Since we have our babehs now there's a bunch of new faces! Here's a GTKY where newbies and regs can share a little about themselves and their little ones! Share as much or as little as you want.
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc) 2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) 3. When did you join the BMB? 4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? 5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! 6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?
1 dh calls me buttermilk because when we started dating, my baggage made it hard for me to hear "I love you" so that was our code word. It ended up becoming a nickname and I still love it six years later. According to him I have no hobbies, I vote I have no time. I enjoy photography, painting, and baking.
2. Catherine is two and quite the sass machine. Charlie (boy) is six weeks today. He is chill as long as he is fed.
3. I joined pretty much as soon as I got my bfp. My last bmb I joined the Fb group and it exploded a few months after the babies were born so I left. This time I stuck around here and its been awesome.
4. The snuggles. Forever and always the snuggles are my favorite. Least favorite is being on someone else's schedule and no longer being able to just get up and go somewhere, or sleep until I want to.
5. Verlociraptors.
6. Lord of the Rings. HP himself bothers me, though I like the story line. Plus LOTR has more eye candy in the movies.
1) I'm Stephanie and my nickname is really embarrassing. my hobbies are shopping and eating, in that order, although lately it seems like all I do is birth babies.
2) Luke is 20 months and a wild child. he is loud, aggressive, and all boy. Bennett will be 8 weeks on Thursday and he is much more laid back and snuggly but there's still time for his brothers influence to wear off on him.
3) I joind TB after my BFP with Luke in February 2012 but never was active. I didn't even know there was a board I just liked the weekly fruit comparisons.
4) I love that I (for now anyways) am the center of their world and the most important person to them as they are to me. I just love the bond I have with my children they are so special. my least favorite is not being able to do what I want, when I want. for example, Taco Bell at 2 am...not happening anymore. also the amount of time, energy, and planning it takes just to leave the house at all with two kids.
5) velociraptors. I like the shrieking noises.
6) If I had to choose I guess Harry potter because I've actually seen some of those movies. I've never read any of the books for either.
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc) Hello! My real life name is Jeanette, which I'm cool with Internet strangers knowing. I used to spend a good portion of my days blogging - oversharing in public forums comes very easily to me. I have too many hobbies to count, but not enough time or dedication to any of them. Reading, writing, cooking, DIY, home renovations, photography, gardening. 2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) Isabel is almost 3 weeks old! She eats like a champ and is getting the most adorable rolls already, but beyond that, she's still gearing up for the personality development thing. I can't wait until her smiles are actually directed at me! 3. When did you join the BMB? Way back when sperm met egg and resulted in a positive pregnancy test. 4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? Favourite: nursing. I've been lucky with it, I think. It was awful for a week and a half or so, and then Isabel and I kind of settled into it and now it's awesome. Least favourite: the spit up. All over me, all over her. 5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! Velociraptors, of course! 6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Must I pick one? They're so different and each can claim their own place in literary and cinematic history!
DD1: June 2014 - VBM4lyfe DD2: October 2016 DC3: coming May 2019
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc) Nina, 34, married 11 years, I like to cook, bake, eat, and I'm a major bargain shopper 2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) Clara, girl, 5 weeks 2 days 3. When did you join the BMB? I've lurked on and off but I've been a little more active now that I am on maternity leave 4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? the cuddles are my favorite, not being able to do whatever I want whenever I want is my least favorite 5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! t-rex - I like the short arms 6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? I never really got into either one
1. My name is Taylor, I enjoy skiing and kayaking when I am not knocked up. DH and I lived in Alaska for the past 4 years and we miss it but are happy to be back in the lower 48. I love snow and winter is my fav season and I was a little jealous that we didn't get more snow and so many places got tons this past winter.
2. Murphy will be 4 weeks on Thursday
3. Joined in October, wasn't on until January, starting being more active in April and now DH says I have a bumping problem
4. Favorite part is when he is released from his swaddle and he does a big stretch and then I pick him up and give him good morning hugs. Least favorite is being his only food source and feeling a bit trapped by that.
5. Velociraptors
6. Harry Potter. It is the solution to my boredom and always cheers me up.
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc) - I'm Sarah, a FTM, and I live right outside Philadelphia with my hubby, LO, and our two cats Bateman and Dahlia. I have a 9 y/o stepson who stays with us on the weekends. My main hobby is running and I can't wait until I'm cleared to get out there again! I ran my first marathon this past November when I was 8 weeks pregnant with LO.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) - Stella is 2 weeks and 2 days old
3. When did you join the BMB? - I joined tb right after I got my bfp but I was already on the knot and the nest previously.
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? - Favorite is figuring out how to console my daughter. The best feeling is when all she needs is some snuggles from her mama. Least favorite is my lack of time management now. Some days I feel like the whole day goes by and I've accomplished nothing.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! - Velociraptors, duh
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? - Neither! Fantasy stuff is just nms.
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc). My name is Leanne. I have a wonderful husband and we have lived in our house for one year so far. We have a great beagle mix named Dewey. I am a CPA, and in my free time I like to garden and work on various house projects. 2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) My LO is in her 5th week, and her name is Macklyn Jane. My 4 year old nephew suggested we call her macaroni, and we called her Baby Mac throughout my whole pregnancy, which lead us to look for Mac names. We LOVE her name. 3. When did you join the BMB? I have lurked/been an infrequent poster since last fall when I found out I was pregnant. 4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? I love learning about my LO. I think it's completely fascinating to discover the new tricks she has for us every day, and to watch as she changes and grows. I am so excited to learn what she's all about as she gets older. Also watching my H fall more and more for her every day is great. My least favorite part is the loss of freedom, and worrying that I'm going to trip and fall while carrying her or other fears of hurting her. 5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! Velociraptors. 6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Harry Potter.
Since we have our babehs now there's a bunch of new faces! Here's a GTKY where newbies and regs can share a little about themselves and their little ones! Share as much or as little as you want.
