Post by Alwaysabridesmaidf on Dec 13, 2013 8:51:02 GMT -5
Age: 29 and DH is 34 TTC since:July 2013. 1 BFP in July with a MC Sept. TTCAL cycle 2 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: Have 0 Want 1 although twins may be nice Where you live: MA What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: Training Consultant at a insurance company Hobbies: Baking, shopping, reading Favorite foods: Pizza, mexican food, bacon, anything spicy Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I don't even know! I record like 35 different shows on my DVR. I love trashy paranormal romance novels. I take pole fitness and aerial silks classes and I am in love!
Age: 36 TTC since: October, got a BFP in November but it ended in a m/c. So I'm TTA for the next cycle as I heal from my recent d&c. How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: I have one now and would like one more. Where you live: CT What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I work for a media company Hobbies: Baking, Candy Crush (ha), thinking about how I should be running Favorite foods: Pizza, chocolate, pasta in all forms (or anything covered in Parmesan really) Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I'm a sucker for animals in costumes.
How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: We'd like 2
Where you live: New England :-)
What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I'm a science teacher with a degree in Chemistry. I usually should be grading papers. I'm also working on my master's in education.
Post by goodygumdrop on Dec 13, 2013 20:59:46 GMT -5
Age: 32 TTC since: Jan 2013 :/ How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: currently have none, would like 2 Where you live: Maryland What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I work as an xray tech in a hospital Hobbies: reading, working out, baking, watching movies Favorite foods: I like pretty much all Mexican food and of course chocolate
Age: 32 TTC since: January 2012 BFP in Oct 2012, D&E at 20 weeks in Feb 2013 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: None yet, would like 2-3 but we'll see how things go Where you live: South Texas What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: President & founder of Through the Heart, a nonprofit organization that educates about pregnancy loss Hobbies: Watching sports, listening to music, traveling, drinking Favorite foods: Pizza, hamburgers, anything sweet Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I've been to 30 MLB stadiums, I'm a Jersey girl, I have 2 cats Smokey & Plinko, and I have a sizable beer bottle collection, most of which is in my parents' basement. I hope to be reunited soon.
We're trying to get to all the MLB stadiums too, so far we have been to only 7.
Age: 30 (DH is 40) TTC since: Jan 2013 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: We would be happy to have 1 Where you live: New York What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I work as an EMT Hobbies: baking, wine tasting Favorite foods: mac & cheese, chocolate, cheese Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others:I love anything Disney. I have a fish named Mr. Bubbles. DH and I have gone to over 150 wineries in the last 3 years.
Post by ginkgoleaf on Dec 13, 2013 22:38:23 GMT -5
Age: 31, DH is 30 TTC since: working on #2 since fall 2013. Already have a 3 year old DS, would like 1-2 more. CP in December 2013. I'm a newly SAHM Live: Illinois Hobbies: reading, crocheting, hiking, starting to cook and bake more lately, travel Favorite foods: Mexican, especially guacamole, pizza, Italian Fun / quirky: DH and I have been together 12 years, married for 7.
Post by Chrysanthemum on Dec 14, 2013 10:20:34 GMT -5
Ages: I'm 31, H is 39. TTC since: April 2013 Kids: we currently don't have any, but think we'd like 2 Location: near the Rocky Mountains Work: I'm in education. Hobbies: trashy TV, drinking wine with friends, taking barre classes, reading when I have time Favorite Foods: pizza, burgers, tacos al pastor, cheese, chocolate. I love to eat!
How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: 2 SS's (8&10)
Where you live: WA (originally from FL)
What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: Vet Tech/Assistant. About to test in to be licensed here. Also why I'm rarely on here during the day. Too busy! lol
Hobbies: Right now just reading. Unless you count taking care of 3 guys a hobby, which I do not.
Favorite foods: Mexican and Red Velvet Cake
Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I used to play roller derby and loved every second of it. I had to quit d/t changing work schedules right as I was submitting all my official info. My skater name was going to be Faye Elle (fail) but who knows if it will be taken by the time I can jump back in.
Age: Turned the big 3-0 in November TTC since: February 2013 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: We have 0, would like 2-3 but nothing is set Where you live: Dallas Texas What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I am an Operations Supervisor at a chemical plant Hobbies: baking, cooking, reading, working out (lately I have lacked the motivation) Favorite foods: Steak and unfortunately I love fried food Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: GO BILLS, I love the buffalo bills. We have 2 labs. I love to play mixologist, I make and try all types of cocktails
Age:25, H is 30 TTC since:March 2013 -2 losses - 1 miscarriage, 1 missed miscarriage How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day:Hopefully 2 or 3 kids Where you live:Oklahoma What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here:Currently SAHW Hobbies:spending time with family, scrapbooking, hiking, reading, cooking, shopping Favorite foods:Can't decide! Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others:I spent the first year of my marriage traveling with my husband for his job.
