Newbie Thread - Week of 4/1

shamrocandroll

Welcome, new members! Please read The Ultimate TTGP Guide pinned at the top of the board (https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12685680/the-ultimate-ttgp-guide-newbies-read-this-first/p1). It's full of information about TTGP and about our community here on The Bump. 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.):

c1kc1kpol1cn1k

Here we go!

Ages (you and SO): me: 31 / DH: 33

How many months have you been TTC?:  11 months, 2 MCs (09/18 & 03/19)

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: all the vitamins possible / acupuncture/ CM tracking / BBT / OPKs / SMEP / I use Ovia but will try to switch to FF for the BBT

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

*TW*LC mentioned*

I have one DD who is a bit over 2.5, DH and I have been married almost 4 years.We have no pets but live in the country. We both work in the aerospace industry and love to travel, that is our main hobby along with enjoying a good meal somewhere. I introduced myself in October but never had the courage to join in. I kept thinking I would just easily get my BFP and best not to join and disappear right away... which obviously didn't happen as this journey doesn't go as you plan. I have been following the boards since then and have gained so much valuable information just by doing so. I don't know how long I will be here, or any of us but I would like to contribute as much as a I can while we are.

inthewoods23

@c1kc1kpol1cn1k I think I recall seeing your name before. Welcome! I hope you have the courage this time around to join in and get to know everyone 🙂

keikilove

@c1kc1kpol1cn1k Welcome (again)! I remember seeing your name before and wondering what the heck it means hahaha. On another note, I’m very sorry for your recent loss. Please feel free to check in on the TTCAL (Trying To Conceive After Loss) thread for a safe space with many of us who can relate & support you. 

flowntheloop

@c1kc1kpol1cn1k Welcome! I'm just starting my journey here, and I've ALREADY learned so much..

I'm also sorry to hear of your previous struggles. *hugs*

c1kc1kpol1cn1k

thank you all! 
@keikilove without going into too much detail for my name its a phrase and place we used to say when I was younger referring to my cultural heritage...so it definitely makes no sense

puppylove8910

Hi everyone! Looking forward to being back on the Bump. 

Ages (you and SO): Me: 36, DH: 43

How many months have you been TTC?: Starting cycle #1

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Acupuncture 1x/week, CM tracking, FF for BBT & Pre Seed. If after a few cycles we're still trying, then I'll start using OPKs and will try the SMEP. 

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

*TW* Child mentioned*

My DH and I have been married for almost 9 years and we have one DS who just turned two in March & one crazy dog who is almost 9! I didn't have an easy time while TTC DS (you can view more of this in my signature- although I've left out the year we tried prior to my IF DX) & often found myself on the Bump. It's truly filled with so many wonderful women (minus those crazy drive byes}! I'm in the creative industry and my DH & I both love to travel. We plan to start TTC #2 this month and I look forward to meeting more of you throughout this journey! I've lurked for over a month & am excited to finally join the group. 

puppylove8910

Welcome @c1kc1kpol1cn1k!

flowntheloop

Welcome back, @puppylove8910 ! Nice to meet you!

puppylove8910

Thank you @flowntheloop!

phoebe828

Hi! There isn’t a new thread for this week so I figured I’d jump in to this one. 

Ages (you and SO): We are both 38

How many months have you been TTC?: Just finishing up cycle 1, WFAF

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? OPKs, FF for BBT, preseed

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

****** child mentioned *******

We have a 5yo daughter and I thought we were OAD - DH was firm on only having one and while I was sad, I eventually worked through my feelings and began to enjoy our family of 3. I sold our baby stuff at consignment sales. I was FINE. The week after DD’s 5th birthday, DH turned to me and said he thought she should have a sibling. Life is funny 🙃 So I got my Mirena removed in February, waited for my cycle to come back, and here we are! I’m not sure what will happen, as we are on the older side, but I’m willing to give TFAS a shot. We also have two big dogs. 

I was on TB when TTC in 2013, and I am still close friends with many women from my BMB. There are about 50 of us left, we are now on a locked board on another site, we have had two national GTGs, and tons of regional GTGs. We are a big crazy family and I have to get used to not using real names when posting here, LOL. 

I think that’s it! 

flowntheloop

Hi @phoebe828!! Nice to meet someone my age that is TTC (I'm 38, and my hubby will be 38 in a few months)! I wish you luck on your journey!

ruby696

Hey @flowntheloop, I'm 38 too! 

flowntheloop

@ruby696 AWESOME!