Welcome all Newbies + GTKY non clicky poll

LuckyOBlessed

How old are you? 23

Occupation? 911 Dispatcher

Any kids or furbabies? Just 1. . . a black lab named Remington

How long have you been trying? Since June 2009

Last but not least one interesting fact about you...  I love to clean!

Cst2CstBride

missycrissy3:

How old are you? 29...for one more week!!!

Occupation? Oncology Social Worker

Any kids or furbabies? 2 Boxers that I love a little more than normal.

How long have you been trying? I'm just starting cycle #2, so not long

Last but not least one interesting fact about you... Hmmm, I think I'm pretty uninteresting.  I have driven all of Hwy 50- From CA to MD.  I love cooking and playing with my pups.

 

 

goldenleaves

srmunroe:

MommaBabyD:

How old are you? 25-26 in Feb.

Occupation? Foster Care Social Worker

Any kids or furbabies? 10 month yellow lab-Finley. He is spoiled rotten and will have a rude awakening when a baby arrives

How long have you been trying? Off BC since April, TTA until Nov., trying since then!

Last but not least one interesting fact about you... I was a preemie, born almost 11 weeks early. Thankfully fully developed, everyone who meets me now and learns this would have no idea.

 I was a preemie too.  I was born 3 months early and weighed 2lbs 4oz.  I stayed in the hospital for three months.  My parents insurance did not cover over 30 days in the NCIU so they just recently paid off the last of the hospital bill.  We were both lucky to be here huh! 

Definitely! Some of my baby pictures are unreal!

MooneyDee

How old are you?  I am 30....but 31 is less than a month away!

Occupation?  I am a kindergarten teacher.  I've been teaching for 9 years.

Any kids or furbabies?  I have 1 amazing son who is almost 4.  I also have 2 cats named AJ and Molly.

How long have you been trying?  I am now starting cycle 9 and have had 1 cp while trying.  I got pregnant on the 1st cycle with my son.

Last but not least one interesting fact about you...I've swam with sharks!

mbs79

How old are you?31 Occupation?Elementary Teacher Any kids or furbabies?1 miniature cocker spaniel-poodle mix named Sparrow How long have you been trying?5 days...I'm a real newbie!!Last but not least one interesting fact about you...I can't whistle or blow a bubble.  Life is obviously hard for me.  Ha!

psubride1012

How old are you?  28

Occupation? Buyer

Any kids or furbabies? 1 Furbaby (see siggy)

How long have you been trying? Since July 2010 (cycle 5)

Last but not least one interesting fact about you...  I am in an all-girl fantasy football league.

kellym243

goldenleaves:

srmunroe:

I was a preemie too!  I was born 3 months early and weighed 2lbs4oz.  I stayed in the hospital for three months until my duedate.  My lungs were not developed and I was on a breathing machine for a month...as a result I have asthma.  To top it off, my parents had insurance but the insurance only covered the first month of care in the NICU...the remaining two months they had to pay out of pocket.  To this day, they are still sending a check to the hospital each month.  In the end, they say it was all worth it!  I agree! 

I was also a preemie! I weighed 2lbs 12oz and was in the hospital for 5 weeks in the NICU.  I'm an identical twin and my sister was more than double my weight.

I've been working in the NICU for just one year now, and what an impact it has had on my life.... I could go on and on!

I LOVE hearing these kinds of success stories, the preemies years later

goldenleaves

kellym243:

goldenleaves:

srmunroe:

I was a preemie too!  I was born 3 months early and weighed 2lbs4oz.  I stayed in the hospital for three months until my duedate.  My lungs were not developed and I was on a breathing machine for a month...as a result I have asthma.  To top it off, my parents had insurance but the insurance only covered the first month of care in the NICU...the remaining two months they had to pay out of pocket.  To this day, they are still sending a check to the hospital each month.  In the end, they say it was all worth it!  I agree! 

I was also a preemie! I weighed 2lbs 12oz and was in the hospital for 5 weeks in the NICU.  I'm an identical twin and my sister was more than double my weight.

I've been working in the NICU for just one year now, and what an impact it has had on my life.... I could go on and on!

I LOVE hearing these kinds of success stories, the preemies years later

My main NICU nurse, Joyce, came to family functions all the time until she passed away from cancer when I was around 10. She was and definitely is my family's guardian angel.

