Introductions!

peachy13

Congrats on your BFP and welcome to the December 2017 BMB!

Please introduce yourself here and include your estimated due date, BFP date, and any other information about yourself that you'd like to share. Looking forward to meeting everyone!

peachy13

@BumpAdmin could we sticky please? Thank you!

cmillar36

Hi, I'm Christa. I'm 38. I live in Canada.

BFP date March 30th
EDD December 10th 2017

I am a multiple loss mom. I lost my daughter Nora 02/17/2016 to stillbirth caused by Full Trisomy 18. Also had a missed miscarriage 09/19/2016 @ 8 weeks. So I'm joining cautiously til I see my OB next week.  I also have a 6 year old daughter and a 4 year old son.

Its very likely this will be a November baby. But I would rather be here as I'm so far behind November ladies. Hope you will have me.

mrsorigami

Morning ladies!  I am Ashley-EDD is 12/16.  Baby #2!
My DD is turning 4 next month.  This November will be my 9th wedding anniversary.  

I am a little sad about them being so far apart in age-dd will be 4.5 when baby comes.  But I think at the same time she will be a lot of help!

Looking forward to this birth month board!  I was part of the May 2013 board for DD but pretty much fell off early on because I had severe HG during the pregnancy.  It lasted from about 6 weeks til labor-literally.  I am nervous that I may end up going through that again but hoping it won't be as severe. 

Happy and healthy 9 months to all of us!!!

failuretofly

Hey Ladies!

So excited this board is up and running! I was super active on the January 2016 board with DS (still am, that board was amazing!) so I hope this board lives up to those expectations!

This will be baby #2 for us, got my BFP yesterday! (04/03) which kind of came as a shock because I was only 11dpo and convinced AF was on her way! Based on O day my EDD should be December 14 - which is also DH's birthday! 

I was fairly active on the TTGP board in the last month or so, but I don't really feel comfortable announcing there since I haven't been there that long. I feel kind of bad dropping off the face of the earth there though!

peachy13

Greetings! I am a first time mom but this is my second pregnancy (*TW* mc in Nov 2016 at 8 weeks due to very low progesterone and slow rising hcg), however I'm feeling much calmer this time around because my OBGYN already took my levels last week and my progesterone was 30 and my hcg levels doubled just fine, so I'm feeling good! My first ultrasound and appointment is next Thursday when I'll be a little over 6 weeks.

@kvacmak  I also lurked in TTGP and commented every now and then but didn't want to post in the grad thread because I didn't really see myself as a regular contributor. I think my last comment in there was in the TWW thread and I said something like I thought AF was coming.. and then a few days later, I got my BFP.

Very happy to meet you all and wishing everyone a lovely 9 months.

drablnd

Hey everyone! So excited this birth month is finally up even though it doesn't show up on the app. Got my bfp on march 28! I am currently 4w5d a long due December 6th. This will be my third pregnancy but my second baby. My oldest will be one at the end of may! This came as a shock as we were not ready to try again after we lost our angel baby in January. I live in northern Michigan and very excited to be here on the bump once again

wyomama0427

*Dirty lurker lurking from September*
@drablnd congratulations! Fingers crossed for a very sticky rainbow baby for you!  

drablnd

@wyomama0427 thank you! I was apart of the September group as well but was so upset at the loss that I never said goodbye properly to everyone

wyomama0427

@drablnd I remembered your username! Usually I don't comment when I lurk, but I saw you here and had to comment. Don't even worry about not saying goodbye, I can't imagine the difficult time you were going through. Fingers crossed for a happy healthy uneventful 9 months for you!

failuretofly

@peachy13 thanks! Ya my last post was yesterday in the AM - I went on and on about how I was definitely getting AF... Then I just 'had a feeling' (Ugh lol) and POAS in the afternoon - lo and behold! Here I am haha

peachy13

@kvacmak same thing happened to me! I even told DH I was probably getting my period in order to gently put his hopes down during the TWW, and then woke up one morning and was like... i don't know why but I want to pee on a stick. And yep, here I am! Congrats!

vvitchhazel

Hi ladies! My name is Ainsley, I'm 30 years old, and this baby will make me a STM! My EDD is 12/6, but we'll see what my OB says at my first appt (5/1)! I have an almost 15 month old daughter named Evangeline Phillippa, my wonderful husband is Dan, and we live in South Central Wisconsin with our two cats, Francis and Freja. Can't wait to meet more ladies due in December! I'm still super close with a group of women from J16, my BMB with my DD, and looking forward to having that this time around! (@kvacmak I don't think I remember you!)

As for interests, I'm a big reader (and worked at a bookstore before I had my DD) and would love to have a book club thread maybe? My husband and I have hundreds, if not thousands of books. Even our daughter has somewhere around 200 books. I'm a podcast addict, always listening to something. I watch a lot of Netflix and Hulu too (more than I care to admit!). And I'm also getting more and more into cooking and crafting these days! 

