*Introductions!*

winderslane

Hi!! Third time mom here. Had my first appointment yesterday and ultrasound today. I'm 7w5d with a due date of April 7. I have a 3 year old and 2 year old, both boys. I am feeling good so far which makes me happy bc I was very nautious and ill with my first two! I enjoy my family, cooking, reading, beach, boat, and just lounging on the couch with baby snuggles! Live in Virginia!!

g_amoss

Hi all! Late to the introduction party, but what the hell. I'm 42, DH is 45. We live in Iowa. We ended up needing IVF to get pregnant. First cycle was successful! Three eggs retrieved, all three transferred. I waited for blood tests, but found out on August 1st. Have had 2 US, second was to see if they really saw all 3 or just 2! We are blessed to be progressing with twins. EDD is April 9.
Wishes for all of us to have HH little ones!
@lesliegolem - we're due date buddies

growingournest

Hi everyone! I'm a STM from Wisconsin! I have a 2.5 year old son named Rowan. I got my BFP with this baby on 8/18, and I'm currently 4w3d. EDD is 4/30! I am thankful for the timing of this baby because I am a teacher so I will be able to back up my maternity leave to summer break. With DS1 I only had 2 weeks off and it killed me, so I'm looking forward to having 3 months to get to know this sweetie before going back to my school babies in August! 

I'm looking forward to getting to know you all and following your pregnancy journeys!

daisyjdb

Hello! I'm a FTM and am currently 6w - due April 20th.  Had a MC in May, tried again, and got a bfp! Praying this one grows big and healthy!!

hedgepig

@growingournest I'm a teacher and very grateful for the timing as well!

bmtaylor29

Hello everyone! Im 33 years old and this is my second pregnancy. I have a 20 month old and due april 18thish. Have my first sono next week and feeling exhausted moddy and nauseous. Anyone else hate their husband?!?! I didnt last time but man do i dislike him haha. Thanks!

dhhteachermommy

Hi everyone!  I am a STM with an EDD of 4/10.  I have a little boy who will be 3 in Nov as well as a couple of fur-babies (2 dogs and a cat).  My husband was a logistical dispatcher who was just sent back over the road (he is also a truck driver) when I got my BFP.  He is usually gone a week or two at a time so it can get tricky and I am looking for a community this pregnancy and time of motherhood.  I am very new at this, but I am willing to learn.  I have been lurking for a while and have just been allowed to post.  This looks like a great group with a lot of supportive people!   

kvvolken86

Hi everyone! I'm a FTM living in Barrie, ON. I got my BFP a couple weeks ago and I'm feeling pretty nervous and overwhelmed. I'm due in April. While this was planned, I did not expect it to happen this quickly. I'm so happy to be apart of this community.

herecomesthe4th

Good Morning! 
I have been hesitant to post until I had my first appointment. I am a third time Mama ( 3 year old daughter, and 1 year old son). I have been a member of the bump, but haven't participated in the forums the past two pregnancies and feel like I have missed out! My EDD is 4/8. 

mdwiny

Hi, everyone!

This is my first time posting in any of the forums, though I've been lurking for awhile. I'm 34 and a FTM. I'm also a PGAL, after an early MC two months ago. Currently 5 weeks along and crossing all my fingers and toes. Just had great beta results, so cautiously optimistic but still very nervous. First appointment isn't for another ten days, but I charted ovulation, so I'm pretty sure my EDD is 4/28. 

Looking forward to going through this with you all!

annabanana051416

Hi everyone! I'm from Ohio, 28 years old, FTM, and I got my bfp on 7/29/17. EDD April 2, 2018. I'm excited to go through this journey with all of you!

geojaminee

@Knottie1463758783 I'm also in OH!

srose2917

Hi Everyone. I am a FTM, 29 years old,from Baltimore. This was planned and also almost uncertain about but ready to go through with the pregnancy. New for my SO and myself. I'm nervous and semi excited. I got the BFP right after vacation on 8/9 EDD 4/15/18. I am 7 weeks and 1 day today. It still all seems surreal to me. I pinch myself each morning wondering if this is a dream? It's exhausting and only the beginning but so grateful to have found This lovely community to know I'm not alone. We are all connected

maraalp

@growingournest -Ftm here, teacher from WI! Yay

carriere10

Hi everyone!  My name iKatie, I am a STM!  I gave a two year old son.  I am due with identical twins on April 6th!  I'm sure I'll deliver early, but I am looking forward to getting to know all of you over our pregnancies!  

amurph88

Hi Ladies! I'm 28 years old from Dallas, TX. DH and I have been together for 10 years, married for 3. This will be our first child and we couldn't be more excited. I was  diagnosed with PCOS in July after not having a period for 5 months after my IUD was removed. My doctor put me on provera and clomid, which worked on the first round. I got my BFP on 8/21, which was confirmed with a beta HCG, where my levels were 149 at 18 dpo. My estimated due date is 4/29!! I really look forward to getting to know everyone here.

vannesmarshall

Hello, ladies! My story seems to be a bit different from everyone else's, since my husband and I were definitely not TTC! We've been married for a little over a year, just moved to rural Wisconsin for DH's first teaching job, and discovered 2 weeks ago that we were expecting--despite having an IUD in place. It's been a whirlwind and was extremely emotional (ok, terrifying) that first week, as there are high rates of ectopic pregnancies and MC with an IUD pregnancy. Everything checked out, though, the IUD was removed, and everything seems to be on track! 

