EVERYONE IN! Get-to-know-you POLL!

IkesHawaiian06

1. Your name? Kami
2. General location of where you live? (North, South, Seattle, etc.) South. Way South. Like Oregon south. :-)
3. What's your state of affairs? (Children, TTC, etc.) 3 yr old daughter and one on the way
3. What brought you to the board? I was on The Knot and then came over to The Bump when I got pregnant with Em. I found the Seattle Board towards the end of the pregnancy.
4. Where did you take your last vacation? Technically, Spokane in July.
5. The book you're currently reading? A bunch of pregnancy books...
6. One giant pet peeve of yours? Can I say "anything my MIL does"?
7. Your favorite kind of ice cream? Dreyers S'mores or Dreyers Thin Mints
8. When you were a kid, who was your hero? Kellie Martin from Life Goes On

IdahoGirl

MrsEditorJax:

A little poll for the people!

1. Your name? Heather
2. General location of where you live? (North, South, Seattle, etc.) The only slightly dirty South.  Not as dirty as Jaxy.
3. What's your state of affairs? (Children, TTC, etc.) My affairs?  I'm not having any, thankyouvermuch.  I kid....  I have a 2.5 year old girl and a nearly 1 year old boy.
3. What brought you to the board? I just "grew up" here.  I started on the Knot, then migrated to the Nest, now I'm on the Bump.
4. Where did you take your last vacation? Hood River, OR
5. The book you're currently reading? Grave Sight, Love and Logic
6. One giant pet peeve of yours? Tailgaters (when I'm driving, not when I'm at a football game )
7. Your favorite kind of ice cream? Cookie Dough
8. When you were a kid, who was your hero? Madelyn Albright.  Really.  I was a nerd.

BSJMM

1. Your name? Brianne (but everyone calls me Bri)
2. General location of where you live? (North, South, Seattle, etc.) North
3. What's your state of affairs? (Children, TTC, etc.) 2yr old son & 4 motnth old daughter
3. What brought you to the board? Started on the Knot back in 2006, then Nest and the Bump
4. Where did you take your last vacation? Vacation???? What's that?                         
5. The book you're currently reading? Positive Discipline
6. One giant pet peeve of yours? People that constantly complain about the SAME THING and never do anything to fix it.
7. Your favorite kind of ice cream? Baskin Robbins - Pralines and Cream
8. When you were a kid, who was your hero? MADONNA!

itskacie

BSJMM:

6. One giant pet peeve of yours? People that constantly complain about the SAME THING and never do anything to fix it.

 

doublem

1. Your name? Everyone is supposed to know it and always be glad I came.  (ok, it's Laura)
2. General location of where you live? (North, South, Seattle, etc.) North Seattle
3. What's your state of affairs? (Children, TTC, etc.) E is 9 months, and we're not actively TTC or TTA now because we're a) old and b) indecisive, so we figure we'll just see what happens.
3. What brought you to the board? I was wondering why people count 3 twice here.
4. Where did you take your last vacation? other than camping, I don't remember.  that is BAD
5. The book you're currently reading? Goodnight Moon
6. One giant pet peeve of yours? people starting sentences (in writing) with conjunctions
7. Your favorite kind of ice cream? either s'mores or Tillamook Udderly Chocolate
8. When you were a kid, who was your hero? She-Ra or Jem

FutureFung

1. Your name?  Jennifer

2. General location of where you live? (North, South, Seattle, etc.)  Seattle

3. What's your state of affairs? (Children, TTC, etc.)  My uterus is empty for now.

3. What brought you to the board?  Your mom.

4. Where did you take your last vacation?  Cabo.

5. The book you're currently reading?  The First Year: Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed Child 

6. One giant pet peeve of yours?  Bad manners

7. Your favorite kind of ice cream?  Something smothered in Magic Shell

8. When you were a kid, who was your hero?  Miss America

7costanza

1. Your name? Melissa
2. General location of where you live? (North, South, Seattle, etc.) North
3. What's your state of affairs? (Children, TTC, etc.) TTA for the moment, TTC in the next few months
3. What brought you to the board? I used to be on The Knot (with a different sn), then had a surprise pregnancy (ended in mc) so started lurking here
4. Where did you take your last vacation? California
5. The book you're currently reading? a variety of TTC/pregnancy books
6. One giant pet peeve of yours? When the top sheet isn't totally smooth before I get into bed
7. Your favorite kind of ice cream? I don't like ice cream, but if I had to choose a favorite - Ben and Jerry's Phish Food
8. When you were a kid, who was your hero? I can't remember so I must not have had one

