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Getting to Know You
Well ladies - since we'll all be camping out here the next 9 months or so, I'd love to get to know everyone a little better. So, I stole this from another forum. :) Feel free to add your info. I'll ask for this to be added as a sticky post, so we can at least track our due dates here.
Location - Ontario, Canada
ME - Andrea
Why did you chose your screen name? A combo of my first initial, part of my last name, and my birth year
What I Do - Global Process Manager for a technology company
Significant Other (SO) - Andrew
What he does - Manages client reporting systems for a real estate company
DD - Abbie (6)
DS - John (12)
Pets - none
Hobbies - soccer (well, not anymore), reading
BFP Date: December 9, 2008
How did you tell SO about your pregnancy? I put a bow on the test and gave it to him when he got home that night
Due Date - August 7, 2009
Do you want to know the sex - Absolutely!
Does SO want to know the sex - Yes
Child #: 3
Gender Guess: Boy
Have you told anyone yet? Yes, close family and friends, my boss, and all of you guys. :)
Any names picked out yet? We think so...Isabella (Ella) or William (Liam)
What's your TTC Story? We were letting nature take its course after we miscarried at 11 weeks in September. And voila - here we are.
Location - Ontario, Canada
ME - Andrea
Why did you chose your screen name? A combo of my first initial, part of my last name, and my birth year
What I Do - Global Process Manager for a technology company
Significant Other (SO) - Andrew
What he does - Manages client reporting systems for a real estate company
DD - Abbie (6)
DS - John (12)
Pets - none
Hobbies - soccer (well, not anymore), reading
BFP Date: December 9, 2008
How did you tell SO about your pregnancy? I put a bow on the test and gave it to him when he got home that night
Due Date - August 7, 2009
Do you want to know the sex - Absolutely!
Does SO want to know the sex - Yes
Child #: 3
Gender Guess: Boy
Have you told anyone yet? Yes, close family and friends, my boss, and all of you guys. :)
Any names picked out yet? We think so...Isabella (Ella) or William (Liam)
What's your TTC Story? We were letting nature take its course after we miscarried at 11 weeks in September. And voila - here we are.
Location - Denver, CO
ME - Karolina
Why did you chose your screen name? where i live
What I Do - for now i stay home.
Significant Other (SO) - Darek
What he does - owner of construction company
Pets - Dog - Junior
Hobbies - snowboarding (missing it this season)
BFP Date: beginning of december
How did you tell SO about your pregnancy? i asked him what he thinks about the test since it was faint line and then we went to dr and i told him yes we are pregnant
Due Date - August 4 by lmp Agust 15 by ultrasound
Do you want to know the sex - yes
Does SO want to know the sex - Yes
Child #: 1
Gender Guess: girl (also ring test show girl)
Have you told anyone yet? Yes, familly and couple close friends i was so exited so it was hard not to tell, espacially when everybody were wishing on christmas "get pregnant" so i was " oh i am already"
Any names picked out yet? Boy- Jan (after my grandfather) Girl- Agata (agatka) I am polish so the names are polish pronanciations jan stands here for john
What's your TTC Story? We were trying for about 6 years i went from laparoskophy october and next month without trying i got pregnant what was a huge suprice for me , but i guess miracles do happened
Thanks for starting that , nice to know all of you, and good luck
Cheers to healthy pregnancy and healthy babies:)
ME - Karolina
Why did you chose your screen name? where i live
What I Do - for now i stay home.
Significant Other (SO) - Darek
What he does - owner of construction company
Pets - Dog - Junior
Hobbies - snowboarding (missing it this season)
BFP Date: beginning of december
How did you tell SO about your pregnancy? i asked him what he thinks about the test since it was faint line and then we went to dr and i told him yes we are pregnant
Due Date - August 4 by lmp Agust 15 by ultrasound
Do you want to know the sex - yes
Does SO want to know the sex - Yes
Child #: 1
Gender Guess: girl (also ring test show girl)
Have you told anyone yet? Yes, familly and couple close friends i was so exited so it was hard not to tell, espacially when everybody were wishing on christmas "get pregnant" so i was " oh i am already"
Any names picked out yet? Boy- Jan (after my grandfather) Girl- Agata (agatka) I am polish so the names are polish pronanciations jan stands here for john
What's your TTC Story? We were trying for about 6 years i went from laparoskophy october and next month without trying i got pregnant what was a huge suprice for me , but i guess miracles do happened
Thanks for starting that , nice to know all of you, and good luck
Cheers to healthy pregnancy and healthy babies:)
Location - Charleston, South Carolina
ME - Jennifer
Why did you chose your screen name? my first name and favorite numbers
What I Do - Account Clerk
Significant Other (SO) - Derrick
What he does - Service Manager
DD -
DS - Sean (5)
Pets - an Oscar (fish)
Hobbies - reading
BFP Date: November 20, 2008
How did you tell SO about your pregnancy? I took a digiital test at work, I took a picture of it and text messaged it to him. He called me back immediately.
