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5 Weeks Pregnant
Bump Kathleen
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Welcome to Week 5
Bump Kathleen
member
Hi Bumpies,
Welcome to Week 5! Use this questionnaire to introduce yourself.
Some other links that you might find helpful if you are a new member: Our Tech FAQs (for how to LIP, PIP, edit your siggies, etc.), Our Glossary (for what all those abbreviations mean) andTerms of Use (our community rules).
If none of those answer your question, or if you have any other questions or concerns while you're on our message boards, you can PM me or email me at community@thebump.com.
Screen name:
Due date:
What you do:
How you met your SO:
Fur babies:
Loves:
Hates:
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far:
Favorite book:
I've been on TB since...:
Something interesting about yourself:
How I like my potatoes:
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Screen name:Bmuz13
Due date:4/14/2013
What you do:Office Manager
How you met your SO:In highschool I stayed the night at a friends house and was the only girl still awake watching tv when her big brother came home from work (didn't know she had an older brother so it was kinda awkward)
Fur babies:one cockerspaniel 1.5 years "Mocha"
Loves:my life, decorating, crafts, cooking
Hates:having to clean after a 45+ hour week (especially with how tired I am right now)
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far:smoothies & crab legs & potstickers
Favorite book:probably the "love comes softly series" by Janette Oke
I've been on TB since...:My first pregnancy in April that I miscarried
Something interesting about yourself:I am pretty impressive at cake decorating
How I like my potatoes:mashed with sour cream, garlic, chives, and butter
Screen name: BloomzLegolas
Due date: April 28 2013
What you do: switchboard operator
How you met your SO: online
Fur babies: Bella 4.5 Tifa 4
Loves: my babies!
Hates: liars
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: spaghetti and meatballs
Favorite book: twilight
I've been on TB since...: last week
Something interesting about yourself: oldest of 7
How I like my potatoes: mashed
K87L
April 28th
Work for the US
Through a mutual friend
No thanks
Shirts
Bad drivers
Subway turkey/ham
Harry Potter series
Today
I love tattoos
Oven fried, cheese melted on top or with ketchup
How you met your SO: N/A (was raped)
Fur babies: none
Loves: wonderful friends who are supporting me & my decision not to terminate
Hates: abusive people
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Goldfish crackers, vanilla milkshakesFavorite book: Hind's Feet On High Places by Hannah HurnardI've been on TB since...: 8/25/12Something interesting about yourself: My go-to gift for baby showers: a bib I embroider with an animal/nursery rhyme design and the baby's name (or "baby __[last name]____")
How I like my potatoes: twice-baked
Hi Bumpies,
Welcome to Week 5! Use this questionnaire to introduce yourself.
Some other links that you might find helpful if you are a new member: Our Tech FAQs for how to LIP, PIP, edit your siggies, etc., Our Glossary for what all those abbreviations mean andTerms of Use our community rules.
If none of those answer your question, or if you have any other questions or concerns while you're on our message boards, you can PM me or email me at communitythebump.com.
Screen name: Mysweetlittlepug
Due date: may 1, 2013
What you do: nanny
How you met your SO: I met him on match.com 10 years ago
Fur babies: pug buttercup, Boston terrier porkchop , Persian cat Asia
Loves: read, garden, shop, right now love sleeping.
Hates: People that judge and talk behind your back .
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Shrimp and pasta
Favorite book: I don't have just one
I've been on TB since...: aug 24
Something interesting about yourself:
we have been trying for 5 years and we did our first cycle of ivf and got pregnant. Yay !
How I like my potatoes: mashed w/ garlic and a little cream and butter.
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Screen name: Ashleeeeeeee
Due date: May 1, 2013
What you do: Office Coordinator
How you met your SO: We met in a bar actually. Haha.
Fur babies: Sadly, none.
Loves: Spending time with my DD and family. Biking. Food. Classic Rock.
Hates: Liars. Rude people. Mondays.
Biggest Pregnancy Craving so far: Anything spicy, which is strange because I normally HATE spicy foods.
Favorite book: I don't have a favorite book. I don't get much free time for reading any more!
I've been on TB since...: I found out I was expecting again..we found out last Sunday.
Something interesting about yourself: I don't know if there is really anything "interesting" about myself. I love sports, and am pretty good at them. Not so much a "girly girl". I am really loud and outgoing. Very fun to be around.
