*~Well this is my first baby and I'm so exited and so scared at the same time. I'm nervous about being a mother. But I do know that my baby will be loved more then anything. We're having a boy. His name is going to be Julian. We still have to pick out a middle name. I can't believe how hard it is to think of a name! This is one of the hardest parts... to me at least. Everything is going good. Thank God! He's been up in my ribs for a while now. He stretches his legs out and I feel them hit my ribs and it makes me scrunch up because it sort of hurts. He's definately an active baby. It's almost time for him to be born... we made it this far with no complications, I just hope my last 3 weeks and labor and delivery go just as well :) ~*

*My baby boy at 22 1/2 weeks*

~*Pregnancy Survey*~
About the mommy:
Name:	Danielle
Age:	22
First child?:	Yes
About the daddy:
Name:	Noel
Age:	26
First child?:	No, he has an 8 year old daughter
Finding out:
What day did u find out?:	August 8, 2007
How did u feel when u found out?:	I didn't really believe it
Who was with u?:	I took the test by myself
Who was the first peson u told?:	My mom
How did they react?:	I don't think she really believed it either
How did the daddy react?:	When I showed him the test, he said "what's that". So I'm guessing he wasn't too sure about it
Telling the grandparents:
How did ur parents react?:	It didn't really hit home for my mom at the time. I told her and my stepfather right away. And my stepmother!
How did his parents react?:	He finally told them today. Well he didn't actually tell them, they found out for themselves when they saw me today (12/1) They really didn't say anything, his mom was just smiling.
Are they helping with baby names?:	No, we're doing that ourselves
Have they bought anything for the baby yet?:	My mom just bought this crib/playpen/changing table thing for her house
How often do they call to check on u?:	I talked to my mom at least once a day
About the pregnancy:
When was ur first appointment?:	September 10, 2007
When is ur due date?:	April 10, 2008
How far along r u?:	(2/18)~32 weeks and 4 days
Pre-pregnancy weight?:	155 lbs.
Weight now?:	(3/21)~179lbs... whoa! I gained about 25lbs. in all
Have u had an unltrasound?:	Yes
Have u heard the heartbeat?:	Yes, quite a few times
What was the heartbeat?:	Honestly I don't remember...
Sex of the baby:
What do u want?:	I kind of want a girl, but since it's my first baby I don't really care what it is
What does the daddy want?:	He wants a boy since he already has a girl
What do u think u r having?:	I think I'm having a boy if I go by those old wives tales, but I'm probably going to have a girl just because my boyfriend really wants a boy... that's just how my luck it :)
Have u had ur big ultrasound yet?:	Yup I had it today... 12/4
If so, what r u having?:	A boy!
Are u happy with what u r having?:	Yes I am!
About the birth:
Do u know what u r taking with u?:	Clothes to bring the baby home in, carseat, camera, clothes for me, baby book, that's all I know right now
Who is going to be with u?:	My mom, stepfather, and Noel will be there
Are u going to videotape it?:	I would like to, but if I can't, I at least want pictures taken
Natural or medicated?:	Medicated
Do u think u will need a c-section?:	I shouldn't
Will u cry with u hold ur baby for the first time?:	I cried when I saw my first ultra sound so... yeah I probably will cry
Do u know what u will say to the baby when u first hold him/her?:	Probably something like "I'm so happy you're finally here and I love you so much". And i'll tell him how beautiful he is and that he is a miracle.
Are u scared about the labor?:	Yes
Names:
Do u have a name picked out?:	We do now at 8 months...
Girl names...:	Adriana (I can't figure out a middle name yet)
Boy names...:	Julian (no middle name yet)
Is ur baby going to be named after someone?:	I'm not sure yet. I wanted the middle name to be Robert, after my father.
Other random questions:
Where was ur baby conceived?:	In my bed
Have you felt the baby move?:	Yes
What race will your baby have? From you and daddy?:	Italian and Puerto Rican
Do you have stretch marks?:	No
What was your first symptom?:	Sore boobs
What religion will the baby know? And from what side?:	Catholic-my side
What music or interests do you want the baby to know?:	I know his daddy will teach him football, but other then that, it's whatever he is interested in
Will ur baby have godparents?:	Yes
Who will the god mommy be?:	My cousin-Heather
Who will the god daddy be?:	I think it might be Noel's friend-Rudy
What is the baby's room theme?:	We don't have a room for the baby yet. We're still in a one bedroom apartment. We are waiting for our lease to be up so we can get a 2 bedroom.
What was the first thing u bought for the baby?:	Today when I found out what I am having (12/4), my mom and I bought 2 outfits, pajamas, a blanket, and a hooded bath towel
Are u ready to be a mommy?:	Yes I think so

Fun Birthday Facts

Your baby's birthstone will be Diamond (Innocence) Your baby's Astrological Sign will be Aries Your baby's Flower is Daisy or Sweet Pea (Yellow, Red and colorless) Your baby will be born in the Chinese Year of The Rat This time next year your baby will be 45 weeks old! Your baby will start kindergarten in 2013, be old enough to drive a car in 2024, finish high school in 2026, and will graduate from college with the class of 2030, give or take a year.

A dream come true...

Julian... You are my one true love. Words can't
express how much I love you and how much my life has
changed in such a short period of time. You are what
I waited my whole life for. I feel complete now that I have you.