I posted quite a bit when we first started up but once I passed my previous loss date I started to disengage. I didn't feel like I could handle getting too involved if I lost this pregnancy as well.
Fortunately, this baby is still doing amazing and I'm feeling more confident now! Will you take me back?!
Lurker here. Sorry!!! My life is just crazy with an 19-month old, full time job, and crazy-busy life. Just trying to keep my head above water. Most days I just pop on and then get busy/distracted and have to jump off before I can finish reading. Sorry!!! I'm still here though.
Okay I'm doing a second round now of bringing out some lurkers if possible because we would love to have you here! If you already responded to this thread then I sincerely apologize! I just did a sweep through the spreadsheet because I am incredibly bored during DD's nap time, am all caught up on TV, need to avoid online shopping and whatnot.
So with that said.. I will tag a bunch of ladies that seem to be around but rarely or not participating? My only intention from this is just to get a hi from you, that's it! How are you doing these days? Is life too busy to keep up at the moment or is something else holding you back? I know some ladies are more cautious to join in. If you really don't feel comfortable to respond (if you do see this), then don't worry about it! Or if you really want me to remove your name from here, just send me a private message and I will honor your request.
Guilty! I'm not on the spreadsheet...but will post to be added. I did finally post today, somewhat encouraged by this post
I see how interactive everyone is on here and know I can't keep up. But I'm here! And I'm reading! And I do have some questions that I just may be brave enough to ask now!
I'm totally guilty of being a lurker! I just love reading everyone's comments. By the time, I get to respond, the conversation is over or moved onto something new. I'm a STM with a 21month old DD. We have our anatmoy scan on Wednesday so I cannot wait for that. I feel like doing this the 2nd time, I'm not as aware this time around. By that, I mean, i'm too busy to remember I'm pregnant with a toddler running around LOL - I think finding out boys or girl and thinking of names will make it more real for me so I can say, "wow, I'm having another baby!"
Jumping in to say Hi! I started a few threads when the board started, since then I've only been posting in private groups and rarely remember to check here! I should come back but I always forget! Plus I'm on the other side of the world so most of you are going to bed by the time I get here to check in.
Me - 22 | DH - 32 | Married - 24 May 2014 DS - January 2014
TTC#2 - December 2015
BFP - 6 March 2016 | MC Confirmed - 21 March 2016 TTCAL | April 2016 CP | June 2016 CP | July 2016
@PartiallyDomesticated hi! I had wondered about you since your profile shows a lot of lovetits and comments but I can't see the history. Its so weird! We have a mama in Singapore in my other group so it can be tough to keep up but she does check in every now and then. I hope you will continue to stick around
@pshaortao Yeah the private groups show history really strangely, but thats why I do lurk around on here a little to try and keep up with the few people I recognise from the early weeks and especially those I recognise from TTGP, I will try harder to jump in and post more often now though!
Me - 22 | DH - 32 | Married - 24 May 2014 DS - January 2014
TTC#2 - December 2015
BFP - 6 March 2016 | MC Confirmed - 21 March 2016 TTCAL | April 2016 CP | June 2016 CP | July 2016
To those that are afraid of not participating enough, I'm like @partiallydomesticated (Hiiiii!!!!) and on the other side of the world. I'm 10 hours ahead of central time and my work week is Sunday-Thursday. I generally jump in Wednesday-Saturday and no one gets on me for not being here constantly. Even if you. Can only get on a few times, no one is going to chastise you
TTC1: May 2015
Primary IF May 2016; Failed HSG; Scheduled Lap Sept. 2016
Hi Ladies! Thanks for the tag, I am still here! Like a lot of the others, I posted more in the beginning. I only bump at work and now that work is getting busy again, I don't have much time to respond and to participate in the convos. But I will definitely make more of an effort again! All is well here with baby #3. We have our anatomy scan this Friday, looking forward to that!
I have been working a second job for a couple months and just found out my 10 year hasn't been dealing with it well and it has really impacted his grades, which are highly important in our household. So, I am having to quit that. I feel like I really let me son down.
