How long have you been trying this go? How long with your other children? We didn't try very long with him. We also aren't trying yet.
Do you want a boy or girl? I would like a girl for the next one.
How many kids do you want? Originally we wanted 3 but after our first being born with some medical problems and having 2 surgeries before 1 we are playing it by ear.
How many siblings do you have (and does that play a role in your preference for the above questions)? I have 1 sister, 2 half sisters an a step brother.
Random: What's the most adventurous thing you've done? Crowd surfing.
What's the last movie you watched? The Avengers
When's the last time you cried? This morning.
Are you a hugger? Yes.
What is your favorite thing about yourself? I like my smile.
Post by jessuhmarie on May 16, 2012 8:16:32 GMT -5
GP: Do you have any kids? My husband acts like a child sometimes, does that count?
How long have you been trying this go? How long with your other children? 10 months/cycles and N/A
Do you want a boy or girl? I want both for different reasons, but boy wins for me
How many kids do you want? 1-4 (read: I have no clue)
How many siblings do you have (and does that play a role in your preference for the above questions)? There are four of us. Yes, my sister and I fought like crazy people and drove my parents mad, but now we're the very best of friends and IDK how I'd get along without her. I want my kids to potentially have that relationship. I don't want to space my kids out too much, because I'm much older than my two brothers and I don't have as much of a relationship with them because I don't live with them.
Random: What's the most adventurous thing you've done? I took DH skydiving last summer for his birthday. It was amazing and I'd do it all of the time if it wasn't so expensive.
What's the last movie you watched? Last night we had One for the Money on, but I was GBCN'ing mainly. The night before, we watched 21 Jumpstreet and I paid attention and loved it
When's the last time you cried? Yesterday. I'm a cry baby.
Are you a hugger? Absolutely not. I don't do the touching thing. I'm weird.
What is your favorite thing about yourself? My favorite and one of my least favorite is that I have the hardest time bullshitting people. I am very direct and straight forward. I can't lie or hide my emotions well.
How long have you been trying this go? How long with your other children? This is the 2nd cycle this go round. 3 cycles for DS
Do you want a boy or girl? I would kind of prefer another boy since we already have all the boy clothes and stuff, but DH would really like a girl
How many kids do you want? 2
How many siblings do you have (and does that play a role in your preference for the above questions)? 2 sisters. I don't think we'll have 3 kids, but it made me realize I don't want our son to be an only child.
Random: What's the most adventurous thing you've done? Skydiving for my 18th birthday
What's the last movie you watched? I tried watching Bridesmaids last week and couldn't get through it. I don't see what all the hype was about.
When's the last time you cried? There were some happy tears on mother's day
Are you a hugger? Not really
What is your favorite thing about yourself? I can't think of anything that doesn't sound stupid at the moment.
Post by monpetitchou on May 16, 2012 8:35:56 GMT -5
GP: Do you have any kids? None yet.
How long have you been trying this go? How long with your other children? 3 months
Do you want a boy or girl? I'd be thrilled with either, but if I had to choose I'd say girl.
How many kids do you want? I always used to say 1 or 4. My husband says 2 or 3 . I guess we'll see how we feel after having 1 or 2. Honestly, though, I think I want a big family.
How many siblings do you have (and does that play a role in your preference for the above questions)? I have 1 brother and he's 9 years younger. So it was almost like I was an only child. I see other families where the siblings are close and I want that for my kids.
Random: What's the most adventurous thing you've done? hmm... maybe traveling internationally by myself? I studied in France one summer and traveled around before and after.
What's the last movie you watched? Match Point
When's the last time you cried? I get teary eyed all the time watching stupid shows on TV.
Are you a hugger? I love hugs, but find I get and give fewer the older I get.
What is your favorite thing about yourself? let me get back to you...
How long have you been trying this go? How long with your other children? We have been trying 8 months, currently on cycle 5.
Do you want a boy or girl? A healthy baby.
How many kids do you want? 2-3
How many siblings do you have (and does that play a role in your preference for the above questions)? I have one half sister and no.
Random: What's the most adventurous thing you've done? Honeymoon last year DH suprised me with a flight over Miami, FL in a little two seater plane. Does that count as adventurous? This question makes me think I have not really done anything adventurous. BORING.
What's the last movie you watched? Something Borrowed.
