1 welcome leslie v glad to see a new diary i too married in 2000 march and our dog molly is child we just started ttc at the end of jan so you are lot alike. good luck hope your stay here short 2 re welcome ann hi lesley you and i are very much alike thank for the welcome..and hope it is a short stay both of us...but i'm not holding my breath 3 welcome ann aimee precon. diary writer good to have a new face on the preconception block i'm glad you are here aboard luck i hope pg next month love 4 glad to see a new face laura k. diary writer welcome ann it's always nice people coming onto the boards. i hope you have best of luck with your ttc journey. it is good that dr. realizes may be having ovulation issues. my first doctor was not convinced even after came in 6 mos. charts then wanted me wait year needless say switched doctors and started clomid did iui's. 15 cycles we are expecting baby 1 well 2 if count our dog september. shorter for but takes while definitely worth again family has some joyous news celebrate soon take care edd 9 02 5 re glad to see a new face ann best of luck you and the baby i hope it doesn't take us long....but have feeling might. but am just excited that my husband said lets games begin 6 re glad to see a new face ann best of luck you and the baby i hope it doesn't take us long....but have feeling might. but am just excited that my husband said lets games begin enjoyed reading your story is why got book 7 your very own winter games laura k. diary writer you guys just go for it enjoy the fun of ttc. behind all charting and temping that goes with should still be fun. that's sometimes a challenge but part game. 8 hi candace precon and toddler writer welcome to the diaries i am so excited see someone new. wish you your husband a short stay on here good luck 9 ann its very nice to have a new preconception kathy writer writer. welcome aboard and i too hope your stay isn't long. good luck you 10 welcome... shannon i am an avid reader of these diaries but do not have my own. wish you all the luck ttc and hope are successful very soon best to your dh 11 welcome ann crystal precon it's nice to have you here. i hope you're stay is short and your 9 months of waiting as painless possible. i'm sure you'll enjoy this experience while mommy-hood which a whole 'nother itself . take care 12 another md-er... dawn max welcome i also keep a diary over on babies today. wishing you the best of luck and short but sweet journey to pg from one marylander d ps. i'm just north balto in harford county . how bout 13 re another md-er... ann we are in perry hall-not too far my husband works on apg. it is a small world thank you for the welcome i'm glad to be here-finally 14 re another md-er... dawn max no way what a small world that's too funny email me when you get chance neighbor 15 re another md-er... megan ann sorry to butt in on your email with dawn but my hubby works at apg too weird and small world. even weirder is the fact that gyn doesn't think i'm oing own either. best of luck you journey. 16 re another md-er... ann megan don't be sorry this is what that for i have been charting my temps and of course first month off bcp-but it doesn't look like month. are high haven 't had a low one yet does your husband do at apg mine with small contractor doing computer stuff-he isn't an army boy 0 please keep in touch me so know how you doing. 17 hi emily ann-i live in md too baltimore and we got married october 2000. i went off the pill at end of january decided not to actively try-just see what happens my husband was slow come around but am finding myself thinking about this a lot-we haven't told anyone yet reading other people's experiences really seems help 18 re hi ann emily thanks for the message. i decided to start my diary because everyone has been so helpful-and hope can be as helpful. first cycle off pill wacky i'm hoping a better second we'll see. where abouts in baltimore please keep me posted 19 how weird is this megan ann i just read your second post. wrote you before about my hubby at apg. can't believe similar our stories are. it's too weird. also grew up outside of philly. near valley forge. went to the university maryland college park and that where met hubby. he's from here never moved back home. although love family miss them very much we are happier with us too. hoped move pa but so far way in future. a contractor for government apg he found out last week though they might make him an offer stay. if does will harford or cecil county. i'd hear have any real estate some great places live. right now live anne arundel county commutes work. nerd doing post-doctorate work as mechanical engineer materials testing laboratory on base other thing worked recruiter was it company rockville quit decided go school nursing - which am now. finally... i'm irregular periods gyn doesn't think o'ing either. opposite problem even get put bcps regulate. well feel like know life story sorry all didn't email post to. had tell common good luck everything hope cycle turns around. told me usually takes 3 months regular again after hopefully case. ramble much. free want 20 re how weird is this ann megan i grew up in downingtown and my last story about me passing out was at king of prussia mall what high school did you go to anyway husband works cns on the ground. we wanted move harford county but found our house perry hall. really like area because it close everything cecil sticks- be stuff use work for adecco now i'm with aaa. have included email time keep posted your sucess hope doesn't take us long after first cycle think may some trouble hopefully will a small world touch 21 welcome heidi precon diary writer hi ann to the diaries i am so glad finally see a new - yay hope your stay is short but sweet 22 greetings melissa s. precon writer ann- just wanted to pop by say hello and welcome you the diaries. hope that your stay here is short sweet this a great bunch of gals it seems whatever question have there are 10 people who can help out. enjoy time again welcome. 