I don't post here that much but I am going to try more. It is hard to post from my phone which I use way more than the computer . So let me catch up with everyone and have you answer a few questions!
What is your job? I work part-time as a dental hygienist. I love working part-time because I get a lot of time with DS but I also have my own time.
How old are you? I just turned 26
Relationship status? I have been married for a little over two years
Favorite hobby? I love anything outdoor especially going on walks and runs. Then also going water skiing
What do you most look forward to with this baby? I am looking forward to my two kids growing up so close together. I can't wait to go on trips with my two babies!
Thanks everyone
Re: I need an update
What is your job? I work FT for an automotive supplier. I sit at a desk all day.
How old are you? 33
Relationship status? married, will be 7 years on September
Favorite hobby? Running! I love, love, love to run. Specifically long distances; half marathon, marathon, etc...
What do you most look forward to with this baby? I am looking forward to everything. I had my son at such a young age (19) so I know things will be so different now that I will not be a single parent, have a steady job, am more mature, etc....
2012: Running & Race Accomplishments:
2-12-12: Riverview Winter Fest 4 mile, 34:59 8:45 pace - 23 weeks pregnant
2-29-12: Leap Year 4 mile, 36:45 9:11 pace - 25.5 weeks pregnant
3-11-12: Corktown 5K, 28:33 9:13 pace - 27 weeks pregnant
3-25-12: Rock CF Island Half Marathon, 2:11:03 10:00 pace - 29 weeks pregnant
4-16-12 Boston Marathon, deferring to 2013
8-11-12: Run thru Hell 10 mile or 4.8 mile
9-30-12: Brooksie Way Half Marathon
10-21-12: Grand Rapids Marathon
11-22-12: Detroit Turkey Trot 10K
I recognize you because of the adorable baby in the picture
What is your job? I work for a gov't contractor as a financial analyst.
How old are you? I am 28, my 29th birthday is on March 1st!
Relationship status? Married since last June, been with him since 08.
Favorite hobby? I love running and bowling.
What do you most look forward to with this baby? I look forward to seeing her become her own person. I also look forward to saying her name as she is being named after my late mom.
How old are you? 25.
Relationship status? I have been married for almost 4 years (June 7th)
Favorite hobby? So many! Gymnastics, shopping, reading, I love to take naps! Also bad tv!
What do you most look forward to with this baby? This is my first, so everything!!!
Guess I should add mine then:
What is your job? I took a career change before getting pregnant. I used to work past way full time with kids with developmental disabilities doing behavioral therapy. Now I am a part time freelance writer...weird I know.
How old are you? 30
Relationship status? Married for about a year and half
Favorite hobby? We love traveling when we can. Camping, trips to the lake etc.
What do you most look forward to with this baby? I am looking forward to spending a lot of time with our first LO. Glad I could switch jobs to make that happen. I also can't wait to see DH in action as a dad!
What is your job? I work weekends as an Activities Assistant at a senior living center.
How old are you? I'll be 28 in May.
Relationship status? Divorced from #1 & #2's dad, committed to "DH", #3 & #4's dad, for the last 5 years and hopefully forever!
Favorite hobby? I crochet and knit, have a yarn obsession, and I just recently bought a DSLR and currently learning how to use it to its full potential.
What do you most look forward to with this baby? Absolutely everything. I love my boys, but I've waited for this little girl my whole reproductive life. I seriously cannot wait to experience the joy and sense of completeness that she will bring to our lives.
DS#1- 7/2002
DS#2- 6/2004
DS#3- 9/2007
What is your job? Logistics Engineer, mostly handle shipping and receiving.
How old are you? 32
Relationship status? Together for several years with no intention of getting married.
Favorite hobby? Volunteer Fire Fighter, both of us.
What do you most look forward to with this baby? Mostly I'm so happy with my SO I wanted to make another of him. I can't wait to see him loving up on this LO.
Factor V Leiden Homozygous, Advanced Maternal Age
TTC #1, 5 yrs, PCOS, Femera + Ovidrel.
IUI#3 BFP, DD 5/31/2012
TTC #2, 2 yrs, PCOS, Femera+Ovidrel
IUI#2 BFP!
I don't post often either and would like to post more often, as well!
What is your job? I am a special education teacher in a K-2 school
How old are you? I am 27
Relationship status? Married for 2.5 years.
