Babies on the Brain

Waiting Room Wednesday- June 14

***General TW that this thread might contain discussions mentioning MC and loss.***

Welcome to Waiting Room Wednesday!

You can express your thoughts, feelings, and frustrations on not TTC and connect with others who are in the same boat. TTC can be a long journey, and having to wait makes it feel even longer -- even if it is for a good reason. I invite you to resurrect this thread at any point in the week if you have something to say. Treat this like an ongoing conversation.

Benched = involuntarily not NTNP/TTC and "out of the game," usually due to medical reasons

TTA = avoiding pregnancy by using protection or FAM, usually for non-health-related reasons __________________________________________________________________ 

Are you benched or TTA? 

What brings you here? 

How long do you think you'll be here? 

How have things been going?

Any R/R?


GTKY: What is your dream job?

Re: Waiting Room Wednesday- June 14

  • Are you benched or TTA? Still benched.

    What brings you here? The conversation with you lovely ladies!

    How long do you think you'll be here? Hopefully not past the end of the year. We've had to push it back a little because of some information about FMLA and all that (just in case we get KU on the first try and the baby is early... better to be prepared for all outcomes than not).

    How have things been going? They're all right. We're making it work. Sort of.

    Any R/R? None at the moment. Just always exhausted for some reason.

    GTKY: What is your dream job? The one I'm currently on leave from >.<

    I busted my butt to get hired on with Disney as a pastry cook, and now I can't do it anymore because of my back. My ideal job with them was to work at the Grand Floridian bakery on the wedding cake team. No idea what my "new dream" is now.


    Me: 36 | DH: 35 | Married: 9.17.16
    Diminished ovarian reserve
    BFP: 4/14/2020 EDD: 12/20/2020
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  • @dreamscapes_ omg that is an amazing accomplishment! What team did you work on before your leave? That type of work is really tough on your body, but I'm sorry that it caused you to go on leave. :(
  • @dreamscapes_: It's tough making grown-up decisions but FMLA is such a huge incentive to wait. I hope life starts treating you more kindly, you feel better, and get your dream joy back.
    What was the result of the lump on your hip? 


    On our way to baby #2!
    BabyFetus Ticker
    EDD March 12, 2018


  • Not sure why this box is here or won't go away but whatever :/

    Are you Benched or TTA? TTA

    What brings you here? Just waiting...

    How long do you think you'll be here? Ugh! I wish July but I am thinking August :(

    How have things been going? Lately the waiting has been a struggle. I am just tired of waiting :(

    Any R/R? none other than the above...

    GTKY: What is your dream job? I really would love to stay home with the kids but that's not in the cards so I would say that teaching is working out pretty well for me :)

  • @dreamscapes_ I am so sorry :( Is there anyway your pain will ever be managed well enough to return to baking at Disney?
  • I'm so sorry @glitzandglitter. The waiting seems endless sometimes and it's gutwrenching. Have you heard anything about the extra position? 


    On our way to baby #2!
    BabyFetus Ticker
    EDD March 12, 2018


  • @notthefather - Nope :( The person who had the spot last year has said that she is definitely not doing it again and has said things and given me tips for when I have the position. I would say that it is a 98% chance that I will have it but I still haven't asked again. I really hope I find out before July because if I for some reason do not get it I will be mad that I sat out a whole month for nothing.
  • izza2izza2 member
    edited June 2017
    *waves* Hey guys. I'm trying to get back in to TB since we're coming up on when we're supposed to start TTC again. Took some time away for my own mental health.

    Are you benched or TTA? TTA

    What brings you here? Nursing school

    How long do you think you'll be here? ~2 months

    How have things been going? Decent. We're getting closer to our (hopeful) TTC restart month (August), and we've been talking about TTC and a future LO more frequently. Keeping everything crossed it's a good sign H stays up for starting in August like we've planned, but, also trying to protect my heart in case something comes up and we have to push it back again. I took the last few months off from TB and only lurked on occasion both because the app fails, and because it was a bit too much for me mentally.

    Any R/R? Nada.

    GTKY: What is your dream job? I'd love to work in Women's Health or in a fertility clinic as an RN, actually. If that didn't pan out for whatever reason, I'm pretty much open for any area as an RN.

    Me: 30 | DH: 34 | DSS: 14 | DS: 4
    PG #2, EDD 10/12/2023

  • @izza2: So glad to have you back! I hope August comes quickly and the plan stays intact. Congratulations on coming up on the end of nursing school! 


    On our way to baby #2!
    BabyFetus Ticker
    EDD March 12, 2018


  • @izza2 I don't believe we've met!!! Nice to meet you and I hope August comes quick for for you.
    Me: 35 DH: 47

    HX
    DSS: 20
    DSD: 17
    DS: 4(Nov'14)
    MMC:8/17
    MMC: 1/18
    BFP: 2/7/19 EDD:10/16/19

    Tickers
    BabyGaga
    Babysizer Cravings Pregnancy Tracker


  • @izza2 - Welcome back! I hope the next couple of months fly by!
  • Welcome back @Izza2! August is my start date too! Hopefully it comes quickly for us :)
  • @dreamscapes_ I'm so sorry you had to leave your dream job because of your back. :(  That must be really hard.

    Are you benched or TTA? 

    TTA at the moment.

    What brings you here? 

    Just biding time and trying to deal with baby fever while we wait to TTC #2!

    How long do you think you'll be here? 

    Most likely until the first week of December.  

    How have things been going?

    Been going okay.  Haven't been posting or lurking as much lately because I'm trying to appreciate the pros of waiting to TTC (more time to lose weight and get in shape, more time to write) but I have been feeling sad about it this week.  It's fine though, I know it's the right choice for us.  I just may be sporadic posting for a while while I adjust.

    Any R/R?

    I want DD's teething to be over, lol.  She's gotten six teeth in a row and we are EXHAUSTED.  

    GTKY: What is your dream job?

    I want to be a full time writer, eventually, instead of just for fun.  I write screenplays and am working on my first novel. :)

  • @maureenmce - Teething sucks! DD is getting her upper canines, so I I'm right there with you on being exhausted. Hopefully she sleeps better soon.
  • Thanks, @ChloandCoco !  And hang in there yourself!  :)
  • @jennyleigh16 welcome!! LO turning one definitely made me want to TFAS sooner rather than later, so I know how you feel!! We're waiting until about October to try, DS was born end of Feb, so he'll be about 19/20 months by the time we start trying :/ I also feel you on the shift work, it sucks!! 
    DS1 born 2/28/16
    DS2 due 12/12/18

  • Welcome @jennyleigh16! I understand the feeling well. I hope you both are able to get on the same page as to what your family should look like. 


    On our way to baby #2!
    BabyFetus Ticker
    EDD March 12, 2018


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