When's the last time you cried? Probably two days ago. I am a cry baby.
Are you a hugger? Yes! BUT only people I know and know well, not just anyone.
What is your favorite thing about yourself? I can read people very well and have zero tolerance for bullshit.
Post by rayofsunshine99 on May 16, 2012 8:37:30 GMT -5
Do you have any kids? Yes.
How long have you been trying this go? How long with your other children? Started in May 2011, had 2 months of TTA after suspected ectpoic in Jan and just recently started back up. DS was a surprise
Do you want a boy or girl? Healthy baby
How many kids do you want? 2-3
How many siblings do you have (and does that play a role in your preference for the above questions)? One brother. We are close now but never were growing up. We hated each other and that's something I worry about. Constant fighting between siblings. Kind of makes me just want to stick with one, but for some reason I just want another baby, and want to give my son a sibling. MH wants another one too.
Random: What's the most adventurous thing you've done? Amatuer night at a strip club when I was 21.
What's the last movie you watched? Water for Elephants
When's the last time you cried? Mother's Day
Are you a hugger? For my son & hubby, yes. Hugging other people feels weird. I do it when I have to, but I'd rather not.
What is your favorite thing about yourself? My ability to have self control or to stick to things.
Post by purplepeanut6 on May 16, 2012 8:39:37 GMT -5
Do you have any kids? Nope
How long have you been trying this go? How long with your other children? Since April 2012
Do you want a boy or girl? either DH wants a boy.. obviously lol
How many kids do you want? 3 or 4
How many siblings do you have (and does that play a role in your preference for the above questions)? i have 1 brother, and yes it does. I wish I had more options of siblings growing up
Random: What's the most adventurous thing you've done? jumped of a 30 ft cliff (I hate heights)
What's the last movie you watched? horrible bosses on HBO
When's the last time you cried? during Greys Anatomy
Are you a hugger? huge!
What is your favorite thing about yourself? Hmmm.... I am loud and motivated
GP: Do you have any kids? yes, he will be 19 months old on Saturday
How long have you been trying this go? How long with your other children? this is cycle #2, month #3 TTC a sibling. DS was conceived our first cycle trying.
Do you want a boy or girl? don't care, we will be thrilled either way, and are planning to stay Team Green this time around
How many kids do you want? 2 definitely, with the possibility of having a 3rd
How many siblings do you have (and does that play a role in your preference for the above questions)? I have one younger brother. DH has 2 younger sisters. I think his situation influences our decision more than mine, because his middle sister is the stereotypical "middle child" and I don't want one of our children to grow up like that either. Nightmare.
Random: What's the most adventurous thing you've done? eating rotten shark in Iceland (if you've seen the episode of Bizarre Foods where Andrew Zimmern went to the hakarl farm, that's where we went too)
What's the last movie you watched? The Hunger Games
When's the last time you cried? probably last cycle while PMS-ing, ha ha
Are you a hugger? NO. Hugging DS is the only exception.
What is your favorite thing about yourself? my creativity, and also my determination. When I put my mind to something and work hard for it, it generally happens.
How long have you been trying this go? How long with your other children? This doesn't seem like it would be a hard questions. Since the discussion when we said are ready to try was almost 4 years ago, but between health issues I've only been able to try for a couple months here and a couple months there, and have really only gotten a good "go at it" since last May, so that is when I start my "official" count, even though I still had to TTA for 2 months to have surgery.
Do you want a boy or girl? Yes
How many kids do you want? 2
How many siblings do you have (and does that play a role in your preference for the above questions)? 1 ETA: older sister, yes
Random: What's the most adventurous thing you've done? I climbed Ayers Rock, and it's a lot scarier than I originally thought it would be.
What's the last movie you watched? 13
When's the last time you cried? Mother's Day
Are you a hugger? Very much so ((HHUUGGSS))
What is your favorite thing about yourself? I'm usually pretty sweet
How long have you been trying this go? How long with your other children? 8 Months so far / N/A
Do you want a boy or girl? Either.
How many kids do you want? 1
How many siblings do you have (and does that play a role in your preference for the above questions)? I have 3 siblings and DH has 1 sibling. Our choice to have one wasn't really affected by the number of siblings we have but more what we think will work for us as a family.
Random: What's the most adventurous thing you've done? I don't know. I'm not adventurous.