Due Date - August 4, 2009, but will have the baby the last week of July (c-section)
Do you want to know the sex - Absolutely!
Does SO want to know the sex - Yes
Child #:2
Gender Guess: Not sure. Hoping for a girl this time.
Have you told anyone yet? Yes, close family and friends, my boss, and all of you guys. :)
Any names picked out yet? Girl: Peyton Elizabeth or Cailee Peyton. Boy: no idea
What's your TTC Story? We were letting nature take its course after we miscarried back in April. and finally here i am 11 wks. i'll be 12 wks on tuesday. :)
ME - Jennifer
Why did you chose your screen name? my first name and favorite numbers
What I Do - Account Clerk
Significant Other (SO) - Derrick
What he does - Service Manager
DD -
DS - Sean (5)
Pets - an Oscar (fish)
Hobbies - reading
BFP Date: November 20, 2008
How did you tell SO about your pregnancy? I took a digiital test at work, I took a picture of it and text messaged it to him. He called me back immediately.
Due Date - August 4, 2009, but will have the baby the last week of July (c-section)
Do you want to know the sex - Absolutely!
Does SO want to know the sex - Yes
Child #:2
Gender Guess: Not sure. Hoping for a girl this time.
Have you told anyone yet? Yes, close family and friends, my boss, and all of you guys. :)
Any names picked out yet? Girl: Peyton Elizabeth or Cailee Peyton. Boy: no idea
What's your TTC Story? We were letting nature take its course after we miscarried back in April. and finally here i am 11 wks. i'll be 12 wks on tuesday. :)
Location - Fort Walton Beach, Fl in another month.
ME - Stephanie
Why did you chose your screen name? Because in March I'll be marrying Martin
What I Do - Radiology Tech at the moment. Looking forward to finding a nice office job in bookkeeping after I get out of the AF.
Significant Other (SO) - Martin
What he does - Lead Electrical Engineer
DD -
DS -
Pets - Fishies: Countessa and Leon, and Snow White and the seven Dwarves.
Hobbies - Yoga, rolling change (don't laugh - it relaxes me), watching movies, bowling
BFP Date: December 18, 2008
How did you tell SO about your pregnancy? I put the test in a plastic baggie and wrapped it up with a set of pacifiers. Then I told him I had only gotten him one non-returnable gift for Christmas and I wanted him to open it before Christmas.
Due Date - August 19, 2009
Do you want to know the sex - Absolutely!
Does SO want to know the sex - Yes
Child #: 1
Gender Guess: Boy
Have you told anyone yet? Yes, family and close friends, my supervisor, my exes, pretty much everyone.
Any names picked out yet? None yet, but if it's a boy, I'd like to honor his father.
What's your TTC Story? I had gone off birth control and we were just going with what happened. Didn't ever think I'd actually get pregnant.
ME - Stephanie
Why did you chose your screen name? Because in March I'll be marrying Martin
What I Do - Radiology Tech at the moment. Looking forward to finding a nice office job in bookkeeping after I get out of the AF.
Significant Other (SO) - Martin
What he does - Lead Electrical Engineer
DD -
DS -
Pets - Fishies: Countessa and Leon, and Snow White and the seven Dwarves.
Hobbies - Yoga, rolling change (don't laugh - it relaxes me), watching movies, bowling
BFP Date: December 18, 2008
How did you tell SO about your pregnancy? I put the test in a plastic baggie and wrapped it up with a set of pacifiers. Then I told him I had only gotten him one non-returnable gift for Christmas and I wanted him to open it before Christmas.