The June 2016 FB group I have been a part of for a year, split because of the election. Many of us had gotten very close and met IRL. I haven't lost any friends in the situation, because I kept my mouth shut, but many friendships have been fractured and lost. It has been emotionally draining. I just haven't had a lot of support to give lately! I hope that makes sense. I did make some comments in the name post and Wednesday ticker change last week.
I just didn't want to be here sucking out support without any to give back. I have been a lurker lately! I've just kind of been an emotional mess lately! I will try to participate more!
@JonesBaby0624 I'm glad you're doing okay! You can vent here all you want, we're here for you
I hope your kiddo is adjusting somehow and that it gets better for him. And so sorry to hear about the split in your group. Mine went through a split as well and it was hard since I didn't know what the hell was happening. A 2nd group ended up being formed and it's awkward because some of us that are in both forget what got posted in which group. Hopefully y'all find a good new normal and can stay in touch.
@JonesBaby0624 I'm glad you're doing okay! You can vent here all you want, we're here for you
I hope your kiddo is adjusting somehow and that it gets better for him. And so sorry to hear about the split in your group. Mine went through a split as well and it was hard since I didn't know what the hell was happening. A 2nd group ended up being formed and it's awkward because some of us that are in both forget what got posted in which group. Hopefully y'all find a good new normal and can stay in touch.
@JonesBaby0624 that does sound like a lot on your plate. Hope it all resolves soon. No I don't think you let your son down as you're trying to make it all work and as you learned of his grades, you took action and let go of the 2nd job. You also seem like a very conscientious person and please don't be distant when you need support... yes, this is a give and take situation... but you've given a lot!
@pshaortao thank you! I am one of those people that draws inward when things get tough. I appreciate your support though!!
My son is feeling better since Heath came home from RI this weekend. I think he was feeling very alone and he is very close to his future step dad. I think the next couple weeks, Heath will be here for 3 weeks, will be very therapeutic for all of us.
Thank you @mrsrep123! He wasn't telling anyone how he was feeling. I was driving to work when I talked to one of his teachers. I walked in and quit that night. He is my priority and I will not let him falter because of my actions.
Thank you for your kind comment. I think I needed a soft place to fall and Heath was that, when he got here Saturday. I sobbed for almost an hour.
I am guilty of lurking on this board and not posting too much. I am a May 2017 mom but I have been posting a lot in the pregnant after infertility board. I am sure as things progress I will be more active on this board.
**Trigger warning**
Age: 25 DH: 28 Together since 2011, Married May 2014 and TTC since April 2015
Hello! I'm not quite a lurker, since I've posted a couple times, but I definitely started out just lurking and read far more than I post. At first it was hard navigating which board to be part of (trimester 2, pregnant after infertility, etc.) but I am loving this group! I'm trying to be more active and no longer lurk! I'm happy to have found you all.
Hi! I'm in and out, sometimes posting, sometimes lurking, sometimes too busy to remember to check in. It's a whole different world with #3! I can't even remember how many weeks along I am most days I even dropped the ball on Christmas cards this year! Ay yay yay
Me:33/DH: 34 Married: July 28, 2012 DD: July 29, 2013 DS: July 1, 2015 Current EDD: May 15, 2017
Personally I stay more inside the "lurker" box because I generally don't like sharing too much personal information. I had to start a new account after being stalked on my last one. But I very much enjoy following along with different groups.
Personally I stay more inside the "lurker" box because I generally don't like sharing too much personal information. I had to start a new account after being stalked on my last one. But I very much enjoy following along with different groups.
I'm in this same boat. FTM and just feeling like I'm more curious about what others are going through rather than having something valuable to share. Also, I've never participated in a board like this before so I get nervous about whether I am "doing it wrong."
