Post by midnightrae on Jan 30, 2014 10:29:27 GMT -5
Age: 25 TTC since: We are talking about TTC this summer. How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: We would like to have 2 or 3. Where you live: Arizona What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I work 2 jobs and go to school. Both jobs are retail. My main job is in a chocolate shop. Hobbies: Writing, music, and watching t.v. Favorite foods: Whatever won't kill me?(I'm allergic to a lot of things). I do love pizza though. And hot wings. Anything with caffeine.
AGE: 31 (H 30) TTC SINCE: Finished last pack of bc 2.1.14 WHERE DO YOU LIVE: Philly WORK: Admin / accounting HOBBIES: Reading, cooking, and starting to dabble with photography since knitting isn't really working out for me FAVORITE FOODS: Carbs, particularly of the Italian variety FUN + QUIRKY: One of 4 girls; whole extended family is mostly all girls
TTC since: we are not currently TTC but will be in the next year or so.
How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: We have had 1 miscarriage. No living children. At this point I only want 1 child.
Where you live: Southwest Florida
What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I work in retail (but not cashier type, I don't deal with customers)
I wanted to call this "Who are you? Who, who, who, who?" (Any The Who fans out there?)
Anyway, if you want to post on this board, check in here!
Things to consider writing in your intro:
Age: 31 TTC since: currently NTNTC but unsure of when we will start TTC How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: just have our fur baby. I would like 1-3. Where you live: Indy What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: pharmacist by training, work in industry doing medical communications Hobbies: cooking, reading Favorite foods: tomatoes and pasta Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I've been diagnosed with endo and PCOS so we have an uphill battle. I'm part thankful we know already but still mourning having to consider this when TTC.
Hi... I'm new to this board, but not other boards (international living, ML)
Age: 29 TTC since: just started this month How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: no kids, two cats. I'd like 2-3 kids. Where you live: Switzerland, but we are hoping to move back to my SO's hometown in Italy soon What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: Montessori teacher, for children 2-3 years old Hobbies: cooking, walking/hiking, reading, baking Favorite foods: pasta, pizza, yogurt, ice cream Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I've been living abroad for 5+ years.
Age: 30 TTC since: yesterday! (3/3/14) How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: one and done (or so we think at this point) Where you live: Colorado What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: Research RN I work in HIV research Hobbies: hiking, yoga, knitting, reading Favorite foods: mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, breakfast burritos Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: Not sure what else to add, but excited to be part of the group!
Age: 29 TTC since: officially starting this summer, just started charting this week How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: We're planning on 2. Where you live: Florida What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: Banking stuff Hobbies: Running slowly & other fitness related activities, blogging, reading, watching too much tv Favorite foods: anything Mexican, fresh veggies, French fries Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I'm a pretty big dork but haven't watched Doctor Who yet. Also, I'm not a complete GBCN newb. I decided to create a different SN for privacy since my old SN is used for a lot of things.
Age: 28 TTC since: April 2013 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: Not sure yet, want to see how we feel after one Where you live: Virginia What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: Publishing Hobbies: Art, renovating our house, reading Favorite foods: French fries, cheesecake Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I have two pet rabbits.
TTC since: this is the first month I'm temping and charting. We've been not preventing for about 3 months.
How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: I have one son who's 3.5 yrs. I'd like one more then to adopt another.
Where you live: I love in Texas.
What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I SAH with my son. So probably another round of playdough or watching Despicable Me 2.
Hobbies: baking, watching TV, reading
Favorite foods: chocolate and pizza.
Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I'm not very talkative, on here or in real life. But I enjoy listening/reading what others have to say about their opinions and experiences.
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 will be happy with 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: wine tasting, attempt crafts but not good at them lol, baking and cooking Favorite foods: chocolate and wine, pasta actually all carbs Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: DH and I love wine, we travel all over to try new wineries. We also love cruising, cruise ships are awesome.
