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18 Weeks Pregnant
Bump Kathleen
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Week 18 Intros!
Bump Kathleen
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Hi Bumpies,
Welcome to Week 18! Use this questionnaire to introduce yourself.
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Fur babies:
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I've been on TB since...:
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Screen name: Really? How can I not remember? haha
Due Date: December 19th
What I do: Student, and CNA
Met my Husband: High School ROTC Ball
Fur Babies: 4 cats (Coffee, Coco, Sasha, and Linus), and Two Dogs (Willy, and Brownie)
Loves: Baking, exercising, and party planning
Hates: Watching husband's videogames:)
Biggest pregnancy craving so far: Chips and Salsa, and Peppermint Icecream
Favorie Book: Secret Life Of Bees
I've been on TB since... week 7 of my pregnancy when I found out
Something interesting: I got married at 17
How I like my potatoes: Baked with cheese!!!
Screen name: Kneenah
Due date: Dec 24th xmas eve baby :0)
What you do: Medical Assitant to a cardiologist
How you met your SO: Myspace
Fur babies: Cat name Toby Dog name Diva
Loves: travelling
Hates: dieting, working lol..
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Cheese and Pickles or Ice-cee cherry flavor
Favorite book: Coldest winter ever
I've been on TB since...: Since 5weeks pregnant.. I found out when i was 3wks.. it was a planned pregnancy
Something interesting about yourself: I have pcos and ttc only took me 4 months yipeee..
How I like my potatoes: Fried :-/
Screen name: redneckprincess4190
Due date: 12/20/2012
What you do: Looking for work, and a mommy to my 4 year old angel.
How you met your SO: I was training his friend at my previous job. (security) he said we should meet. and that was that!!!!!!!!!
Fur babies: Biscuit- our collie lab mix.
Loves: the smell of fried food. swimming,and reading.
Hates: people think they have to voice their opinions on how to birth and raise my children.
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: steak, peaches, and anything spicy.
Favorite book: If mama goes south,were all going with her.
I've been on TB since...: about the time i found out we were expecting.
Something interesting about yourself: im a southern princess, who loves ncis,S.O.A. , and sleeping
How I like my potatoes: Baked or roasted. not fried.!
How you met your SO: On match.com!! Success story
Fur babies: two little pups (Tex and Cai)
Loves: snowboarding, working out, cooking, southern food
Hates: being bored!
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Watermelon, Pho and hush puppies!Favorite book: One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia MarquezI've been on TB since...: week 6, after I told my boyfriendSomething interesting about yourself: I'm a math nerd who majored in economics and is looking forward to studying for my Life Actuary exam!
How I like my potatoes: sweet..mmmm.
Screen name: adventureolive
Due date: January 2nd, 2013
What you do: I'm an archivist at an art gallery
How you met your SO: He came to my art gallery during a festival. He took one of my cards and called me, and we've been dating ever since.
Fur babies: I still live with my parents to help my sister raise her daughter, and it's a zoo. We have 2 dogs, a cat, 5 chickens, and a pig. And my Dad. Milo and I just bought a house, so we're probably going to get our own furbaby soon.
Loves: Sunshine and rock climbing.
Hates: Bell peppers and arcane ideologies
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Cheese! I'm going to give birth to a wheel of cheddar.
Favorite book: Summer Crossing
I've been on TB since...: I was about 6 weeks pregnant.
Something interesting about yourself: I grew up on a soybean farm
How I like my potatoes: Spicy!
How you met your SO: bff introduced us at a bar, you can meet "the one" at a bar, lol!
Fur babies: None, new baby will be enough!
Loves: Rosie Pope, shopping, my husband and international travel
Hates: people touching my baby bump, heartburn, and nausea
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: pickles, peanut butter, potato chips, chocolateFavorite book: Game of Thrones series I've been on TB since...: 7 weeksSomething interesting about yourself: Our baby has already been all over the world in my belly
How I like my potatoes: any way I can get them, baked, fried, sweet, au gratin etc...
