MEMBER OF THE WEEKJUNE 23-27TH

*becky* · #1 June 23rd, 2008, 06:47 AM

Yippee! It's my turn!!

I've got alot of meetings today so I thought I would start the post...I won't be able to be on much today.

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on Monday: you'll post your story of your life and TTC, etc.

on Tuesday: you'll post 20 random/interesting facts to get to know you better

on Wednesday: Will be Q&A time, others will ask you questions and you answer

on Thursday: Is show and tell, show/share pictures that relate to you and your life and tell about them

on Friday: you'll post anything you know about TTC , share your knowledge!

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The Story of Becky

I was born and raised in a very small town (population of 300) about 60 miles southwest of Kansas City. I grew up as a tomboy - due to having 2 older brothers. My dad worked for John Deere for 25 years and my mom stayed at home until I was in kindergarten then she worked in catering and food services for schools and a university in the area. As a kid I was very involved in 4-H as well as gymnastic and dance. I like to think that I'm a combination of my brothers - ornery but smart too.

In High School, I was very involved in school activities - mainly because it was a small school and you HAD to be! Anyway I was a cheerleader, in volleyball, did sports management of girls basketball, was in the Pep Club, Forensics, Drama Club, Student Council and Band/Orchestra. Since I went to a small school - I knew I wouldn't do well at a large college - so I decided to go to a private college about 30 minutes from my home. It was far away enough to be independent, but close enough to my family when necessary. I joined a sorority (not your stereotype kind) and made alot of close friends who helped shaped me into an adult.

The summer between my freshman and sophomore years - my brother (John, the one closest in age to me) was in a horrific car accident. He fell asleep at the wheel, crossed the center line, and hit another vehicle head on. He was life flighted to Kansas City where we learned that he had a massive head injury as well as other major broken bones. He was in a coma for 3 days and then confirmed he was 98% brain dead. With the help from our family, friends, and wisdom from God - we took John off of life support two days later and told him it was ok to go Home. This was a MAJOR turning point in my life. From that moment forward, I decided to live life to the fullest and do so not only for myself, but for my brother too. I spent the rest of my college years having fun and enjoying life and when I had time - I studied too!!

I graduated in 2000 with a bachelor of science in Business with an emphasis in Marketing.

I was lucky to have a job in place 3 months before graduation. My first job out of college was for a company in Kansas City called Gear For Sports - they are like a small scale Reebok or Nike - decorated apparel, mostly for sports (MLB, College, NHL, etc.). On the day of 9/11/2001 - I was in the break room watching the TV (like the rest of the company) and noticed a guy I hadn't seen before. A couple weeks later I was at the vending machine and he was there - he asked me what I was looking for. I said "something healthy - potato chips are vegetables, right??" He thought that was pretty funny. We started talking and he found out that I used to drive a Mustang, but just traded it in for a new car. He asked if I would take him for a spin in my new car sometime and I said sure. That guy is now my husband.

We dated for 11 months and then got engaged. We were married on 9/27/2003 - 2 years and 1 day from our first date. We bought a nice house close to work and settled in to make a family. We started TTC in April 2005 and found out that we were pregnant in July 2005. Bailey was born on March 30, 2006 and we are so much in love with her that it hurts. Currently I am working at a promotional products company doing marketing, graphic design, web design and program management. Most of the time I love it!

We have been trying to conceive #2 since November 2007 - with an early m/c in February.

(thanks for reading - sorry it was so long!!)

mom 2 haley & tyler · #2 June 23rd, 2008, 01:24 PM

Wow! You were very active as a youngster. That is awesome. I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. That must have been horrible. That is awesome how you met dh. What a cute story! Thanks for sharing Becky.

*becky* · #3 June 23rd, 2008, 03:34 PM

Thanks Michelle!!

I went to a small school so if you weren't involved in several things - there wouldn't be alot of the less popular activies. Like Forensics, everyone was involved in sports at the same time, so we had to have augented schedules for rehearsal. They basically told us if we didn't, they would have to shut down the activity. It definately kept me busy and out of trouble!

LisaD · #4 June 23rd, 2008, 03:47 PM

Becky it's so nice to get to know you more after all these months of talking to you online! I love the story of you and your DH

I also was involved in every club and activity in High School. And also, I'm so sorry to hear about your brother, but what a great way to live your life to the fullest, for you and him.

