY: what are you most looking forward to about summer? (Or if you're in the other hemisphere, winter.)

lovesclimbing

1. How many months until you TTC, if you have a timeline set?

A couple weeks to a couple months! 

2. What's holding you back?

Basically, we're waiting until we find out what's up with our summer plans, (in terms of moving, new jobs, etc.) which should solidify within the next couple weeks. Whichever way they fall, we'll probably still start trying soon. I bought prenatal vitamins today and started taking them! 

3. How are you feeling about waiting?

Pretty good. Sometimes I really want to get started!

4. GTKY: what are you most looking forward to about summer? (Or if you're in the other hemisphere, winter.)

Outdoor adventures! Hiking, kayaking, camping, beach combing, bonfires. Can't wait!

Swazzle

1. How many months until you TTC, if you have a timeline set?
We'll be NTNP basically starting on Wednesday but I'm hoping to get KU in July or later.

2. What's holding you back?
I'm having my IUD removed on Wednesday and I've been on HBC for 15 years with no real, consistent period that whole time so I have no idea what "normal" is for my body and would like to give it a couple months/cycles to see how it reacts.

3. How are you feeling about waiting?
I felt like this appointment was SO far away when I first scheduled it and now it's almost here and I kind of can't believe it. I'm really nervous about everything but also excited that it's almost time. 

4. GTKY: what are you most looking forward to about summer? (Or if you're in the other hemisphere, winter.)
Relaxing on the beach, not wearing pants, sandals, cooking dinner on the grill every night, 2 of my best friends are due in August and I'm incredibly excited to meet their little ones! 

hupp0013

1. How many months until you TTC, if you have a timeline set? 3-5 months, possibly longer.

2. What's holding you back?
We were waiting for DH to be done with grad school.  Now we are waiting until after our vacation.  We are going to a country with active zika virus,so we have to wait until after our trip to make our final decision.  
3. How are you feeling about waiting?  I hate it.  I feel like I am wishing time away because I have been ready to TTC for over a year.  I know it is the logical thing to do.  I also know over 20 IRL who are pregnant right now.  

4. GTKY: what are you most looking forward to about summer? (Or if you're in the other hemisphere, winter.) DH being done with grad school and our all inclusive vacation.  And Possibly TTC.

Skyjewell23

1. How many months until you TTC, if you have a timeline set? 2 more cycles!

2. What's holding you back? Grad school, finances, plus the time of year baby would be born. Obviously I can't plan the birth month but April- August would be best for my work and school schedule.

3. How are you feeling about waiting? I'm getting pretty impatient.

4. GTKY: what are you most looking forward to about summer? Swimming and cookouts. The 4th of July is my favorite holiday so that will be awesome too. Plus we start TTC.

I just LOVE summer haha.

dfulton808

1. How many months until you TTC, if you have a timeline set?
Officially booting the birth control in June, yay!

2. What's holding you back?
Our plan was to have the kid in 2018 so it's a bit early still but I don't think my body will be on our side.

3. How are you feeling about waiting?
I feel good with a plan. I'd like to start sooner rather than later if we are in fact to be face with challenges.

4. GTKY: what are you most looking forward to about summer? (Or if you're in the other hemisphere, winter.)
We are doing yosemite in June and SoCal in august. 

bmo88

1. How many months until you TTC, if you have a timeline set?
Just under 9 months! We are aiming for January 2017

2. What's holding you back?
Finish my master's degree and settle into my job more.

3. How are you feeling about waiting?
So so.

4. GTKY: what are you most looking forward to about summer? (Or if you're in the other hemisphere, winter.) Nice weather!

viggie17

I think a check-in is a great idea... it's fun to comment here and there, and not just lurk! hahaha

1. How many months until you TTC, if you have a timeline set? November. At first it was September (I would have been at my job for a good amount of time), but then we realized our Health Insurance Ded. will be switching over in Jan., so I'd like all of my claims to fall on the same deductible... meaning November is probably the earliest we could start since the first appointment would be around 8 weeks.