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc) My name is Jenny, I am 29 years old and live outside of Pittsburgh. I love yoga, reading, my kick ass husband with whom I have been married to a year and a half, and I love editing for Indie book authors. Reading books before everyone else makes me happy. Oh, a nickname, depends on the group of friends/family, but they're all pretty lame. 2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) Henry will be 3 weeks tomorrow! He eats like a champ, and is currently snuggled up on my shoulder. 3. When did you join the BMB? I was a member of the knot/nest for awhile, but I think I joined TB in December? I wasn't really active until March/April though. Like someone else said, I liked the fruit comparisons. 4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? I love breast feeding. It clicked for us right away and I love that I am the one he depends on for so much. The snuggles are great, and seeing how my husband changed the second he held LO melts my heart every time I think about it. Least favorite are the growth spurts. My nipples are not fans. 5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! Velociraptors! The high pitched squeaking and squealing cracks me up. 6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Harry Potter. Not even a question.
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc) My DH calls me Peanut, then I named our cat Peanut and second one Mini Peanut. Now we also call the lil man Peanut, so we are a house of nuts! As for hobbies, I work in the wine industry and my DH is a Chef so we cook, drink wine and craft beer and play around with fancy dranks nonstop.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) LO is Robert Michael III, but we call him Bobby. But recently we've nicknamed him Bobert. He will be 8weeks old tmrw (holy jebus) and is just starting to smile, laugh, coo and concentrate/focus on people and mobiles. Its amazing
3. When did you join the BMB? February
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? Im still in the cant stop staring at my child face mode. I truly believe he is the cutest kid to grace the planet. Least- the struggles of sleep deprivation and arguing with the DH because of it.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! Im gonna have to go with T-Rex on this one because I got DH a shirt for fathers day that has a TRex on it and it says Daddy-sauraus and thats now his new name. (and a matching onsie for baby that says Baby-saurus!)
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Potter- hands down.
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc) I never really had a nickname, my name does not lend itself to clever nicknames. I'm a huge sports fanatic, if the teams are Yankees, Steelers, Penguins or anything to do with NASCAR or the Olympics (or World Cup) I'm watching it. I'm a Jersey Girl and darn proud of it. I love to read. Apparently I started reading before I could really talk.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) Cleo is 3 weeks old today!
3. When did you join the BMB? Novemberish. But I was on the knot prior.
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? I love that sometimes she needs just me. Nobody else. And the least favorite is the lack of sleep sometimes. I feel like a zombie.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! Velociraptors
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Harry Potter for sure. The first book came out when I was 8, the last when I was 17 and the last movie when I was 21. So it's pretty much taken up my whole life.
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc)
I'm Julie. My nickname was Smiles all through college. I'm 28 years old and live in Missouri. I teach special education and love looking up and making things for my classroom. I love to read and bake. My ultimate life dream would be to bake and decorate cakes for a living.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?)
Lucille (AKA Lucy or Goose) is 5 weeks, 4 days. She is adorable and hilarious and difficult and stubborn. She is the perfect combo of my husband and I and i just adore her.
3. When did you join the BMB?
I joined right after my BFP in September. I was pretty active, but then work got busy and I became more of a lurker. Now that it's summer, I'm active again.
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite?
Favorite- The huge smiles that Lucy gives at the best times. For example, I was teasing DH and involved Lucy. She gave the biggest smile like she was in on the joke. Amazing.
Least favorite- Reflux. I hate not being able to comfort her when she is hurting and the spit up... OMG the spit up. I hate having to sit up an extra 30 minutes holding the baby up so she doesn't puke just to lay her down and she pukes all over her freshly washed sheets.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one!
This is J14... I thought velociraptors was the only option!
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc) My name is Natasha, my hobbies are stalking Pinterest for yummy things to make, then making said things. I hope one day I will be good enough and love running enough to call a hobby
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) Owen is my 2 year old, he is a spitting image of dh and has always been laid back. Parker is 4 weeks old today, he is my spitting image, and so far is much more high needs and fussy than Owen ever was.
3. When did you join the BMB? In September but then I made a new account, maybe in October?
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? I love seeing Owen interact with and love Parker, least favorite is how long it takes me to get out of the house alone with the 2 of them
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! Velociraptors
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Never got into either of them
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc) I'm Samantha and my hobbies include music and cooking. I grew up in the country, lived in the city for the last two years and am heading back to the country (with hubby who live in the city his whole life) I'm a stay at home mom and will be heading back to college in the fall after 3 years off.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) Our only child is Zachariah and he is 3 weeks old.
3. When did you join the BMB? I joined around December but did not start posting until probably March and didn't really get active until maybe May.
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? Cuddles are my favorite so far. Least favorite is the 3am feedings or when he is upset and I don't know how to help.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! T-rex
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Neither but if forced to pick one I'd go LOTR
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc)
I never really had a nickname, my name does not lend itself to clever nicknames. I'm a huge sports fanatic, if the teams are Yankees, Steelers, Penguins or anything to do with NASCAR or the Olympics (or World Cup) I'm watching it. I'm a Jersey Girl and darn proud of it. I love to read. Apparently I started reading before I could really talk.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?)
Cleo is 3 weeks old today!
3. When did you join the BMB?
Novemberish. But I was on the knot prior.
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite?
I love that sometimes she needs just me. Nobody else. And the least favorite is the lack of sleep sometimes. I feel like a zombie.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! Velociraptors
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?
Harry Potter for sure. The first book came out when I was 8, the last when I was 17 and the last movie when I was 21. So it's pretty much taken up my whole life.
Heck yeah Steelers and Penguins! My little one has onsies for all 3 Pittsburgh sports teams
Since we have our babehs now there's a bunch of new faces! Here's a GTKY where newbies and regs can share a little about themselves and their little ones! Share as much or as little as you want.
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc) My name is Tanya and I'm 28. I've been married for 5 yrs to a great man(even though I complain about him). I love crafting, gardening and home improvement projects.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) I have a 2 1/2 yr old son named Colton and our newest addition is 5 wk old baby girl I Paisley.
3. When did you join the BMB? I joined after I found out I was pregnant but don't remember how I found it. I've been a member of the nest and the knot for years.
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? The baby snuggles and that she sleeps the best on my chest which is strange because my least favorite is the lack of sleep and that their schedules don't overlap at all so there's not a chance for a nap.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! T-rexes
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Definitely Harry Potter but I'm not a die hard fan like friends of mine are.
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc) Amy, I'm a weather enthusiast (my career is a meteorologist)
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) Jack, boy, 7.5 weeks (he arrived 5.5 weeks early so he's two weeks adjusted). He's got a 3 year old big sister.
