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April-W
Age: 21
Country: UK
Province/region: England
City: Bristol
Partner: Boyfriend - Jason - AKA BAMBI :-)
Children: Yes, 1
Pregnant: Not anymore
Occupation: Sales Manager
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Last updated: 72 days ago.
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Long Pregnancy Survey!!


About the mommy!
Name:
April
Age: 21
First child?: Yup :-)

About the daddy!
Name:
Jason (Jay)
Age: 27
First child?: Sure is :-)

Finding out!!
What day did u find out?:
March 1st 2008
How did u feel when u found out?: scared but certain. I knew I wanted to keep the baby!
Who was with u?: With my friend Helena
Who was the first peson u told?: My Mum - Jay was at work
How did they react?: She was good - really supportive
How did the daddy react?: um, we talked a lot - hours - because we were on a break... but look at us now - we are together and have never been happier :-)

Telling the grandparents!
How did ur parents react?:
Mum was happy and excited - although my dad wasnt. He told me I was too young and was ruining my life! Chaarrrrrrrming!

About the pregnancy!
When was ur first appointment?:
Cannot remember - about 1 week after I found out
When is ur due date?: 25 October 2008
How far along r u?: 29 weeks :-( ... HURRY UP!
Pre-pregnancy weight?: errrr, 10st 11lbs.. EEK!
Weight now?: UM... can i Lie? 12st 8lbs :-( BOOOOO IM SUCH A FATTY!
Have u had an unltrasound?: Yup - 3/4
Have u heard the heartbeat?: yes - was fab, i recorded it on my phone! haha
What was the heartbeat?: I dont know - i ask but no one ever tells me!

Sex of the baby!
What do u want?:
I wanted a girl but was happy with healthy 10 fingers and toes
What does the daddy want?: He wants a little girl
What do u think u r having?: I thought i was carrying a boy
Have u had ur big ultrasound yet?: yes
If so, what r u having?: A little bamini - girlie:-)
Are u happy with what u r having?: Extatic :-)

About the birth!
Do u know what u r taking with u?: Nope, not prepared for that yet!
Who is going to be with u?: Jay boy
Are u going to videotape it?: you must be kidding me
Natural or medicated?: medicated! epidural all the way!
Do u think u will need a c-section?: i hope not - i dont want one!
Will u cry with u hold ur baby for the first time?: yes! I cry when i see a newborn in a magazine let alone holding my very first child for the very first time - christ i will be a right little pussy! lol
Do u know what u will say to the baby when u first hold him/her?: UM!? i will probably say hello about 1,000 times and say mummy and daddy love you >?! >
Are u scared about the labor?: Nope! Im excited and want it to come sooner!

Names!!
Do u have a name picked out?: Yup!
Girl names...: Summer Kayla Smithers

Other random questions!!
Where was ur baby conceived?: I think... it was a night in together in January - failing that it was a pissed up night out in February! haha
Have you felt the baby move?: Yep since I was 16 weeks!
What race will your baby have? British!!!
Do you have stretch marks?: Not a single one yet - touch wood (A GREAT BIG BLOODY PLANK! HA)
What was your first symptom?: Nausea
What religion will the baby know? And from what side?: Christian - but not because we are religious - just because i want her christened as i think its the right thing to do.
What music or interests do you want the baby to know?: I want her to be a little dancer like her grandmum
Will ur baby have godparents?: Yes
Who will the god mommy be?: I have asked my bf Sarah to be Godmummy and she said YES :0)
Who will the god daddy be?:
We arent going to have one!
What is the baby's room theme?: we wont have one i dont expect - we rent our house so our hands are tied when it comes to decorating!
What was the first thing u bought for the baby?: Um, not sure - think it was bedding!
Are u ready to be a mommy?: SURE AM! BRING IT ON!

ANOTHER PREGNANCY SURVEY! :-)

How far along are you::

29 weeks

Cravings so far::

Apple Juice, Coke and chocolate ice cream.

Things that make you sick::

Garlic, not so much now but i hated my bf's aftershave at the start! haha

Boy or girl::

Girl

Babys name::

Summer Kayla Smithers

Advice for other pregnant women::

Um, enjoy it - i spend too much time moaning! lol

Baby Daddy::

Jay

His reaction::

He was happy and excited ... but also nervous

Greatest memory so far::

god theres been a few already - like seeing Jays face at our 20 week scan because it was the first time he had seen bubba... when we found out we were having a girl, i cried!! when i heard her heartbaeating for the first time it was amazing and when i felt her kick for the first time.

Biggest fear::

Something going wrong and her not being healthy ... and failing as a MUM :-(

Strange symptoms::

No strange syptoms - the usual.... bad back, sore legs, swollen legs, tierd, ... tierd, bad back, tierd... lol

Advantages of being pregnant::

You get an excuse to put your feet up more often! lol

Weird dreams::

That i slept with a "mature woman" :-( ... and that i had been stabbed in my belly on purpose - which was actually a very traumatic dream!

Emotional outbursts::

Too many to count

Breast changes::

Nothing really! At first they grew a bit and now they just constantly leek

Waist changes::

um i did have one - lost it though!

Things you quit for baby::

Smoking and drinking - cant wait to have a glass of wine but wont start smoking again

Most uncomfortable time::

BH, back ache, heartburn ... heavy belly!

Worst part of being pregnant::

feeling fat and unattractive

Best place for maternity clothes::

Newlook - great and cheap!

