Age: 29 TTC since: March 2014 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: want 2, none yet Where you live: California What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: HR Hobbies: knitting, cooking, playing with my dog, wine tasting with H Favorite foods: donuts. Always donuts.
How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: 0 now. Would like 2
Where you live: CA
What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I'm in a pretty small field. Currently looking for a new position as a project manager in this field.
How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: Have 0, would like 1-2, let's see how the first goes
Where you live: Tennessee
What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: engineering grad student
Hobbies: dance (tap especially), watching football, playing handbells
Favorite foods: peanut butter and chocolate, mashed potatoes,
Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I love chick flicks. My favorite movies/books are Bridget Jones' Diary, Steel Magnolias, and Pride & Prejudice.
Post by cinderbella on Oct 8, 2014 21:02:26 GMT -5
Age: 33
TTC since: Haven't quite started - I just had my IUD removed today
How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: Currently have two daughters - 7 and 4. We're trying for one more.
Where you live: Twin Cities, MN
What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I work for the VA - I just accepted a new position working with pension claims.
Hobbies: Hanging out with my girlies, I love crafting and all kinds of DIY projects including things around the house
Favorite foods: Everything that shouldn't be a favorite Pasta, breads, wine, wine, wine.
Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: We did three IUIs with daughter #2 and it took a visit to a specialized RE (instead of my regular OB's office) to realize my husband was on a medication that was basically a form of male birth control. She was conceived the next cycle after he went off the med so we're hoping for the same luck this time. We have a big vacation planned during the last week of January/First week of February so no official TTC until then - I dont' want to be pregnant on our cruise!
Age: 30 TTC since: September 2014 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: TTC #2 for me, DD is 4yrs, and first Bio-kid for DH. (he is daddy to DD) We want 1 more for sure, maybe 2. Where you live: Ohio What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I work in Cardiology Research Hobbies: I play soccer, paint from time to time and read Favorite foods: Pizza, sushi, all the Mexican Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I have big black lab/mastiff mix named Dozer and he is a lovable handful. I love tea!
TTC since: Fall 2014 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: No kids currently, DH and I both want two kids. Where you live: Rhode Island What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I'm a middle school teacher Hobbies: Reading Favorite foods: Anything full of carbs. Preferably salty. Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: We have two cats and two dogs. The second dog is recent, and we might have overextended ourselves a tad, but really we love them all.
Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: We have 2 dogs and 2 guinea pigs. We travel a lot and we seem to move a lot!
Post by Blackout81 on Oct 29, 2014 17:57:23 GMT -5
Age: 33 next week TTC Since: September 2014 Other kids: 3 1/2 yo daughter, we're done at two for sure. Where you live: NJ, one of the mini-Brooklyn suburbs Work: special education teacher Hobbies: yoga, gardening, reading (mostly blogs these days....), travel pre-kid Favorite Foods: depends on the day, we're a foodie family Other: I cloth diapered, coslept, and EBF but don't identify as AP. I used to teach violin and music, I also used to teach yoga. I like wine, but vodka doesn't give me a headache.
-I am 31 (DH29). - Went off BC in April, started charting, temping, etc etc in July, so I'll generally say thats when we "started trying" -We would maybe like 2-3 kids? not quite sure. I also would love to foster kids when we are more stable (Air Force family right now so we move a lot) -We currently live in OH. Not too big of a fan but its where we are right now. -I am getting my doctorate in psychology, so generally I should be working on reports/schoolwork/my dissertation lol. I will be an Air Force Psychologist when I am done with school. (1.5 years left of school plus 1 year internship!!). Had my MA in counseling before and worked with that before going back to school. - See above for hobbies also I love reading for fun, drinking chai, golf, yoga and my Welsh Terrier William - I love food! Thai, Indian, Pizza, fatty delicious food, popcorn. - I don't know what all people would like to know, my dog is pretty spunky and quite the character, I'm a feisty redhead, I love my heated blanket.
TTC since: I went off BC in September, but we haven't been TTCing quite yet. I also injured my back and have been on medicine (now aleve) and going to PT, which I will be done with (hopefully) at the end of December. I hope to actually TTC during my next cycle, which should start in a week or two.
How many kids do you have/want: have 0 now, hoping to have 2
Where do you live: metro Philly. Moved here almost 2 years ago from Los Angeles, but I'm originally from Buffalo and my husband is from Massachusetts, so yes, we're used to winter.
