Post by HoneySpider on Dec 12, 2013 13:29:42 GMT -5
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: TTC since: How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: Where you live: What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: Hobbies: Favorite foods: Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others:
Post by wanderingenough on Dec 12, 2013 13:56:34 GMT -5
Age: 29
TTC since: Summer 2013. Currently TTCAL.
How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: Don't have any. Would like 1-2.
Where you live: I live in the South. I'm originally from Florida, but currently living somewhere that gets much colder.
What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I work in strategy for one of the major health plans. I can usually only hop on here at night and on weekends.
Hobbies: Traveling, Crossfit, Trying new restaurants, Shopping, Home decorating
Favorite foods: Buffalo wings, cereal, sushi, and chocolate chip croissants (a refined palate!)
Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I'm a major Gator football fan, and a total fair weather Gator basketball fan. I don't sleep with a pillow or like cake.
Age: 25, DH 29 TTC since: October 2012 MC#1- April 2013 MC#2- Dec 2013 MC#3- Aug 2014 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: no kids, would like 3-4 Where you live: we live in BC Canada What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I am a paramedic Hobbies: camping, being outdoors, dirt-biking, crafts Favorite foods: I don't have a favorite, I like all food Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: we have a puppy, in siggy pic, and a kitty, they are the best fluffy friends a girl can ask for.
How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: Have 1 son, would like another child
Where you live: Southwest England
What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: Monday to Friday I am a SAHM, Saturday and Sunday I work as a risk analyst from home.
Hobbies: Baking, cooking, sewing
Favorite foods: Tomato bredie, steak, cheese
Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I am orginally from South Africa.
Post by starburst604 on Dec 12, 2013 14:25:31 GMT -5
Age: 38 next week (eek!) H is 38 also TTC since: October 2013 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: no kids yet, we'd like 2 Where you live: Boston area What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I manage a medical/surgical practice Hobbies: working out, cooking, traveling, drinking Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I have a 12 yr old kitty with giant liver cysts that have to get drained every other month under sedation. He is cute but costly. I'm currently studying to become certified to teach group fitness part-time.
Age: 29, really...ok with +5 handicap TTC since: Sep 2012 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: have 0, would be happy with 1 Where you live: PA What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: work for the DoD, weapon R&D Hobbies: running, reading, cooking, hunting, archery, boxing Favorite foods: venison steaks, lamb...I like food in general Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I am super OCD and type A. I need my sleep, the only time I could function with little to no sleep was when I was in the Army. I love riding sport bikes. I have more pictures of my cat on my phone than my husband.
Post by elliemonster21 on Dec 12, 2013 14:29:56 GMT -5
Age: 29....H is 33
TTC since: September 2013 after the wedding....charting since October 2013 cycle
How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: Fur baby named Dexter who is a welsh terrier and ideally we'd like to have 2 kids! H has always been team only child but I am so close with my brother and he sees that so I think he understands the importance of siblings to me. If it ends up being 1, then 1 it is! Focusing on GP with one, first, HA!
Where you live: Suburban Chicago. Grew up on the Northwest side of the city and moved about 20 min north a few years ago.
What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I'm an x-ray tech and H is an Investigator. I really love my job, I wouldn't change where I work/what I do for anything.
Hobbies: Pretty into crafts...still dabble in piano/cello when I am around one of the 2 instruments. I watch entirely too much TV.
Favorite foods: Chicken breast anything (bonus if it is paired with pasta), tamales and thai food (specifically pad see-ew).
Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I shall think about it and undate! Things I think are interesting are prob just boring, ha!
