Newbie Intro Of The Week 12/18

coffee4mama · December 2016

Hey everyone! Looking forward to getting to know you all a bit better!

Ages (you and SO): I'm 31 and H is 32.

How many months have you been TTC?

Our firstborn just turned 10 months, and due to some GI issues, I am still breastfeeding. I'd like to wait to TTC until she is weaned. We are thinking of really TTC in the spring, but I am planning to lurk a bit before then and freshen up on my knowledge. I've read TCOYF, and temped the first time around, but not sure I'm going to temp this time. I just love every minute of sleep I can get hahaha! That may change though!

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

OPKs and tracking cycle.

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

H and I have been together for almost 7 years, married for nearly 2. My DD is 10 months old, and I am a WAHM (not as glamorous as I had thought! Proving to be much harder than I imagined!!). I work in the mental health field and also blog. We love to hike, ski (although I won't be skiing again for a while because of the logistics at this point!) snowshoe, watch The Walking Dead, robo watch apocalyptic shows (like The 100!), and read just about anything! We love vacationing and traveling together and are looking at a trip to Hawaii in fall of 2018 (hopefully with two little ones!).

Looking forward to getting to know you wonderful ladies!!

kmac09 · December 2016

Ages (you and SO): I'm 29, he's 30

How many months have you been TTC?

3 this fall, and 3 last fall. I've had two year-long jobs, so it's made timing a little difficult... I think we will just keep trying at this point, though!

WAYDTGKU?

OPKs, tracking CM, EOD/ED during FW. I tempted last year when we were trying, but it made me too obsessive, so for now I'm trying without it. Might start again next month if no BFP this month.

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

H and I have been married for a year and a half now, but have been together for over 6 years. We have two dogs and two cats

. I'm a lawyer and have been a law clerk in the federal judiciary for the last two years, but in August we will finally be moving back home to settle down. We're really excited to be by family and friends again. I love being outdoors, waterskiing, and reading (especially YA fantasy which I'm a little embarrassed about...).

Looking forward to getting to know all of you as well! I've been lurking here for a few weeks, trying to get up the courage to post for a while, so thanks, @coffee4mama for the thread!

mountainlady · December 2016

Ages (you and SO): I'm 33 and he's 32

How many months have you been TTC? We've been trying for 15 months now... I'm feeling every one of them! We've had two chemical pregnancies (first 14 months ago, second 2 months ago).

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Charting (although I stopped monitoring BBT as it was always up and down... faulty thermometer maybe!), OPK tests, monitoring CM, hypnotherapy (for the "just relax" school of advice), dancing naked in the moonlight, sacrificing the first piece of chocolate in every bar... just the usual.

I am now seeing a specialist and am having monthly CD21 blood tests and just had an HSG test.

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) I have been stalking this board for months now - looking forward to getting to know a few people who know what's going on.

My husband and I have been together for 9 years now - my husband suffers from peter-pan-syndrome, so it took me awhile to convince him to have a family. I also wanted to wait until we had all our ducks in a row before having a baby... the ducks are lined up military-style, but I am learning that I can't make everything happen through hard work.

I'm an aunty to three under 5's and have two pregnant sisters, so at least there will be two more babies for me to coo over soon!

ChefRamsay · December 2016

Knottie47892277 said:

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What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Charting (although I stopped monitoring BBT as it was always up and down... faulty thermometer maybe!), OPK tests, monitoring CM, hypnotherapy (for the "just relax" school of advice), dancing naked in the moonlight, sacrificing the first piece of chocolate in every bar... just the usual.

If this is a requirement I may never get a BFP.

dimsum4everyone · December 2016

Ages (you and SO): I'm 24 and DH is 33.

How many months have you been TTC?

This was our first month/cycle TTC.