What's the last movie you watched? Hot Tub Time Machine
Post by BlackCanary on May 16, 2012 8:47:57 GMT -5
Do you have any kids? Nope. How long have you been trying this go? How long with your other children? Since May 2011. Do you want a boy or girl? Boy would be nice, but I would be happy with either. How many kids do you want? 2 How many siblings do you have (and does that play a role in your preference for the above questions)? I don't have any siblings. Being an only child does play a role.
Random: What's the most adventurous thing you've done? Move to California by myself. What's the last movie you watched? Sex and the City 2. When's the last time you cried? About a month ago. Are you a hugger? Yes. What is your favorite thing about yourself? Not gonna lie, I think my boobs are fantastic.
How long have you been trying this go? How long with your other children? Since June 2011; N/A
Do you want a boy or girl? I'll take either, but I'd love one of each.
How many kids do you want? 2
How many siblings do you have (and does that play a role in your preference for the above questions)? 2; Only in the fact that I love my siblings and DH loves his brother. I think having siblings is a great thing.
Random:
What's the most adventurous thing you've done? I swam with stingrays and we were surrounded by sharks.
What's the last movie you watched? I watched part of Leap Year last night; The last movie theater movie was The Avengers a week ago.
When's the last time you cried? I don't often cry - I did get teary-eyed watching a documentary on The Challenger explosion. Before that was probably when I found out about my grandmother's death back in 2010.
Are you a hugger? Not naturally. A lot of people here hug to say hello, though - so I wait for someone else to make a move first.
What is your favorite thing about yourself? Wha? I don't know.
Post by scsmith2011 on May 16, 2012 9:11:57 GMT -5
GP: Do you have any kids? A stepdaughter.
How long have you been trying this go? How long with your other children? 9 months
Do you want a boy or girl? It doesn't matter to me. I don't think DH cares either.
How many kids do you want? When we started and had the hope that we'd get pregnant quickly we wanted two additional. But as it's taken longer and longer and I approach 39 I'm starting to feel like 1 of my own is enough.
How many siblings do you have (and does that play a role in your preference for the above questions)? One brother who is 13 years older than me.
Random: What's the most adventurous thing you've done? Hm. I've done cliff diving, bumgy jumping, ziplines, canyoneering, hiked a glacier. Those are all pretty much on the same level.
What's the last movie you watched? Harry Potter, the next to last movie. I can't remember the name right now. When's the last time you cried? Saturday
Are you a hugger? With DH yes, in general no.
What is your favorite thing about yourself? It used to be my legs, but recent weight gain has brought out the cellulite so I don't have an answer to that right now.
How long have you been trying this go? How long with your other children? Not trying yet. Caught the egg when I went off BCPs with DS.
Do you want a boy or girl? Strangely, I want another boy.
How many kids do you want? 2. DH ideally wants 3.
How many siblings do you have (and does that play a role in your preference for the above questions)? 1 sister. I guess it does play a role in how close I want my kids to be in age. I'm older than my sister by 20 months.
Random: What's the most adventurous thing you've done? Followed my heart and travel every six months for 2 years to see the guy that became DH.
What's the last movie you watched? I think it was Mommy Dearest.
When's the last time you cried? MOnday.
Are you a hugger? Nope.
What is your favorite thing about yourself? How calm and collected I seem to people.
Post by synchrosally on May 16, 2012 9:54:26 GMT -5
Do you have any kids? 1 almost 2 year old son.
How long have you been trying this go? How long with your other children? This time around we're on cycle 6. Last time I was off BCP for a year and got lucky on the first try.
Do you want a boy or girl? I'd prefer a baby.
How many kids do you want? I want 3, DH wants 2
How many siblings do you have (and does that play a role in your preference for the above questions)? I have 2 younger brothers, it's mostly the reason I want 3 kids. DH only has 1 sister, he thinks odd numbers create dissent.
Random: What's the most adventurous thing you've done? Gone swimming with dolphins. I'm not very adventerous.
What's the last movie you watched? Ice Age (DS's choice)
When's the last time you cried? Saturday. Big Fat AF induced meltdown.
Are you a hugger? not really
What is your favorite thing about yourself? I'm very empathetic. It's also a curse because I seem to draw in all the crazy students at school and have to comfort my students quite a bit.
