MAY we all be blessed with baby! May 2013 and beyond (BFFs Seeking BFPs)

[lesh07]

Well hubby and I finally made up last night so dtd on cd 9 and will hopefully be getting in some more dtd over the next week to ttc our 6th baby. Only on my 3rd month ttc so would imagine it would take a few more months yet but you never know, lol. xxx

 

[ClandestineTX]

ClandestineTX: I agree...it is a lot of work! I am ready to get the 9 months going...get the whole pregnancy thing done lol. I also agree that I am uncertain how I feel about the infancy thing. I teach 4-5 year olds and I love seeing their personalities shine through but babies make me a bit nervous. I tell myself that it is because they aren't my baby...I am hoping that is the case

My friends mom worked in L&D for 16 years. She promised me that there is a normal subset of new parents that are not baby people - even with their own. They do a good enough job and get more excited about parenting as time passes. I hope things work out differently for you, but I know myself. I am not expecting this magical 'it's my baby' moment. I will be one of those not baby people, but what my friend's mom told me taught me that it's OK. And I'm not crazy for wanting children, even though babies do not excite me.

 

[RaeChay]

ClandestineTX: I agree...it is a lot of work! I am ready to get the 9 months going...get the whole pregnancy thing done lol. I also agree that I am uncertain how I feel about the infancy thing. I teach 4-5 year olds and I love seeing their personalities shine through but babies make me a bit nervous. I tell myself that it is because they aren't my baby...I am hoping that is the case

My friends mom worked in L&D for 16 years. She promised me that there is a normal subset of new parents that are not baby people - even with their own. They do a good enough job and get more excited about parenting as time passes. I hope things work out differently for you, but I know myself. I am not expecting this magical 'it's my baby' moment. I will be one of those not baby people, but what my friend's mom told me taught me that it's OK. And I'm not crazy for wanting children, even though babies do not excite me.

I can relate to this, as I'm always telling people I'm more excited to have teenagers than babies (they either look at me like I grew another head, or sagely say something to the effect of "well you just don't know yet...").
I've spent a lot of time around people whose relationships with their parents grew very close in teenager-hood, and remains so into their thirties- I think it is the neatest thing, and it's what I'll work towards.

 

[ClandestineTX]

@RaeChay, I'm right there with you. We're big ideas people - and free will and independent thought. I look forward to teaching my kids to argue properly (normal voice, constructive criticism, accepting differences of opinion). I think it will be fun. Plus we're so sarcastic and cheeky, I can only imagine what our kids will be like a young adults.

 

[omgbaby]

Great. Since I didn't temp FF took away my crosshairs.

 

[EAandBA_TTC]

Negative again this morning... Took a First Response & Internet cheapie.... If you squint & hold it to the light there may have been a start to a line on the Internet cheapie- but it was more likely mind over matter... We'll see tomorrow

 

[chulie]

ClandestineTX: I agree...it is a lot of work! I am ready to get the 9 months going...get the whole pregnancy thing done lol. I also agree that I am uncertain how I feel about the infancy thing. I teach 4-5 year olds and I love seeing their personalities shine through but babies make me a bit nervous. I tell myself that it is because they aren't my baby...I am hoping that is the case

Omg ladies I totally know what you mean...when my daughter was born...I loved her...she was so tiny and cool...but now that she's 2...oh man..she's such a character and even though there still many rough patches (it's very frustrating as a grown up that children are basically the most irrational people on the planet that cannot be reasoned with hahaha)....she is SO much fun..she's such a person with a hilarious personality and with our next...I think as much as I'll enjoy their baby stage because I know it will be the last baby in our house.....I cannot wait for him/her to be toddlers....they're AWESOME!!!! And I also cannot wait for the older years! I grew up with a very reasonable mom and even though she drove me nuts....she was so smart and taught me so much...I think dealing with a teenager is going to be how I have to handle communication with my husband sometimes! hahahaha....but ya...I cant wait to have mini adults in the house...People do look at you like their nuts...but...I like a good challenge!

 

[KatyW]

[url=https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/30cf2b/]https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/30cf2b//thumb.png My Ovulation Chart[/URL]

Hopeful and Mama, I'm so sorry for your losses, and hugs and prayers are with you. I had a loss before my daughter was conceived and it was truly devastating. (I was pregnant with her two months after the loss) Vent all you want here, I know having a forum helped me, because I found it tough to talk in person with friends without crying. Hugs

 

[MzImpatient]

temp spike to 97.97!!!!! yesterdays dip was 97.63

 

[imaginary8x]

AF just got me. :/ on to next month.

 

[ClandestineTX]

@chulie... I also love a good challenge! I think it will be fun, and every time my teenager tells me they hate me, I'll know I'm doing my job!

 

[chulie]

@chulie... I also love a good challenge! I think it will be fun, and every time my teenager tells me they hate me, I'll know I'm doing my job!

Omg you worded it perfectly!!! I couldn't agree more! I remember babysitting my niece's (on my husbands side) one weekend. They NEVER listen to their parents...but my DH sister caves ALL the time about things.....so it's no surprise...his sister told me that her daughter M wasn't allowed to leave the house till she cleaned her room (which was such a joke because her own mother NEVER can get her to clean her room yet your gonna put that on me??) but fine...I love a good challenge...so when I showed up I told his niece M...." listen..I know how it works in this family...your mom tells you to do something...you don't...then you want to go out...you scream, she screams and eventually she caves...I get it...that works...but let me be very clear...it's 4 pm now...if you want to go out at 7...your not leaving until that room is clean...you can sit here and scream and cry and threaten anything you want...I will not raise my voice, I will not argue...but you are not going"...she looked at me and was like " Wow auntie..i feel sorry for your kids...your gonna be a super strict parent"...ironic considering I didn't raise my voice once....she tested me and I stood firm and eventually she got to cleaning her room...and then I stepped in and helped her ( because it seriously hadn't been cleaned in like a year)....I seriously got like a HIGH off it....hahahahhaa......I'm sure there are days you don't have that energy to deal with them....but....ya......needless to say....I really do look forward to teenagers.....

 

[ClandestineTX]

Hahahaha. Kids test boundaries. At all ages, at least in my experience. But adults are supposed to teach them what's acceptable and what's not. I think you did a great job with your niece!

 

[omgbaby]

More spotting this morning. Of course the witch wants to make a slow appearance!

 

[chulie]

More spotting this morning. Of course the witch wants to make a slow appearance!

Not cool at all!!!!!

 

[kiki13]

Hey ladies, I had my first doctor's appointment and scan today. Turns out I wasn't uncomfortable at all with a male doctor and he was so nice that I have just decided to stick with him from now on!

Based on my LMP, I thought I'd be about 7 weeks along, but I'm actually just 5 weeks and 4 days and my edd is around Feb 12th. The doctor did an ultrasound though so I could see the baby blob and its little heartbeat! Aww

My next appointment is July 4th!

 

[ClandestineTX]

Congrats, kiki13! I know seeing the heartbeat has to be a huge relief for you!

 

[Ruskiegirl]

this morning for me and my temp dropped this morning

 

[ClandestineTX]

It's still WAY above your coverline. Don't read too much into a single temp, I know you know better than that, Ruskiegirl!

 

[Ruskiegirl]

It's still WAY above your coverline. Don't read too much into a single temp, I know you know better than that, Ruskiegirl!

I know but it is normal 2 days before af shows for me though so pretty doubtful at this point