How I like my potatoes: Mashed!
Screen name: ShelovesLane
Due date: April 27 2013
What you do: SAHM
How you met your SO: We worked together
Fur babies: Raspberry, black lab 7 yrs old
Loves: My 5 yr old Noah, and My 3 Yr. Old Caleb
Hates: hearthburn
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: nada
Favorite book: To Kill a Mockingbird
Screen name: brandyharder
Due date: May 2, 2013
What you do: Controller for our 3 family businesses
How you met your SO: Online (Match.com) then met in person for beers at Hooters (MY IDEA)
Fur Babies: Thompson (4 year old English Mastiff), Daisy (4 year old Chocolate Lab), & Lucy (2 year old Bloodhound)
Loves: NASCAR, my lake
Favorite book: All Maeve Binchy books, she was an amazing lady!
Been on TB since: just a few days
Interesting: hmmm...
Potatoes: I love em all! Surprise me is what I always tell my husband
Screen name: Mikaela33
Due date: May 11
What you do: Literacy coach elementary school
How you met your SO: college, house party
Fur babies: Bagheera long hair black cat
Loves: reading, painting, drawing, writing
Hates: fake, two faced people
Biggest pregnancy craving so far: milk (and I hate milk) and graham crackers
Favorite book: modac
I've been on TB since...August
Something interesting about yourself...I've been diabetic for 30 years
How I like my potatoes: fried with onions and garlic
Screen name: MamaOpp
Due date: Based on my lp, May 8th
What you do: I'm a social media marketing representative
How you met your SO: He was stationed in my hometown for 10 years and after he got out of the military, we got married.
Fur babies: One German Sheppard mix named Gretchen
Loves: Cooking, Baking, singing, dancing, traveling, photography, crafting, family time
Hates: Green beans, brussel sprouts, more than 5 rainy days in a row, the fact that the weekend is never long enough.
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: I haven't had any really.
Favorite book: It's a series: The Sword of Truth novels by Terry Goodkind
I've been on TB since...: August 2012
Something interesting about yourself: I'm German, Black, and Puerto Rican and I'm fluent in German
How I like my potatoes: diced and baked in the oven or garlic mashed reds with the skin on.
This afternoon is my first OB appointment and I'm expecting to find out my actual DD. I'm really excited! I feel like I've been waiting forever.
my worst pregancy symptom so far has been not being able to sleep from 2:30 am on until it's time to get up for work and hot flashes... not too bad
Congrats ladies!
Screen name: Mommy2B19912013
Due date: May 22 2013
What you do: Esthetician
How you met your SO: n/a (one night stand {biggest mistake of my life not because i'm pregnant though i'm very happy to be pregnant})
Fur babies: None
Loves: Little things that make life beautiful
Hates: Being rushed and having to pee so much
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Salty Foods
Favorite book: Someone like you
I've been on TB since...: Sept 23 2012
Something interesting about yourself: I love nail art and cant wait to paint my little girls toes (that is if that's what i'm having)
How I like my potatoes: mashed
Hi!
New to The Bump!
Screen name: Donegal37
Due date: May 23, 2013
What you do: Unemployed...graphic deisgner, photographer, creative arts
How you met your SO: We live in the same neighborhood, he works and frequents places I hang out at...we met last fall.
Fur babies: 9 yr. old. domestic kitty...male...Benson...adopted him when he was 2 1/2. He is a wonderful cat...I hope he is ready for a sibling!
Loves: Family, friends, Boston sports teams, tennis, dancing, laughing, reading, Netflix, sunshine
Hates: Mean people, injustice
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: nothing out of the ordinary yet...
Favorite book: hmm...too hard to pick a favorite
I've been on TB since...: yesterday
Something interesting about yourself:
How I like my potatoes: I love potatoes! All ways!
Screen name: dancequeen24
Due date: May 29th
What you do: Teacher
How you met your SO: I met him at the Sushi Restaurant where he works.
Fur babies: Chihuahua named Bella
Loves: music, dance, theatre
Hates: ignorance and intolerance
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: None Really
Favorite book: OOOHHH I love to read and can't pick just one but a recent book that I enjoyed....and probably the reason I got preggo so fast (jk) is FIFTY SHADES OF GREY
I've been on TB since...: I got my BFP on Monday
Something interesting about yourself: My friends call me Martha Stewart because I like to watch HGTV, decorate, make all types of little treats, and host.
