Ladies in Waiting

[stevesbabygirl]

Hello ladies in waiting :D! Let's get a group started over here! I will volunteer to be the threadmistress on this site, so I hope to see a bunch of you soon :).



abbylynn
Me: Abby (27)
DH: Darren (41)
DS: Brandon Ryan (7/22/03)
Married: 8/4/01
TTC #2: Late 2006?

Aletheia
Me: Aletheia, 28
DH: Mr. Ramsey, 28
Engaged: 3/26/04
Married: 8/7/04
TTC: December 2005

allison
Me: Allison, 31
DH: Geoff, 30
Engaged: 11/1/4/02
Married: 5/24/03
TTC: I dunno, we like things the way they are right now

Al'sgirl
Me: Andrea, 33
DH: Al, 35
Engaged: December 12, 2003
Married: May 22, 2004
TTC: Not completely decided .. possibly late 2006

amyloo
Me: Amy
DH: Kyle
Married: 3/12/05
TTC: When we get outta this tiny one-seater duplex!

Annette
Me: Annette, 28
DH: Mike, 28
Married: 11/10/2001
TTC: Probably next summer.

artist
Me: Kristin, 24 (though 25 on 07/21/05)
DH: Allan, 27
Engaged: 12/01/02
Married: 07/05/03
TTC: No idea when. Perhaps not until 2008 or later.

BeachBride19426
Me: Dana, 31
DH: Scott, 37
Engaged: 5/10/03
Married: 11/19/04
TTC: December 2005 - March 2006

bethnjim
Me: Beth-27
DH: Jim-25
Engaged-June 2001
Married-July 12, 2003
TTC-hopefully summer 2006

betsyboop
Betsy, 27
Dave, 29
Married: 10/18/03
TTC date: not sure, possibly next spring

buccm
Me: Mel
DH: Jared
Married: 09-06-03
TTC: fall 2006

Camdynlyn
Me: Summer, 22
DH: Steffie, 25
Engaged: 10/19/02
Married: 7/17/04
TTC: January 2006

Can't_Wait
Me: Leslie
DH: Mike
Married: 05/24/03
TTC: 08/05

cat_loverpq
Me: Cortney
DH: Glenn
Engaged: 6/14/03
Married: 6/5/04
TTC: September 2005

Cinderz
Me: 33
DH: 32
Married: 6/7/03
TTC: Hopefully by the end of 2005

Cohl
Me:Nicole-26
DH:Matt-28
Engaged-September 25, 1999
Married-October 19, 2002
DD-Bryelle Morgan-July 19, 2004
TTC-not soon enough for me-probably beginning of 2006

Constance
Me: 36
DH: 31
Engaged: 2002
Married: 2003
TTC: late 2006/2007

CuckooCat (rachelh on WC)
Rachel, 26
K, 27
Married: 6/23/01
TTC date: we agreed on Jan '06, but not soon enough at all!!!

doublej
Me: J, 27, self-employed
DH: A, 25, self-employed
Married: Dec., 2002
TTC: No earthly idea!

eli1126
Me: Beth
DH: Ed
Married: 6/12/04
TTC:Summer/Fall 2006?

filmgirl7
ME: Carrie, 27
FH: Jeremy, 32
Engaged: 5/31/03
Married: 1/7/06*
TTC: July, 2006 at the absolute latest!

flygirl
Me: Jen, 30
DH: Jeff, 35
Engaged: 5/23/01
Married: 2/22/03
TTC: This fall (hopefully!)

giry76
Me: Colleen, 29, A/R assistant for a plastics company
DH: Troy, 29, Survey Department manager
Married: September 25 2004
TTC: Fall 2006

granada
Me: 29
DH: 34
Married: 8/5/04
TTC: Possibly as early as Feb. 2006, but we'll see...

guinevere
Me: 28
DH: 32
Married: 3/27/04
TTC: April 2006

honeygirl
Me: Anne, late 20's
DH: Late 20's
Met, Engaged and Married in 2003 (busy year )
TTC: May 2006

j2478
Me: Jen, 27
DH: 27
TTC: Spring/summer 2006

Jen&Dan
Me: Jen, 26
DH: Dan, 26
Engaged: 12/20/98
Married: 3/30/02
TTC: In about 1 1/2 years

jessied1025
Me: Jessie, 27
DH: Jim, 28
Engaged: July 13, 2002
Married October 25, 2003
TTC: October 2005

Julss05
Me: Julie (28)
DH: Mike (30)
Married: 6/15/02
TTC #1: 2006

Katyanne
Me: Katie, 27, auth coordinator for insurance company
DH: David, 29, Managing Editor for a sports marketing firm
Married: May 21, 2004
TTC: Hopefully sometime this winter.

kdotp
Me: Kari, 26
DH: Nate, 29
TTC: Jan 2006

KKay
Me: Kris (33)
DH: E (33)
DD: Alexis (3/3/04)
Married: 8/31/02
TTC #2: Fall 2005

Kristibell
Me: Kristine, age 27
DH: Brett, age 30
Engaged: December 21, 2001
Married: September 27, 2003
TTC: Early 2006

KRM&TPS
Me - Kim -26
DH- Patrick- 23
Engaged- May 28, 2004
Married- January 22, 2005
TTC- This is going to sound very far off but late 2006 or even 2007

LadyD088
Me: Deb, 29
DH: Ryan, 28
Dating Since: 10/24/92
Engaged: 10/24/02
Married: 5/8/05
TTC: February 2006

Lanapoo
Me(Lana):28
DH(Dean):32
Married: 7/15/05
TTC: Summer 2006

laurenc
me: Lauren, 26
DH: Tom, 27
Engaged: 6/23/01
Married: 6/14/03
TTC: Late 2006/Early 2007

lawyerlee
Me: Diana, 27, attorney for Kansas Legislature
DH: Cliff, 29, college student
Married: November 30, 2002
TTC or adopt: with next 2-3 years (hopefully)

lawgirl4
Me: Ericka, 30
DH: Rob, 36
Engaged: 9/4/02
Married: 7/6/03 (almost 2 years!) - together since the mid 90s
TTC: Feb/March 2006!!! CANNOT WAIT!!!

Leigh0918
Me: Leigh, 29
DH: Michael, 33
Married: 9/18/03
TTC: whenever the mood strikes - no official plans

LeslieandPaul
me:Leslie, 21, unemployed
FH: Paul, 27, technologist-I think!
Engaged: June 22, 2004
Wedding: August 20, 2005!!!
TTC: I'm hoping to start trying November 2005 (on our delayed honeymoon)

Lil_Mrs_0702
Me: April, 21
DH: Shannon, 24
Married: July 2005
TTC: ???

Little Angel '77
Me: Alicia (29)
DH: Seth (28)
Married: 8/21/04
TTC: ?

Magrat
Me: 26
DH: 25
Married: 3/1/2003
TTC: April 2006

MamaBear
Me: Sara, 32
DH: David, 34
Married: 5/31/03
DS: 2/6/04
TTC# 2: December

mamatallcott
me: Holly 29 (30 in December)
dh : J 31
dd#1 Sophia 7/10/02
dd#2 Megan 1/27/05
ttc#3 around 7/08 or 7/09
and #4 2 years after number 3 then that's it finito no more babies..

maplekitty
Me: Sarah, 24, Inside technical sales
FH: Curt, 27, Network Admin
Engaged: November 12, 2204
Married: August 27, 2005 (sooooooon!)
TTC: if it were up to his mom...on the honeymoon. Realisticaly - winter 2006

miaclear
Me: Amy 29
DF: Dirk 30
Engaged: Feb 19 2003
Married: Sept 18 2005
TTC: March 2006

mierin
Me: Meg (26)
DH: Allastair (25)
Married: 10/4/03
TTC: Probably late 2007

mimieliza
Me: Michelle, 27
DH: Reid, 28
Married: August 9, 2003
TTC: 12/2005

MrsHill
Me: MrsHill, age 32, SAHW
DH: B, age 40, Architect
Engaged: December 23, 2004
Married: September 24, 2005
TTC: June 2006

MrsSmith
Me:25
DH: 25
Married: 3/15/03
TTC: Nov/Dec 2005

mrstim
Me: Amy - 20
DH: Tim - 24
Engaged - October 28, 2004
Married - February 4, 2005
TTC - November 2005

numberlady
me:Kelby, 31, CPA
FH: Steven, 43, Network Admin
Married: May 19, 2002
TTC: Hopefully by the end of 2005

Peaches
Me: Pearl, age 26, 27 in two weeks
DH: Matt, age 25
Engaged: July 19, 2002
Married: December 29, 2003
TTC: Late 2006?

PG-rated
Me: Angela (29)
DH: Matt (28)
Married: 04/02/05
TTC: Probably late 2006

polkadot
Me: Lauren, 26
DH: Brian, 26
married: nov. 20, 2004
TTC: hopefully Aug/Sept. '05 more likely Aug/Sept 06

Reebs
Me: Rebecca (or Becky), 27
DH: Ken, 28
Dating Since: 1/24/98
Engaged: 12/24/01
Married: 10/4/03
TTC: Mid-2008

Reenie
Me: Maureen, mid-twenties, Chicago Public Schools high school English teacher
DH: Eric, mid-twenties, mathematics education major (college student)
Officially a couple: November 13, 1999
Engaged: January 9, 2004
Married: November 13, 2004
TTC: spring-summer 2008 (so, so long!)

risa00
Me:Lisa-27
DH:Sean-33
Engaged-August 4, 2002
Married-July 12, 2003
TTC-May 2006

RobynScott
Me: Robyn, 28
DH: Scott, 30
Engaged: 2/28/03
Married: 8/29/04 (10 months today ) - together since 7/2000
TTC: Possibly / probably next spring/summer (so mid-2006) - unless I get a new job - in which case, possibly waiting until 2007.

Rosa727
ME: Rose-Anne, 27
DH: Eric, 27
together since: November 6, 1998
Engaged: November 5, 2000
Married: July 27, 2002
TTC: November 2005 or a bit after - we are not totally sure, but we want to have our first baby when we are 28

Sabriel
Me: Cherish, 24
DH: Jon, 23
Engaged: 12/24/03
Married: 5/22/05
TTC: September 2005

sarahh
Me: Sarah (28)
DH: Jeff (27)
Engaged: 7/21/00
Married: 9/1/02
TTC: September/October 2005

Sare79
Me: Sarah, age 25
FH: Joel, age 25
Engaged: September 29, 2004
Married: October 15, 2005
TTC: Fall 2005

sfaugustbride
Me: C, age 30, Accounting
DH: B, age 34, Plumber
Engaged: sometime October 2002
Married: June 19, 2004
TTC: Dec 2005/Jan 2006

Sha259
Me: Shamena, 23
DH: Avi, 22
Engaged: 06/19/02
Married: 7/20/04
TTC: not until 2008 at the earliest

Silverdecember
Me:Amanda-25
DH:Ryan-21
Engaged-February 21, 2002
Married-May 24, 2003
TTC-mid/late 2006

southerner
Name: I, 29
Husband: M, 31
Engaged: 11-11-01
Married: 8-16-03
TTC: Early-mid 2006

SQ2
Me: Rachel, 27
DH: Nathan, 26 (27 in August)
Engaged: 2/9/03
Married: 8/15/04
TTC: Fall 2006, Spring 2007, or Spring 2008???

Squee
Me: Steph 19
DF: John 21
Engaged: 29 Oct 04
Will beMarried: 7 Jan 06
TTC: 7 Jan 06

stevesbabygirl
Me: Heather, age 26
DH: Steve, age 28
Engaged: October 17, 2002
Married: August 31, 2003
TTC: Sometime in 2006?

sublime311
Me: Kelli, 36
DH: James, 32
Engaged: March 13, 2004
Married: October 16, 2004
TTC: Since January 2004!!! I'm ready already!!

sunchaser26
Me: Carrie
DH: Tom
Married: June 14, 2003
TTC: August 2005

Sunshine
Me: Tamara, 26, Administrative Assistant
DH: Dell, 29, Parts Clerk
Engaged: October 19, 2003 (Dating since May 22, 1998)
Married: August 27, 2005
TTC: August 2006 (Off bcp Dec 19,2005)

tashaw6
Me: Natasha, 27
DH: Neil, 26
Married: 25th of September 2004
TTC: When we settle somewhere!

tbell
Name: Tacy, 30
Husband: Tim, 34
Engaged: 1/1/04
Married: 5/21/05
TTC: hopefully around Aug 2006

tippy
Me: Tiffany, 24
DH: Dennis, 23
Engaged: 08.15.02
Married: 06.26.04
TTC: Maybe 2008ish, but who really knows

Tonysweetie
Me: leslie
DH: tony
Engaged: 12/31/03
Married: 3/26/05
TTC: 2006-2007 hopefully 2006

TriSigmaNC
Name: Tracie, 31
DH: Eric, 27 almost 28
Married: 10/4/03
TTC? Hmmm...maybe anywhere around 5/06-5/07 , he's in school full time, so we'll see

Twylla
Me: Twylla, 24
DH: Gordon, 27
Married: July 3, 2004
TTC: December 2005

[Cohl]

Ok, I'll join. :)

Me:Nicole-26
DH:Matt-28
Engaged-September 25, 1999
Married-October 19, 2002
DD-Bryelle Morgan-July 19, 2004
TTC-not soon enough for me-probably beginning of 2006

[giry76]

giry76
Me: Colleen, 29, A/R assistant for a plastics company
DH: Troy, 29, Survey Department manager
Married: September 25 2004
TTC: Sometime after September 25, 2005

[stevesbabygirl]

Welcome ladies :D!

[SilverDecember]

Hello, ladies!

Silverdecember
Me:Amanda-25
DH:Ryan-21
Engaged-February 21, 2002
Married-May 24, 2003
TTC-mid/late 2006

[maplekitty]

maplekitty
Me: Sarah, 24, Inside technical sales
FH: Curt, 27, Network Admin
Engaged: November 12, 2204
Married: August 27, 2005 (sooooooon!)
TTC: if it were up to his mom...on the honeymoon. Realisticaly - winter 2006

[KRM&TPS]

Me - Kim -26
DH- Patrick- 23
Engaged- May 28, 2004
Married- January 22, 2005
TTC- This is going to sound very far odd but late 2006 or even 2007

Grr I can not type I meant very far off. Sorry . But you dont have to fix it if you dont want to.

* Edited because I am a typing goofball. :o

[southerner]

I must de-lurk and admit that I wanted to join this thread on the WC, but it was so big, there were so many people and it moved very fast. Now, that I have a chance to join in early in the game, it will be easier for me to keep up.

Name: I, 29
Husband: M, 31
Engaged: 11-11-01
Married: 8-16-03
TTC: Early-mid 2006

I'm looking forward to "waiting" with y'all :D

[flygirl]

Hey everyone! First post over here. :)

Me: Jen, 30
DH: Jeff, 35
Engaged: 5/23/01
Married: 2/22/03
TTC: This fall (hopefully!)

[stevesbabygirl]

Welcome welcome to the new additions :D! Since we have a nice little group going, how about a QOTD? We'll make this one rather simple:

What are your top names right now?

For me, my top girl names are Sabrina and Hayley, though I have a ton more in my arsenal ;).

My top boy names are Lucas and Julian.

Of course, DH hates pretty much every name I've ever suggested, so I have a feeling that it's going to be a long road for us :rolleyes:. He did like the name Avery for a girl though, which I thought was weird, as it would normally be too soap opera-ish for him.

[KRM&TPS]

My top girl names now are Ava Chelsea and McKenzie Chelsea.

My top boy names- well the first name has to be Thomas because Patrick first name is Thomas goes by Patrick, his dad is a Thomas goes by Tommy, his gf is a Thomas goes by Tom. So anyway after all that my top two are
Thomas Cole and Thomas Carter

[flygirl]

Welcome welcome to the new additions :D! Since we have a nice little group going, how about a QOTD? We'll make this one rather simple:

What are your top names right now?
I think you're just having too much fun. Have our choices changed since 3 weeks ago? ;) j/k!

