AZ-mommy
	Age: 24 Country: US Province/region: Arizona City: Mesa Partner: My Husband Pete Children: Pregnant: Yes Due date: 15 Nov ,2008 Occupation: Domestic Engineer
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This is our first baby and we are very excited! The first appointment is April 2nd. It'll be interesting for sure. We do miss our family in Michigan but get to visit in June YEAH!!!!

July 23rd-23 weeks
I thought I'd sit and try to figure out how to put the updates on the front page and I'm feeling good right now!! I called and found a new doctor, they can't get me in until next Tuesday the 29th. I'm just not gonna mention that we're moving because I need to have the piece of mind that everything is good with the baby. Just waiting on something to become available to rent out in Wyoming. Luckily our lease isn't up yet on our apartment here(that turned out to be a blessing). It isn't up until November, but we definitely want to be moved by then and would miss each other WAY too much by then. Hope all goes well with our move, and it will as long as we keep our faith in God.

Fun Pregnancy Survey

About You
Name?: Alison
Age?: 24
Height?: 5 `3"
Pre-pregnancy weight?:116

About The Father
Name?: Pete
Age?: 27
Height?: 6'1"
Are you still together?: Yes, we're married June16th 2007 and met November 2006

About Your Pregnancy
Is this your first pregnancy?: Yes
When did you find out you were pregnant?: March 15th 2008
Was it planned?: we had planned to be pregnant around our 1 year anniversary
What was your first reaction?: Couldn't believe it, waited so long for a baby
Who was with you when you found out?: I had gotten up early and took the test while Pete was still sleeping
Who was the first person you told?: I climbed back in bed and asked Pete what he wanted to name the baby
How did the father react?: He woke up hugged me and said "what?" I asked him again and then he got up and looked at the test
How far along are you?: almost 24 weeks
What was your first symptom?: tired, boobs were huge, itchy
What is your due date?: November 15th, 2008 (father in law's birthday)
Do you know the sex of the baby?: No, that'll be a surprise
Have you picked out names?: yes, were on our third set I think
If so, what are they?: For now Kathleen Elizabeth or John Henry
How much weight have you gained?: 13 lbs.
Do you have stretch marks?: I have some on my butt and thighs from growing leg muscles in high school
Have you felt the baby move?:Yes, the first time was at work around 14/15 weeks
Have you heard the heartbeat?: Yes, and we recorded it so our family in Michigan can hear it

About the birth
Will you keep the baby?: Definitely
Home or hospital birth?: Hospital, unless we can't get there in time
Natural or medicated birth?: I will hold off as long as I can for the epidural, but most likely will use it
Who will be in the delivery room with you?: Pete, maybe his Mom and my Mom
Will you breastfeed?: Hopefully we can get that to work
Do you think you `ll need a c-section?: Not that I know of
Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time?: I will, I'm sure the Dad will cry too-he's so sweet
What `s the first thing you might say to him/her?: Hi honey? I have no idea
Would you let someone videotape the birth?: Nope
Are you excited about the birth, or scared?: excited to see the baby, nervous because it's the first time

July 29th - 24.5 weeks

Just got back from my Dr. appointment and it went very well. I was nervous to tell him I was moving because I've had a hard time tracking down an office that would see me for 2 months or less, lots of rejection calls. He couldn't believe that I was turned away and haven't been seen since May 28th. They weren't rushing me, everyone was very nice. The baby's heart beat was 150 bpm. My weight was 132- a 16 lb gain so far-normal. I was "measured" for the first time and that is normal. He talked about contractions and what to do if I feel them. I was concerned I may have a bladder infection-the test was inconclusive but he wrote me the rx anyway. He advised that we move before 34 weeks because travel can be extra hard at that time. Also wants to see me every 2 weeks. This is exciting because it makes me feel way closer to the finish line. My husband is going to look at a house for us after work today. Hope it all looks good, then we can get the buying ball rolling again and get moved before 34 weeks!! It better happen sooner than that-I miss my hubby. I had a dream this morning that I was waiting for my toast to pop and Pete came and cuddled up behind me with a big hug and kiss. I can't wait to see him- GOD please watch over him and keep him safe, and put your blessing on our house hunt, thank you for everything you've given us, AMEN