Screen name: V&JJ
Due date: 01/15/12
What you do: sales
How you met your SO: at Church
Fur babies: yes
Loves: Living
Hates: Envy
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: salad
Favorite book: not quite sure
I've been on TB since...: June 2012
Something interesting about yourself:
How I like my potatoes
Screen name: danatdana
Due date: January 17th, 2013
What you do: Full Time Student Duing Internship
How you met your SO: Through a mutual friend
Fur babies: Red doberman named King
Loves: Nesting
Hates: Heartburn
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Mustard, fruit salad, anything to drink
Favorite book: Read three, now obsessed with the bump articles
I've been on TB since...: My positve store bought pregancy test
Something interesting about yourself: Obsessed with researching baby products safety and ratings by users
How I like my potatoes: Not that crazy about them since conception
Screen name: lLaura
Due date: jan 15
What you do: trauma and orthopedic nurse
How you met your so: church
Fur babies:Trevor a basset hound and jack a jack russel grey hound mix
Loves: crafts and camping
Hates: sports
Biggest pregnancy craving so far: twizlers
Ive been on tb since I was 4 weeks
Something interesting: I have pros and tried for 2.5 years then in one month of clomid I was pregnant.....awsome
Screen Name- I'm not 100% sure.. i think it may be Rust710...
Due Date- Jan 24, 2013
What you do- Field Service Manager- works with farmers-
How I met my SO- Through his brother in College
Fur Babies- 2 Golden Retrievers Zeke and Emma and one cat Daryl
Loves- feeling my baby move around and sleeping while it storms
Hates- being hungry but nothing sounds good
biggest pregnancy cravings so far- Cheerios
Favorite book- The Ruth Galloway mysteries by Elly Griffiths
I've been on TB since..week 5
Something interesting about me- My husband and I are not finding out the sex of our baby.
How I like my potatoes- baked with sour cream and butter
Screen name: Mroy82
Due date: 01/28/2013
What you do: Office Manager at a Construction Consulting Firm. However, its not what i enjoy and i find my job very boringlol
How you met your Hubby: I met my husband on eHarmony!
Fur babies: None and dont plan on it. I'm so allergic!
Loves: Hard to say right now. I love shopping and planning our babys room!
Hates: Pretty much everything else. especally how my hubby nags me every day about my eating habbits!
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: I havent had any cravings .
Favorite book: Umm... the only thing i read are baby books now, and most arnt very interesting.
I've been on TB since...: around week 7ish?
Something interesting about yourself: I was born on Christmas Eve and love my Bday!
How I like my potatoes: Baked with sour cream, cheese and yumminess!
Screen name: blansaw
Due date: 1/27/2012
What you do: Talent Search
How you met your SO: I was out to dinner with a friend and he was sitting at the table behind ours with a group of his friends. He said he thought I was cute so he had to come and talk to me.
Fur babies: Whisper
Loves: Right now I love watching movies
Hates: Ignorance
Biggest pregnancy craving so far: Cantelope
Favorite book: To many to pick from
I've been on TB since: 6/25/2012
Somthing interesting about yourself: I love to plan events
How I like my potatoes: mashed
Screen name: RLClover
Due date: 01/27/2012
What you do: Work in a Financial Firm
How you met your SO: At a house party I was dragged to by my roommate 9 years ago.
Fur babies: Three! Two Kitties - Benzie & Zoey & one handsome 8 month old puppy, Brewer
Loves: Reading, Facebook,Some Reality TV, blogs, couponing, freebies & samples
Hates: People who give unsolicited advice
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Tomatoes!
Favorite book: Always changing but recently Divergent & Insurgent were at the top of that list
I've been on TB since...: May 2012
Something interesting about yourself: Married in March -was told it would take fertility treatments and time to get pregnant. Found out I was expecting in May with no help.
