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Originally from LI, NY, I now live in Wilmington NC. I've been here for 11 years and love it. I have a supportive, loving husband and a precious 27 month old daughter and am expecting #2 in July. I am here for info & friends :)

Fun Pregnancy Survey

About You
Name?: Carolyn
Age?: 29
Height?: 5 `9"
Pre-pregnancy weight?:153

About The Father
Name?: Jimmy
Age?: 27
Height?: 6'1"
Are you still together?: Yes! We dated in high school and have been married for 7 years :)

About Your Pregnancy
Is this your first pregnancy?: 2nd
When did you find out you were pregnant?: Nov. 16th Used a hospital grade test
Was it planned?: yes!
What was your first reaction?: So excited! Happened 1st try this time, last time took 6 months.
Who was with you when you found out?: I was alone and called a friend who had recently gotten a positive on the same type of hospital grade test, she told me it was positive and my husband came home and heard her say congratulations on the phone, so he knew right away.
Who was the first person you told?: After my friend and husband, I called my sisters and mom
How did the father react?: Happy and excited!
How far along are you?: 26 weeks
What was your first symptom?: Very tired
What is your due date?: July 28, 2008
Do you know the sex of the baby?: Girl!!!
Have you picked out names?: Addison Olivia
If so, what are they?: In case it's a Boy: family name Philip James
How much weight have you gained?: 13 lbs
Do you have stretch marks?: I have some below my belly button from my first baby, hopefully they won't get worse this time-and I used palmer's cocoa butter everyday from 8 weeks on last time (it's just genetics)
Have you felt the baby move?:Everyday since around 14 weeks (20 weeks and on with 1st pregnancy)
Have you heard the heartbeat?: Many times now

About the birth
Will you keep the baby?: Of course
Home or hospital birth?: Hospital
Natural or medicated birth?: I used to think I would try natural-not the way to go for me, if it hurts too bad, i start to get very sick, so i needed the epidural, I will do it again
Who will be in the delivery room with you?: my husband, maybe my m-i-l
Will you breastfeed?: Yes
Do you think you `ll need a c-section?: I don't think so, only if complications
Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time?: I don't know, I think I will just be happy
I know that I will be overwhelmed with happiness! I might just look at my baby and smile!
What `s the first thing you might say to him/her?: Hi baby! You have a big sister to go meet!
Would you let someone videotape the birth?: Definitely not!
Are you excited about the birth, or scared?: Both! Mostly excited

February 28, 2008

It's A Girl!!!!!!!!!