https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:02:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-724131 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 06:38:54 +0000 pastemoo 724131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Age: 29<br /> Reside: Currently Ohio, but have lived all over. (Former marine wife but we're out now!)<br /> Occupation: Part-time SAHM, Part time WOHM.<br /> Status: Proud mom of 10 month old son.<br /> Most recent milestone (pregnancy, parenting or personal): My son says Oooooh ooooooo! When he sees birds or squirrels.<br /> Personal Hobbies: photography, home crafts, learning, museums (before baby: reading, running, salsa, rock climbing) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-724067 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:20:17 +0000 TheSwissWifeStyle 724067@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sweet T: aw :o/ I was only there once. My friend was there living with her fiance who was stationed there. I came for their wedding. He was getting transferred to Utah and they wanted to do the wedding in HI before they left. They are huge outdoor people so they were always hiking, biking, surfing, sailing and more! </p> <p> I grew up in Gtmo so I know what that's like, moving away from your home. But eventually Gtmo became my home! The only thing we had there was the NEX and McDonalds, lol. </p> <p>I know HI is different. If my dad were to get stationed there, they wouldn't pay his relocation! I forget why but I know the "rules" are strange. </p> <p>You can always vent to me! Switzerland isn't the magical place many people think it is, lol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-724049 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:13:51 +0000 Sweet T 724049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TheSwissWifeStyle: Umm...it's not as wonderful as I expected it to be. It's beautiful here but we can't go out and do all of the "touristy" things because we can't afford it along with our normal expenses. It's definitely not the same as coming here on vacation. Ya know? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-723982 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:12:48 +0000 yoursilverlining 723982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Age: 31</p> <p>Reside: southern Maine (AKA the original/other Portland)</p> <p>Occupation: labor/legal specialist. I write corporate policies, manage the relationship between union and non-union employees, draft briefs, hear grievances, etc. I am planning on going off on my own soon as a consultant: writing corporate policies and managing social networking for companies.</p> <p>Marital Status: married since 2010, together since 2006.</p> <p>Status: momma to 10 month old, NO plans for #2 (we're most likely 1 and done and both happy with that)</p> <p>Milestones: 2 days before 10 months LO started crawling - woot woot!! She is now crawling all over the place *and* pulling up anywhere she can. It's like it all came together for her, at once. We just completed 6 airplane flights, and she only cried on 1 of them :D</p> <p>Personal hobbies: I make 1/12 scale artisan quality miniature food out of polymer clay for dollhouse collectors, I recreate meals described in novels. I also love to travel and have several novels in progress. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-723933 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:13:24 +0000 MrsMccarthy 723933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Running Elley: CONGRATS on baby #2!!!!!! ahhhhhh </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-723928 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:11:14 +0000 MrsMccarthy 723928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>HI everyone. I think i count as a Veteren even though i used to post a lot more before my son was born and it was mostly on weddingbee though more on here now. </p> <p>Age: 35 (36 june 8)<br /> Reside: Portland Oregon<br /> Occupation:SAHM<br /> Status: Mom to a 7 and a half month old boy named Tor<br /> Most recent milestone (pregnancy, parenting or personal): We have had a BUNCH. Tor is a super early kid with physical milestones. he started sitting himself up and trying to crawl at 6 months, crawled at 6 and a half months, at 7 months he started puling up to standing, he now can stand unassisted for a few seconds and he can cruise along tables and our couch. i am EXHAUSTED!!! didnt expect it so soon.<br /> Personal Hobbies: i love to read and learn about politics, economics, other countries and philanthopy related subjects. i am big into helping this world be a place where poverty ends and humanity and human rights prevail. i am also big into environmental causes. people who hate my kind would probably call me a left wing liberal, which is fine by me but i am not really so simple. fiscally i can be somewhat conservative but i do believe the answer doesnt lie in making the poor and disadvantaged suffer. i think very globally. i also enjoy singing, boxing, kick boxing and mostly spending time with my hubs and my sweet baby boy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-721814 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:28:01 +0000 Ree723 721814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>And another SW bee here too - there are loads of us! :)</p> <p>Age: 33</p> <p>Reside: Darwin, Australia (just moved up from Brisbane last week and am still trying to get used to the heat and humidity!)</p> <p>Occupation: SAHM - formerly a child protection social worker for kids with disabilities.. More recently, taught middle school in a high needs community through a nonprofit organization, but still consider social work my main occupation.</p> <p>Marital Status: Married 2 years in July</p> <p>Status: Mum to an amazing almost ten month old baby girl! NTNP for #2</p> <p>Milestones: DD just started crawling yesterday! Also pointing to things and chatting up a storm with every consonant sound BUT mama! Cheeky little monkey! She has 7 teeth and is constantly laughing and flashing her gorgeous smile.