Taking parenting classes::

yea i start next month (Sept)

Pregnancy necessities::

um, not sure?

Grandparents reaction::

Mum happy - dad, not so happy ! lol

Aunts? Uncles?::

My sister is sooo excited about being an AUntie!

Godparents::

Just a godmother - my bf Sarah

Where will you deliver::

Hopefully St Michaels Hospital

When::

When i go in to labour

Will you breastfeed::

Yup! better for baby, natural, cheaper and helps you get rid of preggo weight!

Will you use cloth diapers::

NO! gross, will have to use disposable. Not sure how im going to cope - i cant even empty the rubbish bin without heaving!

Books you're reading::

breastfeeding, birth stories... how to cope! lol





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marktrish - Wednesday, 24 December

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marktrish - Wednesday, 24 December

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kady-x-x-x - Wednesday, 24 December
QUICK MESSAGE TO ALL:
I hope you all have a fantastic christmas,
to all the new mums, enjoy your first xmas with you new baby! yay, and to all the other mums enjoy xmas just as much and to every one else merry xmas have a great one hohoho!!!

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marktrish - Wednesday, 24 December
new baby pics... mark stephan @ 2 1/2 months old...


soblessed88 - Tuesday, 23 December
happy holidays ladies! i went to the doctor yesterday. baby girl is doing great! she is healthly and big! my doctor said he is not sure if i will be able to have her vaginally...because she is big! so i might have to have a c-section! if he feel the same when i go back in 2 weeks then i want a date when i can have her! god bless each one of you and your babies!


warsaw1 - Monday, 22 December
2 new pics!!!!!!!!!!


montana - Monday, 22 December
hey ladies!! so im still sitting here in my hospital bed.im sorry i havent really checked in too much lately ive been really depressed because its so lonely & boring here. i reallly need some prayers that braxton comes soon & that hes super healthy! ive been getting a lot of comments that people have healthy babies and are as far along as me, so i have faith. plus i had 2 steroid shots to strengthen his lungs so i feel confident! i dont know how soon ill go into labor considering im not aloud to do anything!!! the doctor is coming back tomorrow so im gna try & talk to him & see if i can at least get some "wheel chair" privilages haha. anyways..ill update after i talk to the doc tomorrow..i love you all..hope you & the babies are AMAZING!!


Ema uk - Monday, 22 December
Hiya everyone..just a quick one to say posted a few new pics on my profile..if anyone wanted to have a nosey..=)..hope you all have a Very Merry Christmas..and a brilliant new years..Xxx


myliltiger - Sunday, 21 December


myliltiger - Saturday, 20 December
AND of course DIRK.....(thats right brittany-moore;)........without him we would not have each other! or this site for the matter.
The site would be non existent and if it did exist a disaster without him.
Much thanks love, blessings and hats off to DIRK.



myliltiger - Saturday, 20 December
I have such cool friends on this site. Thank you for all your encouraging and sweet comments to my latest blog:) I wish you all happiness, peace and love. Your the best and I value your advice and opinions. Thats what we are here for to motivate, encourage and inspire each other:)


jayrodmarie22 - Friday, 19 December
UPDATE! 61/2 months check up with my doc yesterday! Scroll down to last paragraph on my profile page ttys Jaime-Lee


montana - Friday, 19 December
seriously i love all of you! i had SO many replies on my last blog i just wanted to thank everyone!! ive been laying in bed allll day (as im not aloud to get up except to go to the bathroom) i thought i would be online a lot today but i started feeling really bad from some meds they gave me! i just wanted to let everyone know me & braxxy are doing good! i had my last steroid shot today to help his lungs get stronger..so now i will be off the medicine to PREVENT labor. however i dont see how labor could possible start back up when all i do it SIT here! gosh 14 days seems SOSOSOSO far.i know a lot of people who have done months in the hosp on bed rest though so i know i can do it! who knows..im already 6cm so we'll see. ill keep yall updated everyday! i love you all..ill get back to a lot of the messages tomorrow!! =-) all of you please take care..i am thinking about all of you


warsaw1 - Friday, 19 December
does anone know where to get those huge bow headbands?...they are soo cute i need one to make her look smaller...shes growin sooo fast lol


warsaw1 - Friday, 19 December
hey just lettin ya know everything is going great my little one is already 6wks!!! she is growing so fast..she already can hold her head up, smile and shes just startin to make cute little sqeaky noises...promise to post more pics soon...we have 6 inches of snow so far and its like 25 degrees during the day and 17-18 degrees at night brrrrrrr


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38 wks and 3 days :-) (2008, 10, 13) shes so low! (2008, 10, 13) summers bedroom (2008, 10, 14) me just before i found out i was prego (2008, 10, 14) my old car (2008, 10, 14) me 6 months prego although u cant see me bump (2008, 10, 14) haha i took this today - its cold outside! 38 + 4 days prego ---- with new hair too :-) (2008, 10, 14) another nursery pic! - got her carseat all ready lol (2008, 10, 14)  (2008, 10, 14) Leg :-) (2008, 06, 17) Making a fist :-) (2008, 06, 17) Me at 5 months (22 weeks) (2008, 07, 01) Me and my friends little boy :-) (2008, 07, 01) 22 week bump (2008, 07, 01) 16 weeks - not much bump  (2008, 07, 01) 28.5 weeks prego!! (2008, 08, 07) 28 weeks (2008, 08, 07) Click here to see all April-W`s photos

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