24-7-2008 - Pregnancy Survey

My mood while writing this blog: Happy

About You
Name: Helen
Age: 30
Height: 5’4”


About The Father
Name: Steve
Age: 25
Height: 6'3”
Are you still together?: Yes, we're happily married and over the moon that we are expecting again.

About Your Pregnancy
Is this your first pregnancy?: No I had a miscarriage in March
When did you find out you were pregnant?: Today at 4 weeks although I knew a few days ago really
Was it planned?: Oh yes, we've been TTC for a long time!
What was your first reaction?: Pure happiness. No tears yet, I'm sure they'll come when we tell our parents at the weekend.

Who was the first person you told?: All my lovely girls/ladies on I Am Pregnant - no one else knows yet!
How did your parents react?: They will both cry and be soooo happy for us.
How far along are you?: 4 weeks - very early days
What was your first symptom?: Big boobs!
What is your due date?: April 3rd 2009
Do you know the sex of the baby?: No and we won't be finding out either, we want it to be s surprise
Have you picked out names?: Yes we picked a girls name last time I was pregnant and we still love it. No boys names thoughs
If so, what are they?: Tia Rose for a girl
How much weight have you gained?: None yet, too early
Do you have stretch marks?: No not yet
Have you felt the baby move?: No not yet but I can't wait until I do!
Have you heard the heartbeat?: No not yet, I haven't even told my doctor yet

About the birth
Will you keep the baby?: Yes this baby is the most wanted baby in the world!
Home or hospital birth?: Hospital
Natural or medicated birth?: We'll see how painful it is first
Who will be in the delivery room with you?: My hubby and my mum hopefully
Will you breastfeed?: I will certainly give it a go, I think it will be wonderful
Do you think you'll need a c-section?: No I don't see why I would
Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time?: Oh yes, I won't ever want to let go
What's the first thing you might say to him/her?: I love you!
Would you let someone videotape the birth?: No but I will let my hubby take pictures all the way through if he hasn't fainted
Are you excited about the birth, or scared?: I’m excited but I'm sure I'll be scared nearer the time