Pregnancy Survey: Just for fun. :D

[BackToBasics]

About the mommy!

Name: Hazel
Age: 19
Hair colour: Blonde
Eye colour: Green
First child?: Indeed.

About the daddy!

Name: Jamie
Age: 19
Hair colour: Dark brown, almost black
Eye color: Green-Blue
First child?: Yup. ^^

Finding out!!

What day did you find out?: 23rd April 2010
How did you feel when you found out?: Happy, but scared.
Who was with you?: No one
Who was the first person you told?: My mother
How did they react?: She was really happy.
How did the daddy react?: He was shocked to say the least.

Telling the grandparents!

How did your parents react?: My mother was really happy and excited, still not sure how my dad feels about it though.
How did his parents react?:
Are they helping with baby names?: Nope
Have they bought anything for the baby yet?: Started buying things at 6 weeks. ^^;;
How often do they call to check on you?: Well MY mother checks on me everyday, HIS mother doesn't at all.

About the pregnancy!
When was your first appointment?: 6th May 2010
When is your due date?: 6th January 2011
How far along are you?: 22 weeks today
Pre-pregnancy weight?: 9 Stone
Weight now?: No idea
Have you had any ultrasounds?: I've had 3
Have you heard the heartbeat?: Indeed I have.
What was the heartbeat?: Midwife never told me and I don't understand my maternity records. ^^;;

Sex of the baby!

Are you finding out the sex or will you wait until birth?: We found out. ^^
What do you want?: Girl
What does the daddy want?: Girl
If you have kids, what do they want?: N/A
What do you think you are having?: I thought it was a girl, OH thought it was a boy.
Have you had your big ultrasound yet?: Indeed.
If so, what are you having?: A boy.
If you have kids, are they happy with the sex of the new baby?: N/A
Are you & daddy happy with what you are having: Very happy actually.

About the birth!

Do you know what you are taking with you?: Sort of ...
Who is going to be with you?: Jamie
Are you going to videotape it?: I hope so.
Natural or medicated?: Medicated!
Do you think you will need a c-section?: Well I hope not!
Will you cry with you hold your baby for the first time?: Of course I will, I can see it now. ^___^
Do you think the daddy will cry?: I think he will, yes.
Do you know what you will say to the baby when you first hold him/her?: I love you my precious son.
Are you scared about the labor?: Yes and no.

Names!!

Do you have a name picked out?: We do.
Girl names...: Alexandra Jane Price
Boy names...: Darren Zane Price
Is your baby going to be named after someone?: Yes, Darren after my good friend Darren Rhys Frost who sadly passed away on Boxing Day 2009

Other random questions!!

Where was your baby conceived?: My bedroom ... couldn't tell you where exactly however. x]
Have you felt the baby move?: Lots and lots.
What race(s) will your baby be? From you and daddy?: English (Daddy) Welsh (Mammy)
Do you have stretch marks yet?: Nope. ^^
What was your first symptom?: Bloating
Will your baby have godparents?: Of course.
Who will the god mommy be?: We've chosen 4 people and I've forgotten who they were.
Who will the god daddy be?: Two of OH's best friends and two od my best friends
What is the baby's room theme?: ... No idea yet.
What was the first thing you bought for the baby?: Shoes and socks.
If you already have kids, how do you think they will adjust to the new baby?: N/A
BFing or formula?: Hopefully I'll be breast feeding.
What is your favourite pregnancy book?: I don't know. :S
What do you look forward to doing again once you are no longer pregnant?: I can go back to eating a bit of cake batter when I bake a cake.
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from daddy?: His hair colour and big eyes
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from you?: My balls of steel! Haha!
Is he ready to be a daddy?: He'll be an excellent dad, but he doesn't have the same faith in his abilities. =/
Are you ready to be a mommy?: I am more than ready.

 

[Tigerlass]

About the mommy!

Name: Abbie
Age: 24
Hair colour: Brown/Red/Black lol
Eye colour: Blue
First child?: Yep

About the daddy!

Name: Jason
Age: 26
Hair colour: Brown
Eye color: Blue
First child?: Yep

Finding out!!

What day did you find out?: 15th July 2010
How did you feel when you found out?: On top of the world
Who was with you?: Jason
Who was the first person you told?: My sister
How did they react?: She was really happy
How did the daddy react?: Just stood there staring at the test grinning lol

Telling the grandparents!

How did your parents react?: My mum VERY happy, My dad worried but happy. ( I presume lol )
How did his parents react?: His mum was VERY happy too
Are they helping with baby names?: Nope
Have they bought anything for the baby yet?: Not as far as I know.
How often do they call to check on you?: Near enough every day

About the pregnancy!
When was your first appointment?: I first met my midwife 2 days after I found out....so the 17th July 2010
When is your due date?: 21st March 2011
How far along are you?: 14 weeks and 2 days today
Pre-pregnancy weight?: About 14/15
Weight now?: No idea
Have you had any ultrasounds?: Yep I've had one so far
Have you heard the heartbeat?: Indeed I have.
What was the heartbeat?: it differs between 155 and 166

Sex of the baby!

