Official intro thread! all are welcome

Vms126

Hi all! My name is Ginny. This is my second pregnancy. I had a miscarriage at 6 weeks in April. Now I am due March 24th. I am super excited but a bit nervous too.
I am a registered nurse and DH is a chemistry professor in central PA.
We live with 2 very spoiled dogs.
Nice to meet you all!

MauraPea

Hi all! This is my first pregnancy and I found out I was pregnant on my birthday, what a wonderful gift. I'm 34 and so I'm my husband. We've been married for 7 years and started trying to conceive around Christmas. I'm a teacher and so excited that I get to end my school year in March, haha! (Due 3/14) Looking forward to getting to know you all and learn from all you share! Maura

HKline922

Hello from PA! I'm an 8 week pregnant FTM. I'm 33 and been married 10 months. DH is 4 months younger than me. We have 3 cats. We both work FT. We are Team Green. Due March 4.

linzetti

Hi everyone! I just turned 30 back in May and my hubby and I just celebrated our 3 year anniversary. We got a BFP the 2nd month trying. I am 5 weeks along now. This is our first pregnancy, it is a very nerve racking experience and I am not even that far along!

mylittlediamond

Hi everybody! My name is Elisha. I have a 2 yo DD who keeps me very busy! I have a husband and we celebrate our 3 yr anniversary next week. I don't know how I got a BFP lol. We gave it one shot to see what would happen and I got pregnant! Life is amazing and this baby is definitely a blessing I find out my due date on Monday at my first doctors appointment. So excited to have another! I work part time as a teller at Bb&t. My husband also works for the same company as a banker. I have one year left to graduate as a bilingual teacher but took a break an ld have yet to go back. Hello to everybody and am so excited to have this journey together!

CluckyEV

Meow84 said:

bunnyfungo:

felly13:

Meow84:

Good idea!

 

I noticed your avatar. Did you go to Iowa University?

PS my avatar is far superior  

And I'm a Husker, so now I have reason to fight both of you  

 

Oh, snap! 

Another Husker here.

vadarling

Hi! I'm vadarling and I also am a STM. I'm originally from Virginia, but I've been living in NC for about 10 years. DH and I have been married for 3 years, and we have a 14-month-old daughter. I'm a middle school language arts teacher, but I took the 2012-2013 school year off to be a SAHM to DD. I will return to work for the 2013-2014 school year. (It's kinda funny, because when I left work I was pregnant with DD and when I return I will be pregnant with #2 :-).

We also have a very cute pooch whom we love very, very much!

My EDD is March 6th!

luv2runAZ

Hello!  I live in phoenix, married for 9 years; together for 13.  We have an 18 month old son, who is a wild-man (his goal in life right now is to give me a heart attack).  EDD w. #2 is March 31st.  I work constantly (have my own consulting practice)...and both hubby and I travel (not sure how we make it through each week) - typing this from a hotel room right now.  

I had HORRIBLE "morning" (aka 20 hours a day) sickness with first...throwing up 5-10 times a day up until the 6-month mark.  I really don't want to have to take anti-nausea medicine this go around so would love any tips (I swear I tried everything from acupuncture to pure ginger ale to small meals, etc.)  I couldn't watch TV or sneeze without vomiting...talking about it is making me nervous!! 

Looking forward to all of the posts!!  

JKGymnast

Hi all!

My name is Gym, I am 35 yrs old and live on the East Coast. I am a SAHM and previously worked as a gymnastics coach and in HR. My passion is and was always in the gym, tho the time commitment was killing me.

I am am identical twin and found out last week I'm pregnant with TWINS!!! My twin sister is my best friend and she is expecting #4 in October. I am NOT trying to catch up to her. I promise. :]

DH and I have been married for 4.5 years and have one beautiful girl who will be 2 soon! She's the best. I had two miscarriages prior to her and underwent infertility treatment but somehow conceived her on a break cycle! It took us 7 months to conceive this time and again, without any medical help.

I still cannot believe we are having twins and from what I can tell, McCrispy is the only other?

Nice to meet you girls...

ETA: EDD is 3/15, although full term for twins is 37wks, so ill go early I'm sure.

Eibhlin1

I'm just now getting around to introducing myself. I think it's because I think this pregnancy is actually going to stick! I had a mmc two years ago and we've been trying ever since. Last year we even did two rounds of IUI. Total failures and I turned into a raging B!tch from all the hormones.

Let's see. I'm a cheesemonger and my husband is an engineer/mathematician. We have a fun kind of eclectic house and lifestyle with lots and lots of family that actually genuinely care about each other. Sure, we've got some knuckleheads - but they're the ones that are fun to speculate about.

I had a kidney transplant 7 years ago which is why we're having a late start at this pregnancy thing. I'm doing great and my docs are all very supportive.