3. When did you join the BMB? From the beginning, but I'm not on here much.
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? Cute baby faces and snuggles. Least favorite is the sleep deprivation. I also find newborns to be pretty boring, and I'm really looking forward to when he can interact more.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! T-rexes. Jurassic Park is one of my favorite movies of all-time.
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Harry Potter for sure. But I love both.
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc)
I'm Kimberly, but family and super close friends call me hippo (my brother started calling me that when he was 3 and it stuck). I love baking, photography and ballet. I am not so patiently waiting until I can be back at the barre. I am a math interventionist and will miss being with students this year. DH and I have three dogs and a cat so our house is very much like a zoo most of the time. 2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) Our daughter Wynne, we call her Winnie, is 2 weeks and 5 days. She is our first and is amazing.
3. When did you join the BMB? I joined in November, but didn't start posting until around January.
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? My favorite part so far are the snuggles, and the way she looks at me while nursing… melts me every time. Least favorite part, not being able to get everything done in a day.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! T-Rex all the way!
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? I am a huge Harry Potter fan! I love the books so very much. I hate to admit it, but I have never read or watched anything that is LOTR related.
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc) Nickname is cashew, because of how my maiden name initials sounded. I sadly don't have too many hobbies, because my work is exhausting and I would just want to relax on the weekends. I still love going to the local parks though, and walk the trails.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) Colin is just over 6 weeks old, and is a perfect blend of DH and I.
3. When did you join the BMB? October after my BFP. I know I don't post much, between my work and not having any good input. I do try to keep up though,
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? Love providing everything he needs, but it's absolutely heart breaking when I can't fix his colic pain.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! Velociraptors, and DS absolutely sounds like one!
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Harry Potter! I went to the local B&N at midnight to buy books 4 to 7 when they were released.
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc) The name is Laurel; I've never really had a nickname. Okay, that one horrible friend did try to get people to call me "Oral Laurel" in high school... Although I never feel that I have the energy or motivation for hobbies anymore, I love nearly anything creative. Among people I grew up with, I'm probably most known for my drawing talent. I also dabble in photography from time to time- the photo of LO in my current sig is one I took. I enjoy cooking (not so much now that it seems like a chore) and nature, as well. I could sit outside for hours on a nice day listening to the birds chirp and watching the breeze flow through the grass.
2.Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) Little girl Arianna Lynn- named after both of my sisters who are going to be the best aunts ever. One month and 4 days old. Everyone says she looks just like me, but every day I stare at her face hoping to see some of her father's traits. She was born with some hair, and it appears to be lightening up some. I think it's going to be a beautiful red, but it will also be gorgeous if it turns out strawberry blond. It definitely has a red tint to it, though.
3. When did you join the BMB? I joined in October, after briefly using the First Tri board. What a welcome change!
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? Favorite is definitely the snuggles. The way she falls asleep on my chest with her legs tucked in and butt up in the air. The sweet way she dangles her leg over my arm and softly rocks it back and forth during a satisfying feeding. The adorable little stretches she does when she's trying to wake up. Just having someone so perfect to love. Least favorite would be the sleepless nights trying everything to get her to calm down, on the verge of crying myself because of how tired I am... the days that I feel so unsure of everything and whether or not I'm giving her the best care... thinking that surely I'm screwing things up so horribly...
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! Velociraptors. Duh.
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Both, both, both! Although, I have to admit that I have yet to read LotR all the way through, whereas I have read the entire HP series front to back a good half dozen times. But I absolutely love the worlds created in both stories.
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc)
I'm Mizoo, my screen name is actually my cat Moose's nickname. Hobbies include hiking, camping, traveling, eating ice cream and frolfing.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?)
Ariadne is 5 weeks and 6 days old today! She's my little piglet :-)
3. When did you join the BMB?
When I got my BFP in September. Although I started under a different screen name that included my real name so I made this account after realizing that wasn't my brightest idea.
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite?
Favorite: baby snuggles, duh! Least favorite: sleep deprivation and a looming fear of SIDS.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one!
I'm impartial, sorry!
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?
I'm a Potterhead, watched the whole marathon on ABC Family this weekend :-)
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc)
I'm Rachel, no fun nicknames other than those my husband comes up with like Pookie My hobbies include reading and shopping and wishing I was crafty. 2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?)
Audrey is 4 weeks, 2 days. 3. When did you join the BMB?
Last fall, but I was on the knot/nest before. 4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite?
Favorite is actually being a mommy (IF is a bitch) and interacting with LO so much. Least favorite is that my high anxiety is in high gear again since having her: I'm confident in our abilities as parents, it's just everyone/ everything else that worries me. 5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one!
I used to be Team T-Rex with their ridiculous arms, but on Saturday, LO made a definite velociraptor noise, so I've been converted. 6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc) I never really had a nickname, my name does not lend itself to clever nicknames. I'm a huge sports fanatic, if the teams are Yankees, Steelers, Penguins or anything to do with NASCAR or the Olympics (or World Cup) I'm watching it. I'm a Jersey Girl and darn proud of it. I love to read. Apparently I started reading before I could really talk.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) Cleo is 3 weeks old today!
3. When did you join the BMB? Novemberish. But I was on the knot prior.
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? I love that sometimes she needs just me. Nobody else. And the least favorite is the lack of sleep sometimes. I feel like a zombie.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! Velociraptors
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Harry Potter for sure. The first book came out when I was 8, the last when I was 17 and the last movie when I was 21. So it's pretty much taken up my whole life.
Heck yeah Steelers and Penguins! My little one has onsies for all 3 Pittsburgh sports teams
We live outside Philly, and DH has already claimed her for the dark side in regards to hockey (booooooo Flyers!) but I've got her for football! (
Pittsburgh is my favorite city, I would move there in a heartbeat.
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc)
I'm Beth, originally from CA, but now live in AL. I'm married 2 years to my DH, Rick, and as mad as he can make me, he truly is my soul mate. I enjoy crochet, photography, writing, and film making.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?)
My twin boys, Connor and Kellan, are 6w on Wednesday they are so amazingly sweet and adorable! They're growing so FAST.
3. When did you join the BMB?
I honestly don't remember exactly when, but it was some time after my bfp
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite?
