Poll: Let's get to know each other!

Andrea11 · March 2009

Since there are so many new posters (including me), I thought it would be fun to get to know one another!

What is your name?

Where do you live?

How many children do you have/ages?

What did you do before you were a SAHM?

Do you plan to ever go back to work?

Andrea11 · March 2009

What is your name? Andrea

Where do you live? I am from Birmingham, AL, but I now live in Biloxi, MS

How many children do you have/ages? 1 son who will be 6 weeks on Thursday

What did you do before you were a SAHM? I taught 3rd grade

Do you plan to ever go back to work? I know that I eventually will once DS starts an all day school program.

mandymack · March 2009

I love these "get to know you" polls, especially now since this board now has so many new faces!!!

What is your name? Amanda

Where do you live? San Francisco, CA

How many children do you have/ages? Emily, 2 1/2 years old

What did you do before you were a SAHM? Auditor/CPA

Do you plan to ever go back to work? I'm not sure at this point, I tend to just take each day as it comes and truly love being at home full-time!

cycy33 · March 2009

What is your name? Christina

Where do you live? We've been in Austin, TX for about 3 years. We used to live in New Orleans

How many children do you have/ages? Two girls, 4 year old and 1 year old, will be 2 next month

What did you do before you were a SAHM? Ops Manager

Do you plan to ever go back to work? Probably, once they are both in school.

gatogrrl · March 2009

What is your name? Laura

Where do you live? I'm moving to New Jersey in a month.

How many children do you have/ages? One daughter, 11 months

What did you do before you were a SAHM? Marketing writer/graphic designer

Do you plan to ever go back to work? Yes, once my youngest starts pre-school (so in about 5 years?)

citygirl_ · March 2009

What is your name? Kali

Where do you live? Philadelphia - from the 'burbs and plan to move back soon

How many children do you have/ages? Jude turned 1 on February 18.

What did you do before you were a SAHM? I was the personal assistant to a "semi-celeb" chef. I made up the term semi-celeb, ha!

Do you plan to ever go back to work? Nope.. don't plan to!

So Long Astoria · March 2009

My name is So Long Astoria ; )

I live in Milwaukee, WI

I have 1 daughter that is 19 months old

Before I was a SAHM I worked as an insurance contract negotiator.

Not any time soon. I currently run my own photography business which is going very well, so I plan to do that as long as I can.

Deegirl322 · March 2009

What is your name? Deanna

Where do you live? Alexandria, VA (but from Ohio)

How many children do you have/ages? I will have 1, once she decides to make an appearance

What did you do before you were a SAHM? Marketing Coordinator for a speakers bureau

Do you plan to ever go back to work? Yes, after I have two kids and they are both school age.

Shelly203 · March 2009

What is your name? Shelly

Where do you live? So Cal

How many children do you have/ages? One son...age 2

What did you do before you were a SAHM? I taught elementary special ed.

Do you plan to ever go back to work? I go back and forth on this all the time. Sometimes I think that I would because we would have the same schedule/holidays/etc. And then other times I think I would much rather not go back and be able to go on field trips and help out with school activities...I guess I'll see when the time gets closer.

grettaz · March 2009

What is your name? Meg

Where do you live? Overland Park, KS (Kansas City)

How many children do you have/ages? I'm having one any day now!

What did you do before you were a SAHM? Infant/Toddler Program Specialist at a childcare center (I ran the infant and toddler departments)

Do you plan to ever go back to work? Nope, not unless I need to for financial reasons someday.

aras3k · March 2009

What is your name? Sara

Where do you live? in the burbs of Austin, TX

How many children do you have/ages? 1 daughter, 10 months

What did you do before you were a SAHM? 1st grade teacher

Do you plan to ever go back to work? Probably yes, after we're done having kids and they are school age.

jenn7200 · March 2009

What is your name? Jennifer

Where do you live? Central California

How many children do you have/ages? Christopher is 2 and Grace is 8 months

What did you do before you were a SAHM? substitute teacher

Do you plan to ever go back to work? No, I love being home...most days!

When we're done having kids, I plan on being active in the kid's schools or doing some sort of volunteer work. I could always go back to subbing but I think I'll have plenty to do.