TTC since: January 2013- 3 losses How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: We have one, would like one more. Where you live: From PA, currently living in NC. What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I work at a university in a staff role. I am also in grad school pt working towards a M.Ed. Hobbies: Reading, shopping, spending time with my family Favorite foods: Pizza, gumbo, seafood, a good steak once in a while. Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: DH and I started dating when I was a senior in HS, he is 3 years older than me. We did everything very young- married at 21, DD at 23, currently 27. I feel like I'm 40 sometimes, but then come back to earth. Sometimes I wish we had waited, but at least we will be empty nesters earlier
Post by oneslybookworm on Dec 12, 2013 14:39:41 GMT -5
Age: 31 TTC since: May 2013 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: 0 kids currently, and we'd like 1-2 Where you live: Indiana What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I'm a program manager, but wish I were a classical musician Hobbies: crochet, travel, reading, wine, cooking Favorite foods: seafood of all kinds, sushi, cheesecake Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: nothing really quirky that I'm aware of. DH and moved home in March after living abroad for 3.5 years, but that's really it. I'm pretty boring.
Age: 31 TTC since: May 2013 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: We are working on having our first child. Ultimately, we want 2 kids. Where you live: The South What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I'd love to get paid to play on Pinterest! Instead, I work in HR. Hobbies: Ballroom Dancing & Working Out...I sometimes plan parties. Favorite foods: Chinese Food Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I love trashy TV shows on Bravo. They're even better with red wine! I'm very scheduled through the week with practice, workouts, and cleaning. When my husband gets home I'm usually done with everything and want to spend time with him. I'm currently using acupuncture and Chinese herbs to help with our journey to have our first baby!
ETA: After working through MFI that included varicocele surgery, we conceived in April of 2015 and had our baby girl December 2015. Just putting that there in case anyone is looking to reach out to someone who has gone through MFI/Varicocele issues....
Age: 27 TTC since: October 2013 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: Have 0, would like to have 2 Where you live: TN What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I work in county tourism, but I would like to SAH when we have kids
Hobbies: Running, watching sports, playing with our puppy
Favorite foods: I don't really have a favorite, but I like pretty basic foods
Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: My mom worked for H's dad when we were little and my BFF's cousin played on H's brother's little league team, but we didn't meet until high school. I asked him out on our first date our sophomore year and had to drive because I am three months older than him, but he did get out and pump my gas for me, which he still does. We have been together ever since.
Age: DH and I are both 27, but right on the edge of 28
TTC Since: December 2012 M/C #1 - Feb 2013 M/C #2 - Sept 2013
How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: None - Want 2-3. I'm an only child and hate it.
Where you live: East Coast
What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I work in banking. I check the board often from my phone.
Hobbies: Working out, running, reading, TV
Favorite foods: I love food! I don't even know what my "favorite" is!
Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: DH and I started dating right before we graduate high school, but before that I didn't like him at all. It's still funny to us how life pans out. I'm also a Christmas baby, and I hate it. Haha
Post by melsamoony on Dec 12, 2013 15:14:58 GMT -5
Age: 27, H 27 TTC since: October 2013 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: have 0, would like 1 or 2 Where you live: Northern VA What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I am a pediatric pulmonary nurse and I love, love, love it Hobbies: Scuba diving, golf, bike riding, drinking wine, crocheting, scrapbooking. Favorite foods: I am silly I looooooove ice cream and cereal but I like pretty much anything. These are my comfort foods. 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 highschool sweethearts and have been together for 11 years. We have a lovely 3 year old dog and 2 silly cats. We love all our furbabies and hope they adapt well to our future baby!
How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: I have an amazing 2 year old girl. I've always said I wanted 2 or 3, but we'll likely stop at 2. It's harder than I thought to be a parent. Rewarding, but hard. I also used to say I wanted 2 under 2, but when DD was 12- 18mos old, we still weren't ready. Right around 20 months we were like, yep! Let's do this again!
Where you live: NJ
What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: Nurse Practitioner
Hobbies: Cooking when I have time, Reading when I have time, Dates with the Husband when I have time....see the pattern here?
Favorite foods: Most things! DH and I love trying new restaurants, fine dining, good wine. When we have the opportunity, we like going to the steak house. I also love seafood. And Italian food.
Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I love to quote movies.