What kind of work do you do: I work from home! For my LA-based company. I work in marketing.
Hobbies: reading, hiking, hanging out with my cats, movies, craft beer brewing and drinking (hopefully putting that one on hold soon)
Favorite foods: cheese, nachos, avocados, anything southwest or Mexican style. I love spice.
Other: We currently have 2 Persian cats and we're about to adopt a third (and then we're stopping). We bought a house a bit over a year ago, and a year ago tomorrow we had a fire while doing renovations, but it's all good and we moved in last May. I'm a vegetarian who loves cooking and food. We just went to Paris and then took a bike tour to various breweries in Belgium at the end of August.
Alright, I'm gonna come hang out here as we get ready to do this again. This board was a great support/sounding board last time around!
Age: 35 (oh God, AMA)
TTC since: Technically not quite started. Last time we tired for-ev-er before seeing an RE. My cycles are crazy since my period came back in November, so not really trying-trying. I see my RE on the 10th! Yay!!!
How many kids do you have/want: have one. We're all in for two, I'm still hoping to talk H into a third
Where do you live: Iowa
What kind of work do you do: I'm a corporate recruiter
Hobbies: travel (or it used to be before we had a kid in tow, now we're more into non-flying travel), otherwise I'm a little ashamed to admit that most of our free time is spent keeping up with grown-up TV shows
TTC since: I went off BC in May after my doctor never sent the rx in. We didn't actively TTC until September. We got pregnant in December, but lost it.
How many kids do you have/want: have one.
Where do you live: in the middle of the US
What kind of work do you do: I manage a group of professionals and engineers.
Hobbies: spending time with my daughter and husband and eating/cooking
Favorite foods: cheese, chocolate, different cuisines, experiencing new combinations.
Post by rosiedozie on Feb 15, 2015 13:48:08 GMT -5
Hi guys! I'm gearing up for TTC #1, and it looks like this board will be a great source of information and support.
Age: 29 TTC since: Starting in April 2015 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: Maybe 2-3? We will see how it goes! Where you live: Austin What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: Work in business development Hobbies: Reading, hanging out with my pups, working in my veggie garden Favorite foods: Anything and everything! I especially like Tex Mex, Indian, Chinese and Thai
Age: 32 TTC since: February 2015 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: None yet, hoping for 2 Where you live: Maryland What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I work in healthcare Hobbies: running Favorite foods: chinese, thai, mexican
Age: a few weeks shy of 31 TTC since: May, 2014 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: We have one child, and hope for 1 more. If we are lucky enough to have another we may consider a third, but we are taking it one kid at a time. Where you live: Texas What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I run a small business. Hobbies: photography, and the boards Favorite foods: carbs and prosecco
TTC since: January 2014. Suffered a loss at 8wks in March 2014.
How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: Have zero, but we want four. We have considered adoption in addition to biological children, as well.
Where you live: Michigan.
What kind of work you do: I'm a social worker, working on getting my MSW. Thank goodness DH works in IT where there's money.
Hobbies: Playing with my two cats, volunteer work, watching Netflix (currently on Call the Midwife), playing video games, reading.
Favorite foods: Pizza. DH was just saying he was craving some.
Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: DH and I have been so excited about having kids and have talked about it for years that we already have some baby stuff. I used to work at a pregnancy center which had auctions each year and DH would bid on the giant baby clothes basket each time. We also may or may not have bought a onesie here or there as well as baby blocks. Yes, we're crazy. Can't wait until we actually have a child so we don't seem so nuts!
Hi ladies, my follow up test was negative so i'm hoping no one minds if i come in here for a while. Again, i'm really sorry if i hurt anyone the other day. That was my bad, if you would prefer i move on I understand. If not here is my intro.
Age: 29 TTC since: Dec 2014 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: We have one, we would like 3. Where you live: Currently North Carolina, my H is military so we move a lot. What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: My online classes, working out more. Hobbies: I really enjoy quilting, and cooking. Favorite foods: Mexican and Thai. Spicier is better. Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I'm a big Dr Who fan, enjoy way to much tv and am kind of a tom boy.
