Maybe I'm classed as a lurker, I post on the odd occasion but with a 6 month old I don't find much time for anything anymore lol! I regret not participating earlier on in my May 2016 bump group so I don't want to make the same mistake here, although we are very close in a Facebook group now which is so supportive. I'm looking forward to going through this pregnancy journey with other ladies so I hope I'm still welcome here
@llenadevida900 I think no matter which side you're on it's say to feel like there is a FTM/STM imbalance one way or another. I am on baby number two but I love all the FTMs participating because it helps me slow down and appreciate things more and also jogs my memory because you forget so much! And on the other side you should shamelessly soak up all of our been there done that vibes, I remember being super grateful for all the veteran mamas once I had a newborn and felt clueless!
Also for the now-former lurkers, go ahead and add a profile pic so we can remember you, even if you post infrequently. It always seems easier to put a profile "name" to a "face." And maybe make sure you aren't using your real first and last names as your bmb name if you are concerned about that type of thing. Oh, and welcome!
@pshaortao thank you for this! And welcome lurkers! I hope you feel inspired to join in! I know on my last bmb I was too afraid to contribute. I felt like I missed the boat and also didn't know enough to participate, but I know I missed out on some good relationships. This time around I am making more of an effort and get logged in at least 3 days a week and am feeling more comfortable. I hope you all do too!
100% guilty of being a lurker...this is our first baby and we are very excited! I am due at the end of May, which is good timing, as I am an elementary school therapist. I was pretty queasy all of the first trimester, and had a hard time eating anything. I am feeling better now, and eating lots! I still get exhausted from things - a trip to Costco usually results in a nap I told work last week so I feel better now that I don't have to hide my bump. I truly appreciate this board and the comfort and validation it has brought!
I'm a lurker that recently came out of the woodwork, so you might have seen me on a couple posts. I posted s mini intro in the randoms. I'm actually due April 29th but feel like I'm going through things at the same time as a lot of you rather than the April board. And can related more to the posts here.
I posted in S13 with my daughter, and was due 8/30. She ended up being born 8/23, but I'm so so happy I stuck around the September group. Those ladies are honestly some of my closest friends now. I picked initially because I felt like I was going through the same things and stayed because I just liked the vibe in Sept better.
Same here! My daughter was born 8/26/13 although I was due at the very beginning of September. I sometimes forget my daughter wasn't born in September because of how much I loved that group! lol
I'm a lurker that recently came out of the woodwork, so you might have seen me on a couple posts. I posted s mini intro in the randoms. I'm actually due April 29th but feel like I'm going through things at the same time as a lot of you rather than the April board. And can related more to the posts here.
I posted in S13 with my daughter, and was due 8/30. She ended up being born 8/23, but I'm so so happy I stuck around the September group. Those ladies are honestly some of my closest friends now. I picked initially because I felt like I was going through the same things and stayed because I just liked the vibe in Sept better.
Same here! My daughter was born 8/26/13 although I was due at the very beginning of September. I sometimes forget my daughter wasn't born in September because of how much I loved that group! lol
Are you in the FB groups? Do we know each other and not know it? Lol
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I just added myself to the spreadsheet. I lurk occasionally, never really sure what to write on here. Also felt like I would be jinxing myself by posting too soon. Due 05/23 with Baby #1 (woo!). We found out a couple weeks ago baby was most likely a boy!
Hey all, another lurker here...I'm trying I swear!! I read all the time but it's hard to post on my phone and I rarely have time at work/home with a very busy schedule. I do have to say it has been wonderful reading about everyone going through similar things, and I totally love stalking the ultrasound board- so cute! I will try to post more often
I'm a lurker that recently came out of the woodwork, so you might have seen me on a couple posts. I posted s mini intro in the randoms. I'm actually due April 29th but feel like I'm going through things at the same time as a lot of you rather than the April board. And can related more to the posts here.
I posted in S13 with my daughter, and was due 8/30. She ended up being born 8/23, but I'm so so happy I stuck around the September group. Those ladies are honestly some of my closest friends now. I picked initially because I felt like I was going through the same things and stayed because I just liked the vibe in Sept better.
Same here! My daughter was born 8/26/13 although I was due at the very beginning of September. I sometimes forget my daughter wasn't born in September because of how much I loved that group! lol
Are you in the FB groups? Do we know each other and not know it? Lol
I am and I totally think we don't know who each other by bump log-in! lol I'll PM you!
I'm not a lurker yet. but I'm not really new here. However.....I'm newish to May 2017...so....HI!
I created an account here a couple years ago when pregnant with my son but never became an active member. Now pregnant with baby #2 and decided I needed an internet home.
I'll post a lot while at work because I have a boring desk job. But I tend to disappear from the internet on the weekends because it's my time with little man.
DS born via c-section 8/1/2015 DD due May 2017 (RCS)
@LuckyAngie same here - I post when I get bored at work (which is way more frequent than it should be...oops) but almost never on weekends because I'm running around after my little man.