Age:30 DH 32 TTC since: Cycle one March 2014 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: None. Hope to be one and done. Where you live: Toronto What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I'm a CS Supervisor Hobbies: Hanging out with H and the dogs, going to the park and being outside when the weather is nice, going to the movies. Favorite foods: Pizza, Chinese, sushi, fries, cheesecake. Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I am terrible at recognizing actors/actresses on tv. I always get them mixed up and think it is someone else (think that girl who that Mark Walburgh was Matt Damon) and DH loves to make fun of me for it.
Hi everyone! I'm new to this site and to this board so a little about me.... Age: 30 TTC since: Since February 2013 - with 2 losses How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: No kids yet but we hope to have 3 or 4 Where you live: Brussels, Belgium What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I'm a Genealogist and a Photographer but since moving to Brussels I've just been enjoying life! Hobbies: Genealogy, photography, traveling, reading, hiking Favorite foods: Chocolate, frites, cheese, gaufres - yum! Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I'm from Maryland, USA and my husband is from Montevideo, Uruguay. We met in Baltimore, got engaged in Ecuador, married in Baltimore, and now we're living in Brussels - with no plans on going back to the States! We have two pooches, a chocolate lab and a chihuahua.
I look forward to making some new friends and getting to know you ladies through this board!
Post by rockinrobyn on May 1, 2014 12:11:15 GMT -5
I didn't see this when I joined, so here it is:
Age: 27 TTC since: Nov. 2013 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: 0 currently and would like 2-3 Where you live:NW Indiana What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I am the Therapy Director and Occupational Therapist at a LTC facility. Hobbies: Strongman training and competitions, reading, window shopping Favorite foods: steak tacos, bacon, pancakes, doughnuts, and muffins Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I have two fur babies that I love and adore and a fantastic husband who is currently back in college to fulfill a dream of becoming a registered dietician. Even though he is all into health and nutrition, I hide doughnuts in my car under the seat and eat one on my way to work. I just have to have that little bit of sugar in the morning.
Age: 28 and DH is almost 28 TTC since: November 2013 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: None yet. Planning/hoping for 1-3. We'd like to start with 1 and go from there. Where you live: Denver metro What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: Civil engineer Hobbies: Running, golfing, traveling, quilting, reading Favorite foods: Mexican, pizza, chocolate Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: We have two crazy dogs and can't wait to start our next phase!
Age: 29 TTC since: Starting in June 2014 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: 1-2. I'd like to see how I feel after 1! Where you live: Pittsburgh What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I'm an English as a second Language teacher to elementary and Jr. high students. Hobbies: Reading, cooking, working out, binge watching netflix! Favorite foods: pizza and anything mexican
Age: 32, DH: 36 TTC since: December 2013 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: no human babies yet (we'd like to have 2), just 3 furry ones (2 senior mixes and a 1 year old Great Pyrenees) Where you live: Los Angeles What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: RN Hobbies: sports, decorating, gardening, traveling Favorite foods: sushi, Indian, just about anything carbs
Post by laurie12820 on Jul 5, 2014 21:09:15 GMT -5
Hi! Brand new here!
Age: 30 TTC since: May 2014 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: We have one DD, would like one more child. Where you live: MA What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I am a Kindergarten Teacher Hobbies: Blogging, Baking Cupcakes Favorite foods: Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others:
Post by maybebabiesrus on Jul 5, 2014 21:57:35 GMT -5
Age: 33
TTC since: spring 2013
How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day:0/1-2
Where you live: The gulf coast
What kind of work you do: I work with high school students in a non-teaching capacity
Hobbies: I need more hobbies I work too much, but I love to cook and like a bunch of creative pursuits, but I'm not really good at any one kind of art.
Favorite foods: enchiladas, Mediterranean food, pizza, breakfast foods...don't make me choose!
Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: dh and I both work in fields that allow us to vacation for 4 weeks every summer in the Midwest, near where we both grew up.
How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: We don't have any children. I'd like two; DH would like four plus. He is 35 and isn't keen on babies in his forties... So I'm not sure how his math works.
Where you live: the Midwest
What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: Love to read, sew, bike, run, nap.
Favorite foods: salty/savory anything
Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: We are taking a beach vacation to kick off our baby plans next month. I'm kind of nervous that TTC is nearly here... It is surreal.