I'm still at Christian Nicholas and Mary ___ (something). No idea what the something will be, though.

[Cohl]

Hmm...my favorite names are Brynn, Rhilee, and Camryn for a girl. For a boy I love Kayan, Kaedan, Jaden and Noah

Nicole

[SilverDecember]

Girls: Vivian Nicole or Cassandra Leigh
Boys: Harrison with either Charles, Joseph or Cade

[stevesbabygirl]

Well, it's for the new people who didn't just answer it :p.

[allison]

May I join?!

Me: Allison, 31
DH: Geoff, 30
Engaged: 11/1/4/02
Married: 5/24/03
TTC: I dunno, we like things the way they are right now :)


QOTD: I love Isabelle/Isabella for a girl and Gavin or Evan for a boy.

[stevesbabygirl]

Absolutely, welcome aboard :D!

[allison]

Thanks! I joined a few times on WC but always forgot about the thread. I'll do my best to keep up!

[tippy]

Can I join too? :)

Me: Tiffany, 24
DH: Dennis, 23
Engaged: 08.15.02
Married: 06.26.04
TTC: Maybe 2008ish, but who really knows ;)

QOTD: Andréa Denise for a girl, Julius (we haven't decided on a middle name yet) for a boy. We've had to start picking names now b/c DH is SO SO SO picky and we haven't been able to agree on any names besides those :rolleyes:

[flygirl]

Well, it's for the new people who didn't just answer it :p.
:p :)

[Camdynlyn]

Camdynlyn
Me: Summer, 22
DH: Steffie, 25
Engaged: 10/19/02
Married: 7/17/04
TTC: April 2006

We were going to start in November of this year but with the new house being built, it bumped it back. Oh, and getting a new dog also bumped it back! ;)

[Katyanne]

Can I join too? :)

Me: Katie, 27, auth coordinator for insurance company
DH: David, 29, Managing Editor for a sports marketing firm
Married: May 21, 2004
TTC: Hopefully sometime this winter.

QOTD: Emerald Catherine (Emmy or Emma for short) for a girl, Jackson and Joel for boys names. If we are blessed with a son DH would love to give him his Grandfathers name Forest. And Catherine was my Great-Grandmothers name (I was named after her) and I'd like to pass on the name.

Katie

[Camdynlyn]

Oh, top names:

Girl, it changes all the time
Boy, we both really like Noah (maybe Noah James)

[kdotp]

Me: Kari, 26
DH: Nate, 29
TTC: Jan 2006
I was in the LIW thread twice on WC (but kind of fell out of it when I stopped spending so much time there), was pregnant twice and m/c twice and am now back to waiting! We're taking some time off for ourselves and enjoying the rest of the year before we start thinking about TTC again.

baby names I change my mind every week it seems. So far the top two are Grant Edward and Claudia Louise.

[artist]

:::

[Peaches]

Can I join you ladies?

Peaches
Me: Pearl, age 26, 27 in two weeks
DH: Matt, age 25
Engaged: July 19, 2002
Married: December 29, 2003
TTC: Late 2006?

I have just started a new job and we would like to buy a house before we have a baby. Right now that seems so far off. I just keep telling myself it will be here before I know it! :)

QOTD: All we have picked out so far is a boy's middle name; Morris, after DH's late grandfather.

[Sha259]

I'd like to join you ladies if you dont mind? :)

Me: Shamena, 23
DH: Avi, 22
Engaged: 06/19/02
Married: 7/20/04
TTC: not until 2008 at the earliest :eek:

[Sha259]

Forgot to answer the QOTD.
For a girl I came up with the name Diandra Elise
For a boy...not sure. DH likes the name Dmitri, but don't as me why. :rolleyes:

[jessied1025]

Can I join as well?

Me: Jessie, 27
DH: Jim, 28
Engaged: July 13, 2002
Married October 25, 2003
TTC: October 2005

I too joined the LIW on the WC, but couldn't keep up because it moved so quickly. Hopefully this time I will be able to keep up.

QOTD: Baby names...
Girl: Jenna, Carly and Lindsey (so far Jim only likes the first one. :rolleyes: )
Boy: Jacob Gus (We both are in agreement on this one. Jacob, because that is what Jim's dad use to call him when he was a kid and Gus after my grandpa who passed away in May.)

[SilverDecember]

Had the most 'real' dream last night I've had in years. Ryan and I had a baby girl! She was the cutest thing in the world! And I gave up my career (more about that later) so that I could stay at home and take care of her. She loved her 'baby yoga' time each day (which was wierd because I don't do yoga now...) and just laughed and cooed.

And now for the not-so-real (or realistic) parts of my dream. We (Ryan and myself) were superheroes in a futuristic-world. My outfit was akin to Liv Tyler's robes/clothes in the Lord of the Ring series...very flowing. Capes with hoods-all day, all the time. There were transport holes that sealed and opened only at certain times and that's how people got around.

Anyway, tights or not, our baby was still cute! But I awoke in a funk. Almost like I was disappointed that I couldn't walk into the next room and see her. Very strange.

[abbylynn]

Can I join too? I'm an old LIW member from a long time ago. I have son who will be 2 next month but I've suddenly got the baby bug bad (doesn't help that friends keep announcing their pregnancies and I just found out my SIL is pregnant with #2). For various reasons we're waiting until at least sometime next year to start trying for #2. So I don't fit in with the "trying" threads because I'm really not trying to do anything. I'm just waiting.

[Aletheia]

Yes, these boards are far cooler than the poopy new and deproved WC boards. Nice move. I'm joining/rejoining.

Kdotp I'm sorry for your double m/c loss-- you must be one strong lady. I'm glad you'll be waiting with us. :)

Me: Aletheia, 28
DH: Poop Head, 28
Engaged: 3/26/04
Married: 8/7/04
TTC: Maybe as early as January! (And as late as next August.)

I liked the question about being a parent to a toddler versus being a parent to a baby. Toddlers scare me a bit, but then I think about how familiar I'll be with my own and I don't feel nervous anymore. For instance, when I first met my now-husband, I was shy and wouldn't have told him where to stick it if he was being obnoxious. Now I have no problem. So, you see, knowing someone well makes all the difference. And "telling someone where to stick it" is a great parenting philosophy.

Just kidding.

In other news... we just got a new housemate, and though she is only 26 or 27, she had a full hysterectomy this time last year due to aggressive uterine cancer. It's really put my baby bug in a new perspective, and I feel a little sneaky getting my internet time in whilst she is not here and hiding my prenatal vitamins. It's so easy to have the baby bug when you are blissfully ignorant of possible or looming complications...

As far as names go... Zadie is still my favorite girl's name, and the *only* name I can get DH to give a disgruntled nod of approval to, and when I ask DH about boy's names, he only says "Bartholomeu." When I do reflect upon raising his children, it does help with the baby fever a bit.

In the meantime, the tyrant MacKenzie wants to say hello to everyone:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dc28b3127cce9072b599f6b300000026108AcuGbZy1ct5

[MamaBear]

Ooooh, my first thread! I have to admit, I am a big lurker over at WC. I used to check out the old LIW but was a little intimidated to post. But, since this is a new thread, why not?! :D
Me: Sara, 32
DH: David, 34
Married: 5/31/03
DS: 2/6/04
TTC# 2: December

Would love to TTC right now, but at the same time I am very afraid of having 2 children. QOTD : No favorite names yet. We had a girl name picked out (Sophia) but now we are rethinking that. I hope that I can keep up with this thread. I might not post often, but I will definitely keep an eye on things ;)

[abbylynn]

Sara, I'm so glad to see another mom posting here too!

I forgot to post my stats earlier:

Me: Abby (27)
DH: Darren (41)
DS: Brandon Ryan (7/22/03)
Married: 8/4/01
TTC #2: Late 2006?

Also, since I posted before we got another phone call and my other SIL is finally pregnant after 3 (I think?) IVF attempts. She got a positive beta hcg for the first time ever. BIL told DH they used 7 embryoes this time :eek: but they don't know how many took yet! She's due a month after my other SIL, so now I'm the only of the 3 of us not pregnant. Both of my SILs live in different state from us though.

QOTD: No names picked out yet. DSs name was very easy to choose because we knew his initials would be BR. Somehow, this time every time I think of names I only think of girls' names.

[stevesbabygirl]

Welcome aboard tippy :D!

[Twylla]

Hello, I'm so glad to find this thread revivde here! Yay! Thanks Heather!

Twylla
Me: Twylla, 24
DH: Gordon, 27
Married: July 3, 2004
TTC: December 2005

I'm running the Honolulu Marathon for the arthritis Society's Joints in Moition Training Team on December 11th, and we're going to TTC the next day while we're still in Hawaii, yay!

QOTD: Girls: Kelsey Jaelyn, Janelle Carmun
Boys: Trevan Gordon, Dylan Thomas or Dylan Harrison

[Leigh0918]

Can I join?! I was an occassional lurker over at WC, but a bit too shy to ever join in. Feel kind of funny about being a lady in waiting because I never really imagined myself as even wanting kids in the first place! Anyone else feel similar? But apparently that's what being happily married does to a gal - the baby bug has suddenly appeared ;)

Me: Leigh, 29
DH: Michael, 33
Married: 9/18/03
TTC: whenever the mood strikes - no official plans

[tippy]

Welcome aboard tippy :D!

Thanks for having me!! :D :p :cool:

[Sabriel]

Can I join too? We just got married a month ago, but I have the worst baby bug! It doesn't help that our best friends are TTC!

Sabriel
Me: Cherish, 24
DH: Jon, 23
Engaged: 12/24/03
Married: 5/22/05
TTC: May 2006 or when DH gets a better job, whichever comes first!

QOTD: My favorite girl names are Rebecca and Rosemary (a combination of my grandmothers' names, Rosa and Mary). DH likes Jennifer and Matthew.

[cat_loverpq]

Ok, I have to give in and join. :D I'm not sure how well I'll be able to keep up with the thread, but I'll give it a shot.

Me: Cortney
DH: Glenn
Engaged: 6/14/03
Married: 6/5/04
TTC: August 2005


QOTD - I have a huge list of names compiled, but I think my favorite girl name so far is Claire and my favorite boy name is Nicholas. Not sure what DH thinks of them though. I made the mistake of asking him about baby names a few months ago, and he just rolled his eyes at me since we aren't even TTC yet. :p

[DelSol]

I'd like to join too!


BeachBride19426
Me: Dana, 30
DH: Scott, 36
Engaged: 5/10/03
Married: 11/19/04
TTC: Fall 2005


QOTD:Baby Names
For a girl I like:
Olivia Danielle

For a boy I like:
Joshua Anthony

[Jen&Dan]

I would love to join


Me: Jen, 26
DH: Dan, 26
Engaged: 12/20/98
Married: 3/30/02
TTC: In about 1 1/2 years

[Jen&Dan]

I should have answered the QOTD

For girl names I love Kailey, Kylie, and Avery. I am not to sure about middle names.

For boy names I like Noah and Aidan. I like Austin, but its getting pretty popular.

I know there are more, but for some reason I cannot think of them at the moment.

[laurenc]

hopping along for the ride...

laurenc
me: Lauren, 26
DH: Tom, 27
Engaged: 6/23/01
Married: 6/14/03
TTC: Late 2006/Early 2007

QOTD:
Girl names: we really like Madelyn Joy, and it would pay homage to our moms' first names, Marilyn and Joyce. If we were to have two girls, we like Jocelyn as a first name.
Boy names: We know the middle name will be Thomas. As for first names, we've discussed Christopher, Daniel, and Andrew.

My husband and I don't share the same last name, but our kids will have his last name (his has 8 letters, opposed to mine which has 10 ;)). But both of us have obviously Italian last names anyhow. A lot of the "non-traditional" names that are gaining popularity (like Madison, Kayla, Logan, Mackenzie, and Hunter) don't fit right with the last name, and many of the the more "traditional" names (Joseph, John, James, Paul, Anna, Kristine, Emma, Ryan, Thomas...) have already been taken by other family members (and in many cases, by several family members). So we're hoping that anyone in the family who has a baby before we do keeps their mitts off "Madelyn Joy" because that's the one that we really love and want for ourselves!!!

[amyloo]

Me too!!!

Me: Amy
DH: Kyle
Married: 3/12/05
TTC: When we get outta this tiny one-seater duplex!

I think we both have the baby bug, but currently there is nowhere to put one. We're saving for our first home and it's going to take a while. (I'm a teacher and he works for a church, so you know we're raking it in- with a shrimp fork!!) But as soon as we get our home I'm turning it into Club Baby Dance!!! :D

[mimieliza]

mimieliza
Me: Michelle, 27
DH: Reid, 28
Married: August 9, 2003
TTC: Possibly August 2005
My Chart (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/b84ec)

Hello! Nice to see everyone! I couldn't keep up with the WC LIW thread, although I joined a few times.

I'm crazed about names. Here are my current favorites:

Meredith Kiyomi
Miriam Elizabeth
Caroline Akemi

Ivan Kyoshi
Andrew Kyoshi
Owen Kyoshi

[RobynScott]

Hi! I wasn't a member of this over at the other place, but I think I'll give it a try :)

Me: Robyn, 28
DH: Scott, 30
Engaged: 2/28/03
Married: 8/29/04 (10 months today :) ) - together since 7/2000
TTC: Possibly / probably next spring/summer (so mid-2006) - unless I get a new job - in which case, possibly waiting until 2007.

QOTD: Samantha Mychele (not sure on spelling) - or Steven Michael. The name feels kind of long - but the Samantha is definite - well, we have time - so we shall see :) - NO rush right now :)

[lawgirl4]

hi!
glad to see this thread - add me, please! :)

Me: Ericka, 30
DH: Rob, 36
Engaged: 9/4/02
Married: 7/6/03 (almost 2 years!) - together since the mid 90s
TTC: Feb/March 2006!!! CANNOT WAIT!!!


QOTD:

for a girl, we love the name Charlotte Rose (my grandma is Charlotte and his is Rose). I also like Sophie, Ali, Mia, Alexandra, Samantha, and Eve as first names.

for a boy - Alexander, Harrison, Benjamin (I don't have as many boy ideas!)

[polkadot]

Me: Lauren, 26
DH: Brian, 26
married: nov. 20, 2004
TTC: hopefully Aug/Sept. '05 more likely Aug/Sept 06

Names we like:

Girls:
Ella Clare (after his mom clare)
Ainsley Elizabeth (my middle name is Elizabeth)
Sophia Clare

Boys:
Ellis Joseph III (after his grandfather we'd call him Eli)
Brian Joseph II (after DH) we'd call him Joey to avoid condusion)


My taste change everyday though...this month these are tops :p
this thread is going to be fun :p

[stevesbabygirl]

Welcome to all of the new ladies in waiting :D! I have updated your information up through today.

[kdotp]

qotd
So, is there anything you really want to do before TTC? DH and I found an awesome deal for 6 nights in London over NYE and that's going to be our "last big hurrah" before TTC again (which is also part of the reason we're waiting until then).

[KRM&TPS]

Great question. DH and I spent the first year and a half of our relationship as long distance. So we just want some time for just the two of us. We also would like to go to Hawaii. I personally would like to lose some weight before.

[MamaBear]

So, is there anything you really want to do before TTC?

I would love to lose the remaining baby weight that is still hanging on my stomach and thighs. Finish putting in our front yard. I would love to travel as we never really got to as a married couple (Alex was an almost honeymoon baby :) ). Other than that, enjoy the time we have just being the 3 of us.

[laurenc]

So, is there anything you really want to do before TTC?

