Newbie Intro Thread Week of 6/05

pebbledam

Please read The Ultimate TTGP Guide pinned at the top of the board. It's full of information about TTGP and about our community here on TB.

Please introduce yourself and share as much or as little as you are comfortable with. Once you're ready, feel free to jump into any of our daily/weekly threads to start participating in the community.

Welcome!



Ages (you and SO): 

How many months have you been TTC? 

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? 

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.)

sararhino

Ages (you and SO):

 We're both 26

How many months have you been TTC? 

Heading into our 6th month if AF shows in two days.

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? 

Charting, vitamins, opks, and Lots of sex, so far no luck  

 Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.)

I have an amazing 2 year old DS that I love with all of my heart. I've worked at his preschool as a TA for around 5 months now and its been wonderful to watch him grow in such a social way and to get myself out of the house and into a solid routine. I love to run and be outside, and I've recently picked up sewing and cross stitching as a hobby and as a way to deal with any excess stress/anxiety that is left over from my runs . I also have two Boston Terriers who have a few loose screws but I couldn't imagine my life without them destroying my house.  I'm currently having a hard time not getting a little disheartened this go around ttc #2. I know 5-6 months is perfectly normal timing for someone my age, and that I'm thankful that my first pregnancy was an incredibly simple one, but I keep getting my hopes up that I'll finally get that BFP and so far no dice. We shall see though! I'm looking forward to trying to be more present on the boards this go around. When I was pregnant with DS I was a pretty heavy lurker on the Dec 2014, so if any of you are here, hello! Can't wait to get to know everyone a little better. 

muggle621

Ages (you and SO): I am turning 36 in a couple of weeks, my SO is already 36

How many months have you been TTC? 6

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? I just started temping with proper thermometer (last one was wonky), Preseed, Premama, eating healthy,and OPK's...my SO is getting his swimmers tested this week and I will be having an HSG this month. 

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) My husband and I just celebrated our first anniversary on 5/27. We live in Louisiana and have "furkids" already -a french bulldog and a calico cat. We are hoping to add another frenchie to our fur family by the end of the summer! I am more of a rescue dog fan myself and plan on getting a rescue (or 3 if I have my way) within the next couple years. We are trying for our first and probably only child since we are getting up there in age. I have ADHD and gained 25 pounds in the 5 months after stopping my meds in December so now I am afraid that may be affecting my fertility, but as noted above we are beginning the process of testing to see if we are both healthy. I've been lurking for a couple months and can't wait to get to know everyone!! 

Avrilmai

@Knottie1451171323 welcome. You may want to log in to the knot and change your user ID/name to something more unique that way we can tag you and differentiate you from the other "knottie#s". 

@sararhino welcome. 

ajsanders-2

Ages (you and SO): 30 (me) 28 (dh)

How many months have you been TTC? Just started this month.

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Using flow (app), fertility diet, prenatal vitamins, and of course lots of sex.

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) My DH and I have been together for 10 years, married for almost 4. We enjoy running, sports, and working out together. I also enjoy reading, music, movies, and working my Scentsy business. I work full-time as a medical support assistant at the Madison WI VA hospital and love my job! I went to school at Madison College for medical administration. We have a pet cat named Sarabi she's a tortie and is full of sass!

jessicarenee70

Hello there!  

Ages (you and SO): I'm 26 and he's 24

How many months have you been TTC? We're starting this month! So I'm a newbie to this board AND a newbie to TTC. 

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Waiting for a new cycle. I just had a laparoscopy and hysteroscopy to remove endometriosis on both ovaries, a cyst on a tube, and a uterine polyp and now I'm on antibiotics/probiotics to take care of chronic endomitritis (uterine infection)...so I'm trying to be patient with my body it's hard

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) My DH and I got married 7/2/16 so our anniversary is coming up! I'm a social worker at a children's hospital (so. many. babies.) and I love it! But I also love having a life outside of work I'm really into kickboxing and started yoga recently but I'm on a break due to surgery. My husband also got me into vidjagames. And I'm in love with this season of the Bachelorette and am SO HAPPY that I'm not alone on this board! 

muggle621

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lulu1180

@Knottie1451171323 If you changed your name, you may need to log out and back in again before the changes will show on TB

muggle621

That worked, thank you so much!!! I was so confused because I changed it 2 days ago. 

sonoralove

Ages (you and SO): I'm 26 and my husband is 31

How many months have you been TTC? This is our second month trying now. Woke up to AF this morning 4 days early. 

Kinda sad and funny, woke up peed on a stick, wiped and found blood! Could've save the test had I wiped first

gene_genie

Ages (you and SO): Me 37, fiance 36

How many months have you been TTC?  3 months

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Fertility app, CM tracking

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I am a nurse, just graduated with my masters as a nurse practitioner and heading back to acute care for a bit. DF is a firefighter/paramedic. Friends joke we are the couple you always invite everywhere "just in case". I have a 10 year old son from a previous relationship. We get married in July!!! Just a small family thing. Also have two awesome cats! Been together a few years now, and know well time is ticking with our ages. DF was tested in his previous marriage and all was good, but I am really worried I am old. Also we have timing issues due to both of our jobs (I work 12 hour shifts, he works 24 hours and they do not like to line up!). I have been looking at TTC websites for a while, and this community seems great, so I look forward to getting to know everyone!

sailorariel

Ages (you and SO): 
I'm 33, my husband is 44.

How many months have you been TTC? 

Well, casually trying on and off for almost two years. Finally admitted that wasn't going to work so I finally read TCOYF and started charting last month, so this is my second cycle.

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? 

Charting, eating healthy, mild exercise and HIO. 

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.)

