The Maybe Mamas: TTC #1 in 2007

[heather1029]

Does anyone else freak out?

Well, yes and no. As for time frame, finances, priority management...I think we'll be completely ready.

But I do worry about the world I'm bringing my baby into! For example, when I go to the mall and somebody takes a parking spot that somebody else was waiting for, so the first somebody parks their car behind the other person's car and then gets out and starts yellling...well, is this the world I want my kid to be exposed to? Or the people who sue everyone who so much as smiles at them....Or the diseases, violence, selfishness and hatred? That's the stuff that freaks me out. I know I'm going to be a worry-wart -- I already am!

[KaliLily]

Update on my progesterone tests: After playing phone-tag with my ob/gyn's nurse for a few days, we finally touched base this morning. The doc reviewed my results and, as I suspected, my levels were low. The nurse then said that he wants me to see an RE. I know it could be a possitive thing, but all I feel is sad right now. :(

AF arrived this morning, so my reaction to all of this is probably magnified. I wish it were after 8:30 on the west coast. I need to talk to my mom.

[LadyD088]

Kim - Hopefully you are talking to your mom right now (its 8:40 PT). Its ok to feel sad and yeah, I am sure AF is making it a bigger issue than it is. Its great to be seeing a RE!! That means you will get the attention you need and focus on getting you PG quicker!!

Hey, btw, you and I are on the same schedule...AF is on her way!! Should be here any day now. I look forward to her visit...knowing that DH and I will be fully concentrating on TTCing.

You are in my thoughts!!!

[KaliLily]

I did get to talk to my mom, and it helped. She even offered to talk to my Dad if we needed money to help pay for the RE. She's so sweet. :) Fortunately, he's on our insurance plan which provides for a lifetime max of $25,000 in infertility treatments, so we're covered for a while.

Thanks so much for the support, Deb. I really appreciate it. I decided to suck it up and call the RE's office today for an appointment. I go in Jan 2. Trying to have only positive thoughts. :)

[Reenie]

I'm sorry that you were feeling down, KaliLily, but I do have to say that I think calling an RE could be very positive. One of my sweet journal buddies TTC'd for over two years, and in the past few months has seen an RE, gotten answers, had some procedures, and got a BFP. :) So I think seeing an RE is a very positive thing. :)

[Julss05]

KaliLily Sorry to hear that. Like the others said, the sooner they can diagnose the sooner they can figure out a treatment so you can be successful at TTC!:) My mom lives on the west coast too and of course whenever I REALLY need to talk to her it is like 5 or 6 a.m. there:rolleyes:. Good luck with the RE.

I should be starting AF very soon too. I apologize if my words seem bit_chy, I've been pmsing bad. The other day I had to go back to the auto place to get my car RE-done because the guy didn't fix it right the first time so I kind of bit his head off:o.

[filmgirl7]

Hi ladies. This is just a drive by post, as I've been lurking but haven't said much.

Kalilily- good luck with the RE appointment. Hopefully they can get you preg. in no time!

Does anyone else freak out?
The only thing that makes me freak out is knowing that DH and I have been married for a year and haven't really STARTED TTC. I wanted to start right away, he wanted to wait awhile and that turned into a year! At this point the only thing that freaks me out about having a kid is labor/delivery, and sleeplessness. I'm sure there will be much more to it than that, but that's what I'm thinking about at the moment. (oh, and not having enough money.)

Count me in as expecting AF, probably around Sunday based on my current lack of PMS symptoms. This was a screwy cycle, but I'm rather psyched, because it means I will be fertile around January 1!!! Nothing like starting the year off with a bang. :D

[LadyD088]

Kim - I am SO happy you talked to your mom. Isn't it crazy that our moms provide us such comfort and ALWAYS want to help us out, no matter what? Gotta love our moms!!!

YEAH for calling the doctors office. And Jan 2 - that will be here in no time! Keep those positive thoughts going!! You are in my thoughts, still!!!

Does anyone else freak out?
Honestly? Yeah...freaked out that we won't get pg fast. That's what's on my mind. I am just hoping that charting will help out. Otherwise, I look SO forward to bringing a child into this world with my hubby. Its been on my mind a lot lately.

Update: AF has arrived in full swing. So just trying to get thru this cycle while still charting temps. Hopefully we won't miss the O this month (BDing should be around Xmas). Guess I can STILL hope for a Xmas miracle? Also still dealing with family issues but TRYING not to let it stress me out TOO much (yeah, right!) So...just plugging along.

Deb

[raven077]

New
QOTD: Finances. Who's started preparing and how (if your TTC date is rapidly approaching) or what do you plan to do (if your TTC date is further off)?

I'm pretty nervous about this, actually. As soon as we're past O this month, we're going to stop actively TTA and I haven't started saving anything. Haven't even planned a budget yet. My friends, who tried to conceive for a year before they got preg, had a budget and a savings account started months before they even started trying! I'm not even sure I know where to begin...

Plus, on a sort of related financial side note, when I started my new job this past January, my promised new salary never happend. They gave everyone 15% paycuts the week of my first paycheck and we still haven't gotten the money restored. I haven't been able to even afford to put money into my 401k. I keep wondering if I should move on while I can, but I wanted to be at a job for at least a year before getting preg and I really don't want to postpone that much longer. (also as I just found out as well, their maternity leave policy sucks).

*sigh* I just kind of feel boxed in on all sides.

[bethnjim]

QOTD: Finances. Who's started preparing and how (if your TTC date is rapidly approaching) or what do you plan to do (if your TTC date is further off)?

We set up a budget and put together a savings account with ING Direct. They automatically withdraw the money each time so we don't really miss it. The best thing we did though is set up a budget. We are pretty good with sticking with it, but we are also going to try the "envelope method" once I get a new job. We figured that the envelope method will help with groceries and "spending money". We also don't hit the MAC unless it is ABSOLUTELY necessary. We find that we will get out a $20 and before we know it, the $20 is gone and we have no idea what we bought.

It is definitely nerve wracking trying to save for TTC. I'm not really sure how much we need. My paycheck covers all of the bills in our house, so my husband's is "extra", but that isn't ALWAYS the case...especially when the roof leaks, the pipes in the basement go, the front steps fall apart, etc!!!!

[kanga1622]

QOTD: Finances. Who's started preparing and how (if your TTC date is rapidly approaching) or what do you plan to do (if your TTC date is further off)?
I researched daycare costs in our area to see if realistically we could afford to even begin TTC. Then I added in the cost to add a child to my healthcare policy. So we took that number and started putting that much into savings when we started TTC. It's been 10 months now and that savings account is a nice amount of money. Knowing that we have at least 9 more months to save really helps my piece of mind. We plan to use some of that money to buy baby items that we don't receive as gifts (toddler car seat, cloth diapers, sling, etc.) and pay any medical bills associated with pregnancy. Hopefully the rest can be set aside as a college savings account for our kids since we won't be able to save that kind of cash while we are TTC #2 (if we decide to have more than one).
Our overall budget doesn't have a lot of wiggle room but it really helps me to see that we've been paying "daycare" for 10 months now and we've always been able to set that money aside. It helps knowing that we won't have to struggle to pay for daycare. Although, we may have to tighten the belt for the other baby expenses that I know will pop up that we haven't budgeted for.

[heather1029]

QOTD: Finances. Who's started preparing and how (if your TTC date is rapidly approaching) or what do you plan to do (if your TTC date is further off)?

We plan to TTC starting in August/September of 2007, so we have a little bit of time to think about it.

I plan to be in a new job (I'm looking for one now) for eight months before TTC and work for eight months of the pregnancy. We already put hefty sums into savings because we're living in a small apartment and don't have car, school or credit card payments. At my eighth month of pregnancy, I plan to quit working forevermore. I hope to begin a freelance writing career, but other than that, I plan to never work outside the home again. Hopefully freelancing will bring in enough extra cash to fund baby stuff. We'll see (:

[LeslieandPaul]

QOTD: Finances. Who's started preparing and how (if your TTC date is rapidly approaching) or what do you plan to do (if your TTC date is further off)?

We're actively paying off our debt (luckily only have a line of credit), and hope to have that paid off by the summer. I've also thought about our vehicle situation (haven't really discussed it with DH yet). We currently have two vehicles, but when i'm on mat leave we most likely won't be able to afford two vehicles, so we'd have to sell one, or both and buy a car with cheaper insurance.
We're also trying to put a little bit extra into savings every month, which will help when my mat leave is over, as I, hopefully, won't go back to work.

[PookiePrincess]

QOTD: Finances. Who's started preparing and how (if your TTC date is rapidly approaching) or what do you plan to do (if your TTC date is further off)?

Kanga's idea about saving daycare expenses is a good one. I might have to try that!

As for us, the finances is the part that I freak about. We're on a tight budget (that we've blown this month thanks to Christmas!) to try to pay as much of our debt off as we can. That will put us in a better position to buy a house this spring. Right now we are putting all extra money to debt. The biggest thing for us is getting into a house ASAP. We could put TTC off for years until we paid off all of our debt, but I really don't want to do that. I think we can afford baby expenses and still pay down our debt at a reasonable rate. The best thing for us is our first born's college education is paid for...it was a wedding gift from DH's godfather!

[JFlo]

KaliLili Good luck with your appointment with the RE.

Man! I seem to come in here about 1x a week, and am always so far behind! Must. get. better! So, going back...

What baby related books are you ladies currently reading or would recommend? Read TCOYF. I'm interested in reading some other books, so I'm going to look into the ones you ladies have read.

Does anyone else freak out? I think up until a couple of months ago, I used to have spurts of nervousness about how much a baby will change our lives, how DH and I won't be first in each others lives, how expensive a baby will be, etc. I think as DH and I get closer and closer to our "start" date and as we get more comfortable with our decision to TTC, the nervousness is masked with excited feelings. If I feel more prepared (especially financially), the less I freak :)

Finances. Who's started preparing and how (if your TTC date is rapidly approaching) or what do you plan to do (if your TTC date is further off)? We have decided that I will take 6 months off of work to care for our baby once it's born. We already have a fund set aside equal to 6 months of my salary to help support us while I'm not working. We'll continue to save into this fund for cushion, but once the holidays are over, we're going to meet with a financial advisor to discuss college savings plans.

