GTKY 6/6 Edition!

2MamazInSeattle · June 2014

Join in some Friday fun!

1. What was the first concert you ever went to?
2. What is the last one you saw? Any coming up this summer?
3. Tell us something that's made you happy lately!
4. If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to?
5. What's up this weekend?

PIPs always encouraged!

StacyLH24 · June 2014

1. My first concert was the Goo Goo Dolls before they became huge. I was in 7th Grade and they were playing at a local college. I went with my best friend at the time, my Mom and my Aunt.

2. The last one I went to was two years ago and was Aerosmith and Cheap Trick. In about four weeks we are headed to Jones Beach to see Aerosmith again. This will be my 7th time seeing them in 12 years.

3. Probably the biggest thing was getting our loan approved so that we could move to IVF. That made us both very happy.

4. If I had to change my first name, I would change it to Isabella or Grace. I love those names.

5. More motorcycle riding for us this weekend. We are going to ride down into PA...either to the PA Grand Canyon or Meadville. I went to Allegheny College for my undergrad and haven't been back in a few years. I always loved Meadville and like to visit from time to time. Also, with any luck, CD 1 will be here and I can get started on BCP.

My PIP will keep with the Aerosmith theme. It isn't the greatest quality picture, but those Aerosmith wings were my first tattoo. I found the signatures online and had them put on
as well.

JGY · June 2014

1. What was the first concert you ever went to?

Technically I've been going to concerts since birth, since my Mom is a singer, but those were all classical. The first rock concert I ever went to was Santana. I think I was about 15. It was at an outdoor ampitheatre and I was with a bunch of older (cooler) kids. It poured rain and we went mudsliding. It was awesome.

2. What is the last one you saw? Any coming up this summer?

S and I splurged and went to see JT in February. I could not believe how many other people our age were there, and how many people I knew that went.

We don't have anything on the calendar for this summer, and it's harder now with the G man. But I'm keeping my eyes/ears open for something fun. Additionally anything classical/outside/free is typically something we do. I sang in a free outdoor concert last night with my choir and it was awesome.

3. Tell us something that's made you happy lately!

I renegotiated my cable/internet bill this week. Saved $75/month while getting better service (finally upgraded to HD, got a DVR, faster internet). That made me REALLY happy. I'm a dork.

4. If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to?

Anything would be better than what it is now. Something gentle. And definitely something that's not popular for my age group! Olivia perhaps? My sister has an amazingly unique name. When someone says her name, everyone knows who they're talking about. Whereas for me, there were 7 of us in my elementary school class of 35.

5. What's up this weekend?

Tomorrow I'm doing a charity run with some friends and their kids. Should be a blast, it's VERY kid-friendly. After the run there are food trucks and beer. My kind of event. Sunday we have both a Grad party and a Bridal shower. It's going to be two very long days for the G-man. Here's hoping he naps!

Danni_Girl · June 2014

1. My first concert was Keith Urban a few years ago, and I didn't actually sit in the audience, I was performing on stage with him. The drum line I marched in was asked to be his backup percussion section.

2. The last concert DW and I went to see Classified

3. Something that has made me happy? That we having someone coming to fix the siding that came off the house over the winter, and it will probably be done for a case of beer. Yay!

4. I always like Shayla.

5. Well tonight my DW and I are having a date night. Home-made pizzas, snacks and an Orange is the new Black marathon! Plus Saturday we might be going to a rodeo. Sunday will probably consist of work around the house and hopefully fixing the siding.

AandStilltrying · June 2014

1. Lol Brian White and Leann Rimes. My grandfather was in hospital and we went to see him and things were crazy stressful there so my sisters took me and my cousins to see them.

2. Maroon 5 and Kelly Clarkson last summer. Amazing!!!! VIP status.

3. Sarah doesn't have her period yet!

4. Amanda

5. Hopefully getting a BFP, but we will see. I'm not too sold we will get away with not doing IVF. Other then that, some sister time!

. Not sure what we will do yet though.

Becky109 · June 2014

1. What was the first concert you ever went to? I’m ashamed to admit this but, backstreet boys were my first concert. I was probably 13 yrs. old

2. What is the last one you saw? Any coming up this summer? Honestly I have no idea. I haven’t been to a concert in years. We are more of the sit at a bar and listen to a local band people. I would love to see either P!nk or DMB live.

