24-9-2009 - survey

My mood while writing this blog: happy

How far along are you? 19 weeks and 5 days.

What craving do you have? Ice cream or spaghetti and Wendy's french fries

What makes you sick? bannanas

Boy or Girl? Boy

Any names? Aaden Alexander

Best maternal advice? Relax

Baby's Father? My DH, John.

His reaction? He didn't catch on a first and then when he did he was very excited and posted the news on facebook before I could wait until the 1st trimester was over to tell people.

Best pregnant memory so far? When we were finding out if we were having a boy or girl when we had a clear shot at his boy parts he pointed at it as if saying "mom it's right there!" too funny.

Biggest fear? That baby might have a health problem.

Strangest symptoms so far? nothing too strange yet

Best advantage of being pregnant? You don't have to worry about how much you eat.

Weirdest dreams? First I dreamed I was fighting off aliens to save the planet with umbrellas and another I dreamed my DH was cheating on me on a boat.

Any crazy emotional outbursts? Yes, several in the 1st trimester and unfortunately my DH got the worst of it.

Any changes in your breast? No change in size but darker.

Any changes in the waist? Same ol' same ol'

Things you quit for baby? Obviously my usual nights out on the town, eating hot dogs (I really miss them!)

Most uncomfortable time? During the middle of the night a lot I'll wake up and my hips and upper thighs are very sore I guess from always sleeping on my side.

Worst part about being pregnant? I miss hot dogs, nights on the town with my girlfriends and always being the DD for everyone else.

Best maternaty clothes? After I went out and bought a bunch of them they are all pretty cute outfits that I bought for work.

Any prenatal classes? Going to take them in Nov.

Pregnancy Necessities? Sleep, lots of pillows and ice cream.

Family's reaction? Excited, I am an only child and an only grandchild (on my mom's side) to have the first grand/great-grand baby.

Godparents? Probably some of our best friends Brian and Jenny

Where will you deliver? At the hospital

When? Due Feb 14th

Will you breastfeed? I'd like to but since I have to take seizure medicine everyday I won't be able to. :(

Cloth diapers? Had planned on it but after checking into the prices and all the effort I think we'll just stick with regular diapers.

Pregnancy books your reading? Too many to count but what to expect when you're expecting is probalby the best one I've read so far. Also, another book given to me that's been pretty good so far is called "birthed in prayer" with funny stories from other women's pregnancies.