-finish my dissertation
-hike the grand canyon

anything else would be icing on the cake. :)

[stevesbabygirl]

I just want to save money before we TTC so that I can stay at home when the baby arrives. Considering I'm not working right now, that's going to be quite an undertaking.

[Twylla]

Brian Joseph II (after DH) we'd call him Joey to avoid condusion)



My Dad is a Brian Joseph... it sounds like such a strong and reliable name to me. Plus, his middle name was after my Grandpa who I never met, he was murdered. So I think the name is terrific!!!

QOTD: I signed up to run a marathon, so that's my last big thing. Of course, there are a million other things, like finish fixing up the house, lose weight (well, I suppose the marathon should take care fo that! lol), travel, but the main thing is finish that marathon. Hopefully it'll make childbirth seem like a breeze.

Well, a girl can hope, right?

Thanks again Heather for starting the thread, and posting the info!

edited to fix spelling

[LeslieandPaul]

Hi, I'm signing up!

me:Leslie, 21, unemployed
FH: Paul, 27, technologist-I think!
Engaged: June 22, 2004
Wedding: August 20, 2005!!!
TTC: I'm hoping to start trying November 2005 (on our delayed honeymoon)

qotd:
okay, not before ttc, but at least before baby is born-build triplex, start own company/companies

[Cohl]

So, is there anything you really want to do before TTC?

We want to build a house so we have some more space. Oh yeah, and ditch the weight I'm still carrying from my 11 month old.

[numberlady]

Is it too late to join in?

me:Kelby, 31, CPA
FH: Steven, 43, Network Admin
Married: May 19, 2002
TTC: Hopefully by the end of 2005

QOTD:
I would like to lose about 15 pounds and DH is trying to make his business a little more stable.

[abbylynn]

So, is there anything you really want to do before TTC?

DH has a couple of big trips planned for next year that I don't want to be pregnant for since I don't like to travel while pregnant. If DH doesn't get his trip to Hawaii and a Panama Canal cruise before #2 he won't be a happy camper! LOL I think we're going to wait until after DSs 3rd b-day next summer since he'll hopefully be potty trained, in school more than 2 mornings a week, and more verbal by then.

We got an email from my MIL that was sent to her by one of DHs brothers and it looks like everyone is the family is waiting for us to announce that we're pregnant with #2 now that both of my SILs are pregnant! Everyone seems to think it would be really cool if the three of us were pregnant at the same time.

[tippy]

qotd
So, is there anything you really want to do before TTC?

DH and I want to have some time for ourselves (we still have to get used to each other ;) ), save a good amount of $$, buy a house, get another car, and take a few big trips before we have a baby.

That list isn't long enough, is it? :D ;)

[Leigh0918]

Take a vacation!!! We have a big one booked for this November, but I am starting to get more and more antsy to go off BCP before then. Then again, we're going to an all inclusive resort and I just want to eat and drink my way to the final bill without worrying about my body :D

We're also in the midst of home improvements that we would love to get taken care of...

[Katyanne]

Leigh0918,
Which all inclusive resort are you headed to? We went to Moon Palace near Cancun Mexico for our honeymoon last year and I really want to go back. We had so much fun and even though I'm honestly not much of a drinker I really miss the fruity drinks. ;) especially the Bahama Momma, I definately recommend that one :)

[Sha259]

Answer to QOTD:
I Definitely want to go on at least 2 big vacations before we TTC. We are also planning to upgrade to a bigger house either before we start, or while I am pg.

Vacation 1 will be a cruise, because that is something we both have always wanted to do. We also want to go on an all inclusive vacation. And I have always heard that Mexico is fantastic for All-inclusives (and possibly cheaper), but I am concerned about finding a good one. So hearing praise for your past vacation Katie makes me even more certain of our choice.

[Leigh0918]

Katyanne-
We're going to Villas Sol in Costa Rica. We've been looking forward to it for so long and have heard so many fabulous things about the country. I've also been reading up on all the activities down there and there are some restrictions for preggos (e.g., taking a zip line through the rain forest is a no-no). And I definately want to be open to all experiences while we're there. Not holed up with m/s in our room!!

[jessied1025]

QOTD: So, is there anything you really want to do before TTC?
1. Go see NYC - done (went there with SIL's in May). DH has been there before and wasn't interested in going again.
2. Finish the landscaping around the house - over half way done. We did a lot of it in May and June. We are going to plant a couple trees in the fall and then DH said he would finish it next spring, when I am hopefully prego! ;)
3. Finish the basement - will start this in the fall. DH and his uncle will be putting in a bathroom in September and then working on the basement throughout the winter.
4. Save $$$ for daycare & baby needs - in July we are going to open a savings account just for the baby. Hopefully we can save some up some money so the initial costs won't be as shocking or hard on us.
5. Enjoy our time together as a couple - we both believe this is very important, knowing that once there is another person in our lives there will not be as much time to have together. No matter what we are both excited to add a new little addition to our family! :)

**We really wanted to go on vacation to Alaska before we had a baby, but finishing things around the house and saving for the baby became more important!

[DelSol]

QOTD: Is there anything you really want to do before TTC?

1) I would have to say get one last big vacation in. So far while my DH and I have been together, we have been to Las Vegas (a few times), Ocean City (ever summer), Alexandria & Williamsburg, VA and we got married in Jamaica.

For our 1st anniversary, we're thinking of going to Niagara Falls.

We will also do some day trips or long weekends, here and there, nothing picked out yet.

2) Save money

3) Enjoy our time together before a baby arrives.

[betsyboop]

Hi- I hope it's ok if I join. I wasn't a member over on WC, but now that I have the baby bug and we're not really ready to TTC, it seems like the time to join:)

We are:
Betsy, 27
Dave, 29
Married: 10/18/03
TTC date: not sure, possibly next spring

QOTD1: We don't really have any names picked out yet, but we both like traditional, old fashioned names. Nothing trendy or hip for our babies!

QOTD2: There are so many things we'd like to do before having a baby- that's why we're not ready yet:p In no particular order:
1. travel (we're going to Peru in a couple of weeks and we are tentatively planning on staying at the Greenbrier in WV for our anniversary in Oct. Then we'll probably go one one more big trip before we start TTC)
2. finish off one last kid-free ski season
3. have one last summer of hanging out at the beach and walking to the bars from my parents vacation house in Newport, RI
4. remodel the whole house- the kitchen is the last room left to do, so we're almost done!
5. Finish the landscaping in our yard- should be done this summer.
6. Save some money- hahaha ;)

[mimieliza]

QOTD: Is there anything you really want to do before TTC?

The short answer is no... that's why we're tentatively planning to TTC in August!

The long answer is that we'd like to both be more established in our careers. DH is a lawyer, he has just worked for one year and had a terrible experience. He is starting a new job in July that has the potential to be really wonderful, but he's pretty shaken up by how bad his first experience was. And, although he's an attorney, he made very little last year because he was working for a non-profit.

I am also starting a new job in July. I'm not as worried about establishing my career because I'm in a pretty high demand field (social work). But I was tossing around the idea of going back to school for a year in fall 2006 to get my teaching certification in special ed. I haven't quite thought through all the logistics of that if we have a baby. So I want to give it some more thought before we jump right in.

Oh, and $$$ is always an issue. But we've decided that as long as we can pay our bills, we'll be okay. DH and I both have good careers, we'll be making more down the road. It's okay if things are tight right now.

[Peaches]

First, thanks Heather for your work on this thread!

Secondly, QOTD:

We just want to buy a house :)
Still have to save for the down payment and pray the housing market calms down or we both get huge raises!

[Sabriel]

QOTD: Is there anything you really want to do before TTC?

1. DH needs to get a new job. He works too hard for what he makes right now.

2. I would really like to get our credit card debt paid off. We don't owe a huge amount, but it really bothers me and I would like for it to be gone!

[Daniel's Kitty]

Congrats on the waiting!!! I know that the wc Laidies in Waiting is what kept me from going nuts while we were waiting. I hope that it is great for all of you. Maybe I will be back here in a year or so. Good luck! I will have to check on sometimes to see how things go for everyone.

[MrsSmith]

Hey ladies,

I just joined up over here. There are still some friends that I'd like to keep track of at WC. But once they leave, I'll be over here full time. I just don't like the new format at all. So, you can add my stats.

We're both 25, married since 3/15/03, TTC in Nov/Dec 2005

[flygirl]

QOTD: So, is there anything you really want to do before TTC?
This is a topic very close to home. DH & I planned to wait about 3-4 years before TTC, and we had a list 3 miles long with the things we wanted to do, places we wanted to go, etc. Thanks to 9/11 & him loosing his job, the only thing we've accomplished from that list is buying a house.

We know we'll still be able to do everything we want to do in the future, but mother nature doesn't wait. So, we'll just have to do it all with a child :). My advice: be careful about setting solid restrictions on what you must accomplish before having a child. Life always has this bad habit of getting in the way.

[Jen&Dan]

QOTD: Is there anything you really want to do before TTC?

We would like to go on a vaction and pay off our debt. Debt is getting close to being paid off finally. DH is also looking for another job so he will be able to be home more.

[stevesbabygirl]

Welcome new ladies, and thank you for the kind works Twylla and Peaches :D!

[MrsSmith]

The main thing I wanted to do was buy a house. I didn't want to think about moving with a baby or small child. We've done that. Hubby also wants to build up savings some more.

Oh yeah..I'm MrsSmithin3mos from WC.

[SilverDecember]

QOTD: Is there anything you really want to do before TTC?

Graduate!! :eek:

[SQ2]

SQ2
Me: Rachel, 27
DH: Nathan, 26 (27 in August)
Engaged: 2/9/03
Married: 8/15/04
TTC: Spring 2008 (possibly Spring 2007)

QOTD #1:
Favorite names so far...
Boys - Silas Ethan, Jacob Ethan
Girls - Sarah Elizabeth, Addison Elizabeth, Noemi (Amy) Elizabeth

QOTD #2:
Do To before TTC...
Finish grad school! DH is done in 2008 and I'll be done in 2007 (which is why we're possibly considering starting TTC then)

Take a tropical vacation! We've never been anywhere tropical and I've always wanted to go to Hawaii. Our two best friends have never been either so the four of us are planning a trip when DH is done with school.

[stevesbabygirl]

What's up Rachel :D?! Glad to see you over here!

[allison]

QOTD #2

There isn't anything specific, really. We're just not ready right now. :)

[mimieliza]

Is anyone considering TTC without buying a house first? We'll probably buy within a year or two, but we're in no hurry. But I'd like to start TTC soon.

[Katyanne]

I wish, that's the one thing that my dh has put his foot down about for some reason. He wants to be in a house first before we even start ttc.

[PrincessButrcup]

Can I join, too?

Me: Colleen-29
DH: G-28
Engaged: 4/13/03
Married: 7/3/04
TTC-no set date

[MrsSmith]

Is anyone considering TTC without buying a house first? We'll probably buy within a year or two, but we're in no hurry. But I'd like to start TTC soon.

If houses in my area were really expensive and way out of our league, we probably wouldn't have set that as a goal. So, I guess it depends on how realistic it is to have a house in your area. There's no way that we'd be able to get a house that cost $700K or more, like in some areas. I feel more comfortable and confident about having a child since I have a home. I think it can be done just as successfully in an apartment or flat though. It's just not my preference.

[mimieliza]

The thing is, houses are cheap in the area we live. But they don't appreciate, so you have to own a home for YEARS (like at least 10 years) before you make any $$$ off of it. So I don't think it's worth it to go totally into debt. We could get 0 down loans, and wrap the closing costs into the mortgage and do all these things to get into a home right away, but I'd rather wait until we have 20% saved up for a down payment. It's doable in this area - we'll probably buy a home in the $125,000-150,000 range.

We also have a lot of college loans, and I'd like to focus on making sure we can handle those before we take on another big debt. And, we're currently renting a house we love, and our rent is very cheap. It'll be just right for starting a family.

I've used various rent vs. own online calculators, and in order to make it more cost effective to buy, we'd either have to have a big down payment or plan to live in the house we buy for 10-12 years. So, I want to save up a good down payment and be in a position to buy a house we won't outgrow right away (I'd like a 4 bd 2 ba).

But at the same time all my friends are buying houses, and I just feel like maybe that's what we should be doing. I'd love to own a house, I'm just afraid of being able to handle it financially.

[MrsSmith]

Mimi, it sounds like you are comfy with your current living situation. You have to do what's best for you. If there is nothing wrong with the size and area that you are in right now, why leave? Especially if you know that you'd have to buy a house that you might not really want to stay in that long.

Just because everyone else is getting a house doesn't mean that you have to also. A house is a big commitment. It shouldn't be done to fit in with the crowd. I knew that we needed to move because our townhouse was starting to feel small with just the 2 of us. So, I knew that we'd absolutely need something else when we had children. Instead of waiting for them to get here and feeling very crowded, I thought it'd be better to get a new house before we even TTC. That was, house stuff is out of the way. I don't want to have to think about that while I'm pg or anything. So, that's why we did it this way. But your plan sounds good to me ;)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Quick vent - I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ready to be a mother. Today is one of those days when I just feel like I want a child SOOOO bad. It would just be perfect and I'm anxious to get the ball rolling. Sometimes I wonder what we are waiting for. I mean, there are people who are not even close to being as stable as we are that have kids and do fine. I'm just getting a little tired of waiting all the time. I'm READY NOW!!!!! I at least want to be trying. Sorry, I'm just a little frustrated today. :o

[Cohl]

MrsSmith

I am so with you on your vent!! I feel like I am going crazy because I want a baby so bad!! (Just a little afraid of having two kids to keep up with.) Just wanted to let you know that you are not alone!!

[mimieliza]

I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ready to be a mother. Today is one of those days when I just feel like I want a child SOOOO bad. It would just be perfect and I'm anxious to get the ball rolling. Sometimes I wonder what we are waiting for. I mean, there are people who are not even close to being as stable as we are that have kids and do fine. I'm just getting a little tired of waiting all the time. I'm READY NOW!!!!! I at least want to be trying. Sorry, I'm just a little frustrated today

MrsSmith -

You're echoing my feelings exactly. Sometimes I feel like everything would be so much more stable if we just waited two years, but I want a baby NOW.

It's totally biological. I'm convinced. It's like a switch is flipped, and it's mommy time. I'm just glad I have such a wonderful DH. I'm so worried about things financially, but I am so sure that we are going to be great parents.

And, I'm not convinced we'll get pg right away. I have a bad feeling that it's going to take awhile. I have seriously messed up cycles. My mother had similar problems, and it took her five years to have me. I'm an only child, and she always wanted another baby, it just never happened. So, on the one hand, I'm worried that we should wait to be more financially stable, but on the other hand, it could take quite awhile, and I feel like we should start sooner rather than later.

[stevesbabygirl]

Happy 4th of July weekend ladies :D! Let's get a new QOTD going!

Do you feel like you will have a good support system once baby arrives?

I say yes and no on this one. My parents will be very supportive; they love babies and I'm surprised that they aren't bugging us for grandkids. My mom's only request was not to make her wait until she turns 60 (she turns 50 next year). I'm not really sure about DH's mom, because she doesn't seem very kid-friendly. I'm not so sure about friends, as I have some that don't want kids, and some who are probably too emotionally immature to handle kids.

[mimieliza]

QOTD: Do you feel like you will have a good support system once baby arrives?

Yes. This is one thing that has contributed to my desire to have a baby now. We moved to a small town about a year ago, and have foind a wonderful group of friends. Not very many of us have babies yet, but everyone loves kids. Things we do around town tend to be child/baby friendly, and we would always have offers of loving, free babysitting.

My mom and dad live about three hours away, and they would be amazing grandparents. My mom is SO EXCITED - she's always asking when she's going to be a grandma.

