Introductions!

ramzlau

Let’s get June 2021 started! 

Due date? 

How did you find out? 

Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets?Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?)

First appointment? Any symptoms?

ramzlau

Hi! I have been stalking TB for this board to come up! Coming over from TTGP! 

Due date? 6/12 for now 

How did you find out? Was doing fertility treatments but tested a few days early to know how to do elections for open enrollment. 

Tell us about yourself: 
H and I have been married 8 yrs, we have 1 daughter (2.5 yrs, hey Feb2018!), and a Bernese (3 yrs). I enjoy reading, baking, and being active. I work in Finance for startups. 

First appointment? Any symptoms? We just finished our two betas, ultrasound is scheduled for Oct 14th. Nothing too crazy symptom wise yet. 

klj0228

Due date?  June 2nd 

How did you find out? Tested when period was 2 days late and no signs of it coming 

Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets?Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?). Married in 2010, one daughter - September 2018 bump baby, we spend most of our summer boating, fall and winter is usually our chore time getting things done around the house. 

First appointment? Any symptoms? October 13th just a nurse visit with labs no us. Mild nausea and very sensitive nipples

I’ve been participating in May board and will probably go back and forth for a while. I enjoyed being towards the end of my last board so I could see what everyone else went through ahead of me. 

sgrn18

Hey y’all!! I’m pleasantly surprised that the board is finally up!  I’m excited to get to know you all

Due date? 6-1 based on ovulation.

How did you find out? Tested with a cheapie.  I got a faint line at first and was super surprised to see it.  Tested approx 7541 more times to be sure.  

Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets?Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) I’m a nurse and mom to 1DS (2.5 years). MH and I have been married for almost 10 years now.  Usually we like to spend time at home or going out to parks and such.  Is starting to get more tolerable outside so we will likely be outside a lot now! 

First appointment? Any symptoms? October 20th for dating US and appt.   I’ve noticed I’m hungry more often but feel gross if I eat a full meal so I’m eating smaller meals more often.  Tender boobs and some great bloat that by the end of the day I feel really large.

Maggie1202

Ahhh! I’m so happy this is finally open!

Due Date: June 7

How Did You Find Out: I tested one day before my missed period, looked pretty dang positive, so I tested the following two mornings and both said Pregnant!

About Me: I’m a FTM, 31 (DH is 33), we’ve been married for 5 years and tried on and off to have a baby since then. We have 2 cats and an 8 month old puppy. I’m a program coordinator and love working out, watching tv and playing games! 

Appt/Symptoms: First US is 10/23, followed by dr appt on 10/27. Symptoms have mostly been bloating, sort of tender boobs, and exhaustion. Plus I’m hungry all the time. 

fitz1989

Hi everyone and congratulations! 

Due date: EDD June 3rd

How did you find out: took a test the morning my period was supposed to show up, I had a feeling but was still extremely surprised! We had been actively trying.

Tell us about you: First baby. I’m 31. married for 3 years but I’ve been with my husband for 12. We have a 12 year old Shih Tzu- Riley.  We live in Maryland. Love anything outdoors and traveling. I am a supply chain manager for a truck parts company. I work from home (even prior to COVID.) 

First appointment/symptoms: Oct 22nd at 8 weeks for regular 1st check in and US!!  I was super bloated the first week not so much anymore. But since finding out I have been consistently hungry, tired and crampy. 

inthewoods23

@ramzlau yes girl! I'm so hoping more TTGP ladies join us!

Due date? 6/2, probably more like 6/5 based on ovulation

How did you find out? Took a Wondfo early result test and saw what I thought was some kind of shadow on the test. Cue freaking out, got encouraged by others to test with a FRER. Came out faint, but definitely positive! Had been trying for just over 3 years. Went through IUIs and and IVF with a frozen embryo transfer (all failed). When covid hit we cancelled our next transfer and I stayed on the GF and DF diet that was recommended. Figured we'd gives ourselves the summer to take it easy and then in the fall reschedule the transfer. I was going to call the clinic after my September cycle ended but instead here we are! I am shocked to say the least!

Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets?Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) DH and I have been married for 4 years. This will be our first baby. We have a red eared slider turtle, a number of sunfish, a cat, and 2 hedgehogs! In our spare time, DH and I both mentor a high school robotics team. We're also both engineers.

First appointment? Any symptoms? 10/12 with the RE. Still need to find an OB though. All my symptoms have been mild. Sore boobs have picked up this week but it's not bad at all.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone!

ramzlau

@inthewoods23 yes that would be great! I am so happy you are here! I can’t wait for the hedgehogs to make appearances in bump photos! 

ellieemc26

HI everyone!  Very excited to be joining this board!

Due date? June 6

How did you find out? We did IVF, confirmed by a second beta yesterday.

Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets?Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) Partner and I have been together 7 years, recently engaged (about time and yes we're sort of doing things in backwards order!). I work in banking and he is a STEM teacher.  We enjoy eating out, just getting together with friends and those types of things that are complicated by Covid.  We both also play tennis for fun.

First appointment? Any symptoms?  Ongoing bloodwork, first ultrasound scheduled for 10/16 with RE.  I also have to find a regular OB, mine retired while we were going through fertility treatments, not sure when I will start appointments with OB but will probably start calling places to make appointments next week.  No real symptoms yet except some occasional very mild nausea.  Oh, and a crazy sensitive sense of smell!

Congratulations to everyone!!

pickle-chips

Due date? 6/11
How did you find out? I started testing way too early, but on 7dpo I got a squinter. I basically haven't stopped testing since (decidedly positive now!). But I might as well use up the package, right? 
Tell us about yourself MH and I have been married for almost 8 years. Our anniversary is in 2 weeks. We have two kiddos, a 3.5yo (BMB Feb 2017) and 1.5yo. We spend most of our weekends outdoors exploring our province (we live in Canada). I also enjoy sewing, board games, video games, home DIY projects and cheese. 
First appointment? Calling on Monday.
Any symptoms? Holy bloating, Batman.

So excited to be here with you all!

klj0228

@inthewoods23 after reading your intro I started to tear up! So excited for you and your H!! 

DoubleUp8

Due date? 6/2 based on ovulation, 5/31 based on LMP

How did you find out? Tested with a cheapie at 10 dpo while on vacation not expecting anything and saw something. That afternoon I went to the local pharmacy for a FRER and confirmed it.

Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets?Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?)
DH and I have been married for 9 years. We have a DS (almost 6 yo) and a cat (13 yo). I work at a university in program planning. I like to home, do house projects, read, do puzzles, and play with DS. I am AMA (will be 37 when this baby is born). 

First appointment? Any symptoms? Super sore boobs, mild cramping/stretching of ab muscles, bloating (bloat has made my belly "pop" way sooner than last time), hungry but I fill up quickly, a few moments of nausea but not regularly yet.

wendy838

Due date? June 6 

How did you find out? Took a test 10 DPO and saw a faint line and have kept testing regularly ever since. 

Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets?Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) Been married for over 4 years. I’m 29 and DH is older (39) so we decided it was time to start a family. We already have a well-loved cat. I work in Finance and have been working from home since March.

First appointment? Any symptoms? I have an appointment with my family doctor on Oct 5 and will book ultrasound shortly. Due to my missed MC in May, I am taking all precautions this time. Symptoms so far have been mild nausea and super sore nipples. And the bloat is real (thank god for sweatpants and working from home).

Congrats to everyone else!

mamakate2011

Due date? 6/8 based on O date 

How did you find out? DH and I have been NTNP for about 3 years after our last son was born...I NEVER take tests b/c I just always assume I won’t be knocked up, but something told me to at 13 DPO and before I could even stand up from the toilet it was positive. I was shaking!

Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets?Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?)
DH & I have been married for 11 years and we have three boys ages 9, 4 (almost 5), and 3 - I was on TB BMB for all three! I wanted that one last shot at possibly having a girl (but it will totally be a boy!), but like I said above - nothing has been happening, so I just figured it never would (I turned 41 in August, so AMA).

First appointment? Any symptoms? October 26th for U/S and checkup. I also had betas drawn Tuesday at 4w (result - 194) and am waiting on the results for my draw on Friday. No real symptoms except cramps here and there and I’m S-T-A-R-V-I-N-G!

congrats to everyone!!!

011sammie017

Due date?  5th June (for now) but birth likely to be early/mid May. Debated waiting for the June group or joining the May group. 

How did you find out?  Was symptomatic a few DPO- took a test and then retested day AF was due. 

Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets?Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?)
One son. June 19 Bump baby. 

First appointment? Any symptoms?
 First appt booked for next week, that will just be to confirm and do some bloods. Probably won’t see the MFM till past 12 weeks (high risk). Dating/Viability scan in a couple of weeks. 

Intense nausea for about 5 days but seems to have petered out for now. Fingers crossed it stays that way. I broke out on my face which lead to the initial test. Strangely enough have been sleeping better than normal but having vividly intense dreams! 

inthewoods23

@pickle-chips same with the tests 😆 mine don't expire until 2022 but we probably won't even think about trying for #2 by then.

Livvyloo87

Due Date? 17/6 but that's my best guess.  

TW.....



I had a miscarriage in July at 12 weeks (mmc) and my period never returned so I don't have much to go on for dating! 

How did you find out? Not being too sure when to test, I've been testing every second day.  Took a FRER yesterday and thought I saw a shadow and today it came up positive, but was very very faint. Hoping tomorrows is darker!

Tell us about yourself (other children/pets?Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?)

I'm 33 and have two daughters (5 and 2.5).  We live in New Zealand and I'm a risk & compliance manager.  We love getting outdoors in our spare time and getting to the beach or hikes.  

First appointment / any symptoms? 
In NZ you don't normally have a first appointment and ultrasound until 12 weeks, so I'm thinking that will be mid December.  But I am going to try get an early peek before then! No symptoms at all so far! 

Looking forward to getting to know everyone!

011sammie017

@Livvyloo87 Glad to see someone else from the Southern Hemisphere on here sorry to hear about your mmc. 

inthewoods23

@BumpAdmin or @rosesareblue242 before we forget, can you please sticky this thread?

ruemcclanahan

Hello hello!!!! 
I'm so happy to be here.

Due date? June 12!

How did you find out? 
I took a cheapie amazon strip test on Friday morning and when I saw the line I immediately took 2 more. Called my husband over, handing it to him shaking like a leaf.

Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets?Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?)
I'm married been together almost 9 years, we have a 4 year old son. I am a cake decorator! My husband owns his own business.
We have been TTC for 2 years, we had 2 miscarriages last year.
Did one round of Clomid and boom I guess that was the trick.

My TSH levels sky rocketed so I'm on an increased dose of synthroid. Hoping that those levels come down and I have a safe and healthy pregnancy. Don't know if I can handle another MC but I'm choosing to only manifest positive thoughts right now!

First appointment? Any symptoms?
I have an appointment tomorrow with the high risk OB and my regular OB.
I'm so freaking tired!!!!! Woah the exhaustion sets in fast.

ramzlau

@ruemcclanahan Welcome! The same thing happened with my TSH. Has it happened in previous pregnancies? Just curious because they have never caught it happening with mine before. 

Livvyloo87

@011sammie017 I always get nervous if there is someone from NZ in one of these groups as chances are we will know each other some way!! 

kpkyler

Due date?
June 14 -- 14 DPO today, AF due tomorrow

How did you find out?
Tested on 10 DPO due to fatigue and unusual back ache

Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets?Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?)
No human kids (no previous pregnancies) but 1 doggy baby named Roxy. My husband and I have been legally married since January 2018 (did the military courthouse thing when we were engaged due to impending deployment) but our big wedding way May 2019. I am a 2nd year pediatric resident physician so much of my life is consumed with work lol. When I'm NOT working I like to go to local bars and restaurants and work out on my Peloton bike.

