GTKY poll/check in

mustanglo · May 2012

Hey ladies! Just trying to add a little excitement to the board...not sure when something like this was done last, but figured it would be fun to see who is on here!

Your first name if you're comfortable saying:

The state you live in:

Your occupation:

DH/SO's occupation:

Your LO's name:

LO's Birth date:

Vaginal or C-section?

BF or FF?

PIP a photo of you and your baby

Something interesting about you or your family:

mustanglo · May 2012

Your first name if you're comfortable saying: Liz

The state you live in: Mississippi (I'm from Michigan originally)

Your occupation: elementary music teacher

DH/SO's occupation: lawyer

Your LO's name: Michael Madison

LO's Birth date: 3/29/12

Vaginal or C-section? emergency c-section (umbilical cord prolapse)

BF or FF? I'm EPing and going to have to supplement a tiny bit with formula

PIP a photo of you and your baby

Something interesting about you or your family:hmm...can't really think of anything too exciting...I'm participating in graduation for my master's (I finished it in December) and we're buying a house and closing on our anniversary on 5/31!

alissadg · May 2012

Alissa

Texas

Art Teacher

DH is something complicated that I can't even begin to explain what he does.

LO is Zoe

She was born 17 days early on February 24th (induced due to Preeclampsia)

Vag birth

FF

And here's Zoe

lulling · May 2012

Your first name if you're comfortable saying: Alanna The state you live in: Ohio
Your occupation: AttorneyDH/SO's occupation: Financial advisor
Your LO's name: Sullivan GregoryLO's Birth date: 2-5-12 (a whole month early)Vaginal or C-section? C-section (I loved it and would do it again if we were going to have more kids, which we are not.)BF or FF? FF right from the get-go and proud of it.PIP a photo of you and your baby I actually don't have a picture of me and the baby together. I really don't take pictures at all.Something interesting about you or your family: It appears that the recessive trait of double dimples runs in my family pretty strongly. My dad has them, I do, and our son does too.

Floridamom224 · May 2012

Your first name if you're comfortable saying: Kelly

The state you live in: FL

Your occupation: Elementary Guidance Counselor

DH/SO's occupation: Social Services Supervisor

Your LO's name: Camryn Noelle

LO's Birth date: 2/5/12

Vaginal or C-section? Vaginal

BF or FF? FF

PIP a photo of you and your baby

Something interesting about you or your family: Our son, who is 5 is adopted. We are looking to move out of Florida to live in an area with seasons again!

Floridamom224 · May 2012

alissadg:

Alissa

Texas

Art Teacher

DH is something complicated that I can't even begin to explain what he does.

LO is Zoe

She was born 17 days early on February 24th (induced due to Preeclampsia)

Vag birth

FF

And here's Zoe

I cannot stant the cuteness that us your DD!!!!!!!!!!

Floridamom224 · May 2012

mustanglo:

Your first name if you're comfortable saying: Liz

The state you live in: Mississippi (I'm from Michigan originally)

Your occupation: elementary music teacher

DH/SO's occupation: lawyer

Your LO's name: Michael Madison

LO's Birth date: 3/29/12

Vaginal or C-section? emergency c-section (umbilical cord prolapse)

BF or FF? I'm EPing and going to have to supplement a tiny bit with formula

PIP a photo of you and your baby

Something interesting about you or your family:hmm...can't really think of anything too exciting...I'm participating in graduation for my master's (I finished it in December) and we're buying a house and closing on our anniversary on 5/31!

Really cute pic!!

starswinger · May 2012

mustanglo:

Your first name if you're comfortable saying: Andrea
The state you live in: Ohio
Your occupation: Freelance Technical Writer/Manuscript Editor
DH/SO's occupation: Van Driver for the oncology department at the local hospital
Your LO's name: Robert
LO's Birth date: 3-19-12
Vaginal or C-section?Vaginal
BF or FF? FF
PIP a photo of you and your baby:
Something interesting about you or your family: My in laws are HUGE Green Bay Packers fans and have tickets to three games a year. I am on the waiting list for season tickets and my wait number is over 73,000.

alissadg · May 2012

Thank you Kelly (Floridamom)!!

mustanglo · May 2012

thanks!

