***************FRIDAY'S OPEN FORUM*******************

[silo]

Have a great Friday ladies!  Hope all is well with everyone.  Anyone testing this weekend?  There's so much going on with everyone, that I'm starting to lose track of what's going on with each person.


Let's do another roll call if it's ok with you all.

I'll start:  I'm 33 y/0, DH is almost 35, we have a 10 year old son, and live near Dallas, Texas.  I am 17.5 weeks pregnant, due around the 1st of October.  We are not finding out the sex of the baby.  We love surprises.  I can't wait to go through a Texas summer while pregnant; I'm sure I'll be a real joy to be around.  Thank God for swimming pools.

[kat23]

roll call reply!  i think that's a great idea - it's nice to get to know who people are & where they're from!

karen - i am 34y/o, husband 40y/o, two and a half year old daughter, live in toronto - it's pretty hot here in the summer too, but maybe not as hot as texas.  i am 12.5 weeks - due Nov. 8, 2004 - my daughter's birthday!

[fannie mae]

Hi! I am 32 husband 40 we have a 5 year old son.  I was pregnant in february, had a D&C in April after the doctor saw an empty sac through a sonogram.  I had the D&C on April 8, I have been spotting for the past 2 weeks and 1/2, I had a blood test showing my bhcg levels at 47 and a positive pregnancy test last night.  Is it possible to be pregnant so soon?  Please help.

Fannie mae

[micheleB]

I'm Michele (but I'm sure you figured that out from my nic) will be 30 late May. d/h is 38. We are 20 weeks along with this preganancy EDD Sept.16. No other children, just two fur babies!  I was pregnant last fall, but lost it at 6 weeks.  Luckily we were able to get pregnant again right after my first cycle.  Had an ultrasound on Tuesday, everything is looking good.....looks like a little boy! I've only gained 3lbs so far, not sure if I should be concerned or not, as I do work out on a regular basis.  Another Canadian, just west of TO in Guelph.  Not looking forward to enduring a summer while pregnant :)

[mani75]

hey I am Afroz lives in toronto. 28 y/o DH 35, TTC FOR 2.5 YEARS, has 2 m/c one in Nov @ weeks and and in april 5 weeks...

have a goof friday to all ..

[Missy04]

I am 28 years old, DH is 33.  We have been married for 4 1/2 years but have been together for 10 years.  We have one daughter who just turned 3 on April 4th and I am currently 15 weeks along with our second, EDD is October 21.  We live in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

[PregnantAGAIN]

I am Jana 21. DH Curtis 28. 2 kiddos~~ Chadwyck 3 and Cassandra 17 months. Married 4 and half years together 6+. We are expecting baby number 3 a boy Aug 25th. Got preggo on hubbys 2 week emergency leave from Iraq. We are from Massachusetts. Oh and one fur baby, a ferret named piggy.

[mw45331]

Hi to all.  I am 29 y/o today!!!  My husband is 41.  One wonderful 2 1/2 yr old son.  I am 7wks3dys and everything looks good so far.  I have been pregnat 4 times with 1son, 1stillborn daughter, and 2 miscarriages.  Have a great weekend!!
Maria

[Kassimom]

This is like AA, LOL

"hi I am Tonia and I am a preggo."  j/k

My name is Tonia I am 26, my DH is Travis he is 34. 5yr old DD named Kassidy Rose (my princess) and EDD is 11-26-04. Hoping for a boy! Oh and I am in Houston, Tx. YEEHAW....(No really, we don't say that. And we don't all wear cowboys hats and boots and tote guns around. In fact, Dh and I are far more urban/hip than country cowpoke!)

[cheesetoo]

Roll Call reply,
Hi I'm Pattie from Albany, NY Art Teacher
TTC#1 for 3 years
DH Vas Reversal 8/02
2 failed IUI's
3rd IUI BFP 1/04
m/c 3/27/04
I'm 40 and I'm not saying DH age he's to old for words LOL

[capermom]

Hey everyone. I'm little old Caper from Canda, I'm 34 and DH is 34. I have 2 boys from a previous marriage, not married again yet. The boys are 10 and 12. I am 8 weeks and 5 days pregnant, but who is counting. LOL I've had 3 m/c, 2 in the year. Praying this one is going to be perfect!!! Sorry, I don't like to give my real name and exactly where I live. I'm very nervous about giving info over the net. Sorry! I'm a country girl!

[KatyH]

Hi!  My name is Katy, I'm 29.  DH - 33 and I live in Birmingham, AL.  
We have been TTC since Sept. 2003, and after charting for 1 month we are now pregnant! I am 6 1/2 weeeks along, and it's been a rocky start so far.  