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

TCOYF tracking, BBT and CM and position
Healthy body weight (DH 24 BMI, me 23.5)
Grass-fed meats, liver at least once a week for several months
Green leafies and orange roasties up the wazoo
Supplement with prenatal (folate, not folic acid), vitamin D, and fermented cod liver oil; DH supplement with vitamin C, vitamin D, and fermented cod liver oil - all since March
No alcohol; no caffeine; no smoking; no transfats; no sunflower, corn, cottonseed oils (before you go thinking I have sacrificed my lifestyle... I never indulged in these vices except for the caffeine in dark chocolate... which I still indulge in on occasion)
Dr. Bronners Castille soap is my entire beauty regimen now... I was a pretty no-frills girl before, but even fewer products now. I'm pretty fearful of the estrogen-mimicking synthetic chemicals, so I tend to avoid basically everything in the whole world irrationally
DH and I exercise at least 3 times a week, usually more like 5, but you know how it goes. I'm a consultant so I managed to trade services with a personal trainer (two sessions a week), with whom I've been working for the past 3 months. We're specifically targeting core strengthening so that my body can be better prepared to handle the lopsided center of balance and frontal weight that is pregnancy. That has been really great so far. Looking forward to modifying exercises during pregnancy and continuing on this track
BD during my fertile phase based on ovulation signs... trying for every 1.5 days (morning day one, evening day two, morning day four, etc.)

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

H and I have been together 3.5 years, got married this past February. No kids yet. No pets yet, although we are currently in the home study process to foster a dog. We just got a house (moving out of a studio apartment we shared for 2 years to save up for said house) and finally have the space for a dog... but we've decided that we would prefer to foster so as not to have to put an adopted dog or puppy through the tough transition to sibling hood with a new baby.

DH and I love cooking and baking, and are big foodies. Im pretty handy, and spend a lot of time DIYing. I love horseback riding, but I don't own a horse and haven't taken lessons in years. That said, my stepmother-in-law has a horse that I frequently care for and ride, and I'm not looking forward to not riding during pregnancy (plenty of people do, but I'd be too nervous to ride beyond first trimester... always the risk of a fall even though I haven't fallen in years). I like spending time with my grandmother and DH'S grandmother (whom I'm currently visiting for the holidays... without DH... I'm really caring for her while my in-laws are away on a cruise). I'm an old person at heart. Case in point, I'm a genealogist by profession.

Looking forward to participating in the TTC community here, although I hope I don't have to TTC too long. I'm at the end of my first TWW. Excited to know very soon if this cycle was a go.

SSminnow426 · December 2016

Ages (you and SO): I am about to turn 25 and DH is about to be 28

How many months have you been TTC?

This is our first month! Nervous....excited...so many emotions!

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

At this point we are just keeping track of my cycle lightly and easing our way into it all. We are trying to eat/be healthy and enjoy to journey without stressing to much.

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

No kids but have 3 dogs (ahh never again!). We live in a multi generation household so never a dull moment! DH and I have been together for 10 years and married for 3 so this has been a long time coming for us. We decided to not tell anyone we are TTC so that there is no additional pressure and we can enjoy this new chapter with each other before everyone else knows. Obviously when the time comes we will tell everyone but there is nothing better than having zero people give input. I just tell them that we will start thinking about it eventually.

Debated posting but I am too excited to hold it in! Excited to share it with someone so I don't burst.:)

LoveInDC · December 2016

Ages (you and SO): I'm 23 and DH turns 30 in February.

How many months have you been TTC?

I'm on month 2, cycle 1 (day 41). I recently got off BCP so we're trying not to put too much pressure on it. I haven't had my first period yet and I'm already slightly worried because I had was highly irregular before starting BCP. We're just taking it one day/week/month/cycle at a time.

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

EOD and cycle tracking

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

DH and I just got married on November 5 (together 2.5 years). I'm a technical writer who works from home. DH is a software licensing expert supporting the government in DC. No kids, but we have a 2yo fur baby (a Keeshond named Scout). In our spare time, we do board game nights with our friends, hit up movie theater/bar combos, or binge watch TV/Netflix.

I'm still going to be lurking for a while longer, but I wanted to introduce myself in case I have any questions or something happens in the weeks to come. I'm excited to get to know you wonderful ladies! Thanks for all you taught me so far

ETA: Whoops! Spelling error. Way to go. First comment fail. What a lovely entrance. *Tips hat*

wannabeamongoose · December 2016

Welcome @Knottie1448915096. Might I suggest hopping over to The Knot and changing your user name so as to make it easier for folks to tag you. Knottie1448915096 is just quite a mouth full.