JenniferAnnes

How old are you? 27...soon to be 28 on Jan. 11

Occupation? Attorney

Any kids or furbabies? 0 kids, 2 furbabies (1 dog and 1 cat)

How long have you been trying? Cycle 3 (went off BCP Nov. 7)

Last but not least one interesting fact about you... DH and I met in the law library like nerds

jkitty520

I'm so excited to read all these replies and see so many ladies just starting out!

How old are you?  32

Occupation?  International Logistics Coordinator (booooring.)

Any kids or furbabies? 1 kitty, Madison (I lost my sweet Sierra about 2.5 weeks ago - she was 15yo and we miss her so much...)

How long have you been trying?  This is our first try!  off BC in November, and I should be ovulating any day now, so we'll give it a go and see what happens.  Fingers crossed!

Last but not least one interesting fact about you...  We just got married on December 20th after being together for 8 years!

 

Carifly

How old are you? 29

Occupation? CPA

Any kids or furbabies? One 2.5 year old daughter Penelope and an 11 year old cat, Popoki

How long have you been trying? We are on our third cycle now

Last but not least one interesting fact about you... I was a theater major/anthropology minor in college

mandalynn01

Thanks for posting this!  I've been lurking and posting a little bit, but haven't gotten to know many of the ladies on here yet.

How old are you? 26, but will be 27 next month.

Occupation? Medical Receptionist and part-time business student.

Any kids or furbabies? No kids yet, but we have 5 furbabies - Chloe (6 month yellow lab/golden retriever mix), Miley (4 1/2 month golden retriever), and three bunnies (Kellie, Jewels, & Bella).

How long have you been trying? This is our first cycle.

Last but not least one interesting fact about you... I was born with a cleft lip and palate, but have had 3 surgeries to help correct it as best as possible.

kujayhawkgirl

How old are you? 27 (28 in February)

Occupation? School Psychologist

Any kids or furbabies? 2 doggies (Sandy -- 5 y.o. beagle; Maddie -- 10 month-old lab)

How long have you been trying? 1st cycle, but have been working with/trying to overcome fertility issues the past 2 years

Last but not least one interesting fact about you... When I was in daycare, my friend and I would stuff paper towels in our pockets right before nap time and hide our cots behind bookshelves so the teachers wouldn't see us. We would use the papertowels to wiggle our teeth out. I had all my baby teeth gone by the beginning of 1st grade! (I also had orthodontics from 5 y.o. - 17 y.o. ... haha)

kit443

How old are you? 30

Occupation? Finishing grad school this year

Any kids or furbabies? 18 month old DS, 2 dogs, 2 cats, 1 husband

How long have you been trying? off BC since Aug 2010, AF returned this month for the first time - so I am on cycle 2

Last but not least one interesting fact about you... petrified of lady bugs

lovin life23

How old are you: 23

Occupation: Front Office Asst. for Financial Firm (waitlisted for RN programs currently)

Kids/Furbabies: 1 adorable yorkie, Sampson

How long have you been trying? I am on my 2nd cycle

Interesting fact: I was born at 28 weeks!

Jing22

How old are you? 28
Occupation? Attorney
Any kids or furbabies? Yes to furbabies, no to human ones.
How long have you been trying? Since April. Cycle 9.
Last but not least one interesting fact about you...I like to get up really early.

AlyEric

Sorry I'm a little late with my response...try not to get on my computer as soon as I get home from work....

How old are you? 29

Occupation? Wealth Management Marketing

Any kids or furbabies? 2 doggies, Cookie and Conan - 2 yr old mutts

How long have you been trying? Been off the pill since last December (if it happens it happens); REALLY trying since August 2010

Last but not least one interesting fact about you... I am the oldest of 5 kids.  Also, I went to NYC for a conference in college...was picked outside MTV to go in to the taping of TRL and got to meet Howie from the Backstreet Boys!!

psychgirl33

jkitty520:

I'm so excited to read all these replies and see so many ladies just starting out!

How old are you?  32

Occupation?  International Logistics Coordinator (booooring.)

Any kids or furbabies? 1 kitty, Madison (I lost my sweet Sierra about 2.5 weeks ago - she was 15yo and we miss her so much...)

How long have you been trying?  This is our first try!  off BC in November, and I should be ovulating any day now, so we'll give it a go and see what happens.  Fingers crossed!

Last but not least one interesting fact about you...  We just got married on December 20th after being together for 8 years!