[JLRenheos]

FINANCES We are supposed to start TTC as soon as possible, as in January, but my husband is still in transition with his job. He's looking for another full time job elsewhere. As soon as everything goes through & he gets the job, it's green light for us, unless I decided to push back ttc or if he doesn't get it.
The big thing that has helped out tremendously, is that we are NO longer using our credit cards. We are using our debit cards & paying cash for EVERYTHING. I'm not sure what's going to happen as far as Christmas shopping for everyone, but I think we'll get through o.k., without using it.
For awhile, it just got out of hand. It wasn't like we were making huge purchases, it's just that we used it so often.
In the meantime, he's already applied for a 2nd job(part-time). I think he's starting next week, so that will bring in more money & we can pay off the rest of our debt quicker. I might even consider getting a part-time job myself, after the new year, we'll see...
We've already paid some debt off. We just have one more CC to pay off & we're good to go, other than our new car payment. Basically, it's just trying to save a little bit of money here and there for our child's future. Good thing that 401K's, IRAs & ROTH IRAs exist!
I think we're doing o.k.. We *could* do better.

[amew]

Freaking out? Yes! I freak out about the magnitude of it all and how much our lives will have to change when we have a baby. We work really long hours, go out of town a lot, do what we want when we want, etc., and it's hard to imagine all that changing. But my biggest freak out trigger (aside from concerns about getting and staying pregnant) is work. Just not sure how I will be able to balance everything.

Finances? We aren't doing anything special to save for a baby, but we are pretty financially stable in general, so I'm not really worried. We don't have non-mortgage debt, we have a decent amount of savings and investments, and we have a house that we would be fine staying in at least until we have a second baby. Assuming we both keep working at our current jobs, daycare and baby expenses shouldn't be problematic. But I do worry a little bit about what we would do if one of us wanted to quit working for a while or switch to a more family-friendly job. We could probably live on one income (mine more easily than DHs, though I think either would technically be possible), but obviously things would be much tighter.

I also worry about college savings. We both have parents who paid for four years at an expensive private college, and we would like to be able to do the same for our kids should they want to go that route. But the estimated cost of college in 20 years is insane! (Has anyone used one of those educational cost calculators? So scary!)

And I occassionally worry about the cost of infertility treatments should it ever come to that, but I guess we would cross that bridge if we came to it. Hoping it will never be an issue.

[Sue]

FINANCES We are working to pay down our debt and will be putting ourselves on a stricter budget next year. We have until the summer before we TTC, so it should give us some time. We are also planning on moving in a few months and will use some of the profit from this house to pay off some dept and create a fund for baby expenses and to supplement our income when I am on leave.

I think we're doing o.k.. We *could* do better.
Same here... We need to really step up our investments and plan more seriously for the future.

[bethnjim]

Is your current way of life "baby friendly"?--My husband and I have been talking a lot about our life and we feel that we already lead a very "baby friendly" life style. Neither of us smoke...or drink for that matter. We are more stay at home and watch a movie together type of couple so we don't think it will be a HUGE shock once the baby comes along. We have also decided to skip daycare and have one of us stay at home.

Will one of your stay at home with the baby or are you opting for daycare??
Right now it looks like I will be working and my DH will be staying at home. Our salaries weren't the deciding factor for us, it was the hours we work. I will have a better schedule for spending time with the baby if I work, where my husband would really never see the baby. He leaves early on the train, comes home later and by the time we eat dinner, get ready for bed, etc...it is LATE. I am usually home by 4pm at the latest.

[heather1029]

Is your current way of life "baby friendly"?--

DH and I were just discussing this last night. We were wrapping gifts and as I was cleaning up I noticed some little pieces of plastic wrap in a corner. Man, if a baby had found those, it could have choked to death! I know I've got to learn to be more detail oriented when it comes to cleaning when the baby is here.

But yeah, otherwise our life is very baby friendly. All our local friends have kids or are pregnant so we'll have people to hang with. I will be a SAHM with a freelance writing side business, so I think that will work out well. My DH almost always gets home from work at 4:30 or 5 (because he goes in at 7 a.m.), so he'll be able to see the child grow up. We rarely go out to eat (to save money) and we eat pretty healthy, so that won't really change. We also don't stay up late or drink/smoke.

[akacharlotte]

I joined ladies-in-waiting and I suppose I can join Maybe Mamas-2007. It is crazy because for so long having a baby seemed far off into the future. I'm so excited to finally be at the stage of yes we are going to begin the TTC process.

CC Name: akacharlotte
Me: Stacey, 34
FH: J, 31
Married: 05/22/07
TTC start date: The wedding night(May 2007)
Any other children: just furbabies
Miscellaneous Info: Stopped BCP about 5 years ago. Started charting Jan. 06

We were engaged 10/27/06 and our wedding is planned for May 2007. We are taking a cruise and getting married in port. Our plan is to TTC right away. I have been charting for almost a year. If I am ovulating before the wedding we will attempt to conceive at that time. IF I stay on my current schedule I will most likely be ovulating about 5 days before the wedding. I would love to say we conceived on our wedding night. :)

Is your current way of life "baby friendly"?
Yes and no. We both currently smoke but the patch goes on Jan. 1 and I am determined to stay smoke free. We do not drink a lot and do not frequent bars. Like bethnjim we stay home a lot and watch movies or do home improvements or spend time with his family.

Will one of your stay at home with the baby or are you opting for daycare??
Unfortunately, unless circumstances change over the next year both of us will work. Fortunately, FMIL wants to stay home and take of our baby. It is a huge relief and very convenient as she lives across the street from us.

FinancesWe are also working to pay off debt and be more conscious of our budget. We also need to step up our savings. Otherwise I think we will be fine.

[Sue]

Is your current way of life "baby friendly"?
We have 3 dogs, so we are used to coming home early, not doing things :) I smoke, but plan of quitting soon.

Will one of your stay at home with the baby or are you opting for daycare??
Unless something major happens in the salary department or we hit the lottery, daycare is the only option.

[LadyD088]

Well...WELCOME Stacey!!! I didn't know you were thinking...and if I knew, sorry, I forgot! As for a May wedding...you know I love that idea!! And a cruise...very awesome! Guess I need to visit your journal more frequently - gesh!!
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Is your current way of life "baby friendly"?--
I honestly think it is. We do almost everything as a family and kids would just make it more enjoyable, I think. Of course we'll want alone time and I think we have enough family that the kids could visit to make that possible. DH and I are so out of the bar scene except for like the twice a year when our bf gets his itch for us to go. I think our current life style welcomes a baby.

Will one of your stay at home with the baby or are you opting for daycare??
Well, actually I am hoping that I can have my mom watch our child for the first year and then enroll the child into a daycare system. The other option would be to have a person out of their home watch the child while we work. I currently work from home but not sure how much longer that will last into next year (company is currently looking for a space to design for us to work out of). Not sure how much work I would get done with a baby at home - probably NONE!

Finances
I think we could always be better and lord knows we struggle at times. However, beginning next year, we are on a strict budget. I've always been told that things always work out and I truly believe in that. Its happened to us. However, I would really like to be able to start a college fund for our kids as well as put some emergency money away.

[PookiePrincess]

Is your current way of life "baby friendly"?
I think it's pretty baby friendly. We stay home a lot. We're not too big on going out unless it's just dinner and a movie or to our parents or friends' houses. We both feel like we're over that drinking/going out phase of our lives. Heck, usually on Friday nights we're in bed by 9:30! We don't smoke. The only concern I have is how our kitties will react to a baby, but I know that we will deal with that.

Will one of your stay at home with the baby or are you opting for daycare??
Probably not. I would love to be a SAHM, but I don't think that'll happen for a few years. If/when DH gets promoted, he'd likely make what we make combined now, so when that happens, I'd like to. Though, I do think I have a pretty baby friendly career (teaching) so I'm not freaked at all about having to work and put my baby in daycare. I'd just have to use my time more wisely so I could leave at 3:30 when school gets out.

[amew]

Is your current way of life "baby friendly"?

Eh, yes and no. We are responsible and mature, we have a house that will be great for a baby, we live in a family-friendly neighborhood with lots of little kids, we're certainly not out partying ever night, we are financially responsible, and we don't smoke, do drugs, etc. And I definitely think our relationship could handle a baby. But we work too much, travel more (both for work and pleasure) than I think we easily could with a baby, and live a very kid-free social life. Literally none of the friends we hang out with regularly have kids (though we have several friends with kids who live in other cities), so our social life is centered around happy hour and nice dinners at restaurants that aren't geared toward small kids. We are okay with that changing, though.

Will one of your stay at home with the baby or are you opting for daycare??

Day care, most likely. We've flirted with the idea of one of us staying home, but we are both hesitant to leave our careers and to lose that much income. I would like to go on a reduced hours schedule for a while and/or try to work from home some, though. DH will probably look into working from home a day or two a week as well. But I suspect our kiddo will be in day care at least 3 days a week, if not 4 or 5. I think I'm okay with that.

[Julss05]

Finances
We are doing good considering DH lost his job. Thankfully he is working again but only part time. I don't make a lot but we are still paying the bills, investing in our retirement monthly with an IRA along with other investments, and been able to pay off credit debt. Once DH is working full time again we'll be doing good and be able to really save the money needed for kids. We live frugally. We've tested living off a single income whether it's his or mine and been able to make it okay so far. Although, I think we could really get ahead if we both worked full time with or without kids.

Is your current way of life "baby friendly"?
I think so but we seriously need to declutter our home and baby proof all the places a baby could get into or break!! As far as social groups, all our friends have kids except one couple. We don't really live our lives partying like we use to, we are like an old married couple. I actually wonder if we'll be able to keep up with young kids at our age even though we aren't old. I'm going to be excercising regulary though which I hope will be good practice/stamina for little ones!