23 re hi emily we live downtown in federal hill. love city living and being able to walk everywhere- have a dog too beagle cat. it's funny but af showed up today even though are not trying rush this i felt somewhat disappointed. good friend just told me that she is pg-due september i'm hoping be far behind 24 re greetings ann hi melissa i have enjoyed being here thus far hope can help as much everyone has helped me your stay comes to an end soon baby dust 25 re hi ann emily i know what you mean. my friend called the other day and said she just found out if four months pregnant i'm happy for her but wish it was me wasn't disappointed this month to see af means working without bcp next don't want good luck 26 re welcome ann hi heidi i have my fingers crossed for you that your stay here will be over and move to pregnancy diaries good luck march is coming up soon 27 disco fever... aimee you gave me fever how are just wanted to say hi and see what's new not much here. af stopped in for today. no surprise i'm pretty used her. anyway i thought would let know that have my ball on stayin' alive love 28 re disco fever... ann i chose that title because didn't want my diary to disappear-i worked hard get it posted-finally af started on saturday for me-so am ready let the games begin march is going be a lucky month just know cryin out loud st. pattys day soon.....that should bring some luck but i'm not irish think matters have fun disco-ing baby dust ya 29 thanks ann m crystal precon i just wanted to let you know how much appreciated your message and wish a very short stay here. best of luck 30 ann i really enjoyed your second post kathy preconception writer good luck to you and hope cycles regulate for soon. yellow lab sounds so adorable. i'm glad helped him with the ball that was stuck. 31 re ann i really enjoyed your second post she is a card digging in our backyard-to china think makes us smile and laugh lot i'll have to picture- 32 re how weird is this jd small world. i lived in exton and devon before moving to harford county because my dh from here. we've been ttc for 2 years now are going through some tough decisions - no coverage need do possibly an ivf. always hoping a miracle look forward hearing of your experience. 33 re another md-er... jd i'm also md-er from bel air. really small world. dawn i read your diary for a long time so glad that you got little miracle. we've been ttc 2 years now much the same story as friend aimee precon diaries although we are just starting process of having to do an iui or possibly ivf. out curiosity who is ob gyn and 34 re how weird is this ann it a small world good luck to you and ttc 35 welcome stacey precon writer ann i haven't had the chance to you yet so this place call infertility rollercoaster realize are just starting try but it is tough no matter how long have tried loved maggie story. sounds like bailey our dog. he has a ton of stuffed animals pig that his favorite right now actually still sqeaky inside - amazing . anyway carries outside potty too. am always afraid will tinkle on it. well wanted say hi hugs 36 longaberger baskets..... carmajo pregnancy writer yes ann they are addicting. i am not a consultant although should be but an avid collector. live in ohio so have been to the homestead several times. if you plan on being sahm selling is great idea for two reasons. 1 - will make commission and 2 receieve discounts baskets. really seriously want collect them it win-win situation. enough about bakets former preconception now writing diary. 36 weeks pregnant anxiously awaiting our first child's daughter arrival. totally understand dual charting. kept track with online website also trusty old calender my dresser. used clear easy monitor quite awhile also. only method did use was temping because don't always awake at same time each day. work rotating shift might dayshift one day evenings next knew would go far temping. wish best of luck your cycle cd21 exciting depending length testing just around corner. sending lots baby dust way hugs adrianna edd 03-23-02 37 re welcome ann hi stacey thank you for the i'm glad to be here maggie somehow manages break squeakers but she is a cutie and great therapy-for cheap don't think 38 re longaberger baskets..... ann carmajo- i have read your diary...ohio-that is my ultimate destination these days we relatives that live near the corporate office-i would really like to visit 6 baskets so far and only 1 party got them at hosted it-so good deals but dh pushing for me do it-extra or least what tell him . just small washday basket plan on using in baby's room hold diapers etc-but now it holding maggie's toys luck with birth of daughter. check back once a week. did dh's shower happen yet hope didn't miss this month 39 software lyndsey hello i'm new to the boards. i was reading and yours seen where your taking tempature charting on paper which also but what it software. is gfj. willing trying anything. if you would please let me know. appreciate it. thanks 40 re software ann lyndsey gfj-grapefruit juice. it is gross but suppose to provide you with ample ewcm. the i use at www.fertilityfriend.com. free