3. Tell us something that's made you happy lately! My BFF is planning a visit this weekend!!

4. If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to? When I was little I wanted my name to be Sara.

5. What's up this weekend? See #3. We are going to do the traditional 10 hr marathon beach day. It starts with coffee and watching the waves before the crowds show up. We bring a cooler packed with drinks and some surf taco. And end the day watching the sun set before heading back for a BBQ. It’s better than therapy. Sunday we are going to a wine tasting.

redrockmama · June 2014

1. What was the first concert you ever went to?

I think it was Prince, during his artist formally known as prince days. I was about 13 or 14 and begged my mom to take me and did a ridiculous amount of cleaning to guilt her into it haha. I was probably the youngest person I saw there and it was awesome!
2. What is the last one you saw? Any coming up this summer?

I think it was Erykah Badu last summer, at least the last one I went to that I wanted to go to. We went with a friend to a crazy folk concert, but that was not my style. We are debating whether or not to go to the Janelle Monae concert on Sunday. I want to, but we have so much to do.

3. Tell us something that's made you happy lately!

Oh gosh, lots of things. We are getting our car detail cleaned tomorrow, that makes me really happy

4. If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to?

I really hate my name, but I'm not sure what I would change it to. Something with nickname options, and something more fitting to my personality and less childish.

5. What's up this weekend?

What isn't up this weekend is the better question. As I mentioned above we are taking the car to get detailed. We are going to drop it off tonight and then go get the last few things we need for the baby, the carseat is the most important thing. Then we have to "clean" before the folks come to deep clean the house tomorrow morning. We also have to figure out when to go pick up our CSA.

Saturday night we are celebrating the BFP one of our besties got the other day. It was their first IUI and the one carrying is a bit older so I was shocked that it worked. We actually convinced them they were pregnant, I guess they hadn't heard the "a line is a line" rule. I'm so excited for our kiddos to be buddies.

It's also pride weekend so we are going to try to fit that in somewhere. We were going to go to the parade, but we decided my big ol pregnant self might not like it, so we are just going to check out the festival at some point. We are meeting friends for brunch on Sunday to chat about the nannies who have applied for the job and decide who to interview. And maybe, but probably not, the Janelle Monae concert. Phew that sounds like a busy weekend. Oh and I want to work on the mural at some point as well. Fun fun!

2MamazInSeattle · June 2014

StacyLH24 said:

5. More motorcycle riding for us this weekend. We are going to ride down into PA...either to the PA Grand Canyon or Meadville. I went to Allegheny College for my undergrad and haven't been back in a few years. I always loved Meadville and like to visit from time to time. Also, with any luck, CD 1 will be here and I can get started on BCP. My PIP will keep with the Aerosmith theme. It isn't the greatest quality picture, but those Aerosmith wings were my first tattoo. I found the signatures online and had them put on as well.

@StacyLH24 - so funny to me! I grew up in Albion (same exit off 79 as Edinboro) - and Meadville was in the next county, but still someplace we went sometimes. One of my highschool pals went to Allegheny to play softball! Small world.

Jazibel · June 2014

1. What was the first concert you ever went to? I think it must have been Spring Week in college. I don't remember the moderately famous band that preformed.

2. What is the last one you saw? Any coming up this summer?Last one was Lauren Hill at festival in Sonoma County. EV won tickets by calling into radio station (this was pre-kids)

3. Tell us something that's made you happy lately! Kaden and Owen's half-sister was born yesterday morning. Our friends in LA haven't picked a name yet, so I'm curious to see what it will be :-) She was born at 9lbs 14oz, in under an hour on the side of the road. Their midwives were with them luckily (I think they were on the way to/from a non-stress test, but need to have my hunch confirmed). They're home and doing well. Baby is big and pink and has Kaden's ears. LOL.

4. If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to? No idea. I liked Avalon for our "girls" name, but it feels weird to try on a different name. One of my favorite girls names is my last name - LOL. So maybe I've had my fix ;-)

5. What's up this weekend?
Today Kaden, Owen and I had a play date at a nice shady park. It was a lot of fun :-)
Tomorrow we're going to an alumni event at the Oakland Zoo. There will be breakfast, tours and a speech by the CEO of the Zoo. Of course EV and the kiddos are coming so I'm excited about that.
Sunday its supposed to reach 100 degrees and its EV's school deadline and the end of the semester - Thank goodness!! I might take the kids to our favorite indoor play place in the afternoon.

doodah1013 · June 2014

1. What was the first concert you ever went to?

My parents took us to a reggae concert for a group called the "Bone Daddies". First adult concert was "Cake"... Last concert... "Cake"... I have only seen them twice mere coincidence. There was a whole lot of Melissa Ferrick in between.