Sarah&Christoph · March 2009

What is your name? Sarah

Where do you live? So Cal

How many children do you have/ages? 1 daughter she is almost 6 months

What did you do before you were a SAHM? Administrative work

Do you plan to ever go back to work? Not at the moment no. We plan on having 4 children and I plan to stay home with all of them. Not sure if I will return to work after they are all in school or not. DH has a pretty flexible job and we like that if we want to take a vacation or want to just visit friends or want to travel for the holidays we can do it anytime without having to worry about me getting the time off. It use to be such a hassle with me getting time off. Also I will love to be able to go on field trips and help out with school activities. I can't wait.

funchicken · March 2009

What is your name? Laura

Where do you live? Beantown

How many children do you have/ages? 1 baby girl/10 months

What did you do before you were a SAHM? Office manager

Do you plan to ever go back to work? Not sure--we're talking about trying for a sib for Stella.

Holy cow you all have cute babies!

drunkenwife · March 2009

What is your name? chris

Where do you live? plano, tx

How many children do you have/ages? 1 kid, 11months old

What did you do before you were a SAHM? I was a SAHW/student. Prior to that I was a marketing associate in LA.

Do you plan to ever go back to work? yes, as soon as I graduate and find a job.

pugsgum · March 2009

What is your name?Myra

Where do you live?Westchester, NY

How many children do you have/ages? 1 boy, 20 months old

What did you do before you were a SAHM? NGO work

Do you plan to ever go back to work? eventually yes

annak23 · March 2009

What is your name? Anna

Where do you live? A small town in MN (moved here 7 months ago from Milwaukee)

How many children do you have/ages? 1, she will be 2 on May Day

What did you do before you were a SAHM? RN

Do you plan to ever go back to work? I applied last week to a hospital & a clinic for part time. We'll see!!!

Welcome to all the newbies!

RubyRed1085 · March 2009

What is your name? Amanda

Where do you live? Central NY

How many children do you have/ages? No kids of our own yet, 4 more months, but I do watch a little boy FT from my house.

What did you do before you were a SAHM? FT Home Daycare Provider

Do you plan to ever go back to work? Never ever if I can help it!!

lucylea · March 2009

What is your name? LuCinda

Where do you live? Suburbs of Des Moines, Iowa

How many children do you have/ages? Our little girl just turned 11 months

What did you do before you were a SAHM? I have a degree in Medical Records/Medical Transcription, but was working at the front office of a pediatric clinic before quitting to stay home.

Do you plan to ever go back to work? Hopefully not. After all our kids are in school I would like to stay involved and use any free time to volunteer. Of course, if finances require it I would be willing to go back to work once they are in school.

DNK777 · March 2009

What is your name? Kristen

Where do you live? Outside of Columbus, Ohio

How many children do you have/ages? Just the one on the way. I'm due April 10th.

What did you do before you were a SAHM? Accountant and paralegal

Do you plan to ever go back to work? I would like to spend the next few years going back to school for my masters. I plan on going back to work once my youngest is in school, but who knows when that will be.

BlessedMommy723 · March 2009

Andrea11:

Since there are so many new posters (including me), I thought it would be fun to get to know one another!

What is your name? Vanessa

Where do you live? SW Florida

How many children do you have/ages? 1 DD - 7 months

What did you do before you were a SAHM? I had just graduated with my degree in Middle Childhood Education

Do you plan to ever go back to work? When DD is in school

Sept17.05Bride · March 2009

What is your name? Adrian

Where do you live? Minnesota

How many children do you have/ages? 1, 22 months

What did you do before you were a SAHM? Hairstylist

Do you plan to ever go back to work? Once our youngest kid is in school.

HarrietNJMommy · March 2009

What is your name? Harriet?Where do you live? Northern NJ?How many children do you have/ages? 3 kids - 3 year old, 21 month old, 2 month old?What did you do before you were a SAHM? Civil Engineer?Do you plan to ever go back to work? Yes, part-time when the kids are all in school.

MNheidi · March 2009

What is your name? Heidi

Where do you live? Twin Cities, MN

How many children do you have/ages? 10 month old twin boys

What did you do before you were a SAHM? PR

Do you plan to ever go back to work? Eventually but I have no time table - not sure what I'll go back to do

alicatt79 · March 2009

What is your name? Alison

Where do you live? Birmingham, AL

How many children do you have/ages? 1 Jackson is 3 months

What did you do before you were a SAHM? Credentialing

Do you plan to ever go back to work? maybe....

gr8danemom · March 2009

What is your name? Patricia

Where do you live? Arizona

How many children do you have/ages? 1 girl age 3

What did you do before you were a SAHM? Financial analyst

Do you plan to ever go back to work? Yes, I'm in school now pursuing a degree in Molecular and Cellular biology. I hope to be done and working when dd is in school full time.