I hope it's okay that my first ever post was this one.
Age: 29 TTC since: September of 2013 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: Where you live: We don't have any yet. Our plan is to have one, but I would like to be a foster mom someday. What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I'm a teacher so, generally speaking, I should be grading papers or writing an assessment Hobbies: Yoga, running, shopping, fantasy football (and the loser pool), reading, fixing up old furniture to add character pieces to our home. Favorite foods: Sushi, chocolate mousse, cheese and crackers Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: My husband and I started trying to conceive the week that our two football teams both won their games. Our friends who knew this plan were very nervous all Sunday. Not-TTC related, I've dreamed of opening a pre-school at Disneyland because I would love to combine the job I love so much with my favorite place. Read more: www.pandce.proboards.com/thread/265109/who-on-gp#ixzz2nYsM5u87
Age: 27 TTC since: Dec. 2013 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: 1-3, not really sure! Where you live: Texas What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I am a teacher and absolutely love it! Hobbies: Shopping, crafting, going to college football games Favorite foods: Mexican, cheesecake, pancakes, almost anything from Pei Wei Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: My husband and I are high school sweethearts, we have 2 dogs.
Age: 29, DH is 31 TTC since: Dec 2013 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: I have no kids, and I'm just going to take it one at a time Where you live: RVA What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I'm an editor Hobbies: Exercise is my main hobby - being active in any kind of way. Favorite foods: Carrots and cheesecake (weird mix, but there ya go) Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I was always scared about giving birth, but now that I have spent time with my friends' children and I have realized I am ready to do this, I'm really excited about ttc
ETA: I was (entirely too) active on TN, then took a hiatus after the exodus. I came back b/c I miss everything I was learning from internet strangers and also the comradery that came along with it. I was a reg on What's Cooking, then Starting Over (but didn't spend too much time on SO because it was kind of depressing).
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Dec 16, 2013 19:21:03 GMT -5
Age: 33 TTC since: April 2013. How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: 0 now. 1-2 someday. Where you live: NorCal What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I work for a medical group. Hobbies: I swim, bake, and read. Favorite foods: Donuts. I love them. I'm so sad that NorCal donuts suck. Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: Edited b/c I remembered something. I'm quite famous in my friends group b/c of how I pronounce the word 'booger'. So yeah, every time we get together, I find myself being coerced into saying it over and over again. LOL
UPDATE/EDIT: We have decided to discontinue active TTC and return to "not preventing" due to male-factor IF. We are not pursuing medical intervention but are considering other options, including adoption or foster care.
Post by smittenkitten14 on Dec 17, 2013 6:59:52 GMT -5
Ok, I'm being official!
Age: 30 (DH is 33)
TTC since: May 2013
How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: Don't have any. We would both like 2.
Where you live: MA. I hate winter.
What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I work on private sector retirement plans.
Hobbies: Cooking, running, home renovations, reading, watching bad TV and anything with friends
Favorite foods: All dessert and pasta (I like carbs)
Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: Umm...I'm an only child. I can speed read. Escalators scare the crap out of me.
Age: H and I are both 33 TTC since: July 2013 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: We have 0 now and would like to have 2 Where you live: North of Boston What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: Regulatory work dealing with Clinical Trials Hobbies: Cooking, reading, wine, decorating. Favorite foods: Lobster, baked potatoes, cheese, wine! Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: ??
I've lurked on and off long enough, let me introduce myself!
Age: 28 TTC since: I guess this is officially cycle 2, although I've been off bc since June '13. How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: Don't have any now, but we'd like 2 or 3. Where you live: Iowa What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I work in higher ed. Hobbies: Does online shopping count? Favorite foods: Pasta and chocolate. Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I'm sure something will come up as I post.
Age: 27 TTC since: Our first cycle will be in Feb 2014 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: 0 kids currently- not sure how many we'll go with. Where you live: FL What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I'm currently a SAHW to a military guy (yay for perpetuating stereotypes). I do run his command's spouse group though, which just about equates to a full time job. Hobbies: Reading, trash tv watching Favorite foods: Cheeseburgers and pasta Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I'm a Harry Potter nerd and have a crazy spoiled rescue mutt.
I'll reply this this one too. Did one in the old thread recently. Mostly lurking though since I'm new at this
Age: me 33, DH 38 TTC since: November 2013, diagnosed with anovulatory PCOS May 2014, starting Clomid June 2014 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: at the moment none, I would like 3-4, DH 2-3 so I guess if this works we will hopefully end up with 2. Where you live: Sweden What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I'm a nurse in Senior residence/assisted living facility Hobbies: Right now knitting, knitting and more knitting. I also tend to like cooking (and eating!), reading and running but seem to get stuck on one thing for a while. Right now knitting. Favorite foods: French food and cheese. Indian, vietnamese and (good) thai. Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I'm Swedish, my husband is Canadian.