After spotting, cramping and light bleeding right after we found out I was pregnant, we learned my progesterone levels were too low - 4.6 to be exact.  After a week on progesterone suppositories, my progesterone is up to 39.8, the bleeding and cramping has stopped, AND we saw a heartbeat this past Monday! (:

At the beginning of my 6th week, "all day" sickness hit me like a mac truck.  I'm so very grateful I'm not bleeding anymore, but I am HATING feeling like I'm going to puke every other minute!  I can't wait for the second trimester so I can truly enjoy being pregnant.  (:

[CharlotteNC]

Hello everyone,
I am new to this website today and thought I'd throw my question out to y'all.  I decided to stop the pill late feb.  I should have restarted 2/22 and did not and now 4/30 I still have not gotten a period.  We aren't at all ready or trying to become pregnant and still have been "safe" otherwise.  Should I be worried or is this common after stopping the pill.  I was on it over 7 years.
Please advise!!!!! Thanks so much.

[shelbert6]

I'm Shelly, 39 yo.  DH 48.  DD 15, DD 6, DD 4, DD 2.5 mos
We are from Southeast Alaska.  I don't post much anymore because I've had my baby and feel a little uncomfortable about posting in the midst of TTC and pregnant.  Congratulations to all who are preggo, and much luck to those TTC.  I still read the postings each day, but am having a hard time "breaking the habit".  This site was great help and support during my final "older mom" pregnancy.

Regards,

Shelly

[Kassimom]

Don't feel uncomfortable posting just because you ahd your baby! Good night girl! We like good news too! Not only that , but soon there is going to be alot of births in here and I think that this is still a great support for those with infants. I know it will be 6 yrs for me since having a newborn and I will probably need a lot of advice from you new fresh moms!

[Casey1]

I'm also an older mom - I'm 39 and my husband is 40.  We just had our first baby - a girl on April 13th.  She was a bit of a surprise as she was a month early, but she is as healthy as a horse (funny expression).  I too found this forum very helpful during my pregnancy.  I had spotting in the first trimester and preterm labor contractions in my third.  I do still check in from time to time, and perhaps one day I'll be back here TTC again!

[cazip]

Great Idea everyone!  Esp. since I'm new here.  It's nice to hear about you guys.  :)
I'm Claire, 25, DH is 30, we've been married for 4 years in June, ttc for 1 yr.  Had 2 m.c  I live in Alberta Canada and I LOVE THIS FORUM.  You girls have been so great to me over the past week.  :)

[Angel4JohnnyB]

Hi all,
I'm Vikki from Fort Wood, Missouri. I'm 29 & DH is 37. I have a 9 year old son from my first marriage and this will be hubbys first. I am 36 weeks, 3 days prego with a boy (so they say)
I can say this little one is a bit more hard headed than my first.......he has decided to go head up (breech) and doesn't act like he wants to flip back down.
My OB and I will make the final decision on Thursday as to wether we are going to try to physically turn him or not. (I'm a big sissy when it comes to the thought of a c-section)
Hugs,
Vikki

[Still a mom]

I am 19 and my husband is 22. We have one son in heaven who we lost at 15 weeks gestation on Feb 12. His name is Jacob and was due on Aug 3. My sil is due the end of Aug which is hard, but I can't wait to see my niece or nephew. We live in North Platte Neb. Dh works for the Union Pacific Railroad, and I am currently staying at home and watching a 2 1/2 year old. We are ttc and am hoping this is my month. I kinda have a feeling I might be pregnant, but my just be crazy. Keep your fingers crossed for me.
Mandi

[Hope2BAMommy]

Hi, I'm Karen (42 in May) and my DH is 31. We got married May 2003, ttc since honeymoon. Conceived in FEB, m/c March 28th. Am now pregnanct again and due to have a New Years Day baby. I have known officially for 4 days and plan to tell DH tonight. Is a bit scary because of m/c, but am trying to be positive that this one will stick. :))) Have 3 furchildren, all kitty cats. We live in Florida, but want to move up north.

[Christina McCurdy]

I am christina, 22, got married Oct 18th, 2003, first baby is due Oct. 18th 2004. DH is 28.

[BostTTC]

Hey everyone.  My name is LeAnne (22), DH is Ben (28), DS Logan (5).  We are from St. Martinville, Louisiana.  TTC for 6 months, no luck thus far... TTCing being put on hold for 2 years due to DH's deployment to Iraq.  Celebrated first anniversary March 8th.  Love the forum, no matter how hard I try sometimes, just can't stop lurking here. :c)

LeAnne

[Still_AndiJ]

My name is Andrea (25), dh is John (27), married for almost 4 years. Ds, Jonathan is 2 and we are expecting boy number 2 very soon (EDD 5/19/04) I am a SAHM now but was a nurse before getting married and "retiring." I am a full time evening student studying Early Childhood Ed to better enable me to homeschool our children when the time comes.

I have had 4 m/c out of 6 total pregnancies. My first 2 were condom babies and happened when I was 14 and again at 17. My third was just after dh and I got married and my fourth was last year as summer was beginning. I was able to conceive after my first cycle last year and am now anxiously awaiting the arrival of Tristan Asa.

