About the mommy!
Name:	Amanda
Age:	23
First child?	Very first!!
About the daddy!
Name:	Gabriel
Age:	24
First child?	Yes!!
Finding out!!
What day did you find out?	September 19, 2007
How did you feel when you found out?	I just could not stop smiling… I cried!
Who was with you?	Gabriel
Who was the first person you told?	My sister Felisha
How did they react?	She was happy
How did the daddy react?	He was excited, he just kept smiling
Telling the grandparents!
How did your parents react?	Both of my parents cried… they were excited! They both said it’s a boy!
How did his parents react?	They were excited! Neither of our parents have a grandbaby!
Are they helping with baby names?	My dad thinks we are naming the baby after him… lol. My poor dad, he has 4 daughters!
Have they bought anything for the baby yet?	Yes, they are all such good grandparents already!
How often do they call to check on you?	Well I work with my mom and I see Gabriel’s parents 2-3 times a week so they all know how I am doing.
About the pregnancy!
When was your first appointment?	November 12, 2007
When is your due date?	May 30, 2008
How far along are you?	26 weeks
Have you had an ultrasound?	3 so far
Have you heard the heartbeat?	Aww, yes!!
What was the heartbeat?	Last time it was 141
Sex of the baby!
What do you want?	At first I wanted a girl but then my god daughter reminded me how bossy little girls are so I wanted a son… I was going to be happy either way!
What does the daddy want?	He said a girl but if I know him, he secretly prayed for a boy!
What do you think you are having?	Well the sonogram tech says BOY!!
Have you had your big ultrasound yet?	Yes
If so, what are you having?	A BOY!!
Are you happy with what you are having?	Yes!!
About the birth!
Do you know what you are taking with you?	Too much stuff… I already have a suitcase full of stuff!
Who is going to be with you?	Gabriel
Are you going to videotape it?	Our hospital doesn’t allow it
Natural or medicated?	I am going to try to have it natural… but we’ll see.
Do you think you will need a c-section?	Heck no! I have hips for this! :)
Will you cry when you hold your baby for the first time?	Oh yes!!
Do you know what you will say to the baby when you first hold him/her?	I love you baby!!
Are you scared about the labor?	Not yet… I was born for this! Haha!
Names!!
Do you have a name picked out?	Sort of…
Girl names...:
Boy names...:	Gabriel Jr., Eli, Jacob… we can’t decide
Is your baby going to be named after someone?	Maybe after his daddy… :)
Other random questions!!
Where was your baby conceived?	At home...
Have you felt the baby move?	Yes, he moves a lot at night and I wake up so tired and sore!
What race will your baby have? From you and daddy?	Hispanic
Do you have stretch marks?	I have one tiny one on the outside of my belly button.
What was your first symptom?	I was always tired and I had sore boobs!
What religion will the baby know? And from what side?	He will be raised as a Catholic like his daddy’s family.
What music or interests do you want the baby to know?	He will get to hear all kinds!!
Will your baby have godparents?	Oh yes!
Who will the god mommy be?	Felisha (my older sister)
Who will the god daddy be?	Carlos (Gabriel’s older brother)
What is the baby's room theme?	Right now it’s safari animals… blue, tan, and white… I am trying to mix in green.
What was the first thing you bought for the baby?	Onesies… and the dresser for his room.
Are you ready to be a mommy?	I can’t wait! I think I am ready :)