I love the cuddles, and watching Rick with them least favorite would be the lack of sleep, the strain on my and DHs relationship, and dealing with probable PDD.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one!
Psh this shouldn't even be a question! Velociraptors, durrrrr...
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Ohh don't make me choose! They both have sych strong points!!!
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc)
I'm S, and that's my nickname too. I am from Toronto Canada.
I love cooking, eating, drinking, shopping, walking... did I mention drinking?
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?)
My little girl (AJ) is 14 weeks actual, 5 weeks adjusted. She was born at 31 weeks gestational.
3. When did you join the BMB?
I joined a while back and posted multiple times. But I got really busy at work (where I usually bumped) and then had my baby in April - 2 months earlier than planned. I had sever ppreeclampsia and we spent a whole 2 months in NICU. That period was really hard and draining for me, I couldn't bring myself to participate in a pregnancy forum - I didn't realize at the time how many ladies had their babies early, and I could have received and offered support.
Now that AJ is home and I'm on maternity leave, I have more time to spend on the world wide web (hopefully).
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite?
Holding my baby is the best... and pumping with disappearing milk supply the worst.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one!
T-rex!
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?
Let's say neither, I watched LOR though... not a big fan.
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc) Hello! I've been lurking off and on since I found out I was pregnant but never had the time to figure out how to participate on mobile. Now that I am home I would like to hang out with you ladies if you will have me My name is Lyndsey, I'm from Texas. When I'm not teaching and taking care of LO I enjoy doing artsy things, going to my DH's football and baseball games (he's a coach), and reading. 2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) Michael - 3 weeks today! 3. When did you join the BMB? Back in October but I haven't had time to consistently lurk/figure out the ways of the board until now 4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? Favorite - the sweet cuddles and BFing Least - cluster feeding and lack of sleep.. Oh and this may sound weird (and I blame it on exhaustion) but I have a hard time putting words together! I keep saying the wrong words when I mean something else. It's like pregnancy brain all over again! 5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! Velociraptors 6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Harry Potter! Love the books, the movies are decent.
Also - can I change my avatar on mobile? NVM! Figured it out
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc) I'm Sarah, 29, FTM, no nicknames, and I love to run (jog slowly)
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) Claire is 3 weeks on Wednesday, she's perfect (no one will ever convince me otherwise). She is a snuggler with an independent side that will let us know when we wants to be left alone!
3. When did you join the BMB? I started lurking the day of my bfp, and started posting probably in December. I am most active in the weekly running thread - which reminds me, it's Monday...
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? Favorite: snuggles. Least: the dread i already feel about going back to work...
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? T-Rex, fo sho
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Total HP nerd. I'm talking midnight premiers for books and movies. It's embarrassing to admit how emotionally invested I was/am.
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc)
I'm Brittany and never really had any nicknames other that Brit and DH's family are really the only ones who call me that. I'm a Buckeye born and raised, love softball, reading, and socializing in general. 2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?)
Sawyer, Girl, 4 weeks 5 days and 100% awesome. I wrote out my birth story a few weeks ago but somehow lost it. Now I feel it's a little late to post, oh well! 3. When did you join the BMB?
I intro'd back in Nov. and comment here and there. 4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite?
I love everything about being a mom... but my least favorite part is not being able to EBF and not being able to be a SAHM, both things out of my control but those damn hormones have me in tears at least once a day. 5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one!
Velociraptors for the win! 6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc) Jessica (Jess) Roller coasters and thrill rides with my teenager, reading, running the Asian Pacific American network at my work.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?)
Male. Elijah Gabriel James Patterson. 3 weeks 1 day
Female Grace Eleanor PAtterson. 3.5 years old
Female Katrina Alexis Snyder, 16 years old
3. When did you join the BMB? When I found out I was pregnant
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? Snuggles is fav. Clogged ducts, fevers, uterine infections and MRSA are my least fav
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! Velociraptors of course
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Lord of the Rings
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc). Hello fellow bumpies! My nickname is "Fun size" bc I'm barely 5'2". I was raised in the States by a South African mother so my Bump screen name is derived from a South African language meaning "we are happy." I work for my family business which means I'm on-call constantly but am trying to adopt a few hobbies (like photography, writing, and yoga) while on maternity leave. I've been married for 1 year and this is our first child. 2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) Male. Elijah (love your son's name @jsnyder79 !). 7 weeks tomorrow 3. When did you join the BMB? I joined October/November 2013 but went MIA when my hard drive crashed on desktop PC beginning of 2014. I hate mobile bumping but hate not interacting more. I enjoy the interactions, advice, and camaraderie shared on this board. 4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? Best day of motherhood so far was when he recognized me. Now he sits in others' arms and turns his head to follow the sound of my voice. Lack of consistent sleep and PP recovery are the worst. 5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! Velociraptors. It's a size thing 6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? LOTR, no contest!
Been trying all day to fill this out! Finally have two hands free. How do you ladies do this on the regular with BFing??!