I am also a kinda lurker on here. I post when I can. Mostly it is a really good tool for me when I am questioning something, because most of the time the question has been asked. I am a new SAHM with a 3 year old and were due May 30 with this sweet baby. So most of my day is filled cleaning, crafting with DS, or just doing the mom/wife thing. I really can't thank you ladies enough though for being welcoming and helpful. I will try more to be involved! Those darn threads move on fast though lol.
edited: because mom life/pregnancy brain disconnects somewhere from my brain to my fingers.
Hey ladies. So far I've been a 100% lurker. I'm due may 4th with boy number 2. I have not posted yet bc every time I want to reply I remember I've never done an intro and didnt want to be jumped on. Anyway here I am and I'm going to try to make more of an effort being that I'm really close to my previous BMB and would love the same expierence again!
Well, since you asked... I've been lurking around the May 2016 boards, although I'm sorta active on June 2016. I'm pregnant with twins and my due date is June 7, so I'm pretty positive I'm gonna be having some kids in May. So that's why I've been lurking around here. ;-) But I feel between places, like I belong to both but neither since MoMs usually post in their due date group.
Me: 35 | DH: 46 MMC: 09/13 (9 weeks) DD: Born 8/22/14 Babies #2 & 3: Due dates 6/9/17 And my other love: writing
Hi. Lurker here. I'm very hesitant posting as I was on the J 14 board with the cat fishing. It was pretty crazy. I enjoy reading that people are going through the same things as me and enjoy the advice. I will say I found a small group of ladies and we still keep in touch with our littles so that is encouraging.
I'm also still dealing with "morning" sickness that gets worse at night and throwing up doesn't start till evening. When I could post, I'm usually throwing up.
I was in that group too. That catfish business was crazy
I was in that group also!!!! Felt the same way!!! I kinda needed more time to feel comfortable. Sorry ladies!
Hey ladies. So far I've been a 100% lurker. I'm due may 4th with boy number 2. I have not posted yet bc every time I want to reply I remember I've never done an intro and didnt want to be jumped on. Anyway here I am and I'm going to try to make more of an effort being that I'm really close to my previous BMB and would love the same expierence again!
@lovelylisa2191 I personally don't think an intro is necessary unless you're making a brand new thread out of the blue that may leave us wondering who you are. Jumping in on threads just like this is just perfect. Welcome!
I guess I'm a lurker by circumstance. I was very active in my May 2014 Bump board until we spun off a FB group a few months in, which is highly active to this day. This board here isn't as active as my M14 board was to begin with, but I do spend most of my time with my other group. I don't and won't share much for personal information, especially anything that could be identifiying. But I'm here.
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Well, since you asked... I've been lurking around the May 2016 boards, although I'm sorta active on June 2016. I'm pregnant with twins and my due date is June 7, so I'm pretty positive I'm gonna be having some kids in May. So that's why I've been lurking around here. ;-) But I feel between places, like I belong to both but neither since MoMs usually post in their due date group.
@sls come play in our group too. I was due mid February with my twins I was always lurking January's board. I don't know what type of twins you are carrying (mono, mono/di , or di/di) but most doctors like to see twins come around 37-38 weeks if you've stayed pregnant that long.
I've kind of been back and forth between April and May groups but have kind of moved on to this one. I know the day that I conceived, so technically my due date should be April 30th but doctors have given me a May 2nd due date. Which is the day before my 30th birthday!
Hi Ladies! My name is Jess (duh) and I'm a lurker from June 2017. I am at high risk for premature birth, so will more than likely end up with a May baby. so I'm lurking here... FTM after TTC for way too long so we are very excited but have had nothing but issues... *ugh* so might an only child! *oi*
Well, since you asked... I've been lurking around the May 2016 boards, although I'm sorta active on June 2016. I'm pregnant with twins and my due date is June 7, so I'm pretty positive I'm gonna be having some kids in May. So that's why I've been lurking around here. ;-) But I feel between places, like I belong to both but neither since MoMs usually post in their due date group.
@sls come play in our group too. I was due mid February with my twins I was always lurking January's board. I don't know what type of twins you are carrying (mono, mono/di , or di/di) but most doctors like to see twins come around 37-38 weeks if you've stayed pregnant that long.
We're not sure yet. I had a dating scan, but my midwife didn't get the results by my first visit. I'm hoping we can find out in a couple weeks. Unless we have to wait until the 20w scan? We decided not to do NIPT.
Me: 35 | DH: 46 MMC: 09/13 (9 weeks) DD: Born 8/22/14 Babies #2 & 3: Due dates 6/9/17 And my other love: writing
Saw someone mention they were worried about jumping int without doing an intro first. Don't be! Jump in on existing threads. I think it's mostly when someone starts a new thread (that we've already either discussed or is out of our realm) that it's like "who are you?"
