Will you be a WM or SAHM? I'll be a WAHM. I am a travel agent, but I work out of my home office. I meet with clients for coffee and such though, so occasionally I'll have to leave DH with LO.
Where are you from? Wisconsin
Any hobbies? Rock Climbing, Photography
Favorite names for girl or boy? Aria and Wesley
Pregnancy book recommendations? I enjoyed the "Hot Mom's Handbook"
Relationship status? married for 6 years, together for 8
SO job? HR director
Will you be a WM or SAHM? It's complicated. I work from home PT and have a nanny for a few hours a week, and once a week in the evenings I work out of the home.
Where are you from? The Midwest but I live in Germany
Any hobbies? Horseback riding before I ran out of time and money, cooking, reading
Favorite names for girl or boy? Girl - Elizabeth, Boy - Christopher or Alexander but DH has already nixed both of them
Pregnancy book recommendations? Mayo Clinic's Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy. It's very informative without being alarmist.
BFP1: DD1 born April 2011 at 34w1d via unplanned c/s due to HELLP, DVT 1 week PP
BFP2: 3/18/12, blighted ovum, natural m/c @ 7w4d BFP3: DD2 born Feb 2013 at 38w4d via unplanned RCS due to uterine dehiscence
Will you be a WM or SAHM? I'm currently a SAHM, and will continue to be
Where are you from? Central NJ
Any hobbies? I'd really like to get into something crafty
Favorite names for girl or boy? I have no clue.
Pregnancy book recommendations? Mayo Clinic Guide and the Week by Week book. I also liked Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy. I only read a tiny bit of WTEWYE when I was pregnant with DD, bc I didn't really like it, but I am going to try and give it a chance and read it this time.
ETA: Before becoming a SAHM, I was a School Psychologist
How old are you? 27Relationship status? Married - 7 years! SO job? Bank ManagerWill you be a WM or SAHM? Blessed to be a SAHMWhere are you from? North Florida Any hobbies? Just being a mommy to my 4 year old :-)Favorite names for girl or boy? Girl - Scarlett, Breckyn. Boy - Beck, TriggPregnancy book recommendations? I liked "What to Expect"
Wife for 6 years. Mommy to Reese, 3, after IVF. IUI #1 5/07 = BFN. IVF #1 7/07 = BFP (Reese :-)) FET #1 7/10 = BFN. FET #2 4/11 = BFN. IUI #2 9/11 = BFN. IUI #3 (with donor sperm) 11/11 = BFN.
IVF with DE 5/12 = BFP! Beta #1 = 222. Beta #2 = 613. First u/s 6/9 due to bleeding and cramping = saw one beautiful baby! EED 2/3/13 M/C on 6/12/12 at 6 weeks. At a crossroads with our next steps...
Read about my journey at: www.clayandjobeth.blogspot.com
How old are you? 31! (Not sure how the heck that happened!)
Relationship status? Married almost two years (anniversary in a couple of weeks!) and together almost 7 years...
SO job? Supervisor at a factory
Will you be a WM or SAHM? WM
Where are you from? Ohio
Any hobbies? reading, organizing, crafty things!
Favorite names for girl or boy? Right now: Christopher Thomas; Elisa Rose. (Of course, I haven't exactly run these by the husband, so they might get shot down!! Lol...)
Pregnancy book recommendations? I have A Girlfriends' Guide, WTEWYE, and Belly Laughs... Sometimes reading them freaks me out a little, though.
I figured since I'm newer to the group and I haven't seen one of these posted:
How old are you? 28
Relationship status? Very happily married
SO job? HS Teacher/Coach
Will you be a WM or SAHM? I am a WM; I'm in HR.
Where are you from? IA
Any hobbies? Movies, being outdoors, journalling
Favorite names for girl or boy? Still not 100% sure - once we know if LO is a boy/girl we'll decide on a for sure name.
Pregnancy book recommendations? I have What To Expect... and also a freebie one I got from my OB when I was PG with DS. I really like all the websites that have weekly updates and pictures on LO's growth/development. I have a few apps on my Kindle that are awesome!
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How old are you? 23, I'll be 24 when LO #2 is born
Relationship status? Married for almost a year, found out about LO #1 during the wedding planning process
SO job? DH works at a fine dining restaurant. He was a manager but bounced back to serving so he could spend more time with his family. Looks like he'll be moving back into management soon.
Will you be a WM or SAHM? Depending on DH's new salary, I will most likely SAH. I am a SAHM currently (although I have an internship this month).
Where are you from? Chicago originally.
Any hobbies? DS keeps my hands pretty full right now, but I enjoy art/crafting when I get the time.