LoveInDC · December 2016

Thanks @Lizlann! I completely agree, although 1448915096 is my favorite number (how did they know?!). I changed it over on The Knot, but it hasn't caught on over here yet. Keep an eye out for "LoveInDC"

ChefRamsay · December 2016

@Knottie1448915096
You may need to sign out and back in for the change to appear. And who wouldn't like the number 1,448,915,096

LoveInDC · December 2016

@ChefRamsay, you're a miracle worker! Now we're cooking with gas (as my mother would say)

Thanks for the help, guys! Can't wait to get to know you all better.

Uhlease13 · December 2016

Heyyyy, I think I will start lurking here a little more And posting here and there when I can!

Ages (you and SO): I'm 29, Dh is 31

How many months have you been TTC?

TW:

Since August of 2015. Had a mmc at 11 weeks then, then benched since we moved and I got a new job, then 4 months of active ttc, followed by a bfp, and then another mmc at 8 weeks. Now we are back to ttgp as of a few weeks ago.

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

Charting

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

DH and I have been together 10 years, married 4 years. No kids, no pets, live in the Bay Area, work and hangout pretty much! We enjoy sports, going out to dinner, playing games, and seeing friends.

GL to everybody here

Tennis11785 · December 2016

@LoveInDc - Welcome, from a fellow DCer!

LoveInDC · December 2016

@Tennis11785 - Thanks! I'm hoping there are a few of us around here. I'd love to get opinions on local doctors, hospitals, classes, and childcare as the time comes. That, and just get to know a few moms and moms-to-be in the area

chispita15 · December 2016

Ages (you and SO):
I'm 26, and he is 28

How many months have you been TTC?
This is our first month trying.

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?
Tracking periods, eating healthier, exercising and also taking vitamins. May try pre seed

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.)
My husband and I have been together close to 8 years and married for 3.5 years. No kids yet. We have a little chorkie (Chihuahua Yorkie mix) puppy, named Chispita (means sparky in Spanish). I love taking pictures of nature. We love watching movies/TV shows and playing board games. We also love going to the lake.
Our family has been wanting us to have a kid since we got married so we are not telling anyone that we are finally trying so they don't pressure us. I want to be stress free of them pressuring us.
I work as a Policy Issuance Specialist at a workers comp business.

I'm a little shy. So I will probably lurk a little more.

cactusblossum · December 2016

Ages (you and SO): we're both 31

How many months have you been TTC?

This is the very beginning of month one so technically I guess we haven't even tried yet

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

I went off BCP in August and starting temping/charting, opks and monitoring cm with the purpose of TTA and letting myself regulate after 6 years on various bcps. After 4 cycles, I kinda sorta know what my body is maybe doing, sometimes. DH claims we'll be doing "two a days" during my FW...I think he's overestimating his stamina but appreciate his enthusiasm. Also taking pnv.

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

We've been together 6 years, married for 3. We live in Az with our two big dogs. No kids. My hobbies include watching HGTV and convincing myself that I could be just like Joanna Gaines and make my house beautiful in a weekend, reading, training my dog, and helping DH with his craft beer drinking hobby. Stouts are my favorite, not an IPA fan.

I've been lurking and stalking for more months than I should admit to, but I'm very grateful to you all for all that I've already learned. I'm excited and nervous to start this journey. The mental shift from prevent to go get em is pretty trippy!

SSminnow426 · December 2016

cactusblossum You are so right! Going from preventing to trying threw me for a major loop.

When I was growing up I was never told that if it happened it was the worst thing and the end of the world (not by my parents anyway) I was always taught prevention but always knew if something happened I would be supported. Even so outside influences (other people, media, etc) always made it out to be life ruining. *Insert various scary comments from people here* so even with the positive messages I was given the outside voices scared the hell out of me.

As excited as I am about TTC I admit I'm nervous as all get out. I've been repeating the same mantra to myself "You are an adult, you are stable, it's never going to be a perfect time, you have to relax" LOL. DH has been helping a lot with calming down me nervousness. He's super excited about TTC and is helping me harness that

libgirl1981 · December 2016

Ages (you and SO): I'm 35 and he's 38.