Still getting used to the idea of being pregnant. Wasn't expecting this for a least a couple of years!

Fun fact: EDD is April 12, and since first time babies are usually late, we could share the same birthday! I was born on April 14!

alsbaldwin

@vannesmarshall that's so scary! I'm happy they were able to remove your iud and everything seems to be on track!

vannesmarshall

@alsbaldwin Thanks! Yeah, there were a lot of tears when we got the BFP because we just didn't know what would happen. We're still in the risk window for a higher rate of MC (one more week), then my midwife says we can treat it just like a normal pregnancy!

alsbaldwin

@vannesmarshall wishing you all the sticky dust! I've been in that horrible waiting window, and it just stinks! 

jkatkins

Hi! I'm from Michigan. 35 years old. I'll be 36 when I have the baby. 3rd baby due on 4-7. I'm 8 weeks 1 day. My husband and I have 2 girls ages 6 and 4. This was a surprise pregnancy. We were definitly not TTC but apparently we have a different plan in store for us!! 

sbray15

Hey my estimated due date is April 13th! Hubby and I are so excited! It's my first everything

aligoodmorning1

HI!  I'm a FTM from Louisiana. EDD of April 19th. BFP was on August 7th, but since this is an IVF baby I've been super nervous that it won't stick. 

g_amoss

@aligoodmorning1 - there is an ART thread too. Good luck from one IVF mom to another!

bmxerbaby

Hi everyone...I'm probably the oldest mommy to be on these boards right now. My husband and I were definitely not trying, but feel blessed nonetheless. This will be my third baby. I'm a nurse by profession, but currently a full-time student going for my NP. My EDD is 4/27.

steffy1027

Hi! My EDD is 4/27. I'm from Cincinnati Ohio and am a tax accountant. This is my third pregnancy, I already have 2 girls, ages 3&4.

g_amoss

@bmxerbaby - welcome. Feel free to stop by the AMA moms thread!

Escardoe

Hi every one, i am salma, a STM to a boy, was a Sept15 BMB, had miscarriage around april this year and i'v been baby hungry, yey we Got that fat positive but i was scared and checked in with my gyne and she said its too young she couldnt spot the heart beat and then gave me a 2wks appointment to be sure we have a little heart beating in there, will check back by 9/5 and hear from her, hopefully EDD will be around 4/22. Im happy to be here and good luck to u all mamas.

rklinge0

Hi! I am Rachel, 31 year old teacher from Kentucky. This will be my 3rd pregnancy but hopefully 2nd baby. Tw: I had a miscarriage around Thanksgiving last year. End tw. 
My first, I was part of June 15 but she was born a week early in May rocking an extra chromosome. Our family life is actually pretty typical with her diagnosis and she has done fairly well meeting her milestones. She is a pretty typical 2 year old.
I coach cross country and did a half marathon in late May. So,  I am hoping to stay active in this pregnancy, too. I ran up until 32 weeks with my first. 
My due date is either the 27th or 28th; this will be my first pregnancy at the end of the month, which is an adjustment for me. 
Can't wait to get to know y'all. 

flowerbombxo

Good morning from Montreal, Canada !!!

My name is Lori-Anne and I am a FTM. 
My EDD is April 2nd based on my calculations and my first appointment is scheduled next Tuesday! 
I am super excited and nervous all at the same time. Looking forward to meeting you all.

  

hedgepig

@knottie500be8585e918021 Welcome! If you go back over to The Knot you can change your username so that we can get to know you and tag you easier. Just be sure to log out and sign back in for it to take effect

flowerbombxo

Thank you!!

mrs_massie

@rklinge0 Hi How are you? I was a member on the June 2015 BMB too! I think there are 1 or 2 others that were on that board too.

irenejean

@Escardoe I was a September 15 BMBer too!

rklinge0

@MrsMassimilla I saw a few on the board. Glad to see some familiar faces. I am doing good just hoping for an uneventful pregnancy this time. 

sparklingdiamond

Knottie67146424 said:

Hi Ladies! I'm 28 years old from Dallas, TX. DH and I have been together for 10 years, married for 3. This will be our first child and we couldn't be more excited. I was  diagnosed with PCOS in July after not having a period for 5 months after my IUD was removed. My doctor put me on provera and clomid, which worked on the first round. I got my BFP on 8/21, which was confirmed with a beta HCG, where my levels were 149 at 18 dpo. My estimated due date is 4/29!! I really look forward to getting to know everyone here.

I am from the Dallas area too!  And also have PCOS and we have the same due date!

danjoly

@flowerbombxo I'm originally from Montreal! Now an expat in the US! 

hlr8347

Hi everyone, FTM here. 6 years ago my ex-husband and I had two m/c (5.5 weeks and 7 weeks). Both were so early I never had an u/s only quant hcg with low levels.

Last week my boyfriend and I got a very unexpected and exciting BFP! Due to decades of endometriosis and my history my dr got me in for labs asap and everything is looking good. EDD is April 25 (my birthday haha). First u/s is Sept 14 and I am SO excited.

g_amoss

@hlr8347 - welcome and congrats on BFP! Good luck with US.

nlm6462

Hi everyone.  I'm a FTM from Northern California with an EDD of 4/18 (haven't had my first doc appt, but am going off bump calculator!).  Husband and I just got a new puppy so it almost feels as thought we're in training mode (maybe not as much sleep deprivation!).