So I know many of us introduced ourselves individually, but I was hoping to see all the basic information in one place. (If this has already been done, I apologize since I could not find it in the last few pages and am relatively new to this board!)
Where are you from originally?
Where do you live now?
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do?
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do?
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy?
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to?
What is one random fact about you that we should know?
Re: Feb 2012 GTKY Basics
Where are you from originally? Northern Ontario
Where do you live now? Still in Northern Ontario
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do? Real Estate Agent, can be done from home or in the office =]
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do? Parts & Service Manager at a Powersports Store
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? The back pain, was in a major car accident 2 years ago this August coming. Should be interesting, I'm thinking bed rest quite early on.
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? Having family get togethers and watching all the little cousins play together. (There are going to be 3 other babies only 6 months older than our LO that we know of already!!)
What is one random fact about you that we should know? I can be quite random, and get sidetracked very easily, especially now!
I'll answer my own questions:
Where are you from originally? Wisconsin
Where do you live now? Chicago, Illinois
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do? Yes. I am a third grade teacher at college prep elementary school.
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do? Yes. He's a high school biology teacher.
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? Teaching/being on my feet while really, really pregnant.
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? I know this may seem really lame, but I'm a HUGE college basketball fan, so I am so excited that I will be off of work with a baby during all of March Madness. Also, I will be excited to be around my mom and sister more.
What is one random fact about you that we should know? I hate both chocolate and coffee.Maybe someone call add this all to the blog too? So we can have it in one place?
Where are you from originally? Massachusetts
Where do you live now? South Carolina
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do? I'm a mental health counselor
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do? DH is a forest manager
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? all the repercussions on rapport with my clients - I work for the state, so they have turnover quite a lot and most women who have children leave. Can't honeslty say I'm not thinking the same thing...
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? The excitement from my mom.
What is one random fact about you that we should know? that you should know? or that I'm willing to share
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Where are you from originally? Virginia
Where do you live now? Virginia (about 45 mins from where I grew up)
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do? Yes. I work for a government contracting company. Currently I'm in Human Resources.
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do? Yes. He is a Network Administrator.
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? All the doctor appointments.
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? Finding out the gender. Feeling the baby move.
What is one random fact about you that we should know? DH and I watch Jeopardy every night while we eat dinner. We DVR it so we don't miss an episode.Where are you from originally? Born in Missouri
Where do you live now? Kansas
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do? Yes, I am a special education teacher
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do? DH is a high school agriculture teacher
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? I don't know. It's all kind of cool in an uncomfortable kind of way. Probably 3rd tri when you are so big and uncomfortable that sleep is difficult
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? Seeing DH with our LO
What is one random fact about you that we should know? I am really excited for HP7 coming out. Between that and my u/s July is going to be an awesome month.
Where are you from originally? Michigan
Where do you live now? Still in Michigan
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do? Yes, I am a dietitian and also coach a high school cheer team
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do? He does medical claims for an insurance company and also is in the Coast Guard Reserves
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? Feeling sick. I hate feeling sick
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? About pregnancy: baby bump! About a baby: cute clothes!
What is one random fact about you that we should know? I can say the alphabet backwards.
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Where are you from originally? Texas - South/Central
Where do you live now? Texas - South/Central still
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do? Yes, I am in the Oil/Gas Industry and work from home although do have to do day travel at times
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do? DH is the same as me only he travels if we need to - it's contract work and scary to have our "eggs in the same basket" but it's a great opportunity for us now and from the past we know it's not guaranteed, but it's what is best for our family at this time
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? Feeling the baby move and being able to share that with my son and letting him feel that - that's the best feeling!
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? Seeing how DH does with two kiddos and how DS adjusts to being a big brother.
What is one random fact about you that we should know? I have a huge tongue, but I can still tie a cherry stem into a knot with just my tongue. That trick has paid for many many bar tabs.