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc) Only nicknames are from DH, and he just likes to add "licious" on to anything to describe me - before it was Preggerlicious, since my milk came in it's Boobalicious Hobbies including gardening, looking at houses, reading, watching Korean dramas, cooking, researching just about anything (but esp nutrition and exercise as I'm getting my master's in that)
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) Male, Nolan, 2wks 5 days Up to 8lbs 2oz today from our discharge at 3 days of 6lbs 10oz, take that LC and nurses who freaked me out with him losing so much at first :P
3. When did you join the BMB? Joined The Knot after getting engaged, TB last Feb when we started trying, June BMB in Oct after BFP. I'm a huge lurker though and just creeped on the fun til Mar/April
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? Fav: Him wanting to hold my hand while BFing, that he loves dancing as much as I do, and his happy face when we first get up in the morning Least Fav: sleep (a given), not being able to schedule anything, being his food source (feel like that's all he sees me as sometimes)
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! I would have said Velociraptors, but T-rex eats those at the end of Jurassic Park sooo... 6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? LOTR for sure! LO was seriously almost named Rohan or Thorin, and we're going to try to go as characters from The Hobbit for Halloween this year
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc) My name is Diana and I guess some people (namely my dad and my bff) call me Di. I am 27 years old and have been married to my love for 6 years. I too don't feel like I get many "hobbies" anymore…it seems my downtime is filled with Netflix and sleep. But I do like photography and have been doing side jobs of photography for a couple of years. I also coach an online writing class. I like to read and spend time with DH and my family and friends…and the number one most important thing about me is that I love Jesus and want to live for Him. 2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) I have four (4!) LOs now…Lorelei is 4, Asher is 2.5, and Margot and Audrey will be 6 weeks on Thursday. Lorelei is so much like me; her mannerisms, expressions, and attitude are so familiar! She has such a sweet heart but is also very dramatic and likes to get her way ALL the time. Asher is a goofy and sweet little boy. He is rough and tumble and loves all things trucks, but he also still falls asleep in my arms every once in a while. Margot is a little stinker. She is adorable and totally has everyone wrapped around her finger. She wants to be held ALL the time and is the fussier of the two. Audrey is a total sweetie and has such a pretty little face. She is more chill and laid back. I can't wait to know them better as individuals. 3. When did you join the BMB? I was active on TB when pregnant with my daughter but deleted my account when she was about 3 months old. I rejoined when I found out I was having twins back in November. 4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? My favorite part is developing different relationships and interests with my children. I love them all the same, but have different things I love about each one and ways I show love to them. I also love the snuggling during this baby phase, and can't wait for first smiles and the "talking." The hardest part of the newborn phase is the constant nursing and the pains that can come with it, and also balancing it with my other kids. The hardest part about the older two is the tantrums and whining, and figuring out how to effectively and lovingly discipline them. 5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! I am going to say T-Rex, mainly because I don't really know what a velociraptor is outside of this board ;-). I of course have heard of them before, but don't know anything about them! 6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Harry Potter. I am not obsessed or anything, but I did enjoy the series and the movies. I have never read or seen LOTR.
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc) Elisha, I love to read and watch good tv 2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) Sivan (girl) May 12th (older sister is Michal, who will be four in August) 3. When did you join the BMB? As soon as the pee dried on the stick? Probably early October 2013 4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? I just love watching them discover the world. Least favorite? Even the less-than-awesome stuff has its purpose - don't want to regret any of it. Today's meltdown might bring tomorrow's eureeka moment. 5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! velociraptors. Is that even a question? 6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? HP
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc) I'm Alecia but no good nicknames. I love watching sports (including fantasy football), reading and watching bad reality TV. I just got K-8 teaching certification. DF and I are getting married next month. Basically 2014 is an epic year for me.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) Caden is 3 weeks 2 days young.
3. When did you join the BMB? Sometime in October 2013.
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? My favorite part is the snuggles. I do enjoy breastfeeding, except during growth spurts. My least favorite part is the sleep deprivation.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! Velociraptors obviously.
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Harry Potter for sure.
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc) I'm Nic. I have a wonderful DH, Phil and a fur baby, Lilah (daschie/chihuahua mix or 'chiweenie'). We live in Ontario, Canada - in a city about halfway between Toronto and Montreal.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) Alexander is 5+2 and the coolest thing ever imho and I'm loving watching him get a 'tude.
3. When did you join the BMB? Back in Sept when I got my bfp, but I was on the Knot and Nest prior.
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? Favourite: cuddles, smiles, and breastfeeding. Least favourite: How I felt completely overwhelmed for the first 3 weeks or so and couldn't enjoy anything and how useless I felt DH was - all is much better now.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! Velociraptors although I think LO sounds like a pterodactyl sometimes.
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc)
My daughter thinks my name is "Honey" because that's what my husband calls me. Before I became a SAHM, I was an avid photographer and traveller. 2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) My LO is 5 weeks today! His name is Max, and he's a champ at pooping 3. When did you join the BMB? I've been a member of TB since my DD's birth, and I have no idea when I joined this one. I frequent the photography board mostly! 4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? Favorite part is watching him change so quickly! That, and trying to get him to smile Least favorite is trying to give ample time to both my DD and LO. 5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! T-Rexes! 6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? I think I'd rather live in the world of Harry Potter, but both are awesome!
@tdonatoni I almost asked about your whereabouts when I saw the number you texted me from. My brothers and parents lived in Bend for nearly ten years and they miss it terribly. There is a noodle place there with eggrolls to DIE for! The name escapes me right this second. The one with two locations. Oh, and my brother worked at Cibelli's, AKA the best pizza ever.
Re: Mixer Monday (GTKY)
2. Catherine is two and quite the sass machine. Charlie (boy) is six weeks today. He is chill as long as he is fed.
3. I joined pretty much as soon as I got my bfp. My last bmb I joined the Fb group and it exploded a few months after the babies were born so I left. This time I stuck around here and its been awesome.
4. The snuggles. Forever and always the snuggles are my favorite. Least favorite is being on someone else's schedule and no longer being able to just get up and go somewhere, or sleep until I want to.
5. Verlociraptors.
6. Lord of the Rings. HP himself bothers me, though I like the story line. Plus LOTR has more eye candy in the movies.
Married DH 7/30/11
CSC arrived 5/7/12
CHC arrived 6/2/14
2) Luke is 20 months and a wild child. he is loud, aggressive, and all boy. Bennett will be 8 weeks on Thursday and he is much more laid back and snuggly but there's still time for his brothers influence to wear off on him.
3) I joind TB after my BFP with Luke in February 2012 but never was active. I didn't even know there was a board I just liked the weekly fruit comparisons.
4) I love that I (for now anyways) am the center of their world and the most important person to them as they are to me. I just love the bond I have with my children they are so special. my least favorite is not being able to do what I want, when I want. for example, Taco Bell at 2 am...not happening anymore. also the amount of time, energy, and planning it takes just to leave the house at all with two kids.
5) velociraptors. I like the shrieking noises.
6) If I had to choose I guess Harry potter because I've actually seen some of those movies. I've never read any of the books for either.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) Isabel is almost 3 weeks old! She eats like a champ and is getting the most adorable rolls already, but beyond that, she's still gearing up for the personality development thing. I can't wait until her smiles are actually directed at me!
3. When did you join the BMB? Way back when sperm met egg and resulted in a positive pregnancy test.
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? Favourite: nursing. I've been lucky with it, I think. It was awful for a week and a half or so, and then Isabel and I kind of settled into it and now it's awesome. Least favourite: the spit up. All over me, all over her.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! Velociraptors, of course!
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Must I pick one? They're so different and each can claim their own place in literary and cinematic history!