How I like my potatoes: BAKED or MASHED
Screen name: KElrod1031
Due date: June 8, 2013
What you do: I work in the Office Services Department at an Insurance Brokerage
How you met your SO: We met through a mutual friend 4 years ago.
Fur babies: We have a 2 year old Boxer named Crunk!
Loves: My husband, my family, my dog, my close friends, going to movies, cuddling on the couch...my life!
Hates: Sweets right now..
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Salty and bland food. I am usually a sweets and candy person and anything sweet now sends me over the edge!
Favorite book: I have a lot! Favorite childrens book is Love You Forever.
I've been on TB since...: August, I think...maybe September
Something interesting about yourself: My anniversary is Halloween
How I like my potatoes: Baked, roasted, hash browns, fries...I just like potatoes!
Screen name: AmayasMama09
Due date: jun 13, 2013
What you do: I work at a living facility for mentally and physically disabled individuals teaching them life skills.
How you met your SO: At work
Fur babies: Karmen 6yr old mixed breed doggy
Loves: my 3 yr old daughter, my boyfriend, my family
Hates: lack of sleep
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: none so far. haven't had much of an appetite.
Favorite book: too many to name. i love to read.
I've been on TB since...: 10/2012. i joined the knot in april.
Something interesting about yourself: i play the violin
How I like my potatoes: baked!
Screen name: TheFranks678
Due date: June 18, 2013
What you do: Drilling Fluids Specialist
How you met your SO: We both grew up in the same small town, started dating in college.
Fur babies: General Lee (8) and Bella Bella Baci (4), both Boston Terriers.
Loves: Jogging, hiking, photography, reading, traveling.
Hates: Monday mornings.
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Ranch on anything.
Favorite book: I don't really have a favorite.
I've been on TB since...: "Officially" since 10-9-12 but I crept around a lot before then
Something interesting about yourself: I am an only child and my husband is also an only child.
How I like my potatoes: mashed.
Screen name: urvilleDue date: June 12 2013 What you do: baker, biz owner
How you met your SO: walking down the street eating a banana
Fur babies: many! 6 horses, 1 dog, 2 goats, 2 cats, 9 chickens
Loves: animals ( ya think?) and great food
Hates: holding grudges
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: carrying our baby myself!Favorite book: horse heavenI've been on TB since...: today! Oct 11,2012Something interesting about yourself: using a gestational carrier, I was born without a uterus. She is an angel for sure.
How I like my potatoes: browned in olive oil with onions and fresh thyme, held together with my chicken's eggs, side of buttered rye toast
June 13 2013
Entrepreneur
Working at a furniture store I sold him a bedroom suite for his apartment.
None right now
Cooking crafts
Cigarettes mean people injustice
Food cheese Chinese eggs
Right now reading VC Andrews series
Since today 10/12/2012
Love doing crafts
Mashed potatoes with Cheddar cheese and garlic
My first appointment will be next Wednesday I am a surrogate
Screen name: I suppose I'll find out when I post this? haha I actually have no idea! I'm new to this!
Due date: June 16, 2013
What you do: Nurse and instructor
How you met your SO: He was my veteranarian!
Fur babies: 5 - 2 dogs and 3 cats
Loves: The fur babies
Hates: Celery and cauliflower... yuck!
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Pomegranate juice and orange juice
Favorite book: Marley and Me
I've been on TB since...: Now? But also took full advantage of The Knot and the Nest
Something interesting about yourself: This is such an intimidating question! I'm not sure!!!
How I like my potatoes: Mashed!
Screen name: Mrs_Strain
Due date: June 19, 2013
What you do: College student
How you met your SO: Through friends
Fur babies: None
Loves: My sister and fiance who supports me through everything
Hates: People who lie
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Not much of an appetite, but I can eat the heck out of cheese
Favorite book: Black for Remembrance
I've been on TB since...: When I thought I was pregnant a few months ago
Something interesting about yourself: I ever learned learned how to whistle
How I like my potatoes: mashed with butter and brown gray, or hashed and fried
Screen name: littlehansen2013
Due date: July 1, 2013
What you do: Teacher
How you met your SO: In Grad School.
Fur babies: Black lab and two sweet kitties.
Loves: Regarding what?
Hates: Regarding what?
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: None, really.