Wifey1012 · May 2012

I'm Erin, DS is Domenic born on 3/30 by c-section & is FF. Since our board became slow I've been over on 0-3 a lot. I much prefer our group though!

Sparks in training! · May 2012

The state you live in: Florida

Your occupation: Prop Mgmt

DH/SO's occupation: Pilot

Your LO's name: Ethan

LO's Birth date: 03/10

Vaginal or C-section? C-section

BF or FF? EBF

PIP a photo of you and your baby Tons in my sig

Something interesting about you or your family = we own horses and wish we could/would move back home to So Cal. Job trans to Florida.

countrygrl5533 · May 2012

Name: Julie

The state you live in: Maine

Your occupation: perviously, daycare worker and substitute teacher. now and probably for most of the rest of my life, sahm

DH/SO's occupation: arborist/tree worker

Your LO's name: Abigail

LO's Birth date: 3/20

Vaginal or C-section? unplanned c-section...she was face up and stuck

BF or FF? BF but not opposed to FF at some point

PIP a photo of you and your baby.....

Something interesting about you or your family: we raise pigs and chickens. DH wants to get a beef cow but I have no idea where it would live. Most of our acres are wooded and sloped.

Wifey1012 · May 2012

countrygrl5533:
Name: Julie
The state you live in: Maine
Your occupation: perviously, daycare worker and substitute teacher. now and probably for most of the rest of my life, sahm
DH/SO's occupation: arborist/tree worker
Your LO's name: Abigail
LO's Birth date: 3/20
Vaginal or C-section? unplanned c-section...she was face up and stuck
BF or FF? BF but not opposed to FF at some point
PIP a photo of you and your baby.....
Something interesting about you or your family: we raise pigs and chickens. DH wants to get a beef cow but I have no idea where it would live. Most of our acres are wooded and sloped.

Domenic was face up and stuck also. They didn't discover this until 2 hours of pushing.....

countrygrl5533 · May 2012

Wifey1012:
countrygrl5533:
Name: Julie
The state you live in: Maine
Your occupation: perviously, daycare worker and substitute teacher. now and probably for most of the rest of my life, sahm
DH/SO's occupation: arborist/tree worker
Your LO's name: Abigail
LO's Birth date: 3/20
Vaginal or C-section? unplanned c-section...she was face up and stuck
BF or FF? BF but not opposed to FF at some point
PIP a photo of you and your baby.....
Something interesting about you or your family: we raise pigs and chickens. DH wants to get a beef cow but I have no idea where it would live. Most of our acres are wooded and sloped.
Domenic was face up and stuck also. They didn't discover this until 2 hours of pushing.....

I did 3.5 hours when the doc finally gave me that option. Seriously considering having the next one with a planned c-section. So much easier. lol

cmsdouglas · May 2012

The state you live in: NC
Your occupation: 7th grade science teacher by day and tap dance teacher by nightDH/SO's occupation: pastor
Your LO's name: JaneLO's Birth date: 3/1 - 8 days earlyVaginal or C-section? VagBF or FF? BFSomething interesting about you or your family: LO and my mom share a birthday! It was really special!

LaCally4 · May 2012

The state you live in: Connecticut

Your occupation: 80% SAHM/20% fitness instructor

DH/SO's occupation: Physical therapist

Your LO's name: Catherine

LO's Birth date: 3/18

Vaginal or C-section? Vaginal

BF or FF? BF

Something interesting about you or your family: The first time I made DH cry we were 7 and I kicked a soccer ball at his face (not intentionally). I felt so bad I asked my mom for extra money to buy him an ice cream from the ice cream truck after the game.