How I like my potatoes: Mashed!
Screen name: margretjennifer
Due date: 02/07/13
What you do: Stay at home
How you met your SO: First day of college
Fur babies: NONE!
Loves: Exercising and sleeping
Hates: People that don't discipline their pets
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Sour patch kids
Favorite book: Any Nancy Drew book
I've been on TB since...: 06/2012
Something interesting about yourself: I was born at home, so will this baby!
How I like my potatoes: I dislike them!
Screen name: Ashwetherbee
Due date: February 11, 2013
What you do: Medical Assistant
How you met your SO: A mutual friend
Fur babies: 3 dogs - Takini, Ryobi, and Moochie 1 cat- Peyton
Loves: Spending time with the family and being outdoors.
Hates: Spiders and snakes
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: McDonald's french fries with Ranch dressing
Favorite book: Dont really have one
I've been on TB since...: Beginning of July
Something interesting about yourself: Ummmm.....what isnt, lol
How I like my potatoes: mashed with lots of gravy
Screen name: nrenee91
Due date: valentines day 2013 - 2/14/13
What you do: gunna be a stay at home mamma for a little while. but i do computer work from here.
How you met your SO: through a mutual friend, been attached at the hip since day one. (:
Fur babies: we have a zoo. (: 2 rats (remmie and itchie) 2 snakes (lue-boa, cornelious-corn snake) and 2 pit bulls (layla and Jude)
Loves: my growing family, our pets, my growing belly
Hates: lots of weird little pet pievs but no major hates.
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: no real food cravings so far as i have hyperemesis
Favorite book: Tuesdays with Maury, or Heavy Metal and You
I've been on TB since...: before we even for sure knew we were pregnant
Something interesting about yourself: Jon and I got Pregnant only a month after we started dating.
How I like my potatoes: baked or mashed with sour cream, cheese, and bacon. (:
Screen name: Paulette1979
Due date: March 14th 2013
What you do: business developement
How you met your SO: through a co-worker/friend.
Fur babies: Cotton (3 year old flame point siemese cat)
Loves: walks, hanging out with the hubby, party planning, time with my girlfriends.
Hates: being told whats good for me with this pregnancy
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: ice cream, watermelons, mangos
Favorite book: babywise
I've been on TB since...: week 8 (since i found out i'm preggos) but i was on the knot before that.
Something interesting about yourself: my baby is due 3 days before our 1 year wedding anniversary
How I like my potatoes: baked with butter and chives.
Screen name: Eyrebaby2
Due date: March 12 2013
What you do: I am currently a receptionist but up until my Dr took me off of the floor I have been an STNA
How you met your SO: We actually dated (very) briefly in school. We both moved away and got married. About 5 years ago we found each other again...Married in March 2010 and doing wonderful!
Fur babies: We have a six year old Doberman named Trigger, An (almost) two year old boxer named Remi, A 3 year old cat named Kika and a 3 month old kitten (her offspring!) named Furby!
Loves: I love to read!
Hates: Sad or unhappy endings
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Nothing specific. I just usually get the strong urge for one thing or another then once I have it Im on to something else!
Favorite book: Anything that is Murder/Mystery
I've been on TB since...: I believe it was August of 2012. Maybe September.
Something interesting about yourself: I tend to put others feelings/emotions/wants/needs ahead of mine...
How I like my potatoes: Mashed with butter, garlic, salt and sour cream!
Due date: March 24th 2013
What you do: Student Nurse and Referral office liaison
How you met your SO: I met my hubby at a lounge called The Mirage
Fur babies: none
Loves: Make Up
Hates: Any type of smoke
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Chipotle! And wine,but haven't had any
Favorite book: Don't have one right now
I've been on TB since...: Today
Something interesting about yourself: Im 5 foot tall
How I like my potatoes: loaded!!