First appointment? Any symptoms?
Scheduled appt for 10/29, trying to get them to let me get blood work today. I'm totally panicking about my FRER tests not progressing as intensely as I would like. I still have the mild back ache that feels like I've been sitting in a chair funny, my boobs are swollen, and the fatigue is real.

I'm still a giant ball of nerves. One of my best friends is currently 9 weeks but she experienced a chemical loss at 5 weeks the cycle before this pregnancy so I can't wrap my ahead around this one sticking. BUT trying to stay as positive as I can!

ramfam2507

Due date?
 June 6, but baby will come end at the end of May from a repeat csection 

How did you find out?
I was peeing more than usual and coffee was no longer keeping me awake. 

Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets?Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?)
This will be baby #4 😅
I have a daughter(10) and son(4.5) from a previous marriage. Remarried in 2017 and have a daughter(20months) 
I work in finance at a large medical supply company. 

I enjoy reading, puzzles, and our family loves all things Disney(parks, cruises, etc) 

First appointment? Any symptoms? 

First appointment on 10/28. I’ve been SO TIRED with some slight nausea, more peeing, and just generally feeling blah 

Maggie1202

@ramfam2507 Heeeyyyy fellow Disney lover here! DH and I got engaged on Space Mountain in Disneyland and it just increased my love for all things Disney 100x! We can't wait to take our first little one to Disney parks and on a Disney cruise!

ramfam2507

@Maggie1202 we live in central Florida so prior to COVID we were at Disney about twice a month. Mine have been to the parks ever since they were a few months old(babywearing for the win!) and my youngest took her first cruise at 8 months old. They are the absolute best!

btate01

Due date? 

June 3rd

How did you find out? 

I had a girl’s weekend coming up with some friends and just decided to randomly test before that.  To my complete surprise, it was positive lol. 

Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets?Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?)

I’ve been married to my husband for 11 years and we have a 4 year old son. I love to bake, be outside in the sunshine, hike, and hang out with my girlfriends who are like family to me.  My husband and our son and I like to take our trailer out camping or ride our ATV’s on the sand dunes nearby.  We also really enjoy lazy weekends watching football lately though!

First appointment? Any symptoms?
Appointment is set for 10/21.  My main symptoms have been sore nipples, gassy, and lots of fatigue.  Keep waiting for the nausea to hit 😬

mrsrundmc

Due date? Jun 5

How did you find out? I was 3 days late and tested

Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets?Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) I am 36 with a 2 year old girl.  I am in IT currently looking for a new position.  My husband and I have been married 7 years. 

First appointment? Any symptoms? First appointment is 10/15.  Slight nausea and tired.  So far much easier than my first.

mindyb2019

Helllloooo ladies!! So happy to be joining you all.

Due date? June 11th 

How did you find out? Honestly, a little shocked to be here. I just had LEEP surgery and 11 days later I found out i was pregnant. Didn't know that was possible but hey lol 🤷‍♀️ My period didn't come. I waited 3 days in case it was late from the surgery. Took a test today at 14 dpo and BAM! BFP

Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets?Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) Both DH and I are 37. We live in Canada. We got married last year in March but together for 8 years. I'm a FTM but this is my 3rd pregnancy so im more scared and anxious then excited. I had an early MC in Nov 2019 and a 2nd tri loss in July 2020 for T21. Hoping 3rd time really is the charm 🤞 I do Recreational Therapy in a care home with the elderly. DH does Insurance. We have 1 dog, 1 cat and I also have 1 step daughter who is almost 11. She wants a baby bro/sister so bad lol I enjoy crocheting, tap dancing and DIY crafts. 

