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We're having a GIRL can't wait! We're still debating on names I like Adrianna and he likes Melanie but we both like Lydia, Gabriella, and Evelyn so most likely it will be one of those name unless it changes which it just might. Currently we're removing the ugly plaster that covers the walls of our soon-to-be nursery and we're almost done then we can start painting. Everything's coming along so nicely can't wait until the day I see my little girl hopefully more toward week 40 :)

Absolutely excited about being pregnant!!! I'm married to my hubby Joshua, who is caring and would do just about anything for me and our baby. He's going to be a great father. I can't wait to find out the sex of my baby because we keep going into stores and wanting to buy something but don't want to get neutrals. I have 2 weeks until we find out, which couldn't come sooner. This is our first baby and although the prenancy wasn't expected I think we're as ready as we could be for a baby to come into our lives. I would love some tips that all first time mothers should know that isn't in all the books that I've already read anything would be a great help.

Pregnancy Survey

About the mommy!
Name: Candice
Age: 23
First child?: Yes

About the daddy!
Name: Joshua
Age: 27
First child?: Yes

Finding out!!
What day did u find out?: March 9th
How did u feel when u found out?: Excited and nervous

Who was with u?: My two good friends
Who was the first peson u told?: My hubby
How did they react?: excited ... wowed
How did the daddy react?: nervous/ excited

Telling the grandparents!
How did ur parents react?: my Dad super excited and my Mom nervous/ excited
How did his parents react?: really excited
Are they helping with baby names?: no, not unless I ask them if they like a certain name
Have they bought anything for the baby yet?: My parents absolutely have
How often do they call to check on u?: we talk everyday my parents and I

About the pregnancy!
When was ur first appointment?: April 7th
When is ur due date?: November 3rd
How far along r u?: 17 weeks (when I took the survey)
Have u had an unltrasound?: yes I have in week 12 and week 20
Have u heard the heartbeat?: yes I have in the ultrasound and at monthly/ weekly checkups
What was the heartbeat?: I forget, but I do remember each one being good the doctor said

Sex of the baby!
What do you want? I don't care

What does the daddy want?: Josh wanted a boy all the way but is absolutely excepting that we're having a girl and getting very excited about having a girl.
What do u think u r having?: boy
Have u had ur big ultrasound yet?: yes 6/19
If so, what r u having?: a GIRL
Are u happy with what u r having?: I would be happy either way I just wanted to know

About the birth!
Do u know what u r taking with u?: nope, I'll figure it out in the upcoming weeks
Who is going to be with u?: my husband
Are u going to videotape it?: not allowed to videotape in the hospital but planning on taking pictures

Natural or medicated?: natural ideally, but if things need to be changed along the way, I'm open for change
Do u think u will need a c-section?: no as of right now
Will u cry with u hold ur baby for the first time?: I would think/ hope I would
Do u know what u will say to the baby when u first hold him/her?: Umm ... never thought that far into it. Maybe welcome into the world, I'm your Mommy
Are u scared about the labor?: Not really I've seen deliveries before and I know what's going to happen just not knowing what it will feel like. I know I'll have to go through a lot of pain to get my baby out from inside of me but I know that this will happen so there's no need to stress over these things, can't say I won't be a little scared when it's happening though.

Names!!
Do u have a name picked out?: We have the names narrowed down

Girl names...: Adrianna, Gabrielle/ Gabriella, Melanie, Lydia
Boy names...: Not having a boy
Is ur baby going to be named after someone?: no not the first name just the middle name Violet after my great aunt

Other random questions!!
Where was ur baby conceived?: at home in bed
Have you felt the baby move?: yes! she kicks all the time and hiccups at least once a day
What race will your baby have? From you and daddy?: white
Do you have stretch marks?: yes

What was your first symptom?: fatigue, breast tenderness

What music or interests do you want the baby to know?: sports they can choose which they like and whatever music they want to listen to
Will ur baby have godparents?: no
What is the baby's room theme?: shabby chic, light pastels of pink/ purple and green, probably painting the room a lovely lavender seems like a color she can grow into

What was the first thing u bought for the baby?: a cute blue and white dress
Are u ready to be a mommy?: Yes, I'm glad to be a young mother it's how I wanted it to be I would ideally like to have 3 children by the time I'm 30 (I'm 23 now)