3. Tell us something that's made you happy lately!

Getting to the second trimester!! Yayyyyy!!!!!

4. If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to?

Just did that! Changed it to Chris

5. What's up this weekend? Work, work work work work! Right now we are having an "Orange is the New Black Party" with orange and black foods: cheese dip with black corn chips, orange chicken pizza, and orange cream sodas!

2MamazInSeattle · June 2014

1. What was the first concert you ever went to?
I saw Def Leppard the day before 7th grade started. Pyromania tour. It was awesome. (and yes, I'm old).

2. What is the last one you saw? Any coming up this summer?
Baby's in utero first show was Jeff Tweedy (lead singer of Wilco) in December. I am horrified we've not to been a show since then! We used to go to at least 1 if not 2 or 3 a month. And sadly nothing on the books - Seattle's big in-city music festival is Labor Day weekend, and, well, I expect we'll be doing something else then.

3. Tell us something that's made you happy lately!
Everytime this kid moves or kicks me, I smile a little

. Aside from that, .local strawberries that don't taste like a washed out hot-house strawberry; and corn on the cob on the grill!

4. If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to?
@JGY, wonder if ours is the same?? Being a "jennifer' of the 70's, I have always been super bummed at the common factor of my name...I mean it was #1 for 13 effing years. I was adamant that our baby's name not be even in the top 500 if possible (Simone is nearly 700 in the U.S.). Scarred for life I was... But, I've also joked I'd be Veronica if I just had to pick one. Somehow that feels like it would fit me.

5. What's up this weekend?
Tonight my mom and I are going to walk Greenlake and then I"m making dinner on the grill - a small pregnancy friendly halibut my BIL caught, corn on the cob (see #3 above) and asparagus. Tomorrow is prenatal yoga, and maybe some work on the nursery. Sunday is a walk with my ex-wife, who just got married to the woman she left me for last weekend (awkward, a wee bit, but fundamentally I'm very happy for them...we're all better off) and possibly a relaxation breathing for labor class at my yoga studio. Otherwise, hoping to get some J time but she works weekend mornings nowadays...but for sure some dinners at home!

ball.and.chain · June 2014

1. What was the first concert you ever went to?

U2's ZooTV tour in 1992 (?). It was the summer after 8th grade and my dad took my friend and me.

2. What is the last one you saw? Any coming up this summer?

Oh God, I have no idea, which is sad. And I think we're busy this summer.

3. Tell us something that's made you happy lately!

BFF arrived today! She is staying with us for the weekend so she can attend our shower tomorrow. She lives halfway across the country and I never get to see her anymore.

4. If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to?

Hmmm...I agree with @Jazibel that it's kind of hard to imagine myself with another name. I don't love my name and there are tons of girl names I like, but I can't picture myself as anything else.

5. What's up this weekend?

BFF is out to dinner with another friend and so I am just relaxing and heating up my dinner. Tomorrow is our last shower. On Sunday BFF has convinced me to take her to the contemporary art museum on the way to the airport to drop her off. Then I'll just relax for the rest of the evening.

Amber&Reva · June 2014

1. First concert was Warped Tour. I don't remember who preformed and I was pretty miserable because it was so hot and we all got so dusty.

2. Most recent concert was Mixfest in Boston where Sara Barillas (I may have butchered her name) performed along with others but I was there to see her.

3. Lately I have been reflecting on how happy Reva makes me. Ohhh and my sisters boyfriend of 4 years is proposing this weekend and he came to my work on Thursday to ask my permission. I am so happy for them.

4. I feel like an Amber so I don't know if I would change my name. The only other name I have ever wanted to be called is Summer. Mainly cause my sisters name is Autumn and I think it would have been fun if we were both seasons.

5. Tomorrow is my future sister-in-laws bachelorette party so we are heading into Boston for an Arts Festival and drinks. Sunday I work all day.

healz413 · June 2014

1. When I was in high school I went to a underages club with my friends to see the Vengaboys. I didn't know any of their music (other than venga bus is coming) and was just going because my friends were going.