mrssmith717

1. Your name? Maddie
2. General location of where you live? (North, South, Seattle, etc.) North of the lake
3. What's your state of affairs? I've got one daughter at the moment.
3. What brought you to the board? I was on the knot and nest back in the day and migrated back when I became PG with my DD.
4. Where did you take your last vacation? Davis, CA (BFF lives there)
5. The book you're currently reading? I have no time for reading right now (I'm a teacher), but last week I read If I Stay and Where She Went, two shorter novels (they go together) and I loved them! I was sobbing!  I love books.
6. One giant pet peeve of yours? Drivers going under the speed limit.
7. Your favorite kind of ice cream? Right now, I'd love some chocolate.
8. When you were a kid, who was your hero? My dad.

jennlin

1. Your name?
jenn
2. General location of where you live? (North, South, Seattle, etc.)
north
3. What's your state of affairs? (Children, TTC, etc.)
pregnant
3. What brought you to the board?
i've been posting on TK since i was a BM in a wedding about 6 years ago, then my wedding, then TN.
4. Where did you take your last vacation?
south carolina, to visit my h while he was away for work. "real" vacation, socal, mexican cruise for a friends wedding.
5. The book you're currently reading?
firefly lane
6. One giant pet peeve of yours?
your vs you're.
7. Your favorite kind of ice cream?
anything with coffee/mocha/espresso...better if it has chocolate chips in it too
8. When you were a kid, who was your hero?
mariah carey. lame. i wanted to be just like her.

jacquiekat

1. Your name? - Jacquie

2. General location of where you live? - West Seattle

3. What's your state of affairs? (Children, TTC, etc.) - Pregnant, due in April

3. What brought you to the board? - My friend, Hayley

4. Where did you take your last vacation? - New York City, last September

5. The book you're currently reading? - Game of Thrones

6. One giant pet peeve of yours? - People who are chronically late!

7. Your favorite kind of ice cream? - Pumpkin

8.When you were a kid, who was your hero? - My dad. I used to dress up his clothes and run around the house. I was a special child.

RequiresExalted

1. Your name?  Meg
2. General location of where you live? (North, South, Seattle, etc.)  West Seattle
3. What's your state of affairs? (Children, TTC, etc.)  #1 on the way!
3. What brought you to the board?  I wanted to meet women in the Seattle area who are moms or moms-to-be.
4. Where did you take your last vacation?  Portland.  Just a quickie.  We went on a long vacation driving down the coast for our anniversary in March.
5. The book you're currently reading?  A Clash of Kings
6. One giant pet peeve of yours?  Chewing with your mouth open
7. Your favorite kind of ice cream?  Chocolate PB
8. When you were a kid, who was your hero?  My big brother

tst1998

1. Your name? Tracy
2. General location of where you live? (North, South, Seattle, etc.) Seattle (Ballard)
3. What's your state of affairs? (Children, TTC, etc.) TTC--in the 2WW for IVF#1!
3. What brought you to the board? Was on TTTC, somehow found my way here. Hoping to become more involved soon!
4. Where did you take your last vacation? Flathead Lake in Montana
5. The book you're currently reading? Cutting for Stone
6. One giant pet peeve of yours? apostrophe abuse
7. Your favorite kind of ice cream? vanilla, but only really good vanilla
8. When you were a kid, who was your hero? Dudley Do-Right

outlandartist

1. Your name? Andrea
2. General location of where you live? (North, South, Seattle, etc.) North End
3. What's your state of affairs? (Children, TTC, etc.) 7 week old girl
3. What brought you to the board? Was pregnant and looking to connect with other local moms
4. Where did you take your last vacation? Olympic Peninsula (Babymoon)
5. The book you're currently reading? Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child
6. One giant pet peeve of yours? Left lane campers
7. Your favorite kind of ice cream? Chocolate chip cookie dough
8. When you were a kid, who was your hero? Is it sad I don't have an answer to this one?

