Expecting! (TW: losses)

[sunshiney]

Hi, Sept/Oct friends! Never been able to join a BMB before. It feels like getting to sit at the grown ups table! Also, I must admit to having lurked this board for a few weeks, and could not ask for a cooler BMB family.

I'm Sunshiney, 32, DH is 37, we married 8 months ago, and I'm 4 weeks pregnant today with our little Ray of Sunshine (O'd on CD14 so that should simplify dating). Had a clear BFP on the wondfo this morning, and went in for a beta (anxiously awaiting the results).

The mantra that my mind won't stop thinking is, "I love you, God! I love my husband! I love our baby! Today I'm pregnant!" I'm feeling really thankful. Been through a lot to get here (as have we all!). So hopeful.

I'll be having a scheduled C/S due to Crohn's, and won't be able to b/f for the same reason, so just putting it right out there because I sometimes feel inadequate about both those things! Then, I hope to be a SAHM (or working P/T if needed financially) and eventually homeschooling. This is my life's dream since I was fourteen. Cannot believe it is really happening.

This was the 4th natural cycle TTC with my new hubby. I also had a long (7 year) IF/loss history with my ex, no LC.

Can't wait to get to know you all!

[flyliceandcoffee]

welcome! So sorry to hear things have been tough getting here, but we're glad you're here now and welcome you with open arms

[CharlieB]

Welcome and congratulations! I’m sorry for your loss history. I hope this is the start of a very uneventful pregnancy for you.

[Nymeria]

Welcome and congrats!!! I hope the feelings of inadequacy go away for you because c/s and formula feeding are definitely not inadequate in any way!!

[cheeksmum]

Welcome and congratulations!

[ftwr]

Welcome and congratulations! We're happy to have you.

[tbirdlove]

Welcome and congratulations!! So glad your journey has brought you here!

[mishy]

Welcome! I’m so sorry you’ve had such a difficult journey thus far, I’ll be praying you have a healthy and uneventful pregnancy!
I was a 100% formula fed baby and I think I turned out pretty darn good 😉

[mirabelle]

Welcome and congrats! So sorry for your past losses. Glad to have you here.

[brenna]

Welcome! I work as a part time teacher right now, but I'm taking a year leave next year to see if staying home is what I want to do. I'm looking forward to getting to know you!

[sunshiney]

Thank you, all, for the friendly and warm welcome! I am so happy to be here.

brenna That's cool! I'm also a school admin and teach some. It's going to be interesting for us to be KU at school!

mishy That's awesome, thank you for encouraging me!

Nymeria Thank you, I think I'm a little nervous because so many online communities can be not only supportive of natural delivery (and vag delivery in general) and BFing but also hint that a c/s or formula is looked down upon. But I should know that TCF is not that kind of place.

CharlieB Oh my goodness, I've often wished others an uneventful pregnancy, but hearing that kind wish directed at myself, I had this incredibly emotional moment, like yes, I too could have an uneventful and happy pregnancy. Thank you!

[chriskoo]

Welcome! We are happy to have you join us You are going to be the best mom to that babe, no matter how you give birth or how you feed!

[wisco]

sunshiney!!! Welcome! So happy you're here! Always good to see a familiar IUI/TI lady! And it is so wonderful that things happened on your own! You and H must be over the moon! Can't wait to share this journey with you!

[blurnette989]

Welcome and congrats! Wishing you all good things this go around!