Screen Name: justnikki
Due date: March 23
What you do: Real Estate Agent ...currently housewife:)
How you met your SO: At my Homecoming dance in 1990
Fur Babies: None
Loves: Traveling, Cooking
Hates: Working
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Chipotle
Favorite Book: Left To Tell
I've Been on TB since: Last Week
Something interesting about yourself: I think I'm going to be a successful writer one day
How I like my potatoes: Baked & Loaded!!
Screen name: Caitmwallace
Due date: April 1st, 2013 (April Fools!)
What you do: Social worker with children in foster care
How you met your SO: Singing Karaoke
Fur babies: Porter, the cutest mutt ever, and Yoshi, an evil mastermind of the feline persuasion
Loves: yoga, cooking, gardening, reading
Hates: clowns, spiders in the house, intolerance
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: None, I wish I would quit vomiting!
Favorite book: Too many to list
I've been on TB since...: I joined The Bump today, but used The Knot to plan my wedding two years ago, and The Nest to help buy a home
Something interesting about yourself: Elephants are my favorite animal
How I like my potatoes: Mashed, french fried, baked..potatoes are my nausea savior, still!
Screen name: Techkim
Due date: 4-6-13 BUT this one is coming on 3-29-13
What you do: I am a certifed preschool teacher and director
How you met your SO: in the woods on a camping trip
Fur babies: Moya, Ramona both cats and Robin Puckn Tucker our Boston.
Loves: Things going smoothly
Hates: stressing
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Very spicy foods. The hotter the better
Favorite book: Please baby please by Spike Lee (4 yr old has to have it read every night)
I've been on TB since...: 3 minutes ago
Something interesting about yourself: this is my 3rd child and I am NOT going to do ALL that sorry been through it twice I don't need to do it a 3rd time. No glucose test for 2 hours, no I am not getting Rubella sorry if my body rejects it faster then most. and I will NOT be keeping this child in a week over much less two. He/she will come out a WEEK early. Not a hater of doctors but I know my body and I know what I need, can do and will do.
How I like my potatoes: cooked
Screen name: BabyCharlee
Due date: 04/01/2013 but I am having a c-section so I chosed 03/27/2013
What you do: Damage Recovery Specialist
How you met your SO: In the club, but known each other since I was 13yrs old
Fur babies: none
Loves: shopping, traveling and cuddling
Hates: liars, smoking
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: hostess zingers (vanilla) and pies
Favorite book: n/a
I've been on TB since...: for about a month or two
Something interesting about yourself: there will be a 21 yr difference between my first child and the newborn coming....(starting all over again)
How I like my potatoes: fried, mashed and baked
Megscileppi3
March 30, 2012
Family Therapist in a group practice
I met my husband in high school but didn't see him for 10 years before I looked him up. We actually went to prom together (as friends)-hahaha
Pearl, my yellow lab 2 year old. She's wonderful!!!
Family, Fall, and the Bears
Rude people
Chips
Red Tent
Since today but was a member of the knot when I got married
I used to sing opera (is that interesting?:))
As potato chips or french fries
Screen name: lindseylovestj
Due date: March 31st, 2013
What you do: Substitute teacher's aide
How you met your SO: We met at a church convention that we had been going to every year practically since we were born. We knew of each other for years & I always liked him but we didn't really start talking until I was 16 & he was almost 18, we've been together ever since...guess you could call it high school sweethearts, just not the same high school.
Fur babies: One dog (Rambo, beagle/walker coonhound mix) & one kitty (KittyKat...so original, I know.)
Loves: Coffee (even though I gave it up until baby is born) & Friday nights, knowing neither the husband or I have to work the next day...Ahh
) Also love shopping, put all three of those together, I'm a happy camper.
Hates: Arrogance & rudeness
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Potato soup, brownies, cookies, & fried pickles.
Favorite book:
I've been on TB since...: 6 weeks or so.
Something interesting about yourself: ...I have wasted like 5 minutes sitting here trying to come up with something neat to put here & I cant come up with anything, guess I'm really boring!
