9 Weeks Pregnant
Bump Kathleen
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Welcome to Week 9! Intros...
Bump Kathleen
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Hi Bumpies,
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Due date:
What you do:
How you met your SO:
Fur babies:
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Favorite book:
I've been on TB since...:
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How I like my potatoes:
Re: Welcome to Week 9! Intros...
Screen name: lanesmommy
Due date: 02/25/2013
What you do: admin assistant
How you met your SO: at work
Fur babies: nope
Loves: chocolate
Hates: most veggies
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: coke icees and french fries
Favorite book: anything by Janet Evanovich
I've been on TB since...: april 2012
Something interesting about yourself: i am the youngest of 5 by 12 years and my oldest brother and i share the same birthday 18 years apart
How I like my potatoes: fried
Screen name: mrsrn2b
Due date: 3/9/13
What you do: Nurse
How you met your SO: neighbor
Fur babies: 4... 2 Rotties and 2 dachsunds
Loves: my profession, my family and friends
Hates: nausea
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: French Onion Soup and canolis !
Favorite book: 1984
I've been on TB since...: this morning
Something interesting about yourself: I never thought I would be pregnant at 39 !
How I like my potatoes: garlic smashed please !!! YUM!
Screen name: Letzgoracing81
Due date: 3/11/13
What you do: Data Entry
How you met your SO: POF
Fur babies: 2 cats...Oreo and Gracie
Loves: Reading, Auto Racing, shopping
Hates: Politics
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Watermelon....like EVERY DAY!
Favorite book: Blood Memory Greg Iles
I've been on TB since...: just a few days
Something interesting about yourself: I am left-handed
How I like my potatoes: Mashed or deep fried.
Make a pregnancy ticker
Screen name: chris.pooh
Due date: 3/14/13
What you do: Toddler teacher
How you met your SO: High School
Fur babies: just fish
Loves: reading and coffee
Hates: Angry people
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: none so far
Favorite book: to many to name
I've been on TB since...:
Something interesting about yourself: I over think everything
How I like my potatoes: fried...
Screen name: heather1128
Due date: 4/1/13
What you do: secretary
How you met your SO: party
Fur babies: 1 westie puppy
Loves: books, puzzles
Hates: rude people
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: none really
Favorite book: twilight series
I've been on TB since...: 3 years
Something interesting about yourself: i am pregnant with my 4th baby
How I like my potatoes: mashed
Screen name: sjronsick
Due date: 3/28/13
What you do: Editor
How you met your SO: College
Fur babies: 1 dog - beagle
Loves: reading, cooking, chocolate!
Hates: nausea
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: dill pickles, chinese food
Favorite book: Anything Jane Austen
I've been on TB since...: June 2012
Something interesting about yourself: My husband and I just bought our first home last week!
How I like my potatoes: sweet potato fries
Screen name: beemango
Due date: April 13, 2013
What you do: Police Dispatcher
How you met your SO: Working at Kmart, in high school
Fur babies: 2 cats... Tiger (he's 14 years old!) and Bagel
Loves: Reading, sleeping, coffee!
Hates: when people drive with their turn signals on, for no reason!
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: nothing sounds appetizing at this point!
Favorite book: All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot
I've been on TB since...: I was on TB when I was pregnant with our first daughter in 09, but lost all my login info, so I'm back, as of today.
Something interesting about yourself: I'm ambidextrous
How I like my potatoes: either mashed with garlic, butter & sour cream or fried.
Screen name: kyointhecookies
Due date: April 13th, 2013
What you do: Part-Time Student, Part-Time employee at my College Bookstore, Full-Time WoW Nerd.
How you met your SO: HvZ Game - Humans Vs. Zombies. Tag with Nerf Guns.
Fur babies: Noir the 1 yr AKC Bred Border Collie, Badge the 9 month PugPitt, Tony Stark and Pepper the rats, Lex Luthor and Clark Kent the gerbils, and Butters the 1 yr 1 month old tabby cat! (Menagerie!)
Loves: Gaming, gardening, and writing.
Hates: Ignorance, conceited-ness, and fake emotion.
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Beef Jerky and Cheese Stick Pairing! And Taco Bell. xD
Favorite book: Mists of Avalon (Thus Baby's name choices!
)
I've been on TB since...: A year now - before my first baby's miscarriage. (2nd pregnancy)
Something interesting about yourself: Nursing Major, and 100% gamer girl?
How I like my potatoes: Scalloped or Mashed with A LOT OF BUTTER and ketchup!!