Wifey1012 · May 2012

countrygrl5533:
Wifey1012:
countrygrl5533:
Name: Julie
The state you live in: Maine
Your occupation: perviously, daycare worker and substitute teacher. now and probably for most of the rest of my life, sahm
DH/SO's occupation: arborist/tree worker
Your LO's name: Abigail
LO's Birth date: 3/20
Vaginal or C-section? unplanned c-section...she was face up and stuck
BF or FF? BF but not opposed to FF at some point
PIP a photo of you and your baby.....
Something interesting about you or your family: we raise pigs and chickens. DH wants to get a beef cow but I have no idea where it would live. Most of our acres are wooded and sloped.
Domenic was face up and stuck also. They didn't discover this until 2 hours of pushing.....
I did 3.5 hours when the doc finally gave me that option. Seriously considering having the next one with a planned c-section. So much easier. lol

Considering?? I am definitely!!! Lol

Wifey1012 · May 2012

cmsdouglas:
The state you live in: NC
Your occupation: 7th grade science teacher by day and tap dance teacher by nightDH/SO's occupation: pastor
Your LO's name: JaneLO's Birth date: 3/1 - 8 days earlyVaginal or C-section? VagBF or FF? BFSomething interesting about you or your family: LO and my mom share a birthday! It was really special!

I was a tapper!! Love it.

raspberry_bride · May 2012

mustanglo:
Your first name if you're comfortable saying: Cheri
The state you live in: I live in Ontario, Canada
Your occupation: Elementary Teacher
DH/SO's occupation: It's complicated to explain - computer related
Your LO's name: Veronica
LO's Birth date: 02/29
Vaginal or C-section? Vaginal
BF or FF? BF

countrygrl5533 · May 2012

cmsdouglas:
The state you live in: NC
Your occupation: 7th grade science teacher by day and tap dance teacher by night
DH/SO's occupation: pastor
Your LO's name: Jane
LO's Birth date: 3/1 - 8 days early
Vaginal or C-section? Vag
BF or FF? BF
Something interesting about you or your family: LO and my mom share a birthday! It was really special!

Cool. I danced, tap included, for a number of years. And my dad (and grandfather) is a pastor.

Baby Lynn · May 2012

Cassie.

Wisconsin.

Right now unemployed.

SO is a Manufacturing Engineer

LO is Isaac.

Born 2 days late on March 19th.

Vaginal birth

Was BF but now FF due to supply issues.

Um...something interesting. Yup, can't come up with anything interesting about me or us. haha

Baby Lynn · May 2012

LaCally4:
The state you live in: Connecticut

Your occupation: 80% SAHM/20% fitness instructor

DH/SO's occupation: Physical therapist

Your LO's name: Catherine

LO's Birth date: 3/18

Vaginal or C-section? Vaginal

BF or FF? BF

Something interesting about you or your family: The first time I made DH cry we were 7 and I kicked a soccer ball at his face (not intentionally). I felt so bad I asked my mom for extra money to buy him an ice cream from the ice cream truck after the game.

That is a cute story about you and you hubby!

MrsJetSet · May 2012

Your first name if you're comfortable saying: ErinThe state you live in: Colorado
Your occupation: consultantDH/SO's occupation: consultant
Your LO's name: JosephineLO's Birth date: 3/13/12Vaginal or C-section? VaginalBF or FF? EPPIP a photo of you and your baby My mac won't let me :(Something interesting about you or your family: I always have trouble coming up with something interesting - My elbows are double jointed.

Jessica1232 · May 2012

Your first name if you're comfortable saying: Jessica

The state you live in: Kentucky

Your occupation: Marketing Assistant

DH/SO's occupation: Ortho Physician Assistant

Your LO's name: Peyton

LO's Birth date: 3/22

Vaginal or C-section? Vaginal

BF or FF? FF

LaCally4 · May 2012

Baby Lynn:
LaCally4:

Something interesting about you or your family: The first time I made DH cry we were 7 and I kicked a soccer ball at his face (not intentionally). I felt so bad I asked my mom for extra money to buy him an ice cream from the ice cream truck after the game.

