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Long time lurker, first time poster

by Kalikat22

Wed Mar 19, 2008 at 07:52:07 AM PDT

So, after lurking on this great website for over a year I finally decided to introduce myself.I discovered this site through Daily Kos.  I figured since I managed to get myself knocked up (with a little help of course:) I would take advantage of this great community and become a true part of it. I am a 29 y/o social worker who lives in Indiana. I am an adopted Hoosier having been born and raised on the East Coast, suburbs of Maryland. I have been married for four years to a wonderful DH and am expecting our first child in August. I am excited and nervous about his/her arrival and am trying to keep my anxiety in check:). I had the blessing of being in an elementary immersion program and am fluent in Spanish. I grew up Quaker but now attend a liberal, progressive Methodist church here in town. I can tend to be a little bit introverted and shy sometimes (thus the lurking) but am definitely trying to branch out more. Anyways, that is a little bit about me,I look forward to being part of this community and getting great advice and support!

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  • Welcome! (0 / 0)

    I wish I had had a "place" like this to hang out when I was pregnant.  I hope you find it reassuring :)

    by mamacita on Wed Mar 19, 2008 at 08:02:53 AM PDT

  • Welcome! (0 / 0)

    ...and thanks for de-lurking! Looking forward to your comments AND congratulations on your growing family!

    by gloria on Wed Mar 19, 2008 at 08:18:25 AM PDT

  • Welcome! (0 / 0)

    I'm new here too and I am due with my second child in late June. So we are both having summer babies, cool! Or should I say, "Hot?" I hope you enojoy the camraderie, I certainly have...

    by Suzanne77 on Wed Mar 19, 2008 at 08:43:37 AM PDT

  • Welcome! (0 / 0)

    and thanks for introducing yourself. Look forward to hearing more from you, and good luck with the pregnancy!

    by Lisa in Austin on Wed Mar 19, 2008 at 09:02:04 AM PDT

  • Welcome! (0 / 0)

    We're happy to "meet" you!

    by Kay on Wed Mar 19, 2008 at 09:06:08 AM PDT

  • Welcome Kalikat! (0 / 0)

    And felicidades on your impending bundle of joy! Te deseo lo mejor.

    by Elisa on Wed Mar 19, 2008 at 09:25:39 AM PDT

  • Welcome and please (0 / 0)

    ask anything you want about pregnancy and motherhood. There are so many people here with so much wisdom - I can't believe I ever got along without this site.

    Here's hoping for a not-too-hot-and-humid summer for you!

    by mpg on Wed Mar 19, 2008 at 10:45:29 AM PDT

  • Bienvenida, Kalikat! (0 / 0)

    So glad you've introduced yourself. :-)

    by Erika on Wed Mar 19, 2008 at 11:06:47 AM PDT

  • Welcome, Kalikat, (0 / 0)

    Jump right in!

    by MsMarvel on Wed Mar 19, 2008 at 11:18:02 AM PDT

  • Thanks! (0 / 0)

    Thanks to everyone for all your kind words:) It is nice to be part of such a welcoming community y gracias Elisa por todo sus palabras de apoyo:) I am a third generation worrier (my mom and grandmother taught me well:) so I am trying very hard not to worry too much throughout this pregnancy. Hopefully this summer won't be too hot and I can get to the pool a lot:)

    by Kalikat22 on Wed Mar 19, 2008 at 11:36:10 AM PDT

    • a long line of non-worriers here... (0 / 0)

      my father used to say " worrying does...WHAT Mary Katherine?  change an outcome? make things work the way you want them too? no. worrying does exactly nothing. It's a waste of time and energy"  

      even when my mom was dying she said "well I'm not gonna worry about anything , it won't change anything so why should i?"  

      come over to the bright side...I know you can do it! ;-)
      and welcome...I'm Katie, single mom to liza who is nearly nine (9!!!)

      by MKatherine1966 on Thu Mar 20, 2008 at 09:16:03 AM PDT

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      • Yeah:) (0 / 0)

        I know what you mean. As my DH says "it's not like there is anything you can do about it".:) He definitely keeps me grounded that's for sure. Just last night I was freaking out about the baby not moving yet (I am 16 wks this week) and DH pointed out that my OB had said it probably wouldn't happen till at least 20wks and to stop worrying!:)

        by Kalikat22 on Thu Mar 20, 2008 at 12:46:19 PM PDT

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        • the best advice i can give you is (0 / 0)

          don't read a bunch of studies, throw away the What to Expect Book and go get the Girlfriends guide to Pregnancy -- enjoy this time and revel in it and before you know it you'll have a happy healthy baby on your hands....

          by MKatherine1966 on Thu Mar 20, 2008 at 01:12:06 PM PDT

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  • Hi there (0 / 0)

    Welcome.  My brothers and several cousins live in Indianapolis (we grew up in North Dakota & I now live in Minnesota) and they ask from time to time if DH, DS, & I would consider moving there.  I'm not sure I could...it seems so conservative!  In fact, one of my brothers was a Democrat before he moved there, and this year he said he's going to start voting Republican!  But I'm glad you're here, and happy, healthy baby vibes to you.