Due Date - August 19, 2009
Do you want to know the sex - Absolutely!
Does SO want to know the sex - Yes
Child #: 1
Gender Guess: Boy
Have you told anyone yet? Yes, family and close friends, my supervisor, my exes, pretty much everyone.
Any names picked out yet? None yet, but if it's a boy, I'd like to honor his father.
What's your TTC Story? I had gone off birth control and we were just going with what happened. Didn't ever think I'd actually get pregnant.
i just had to post that it's so awesome reading your responses to the "questionaire"...i have really enjoyed logging on and to see what everyone has put!! :) blessings on your day!! xxxx
This is a great idea! Okay...here's me:
Location - Southern California
ME - Tricia
Why did you chose your screen name? - I'm from So Cal and I'm Tricia! :-)
What I Do - Probation Officer
SO - Brandon
What he does - Carpenter
DD - Alexandra (Lexie) - 18
DS - Garrett - 9
Pets - 2 dogs, Buster and Frog
Hobbies - Riding my Harley, dirt bikes, sewing, reading, playing the piano, and I USED to love snowboarding, but can't do it this year!
BFP Date - 11/20/08
How did you tell SO about your pregnancy? - Told him I had a surprise for him and showed him the test!
Due Date - August 5, 2009
Do you want to know the sex - Definately!
Does SO want to know the sex - Yes
Child #: 3
Gender Guess: Hoping for a boy.
Have you told anyone yet? - EVERYONE!
Any names picked out yet? - For a boy, Ian. No girls names yet.
What's your TTC Story? - We decided in September to try for a baby...thought it would take several months, so we figured we'd be married already (getting married in February). But...started trying in October and SURPRISE, pregnant in November!
Location - Southern California
ME - Tricia
Why did you chose your screen name? - I'm from So Cal and I'm Tricia! :-)
What I Do - Probation Officer
SO - Brandon
What he does - Carpenter
DD - Alexandra (Lexie) - 18
DS - Garrett - 9
Pets - 2 dogs, Buster and Frog
Hobbies - Riding my Harley, dirt bikes, sewing, reading, playing the piano, and I USED to love snowboarding, but can't do it this year!
BFP Date - 11/20/08
How did you tell SO about your pregnancy? - Told him I had a surprise for him and showed him the test!
Due Date - August 5, 2009
Do you want to know the sex - Definately!
Does SO want to know the sex - Yes
Child #: 3
Gender Guess: Hoping for a boy.
Have you told anyone yet? - EVERYONE!
Any names picked out yet? - For a boy, Ian. No girls names yet.
What's your TTC Story? - We decided in September to try for a baby...thought it would take several months, so we figured we'd be married already (getting married in February). But...started trying in October and SURPRISE, pregnant in November!
Location - SE Michigan
ME - Trudy
Why did you chose your screen name? Describes my profession
What I Do - HR Manager
Significant Other (SO) - Pat
What he does - Finance Manager
Pets - Dog
Hobbies - Reading pregnancy related books
BFP Date: December 21, 2008
How did you tell SO about your pregnancy? He was there when I took the test
Due Date - August 28, 2009
Do you want to know the sex - Yes
Does SO want to know the sex - Yes
Child # 1
Gender Guess - Boy
Have you told anyone yet? Yes, close family and friends
Any names picked out yet? Still working on it
What's your TTC Story? We began trying to get pregnant 12/1/2008 and by 12/21/08 we were! Yikes, that was FAST!!
ME - Trudy
Why did you chose your screen name? Describes my profession
What I Do - HR Manager
Significant Other (SO) - Pat
What he does - Finance Manager
Pets - Dog
Hobbies - Reading pregnancy related books
BFP Date: December 21, 2008
How did you tell SO about your pregnancy? He was there when I took the test
Due Date - August 28, 2009
Do you want to know the sex - Yes
Does SO want to know the sex - Yes
Child # 1
Gender Guess - Boy
Have you told anyone yet? Yes, close family and friends
Any names picked out yet? Still working on it
What's your TTC Story? We began trying to get pregnant 12/1/2008 and by 12/21/08 we were! Yikes, that was FAST!!
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