I started a group on here for D17 a couple days ago, since for whatever reason, it seems that this board isn't working on mobile or on the app, so I copied most of my intro from there.

Edited because fat fingers 

txmomma16

Hello! My name is Kristen. I'm 31, DH is 32, and this baby will be our first. We struggled for a really long time with infertility, and after one very stressful round of IVF, I got my BFP on Saturday. Because it was April Fools, I have definitely tested since, and we keep getting darker lines! I have a BETA with my RE tomorrow, and hoping we can go from there! EDD will be 12/13.

H and I have been through a lot since getting married in 2012. I had brain surgery in 2013, a heart procedure in 2016, and my MIL was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer last year. With all of that, he's been a real trooper, and I'm so excited to be cautiously joining this group! He's going to be such a wonderful daddy. 

Other than that, we're really just pretty laid back. I'm in HR and DH is in IT, but he works on cars and basically anything with an engine in his spare time. I like to read a lot, and when I'm not doing that, I'm playing with my 2 dogs and 2 cats, all rescues, and all crazy. :-) 

Excited to meet you all and hopeful for an uneventful 9 months! 

petethecat

Hi ladies! I got my BFP on 3/28 and, based on LMP, I'm thinking my due date will be 12/10ish. I'm anxiously awaiting my OB appt on the 24th to find out my exact due date.

I have a 15mo old DD, so this LO will make me a STM. DH and I have been married for almost 9 years and have 2 dogs who are both rescues. DH works in sales and I am a SAHM.

When I'm not chasing after DD, I like to read, cook, and watch Netflix and Hulu. Current show favorites are Scandal, Quantico, Hand of God, Vanderpump Rules, and we just started re-watching The OC on Hulu.

TigerCakes

Hi ladies!  So excited this board is up, but I can't see it on mobile.  Hope they get that fixed soon because I almost exclusively mobile bump. 

I just got my BFP on March 31st with an EDD of December 11th.  I have a 1.5 year old son and I'm so excited to make him a big brother.  I had a MMC at 8 weeks back in November so I'm nervous because it's still early.  I had betas Friday and Monday and my #'s are looking great!  Scheduled for an ultrasound next week and I can't wait!

@peachy13 I too posted in TTGP, but only for the past month so I didn't feel comfortable posting in the grad thread either.  My last post was that I had a huge temp. drop so just waiting on AF.  My temp. shot back up so I guess it was an implantation dip!

Happy and healthy 9 months to everyone!

edited because I can't type.

Marley629

Hi guys! My name is Dina...I'm 34 (nearly 35) and DH will be 34 this month. This will be baby number 2 and I'm still in shock that this is happening...but like a good shock. DS is 3.5. I was diagnosed with secondary infertility last year and given a less than 3% chance of conceiving on our own.  We ultimately did IVF and retrieved in March and were planning and preparing for an August Transfer, but The stars aligned and God had other plans for us. I got my BFP yesterday and lines darkened today. I go in for my beta test in the morning and am just praying for a solid number to take some of this anxiousness away.

I am thrilled to be a part of this board and wouldn't mind helping with threads!   I am still close with my S13 board and it was an invaluable resource. I look forward to getting to know you ladies.

i forgot to add - my EDD is somewhere between 12/14-12/17. 

peachy13

@kbamomma33 omg i can't believe you just told me the OC is on Hulu..... DH and I are re watching "Dawson's Creek" right now on dvd and have been saying we'd love to re watch the OC too. Hahah thank you!

failuretofly

@vvitchhazel I remember you 

@TigerCakes hey gurl haaay. I didn't post on TTGP either, I'm kind of on the fence about it, but I feel like not (unless someone calls me out to do it) is the best decision. 

Glad to see some familiar screen names

TigerCakes

@kvacmak Yea I agree with you 100%!  Better to not post then risk upsetting people.  Glad to see you here!

Katiedeakins

Hi, ladies!  

My name is Katie. I'm 28 and live in Denver.  DH and I have been married since June 2010 (high school sweethearts) and DS just turned 2.  This is our rainbow baby after a missed miscarriage in November at 8 weeks.  My husband says he is "cautiously hopeful" this time.  I'm choosing to just be happy and try not to worry.   

I got my BFP March 30 at 10DPO on an internet cheapie. I was shocked!  Estimated due date is December 10th.  I have my first appointment April 17th for a 6 week ultrasound.  

I love to exercise, cook, and spend time with my sweet little family! 

vvitchhazel

@kvacmak Ahhhh, I suck! I don't even remember the screen names of the women I still talk to. I think I paid more attention to icons maybe? But I hope the fact that you remember me isn't a bad thing! I've been told (after the fact) that I seemed kind of mean, but I think my snark got the better of me sometimes.