We also found out in April that my mom has ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) and is dying. We hope that she's able to hang on long enough to see our LO.

LoveMoose85

Hello Ladies! 

FTM here. Both DH and I are 28 and live near the Denver area. I'm a dental hygienist and plan on being a working mom. Hubby is a dispatcher for the oil/gas industry. I'm a creative person who loves to sing/song write, build/redo furniture (prob not for the next 9 months!) and spend quiet time watching movies or reading. I also love going out with my girlfriends and doing anything fun!

Have not had any doctor's appointments yet, but took HPT four times a couple weeks ago. Guessing my due date is March 21, 2014. So looking forward to getting to know a lot of you! 

Tz's_Bride_2B

Hi!  I'm TZ's wife, now..no longer 2b, considering we were married 5 years ago.  We have two young girls, R and H.  R is 2.5 years old and H is just 9 months.  We've experienced 3 MC's before our 1st was born.  Tried for 4 months to get our second, and this one just kind of showed up.  We are extremely blessed.

I work 4 days a week in an office, MH is a traveling sales rep.  Life is very busy for us now, and will only continue to get more crazy!  Hence, the need for mass consumption of adult beverages in my home.  RIP beverages, you will be missed. 

I look forward to getting to know everyone. 

Momstheword83

Hi, my name is Erin, I live in Maryland. I'm a fun loving, laid back person who loves to swear, tell dirty jokes and cook for my friends and family. I recently turned 30 and am a part-time office assistant and bartender and a full time student. I study culinary arts and hospitality management. I hope to one day own my own bar that serves kick-ass food.

This is my 2nd baby. I have a 2.5 year old son who is my everything. He's been my motivation in life since the day he was born. I'm excited to be giving him a sibling.

I'm hoping we all have happy and healthy pregnancies and can't wait to see all the beautiful babies come March.

NY2PA2DE

Hi Everyone I am a here in the Philly burbs but from NY. DH is from DE. We have our DD 3 going on 13 and we just found out yesterday baby #2 is on the way. I own my own Bread Company, we ship nationwide all natural Loaves and Butters. So I am hoping I can keep up with orders during the later months.

DD is a musician of 6 instruments.

Look forward in chatting with you all.

Sabs0629

Hello everyone!

I am due 3/28/14.  I am from NH.  This is our second.  I have a 14 month old named Noah.  He was a preemie who came at 28 weeks, so i am just hoping i make it to term this time around.  I am very excited to be joining you

EML2011

Hello ladies!! This is my first pregnancy. It took DH and I a little over 2 years to get here and I'm extremely nervous! DH is so happy and I envy his optimism. We have 2 dogs that we treat like our kids. I love doing anything outside, cooking, baking, reading, and watching movies. I posted on 3T and TTP and I look forward to getting to know you ladies!

benevolentforce

Hello!  I'm Elizabeth, and (also) have an EDD of 3/28/14.  Of course, I'll be happy just for the baby to stick, and arrive in good health - BUT my family is full of late March birthdays, so I'm secretly hoping he/she ends up sharing a birthday with my Mom or Grandfather.

I live overseas, but grew up in California. We're still trying to decide if it makes sense to try to orchestrate a move back to the US, or just stay here (a lot of it has to do with visas).  This is my first pregnancy, and I'm super nervous about it!  We haven't told anyone except my childhood BFF.  Both DH and I are early 30s, and have been together since college.  

I love to read (I am on the GoT train too), write (novels) and spend time outdoors (mountains or beach) in my spare time - which isn't much.  I have a demanding job that I'm concerned about maintaining (esp through this MS), but don't have any plans to become a SHM yet.  Excited to see how this journey shapes up, and happy to be on it with each of you!

jtenkorang

I'm Jessie I am a pregnant for the first time. My husband is a sales associate and is from Africa. I am a school psychologist, we have been married for 1.5 years and are super excited about our first baby. We live in Nebraska and love it!!

ewill2586

Hi all! I'm a FTM, I'm 27 and am working full time as a CNA. While I am not married, I am happily engaged to my baby's father. I am at 8 weeks now, and had my first ultrasound on Thursday. It was the most amazing feeling to hear my baby's heartbeat and see my baby. Not at all ashamed that I cried when I heard the heartbeat. My fiancé was right there with me holding my hand. He got a little misty eyed too. But what an incredible feeling! Before pregnancy I was a pack a day plus smoker, it was difficult to get out of the habit, but I am completely smoke free now!

LittlePigeon

Hello! I thought after some serious lurking it is about time for me to introduce myself. I'm a special education teacher and dance team coach and DH is in finance. I also work as a professional dancer for a sports team, so I am not sure how long I can get away with continuing that due to costume restrictions! DH and I love horror movies and hanging out with our pets (we love our boston terrier and Maine coon probably more than is normal).

