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***If you are a LURKER, GET IN HERE!***

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Re: ***If you are a LURKER, GET IN HERE!***

  • MeridithMMeridithM member
    edited October 2014
    FreddyisReady
    Hi lurkers!

    I didn't know so many women struggled with mc and/or fertility issues. As far as I know, barely any of my friends have, or we never talk about it. It's nice to know that I'm not the only person who is constantly fearful this could end any second.

    Stick around!


    It's a scary thought and the only solice comes from hearing that heartbeat. I look desperately forward to my Friday appt!
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  • kac22kac22 member
    I used to be a lurker, I'm not sure I would consider myself one anymore since I've been trying to be more active lately! 

    But mainly I've always lurked because I like to get a feel for the board before I jump right in. 
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    DD#1 12.26.12 | DD#2 EDD: 5.4.15
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  • buckeyesmuckeyebuckeyesmuckeye member
    Hi all! 1. I lurk because I thought if I did a formal intro early on I would jinx myself and my baby. I post every now and then but honestly, I don't post much because I'm always lurking from my iPad and it's just a pain to type on. 2. Similar to my first (so far). 3. No favorites yet. Bonus - Adult I guess, not sure I understand this one. More about me - I'm a Christian, my husband and I have been married for four years, we have a two year old daughter and an Airedale puppy who will be one next month. That's all I've got for now!
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  • rad3585rad3585 member
    I'd consider myself a lurker. Honestly, I can't remember if I've introed or not!

    I am usually a shy person until I warm up to people, so that's probably why I don't post much. I also feel like I don't have much to contribute, and usually find the answers to my questions through searching, so no need to post. Also, I had a loss in May, so a guess part of me is still in shock that I'm here and don't want to jinx it (not that I think that it really makes a difference...). Finally, I feel like I don't have a lot of time to post once I read everyone's responses. Wow, that's a lot of excuses for why I lurk! :)

    4 words: excited but also nervous!!

    No favorites so far, and I don't understand the stick in the mud/adult reference :)
    Married: 10/10/10
    BFP#1: 3/22/14~ Blighted ovum, D&C 5/1/14
    BFP#2: 8/23/14 ~ EDD: 5/3/15


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  • ginger819ginger819 member
    1. I'm a bit shy and I also felt like I had missed my chance to introduce (probably an excuse to stay in lurkerdom since I'm shy).

    2. Well that was fast (I have a family history of difficulty conceiving so when I told my DH we could start trying right before the wedding I never imagined we would actually get pregnant right away).

    3. No real favorites but I like reading posts and knowing I'm not the only one experiencing some things.

    Bonus: I'm an adult (most of the time)

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  • briannaortega13briannaortega13 member
    lgsdesigner: Thanks, and congrats to you too!
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  • AutumnRecciusAutumnReccius member
    edited October 2014
    1) Why do you lurk? Shy or just afraid to post?

    I do post more and more now. At first I was just a reader and wanted to get a feel for the club. I have introduced myself but like another lady said in her post, I didn't get very many responses back (if any). That's okay, no offense taken. ;)

    I find myself getting more and more comfortable with you ladies that I can talk and leave my opinion.

    2) Sum up your pregnancy in four words.

    Sick. All. The. Time!

    3) Any favorite posts or bumpies? And bonus—are you a "stick in the mud" or an "adult"?

    Nope and definitely not a stick in the mud.

    I look forward to getting to know you ladies! I am still learning the ins and outs of the group and abbreviations, etc. Bear with me please!

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  • CaddoCaddo member

    1) Why do you lurk? Shy or just afraid to post?

    I guess I lurk out of habit.  I am a long time lurker - first on ttc boards, then ttc after loss boards, for a brief while on the Sept. 2014 board, and now here for the last couple months.  I am also a little afraid. As with most of us I am hormonal right now, and would probably get irrationally upset if I broke a "rule" and was mocked. 

    2) Sum up your pregnancy in four words.

     finally feeling more secure

    3) Any favorite posts or bumpies?

    I really love the really big posts - like the announcement pictures and baby nicknames. I love the really kind and funny ladies that offer up their time to help freaked out and/or hormonal folks like me.