ETA: BFP after our 5th Clomid cycle in Nov 2014 - ended with a natural m/c at 5w3d
Hi! i'm new to the board, so I thought I'd introduce myself:
Age: I'm 30 and DH is 32.
TTC since: December 2013 (We started last weekend! On our 1 year wedding anniversary!)
How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: We don't have any kids yet (just one cat). We'll probably try to have two kids.
Where you live: Miami, FL
What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I work in Marketing, as Product Manager.
Hobbies: Right now we spend all of our time decorating our new house. It's almost done!
Favorite foods: French and Italian.
Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: DH and I have a plan for 2014: taking one trip per month, even if it's somewhere close. We already have January through March all planned out. We love traveling!
Age: 28 TTC since: off BC since October but really started trying this cycle so December 2013 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: we have no kids and hope to have two eventually Where you live: metro west Boston What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I work in sales at a software company but am currently applying to transfer into a marketing events role in 2014! I am very excited. Hobbies: working out, Pilates, hiking, shopping, spend time with my puppy, trying new restaurants. Favorite foods: Mac and Cheese. I would eat it everyday if I could. Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I have four older siblings and two younger ones. All of my older siblings have kids, two are currently pregnant with another child. Our kid could potentially be the 6th grandchild. On my husbands side our kid would be the first grandchild.
ETA:
-CP in March 2014 -CD3 Bloodwork in October 2014 - normal -HSG in October 2014 - normal -DH SA in November 2014 - abnormal; going for repeat SA in January 2015
Age:27 TTC since: Just started last year, but having problems with irregular cycles. Ugh.. How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: No kids yet. Would like 2. Where you live: Columbus, Ohio What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: marketing gal Hobbies: Love baking, photography, fashion and wine! Favorite foods: Italian.. or a great steak!
Post by gretchenindisguise on Jan 10, 2014 16:38:01 GMT -5
I love The Who.
Age: 32, uhm embarassing, I had to do the mental math on that one TTC since: since the IUD was ripped from my loins in October 2013 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: Have one. Think we want one more. We have hemmed and hawed on being one and done. Where you live: San Diego What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: Dolphin training. (not really, but it's as close as you're going to get.) Hobbies: Photography Favorite foods: Sushi and wine, preferably at the same time. Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: My pinkies don't straighten and doctors thought that my parents had broken them. Luckily the horrible hospital pictures showed clearly curved pinkies so they didn't get arrested for child abuse.
Age: 32 TTC since: September 2013 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: None, don't know how many.. maybe 2? Where you live: St. Louis Missouri What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: Assistant Principal in a middle school Hobbies: gardening, reading, my pets, travel, trying new cuisine Favorite foods: Carbs! Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I'm a vegetarian foodie! I'm 16 inches shorter than my husband. I live within 5 minutes of my sister and brother in law, in laws and parents (and love it). I work in the same school as my mom and technically am her superior! This baby would be the first grandchild on both sides.
Post by TemperanceBrennan on Jan 20, 2014 5:00:52 GMT -5
I haven't really posted over here. So I'll introduce myself.
Age: 35
TTC since: November 2012
How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: We've talked about having 1 or 2
Where you live: WI
What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I work in television
Hobbies: I'm learning to sew
Favorite foods: Potatoes-all forms
Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: My husband and I do a lot of geeky things like go to cons.
Post by shekels1222 on Jan 26, 2014 11:13:09 GMT -5
Age:30 TTC since: Sept 2013 (miscarriage Jan 2014) How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: currently have 1 toddler, would like 1 or 2 more. Where you live: Sweet home Alabama What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: volunteering. Hobbies: writing, running Favorite foods: comfort food, southern food Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for: Lived abroad for a year with my husband, speak a foreign language not many others would know.
Brand spanking new here, never have posted! This seems like a good way to start
Age: 29 next month! TTC since: Thanksgiving How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: 0 kids right now, we just want one healthy happy well adjusted kid! Where you live: Vermont What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I am a business manager for a non profit in medical education. I travel a LOT Hobbies: sleeping, binge watching shows on netflix (not even kidding a little. Right now it is Scandal.), running, traveling Favorite foods: TOO MANY TO CHOOSE Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I can say the alphabet backwards? We run a ski area? I grew up on a commune by serious hippies? I am not very interesting...
Age: 27 TTC since: October 2013. Two losses. How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: No kids yet. We've discussed 3-5. Where you live: Kentucky What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I'm an attorney, but currently not working. Hobbies: Reading, TV, college football, running Favorite foods: anything spicy!