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[pieknits]

• EDD: March 5th (My birthday!)
• Your Name: Jen
• Age: 31
• State or Country: Dallas, TX
• How long it took to you to get your BFP: First month charting! More laid back trying for 2 prior months
• What number child is this for you: First :-D
• Family (partner, other children, and/or furbabies): My husband and our furbaby Aejaz, the best dog in the world
• Baby's Gender (hopes or guesses): Either have different aspects I would be really excited about
• Birth Plans/Preferences: Hoping for a natural hospital birth
• Blog, website or the like: my knitting/craft site - www.pieKnits.com
• Anything else you'd like to share: After some early spotting was really nervous this one wouldn't stick but just got my good looking beta results back, so much more relieved!

Edited by pieknits - 7/13/12 at 11:44am

[EverLovely]

• EDD First week of March
• Your Name: Lisa
• Age: 37
• State or Country: Colorado
• How long it took to you to get your BFP: 12 years. Long years! PCOS--finally resorted to Clomid after having only one or two cycles a year. Got pregnant on first cycle!
• What number child is this for you: First!
• Family (partner, other children, and/or furbabies): married to great guy for almost 14 years, have lots of kitty cats
• Baby's Gender (hopes or guesses): either would be welcome, I'm guessing boy
• Birth Plans/Preferences: would prefer to birth at home, but because of some risk factors, we are choosing a progressive hospital with a doula

[kalamos23]

Hey girls, I am going to try and update this tonight, running behind!

[SlimP]

EDD (feel free to use 1st or 2nd half if you prefer): 8th March
Your Name: (if you would like to share) Paula
Age: 39 since yesterday, when I got my BFP
State or Country: Ireland
How long it took to you to get your BFP: 5 months
What number child is this for you: #2
Family (partner, other children, and/or furbabies): Hubbie Kon, Son Arlo 3 yrs old in Sept, Kali the wonder dog, Beulah the cat and chickens
Baby's Gender (hopes or guesses): girl would be sweet, boy good company for #1, one of each ideal!
Birth Plans/Preferences: Not many options here, private midwives expensive, the hospital-run midwife scheme doesn't extend as far from the city as I live either but a homebirth would be my preference.
Blog, website or the like:
Anything else you'd like to share: My 2 1/2 yr old is still breastfeeding and my period didn't return till 6 months ago. I started charting after a chemical mc in March, figured out my luteal phase was v short, lengthened it in 2 months with B6, wild yam, vitex and false unicorn, still can't believe it's stuck, fingers crossed it's healthy all the way.

[kalamos23]

Ok, updated to here, sm1lerno1, I put you as March 2 if that is ok? If you would prefer to be in the late Feb/early March, let me know! I just picked the middle date out of your EDDs!

[jodieanneanton]

ADD ME!!! :)

• EDD: March 9th
• Your Name: Jodie
• Age: 27, 28 when baby gets here
• State or Country: Cleveland, OH
• How long it took to you to get your BFP: Forever!  At least it seems like forever!  We have been trying for 19 months with 2 miscarriages during that time.  Hoping for a full term in arms baby this time!
• What number child is this for you: 3rd.  I currently have two on earth and two in Heaven.
• Family (partner, other children, and/or furbabies): DH, DD1, DD2, no pets
• Baby's Gender (hopes or guesses): I am thinking another girl this time, but we'll see.
• Birth Plans/Preferences: 1st Homebirth with midwife (DD1 was a natural hospital birth with an OB, DD2 was a natural hospital birth with a CNM.)
• Blog, website or the like: I made a blog once... never stuck with it, though!
• Anything else you'd like to share: I am so very excited to be here! :)  I am really embracing and loving this baby while it is with me (whether it is 6 weeks, 12 weeks, a lifetime or anything in between)!

[WildDoula]

I'll be joining you all soon! Just want to tell the family myself first. ;)

[LightForest]

I'm cautiously joining! Squeeeee!!!