 

Yay for December weddings!  Congratulations!  My husband and I just got married on December 18th after 4 1/2 years of dating (not quite as long as you)  

moosegal

How old are you? I'm 29 & DH is 30

Occupation?  Fundraiser at a sustainability/education nonprofit

Any kids or furbabies?  3 cats & 2 dogs

How long have you been trying?  Off BCP in February 2010, but didn't really start *trying* until September

Last but not least one interesting fact about you...  When I was about 9 or 10 years old, I thought I saw a UFO above the soccer fields near our house one night...scared the beejesus out of me for about the next 10 years.

 

littlecookie

How old are you? I'm 29 

Occupation?  Market Research

Any kids or furbabies?  Not right now.

How long have you been trying?  Off BCP in June 2010, but didn't really start *trying* until last month

Last but not least one interesting fact about you...  I have more than 50 first cousins

doersam2010

missycrissy3:

How old are you? 26...I'll be 27 on Monday!

Occupation? Investigator Assistant

Any kids or furbabies? no kids...2 furbabies (pics in siggy)

How long have you been trying? Since August...this is my 5th cycle

Last but not least one interesting fact about you...  I love to clean

 

 

Mommy2Grayson

How old are you? I am 24...my husband is 31

Occupation? I currently work as a Patient Care Tech at our local hospital, but hoping to finish my pre-reqs and apply for nursing school within a year or year and a half.

Any kids or furbabies? We have a 2 1/2 year old son named Grayson.  He is amazing!

How long have you been trying? I had my IUD removed on December 17th.  So we're just getting started.

Last but not least one interesting fact about you: My husband and I are taking classes together and applying to nursing school together.  Nursing is one field that hasn't been hit very hard by the economy here in Texas.

Mommy2Grayson

kit443:

Last but not least one interesting fact about you... petrified of lady bugs

 

ME TOOO!!!!!  People think I'm crazy, but those suckers scare the crap out of me!  And they stink!

bubbles0568

missycrissy3:

How old are you? 23

Occupation? In home daycare provider

Any kids or furbabies? No kids, 1 fur baby- Izzy

How long have you been trying? 1 cycle- 2 months

Last but not least one interesting fact about you... hmmm nothing interesting about me but DH is an identical twin and his mom didn't know she was carrying twins until she was delivering them!!

 

 

HawkeyeMomma

Hey ladies

How old are you? 27

Occupation? Sales and Marketing

Any kids or furbabies? 1 crazy yellow lab, love her though.

How long have you been trying? April 2010, finally caved and started temping last month, was using OPK's

Last but not least one interesting fact about you...One of six children in my family (so you would think this conceiving stuff would come naturally, right?!)

michaela080

I am not new but I will play anyway 

How old are you? 30

Occupation? Speech Language Pathologist for K-5

Any kids or furbabies? 3 dogs, 2 cats, 1 turtle (click on my siggy to see them)

How long have you been trying? just starting my 6th cycle

Last but not least one interesting fact about you...  Ummmm . . . . I was a synchronized swimmer for 5 years, and I fenced in college.

tlynnus

missycrissy3:

Just wanted to welcome all the newbies that I have not met yet!! This is a great place to meet people that are going thru some of the things you are going thru. If non one has told you lurk lurk lurk!!

On a side note a great video to watch on Youtube is The Great Sperm Race.

Since we dont know each other and I would like to get to know you guys more here is a nonclicky poll!!!! 

How old are you? 35 but turn 36 on Jan 2

Occupation? RN

Any kids or furbabies? 1 son and 3 cats

How long have you been trying? This is cycle #1. DS was a cycle #1 so I have high hopes!

Last but not least one interesting fact about you... We are living with my mom right now while we try to sell our house. Fun, Fun!! LOL

 

 

JennaAmalie18

Hello ladies!!

How old are you? 30

Occupation?  I work in Media at an advertising agency

Any kids or furbabies? 1 adorable kitty named Kody

How long have you been trying? Just a couple months

Last but not least one interesting fact about you... I got married 2 years ago and was OBSESSED with wedding blogs...now that I am TTC I am becoming obsessed with mom blogs.  Such a time suck!

Nice to "meet" you all

jwls84

Hi Everyone

How old are you? 26 years old

Occupation? I am an adult education instructor

Any kids or furbabies? 1 cat

How long have you been trying? This is my first month

Last but not least one interesting fact about you... hmmm, an interesting fact about me, my cat's name is Taco, everyone seems to find that interesting when they meet me.

GL to everyone, it was nice reading about all the newbies and not feeling like the only newbie on the board

somnybooks

How old are you? 25

Occupation? Full time grad student majoring in speech language pathology

Any kids or furbabies? 2 cats, Cal and Hobbes.  One horse of a dog, Apollo.