Where are you from originally? KY
Where do you live now? KY
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do? I'm a women's health nurse practitioner and I work in my OB/GYN office
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do? Airplane mechanic for a major airline
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? Getting as big as a house. I'm already gaining and last time I didn't gain any weight until 16 weeks. I'll be 5 weeks Friday
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? Enjoying every minute of the pregnancy (last time there was some overshadowing family drama) and seeing DS as a big brother
What is one random fact about you that we should know? Hmm, I can't think of anything right now.TTC #2 with PCOS since September 2009
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Where are you from originally? Fresno, California
Where do you live now? Connecticut
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do? I'm a pediatric emergency room nurse.
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do? He's a school psychologist.
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? I'm least looking forward to the worries- I had a missed m/c at 12 week last year.
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? feeling the baby move-
What is one random fact about you that we should know? I'm an aspiring newborn photographer
Where are you from originally? Fort Worth, TX
Where do you live now? Fort Worth, TX
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do? I work part time as an administrative assistant. I'm also a full-time student.
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do? He manages the self-storage facility that my family owns.
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? Not being able to sleep in the last trimester.
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? Decorating LO's room!
What is one random fact about you that we should know? I love to read, knit and bake.Where are you from originally? Southern California
Where do you live now? Southern California same town
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do? I work for Paychex as a payroll specialist.
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do? He is an Iron worker
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? M/S, tons of Dr appointments and having to pee all of the time!
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? The Bump and feeling the butterbean move around in there. Also buying cute stuff!
What is one random fact about you that we should know? Looks can be decieveing I love to quilt and knit!
Where are you from originally? Born in Nebraska, moved to AZ when I was really young, so grew up in Scottsdale
Where do you live now? Scottsdale still.
Do you work (outside of the home)? yes, I plan corporate meetings & love what I do. Have been in my current position for 11 years.
Does your partner work? He is a Medical Assistant (was in construction for years until the downturn in the economy)
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? Well, both my mother & grandmother had fraternal twims, so I am scared to death to have them. WIll know soon enough if that's the case. Also, I know I'll get stretch marks & am scared about blowing up like a balloon, since I am so small (only 5'1") & there's not much room for the baby in my short torso. Also, my boobs are already too big, so I may end up like Dolly Parton.
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? Seeing my DH with our baby. I can't wait to see him as a Dad. He's going to be amazing. Also, can't wait to see my parents turn into Grandparents. This will be the first for my family.
What is one random fact about you that we should know? I love college football, the original Star Wars movies, am rewatching LOST from beginning to end this summer, and we have 2 crazy polydactyl (a.k.a. Hemmingway) black cats that are turning 3 this month. Ok, that's several...... and I can be verbose......
Originally from Ohio
Live in South Carolina
I am a pediatric ER doctor
Least looking forward to - constant worry that something is wrong!
Most looking forward to - so many things! Feeling the baby move, buying cute stuff, family events with a new addition!
Random fact - love to travel - already trying to figure out how to swing a trip with a 2 month old!!
Where are you from originally? NY
Where do you live now? NC
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do? Yes, I'm a consultant
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do? Yes, he's in the Marine Corps
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? The worry! This is my 2nd pregnancy, had a miscarriage with the first, so I'm going to be worried through the first tri.
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? Having a baby bump, buying cute baby stuff, settting up the nursery
What is one random fact about you that we should know? there are too many random things about me to list! I've moved around a lot and lived many different places (Europe, Central and South America, different places in the US)
Where are you from originally? South Texas
Where do you live now? Houston
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do? IT/accounting analyst
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do? Project Manager
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? Being sick and gaining weight
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? feeling the baby move and buying fun baby clothes
What is one random fact about you that we should know? i love to bake cakes
Where are you from originally? I am from RI
Where do you live now? Still live in RI
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do? Yes I am a scientist at a pharmaceutical company
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do? Yes he is also a scientist at a pharmaceutical company
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? The high chance of needing a C-sections since we are having twins ... I really don't want a C-section!!
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? My son meeting the babies... he is 5 and is so excited to be a big brother
What is one random fact about you that we should know? I love raw seafood and sushi so I am really suffering right now!!