• EDD: March 9
• Your Name: Stephanie
• Age: 35
• State or Country: NYC but moving very soon to Chicago!
• How long it took to you to get your BFP: First try (a little sooner than expected )
• What number child is this for you: Second
• Family (partner, other children, and/or furbabies): Awesome DH and 23 month old DD
• Baby's Gender (hopes or guesses): I'd secretly love another girl but of course I'll be overjoyed with whoever I get!
• Birth Plans/Preferences: Planning another homebirth, but since we're moving to a new part of the country in the next month I feel like I have a lot to learn about the options in my new city.

[Shawnamarie]

Hi ladies! I got a positive blood test and am going back tomorrow to see if my hcg levels are doubling. Fingers crossed!!

• EDD: March 8th, 2013
• Your Name: Marie
• Age: 34 (35 next month!)
• State or Country: USA
• How long it took to you to get your BFP: ~5 months
• What number child is this for you: #1
• Family (partner, other children, and/or furbabies): DH and I just had our 10 year anniversary; 1 bearded dragon (lizard); 2 cats that are just about 8 months old. I love my little family!
• Baby's Gender (hopes or guesses): Right around implantation I had dreams of having a girl (before I knew I was pregnant)
• Birth Plans/Preferences: Home water birth
• Blog, website or the like: None
• Anything else you'd like to share: June was quite a month for me. I just graduated with my masters in education, got a wonderful job, and now have my first BFP!

Glad to be (cautiously) joining this group! 

[happylemon]

• EDD: March 14
• Your Name: Sarah
• Age: 31
• State or Country: USA
• How long it took to you to get your BFP: We were not exactly trying, but obviously not preventing to well!
• What number child is this for you: 6th pregnancy, 3 here, 2 in Heaven, I hope this one stays here with us.
• Family (partner, other children, and/or furbabies): DH of almost 8 years, DD almost 6, DD 3.5, DD 10.5 months, and the dog :)
• Baby's Gender (hopes or guesses): No guesses, I have thought all mine were boys and all my pregnancies have been completely different, so I will not bother guessing this time. A girl would be nice though, I know them well.
• Birth Plans/Preferences: Home water birth
• Blog, website or the like:
• Anything else you'd like to share: I am just trying not to stress about miscarriage, I also am concerned about the close age and nursing through the pregnancy, although so far it seems to be going ok. My supply is still holding up.

[MPsSweetie]

EDD... First part of March
Your Name... Amee
Age... 31
State or Country... NM
How long it took to you to get your BFP... Surprise!
What number child is this for you... 4
Family... Dh, 39, dd, 10, ds1, 5, ds2, 18 months
Baby's Gender... I feel girl, dh feels boy
Birth Plans/Preferences... Unassisted, dh delivered our Last two in the hospital it went so fast, 15 and 9 minutes after arrival. We'll do it at home this time!

[WildDoula]

Okay ladies, I have let the cat out of the bag, so I'm ready to officially join you! Please add me!

• EDD: First half of March
• Your Name: Jayme
• Age: 19
• State or Country: Arizona
• How long it took to you to get your BFP: 2 years of NTNP
• What number child is this for you: Our first!
• Family (partner, other children, and/or furbabies): Husband, and plenty of animals on our mini-homestead
• Baby's Gender (hopes or guesses): No preferences, and no idea yet
• Birth Plans/Preferences: Unassisted homebirth

I look forward to sharing these next nine months and beyond with you all! 

[revolting]

wild doula - how are things going? I was pregnant with my first at 19 (but was unmarried), and it was definitely quite a journey!
 

[WildDoula]

It's still kind of unreal, to be honest haha. We're very excited though and all has been well for the most part so far! 

[Dia]

Hi Ladies :) I'm jumping in. Wow I have wanted to join a DDC for so long, I sort of can't believe this is happening. 

• EDD First week of March
• Your Name: Diana
• Age: 30
• State or Country: WA state
• How long it took to you to get your BFP: This was a suprise - not trying to concieve
• What number child is this for you: #1!!!
• Family (partner, other children, and/or furbabies): Just me and my partner
• Baby's Gender (hopes or guesses): Just hope for a healthy baby, no preference at all
• Birth Plans/Preferences: Already planning a homebirth with a midwife
• Blog, website or the like: Nah
• Anything else you'd like to share:
  I am so happy to be here. Even though this pregnancy was unplanned and it is early, I am very excited. I feel like a fdream is coming true for me. I am excited to share part of the journey with you ladies. 

