New to the forum...

[jacaranda]

... and also impending parenthood!

All of the folks here seem both knowledgeable AND respectful, kind of a rare gem on the internet. I'm J and I'm hoping to meet my first child somewhere around the end of August or beginning of September. I may lurk more than I post because I'm a newbie in all aspects of this and expect to learn a lot in the coming months. Good to meet you all and thanks for reading!

[miadonello]

Nice to meet you! I'm also expecting my first (first two) at the beginning of September.

[Bell]

Hello and welcome!!! Congratulations!!!:

[kirstenb]

Welcome to MDC and congrats!

[SHANNON1983]

welcome. I'm pretty new as well. I am pregnant with my second and enjoying reading everyone's threads but curious if there an FAQ that explains all the short forms Ie. DD, DH etc. I feel out of the loop but don't know what they mean.

[jacaranda]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone.

Shannon, the below link has a short list of internet acronyms. I hope it helps a a little bit.

http://www.creatingonline.com/postabbrev.htm

[Gin1999g]

Congratulations to all you new upcoming mothers!

[Irishmommy]

Welcome to Mothering.

[SHANNON1983]

Originally Posted by jacaranda

thanks for the warm welcome everyone.

Shannon, the below link has a short list of internet acronyms. I hope it helps a a little bit.

http://www.creatingonline.com/postabbrev.htm

thanks it sure does

[Viola]

From one flowering plant to another, welcome!

[newmommy_]

Welcome!!!

[Hesperia]

Welcome to MDC!!

Hope you enjoy it here as much as I do.

[ruthsher]

welcome and thank you!!

Thanks so much for the acronym link. I'm new to MDC and have a 5 year old boy and a 4 month old girl... so time's short, but fun to read and meet all.

[kalisis]

[Kidzaplenty]

Welcome to MDC!

[PotreroHill]

Hi