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Medhelps Acronym Dictionary

I know there are a lot of people here who do not know what our acronyms stand for, therefore making posts hard to understand. I have came up with this topic to help newcomers understand some of the acronyms. If I missed anything please let me know.


BH- Braxton Hicks Contractions
EWCM- Egg White Cervical Mucus
AF- Aunt Flo (menstrual Period)
BD- Baby Dancing (sex)
DH- Dear Hubby
DF- Dear Fiance
DB- Dear Boyfriend
DW- Dear Wife
L&D- Labor and Delivery
CM- Cervical Mucus
O- Ovulation
DPO- Days past Ovulation
HPT- Home Pregnancy Test
M/C- Miscarriage
U/S- Ultrasound
BB's- Boobies
TTC- Trying to Concieve

I hope I didnt miss anything lol
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489798 tn?1270476475
OPK: Ovulation Predictor Kit
HTH: Hope this helps
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323702 tn?1217775973
Oh ok thanks. I was just curious. I see it alot and wasnt sure what it ment.
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Jackie,

Bumping is to make the topic post move to the top of all other posts so that people have a chance to read it. Hope it helped.
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Looks about right.  It was hard the first time trying to figure out all these acronyms but here's a few more that I've seen on other posts.

DS - Dear Son
DD - Dear Daughter
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323702 tn?1217775973
what's bumping?
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BFP- Positive pregnancy test
BFN- Negative pregnancy test
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bumping for those who need it
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