I posted in the "Tell us.." thread, but I just wanted to give a little hello to you all.

Short history:
My name is Tina (formerly curlyhair10 I think) and I'm married to my DH Joe. We tried for 4 years before finally receiving our miracle son, Joseph Aven. He was welcomed into the world December 21st, 2006.

Hello and I can't wait to jump right in.

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Hi! It doesn't seem like there is a ton of activity on this board...I try to pop on every other day or so and see what's happening, though. Congratulations on your miracle baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had my little girl in November so we are not too far apart. Hope to get to know you.

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Lisa (38), DH (39)
IVF Miracle
IVF#3 with TESE and PGD after years of TTC
3 IUIs, 3 IVFs, 2 FETs and countless IF procedures...too many to mention

Tina

Congratulations on finally becoming a momma! As I said on the other thread, Aven is a real cutie, I just love his superhero pic!

Yes this board is a slow one, I guess all of us "FINALLY-I'M-A-MOM" types are busy with our precious babies/children!! - we don't want to miss a moment of them/haven't a moment to spare for computer time/are so sleep deprived/had enough typing with struggling with TTCing! But many do keep popping back from time to time with updates.

I do hope you stick around and tell us all about your son and how life is now that you are a parent.

Best wishes, I look forward to getting to know you.

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Thank you for the warm welcome. I had a difficult time with being a new mommy at first. Felt disconnected and always scared that someone was coming to take my baby. Like I was the babysitter and not his mom. Got really depressed and was crying all the time for nothing. Then one day I woke up and it just felt different. I felt happier. Now I've been able to really enjoy my son and learn all kinds of new things about him.

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I'm so glad those initial (and understandable) feelings went away, and that you are now able to enjoy being mommy to your little boy.

Although I have to admit having a baby, and caring for a toddler has been way way more of a "challenge" than I ever imagined....I love watching Mason grow and develop. And now that he is finally hugging me back....oh how my heart swells!!!

Enjoy motherhood Tina, it's one almighty rollercoaster ride!

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Hi Aven! I'm sorry I haven't seen your post before now ... I am one of those moms that don't seem to have time for anything anymore! But I do get over here when I can! I wanted to tell you I felt EXACTLY the same way when my girls were born ... I actually felt like I had made a big mistake and that "my" life was over and now I had to take care of these babies as some sort of "obligation." But, then things changed ... and I think it was when they started smiling, I saw that there was going to be some joy in being a mom ... and now, it's just the awesomest thing ever!!! They are so much work, but I can't figure out what in the world I ever did with my time before them ... I must have been bored sick! LOL Anyway, I'm so glad you're feeling better, and know that things continue to get better and better and better!

I always say I'm going to try to get over here more often, and I'll say it again so don't give up on me!

And welcome!!!!

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Hi Tina!!
I had my little miracle this past July and sometimes still think...is she really mine? Is my TTC journey finally over?! Aven is just a doll...love those blue eyes!!!

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