Favorite names for girl or boy? Kayleigh, Tessa, Tristan and Jackson.
Pregnancy book recommendations? I enjoyed the Mayo Health Clinic one for all my medical related questions. "Belly Laughs" by Jenny McCarthy is a pretty fun read too, especially later on in pregnancy.
Favorite names for girl or boy? Girl -- Madeline, Boy -- TBD
Pregnancy book recommendations? Hm, this is more a baby book but we wouldn't have made it through the newborn stage with DS without The Happiest Baby on the Block. Never too early to read!
How old are you? 26Relationship status? MarriedSO job? Hard drive tech.Will you be a WM or SAHM? I'm a SAHMWhere are you from? I'm from Orange County, CaAny hobbies? Not really. Favorite names for girl or boy? Owen and EllenPregnancy book recommendations? What to expect when you're expecting.
SO job? Design Engineer. He designs movie theater chairs. Chances are you have sat in one of his designs!
Will you be a WM or SAHM? WM: Special Ed Teacher
Where are you from? Michigan
Any hobbies? reading, gardening
Favorite names for girl or boy? girl- Lauren, Morgan boy- Derrick, Clarke
Pregnancy book recommendations? The Birth Book by Dr. Sears. He really pushed attachment parenting, but there was a lot of other good information if you can look past that. I think he writes one about pregnancy too.
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How old are you? 28Relationship status? MarriedSO job? He works in customer service/IT for an electricity companyWill you be a WM or SAHM? I wish I could stay home, but alas I'll be a WMWhere are you from? WisconsinAny hobbies? Crocheting, sewingFavorite names for girl or boy? Girls: Layla, Harper, Isabelle. Boys: Christian, Liam, AsherPregnancy book recommendations? I've been reading Your Pregnancy: Week by week, which has been good so far.
Together since April 2004. Married since June 19th, 2010.
BFP #1: January 31st 2012: CP.
BFP #2: June 1st 2012, Due:2/8/13. Avery was born via unplanned c section on 2/13/13.
BFP #3: Sept. 25th, 2014. Due: 6/5/15. MMC on 10/23/14. Confirmed complete molar pregnancy per D&C 10/29/14,
HCG officially negative 12/10/14. Benched until June 2015.
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How old are you? 29
Relationship status? Married four years, together seven years
SO job? Whoops! Didn't understand this the first time around. He works for a production company.
Will you be a WM or SAHM? WM
Where are you from? Pennsylvania
Any hobbies? Crocheting and crafty stuff, reading, nerd stuff
Favorite names for girl or boy? Right now: Amelia and Elliot
Pregnancy book recommendations? Only one I have downloaded is WTEWYE
How old are you? 31
Relationship status? Married
SO job? Laborer
Will you be a WM or SAHM? Depends
Where are you from? NYC
Any hobbies? Photography
Favorite names for girl or boy? I have a ton
Veronica Catherine
Eileen AnnVeronica Eileen
Deirdre Marie
Abigail Kathleen
Jennifer Joan
Jillian Michelle
Shaun Patrick Jr
Benjamin Michael
Nathan Patrick
Vincent Michael
Derrick William
Jacob Patrick
Joshua Micahel
Spencer Patrick
Pregnancy book recommendations? I dont have any
I figured since I'm newer to the group and I haven't seen one of these posted:
How old are you? I'm 30
Relationship status? Married
SO job? Attorney
Will you be a WM or SAHM? Working mom but may go part-time for a little. I'm a Physician Assistant which allows for flexibility.
Where are you from? Originally South Jersey but now live in the Midwest
Any hobbies? Photography and reading
Favorite names for girl or boy? Stella, Francesca, Grace, Noelle, Julian, Gabriel, Nolan, Declan
Pregnancy book recommendations? I just started reading Jenny McCarthy's "Belly Laughs" it's okay
How old are you? 28
Relationship status? Married (3 years on the 27th!)
SO job? Sales
Will you be a WM or SAHM? WM - I'm a SLP
Where are you from? Michigan
Any hobbies? Baking
Favorite names for girl or boy? I love traditional/family boy names. We'll probably use a Finnish name for a girl.
Pregnancy book recommendations? Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy and The Baby Bump
How old are you? 29 for another couple of weeks
Relationship status? married for 6 years, together for 8
SO job? HR director
Will you be a WM or SAHM? It's complicated. I work from home PT and have a nanny for a few hours a week, and once a week in the evenings I work out of the home.