We live in the Pacific Northwest in the naval town of Bremerton, WA (across the Puget Sound from Seattle) I did spend a few years in Houston and am so happy to be back in the northwest : )

Andrea

[Kristen26]

Hi! I'm Kristen, and I'm 26 years old. My DH is 27. We had a missed miscarriage in November, found out on U/S. I had a natural miscarriage, no D & C needed. We are TTC now. We have no children. We live way up north on the MN and ND border. Husband is from TX. I'm a nurse (cardiac floor) and husband is a student, majoring in nursing. We are very busy, so it's hard to find time for all that BD, but we try!!!

[cmn]

Hi I'm Tina (24)will be 25 on May 20, just got married August 2003. DH (25) will be 26 May 12 and we've been together for 9 years. We've been TTC since Dec/03, and just had a m/c 04/27. We have 1 dog and no children yet, but we have lots of Neices and Nephews.

[blondie72]

Hey it is so nice to finally see a nice age bracket on here.  The last time I posted on a roll call I felt ancient with all you little 20 somethings around here   LOL!!!!!!!!  Anyhow-----

I am Angie I live in Northwest Indiana about an hour from Chicago.  I am 31 DH is 33 I have a beautiful little girl who will be 6 in June.  I had a m/c back in Sept, 2003 and was lucky enough to get pg after my second cycle.  I told my my DH what I wanted for Christmas last year and a baby was on the list and boy did Santa deliver.  We conceived right at Christmas time and I am about 20 - 20.5 wks along and due Sept 10-16.  I have had dates that ranged in that whole area so I will have this baby when it wants to come.  I do work right now and if all goes well I will be done at the end of July.  I can't wait to be a SAHM again.  I think we are having a little boy this time.  Christopher David William.  Good Luck to all of you TTC and to all who are preggers right now.  Take Care

[cheyenene]

my name is cheyenene and i'm 21 years old.
db is 19, and we have 2 beautiful kids, emily who 3 1/2 and will who just turned 1. we live in british columbia, canada.

[azjen]

My name is Jen and I live AZ (if that wasn't obvious beforehand).  I'm 30, DH 31.  Will be married 5 years in June. No kids, but a cute puppy named Wally.  We've been TTC since Aug '02 and I started fertility meds January '03. I had a m/c Aug '03 (PG with Clomid), got PG right away (no meds)and lost that one at ~ 8.5 weeks.  D&C end of Oct and my HCG was not normal until Dec.  I have since found out I have a "borderline high" FSH level (10.4).  This cycle I'm on new meds (Femara and Repronex)and just had an IUI on 4/28. I had 3 good size follicles, so hoping that one of them is going to be "the one".  You all have been a huge source of support and I thank you for that.

[stinasmom]

My name is Lori,age 40,hubby is 42.Have 4 children,have lost 11,due to thyroidism. Found this forom while searching for help for my 20 year old daughter. She was diagnosed with bicornate uterus, lost 2 babies went into premature labor with her third and almost lost her,but didn't, THANK GOD! Love the rapport and support you guys give each other and as GOD knows, I can relate to what you guys are going thru.

[ourbabydreams]

Hi girls. I am Christine 31 DH Aaron is 32 we have been married 1 year on may 7th. We have been together for almost 3. I have one daughter from a previous marriate her name is Jacklyn 13 and very much going throuh that horrible but sometimes fun teenage stuff. I also have two step boys that live with us Jordan 10. Josh 7. They are both in Baseball this year for the first time and love it. And we are currently waiting the arrival of Emily Nicole who is supposed to be here August 11th. But with these braxton hicks the way they are I am not sure if it will be earlier. I pray she bakes atleast till 34 or 36 weeks.

Sorry I do not post all the time but with so many things going on baseball and summer coming it has been so busy around here. This was great and it was nice to get to know a little bit about everyone.

Christine

[ildike]

Hi I'm Ildi,29, DH 37. I don't post much anymore but I read the comments every day.  I had my baby James on the 24th of January and hoping for #2 very soon.  We live in San Francisco, Ca

[dawnna]

Hi my name is Misty will be 21 (may16th) DH is Vernon he is 22. We live in west liberty,Kentucky.We will be married 3 years sept,8th but we have been together for 8 years.We dont have any children yet but are ttc since we miscarried our frist at ll weeks in dec,03. I have been coming to this forum sence i frist miscarried in dec.You guys have give me such support.I dont post a lot but i come on and read all the post everyday because just reading all the success stories just gives me such hope that i will one day have a baby.Thanks to all you guys:)I love this forum.

[Metallic_Angel1]

HI
Myname is Anna Ryan (SOON TO BE ANNA PITMAN).  I am getting married on may 28th.  I have had two m/c.  I live in Charlottetown, PEI.  I have a dog dallas a big lovable mutt. lol