NicoleD0516

1. Your name? Nicole
2. General location of where you live? (North, South, Seattle, etc.) South but by the Eastside (if that makes sense!)
3. What's your state of affairs? (Children, TTC, etc.) A little boy on the way.
3. What brought you to the board? Have been on TB since I found out I was pregnant and wanted to find some local moms.
4. Where did you take your last vacation? Hilton Head, SC.
5. The book you're currently reading? Lots of baby books!
6. One giant pet peeve of yours? People who are oblivious to others. Whether it be other's feelings or when out in a public area.
7. Your favorite kind of ice cream? Dark chocolate, the nearly fudge type.
8. When you were a kid, who was your hero? My Dad.

MrsAmyB

1. Your name? Amy
2. General location of where you live? East-King
3. What's your state of affairs? 4 kids, 4 and under.
3. What brought you to the board?  Planning a wedding and never left 7 years later.
4. Where did you take your last vacation?  Camping last weekend (Disney next week!)
5. The book you're currently reading?  I don't have time for books
6. One giant pet peeve of yours?  Talking with food in your mouth, obnoxious belching
7. Your favorite kind of ice cream? Huckleberry
8. When you were a kid, who was your hero?  idk.

MSTie24

1. Your name? Shane
2. General location of where you live? (North, South, Seattle, etc.) North
3. What's your state of affairs? (Children, TTC, etc.) 1 year old daughter, 7 furbabies
3. What brought you to the board? Complete ignorance about TTC and babies
4. Where did you take your last vacation?  Connecticut
5. The book you're currently reading? Yes Man by Danny Wallace
6. One giant pet peeve of yours? Backyard breeders
7. Your favorite kind of ice cream? Mint chocolate chip or coconut almond chocolate chunk
8. When you were a kid, who was your hero? No idea

smilingjb

1. Your name? Jonis
2. General location of where you live? (North, South, Seattle, etc.) North End
3. What's your state of affairs? (Children, TTC, etc.) Aiden almost 4 months
3. What brought you to the board? Been MIA for awhile so I need to catch up
4. Where did you take your last vacation? Hawaii
5. The book you're currently reading? Baby books
6. One giant pet peeve of yours? People who hog up the grocery isle.  Pick a side people!!!
7. Your favorite kind of ice cream? Mint Chocolate Chip
8. When you were a kid, who was your hero? Punky Brewster

irishgurlkt

A little poll for the people!

1. Your name? Katie
2. General location of where you live? (North, South, Seattle, etc.) Renton Highlands
3. What's your state of affairs? (Children, TTC, etc.) 2 kids, thinking about TTC #3
3. What brought you to the board? Need to meet some locals
4. Where did you take your last vacation? Mexico
5. The book you're currently reading? Just finished The Distant Hours
6. One giant pet peeve of yours? oye, oye, all of them! I have too many
7. Your favorite kind of ice cream? Rainbow Sherbet
8. When you were a kid, who was your hero? My grandpa

pinktulips

1. Your name? Alicia
2. General location of where you live? (North, South, Seattle, etc.) East (MI)
3. What's your state of affairs? (Children, TTC, etc.) Crazy, I mean, Children
3. What brought you to the board? the knot
4. Where did you take your last vacation? came home to WA to visit
5. The book you're currently reading? My Life in France
6. One giant pet peeve of yours? Sneezing into hands
7. Your favorite kind of ice cream? Fudgesicles
8. When you were a kid, who was your hero? Laura Ingalls