How long have you been trying this go? How long with your other children? 3ish years.
Do you want a boy or girl? If I'm completely honest, I'd choose a girl.
How many kids do you want? I used to tell H that I wanted a whole team of them. Seriously... I want a bunch. I come from a large immediate and extended family and it's just part of me. I'd be happy with 5 or 6.
How many siblings do you have (and does that play a role in your preference for the above questions)? 5 sisters and 1 brother. And, yes... being the oldest sister and the oldest cousin to 20+ girls and only 5 boys plays a part in my gender preference.
Random:
What's the most adventurous thing you've done? Umm... apparently I'm not very adventurous because I can't think of a single thing.
What's the last movie you watched? Hope Floats.
When's the last time you cried? I can't even remember.
Are you a hugger? With certain people, yes.
What is your favorite thing about yourself? I'm really compassionate.
Post by kristinamason on May 16, 2012 10:14:58 GMT -5
Do you have any kids? Not yet! Just a furbaby.
How long have you been trying this go? How long with your other children? This is our 3rd cycle trying. 2nd cycle ended in a m/c. Do you want a boy or girl? We say we don't care, but deep down I want a girl, and I know my DH want a boy he just won't admit it. How many kids do you want? 2
How many siblings do you have (and does that play a role in your preference for the above questions)? I have an older brother, and I liked having at least one sibling. My DH is an only child and really doesn't want to have only child.
Random: What's the most adventurous thing you've done? White water rafting... I am a rebel! What's the last movie you watched? Moneyball
When's the last time you cried? Last night when watch "the little couple" on TLC.
Are you a hugger? YES!
What is your favorite thing about yourself? Everyone confides in me, so I guess I am a good listener.
GP: Do you have any kids? Nope, though we do have 3 cats.
How long have you been trying this go? How long with your other children? This cycle #7 (Cycle #2 TTCAL)
Do you want a boy or girl? I would like a girl first, but as long as he or she is healthy that's all that matters.
How many kids do you want? 2, though 3 isn't out of the question.
How many siblings do you have (and does that play a role in your preference for the above questions)? I have two younger siblings with about a five year difference between each of us and DH is an only child. He wanted one or two kids and I wanted two or three, it was an easy compromise.
Random: What's the most adventurous thing you've done? Left my family and friends behind to move 5 hours away just to live with the guy I had been dating for 10 months. That guy became MH three years later.
What's the last movie you watched? The Avengers!!!
When's the last time you cried? Mother's Day
Are you a hugger? Yes.
What is your favorite thing about yourself? Most people come to me when they need a shoulder to cry on or just need someone to listen. My friends called me Switzerland in high school because I never took sides in petty fights and remained objectionable. [/quote]
Post by southernpeach80 on May 16, 2012 10:35:04 GMT -5
Do you have any kids? Nope, trying for our first.
How long have you been trying this go? How long with your other children? I stopped BC in December but the first 3 cycles were a bust since we had no clue what we were doing so I say 3 cycles we have technically been trying with decent timing
Do you want a boy or girl? I'll take either.
How many kids do you want? 2-3
How many siblings do you have (and does that play a role in your preference for the above questions)? I have a brother and that's it. Not really.
Random: What's the most adventurous thing you've done? I'm pretty chicken shit about things but when I was kid I would jump off cliffs into a lake and it was pretty dangerous.
What's the last movie you watched? We Bought a Zoo
When's the last time you cried? Yesterday.
Are you a hugger? Yep.
What is your favorite thing about yourself? I am very loyal almost to a fault. I will always stick up for the ones I love
Post by cynthiar2003 on May 16, 2012 10:37:54 GMT -5
Good morning ladies!
Do you have any kids? Nope
How long have you been trying this go? How long with your other children? 4 months
Do you want a boy or girl? I don't care that much...
How many kids do you want? 3
How many siblings do you have (and does that play a role in your preference for the above questions)? 1 brother. Yes - we're very close and I wish I had more siblings.
Random: What's the most adventurous thing you've done? Moved to LA.
What's the last movie you watched? One Day
When's the last time you cried? Oh god. I cry all the time. I think I cried watching The Secret Circle on my tivo this weekend. Its THAT bad.
Are you a hugger? Yep
What is your favorite thing about yourself? I think I'm a pretty tough cookie.