Screen name: becky311nh
Due date: 04-21-12
What you do: Legal Assistant
How you met your SO: on MySpace funny enough, I was friends and co-workers with a lot of his guy friends so we decided to meet
Fur babies: 4 cats (2 pre-him Madison & Hexum/2 post-him Gary and Ralphie (both girls despite the silly names)
Loves: reading, swimming pools, spending friend time
Hates: currently, nausea and constipation LOL rude people
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: nothing has stood out, maybe ice cream, but i always crave ice cream
Favorite book: Harry Potter series, almost anything Stephen King, and the JD Robb "In Death" Series
I've been on TB since...: just finally finished signing up today now that I got my due date! I'm also on the Knot b/c I've already been planning a wedding for 11/2/12 prior to finding out we were expecting
Something interesting about yourself: I'm very literal to a fault, but I can also be ridiculously silly. I'm an only child so I crave alone time once in awhile, I can kiss that goodbye for awhile!
How I like my potatoes: I rarely meet a potato I don't like, unless its some form of al grautin.
Screen name: anthonysmom21910
Due date: July 19, 2013
What you do: PT Customer Service Rep.
How you met your SO: The internet actually. Going strong 4 years now.
Fur babies: ??
Loves: Time with the fam
Hates: Working nights
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Cereal, Toaster scrambles. lol
Favorite book: Dont really have one.
I've been on TB since...: like 2009 I believe.
Something interesting about yourself: I was an only child until I was 20. iM 27 now and my little sis is 7.
Big jump!!
How I like my potatoes: Mashed, But baked w/ some cheese and maybe sour cream... Mmmmm!!
Due date: July 19, 2013
What you do: AmeriCorps VISTA
How you met your SO: Online; 1 yr of friendship, 5 yrs of dating, 1 yr of marriage
Fur babies: Sweet Pea Kobe our chihuahuas
Loves: Traveling, trying new foods, time w/ hubby
Hates: Offensive odors, loud ppl
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Sub sandwiches!!
Favorite book: Too many to name!
I've been on TB since...: Nov 2012 1st time mommy
Something interesting about yourself: youngest of 7
How I like my potatoes: baked with sour cream, cheese, bacon!
Screen name: blessedlt
Due date: July 27 2013
What you do: customer service
How you met your SO: Online, I was on this dating website and I got tired of it and I was trying to figure out how to delete my profile and he sent me an email telling him to call him and we have been together ever since that day.
Fur babies: huh if you mean pets the answer is no but I want a pug badly
Loves: Church, children , music , knitting, watching Fraiser, and Everybody Loves Raymond.
Hates: Sci fi and hardcore rap
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Salads and fresh fruit
Favorite book: Tuesdays with Morrie and Have a little Faith both by Mitch Albom
I've been on TB since...: week 6 positive pregnancy test
Something interesting about yourself: Choreograph girls liturgical dance group
How I like my potatoes: haha right now fried
Screen name: christy32685
Due date: 08/18/2013
What you do: I am in the Financial Industry
How you met your SO: Starbucks
Fur babies: Lucy (5 yrs old, Border Collie/Australian Shepherd mix)
Loves: Running, Shopping, Decorating my home
Hates: Negativity, negative people
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Spicy/Salty foods
Favorite book: Anything by Emily Giffin
I've been on TB since...: December 2012
Something interesting about yourself: Nothing I can think of
How I like my potatoes: Cut up, crispy, and seasoned
Screen name: Natyyx3
Due date: August 23rd, 2012
What you do: I'm currently an E-Commerce Sales Rep. but working towards becoming an ultrasound technician and midwife.
How you met your SO: We go WAY back! I first met him when our moms started working at the same salon. He was 21 and I was 13 so obviously, nothing happened. Years later when I was 18 I ran into him at a lounge and it's been pretty much history ever since
Fur babies: I don't have any living with me right now, as my SO and I recently moved in together, but I have 3 chihuahuas back at my Mom & Dad's which I love to death!
Loves: FOOD (Lol!), reality TV, cycling, the beach, shopping and pretty much everything else about being a girl!
Hates: Lounging around all day, frogs, and negative people!
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Ramen Cup Noodles (so BAD, I know!)
Favorite book: Eat, Pray, Love
I've been on TB since...: I found out I was pregnant 5 weeks ago
Something interesting about yourself: I share my birthday with my SO and now that we're expecting twins, they're bound to share the same birthday as well!