DD1: June 2014 - VBM4lyfe
DD2: October 2016
DC3: coming May 2019
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) Clara, girl, 5 weeks 2 days
3. When did you join the BMB? I've lurked on and off but I've been a little more active now that I am on maternity leave
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? the cuddles are my favorite, not being able to do whatever I want whenever I want is my least favorite
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! t-rex - I like the short arms
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? I never really got into either one
2. Murphy will be 4 weeks on Thursday
3. Joined in October, wasn't on until January, starting being more active in April and now DH says I have a bumping problem
4. Favorite part is when he is released from his swaddle and he does a big stretch and then I pick him up and give him good morning hugs. Least favorite is being his only food source and feeling a bit trapped by that.
5. Velociraptors
6. Harry Potter. It is the solution to my boredom and always cheers me up.
- I'm Sarah, a FTM, and I live right outside Philadelphia with my hubby, LO, and our two cats Bateman and Dahlia. I have a 9 y/o stepson who stays with us on the weekends. My main hobby is running and I can't wait until I'm cleared to get out there again! I ran my first marathon this past November when I was 8 weeks pregnant with LO.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?)
- Stella is 2 weeks and 2 days old
3. When did you join the BMB?
- I joined tb right after I got my bfp but I was already on the knot and the nest previously.
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite?
- Favorite is figuring out how to console my daughter. The best feeling is when all she needs is some snuggles from her mama. Least favorite is my lack of time management now. Some days I feel like the whole day goes by and I've accomplished nothing.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one!
- Velociraptors, duh
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?
- Neither! Fantasy stuff is just nms.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) My LO is in her 5th week, and her name is Macklyn Jane. My 4 year old nephew suggested we call her macaroni, and we called her Baby Mac throughout my whole pregnancy, which lead us to look for Mac names. We LOVE her name.
3. When did you join the BMB? I have lurked/been an infrequent poster since last fall when I found out I was pregnant.
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? I love learning about my LO. I think it's completely fascinating to discover the new tricks she has for us every day, and to watch as she changes and grows. I am so excited to learn what she's all about as she gets older. Also watching my H fall more and more for her every day is great. My least favorite part is the loss of freedom, and worrying that I'm going to trip and fall while carrying her or other fears of hurting her.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! Velociraptors.
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Harry Potter.
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc) My name is Jenny, I am 29 years old and live outside of Pittsburgh. I love yoga, reading, my kick ass husband with whom I have been married to a year and a half, and I love editing for Indie book authors. Reading books before everyone else makes me happy. Oh, a nickname, depends on the group of friends/family, but they're all pretty lame.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) Henry will be 3 weeks tomorrow! He eats like a champ, and is currently snuggled up on my shoulder.
3. When did you join the BMB? I was a member of the knot/nest for awhile, but I think I joined TB in December? I wasn't really active until March/April though. Like someone else said, I liked the fruit comparisons.
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? I love breast feeding. It clicked for us right away and I love that I am the one he depends on for so much. The snuggles are great, and seeing how my husband changed the second he held LO melts my heart every time I think about it. Least favorite are the growth spurts. My nipples are not fans.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! Velociraptors! The high pitched squeaking and squealing cracks me up.
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Harry Potter. Not even a question.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) LO is Robert Michael III, but we call him Bobby. But recently we've nicknamed him Bobert. He will be 8weeks old tmrw (holy jebus) and is just starting to smile, laugh, coo and concentrate/focus on people and mobiles. Its amazing
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Potter- hands down.
I never really had a nickname, my name does not lend itself to clever nicknames. I'm a huge sports fanatic, if the teams are Yankees, Steelers, Penguins or anything to do with NASCAR or the Olympics (or World Cup) I'm watching it. I'm a Jersey Girl and darn proud of it. I love to read. Apparently I started reading before I could really talk.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?)
Cleo is 3 weeks old today!
3. When did you join the BMB?
Novemberish. But I was on the knot prior.
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite?
I love that sometimes she needs just me. Nobody else. And the least favorite is the lack of sleep sometimes. I feel like a zombie.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! Velociraptors
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?
Harry Potter for sure. The first book came out when I was 8, the last when I was 17 and the last movie when I was 21. So it's pretty much taken up my whole life.
Baby #1: expected June 2014
My name is Natasha, my hobbies are stalking Pinterest for yummy things to make, then making said things. I hope one day I will be good enough and love running enough to call a hobby
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?)
Owen is my 2 year old, he is a spitting image of dh and has always been laid back.
Parker is 4 weeks old today, he is my spitting image, and so far is much more high needs and fussy than Owen ever was.
3. When did you join the BMB?
In September but then I made a new account, maybe in October?
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite?
I love seeing Owen interact with and love Parker, least favorite is how long it takes me to get out of the house alone with the 2 of them
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one!
Velociraptors
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?
Never got into either of them
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) Our only child is Zachariah and he is 3 weeks old.
3. When did you join the BMB? I joined around December but did not start posting until probably March and didn't really get active until maybe May.
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? Cuddles are my favorite so far. Least favorite is the 3am feedings or when he is upset and I don't know how to help.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! T-rex
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Neither but if forced to pick one I'd go LOTR
BFP: February 2016 EDD: October 17, 2016
Amy, I'm a weather enthusiast (my career is a meteorologist)
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?)
Jack, boy, 7.5 weeks (he arrived 5.5 weeks early so he's two weeks adjusted). He's got a 3 year old big sister.
3. When did you join the BMB?
From the beginning, but I'm not on here much.
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite?
Cute baby faces and snuggles. Least favorite is the sleep deprivation. I also find newborns to be pretty boring, and I'm really looking forward to when he can interact more.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one!
T-rexes. Jurassic Park is one of my favorite movies of all-time.
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?
Harry Potter for sure. But I love both.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) Our daughter Wynne, we call her Winnie, is 2 weeks and 5 days. She is our first and is amazing.
3. When did you join the BMB? I joined in November, but didn't start posting until around January.
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? My favorite part so far are the snuggles, and the way she looks at me while nursing… melts me every time. Least favorite part, not being able to get everything done in a day.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! T-Rex all the way!
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? I am a huge Harry Potter fan! I love the books so very much. I hate to admit it, but I have never read or watched anything that is LOTR related.