But I've enjoyed lurking and occasionally commenting so far and I'm very excited about my pregnancy. We got our BFP on our first month trying so that was definitely a shock. Now I'm almost 21w. The pregnancy is going well although I got scolded at my last checkup for gaining too much weight in the last month (9 lb)--soo embarrassing! But I swear it was all water retention from eating a sodium fest at Chick Fil A the night before. Of course 2 days later, when my dr wasn't looking, I was back down 4 lb! :P
Personally I stay more inside the "lurker" box because I generally don't like sharing too much personal information. I had to start a new account after being stalked on my last one. But I very much enjoy following along with different groups.
Stalked?!?! Do tell. We love a good bump drama.
Another member was sending almost 50 private messages a day, some with screenshots from various FB profiles asking if it was me because they would find me eventually. Reporting posts and comments all the time. Even started several different accounts to keep it up after the initial one was deactivated. Thankfully I knew enough before that started to keep information super general to begin with to avoid a real life stalker.
Personally I stay more inside the "lurker" box because I generally don't like sharing too much personal information. I had to start a new account after being stalked on my last one. But I very much enjoy following along with different groups.
Stalked?!?! Do tell. We love a good bump drama.
Another member was sending almost 50 private messages a day, some with screenshots from various FB profiles asking if it was me because they would find me eventually. Reporting posts and comments all the time. Even started several different accounts to keep it up after the initial one was deactivated. Thankfully I knew enough before that started to keep information super general to begin with to avoid a real life stalker.
Holy cow. That's nuts! I'm sorry you experienced that. It sounds like a pain.
Lurker here. Sorry!!! My life is just crazy with an 19-month old, full time job, and crazy-busy life. Just trying to keep my head above water. Most days I just pop on and then get busy/distracted and have to jump off before I can finish reading. Sorry!!! I'm still here though.
Same here! I feel for you, I barely have time to join in discussions on here, which apparently resulted in me being deleted from the master spreadsheet. Sorry, I have a life beyond the internet!
@rschroe8 sorry about that! We had quite a few people that just added themselves without participating and several more that got added early on but haven't logged on or participated for a couple months. So I pretty much removed all those people. I'd be happy to add you back if you'd like.
Hello all. I am a non lurker I just remembered I could joint the discussion. I had to wait the 72 hr period and then never came back. Im glad I accidentally clicked the forum page tonight!
Re: Come out lurkers
I posted quite a bit when we first started up but once I passed my previous loss date I started to disengage. I didn't feel like I could handle getting too involved if I lost this pregnancy as well.
Fortunately, this baby is still doing amazing and I'm feeling more confident now! Will you take me back?!
So with that said.. I will tag a bunch of ladies that seem to be around but rarely or not participating? My only intention from this is just to get a hi from you, that's it! How are you doing these days? Is life too busy to keep up at the moment or is something else holding you back? I know some ladies are more cautious to join in. If you really don't feel comfortable to respond (if you do see this), then don't worry about it! Or if you really want me to remove your name from here, just send me a private message and I will honor your request.
Here we go...
@Frostfair
@blueberry312
@EmaMc
@misslennon
@RacheleLynn12
@FlyChick
@lageorgiapaperie
@alicia7139
@slam1110
@lizzyfroggy
@gingerengr
@mamasmurf12
@awoo22
@amh369
@awebsteWed218778
@Shopaholic
@SKZW
@NewbySweet
@semisobin
@lilly91613
@Kelrauh
@ann_jeremiah
@dinagee
@MelThu
I see how interactive everyone is on here and know I can't keep up. But I'm here! And I'm reading! And I do have some questions that I just may be brave enough to ask now!
DS - January 2014
TTCAL | April 2016
CP | June 2016
CP | July 2016
DS - January 2014
TTCAL | April 2016
CP | June 2016
CP | July 2016
Me:31 DH:32 Married 11/06/10
DD: Born 8/23/13 (clomid+ovidrel+IUI)
BFP 9/9/16 EDD 5/19/17
Heh. Heheh. Heheheheh.
MMC: 09/13 (9 weeks)
DD: Born 8/22/14
Babies #2 & 3: Due dates 6/9/17
And my other love: writing
I was wondering about her too.