Where are you from? The Midwest but I live in Germany
Any hobbies? Horseback riding before I ran out of time and money, cooking, reading
Favorite names for girl or boy? Girl - Elizabeth, Boy - Christopher or Alexander but DH has already nixed both of them
Pregnancy book recommendations? Mayo Clinic's Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy. It's very informative without being alarmist.
BFP1: DD1 born April 2011 at 34w1d via unplanned c/s due to HELLP, DVT 1 week PP
BFP3: DD2 born Feb 2013 at 38w4d via unplanned RCS due to uterine dehiscence
Clomid- No response
Metformin 1500 mg Femara 5mg + Trigger + TI Round 2 = BFP!
Beta 13DPO: 115, Beta 16dpo: 561 BFP Chart
How old are you? 29
Relationship status? Married
SO job? Attorney
Will you be a WM or SAHM? I'm currently a SAHM, and will continue to be
Where are you from? Central NJ
Any hobbies? I'd really like to get into something crafty
Favorite names for girl or boy? I have no clue.
Pregnancy book recommendations? Mayo Clinic Guide and the Week by Week book. I also liked Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy. I only read a tiny bit of WTEWYE when I was pregnant with DD, bc I didn't really like it, but I am going to try and give it a chance and read it this time.
ETA: Before becoming a SAHM, I was a School PsychologistPCOS
BFP June 3,2012
Partial Molar Pregnancy
D&C July 12, 2012
Forced 6 month break.
BFP January 13, 2013
Aww love your names
How old are you? 24
Relationship status? Married
SO job? He is Active Duty Army, but Normally he is a Police Officer, and he is actually starting with a new Dept soon.
Will you be a WM or SAHM? I will be a Working Mom, and I work in the Law Enforcement field as well, so this should be interesting.
Where are you from? Florida
Any hobbies? I love any thing out doors, running, fishing, camping, kayaking, practicing shooting.
Favorite names for girl or boy? I've always like Jocelyn and Emmalyn for a girl. Wesley or Luke for a boy , DH isn't sold on the last three.
Pregnancy book recommendations? I LOVED the (Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy) by Vicki Lovine... its Hilarious!
How old are you? 24
Relationship status? married
SO job? USAF
Will you be a WM or SAHM? WM
Where are you from? Delaware
Any hobbies? Reading, crafts, pintrest! lol
Favorite names for girl or boy? boys: Jace, Brennen, Finn girls: Delaney, Aubrie, Jocelyn
Pregnancy book recommendations? YOU: having a baby
How old are you? 31! (Not sure how the heck that happened!)
Relationship status? Married almost two years (anniversary in a couple of weeks!) and together almost 7 years...
SO job? Supervisor at a factory
Will you be a WM or SAHM? WM
Where are you from? Ohio
Any hobbies? reading, organizing, crafty things!
Favorite names for girl or boy? Right now: Christopher Thomas; Elisa Rose. (Of course, I haven't exactly run these by the husband, so they might get shot down!! Lol...)
Pregnancy book recommendations? I have A Girlfriends' Guide, WTEWYE, and Belly Laughs... Sometimes reading them freaks me out a little, though.
I thought about downloading, but went with WTEWYE instead. Let me know how it is, if its worth the download
PCOS
BFP June 3,2012
Partial Molar Pregnancy
D&C July 12, 2012
Forced 6 month break.
BFP January 13, 2013
How old are you? 27
Relationship status? Married
SO job? Owns roofing company
Will you be a WM or SAHM? Working mom
Where are you from? Alaska
Any hobbies? Right now napping
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Favorite names for girl or boy:
Girl- lilly or Nora not sure of middle name
Boy- Zeke Jeffery
Pregnancy book recommendations? none
How old are you? 28
Relationship status? Married
SO job? RCMP - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (yes the ones in the red jacket!)
Will you be a WM or SAHM? Working mom - Change Management Analyst
Where are you from? Originally North Dakota but have lived in Saskatchewan, Canada since i was 7
Any hobbies? SUP (stand up paddle board), Wake surfing, anything on the water - camping
Favorite names for girl or boy? Stella, Hannah, Harper - Asher, Bennette, Rowan
Pregnancy book recommendations?none so far..
How old are you?
Relationship status? Married for 3 years Wednesday
SO job? He drives a garbage truck
Will you be a WM or SAHM? We're still going back and forth
Where are you from? NE Ohio
Any hobbies? No time for them lol! I love reading
Favorite names for girl or boy? Selah Grace for a girl, ZERO clue on boys
Pregnancy book recommendations? Belly Laughs
How old are you?
24
Relationship status?
Married 2 years, with a beautiful 11 month old boy
SO job?