Will one of your stay at home with the baby or are you opting for daycare??
We will opt for a little of both. DH works 24-hour shift work with 4 days off in-between so he is home during the week part of the time when I'm at work, but there will be at least 2-3 days a week we'll both be working so daycare or a nanny will be needed. I'd like to work part time (half days) to spend more time with the baby and DH during the week which would cut down on daycare costs but leave us with less money coming in.

I ironically asked a friend who is pregnant today what she planned to do for daycare and she said she is not sure. She makes a little more than what it would cost for daycare for 5 days! Her husband works the same hours plus overtime and oncall. Another girl I know plans to stay home. My brother works nights and SIL works during the day so they don't need daycare, but they only spend time together on the weekends which sucks. It's a tough decision either way.

[LeslieandPaul]

Is your current way of life "baby friendly"?
I think so. We don't go out partying (sometimes go to friends houses or have friends over, but a baby would fit into that-our female friends would be pleased to have a baby around),neither of us smoke, and we don't go out during the week much (usually stay home and watch movies). Our home is almost baby ready (needs some things cleared out). One major change that will need to be made is DH's work schedule-he travels a lot, and I'll want him home more.

Will one of you stay at home with the baby or are you opting for daycare??
I get a year of maternity leave (Go Canada!), and after the year I will most likely stay home. After day care costs I would bring home very little, and DH and I both want our children to have a parent at home like we both did.

[LadyD088]

Can I just say...2007 is RIGHT around the corner!!! Are those of you who will be trying in the early months of 2007 EXCITED? Nervous? Anxious?

Gosh, I just can't believe that Xmas is just about one week away!!

Where has the year gone?

[rubyslippers]

Is your current way of life "baby friendly?"
Our lives are baby friendly. I would need to cut down on some overtime. But other than that we're very ready.

Will one of you stay at home with the baby or are you opting for daycare??
We will both be working. We haven't really made any daycare decisions, although the daycare where my neice and nephew go is close. But there is time for decisions on that front.

We are excited to get started but a little nervous that we'll have a hard time conceiving. A few of my friends have been having difficulty and my normally clock-like period has been wacky the last 3 months.

[akacharlotte]

Well...WELCOME Stacey!!! I didn't know you were thinking...and if I knew, sorry, I forgot! As for a May wedding...you know I love that idea!! And a cruise...very awesome! Guess I need to visit your journal more frequently - gesh!!

Thanks Deb! I've talked about having a baby very little in my journal but we will start trying in May, before or after the wedding depending upon O. We don't want to wait, we don't feel as though we need to wait.

[TriSigmaNC]

Ok....my turn finally.
I think 2007 will be it! :)
CC Name: trisigmanc
Me: Tracie, 32
FH: Eric, 29
Married: 10/4/03
TTC start date: Most likely September/October 2007
Any other children: just furbabies
Miscellaneous Info: Talking about stopping BCP, but we'll see. Maybe a few more months.

[Reenie]

Is your current way of life "baby friendly"?
Pretty much. We aren't partiers, no smoking, drinking, drugging, etc. We like being homebodies. We have a house that will be perfect for having one baby (and maybe squeezing in a second, but we don't plan to in this house).

Will one of you stay at home with the baby or are you opting for daycare??
DH will be in his PhD program then, so he'll be home much of the time, but for when he isn't, we'll have a part-time sitter. My BFF uses her, too, and has been thrilled with her, and I've met her several times and feel comfortable with her.

Welcome to all of the newbies! :)

[lil_geek]

Is your current way of life "baby friendly"?
We don't smoke. We like to go out and have a good time with friends. But I think a balance of going out and leaving the kid with a babysitter is good (my parents went out regularly leaving us with a babysitter once a week... we LOVED it!) Depending on the kid...we hope to be able to take them travelling with us regularly.


Will one of you stay at home with the baby or are you opting for daycare??
We are lucky, in Canada you get 1 year of paid (55%) maternity leave. So I will be home likley for the entire first year (although DH can take it if he wants... and we may have him take 2 months and me take 10 kind of thing). After that the babe will likley be babysat by Grandma who lives beside us. And then around 2.5-3 we hope to put them in nursery school/daycare.

[MaybeMamas]

UPDATED TO HERE!!!

Bring on 2007!!! Just 2 more weeks!! WOO HOO!

Welcome ALL Newbies!!

[j.d.l.102205]

Since there is only 2 more weeks before we hit 2007 and Dh and I had just really sat down and talked about this I think I'll join.


CC Name: j.d.l.102205
Me: Jenn, 28
DH: Dave, 28
Married: 10/22/05
TTC Date: March 07
Other Children: None, just furbaby Riley Pup


Dh and I have been touching on this subject here and there for a little while, but this past weekend we had a really long in-depth talk about and were both in agreement of when to start. Since I'll be finishing my last pack of BCP at the end of Feb we thought we might as well just jump in and see what happens. I think we are just going to see what happens the first couple of months and then if still no BFP then we may try the charting thing. I do plan to start prenatal vitamins in Jan, part of my resolution of just trying to be healthier anyway.

[JFlo]

Welcome akacharlotte, TriSigmaNC and j.d.l.!!!

Is your current way of life "baby friendly?"
Pretty much so. We eat healthy, exercise, and don't smoke. One thing that will have to be improved....we both work long days, by choice, not being demanded by our careers...so this can easily change.

Will one of you stay at home with the baby or are you opting for daycare??
We're planning on having me take 6 months maternity leave and then hoping to work part-time (still uncertainty here since this would have to go through an approval process first). We're hoping to have in-home care (babysitter/nanny) the few days a week that I'm at work.

[PookiePrincess]

Welcome Jenn! It's good to see you here!

[akacharlotte]

Welcome akacharlotte, TriSigmaNC and j.d.l.!!!


Thanks! :)

[j.d.l.102205]

Thanks for the Welcome!

Is your current way of life "baby-friendly?"
For the most part yes. I don't smoke, Dh does but has been very good of only and always outside. He did once make a comment that he would quit as soon as I told him I was pregnant, but we'll have to see if that's really a motivation for him or not. We don't go out too much except for an occasional dinner or to a friends house, mostly because of trying to pay off some debts. Biggest thing would have to be our Riley Pup. Not only how she will react (which dh thinks she'll be very protective) but the fact I feel I can't keep the house clean. I clean my house constently and I can't get rid of the hair. How do you keep if clean for a baby (especially as they grow and start to move?)

Finances
We've really been trying to get some stuff paid off. We paid my car off this past summer. I would like to get a new car, but we've decided to keep the one I have for now and maybe see what happens before a baby comes. We also paid off one of our major cc (2 more still to follow, but another one should be gone by this summer.) Once we get this year over with (the next two weeks) I'll feel much better of our finances, because we will have paid our real estate taxes, personal property, and home ins (we don't have that escrowed at this point) And can start resaving for next year sooner. I started saving for "escrow" exspenses too late (my fault) and now the savings acct looks good, but it's about to be wiped out. This next year I know to start sooner (like Jan) and then keep putting in so we have money for possible vacation this year or at least for a start on daycare! ;) I think what tops it all is that we will be able to refinance in Dec next year so we can hopefully do that before a baby comes and then we will actually think we have a little money again.

Who will stay home with baby?
I would like to take atleast 8 - 10 weeks for maternity leave (if that's possible.) I would really like to work just part time for the first year, but I'm not sure that will be possible with my position. I think the biggest thing is that Dh wanted to know if I was going to work mainly because we need the health ins more than anything. We will most likely send our child to daycare (NOT crazy neighbor lady, even if she says she's qualified.) I'll really just have to wait to see what my options are once I discuss it with my boss (as far as if part-time is available for me.)

[TriSigmaNC]

Thanks for the Welcome!

Is your current way of life "baby friendly?" It's so so...We don't smoke, we don't drink, we eat pretty healthy, we just sit around and watch a ton of TV though and work alot. So, we'd have to change that, which we're both considering doing.


Will one of you stay at home with the baby or are you opting for daycare?? One of us may stay home, but we're moving next to our IL's so we'll work with them first to see if MIL can be our primary caregiver. We'll see!

[Sue]

I clean my house constently and I can't get rid of the hair.
I hear ya... 2 shepherd mixes here and a pit bull AND 3 cats! I know about hair :) I'm not worrying about it. I don't see myself as one of those people who freaks out over every little thing. Of course I won't let it go as long as I do now without vacuuming, but dirt is inevitable. As I always say - pet hair is a condiment in my house :D

[lil_geek]

I clean my house constently and I can't get rid of the hair.

We lived with my GF when she and her DH had 2 dogs (collie cross and a hound cross kind of thing...) DOG HAIR EVERYWHERE!!!! Honeslty, from the time their baby was born... you could pick hairs off him. And he's fine! (Not the way I want to live - but the dog hairs really never affected him.... and once you see what a todler would put in their mouth, a few dog hairs is nothing!!!)

[amew]

So it looks like we actually managed to conceive in 2006. I'm pregnant. :D

Today is CD 32 for me, and my previous cycles (this is my fourth since going off BCPs) were all 28-30 days. But our timing was terrible this month--or so I thought--and I was sure AF was going to show any minute. Finally, curiousity got the better of me, and I ran out and grabbed a test at lunch today and took it in the bathroom at my office right before I had to run into a meeting. A very dark plus sign popped up immediately. I was shocked. And then I had to spend the rest of the day dealing with clients and attending a work-related reception where I slyly ordered club soda and lime--all the while freaking out! It still doesn't feel real, and I am definitely going to test again tomorrow for the reassurance, but the line was unquestionably there.

Eek!

[PookiePrincess]

Congratulations amew!!! :D How exciting!

[akacharlotte]

Congrats amew. What a wonderful gift for the holidays! :)

[Sue]

Congratulations amew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[akacharlotte]

[B] As I always say - pet hair is a condiment in my house :D

LOL! This is our house too. We have a cat and a dog that shed non-stop. We need to break the dog's habit of lying on the couch. I can deal with the inevitable hair on the floor but I hate it on the couch.

