Introductions...

[CandyApple]

Can we have a thread where we indroduce ourselves?

Here's a little something to get us started, should you be so inclined:

1. Who are you?
2. Who are the most significant people in your life?
3. How do you spend your time?
4. What are your present thoughts/feelings/ideas/dreams/fears about this pregnancy?
5. If you had to describe yourself in three words, which would they be?


I stole this from the Jan DDC, thanks Honeytree! Feel free to deviate from the form, I'm just hoping to have a thread we can reference back to when needed.

[Everrgreen]

I guess I'll go first:

1. Who are you?

My name is Gillian, I am 25 years old, and this is my first pregnancy

2. Who are the most significant people in your life?

Definitely my wonderful husband. Also, my best friend and my parents.

3. How do you spend your time?

At the moment we just moved back to Canada after living in NC for a year and a half. So for the next little while I'll be job hunting and house hunting.

4. What are your present thoughts/feelings/ideas/dreams/fears about this pregnancy?

It took over a year of ttc to conceive this little baby so right now it's just unbelieve to think that I'm actually pregnant. I'm a little concerned because my hpts today weren't any darker then the one 2 days ago. I've read that that's common, but it is still unnerving. I just hope that everything is fine and that in 9 months I give birth to a healthy baby .

5. If you had to describe yourself in three words, which would they be?

Passionate, Caring, Excited (I am no longer a worrier!)

[CandyApple]

Hi Gillian! Congratulations! I'll go next...

1. Who are you? Amanda, I just turned 30 in April and I'm still adjusting!

2. Who are the most significant people in your life? My amazing dh and boys. Dh farms and takes care of the boys during the winter. Eli, almost 5, is our energetic deep-thinker. Clay, 3 next month, is our laidback little cowboy. My sister and one other close friend are the only other ones who know about this pregnancy so far.

3. How do you spend your time? I teach HS math during the year and stay home thru the summer. Along with playing with my boys, I like to bake, garden and quilt. We love spending lots of time outdoors as a family.

4. What are your present thoughts/feelings/ideas/dreams/fears about this pregnancy? I'm truly excited! I'm planning a hands-off hospital birth (had a great one last time), to nurse again and try my hand at newborn cloth diapering. We only did cloth post 6 mo with the boys, so I'm anxious to hear about the best little diapers. I hope to stay clear of morning sickness, I was lucky with my first 2, but if throwing up means a little girl, than I'll take it. I'm desperatly trying not to hope too hard for a girl this time.

5. If you had to describe yourself in three words, which would they be? Optimistic, dedicated and currently very exhausted!

[elspethshimon]

1. Who are you? Elizabeth
2. Who are the most significant people in your life? My partner, Andy. My mum, stepdad, brothers, sister in law, and dad. My dog, Henry.
3. How do you spend your time? I do various kinds of work things (copy editing, dissertating, working part time in a sleep lab), Now that the nice weather is here I like to sit and read or play a game on the porch. I watch some television (mostly series rented through netflix). I like drinking tea and doing yoga (although I really need to start that up again...I've had kind of a lull in my practice).
4. What are your present thoughts/feelings/ideas/dreams/fears about this pregnancy? First, I just want this one to stick. I seem to have an easy time conceiving (we weren't even trying this time), but I'm not sure about my ability to stay pregnant. Second, I really want a homebirth. Cost is the only thing precluding it although my insurance should still pay for part of it. Finally, when the baby is here I plan to breastfeed, babywear, co-sleep, and use cloth diapers.
5. If you had to describe yourself in three words, which would they be?
Intellectual, neurotic, weird.

[PaigeAnThem]

1. Who are you?

I'm Paige. I'm a 30 yr old wohm. I'm an archaeologist, but I'm stuck behind a computer most of the time (Indiana Jones, I am not).

2. Who are the most significant people in your life?

My husband, my daughter, my parents and my sister.

3. How do you spend your time?

Unfortunately working too much of the time, but when I'm not doing that I love to read, camp, hike, and hang out at my parents' house (only partly because of the food)

4. What are your present thoughts/feelings/ideas/dreams/fears about this pregnancy?

I'm very excited about the pregnancy, but nervous about the birth. I really very much want a VBAC. I can't wait to see my daughter with her little brother or sister.

5. If you had to describe yourself in three words, which would they be?
ooo, hard one. I might have to come back to this one.

[elspethshimon]

Originally Posted by PaigeAnThem

1. Who are you?

I'm Paige. I'm a 30 yr old wohm. I'm an archaeologist, but I'm stuck behind a computer most of the time (Indiana Jones, I am not).

My partner is an archaeologist too. But, like you, he's mostly a desk jockey these days.

[PaigeAnThem]

Originally Posted by elspethshimon

My partner is an archaeologist too. But, like you, he's mostly a desk jockey these days.

Very cool! Sometimes I get frustrated not being able to get out and do field work, but days like this (90+ degrees) I don't miss it quite so much.