Post by christy082 on Dec 12, 2013 15:39:47 GMT -5
Age: 31 Husband's Age: 31 TTC since: off BCP since Oct. 2013, will actively TTC starting January 2014 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: currently none. The max I think I would ever want is two, but I'm strongly leaning towards one. Where you live: NE Ohio What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: Nurse at an insurance company Hobbies: Reading, traveling, blogging, scrapbooking, crafting, gardening Favorite foods: Baked Brie; Chicken Parmigiana Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: My H and I are high school sweethearts- we started dating in 9th grade. We married 10 years to the day that he first asked me out. We have one pup named Daisy. I'm a huge introvert.
Age: 30 TTC since: July 2013 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: Just want the one. Where you live: London! What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: Marketing/Account Management Hobbies: Baking/cooking, running, travel (if that counts as a hobby) Favorite foods: Pho soup - I could eat that stuff every day. Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I have lived in 5 different countries (including my native Canada) and speak 3 languages (English, French and Portuguese).
Post by HoneySpider on Dec 12, 2013 17:31:09 GMT -5
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.
Age: 29 TTC since: May 2013, 1 chemical pregnancy (cycle 1), 1 ectopic pregnancy (cycle 2) How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: none yet, would like 2 Where you live: NJ What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I'm a teacher Hobbies: cooking, gardening, reading Favorite foods: Pasta...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: The day I met my H, on my 18th birthday, I wrote in my diary (lol) that I would marry him.
Post by kradleygirl on Dec 12, 2013 18:08:51 GMT -5
Age: 30 (both of us)
TTC since: December 2013
How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: 0 kids, we'd like 2. We have 2 fur babies - 1 pug called Minnie and a ginger cat called ginger Meggs (megsie).
Where you live: sydney, Australia
What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I am a primary school teacher
Hobbies: reading, dancing, mad AFL fan
Favorite foods: my diet has recently changed, so anything vegetarian/vegan, but I love prawns every now and then!
Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: When I first met my H I thought he was gay! This isn't necessarily fun, but I suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis. Mostly I'm fine, but since we are TTC, I've had to come off my meds, so I'm sore all the time and makes things interesting considering what we are trying to do! H is very patient though and I'm very determined.
Post by tiptoetulips on Dec 12, 2013 19:18:16 GMT -5
Age: 29 ]ttc: since june2013 kids: want 2 have 0 live: east coast mountains profession: teacher food: spaghetti, seafood, sweets hobbied: paper crafting, sewing , bakingĀ other: dh and I are middle school sweethearts, we've been together for over 1/2 our lives.
Diagnosed with pcos March 2014 started metformin, cycles have regulated bfp 10/14 mc 11/14 4w6d
Post by estrellita on Dec 12, 2013 19:21:41 GMT -5
Age: 26 TTC since: July 2013 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: Just 2 furry children right now, would like 2-3 human kids Where you live: Minnesota What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I work in operations at a bank. Hobbies: Photography, video games, crocheting, camping/hiking Favorite foods: Almost any kind of potato, pizza, chinese food. Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I can wiggle my ears and I can make the tendon in my ankle pop out.
Age: I'm 35, H is 33 TTC since: October 2013 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: I have 1 DD (from my first marriage) that just turned 10 in October. They really do grow up way too fast! We'd love to have 2 but we'll see how it goes with the first before officially deciding to have a second. My H doesn't have any kids. Where you live: We are in Georgia. I'm originally from NW Ohio and moved down here 10 years ago. What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I'm the Director of Sales for a hotel. I love my job because of all of the various people that I get to work with although they can be challenging at times. Hobbies: I've recently learned how to crochet and I used to do cross-stitch projects. I also love to read but haven't had much time lately. Favorite foods: A nice steak and baked potato = heaven! Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I was a ballet dancer for 11 years at a little local dance school that one of my friends mom's owned. I stopped dancing when I was 21.
Age: 34, DH 35 TTC since: January 2013 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: Don't have any yet. We just want one, but know that we really can't make that decision until after we have one Where you live: NJ What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: Office manager for a small company that sells machine repair parts Hobbies: tv/movies, working out Favorite foods: pizza, mexican Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I have a crazy memory with faces, specifically with tv/movies. I'm always pointing out actors who were in other things, even if it was a super small role.
