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Kirkpatrickva · #1 (**permalink**) 03-28-2008

Hi, all!!

I am a newbie here! I met a lady whom have introduced me to this forums! Her screenname is EmbracingLife! I am looking forward to meet new friends here. I also am looking forward to learn new things.

A little bit about myself:

Grew up near Pittsburgh, PA. Ended up in Maryland after my attending a college in Washington, DC. Worked for Federal Government for a few years. Been married for 6 years. A full time mom of 2! My son is 2 and half years old and my daughter is 3 months old! Busier mom ever!

I am learning how to become a Virtual Assistant. I have been trying to do Virtual business past a year but I had many unexpected events such as we were in middle of house remodeling and had a baby girl at 9 and half weeks early! Dealing with visiting baby at NICU every single day for 2 months and finally brought her home from NICU! However, had to take her to 5 different doctors to make sure she is on right track of development. You can image how hectic things have been for our family. Things are starting to settle in a little bit. Thank goodness!

My friend is learning how to do the website designing and she is doing mine. It is not completed yet but hopefully very soon. Once it is done, I will share it with you all! :-)

Look forward to meet you, all!

Jennifer

Tess · #2 (**permalink**) 03-28-2008

Hi Jennifer - welcome!

(Actually, you *are* allowed to share your website on this forum - if you take a look at your welcome message it invites you to link to it in your introductory post as well as in your signature afer 25 posts)

Congrats on your newly expanded family (9.5 weeks early is amazing - what a story that must be!).

I'll look forward to hearing more from you as you grow and develop your new virtual assistance practice!

Maria · #3 (**permalink**) 03-28-2008

Hi Jennifer

Welcome to the forum.

MoragB · #4 (**permalink**) 03-29-2008

Hi and welcome to the forum Jennifer.

So glad everything is now okay with your daughter; arriving 9 weeks early must've given you a bit of a shock to say the least!

I'm also new around here...there's just so much useful information and everyone is sooo friendly - it's great!!

Delady · #5 (**permalink**) 03-29-2008

Jennifer!

It's great to hear that you heard of this forum through a friend (

EmbracingLife!). I'm sure that she told you of the support and information that you will find on the forum and even the responsiveness you'll find from our members.

You'll find it exciting as you get things together for your practice, ESPECIALLY signing new clients

What's the name & tag line for your practice?

vainparadise · #6 (**permalink**) 03-29-2008

Welcome Jennifer! You have a great incentive to succeed with your business with that precious little girl. I can't wait to see your site and I look forward to getting to know you better.

VBP · #7 (**permalink**) 03-29-2008

Glad to have you here! Welcome to the forum!

Kirkpatrickva · #8 (**permalink**) 03-30-2008

Thank you, ladies!!

Yes, it was very shocked to have a baby girl at 9 and half weeks early. I had a serve pre-eclampsia and had to have a baby right away after my OB/GYN check up!

The baby was born without any complication ( c section or breath on machine, etc) She screamed her head off after birth!! All doctors and nurses FELL in love with her right away! She's a fiesty baby. Johanna had to stay at NICU due to underweight ( 2 lbs and 1 oz). She gained triple since her birth on Dec 19th. 6 lbs and 13 oz now. Ever since our schedule becomes very hectic. I was finally able to rejoin my son recently due to what had happened. My son is a good brother! When Johanna cried, he ( Jonah) gave her pacifer or a blanket. Cute!

Anyway, since my website is not completed but hopefully it will be finished soon. My website is www.kirkpatrickva.com.

Any advice would be great for website would be great.

Jennifer

Bette C · #9 (**permalink**) 03-30-2008

Welcome Jennifer and I look forward to getting to know you.

White Rose · #10 (**permalink**) 03-30-2008

Awww, your son certainly sounds like an awesome big brother to Johanna. Wow, she surely entered the world very early. I only can imagine how hectic life had been for you. But I'm so glad things are turning out well in the end!

One "super nice" thing about being a VA is that it allows you to stay home with your children and have flexiable schedule to attend their needs, or just to spend some relaxing, fun time with them whenever desired.

I look forward to getting to know you, and visit your website when it's ready. I'm sure it'll look terrific!