11.2011 - DS1
02.2013 - loss at 6 wks
06.2014 - DS2
10.2015 - loss at 12 wks
03.2017 - DD
May17 Siggy Challenge
Labor
The end of the semester is always really busy.
I have been working a second job for a couple months and just found out my 10 year hasn't been dealing with it well and it has really impacted his grades, which are highly important in our household. So, I am having to quit that. I feel like I really let me son down.
The June 2016 FB group I have been a part of for a year, split because of the election. Many of us had gotten very close and met IRL. I haven't lost any friends in the situation, because I kept my mouth shut, but many friendships have been fractured and lost. It has been emotionally draining. I just haven't had a lot of support to give lately! I hope that makes sense. I did make some comments in the name post and Wednesday ticker change last week.
I just didn't want to be here sucking out support without any to give back. I have been a lurker lately!
EDD: 06/25/2006 M/C: 11/03/2005
EDD: 04/08/2012 M/C: 09/03/2011
EDD: 12/27/2012 Born Sleeping: 07/19/2012
EDD: 12/07/2013 M/C 05/30/2013 & 05/31/2013
EDD: 07/01/2016 Born sleeping: 03/02/2016
I hope your kiddo is adjusting somehow and that it gets better for him. And so sorry to hear about the split in your group. Mine went through a split as well and it was hard since I didn't know what the hell was happening. A 2nd group ended up being formed and it's awkward because some of us that are in both forget what got posted in which group. Hopefully y'all find a good new normal and can stay in touch.
I hope your kiddo is adjusting somehow and that it gets better for him. And so sorry to hear about the split in your group. Mine went through a split as well and it was hard since I didn't know what the hell was happening. A 2nd group ended up being formed and it's awkward because some of us that are in both forget what got posted in which group. Hopefully y'all find a good new normal and can stay in touch.
DS1 7/24/15
DS2 5/7/17
My son is feeling better since Heath came home from RI this weekend. I think he was feeling very alone and he is very close to his future step dad. I think the next couple weeks, Heath will be here for 3 weeks, will be very therapeutic for all of us.
EDD: 06/25/2006 M/C: 11/03/2005
EDD: 04/08/2012 M/C: 09/03/2011
EDD: 12/27/2012 Born Sleeping: 07/19/2012
EDD: 12/07/2013 M/C 05/30/2013 & 05/31/2013
EDD: 07/01/2016 Born sleeping: 03/02/2016
Thank you for your kind comment. I think I needed a soft place to fall and Heath was that, when he got here Saturday. I sobbed for almost an hour.
EDD: 06/25/2006 M/C: 11/03/2005
EDD: 04/08/2012 M/C: 09/03/2011
EDD: 12/27/2012 Born Sleeping: 07/19/2012
EDD: 12/07/2013 M/C 05/30/2013 & 05/31/2013
EDD: 07/01/2016 Born sleeping: 03/02/2016
**Trigger warning**
Age: 25 DH: 28 Together since 2011, Married May 2014 and TTC since April 2015
MFI (3% morphology)
3/16 - IUI with femara & ovidrel - BFN
4/16 - IUI with femara & ovidrel - BFN
6/16 IUI with femara & ovidrel - BFN
8/19/16 - IVF -
I even dropped the ball on Christmas cards this year! Ay yay yay
Married: July 28, 2012
DD: July 29, 2013
DS: July 1, 2015
Current EDD: May 15, 2017
May17 Siggy Challenge
Labor
But I've enjoyed lurking and occasionally commenting so far and I'm very excited about my pregnancy. We got our BFP on our first month trying so that was definitely a shock. Now I'm almost 21w. The pregnancy is going well although I got scolded at my last checkup for gaining too much weight in the last month (9 lb)--soo embarrassing! But I swear it was all water retention from eating a sodium fest at Chick Fil A the night before. Of course 2 days later, when my dr wasn't looking, I was back down 4 lb! :P
May17 Siggy Challenge
Labor