Favorite book: Gone with the Wind
I've been on TB since...: Last week
Something interesting about yourself: First baby! Big secret still and I can't stand it!
How I like my potatoes: Mashed with all the fixins!
Screen name: ahand630
Due date: August 3, 2013
What you do: teacher
How you met your SO: He worked at a local supermarket that I shopped at often.
Fur babies: 2 cats (Ozzy and Pepper)
Loves: Reading, football, spending time with friends and family
Hates: drama, frogs, spiders
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: fatigue, sore breasts
Favorite book: I have so many favorites! I like Stephen King, Nicholas Sparks, Harlan Coban.
I've been on TB since...: I found out I was pregnant, so about 2 weeks
Something interesting about yourself: I'm originally from NJ, my husband and I now live in Las Vegas because my husband is in the Air Force.
How I like my potatoes: mashed
Due Date: August 5, 2013
What you do: I have my own photography business
How you met your SO: Panarea Bread lol! We ran into each other and got to chatting
Fur Baby: Joben!! Golden Retriever
Loves: Snowboarding, Mountain Biking, Hiking
Hates: Liars and fake people
Cravings: Pickels, spagetti for breakfast
Favorite Book: Dear John
Something interesting: I loveeee tattoos
How I like my potatoes: Mashed with sour cream, and bacon
Screen name: starshower22
Due date: August 6, 2013
What you do: RN
How you met your SO: My hubby is friends with my brother-in-law. We met through him.
Fur babies: Cats: Austin (11) & Ratchet (4), Dog: Sprocket (1), he's a dachshund mix
Loves: Reading, horseback riding, swimming, spending time with family & friends
Hates: Snakes! I can't stand them!
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: None yet...
Favorite book: I love mysteries. Not one fav in particular but I do love "The Cat Who..." series by Lilian Jackson Braun.
I've been on TB since...: I'm guessing this means "The Bump". I just signed up today! but I was on The Knot for our wedding (got married this past March on St. Patty's day)
Something interesting about yourself: My mom, two siblings & I are all left handed; but, I broke my left arm twice as a kid so I write with my right hand.
How I like my potatoes: French fried
Screen name: ejb23
Due date: 9/18/13
What you do: social worker
How you met your SO: in college at a bar
Fur babies: nope
Loves: right now- sleeping, usually love cooking
Hates: bad friends
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: thai food
Favorite book: reading Life of Pi right now, so far so good!
I've been on TB since...: my first pregnancy 9/3/12 which ended w/ miscarriage so hoping for a rainbow this time.
Something interesting about yourself: my birthday is next week!
How I like my potatoes: in french fry form
-My step-daughter is 12 years old.
-BFP #1 on 9/2/12, D&C 10/18/12 no heartbeat on US @ 10 weeks.
-BFP #2 on 1/7/13, R was born on 9/22/13 via C-Section
Due date: October 17, 2013?
What you do: Administrative Assistant at Yale University
How you met your SO: Online Dating Website
Fur babies: 2 kitties - very excited to be getting a little brother or sister
Loves: Painting, music, baking, arts & crafts, hockey
Hates: miserable people
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Valentine Jelly Hearts
Favorite book: Endless Night by Agatha Christie
I've been on TB since...: 30 minutes ago
Something interesting about yourself: our baby will have a cousin who is less than 3 months older than him/her.
How I like my potatoes: fried, mashed, baked, roasted
Screen name: jadeorchid
Due date: October 21st 2013
What you do: Chiropractic Physician
How you met your SO: Walking down the street. (somewhat long story)
Fur babies: No. We were supposed to get a poochie this summer. (will that still happen?)
Loves: hot yoga, running, writing, creating, crocheting, photography, church, etc.
Hates: Liars, people who think they are better than anyone else, etc.
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Not sure. Kind of early on so none that I know of. I think it may be meat though. Meat smells don't make me queasy as it did before pregnancy.
Favorite book: Bible
I've been on TB since...: Feb 12
Something interesting about yourself: MH is the youngest of seven and we are the last to have a baby. Also, MIL is the most amped about us having a baby.
How I like my potatoes: Mashed, baked and made as french fries. Not really boiled. yuk.
Screen name: Alyvolz19
Due date: 10/23/13
What you do: Sales Associate at Stride Rite
How you met your SO: Our local UDF
Fur babies: my hamster!