How I like my potatoes: Mashed, fried, or cheesy
Screen name: sknygrydg07
Due date: April 4th 2012
What you do: Independent Traditional Animtor
How you met your SO: My husband and I met at college
Fur babies: Seymore (whippet) and Peanut (daschound)
Loves: animation, dogs, movies, knit / crochet
Hates: Petty, biting women, and ladies who think the world revolves around their child / pregnancy. People who marginalize and condemn others for having a different point of view ('Don't you want the 'best' for your baby?!?'). And bad drivers!
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: pineapple
Favorite book: #1 the Bible, #2 Guess How Much I Love You #3 The Animation Book #4 Steal Like an Artist
I've been on TB since...: Sept. 2012
Something interesting about yourself: I make a fine first impression, but at social events will hang out with the kids or family cat / dog the first chance I get. And I'm a successful freelance traditional animator in an otherwise economically recessed area.
How I like my potatoes: mashed
Screen name: Kaymangday
Due date: April 23rd/ 2013
What you do: Stay @ home wife/ momma to be
How you met your SO: on Plenty of Fish.com
Fur babies: Russian Blue: Dexter , age 1 yr 8 mo; Marbeld Bengal: Lexi, age 7.5 mo
Loves: Being pregnant
Hates: Negativity & lies
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: tie between apples and cookies
Favorite book: Anything Emily Griffen & Jennifer Crusie
I've been on TB since...: week 7 when I found out
Something interesting about yourself: I was born in Newfoundland
How I like my potatoes: scallop potatoes please
Screen name: I have so many screen names for different things I don't know mine here. I'm sure it's to the left of this post though, no?
Due date: 5/13/13
What you do: Work in the title/real estate business. I also teach fitness classes.
How you met your SO: We met on Myspace...remember Myspace?
Fur babies: 2 kitties: Jake and BoBo. Jake is part maine *** and has been acting strange the last month of my pregnancy or so. I've heard that maine coons can have strong reactions to their "moms" being pregnant. So anyone who has had a similar situation, I would greatly appreciate some advice!
Loves: Wine (sparkling apple juice for now), pasta, pizza, working out, spending time with friends and my hubby.
Hates: Liars and manipulators, stupid drivers
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Nothing in particular just yet. In the first few weeks all I wanted was fast food, and I could not stand raw veggies.
Favorite book: Time Traveler's Wife
I've been on TB since...: Well I was on The Knot when I was engaged, so I kind of dabbled on here since then as well....so I guess about 3-4 years
Something interesting about yourself: I have a semi-famous cousin, who starred on both The Bachelor and The Bachelorette.
How I like my potatoes: Potatoes? Baked and LOADED with cheese, sour cream and bacon bits.
Screen name: i have no clue....whoops
Due date: 5/09/13!
What you do: Im a Sous Chef =]
How you met your SO: He was one of my managers at the store i work at...we started talking and dating after he left my store. it was all legit!
Fur babies: none.
Loves: The Lord, My Husband, to cook, family, the fall and winter
Hates: Beans
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: anything spicy, my husband loves spicy food like no other, so i told him its his fault for giving the love for spice to the baby
Favorite book: the bible
I've been on TB since...: like a week or so
Something interesting about yourself: i love to sing, i sing all the time at work and home and in the car...but doesnt mean im good at it...
How I like my potatoes: any way you give them to me
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Screen name: mmmmm... don't remember.
Due date: 5/20/12
What you do: receptionist for a farm equipment manufacturer
How you met your SO: art students in college - we were dating each other's best friends.
Fur babies: pets? No - DH has terrible allergies.
Loves: reading, baking, writing, doing art
Hates: gun fanaticism
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: cheese fries, kiwi fruit, tomato sauce
Favorite book: Right now I'm reading Emma by Jane Austen
I've been on TB since...: not sure. I was on the knot, so my profile's been around for a while.
