Hi all, I am a semi-lurker coming out of hiding. I was wondering if everyone could give me a brief bio so I can get to know you all better (where your from, your LO(s), career, pets, age, etc....) I am trying to be more active on the board and it would help to know everyone a bit better. Thanks!
I'm Jenn, 28, from Buffalo, NY. I'm a preschool teacher in a daycare, which is nice because Luca is right across the hall from me and I get to go nurse him during the day. I actually have my Masters degree in Early Childhood Special Education but don't see myself ever working in a school district, so I am over qualified for my job and should be making way more money so I can pay off my student loans, but I love my job. I'v actually considered opening a home daycare.
Luca is my first child, he was born 10/9, and he is an angel. He is such a great baby.... I really got spoiled. I've been with my husband for 8 years, married a year and a half. We have 2 spoiled beagles and a rabbit.
Can't really think of anything else, but I look forward to learning about everyone!
Re: Bio's
Oh he is adorable!
Im Bekah (kind of obvious from the screenname, I guess), I have two sons, Jack & Luke. I am a SAHM, before I had kids I was a proofreader for legal transcripts, but I went to school for Behavioral Science. Ive known MH for 8 yrs, married for 4.5, we have one dog and Jack has a goldfish that is somehow still alive even though I frequently forget to feed it.
I'll join in!
We live in Alberta, Canada and before I had DS, I worked for an oilfield service company. I'm currently still at home on my mat leave, but once it's over, I'm planning on staying at home until DS and any future children go to school.
Hubby and I have been together 8 years. Our son Finn Alexander was born October 19 and is an awesome baby! He's made this FTM thing pretty easy on me so far. We have a very spoiled cat and beagle and I have 2 horses. That's pretty much the highlights!
Hi Jenn, I'm Nicole. I'm 25, MH is 27, and we live near Allentown, PA. We've been together 6.5 years, married 1.5. Gavin is my first child also, born 10/22. I have my masters in social work and work full-time in a hospital on the maternal-child health units but I'm a wanna-be SAHM. We have a 2 year old Lhasa-Apso mix named Sadie.
Glad you have an easy baby! G was a challenge in the beginning (I think it was his reflux) but he's mellowing out now :]
Hi ladies!
I'm Maura. We live down in Dallas, Texas. I was a curriculum writer for a school district but now I'm a SAHM. I also teach Irish dancing on the side. E was born Oct 1 and she has been an easy baby so far. DH and I will have been married 5 years this June, and we have 2 beagle fur babies too. They are holy living terrors, but we love them to death.
I work for Schlumberger. Which one do/did you work for?
Since I am here I will play too. I grew up and still live in Colorado. I have been 25 for 6 years. I had DD1 almost 16 years ago, I was 15. I have known DH for 11 years and been married for 2. DD2 was born on Oct 4th and is a very easy mello happy baby. We have a little white fuzzy dog, Cetus and a koi pond that currently is home to 4 smallish koi and a very fat Red Fan Tail goldfish.
Lil' P Est. Oct '2011


Here we grow again!
ETA: August 14, 2014
I'm Courtney. DH and I have been married for 3.5 yrs, together for 8.5. Went to school to be a pediatrician and ended up a middle school science teacher.
DD is my first take home baby and she has been great.
My Life
BFP 7.7.09 - CVS 9.10.09 (Girl) - 9.24.09 Severe Fatal Malformation - D&E 10.7.09 @ 17wks
BFP 6.1.10 - 6.10.10 Ectopic M/C @ 5wks
BFP 10.26.10 - 10.29.10 CP
BFP 1.30.11 - CVS 3.28.11 (Girl) - EDD 10.11.11 - Born 10.6.11
BFP 12.18.12 - 12.20.12 CP
BFP 3.18.13 - CVS 5.21.13 (Girl) - EDD 12.2.13 - Born 11.24.13
BFP 6.10.14 - CVS 7.2.14 (Girl) - EDD 1.12.15 - Born sleeping 8.6.14 @ 17w5d
Hi! I'll be married for 5 years in exactly 2 weeks- yay! My son, Hunter, was born in April '09. My daughter, Amelia, was born October 5. I'm a SAHM, but before I was a cake decorator (still do private orders). I have 2 degrees- a B.A. in Communication Studies and an A.A. in Baking and Pastry Arts.
