Newbie Intro w/o 3/18

marebear15 · March 2019

Welcome, new members! Please read The Ultimate TTGP Guide pinned at the top of the board (https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12685680/the-ultimate-ttgp-guide-newbies-read-this-first/p1). It's full of information about TTGP and about our community here on The Bump. Please introduce yourself and share as much or as little as you are comfortable with. Once you're ready, feel free to jump into any of our daily/weekly threads to start participating in the community!

Ages (you and SO):

How many months have you been TTC?:

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

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

MJDsquared · March 2019

**TW** LC **TW**

Hi, all! I was on here my first go around, and I've been an occasional lurker since and still get warm and fuzzies whenever there's a grad, even one I don't know! Also, I know TTGP is always evolving, and I think I've gotten the gist of changes since I was around, but feel free to flame me if I screw up. I know how emotional the journey can be and I want to make sure I'm being as supportive as possible.

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Ages (you and SO): We're both 28.

How many months have you been TTC?: I just had my IUD removed at the beginning of the month and I have NIR PCOS and in the past didn't ovulate on my own. So we're NTNP at the moment and seeing if my cycle returns on its own or not.

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: NTNP, but we're BD without protection. I'll temp once we get serious about it. Last time Letrozole was required, but we'll see what happens this time.

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): I have an almost 15 m/o DD and two dogs. We live in the Portland, OR area. My job is just a job. I love food, zumba, Target...

kels0091 · March 2019

@MJDsquared welcome !
You did a fantastic intro, excellent job with the TW I know it’s always appreciated

i also have PCOS as does quite a few of us do you’re in good company.
What kind of dogs do you have ?? Bonus points for pictures

I also have two dogs.

agesandstages · March 2019

Welcome @MJDsquared! Portland is such a great city to live in as a food lover

lena8888 · March 2019

Greetings!

First post. New to online shenanigans. Open to feedback.

Ages (you and SO): 33.5 and 38

How many months have you been TTC?
7
IUD came out in July (mirena x 2 for total of 10 years)

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)? Charting, CM. OPK and BBT x 3 months.

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): Married for less than two years. TTC #1. Never been pregnant. One dog. Started first real job 19 months ago after many many years of education and post grad nonsense.

Of course I thought this pregnancy thing would just happen when I "pulled the goalie". Silly. My friends and coworkers sure make it look easy. I know I am still within the first 12 months of TTCing and am supposed to feel normal but it is getting hard to chillax. Hence why I am joining you ladies. Solace.

On the plus side, I have learned alot about my lady-bits with all this CM investigating and peeing on sticks and have started using menstrual cups (Ziggy). So much more comfortable than tampons for me. Although, it is like a massacre taking it out, but whatever. Trying to be green.

inthewoods23 · March 2019

@MJDsquared who doesn't love Target? I mean really?

@lena8888 my favorite part about this board is our shenanigans! We discussed Oreos for a solid week back in the February Randoms thread and still bring them up from time to time! 😆

kagesstarshroom · March 2019

@MJDsquared I'm visiting PDX next week for a conference! Watch out, a bunch of writers are coming to take over your city. What's one thing I shouldn't miss? Welcome to TTGP.

@lena8888 You & yr DH are similarly aged to me & my DH! We're like 1-ish year off each-- I'm about to be 35 & he's about to be 40, both later this month. Welcome!

MJDsquared · March 2019

@kagesstarshroom Ohh, that's tough! I live in the suburbs these days but there are SO many amazing restaurants and food carts in Portland. Salt & Straw has really amazing ice cream! Brunch is a huge thing and there are tons of amazing brunch spots, but I'm not sure if that will fit into your conference schedule or not. Le Bistro Montage was one of my favorite spots--open until 2 a.m., super good mac 'n cheese and cocktails, and they wrap your leftovers in animal-shaped foil! I hope you have so much fun here!

whitealbum29 · March 2019

@lena8888 - my IUD came out in July too and also was sad to find that I didn't immediately get pregnant like friends of mine have! Have also learned sooo much about the specifics of my body/cycle in the last few months and I'm trying to be chill about it too with umm, mixed results.

I started posting last week but have already been finding it helpful to talk things out here because I don't really have close IRL friends who are at the same stage as me with this!

And @kagesstarshroom - I can't remember if we've discussed but we're also around the same age as both of you guys! I turned 35 last week and he is 40.

MJDsquared · March 2019

@kels0091 Our dogs are actually street dogs from a shelter in Thailand. We love them and they're great, but our future dogs will all be domestic rescues. Picture in spoiler, Tully is on the left and Flora is on the right!