This reminds me that I don't think I ever checked in here, I just hopped in. Age: 29. 30 in September. TTC since: TTC#1 since September 2014. Doctor thinks there are issues with my LP, so I'm going in for 7DPO blood work this month. Not for a few weeks though, because I don't O until ~CD19/20 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: None yet. We'd love to have at least 3. Where you live: Pennsylvania What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I am an attorney Hobbies: hanging out with my cat. Favorite foods: TACOS. Also anything French.
I'm a lurker but I figured I would finally just jump in.
Age: 23 TTC since: We've been TTC since October of 2014. How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: We have 1 son. We hope to have two children. Where do you live: Alabama. What kind of work do you/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I am a SAHM and I'm in college PT. Hobbies: Reading, writing short stories, yoga. Favorite foods: I love veggies and carbs.
Age: I'm staring 30 in the face in a few weeks, H is 33 TTC: Getting ready to start, probably late April/early May at the end of my BC cycle Kids: None yet, we've discussed having just one, I guess that could change Location: Virginia Work: Lawyer for a small firm Hobbies: Travel, reading, running, yoga Favorite food: That's a tough one, I love to eat! My last meal would be spaghetti and meatballs. I'm pretty eclectic though. Other: My first child is my dog, H and I are definitely crazy dog people. Growing up I was a total bookworm, but as an adult I've gotten into outdoor activities like hiking and camping, and running. We travel a lot and really hope to continue to do so with a child. I traveled all over with my family as a child so I'm optimistic.
Age: 30 and H is 30 TTC since: we are starting in May
How many kids do you have/want: We have 0, we want 2
Where do you live: Texas
What kind of work do you do: Engineer
Favorite foods: pizza!
Other fun & quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I love to read, workout (crossfit/run), and travel (especially cruises!)
Age: 33 TTC since: Mentally, forever. Not really that long in reality. How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: I'll take 1 to start Where you live: Midwest, but we're about to move probably What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I teach the YOA Hobbies: Is yoga a hobby or an exercise? Favorite foods: I like Asian food, particularly Japanese, also Indian Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I've got nothing. I must be really boring.
How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: we have 2 (twins), and would really like at least 3. I would have loved 4...but i am old and this is my absolute last time ttc.
Where you live: MA
What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: research/data...but someday i would really love to own an antique/refinish shop.
Hobbies: going with yoga. and travel - although most of it has been local since kids.
Favorite foods: tomato, mozzarella and fresh basil with olive oil and a fresh loaf of bread...i could eat it every day.
Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: i'll have to come back to this..
How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: DH has two kids. We for sure want one more, maybe two...we'll see.
Where you live: Metro-Detroit area
What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I work for the Army, technically a chemist, but currently work on environmental compliance for weapons systems.
Hobbies: Bowling, reading, shopping, watching YouTube videos about makeup/clothes/hauls, playing Mario Kart, baking
Favorite foods: Mexican, Polish
Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: We have two cats, Luna and Beans. This is my second marriage. I'm fairly sarcastic. I went skydiving for my 31st birthday.
How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: One 17 month old girl and we would like two!
Where you live: Washington DC area
What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I'm a program manager at a government lab doing chemistry and engineering related stuff. Is that vague enough?
Hobbies: Knitting, running, cooking, baking, and chasing after my little girl which leaves little time for the first few things!
Favorite foods: Mexican, Italian, and curry
Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I've ran 6 marathons but haven't raced since getting pregnant with my first. I love dabbling in fashion but I have horrible fashion instincts!
TTC since: May 2015, not seriously tracking or anything yet. I just had my first PP period after having 36 hours away from DD and the subsequent break in BFing. I'm not sure if the return to fertility is actually complete or if it will go away again now that I'm back with DD and she is nursing like normal.
How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: I have 1 right now and am not sure how many I would like in total yet. Definitely at least 1 more!
Where you live: France
What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: Office manager
“Life is not orderly. No matter how we try to make it so, right in the middle of it lose a leg, fall in love, drop a jar of applesauce.” - Natalie Goldberg
Age: 37. I'll be 38 in August. TTC since: On and off since 2012 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: We have on son, David who is 6. We would like one more. Where you live: Dallas, Texas What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: SAHM Hobbies: Reading, scrapbooking, cooking, wine drinking (is that a hobby? lol), exercising, fixing up old furniture, photography Favorite foods: Spicy foods!!! I love tacos and would eat them every meal if possible.