That is a cute story about you and you hubby!

Thanks! I also realize I wrote "the first time I made DH cry" like I've made him cry a lot over the years which isn't the case. lol

joyfullyfound · May 2012

mustanglo:
Your first name if you're comfortable saying: Brittany
The state you live in: British Columbia, Canada
Your occupation: Stay at home mom now Before I was a childcare worker
DH/SO's occupation: Marine electrician with the navy
Your LO's name: Eliza Leah
LO's Birth date: March 11th
Vaginal or C-section: Vaginal
BF or FF: Breastfeeding
Something interesting about you or your family: Hm... I was a Ukrainian dancer for 12 years? haha.

lawby2005 · May 2012

Your first name if you're comfortable saying: Karllen

The state you live in: New York

Your occupation: Research Assistant

DH/SO's occupation: Electrician

Your LO's name:Brett

LO's Birth date: 3/7

Vaginal or C-section? c/section

BF or FF? BF

PIP a photo of you and your baby I need to upload pics to a shareable website

Something interesting about you or your family: DH and I are from the Caribbean

KD01 · May 2012

First name: Kristie

State : Kentucky

Occupation: Attorney

DH's occupation: Attorney

LO's name: Connor

LO's birthdate: 3/5/12

Vaginal or C-section: C-section. I had a repeatC-section scheduled since I had a C-section for our first son, Aidan, who was born in July 2010. My water broke at 12:45 a.m. the morning of my scheduled C-section, so it was not quite the calm experience I had planned on with a repeat scheduled C-section.

BF or FF? Now totally FF. Pumped and supplemented with formula for first 4 weeks until supply ran out.

I do not know how to PIP!

Something interesting about me/my family: between January and April of this year, 5 new babies were born in my and my husband's immediate families. My sister and SIL (husband's sister)both had babies on January 12, my stepsister had a baby January 19, DS was born March 5, and my brother and his wife had a baby April 17th! Busy times!

lebrale · May 2012

Hi all...I guess I'm new...to you all anyway! I've been reading through some of my pregnancy, but I'm finally daring to start posting (call me if a chicken if you want...)

Your first name if you're comfortable saying: Leanna

The state you live in: Alberta, Canada

Your occupation: SAHM and proud of it before - Speech Language Assistant

DH/SO's occupation: Teacher

Your LO's name: Erin

LO's Birth date: 3/25

Vaginal or C-section? Vaginal

BF or FF? BF

PIP a photo of you and your baby - How awful! I just realized I have ONE - and its nasty. Lots of just her tho! And I can't figure out to PIP.

Something interesting about you or your family: Um...? I can't think of anything...

jenn13755 · May 2012

The state you live in: CA

Your occupation: RN

DH/SO's occupation: Police Officer

Your LO's name: Makayla Jo

LO's Birth date: 3/9/2012

Vaginal or C-section? Emergency C-section

BF or FF? FF

PIP a photo of you and your baby

Something interesting about you or your family:

hellocarebear · May 2012

Your first name if you're comfortable saying: Carri

The state you live in: California

Your occupation: Make up artist

DH/SO's occupation: Works in logistics for the Military/Marines

Your LO's name: Aaron

LO's Birth date: March 31

Vaginal or C-section? Vaginal

BF or FF? EPing (we're working on it)

Something interesting about you or your family: DH & I have known each other since childhood. I moved to AZ for high school, when I came back a mutual friend reunited us & we've been together since.

krispy83 · May 2012

The state you live in: California

Your occupation: Middle school teacher

DH/SO's occupation: High school teacher

Your LO's name: Andrew

LO's Birth date: 2/24/12 - 4 weeks early

Vaginal or C-section? Vaginal

BF or FF? BF

PIP a photo of you and your baby This one is old, it's from when he was only a few days old, but I love it!