CandyApple2012

Hi ladies! I found out on April 1st that we are expecting our first, and though we're cautious because it's early, my H and I are over the moon excited. EDD based on charting is December 11th. I'm originally from Western PA but now live in South Florida and I teach high school. I love my dogs, traveling, cooking, and the beach and I've been pretty ready to test out my Mom skillz for a while now but we waited a few years to be more settled.

Happy to see a few familiar faces/names on here! @kvacmak @vvitchhazel @peachy13 Excited to get to know the rest of you ladies! 

Now If I could only figure out how to make my ticker code work! 

petethecat

peachy13 said:

@kbamomma33 omg i can't believe you just told me the OC is on Hulu..... DH and I are re watching "Dawson's Creek" right now on dvd and have been saying we'd love to re watch the OC too. Hahah thank you!

Get out! I need to re-watch Dawson's creek. I totally love that you and your DH are watching it together and would watch the OC too! That's just one of the reasons why I love DH so much- he's totally man enough to watch all of the late 90s/ early 00s teen dramas with me. And he loves them! 

vvitchhazel

@CandyApple2012 Welcome! As for your ticker, you have to toggle HTML in your signature and then paste your ticker code! 

vvitchhazel

Speaking of hubbies and early 00s--my husband totally watched the Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life with me. In two days. Lots of red vines, pop tarts, and popcorn were consumed.

lavashiner

Hello & congrats to you all!

My name is Sarah and I'm 36. I have a daughter who turned two on Saturday.

I just found out I'm expecting baby #2 on 12/11/17! This is my 6th pregnancy (2 CPs and 2MMs), so I am cautiously optimistic and will likely lurk for a long while. Betas yesterday were very high; hoping for doubling tomorrow.

Very excited to become a family of four, but also a little nervous.

I love to read, sew clothing, and work out (swimming, yoga, and HIIT mostly). Feeling pretty tired the past few days, though, may have to stick to restorative yoga.

carly434

Hello All, My name is Carly and I am 31 years old.  This will be the first baby for my DH and I.  We have been married since 10/09 and have been TTC for 3.5 years.  We have done multiple IUI's and 4 rounds of IVF.  We had 1 pregnancy that ended in miscarriage at 8.5 weeks.  I cannot get pregnant with my own eggs and have used an egg donor to get pregnant.  This is a little different post then some of you but am excited to share the journey with so many of you.  My due date is 12/2.  As one of the other posts says we are "cautiously excited."  

I love to scrapbook, exercise, read, play music and spend time with my husband and 3 dogs.  Congrats to everyone in this group!  No matter how we got here, we all will ride this journey together.  

seelo

Hi everyone! So glad to see there's finally a December board!

I'm Courtney (35) and live in Northern California with my husband (32). Our first wedding anniversary is next month, I got my BFP on March 27, and my EDD based on charting is Dec 2.

In my spare time I enjoy making things with yarn and/or fabric, hiking/beaching, and just recently started playing D&D with some friends. 

This is the first pregnancy/baby for both of us, and we're so excited! Looking forward to getting to know you all better over the next 30-something weeks.  

ameliabedelia-2

Hi! I am glad they finallllllly added the December board!  I am due with #2 on December 8th.  I am 35, DH is 37. We suffered from secondary infertility and have been trying for just under two years. We had our third IUI on 3/17 and I got my first positive test on 3/26.    My daughter will be 3 in July, so they will be 3.5 years apart. 

I was very active on my BMB w/my first. I look forward to getting to know everyone! 

kater622

Hello! My name is Katie and I had my BFP on March 29th! I've been off of the depo shot for over a year, but we officially started trying in October 16. I will be a first time mom so I'm really excited but a little nervous that something will happen in these first few weeks. My EDD is Dec 8th, my first doctor visit is May 5th. 

I will be 30 in June, my husband is 28, we have a dog (an all white husky who is so sweet and I'm obsessed with him lol) and a cat. We both love music and my husband sings and plays guitar in a band for fun! We live in SW Florida so I am preparing to be pregnant during the hottest months here. 

Im looking forward to this journey with you guys and I'm happy to see some STM here to pick their brains! I'm still figuring out all the acronyms though!

QsMadd

They finally put the December board up! Hooray! I am a very active member on the infertility board and have come to really bond with the March treatment girls...honestly, I still can't leave them yet!

This will be our first baby. We got out BFP on March 25 after our first round of IVF. We did a fresh transfer and are so happy it worked for us! I am 5 weeks 3 days today! 

My EDD is Dec 2 and my first ultrasound will be April 12. 

We live in Chicago and both work in healthcare.

Can't wait to follow everyone and get to know you all! Congrats!

thatlauragirl

Hey everyone! My name is Laura and I'm from central Florida. I'm 38, dh is 41 and we have a 6 year old son.