How I like my potatoes: Mashed!
Due date: August 27thWhat you do: Business Manager
How you met your SO: Work
Fur babies: 2 - Both Daschunds, Roxy (8 yrs old) and Grover (2 yrs old)
Loves: Cooking and Working out (When I have the energy now days)
Hates: Negative Comments
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Chicken Cordogs and Milk .. Not at the same time but both are foods I would typicall run away from.
Favorite book: Right now its anything about pregnancy I can get my hands on LOL
I've been on TB since...: Started on The Knot.. migrated over to TB a few weeks ago.
Something interesting about yourself: This pregnancy came unexpected after an ectopic loss in October of 2012. My SO and I are so excited.
How I like my potatoes: Cut into french fries!
Due date: 9/3
What you do: teacher
How you met your SO:
Eharmony
Fur babies:
Dog
Loves: warm weather
Hates: mean kids
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Turkey sandwich after Christmas Eve dinner .. Didnt know I was pregnant yet!
Favorite book:
Good night moon :
I've been on TB since...: last year
Something interesting about yourself: I love to swim and lived Australia
How I like my potatoes: as chips these days
Screen name: dani0905
Due date: Sept. 5, 2013
What you do: customer service
How you met your SO: friends
Fur babies: love them
Loves: my son, my family, my man
Hates: omg to many to name
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: ice cream
Favorite book: Twilight
I've been on TB since...: today 1/31/13
Something interesting about yourself: i am awesome
How I like my potatoes: fried
Screen name: I honestly am not sure..
Due date: Sept. 6th, 2013
What you do: Assistant Manager at Advance America
How you met your SO: In our Psych class at college
Fur babies: 2- Zydrunas the Weenie Dog and Mykolas the Mutt
Loves: My husband, my puppies, Spring days at the park with both.
Hates: Customers, they are an evil breed of people.
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Chicken Wings & Chocolate Milk
Favorite book: I have too many favorites to list!
I've been on TB since...: My first OB appintment.
Something interesting about yourself: I've worked every kind of job from a bouncer to a maid in my short 22 years.
How I like my potatoes: Fried, crispy & salty!
YAY Week 9!! The tired is going away, the queasy is not, and I'm ready for bump instead of bloat, lol!
Screen name: Ladywench
Due date: 09/08/13
What you do: I work in a contract department
How you met your SO: Through work
Fur babies: A pit/boxer/boston terrier mix named Pirate!
Loves: Video games, reading, artsy stuffs of all kinds
Hates: sports, lol
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: pepsi. I normally do NOT like soda, and pepsi is the worst! But right now it's amazing, in very small doses
Favorite book: That's hard, I read so much and love so many books!! Recently I loved The Night Circus. But I love sci-fi/fantasy - my favorite authors have always been Bradbury, McCaffrey, Asimov, and Piers Anthony.
I've been on TB since...: Not too long, just a few months.
Something interesting about yourself: I was home schooled, and had a FANTASTIC childhood - did a lot of things (reading, lots of art, museums, playing outside) that I will encourage my own kids to do (though they will be in public school).
How I like my potatoes: Smashed, with butter, salt, pepper, cumin, and adobo.
Screen name: Froggimomma
Due date: Sept. 17, 2013
What you do: currently stay at home wifey
How you met your SO: we used to work together
Fur babies: one dog, Anna-Mae
Loves: music, napping
Hates: nosey people
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: not so much cravings as aversions lol nothing ever sounds good, or it does sound good til i put it in my mouth
Favorite book: dont really have a fave book
I've been on TB since...: feb 2013
Something interesting about yourself: i am a scrapbooker, love doing anything crafty
How I like my potatoes: always like them fried one way or another, but currently hashbrown style is my fave
Due date: 9282013
What you do: Therapist
How you met your SO: At my first job after college.
Fur babies: ??
Loves: Spending time with family; Shopping; serving others in the community; mentoring young girls
Hates: mushrooms
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: N/A....experiencing ongoing nausea and currently have no taste buds!
Favorite book: The Bible
I've been on TB since...: February 2013
Something interesting about yourself:
I create various types of gift baskets.
How I like my potatoes: baked
Due date: 10/31/13 by conception, 11/2/13 by lmp
What you do: Real Estate agent
How you met your SO: At a bookstore 15 years ago
Fur babies: Our sweet dog, Winston and cuddly kitty, Cushla
Loves: My husband, my family, the beach and our life.
Hates: negativity.
