Intro and request for advice
JJJ wrote: HI everyone! I am a newbie to the site and I just love it! It is hard to find a parenting site where you really feel like you belong. I hope this is my place! 
It took 10 years for me to have my daughter, and I am convinced my she is the smartest most beautiful child in the universe, so I am a normal Mommy!
My 8 yr wedding ann is coming this week and I fall more in love with my DH everytime I turn around. I am so blessed!
I work p/t- only when my DH gets home, our DD has yet to be babysat, but will be this year! I love every second of my life. And I am working hard to change things about myself to be a little better every day, I have just quit smoking last week, oh man this is hard!!!! I have lost over 150 pds in the last 5 yrs and am still working to lose about 70 more. It is hard changing so much, and working out is not my fav thing to do, I come from a long line of lazy women...lol But I am doing the best I can!
We just found out we are moving from here-Vegas- to Ohio at the end of June. My Sil is very sick and untill she has the transplants she wont ever get better, she needs kidney/pancreas transplant. And any prayers are so greatly appreciated from us all!!!!!
So I am moving cross country in 4 months with a 2yr old. My DH and I have figured out that DD and I will fly out first and he will drive the truck up there with his little bro-we are flying his bro out here to help. We will already heave our apt and I will have all the utilities on, but I could use any advice on any subject for the move. This is huge and I want it to go smoothly.
Thanks in advance for your advice and prayers!
Boys r us replied:  Hi! Nice to meet you!! Vegas huh? One of my favorite places!! Actually I got married there! My name is Nichole, married to Rick, mommy to Tanner(8) and Braedon(2).
Anyhow, sorry to here about your SIL, is she a diabetic? I have two uncles and a little brother who are diabetic and with in th last 2 years my two uncles have both received kidney transplants and one of them also got a new pancreas as well. (not trying to hijack your intro, but just wanted to let you know I know how it is to go thru all of that!)
Congrats on kicking the bad habits!! 
JJJ replied: Thanks! Yes she is a diabetic. My DH whole family save maybe 4-6 that I can think of have the disease to some degree. So we are very carefull with our DD.
Any advice for the move?
mom21kid2dogs replied: Hi! Welcome to the board. I hope you like it and stick around awhile! Sounds like your family is in for lots of changes but if you survived a 10 year wait for your child the move might be a piece of cake!! (We were married 17 years when our daughter was born  ) I live in Ohio~way different than Las Vegas! What part are you moving to? We live in Southeastern Ohio but I grew up in North Central Ohio.
I wouldn't stress too much about the move right now. Although 2 isn't a great year for changes, she'll be with her family so I'm sure she'll do just fine. Likely you just won't want to have much of an agenda in the months following the move 'til everyone gets their bearings. She'll be the perfect age for loving the snow in the winter so that will be great!
Good luck in the upcoming months of packing, etc!
Josie83 replied: Hi and welcome to the site. What's your daughter caled? She will be around the same age as my little girl. The parenting 1-3 year old children board is a god one for funny stories and advice btw! My name's Josie and I'm 21, I'm married to Jason and we have a daughter called Cassie who is three next month. I'm sure it won't take you long to feel at home here, everyone is lovely!  xx
mommy2owen replied: Welcome!
I'm Courtnie. Wife to Ben, and SAHM to Alyssa and Owen. expecting baby #3 in september!
akbutterfly83 replied: hi and welcome....
i'm ivy, married to daniel, and sahm to mason ray.... 6 weeks old.....
as for the move... i don't have any advice for you...... maybe after my move i will... i will be moving from virginia to Alaska next month with a 2 month old......
well welcome again... hope you like it here... everyone is so friendly and kind... and give great advice....
kimberley replied: hi and welcome! congrats on all of your big accomplishments and much luck on the rest of your journey! i love your positive attitude... it is contagioius 
i am sending lots of P&PT your SIL way. good luck with your move and look forward to getting to know you better.
3xsthefun replied: Hello and Welcome!
iluvmysweetiepies replied: Welcome! I'm Kellie and I have 5 girls- Ashlyn, Ariana, Sofia, Alexia, & Brooklyn. I'm sure you'll love it here. Good luck with the move!
JJJ replied: Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!
We will be moving around Cleveland, and I have no idea what to expect, but my DH cant wait to go get a Roman burger-he swears by it.
I am trying to find games/activities to do on the plane with her. Maybe I could get a night flight......thats an idea!
I look forward to getting to know you all!
Ahh, soon I can say "I'm leaving Las Vegas!" I am so excited!!!!!!!!!!
mommy2owen replied: Oh I forgot to say...CONGRATS on the move!!!
loveydad replied: Welcome! I'm Viggo, married to Tavia and we have 6 kids , one on the way, and my son has two that live with us.
mom21kid2dogs replied: Sorry JJJ, I thought your concern was her adjustment after the move, LOL! 
For the plane, I'd take her car seat as kids are generally more comfortable in a familiar seat~not to mention more secure. Pick a few little things that will be "new" to her for the flight to entertain her. Those boards by Crayola with the wipe off makers are small, fun and portable. New books (esp those with "doing things" like popups or moving parts were very entertaining to my daughter) are always good. Also pack plenty of snacks and drinks due to the length of the flight. If your daughter is trained, use a pull up anyway for the trip to avoid a potty accident. That's all I can think of on one cup of coffee!!
Lived in Ohio all my life but have never heard of a Roman burger. Must be a Cleveland thing 
My2Beauties replied: Hi and welcome! I'm LeaAnn (24) mommy to Hanna Marie (15 months) and engaged to brian (26), we are going to be married on May 21, 2005. I will be a step-mommy to his 9 yr old daughter Desiree. Her and her sister Hanna have the same b'day!!! Anyways, good luck on your move I don't have much advice, but I will let you know I LOVE VEGAS I didn't want to leave when I visited last year, that is where we are gonig for our honeymoon, but we're not taking our honeymoon until June 18th, I know weird huh a whole month after our wedding  Oh well! Sorry I have never flown with a small child so I don't have much advice, but best of luck to you! Keep it up with the quitting smoking...best thing to do! Keep it up You're making a very healthy choice for yourself as well as your loved ones! Looking forward to getting to know you better. THis board is great, I love these gals (and guys) on here they are wonderful!
atlantamomof2 replied: Welcome to the board! 
My name is Valerie. I'm married to a wonderful man, Stephen. We have two children Maggie (almost 5) and Joshua (13 months). We live near Atlanta, Georgia.
Congrats on all your changes! That's amazing! 
Hope your move goes smoothly. I'm sure your daughter will do great-she's got such a positive mommy!
JJJ replied: Wow! I never expected so many replies! Your all great!
I only get on usually in the morning while Jaylee is watching her shows, so I never have a whole lot of time, but I think I will try to get on a little more just to come here!
Oh and the place that has the Roman burger is Mr. Hero's. Jason talks about it every day!!!lol
You should all come up for the housewarming party--lol I am a really great cook--
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