This will be our first little one and we are anxious and excited! We are at 6 weeks just had our first US today. We were able to see and hear the baby's heartbeat which was awesome. We have not told our families yet, although my best friend guessed!

I have loved reading all of the posts and responses thus far and am excited to get in on the action! Wishing all of you happy and healthy 9 months!

kvlrn

I intro'd in post somewhere, but I'm Kristi, I'm a L&D nurse from AL and expecting my first on March 4. My husband is also a nurse (or Murse) in the ED. We have 2 black labs, Nessie and Deuce, and a long haired gray cat named Gollum. I float between here and February. Congrats and good luck to everyone!

rubylovebug

Sorry I missed this earlier!  I'm a FTM, married my hubs in May 2014 & figured we'd have a lot of trouble trying to get pregnant, but we got super lucky on our first month without barriers (a little disappointed that I had taken all 20 FF lessons & wasn't able to use the knowledge to track!).  Currently due March 18, & super excited.

After 5 years in DC & a year in Oregon, we're settled near my parents in Western New York.  I'm an immigration attorney.  Currently unsure about finding out sex or not, I guess we'll see.  Excited to be part of the board!

Chelleymo2

Hello Ladies! I'm a mom to 2 girls under 6 and live in Southern California with my husband of 12 years. I haven't had my first appointment yet, but so far it seems like March 31st is the due date. We're excited to add to our family, and I look forward to participating in this board with all of you!

lucylove619

Hi! I am a STM due at the end if Marxh. DD is 14 months old and we were not planning on another for a while, but here I am! We were stupidly not using birth control, I was breast feeding and had just gotten my first period and just wasn't thinking. We only DTD once that could have possibly resulted in this so I figure it was meant to be. I am working on my MA in speech path (hopefully will graduate in May 2014). DD is amazing but is definitely a high maintenance child so I am terrified about doing the baby thing again. She screamed straight through her first ten weeks if life and didn't sleep all night until nearly a year.

I love all AMC and HBO shows and generally avoid everything else. I really really miss wine. We have 2 dogs that I kind of can't stand and a cat. I have already broken most of my 'I'll never do that' parenting rules, including putting on the tv when DD is throwing a fit and feeding her things I swore I never would like French fries. I love modern medicine, hospitals and epidurals. I try really hard not to judge other moms but am not always successful

jandkmoses

Hi there! My name is Kristy, and I am so excited to be preggers with my third child. I have a 12-year old son and a 5-year old son, so I am hoping like crazy for a girl this time. I was divorced in February and married again in May to the most amazing man ever. I honestly think my ex was trying to get remarried and pregnant before me, which seems silly. My husband and I are web designers, graphic designers, and volunteers. He also works in retail and I do photography, media editing, and music. Since the divorce and a recent relocation to Colorado from California, we currently live with my parents while we find a place of our own. My due date is March 30, so I could possibly be an April mom, but my kids don't come late! Good to meet you all :-)

Ahutch428

Hi, my name is Andrea, and i am so excited to be expecting my first child. My husband and live in the Dallas area. I teach junior high, and my husband is in banking. We have one dog, a miniature beagle named Dylan. I will be six weeks tomorrow. I had a little nauseous in the beginning, but now I have no symptoms. If I wasn't for the positive test, I wouldn't even believe I was pregnant. It's nice to meet you all, and I look forward to hearing your insight and stories!

Johndeeremommy3

Hey,
My name is Ali. This is our second pregnancy. I work in an ER in Montana as an EMT and my husband works for cyclone drilling in wyoming. Our son is six and ready for a sibling. We r due march 14.

MarcyElizabeth

Hello
My name is Marcia, I'm 21 and this is my first pregnancy. Going from my last period I'm due 31st March I'm very excited

Just a side note, can someone explain all of the abbreviations I keep seeing on here (DD and others like that), I keep seeing them and I really have no clue!

Ahutch428

Same here with the abbreviations! I had to look up some!

cita1980

Hello all!

I'm a STM with a 6year old son who is very excited about being a big brother. Our due date is March 17th! Hubby is excited, rooting for another boy! Lol we live New Jersey, I work at home as a system delivery analyst and hubby is a supervisor for a cable company. Looking forward to a healthy 9month as well as the upcoming season of the walking dead! Lol
Wishing you all a happy and healthy journey!

AKPuffin

Hey all!  We currently live in Charleston, SC, but will be moving to Germany in October.  I'm a FTM and a former Social Studies teacher.  I was planning on going back to work, but we got pregnant then found out we were moving overseas so plan B is to stay at home when our tiny human arrives.  

I love reading the crazy MIL posts!  Looking forward to the upcoming months and I'm glad there's a community to share all the fun!!

