Newbie Intro -- Week of 9/18

offtoneverland

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.

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.)

sarah_walker

Hello! I'm Sarah and I'm 26 years old. My DH is Tyler and he's 31. 

We haven't started to TTC yet. I'm going part time at my job next month and I want to quit vaping and stop drinking so much coffee before hand. It's hard to stop the coffee when working at a hospital where coffee is a staple!

Edit: Looks like my whole post didn't show up  

My DH has a 10 year old son from a previous relationship who does not want a sibling. He was upset through our wedding ceremony and the rest of the day because he says "marriage = baby" and I'm not looking forward to the conversation with him once we get our BFP. 

We also have 1 dog and a tegu(lizard). My hobbies include video games, crafting and creating things from scratch. 

Im so excited to be here!

josie12367

@sarah_walker Welcome! I just want to start by suggesting that you change your screen name if that is your real name. I am not a creeper, but there are creepy people on the interwebs! I think you can do it pretty easily, but i'm not sure exactly how. Maybe one of the other ladies can jump in to help with that...

As for your DSS (dear step son) I think he's responding pretty normal. My DD was like that as she was about to turn six, and she did NOT want a sibling. I think it stems from an insecurity that their place in the family will change. I found that it helped to talk about it long before the BFP arrived, and then consistently after. Make sure that DH knows how DDS feels, and maybe have him set aside some time for DSS to go out and just do things by themselves, and the same with you. Take DSS out for a date...movie, putt putt, laser tag, etc. Have these 'dates' and then make sure they continue through the TTC process, and after baby is here. That helped immensely with my DD. She was, and still does get jealous, but she has also bonded so much with her sister despite the jealousy and age difference. I think your DSS just needs time and reassurance. ((hugs)) it's tough when they know what's happening as compared to much younger kids that just suddenly get a forever play date.

What kinds of crafts do you like to do?

sarah_walker

@josie12367

I figured my screen name would be okay. There are hundreds of Sarah Walkers and I even have a friend with the same name as well

Edit: I don't know why this is happening, but when I post, only the first part of my post actually comes up. I wonder if this is an app issue. 

Its a little difficult because DSS doesn't live with us. We only see him for a couple hours after school on wednesdays (but usually not since we are working) and every other weekend so getting a BFP wouldn't impact him much. 

As for crafting, I have my beloved Silhouette cutter for stickers, vinyls, and paper crafts, and I love to crochet!

lurvleybunchococonuts

@sarah_walker Welcome! Only you and YH can determine for sure, and I mean no offense, but a BFP will and does impact your SS very much.  You might not see him super often, but he is a HUGE part of your family and a new baby will be a big impact on him.  During the school year we have my DSD (dear step daughter) every other weekend (every other week during the summer) and DH & I take her opinion/feelings into account on most everything.  I don't think you mean it like this but what you posted reads that you don't seem worried about getting a BFP because he's not there  all the time. Sorry girl, but it WILL impact him.  ETAx2: Also, seeing as your SS has already expressed concern regarding YH & you having a child this is definitely something you shouldn't just brush off.  Sorry if I come off ranty, I may be a little touchy on this subject.

sarah_walker said:

@josie12367

*snipped* 

Its a little difficult because DSS doesn't live with us. We only see him for a couple hours after school on wednesdays (but usually not since we are working) and every other weekend so getting a BFP wouldn't impact him much. 

ETA: wording also QFP and to add, if you're on mobile and using non-the bump emoji's it will cut your post off.  Also, I love to crochet!  What kind of projects do you prefer to do crochet wise?

sarah_walker

@lurvleybunchococonuts

My DSS did tell me he doesn't like babies because they spit up and poop. I think his perception of family is different because he's an only child and he sees MH's sisters family and how the kids are forced to baby sit and change diapers and basically be a nanny to their most recent baby, but he seemed to feel better when I told him I would never ask him to change a dirty diaper. He made me promise and said he will hold me to it! Haha. 

My favorite things to crochet are amigurumis! But I also like to make slippers and headbands too. 

Ah, that is very good to know about the emojis! I think I did throw some in there. 

lurvleybunchococonuts

@sarah_walker I'm glad that seems to be his biggest concern regarding it  Makes sense, no one wants to be treated as a free babysitter.  HA, that's too cute that he's holding you to not having to change diapers.  Fun! Amigurumis are so cute, but I've never attempted making them myself.  

Merinmac

Ages (you and SO): I will turn 38 in January, SO is 32.