Nickname is cashew, because of how my maiden name initials sounded. I sadly don't have too many hobbies, because my work is exhausting and I would just want to relax on the weekends. I still love going to the local parks though, and walk the trails.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?)
Colin is just over 6 weeks old, and is a perfect blend of DH and I.
3. When did you join the BMB?
October after my BFP. I know I don't post much, between my work and not having any good input. I do try to keep up though,
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite?
Love providing everything he needs, but it's absolutely heart breaking when I can't fix his colic pain.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one!
Velociraptors, and DS absolutely sounds like one!
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?
Harry Potter! I went to the local B&N at midnight to buy books 4 to 7 when they were released.
Fun thread!
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc)
The name is Laurel; I've never really had a nickname. Okay, that one horrible friend did try to get people to call me "Oral Laurel" in high school... Although I never feel that I have the energy or motivation for hobbies anymore, I love nearly anything creative. Among people I grew up with, I'm probably most known for my drawing talent. I also dabble in photography from time to time- the photo of LO in my current sig is one I took. I enjoy cooking (not so much now that it seems like a chore) and nature, as well. I could sit outside for hours on a nice day listening to the birds chirp and watching the breeze flow through the grass.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?)
Little girl Arianna Lynn- named after both of my sisters who are going to be the best aunts ever. One month and 4 days old. Everyone says she looks just like me, but every day I stare at her face hoping to see some of her father's traits. She was born with some hair, and it appears to be lightening up some. I think it's going to be a beautiful red, but it will also be gorgeous if it turns out strawberry blond. It definitely has a red tint to it, though.
3. When did you join the BMB?
I joined in October, after briefly using the First Tri board. What a welcome change!
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite?
Favorite is definitely the snuggles. The way she falls asleep on my chest with her legs tucked in and butt up in the air. The sweet way she dangles her leg over my arm and softly rocks it back and forth during a satisfying feeding. The adorable little stretches she does when she's trying to wake up. Just having someone so perfect to love.
Least favorite would be the sleepless nights trying everything to get her to calm down, on the verge of crying myself because of how tired I am... the days that I feel so unsure of everything and whether or not I'm giving her the best care... thinking that surely I'm screwing things up so horribly...
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one!
Velociraptors. Duh.
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?
Both, both, both! Although, I have to admit that I have yet to read LotR all the way through, whereas I have read the entire HP series front to back a good half dozen times. But I absolutely love the worlds created in both stories.
I'm Mizoo, my screen name is actually my cat Moose's nickname. Hobbies include hiking, camping, traveling, eating ice cream and frolfing.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?)
Ariadne is 5 weeks and 6 days old today! She's my little piglet :-)
3. When did you join the BMB?
When I got my BFP in September. Although I started under a different screen name that included my real name so I made this account after realizing that wasn't my brightest idea.
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite?
Favorite: baby snuggles, duh! Least favorite: sleep deprivation and a looming fear of SIDS.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one!
I'm impartial, sorry!
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?
I'm a Potterhead, watched the whole marathon on ABC Family this weekend :-)
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?)
3. When did you join the BMB?
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite?
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one!
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?
We live outside Philly, and DH has already claimed her for the dark side in regards to hockey (booooooo Flyers!) but I've got her for football! (
Pittsburgh is my favorite city, I would move there in a heartbeat.
Baby #1: expected June 2014
I'm Beth, originally from CA, but now live in AL. I'm married 2 years to my DH, Rick, and as mad as he can make me, he truly is my soul mate. I enjoy crochet, photography, writing, and film making.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?)
My twin boys, Connor and Kellan, are 6w on Wednesday they are so amazingly sweet and adorable! They're growing so FAST.
3. When did you join the BMB?
I honestly don't remember exactly when, but it was some time after my bfp
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite?
I love the cuddles, and watching Rick with them least favorite would be the lack of sleep, the strain on my and DHs relationship, and dealing with probable PDD.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one!
Psh this shouldn't even be a question! Velociraptors, durrrrr...
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Ohh don't make me choose! They both have sych strong points!!!
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?)
3. When did you join the BMB?
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite?
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one!
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?
Hello! I've been lurking off and on since I found out I was pregnant but never had the time to figure out how to participate on mobile. Now that I am home I would like to hang out with you ladies if you will have me
My name is Lyndsey, I'm from Texas. When I'm not teaching and taking care of LO I enjoy doing artsy things, going to my DH's football and baseball games (he's a coach), and reading.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?)
Michael - 3 weeks today!
3. When did you join the BMB?
Back in October but I haven't had time to consistently lurk/figure out the ways of the board until now
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite?
Favorite - the sweet cuddles and BFing
Least - cluster feeding and lack of sleep.. Oh and this may sound weird (and I blame it on exhaustion) but I have a hard time putting words together! I keep saying the wrong words when I mean something else. It's like pregnancy brain all over again!
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one!
Velociraptors
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?
Harry Potter! Love the books, the movies are decent.
Also - can I change my avatar on mobile?
NVM! Figured it out
I'm Sarah, 29, FTM, no nicknames, and I love to run (jog slowly)
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?)
Claire is 3 weeks on Wednesday, she's perfect (no one will ever convince me otherwise). She is a snuggler with an independent side that will let us know when we wants to be left alone!
3. When did you join the BMB?
I started lurking the day of my bfp, and started posting probably in December. I am most active in the weekly running thread - which reminds me, it's Monday...
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite?
Favorite: snuggles.
Least: the dread i already feel about going back to work...
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? T-Rex, fo sho
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?
Total HP nerd. I'm talking midnight premiers for books and movies. It's embarrassing to admit how emotionally invested I was/am.
I have many nicknames. My brother calls me Albertsons..
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?)
Boy, Cameron, 4w5d
3. When did you join the BMB?
Immediately after my bfp.
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite?
Baby snuggles.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one!
Oh, this is a hard decision.
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?
Neither.
DH is a huge penguins fan!!
Eta @StrawberryDreams219 those of us on mobile can't see tickers!!
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?)
3. When did you join the BMB?
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite?
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one!
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?
Jessica (Jess) Roller coasters and thrill rides with my teenager, reading, running the Asian Pacific American network at my work.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?)
