09-8-2008 - TTC survey

My mood while writing this blog: Happy

Well, I've been up since like 5:30am, can't fall back asleep yet not tired. I might nap later :)

1. Name of the future mommy to be?: Christine

2. Name of the future daddy to be?: Michael

3. How long has the future parents been together?: 4yrs (11months of marriage)

4. When did you start trying to conceive?: End of July to start of August 2008

5. What is the hardest part of T.T.C?: Waitting!!!

6. What does the future mommy want to have?: Doesn't matter as long as he/she is healthy

7. What does the future daddy want to have?: A healthy boy, yet mother in law wants a girl, she's been meantionning it since we got engaged (she has 2 boys).

8. Is there a certain month or season you'd like to have the baby in?: Spring, then I don't have to be pregnant during the hot season or worry about snow storms on the due day.

9. What are you looking forward to most when you finally conceive?: All the experiences and telling my family

10. What has been the best thing about the T.T.C. process? My husband has been more cuddly and spending less time on the computer hehehe.

11. Pick out any names yet, for when the big day comes?: Yes. If it's a girl it'll be Annabelle and if it's a boy I'm still stuck because of my husband but I like Tristan and Vincent. (november- name for a boy has changed! :)

12. Any certain reason for choosing those names?: I like them and beautiful names. Not many Annabelle's around.

13. Do you know what T.T.C. stands for?: Obviously [Trying to Conceive]

14. What things do you do to check for when your fertile?: CM and the ovulation calendar

15. Do you use Ovulation Tests?: Nope, not at the point where I have to. (did in September

16. What does the future daddy do to help you with T.T.C. process: hmm wonder

17. How long do you plan on continuing the T.T.C process?: Until we conceive

18. Will you consider In-Vitro or any other type of Infertility medicine?: No

19. Have you had your pre-conceiving physical?: Yes

20. How many children would you like to have?: 3-4

21. Have you started buying some baby stuff?: No, but I've been making blankets and baby things for years (practicing).

22. Any books that you've read that have been helpful?: Yes, what to expect while expecting

23. Is your family and friends supportive of deciding to T.T.C.?: Our family doesn't know and our friends think we're starting next month.

24. Have you made any BIG changes in your life to help you conceive? Just eating better, no liquor, lots of water and no coffee. (might as well change it now just in case)

25. Have you abstained from alcohol and drugs? YUP, just meantioned that.

26. So if you unfortunately do not conceive, then what?: no problem, start again next month!

27. How much longer do you plan on T.T.C.?: Until we conceive, for the second time

28. Are you healthy enough to be pregnant?: Always have been and got the doc's ok.

29. Do you really think your ready to be a parent?: I am, not sure that my husband is totally ready but I've been working with children for over 10yrs and working with children who have Autism, my patience was tested many times. I'm known for my patience and people are always telling me that I'll make a wonderful mom because of how much I love children. My husband will be a great father, you should see how he is with our cats! I can just imagine how he'll be with his child, can't wait!!!

30. Any advice for other woman out there T.T.C.?: Relax, don't stress cause that'll make it worst. Just have fun!!!