and rather helpful found. tried download of tcoyf-but didn't work. good luck 41 re software lyndsey thanks so much i hate to bother you again but what is ewcm and good luck with 42 re software ann not a problem...egg white cervical mucus. if you go to resources at the top of screen it has list acronym and abbreviations that might me more helpful for these boards. enjoy 43 how are you disco queen aimee i have been reading your entries religiosly each week. quite the personality missy love sense of humor. hope a great weekend 44 re how are you disco queen ann just tellin' ya my life story what a it is hard to be lol i'll thinking about and kevin on tuesday i hope all works out have great weekend-try get some sleep before 45 thanks aimee you crack me up thank for mentioning i hope get the go head too here's to tomorrow love ya 46 re thanks ann good luck 47 hi and welcome from a marylander jackie ann i jsut wanted to say the diaries. have been trying get spot on board for over year was little jealous that you got one am frequent visitor here also male if board. dh are living in maryland currently going shady grove fertility center. we there most part happy inspite of lack sucess. email me sometime lets chat hugs 48 re hi and welcome from a marylander ann gosh year trying to get on here i begged the heck out of them although i'm waiting for my picture be posted. where abouts in md we are northeast baltimore city good luck-with everything 49 re hi and welcome from a marylander jackie actually its been over year trying to get place. i have sent tons of emails no one every repsonds- frustrating. even begged aimee try help me but she didn't know anyone could talk to. anyways live in charles county- waldorf is the name town. about 20 miles south dc. went school baltimore lived columbia for many years so am familar with area. nice you. again email any time if you want chat. my address jmoon nrlfcu.org. soon j 50 just wanted to say hi... tabitha bt writer i was hanging out on your board and thought that would hi. enjoy entries wish you the best of luck this cycle. btw...i'm also a marylander. seems like have couple them so join in. take care. -tabitha 51 re just wanted to say hi... ann thanks tabitha where in md are you 52 dancin' fever aimee i guess we'll have to disco together for another month while i'm in limbo. hey noticed my good friend miss jackie posted you she is awesome and a sweet heart wish lived closer her... jealous ha i've gotta work on getting her diary. story definately one worth telling plus she's just plain how are queen love 53 hpt lyndsey i have a question. af usually visits on the 9th of every month last is was 8th. this it has not came. should wait awhile before taking or just do it. please need someone elses thought besides mine. 54 re hpt ann hey lyndsey... i'm in the same boat as you most of time should wait until at least 14 dpo. i know if get early clear blue easy can test 4 days before af is to start....but don't really trust that. however start tomorrow for me and my temps are still high with no drop so far i'll when after all rambling think it only 9dpo. remember implantation doesn't even occur 7-10 hth what do your look like or not charting 55 re hpt lyndsey hello thanks for you help. well af come yesterday evening. yes i'm charting and my tempature is down. i hate to said dumb but what dpo hopefully we will have a december baby the same 56 re hpt ann lyndsey that is why they say to test later really if your temps are high for 16 days or more..it a good thing dpo past ovulation. you don't sound stupid...we'll get up speed on the lingo best of luck next month... 57 howdy aimee what's up doc just wanted to say hola how are u where is your picture for the main page i wish could put a face with name. wonder what you look like i'm bored. waiting on kevin get home from work. think we going out dinner tonight. headed louisiana weekend. have our four wheeler over there and need pick it maintenance. fun take care great weekend love 58 re howdy ann hey there i know have been working on the picture. sent it three weeks ago after many emails finally got a response-they don't picture so to resend it. hopefully will be posted we plans this weekend....but going get 4 wheeler sounds fun april is right around corner. talk you soon 59 hey neighbor dawn max i'll email you when i get a chance. so darn busy and soon enough will be too just know it keep thinking positive thoughts supposed to absolutely beautiful on friday enjoy the weather take that pup for walk lol love d 60 there you are aimee i see now what a cutie patootie dh too don't mean to leave him out how cool love 61 you go girl megan ann see i told emailed then checked your post. yeah i'm so happy wahoo keep me posted ok. by the way and dh are cute. like picture. now know who to look for when we shopping baby clothes take care 62 re you go girl ann i emailed you....i thought feel off the face of earth glad to see are alive. 63 congrats candace wow quite a short stay congratulations on the hpts and have h nine months 64 hey aimee congratulations i know you are so totally pg now my next questions and do have the paddle ready why didn't hint to me ha like i'm first person would tell anyway can't wait hear your wonderful news go get em tiger congrats dh early . positive thoughts love 65 re hey ann it was hush hush...i'm scared something still could go wrong..it is early went for the blood test this afternoon...will have results monday-what a llllooonnnggg weekend. 