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020794/uploads/editor/w6/7234yq4umqjv.jpg

notvincent · March 2019

*tw* Previous kids mentioned. *tw*

Hi everyone! Now that the Bump Gods have let me get out of posting purgatory, I figured it was time for an introduction. I'm back on these boards after more than 6 years, and things sure are different! Does anyone even remember the "fingernail full of feta" post, or is that way before anyone's time? Anyway, I'm looking forward to getting to know you all as we go through this crazy journey.

Ages (you and SO): I'm 37 (almost 38) and he's 36 (almost 37). This will be my third but his first. We aren't married yet, but, since we're, you know, old, we figured we should start trying for the baby ASAP while we figure out the engagement / wedding / marriage logistics.

How many months have you been TTC?: This is my first month and first cycle.

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: Temping /charting with FF, although I'm not really doing as good of a job about taking my temperature at the same time as I have in the past. Third child syndrome, I guess.

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): I have a DS who is a former 26 week preemie, so feel free to ask me any questions about preemies if you're curious. And then I carried my daughter to term, so I can answer questions about that, too, if anyone is curious (although I know TTGP isn't really the forum for these topics). I've recently gotten into Orange Theory, which has been fun. I'm a bit of a workout junkie.

Look forward to getting to know you all!

notvincent · March 2019

Also, my Bump name isn't showing up correctly. It's showing as notvincent in my profile, but it's knottie092w84987 or whatever. Anyone else have that problem before?

lulu1180 · March 2019

@knottie5317a497b0055180 You have to log out and back in for any changes to show up

inthewoods23 · March 2019

@knottie5317a497b0055180 log out of your profile and then log back in. That should fix it so you're showing your proper SN!

notvincent · March 2019

@lulu1180 Thanks! That fixed it. Appreciate the help!

marebear15 · March 2019

@notvincent - I see your username!

mercury94 · March 2019

@MJDsquared Cute dogs. Your name seems familiar. Probably from lurking when you were on here. I also have PCOS and I have always been totally anovulatory except when I was on Clomid.

m6agua · March 2019

**TW - MC & LC mentioned in the last section - TW**

Ages (you and SO): 30/31

How many months have you been TTC?: Going to start NTNP in April, sort of started this month since my current cycle is being a bit wonky.

WAYDTGKU?: Currently I am trying to get my health in order and loose some weight. I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism last May along with some other low hormones. I am also trying to get back in the consistent habit of tracking my cycles. I have been very loosely tracking to avoid for the past 2 years and tracked to conceive prior to that.

Tell us about yourself: I participated here back in July 2015-Feb2016 and learned so much information. *TW* I've had one loss (Blighted Ovum) and one child who is 2. *End TW* All of my health issues were triggered postpartum and it was a long struggle to get diagnosed and back to a functional state. I have a blue point siamese cat (in my user picture). I'm a Graphic Designer/Photographer, but I am toying with the idea of completely switch gears and becoming a health coach, nutritional therapist, registered dietitian or something similar. I don't think I will ever have the balls to do it though, so in the mean time I will just continue helping close friends and family learn more about food and their health. I also enjoy cooking, sleeping, board games, and podcasts.

inthewoods23 · March 2019

@notvincent I'm so curious what this "fingernail full of feta" post that you speak of! What's it all about? Can you link it?

marebear15 · March 2019

@inthewoods23 - I tried searching for it, but apparently that thread has been long lost. It predates The Bump when it was The Nest and it was either in a BOTB forum or 1st Tri.

kbrown2385 · March 2019

Part of me wants to gag reading “fingernail full of feta” and the other part of me is super curious and wants to read the thread 🤣

inthewoods23 · March 2019

@kbrown2385 exactly how I felt! 😂 Like what?? Lol

Spartanrd4 · March 2019

@m6agua Welcome! I think I remember you from the TTCAL board in 2016- I am a registered dietitian so if you ever have any questions about the nutrition field feel free to PM me!

kagesstarshroom · March 2019

@inthewoods23 @kbrown2385 I considered just now looking for it for us, but then I was like ,"KAGES. GIRL. Use your imagination." & then.... I was like, "yeah no. too risky. definitely not gonna google that."

marebear15 · March 2019

Edit for *TW pregnancy*
Here's the down-low. Apparently a KU'd girl was freaking out that she ate a "fingernail full of feta" because it's soft cheese which is one of the no-nos in pregnancy. But she was so scared that she'd harm her baby that she forced herself to throw up for 10 minutes and was wondering if she'd thrown it all up.
Or that's the gist I got from reading everyone's recaps.

kbrown2385 · March 2019

@kagesstarshroom I definitely looked for it. I haven’t found an actual link that works though.

kbrown2385 · March 2019

@kagesstarshroom I definitely looked for it. I haven’t found an actual link that works though.