Actuary- its a math thing
Will you be a WM or SAHM?
I've been SAHM until now, but just got a job as a Physician Assistant
Where are you from?
New York
Any hobbies?
Reading
Favorite names for girl or boy?
I'm that weird mom who hates to think about baby names
Pregnancy book recommendations?
I didn't really read any preg books. I had WTEWYE from my mom. It was a little bit outdated
ETA: I noticed another NYC bumpie and a fellow PA- shout outs!
How old are you? 26.... 27 in 3 days (6/14)
Relationship status? Married for 6 years (anniversary 11.5.05)
SO job? Firefighter
Will you be a WM or SAHM? would love to be SAHM... but will work
Where are you from? Atlanta, GA
Any hobbies?I Teach gymnastics, reading, running
Favorite names for girl or boy?Girl- Hayden Skye Boy- Gabriel Grant
Pregnancy book recommendations? What to expect when expecting
I LOVE the name Jocelyn, unfortunately DH hates it. We have a really hard time agreeing on names.
How old are you?
Relationship status? 31
SO job? Turner Broadcasting
Will you be a WM or SAHM? WM
Where are you from? Air Force brat
Any hobbies? knitting/crafting, travel, skiing
Favorite names for girl or boy? Girl -- Madeline, Boy -- TBD
Pregnancy book recommendations? Hm, this is more a baby book but we wouldn't have made it through the newborn stage with DS without The Happiest Baby on the Block. Never too early to read!
How old are you? 33
Relationship status? married
SO job? layout/design
Will you be a WM or SAHM? WM
Where are you from? Philly suburbs
Any hobbies? reading, TV, live music
Favorite names for girl or boy? I love Lucy and Jack. DH has already vetoed both of them. Grrr.
Pregnancy book recommendations? I read What to Expect with my first pregnancy; will probably reference it some this time too
DS1: Quinn - 10.22.10 and DS2: Cole - 01.18.13
How old are you? 24
Relationship status? Married
SO job? Airforce Base
Will you be a WM or SAHM? Already a SAHM
Where are you from? Oklahoma
Any hobbies? Making bows
Favorite name for girl or boy? Miranda and Cooper
Pregnancy book recommendations? WTEWYE
BFP#1 11.19.10 Missed MC 01.10.11 Sam & Alex
BFP#2 05.08.11 Birthday 1.11.12 Peyton
BFP#3 06.10.12 Birthday 2.14.13-Cooper
Congrats to my buddy Ambs21! Welcome to the world Audrey!
Congrats to my buddy Mork! Welcome sweet E!
How old are you? 29
Relationship status? Married for 3 years
SO job? Design Engineer. He designs movie theater chairs. Chances are you have sat in one of his designs!
Will you be a WM or SAHM? WM: Special Ed Teacher
Where are you from? Michigan
Any hobbies? reading, gardening
Favorite names for girl or boy? girl- Lauren, Morgan boy- Derrick, Clarke
Pregnancy book recommendations? The Birth Book by Dr. Sears. He really pushed attachment parenting, but there was a lot of other good information if you can look past that. I think he writes one about pregnancy too.
Relationship status? Married
SO job? Physical therapist
Will you be a WM or SAHM? WAHM
Where are you from? Ohio
Any hobbies? gardening, canning, sewing, genealogy
Favorite names for girl or boy? Elizabeth, Ruth or Miriam for a girl and Christopher, Christian, Paul or Seth for a boy
Pregnancy book recommendations? Mayo Clinic Guide to Pregnancy
How old are you? 27
Relationship status? Married a little over a year
SO job? Army but soon to be medically retired
Will you be a WM or SAHM? WM and student mama!
Where are you from? San Antonio , TX
Any hobbies? I like to read and do crafts
Favorite names for girl or boy? Girl - Bailey, Boy - Carter, those are the favs at the moment
Pregnancy book recommendations? Im waiting for my copy of what to expect when you're expecting any day now
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How old are you?
24
Relationship status?
Married, 2 years
SO job?
New lawyer (just graduated!)
Will you be a WM or SAHM?
WM! I may take some time off to work part time for year one though, I'm sure I'll ask your opinions soon.
Where are you from?
NY
Any hobbies?
Work... Haha - mainly reading
Pregnancy book recommendations?
I don't have any yet so please recommend books for me!
How old are you? 29
Relationship status? Married
SO job? Sales
Will you be a WM or SAHM? WAHM
Where are you from? Midwest
Any hobbies? Cooking, yoga, knitting
Favorite names for girl or boy? Cameron, for either
Pregnancy book recommendations? I read a couple the 1st time but can't remember the titles