    And bonus—are you a "stick in the mud" or an "adult"?

    I guess I haven't lurked enough to understand what these terms mean to the board.  I guess I am generally an adult - though I greatly resent it.  You mean I have to go to work all of the days? Next week too? Doesn't seem fair.

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  • BrittianyMBrittianyM member

    1) Why do you lurk? Shy or just afraid to post?   I lurk b/c my EDD is actually in April but since it is so close to May I thought it would be good to see whats happening with the May mommas. Plus most of April mommas seem to be so much further along than me that I feel left out a little. I also went past my EDD with my daughter so I will probably deliever in May. Not really shy or afraid to post.

     

    2) Sum up your pregnancy in four words.  Different than my first.

     

    3) Any favorite posts or bumpies? And bonus—are you a "stick in the mud" or an "adult"?     No favorites yet. I sometimes am both a "stick in the mud" and an "adult". Depends on the situation. 

    Brooke Elizabeth born Feb 17, 2013 grew wings May 9, 2013 @ 11 weeks & 4 days old from SIDS

     

     

    Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers

     

    PitaPata Dog tickers

     

    Daisypath Anniversary tickers

     
     

    Lilypie First Birthday tickers

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  • nlp1990nlp1990 member
    1) Why do you lurk? Shy or just afraid to post?
    I was mostly waiting to make sure I was staying a May momma. I post occasionally if I think I have something valuable to add.


    2) Sum up your pregnancy in four words.
    Planned. Tired. VERY excited!


    3) Any favorite posts or bumpies? And bonus—are you a "stick in the mud" or an "adult"? No favorites yet. I am an adult. I am 24 years old. This is my second pregnancy. I am 12w 4d as of right now due May 10.
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  • Kae42Kae42 member
    1) I am neither shy or afraid to post, simply don't have anything to add most of the time, in addition to only having the time to check out this forum a couple times a week. Usually by the time I read a post that I may have something to add to, several people have given the response I would give (like this one haha - I see a lot of other lurkers have cited this as well)

    2) Enjoy each present moment

    3) The posts I enjoy most are supportive/comparative of experiences, symptoms etc.

    4) Adult?? Though it might be fun to play around in some mud for a bit. That stick might be having the best time
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  • texasmama2betexasmama2be member
    Hi all!

    1. I lurk because I am definitely a little shy and tend to prefer to just read what's going on. I also don't like to repeat what's already been said multiple times:).

    2. Surprise! Tired. Nauseous. Nervous.

    3. I don't think I'm a stick in the mud and my favorite posts are the ones that make me laugh so the Gifs are great!

    A little about me: I am 26 and have a 10 month old DD who keeps me very busy. The month before I found out I was pregnant I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's and a-fib so trying to figure all that out while pregnant has been interesting. I am a military spouse and currently live in Ohio but will always consider Texas my home! I am currently 11w1d and due May 20th.
    I look forward to getting to know all of you better!:)
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  • MeridithMMeridithM member
    SaltyH2O said:

    So hi and stuff....

    1) Why do you lurk? Shy or just afraid to post? Haven't really thought about it in terms of narrowing down the "why" part until now. That said, I think I lurk for 2 main reasons (more or less):  First, having had 2 previous losses I guess I still harbor a little bit of resistance to joining & "investing" in a group that I might have had to say good-bye to at some point (or, God forbid, would have to in the future). Sounds dumb when I type it, but it's true. Secondly, call me lazy, but I just don't want to make the time to read AND respond to everything. Life is busy enough and making a commitment to show up and post regularly is just more than I've wanted to do. Lame, I know, but again....it's true.

    As for whether or not I'm afraid to post, I've lurked long enough to have a good sense of what will and won't fly (though at times I am still surprised at what gets folks spun). As some others have already said, I just don't have a ton of big questions that need answering that either aren't already covered, or that I can't find from a book/google, you know? Now when the baby actually comes? That's a whole 'nother story.....


    2) Sum up your pregnancy in four words: Fourth time, looking good! (Those of you with PGAL brain can appreciate the relief that I share with those words!)