Where are you from originally? Northwest Indiana
Where do you live now? Indianapolis suburbs
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do? Yes, I'm a nurse at an orthopaedic hospital. I call it my "retirement job"
After 7 years of ER nursing, I'm loving no nights, weekends, or holidays!
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do? Yes, he's a paramedic at a local fire department.
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? Vomiting! I hate throwing up, so I'm hoping MS stays away.
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? We are currently renovating our house, so I'm super excited to see how everything turns out. I'll have to post some before and afters! ETA: Looking forward to seeing the baby on U/S and seeing DH with the baby. He's going to be a great father!
What is one random fact about you that we should know? Hmmm, I'm not sure, I'm kinda boring
ETA: I know a ridiculous amount of celebrity gossip.
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? Not being able to drink wine. I miss it already. (Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? Having big boobs again! LOL. They shrunk so much after I stopped breastfeeding DD. I'm back to my early high school bra size!What is one random fact about you that we should know? I can lick my own elbow. True story. I discovered this when I got one of those e-mails of random facts saying that it's impossible to do... because of course I had to try it!
Where are you from originally? Michigan
Where do you live now? Michigan
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do? Yes, I work for the federal government
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do? Yes, he is a firefighter/paramedic.
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? Nothing! Honestly, we tried for too long to get to this point (going on 3 years) for me to think about anything as negative.
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? Telling the rest of our family and friends the good news! And converting our office to a baby's room
What is one random fact about you that we should know? I speak French as part of my job.
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Started TTC 12/2008 | dx PCOS 5/2009
6 failed clomid/femara/TI cycles, 1 failed clomid/ovidrel/IUI cycle
Successful Cycle: 5/12/11 - 1000mg Metformin + 100mg Clomid(late response) + TI = BFP
2/13/12 - We proudly welcomed our daughter, Hadley Teresa!
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Where are you from originally? NJ. Lived in Texas for a few years as a toddler, but I'm a Jersey girl through and through.
Where do you live now? Jersey Shore
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do? I'm a SAHM- was a teacher before. (and a therapist before that!)
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do? Hubby is an engineer with the Navy.
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? Most of it. I really didn't like being pregnant that much
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? Seeing my son become a big brother!!
What is one random fact about you that we should know? I was born at home just like my son!Where are you from originally? Connecticut
Where do you live now? Washington, DC area
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do? yes, in payroll for a large private firm.
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do? yes, high school English teacher
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? morning sickness. ugh.
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? All the shopping I get to do!
What is one random fact about you that we should know? I have "crazy cat lady" potential. So far only have my 2 boys, but they are my first children and spoiled rottenWhere are you from originally? NY
Where do you live now? NJ
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do? I am a project manager at an Investment Bank in Manhattan.
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do? Service Manager
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? Not actually getting my take home baby (m/c last August)
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? - Planning a vacation... life has been on hold since March when we started to see the RE.
What is one random fact about you that we should know? - I love to travel and in the past year I went to 5 different countries.
Where are you from originally? Upstate NY
Where do you live now? Upstate NY
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do? I work for Ibedrola USA- Gas & Electric company
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do? Manager and Sales
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? (Besides having a baby!) All the bloodwork/doctors appts.
What are you most looking forward to? Bringing our baby home!!
What is one random fact about you that we should know? I have a c/p May 1st and conceived again right after.
Where are you from originally? Tennessee
Where do you live now? Tennessee
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do? No, SAHM
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do? He is an airplane mechanic
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? weight gain, m/s
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? Finding out the gender
Where do you live now? Eastern Ontario (Canada)
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do? I'm a graphic designer.
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do? He's in I.T.
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? There isn't anything I'm not looking forward to at this time.
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? Seeing DH with a baby. I can't even get him to hold someone else's kid, so I think it will be that much more endearing when I see him holding our own.
What is one random fact about you that we should know? I used to have reptiles as pets.
Where are you from originally? Southern California.
Where do you live now? Southern California.
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do? I am a SAHM.
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do? He is a debt collector.
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? Stretch marks.