Post by ghostmonkey on May 16, 2012 10:39:38 GMT -5
Do you have any kids? Kids? Huh? What have you heard?
How long have you been trying this go? How long with your other children? We have 6 months prior to our current break. DS was born 4 years after we started trying.
Do you want a boy or girl? Don't care. If you make me pick, boy. I don't want a house full of pink shit.
How many kids do you want? 2 would be fine. We would accept 1.
How many siblings do you have (and does that play a role in your preference for the above questions)? 3 siblings and 8 step siblings. I would have liked to have 4 kids originally, but money and age are going to prevent that.
Random: What's the most adventurous thing you've done? Hmm, hard to say.
What's the last movie you watched? I have no idea.
When's the last time you cried? Couple days ago.
Are you a hugger? No.
What is your favorite thing about yourself? I'm awesome.
How long have you been trying this go? How long with your other children? This is our first month officially ttc. Have been tta with charting for about 8 months.
Do you want a boy or girl? Either.
How many kids do you want? 3
How many siblings do you have (and does that play a role in your preference for the above questions)? I have one sister, so I know I don't just want one child if possible
Random: What's the most adventurous thing you've done? Climb down a cliff to see a waterfall in hawaii but it wasn't steep so nothing to adventurous
What's the last movie you watched? 5 year engagement
When's the last time you cried? The other day at a commercial
Are you a hugger? No
What is your favorite thing about yourself? Dependable and trustworthy
How long have you been trying this go? How long with your other children? We've been trying since February of this year.
Do you want a boy or girl? I just want a healthy baby.
How many kids do you want? Definitely 2, maybe 3.
How many siblings do you have (and does that play a role in your preference for the above questions)? I have 3 half siblings who are much older than me, so I've basically been an only child. I don't want my child to be an only child. I would love to have that sibling relationship.
Random: What's the most adventurous thing you've done? Wow, I'm lame. I can't think of anything remotely adventurous.
What's the last movie you watched? Zombieland.
When's the last time you cried? It's been a little while. When I had a breakdown about my job.
Are you a hugger? I didn't used to be, but DH's family is, so I have no choice!
What is your favorite thing about yourself? I can't think of much right now. Brain is dead.
Post by mikesgirl06 on May 16, 2012 11:16:35 GMT -5
Do you have any kids? No.
How long have you been trying this go? 16 months
Do you want a boy or girl? I just want one, I don't care which. (Even though if I had to pick, I would pick a girl)
How many kids do you want? 2
How many siblings do you have (and does that play a role in your preference for the above questions)? 2 younger sisters and yes.
Random: What's the most adventurous thing you've done? Lately? Mosh pit at a metal concert in NYC. It was strangely thrilling and scary at the same time!
What's the last movie you watched? The Hunger Games
When's the last time you cried? 2 days ago...CD1. It was an emotional month in general...
Are you a hugger? Yes.
What is your favorite thing about yourself? My sarcastic wit
Post by TurtlesAndSand on May 16, 2012 11:37:04 GMT -5
Do you have any kids? No
How long have you been trying this go? How long with your other children? 18 months
Do you want a boy or girl? boy
How many kids do you want? I want 5 but realistically with our IF I don't think we will have more than 2.
How many siblings do you have (and does that play a role in your preference for the above questions)? I have 2 siblings. I think it does play a role in my preference.
Random: What's the most adventurous thing you've done? I'm not very adventurous so I don't have an answer for this one.
What's the last movie you watched? The Hunger Games
When's the last time you cried? Sunday
Are you a hugger? yes
What is your favorite thing about yourself? I'm a good listener.
How long have you been trying this go? How long with your other children?
Trying 6 months this time.
DS was a honeymoon baby. Only took once. Not planned but a welcome addition.
Do you want a boy or girl? Either. I want a girl for selfish reasons but a boy would be good too.
How many kids do you want? 2. Maybe 3.
How many siblings do you have (and does that play a role in your preference for the above questions)? I have one sister who is 18 yuears younger than me.
Random: What's the most adventurous thing you've done? White water rafting.
What's the last movie you watched? The cvhange up with ryan reynolds and jason bateman. Hilarious.
When's the last time you cried? A few weeks ago.
Are you a hugger? Yes.
What is your favorite thing about yourself? I am very outgoing.