    Cindy

    by cynmill on Wed Mar 19, 2008 at 01:34:30 PM PDT

    • I used to live in Indiana (0 / 0)

      and we still have a house there, that we will lose in the banckruptcy.  When I lived there, I was very lonely, not knowing anyone.  Since we moved away, I have met many people on the net who live in or near Indy.  Wish I had know them then!  (Although we moved away for jobs, and our house isn't really close enough to Indy for us to have worked there.)

      My family is all German farmers from Indiana.  My personal branch are teachers, Democrats, often as not agnostics...but a large segment of us are hardcore Baptists, no drinking, dancing, or, I assume, voting liberal.

      by lonespark on Thu Mar 20, 2008 at 09:42:58 AM PDT

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      • I suppose it's like anywhere (0 / 0)

        There's no place that's probably completely conservative or liberal.  But I like Minnesota because you don't have to look too hard to find a liberal!

        by cynmill on Thu Mar 20, 2008 at 10:30:32 AM PDT

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      • For sure (0 / 0)

        Before DH and I were married we lived here right out of college and knew NO ONE. It was really hard and we both definitely felt lonley. But, then we moved to DC (where I am from) and then Chicago for me to go to Grad school and then back here afer we got married. I have to say we have managed to make a life for ourselves which is nice. Plus DH's family pretty much all lives here and it will be a big plus when the baby is born.

        by Kalikat22 on Thu Mar 20, 2008 at 12:49:27 PM PDT

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  • adding my welcome (0 / 0)

    to all the others!  Sending positive wishes for a smooth ride with your pregnancy too!

    karen

    by karen m on Wed Mar 19, 2008 at 04:15:54 PM PDT

  • hiya (0 / 0)

    glad to have you here!
    my name is lorin, i have a five year old little (BIG) boy and i am a deejay living in memphis, among other plates spinning.

    We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home. - E.R. Murrow

    by lorin on Wed Mar 19, 2008 at 05:49:36 PM PDT

  • I found this site also thru the DailyKos. (0 / 0)

    I am, however, I suspect, the old fart. One of my daughters is finished with college, one is a senior and the youngest is a sophomore.

    by mercedes99 on Wed Mar 19, 2008 at 09:31:23 PM PDT

  • Welcome and congratulations! (0 / 0)

    Glad to have you here.

    by Erin on Wed Mar 19, 2008 at 10:44:04 PM PDT

  • Hi Kalikat (0 / 0)

    Welcome - it's good to have you here!
    Good luck with the pregnancy; I hope all continues to go well.

    by SwissClogs on Thu Mar 20, 2008 at 01:49:55 AM PDT

  • Welcome! (0 / 0)

    Nice to have you here!

    I childproofed my house but they got back in somehow.

    by lonestar canuck on Thu Mar 20, 2008 at 05:46:43 AM PDT

  • Hey Hoosier! (0 / 0)

    From a Hoosier raised on the shores of
    Lake Michigan!
    Good luck with the pregnancy, I know everything will go really well.

    by smuchie on Thu Mar 20, 2008 at 09:27:13 AM PDT

  • Welcome! (0 / 0)

    And as I am sure you have read many of us Mters are currently pregnant too! So, you aren't alone. I'm at 35 weeks and very ready for baby #2 to be here.

    Jen in NJ

    by littlepear on Thu Mar 20, 2008 at 10:59:35 AM PDT

  • Nice to meet you! (0 / 0)

    Glad you wrote and congratulations on your pregnancy! Looking forward to talking about parenthood with you.

    by Stacey on Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 07:09:28 PM PDT

  • lovely to meet you, Kalikat (0 / 0)

    What's the 22 for?

    Congratulations on your impending bundle of joy and wishing you a safe and happy rest of pregnancy! It's always fun to meet new people on MT.

    by Rachel on Sun Mar 23, 2008 at 04:56:50 PM PDT

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