Post by OrangeTree on Dec 12, 2013 20:44:07 GMT -5
Age: 27 TTC since: Just started, December 2012 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: Would like to have two Where you live: Central Florida What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: Digital Project Manager Hobbies: traveling, snorkeling/ beach trips, movies, playing with my puppies, house projects Favorite foods: tacos and all desserts Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: Originally from the midwest, moved to Florida for now-H's job. I go to Disney a crazy amount of times throughout the year and don't deny that I love it.
Age: 27 TTC since: April 2013 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: Have 0; DH is leaning towards one and done; I'm in the let's try one and see how it goes camp. Where you live: IL What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: I'm a teacher Hobbies: cuddling my puppy, movies, crafts Favorite foods: desserts Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: Our puppy's birthday shares my birth month (May) and H's day (18).
Age: DH and I are both 26, but turn 27 in a few weeks. Our birthdays are both around Christmas. TTC since: November 2013 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: None, but would like two. Where you live: Midwest What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: Marketing/Admin Hobbies: Reading, Crafting, Travel, Yoga Favorite foods: Hawaiian Pizza, kettlekorn, pretzel m&m's, Starbucks (which I am sad to have to give up while TTC.. ) Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: DH and I started dating in high school, but only one month before graduation. We were not friends before this. So we are "technically" high school sweethearts but not really. We got married at age 21 and bought our first house at age 23, so we got started on "real life" pretty early. We have waited for kids until we felt really, really ready and I'm excited to get started on this journey.
Age: 31 TTC since: December 2012 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: Have 0. Want 2, I think. Where you live: Illinois What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: PR Hobbies: I read a LOT and my favorite thing ever is being on a boat relaxing. I am trying to enjoy working out. Favorite foods: Ice cream, pasta...if it's fattening, chances are I like it. Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I love lighthouses and would like to to visit every one in the US. I also love magazines and subscribe to at least seven.
Post by EllenGriswold on Dec 12, 2013 23:08:39 GMT -5
I'll add to the official file.
Age: 26, H: 30 TTC since: October 2013 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: 0 currently, would like 2 or 3 (H is pretty set on two, I would like to see how things go) Where you live: Texas What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: Currently in law school. Hobbies: reading, running, going out to dinner Favorite foods: brunch (so broad but if it can be served at brunch, I most likely love it - carbs, cheese, pastries, and mimosas) Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: H and I met while working together on a political campaign almost four years ago. We have one fur baby - a pekingese named Truman. I am a huge college football fan (I become nearly unbearable to be around most Saturdays when games are on), and I am currently working on my college degree trifecta (B.A., M.A. and J.D.).
Age: 25 TTC since: August 2013 How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: We have none but I'd like to have 2. I'm open for 3 if we decide to later on. Where you live: Houston What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: Neonatal nurse Hobbies: Trashy tv, reading, decorating, baking, shopping, GBCNing Favorite foods: Mexican food Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I'm currently working on my 3rd degree. I used to be an Army wife and my H deployed to Iraq 2 months after we got married. I love all things gray. I have two dogs who are my babies.
Age: me 33 until tomorrow DH 37 TTC since: spring 2013. Currently TTCAL cycle 2. How many kids do you already have and/or would you like to have some day: No human babies, just 2 fur babies. When I was little, I always told my mom I would have 7 kids and live in the house next door. I'd be happy with one. DH would like 2 or 3. I kinda feel like once we hit three, why not keep going! Where you live: Music City (now) Formerly our nation's capital, and Charm City for college. What kind of work you do/want to do/should be doing instead of hanging out here: SAHW. Used to teach and grade state assessments. Hobbies: Gardening, baking, cooking. Favorite foods: I'll try anything once. Other fun and quirky things about yourself that you like to share and might be fun to know for others: I love the politeness of the south, and the politics of the north.