2. What's holding you back? Health Insurance Deductible/length of time at job/we're buying a house and that is expensive

3. How are you feeling about waiting? 2.5 years ago I wanted to start trying... I'm getting really impatient! It's definitely gotten worse, and now that I know it's officially time to try in November, I'd say I've gotten borderline obsessive haha 

4. GTKY: what are you most looking forward to about summer? (Or if you're in the other hemisphere, winter.) Just bought concert tickets last week! Moving in to our (new to us) house, enjoying sunshine. I love summer, so hopefully being able to get outdoors and do the things I love will make time move along a little faster. I agree with what an above poster said... I'm going to kick myself because I'm wishing time away, but I have been really, really patient, and I am super ready for us to start trying! They say there's only one way to cure "the fever"

cookies754

1. How many months until you TTC, if you have a timeline set?
Just about a month! Beginning in June. 

2. What's holding you back?
I wanted to get the first year at my job under my belt. Also we have been paying off my student loan.  

3. How are you feeling about waiting?
Now that it's getting so close, nervous and anxious, but definitely very excited. Last night I had a dream I was pregnant so I must be thinking about it more. 

4. GTKY: what are you most looking forward to about summer? (Or if you're in the other hemisphere, winter.) Just enjoying the nice weather and all that comes with it. 

*Does anyone know why I wouldn't be able to see January '17 yet? 

swanbrooner

1. How many months until you TTC, if you have a timeline set?
2 months! We are starting in July.

2. What's holding you back?
We are aiming for a March-May due date because I'm a teacher.

3. How are you feeling about waiting?
Some days I wish the wait was over and other days I'm relishing in the freedom of a childless lifestyle!

4. GTKY: what are you most looking forward to about summer? (Or if you're in the other hemisphere, winter.).
I am looking forward to much needed time off work, visiting my mother in Florida, a Dixie Chicks concert with my best friend, finishing my Master's, and an all inclusive vacation to the Dominican Republic with DH in July!

hupp0013

@swanbrooner we are going to an all inclusive in DR in July as well!  Have fun!

CrystalPDX

1. How many months until you TTC, if you have a timeline set? 3 & 1/2 months

2. What's holding you back? We have a family vacation planned, and we are working on paying off some credit card debt. Should be gone by September, we've been doing a great job sticking to our plan. 

3. How are you feeling about waiting? I was BSC a few months ago and thought I couldn't hold out. I also wanted to just start trying in case it takes us awhile, there were many pitty parties. But I've mellowed out and just focused on enjoying this time with DH. The time is starting to pass more quickly!

4. GTKY: what are you most looking forward to about summer? We have some home projects planned that I'm excited to tackle, painting, redoing the front and back yard. Not anything too exciting since we are saving to pay down debt and baby fund. 

swanbrooner

@hupp0013Awesome! It is such a beautiful island. We went for our honeymoon in 2014 and are kind of recreating it!

TheMrsZilla

I don't know why it's showing up as a quote (and i can't get it to go away so bear with me!)

. How many months until you TTC, if you have a timeline set? We're going to start trying next July (about 14 months)

2. What's holding you back? We're trying to save a little

3. How are you feeling about waiting?

4. GTKY: what are you most looking forward to about summer? (Or if you're in the other hemisphere, winter.)

BluesGal10

1. How many months until you TTC, if you have a timeline set?
3 weeks, not that I'm counting! Although we're technically NTNP right now (depends on if we want to get up and grab a condom or not).

2. What's holding you back?
Not a thing. 

3. How are you feeling about waiting?
Since we're NTNP, eh. DH jokes that on 12:01 am June 1st, he expects to be jumped. 

4. GTKY: what are you most looking forward to about summer? (Or if you're in the other hemisphere, winter.)
I've got two vacations lined up - a girls weekend in July, and our anniversary trip in October.