I'm not going to worry about the pet hair too much either. It will be more of a nuisance when the baby learns to crawl but I figure I'll have to vacuum once a day or every other day instead of the once or twice a week I do now.

[amew]

Thanks for the congrats! I just took a second test (I convinced myself that the first one could have been invalid somehow), and the line popped right up again. I'm getting pretty darn excited.

I, too, have pet hair all over my house. I am also going with the not-worrying-about-it-too-much approach. The dog hair isn't going away and, God willing, this baby will be here in August, so it looks like the two will have to find a way to coexist. :)

[rubyslippers]

COngrats Amew! How exciting!

[TriSigmaNC]

Congratulations Amew!

[lil_geek]

Congrats Amew!!!

[coquelicot]

Congrats, amew!

Now, to answer a few questions:

Is your current way of life "baby friendly"?
Sure. DH and I are pretty much clean-living homebodies. No smoking, drinking, drugs, partying, etc. Heck, I get on DH even when he says a swear word. And we have a 1-story house with a guest bedroom ready to be turned into a nursery. In terms of "babyproofing," though, we have a long way to go! :)

Will one of you stay at home with the baby or are you opting for daycare??
Undecided. I'd LIKE to be able to stay home with Baby, but I think DH wants me to work so that our finances aren't as tight. We've talked about me just taking off for a year. We'd probably have to sit down and weigh the costs of each to see if it's worth me working, given how much we'd have to spend on daycare.

[j.d.l.102205]

Congratulations Amew!!

As far as my dog hair situation I'm already learning I'm going to have to deal with it just from some of your responses. Thanks ladies for the reassurance that it's ok. I know once a baby comes the house will be less than perfect (heck with no baby it's less than perfect.) I just don't want to see dog hair in my baby's crib. I guess when it comes time to change a room over to a nursery it will be scubbed down first and then we'll just have to keep the Riley Pup out of that room.

[Reenie]

Congrats amew!

[JFlo]

Congrats amew! How exciting!!!

2007 is almost here! I wonder who the next one will be?!?

[Julss05]

CONGRATS amew!:)

[bethnjim]

Congrats Amew!!!

[filmgirl7]

First, Congrats AMEW!!! Happy and Healthy nine months!!!!

Ok, ladies, I need some advice. I'm cross-posting this from TTC in December (which I'm not, but had been with that group since September.)

Hi Ladies,
I'm coming out of lurkdom because I need some advice.

As I think you might recall, DH and I have pushed TTC further and further into the future for the past 1.5 years, and it was maddening for me. Now we are less than two weeks from the time when DH has agreed that we could begin (even though it's timed really badly for teaching, but he could never wrap his brain around planning it around my job.)

Here's the problem: we have an important wedding to attend on October 14, 2007. One of DH's best friends is getting married; this is someone he grew up with and we are both pretty close to. We are also close with his future wife, so they are like family to us. If we were to try this cycle, I would have a due date of approximately September 25th. If we wait until the following cycle, my EDD would be October 25th. The bride knows that we are TTC and I could tell that it made her nervous that it might interfere with her wedding. I feel bad about that but I feel like if I have to avoid for one more cycle, for a non health-related reason, I'm going to go nuts.

The wedding is about 50 minutes from our house. IF I had a baby right before the wedding, I could have my parents watch him/her and just go and come back and be gone less than half a day. I know it would be difficult if I"m nursing or had a C-section, but the other option (avoiding for another cycle) seems worse.

I need honest opinions. Please let me know what you think. Thanks in advance!

[PookiePrincess]

filmgirl, honestly, I'd just go for it. You've been putting it off for many different reasons and this is just one more to add to it. I wouldn't stress about what to do if you happen to get pg the first month because it might not happen. And if it does, you can deal with it then.

It does sound like you're close enough where even if you have a very newborn or are really pg, you could still go. So, I'd go for it and if it happens in the first 2 cycles, you'll have months to plan and decide what you'll do.

[akacharlotte]

I agree with the PP. You've waited long enough. Just go for it.

Are either you or your DH in the wedding? If not and you are attending as guests you don't need to put your life or your plans on hold for something you want. I hope your friends will understand.

[filmgirl7]

Are either you or your DH in the wedding? If not and you are attending as guests you don't need to put your life or your plans on hold for something you want.

My husband will be in the wedding. I don't think that I am, although my friend never mentioned who her BM's will be. I think we could take separate cars if I need to get back but he wants to stay longer. He could ride with his parents, a friend, etc.

Thank you to those who responded. I'll check back later! :-)

[Julss05]

I agree, just do it!;). As much as I love my friends and family I wouldn't put off TTC for a wedding. I would try really hard to be there though. I'm sure they'd understand if you couldn't (ex. you actually have the baby on the day of the wedding or are still recovering). We had a friend show up to our wedding 8 months pregnant, her husband was apart of the bridal party, and my brother's wife had just had my niece a few months before our wedding but brought the baby along. I think whether you're pregnant or just had the little one you should still be able to attend and wouldn't worry too much about it.

I wish we were TTC:(. A girl I work with just went for her first ultrasound today and I was wishing I was her. She wasn't trying at all, was a big surprise but seems to be okay with it. I figure I'll keep myself busy getting in shape and work on finsihing up projects around the house to prepare.

[LadyD088]

I agree, I wouldn't hold off any TTC plans for anything. Good luck!

CONGRATS AMEW!!! WOO HOO!!!!

DH is working marathon hours (retail + holiday = insane hours) so no TTCing for us this month!! Kind of frustrating because I am O'ing this week!! Was hoping to create a little holiday miracle but I guess we'll just have to wait until 2007 for sure now.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS ALL!!!

[MaybeMamas]

UPDATED TO HERE!!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE!!!

MAY THE NEW YEAR BRING EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US THE JOYFUL MOMENT(S) WE ARE HOPING FOR!

HERE'S TO 2007!

[Julss05]

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

LadyD088 Same here, DH is working a 24 hr. shift possibly New Year's Eve (about the time I'll be ovulating) so even if we could TTC this month he wouldn't be around:rolleyes:.

Best Wishes to everyone TTC in 2007!

[heather1029]

Merry Christmas! Here's to a wonderful 2007 filled with many baby blessings!

[amew]

filmgirl - I was in the same position six weeks ago, and we tried anyway, thanks in part to encouragement from some ladies in this group. Now I am pg and so happy we didn't wait around any longer. Our baby is due in late August. One of my best friends from college who I've been close to for 11 years is getting married Labor Day Weekend--1200 miles from where we live. Clearly, I will not be taking a one week-old baby (assuming the kid is roughly on time) on a plane or an 17-hour drive, so it looks like we will miss the wedding. I really, really hate that I won't be there for her, to the point that it was among the first thoughts that crossed my mind after getting a BFP. But now, knowing that last month was "our" month, I just can't imagine if we hadn't tried. Sure, I would love to go to the wedding, but I wouldn't trade this baby for it for anything in the world, and that's the choice, in retrospect, that I would have been making. So I say go for it! Either it won't happen this month, and you'll be able to go to the wedding anyway, or it will happen this month, and you'll be so elated that the wedding won't seem to be near as big a barrier as it is now.

[amew]

Merry Christmas! May 2007 bring lots of babies!

[PookiePrincess]

Merry Christmas everyone!

I'm looking forward to the TTC journey with you all! Hopefully we'll all be pg by this time next year!

[TriSigmaNC]

Just a tip, January is one of the largest months to concieve....all due to New Years Eve! I'm one of those babies myself ;) So, here's to January for those of you trying!

[MES in Chicago]

CC Name: MES in Chicago
Me: Melissa, 31
DH: Paul, 38 in January
Married: 10/23/04
TTC start date: 3/9/2007 (last day of BCP!!)
Any other children:nope, just our furbabies Crouton, pug and Oreo, Shi Tzu
Miscellaneous Info:I have PCOS and I have a fair amount of weight to lose. My OBGYN is confident I will be pregnant in 2007! I love her positive attitude :)

Honestly, I can't wait! I am so so so excited. I may even talk to Paul and see if we can start trying after this pack is done which would be January 5th! It is probably best to wait until March 9 as I am going to be hitting WW hard and getting into an exercise routine.

[akacharlotte]

Welcome MES!!!!

[MaybeMamas]

UPDATED TO HERE!!

2007 is quickly approaching!!! Hope you all have a SAFE and WONDERFUL Celebration!!!

Here's to a YEAR full of BFP's for all of us!!!

Your Threadmistress...LadyD088 aka Deb!

[JLRenheos]

Congratulations Amew!! :D

[PookiePrincess]

Welcome MES!

[Jill1228]

CC Name: APhiJill
Me: Jill, turned 40 as of yesterday :D
DH: Dave 47
Married: 12/11/01
TTC start date: feb or march 2007
Any other children: DH has a 16 year old from a previous marriage and I had a miscarriage on 12/12/06

I was told that I can start TTC after the next normal period. DH wants to wait after 2 periods. UH time is not exactly on my side :rolleyes:

[PookiePrincess]

Welcome APhiJill and happy birthday!

[LadyD088]

Welcome APhilJill and Happy Belated Birthday!!!!

[MaybeMamas]

UPDATED TO HERE!!!

As an FYI, if you are not familar with this type of thread, those of you in Jan will be merged with the "those currently trying" section. We will follow with each month after.

WELCOME 2007!!!!

Also, welcome APhilJill

[rubyslippers]

Welcome Jill! :)

[TriSigmaNC]

YAY Jill, welcome to our little group!

[akacharlotte]

Welcome Jill!

[karabear0117]

karabear0117
Me: Kara, 23 (in a couple weeks at least)
DH: 26
Married: 10/28/2006
TTC: January 2007
Any other children: A four year old yellow lab, Zakk
Misc.: Well we figured we have a house, the cars are almost paid off why not go ahead and see what the future brings.

[filmgirl7]

Welcome, Kara. Best of luck ttc!

[MaybeMamas]

UPDATED TO HERE!!!

Welcome Kara!!! Hope your stay is short and sweet!

[PookiePrincess]

Welcome Kara!