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: V8 juice5w and salmon7w. Having aversions now at 9w instead of cravings.
Favorite book: The End of the Affair, Graham Greene
I've been on TB since...: week 3!
Something interesting about yourself: Interesting is so subjective. Take your pick: I'm a 2nd generation only child, I'm 6' tall, my wrists are doublejointed and I'm a serious home cook.
How I like my potatoes: Recently any and all forms of potato are acceptable. I can't get enough potato lately! Scalloped, home fries, hashbrowns, baked, fried bring 'em on!
Screen name: coll119
Due date: I think Nov 21 but appointment tomorrow will confirm
What you do: Insurance Consultant/Sales
How you met your SO: Thirsty Thursday!
Fur babies: None
Loves: Hubby & darling 2 1/2 year old son
Hates: the frustration of being at work and knowing you should be working-- but being 9 weeks pregnant and completely incapable of intelligent thought
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: milkshakes
Favorite book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
I've been on TB since...: Feb/March 2010
Something interesting about yourself: Excited to be preggo for 2nd time around
How I like my potatoes: French frieeeeeeeeed!
Screen name: ktedmon
Due date: 11/21/13
What you do: Substitute teacher, nanny
How you met your SO: No one in my life now, but met baby daddy online
Fur babies: Cat, Jingles
Loves: Children, reading, sleeping, cuddling with my kitty
Hates: the smell of most things cooking, students who don't listen, lol
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Salads and fruit
Favorite book: Too many
I've been on TB since...: 3/2013
Something interesting about yoursself: I'm currently in school and was going to finish my 2nd Masters in December, but the baby is due in November so finishing may have to wait and quarter or two
How I like my potatoes: French fried and potato chip froms
Screen name: Soupy84
Due date: November 27th, 2013
What you do: Retail Store Manager
How you met your SO: Lavalife
Fur babies: 3 (1 Dog & 2 Cats)
Loves: Shopping & planning for decor changes
Hates: Brussel Sprouts
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: None so far
Favorite book: ATM What to Expect when your Expecting
I've been on TB since...: March 2013
Something interesting about yourself: I LOVE movies and usually can be found at the movie theatre on days off
How I like my potatoes: Mashed with Boursin Cheese.... now I want some!
BFP #1 - 3/23/13 // EDD - 11/27/13 // M/MC - 5/3/13 // D&C - 5/4/13
BFP #2 - 8/26/13 // EDD - 5/10/14 // Born 5/18/14
Due date: December 5th, 2013
What you do: I own my own salon
How you met your SO: 15 years ago in home ec
Fur babies: My dog, Bella
Loves: Sunshine, good restaurants, and crafting
Hates: ignorance and anything smelly
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: MEATBALLS and I'm not much of a meat eater
Favorite book: Little Women and The Great Gatsby
I've been on TB since...: about a week ago
Something interesting about yourself: I can flip my tongue over and wiggle my ears.
How I like my potatoes: mashed, fried, and in my belly
Screen name: KrisMST
Due date: 12/11/2013
What you do: Manager
How you met your SO: In college. He is in the brother fraternity to my sorority.
Fur babies: 0
Loves: Food Network, shopping, reading
Hates: When people talk in the middle of a movie
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Mac & Cheese
Favorite book: Too many to choose from!
I've been on TB since...: Yesterday
Something interesting about yourself: I speak 5 languages!
How I like my potatoes: fully loaded . . .lots of cheese
Due date: 17th Dec 2013
What you do: Childcare supervisor
How you met your SO: Night out in Dublin ... He's from London
Fur babies: two kitties. Guinness and Bailey!
Loves: lie ins in bed, watching films with hubby, big family get to gethers, PASTA!
Hates: tuna, feeding babies breakfast in work when I feel nauseous, not being able to drink cocktails when I'm out with my girls!
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Pasta and cheese
Favorite book: Angels in my hair
I've been on TB since...: April 2013
Something interesting about yourself:
I am a trained post care maternity nurse and specialise in the care of newborn twins
How I like my potatoes: every way and lots of them... I'm Irish!
Screen name: carnold07
Due date: Dec 17, 2013
What you do: Tutor
How you met your SO: college
Fur babies: no! the hubs and I were looking into adopting a pet when I found out I was pregnant
Loves: wine
Hates: not being able to drink wine
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: nothing in particular. maybe french fries and root beer.