DH's parents are wonderful, but I think they want us to wait. They worry about us, and worry that we're not stable enough. I think they would be happy for us, but very worried about it, which doesn't exactly instill confidence. They live in Hawaii, and it would be my goal to take our kids out there for a month every summer - as babies, I would go too, of course (if I could arrange it with work). When the kids are older, I'd want them to spend time there without DH and I so that they can really bond and connect with DH's parents even though they live so far away.

[kdotp]

qotd: Yes. We live in the same state as all our immediate family (my parents, his parents, both sides of grandparents, his brother, my sisters) and I know they'll be here in a heartbeat if we ever need them for anything.

Most of our friends in town have either had children in the last year or are expecting/trying, so I know we'll have a lot of famliy-oriented activities to attend.

While I am usually okay with our decision to wait until the beginning of the year (we would have had to wait until at least August/September anyway per Doctor's orders), it's just so hard sometimes!

[sublime311]

sublime311
Me: Kelli, 36
DH: James, 32
Engaged: March 13, 2004
Married: October 16, 2004
TTC: Since January 2004!!! I'm ready already!!

QOTD #1:
Favorite names so far...
Boy - Nicholas Dakota
Girl - Paige Sierra

QOTD #2:
To do before TTC...
Well, already TTC but in a perfect world we would have a nice savings and the home of our dreams.

QOTD #3:
Good support system..?
I really think I would. My mom is the ULTIMATE grammy! My BFF has 3 kids of her own (including a 2yo) so I'm sure she would have TONS of advice and support to offer.

[stevesbabygirl]

Welcome :D!

[Sabriel]

QOTD: Do you feel like you will have a good support system once baby arrives?

I think my parents will be great. My dad is wonderful with kids and my mom is already thrilled at the idea of grandchildren! Mom can be a little overbearing though, so hopefully she won't drive me crazy! :D

Now, DH's parents are another story. Just a few months ago (before we were married) DH, DH's parents, my parents and I were out at dinner and his parents told us all that DH and I should not have children. :eek: Later, MIL told me privately that we didn't need children, that our dogs were close enough to having children. (Okay, they are my babies, but I want children too!) Then she goes on to tell me all about the dog they had when they got married and how she wishes they had never had kids! :mad: I was blown away! Anyhow, things may change once there are grandchildren, but I'm not counting on them too much.

Our best friends are TTC right now, and we talk baby all of the time. I think they will be a great help to us. I would love to be pregnant at the same times as my best friend!

Edited to clarify!

[LeslieandPaul]

QOTD: Do you feel like you will have a good support system once baby arrives?

Most definitely. My mom didn't have a lot of support when she had my sister and I so she wants to be able to give us what she didn't have. I also think my dad would be really happy to have grandkids and would want to help out a lot.
I think my FH's family would be really helpful and supportive-family is really important to them so I think they would be willing to help us out.

[allison]

Hi Ladies! Hope you are all having a great July 4th weekend!

Do you feel like you will have a good support system once baby arrives?

I think we will. We live very close to several of my family members and we're their support system. They constantly tell us how they can't wait for us to have children which is very encouraging. My parents live about 10 minutes from us (6 months out of the year) and DH's parents are about 20-30 minutes from us.

My parents understand us wanting to wait to have children, as do DH's. DH's Dad is excited about having his first grandchild. His Mom is excited too, but she already has 6 grandkids and she's really only close to two of them (our neices). I have fears that MIL wants to move in with us to "help" out. Yikes!

My parents don't have any grandkids (i'm the oldest and my sister is 15 years younger than me). My Dad wants lots of grandkids, but will be happy with whatever we have.

We have a few friends who live close to us, but most are about 30-40 minutes away (same city) with traffic. Some have children and some don't, but they too understand us wanting to wait. We're grateful not to have any pressure from anyone.

[Sabriel]

LOL, allison I love the quote in your signature! Everytime I see it, I laugh!

[honeygirl]

Hello Ladies. I just found this thread after moving from that other site. I wasn't on the other waiting thread very long, so I'll reintroduce myself.

Me: Anne, late 20's
DH: Late 20's
Met, Engaged and Married in 2003 (busy year :) )
TTC: 2007'ish

QOTD#2 - Travel, move to a bigger house (we're in a 2 bedroom right now), get a little farther in my career and get lots of sleep!

QOTD#3 - No, not really. Both of our families live far away. We have friends, but they're mostly single or newlyweds like us.

On a related note to QOTD#2, we've been talking about moving lately. We're planning on a 3-5 bedroom house, and while thinking of the # (of rooms) DH pointed out that we'd need 1-2 bedrooms for our coming kids. He doesn't talk about having kids much, it's understood that we're waiting right now, so anytime he says anything I figure it's a good sign.

Have a great 4th

[MrsTazlvr]

Can I join too? I'm an old LIW member from a long time ago. I have son who will be 2 next month but I've suddenly got the baby bug bad (doesn't help that friends keep announcing their pregnancies and I just found out my SIL is pregnant with #2). For various reasons we're waiting until at least sometime next year to start trying for #2. So I don't fit in with the "trying" threads because I'm really not trying to do anything. I'm just waiting.

Abby~ Didn't you get pg with Brandon while in the LIW thread last time? ;)

[al'sgirl]

I'd like to join in too, if I may :)

Al'sgirl
Me: Andrea, 33
DH: Al, 35
Engaged: December 12, 2003
Married: May 22, 2004
TTC: Not completely decided .. possibly late 2006

QOTD #1:
Favorite names so far...
Girl ... Joy (after my Mom, Joyce): Elizabeth
Boy ... Allan is a MAJOR family name ... DH is Allan III ... so it will have to be represented somewhere: Walter after my Dad (as a middle name)

QOTD #2:
To do before TTC...
We'd like to get our debt paid off (besides mortgage) and finish our house renovations.

QOTD #3:
Good support system...
We live a 6 hour drive from my parents. I would love to have their help, but visiting is probably all that we will have, being realistic (although hopefully, Mom will come for a while for the birth). All of DH's family is around here, and they will be a wonderful help.

[allison]

LOL, allison I love the quote in your signature! Everytime I see it, I laugh!

Thanks! Anything I can do to bring a smile to someone makes me happy! :D I laughed when I read it first too. DH just rolled his eyes :rolleyes:

[MamaBear]

Support system-
Our families have been awesome! My parents are 10 mins away, MIL is 30 mins. They are always more than willing to watch DS. In fact, DS was at Grandma's over the weekend. We have been very lucky.

As far as friends, we were the first to have a baby. Here we are almost 18 mos. later and we are still waiting for them to start having kids so that DS will have someone to play with ( and mommy will have someone to chat with about teething, pooping and crying ;) ). That being said, our friends love our son. They are disappointed when we go out and don't bring him with us.

[Peaches]

QOTD-Support system

This was something I struggled with. Up until recently I lived close to my friends, who would have been a great support. I chose, after a lot of soul searching, to move closer to my parents. I know that they will provide plenty of support, but still question my decision every day.

[MrsSmith]

MrsSmith -

And, I'm not convinced we'll get pg right away. I have a bad feeling that it's going to take awhile. I have seriously messed up cycles. My mother had similar problems, and it took her five years to have me. I'm an only child, and she always wanted another baby, it just never happened. So, on the one hand, I'm worried that we should wait to be more financially stable, but on the other hand, it could take quite awhile, and I feel like we should start sooner rather than later.

That is one of my main reasons for wanting to try. I don't want to feel like we wasted 2 or 3 years waiting, when we could have been trying and then it takes us 2 years or so to get preggo. My cycles are screwy too. And that's just more reason, in my opinion, to get the ball rolling and give it a shot. If it happens, great! If it doesn't, then we know that it might take a while and we can prepare mentally for that. UGHHHH...that's how I feel right now...LOL

QOTD: My mom and MIL are both retired. They live a little over an hour away and would both be willing to come and stay with us for a few days or so when a baby arrives. They also would be cool (mainly my mom) with keeping the baby if we needed a weekend away or something like that. On a daily baiss, we don't have much of a support system. We do have friends (one couple is PG now) but I'm not sure if our schedules will always be able to work together. If not, it is comforting to know that our parents are just an hour away. It could be a lot worse.

[stevesbabygirl]

Happy 4th of July ladies :D! Here's your new QOTD:

What is some of your favorite baby gear right now?

Warning, this is going to be very image-heavy :p.

The following Graco strollers:

Metrolite in Tyler:
http://www.gracobaby.com/assets/images/product/7308TYR_z.jpg

Metrolite in Delancy:
http://www.gracobaby.com/assets/images/product/7308DEL_z.jpg

Quattro Tour in Mocha:
http://www.gracobaby.com/assets/images/product/7411MCH_z.jpg

Quattro Tour in Windsor:
http://www.gracobaby.com/assets/images/product/7119WSR_z.jpg

[stevesbabygirl]

Pack 'n Play in Windsor or Mocha:
http://www.gracobaby.com/assets/images/product/9957WSR_z.jpg

Ocean Wonders bouncy seat:
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000324Y7U.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

Ocean Wonders cradle swing:
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0006FHFYS.01.PT03.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

Aquarium Healthy Care high chair:
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00005OONH.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

[Cohl]

I love the baby Papasan (so did my DD)
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0000CBGBS.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

and the similar swing
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001IU5HY.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

I love the leap table!!
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000062XQ8.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

[mimieliza]

Oh, don't even get me started on baby gear. I can't help it! I'm a planner! :)

I love this stroller:

BOB Revolution
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00095LILG.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

Or this one:

Graco Quattro Tour in Mayfair
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00064NZR0.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

I think the Baby Papasan looks so cozy:

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0000CBGBS.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

[polkadot]

I want this sooo bad...i wish i had the $$$ and the future knowledge of what sex my child will be...
http://www.laylagrayce.com/images/HINBCS_lg.jpg
for a little man
http://www.laylagrayce.com/images/HINCPCSalt_lg.jpg
for a sweet baby girl...


and some more drool worthy items....
http://www.laylagrayce.com/images/LGSPLILDB_lg.jpg
http://a940.g.akamai.net/7/940/449/0107/www.estyle.com/images/product/5410_MID_r.jpg

[mimieliza]

Black Floral Sateen sling from Hotslings:
http://www.hotslings.com/large_images/blkfloralmodel.jpg

Blue Tie Dye nursery bedding from Pottery Barn Kids
http://a293.g.akamai.net/7/293/5910/0010/image1.styleinamerica.com/pkecimgs/images/products/200527/0011/img10l.jpg
This is on sale right now. I'm so tempted to buy it - do you think there's anyway I could use it for a girl? :)

[Cohl]

mimieliza As long as it's on sale...of course you could!! Highlight the green..maybe add some pink..SALE is all that matters..LOL

All this baby stuff is fueling the fire..How important is a bigger house, anyway??

[Cohl]

Ok..Now I'm looking at baby stuff..and a bit obsessed.

I LOVE this pottery barn set
http://a293.g.akamai.net/7/293/5910/0010/image2.styleinamerica.com/pkecimgs/images/products/200525/0007/img89l.jpg

I love this highchair.
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0000CED2R.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

[abbylynn]

Abby~ Didn't you get pg with Brandon while in the LIW thread last time? Yup! I was one of the first graduates! DH still hasn't admitted we were trying!

QOTD - Support System My mom is great. I don't know what I would do without her. Up until recently, DS and I saw her every day because we all worked together. One of the things I'm waiting on before TTC #2 is for her and my dad tro move closer (she's about an hour away now). She really is like DSs second mom. My DH works long hours and has a pretty random schedule and I wouldn't have made it without my mom. DHs family lives out of state but I know they'll be supportive. They're basically waiting for us to announce that we're pregnant with #2 since both of my SILs are pregnant now.

mimieliza ~ I LOVE my Hotslings. I'm a babywearing addict and have quite a large collection that I can't wait to use with #2. I also LOVE that Pottery Barn bedding you posted. I'm actually thinking of getting it for DS for his new big boy bed. We have PBK crib bedding (not that we ever used our crib).

QOTD - Baby Gear I don't really need any new baby gear for #2. I will say that we love our Peg Perego Pliko P3 Stroller, our Aquarium Swing, and Healthy Care Deluxe High Chair.

[allison]

Chocolate and Pink Toile Linens (for girl)
http://www.koolroomz.net/enchantment_close_up.jpg

Mod Cubes Crib Set (for boy)
http://www.babystyle.com/images/product/15748_MID_l.jpg

Peg Perego Dynamico Electric Stroller
http://www.babystyle.com/images/product/15381_MID_l.jpg

And because I love, love, love purses....
In Bloom Diaper Bag
http://www.babystyle.com/images/product/17396_MID_l.jpg

[mimieliza]

Cohl -
LOL! The nice thing I've discovered about baby stuff (after poking around on the Babies R Us website for the nearly two years I've been married) is that even if you have to wait, there will always be something ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE coming out. :)

Drat! The PBK crib bumper and sheet are sold out. Gah. Well, if I'm still obsessed with it when a baby comes, maybe I can look on Ebay.


Abbylynn -
I'm glad you like your Hotsling - I'm planning on being a slingin' mama myself, so I hope to assemble quite a collection. :)

[Cohl]

mimieliza I know exactly what you mean!! I have had so many "I have to haves" that I am afraid to buy in advance. What if something cuter comes out later?? My poor DH just rolls his eyes at me and says "Whatever you want dear." Men just don't get it..LOL

[abbylynn]

Mimieliza ~ I have quite a few Hotslings and we've been using them a lot now that DS is almost two. They're prefect for quick trips into the store or the up/down phase he's in. I really want to get the Hemp Hotsling and I'm stalking the site waiting for her to post the Bounding Blossoms again.

[al'sgirl]

Cohl ... I love that Pottery Barn sheep themed crib set. Beautiful!

[amyloo]

QOTD#3
I am not sure I'll have any support (aside from hubby) since my family lives so far away, and his parents are really busy all the time. (One of the reasons we're just dreaming right now.) I would so love to be a SAHM, but I don't think it will be possible. :(

QOTD#4
I have never seen those sling thingies before and now I must have them all!!!! Mwa ha ha ha ha ha !!!

[Camdynlyn]

Well girls. This is the only place I will post this (other than my LJ) for the time being. Hubby has done a 180 and wants to start TTC in January. He pleaded to me last night for a fall baby because that is his downtime at work (he works on a golf course) and he wants to make sure to spend time with the baby when born and not have to choose either work or baby.

As for QOTD, not sure which order they were in because I am not on the last page looking at replies but here are my answers:

We would like to take a trip to NY before we TTC or before I give birth. We want to be in our new house as well.

We haven't really decided on names because our favorites change daily but we are both on the kick of a boy's name Noah. That is our top choice right now. We threw in the name Nash last night for shits and giggles and he kinda liked it. Hmm. Odd name but who knows. We can't decide for a girl.:(

[sunchaser26]

Hi, I guess it is time to join this thread. I wasn't part of the WC thread but then again we weren't sure when we would TTC for sure.

Me: Carrie
DH: Tom
Married: June 14, 2003
TTC: August 2005

As for our favorite names:

Girl: Bella, Bailey, Sasha
Boy: Antonio, Jacob

The things we want to do before TTC:

Enjoy the summer
Use our boat and jet ski
Go on a vacation
Get the lights up in our new home
;)

[betsyboop]

QOTD#3: I will have a great support system when we have kids. My parents are going to be the best grandparents ever, seriously. I have an 18 month old cousin and my dad is so into playing with her and stuff. It's great. Plus they live pretty close (45min-1hr) and are totally the type to get really into spoiling grandchildren:p My in-laws will be pretty good grandparents too. They're not really good at playing with DH's baby cousins (age 4 and 10 months), but they do love kids a lot. They also live about an hour away.

QOTD #4: I guess I'm not that advanced in my desire to have a baby yet because I haven't looked at baby stuff at all. I did once see a stroller on the Kate Spade web site that I'll probably have to get when the time comes. I have a KS addiction:D Oh, and I also once saw the cutest snowsuit ever for a baby girl at TJ Maxx. It was hot pink leopard print from Betsey Johnson and the only reason I didn't buy it was because I didn't know what size to get (and I know I never would have heard the end of it from DH).