[K-L-U]

We have tentively set a date. March 2008. However, with all the news at this time of everyone being pregnant I want to move it up to December 07. It is only 3 months. So we shall see. We keep moving it because we freak out about finances and it just not being us anymore. :)

CC Name: K-L-U
Me: Katie, 27
DH: Tony, 27
Married: October 12, 2002
TTC start date: Hoping December 2007
Any other children: Our dog, Jack

[Sue]

Wow, lots of newbies! Welcome everyone!!

[Jill1228]

Thanks for the warm welcome y'all!
Welcome to kara and katie!

[KaliLily]

We keep moving it because we freak out about finances and it just not being us anymore. :)


You're not alone there! I worry that after 9 yrs, DH and I are too set in our childless ways.

[K-L-U]

There is nothing wrong wtih being selfish for a while right? ;).

When my brother and sister had their first children they both were oopsies. So I saw then what it took to get things together and getting ready to have children when least expected or not ready. I wouldn't trade by niece and nephew for the world though.

[Julss05]

I worry that after 9 yrs, DH and I are too set in our childless ways.

Same here. We've been together for 7 years and although we both come from large families, neither of us have had children in our everyday lives for quite a while. It will be a big adjustment!

Welcome to all the new people in the group!!

I don't think I've ovulated yet, on CD18. I had EWCM and cramping at the same time but my temps. never went up:confused:. Oh well guess it doesn't matter this cycle. Well I have to go get stuff for tonight. Hope everyone has a safe and happy New Year!

[PookiePrincess]

Welcome Katie!

[JLRenheos]

Happy New Year to All!


DH & I are supposed to start ttc in Jan. '07, but were waiting to hear back from a job that he applied to. The company has put a halt on looking over any of the resumes because of the holidays & such. I'm bummed about this, but it'll all work out in the end, right? I just hope this isn't a 6 mo. process, which has been known to happen. Uugh.
My periods are so irregular & have been for years. I haven't had a period for almost 3 mos.. This certainly isn't going to help our ttc journey when we are ready. Looks like I'll have to take provera again.

KaliLily I hear ya! It will be quite an adjustment.

Of all people, my Dad is driving me crazy on "When are you going to have a baby?" "Don't wait to long!" "Are you trying now?" I just kind of ignore him. It's somewhat upsetting. His wife just tells him to be quiet & to leave me alone & to stop aksing. It also doesn't help the fact that my younger bro & his wife are expecting their 1st in early April. My SIL's mom has asked us questions as of recently about giving my ILs more grandchildren. My ILs haven't said much, but I sense that they want to ask. They're probably wondering even if we are, or if we can.
We ready-we've been together for over 11 yrs. & going on 6 yrs. of marriage. Now I'm just waiting on when we can start on ttc.

Could you please change my stats from TTC in Jan. '07 to on HOLD for now? I would still love to be apart of the thread. We're just waiting to hear back from a job for DH. I hope it's sooner than later. Thank you.

[bethnjim]

Happy New Year to Everyone!!

It feels like everywhere we go, we are getting the baby question lately. Yesterday my sister brought over a HUGE bin of baby toys that her kids have grown out of and gave them to me to store for our future baby. It was a little scary getting the stuff and made me really think about what 2007 might bring.

[Annette]

I'll join!

CC Name: Annette
Me: Annette, 29
DH: Mike, 29
Married: 11/10/01
TTC start date: 11/06
Any other children: no
Miscellaneous Info: you can find me on the charting thread

[Annette]

Happy New Year Everyone!!

I know what you guys mean! We've also been together 11 years and married for 5. When I visited my parents a few weeks ago, they asked if I had any news for them. I told them no. My mom likes to blab to everyone so I'm not telling her we're TTC. I've even got my coworkers asking and its really hard to come up with a response to that.

I worry that after 9 yrs, DH and I are too set in our childless ways.
I know what you mean! I have enjoyed our childfree lifestyle so far, but now I'm ready to take the plunge, which of course will be scary.

[j.d.l.102205]

We've gotten the baby question alot over these last few weeks. It really surprised me though when it was my dad who said he really hoped we would get started on this. I was alittle shocked, I really didn't expect that from my dad, my mom maybe. She's actually been pretty quiet about it lately, but I have a feeling once we tell her we are actually trying she's gonna ask every other day. Not to mention what she'll do once we tell her we are pregnant.
It's good to know Dh is talking about it more. We were at a NYE party last night and got the question alot, but Dh just calmly stated that we're gonna start working on that in 07 and actually told his one friend he was excited about it. :p
Happy New Year to everyone!!

Welcome Katie and others!!

[KaliLily]

[COLOR="Blue"]I've even got my coworkers asking and its really hard to come up with a response to that.

My new found response to the baby question is, "Time will tell." I just leave it at that.

[JLRenheos]

Depending on the expectant mother & their perspective OB, when is it safe to fly & when isn't it safe to fly? I know that each case is different & esp. on how the mother-to-be is feeling.
My guy friend & I were talking about this last night on NYE. I'm just curious to see what everyone says.

[K-L-U]

J.D.L. - welcome aboard. Glad to know I have someone IRL in this particular thread. Congrats on your DH taking the plunge. :). Glad that we can experience this together even though you are starting a little earlier than us. Wish you luck.

[j.d.l.102205]

Thanks Katie for the wishes. We still have a couple months yet. But it's good to know that Dh is actually ready. Best of luck to you guys as well, time goes by so fast, it'll be here before you know it.

[LadyD088]

WOW Lots a Newbies!!! WELCOME ALL!!!

Not much going on here, just waiting to test on Jan 19 if AF doesn't come before hand. Trying NOT to get too excited since we weren't that good at BDing this time around.

Hope everyone else is doing well and WELCOME 2007!!

Kim - I like your response, "Time will tell", I will have to use that!!!

[MaybeMamas]

UPDATED TO HERE!!!!

And of COURSE JLRenheos, you can still be apart of this thread!!! We wouldn't want to see you go!

[lil_geek]

Not much going on! I love to teast DH about TTC. We are still tentativly on for after Europe. And I did get a difinative "We will be trying in 2007" statement from DH. When in 2007 is still up in the air!!

Good luck and congrats to all who are starting now/soon!

[PookiePrincess]

Just wanted to share something DH said on the way home yesterday. We were driving back from our friends' house after New Year's and he said "Happy new year and by the end of this year, we'll be in our own home and be pregnant." I thought it was so cute!

[loving624]

Morning all. We have been actively TTC for a few months, and I remembered I was a part of this thread as well, so I am kind of rejoining.

Me - K, 25
DH: G, 26
Last BCP: 8/2006
TTC since: 10/06
No known issues

So, good luck to all of those trying, wishing us all BFP's very soon!!!

[akacharlotte]

We were driving back from our friends' house after New Year's and he said "Happy new year and by the end of this year, we'll be in our own home and be pregnant." I thought it was so cute!

I keep saying things like this too. :)

Well since it is 2007 and we will begin TTC this spring we are changing our lifestyle to suit. Yesterday was our first almost smoke free day. We started the patch so we will stop smoking. I had 3, but only 1.5 after I put the patch on and he had two(one after the patch went on). I think we did pretty damn good for day one. Today is going much better. I'm hoping to kick this habit quickly because I don't want to be on the patch forever either. I'm stopping for vitamins and good for you snacks at the store tonight as step two of our get healthy program. The dreaded exercise comes next. ;)

I keep having these :eek: moments today that is 2007, that we are getting married in 4.5 months and that we will begin TTC in 4.5 months!

[MaybeMamas]

UPDATED TO HERE!

Loving624 - You are already a "member" so I just updated your info!! Welcome back!

[bethnjim]

Well, I am trying to lose weight before we TTC. I tried on a pair of pants that I haven't gotten on in FOREVER and they went right up!! I was so excited about that. Going from a 22-24 to an 18 was so exciting. I am now looking at my size 16's and hoping to be in them by the end of this month. I basically cut back my food intake and I work out as much as possible. I can now do 50 sit-ups without any trouble and I can RUN. WOOHOO!! Hopefully I can stay on track and continue to track my weight loss in here!:) :)

[PookiePrincess]

That's awesome bethnjim! Keep up the good work!

[ag-girl]

I'd like to join!

ag-girl
Me: 28
DH: 31
Married: 05/03
TTC: 01/07
Any other children: furbabies only
Miscellaneous Info: Charting since October 06

We went ahead and started TTC very end of December since that was the fertile time in my cycle. I'm 2 DPO and officially on my first 2WW! I've been having cramps and a strange heavy feeling in my abdomen...not sure what to make of it b/c it was happening before O too. weird.

Happy New Year!

[K-L-U]

Bethnjim, that is great news! Keep up the work. I bet you look GREAT!

[TriSigmaNC]

Kalilily I LOVE that response! GREAT one.

Ok...now that it's the New Year and my IL's had a party with all of their friends a few days ago, we got a million "when are kids coming" questions. I even had one of Eric's favs ask me if I could have a baby so she could adopt it as a grandchild. Love them, but wow :)
MIL took me out shopping today and finally asked (she's been good about waiting), so we talked honestly about it (as honest as possible). DH and I talked while along tonight too some more about it. We've talked alot about rooms for our future child since we're house hunting.

We'll see soon enough :)

[PookiePrincess]

Welcome ag-girl!

[LadyD088]

Welcome ag-girl!!!

Bethnjim - That is AWESOME!! Keep up the good work missy.

[Walton]

I'd like to join too!

Walton
Me: 28
DH: 28
Married: 06/02
TTC: 07/07
Any other children: Nope
Miscellaneous Info: DH is a Ph.D. candidate, so we have been waiting for that chapter in his life to end. The dissertation is supposed to be done this summer, so the plan is to start trying then.

I am so excited to have a baby with my husband. We have had a blast just being married and irresponsible for the past 4 and a half years, but I am definitely ready to take the next step. I can't believe that I might be pregnant this year!! I feel like I have so much to learn... I'm going to order TCOYF since it gets such rave reviews.