Favorite book: Crime and Punishment by Dostoevsky
I've been on TB since...: well, I started on The Knot, but I guess TB since March or April
Something interesting about yourself: I speak Spanish fluently
How I like my potatoes: roasted rosemary potatoes or baked potatoes! yum
Screen name: Marcada
Due Date: Dec. 15, 2013
What you do: Assistant to Administrator (College work study)
How you met you SO: College Student Organization (I was president and he was reliable)
Fur babies: One attention hog of a dog, Spaniel mix
Loves: Art
Hates: Feeling sick
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: McDonald's Hot and Spicy
Favorite book: Fairy Wars Trilogy
I've been on TB since...: 6 weeks of preggerhood
Something interesting about yourself: I was born in Geata, Italy, but I'm not Italian
How I like my potatoes: mashed and fried
Screen name: kimandjim
Due Date: Dec. 21, 2013
What you do: Stay At Home Mom
How you met you SO: Online (not a service though)
Fur babies: Nothing with Fur but fish and a hermit crab
Loves: Reading
Hates: Being uncomfortable
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Meat - Roast Beef mainly
Favorite book: Circle of Friends
I've been on TB since...: Since 1st pregnancy, daughter is now 6 yrs old
Something interesting about yourself: I use to teach dance until I messed up both of my knees....good part is that I always know when it's going to rain
How I like my potatoes: fried with either cheese or a vanilla milk shake
Due date: 01/01/2014
What you do: esthetician
How you met your SO: jr. high
Fur babies: 3 cats 2 shibas :
Loves: reading, jogging, watching HGTV
Hates: rude people
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: fresh fruits vegetables
Favorite book: my name is memory
I've been on TB since: 05/2013
Something interesting about yourself:
rainy days recharge me!
How I like my potatoes: any way, i love taters, but not the baby so far...
Screen name: chrissie.84
Due date: February 2, 2014
What you do: Lawyer
How you met your SO: He was interning in Charleston, SC during a summer and I went to College in the same city.
Fur babies: Rivers and Scout (doggies)
Loves: cheese, frozen yogurt, sports, organic food, cooking, great restaurants, sunshine, sleeping
Hates: ignorance,competitiveness
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: chocolate chip cookies, cheese, sweets
Favorite book: hmmm...wish I could read for pleasure, but now am a work horse
I've been on TB since...: Today!
Something interesting about yourself: Had surgery last June to remove what was thought to be endometriosis, but was endo and ovarian cancer. Removed left ovary, left tube, 20% of right ovary. No evidence of disease now (thank goodness)! Got pregnant naturally 10 months later! Miracle Bean!
How I like my potatoes: mashed or french fries (preferably sweet potato fries)
Screen name: UABASL
Due date: 02/02/2014
What you do: Attorney
How you met your SO: My mom met him through work and he had just moved back to town after 10 years in the Marines. She introduced us "solely for the purpose of getting him involved in softball." We don't believe her.
Fur babies: Roxanne, our 4 year old Boxer mix
Loves: Softball (obviously), football, cycling, music, movies, crafting
Hates: I'm sure I have some, but I'm not in a bad mood right now, so I can't think of any...
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Hummus and Spinach!
Favorite book: There are way too many to list!
I've been on TB since...: I found out! (About 4 weeks ago)
Something interesting about yourself: I am restoring my '67 Mustang. My grandfather bought it brand new in April 67 and gave it to me when I was 14... Now I'm restoring it to it's old glory.
How I like my potatoes: Cut into fries and baked with olive oil, salt, & pepper. Sometimes with rosemary.
Screen name: mssdwhite
Due date: February 4th 2014
What you do: Dispatch
How you met your SO: At WORK!
Fur babies: 1st baby together
Loves: SLEEP
Hates: NOT SLEEPING...lol
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: Lemon Water
Favorite book: hmmm Vctoria Secret magazine
I've been on TB since...: May-2013
Something interesting about yourself: I am pretty emotional
How I like my potatoes: Just COOKED and LOADED in sour cream
Due date: 2/23/14
What you do: medical billing
How you met your SO: through my brother
Fur babies: 1 dog English bulldog, Otis and 5 cats Mia, Myles, Scarface, Spartan, Cody
Loves: Relaxing at home with my husband, enjoying my downtime
Hates: feeling overwhelmed
Biggest pregnancy cravings so far: none yet
Favorite book: not one on particular, but I love Stephen King
I've been on TB since...: may 2013
Something interesting about yourself: in the youngest of 4, and the only girl. My parents have 4 grandchildren already, but are excited of the new addition
How I like my potatoes: a loaded baked potatoe