Here's the Kate Spade stroller:
http://ksp.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pKS1-1904370dt.jpg

[jessied1025]

QOTD: Support System
I think we will have a pretty good support sytem. We live the same state as both sets of families, however not in the same city. They will all be very excited once we have children and willing to help when they can. Since the families don't live in the same city (DH's live about an hour away and mine live about 3 hours away) we will have to spend the money on daycare, which we already knew and are planning for.

QOTD: baby gear
I haven't really looked into yet. I have been looking a lot at bedding, but nothing that I totally have to have yet. I would really like to do the nursery in puppies, but haven't had any luck finding a pattern that was unisex (since we both don't want to find out the sex of the baby).

[KRM&TPS]

QOTD-Support system
My parents and sister live 4 hours away. But I know will still provide tons of support. And will come help a lot. DH parents live like 5 min away. They love children. So I know they will be there whenever we need them. As far as friends I just moved here but I hope by the time we try I will have a few good friends.

What is some of your favorite baby gear right now?
Hmm I could go crazy here...
http://www.bonavita-cribs.com/images/sheff.life1.jpg

http://www.gracobaby.com/assets/images/product/7119WSR_z.jpg

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0006FHFYS.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0000CBGBS.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

http://bellablumaternity.com/images/bellablu/Spring-Fling-Purse.jpg

[flygirl]

QOTD: Support System - At this point, I'd say pretty much nothing at all. We recently moved far, far away from all family & friends, and while I do have a few new friends here, I wouldn't expect them to go too far out of their way. I'm sure we'll have family fly out to help initially, but after that we're on our own.

QOTD: Baby Gear - I looked at this all day yesterday (see below) and it stressed me out thinking about the cost of everything!

So, I seem to find myself in an unexpected 2ww. DH came home unexpectedly on Sat (for a week!), just in time for me to be fertile. And wouldn't you know it, the condom broke. Sometimes I'm so excited; other times I'm more nervous than you can imagine.

[mimieliza]

flygirl -
That is so exciting and stressful! I hope that everything works out for you!


Re: the costs of all the baby stuff
I love baby gear. LOVE it. And the clothes! Soooo cute! But I really think that when the time comes, I'm going to hold back. I think we'll get a lot of gifts, and I think family will cover some of the big ticket items (crib, stroller, etc.). And we will get a lot of hand-me-down things. I don't need all new things - most stuff is used for such a short period. I think I can do a pretty cute nursery on a budget. If I can get PBK stuff on sale or on Ebay, that will be great, but if I can't, my mom and I can make things. I plan to cloth diaper as well, and I think that will help keep costs down.

So while I love perusing all the baby gear and Gymboree clothes, I doubt I'll be flinging money around with abandon. Of course, I've already steered my mom toward Gymboree when we're out shopping. To my surprise, she wasn't apalled by paying $30 for a baby outfit - she was charmed by it (she was very thrifty with me when I was growing up). Yay, Grandma! So I think our baby will be very much indulged even if DH and I don't splurge. That's what grandmas and grandpas are for, right?

[jessied1025]

flygirl
Hope everything works out for you.

[mierin]

A little late to the party, but better late than never. I lurked a little bit in this thread on WC and I feel ready to join now. :)

mierin
Me: Meg (26)
DH: Allastair (25)
Married: 10/4/03
TTC: Probably late 2007

The biggest thing we're waiting for is for me to finish nursing school and in a perfect world we'd have a house. I'm not totally against a baby in an apartment, though. A friend of mine just had a baby and holding a little one who's just a couple of days old made me heart drop through my feet. I can't wait to hold one of our own.

QOTD
I'll admit that I haven't looked at baby gear much, but buying clothes for my friends baby has made me totally lust after little baby clothing. They're all just so tiny! Tiny socks and tiny hats and tiny shoes. I can't get enough.

[tippy]

Support System.
Unfortunately no. DH and I moved 1.5 yrs ago from our hometown (where both of our families still live) to another state where we have no family, and very few friends. I would be absolutely terrified to have a baby now b/c I KNOW I need more of a support system than what I currently have. And I really don't feel like I fit in where I currently live. :(

Baby Gear.
Hehe, well I must admit, I have been glancing at it more now that one of my best friends just had her first. It was so much fun shopping for her baby shower. I absolutely LOVE the whole Graco line. I definitely love the mobile playpen. :)

flygirl - Hope everything works out the way you want it to! :)

I have a silly acroynm question...what does 2ww mean?? :p

[Camdynlyn]

2ww is the 2 week wait between fertile time and taking a HPT.

[laurenc]

catching up...

QOTD: Do you feel like you will have a good support system once baby arrives?

i have lots of friends to count on for emotional support, but little in the way of emotional support in my family. as for other kinds of support, i'm pessimistic -- we don't have many friends locally who are interested in children, and no local family members. but that might change by the time we start TTC.

QOTD: gear

i occasionally browse on babiesrus.com or through the pottery barn kids catalog, but nothing stands out to me as something i MUST have. things change too fast, so i feel like i wouldn't be able to "committ" to something anyhow.

hope you all had a happy 4th of july!

[Twylla]

QOTD: Do you feel like you will have a good support system once baby arrives?
Yes. My parents would be quite happy, his would be thrilled as well. I don't have a lot of friends having babies right here right now, just a few scattered friends or relatives out of town. Not sure how some friends would feel, but the close ones are getting excited. I just know that ALL the grandparents will really spoil our kids though, which is great! And since both of us have divorced parents who're all remarried/in permanent relationships, that's 8 grandparents already waiting... and it'll be the first granchild on both sides! Wowzas!

QOTD: Baby gear

I'm not going to go crazy posting pictures just now, but I ADORE the fisher price aquarium themed stuff, it's all so sweet. But then I remind myself of the colours in my house, and I think maybe one of the neutral coloured Graco lines would be better... sigh. So many wonderful choices! lol.

On a fun note... It seems all of our parents are trying to get "grandchild ready." FIL and SMIL are talking about getting an oceanfront home and dreaming about their grandkids playing on the beach. My dad and FSM are talking about a tree in their backyard being the "grandchild tree." (still not sure what that means, but whatever.) My mom keeps asking about buying stuff, and MIL and SFIL are talking about travelling with and to see the grandkids... and they have a 6 year old! lol. So now it's just this marathon to get through.... sigh.

Good luck with the 2WW... i hope it passes quickly!

[Cohl]

flygirl Hope everything works out how you want it to!!

[eli1126]

Can I join?

Stats:

Me: Beth
DH: Ed
Married: 6/12/04
TTC:Summer/Fall 2006?

We were going to wait until I had finished my MA, but being 28 and hopefully graduating with my BA next May, we decided that waiting another 2 years after May was too long! I am currently going of my BC (Depo) in the hopes that my cycle will be back to normal by this time next year. My sister just had a baby girl Rhiley in June and I have 2 nieces Madison and Macey..Can you tell girls just run in my family :) Even though the DH'S control that my IL'S think it will be my fault if we don't "carry on the name" :p

QOTD 1 Favorite names:
Girls: Nothing I love
Boys: Liam Edward
QOTD 2 To Do Before TTC:
Graduate May 06!!
QOTD 3 Good Support:
Not really IL'S have health issues and are heavy smokers (hence the health issues :rolleyes: ) My Parents are the type of parent who will expect us to bring the kids to them, visit, and then leave :(
QOTD 4 Baby Gear: I tend to go for the gender neutral patterns with animals rather than the pink with flowers or Blue with sports/cars. I love the look of the natural or cherry furniture rahter than the white..could change at any moment!



Beth

[cat_loverpq]

Wow, I am behind! LOL! Let's see...

Anything we want to do before TTC? Not really. We already have a house that will be big enough for at least another 5-7 years. We went to Maui for our HM so that's off the list too. I want to finish my MBA before we actually have a baby, but I'm not opposed to being pg while finishing up classes. I work full time plus am going to school (which my employer pays for - NICE!), and I don't think I could handle a baby on top of all the stress. I should be done with my MBA by next Spring (hopefully March), and we are tentatively planning for a May/June baby. :) We had talked about wanting to coach a girls softball team together, but that might not happen before the baby since we waited to long this year to look into it and the leagues had already started. Everything else is pretty much in order - we both have great jobs (although we should probably start saving a little more) and can't wait to start a family!

Will we have a good support system? Yes and no. We moved 4 hours away from our hometown where both of our parents live, and the only family close is DH's sister and BIL. They like kids and enjoy keeping the nieces and nephews, but they aren't the most available people. They go to bed by 9pm (so evening babysitting would probably be out) and SIL gets migraines A LOT. We have a few friends here, but really our next door neighbors are the only ones we talk to often enough to feel comfortable leaving a baby with. My parents have talked about moving here, but not until my brother graduates from college (which will be another 2-3 years). I think both sets of our parents will be wonderful grandparents, and I'm sure my mom would help out in the beginning if needed, but visits will probably be infrequent since they live so far away and my dad travels for work. I've entertained the thought that my parents may move up here sooner if we do have a baby, but I can't bank on that. Unfortunately, daycare is a definite part of our future. DH has mentioned starting a daddy day-care before (not sure if he was serious though), but I don't know how well that would catch on since most people assume that females are better care-givers. I have to go back to work as I'm the breadwinner in our house.

Baby Gear? Eh, I've seen some cute things, but nothing I absolutely have to have. I like to look at bedding and nursery pics to start gathering ideas, but that's about it. I took DH to Babies R Us once and showed him some cribs I liked, but he just rolled his eyes at me. :p Oh, and I LOVE to look at all the cute baby clothes! Everything is soooo adorable - DH has to practically drag me away from the baby section when we go to Kohl's, Target, etc. ;) I could browse in there for hours!

[DelSol]

I'm behind too, I've been trying to get online for a few days but I couldn't.

Baby Gear?
I love looking at baby stuff, w/o DH of course :p (he can be a pain to go shopping with). DH & I like to go fishing so I thought it would be cute to have a ocean/fish baby bedding:

http://www.babysupermall.com/main/products/lai/lai53006v-big.jpg

http://mii.babyuniverse.com/product_images/pic/755/lk755-2234.jpg

http://mii.babyuniverse.com/product_images/pic/292/lk292-970.jpg

http://mii.babyuniverse.com/product_images/pic/684/lk684-2135.jpg

I bought this for my niece, her birthday is tomorrow. She's turning 1.
http://www.fisher-price.com/us/img/product_shots/C5843_b_2.jpg

[KRM&TPS]

I bought the hippo for my nephew for Christmas last year. He loves it. Those litle blocks are the neatest things. And very educational too. My sister I think has gotten him almost every kind they make.

[Sabriel]

QOTD: Baby Gear

I don't really have any favorites, but I LOVE looking at baby stuff! I could look around at Target, Meijer, etc. for hours. :)

We went to our town festival for the 4th of July and I counted 20 different pregnant women! :eek: Not to mention all of the little babies! I found myself feeling very jealous.

[cat_loverpq]

QOTD ~ How does your DH feel about TTC? Is he excited and can't wait? Nervous, but will be ready when the time comes? Or is he glad that you're waiting and secretly hopes you'll change your mind? ;)

I think my DH falls somewhere in between excited and nervous. He's already had one kid before, but that was a long time ago (she's 10 now). He wants to have a family with me, but wants to make sure I am comfortable with everything and completely ready. I'm sure he's not thrilled about the sleepness nights and the daycare costs, but he'll get over it. :)

[eli1126]

How does your DH feel about TTC? Is he excited and can't wait? Nervous, but will be ready when the time comes? Or is he glad that you're waiting and secretly hopes you'll change your mind?

DH is excited. He loves children and feels ready. It didn't hurt that my twin had her first last month so the reality that we're "old enough" to start a family sunk in. DH is the type of guy that wants to make sure that we are in a somewhat good place financially before having children. We will be moving into our 4 bedroom 1 family home in a few weeks and selling/renting (haven't firmly decided yet) our 2 family. So he also realizes if we were to get pg we have the means and the room for a baby.

Beth

[sublime311]

QOTD ~ How does your DH feel about TTC? Is he excited and can't wait? Nervous, but will be ready when the time comes? Or is he glad that you're waiting and secretly hopes you'll change your mind? ;)

I guess maybe I shouldn't be part of of this group - we are actually already TTC, but having a hard time of it - thus "lady in waiting" (wrong interpretation, I guess).. Hmm.. Anyway, my DH is TOTALLY excited! Every day he knows I'm not on my period he asks, "are we still pregnant?" It's really cute, I think. :)

[Peaches]

QOTD-Baby gear

This is my only piece of fantasy baby gear so far:

http://www.glasgowpramcentre.co.uk/images/products/s_cross_heritage_balmoral_black.jpg


QOTD-DH

We both want to wait until we have a house.
He is so relaxed that I don't think he would care if we moved our date forward.

[betsyboop]

How does your DH feel about TTC? Is he excited and can't wait? Nervous, but will be ready when the time comes? Or is he glad that you're waiting and secretly hopes you'll change your mind?

Hmm, I'd say that he is probably nervous more than anything else. He's a MAJOR planner and I think the kids thing really freaks him out since there's so much that he can't really plan out in advance, you know? But he's excited too- he has a lot of coworkers that have babies and/or little kids and he's always coming home with funny stories about them or emailing me pictures of them. And he is really good with kids- I always joke that he's going to be a much better mother than I'm going to be:p

[al'sgirl]

QOTD ~ How does your DH feel about TTC? Is he excited and can't wait? Nervous, but will be ready when the time comes? Or is he glad that you're waiting and secretly hopes you'll change your mind? ;)


Well, we don't talk about it very often ... but I think he's excited about the future possibilities. He's the only son in his family, and would love to pass his name down to someone. He used to say "if we have kids". Now it has become "when we have kids". So, I think he's been thinking more about it. We decided to wait at least 2 years after the wedding to even start trying, so I'm sure he'll be more excited when that time gets closer.

[stevesbabygirl]

QOTD ~ How does your DH feel about TTC? Is he excited and can't wait? Nervous, but will be ready when the time comes? Or is he glad that you're waiting and secretly hopes you'll change your mind?

DH is still pretty far from ready I think, though lately, he's been making little comments that don't really mean anything when viewed from the outside, but just the fact that he's been willing to talk about it gives me hope. When we first got married, he wanted to wait 5 years, which was not going to fly with me. Then, earlier this year, he said he could imagine trying in the next year or two, and the other night, he was asking me questions about maternity clothes. He let me buy our nursery bedding and decor a few months ago, and will sometimes engage in a conversation about baby names with me. However, the first time he ever held a baby, he was absolutely terrified. It was cute though :p. He just wants to give our children everything they could ever want, and is afraid that he won't be able to do that unless he gets a job that makes more money, so that I don't have to work. He's very concerned about that, which I think is cute, but also slightly unrealistic.

[stevesbabygirl]

Welcome to all the new ladies!

Flygirl, I hope everything works out for you!

Summer, I've already changed your stats!

[MrsSmith]

My Hubby is pretty excited. We talk about kids in our talks about the future all the time. For example, when we're out to dinner, we might see a couple with a baby, and he'll say "Aw, that'll be us soon, honey." So, it's at the top of his mind. Since we're TTC later this year, we talk about it all the time. We try to plan a lot of things. So, we are both excited in our own way. He looks forward to the little things. He wants to carry around his baby on his shoulders and stuff like that. I'm just looking forward to the entire experience.