</p> <p>Hobbies: Reading, journaling, exercising, baking, and anything geography related (huge nerd, right here!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-721744 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:43:58 +0000 LovelyPlum 721744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@red_seattle: I think it does, especially when it serves as a break from work! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-721730 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:30:46 +0000 photojane 721730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. 64: No way! There are a few NoVa &amp; DC bees, but I haven't found any in HR yet! We're neighbors. I'm in Chesapeake! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-721710 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:10:20 +0000 TheSwissWifeStyle 721710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sweet T: HI?? So jealous! I get homesick to, but I gotta think being in HI would help, no? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-721692 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:59:38 +0000 mrs. 64 721692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@photojane: I didn't know you are a VA bee! I'm in Norfolk :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-721691 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:59:08 +0000 mrs. 64 721691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Age: 29<br /> Reside: Virginia<br /> Occupation: FT Elementary school teacher/PT grad student<br /> Marital Status: 2 years in May<br /> Status: just started TTC #1<br /> Hobbies: reading, my pets, baking, crafting </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-721539 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:09:30 +0000 red_seattle 721539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll join in...</p> <p>Age: 27<br /> Reside: Seattle<br /> Occupation: SAHM by day/law student by night<br /> Marital status: married 3 years this month<br /> LO: X-- born Nov 2011, still negotiating on when to start trying for #2<br /> Most recent milestone (pregnancy, parenting or personal): X started using 2 words and 2 sign combinations last week. He signed "Water, please" (wanting me to turn the bathtub water faucet on-- I can't believe he connected the stuff in his sippy cup to the stuff in the bathtub; I certainly haven't made any effort or have any memory of calling it water.) And today he told me: "Mama. Dad-dad work." (Telling me that Dad is at work.) It blows my mind that he's picking up on things and demonstrating his knowledge so quickly now.<br /> Personal Hobbies: When I have time/on school breaks-- reading, cooking, baking, sprint distance triathlons. Working on our house (it's a work in progress). Also, does Hellobee count as a hobby? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-721531 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:36:33 +0000 LovelyPlum 721531@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I'm not sure I'm a veteran, but I'll play too!</p> <p>Age: 28<br /> Married: 3 years<br /> Reside: Upstate NY, though I've lived all over the Mid-Atlantic</p> <p>Occupation: PhD student, so some combination of teacher, researcher, and student</p> <p>Status: TTC for #1. We miscarried last week, so it will be a little while...but we WILL keep trying!</p> <p>Milestone: I've lost 35 lbs since October!</p> <p>Hobbies: Other than homework? What's that? j/k...sort of. To unwind, I love cooking, running, hiking, and playing with our sweet and crazy rescue pup. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-721070 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:38:04 +0000 photojane 721070@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sweet T: Yay! I'm so happy for you! Have fun telling everyone this weekend. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-721067 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:36:52 +0000 bushelandapeck 721067@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another SW bee here!! :)</p> <p>Age: 32</p> <p>Reside: Just north of Boston, MA</p> <p>Occupation: SAHM. I was a clinical socail worker prior to having DS, working in the domestic violence field. </p> <p>Status: Mom to a rambunctious 8 month old little boy!</p> <p>Most recent milestone (pregnancy, parenting or personal): LO is crawling and pulling to stand on everything! He has 3 teeth and his 4th is showing.</p> <p>Personal Hobbies: Reading, working out, knitting, hiking, biking, wine :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-721063 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:35:37 +0000 photojane 721063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I guess I'd be considered a veteran, even though I rarely post anymore. Have a newborn is time consuming, y'all!!</p> <p>Age: 24</p> <p>Reside: Southeastern Virginia, right outside of Virginia Beach</p> <p>Marital status: Married for almost three years to my smokin' hot BFF/highschool sweetheart</p> <p>Occupation: Photographer - taking a little break to be at home with my freakin' awesome kid.</p> <p>Status: Mama to Sweet Sadie Rose </p> <p>Most recent milestone (pregnancy, parenting or personal): Sadie slept through the night in her own room last night! She's doing awesome in the head control department &amp; rolling tummy to back. </p> <p>Personal Hobbies: In the days when I had free time I liked baking &amp; crafting/diy. My favorite hobbies these days are sleeping &amp; getting a shower longer than 2 minutes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-721027 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:13:14 +0000 Sweet T 721027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@photojane: Thank you! I haven't made a big announcement yet. I haven't even told my family yet! I'm hoping to tell them this weekend so I can be "out!" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-721002 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:58:41 +0000 photojane 721002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sweet T: What?! How did I not know you're pregnant?! CONGRATS! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-720998 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:57:20 +0000 Sweet T 720998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Age: 22</p> <p>Currently living in Hawaii, originally from Georgia. We are an Army family and HI is our second duty station. I'm always homesick. </p> <p>I've been married to my high school sweetheart for 3 years, together for almost 9 years.</p> <p>I am a full-time SAHM to my sweet 19-month-old little boy. Tomorrow, I will be exactly 12 weeks pregnant with our second LO. I am even more scared this time around than I was with DS.</p> <p>Most recent milestone (pregnancy, parenting or personal): I am almost out of the first trimester! DS is cutting his 13th tooth! He also seems to be saying more words.</p> <p>Personal Hobbies: Baking, cooking, crafting (when I can find the time), and reading! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-720986 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:51:46 +0000 cheesetomywhine 720986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hello all, I have been a lurker for quite awhile, and I sometimes post questions so I will just add to this :) Age: 23<br /> Reside: RI<br /> Marital Status: Married 2.5 years<br /> Occupation: SAHM to my little lady. Received my BA last May and R was born in June.<br /> Status: Mum to almost 10 month old R!<br /> Hobbies: Baking, cooking, reading, singing and sewing (I am a novice). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-720967 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:40:17 +0000 Running Elley 720967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Beebug: Haha YES please run on my behalf :) you sound like its going amazingly!!</p> <p>I'm loving reading through all of these! It's really interesting how much I'm learning... Even about people who I feel like I've talked to a lot and "known" for awhile! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-720959 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:33:37 +0000 dagret 720959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsCastro: ooh I didn't see your news - congrats, and best wishes for a sticky baby! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-720956 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:32:21 +0000 dagret 720956@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lavender: @hilsy85: thanks ladies - it was rough (for me) but I know it's the right choice. They told me L had a great first day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-720640 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:53:25 +0000 Ra 720640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Age: 29</p> <p>Reside: Baltimore, MD</p> <p>Marital Status: We will be married for one year in June. We started TTC almost immediately.</p> <p>Occupation: I'm about to make a career change. I graduate from college in a few weeks with a degree in Middle School Education (Social Studies/Language Arts). I hope to find a job sometime this summer!</p> <p>Status: 28 weeks pregnant with our first child (a boy!)</p> <p>Most recent milestone (pregnancy, parenting or personal): The third trimester. In the home stretch!</p> <p>Personal Hobbies: reading, cooking, obsessing over my pug, shopping...I am pretty boring! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-720594 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:32:23 +0000 DillonLion 720594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Age: 25<br /> Reside: Outside of Dallas, Texas<br /> Occupation: Paralegal<br /> Status: Momma to baby girl Charlotte who is 4.5 months old<br /> Most recent milestone (pregnancy, parenting or personal): Almost sitting unassisted!<br /> Personal Hobbies: Hobbies? What are those? I used to like to cook and exercise. I would love to find time in the day to pursue those things again, but am prioritizing sleep over adding those things into my schedule these days... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-720031 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:58:48 +0000 tororojo 720031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: oh man, that's rough! I hope it gets better soon, hang in there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-719980 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:46:47 +0000 MrsCastro 719980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><b>Age:</b> 31 (32in August) </p> <p><b>Reside: </b>Cali Cali...</p> <p><b>Marital Status:</b> Married, 3 years in May and 9 years all together...love my DH!!!</p> <p><b>Occupation:</b> Work in the software department of a non profit... </p> <p><b>Status:</b> Currently 4w+2d, had a miscarriage last august...started accupunture this past cycle and well it worked....</p> <p><b>Hobbies: </b> photography, crocheting, baking and watching scarey movies...and of course hanging with my 2 four legged doxies.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-719974 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:45:56 +0000 Smurfette 719974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tororojo: Yeah we have one. Used it last night too and she was up almost every hour. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/veteran-bees-introduce-yourselves/page/3#post-719909 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:28:25 +0000 tororojo 719909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: a friend gave us a Miracle Blanket last week and it revolutionzed LO's sleep! If you haven't tried it, I reeeeeally recommend it! She started sleeping longer and going down way easier immediately. </p>