Back story...I've legit been a part of this group since back in Nov 15 when I found out I was preggo and have been a pretty consistent lurker
I started commenting here and there last February ish... but I like the group way more now, post baby. It's smaller and easier to keep up and genuinely get to know these ladies. They're pretty awesome.
@LDSJM123 I agree. I was often overwhelmed by all the members and different views/opinions. I kept pretty quiet too. I like that this new group is here to 110% support, no matter what route we're going with our kiddos. And I feel like there's always genuinely someone that's going at it similarly or crossed that path prior. It's been beyond helpful to me!!
I totally agree with you ladies! I was completely over whelmed so I lurked. But now I can keep up and be engaged with all of you! @amyspohr welcome to the other side of lurking
Your and SO's ages: 28 (29 in a couple months) and DH is 31
Baby(ies) names and birth date: Lincoln Ray Echo 7/9
Where you're from: Indiana
Any other kids?: We have been raising my niece since she was a baby. I'm the only mama she knows. Faith, 5
Fur babies?: not of our own but my sister has 2, so we have 2 here technically
What do you do for a living (work, SAHM): SAHM
Bonus: Any meaning behind your screen name?: Nope. I have crappy memory because of a mix of rare and random health problems, so it's name related so I always remember it.
I'm also mostly a lurker. I was active when I first found out I was pregnant, but then got overwhelmed and haven't jumped back in to the extent I was back then. You guys are wonderful and so encouraging though! I like this group a lot!
Your name: Laurie
Your and SO's ages: 32 and DH is 36
Baby(ies) names and birth date: Elyse Vivian 7/5
Where you're from: Indiana (me too! North West side)
Any other kids?: Yes Levi Emmett. He's 2
Fur babies?: Nope, I'm busy enough for now
What do you do for a living (work, SAHM): SAHM. Previously I was a music teacher.
Bonus: Any meaning behind your screen name?: Yep... I sing (duh!) I am actually classically trained. I haven't sung much more than "You Are My Sunshine" for the last few years though. I definitely miss it.
@Singingmama10 I have a feeling you aren't to far from me! I live in that general area of Indiana as well. Not a very far drive to IL or MI from where I am
Re: GTKY: You!
Your name: Heather
Your and SO's ages: 31 and 41
Baby(ies) names and birth date: Ava 8/2
Where you're from: Originally from Pennsylvania and living in the Sunshine State!
Any other kids?: 12 year old bonus daughter
Fur babies?: 2! Love my rescue babies!!
What do you do for a living (work, SAHM): Administrative Assistant
Bonus: Any meaning behind your screen name?: my nickname and area code!
Me: 31 & Husband: 40
Married: November 2014
Your name: Heather
Your and SO's ages: 31 and 41
Baby(ies) names and birth date: Ava 8/2
Where you're from: Originally from Pennsylvania and living in the Sunshine State!
Any other kids?: 12 year old bonus daughter
Fur babies?: 2! Love my rescue babies!!
What do you do for a living (work, SAHM): Administrative Assistant
Bonus: Any meaning behind your screen name?: my nickname and area code!
Me: 31 & Husband: 40
Married: November 2014
Your name: Heather
Your and SO's ages: 31 and 41
Baby(ies) names and birth date: Ava 8/2
Where you're from: Originally from Pennsylvania and living in the Sunshine State!
Any other kids?: 12 year old bonus daughter
Fur babies?: 2! Love my rescue babies!!
What do you do for a living (work, SAHM): Administrative Assistant
Bonus: Any meaning behind your screen name?: my nickname
Me: 31 & Husband: 40
Married: November 2014
Me: 31 & Husband: 40
Married: November 2014
Me: 31 & Husband: 40
Married: November 2014
That's awesome!!!! I wonder if we have anymore Tampa moms here in our July group!
Me: 31 & Husband: 40
Married: November 2014
Your and SO's ages: I'll be 26 next week and DH is 32
Baby(ies) names and birth date: Ellie born 7/21
Where you're from: Utah!
Any other kids?: Just the one for now
Fur babies?: Our Adelaide. She's a mini Aussie doodle and the best pup ever
What do you do for a living (work, SAHM): SAHM
Bonus: Any meaning behind your screen name?: DH is a tennis pro
Your name: Jessica , but I usually am called Jo
Your and SO's ages: 28 (29 in a couple months) and DH is 31
Baby(ies) names and birth date: Lincoln Ray Echo 7/9
Where you're from: Indiana
Any other kids?: We have been raising my niece since she was a baby. I'm the only mama she knows. Faith, 5
Fur babies?: not of our own but my sister has 2, so we have 2 here technically
What do you do for a living (work, SAHM): SAHM
Bonus: Any meaning behind your screen name?: Nope. I have crappy memory because of a mix of rare and random health problems, so it's name related so I always remember it.
Your name: Laurie
Your and SO's ages: 32 and DH is 36
Baby(ies) names and birth date: Elyse Vivian 7/5
Where you're from: Indiana (me too! North West side)
Any other kids?: Yes Levi Emmett. He's 2
Fur babies?: Nope, I'm busy enough for now
What do you do for a living (work, SAHM): SAHM. Previously I was a music teacher.
Bonus: Any meaning behind your screen name?: Yep... I sing (duh!) I am actually classically trained. I haven't sung much more than "You Are My Sunshine" for the last few years though. I definitely miss it.