I'm Kelly. I'm also from Buffalo but now I live in Boston. I am a somewhat begrudging SAHM. I am almost 32 but still trying to decide what to do with my life. SO and I have been together for over 10 years. We'll probably get married eventually - I don't want to rush in to anything (hardy har har).
I kinda thought I was missing the maternal gene, but my daughter is awesome and she makes me happy every day.
Its a small company that does existing gas plant and well site maintenance and safety around our area. We have done a fair amount of hot shots for Schlumberger and other frac crews in our area though.
I'm Alex. I'm 26 and currently live in San Diego with my husband and our daughter Adelyn. We have been married 3 1/2 years. My husband is in the Marine Corps but is getting out in just a few months. I am a designer- I do graphic design, interior design and I just recently finished my Master's degree in architecture (7 months preggo lol) and so I am currently in the job hunt. I'm applying to jobs in St. Louis and Boston as that is where we have family, but right now that is going kinda rough.. so not really sure where we will be moving in just a few short months (cue mental breakdown).
I also have a small home based cupcake bakery that I run on the side mostly for fun. My ultimate dream is to open up an actual bakery, but I need to make money to be able to do that first!
Thats awesome. Some days I consider working for a smaller company, but overall I'm happy with the big one. It's nice to know I'm not the only one who works in this feild on here.
I'm Maria. I'm 29 yrs old and so is DH. We met jr year of high school and have been married for 5 1/2 yrs now. Ella was born on Oct 12th and she is our one and only and will probably always remain that way. I'm a SAHM for the most part but I teach aerobics 4-7 times a week. Before E was born I was a logistics coordinator for a large tire company.
BFP #1: July 12, 2010 Natural M/C: July 26, 2010
BFP #2: January 30 ,2011 Born: September 29, 2011
BFP #3: January 5, 2013 Born: August 25, 2013
I'm Shannon and I'm 26. DH is 30. We just got married last May (05.21.11) when I was 16 or 17 weeks pregnant with Lacey. We've been together about 4 years. I live about 7 miles south of Boston.. I just moved back there from FL last month.. I miss the warm weather!
I use to work for Homeland Security but quit my job to move to FL with DH.. DH lost his job in FL, so we moved back to MA and are currently looking for jobs. I sound so white trash right now, but we are living with my parents to save money for a house... waaahhh
So if anyone knows anyone hiring in the Boston area let me know haha
ETA: Lacey was born Nov. 1st but my EDD was 10/30, I wanted to stay on this board because.. hello.. they are awesome
ETA: my DH is from Buffalo. His family still lives there. We visit often, West Seneca and Cheektowaga. His best friend lives in Niagara Falls. What part are you in?
Oh come on you know you love it here!!! I've been secretly hoping hubby's company relocates him soon just to get out of here. He has never lived outside of indiana!! And I have lived all over the world and would like to move ASAP!
Hello! I'm pretty new here too...what a great idea to get to know everyone!
My name is Jenny, 34 from Indianapolis. I own a small cake studio...and am a SAHM...baby by day cake by night :-) Ashlynn is my 1st, she's a fierce little one!!
I really love this board...pretty great ladies!
We are going to be going up to Boston for DH's college reunion!
We are in Essex county.
I mostly lurk, but my name is Dani. I'm 26, DH is 30 and we have been married for 3.5 years. We live about a hour southwest of Chicago and have our own trucking company.
Carter is our first and he was born on 10/25. I am now a SAHM, I used to work in the lab at a wastewater treatment plant.
I'm Marissa, 29 (30 in July), from Maryland. I'm a pharmacist at a chain grocery store. There are days that I like my job since I only have to work 3 to 4 days a week but there are days that I really wish I could quit. I hate having to work 12 hour shifts and all the crap that they are now requiring us to do while cutting technician hours.
Darcy, born 10/24, is our first child and so far she has been a fairly easy baby. I have been with MH for 10 years and we have been married for 4 years. We have a 5 year old Shih Tzu that is slowly getting used to Darcy. Luckily he was used to children since my brothers are 9 and 12 and my nieces are 3 and 8 (SIL's daughters) and we have had him since he was 10 weeks old. I'm sure she will be his favorite person once she is eating bananas and cheerios since they are two of his favorite foods.