I had wicked insomnia last night so I reread the intro thread and randomly clicked on a few names and I'm seeing a fair number of people who intro'd and show as recently active, but haven't been posting. We'd love to hear from you!!!
You could reintroduce yourself here, or just jump in and say "hi" or maybe suggest a topic for a thread that you'd like to participate on? Whatever floats your boat
Random gifs and/or memes are also always appropriate and appreciated as well.
Re: Hello Lurkers and Newbies! Come say hi!
**TW- Loss and IF***
History of multiple losses and IF, I have been around TB for some time and was pretty active in previous boards, some of which resulted in losses.
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I’ve been in TTGP, Nov 15, Dec 15, March 16, July 16, September 17 and here. I am high risk and AMA.
I have DS (22.5 months) and DD (8.5 months.) I work in commercial real estate management for my family. Which is great and tough. There’s nobody I can pass the buck on to but gives me some autonomy as well. I know it would be hard to guess but we live in Boston and are jamming everyone into a fairly small apartment so I am here to offer city living advice!
*eta- forgot my gif and to mention my love for snark.
Maybe a thread for first time moms, over 30, who work outside the home could be helpful? Maybe it's just me and too specific
I might try for something slightly more focused like "pumping at the office," or "returning to work after first baby." Something like that might get a good conversation going and I think a lot of the ladies here could get in on those topics.
I'm a SecondTimeFullTimeStayAtHomeAdvancedMaternalAgeMom. Whew! So I don't have much to contribute in regards to work challenges but I can comment on being over 30! Way...way...over thirty
@BusinessWife I am a manager for a technology retail store. I’m lucky to work for a great company with amazing benefits. My biggest worry about returning is actually around pumping because oftentimes I am the only manager in the building so I’m not sure how that will work. I’m definitely looking forward to taking leave through holiday this year
I have DS (July ‘16) and am team blue for this one as well. I’m from Canada.
I still haven’t told my boss.. I work nights so that I can stay at home during the day with DS. I’m the only one on shift, so I never see any coworkers or my boss. Not sure how to break it to her that I’ll be taking the extended 18 month mat leave.
Also, welcome @dairygirl93!
I never see my boss because she works remote too and I only see her once a year. I did tell her pretty early because I was really sick. Maybe when you are ready to tell you ask for a meeting with your boss? Could your boss stay around late or you come by for a short meeting one day?
@klj0228 I really wish I would have just told her earlier, rather than walking in to a meeting noticeably pregnant lol. But what can you do? I think I’m actually due for a raise/review so two birds one stone I guess.
BFP #1: 1/23/2012 DD: Born 9/20/2012
BFP #2: 12/30/2017 DS: Due 9/10/2018
I certainly haven’t posted a lot but I can try! My days are pretty busy as SAHM, preschool transport, and watching a few extra kiddos. I just turned 39, so AMA for sure! Having another really easy pregnancy so far, as I did with my first, so I feel I don’t have have a lot to contribute. But I swear I’m a normal, nice gal who enjoys humor. I also watch way more tv than I should, so pop culture is my forte.
@dairygirl93 hey and welcome! fellow Canadian here, i'm from Ottawa. Met with my HR to discuss which leave i'd like. I'm going for the 12 months cause the 18th is just not financially possible for us, wish it was! MH works shift work as a fireman so we are very lucky to have some flexibility in that 12-18 months since most daycares around here don't take em till 18 months.
TTC since Oct 2016
DX: Undetermined possible PCOS+MFI
July 2017-Dec 2017 Letrozole+TI
Dec 2017 CP
Jan 2018 BFP:EDD 9-25
Also out of curiosity, how soon will they do another transfer on you? (Presuming labor and delivery are uncomplicated) I’ve always wondered this for families who have multiple embryos they want to implant.
Around here it's the preschools that don't take kiddos until 12-18 months at the earliest. But day cares take 'em when they are tiny cause our moms/dads have to get back to work
Also, I kinda want to work at a daycare with the teeny tiny babies! You so rarely get to be around them when they are that small unless they are your own.
ETA to clarify, 100% not judging any mom, no matter if or when baby starts daycare. Made me sad to think about a woman having to go to work before she is physically ready, and I’m just all-around sad bc I had always wanted to be a SAHM and it’s not feasible where I am now.