     

    3) Are you a "stick in the mud" or an "adult"? I'm gonna go with adult here, though I tend to (at least try to) be someone who spends a healthy amount of time considering how what I say/write might come across to others in a way I didn't/don't necessarily intend, so for that reason I tend to steer clear of the more...um....dramatic(?) threads. It's just not worth the energy or mental capital to me to wade into some of the back & forth that can happen and I would prefer to assume the best of everyone (well, most of the time anyway!). 


    The quick & dirty on me: 38 yrs old & DH is 33. We live in the Southeast and I work full time in government relations for a large non-profit. We currently have a fantastically exhausting 2 year old happy kid-monster at home, and as an only child myself, I am THRILLED that he hopefully won't be! 


    **edited because I'm can't help myself...I'm crippled by my need to wordsmith**

    I hated being and only child too! My husband is an only child as well, so apart from friends and extend family our littles won't have any cousins - I sure hope of kids happen for us that we can have 2-3.
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  • texasmama2betexasmama2be member
    amelandre said:

    texasmama2be said:

    Hi all!

    1. I lurk because I am definitely a little shy and tend to prefer to just read what's going on. I also don't like to repeat what's already been said multiple times:).

    2. Surprise! Tired. Nauseous. Nervous.

    3. I don't think I'm a stick in the mud and my favorite posts are the ones that make me laugh so the Gifs are great!

    A little about me: I am 26 and have a 10 month old DD who keeps me very busy. The month before I found out I was pregnant I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's and a-fib so trying to figure all that out while pregnant has been interesting. I am a military spouse and currently live in Ohio but will always consider Texas my home! I am currently 11w1d and due May 20th.
    I look forward to getting to know all of you better!:)

    Hey! I'm in Ohio too! About as far south and west as you can get and still be considered "northeast" Ohio. Are you guys stationed here or living here permanently?
    Yay! More Ohio mommies! We are stationed here. We will be here a while though so sometimes it feels permanent:).
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  • brose1117brose1117 member
    edited October 2014
    @SunshyneShay‌

    I am obsessed with Fall in Michigan. I'm convinced that nothing else quite compares :)

    Edit: quoting issue on my phone
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  • mpower0606mpower0606 member
    Hi ladies!
    1) Why do you lurk?
    I don't think I really lurk-just didn't know I was supposed to introduce myself. I post when I think I have something to contribute that hasn't already been said.

    2) Sum up your pregnancy in 4 words
    So excited and nervous!

    3) Any fav posts or bumpies?
    My fav posts are all the symptom ones-it's so nice to know I'm not the only one dealing with some crazy symptoms

    A little more about me:
    I'm 30 years old. Born & raised in NY. Married for 3 years and we have a 2 year old daughter (she will turn 3 around a week after my due date). Before I had my daughter, I was an RN in the NICU. After I had her, I became a SAHM for the time being. I had a missed miscarriage in January that hit me so much harder than I ever could have imagined. I am a natural worrier (being a NICU RN for years didn't help) and it's gotten worse since my mmc. I caved and bought a doppler which has been helping ease my worries until my NT next Tuesday. EDD 5/20

    So happy to be part of such a supportive, helpful community :)
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  • AAA503AAA503 member
    edited October 2014
    I did post an intro as well, but feel I am more of a lurker since I have never started a discussion and usually read everyone's post but don't usually comment.

    1. I agree with pp's that if someone had answered what I would have then I just don't post or sometimes I just don't have anything to add so I just scroll by

    2. Excited. Tired. Hungry. Tired.

    3. I have a few bump crushes and enjoy ready their comments. I like the flow and tone of this board too, especially the posts where support is being offered to those going through a difficult time.

    4. An adult and not a stick in the mud
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  • AAA503AAA503 member
    I am mobile bumping and it's not posting my full answer. Tried to edit but still doesn't show up, sorry ladies! Anywho I promise I am not a creepy old dude with a fetish lol I just am too lazy to keep hitting the refresh button. Wishing all of you ladies a happy and healthy 9 months!
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