ali-1411 · March 2009

What is your name? ali

Where do you live? Texas

How many children do you have/ages? Jakob age 7, Alayna age 5 months

What did you do before you were a SAHM? accounting

Do you plan to ever go back to work? probably...but I'm getting used to this not-having-a-job thing

soontobeahigh · March 2009

What is your name? Emily

Where do you live? Colorado

How many children do you have/ages? 2; a 3 year old and a 1 year old

What did you do before you were a SAHM? Worked for a mortgage company

Do you plan to ever go back to work? Don't know

KinleesMommy · March 2009

What is your name? Jordan

Where do you live? Indianapolis

How many children do you have/ages? Kinlee 8 weeks

What did you do before you were a SAHM? RN

Do you plan to ever go back to work? One day I'm sure

Craylo · March 2009

What is your name? Chrisa

Where do you live? Los Angeles, CA

How many children do you have/ages? One little girl on her way

What did you do before you were a SAHM? Administrative assistant

Do you plan to ever go back to work? Not for at least 5 years or more.

AshleyEric609 · March 2009

What is your name? Ashley

Where do you live? Upstate, New York. Just outside of Saratoga.

How many children do you have/ages? Just one, She's 6wks.

What did you do before you were a SAHM? I was a waitress. I got a degree in English Lit...but didn't know what I wanted to do with it. So I just kept waitressing.

Do you plan to ever go back to work? Someday, I'm sure.

EnglishMajor03 · March 2009

What is your name? Karrie

Where do you live? New Hampshire

How many children do you have/ages? 19 mo old and preggo (due in Oct)

What did you do before you were a SAHM? Worked at a bank in their public affairs office

Do you plan to ever go back to work? Yes, but now that I'm pregnant it's going to be a longer wait...ugh!

ncsubride · March 2009

Name: Kerri

Live: Charleston SC

Children: 2 (twins) and they are 4 months old

Before SAHM: Adminstrator at a preschool

Go Back: NO

Kerri

Read2Me · March 2009

What is your name? ?Kara?Where do you live? ?Rochester, NY?How many children do you have/ages? one little girl, 14 months old?What did you do before you were a SAHM? ?taught first grade?Do you plan to ever go back to work? ?I have to decide by the end of this month whether I am going back in September or resigning- very tough decision!

CarolinaMomma · March 2009

What is your name? Hadley

Where do you live? Charleston, SC

How many children do you have/ages? 1, almost 9 months

What did you do before you were a SAHM? Worked at a daycare

Do you plan to ever go back to work? Eventually

KamiSuzanne · March 2009

What is your name? Kami

Where do you live? South Dakota - yes there are actually people here!

How many children do you have/ages? Just Mason who is almost 4 months

What did you do before you were a SAHM? Student/waitress/retail

Do you plan to ever go back to work? I would have had to start working to go back, but yes I hope to find a job in the near future.

MommyMimi27 · March 2009

What is your name? Patricia

Where do you live? Northern Virginia

How many children do you have/ages? Will have 1 soon

What did you do before you were a SAHM? Worked in the housing industry and now I work for my huney from home.

Do you plan to ever go back to work? Im in school so hopefully once the baby goes to school full time and I am finished with school I will. For now I will enjoy being able to stay home.

Chrisy-Wyobride · March 2009

What is your name? Christina

Where do you live? Denver

How many children do you have/ages? Winnie, 4yrs - Tess, 2yrs - Baby #3, -3mo

What did you do before you were a SAHM? Architectural Designer

Do you plan to ever go back to work? Yes in 2.5-3.5yrs--probably for myself before then.

cp760 · March 2009

What is your name? Carrie

Where do you live? Harrisburg, PA

How many children do you have/ages? Three boys (ages 6, 4, 21 mo)

What did you do before you were a SAHM? Graphic Designer

Do you plan to ever go back to work? I own my own business now and work from home - I don't plan to go back to work for someone else

EastCoastFamily · March 2009

1. My name is Amye.

2. I live in NH.

3. I have one daughter; her name is Alyssa and she is almost 11 months old.

4. Before I SAH, I was a 2nd grade teacher.

5. I am planning to return to work this coming September!

peanutdust · March 2009

What is your name? Lisa

Where do you live? San Francisco

How many children do you have/ages? 1, just shy of 9 months

What did you do before you were a SAHM? HR

Do you plan to ever go back to work? Depends on if we have #2

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