How long have you been trying? We are still not officially trying.  I have been off BC since July, this is my second cycle temping in an attempt to prepare for next summer when we will be actively TTC.  Although I am kind of starting to think that if you are temping, you get sucked into actively TTC because you know when you are Oing (unless you temp to TTA).  

One interesting fact about you...Hmm. This is tough.  My family went to see the 96 Olympics.

Sandy8168

24 years old. Family Support Coordinator.Two furbabies, Jordy and Lulu. Both are Jack Russell Terriers. Jordy is an ornery old man and Lulu is a sweet eight month old puppy. We are planning to start trying in September. The countdown is on.I graduated high school at 16 and college at 20.

Mattel

  How old are you? I'm 26, DH is 30 Occupation?  Nurse Any kids or furbabies? We have a 4 year old boston terrier named Gracie How long have you been trying?  This time around, we're on our second cycle. We tried unsuccessfully for 6 months last year Last but not least one interesting fact about you...  I'm not a very good driver.

kellym243

Sandy8168:

24 years old. Family Support Coordinator.Two furbabies, Jordy and Lulu. Both are Jack Russell Terriers. Jordy is an ornery old man and Lulu is a sweet eight month old puppy. We are planning to start trying in September. The countdown is on.I graduated high school at 16 and college at 20.

Wow, your parents must be so proud! Thats awesome

dreamstravgirl

How old are you? 32

Occupation? Own Travel Agency

Any kids or furbabies? 2 kids 12 and 7... and a Rotti

How long have you been trying? 11 months

Last but not least one interesting fact about you... I love to bake

We have decided there will be no medical intervention on us having a 3rd

jenni888

missycrissy3:

Just wanted to welcome all the newbies that I have not met yet!! This is a great place to meet people that are going thru some of the things you are going thru. If non one has told you lurk lurk lurk!!

On a side note a great video to watch on Youtube is The Great Sperm Race.

Since we dont know each other and I would like to get to know you guys more here is a nonclicky poll!!!! 

How old are you? 29

Occupation? Property Management

Any kids or furbabies? 2 kittehs!

How long have you been trying? since September

Last but not least one interesting fact about you... I am also a singer!

 

 

Aub5

How old are you? 27 (on Saturday!)

Occupation? Financial Advisor

Any kids or furbabies? 2 furbabies - one Siberian Husky and one Chocolate Lab

How long have you been trying? July...

Last but not least one interesting fact about you... I am a cancer survivor and since being diagnosed have vowed to stay healthy...I have even completed 2 10k's and a 5k!

woodh

How old are you? I am 27 (DH is 45 so there are a good amount of years between us)

Occupation? Deputy Coroner (DH is a Deputy Sheriff... we met over a dead body)

Any kids or furbabies? 2 wonderful step daughters, 2 cats (Morte and Otter), and 1 black lab name Bleu

How long have you been trying? Since May 2010

Last but not least one interesting fact about you... My mother has pancreatic cancer. She was diagnosed over 3 years ago and is still fighting. We got married 4 months after we got engaged to be sure my mom could be there. I hope she also stays with us long enough to meet her grandchild

mdiblasi10

How old are you? 27

Occupation? Project Coordinator

Any kids or furbabies? One Mastiff (Apollo), two kitties (Norman & Baby Girl,) and a desert tortoise (Tom).

How long have you been trying? 9 cycles

Last but not least one interesting fact about you... I cannot take naps. I never did as a baby or kid either. I get very sick if I try to.

kelly2983

missycrissy3:

How old are you? 27

Occupation? Information Security professional

Any kids or furbabies? 1 English bulldog (see below!)

How long have you been trying? 5th cycle charting, 6th cycle trying. We had a chemical pregnancy on the first try. Found out we weren't pregnant the week after we found out, still hard though.

Last but not least one interesting fact about you...I have a 4 siblings from my parents first marriage (age 30-19) & 2 half siblings from my parents remarrying (ages 5 & 6).

 

 

Wish Upon A Star

How old are you? I'll be 27 next month, DH is 30

Occupation? Pre-K teacher for an inner city school district

Any kids or furbabies? A bad kitty named Baxter

How long have you been trying? This is the second cycle that my body has cooperated, but I have been off the pill for 16 months.

Last but not least one interesting fact about you... When I can't find a book that teaches the skills I want, I just write them myself. One day I would love to publish them.