Introductions... - Page 3

[Nillarilla]

1. Who are you?
Vanessa, I am 26 having my 2nd dc. I am a registered nurse and I live in BC.
2. Who are the most significant people in your life?
My dh and my ds 2 and my dogs. My extended family is also really important.
3. How do you spend your time?
Chasing ds, baking, gardening, reading, the internet.
4. What are your present thoughts/feelings/ideas/dreams/fears about this pregnancy?
I am terrified I won't be able to get into my midwife (I just called). I really dislike my doctor. I am excited about newborn cd'ing since we started when ds was 4 months last time. I am glad that I am not as nauseas with this one so far. I am so hungry all the time though and I am hoping I do not gain an atrocious amount since I was already 5 pounds heavier prepg this time. I want to try cosleeping again as it did not work with ds. I would love an hbac but just a vbac at all unassisted would be nice.
5. If you had to describe yourself in three words, which would they be?
Loyal, Supportive, Intellectual.

[milli249]

my intro

I'm Millicent, 29 (30 in august!) and have 2 kiddos who are 6 and 4. I have had the baby itch for a little while now, and never felt like our family was complete. So, this is a wonderful suprise! I am due Feb 15th, but tend to go a little early.
I live in MD with hubby and kids. I love to read, garden, and we're pretty involved in our church.
I am so excited about this pregnancy. I had a wonderful midwife with my 2nd and am using her again, but she only delivers in the local hospital. I would love, love to use a birth center but there aren't any near us. I am praying that this baby grows nice and healthy. I also get very, very sick for the first trimester so that makes me a little nervous, but i'm glad that my kids are a little older and self-sufficient (for the most part).
3 words? hmmmmm....Christian, forgiving (sometimes too much), and kind.

[starling&diesel]

Greetings, mamas!
I've been lurking on this thread since our first positive home test just over a week ago. Three more pee sticks agreed since then, and today we got the results from yesterday's beta: 1457! So ... here we are, officially.

Who are you?
I'm starling, DP is diesel. I'm a paramedic, as well as an author. DP is a chef.
We live in a small mountain town in BC, Canada.
Who are the most significant people in your life?
My DP ... she's about as good as it gets!
My best friend ... we've been like sisters since we were eight.
How do you spend your time?
Writing. Daydreaming. Author commitments. Working on the ambulance. Perfecting our house. Camping. Hiking. Swimming.
What are your present thoughts/feelings/ideas/dreams/fears about this pregnancy?
We're pregnant for the first time -- using donor embryos -- after an infertility diagnosis going back many years. So I feel blessed, and cautious.
I'm excited about being a mama, and afraid that something will go wrong with the pregnancy. Maybe I'll breath a little easier after the first ultrasound, on July 2nd.
If you had to describe yourself in three words, which would they be?
Brave, creative, blessed.

[artzyval]

Who are you?
I am Valorie, 27 mother to Emma who is 2
Who are the most significant people in your life?
My Family, and friends... tried to think of something cooler but couldn't think
How do you spend your time?
I knit, crochet, sew, photograpy, fiber arts, fashion design instructor, and lots of puzzles and read lots of books with more pictures than words
What are your present thoughts/feelings/ideas/dreams/fears about this pregnancy?
Hmmm it's still sinking in... I am hoping for a more natural go this time, and to be more prepared.
If you had to describe yourself in three words, which would they be?
Artistic, Outgoing, Caring

[Lisanne]

1. Who are you?
Lisanne, 26 years old. Wife, mom, sister, daughter, aunt, Christian, world traveler, bookworm.

2. Who are the most significant people in your life?
my husband Eric, daughter Anika, and my big family back in Oregon

3. How do you spend your time?
playing with my daughter, cleaning, cooking, walking, scrapbooking (mostly digital), reading, taking photos, chatting online.

4. What are your present thoughts/feelings/ideas/dreams/fears about this pregnancy?
I am feeling very blessed to have not had to try long. I'm a little worried because I'm not really sick, but I'm not quite 6 weeks so it could still happen. I can't wait to get a couple months in and feel movement and have a belly

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

[JoyfulChaosMom]

1. Who are you?
Lisa. I'm 33, married to my husband for 14 years. This is our 10th child.

2. Who are the most significant people in your life?
My Lord Jesus, my husband, and our children

3. How do you spend your time?
Reading to the kids, gardening, cooking, nursing babies,

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

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

At the moment - queasy, hungry, and warm! Overall - Quiet, Joyful, Strong.

[boscopup]

1. Who are you?

I'm Vera, 31 year old SAHM to two wonderful boys.

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

DH, my two boys, my best friend who lives 40 minutes away (we talk on the phone daily), and my friends I've met via babywearing groups and such in the area.

3. How do you spend your time?

Sewing, software programming, tending our meat goats

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

I'm very excited, and I'm hoping DH will be soon too, as this was a bit of a shock to him, even though we were planning to start TTC in a few months anyway. This baby is a result of a fun vacation.

I'm hoping this is a girl, as I really really really want to sew for a girl. But really that's the ONLY reason I want a girl. I love boys, so I'd be happy with a boy. I'd just have to sew for someone else's girls then. I am nervous about the family though... they put a lot of pressure on me because they want a girl. My MIL wants a girl so she can sew (I don't let her sew for my boys, as she does NOT sew trendy boy stuff like I do, and I'm not into boutique type boy clothes, which is what she would want to do), and DH is an only child. On my side of the family, there are now 5 grandsons, but thankfully, my parents aren't pushy and likely won't say a word. It's MIL's side of the family that will be putting pressure on me. So I will TRY not to hurt anyone for badgering me about the gender before my 20 week u/s.

I'm also slightly worried about the baby sticking, since I had a light period last week, but given that my symptoms seem to be growing (and my belly!), I think things are ok so far.

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

silly, optimistic, friendly

[heinz28]

1. Who are you?

Hi, I'm Vivian, 32 years old and pregnant for the first time.

2. Who are the most significant people in your life?
Husband, mother, father, two dogs

3. How do you spend your time?
Working, playing with my dogs, hiking, gardening, reading. I also hit the gym a few times a week
4. What are your present thoughts/feelings/ideas/dreams/fears about this pregnancy?
Excited but scared and worried.
5. If you had to describe yourself in three words, which would they be?
Positive, Energetic, Impatient

[KellyKA23]

1. Who are you?

My name is Kelly and I live in San Deigo! I am 23 and this is my first pregnancy. Yay! My husband and I have been TTC for the past 4 years.

2. Who are the most significant people in your life?
My husband and my family!

3. How do you spend your time?

Mostly on the computer! But I am a wedding/family photographer and former interior designer, who now designs for and helps run my husband constuction company! But the best part for me is its all done from home!

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

Im just so excited... I really cant even believe it I have been trying for so long, but last month I "just knew" and I was right! As far as dreams go I just want a baby! As for fears, can I say everything!?!

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

Funny, outgoing and compassionate!

[justKate]

my intro...

1. Who are you?
Casey, 26 yrs. old, Coastie wife, Floridian by way of Maryland.
2. Who are the most significant people in your life?
My husband, my grandmother, and this new little life.
3. How do you spend your time?
Tough one. Lots of time at work. Boating, bowling, housework, then back to work.
4. What are your present thoughts/feelings/ideas/dreams/fears about this pregnancy?
Right now i'm terrified--hopefully that will change soon!
5. If you had to describe yourself in three words, which would they be?
Trying My Best!

[CandyApple]

Bumbing up for all the new mamas!