[PookiePrincess]

Welcome Walton!

[KK812]

KK812
Me: P, 21
DH: E, 31
Married: 8/05
TTC start date: 9/05
Any other children: 3 furbabies
Miscellaneous Info: Since I am young and we started as soon as we got married, we have held off on seeing if I have any issues getting PG, but if we don't get PG by March, we will check things out and explore other options.

[Julss05]

I am trying to lose weight before we TTC.
Me too. I'm on Weight Watchers and doing Power90 videos when not able to run at the park. I've been unhappy about my weight for a long time and add TTC later this year it seems now is the best time to lose the extra poundage.

I applied for a job yesterday so wish me luck! Anyone else sick? I think I have the flu:(. No, I don't think I'm pregnant;). What a way to start the new year. At least the weekend is almost here.

Welcome to all the new members!

[MaybeMamas]

UPDATED!

[TriSigmaNC]

Hello 2007 and wow how busy our thread is getting :)

[KK812]

Ooops! I apparently don't know my wedding date! I fixed it in my post-can you fix it in the beginning of the thread, thread mistress? TIA :)

[MaybeMamas]

UPDATED

*No worries KK, its all fixed!!!

[akacharlotte]

Welcome to the new members! 2007 is going to be a busy year for all of us!

[K-L-U]

A lot of girls are TTC in 2007. What fun!

My DH last night made a comment about where we will keep track of our childs height. We used to keep track in the frame leaving the entry way and entering the kitchen. Oh what memories. He has been making comments about when we have kids.

[bethnjim]

Thanks for all the positive support. It is HARD to lose the weight and SO SO SO easy to gain it. I am just plugging away. I made a really great spicy bean soup two nights ago so I have been taking it for work, which helps me control the calories and it is really healthy! I miss cookies so much though...

As for FLU, it is going around in the schools. I had 5 kids out before winter break and I came back and more are missing. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!! I just pray before I live the house every day!!

Did I mention that we are taking a cruise in March to celebrate my graduation?? I got final bill for it today and it makes MARCH feel right around the corner, which means the summer is and us trying to have a baby. YIKES! I also looked at the cruises and thought...well, this will be the last for a VERY long time!!

[brandonsbride]

CC Name: BrandonsBride
Me: Amber, 21
DH: Brandon, 25
Married: April 29, 2006
TTC start date: July 2006
Any other children: We have 2 cats...Tori & Tia
Miscellaneous Info: I'm ready for a BFP!!!!!

I have started buying a few things...I have a storage tote that I keep in the closet of our spare bedroom (spare bedroom = future nursery ;) ) I have clothes that I've found on sale/clearance and couldn't pass up...some books...a couple of cute bibs, etc. I try to find as much unisex items as possible, but sometimes I just can't resist.

I'm looking forward to getting to know many of you others who are trying to conceive this year.
Best wishes to all!!!!

[MrsH]

Can I hop in? :)

MrsH
Me: Molly, 27
DH: Dan, 29
Married: 6/1/02
TTC start date: 11/22/06 (our first night in Italy on vacation, ha ha!)
Any other children: just 1 dog and 1 cat
Miscellaneous Info: I am not charting, but I am wondering if I need to start..

[PookiePrincess]

Welcome to all the new ladies! This is going to be one hopping thread!

[Sue]

Welcome to all the new ladies! This is going to be one hopping thread!

I know, it is! Welcome to all the newcomers!!

[j.d.l.102205]

This thread is great!! It's good to know we have a bunch of us all trying this year and have that added support through this wonderful journey. Welcome to all newbies!!

[K-L-U]

Welcome newbies........

[raven077]

Well, DH and I are no longer TTA and we've already DTD into the start of my fertile phase so we'll see what happens. Like I mentioned in the TTA thread, I've spent so long TTA that it's really weird to be "active" and unprotected when I know I'm fertile. ;)

Before, I wanted a BFP my first month (who doesn't?), but now, I wouldn't mind a couple months of trying. I just realized that I have a lot that of miscellaneous stuff that I want to do including painting some rooms in our house and drinking a couple of bottles of good wine that we got for Christmas! :D Plus, I think it would help ease my mind from thinking that EVERY time we do it might be the magic time.

Is anyone else's thoughts (who's started TTC) going crazy right now?

[loving624]

Hey Raven. We have been TTC for a few months and yes, my thoughts go crazy everyyy month! You are not alone in that!

[LadyD088]

Raven and Loving - I totally agree. We've been TTCing for awhile now and every month (really, he 2WW) is the worst!! I REALLY try hard NOT to think about "OMG, this could be it, etc.." but it all boils down to me always reading crap and thinking this could be it! LOL I think its something most of us go thru!!

Like a PP said...at least we have each other to get thru all of this. Such wonderful support.

Me - I'm in my first 2WW for the year!! (LOL) Gotta put a spin on it somehow, right? I'm thinking we BD'd perfectly (even though only once) to have caught the egg but we'll see if any of those bad boys got to one in time. I have another week before I can even think about testing (a week from tomorrow). So far, its been a LONG 2WW. Each day is just DRAGGING by!!

[HEW?B]

[COLOR="Red"]CC Name: Hew?B
Me: Heather, 30
DH: Matt, 29
Married: Oct 7, 2006
TTC start date: Oct. 7, 2006
Any other children: We have 2 Dogs...Molly & Bosco
Miscellaneous Info: I have had 2 m/c one in 6/2006 when we were not trying and one in 12/06 when we were trying.

Hey ladies!! I am for sure TTC # 1 in 2007!!! I look forward to this journey with all of you.

[MaybeMamas]

UPDATED!

My, how our little thread is growing!! WELCOME all Newbies!!!

FYI: When you get your BFP, please post in red so I can updated our list. Then when you know your EDD, post in red as well so it can be updated!!!
(if there are any already, please re-post so I can update the list!!)

Congrats and Good Luck to ALL for 2007!

[loving624]

I know what you mean Lady - each day dragssss. I have a job where it is very slow too, so I have alllll dayyyy to sit on the internet and read symptoms and what not. Not a good thing :)

Me - my LP seems to be lengthening. I've been off BCP since August, and my cycles started at 30 days on the nose for about 3 months. Then last month I had a 32 day cycle, and it seems this month I may as well. Had some cramping early in the week, and now - nothing. CD31 today. I bet I get AF tomorrow. I took a test last night and it was a BFN so I'm thinking I'm just waiting for AF. At this point I'm like come ON already I want to move on

[LadyD088]

Loving - I totally know that "Come on AF already" feeling!! I am hoping that she doesn't show up for you (maybe too early for a PG test?) Who knows!!! I hate this whole waiting and then guessing game.

I WISH my job were slow right now. I have SO much to do and I just can't THINK about any of it!! Praying that I can get a CRAP load done today/tonight, tomorrow and then some on the weekend.

[Annette]

hew?bsorry to hear about your m/c.

[MrsH]

I know what you mean Lady - each day dragssss. I have a job where it is very slow too, so I have alllll dayyyy to sit on the internet and read symptoms and what not. Not a good thing :)

Me - my LP seems to be lengthening. I've been off BCP since August, and my cycles started at 30 days on the nose for about 3 months. Then last month I had a 32 day cycle, and it seems this month I may as well. Had some cramping early in the week, and now - nothing. CD31 today. I bet I get AF tomorrow. I took a test last night and it was a BFN so I'm thinking I'm just waiting for AF. At this point I'm like come ON already I want to move on

This sounds very similar to me...I get the feeling that AF WAITS as long as she can, just to mess with me... ha ha!

[MrsH]

So today I noticed a lot of pain in my bewbies. Trying not to get my hopes up, but that's a sign, right?

[bethnjim]

Congrats to all the 2WW girls. How exciting for all of you!

[loving624]

MrsH - when will your 2ww be up? I'm glad you can relate, I am starting to wonder if I have to go thru a 3ww. That would be terrible.

I have no pain in my bb's - well - except that when I walk they get a little sore. I'm pretty small chested so thats an odd thing. They feel bigger but more like AF bigger. The AF cramping went away though, so that is good. Weird thing is, I have the Clear blue fertility monitor, so I KNOW I o'd on CD16. Just a waiting game now. Will test tomorrow morning if nothing today....

[akacharlotte]

I'm so excited for the ladies in their 2WW. I hope everyone gets a BFP. :)

Today is my annual exam with a new OB/GYN. I'm very excited to go which would sound weird to many but I'm just so excited about starting our TTC journey. I pray the new doc is onboard with the FAM method. I'll be pissed if she is negative towards FAM. I hope and pray everything is ok and she gives us the A-Ok to begin in May.

Happy Friday ladies!

[tree23]

CC Name: Tree23
Me: Teri, 30
DH: Jeff, 33
Married: 5 July 2001
TTC start date: April 2004
Any other children: just the cuddly, furry kind...a 3.5 year old sweetheart named Kacey (Pembroke Welsh Corgi)
Miscellaneous Info:

my big story is in the "welcome and introductions" thread and in "IVF Anyone?" thread...we tried for over 2 years, last summer (June 06) had a laparascopy and hysteroscopy and discovered I had severe scar tissue from an appendectomy at age 13...my tubes are completely shot. It became apparent that ivf was our only option for now and we're moving forward. I had injector training yesterday and survived! We're getting ready to start our first cycle...I start my meds on the 23rd of Jan and tenatively have transfer around mid-Feb. :o

It's been a long time coming and we're getting excited and a bit scared at how close things are now...it almost seems surreal!

Baby-dust to all and God Bless! :)

[LadyD088]

Stacey - Hope that doc appt goes well!!

Teri - WELCOME!! Of course you can join. I'll add you in a day or two to the main list otherwise...WELCOME!!! I wish you and your DH NOTHING but tons of luck with ivf!!! You certainly deserve it. Baby Dust to you as well!!

[Jill1228]

Welcome Teri! Stacey, I hope your appt goes well. I have mine female exam on the 22nd. Mine is the yearly exam/follow up after the m/c

[MaybeMamas]

UPDATED

[akacharlotte]

Deb and Jill. Thank you!