Buddy 4 months old
Loves: Reading
Hates: Cold weather
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: pickles and chocolate
Favorite book: Harry Potter
I've been on TB since...: Today
Something interesting about yourself: I'll be 20 in 4 months
How I like my potatoes: mashed with bacon and cheese
Screen name: tstahn
Due date: October 27, 2013
What you do: work in sales/marketing p/t
How you met your SO: I'll have to look up this abbreviation? Husband? After college through a friend at a bar:)
Fur babies: One Maltipoo named Marley
Loves: wine, yoga, traveling, reading, shopping, art, sushi, snowboarding and movies
Hates: condiments, bad smells, cold weather, rude people
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: none so far!
Favorite book: Gone Girl
I've been on TB sincea...:
Something interesting about yourself: I've been to over 14 countries and love traveling
How I like my potatoes: Every way potatoes are my favorite food
Screen Name: Kesaletia
Due Date: November 4
What do you do: Work in Higher Education/Teach History
How you meet your SO: In a cotillion when I was 16, but we later met on New Year's Eve at a club.
Fur babies: 2 dogs, Mimi and Hercules
Loves: Shopping, Reading, History, Researching, Watching Movies, Eating Out, Decorating, road trips, Beyonce!
Hates: Ungrateful people, cold & rainy weather, chaos.
Biggest craving so far: Chicken noodle soup
Favorite book: The Living Is Easy by Dorothy West
I've been on TB since: Yesterday
How I like my potatoes: baked and loaded!!!
Screen name: Chyngona
Due date: Nov 6,2013
What you do: Stylist
How you met your SO: High school sweethearts
Fur babies: A yorkie, Lhasa Apso, and American Bulldog
Loves: Dancing, Zumba, exercize, HAIR!, My children and family
Hates: when people arent REAL
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Havent really noticed any....
Favorite book: Poor Dad Rich Dad
I've been on TB since...: today!
Something interesting about yourself: I think I like being pregnant lol
How I like my potatoes: garlicky cheesy salted peppered and LOADED!!!!
Hey I saw your post and Im due Nov 6, and we are into similar things! I love BBeyonce, Watching movies, eating our, road trips, and I cant stand ungrateful people. Im new to this thing too.
So how did you find out you're preggo? Have you been married a long time? What kind of dogs do you have? Is this your first baby? Do you have any symptoms?
Erika
Due date: 11/19/13
What you do: registered nurse
How you met your SO: on active duty, military in Germany
Fur babies: not currently
Loves: Travel, food, my hubby, the mystery of what is to come =D
Hates: cranky people who yell at me, slow drivers in the passing lane.
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Good Times Burgers
Favorite book: 50 shades haha!
I've been on TB since...: 4 weeks
Something interesting about yourself: I make fat and sassy look like way more fun than heroine chic!
How I like my potatoes: color me Irish, you can bake, fry, mash, roast, spice, butter.... I've even been known to eat them convenience food style from dried or frozen ;D. Hash browns, crispy/ you can dress them any OL way!
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Screen name: bribre1122
Due date: November 11
What you do: Leasing Consultant
How you met your SO: Through mutual friends
Fur babies: My pitbull, Mazzi
Loves: Spin class, and my son, Jaxon!
Hates: Being this exhausted, working 8+ hours, commuting to work 1 hr each way, then coming home and cleaning, cooking, and taking care of the house!
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Fruit
Favorite book: Hunger Games
I've been on TB since...: My first child Jaxon, 2008
Something interesting about yourself: I'm a very crafty, diy.. Addicted to pinterest
How I like my potatoes: Mashed!
:Screen name: jrkjpf
Due date: 12/23/14
What you do: IT Field Support
How you met your SO: Through a close mutual friend and my co-worker. Actually met and hung out once a year before we started dating
Fur babies: 2 dogs - Bella & Ruger 2 cats - Sassy & Kahne. Not to mention about 50 fish
Loves: Summertime, flowers, cold beer
, music
Hates: Work, endless house work, winter, christmas
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: anything and everything CHOCOLATE, I am usually not a big chocolate eater
Favorite book: Searching for David's Heart
I've been on TB since...: Hmmm 3 years? I posted once in the blended families section when i was very active on TheKnot
Something interesting about yourself: I HATE condiments and I LOVE cheese
How I like my potatoes: Instant or baked fully loaded