Favorite hobby? I really enjoy crafts. I like to crochet, cross stitch, quilt, paper crafts etc....
What do you most look forward to with this baby? Everything!!! I can't wait to be a mom and to watch my husband be a dad.
What is your job? I work as a foreclosure specialist for a large bank. It is not very excitting, but at least there is a lot to do.
How old are you? 30
Relationship status? Married, will be 3yrs in April.
Favorite hobby? I love watching TV as lame as that is. I also enjoy hiking, shopping, cooking/baking.
What do you most look forward to with this baby? Everything. As a FTM, everything will be new. We have a niece that will be one in May, and I hope the two cousins will be super close, as we love hanging out with my SIL and her husband.
DS - Born 6/17/12
DS#2 - Due 2/11/15
What is your job? I substitute teach right now, but I will be staying home once the baby is born.
How old are you? I am 31
Relationship status? Married 2 1/2 years
Favorite hobby? I love to read. I'm a big old book nerd. I have also recently gotten really into gardening, which is something I never would have predicted myself doing.
What do you most look forward to with this baby? I am just looking forward to getting to know who he is and getting to show him the world and seeing things through his eyes. I also can't wait to see what he looks like!
I love these things...thanks for starting it.
What is your job? I am an accountant at a Law Firm. I will be looking for a job once the baby is born though, I got my MBA almost 2 years ago and what I hoped would happen here hasn't so its time for me to finally move on.
How old are you? 31
Relationship status? Married for a year and half
Favorite hobby? I love outdoor activities, Hiking, water skiing, snowmobiling, 4 wheeling, snowshoeing. I also love tv way too much...
What do you most look forward to with this baby? I can't wait know if its a boy or a girl, and finally get to hold him/her!!
Thank you. He doesn't fit in it anymore
. My two will be about 15 months apart. I found out I was pregnant the day DS turned 7 months! My DH wanted our kids close in age. I am excited but I still get nervous at times. This will probably be our last or at least I am taking a longer break from being pregnat. haha
What is your job? I work for a travel site editing web pages
How old are you? 30, but still holding on to 25.
Relationship status? I have been married for 3 years
Favorite hobby? Watching movies. DH and I are both big movie buffs. Other than that, we love hiking and camping
What do you most look forward to with this baby? I am looking forward to the change in the household dynamics yet again. DD1 was a blessing and changed my life. DD2 was another blessing and completely changed DD1's life. I can't wait to see what changes this one brings.
Seeing your DH as a dad is the best. DS loves his daddy and no one can make him laugh like he can!
What is your job? I run my dads office- air conditioning business.
How old are you? Will be 26 on Friday.
Relationship status? Married since November '09
Favorite hobby? Sleeping. Ha!
What do you most look forward to with this baby? Everything. It's exciting and scary not knowing.
What is your job? I'm the Publisher of a magazine, which means I take care of all the elements of putting a magazine together, from editorial to advertising.
How old are you? 33
Relationship status? Married for almost 8 years.
Favorite hobby? I love to cook when I have time. This is also made more enjoyable when I can have a glass of wine while doing so! I also love skiing, triathlons and spending time at the cottage.
What do you most look forward to with this baby? When I had DS, I loved seeing him experience new things. I love watching him learn, taste things for the first time and generally experience life. I'm looking forward to doing this again, but this time with a little girl.
What is your job? Administrative Assistant with the AFL-CIO (unions)
How old are you? 23
Relationship status? Been married almost 3 years
Favorite hobby? Music, I play bass clarinet in the local community band. I was working on getting my music degree before switching to Social Work. I also enjoy being outside and love good books.
What do you most look forward to with this baby? I am really excited about teaching my children about art and literature and music and a ton of other things. I can't wait to watch them grow and become their own people with their own ideas.
What is your job? I work for my DH as his color guard instructor. I also teach a contemporary dance class, and a beginner ballet classes at a local studio
How old are you? 21
Relationship status? [/b]Married 9 months.
Favorite hobby? I love to read and write. I also crochet.
What do you most look forward to with this baby? I am looking forward to seeing my DH as a father. He's going to be a wonderful dad.
What is your job? Systems Engineer/Analyst
How old are you? 34
Relationship status? Married for just over a year
Favorite hobby? Playing with the dog, watching bad TV, reading, and cooking/baking (although I don't do that as much now for some reason)
What do you most look forward to with this baby? Just teaching him everything and watching him grow up.What is your job? I'm an attorney.