Age: 31 TTC since: May 2014 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: I have a son who is 2 1/2. I would like to have 2 kids. Where you live: Massachusetts What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: Cube dweller Hobbies: Home decor, sewing and photography. Favorite foods: Unsweetened tea, any form of potatoes. Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: Never been to Disney world, and no desire to.
Age: 29 TTC since: July 2014 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: I'd like three or more. We'll see how feasible that is. Where you live: Northern Spain What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: Teaching and writing Hobbies: Skiing, swimming, reading Favorite foods: Mashed potatoes. Phish food ice cream. Peanut butter cups. Bagels!! Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I'm fluent in Spanish and my DH hardly speaks English. We will definitely be doing one parent one language!
Age: 26, H is 28 TTC since: May 2014 (BFP from 2nd cycle, natural m/c 7/19/14) How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: 0, hope for 2 Where you live: Montana What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: Accountant... I'm working on starting up my own bookkeeping firm Hobbies: photography, hiking, reading Favorite foods: cherry cheesecake, raspberries, vanilla cupcakes Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I have 2 labs, I grew up on a sheep & cattle ranch, we use trees my husband cuts down for heat all winter, and I have a huge extended family
Since I got pregnant the first time so quickly, I didn't even look at this board. Now, after a m/c, I kind of need someone to talk to besides my husband & fertile sister
Age: 25, H is 25 as well TTC since: November 2013 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: no kids yet, as of right now we have agreed to 4 kids Where you live: Michigan What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I am an RN Hobbies: Reading, walking, sewing, working on projects on our new house Favorite foods: I could eat potatoes (in an form) for ecwry meal 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 Im also pretty shy IRL
Post by sierramist03 on Aug 8, 2014 10:44:10 GMT -5
Age: 30 TTC since: this is our first month off BC How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: we don't have any kids yep so this will be our first and we wanna start with one and it might be one and done honestly Where you live: southwestern Missouri What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I work evenings in a hospital laboratory Hobbies:sewing and crafting Favorite foods: Mexican and ice cream Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I'm a lefty and an only child.
Age: 27 TTC since: tried for a year in 2011/2012, took a break bc of school/life, currently have been trying since 5/14 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: none now, probably 2 (love to have more, but compromise w/ DH) Where you live: Pacific NW What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I'm a new RN, so learning everyday with that. Fixing my house to get ready to sell! Hobbies: reading, gardening, my dog babies, watching movies, hanging out w/ family/close friends Favorite foods: sunflower seeds, hot cheetos, cheesecake Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: love my dogs, and dislike stories about how they become ignored after children. Really, really love to read anything really
Age:29 TTC since: August 2014 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: Currently just 2 furbabies. I would love 3 kids, but at least 2. Where you live: Atlanta area What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: Chemist Hobbies: reading, taekwondo Favorite foods: all the foods, from Hungarian to Vietnamese. I like to eat. Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: Quirky is a good word for me. I had to quit TTC last year because of an overwhelming anxiety attack. I definitely feel like it was the right decision. We just bought our first house, and I need to fill it with baby stuff!
Post by pantaloons55 on Aug 25, 2014 9:37:52 GMT -5
Age: 32; H is 32
TTC since: August 2014
How many kids do you have/want: have O; want 2 for sure... might consider a 3rd. We'd just like to get to 1 to start with.
Where do you live: Ontario
What kind of work do you do: Human Resources
Hobbies: reading, watching movies, learning to knit
Favorite foods: Chocolate Obviously!
Other fun & quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I have a house bunny and I am a crazy rabbit lady for sure.
Post by brandienee on Sept 1, 2014 20:12:49 GMT -5
Age: 29 H is 28
TTC since: August 2014
How many kids do you have/want: We have 0, we want one or two, of our own and maybe adopting.
Where do you live: New Jersey for now
What kind of work do you do: Grad School, hoping to get into marketing/advertising/editing.
Hobbies: reading, knitting
Favorite foods: Chipotle. All Italian food.
Other fun & quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I am a knitter. I knit everything from my own sweaters to teddybears. I would love to make that my business someday, but I am also realistic and know that's kind of a pipe dream. Also, I love dreaming about things that are often impossible.