2. Cyndi Lauper last fall. With @Manada on indefinite bedrest, probably no concerts this summer. It's too bad, because M's aunt's friend is hosting a house concert for our fave Kate Reid. But it is over an hour away.

3. Seeing the adorable chubster legs on Rocky 1 on our anatomy scan today (and obviously seeing that they were both doing well. Also M telling me that the Rockies started singing Hokey Pokey to them last night (we were practicing for their anatomy scan).

4. I love being a Healy and have for as long as I can remember. I can't imagine having a different name.
I love the name Maya and think I could rock that, even though it's significantly more gendered and common than Healy.
Also, I think in 1981, I could have been a Harper (when it wasn't nearly as common as now and before the Prime Minister by that name).

5. This evening we are home from the hospital (again! had to go in at 5 am this morning because Amanda was bleeding again-- they ended up deciding nothing was wrong with the cervix and after our anatomy scan we got to go home--about 4pm). We are watching television and we will be going to sleep soon. We are both quite sleep deprived.
Tomorrow morning a couple friends of ours are coming over and bringing breakfast. If all is going well, I will probably try to do some more cleaning. And I will make cupcakes for our friends' (same ones who are coming over) baby shower on Sunday.
Sunday I'm going to the baby shower.

Himee33 · June 2014

1. What was the first concert you ever went to?

My mom took me to see New Kids On The Block when I was 11. I kept asking her why all the girls were crying. She just told me they were really big fans.

2. What is the last one you saw? Any coming up this summer?

I believe it was Pink last fall. Such a good concert! This summer we are seeing Dave Matthews Band, Ray LaMontagne, Linkin Park, and we are going to Lollapalooza.

3. Tell us something that's made you happy lately!

That I no longer need to do 3 IVF shots a day!

4. If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to?

I'm not sure I would change my name. I like Jaime.

5. What's up this weekend?

I'm hoping to sleep in and then in the afternoon we are going to my favorite street fest Midsommarfest. Sunday morning will be our day 5 embryo transfer and later that evening we are going to a ballet recital for the little girl I used to nanny for.

Today I received a picture of Maddie's dress rehearsal

rkbo · June 2014

1. Don't laugh....... Paula Abdul! I think I was 11.

2. The last concert I went to was actually a 3 day weekend of country concerts called Stagecoach Festival. The headliners each night were Eric Church (my wannabe baby daddy), Jason Aldean & Luke Bryan. This was at the end of April.

Our next concert is on July 5th and we are seeing Cher! Should be a great show!

3. Buying my fetal doppler and listening to baby's heartbeat anytime I want!

4. I have a pretty average name but my crazy parents spelled it's really weird. So I would probably keep it because of its uniqueness.

5. The wife is home this weekend, woohoo! We have an 80 year olds birthday party to go to tomorrow and Sunday we are unpacking from our move 2 weeks ago.

AandStilltrying · June 2014

@CrazyAunt84‌ that's soooo funny! My name is Amber and everybody called me Amanda! Lol.

2brides · June 2014

1. What was the first concert you ever went to? Indigo Girls (1991.)

2. What is the last one you saw? Any coming up this summer? Went to see Prairie Home Companion (NPR) a few weeks ago. I have no idea what was the last true concert we saw. I am sure it was pre-kids. Perhaps Peter, Paul, and Mary.

3. Tell us something that's made you happy lately! Looking at my toothless kids (both are missing their front 2 teeth and are so darn cute!) And C has been super snuggly tonight.

4. If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to? Katherine? Kate? Always loved that name.

5. What's up this weekend? It has been a good weekend: errands, pool time, baking, end of the year party with the kids' class. L isn't feeling well, so we've also had periods of laying low and doing nothing.

JGY · June 2014

@2mamazinseattle - Yup. Except I'm Jenny rather than Jennifer. My parents were attempting to be old fashioned and unique. In '74 I was on the front side of the Jennifer/Jenny/Jenna craze. I've always hated being 1 of roughly 1 million kids with the same name. Definitely influenced our name choice for Gabe too.

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Married since 18 June 2011

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1st IUI - trigger, 9 July 14 at midnight, IUI - 11 July 14 at noon - BFP!!
10 Dec 14 - Lost our Baby Girl to Hydrops & Cycstic Hygroma due to Turner Syndrome
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2nd IUI - hoping to try for our Rainbow in the Spring