[melnv]

All right I'm joining. I've been lurking in this thread for about a hundred years now, so I might as well suck it up and add my name to the list.
Mel
Jared
Married- 09-06-03
TTC- fall 2006

Jared has wanted kids since like, high school. (I might be a bit off ;) ) Either way, here he is 12 years later with no kids. We just got back from Europe and I had to endure cooing over "the cute British babies" and "the sophisticated little French babies" and "all those tan little Italian babies". There I was staring at the Mona Lisa and Jared was playing peek-a-boo with a kid in a stroller. He wasn't always this bad, but the last 3 months have been pretty annoying. Don't get me wrong. I really want children as well. I just want a bigger house and a little more time in career. I already have a healthy stock of boy and girl clothing. My mom and I just can't help our selves most of the time.!

[melnv]

I though I would add the things we want to do before having kids.
-Go back to Europe (eastern)
- Do one of those beachy ocean vacations with books and cabana boys (and Jared if he wants :D )
-learn to cook so my kids won't starve
-become really buff! (yeah, so it's all the more devastating when my body changes forever)
I also want my brother to be close to having kids so mine don't grow up without cousins. I think that'll be fairly soon though. (He just has to marry his gf first!)

[LeslieandPaul]

[QUOTE=buccm]
-become really buff! (yeah, so it's all the more devastating when my body changes forever)


Me too!!! Right now I'm doing more excercise to get in shape for the wedding and honeymoon but I have it in the make of my mind to stay in awesome shape til I get pregnant-and then become devasted from the weight gain of a baby.

[melnv]

Yeah, I keep having this fantasy of the dr. saying. "Wow Mel, with those abs you only look 4 mnths pregnant instead of 2 weeks overdue. impressive." No flaming though, I'll gain whatever it takes to get a healthy baby.

[honeygirl]

How does your DH feel about TTC? Is he excited and can't wait? Nervous, but will be ready when the time comes? Or is he glad that you're waiting and secretly hopes you'll change your mind?
Beth

DH is nervous and tries to avoid all talk of TTC. Here and there he will make a comment about "when we have kids", but for the most part he is probably secretly hoping I'll change my mind. The thing that bugs me is he is soooo good with kids. Also, we talked about having kids before we got married (agreed to have them but not right away). Now he seems afraid to have them at all. The bright side is that we've been married over a year now and he seems to slowly be warming up to the idea. I'm trying to be patient and not bring it up, but it's hard! Especially since lately my clock has begun ticking. I don't want to wait too long and then have difficulty conceiving.

Anyone else in the same boat?

[allison]

QOTD ~ How does your DH feel about TTC? Is he excited and can't wait? Nervous, but will be ready when the time comes? Or is he glad that you're waiting and secretly hopes you'll change your mind?

DH is excited about us TTC, but we feel the same that we're just not ready. Someone once called us selfish, and that's fine. Maybe we are. I was also told, "Allison, you're going to be 32 this year, you might want to step it up!"

I know they mean well, but we're not going to let anyone pressure us. Dh and I are happy the way things are. I think he'll be a great father. We both adore children and spen lots of time with our neices and nephews and they all love him. We'll know when the time is right. :D

[Cohl]

How does your DH feel about TTC? Is he excited and can't wait? Nervous, but will be ready when the time comes? Or is he glad that you're waiting and secretly hopes you'll change your mind?

Well, he's not excited but he knows I won't change my mind either. He wants more kids, but our baby is only a year old so he wants to wait awhile. I, on the other hand, have been ready to have another one since she was born.

[eli1126]

"DH is excited about us TTC, but we feel the same that we're just not ready. Someone once called us selfish, and that's fine. Maybe we are. I was also told, "Allison, you're going to be 32 this year, you might want to step it up!" Originally Posted by: allison


Yikes!! I'm glad that you are able to brush this off as well meaning! It's 9:15am here and that actaully made my eyes pop open, sleepies and all :D
My sister struggled with IF issues for two years before conceiving, so I always get my back up when people make comments about DH and I "getting to it!" DH just says he can't since the accident..... :rolleyes: Believe it or not, people actually think he is serious.

Beth

[lawgirl4]

I haven't checked this thread in so long! I've missed a bunch of QOTDs...

Anything we want to do before TTC?

I might have answered this one already but I can't remember... We already own our home and other properties, so that is checked off the list. Mostly travel. we have been planning a trip to India for several years, but it kept getting postponed...but we are finally going this December! Great timing since TTC will begin in Feb/Mar. We've also been wanting to go to Greece, but it won't happen pre-pregnancy (unless it takes me a while to conceive!), so we might go next June whether I am pregnant or not. I'd also like to get my stationery/invite business up and running (it's in the early stages right now).

QOTD: Do you feel like you will have a good support system once baby arrives?

Yes, we definitely will. Although my parents and family live in NY (we're in Chicago) the visit a lot already, and I will make sure my mom is out here in advance of my due date! My mom has 2 degrees in early childhood education and was a nursery school teacher for many years - she is wonderful with kids and just knows so much. My ILs live nearby (a blessing and a curse ;) ) and they are already quite ga-ga over my SILs kid, so I think they will be good grandparents!

QOTD: gear

I have a few baby clothes already - just things that caught my eye several years ago, actually (before I was even engaged!). I also bought a beautiful crocheted sweater & booties when I was in Cuba last year. DH also bought a set of Roald Dahl books for our kids in NY last winter. The only piece of baby furniture that I *must* have is this pack 'n play:

http://www.buybuybaby.com/images/products/family/4740605797.jpg

I love that black and white toile. I think it would look lovely with pink or blue accessories!

QOTD ~ How does your DH feel about TTC? Is he excited and can't wait? Nervous, but will be ready when the time comes? Or is he glad that you're waiting and secretly hopes you'll change your mind?

Definitely nervous. My DH is the kind of guy who really needs to take a leap of faith before anything - and then he is so glad he did it (i.e. marriage). He always says that he knows he will be a great dad and will love our kids tremendously, but he is definitely nervous about it! (mostly due to his own family experiences as a kid).

[abbylynn]

QOTD ~ How does your DH feel about TTC? Is he excited and can't wait? Nervous, but will be ready when the time comes? Or is he glad that you're waiting and secretly hopes you'll change your mind? My DH is nowhere near ready for #2. Now that both of his brother's wives are pregnant there is more pressure on DH to make it 3 but he's is not remotely anywhere close to wanting #2. Even when were TTC DS he never admitted to me that we were "trying."

[allison]

Yikes!! I'm glad that you are able to brush this off as well meaning! It's 9:15am here and that actaully made my eyes pop open, sleepies and all :D
My sister struggled with IF issues for two years before conceiving, so I always get my back up when people make comments about DH and I "getting to it!" DH just says he can't since the accident..... :rolleyes: Believe it or not, people actually think he is serious.

Beth

It would have upset me if DH and I hadn't talked about what we want. We're happy with our decision at this point in our lives. Also, we're not TTC, but we're not, not TTC (despite our decisions) and in 2 years nothing. I'm currently awaiting my next Dr. appointment to start fertility testing. I've always known that it would be difficult for me to get pregnant as well. Sometimes I yell (in my head of course) at whoever it is that says these things about their ignorance, but I chalk it up to just that, ignorance. I'd be caught off guard if I were actually asked about my fertility outright.

[Sabriel]

QOTD ~ How does your DH feel about TTC? Is he excited and can't wait? Nervous, but will be ready when the time comes? Or is he glad that you're waiting and secretly hopes you'll change your mind?

I get the feeling that DH would be much happier if we just found out one day that we were pregnant. I think that admitting that we will actually be TTCing is very scary for him. He is worried about being able to afford a child and still keep our house. Also, we have 2 dogs and 4 cats, all of which have medical problems (aren't we lucky?). I know he is worried that we will have to choose not to give our pets the care that they need, because we have a child that we should be putting our money towards. That last one worries me too, because right now, our pets are our children!

Also, DH works with 3 women that have babies under 1 year. He hears all kinds of things from them. All 3 of them wound up having C-sections and one of the babies was 11 weeks premature. I know he talks to them a lot, but I'm not sure what all they tell him! Yesterday, he asked me why he would want to knowingly put me in a situation where I may have to have a C-section? I told him that anything I had to go through would be worth it once we had a baby. He has also asked me random questions about prenatal vitamins, breastfeeding, etc.

So, after all of that rambling, I'd say that overall DH really wants to have children, but he is scared that we can't plan everything that goes along with having a child.

[flygirl]

QOTD ~ How does your DH feel about TTC? Is he excited and can't wait? Nervous, but will be ready when the time comes? Or is he glad that you're waiting and secretly hopes you'll change your mind?
He's never been all that excited about it. He agreed to "see what happens" this fall because he figured our schedules would never match up anyway. :rolleyes: Now that we're unintentionally in the 2ww (with one more to go!), he's hot & cold. One day it's OK, the next his life is ruined (not really; just him being overly dramatic). It's going to take some getting used to, but I think he'll be totally on board within a month or so.

Thanks to everyone for the well-wishes! I freaked out at first since the timing is off, but I'm just going with the flow now. I actually started to think I wasn't because my temps are all weird, but then yesterday I started noticing small signs (I know; everyone does!), and really considered it. I'll be positively ecstatic if I get a BFP, and bummed only for a little while if it's not.

[laurenc]

QOTD ~ How does your DH feel about TTC? Is he excited and can't wait? Nervous, but will be ready when the time comes? Or is he glad that you're waiting and secretly hopes you'll change your mind?

excited, but also cautious -- he wants to have more money in the bank, maybe live in a different house, for me to finish my degree... he wants kids, definitely, but he needs things to be "just so" before considering such a major life upheaval.

[eli1126]

I bought TCOYF this past weekend and started to read. I can't really do much anyway as my cycles will be erratic for the next few months while going off Depo :( I talked with my friend last night who had gotten married a month after I did and it looks like she and her DH are planning TTC around the same time. We joked about how it would be nice to be pg at the same time and have someone to go through it with :)

Beth

[KKay]

Hello ladies:

KKay
Me: Kris (33)
DH: E (33)
DD: Alexis (3/3/04)
Married: 8/31/02
TTC #2: Fall 2005

[mierin]

QOTD ~ How does your DH feel about TTC? Is he excited and can't wait? Nervous, but will be ready when the time comes? Or is he glad that you're waiting and secretly hopes you'll change your mind?

Honestly, I think I'm less ready than DH is. He would probably start trying right now if I said we could. For me, I need to finish school first and get that out of the way. DH already has a good job and it's very important to him to be a young father. I'm really not sure why, but he has it in his head that he wants two kids before 30. That would mean I need to have two in the next five years and I just don't think that's going to happen. Once I graduate, I'll be more than ready to start so he's just going to have to wait until then. :p

[SQ2]

QOTD ~ How does your DH feel about TTC? Is he excited and can't wait? Nervous, but will be ready when the time comes? Or is he glad that you're waiting and secretly hopes you'll change your mind?

DH is so excited about being a dad, and I know he'll make an amazing one. He's always said that once his kids are born, they will be his life. I'm so excited to see him with our future children. But, he (and I) knows that we're not ready yet - we both need to finish grad school. But we are definitely on the same page in terms of our desire and excitement for children.

As for baby stuff - I've honestly never even looked (although I've admired others' ideas) . I'm sure once we start TTC I'll get interested in that stuff for for some odd reason I haven't had the urge.

[LeslieandPaul]

Everywhere I go I see pregnant women and new babies. At the beach on Saturday I saw three pregnant women and countless babies. Last week at the grocery store I saw a family shopping and they had very new twins.
It's driving me crazy! I can't have a baby now, but I really want to start a family. Grr-must wait!
Phew, I feel better now!

[DelSol]

QOTD ~ How does your DH feel about TTC? Is he excited and can't wait? Nervous, but will be ready when the time comes? Or is he glad that you're waiting and secretly hopes you'll change your mind?

I would say DH is nervous, but will be ready when the time comes.

[honeygirl]

Everywhere I go I see pregnant women and new babies. At the beach on Saturday I saw three pregnant women and countless babies. Last week at the grocery store I saw a family shopping and they had very new twins.
It's driving me crazy! I can't have a baby now, but I really want to start a family. Grr-must wait!
Phew, I feel better now!

I know what you mean, it seems like everyone else has children except us! Well, maybe b/c I see them in the park, at the pool and other family places :)

We talked a bit this weekend about kids again. I try not to get too excited when he mentions something (or to make a big deal about it to him), but it makes me hopeful that we'll start sooner than later. When we first talked about having kids we said we'd wait 4 years, well that was 2 years ago. This weekend I was saying 2 years and he said "wait, I thought it was 4 years", I replied, "yes, 2 years ago, we are getting older, 2 years have passed". He laughed and didn't make a fuss about it being only 2 years. Now, if I can just get him to move it up to 1 year (to TTC). Ah, wishful thinking.

[MrsSmith]

Everywhere I go I see pregnant women and new babies. At the beach on Saturday I saw three pregnant women and countless babies. Last week at the grocery store I saw a family shopping and they had very new twins.
It's driving me crazy! I can't have a baby now, but I really want to start a family. Grr-must wait!
Phew, I feel better now!

I feel the same way most days. Sometimes I can be patient without much of a fuss. Then I see people everywhere with beautiful children and I think "When is my day going to come?" I'm trying to convince hubby to start at the end of summer. That would be like 2 months from now!! Wish me luck, for now, our date is Nov/Dec 2005. Oh well... :rolleyes:

[mimieliza]

QOTD ~ How does your DH feel about TTC? Is he excited and can't wait? Nervous, but will be ready when the time comes? Or is he glad that you're waiting and secretly hopes you'll change your mind?


I think DH is excited but nervous. I do think he'd be quite comfortable with waiting longer than I would. We've talked, and I've basically told him how strongly I feel, that I want a baby NOW, but that this is something I will never try to talk him into before he's ready. We talk about it all the time, but I try not to pressure, and we'll just see what happens. That's why I'm tentative about picking a certain date. August will be out two year anniversary, which just seems right, but if he's too nervous or doesn't feel ready, we'll wait.

No matter how long it takes for him to feel ready, I know that he is super excited about being a dad. We love talking about it - he'll even indulge me and examine the strollers at Target. :)

[Katyanne]

QOTD ~ How does your DH feel about TTC? Is he excited and can't wait? Nervous, but will be ready when the time comes? Or is he glad that you're waiting and secretly hopes you'll change your mind?

I've wanted to start TTC since before our one year wedding anniversary. DH wants to be in a house first which I can totally understand. I'm also not trying to push him but I've had some health problems that make me really want to start TTC ASAP. Its on hold right now, Sept 26th I'm having surgery hopefully we'll be given the all clear to start TTC after that.

Katie

[Twylla]

I haven't been around in a while, oops!

Over the weekend, I was at a big dance, and ran into a good friend from high school. I hadn't seen her since graduation. Well, she found out she was pg about a month after grad, had a little girl and got married. Since then, she's had 2 more girls, and now she has #4 on the way. Wow! I was happy for her, a bit jealous, but mostly happy for her. I took this as a sign that I really AM ready, now that I'm not 100% jealous! lol.

DH and I have been talking babies a bit more, but i've been avoiding bringing it up, and it's still coming up! We still have Dec 12 as our start date (the marathon is the 11th, yes I'm a dork!), and it's finally getting closer faster! 5 months from today! I'm glad the time is coming up. For a while there, it was really feeling like it was forever away, now it's becoming more real.

[j2478]

Hi Ladies!

New member here!

I followed along & read this thread a little in WC but never posted. I figured since it is a new board why not start now. So I registered & here I am. My DH and I are both 27, I think that we will probably start trying sometime next spring or summer. Hope to get to know everyone.

Good Luck to you all!
Jen

[Twylla]

Jen, welcome to CC and to LIW!

[Cinderz]

I wanna join.... :D

Me: 33
DH: 32
Married: 6/7/03
TTC: Hopefully by the end of 2005

[tippy]

QOTD ~ How does your DH feel about TTC? Is he excited and can't wait? Nervous, but will be ready when the time comes? Or is he glad that you're waiting and secretly hopes you'll change your mind?