How old are you? 31
Relationship status? I have been married almost five years.
Favorite hobby? Golfing, shopping, reading.
What do you most look forward to with this baby? Everything. This is my first and I am so excited to meet him!
What is your job? Computer Teacher Grades Kindergarten - 8th
How old are you? 34
Relationship status? Will be married 3 years in July
Favorite hobby? Ummm, The Bump? Spending time with my husband and dog... shopping, cooking, house stuff.
What do you most look forward to with this baby? I can't wait to see my husband with him - he is so excited that we are having a boy. Most of my friends have kids already so I am looking forward to having them form relationships and become friends
What is your job? Human Resources in Higher Education
How old are you? 37
Relationship status? Committed relationship
Favorite hobby? Sporting events, playing tennis, and going to the gym
What do you most look forward to with this baby? Everything! I have waited my entire life to be a mom. I can't believe it is finally happening! Love my life!What is your job? I currently work for DH's company as head of Quality Assurance. I test all of the web portals and apps that they create for their clients. I have a major in English and a minor in Communications, though, so when we're back in our own country I'd love to work for a magazine or in Communications for the government. Put that degree to use!
How old are you? I turned 25 in November.
Relationship status? Our 2 year anniversary is in June, together since 2004.
Favorite hobby? I love to scrapbook and take pictures! I also love walks in nature, theme parks, and I watch way too much TV.
What do you most look forward to with this baby? I am looking forward to having the amazing relationship that I have with my Mom, with Ella. Also, like so many have already said, I can't wait to see DH as a father. I think he is going to be amazing, it makes my heart grow just thinking about it.
What is your job? I am a Marketing Manager for a law firm of 180 attorneys.
How old are you? 30.
Relationship status? Married. DH and I were married April 30 last year after 10 years of dating.
Favorite hobby? I love anything outdoors, especially hiking and running. When I'm not PG, I enjoy going to wineries and breweries (DH is into homebrewing beer). And I love to shop, but of course!
What do you most look forward to with this baby? Taking him on walks, vacations, trips to the zoo, etc. I am looking forward to seeing life through the eyes of a child and finding new joys in my everyday routine.
BFP: 10/26/11 EDD: 6/28/12
I don't post on here much, I guess this would be a good way to introduce myself. I am due June 4th and having a boy!
What is your job? I am a Children's Ministry Director at a church, but hoping to be a ft mommy when LO arrives....
How old are you? I am 27
Relationship Status? Married, May will be our 2 year anniversary!
Favorite Hobby? I love the beach, but don't go as often as I'd like. Really doing anything with DH and my family and friends.
What do you look most forward to with this baby? Everything! I am looking forward to watching our little man grow and learn and being able to teach him... and watching him with DH!
What is your job? I work for a bank in the resource center (back office...not in a branch). I do accounts reconciliation in Deposit Operations. My husband also works for the bank upstairs. He's a Lead IT System Analyst.
How old are you? 28
Relationship status? Married September 25, 2010.
Been together for 8 years!
Favorite hobby? Knitting, reading, walking with my husband and the dogs, yoga
What do you most look forward to with this baby? EVERYTHING!!! xoxo Especially watching my DH with the baby. He is so excited now...I can't WAIT to see him hold her for the first time!
What is your job? I work full-time from home in Human Resources.
How old are you? 27
Relationship status? Married for 5 years
Favorite hobby? Travelling, spending time with family, scrapbooking, napping.
What do you most look forward to with this baby? I am looking forward to seeing her smile at me for the first time. I'm also looking forward to raising her in such a supporting family environment - everyone can't wait to meet her!
What is your job? I was laid off at the end of December. I was working for the Dept. of Social Services.
How old are you? 28
Relationship status? Married. Will be 4 years in July.
Favorite hobby? Playing video games.
What do you most look forward to with this baby? I am most looking forward to finally meeting him and holding him for the first time.
I don't post that often, so this is fun!
What is your job? I am a graduate programs admissions advisor for a local university.
How old are you? will be 28 in two weeks!
Relationship status? Married
Favorite hobby? probably watching tv, movies, and following celebrity gossip. However I do really enjoy cooking, traveling, working out, and reading!