Male. Elijah Gabriel James Patterson. 3 weeks 1 day
Female
Grace Eleanor PAtterson. 3.5 years old
Female Katrina Alexis Snyder, 16 years old
3. When did you join the BMB?
When I found out I was pregnant
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite?
Snuggles is fav. Clogged ducts, fevers, uterine infections and MRSA are my least fav
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one!
Velociraptors of course
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?
Lord of the Rings
Hello fellow bumpies! My nickname is "Fun size" bc I'm barely 5'2". I was raised in the States by a South African mother so my Bump screen name is derived from a South African language meaning "we are happy." I work for my family business which means I'm on-call constantly but am trying to adopt a few hobbies (like photography, writing, and yoga) while on maternity leave. I've been married for 1 year and this is our first child.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?)
Male. Elijah (love your son's name @jsnyder79 !). 7 weeks tomorrow
3. When did you join the BMB?
I joined October/November 2013 but went MIA when my hard drive crashed on desktop PC beginning of 2014. I hate mobile bumping but hate not interacting more. I enjoy the interactions, advice, and camaraderie shared on this board.
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite?
Best day of motherhood so far was when he recognized me. Now he sits in others' arms and turns his head to follow the sound of my voice. Lack of consistent sleep and PP recovery are the worst.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one!
Velociraptors. It's a size thing
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?
LOTR, no contest!
1. Tell us about yourself (name/nickname, hobbies when not popping out babies, etc)
Only nicknames are from DH, and he just likes to add "licious" on to anything to describe me - before it was Preggerlicious, since my milk came in it's Boobalicious
Hobbies including gardening, looking at houses, reading, watching Korean dramas, cooking, researching just about anything (but esp nutrition and exercise as I'm getting my master's in that)
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?)
Male, Nolan, 2wks 5 days
Up to 8lbs 2oz today from our discharge at 3 days of 6lbs 10oz, take that LC and nurses who freaked me out with him losing so much at first :P
3. When did you join the BMB?
Joined The Knot after getting engaged, TB last Feb when we started trying, June BMB in Oct after BFP. I'm a huge lurker though and just creeped on the fun til Mar/April
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite?
Fav: Him wanting to hold my hand while BFing, that he loves dancing as much as I do, and his happy face when we first get up in the morning
Least Fav: sleep (a given), not being able to schedule anything, being his food source (feel like that's all he sees me as sometimes)
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one!
I would have said Velociraptors, but T-rex eats those at the end of Jurassic Park sooo...
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?
LOTR for sure! LO was seriously almost named Rohan or Thorin, and we're going to try to go as characters from The Hobbit for Halloween this year
J14 Jan Siggy Challenge: Santorini
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) I have four (4!) LOs now…Lorelei is 4, Asher is 2.5, and Margot and Audrey will be 6 weeks on Thursday. Lorelei is so much like me; her mannerisms, expressions, and attitude are so familiar! She has such a sweet heart but is also very dramatic and likes to get her way ALL the time. Asher is a goofy and sweet little boy. He is rough and tumble and loves all things trucks, but he also still falls asleep in my arms every once in a while. Margot is a little stinker. She is adorable and totally has everyone wrapped around her finger. She wants to be held ALL the time and is the fussier of the two. Audrey is a total sweetie and has such a pretty little face. She is more chill and laid back. I can't wait to know them better as individuals.
3. When did you join the BMB? I was active on TB when pregnant with my daughter but deleted my account when she was about 3 months old. I rejoined when I found out I was having twins back in November.
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? My favorite part is developing different relationships and interests with my children. I love them all the same, but have different things I love about each one and ways I show love to them. I also love the snuggling during this baby phase, and can't wait for first smiles and the "talking." The hardest part of the newborn phase is the constant nursing and the pains that can come with it, and also balancing it with my other kids. The hardest part about the older two is the tantrums and whining, and figuring out how to effectively and lovingly discipline them.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! I am going to say T-Rex, mainly because I don't really know what a velociraptor is outside of this board ;-). I of course have heard of them before, but don't know anything about them!
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Harry Potter. I am not obsessed or anything, but I did enjoy the series and the movies. I have never read or seen LOTR.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) Sivan (girl) May 12th (older sister is Michal, who will be four in August)
3. When did you join the BMB? As soon as the pee dried on the stick? Probably early October 2013
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? I just love watching them discover the world. Least favorite? Even the less-than-awesome stuff has its purpose - don't want to regret any of it. Today's meltdown might bring tomorrow's eureeka moment.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! velociraptors. Is that even a question?
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? HP
I'm Alecia but no good nicknames. I love watching sports (including fantasy football), reading and watching bad reality TV. I just got K-8 teaching certification. DF and I are getting married next month. Basically 2014 is an epic year for me.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?)
Caden is 3 weeks 2 days young.
3. When did you join the BMB?
Sometime in October 2013.
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite?
My favorite part is the snuggles. I do enjoy breastfeeding, except during growth spurts. My least favorite part is the sleep deprivation.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one!
Velociraptors obviously.
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?
Harry Potter for sure.
I'm Nic. I have a wonderful DH, Phil and a fur baby, Lilah (daschie/chihuahua mix or 'chiweenie'). We live in Ontario, Canada - in a city about halfway between Toronto and Montreal.
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?)
Alexander is 5+2 and the coolest thing ever imho and I'm loving watching him get a 'tude.
3. When did you join the BMB?
Back in Sept when I got my bfp, but I was on the Knot and Nest prior.
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite?
Favourite: cuddles, smiles, and breastfeeding.
Least favourite: How I felt completely overwhelmed for the first 3 weeks or so and couldn't enjoy anything and how useless I felt DH was - all is much better now.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! Velociraptors although I think LO sounds like a pterodactyl sometimes.
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?
Neither
2. Tell us about your LO (sex, name, age, etc?) My LO is 5 weeks today! His name is Max, and he's a champ at pooping
3. When did you join the BMB? I've been a member of TB since my DD's birth, and I have no idea when I joined this one. I frequent the photography board mostly!
4. What's your favorite part of motherhood so far? Least favorite? Favorite part is watching him change so quickly! That, and trying to get him to smile Least favorite is trying to give ample time to both my DD and LO.
5. Velociraptors or t-rexes? There can be only one! T-Rexes!
6. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? I think I'd rather live in the world of Harry Potter, but both are awesome!