DH is definitely not ready for TTC, neither am I, but at least I'll talk about it - lol. However sometimes he will mention our future family, so I know he wants at least 1, but not now. At the beginning of our relationship, I was the one that didn't want any at all, and didn't even want to talk about them, while he was the one that was encouraging me to have 1, so I guess we've swapped roles :D. It's weird I know!!

[LeslieandPaul]

FH is being so difficult. We don't really talk about when we'll have kids (but I have in my mind, next year or early 2007). We would have to move in order to do this-so i'm thinking next year we could move, but he's saying late 2007! NO! I want to start a family before then! Ugh!

[melnv]

I want a new QOTD, but I'm new so I don't know what's been done. Any suggestions?

[laurenc]

Here goes --

QOTD: What do you dread most about being a parent?

[laurenc]

My response to the QOTD:

What do you dread most about being a parent?

DIAPERS DIAPERS DIAPERS. I just about tolerate scooping my cat's litter box, and I'm going to be elbow-deep in poop for two-plus years? Eek. I'm sure once I have a baby I'll get used to it, and fast, but right now it's something I dread like I dread the dentist.

Also, having to deal with the injuries that are just about mandatory for kids. For example -- when I was 5 I got the bright idea to somersault down the front porch steps -- which were cement. I don't know how my mom managed to stay cool, calm, and collected when I ran into the house screaming, covered in blood from my gashes and scrapes, but I'm positive that I'll freak out if my kid shows up like that. Aside from the emotional pain of seeing your child suffering, I'm kinda blood phobic and can barely get blood drawn at the doctor's without passing out. So, yeah, injuries, blood, gore... not looking forward to that.

Otherwise, bring on mommyhood. :)

[stevesbabygirl]

What do you dread most about being a parent?

Luckily, I'm not blood phobic at all (I work in surgery), so I don't think the scrapes and scratches will bother me much. The things I dread most are projectile vomiting (I just CANNOT stand the smell), and having enough energy and patience. I come home at the end of the day completely drained, and thinking about getting up the energy to play with a kid, or deal with a screaming one is too much for me right now.

[tippy]

Here goes --

QOTD: What do you dread most about being a parent?

Wow, there are so many for me. I dread sleepless nights, adjusting to not being the center of DH's universe (:D), dealing with poop and spit up, and having energy and patience enough to deal with a child.

[Sabriel]

QOTD: What do you dread most about being a parent?

I work with animals, so I have no problem blood, poop, vomit, etc. I mostly dread the day that my children won't need me anymore. I definitely want my kids to be independant people, but it still makes me sad to think about it. Anyone that knows me will tell you that I have a HUGE mothering instinct and a need to be needed. I think that this is the main reason that I want to space our children out 3-4 years.

[mierin]

QOTD: What do you dread most about being a parent?
Hm. Good question. I think I'm most afraid of how things are going to change. I see people who have babies and all of a sudden they don't talk to their friends anymore, they don't have sex anymore, they can't talk about anything other than the baby anymore. I want to have a baby and I welcome the changes that come with that, but I worry about it consuming my life and distancing me from my DH and my friends. It's such a hard balance, I think, and I don't know if you can predict how you'll react.

Aack! Now I'm dreading things! I've never really thought that through before. :eek:

[j2478]

QOTD: What do you dread most about being a parent?

Such a good question! The thing I dread the most is lack of sleep. When I fall asleep I don't wake up until my alarm goes off. I am a heavy sleeper & incredibly grouchy if I don't get enough sleep and I absolutely love sleeping in on the weekends. I guess I just wonder how I will be able to get up in the middle of the night.

[MrsSmith]

the mess of sick babies and kids. I don't like cleaning up diarrhea, vomit, and that kind of stuff. I think I can handle day to day diaper duty, but the sick stuff is kinda icky. It'll also be tough for me not to get emotional when my kids are hurt, physically (broken leg) or emotionally (1st heartbreak).

[Cohl]

QOTD: What do you dread most about being a parent?

hmm...I guess trying to find the time to give enough attention to my DH and 2 kids

[Twylla]

QOTD: I fear #1 the sleepless ngihts. I'm a girl who needs a solid 8-9 hours of sleep each night, otherwise I'm an absolute BEAR. Poor DH, lol.

I also fear the physical changes. I didn't used to be into my looks very much, but because of my career (I'm the dreaded "Weather Lady"!) I've been learning to care a LOT more. I'm afraid of people saying things about me getting "fat" while pg, and of things people will say if i still carry some wieght after returning to work. I know that may sound silly, but that's part of the job. I'm sure once I have a little baby in my arms it won't matter anymroe though!

[mimieliza]

QOTD: What do you dread most about being a parent?

Lack of sleep, definitely. Gah. I'm tired all the time as it is. It's actually one reason I want to be a SAHM or work part-time - I just cannot imagine doing my job that I have now on severe sleep deprivation.

I'm also afraid of childbirth. I think I'll be able to handle it if everything goes okay, but I'm afraid of experiencing complications and recovering from complications (like a c-section or, UGH, tearing).


The sleep one actually really holds me back a bit. I know it seem silly, but I just don't want to be in a position where I have to go back to work right away. Aside from knowing that I'd go crazy having to leave my baby, I just want to be able to stay home when I'm not sleeping well.

[LeslieandPaul]

QOTD: What do you dread most about being a parent?

Lack of sleep, projecticle vomit, getting peed on.

[KKay]

Lack of sleep. I'm exhausted now with work and trying to make time for DH & DD. I guess I'll have to learn how to manage another DC.

My biggest fear is managing time for everyone. I'm especially worried about DD. I know children adjust to having a sibling, but I'm concerned that she'll feel cast aside. Maybe that's silly.

[eli1126]

QOTD: What Do You Dread Most About Being A Parent?

-The lack of sleep aspect, I like my sleep!
-DH'S Parent's are the "feel free to give advice" type grandparent's, I have a feeling there will be friction about this.
-That something may be physically/developmentally wrong with my child. I work with people with disabilities, so it's just on my mind. I know that going into Special Ed there is so much more that can be done for children with Special Needs, but it's still a fear :(
-Having 3 nieces, 2 that are a little older, I no longer fear boogers, poop, or issues surrounding certain body parts, I have learned to deal with my squeamishnes over these :)
-Having it pull DH and I apart. I have seen parents not deal with issues that surround children very well. Let's face it, it's so much easier before they get here to discuss how we think we will handle discipline, child care, boundary setting, and lack of money. All of sudden the baby's here and sex is out the window, everyone is sleep deprived, family's just popping in all the time, and I just know I will want to slap my MIL :p

Beth

[jenji]

QOTD: What Do You Dread Most About Being A Parent?

~ the responsibility of another human being
~ being more "tied down"
~ no more sleep

[SQ2]

Lack of sleep (I need my 8 hours currently and get crabby if I get less - I'm worried what's going to happen when we have kids)

Losing a part of me. I love my exercise/relaxation/hobbies time and don't want to give that up completely

Changing dirty diapers! ;)

[Sabriel]

eli1126 Ack! I totally forgot about my MIL. She will be bad, but I actually dread everyone telling me what is best for my baby. I foster litters of orphaned kittens and it is amazing that everyone all of a sudden seems to know exactly how they should be raised. I constantly hear that I am not doing this or that correctly. MIL is always coming to see them and fussing that the milk is too warm/too cold/too anything that I am feeding them too often or not often enough, etc. Hello! I've done this for 5 years. I've done my research, have lots of experience, and I think I can handle it without everyone's advice! Not to mention that none of these people have raised kittens before, but since they have children they must know everything. I cannot imagine what it will be like when we have a baby. I know that they mean well, but it drives me crazy!

Okay, I'm done ranting! ;)

[abbylynn]

I know it sounds selfish but I'm afraid of losing time to myself when we have #2. My DH works very long hours and is often gone 14 hours at a time so I do most of the childcare myself (I used to work and take DS with me to work but my parents partner fired all 3 of us w/o warning 4 months ago so now I'm a SAHM). I love my DS but I know that to be the best parent I can I need time to myself to concentrate on me. It's sometimes hard to make DH understand why the house isn't always the cleanest or most organized now that I'm home. He also doesn't seem to understand that while DS is asleep or playing why I sometimes prefer to do something for myself to recharge my battery instead of going through a box in the garage.

[Peaches]

QOTD: What Do You Dread Most About Being A Parent?

I feel kinda weird saying this, but I am most worried about being a good parent. Not because I think I will be a bad parent but because I want to provide what they need. Not materially, but morally and emotionally, and that is a huge responsibility.

After that I am also worried about the lack of sleep. I can totally relate to the "no less than 8 hours" philosophy.

[DelSol]

QOTD: What Do You Dread Most About Being A Parent?

1) I dread the labor because I have a major fear of having a needle in my back, if I decide to get drugs (which I know I will because I can't handle pain). The thought just freaks me out but when the times comes I'll probably be in so much pain I won't give a darn.

2) Lack of sleep, wondering how I'll ever get up for those late night feedings.

[MrsSmith]

OK, this isn't a definite yet, but we might be moving our TTC date up to August/September 2005. Hubby and I had a LONG talk last night about starting a family and he thought that we should get started and kinda see what happens. So, we wouldn't be actively trying, but seeing what happens. I'm not quite sure how to take it all though. He's really worried about being tired and too busy to help me out while I'm preggo if we start now. But I told him that it might take a few months and then things will even out. We're really busy right now because of just buying a new house and me still in school...stuff like that. I'm rattling...anyway, that's my news for the day.

[j2478]

Congrats and good luck with your decision MrsSmith!

[flygirl]

Good luck, MrsSmith!

QOTD: What do you dread most about being a parent?

- Having a child with a bad temperment. DH & I are both still very annoyed by unsupervised, ill-behaved children (such as our nephews) and are determined to keep the upper hand. But if our child has a good temperment, I can see that making everything easier across the board.

- Having a different parenting style than DH. As it is with the animals, he's much stricter than I am. He was also raised with an iron fist and due to his aversion to ill-behaved children, he's more apt to be this way himself.

PG & labor don't bother me at all, since they're both temporary. Blood, guts & goo don't, either. I don't really worry about body changes, but I did just loose a 20 lbs & I'd hate to not have the chance to enjoy it for a little while! But by the same token, having lost the weight hopefully means it'll be easier to not gain too much weight during pg.

[ShannonGH]

Even though it's been 2 months since I left this thread I just wanted to pop in and wave a big hello! Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!

I also wanted to announce that I'm the proud new owner of a BFP as of yesterday! :D I'm absolutely thrilled!

ps. Did sourdough make it over here from the other site? I remembered she was going to start trying this summer and I was wondering how things were going with her.

[stevesbabygirl]

Congrats Shannon :D!

I should also add that I dread getting no sleep. I try to get 8 hours a night, and I'm still too tired when I get up in the morning.

[Twylla]

Good luck MrsSmith! I hope it all turns out the wya you hope it will!

Shannon, congratulations!!! My goodness, that's so exciting! Our first LIW graduate on CC (I think anyway!)!!!! Yay for you! I wish you zero morning sickness and a big bundle of joy after 9 happy and healthy months! Congrats!

[MrsSmith]

Congrats Shannon!!! H&H 9 months to you!

Thanks ladies for the support. Hubby and I are pretty sure that we're moving forward with an end of summer TTC date. I'll keep you updated on any changes, but hopefully, there won't be any and I'll be preggo by the end of the year!!

[SQ2]

Heather, can you change my TTC date? We aren't sure if we're going to start when DH finishes school, when I finish school, or before I finish school (so we'd have a baby right after I graduate.

TTC: Fall 2006, Spring 2007, or Spring 2008???

Ah, decisions, decisions... :rolleyes:

Thanks!

[cat_loverpq]

Congrats Shannon! I'm so happy for you!! :D:D
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QOTD: I can't say I really "dread" anything about becoming a parent, but there are definitely some things I'm not looking forward to. The biggest thing to me is lack of sleep. I am NOT a morning person, and I need at least 7 hours of sleep or I am practically worthless all day. While on maternity leave I don't think it will be a big deal, but when I go back to work DH and I will have to take turns with the 2am feedings (I plan to bf and will pump so DH can feed the baby when it's his turn). I'm also not looking forward to the labor and delivery, but I just tell myself that there's no point in dwelling on that b/c there's no way around it! ;)

[jessied1025]

I'm a bit behind...time to chat up...

QOTD: What do you dread most about being a parent?
1. Lack of sleep. I can usually operated on 6 hours, but anything less than that I am a complete bear.
2. Not being a good parent. I know my DH and I will love our children and be there for them, but I don't know what to expect when the children are disobediant.
3. Being able to support them financially. My parents were unable to help me financially through college, so I did it through financial loans. I would really like to be able to save up some money help my kids be able to get a college education.

Congrats to Shannon! And Good luck to Mrs. Smith! :)

[mierin]

Congrats Shannon! That's so exciting. Lots of wishes for a happy and healthy 9 months.

[DelSol]

MrsSmith ~ That is great news!

Shannon ~ Congratulations! Best wishes for happy & healthy 9 months.

[eli1126]

I went to my ob/gyn today and spoke with her about our TTC date. She was very informative and put me on the patch, to start regulating my cycles as I haven't had a period in 5 years!! I am off Depo, today was the last day I could get the shot if I was to continue, so it definitely feels like there's no turning back now :)

Congrats ShannonGH

Beth

[honeygirl]

QOTD: Like many others I dread the lack of sleep. I've arranged my work schedule so that I usually don't get up until 9am. I'll miss that.

Also, I'm not a fan of blood, guts and gross stuff. And, I'm concerned about the pressure to mix my career with being a mom. I don't know how it will all work out, if I'll work PT or FT or give up and be a SAHM.

Well I had a crappy visit with the OBGYN this morning. I may have fibroids again (in my uterus) which I had surgery for last fall (a D&C). If I have them again I will need surgery again in order for us to get pregnant. Since we're not TTC right now I'd wait to have the surgery till we were. It just bums me out that my body might not be working right, so that when we do want to TTC it may be hard.

If that wasn't bad enough, the DR suggested going off the pill and onto another form of BC. Hmm, DH isn't going to like that. 10-1 he won't agree :(.

Like I said, I'm just bummed.

[melnv]

I dread not being able to control my children. When I see kids in the grocery store throwing a fit, or running into the parking lot, having a tantrum at a party, I freeze. Jared and I watch all those nanny shows to try and get tips. My Mom even had a daycare in our house as I was growing up for nearly 20 years where there were rarely misbehaving children. Still, I have this fear that I'll end up being the parent that really thought they were prepared, and sucked.

[melnv]

honeygirl- sorry your appointment was so crummy. Hope the weekend brings something to cheer you up, like a surprisingly agreeable husband maybe.

eli1126-How exciting!

[stevesbabygirl]

Will do SQ2!

[stevesbabygirl]

Welcome to all of the new ladies from a few pages back. If I've missed you, please give me your information again :).

[MrsSmith]

honeygirl, I hope that all works out for you. Even if you have to get another surgery, your chances are better than if you didn't know what was going on with your body. Stay encouraged. I know it's tough, but try. Have a good weekend and gets lots of practice on baby-making...LOL

[al'sgirl]

QOTD: What do you dread most about being a parent?

1. I too am not looking forward to the lack of sleep.
2. My stomach is sensitive enough now, I'm worried what it will be like when I'm preg. Also, the whole labour part scares me a bit ... but at least that's over quick.
3. Balancing the work/baby will be a challenge. I want so much to be a sahm, but will we be able to afford that? Will working part-time or from home work out?
4. I'm dreading the "help" from my in-laws. I know they just mean well, but track record show the will be there with their "help" ... and I know it will drive me crazy!

[al'sgirl]

Shannon ... congratulations! Hope everything will be wonderful for you!

[sublime311]

QOTD: What Do You Dread Most About Being A Parent?