MOHjen

1. Your name? Jen
2. General location of where you live? (North, South, Seattle, etc.) North-ish
3. What's your state of affairs? (Children, TTC, etc.) 1 daughter
3. What brought you to the board? Was on the knot then moved to nest and then headed to the bump when I started to think about TTC
4. Where did you take your last vacation? Went to my cousin's wedding in Laguna Beach and spent the weekend down there without my H or my kid.  It was heaven.
5. The book you're currently reading? I'm in between at the moment but I think I'm going to read The Book Thief next.
6. One giant pet peeve of yours? On man, too many to list.
7. Your favorite kind of ice cream? Chunky Monkey
8. When you were a kid, who was your hero? Joe Montana

~Lynchie~

1. Your name? Jen
2. General location of where you live? (North, South, Seattle, etc.) south king cnty
3. What's your state of affairs? (Children, TTC, etc.) I have a 2.5 year old son, and am currently pg with identical twin boys!
3. What brought you to the board?  Typing "thebump.com" into the address bar of my internet explorer      and a less annoying answer, I have been here FOREVER since starting to plan my wedding on theknot.com back in 06
4. Where did you take your last vacation?  Our family's cabin in NE WA
5. The book you're currently reading? I started to read The Help but then work got crazy and I didnt have time to read there anymore so Ive decided to save it for when im bfing
6. One giant pet peeve of yours?  I have several, but I honestly cant think of one right now..
7. Your favorite kind of ice cream?  Huckleberry Cheesecake!
8. When you were a kid, who was your hero?  I didnt have one.   I dont think I've ever had a hero actually.

cuppycakemama

1. Your name?
2. General location of where you live? (North, South, Seattle, etc.)  North end.
3. What's your state of affairs? (Children, TTC, etc.)  Mama to a toddler boy.
3. What brought you to the board?  Started on The Knot when I got engaged and then moved over here when we got married and I got baby fever.
4. Where did you take your last vacation?  California two years ago...so sad it's been that long!
5. The book you're currently reading? The Hunger Games.
6. One giant pet peeve of yours?  People who don't write thank you notes.
7. Your favorite kind of ice cream?  Cookie 'n cream.
8. When you were a kid, who was your hero?  Barbara Walters.

ladymgray

1. Your name? Michele
2. General location of where you live? (North, South, Seattle, etc.) West, soon to be Eastside
3. What's your state of affairs? (Children, TTC, etc.) 2 boys!  a 2 year old and 4 month old
3. What brought you to the board? Wanting to connect with local mamas
4. Where did you take your last vacation? Maui (with a newborn, yipes!)
5. The book you're currently reading?  Just finished "The Paris Wife"
6. One giant pet peeve of yours? Drivers who don't use their turn signals. GAK!
7. Your favorite kind of ice cream? Husky Deli - any kind there, really.
8. When you were a kid, who was your hero? Nancy Drew

spritzey

1. Your name? Brittany

2. General location of where you live? (North, South, Seattle, etc.) Seattle

3. What's your state of affairs? (Children, TTC, etc.) 2 boys (5 yr & 4 yr) and 1 girl (10 months)

3. What brought you to the board? just checking to see what local mama's had to say.

4. Where did you take your last vacation? Lummi Island

5. The book you're currently reading? Nourishing Traditions....still

6. One giant pet peeve of yours?

lack of manners, what is wrong with people?

7. Your favorite kind of ice cream? Currently Java Chip

8. When you were a kid, who was your hero?Hmmm I was into Amercian Girls (Samantha). Not really sure if I ever had a hero though...

maryg6707

1. Your name? Mary

2. General location of where you live? (North, South, Seattle, etc.) West

3. What's your state of affairs? (Children, TTC, etc.) Mama to a little baby maniac

3. What brought you to the board? Found it while I was paranoid with my pregnancy - looking up every bit of information and misinformation to help scare me to death

4. Where did you take your last vacation? Got married in Costa Rica this past February and went to Las Vegas in September

5. The book you're currently reading? None currently; however, just finished the Hunger Games trilogy

6. One giant pet peeve of yours? It's a toss up between attention whores or my husband (depending on the day)

7. Your favorite kind of ice cream? Molly Moon's strawberry -- it's amaaaazing!

8. When you were a kid, who was your hero? I was pretty into Jem