@sls (can't tell if it's a lowercase L or capital i... tag fail) I'm (sort of) in the same situation. Due at the end of April but thought I'd go late like I did last time. Then found out it was twins. I'm way too lazy to jump into A17 so I stuck around here. You are definitely welcome wherever you land
Hi, I'm still figuring out the ins and outs of this birth board with my youngest daughter I was with bbc and didn't even know this community existed. I will probably be more active in third trimester with posts and responses since that's when I became more active with my last pregnancy. I am due May 4th and I look forward to hopefully participate more.
I just started jumping into threads yesterday. I'm Kristen, a 32yo 4TM due 5/24. I have a 5yo, 3yo, and 6mo. Feeling a little overwhelmed to be honest.
@chottomotto I also have a 6 month old! How are you finding this pregnancy being so close to your last baby? I'm feeling a little lost but hoping things work out in the end. ETA.. I think I've just realised who you are haha! Are you in the the May 2016 Facebook group?
Hello! I'm a lurker who is nervous to play because of challenging experiences on my first BMB. Some mean girls who loved drama ran me off. This group seems much nicer, so I'll come out of the shadows. I'm a STM, 18w and team green. Hope I am welcome here
@NewbySweet lol yes! I forgot we have the same due date. Honestly I'm stressed out! Wth was I thinking?! Like I'm excited about the baby but also dreading 3rd tri with my other kids, continued sleep deprivation, and having 2 in diapers & bottles. It's going to be a heck of a year!
I'm a total lurker. It took me a zillion tries to remember what my username and password & the app lets you lurk without being logged in. I often posted super early on, but life kept me busy. I am taking a holiday break from my photography business so now I can actually post! Glad it's not considered too creepy & you put out an open call for creeps. I'll be better, I promise!
I'm a total lurker. It took me a zillion tries to remember what my username and password & the app lets you lurk without being logged in. I often posted super early on, but life kept me busy. I am taking a holiday break from my photography business so now I can actually post! Glad it's not considered too creepy & you put out an open call for creeps. I'll be better, I promise!
I totally recognize your username, but a different version. I remember you welcome back haha
I'm a total lurker. It took me a zillion tries to remember what my username and password & the app lets you lurk without being logged in. I often posted super early on, but life kept me busy. I am taking a holiday break from my photography business so now I can actually post! Glad it's not considered too creepy & you put out an open call for creeps. I'll be better, I promise!
I totally recognize your username, but a different version. I remember you welcome back haha
So basically I'm a double creepy lurker. I couldn't get into my account, so I made a new one. But I realized I was logged into my phone as one and on my computer as another. So I messaged admin and asked them to shut one down and now the other KLee_NC won't work, and that was the one I posted from. But It's all good. I'm not always a total computer fool but I swear I feel like one now. lol.
I honestly forget about visiting the site. I think already having one child is part of the reason because I have so much less free time than when I participated in the Oct. 2014 group. I also had the app on my phone last time, but I don't for this pregnancy.
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Same here! My daughter was born 8/26/13 although I was due at the very beginning of September. I sometimes forget my daughter wasn't born in September because of how much I loved that group! lol
BFP #1 12/23/12 EDD 9/3/13 DD #1 8/26/13
BFP #2 2/25/16 EDD 11/5/16 MMC 4/15/16
BFP #3 8/31/16 EDD 5/12/17 It's a GIRL!
Me:31 DH:32 Married 11/06/10
DD: Born 8/23/13 (clomid+ovidrel+IUI)
BFP 9/9/16 EDD 5/19/17
BFP #1 12/23/12 EDD 9/3/13 DD #1 8/26/13
BFP #2 2/25/16 EDD 11/5/16 MMC 4/15/16
BFP #3 8/31/16 EDD 5/12/17 It's a GIRL!
I created an account here a couple years ago when pregnant with my son but never became an active member. Now pregnant with baby #2 and decided I needed an internet home.
I'll post a lot while at work because I have a boring desk job. But I tend to disappear from the internet on the weekends because it's my time with little man.
DD due May 2017 (RCS)
edited: because mom life/pregnancy brain disconnects somewhere from my brain to my fingers.
MMC: 09/13 (9 weeks)
DD: Born 8/22/14
Babies #2 & 3: Due dates 6/9/17
And my other love: writing
Born in June, three weeks early
@lovelylisa2191 I personally don't think an intro is necessary unless you're making a brand new thread out of the blue that may leave us wondering who you are. Jumping in on threads just like this is just perfect. Welcome!
It’s not that I don’t like you, it’s that I don’t know you. Stranger Danger.
1/7/2015 Twins born @ 34 weeks
We're not sure yet. I had a dating scan, but my midwife didn't get the results by my first visit. I'm hoping we can find out in a couple weeks. Unless we have to wait until the 20w scan? We decided not to do NIPT.
MMC: 09/13 (9 weeks)
DD: Born 8/22/14
Babies #2 & 3: Due dates 6/9/17
And my other love: writing
I'm loving seeing more people join it, its great!
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
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ETA.. I think I've just realised who you are haha! Are you in the the May 2016 Facebook group?