First appointment? Any symptoms? I have an appt Oct 15th with my OB to check on the healing of my cervix after my surgery. Will be booking an U/S for the end of the month. Don't have too many crazy symtoms yet as its early. Just mildly tender boobs, peeing more often, some mild cramps here and there and acne all over my body. I feel like im 14 again 😆 

I look forward to getting to know all of you and let's hope I get to stay here this time around. Congrats mamas! 

mindyb2019

@ruemcclanahan I'm sorry for your 2 losses. I've also had 2 myself. What is your TSH level at if you don't mind me asking? I have hypothyroidism and Im also on  synthroid to control it. My level was at 7 when they first found it last summer. It was super high. Now it's at 1.31 which my dr says is great for pregnancy. 

ruemcclanahan

@mindyb2019 before I got pregnant it was a 4.7, and when I had bloodwork done on day 21 it was a 18.9!!!!! Insane.
(So sorry about your 2 losses)
@ramzlau I'll have to look at my old bloodwork but to my knowledge I've never had any issues with my thyroid before this is totally new. very frustrating 

klj0228

@mindyb2019 what a journey you have had to get here! I’m sorry for your losses! Fingers crossed for a sticky baby. 

kristah2

Hi everyone! I was super active around here when I was TTGP for 1 and 2 as well as active with my other BMB. here we are again! 

Due date? June 2

How did you find out? Had a feeling, took a test and here we are! 

Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets?Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?)
2 other kids. Working full time from home. 

First appointment? Any symptoms?
late October. Bit of nausea so far 

mindyb2019

@ruemcclanahan whoa!!!! 18.9??? Holy sh*t. I didnt know it could go that high. Wow. Im sorry. They said my 7 was high but thats nothing compared to your 18.9. Yikes! I hope they are able to bring it down quickly for you. FX

ramzlau

@mindyb2019 I am so happy you are here! 

@ruemcclanahan It is so weird how everyone’s body reacts differently to every pregnancy! 

mindyb2019

@ramzlau thanks girl. Im soo happy im here to with all of you. Yay!!! 😀 

ruemcclanahan

@mindyb2019 one of my friends said hers got to a 50.3?!?!?! Like holy shit lol

mrs_massie

Hi All,

I am hesitantly posting early, but I have a good sticky feeling about this pregnancy, so I'm trying to be optimistic.

Due date? Approx 6/11

How did you find out? We were trying to get pregnant after an early loss in July and a negative test in August, so I took a few tests. The first test I took was clearly negative, but tested a few days later with a digital and it said YES! I've taken 3 tests since then and all are getting darker.

Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets?Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) Loss Aug 2014, DS born June 2015, DS born April 2018, loss July 2020 BFP 9/29. We have an older mutt named Dexter that we adopted in college. Two weeks ago we got an Aussiedoodle puppy we named Leia. I work full time from home in Clinical Research and so does my husband. We had our 7 year wedding anniversary this past September. 

First appointment? Any symptoms? No appointment set up yet. No symptoms right now.

Is anyone else here that was originally in the March 2021 bump group that crossed over?

mindyb2019

@ruemcclanahan 50.3?? Now thats a double holy shit lol wow. I dont even know what happens in your body when its that high. Like??? 😳 

llamamamawearspajamapants

Hello!

Due date: 6/12

How did you find out: was late a couple days and tested. We’ve been TTC since February. 

Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets?Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): I had DD March 2018 and an early loss May 2020. I work in gov, it’s a crazy time to be in America! My husband works in tax. We’ve been married 7 years. 

First appointment? Any symptoms?: The plan is to call my midwife tomorrow. It still feels new! Debating if it’s worth having a beta or an early us since I’m more nervous this time around after a MC. 

llamamamawearspajamapants

I saw something in PGAL that really resonated with me. Someone had the mantra “I am pregnant today,” so even if it’s early, I want to enjoy every day of this pregnancy and appreciate it.