[iowaorganic]

1. Who are you? Hi! I am Iowaorganic- I am a 27 year old SAHM who is married to an organic farmer. We have 2 little ones already!
2. Who are the most significant people in your life? That would be my DH! He is an amazing person who does amazing things both at home and in the field!
3. How do you spend your time? I chase my little ones, I have a dairy cow, some pet goats, chickens, a garden, I knit and quilt, I cook all of our meals from scratch and I just made my most perfect loaf of bread ever!
4. What are your present thoughts/feelings/ideas/dreams/fears about this pregnancy? I want to go with out pain meds really bad this time. I haven't been able to do that yet for a couple of stupid reasons- so this time I want to see what I am capable of!
5. If you had to describe yourself in three words, which would they be?
tired, tired, tired.

[abc123xyz]

1. Who are you?
I am Kristina...a 23 year old mother of one and one on the way!
2. Who are the most significant people in your life?
My husband who is my best friend, my beautiful 7 1/2 month old son andnow, our new baby on the way!
3. How do you spend your time?
Being a wife and a mother...taking care of the household things so my husband doesn't have to since he works so hard for us all day. I feel like I breastfeed more than anything else! I also like reading alot on birth, particularly homebirth since I am a big advocate.
4. What are your present thoughts/feelings/ideas/dreams/fears about this pregnancy?
I don't have any fears. I am very confident with the pregnancy. I just am working hard to achieve the homebirth that wan't achieved last time.
5. If you had to describe yourself in three words, which would they be?
Loyal, loving, MOTHER!

Loving wife to Joe and proud mama to : Jayden and : #2 , : exclusively : mommy who practices the and : all the while, : and an activist for , , : , and !!!!

[BRmama]

1. Who are you?Hi my name is Desperatemommytobe. I'll be changing it soon to Happiestnewmommy. I'm 25 yrs old going to school. I'd like to teach chemistry in H.S. level. I am also trying to get my nursing degree. I work as an esthetician, and my wonderful hubby works in finances with a medical company.
2. Who are the most significant people in your life? My whole family, my wonderful husband whom I've been married with for three years, and my best friends.
3. How do you spend your time? I like to cook food from scratch as well, I quilt and sew, and I love to read.
4.What are your present thoughts/feelings/ideas/dreams/fears about this pregnancy? I really would like to have birth at a birthing center but in reality I'm really scared of giving birth. I hope everything works out good. I am just so happy to be pregnant. I'm loving every minute of it.
5. If you had to describe yourself in three words which would they be? Just crampy, nausea, and fatigue all the time just to name a few...

[BRmama]

[QUOTE=jkseawell;11405951]1. Who are you?
I am Kristina...a 23 year old mother of one and one on the way!
2. Who are the most significant people in your life?
My husband who is my best friend, my beautiful 7 1/2 month old son andnow, our new baby on the way!
3. How do you spend your time?
Being a wife and a mother...taking care of the household things so my husband doesn't have to since he works so hard for us all day. I feel like I breastfeed more than anything else! I also like reading alot on birth, particularly homebirth since I am a big advocate.



Hi, since you mentioned above that you're an advocate for homebirth can you give me some info on it? I don't know where to start and I would really like to be in control of my labor. Thanks

[mamamillet]

1. Who are you?
32 yo mama to one 8 yo ds.
2. Who are the most significant people in your life?
My partner, my mom and sister, my son and two of my friends
3. How do you spend your time?
working, spending time with family and friends. Reading and watching movies.
4. What are your present thoughts/feelings/ideas/dreams/fears about this pregnancy?
Right now I am a bit freaked out abouthaving to take some antibiotics for a staph infection. Overall I am excited but a little nervous. Not only will this cange my and my partner's life but it will also change forever our life with our son!
5. If you had to describe yourself in three words, which would they be?
Patient, tolerant and tired

[skybluepink02]

1. Who are you?

I'm Chloe, 24 years old and expecting my first child

2. Who are the most significant people in your life?

My husband. I'm so lucky to have married the person I want to spend all of my time with.

3. How do you spend your time?

I sew, a lot. I make quilts, clothing, dolls, ect. I'm excited to start planning my maternity wardrobe.

4. What are your present thoughts/feelings/ideas/dreams/fears about this pregnancy?

I'm so happy to be pregnant. I'm so scared it won't stick. I'm a paranoid toilet-paper checker and each time I wipe I expect to see blood.

5. If you had to describe yourself in three words, which would they be?

Homebody, Loyal, Quiet

[deuxceleste]

Hi! I'm Shana. I'm in Charlotte, NC and pregnant with #2. I had a homebirth the last time, and am planning to "use" the same mw this time around. Wouldn't do it any other way if I can help it! I don't really know my EDD, but probably the first few days of Feb is pretty accurate. As accurate as due dates go, anyway.

I actually haven't even told DH about this yet... I think this weekend will be a good time. It's been so bloody hot and everyone's so cranky- even DS won't nap like he usually does.