We've been trying for #2 for about a year and a half. 
*TW*
Last year was extremely hard on us. I was pregnant with our second son, Gabe, but he was diagnosed with T21 and we lost him at 15 weeks. We then got pregnant with a little girl, Hope, and lost her at 12 weeks when I developed pneumonia last December. I'm desperately trying to be excited and we're just cautiously optimistic.

7 years later, some of the gals I met on the August 2010 board are still some of my very best friends and we're a very close group. I would love to have the same thing happen here!

Wishing us all a happy and healthy 9 months.

missbmama

Hi Everyone!!! The bmb is finally showing up on my app! I got my bfp 3/29 and it was a huge shock. My edd is looking to be Dec 4th. I'm not new to the bump but for some reason I couldn't get into my old account so I just decided to start a new one. I have 2 boys, DS1 will be 4 in June and I was part of the July13 board for him. DS2 is 14 months, I was part of Feb16 board for him. 
My husband and I were actually using condoms to try and hold off on getting pregnant again until after the summer. We have both been working on becoming healthier and I have lost 35lbs since January but we didn't use a condom once and it was after my fertile window (or so I thought). We will have been married 9years this year and are super excited for this LO even if he/she is a complete surprise.
*TW* I am also pregnant after loss. I miscarried my first time in 2012 before carrying my son. I also miscarried this past January after a huge health scare. I turned completely yellow (jaundice) and contracted pancreatitis. I was hospitalized for over a week, under went 2 surgeries, had my gallbladder removed, a stint inserted in my intestine and a drain left in my side because of fluid that leaked into my chest cavity. (No more drain) All of this while pregnant and our little person held out until the very end but all of my health problems was too much. 
I'm super excited to be here and happy for all of us! If you want to look me up My old account is @britsknits11

justsuzie

***TW Loss Mentioned***

Hello everyone. I'm Suzie.  I am an art teacher in CT and have 2 fur babies but no living children.  I am pregnant after multiple losses so I am cautiously joining.  I am 36 (37 in May) and DH is 33. We had an cornual ectopic in September and  a CP last cycle.  I am currently 5 weeks today.  We just got confirmation yesterday that the baby is in the uterus so we have reached our first milestone.    We are so excited for this pregnancy but hanging onto the secret until later on.  I am happy I will have you ladies to talk to.  The TTCAL board was my lifeline when I was going through tough times. I hope this board can help me connect with others.  EDD 12/6

*edit- forgot to enter EDD because I'm just so damn excited to be KU!

katiegeminimoon

Hey ladies! I hope its ok that I cautiously join this BMB. I am technically due 11/30 but I feel so behind everyone on the November BMB. I am enjoying it there, but I might hang out with you all too! I am 5w6d today. **TW**  I miscarried at 11w in March of '16, after 5 weeks of ultrasounds and the baby not growing. It was terrible and I am afraid something might happen again, I have been spotting on and off since Saturday. **TW** I am excited to be here and cannot wait for my confirmation appointment on the 10th!

@justsuzie I also had a cornual pregnancy, in March of '16. Sorry for you loss


eta: My name is Katie, I will be 30 and DH will be 26 in June. We live in Cincinnati and have 7 animals! (two dogs, three cats, and two sugar gliders!)

grochril

Hi everyone!

My name is Christi, I'm 30 and live in PA.  I am so estatic to be pregnant again-- this will be my second pregnancy, my first ended in MC.  My EDD is December 6th, and we found out on March 26th, 11DPO!

My history has been rather complicated, in total we have been trying for 18 months, have had 1 chemical pregnancy and 1 MC.  I have endometriosis which has made everything harder in terms of conceiving, and after the MC and blood panels, my doc found that I have a thyroid issue and am prone to blood clotting.  I just started on baby aspirin in my last cycle and it was like magic!  Pregnant again!  Crossing my fingers, toes and everything else this time around!

Looking forward to sharing this journey with all of you!  

justsuzie

@ktcakes87 Welcome! I hope the wait for your apt on the 10th flies by!  PGAL is not easy.  
@grochril I am a fellow PGAL. FX crossed for you!  

Natachamommy2eight

Congratulations everyone!  My husband and I are excepting our 10th due December 11th! Looking forward to getting to know everyone x

marycatherine0523

Hello y'all!! 
Im Catherine, my EDD is December 14. 
This is my second pregnancy, I have a daughter, who is almost two. 

Im super excited to start this journey again. I was on the May 2015 board for the beginning of my last pregnancy but mainly lurked. 

I am am a military spouse living overseas and we PCS back to the states in September, so I'm sure that will be tons of fun while I'm pregnant!

Nice to meet you all!

vvitchhazel

Welcome to all our new faces this morning! I'm so excited to see our board growing!!!