1. Having to give myself (my WHOLE being) so unselfishly
2. Money worries

[honeygirl]

Thanks Buccm and MrsSmith, it's nice to have the support :) I took off of work early, and am home relaxing/feeling sorry for myself. I started to tell DH about the appt, but didn't get through all of the explanation. He gets queasy with medical-type info so I lost him during the part about another D&C/potential problems with implantation. LOL. It's kind of funny really, you should have seen him when I had my surgery last time, he was trying to be brave but totally wanted to split.

Wish me luck for telling him later about going off BC!

[Twylla]

honeygirl, I'm so sorry to hear about your appointment, but glad that you've discovered this latest health problem BEFORE TTC. Hopefully that will make the plan roll along quickly when the time comes. Good luck with the talk about BC as well.

[eli1126]

I start the patch today and I am a little excited because it's a step closer to actually having a cycle! And having a cycle means that hopefully I'll figure out when I ovulate. Never thought I'd be so excited about my AF :D My Doctor said to stop it about 4 months before we want to start TTC so that puts me stopping it around April, but I may just continue the next month to get me through the last part of school. I don't want to get AF unexpectadly while giving a presentation or anything!

Beth

[lawgirl4]

eli1126 - I'm confused. how does being on the patch help you figure out when you ovulate? when you are on hormonal birth control your body doesn't ovulate - or does the patch do something different?

[eli1126]

lawgirl4:
No, You're right, I won't ovulate :) I didn't explain myself clearly. I have been on Depo for 5 years and haven't had AF since then!! Going off Depo is often considered a process that the pill is not. If you stop the pill you O, if you fail to take the pill, you could get pg. Many people complain that when going off Depo, it takes months to get their cycles back to normal and complain of non stop spotting until they get a normal monthly AF again. Because DH and I want to TTC next summer, rather than deal with months of irregular bleeding, I thought that I would get my body on a regular cycle with the patch. While I won't O when I am using the patch, I will get a regular AF. My Doctor said that if I stop using the patch approx. 3-4 months before TTC, my body will begin to O in that time. With the Depo it could take months to just get a normal AF after stopping :eek: My excitement is that while on Depo and not having AF, TTC seemed far off and now I feel like I am getting myself ready. Does that make any sense or does it sound corny?!

Beth

[lawgirl4]

aah, got it. I didn't realize that one doesn't have AF while on Depo. now it makes sense! :)

[honeygirl]

Well the BC "talk" went well I think. I'm planning on going off BCP in 3 months, but onto other methods. Not sure which, maybe temp and spermicidal stuff? I hope that being off the pill will help my body a little, we'll see. I'm going to talk to the DR about it tomorrow.

Thanks for the support.

[eli1126]

Good Luck honeygirl!!

[jenji]

This weekend DH and I were on the road coming back from a weekend trip to the IL's and I was reading WTEWYE. I was reading him some parts of it and he looked at me and said "ok, you're gonna have to stop talking about some of this baby stuff... it's REALLY making me want to have a baby now" :D

I was afraid of what was going to come after that first part, but it really made me happy that he's starting to get ready for a baby. neither of us want one just yet, but it was very encouraging

[mimieliza]

Well, DH started a new job last week, and feels very optimistic. He actually initiated the baby talk (as in, talking ABOUT babies, not talking LIKE babies). He wants to have a baby a year from now – which means TTC in the fall. EEEEE!!! We had talked about August, since it’s our two-year anniversary, but I was pretty sure that we’d end up waiting longer. So I can definitely handle waiting until fall.

Oh, and how funny is it that DH seems to think we can just schedule when we’ll have a baby – like, we want a baby a year from now, so we start TTC in three months, be pg for nine months, and voila! We’ll have a baby a year from now! We’ve talked about how it could take awhile, probably won’t happen right away, etc. but DH seems to think as soon as we stop using BC, we’ll get knocked up. Here’s hoping, right? :)

QOTD: Pets! Do you have pets? What kind? Any thoughts/concerns about how your pets will react to a human baby in the house?

We have a one-year-old Australian Shepherd named Miles:
http://mimieliza.smugmug.com/photos/25715432-M.jpg

Helping DH with yard work:
http://mimieliza.smugmug.com/photos/26518583-M.jpg

Miles loves kids, and is great with babies/toddlers. He likes to lick their faces (because they're right down where he can get to them), but he's really gentle, doesn't knock kids down by getting too excited. I think he'll do pretty well with kids around. In fact, I have a feeling he'll become our kids' best friend.

http://mimieliza.smugmug.com/photos/6597325-M-1.jpg
This is Neenah. She's a curmudgeon. She hates cats, dogs, and most people (exceptions: me, and sometimes DH). I love my grumpy little kitty, but I anticipate that she will be wigged out when we have a baby. When our friends brought over their four-week-old newborn, she hissed at it. :rolleyes:

I'm not sure how to help Neenah deal with the changes. I've started letting her go outside, which has helped a lot with her adjustment to having the dog around, so hopefully that will help when there's a baby.

[laurenc]

QOTD: Pets! Do you have pets? What kind? Any thoughts/concerns about how your pets will react to a human baby in the house?

Tom and I have one cat named Katie. You can see photos of her here (http://pics.livejournal.com/manasam/gallery/00002c2x). She is an attention hog and LOVES her belly rubs!

I'm a little concerned that she will feel neglected when the time comes for us to bring home a baby. But, I'm not worried that she'll act out or anything -- when she's feeling unloved she just meows a lot and then skulks off into her little "cat hut" (a little blanket-tent thingie we made for her), and when she's feeling afraid of new people, she skitters under the bed or behind the couch until she's more comfortable.

The only thing we need to be more aware of is her claws. She has never clawed anything inappropriately and always uses her scratchers, but when we play she sometimes sticks her claws out. She never scratches, more like just sort of tapping you to let you know she's got 'em out, but a baby's skin is more sensitive and I'd worry about baby accidentally getting scratched. I guess it just means we'll have to be more diligent about cutting her nails.

I'm more worried about when baby learns to crawl and walk... I can just imagine our child getting into the cat food or the litter box... ew...

This is funny, do any of you do this? -- sometimes when Katie is meowing and wants attention, and I'm busy with something, I will get a bit annoyed. Because she keeps meowing and meowing and rubbing up against my legs, and she's distracting me from my writing or my cooking or something. That's when I say to myself, "ok, I'm *really* not ready for kids!!!" It always makes me feel a little bit better about having to wait to TTC!!! :p

[MrsSmith]

We dont' have any pets, but I'm not comfy having my babies around other people's dogs and cats if they are bigger than my child. Dogs I might even keep away for longer than that since they can be very aggressive.

[Can't_Wait]

I am subscribing. I was over in the last ladies in waiting thread over on WC... but now I'm moving over here. I've just had enough with it over there... my journal won't even show up now!

Anyway, I was Leslie06 over there.

Info:
Me: Leslie
DH: Mike
Married: 05/24/03
TTC: 08/05 :D :D

QOTD: Pets! Do you have pets? What kind? Any thoughts/concerns about how your pets will react to a human baby in the house?

Yes, I'm concerned. I worry about several things. How will our dogs react to not being #1? How will they deal with a baby crawling on the floor- whenever I get down on the floor they think it's play time & want to jump all over me. Dog hair on the baby- yuck!
Then an additional concern is whether or not we'll be able to continue working with the dog rescue we work with now. The dogs we foster with the rescue have to be trained

[MrsSmith]

Quick Hijack-- Hey Leslie! It's MrsSmithin3mos! My journal won't show up either. I tried to post some updates for buddies who are still over there, but couldn't even get to it when I was logged in. However, I could view it when I wasn't logged in...I digress...great to see you made it over! :D

[Can't_Wait]

I thought that was you!!! Good to see you are here too!

[MrsSmith]

can't wait - Heather posted some new pics of Sarah in the July Mommies thread if you want to check them out.

More on the QOTD - my friend has a rockwieller and a boxer. They have a lot of energy, if you know what I mean. The boxer just had pups a few weeks ago. A couple of friends got together over there and one has a 16 month old. Well, the boxer ran up to her and started growling and barking very aggressively. I would have been so scared if that was my child. I've just seen stuff like that too often to have my children around other people's pets.

[al'sgirl]

QOTD: Pets! Do you have pets? What kind? Any thoughts/concerns about how your pets will react to a human baby in the house?

Besides the fish that we have, who won't care if there are 15 more people in the house let alone a baby :), we have an adult cat.
Shadow lives for attention, and just *has to be around people to be happy. He gets jealous when we feed the fish ... he runs over and meows loudly and tries to distract us. So, I can see that he will be a little more of a handful to deal with, but I don't doubt that he will adjust just fine.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4ce25b3127cce99cbdb05239000000016108AasXDFy1btq

eta: picture of Shadow

[cat_loverpq]

QOTD ~ Pets

We have two cats, Sasha and Ali (pronounced like alley). I don't think either one of them will have any real problems when we bring a baby into the house. Sasha prefers to get her attention from DH but those times are few and far between. However, Ali is definitely a mama's girl and needs to be by my side 24/7, so she will probably require more attention when a baby comes.

laurenc ~ Ali always wants my attention and will whine and meow until I give it to her. She could care less about DH though. ;) If I'm sitting at the puter, she has to be on my lap. In the mornings she will sit outside our bedroom door and as soon as she hears the alarm go off she starts crying to be let in the room. When I'm watching tv she has to be right beside me - if DH is sitting next to me she will cry until he moves over for her. :rolleyes: I guess I'm a sucker though, because I always give in! :p

Sasha using DH as a chair (we were in the process of moving and there was no furniture left in the apartment):
http://images.snapfish.com/3444938323232%7Ffp45%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D565%3D748%3DX ROQDF%3E232353735%3C354ot1lsi

Ali laying outside our bedroom door:
http://images.snapfish.com/3444938323232%7Ffp63%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D565%3D748%3DX ROQDF%3E2323585%3B83698ot1lsi

We've talked about getting a dog, but I couldn't handle a baby and a puppy at the same time. Talk about not sleeping!! :D

[polkadot]

QOTD: Pets! Do you have pets? What kind? Any thoughts/concerns about how your pets will react to a human baby in the house?

We have a 2 year old pug named Conrad...he is a spolied rotten little thing too. ;) I am not at all worried about him being aggressive or that he would harm the baby in anyway but i know he will be jealous. When my niece is over and she is in my lap or i am reading her a book, he has to be right there , trying to get in on the action. We try to always bring him around children and try to let him get used to them. I dont think it wil lbe a problem.

[mierin]

QOTD

We have two cats.

A boy named Baloo, who's two:
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b23/mmeffen/IM000045.jpg
And a girl named Ella, who's three:
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b23/mmeffen/IM000024.jpg

I'm not concerned about Ella. She's always been a sweet cat and is afraid of everything. She'd rather hide under the bed or in the closet than bother anyone. She does demand a lot of attention sometimes, so I guess I worry a little that she'll get even more antisocial.

Baloo isn't the most well behaved cat. He's big and bossy and will scratch or bite if annoyed. So, I do worry about him adjusting, but by the time we have a baby, he'll be several years older and several years more lazy. I'm hoping it won't be an issue by then.

[eli1126]

QOTD: Pets! Do you have pets? What kind? Any thoughts/concerns about how your pets will react to a human baby in the house?

Yes, we have two kittens: Beau and Belle :) Their cousin 1.5 month old Rhiley was just here for a couple of hours so I got to see what they would do! They were very curious of Rhiley's bags and toys and her car seat, but once they got that out of their system they went to sleep :p I think that once they see that our baby is here to stay and they've examined her/him then it won't be a big deal. I am more worried for Beau and Belle when the baby is crawling and grabbing, but the good thing about having animals right from the beginning is that we would teach our child how to handle the cats and how to treat them.

Beth

[Peaches]

QOTD

Our cat passed away in March, so right now we don't have any pets. I don't feel ready for another cat right now but I hope to have either a dog or a cat before we TTC.

ETA-All the furbabies are too cute!

[lawgirl4]

QOTD -
we don't have any pets... both of us are allergic to cats and dogs that shed, so this won't be an issue for us.

my 2 year old nephew (well, his parents, really!) has 2 dogs and 3 cats, and it is totally cute watching him watch them... he loves to giggle at the 2 dogs when they are playing around, and he loves to go up and pet one of the very long-haired cats and put his cheek against their fur. very adorable.

[Sabriel]

QOTD: Pets! Do you have pets? What kind? Any thoughts/concerns about how your pets will react to a human baby in the house?

Yes, we have lots of pets. :) We have a 7 year old miniature poodle, Bea:
http://www.geocities.com/sabriel748/Bea1-05.jpg

and a 4 year old Bichon mix, Jack. (I don't have a picture of him uploaded yet.) We also have 4 cats. An 8 year old tuxedo, Maria:
http://www.geocities.com/sabriel748/Maria_02-27-02_003.jpg

two 3 year old Siamese mixes, Romeo and Juliet, and a 4 month old calico kitten, Diva. (No pictures of them either.)

The only thing that I am concerned about is my pets not getting all of the attention that they are used to. They have all been around my cousins baby, and they either cautiously tolerate her or they hide from her. I think that it is important for my kids to grow up around animals. They need to learn to repect them and also how to care for them properly.

[honeygirl]

QOTD: We have two fur-babies, a cat and a dog (an Italian Greyhound). I'm not too worried about kitty, she pretty much stays to herself. But, Dante (the dog) is VERY friendly and jumps all over the place. He is also a lap dog and would be sad if we didn't let him sleep with us, etc. I guess we'll have to ease him into changes.

I saw the doctor again today and informed her of our plans to stop BCP in a couple months. She said that was good and that we shouldn't try too hard to not have a baby since when we want to it may be difficult. :( DH is being REALLY nice about this, especially since he isn't looking to TTC right now. Who knows, this whole scare about taking long to get pg may have us TTC earlier!

[giry76]

QOTD: Pets! Do you have pets? What kind? Any thoughts/concerns about how your pets will react to a human baby in the house?

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4cf32b3127cce9f8d9eb70c8000000016108QZNGrZqyZI

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4cc11b3127cce9f8d9ebaa0a900000016108QZNGrZqyZI

This is Doris. She is a hedgehog. She is my little baby even though she is an old lady hedgehog. I don't think she will be around when we have a baby unfortunatly, but I think we will get another hedgie after Doris leaves us. We might have to move where we keep the cage because they need their quiet time during the day.

[tippy]

QOTD: Pets! Do you have pets? What kind? Any thoughts/concerns about how your pets will react to a human baby in the house?

Yep. We have 1 guinea pig - lol. His name is Charlie. Actually I don't have any thoughts/concerns at all seeing as he is caged most of the time - lol. :D

girly - OMG that is the cutest little hedgehog!! How precious!!

[MrsSmith]

QOTD: We have two fur-babies, a cat and a dog (an Italian Greyhound). I'm not too worried about kitty, she pretty much stays to herself. But, Dante (the dog) is VERY friendly and jumps all over the place. He is also a lap dog and would be sad if we didn't let him sleep with us, etc. I guess we'll have to ease him into changes.

I saw the doctor again today and informed her of our plans to stop BCP in a couple months. She said that was good and that we shouldn't try too hard to not have a baby since when we want to it may be difficult. :( DH is being REALLY nice about this, especially since he isn't looking to TTC right now. Who knows, this whole scare about taking long to get pg may have us TTC earlier!

How would you feel about TTC now, since it might take longer than you thought? That's kinda where I am with DH now. We originally were going to wait until late this year (after Christmas) to early next year. But we think we might have some difficulty, so we are going to give it a shot earlier just to see what happens. You might want to do that. If you get PG, great, but if not, you can start testing and doing things to make it happen. Keep us updated!

[usafwife]

I was a member of the WC group. Just wanted to let everyone know that our little bundle of joy finally decided to make her long awaited arrival. I thought for a few days that I was going to end up with a July baby but she is a June baby.

I was sissysue on WC.