66 sounds like some wonderful news jennifer d. pt writer due may 19th with a boy hello ann i just read your last entry and wanted to say that i'm hoping for the best you. please write again as soon you know something from doctor okay 0 by way my name is over on pregnancy today. have 9 weeks left go before little guy gets here were are so anxious meet him. anyway take care good luck christian in 67 congratulations ann m crystal precon yay you get to graduate with me how wonderful i'm so glad it all worked out for and dh. both a h h9 lots of grow vibes 68 gfj kim hi ann i was just browsing thru the pre-con diarys and started reading yours this is probably a dumb question but grapefruit juice how does it help you get pg would love to know i've heard so many different things not about anything could drink except for herbs. hope i'm bothering enjoyed your entiries am keeping my fingers crossed blood test good luck 69 congratulations ann kathy preconception writer wow your stay here was very short but that's a good thing. i just know blood test will be positive. line is line... i'm sure you already that. 70 re gfj ann hey kim you aren't bothering me...this is what the diaries are for grapefruit juice. it helps with cm...gives lots of ewcm some women doesn't work . they say to drink about 8-12 oz a day from your period o day. however i'm going be honest....i only drank small juice glass because strong hope that good luck 71 re congratulations ann i know.....but dh wanted to be sure it is still early so we are being on the safe side 72 re congratulations ann m yeah i wish we could take more with us..but have a feeling they will be soon behind us i'm glad to hear about the h b. know how nervous you must been. already-and only....2 weeks prego every pain or stich get worried...dh just laughs at me 73 woo-hoo laura k. edd 9 15 02 congrats ann you and your dh must be thrilled so is this going to a november baby then wonderful news take care p.s. did tell four-legged that he will have brother or sister yet 74 congratulations aimee ann your stay was probably the shortest by far dh is break dancing huh way to go you did it and quick i'm so happy for we will have continue our disco though okay love ya 75 re woo-hoo ann hey laura yep a november baby hopefully after thanksgiving we told maggie-and she seems excited. so we'll see 76 re congratulations ann he is pretty excited i'm still be cautious though i just want everything to ok 77 congrats tabitha bt writer i'm so happy for you ann this is such great news. and i love the way that you're going to tell your family. with my son told family at christmas. gave mom a present filled grandma stuff. she loved it. us how spreading good news goes. still have two weeks go can wait long -tabitha 78 re congrats ann i don't think can talked to my mom today and she asked me if was pregnant...and said not for awhile ... this month ha what a surprise that will be 79 congrats lyndsey i'm sooo happy for you and your family. keep me posted just waiting o so maybe i will be having a dec. baby 80 yipeeeeeeeeeeeee katherine kennedy congrats to you hope everything goes great keep us posted throughout your pregnancy. 81 wow that was fast megan ann congratulations i knew it. can't believe how you got pg. give hope to us out there who are waiting go off the pill and hopefully get pg as you. i'll be right behind in august. what is your estimated due date am so happy for may have a healthy pregnancy. by way fun at concert tonight. guys lot celebrate 82 re wow that was fast ann hey megan... i wrote to you...you will be right behind me just know it my edd is november 23 think have first real ob appt on the 27th i'll write you tomorrow let about concert enjoy spring break...to bad isn't nicer for you. been looking at houses 83 wow dawn max congratulations momma i'm so happy for you may the girls over at motherhood maternity white marsh treat kindly they got to know me quite well since i really spent way too much money there lol 84 re woo-hoo laura k. edd 9 15 02 that's right i forgot that you had a girl dog. our dog gets all excited when we say where's the baby she'll look around and then i'll point at my stomach nudge it with her nose. it's pretty funny. lately she's been sniffing - wonder if she knows there's something different going on hope are feeling well to keep pg diary take care enjoy this pregnancy ride jellybean 85 re wow ann hey dawn thank you i still have some time before go on the shopping spree 86 re woo-hoo ann that is so cute when we ask maggie what she was a brother or sister just looks at us like are crazy has not left my side though and always laying on me but i'm going to wait little longer then do pg. diary. want hear the heatbeat move over...so i have couple of weeks. 87 understandable aimee it just never ends. you worry about getting pg and then when are. i'll be the same way it's okay i think its totally natural. are in my prayers have a very good feeling though hang there can't wait to read all your entries pregnancy wahoooooooo xoxoxo 88 re understandable ann thank you amiee are so sweet my fingers crossed for as well i wish luck next cycle 89 yeah well... laura k. edd 9 15 02 you probably want to email julie keywell now because it took them quite a while get mine up and running it'll be fun have over there take care jellybean 90 c o n g r a t u l i s donna preconception writer love your idea of telling parents. donna. 91 congratulations lyndsey i'm soo happy for you. send me some of that baby dust. i want a christmas baby. well keep posted. and pray will still do the same you 92 re congratulations ann good luck lyndsey drink up the gfj truckloads of baby dust to you