How many months have you been TTC?

We're just starting TTC. I'm really looking forward to learning about the process. Not that just HIO isn't awesome, but want to maximize the bang, if you know what I mean.

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

I just stopped BCPS. So we're going to track until my cycle somewhat regulates, but see what happens along the way.

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

DH and I have been together for 9 years and married this April. We love our two cats, but would like to have at least one child. We waited a long time to get married becuase we wanted to be settled in our careers. I'm a medical librarian, so I do a bunch of health-related research for my job. In my spare time, I read TONS. I love old school video games, and am anxious to get back to quilting. I've made about 8 quilts so far and have plans for about 10 more.

I can be kind of shy, but I'm looking forward to joining this community!

jenotontx · December 2016

@SSminnow426 @cactusblossum I'm right there with you ladies!! Ive been on BC for 14 years and now that I am about to TTC it's a really weird experience. You spend your entire life trying not to get KU and then when the time comes when you want to get KU your biggest fear becomes not being able to.

sjohns908 · December 2016

Ages (you and SO): I just turned 28, DH is 29

How many months have you been TTC?
Well, I guess technically I'm on month 12 now. We started trying in January, had two chemicals in the spring and found out we were pregnant again in October. We then had a mmc and d&c the week of Thanksgiving. So. We're back at the starting line. Again.

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?
Nothing right now. I just got my first AF this week. But I will track CM, use OPKs and use pre-seed. I've also been exercising and trying to get in the habit of taking vitamins

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.)
We have 3 kids, ages 7, 5 and 2. We have a dog and unfortunately just lost our pet bunny on Wednesday (which was also the one month mark since we had our mc. It's been a rough month to say the least). I like to sew and actually do it for a living. I also love puzzles, I find they are perfect for when I just really need clear my head. It's the only time I can ever focus so intently on something

libgirl1981 · December 2016

@JJMNO1616 Right there. That's my biggest fear. Thank you for voicing it!! I've been on BC for 15 years and I'm so petrified I won't be able to conceive. So strange how something you fear happening becomes the most important thing to you.

jen83mn · December 2016

Ages (you and SO): I'm turning 34 next month; DH is turning 35.

How many months have you been TTC? This is our first month trying ... I'll be testing in two days if AF doesn't arrive!

What are you doing to get knocked up? Temping/charting this month, adding OPKs next month. HIO at least every other day in fertile week until I get crosshairs, every day after positive OPK.

Tell us about yourself: One 16-month-old boy who wants a brother or sister and one 11-year-old dog. My favorite hobby is traveling - usually to tropical places when it's fridgidly cold here. Looking forward to going through this journey with all of you!

Mrs_Brod · December 2016

Hello all! I've been lurking for a little while and have finally worked up the courage to start posting! I probably won't be the most avid poster but I'm excited to have an outlet for all my crazy TTC thoughts...

Ages (you and SO): I'm 28 & DH is 29

How many months have you been TTC? December is our 4th month... although only our 2nd attempting to track ovulation and all that jazz.

What are you doing to get knocked up? OPKs, checking CM, using Ovia app to track other symptoms (I know everyone here loves FF), next cycle I'm going to start temping and trying pre-seed... and then all of the crazy diet things people "swear" helped them (like pineapple core to help implantation) ... figure it can't hurt!

Tell us about yourself: My husband and I have been married for one year. I run my own business so I'm admittedly always a little stressed/ over worked but I absolutely LOVE what I do! We have two small, ridiculously spoiled mutts that we consider our children and are very anxious to add some human children to our little family!

libgirl1981 · December 2016

@MrsBrod - welcome! Good to be tracking before hardcore trying, good luck! Check the welcome thread (pinned at top) if you need suggestions for a bbt, or any of the ladies here would be happy to share recommendations for their favorites.

RunsUponATime · December 2016

Ages (you and SO): 34/34

How many months have you been TTC? It's been a year, but we did have to take off a couple of months for Zika concerns.

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? OPK's and charting

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.) No kids, 2 cats. I love running, knitting, drawing. Used to be an awesome piano player and I'd love to get back into that.

We've just started with the RE, and I hope to get some answers and a plan soon.