I have two teen step kids, both of whom I adore, so I'm already kind of a mom (daughter is 19, son is 16). However, I've always wanted to have a baby and now that the other kids are older and more independent, we decided it was time to try. Both kids are supportive of the idea. I used to work as a preschool teacher which was very demanding but now I  am self-employed now as an author so I have the luxury of setting my own hours, and I feel like the time is right for me. Okay, I admit that I thought the time would have been five or ten years ago, but that's life, right? Anyway, I feel like I'm bursting with information now and I want it to happen so quickly, it's hard to be patient. I'm trying to concentrate on other things while I wait like organizing the house, playing video games, writing, sewing, etc.

I'm a little nervous because there is some family history of reproductive difficulties but I've got no personal indication of health problems, and my husband has two already, so I'm trying to stay positive. Good luck to everyone else!

AshleyB09042015

Ages (you and SO): I'm 33 and DH is 27

How many months have you been TTC? This is Cycle 5 going onto Cycle 6 if I get AF next week  

What are you doing to get knocked up: temping, FF App, cm tracking , OPK and just added pre seed into the mix  

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.). 

I am a SAHM currently. I have a 9 month old daughter Cecily. 2 cats and 2 dogs. 

hedgepig

@AshleyB09042015 I love the name Cecily!

notthefather

I posted my intro here in March but soon moved over to BOTB while waiting for my husband to decide he was ready. I ditched my birth control last night and am finally actually trying to get pregnant! I thought this day would never come and I'm so excited to finally belong here!

Ages (you and SO): We're early/mid 30s.

How many months have you been TTC?  My last BC pill was Wednesday! 

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? I have endometriosis so time is of the essence. I am diving in head first - starting OPKs and temping now. 

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) We have 4 year old daughter. I've wanted to try for a second since she was 6 months old but my husband has not been on board until now. I'm a runner who loves HP, LOTR, and true crime podcasts.

sapphiredays

Ages (you and SO): 31 and 32

How many months have you been TTC? TTA right now

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Just started charting to see help see how my body is doing. Half a month in so far, waiting to see if there are signs of ovulation. 

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.). No pets allowed in our condo, but we would like a dog one day. We have some plans to go camping this summer, which I'm hoping won't be messed up by health issues. *fingers crossed!*

Introducing myself again. I did several weeks ago but I wanted my user name to update. I changed it in my profile and after multiple pms, emails and a specific help thread I gave up and made a new account with a different user name. I was the person who made a post about TTC with autoimmune diseases (specifically arthritis in my case). Thanks for all of the responses I got back then. I'm still sorting through everything but things are looking a lot more promising now. SOrry, my answers above are stuck in the box. 

lulu1180

Welcome @sapphiredays!  I'm glad you got a lot of helpful answers and am happy you decided to stick around!  BTW, this may sound super basic but did you try to log out and back in to make sure the name updated on your old account?

sapphiredays

@lulu1180 sigh I tried everything.  

knottieeee234a73b3641c4

Ages (you and SO): Me: 30 Hubby: 31

How many months have you been TTC? IUD removed May 25, waiting for 1st AF

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? vitamins, exercise, reading everything and everything, charting, will be doing OPKs,  

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) Married for over a year, been together 4 years. Hobbies are yoga and reading. I have 1 cat and 1 dog. 

therealbitts

Ages (you and SO): I am 34 and my husband is 36.

How many months have you been TTC? 7, but our timing has not been good since we have two young boys who are constantly in our bed and we were moving.

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Temping, charting, CBFM, OPKs, CM, HIO as much as possible

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) My husband and I have been married 6 years. We have two boys, ages 4 and 2, who keep us on our toes! We also have three dogs. I am looking forward to participating here! I have been lurking for a while, and also lurked on the BMBs when I was pregnant with my sons. Thanks for letting me participate!

vflux33

Welcome!!

@Knottie99017913 I recommend changing your name to something more distinctive (there are like 20,000 knottie+random number ppl so super hard to tell you guys apart, tag, and get to know you). You can change the name on The Knot and then come back to TB. 

AlyshaRoseh

Ages: me 27, DH 37

How many months have you been TTC: unofficially on and off 3 years. DH and I officially giving it our all...both healthy, anxiety free, eating properly, etc this is cycle #1

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYFTGKU): temp, OPK, PNV, evening primrose oil, yoga, meditation, fertility diet...am I forgetting anything...?

Tell us about yourself: editing my post to add this part..i suck at technology.
We love our dog, as in he was our first baby. He is a shihtzu/ Maltese cross so fluffy and cuddly and relatively low maintenance. DH has a daughter (turning 10!!!) who lives across the pond I need England. We both work in the service industry and I take a lot to heart, people can be mean but I may trying really hard now to not let this effect my stress level while TTC. I love to lurk in this community, only now getting courage to participate, but it's been a wealth of knowledge. 
Love and peace to all ❤️❤️

janelane33

*TW*

Ages (you and SO):  I am 32 and my DH is 34

How many months have you been TTC?  6 (2 losses)

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?  BBT, OPK, CF/CP check, trying to eat healthy

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.)  Two dogs, 13 yo daughter from a previous relationship, I work as a sales associate but used to be a nurse. I enjoy walking the dogs, bike riding, yoga, reading, netfilx, making my own jewelry and a lot of outdoorsy stuff when the weather is nice. 

ashhsa

Ages (you and SO):
30+31   

How many months have you been TTC? 

9 

What are you doing to get knocked up 

(WAYDTGKU)? 

Seeing a naturopath to help with endometriosis, just today starting to chart my bbt, and I'm yet too- but I'm going too start using ovulation tests

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) 

I have 1 daughter, who took two year to conceive was hoping it would be easy second time around but it appears not! I'm a stay at home mum, and married, I have a cat, and love doing craft!