Something interesting about yourself: I come from mennonite heritage on my side of the family, and married into even more of it - DH is Mennonite, with both his parents also being, and all relatives all the way back.
How I like my potatoes: CHEESE FRIES. Or hash brown casserole. Same idea.
Screen name: Glowing24
Due date: May 22 2013
What you do: Stay at home mommy with my 3yr old son
How you met your SO: I met him back in middle school then remet 10 years later
Fur babies: My kitties Chance,Delilah, & Tyson
Loves: feeling my little one move
Hates: rainy days
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: french fries and milkshake from mcDonalds
Favorite book: what to expect when expecting
I've been on TB since...: I was about 9 weeks...i think
Something interesting about yourself: I have a condition called EDS...So i am very flexible and can do a bunch of weird things with my body..haha
How I like my potatoes: French fry form! lol
How you met your SO: Through my cousin.
Fur babies: Pitbull named Atticus Finch (sweetest dog ever and LOVES kids) and and American Eskimo named Quinn
Loves: My baby, my boyfriend (the father of my baby), my doggies, God and my family
Hates: Carrots
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Cheese EnchiladasFavorite book: There's a Monster At The End of This BookI've been on TB since...: Since I found out I was pregnant in week 16....it was a total shock!Something interesting about yourself: It took 12 years to conceive naturally. I was told I would never conceive naturally. I gave up trying and God took over.
How I like my potatoes: Fried, mashed, Au Gratin, Baked and cooked by someone else
Why do I have headaches so often
Screen name: I think shvinson
Due date: June 12
What you do: insurance sales
How you met your SO: i was waitressing and he came in the restaurant, drank some beer to get courage, talked to me, and we have been together for 12 years now.
Fur babies: 2 Dogs- Yellow Lab, Maggie, Black Lab/ pitt mix- Bogey, 1 horse- Percheron/ cleveland Bay/ tb cross
Loves: horses, eventing, exercise, sushi
Hates: backstabbers, squash, and being inside
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: none, nada, nothing. just normal food desires. well, I am craving yuengling but that is due to lack of it, not the pregnancy itself
Favorite book: anything James Patterson
I've been on TB since...: week 10.
Something interesting about yourself: i treat my animals better than I treat some humans (not SO or Baby). everyone I know says that when they come back in their second life, they want to come back as my pets.
How I like my potatoes: made into french fries, with LOTS of ketchup
Screen name:
Due date: 6/14/13
What you do: I work in Finance
How you met your SO: High School
Fur babies: None
Loves: My 11 year old son
Hates: Dumb Question
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Hot Wings
Favorite book: Twlight
I've been on TB since...: August
Something interesting about yourself: I love to sing
How I like my potatoes: baked
Screen name: not sure!
Due date: 6/30/2013
What you do: I work in Finance
How you met your SO: Facebook/College...when Facebook was only for College students
Fur babies: Niko---9 y/o pomeranian----2 temporarily adopted fish--Mr. Miyagi and Daniel Sun
Loves: My little one.. hubby
Hates: Cattiness
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Sweet ---anything wiht sugar in it
Favorite book: Fifty Shades of Grey
I've been on TB since...: Nov 2012--after TTC for 7 years and getting BFP with hormone stimulation
Something interesting about yourself: I am great at Call of Duty
How I like my potatoes: anyway possible---french fries, mashed, baked, potato salad, i can go on and on!
Screen name: Rosieh24
Due date: June 29, 2013
What you do: build engines...its soooo lame
How you met your SO: through a mutual friend
Fur babies: maya, our snotty little siamese
Loves: weekends, travel, family, movies
Hates: rude people
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: peanut butter, oranges, steak/bbq
Favorite book: the game of thrones series
I've been on TB since...: 4 years..started on the knot
Something interesting about yourself: after ttc for 2.5 years and 6 rounds of clomid we finally got our BFP!!
How I like my potatoes: baked and loaded..yummm!!