14-7-2008 - Pregnancy Survey

My mood while writing this blog: excited!!

About You
Name?: Jamie
Age?: 25
Height?: 5’8”


About The Father
Name?: Zach
Age?: 24
Height?: 6'1”
Are you still together?: Of course we are... we're very happily married!! :)

About Your Pregnancy
Is this your first pregnancy?: No... we lost our first baby in March this year....
When did you find out you were pregnant?: at 3 weeks & 4 days
Was it planned?: yes
What was your first reaction?: I laughed and cried... I couldn't believe it! I was ecstatic!

Who was the first person you told?: we told our parents at 6 weeks
How did your parents react?: they're thrilled! My mom laughed & cried!
How far along are you?: 7 weeks
What was your first symptom?: sore bbs, fatigue, & cramping
What is your due date?: March 1st for now... we'll find out for sure soon
Do you know the sex of the baby?: Not yet.... but I have feelings that it's a boy.
Have you picked out names?: well... kindof maybe... we change our minds all the time!
If so, what are they?: We really like Isabella for a girl and we haven't decided on a boy's name
How much weight have you gained?: 2 pounds... but I'm much bigger already!
Do you have stretch marks?: no... and I hope not to get any. I'm using cocoa butter twice a day!
Have you felt the baby move?: not yet.... but I can't wait for that!
Have you heard the heartbeat?: I will in five more days!!

About the birth
Will you keep the baby?: that's a silly question! Of course I'll keep it! I can't wait to keep it!
Home or hospital birth?: Hospital
Natural or medicated birth?: I'd like to go natural for as long as possible but I'm not ruling out medication... I work in labor & delivery and I've seen what childbirth can do to women! lol :)
Who will be in the delivery room with you?: my husband & a photographer, possibly mom... I'm not exactly sure just yet.
Will you breastfeed?: absolutely... it's by far the best thing for baby... and I'll lose my baby belly sooner :) It's perfect for both of us!
Do you think you'll need a c-section?: no... unless baby doesn't cooperate with us.
Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time?: there's no doubt about that....
What's the first thing you might say to him/her?: Hi baby! :) ... I have no idea what I'll say.
Would you let someone videotape the birth?: We're having a photographer in the room.... but not a videographer... and the photographer isn't getting the juicy stuff- just us & the baby. :)
Are you excited about the birth, or scared?: I’m very excited! As a labor & delivery nurse... I know exactly what to expect. I'm sure that it'll be different experiencing it first hand but at least I've seen it all dozens of times! :) I'm thankful for that.