ChristineRich06

I found out this morning that I am pregnant with my third. My girls are 5 and 2 1/2. I am a SAHM, we don't have a ton of money but it's a choice we have made and we are happy. My huband is an EMT, you would think he would get paid better to keep people alive but that's the world we live in. I'm getting more and more excited to be starting this journey

tromie

Hi! I haven't introduced myself on this post yet.

I'm a STM, first is almost 5.5 yrs old. I have been married for nearly 10 years to my Bible camp sweetheart, and we have a mini schnauzer named Tasha.  We got preggers with Turbo after 1 cycle off BC, and this one 1 cycle after removing my Mirena.  We are apparently really fertile.... both happened much sooner than we thought.  

I'm super duper excited about this pregnancy, because for a long time I thought Turbo would be my one and only since my experience in the last 8 weeks of his pregnancy and delivery was not great. 8 weeks of bedrest, followed by a complicated delivery where my OB said she almost quit her job the day I delivered and the OR nurses (not maternity nurses) knew me across the hospital as "that little c-section girl". But, I survived, had a beautiful healthy kiddo and just praying that the 2nd time around won't turn out like that.

So Hi!!!

:-h 

katieg314

Hi Ladies! My name is Katie and I'll be a FTM. We had an ultrasound last week and saw TWO little heartbeats! Looks like my due date is March 23, although I haven't actually seen a doctor yet. My husband is in the military and we have been married 4 1/2 years. I'll be 27 this month and I work as a substitute teacher and high school speech coach. We live in Califormia now but are moving to Colorado this Fall. Looking forward to getting to know you all- I have so much to learn! Congrats to you all!

tromie

katieg314 said:

Hi Ladies! My name is Katie and I'll be a FTM. We had an ultrasound last week and saw TWO little heartbeats! Looks like my due date is March 23, although I haven't actually seen a doctor yet. My husband is in the military and we have been married 4 1/2 years. I'll be 27 this month and I work as a substitute teacher and high school speech coach. We live in Califormia now but are moving to Colorado this Fall. Looking forward to getting to know you all- I have so much to learn! Congrats to you all!

Congrats on twins!!! Exciting!!

katieg314

Thanks! It's exciting... And terrifying....congrats to you!

toriwhit

So, very late to game here but I had issues when this post was originally posted...the whole not being able to sign on....

DH(27) and I (28) are expecting on March 17,2014.  I am 8 weeks today : )  This is our first, and we are so excited. We live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. I am a teacher (6-8 Spanish) and DH is an accountant. We have been married for about a year but together for almost 8 years. Met in college in PA. We are both from towns in western PA. We already have a "fur-child," our 3 year old boxer, Oscar, who is literally SPOILED. We like to take day trips to Rehoboth Beach or Baltimore and we were very into wine and beer. DH is a home-brewer and takes it very seriously. I am still into wine and beer but just cannot have it for a few months.  I like reading and binge-watching shows on Netflix. (Fav recent books - Where we Belong by Emily Giffin, Rescue by Anita Shreve, and Maine by J.Courtney Sullivan; Fav series on Netflix -Orange is the New Black, Melrose Place (GASP!), 90210, and anything cheesy and teen-drama related.) I was really into home decor and antique collecting until I found out our exciting news but I still find myself thinking about a beautiful antique baby nursery.  Hoping everyone has a great 9 mos. Excited to get to know all. 

Kacerra

Hello all,
So I've been lurking for awhile! Didn't want to post until after my first u/s! Everything looks great! I'm a 29 year old SAHM of two beautiful boys and now one due on march 21! My first two pregnancies I was over weight and had a ton of co-morbidities to go along with that! I had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy two years ago and have kept 125lbs off since! And went through one hell of a divorce! BUT I met the most amazing man, married him and now we are having a baby! I'm nervous about this pregnancy being that my eating habits are so different after the surgery! I pretty much eat a few bites of food every hour if I can stomach it lol! If anyone else is pregnant after a huge weight loss message me!

galore5

Hi all! Glad to have a chance to reintroduce. I am K and my husband is A. We are the parents of an adorable and sweet natured DS, E, born July of 2012. We live in the Chicago area and both work full time, so juggling everything is a bit crazy. Very excited to add LO #2 to the fam.
I would love to update my siggy, but can't get the Bump to open on Internet Explorer anymore. I have to mobile bump instead and haven't figured this out yet.
H&H 9 to all!

Ceventa

Hello ladies! I'm Christine and live in S. FL with my husband of 5 years. This is our first baby, due 3/10/2014. We have a 1 year old golden retriever named Jack who is "our first child" even though he has 4 legs and a tail :-) Huge bookworm like many of you and a  serious foodie that loves to cook. I work full time in my day job and own my own business that I run on the evenings and weekends with my sister.