[Deleted User] · December 2016

@RunsUponATime Welcome!!! What took you so long!?!?? ;)
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SSminnow426 · December 2016

Excited to get to know everyone! I'm so nervous to post in the TWW board or anywhere else and say anything wrong. I feel like I don't have a right to post until it's been a couple of months of TTC. Anyone else like this? I am just excited to have people to talk to! Since we aren't telling one it's kind of lonely. I'm trying not to drive myself crazy but I feel like this whole thing it so overwhelming and scary!

SSminnow426 · December 2016

@RunsUponATime Zika has been a concern for myself as well! Out of curiosity do you use bug spray with Deet? I feel like I've read so many mixed reviews if it's safe or not while TTC/Pregnant.

midsomervillage · December 2016

@SSminnow426
I also felt shy at first about posting too. But I don't think you have to lurk for a couple of months to have "a right to post." I haven't been a member for too long, but my opinion is to jump in. Everyone is super friendly.

ChefRamsay · December 2016

@SSminnow426 As long as you don't flip out on us if we point out you posted something in the wrong place or something inappropriate I don't think it really matters if you mess up and post something 'wrong'. And it's perfectly fine if you start posting your first cycle. We'll never get to know you if you don't jump in!

jenotontx · December 2016

@SSminnow426 Welcome! Don't be worried about posting! As long as you read the newbie guide all the ladies are more then happy for you to join in. The TTC board isn't intended for women who have been TTC for any particular amount of time. You just want to be mindful of where everyone in the community may be at in their journey. I'm actually TTA right now and won't be activly TTC until April but I have been posting pretty regularly in the other daily threads (not TWW or WTO). I plan to jump right into the WTO thread though when I go off BC in Feb bc I plan to start tracking.

jess0211 · December 2016

@SSminnow426 we went to Miami during the outbreak there (for work) and my doc told us to use spray with DEET. She knew we were TTC. That said, we took a ttc break after out of an abudance of caution.

SSminnow426 · December 2016

@JJMNO1616 @ChefRamsay @midsomervillage thank you for the confidence! I will be totally open to suggestion and feedback

. So excited!

@jess0211 I live in a area that isn't part of the outbreak but the mosquitos that can possbily carry it are around. Been very nerve racking to say the least. I found a spray that said it fought against Zika but glad that the DEET is OK. puts my worrying mind at ease.

Mushy moment---thanks for all being so nice!

RunsUponATime · December 2016

@SSminnow426 Yes, I found a great bugspray here:

https://www.amazon.com/Repel-Insect-Repellent-Single-Bottle/dp/B004H89KFC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1483055879&sr=8-3&keywords=deet

It's 98% DEET and I didn't get a single mosquito bite on my trip.

ChefRamsay · December 2016

If anyone is looking for a deet free bug spay I suggest Buggins. It's what my H swears by and he works outside all day. We live in MN and have a lot of mosquitoes but not the kind that carry Zika. Plus it smells amazing.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01FEFV162/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483056729&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=buggins

Uhlease13 · December 2016

Thanks for the bug spray suggestions. DH is going to Mexico in March and I'm trying not to worry now...but yea, if he could not get bitten that'd be great...

jess0211 · December 2016

@sminnow426 I also found these great wrist things that I swear work wonders....DH says I am crazy but our friends came home covered in bites and as far as I know we didn't get bit at all (though PCP made us take a TTC break as a precaution because DH got sick after we came back). There were nights I only wore the bracelet and didn't use anything else. https://www.amazon.com/Mosquito-Repellent-Bracelets-Waterproof-Multicolors/dp/B01F84VRYA/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1483068441&sr=8-13&keywords=mosquito+repellent+bracelet

MrsJessS · December 2016

Hey yall

Ages (you and SO): I'm 28, he's 27

How many months have you been TTC?

NTNP since May, first month trying.

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

PNV, tracking CM and CP, I use Ovia (don't shun me I didn't know better? lol)

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

We have a cat and a dog, should be closing on our first house next month! Husband is a motorcycle guy, I am a runner.

jess0211 · December 2016

Welcome @MrsJessS! I use Ovia and FF concurrently... I like the little "insights" from Ovia.

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