Good morning, and official intro

ashley0616

Hey TTCAL, I'm Ashley. I've been lurking here for a few weeks, posting now and then. I really like you girls, and I'm going to try to be around more, so I thought I'd share a bit about myself.

DH and I have a one-year-old daughter and were surprised with another BFP on April 1 - an ironic date now. We went in for an u/s April 7 where two sacs were discovered, but no hb's. Since that cycle had been erratic and I had no idea when I'd O'd, the doc decided it was too early and scheduled a follow-up u/s on 4/16. That morning I started bleeding, and the u/s confirmed a m/c at 6wks gestation. I had a D&C that day. She said no TTC for at least 3 normal cycles.

Since then, I've thrown myself into weight loss, working toward my personal goal of losing at least 30lbs before TTC again. It's so hard, and I had to tell DH that I'm ovulating next week and to stay away from me, because I don't trust myself to be responsible enough. All I want is to be pg again. We're praying for the patience and will power both to wait and for me to reach my goal soon (we're hoping by Christmas), as well as a healthy pregnancy this time around.

I love reading everyone's stories, you ladies are so strong. And I'm excited to start participating around here. Thanks!

KelinandKevin

Welcome to the board and I am so sorry for your loss! ?

Weight loss before TTC is a good goal! ?We have a new group here called, "MILF's In Training". ?It's basically just a group of us ladies that are trying to get in shape and/or loose weight before we get KU. ?I think they post the thread on Wednesdays.?

I hope you don't have to stay on this board too long! ?Best of luck to you!?

L2theC42

welcome ~ thanks for the intro.  Very sorry for your loss!

We'll help support you to  your goals!  Hope you can move to SAL very soon!

dkfitz07

I am so sorry for your loss. I agree with pp Check out MILF's in Training. I hope you don't have to stay here long...but it is a great group of girls!

ashley0616

Thanks ladies! I'd love to join the MILFs in Training group, should I just check-in on Wednesday?

Jacquiemark

I'm so sorry for your losses. This boards is bittersweet. No one wants to be here but in turn it is full of support and wonderful women.  I am glad to have it. Good luck with your continued weight loss and your TTC journey.

KelinandKevin

ashley0616:

Thanks Kellin! I'd love to join the MILFs in Training group, should I just check-in on Wednesday?

Yup, just check in on Wednesday when they post. ?I am not sure who is in charge of it now because both of the girls that agreed to do it are now KU (yay for them). ?

And your welcome to chat me up about your weight loss. ?I am seriously focused on it right now and it helps me stay motivated if I know others are in the same boat as me. ?:)?

4thofJulyWedding

I'm so sorry for your losses. Welcome to the board. I am also TTA until August.

You should definitely check in next Wednesday for the MILF in Training! I believe JenyM is the new leader (?). That position seems to be a good luck charm lately. Both girls are KU now!

hbkises

Hi!  I'm really sorry about your loss.  Welcome to the board!  Even though it's a sucky place to have to be, the girls are the best!  Good luck with TTC when you start in August!

KateAndMark

Welcome! I lost twins in April also. I'm so sorry for your loss. I know what you mean about wanting to start TTC again right away. I'm the same way but good thing DH is better than me and he can say no. Good luck on your weight loss. I would like to loose about 15lbs also before we TTC. Gosh knows I've gained about 7 since the m/c. Have a great day and hope to see you around here!

beaner628

Welcome and sorry for your loss!

ashley0616

Aw, you ladies are amazing! Thank you so much for the kind words of welcome. I don't know if I'm an emotional mess lately, or if I'm just touched by your support of a new girl, but I'm tearing up. Get ahold of yourself, ashley! haha

KateandMark, I am so sorry for your losses as well. It's weird, isn't it, how you can go from expecting one baby, to freaking out about two, to accepting/getting excited about it, and then losing them all in such a short time? I have a feeling I'll be bugging you a lot to talk, so let me know if I get annoying! )

 

ade2be

I'm sorry about your losses.  Welcome to the board...I look forward to getting to know you...though I hope your stay is really short!!!!

sinisterkat01

KelinandKevin:

ashley0616:

Thanks Kellin! I'd love to join the MILFs in Training group, should I just check-in on Wednesday?

Yup, just check in on Wednesday when they post.  I am not sure who is in charge of it now because both of the girls that agreed to do it are now KU (yay for them).  

And your welcome to chat me up about your weight loss.  I am seriously focused on it right now and it helps me stay motivated if I know others are in the same boat as me.   

Ooh, ooh!  Can I join too?  I have been posting a few things on TTCAL but spending a lot of time on MPL.  I have gotten nowhere with my weight loss so far, but I really wanted to do this before we start to TTC again.  Not only for general health reasons, but to try to control some PCOS symptoms.  I will be joining you all on Wednesday I guess - send me good weight loss vibes for this weekend though - I will need it.

lelia

I?m sorry to hear about your losses. I hope your stay here is short!

jerseygirl-37

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Welcome to the board, all these ladies are very supportive and comforting. BIG (((( HUGS ))))