Welcome Teri!

My drs. appt went fine. I had to wait an hour and a half to see the doctor. The nurse said they were really busy that day. The majority of the women in the waiting room were pregnant.

I of course forgot to print a list of questions and my charts so bummer about that. She gave us the go ahead to begin in May. She told me to take my multi-vitamin. She was going to give me a pre-natal but once I told her I was taking a daily multi she told me that would be fine as long as it had enough folic acid(which it does). I also checked the vitamin A and it is a lower dose. She told me to keep up on the smoking cessation, eat healthy and get on the exercising.

She also sent me for a blood test to check my immunity for rubella. Evidently, that is a concern here in TN. If my results come back as having no immunity I will have to go in for a vaccination at least 30 days prior to TTC. I had a vaccine a few years back so I'm hoping I'm still immune.

My blood pressure was the lowest it has ever been 112 over 66. My weight is the highest it has ever been. Go figure.

Oh, she cautioned me before leaving that the average couple takes 8-12 months to conceive so we should not get discouraged if we do not conceive immediately.

[LadyD088]

Hey Stacey, Glad the appt went well. Yeah on the Go Ahead!!! May will be here before you know it!!

[coquelicot]

She also sent me for a blood test to check my immunity for rubella. Evidently, that is a concern here in TN.
Must be...my GYN had me do the same thing back in August when I went in for my pre-conception consultation. Luckily everything turned out fine. If you just had your booster a few years ago, I think the same should happen for you.

[MrsH]

MrsH - when will your 2ww be up? I'm glad you can relate, I am starting to wonder if I have to go thru a 3ww. That would be terrible.

I have no pain in my bb's - well - except that when I walk they get a little sore. I'm pretty small chested so thats an odd thing. They feel bigger but more like AF bigger. The AF cramping went away though, so that is good. Weird thing is, I have the Clear blue fertility monitor, so I KNOW I o'd on CD16. Just a waiting game now. Will test tomorrow morning if nothing today....


Okay, this may be a dumb question, but I am new to this! What does "WW" mean? :o

[LadyD088]

MrsH - 2WW means your 2 week wait. And no worries, I still have a hard time thinking of the abbreviation meanings on some things!! LOL

For what its worth, here is a list on CC of the abbreviations most used:
Abbreviations (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2679)

[raven077]

Deb and Jill. Thank you!
She also sent me for a blood test to check my immunity for rubella. Evidently, that is a concern here in TN. If my results come back as having no immunity I will have to go in for a vaccination at least 30 days prior to TTC. I had a vaccine a few years back so I'm hoping I'm still immune.

Back when I was first discovering charting and reading up on threads on here, someone mentioned checking to make sure your rubella vac was up-to-date. So when I went to my gyn appt last January (crap! time to schedule again!) I asked her about it and she said that it was a good idea to make sure. I got the bloodwork done and I'm still fine, though I can't remember having a booster in any recent time. So I think it's just a good thing to do in general, even if you're not in TN. :)

On a side note, FF is putting my O at CD 11, which is the earliest it's ever been. I think OS needs today's CF to be able to determine O date, but how wierd? But if FF is correct then we did get a BD in the day before so in the spirit of "seeing what happens" I guess we'll just see what happens. :D

[Reenie]

I, too, had my MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) titers checked at my preconception appt. I agree with raven that I think it's pretty standard to have that checked.

[Sue]

Jeez, my doc blew me off when I asked about rubella... One reason why I am finding a new doc/MW this year!

[tree23]

Hi all!

Rubella - this is a common thing...even across borders (Canada)...my pre-ivf screening included checking for rubella as one of the many vials of blood they took...fun times! I guess the theme is better safe than sorry!

Happy Thoughts - My DH and I were at the mall in Halifax on Friday night and we saw this young couple (late 20's early 30's) walking towards us with each of them wearing a Baby Bjorn with a smiling 4-6 month old cutie in pink (obviously twin girls)...so adorable! :D It made both of us smile with the knowing that we are FINALLY on our way towards our dreams...it's thoughts like this that keep me going through the rough days. I pray that each of you have your own happy thoughts that get you through the rough times and when you're having troubles with it that you know that you have all of us for support! :)

God Bless & Baby-Dust!

Teri

[MrsH]

MrsH - 2WW means your 2 week wait. And no worries, I still have a hard time thinking of the abbreviation meanings on some things!! LOL

For what its worth, here is a list on CC of the abbreviations most used:
Abbreviations (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2679)


Ah ha! Let's see...hopefully I am thinking of this correctly..

AF came December 17th. I am finding my cycle is averaging around 30 days. This means I would have been ready to rumble, so to speak, 12-31 or 1-1. So, using the 1st as the start of my 2WW, I am...7 days in, right?

I am thinking I am probably jumping the gun a little with the boob pain thing, I would be way to soon for any symptoms like that, right?

Tell me if I am not thinking of any of this correctly! I spent so much time over the years trying NOT to get pregnant, so this is all greek to me! haha :D

[ag-girl]

MrsH - Welcome to the fun! I'm pretty new at this as well. you could have your dates correct, but it really depends on when you ovulated. It sounds like we are around the same time though, I'm 8 dpo today!

Nothing much to report. I had a dip today in my temp, but I'm trying not to read too much into it. We'll see if it goes back up tomorrow. My throat is irritated...thinking I might be getting sick :(

[ag-girl]

temp went back up slightly today, but I don't think I would consider yesterday a huge dip. Still have an irritated/sore throat, but no other cold symptoms thank goodness.

[KaliLily]

Has anyone seen the new commercial for the digital ClearBlue pregnancy test? They make it all "2001: Space Odyssey"-like and actually simulate the pee-stream hitting the stick. Creeps me out! Blech!

[KaliLily]

I'm considering postponing my RE appointment again. (I was supposed to go Jan. 2 but rescheduled it for Jan. 23.) For those of you not on the Cat Moms thread, one of my cats has had gastrointestinal problems since just after Thanksgiving. She's had tons of tests and the conclusion was inflammation & irritation in her GI tract, so she's on medication and a special canned food diet. I have to feed her every 3 hrs since canned food can't be left out.

Anyway, as my RE appointment was approaching I decided I was too run down from my cat's illness to deal with my fertility. Since we're not TTCing until Spring, I figured it could wait a few weeks.

Now I'm 1 1/2 weeks away from my rescheduled appointment and I am wanting to postpone it again. I'm emotionally and physically exhausted. I have no interest in TTCing right now, or even "practicing." :rolleyes: I will likely still be on the 3 hr feeding schedule with my cat, and I tend to get anxious if I'm out and think I won't make it home in time for her feeding. (Thus, I don't go out unless I absolutely have to.) And I think I have PMS.

Maybe I'll wait to decide until the middle of next week to see how the kitty is doing, and how I'm feeling about the whole thing.

[LadyD088]

Kim - Gosh, I am sorry to hear about your kitty. How is she doing though, now that she is on meds and the diet?

As for your feelings about the appt. I think you are wise in if you are not whole heartedly into it, postpone it again. You will want to be focused. Like you said, you aren't starting until Spring. Maybe a Feb appointment might be good. Give you a little more time to think about things.

I do hope you can figure things out. Sending you tons os strength thru the internet!!!

[loving624]

Morning girls.

Kim, I agree with LadyD, your heart needs to be in it, so maybe it would be wise to postpone. I'm so sorry to hear about your cat.

How is everyone doing?

[akacharlotte]

Kim-I hope your kitty makes a full recovery. Definitely postpone if your heart is not in it. I'm thinking you want to have a clear mind going into the appointment so you digest whatever information the doc provides.

I'm doing ok. Very tired this week for whatever reason. I just need more sleep. I don't feel like my body is getting enough. AF is on her way so she may be the culprit. I thought she was going to make an appearance yesterday but I guess I had ghost cramps or something. :)

FH was talking this morning about his excitement over having kids. I'm in one of those moods where I'm not feeling excited but nervous. We have so much to do before a baby arrives and I keep telling myself even once we get pregnant we still have 9-10 months to prepare the house and whatnot. I'm feeling so unorganized lately and that makes me feel ill-prepared to deal with anything else.

Other than that I'm doing fine. :)

[TriSigmaNC]

Kim, I'm so sorry about your baby kitty :( I hope all turns out ok.

We're sort of on hold until we figure out this house, but once we truly finalize that we'll be right back on track, I think.....for any of my journal buddies you know the uncertainty, but it's all exciting!

[LadyD088]

Just posting an update about me...13DPO. AF showed up this day last month and so far, NO signs WHAT so ever from her that she might show up. I am nervous and anxious to see what is going to happen. I will be testing sometime next week. I want to wait, just to make sure.

Hope everyone else is doing well.

Good luck Tracie on the house purchasing. Very exciting times.

[LadyD088]

X-Post from SWH Jan 07:

Ok I took a test (really just to satisfy you all) and I think there is a line...its VERY VERY faint but (i know, a line is a line). GOSH, DH will have the car ALL day today so I can't get out and buy a "real" test!! FREAK!!! I have ONE more internet test....I will take that tomorrow. Oh man, I KNEW I shouldn't have taken the test!! So much for getting ANY work done today.

So can I say that MAYBE I have a BFP? LOL

[akacharlotte]

Oooh...Deb! Off to your journal!

[Sue]

Oooh...Deb! Off to your journal!

me too!!!!

[j.d.l.102205]

AKACharlotte: I feel you on the being nervous. I'm very excited about starting to TTC, but I feel like nothing will get done. We have a list of house projects we want to work on this year (depending on money and of course if other circumstances should arise.) I'm also very nervous about the whole pregnancy thing and giving birth!! I have a very weak stomach for the most part, so I'm very nervous to see if MS kicks my butt. I didn't think I would be so nervous, but the more we talk about it I seem to be. Like I said I'm very excited to start this journey and I feel I'm ready in my life, but just a little nervous/anxious sort of speak. I guess that's kind of normal.