Big hugs and well wishes to all of you, I can't wait to get to know you better!!

[JenLove]

1. Who are you?
I'm Jen, 24 years old, and expecting my first child!
2. Who are the most significant people in your life?
My DH, my family, and my best friends.
3. How do you spend your time?
I work from home, I like to remodel and decorate my house, read anything from pregnancy, parenting, or religious books to chick lit, and I like to run, walk my dogs, and do yoga.
4. What are your present thoughts/feelings/ideas/dreams/fears about this pregnancy?
Affirming stickiness over and over again and afraid of the birthing part at this point. My DH is supportive of my wanting to go without meds and possibly attending Bradley classes.
5. If you had to describe yourself in three words, which would they be?
Sweet, quiet, and homebody

[my_baby_love]

1. Who are you?
I'm Sarah, and I'm 27. This will be my second baby.

2. Who are the most significant people in your life?
My DH and DS, definitely.

3. How do you spend your time?
Chasing DS (a lot), reading, knitting, sewing, scrapbooking, cooking/baking, and generally being a housewife/SAHM.

4. What are your present thoughts/feelings/ideas/dreams/fears about this pregnancy?
I'm a little surprised to be pregnant. We were planning to start trying next month and then we realized I was already pregnant. It makes me feel quite grown-up to be expecting my second child. I'm working to come to grips with the fact that I'll have two children by this time next year. I don't really have any fears about the pregnancy, and my dream is that it will be an easy pregnancy ending in a quick labor and smooth homebirth. I am thrilled to be going through all this again, and I can't wait to start feeling that little one move around in there!

5. If you had to describe yourself in three words, which would they be?
Ummmm . . . chatty, friendly, creative. Why is that such a hard question?

[ecomommy]

1. Who are you?

I'm Ann, a SAHM of 3, living in California.

2. Who are the most significant people in your life?

My Family! DH, DD, 7, DS, 4, and DD 2. Our extended family is also very important to us. We live near my parents, ad my brother's family and DH's sister's family. We are in driving distance of DH's parents and brother. We believe strongly that family is the most important thing!

3. How do you spend your time?

How do I spend my time or how do I want to be spending my time? I spend my time doing laundry (it seems endless!), cleaning, cooking from with natural organic ingredients as much as possible and I homeschool. I love to knit, garden, read and study.

4. What are your present thoughts/feelings/ideas/dreams/fears about this pregnancy?

I'm really excited. I've always wanted four children. DH was uncertain at first and needed a little persuasion to go along with another pregnancy. But now we are both very excited, though a little nervous about sharing the news with our families because money is a little tight (okay a lot) and they are going to be very worried for us. I'm also nervous about feeling sick and tired for a couple of months. I love pregnancy, at least after the first trimester!

5. If you had to describe yourself in three words, which would they be?
Christian, loving, knitter, mom, tired...ok more than three ...:

Iowaorgnaic, I love the way your life sounds! DH and I really want to have a farm! I would love to hear more about your farm. Is it okay if I pm you to ask you more questions about farming?

[DreamsInDigital]

1. Who are you?
Lydia, soon to be 27 (on Friday the 13th!) SAHM of 4 kids, homeschooling, domestic goddess, wife to Jim, lover of music, cooking and blogging.
2. Who are the most significant people in your life?
My kids and my husband. I don't have any IRL friends but I'm very close with my family.
3. How do you spend your time?
Cooking, cleaning, playing with my kids, blogging, surfing MDC, making lists. (I'm a little OCD so I make lists for everything.)
4. What are your present thoughts/feelings/ideas/dreams/fears about this pregnancy?
I am a little worried, this being a pregnancy after a miscarriage and so far no real symptoms, I am a little excited, I hope to have a home waterbirth with the midwife that attended my youngest son's birth, I hope to have another baby girl.
5. If you had to describe yourself in three words, which would they be?
Eccentric, maternal, obsessive.

[elspethshimon]

Originally Posted by desperatemommytobe

Hi, since you mentioned above that you're an advocate for homebirth can you give me some info on it? I don't know where to start and I would really like to be in control of my labor. Thanks

You weren't asking me specifically, but I'm an advocate of homebirth so I thought I could help. I really like The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer and Gentle Birth Choices (I don't know who wrote that).

[an9elkatie]

1. Who are you?
I'm Katie, 28 years old.
2. Who are the most significant people in your life?
My husband Joe, our 2.5-year-old twin boys, and my parents.
3. How do you spend your time?
I'm a full-time SAHM and part-time web/graphic designer working from home for the same small software development company that DH works for. I nursed my twins until they were 28 months old, and we are still cosleeping and cloth-diapering, although both of those things will soon need to change with a new baby on the way!
4. What are your present thoughts/feelings/ideas/dreams/fears about this pregnancy?
I'm feeling very blessed! I would like to have a VBAC and am currently researching my options for a care provider.
5. If you had to describe yourself in three words, which would they be?
Christian, introverted, artistic.