And more recent:

Something interesting about you or your family: DH and I met in grad school at Columbia in NY (neither of us is from there - I'm from CA and he's from Ohio) and dated for a few months before I graduated, then did the long distance thing for a year while he finished school and moved to CA.

wordslikeswords · May 2012

Your first name if you're comfortable saying: Erika

The state you live in: MD

Your occupation: IT

DH/SO's occupation: Dispatch

Your LO's name: Evangeline Skye

LO's Birth date: 2/22

Vaginal or C-section? C-Section after failed induction due to kidney failure (mine)

BF or FF? FF. She was too early. I had nothing for her.

PIP a photo of you and your baby: I can't from work.

Something interesting about you or your family: Uhm.. my husband has a brain tumor. It's not life threatening. But it's interesting.

cwimer6154 · May 2012

The state you live in: Michigan

Your occupation:CPA

DH/SO's occupation: Accountant

Your LO's name: Alexander

LO's Birth date: March 6th

Vaginal or C-section? C-section

BF or FF? BF

PIP a photo of you and your baby

Something interesting about you or your family: The doctor who delivered our son also delivered my husband 32 years prior. It was a coincidence that my OB was the same OB as my MIL.

mcgeeva · May 2012

Your first name if you're comfortable saying: Vicki

The state you live in: VA

Your occupation: IP Docketing Specialist

DH/SO's occupation: Internal Consultant

Your LO's name: Brayden

LO's Birth date: March 6th

Vaginal or C-section? C-Section

BF or FF? BFding

Something interesting about you or your family: Got nothing at the moment

jaemiller · May 2012

Name: Andrea

Occupation: I taught kindergarten for 5 years before becoming a SAHM

DH Occupation: self employed

LO's name: Evan

Lo's birthdate: 3/19

Vaginal delivery with no meds (not by choice)

BF

No time to post a pic....sorry....baby is waking up

something interesting: My husband and I will have our 8 year wedding anniversary this August but have been together for 15 years......almost half of my lifetime......Yikes!!!

teslatheotaku · May 2012

Name: Tina

State: Oklahoma

Occupation: Cake Decorator/SAHM

DH's Occupation: He works in the aerospace industry.

LO's name: Aryanna

LO's b-day: 3/5/2012

Vaginal or C-Section: Vaginal

BF or FF: BF mostly

Um were not very interesting.

Jen524 · May 2012

Your first name: Jen

The state you live in: Nebraska

Your occupation: Music Teacher

DH/SO's occupation: Chemical Engineer

Your LO's name: Aubree Olivia

LO's Birth date: 3/15/2012

Vaginal or C-section? VBAC

BF or FF?: BF

PIP a photo of you and your baby: Pass...

Something interesting about you or your family:My hubby and I grew up as neighbors and have known one another most of our lives. We did not start dating until we went away to different colleges.

Divallyn · May 2012

lawby2005:
Your first name if you're comfortable saying: Megan

The state you live in: Alberta , Canada

Your occupation: Payroll and HR

DH/SO's occupation: Parts tech

Your LO's name: Nathan

LO's Birth date: 03/23

Vaginal or C-section? Vaginal

BF or FF? Both

PIP a photo of you and your baby I have no idea how ... I just got this iPad.

Something interesting about you or your family: My ancestry is Jamaican, but I'm white. For some reason people always find that interesting.

mbeeman85 · May 2012

Your first name if you're comfortable saying: Mary

The state you live in: Oregon

Your occupation: Groom / Seamstress

DH/SO's occupation: Cable Technician

Your LO's name: Elora Rose

LO's Birth date: 3/17

Vaginal or C-section? Vaginal

BF or FF? BF

PIP a photo of you and your baby - feeling silly because I just realized that I am the one behind the camera so I don't have any of me and baby except one from the hospital where I match the bed sheets... not posting that!

Something interesting about you or your family: Baby arrived on the same day we moved into our first house!

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