[tree23]

akacharlotte - Organization - I'm with you on that one...our house has room, but I'm not sure if we're ready...we have a room that we call "baby room" and have since we moved in almost 3 years ago...it keeps on getting filled up with crap...we have SO much that we want to do to the house but it's a matter of trying to keep the spending in check with the procedures we're about to undergo and the thought that we may want the extra savings when DB comes along...

Kim - I'm really sorry to hear about your kitty...my puppy-dog is my baby and will continue to be so even after we have our family...she got really sick once and I couldn't do anything, I was a sobbing mess...I'm definitely thinking of you and hoping that all works out for you and your kitty. Definitely take your time with the "other" things...you need so much patience and flexibility and determination with the whole ivf process...make sure that your heart is in it before you move forward!

Deb - off to your journal (if you don't mind)...my crossables are crossed for you...hoping that line gets darker...so exciting!!!

[PookiePrincess]

OMG Deb! I hope this is it!

[Julss05]

Deb Hope this is it for you!

Kim I don't blame you, I think I would hold off on the appt. too. My last cat had all kinds of health problems. I know it can be stressful and costly not to mention time consuming. Hope your kitty gets better soon.

I'm just waiting around for AF to show. I've kind of been in a depressed mood lately, hoping exercise will help. As far as TTC in 2007...DH has his mind set starting in June on our anniversary, June 15th, so I guess we will start then if all goes well:D. I don't think I'll be ovulating until two weeks after our anniversary but no harm in doing a practice run;). A spring baby, has a nice ring to it.....

[Reenie]

Awesome news, LadyD! I hope that you got another test for peace of mind!

[TriSigmaNC]

WOW Deb, I can't wait to hear what happens!

[ag-girl]

wow! That's great news LadyD. I can't wait to hear more.

I wan't expecting AF to show until Sunday, but I woke up this morning with horrible cramps and AF! ugh. So my LP was only 11 days, instead of the usual 13 it has been. boo!!

[Walton]

How exciting, LadyD!

So my copy of TCOYF arrived last night. When DH saw it on the table, he said "Oh my, that makes me a little nauseous." I think the reality of yes, we're going to do this sometime in the next several months is hitting him. He seemed okay after a second, I think just seeing the word "Fertility" on a book cover freaked him out. It freaked me out a little bit too, but mainly I'm just excited!!

[heather1029]

How exciting, LadyD!

So my copy of TCOYF arrived last night. When DH saw it on the table, he said "Oh my, that makes me a little nauseous." I think the reality of yes, we're going to do this sometime in the next several months is hitting him. He seemed okay after a second, I think just seeing the word "Fertility" on a book cover freaked him out. It freaked me out a little bit too, but mainly I'm just excited!!

Yeah, that book looks so medical and intimidating. I hate even having it in my house! I can't imagine what my family or friends would think! Still, such good info:)

[LadyD088]

X-POst with Journal:
Ok so I don't know what the hell is going on. Took the last test I have in the house this am (first morning pee) and it was SO light (much lighter than yesterday) that I honestly don't know what to make of it. I am confused now.

So my plan? I am going to wait a WEEK and not to ANYTHING! If AF doesn't show up by next Fri, I will go and buy a test. I'll see what that says. Then, if I need to, I'll call and schedule an appointment to go see an OB/GYN to get some answers.

Otherwise, I am in LIMBO right now!! My temp took a slight dip this am and my breasts are not as sensative as they have been (but that usually becomes more appearant as the day progresses). UGH, I really hate this. I KNEW I shouldn't have gotten all excited over one stupid test!!

[Julss05]

Deb- That sounds frustrating but it does seem like you are pregnant so I wish you the best! Your temps. are still above the coverline, no AF, I'd say if you go past your normal LP and make it to 18 high temps. with no AF that is promising.

AF arrived yesterday in full vegeance! I was stuck at work cramping with no midol in sight, that sucks. Feeling better today. I'm going to the bookstore today to see if I can find any pre-pregnancy planning books, let you know if I find anything good to recommend...

[TriSigmaNC]

Hang in there Deb :)

[K-L-U]

Good luck deb.

[PookiePrincess]

Deb, I totally agree with what Julss said. You're still above your coverline at 13 dpo. Hopefully if you give it some time, AF will stay away and you can test again.

[Sue]

Lots of luck Deb :)

[akacharlotte]

AF arrived yesterday in full vegeance! I was stuck at work cramping with no midol in sight, that sucks. Feeling better today. I'm going to the bookstore today to see if I can find any pre-pregnancy planning books, let you know if I find anything good to recommend...


JulssMe too. I did have access to ibubrofen but I was miserable most of the day anyway. This may be too late but there is thread on pregnancy books. The ones mentioned most often were Great Expectations, A Child is Born and Pregnancy Week by Week. Although these are pregnancy books and not pre-pregnancy.

Deb-The waiting is going to be hard. I hope the outcome is good. I agree that if your temps stay up or you have another temp shift(higher) you are PG. Don't get discouraged!

[LadyD088]

Gosh I am feeling the love girls, thank you!! I appreciate the kind and encouraging words.

Stacey -Thank you, as always.

Sue - Thanks!

Pookie - (That's DH's nick name for me, Pookie) TY!! I agree that my temps are holding pretty well.

KLU - Thank you!

Tracie - I am trying. I've noticed that I am running into you everywhere. Friends journals, threads!! Nice to see familiar faces. Hope the house stuff goes well.

Julss - I appreciate you looking at my chart. It does seem like such a good sign to me too. Considering I've look at previous charts (those that I actually chart on) and I've never made it this far with such a high temp and this far out so...keeping my toes crossed. Day 18 I will be heading to the doc so I HOPE we can get good HCG counts that day!

Thanks again for the well wishes!! I will post when I find the results of my blood test next week.

[TriSigmaNC]

Deb, I think we'll have to catch up with each other soon, that's for sure.
Had a good talk with DH the other night, he'd really like to keep it private to others (not you all) what we're planning with potential TTC. I respect that a ton :)

[bethnjim]

Deb, good luck. I have my fingers crossed for you!!

My mom, sister and I went to Babies R Us yesterday to get a registry gift for one of my mom's students. Her student is due at the end of February. Her and her boyfriend has a WHOOPS moment. Made me sad when I think of all the girls out there really trying to get pregnant.

Anyways, I couldn't believe the AMOUNT of stuff available for babies now. I was mentally picking things out for me and then made myself stop because everything will have changed by the time I finally REGISTER myself.

My hubbie and I went to see Children of Men today and it was really sad for me. My husband said it gave him a lot of hope for the future, but the whole movie made we want to cry!!

Well, good luck to everyone trying this month OR waiting to see about this month!!

[Julss05]

Children of Men Saw the previews looks like a good movie! Isn't it about women all over the world becoming infertile and then shockingly a young woman becomes pregnant but has to hide it for fear of everyone else?

TriSigmaNC- That's sweet of him :).

akacharlotte- Thanks, I'll check the books out. Didn't make it to the bookstore. It was so nice out (70's, very unusual for this time of year) that DH and I walked the beach instead.

[akacharlotte]

I got my postcard from the doc yesterday and I am rubella immune so no shot for me!!! :D

[bethnjim]

Saw the previews looks like a good movie! Isn't it about women all over the world becoming infertile and then shockingly a young woman becomes pregnant but has to hide it for fear of everyone else?

Yep. It is a cute moment when she explains how she became pregnant!! :) It was just sad to see how sad the world was without the laughter and joy that children bring. During the credits you hear children laughing and talking. I guess we take it for granted, but it was the sweetest sound when they rolled it during credits--especially after the movie!!

[LadyD088]

I did see that movie...Children of Men. VERY good movie!!! I walked in not wanting to watch it and walked out thinking...WOW, very powerful!

Anyways, I just wanted to drop off and say...Today I got my BFP from the doctors office!!!! I'm calculating our EDD to be 9-22-07. I have my first official OB/GYN appt on the 30th. I can't WAIT to go!! OH so exciting.

So while I am officially graduating, I am still your Threadmistress!!!

Good luck to all of your girls!!! Wishing you MUCH success!!!

[loving624]

YEAH DEB!!!!!! Like I said in your journal, CONGRATS!!!!!

[akacharlotte]

Deb-Your due date is J's birthday! Congrats again.

***********
I just got back from the doctor's office. My pap came back abnormal so I had to have another colposcopy. I have atypical cells and tested positive for HPV. Evidently this does not affect fertility and we will not have to wait to TTC but it still freaks me out. My doctor said from the naked eye it does not look too bad but we need to wait for the results. She tried to reassure me so I would not freak out. I'm still freaking out but not as much as I was earlier.

[loving624]

akacharlotte - dont worry okay? I had the same thing back in October. Did you have a biopsy yet or just the colposcopy? Have you had this before?

[LadyD088]

Stacey - That's too funny, due date is J's bday!!

Sorry about the doc's appt. Glad to hear it won't affect TTcing. I know you are still freaking out about it, and probably will be for awhile. I do hope you get good news!!! Thinking about you!

[MaybeMamas]

UPDATED TO HERE!

Don't forget to post Stat Updated in Red!!!

[Sue]

AWESOME NEWS DEB!!! Congratulations!!!!!

[PookiePrincess]

Congratulations Deb!!!

Stacey, I hope everything turns out okay. Hopefully it's nothing to worry about!

[akacharlotte]

akacharlotte - dont worry okay? I had the same thing back in October. Did you have a biopsy yet or just the colposcopy? Have you had this before?

The colposcopy and she took a tissue sample so I guess it was a biopsy as well although she did not refer to it as such. I had the procedure done the first time in November 2005. I called my old doctor today to verify my results since I thought they told me everything was ok. My records are in storage so they are pulling them and then I will have them transferred to my doctor here.

[heather1029]

Congratulations Deb!

[LynzeyAHL]

Thread Mistress - can you remove me. Due to extenuating circumstances I'm going on BC again and I'll more than likely getting divorced this year not making a baby.

Thanks :(

[Reenie]

I'm so sorry to hear that, lynzey. I hope that things work out for you, whichever way is best for you.

akacharlotte It is so funny t