What do you most look forward to with this baby? Meeting her and loving her more than I already do. I look forward to having a special realtionship with her like I do with my own mom. I already love her so much I can't imagine what it will be like when she is HERE. I also can't wait to watch DH be a dad for the first time, he is so funny and awkward with kids ( in a good way) and watching him become comfortable with her will be amazing.
How old are you? Very close to 31
Relationship status? Married over 3 years, together for 11
Favorite hobby? Sewing during the winter, kayaking & hiking when it's warmer
What do you most look forward to with this baby? So, so much. The baby's sex, who he/she will look like and watch their personality develop, seeing my h as a father, I could go on and on...
What is your job? I work as a therapist in a therapeutic school with children who have behavioral problems and/or psychiatric problems
How old are you? 33 (34 in April)
Relationship status? Married. 6 year wedding anniversary is in August. In September we will have been together for 14 years.
Favorite hobby? Enjoy time with my son and watching him experience and learn new things every day. I was really getting into jogging before I got pregnant. Now I am just too tired. I like to cook/bake and I am also guilty of watching trashy reality television. What can I say, I love it.
What do you most look forward to with this baby? Pretty much everything except the lack of sleep
I really enjoyed breastfeeding my son and I am looking forward to that again with this LO. I am also looking forward to seeing my son interact with his baby brother and watching their relationship develop. He is already so excited about all the things he will get to teach his little brother.
What is your job? I work with an interdenominational non-profit in Ghana--I fill a lot of different roles, so it's hard to describe, but I work with a school and go to orphanages a lot, among other things.
How old are you? 30
Relationship status? Married since July 2010
Favorite hobby? Reading, photography, cooking, travel, I used to knit, but I haven't in a long time.
What do you most look forward to with this baby? Seeing DH as a father is a big one, but mostly right now I'm looking forward to him being here.
What is your job? I am a full time photographer. Tattooist in the down time.
How old are you? 20. Will be 21 on June 18
Relationship status? 3 years on July 13 (His birthday)
Favorite hobby? To many to count! Top 5: board games, glass cutting and mosaics, crafting/repurposing, jewelry making, boating
What do you most look forward to with this baby? One more beautiful love to share with my darling.
What is your job? I am a high school counselor and teach dance after school as well.
How old are you? 29
Relationship status? This month made 6 months married.
Favorite hobby? I love to read, spend time with my husband and dance.
What do you most look forward to with this baby? Interestingly the thing I am most looking forward to is seeing who she looks like. I am also really excited about getting up everyday and getting her dressed, putting her in her stroller, grabbing an ice coffee and taking her for a walk in the park.
What is your job? I work part time as a finance manager for a software company and stay home with the kiddo part time.
How old are you? 33 in May
Relationship status? Married - 5 years in May, together 7 years
Favorite hobby? I sadly don't really have "hobbies" and I'm not afraid to admit this.. when I'm not working or spending time with DD, I read and have been trying to learn to sew.
What do you most look forward to with this baby? Nothing in particular really, just having her here and spending time with both of my girls.
What is your job? Work at a non-profit domestic abuse shelter. Although if DH gets a job he is hoping to get I will SAH.
How old are you? almost 28
Relationship status? Will be married 5 years this August
Favorite hobby? Gardening, sewing and crochet
What do you most look forward to with this baby? I am really looking forward to watching them become close and playing together. I never had a sister and wished I did. I am really excited to raise 2 girs!
Goodbye little angel(7/22/2011)....see you in heaven
Goodbye my second angel (9/18/2011)
What is your job? CFO for a design firm
How old are you? 30
Relationship status? together 6 married 3
Favorite hobby? spending my free moments with ds, hes two and every day he learns something new
What do you most look forward to with this baby? Watching ds and dd growing up together
What is your job? I am the Conference Coordinator for Extraordinary Women and I am also a full time college student.
How old are you? I'm 20
Relationship status? I have been married for a little over a year.
Favorite hobby? I love to travel internationally. I've been to Brazil twice, Zambia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Belize, and the Bahamas. I also, love to read and write. I'm quite the little nerd.
What do you most look forward to with this baby?
Growing up I had a really rough childhood. I'm looking forward to giving this child everything that I never had. I want to raise her in a stable Christian home and surround her with nothing, but love from the moment she is born. I look forward to watching her grow and I cannot wait to see what God has planned for her. I know it is going to be something beyond my wildest dreams!