Thanks for sharing!

*becky* · #5 June 23rd, 2008, 03:59 PM

Thanks Lisa! I truly, 100%, believe that everything happens for a reason - including my brother passing away.

I would not be the person I am today without going through that. It really made my mom, my other brother and me closer together.

snsgirl336 · #6 June 23rd, 2008, 04:36 PM

Becky I loved reading your story! I always feel like I know someone so much better after reading their stories! I'm so sorry about your brother's passing. That must have been so very hard to deal with. It seems like it's made you a stronger person though. Thank you so much for sharing everything about yourself! I'm very much looking forward to the rest of the week!

*becky* · #7 June 23rd, 2008, 04:53 PM

Cris - thanks for your comments! I tried my best to keep my story and my 20 things list different so you wonderful ladies can learn TONs about me.

I do think I'm a stronger person because John died. I have the "when life gives you lemons, make lemonades" attitude!

LisaD · #8 June 23rd, 2008, 05:03 PM

I agree with you 100% Becky! I always think that life throws things at you for a reason. And no matter how bad something seems, there is ususally always a silver lining.

jeanbean · #9 June 23rd, 2008, 07:22 PM

Thanks for sharing your story. It is so nice to hear about you girls. I'm sorry about your brother. I am a big believer about things happening for a reason too.

wishingxxx · #10 June 24th, 2008, 02:14 AM

Your attitude is spot on!!!
I loved reading your story,it cant have been easy pulling yourself back up from something like that.But you did it and now look at you!!!

*becky* · #11 June 24th, 2008, 06:08 AM

Tuesday - 20 Interesting Facts

1. People think I have red hair from Irish heritage�I�m actually Swedish

2. I�m a father�s sister - My brother is a priest

3. I can play the flute, piccolo, soprano and tenor saxophones.

4. A friend and I sang with JoDee Messina in Nashville & had our pics in Country Weekly Magazine

5. I used to have my belly button pierced

6. I don�t like tomatoes and didn�t eat ketchup until I was 12

7. I can out-belch most guys

8. I love watching the NFL and college basketball

9. I have 2 dachshunds � Sebastian and Charlie

10. I was on bedrest with Bailey for 3 months due to preterm labor

11. I had braces on my teeth for 6 years

12. I used to be an admin on another TTC/Mommy board

13. I don�t like (and am a little afraid of) clowns

14. I used to wear contacts, but then had LASIK surgery done

15. I�m 75% deaf in my right ear and 25% deaf in the left

16. My high school senior class had 40 people in it.

17. I was hypnotized during a comedian/hypnotist�s act in college

18. I have an obsession of buying shoes for Bailey

19. I can�t whistle (and neither can DH!)

20. I subconsciously twitch my right foot when I�m anxious, mad, or bored.

mom 2 haley & tyler · #12 June 24th, 2008, 07:00 AM

Becky, I hate clowns too. They have always scared me. That is so cool that you sang with JoDee Messina! I loved reading your facts. I like getting to know everyone better.

*becky* · #13 June 24th, 2008, 07:28 AM

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Becky, I hate clowns too. They have always scared me. That is so cool that you sang with JoDee Messina! I loved reading your facts. I like getting to know everyone better.[/b]

Here is the pic and snippet from the magazine. As well as a photo that someone else took and mailed to me.

mom 2 haley & tyler · #14 June 24th, 2008, 07:36 AM

That is so awesome!

~April04~ · #15 June 24th, 2008, 10:49 AM

thats awesome! great facts

snsgirl336 · #16 June 24th, 2008, 01:36 PM

That's soooo cool! Thanks for sharing all those intersting facts!!!

jeanbean · #17 June 24th, 2008, 01:52 PM

That's great! Thanks for sharing all of your facts!!!

*becky* · #18 June 24th, 2008, 06:24 PM

Thanks ladies! I hope it helps to know the oddities of Me!

Don't forget - tomorrow (Wednesday) is question day!!

caseyb · #19 June 24th, 2008, 06:31 PM

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Thanks ladies! I hope it helps to know the oddities of Me!

Don't forget - tomorrow (Wednesday) is question day!![/b]

I think I'm kind of catching on to how this member of the week thing works. I loved reading your story and 20 facts!! It's great getting to know a little more about you!