Spartanrd4 · March 2019

@marebear15 omg that is insane!!!

inthewoods23 · March 2019

@marebear15 ah the 1st Trimester gems 😂

Off topic for the thread, but related to the conversation - I was looking into the cheeses since I recently grew to enjoy goat cheese. Most of the cheeses that are considered soft cheeses are actually probably fine to eat since they can be pasteurized. As long as it's pasteurized it's okay to eat that cheese, even if it's one of the soft cheeses.

b_1029 · March 2019

I tried so hard to find that post but it looks like it was back on "the nest" and the link won't work

ETA I realize that marebear said the exact same thing above - sorry guys, reading comprehension is hard haha

inthewoods23 · March 2019

@b_1029 ehhh it's Friday lol

Isn't The Nest still around - it's just for home things and cooking tips/recipes? Or do I not know what I'm talking about?

kbrown2385 · March 2019

@marebear15 I’m kind of disappointed that’s all it was about.

musicinmysoul17 · March 2019

**TW for MC and child**

Hi everyone!! I was around in 2015-16 and absolutely love the community ❤️ I love my F17 BMB! I need to get back in so I can start getting to know some people again.

Ages (you and SO): I’m 26 and he’s 31

How many months have you been TTC?: We basically decided to start actually trying at the beginning of this year, so 3 months now. But we were NTNP all of 2018. It’s been complicated.

What are you doing to get knocked up? Charting, OPKs, vitamins/flaxseed oil/evening primrose, fertility tea, HIO

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): I work in banking and my husband is a police officer. We have a daughter who is 2 years old. It took us awhile to get pregnant and **TW We lost our first baby much too early at 5 weeks. ** Now we’re TFAS. I love music, crocheting, cooking, gardening, decorating my house but it seems like I never have enough time for fun things. My daughter is a livewire and always running, questioning, learning, and talking.
Fun fact, my daughter and I are 2 days apart in birthdays. We came home from the hospital on my birthday!
My husband and I enjoy binge watching tv shows and movies.

madspayne_ · March 2019

Hi everyone!

Ages: 25 and 25, both turning 26 this year. Married April 2017.

Months TTC: Just started this month! I got my Nexplanon out at the beginning of the month.

What are we doing? Well, just the main part at the moment! I’m using an app to track and I’ve been taking prenatal vitamins for months. I still have t started my period since getting my Nexplanon out (and it’s been 3 weeks) so I’m waiting on my cycle to normalize again (hopefully).

About us? No kids, four dogs (we love them, we adore them, they aren’t going anywhere lol). We both work full time. I’m a Wedding Planner. We both plan to keep working full time after. We love hiking, traveling, binge watching Netflix & documentaries, and learning about/exploring our new city (just moved last July).

m6agua · March 2019

Spartanrd4 said:

@m6agua Welcome! I think I remember you from the TTCAL board in 2016- I am a registered dietitian so if you ever have any questions about the nutrition field feel free to PM me!

Thanks! I might take you up on that, but I'll have to gather up my thoughts about it first

Like I said, I don't know if I ever truly will get up the nerve to make the switch.

shamrocandroll · March 2019

@m6agua I think I remember you from 2016 too. Your username sounds super familiar. Anyway, welcome!

madison456 · March 2019

Ages (you and SO): 40 and 44

How many months have you been TTC?: 6

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: Began seeing RE last month. Was to start injectables yesterday but a polyp was discovered so right now dealing with that. The plan is IUI (Clomid, Gonal F, trigger shot then IUI).

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): I have three boys (ages 12, 11 and 5). I work full time in human services and am also a published author

kagesstarshroom · March 2019

@madison456 hi! i am a poet! so cool that you're a published author.

madison456 · March 2019

@kagesstarshroom

Thank you!!! It's been a bumpy ride. I published my first book in September and my 4th releases on April 5th. Are you published yet?

rainbowbaby1020 · March 2019

*TW, MC*

*Edited to correct year of TTC from 2015 to 2014*

Ages (you and SO): I'm 30 and he's 43

How many months have you been TTC?: off and on since 2014. April will be month 1 of actively trying again.

What are you doing to get knocked up (WAYDTGKU)?: Prenatals, supplements, tracking temp, CM, OPKs

Tell us about yourself! (Kids, pets, job, hobbies, etc.): DH and I have been TTC for baby #1 since 2014. *TW we decided to stop trying after our 2nd loss in 2016 *. During this break we traveled the country, stayed in Tennessee for a year to take care of his mother and finally landed in Central Florida. He's a PI and I'm a 911 dispatcher for the local sheriff's office. Since we're well established now, we've decided to TTC again.

kels0091 · March 2019

@rainbowbaby1020
You have my dream job!

Where I live, I’d have to take a 3 hour ferry each way in order to do the job for 12 hour shifts, 4 days a week. So it’s just not something I would be able to do.
Huge kudos to you for doing it !!

@madison456 another person with an amazing career !! What genre do you write ?? If you’re comfortable (totally get if you’re not) what are your books ?? I’m always looking for something new to read !

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