[ClumsySugarPlum]

EDD March 13 (one day before ds’s!)

Your Name: I would like to remain anonymous, ClumsySugarPlum, Clumsy, CSP or something is great.

Age: 33

State or Country: The Great American West, -er suburban college town

How long it took to you to get your BFP: 2 months

What number child is this for you: 2

Family (partner, other children, and/or furbabies): dh, ds, 1 crazy 10 year old dog

Baby's Gender (hopes or guesses): afraid to say in case I jinx it

Birth Plans/Preferences: Our hospital is great and the nursing staff/ program have won many awards. As few interventions as possible would be nice. The bathtub for active labor is a must. I would like to walk more this time. We're continuing with the midwives we saw for my first pregnancy with ds.

Blog, website or the like: I know The Bump really commercializes pregnancy and birth, but I love their fruit chart. I’m planning on showing it to ds a lot after we tell him. http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-tools/articles/how-big-is-baby.aspx

Anything else you'd like to share: This is my first pregnancy after a loss last year, a very early m/c. I really enjoyed the Mothering forum when pregnant with ds, and since being back on the TTC side, have found a few really thoughtful threads addressing the spiritual side of creating a family and how we change both physically and mentally. I’m hoping to continue this healthy way of thinking here.

Edited by ClumsySugarPlum - 7/5/12 at 9:01pm

[Trainer_Mom]

EDD: March 17
Your Name: Nichole
Age: 29
State or Country: Colorado
How long it took to you to get your BFP: First try!
What number child is this for you: 2 for me, 3 for DH
Family: DH (43), DD (8), DS (14 months), 2 dogs, and a cat
Baby's Gender (hopes or guesses): baby girl would be fun, but no strong preference
Birth Plans/Preferences: Midwifery/birthing center where DS was born

[mymary]

 

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• EDD: March 10th
• Your Name: (if you would like to share) Toni
• Age:37-just turned two days before conception
• State or Country: MO
• How long it took to you to get your BFP: one second!
• What number child is this for you: 4
• Family (partner, other children, and/or furbabies): Husband, two girls ages 5 and 3, one boy who I thought was gonna be my baby forever-2.
• Baby's Gender (hopes or guesses):Pretty sure its gonna be a girl, because I ovulated a couple days AFTER intercourse-isnt that right?
• Birth Plans/Preferences: Open this time. I have had wonderful births, I feel much more relaxed this time and OPEN.
• Blog, website or the like:
• Anything else you'd like to share:

[maydaymom10]

Originally Posted by Trainer_Mom 

EDD: March 17
Your Name: Nichole
Age: 29
State or Country: Colorado
How long it took to you to get your BFP: First try!
What number child is this for you: 2 for me, 3 for DH
Family: DH (43), DD (8), DS (14 months), 2 dogs, and a cat
Baby's Gender (hopes or guesses): baby girl would be fun, but no strong preference
Birth Plans/Preferences: Midwifery/birthing center where DS was born

Nicole - are you going to MMC? I delivered ds there! We're considering a home birth this time, but will probably be back there if not.

[IntoTheRoseGarden]

So, I guess I'm here! After days of squinting at nearly-invisible lines, I got a positive on a digital test. Nothing like the word "Pregnant" staring you in the face to convince you that this might be really real after all :)

• EDD: March 19
• Your Name: Shannon
• Age: 31
• State or Country: PA
• How long it took to yo u to get your BFP: We weren't trying. We were planning to have more, but figured we would get married first. We got "carried away" on our anniversary, which just happened to be 3 days before O.
• What number child is this for you: 3rd for me, first biological child for DP
• Family (partner, other children, and/or furbabies): DP, 9yo girl, 7yo boy and two cats
• Baby's Gender (hopes or guesses): no clue or preference, really
• Birth Plans/Preferences: Hoping for a HBAC, but haven't discussed with DP. There aren't any other great options for VBAC in this area AFAIK.
• Blog, website or the like:
• Anything else you'd like to share: I have experienced two very early losses and I'm kinda terrified right now. Hopefully I will feel better in a few weeks, though

Edited by IntoTheRoseGarden - 7/11/12 at 1:17pm