How many months have you been TTC? I just started cycle 7 since going off bcp. *TW* I had a 6-week loss in June. */TW*

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Charting on FF, opks, prenatal vitamins, just started taking Ovaboost for all the good it might do. I have a preliminary consult with my gyno in Oct to get started on testing. I'm a little scared, but I'm hopeful that we can find a way to move things along if it doesn't happen on its own soon.

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) We have 2 cats, one young and one ancient. *TW* We also have a 16-month-old daughter. It took 8 cycles ttc with another 6-week loss before we got her. */TW* I'm trained as a watchmaker, but I'm a SAHM for the time being. SO is a software developer. I dabble in lots of different crafts, mainly cross stitch, crochet, and polymer clay.

I've been lurking off and on for a long time, but finally feel confident enough to introduce myself. I will probably stick mostly to lurking and maybe the TTAS threads. Glad to meet you all!

emjeve

Hello ladies! My name is Emily.

Ages: DH and I are both 30.

How many month have you been TTC?: just started cycle 3. *TW* I had a chemical pregnancy earlier this month- my first loss- and it was difficult and emotional and makes me nervous about continuing to try *end TW*

What are you doing to try to get knocked up?: Just started using OPKs this cycle.

About me: DH and I are high school sweethearts- together for 14 years, married for 7. We have 2 DDs ages 3 (almost 4) and 18 months! We also have 2 dogs- Vizslas! I'm a SAHM but my background is in Special Education. I was very active on TB during my second pregnancy so I'm looking forward to being back on and supporting/getting support from you all!

mygoodlucycat

Ages (you and SO): my DH and I are both 34.

How many months have you been TTC? About three months ago we stopped using birth control (condoms) and I started ovulation testing this month.

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Ovulation testing with the strips and timing.

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I am a psychologist and I work full time. My partner is a pastor. *Tw* we have a 19 month old daughter who is lovely *tw end*. I like making beer, crafting, working on our old ass house, and tv.

I'm excited to be in a supportive community and have enjoyed lurking for a bit. 

buffalove1211

Hi everyone!  My name is Jen.

Ages (you and SO): I am 33.  DH is 36.

How many months have you been TTC? We are working through the 2nd cycle right now.

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? OPK (clear blue digital advanced and also easy@home), prenatal vitamins, attempting to chart my BBT but I feel like it is confusing me more than helping me at the moment.

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I have a 2 year old daughter, and I am an elementary school teacher.

With my first pregnancy, I was not super active on the Bump until my BMB moved over to a closed Facebook group.  Looking forward to getting and giving support from the beginning this time.  

offtoneverland

@jenben8888 Welcome! If you need help with your charts you can ask for some advice on the Chart Stalk thread. Usually you won't really get a good picture of what's going on until you can see them all laid out over a period of time. Looking at them day to day can be so confusing! Good luck to you and hope your stay here is short.

diadem_l

Hi! I've been lurking for a bit but thought I'd introduce myself.

Ages (you and SO): Both of us are 29

How many months have you been TTC? 1.5.. kind of. We had a pregnancy 'scare' at the end of August (it was just a super late period, but since I track and have regular cycles, it was a huge surprise and I really thought I was pregnant) and after that decided to start trying. I know I probably shouldn't be here at my first cycle, but what can I say, I'm excited and this is sort of all I can think about.

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Charting on FF but not temping, prenatals, trying not to turn TTC into a 'task'..

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I'm a nonprofit program manager and work with schools. My husband and I have a super sweet dog, he's a boxer mix. We are currently house hunting, which is taking up most of our free time! 

sucha_brilliantstar

Hello! 

Ages (you and SO): I am 28, my husband is 29.

How many months have you been TTC? About 19 months. It's been a long journey. 

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? not preventing, lost some weight, supplements

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) No kids, but 2 cats. I'm an LNA in home care for the last year and some change. I love it, though it gets stressful as my current schedule (since March) is 7 days a week, 52 hours total. I'm also a writer (total amateur but been doing it since I knew how) and I love music and reading and nature. 

klj0228

I've been lurking for a month or two and started getting involved in the TWW threads this week.

Ages: I'm 29, DH is 38

How many months have you been TTC? 10

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

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) We don't have any children, I work in healthcare and spent the last 9 years focusing on my career. We have one very cute dog and three cats.

br0co1ii

Ages (you and SO):  me 37, dh 33

How many months have you been TTC?  1

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?  Having the sex, and monitoring cm

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) 1 dog, 2 cats, 1 human that turned 1 year thus month. 

I was pretty active on the boards when trying to conceive and then in the beginning of pregnancy, but then I got really paranoid and just stopped. I'm back though, and hopefully my anxiety will stay away this time. Looking forward to the company!