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? Feeling the baby move, and I'm really excited about the baby shower. Lol. DD is 10 years old and we have nothing left over from her. For some reason, I have been dreaming about my baby shower since we started TTC.
What is one random fact about you that we should know? I am a HUGE football fan. I love me some football! I am a Colts fan and DH is a Chargers fan, so we have some interesting competitions and bets in our house during football season.Where are you from originally? Western Pennsylvania
Where do you live now? still in Western PA
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do? yes, accounts payable clerk
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do? yes, he tests and repairs natural gas meters at well sites
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? not being able to control my bodily functions, I already burp way more than I did pre-pregnancy
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? bringing the baby home and being a SAHM
What is one random fact about you that we should know? I hate to sleep with socks on, even if I'm freezing in the winter.
Where do you live now? Orlando...but I've lived all around FL in the past 10 years (Tallahassee, Ft. Lauderdale and Tampa)
Do you work (outside of the home)?? If so, what do you do? I am an academic dean at a middle school
Does your partner work?? If so, what does he/she do? Financial advisor at a bank
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? Worrying! And my body changing in not so flattering ways.
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? Having our family and being able to start traditions as a family
What is one random fact about you that we should know? I read like crazy, usually 1-2 books per week.
After 2+ years and multiple treatment cycles,
including an IVF vacation in Costa Rica/Panama,
IVF #2 brought us our miracle baby!
Surprise! Baby Boy is on the way!
Where are you from originally? WA
Where do you live now? Seattle, WA
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do? Yes, at an advertising agency
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do? Yes he is an architect
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? Is it bad to say not being able to have a nice glass of wine? I dont plan to drink at all while pregnant.. but trule enjoy a nice glass a vino (especially during the summer). Oh well, it can wait until Feb.
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? Family gatherings and holidays with the LO, and decorating the room!
What is one random fact about you that we should know? hmm, DH and I are in the middle of renovating our house, which is exciting, but may be more of a challenge for me to help now over the next 8 months.
Where are you from originally? 30 minutes outside of Atlanta, Ga
Where do you live now? Northwest Ga
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do? I am a admin assistant for an environmental company
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do? Yes. Works for Shaw Inc. (carpet company) as a department Manager
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? not sure. Never done this before and not sure what to expect.
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? finding out what the sex is.
What is one random fact about you that we should know? I am a twin. and I want to have twins. keeping my fingers crossed.
Where are you from originally? Philadelphia
Where do you live now? NYC
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do? I'm an 8th grade teacher- 3 more days until summer!
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do? My DH is in investments.
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? Nothing- as long as it's a healthy baby!
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? Having a baby bump- feeling movement
What is one random fact about you that we should know? ?
Where are you from originally? South Boston, MA
Where do you live now? Lynnfield, MA
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do? I work at a college in the city
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do? My fiance has his own computer repair/programming business
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? The foods I can't eat and the drinks I can't drink!
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? Seeing my first u/s, Finding out the sex, feeling the baby move!!
What is one random fact about you that we should know? I love animals - my fur babies (2 cats) were my only babies until nowMe too - I can't sleep with socks on - ever! LOL
Where are you from originally? Cincinnati suburbs
Where do you live now? Northern Kentucky (I can see downtown Cincy from my porch) but I lived in Denver for 5 years after college
Do you work (outside of the home)? If so, what do you do? I'm a SAHM now but worked as a Commercial Lines Underwriter/Business Developer for an insurance company before DD
Does your partner work? If so, what does he/she do? My husband is an Electrical Engineering Manager
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? The wait! I hate delayed gratification, but we are surprisingly Team Green.
(Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? Giving my DD a sibling.. I can't wait to see them grow up together.
What is one random fact about you that we should know? My husband speaks German fluently after living there for a while and we are raising our kids bilingually Well, in theory.. we'll see how it turns out!
What are least looking forward to with your pregnancy? **I am trying to stay as positive as possible..BUT i could do with out the nausea. (Besides having a baby!) What are you most looking forward to? **I'm looking forward to those little flutters from the baby's movement.What is one random fact about you that we should know? **I love to paint