Are you finding out the sex or will you wait until birth?: Finding out soon
What do you want?: We dont mind, we just want it healthy
What does the daddy want?: Same as above
If you have kids, what do they want?: N/A
What do you think you are having?: I have No idea, but i'm starting to get a feeling that its a boy.
Have you had your big ultrasound yet?: Not yet....Soon though (15th Oct)
If so, what are you having?: N/A
If you have kids, are they happy with the sex of the new baby?: N/A
Are you & daddy happy with what you are having: N/A

About the birth!

Do you know what you are taking with you?: No idea yet.
Who is going to be with you?: Jason, my mum & hopefully my sister!!
Are you going to videotape it?: No.
Natural or medicated?: Hoping just to have Gas & Air in the pool.
Do you think you will need a c-section?: I hope not!
Will you cry with you hold your baby for the first time?: Yep deffo! I cried when I took my test and when I saw it on screen for the first time. I cried at my neices birth so I'm bound to cry at my own lol

Do you think the daddy will cry?: I think he will, yes.
Do you know what you will say to the baby when you first hold him/her?: I will say what ever comes to mind at the time.
Are you scared about the labor?: Yes and no.

Names!!

Do you have a name picked out?: We do.
Girl names...: Phoebe Rebekah
Boy names...: Elijah Nicholas David
Is your baby going to be named after someone?: Yes, Middle name for girl is after my sister....the middle names for boys are after my dad David and Nicholas is after Jasons cousin who died.

Other random questions!!

Where was your baby conceived?: Our bedroom
Have you felt the baby move?: Not yet, Cant wait till I do
What race(s) will your baby be? From you and daddy?: Both English
Do you have stretch marks yet?: Yeh
What was your first symptom?: tiredness
Will your baby have godparents?: Yes
Who will the god mommy be?: Havent decided
Who will the god daddy be?: as above
What is the baby's room theme?: ... No idea yet.
What was the first thing you bought for the baby?: clothes
If you already have kids, how do you think they will adjust to the new baby?: N/A
BFing or formula?: Breast
What is your favourite pregnancy book?: I don't know. :S
What do you look forward to doing again once you are no longer pregnant?: Having an alcoholic drink lol
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from daddy?: his eyes and smile
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from you?: My nose lol and my eyes
Is he ready to be a daddy?: Yes hes more than ready and he will be perfect.
Are you ready to be a mommy?: Yep deffo!! I cant wait

 

[BackToBasics]

Awww, I love the name Phoebe.

 

[sequeena]

About the mommy!

Name: Sarah
Age: 21
Hair colour: Light brown
Eye colour: Green
First child?: Yes

About the daddy!

Name: Sean
Age: 26
Hair colour: Blonde
Eye color: Blue
First child?: Yes

Finding out!!

What day did you find out?: September 17th 2010
How did you feel when you found out?: Ecstatic, nervous, afraid
Who was with you?: Sean
Who was the first person you told?: Sean
How did they react?: "Avast!! The pirate has landed!!" Think that means he was happy
How did the daddy react?: See above

Missed out the grandparents bit as I haven't told them yet

About the pregnancy!

When was your first appointment?: September 24th 2010 - was just a doctors appointment but put my name in the prgnancy book too for the midwife
When is your due date?: May 31st 2011
How far along are you?: 4 weeks and 3 days
Pre-pregnancy weight?: Around 214
Weight now?: I don't know... I don't own scales
Have you had any ultrasounds?: No
Have you heard the heartbeat?: No
What was the heartbeat?: N/A

Sex of the baby!

Are you finding out the sex or will you wait until birth?: We will find out
What do you want?: Boy
What does the daddy want?: He doesn't mind
If you have kids, what do they want?: N/A
What do you think you are having?: I have no idea
Have you had your big ultrasound yet?: No
If so, what are you having?: N/A
If you have kids, are they happy with the sex of the new baby?: N/A
Are you & daddy happy with what you are having: We will be very happy with either

About the birth!

Do you know what you are taking with you?: Err, no?
Who is going to be with you?: Sean
Are you going to videotape it?: No
Natural or medicated?: Natural I hope
Do you think you will need a c-section?: I hope not
Will you cry with you hold your baby for the first time?: Yes
Do you think the daddy will cry?: He will, he's a big girl when he wants to be
Do you know what you will say to the baby when you first hold him/her?: Something along the lines of 'We have waited so long for you'
Are you scared about the labor?: Yes but it's a natural fear

No names picked out yet

Other random questions!!

Where was your baby conceived?: Our bedroom
Have you felt the baby move?: Too early for that
What race(s) will your baby be? From you and daddy?: Mum: Welsh, British and Dad: English, British
Do you have stretch marks yet?: Sadly yes, none from pregnancy
What was your first symptom?: Cold like symptoms
Will your baby have godparents?: He/She will probably have 1 godparent - my best friend
Who will the god mommy be?: See above
Who will the god daddy be?: N/A
What is the baby's room theme?: Too early for that
What was the first thing you bought for the baby?: Nothing yet
If you already have kids, how do you think they will adjust to the new baby?: N/A
BFing or formula?: Hopefully BFing
What is your favourite pregnancy book?: Not got one yet
What do you look forward to doing again once you are no longer pregnant?: I want to get through this pregnancy first!! I don't want to be 'not pregnant'
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from daddy?: His blonde hair and blue eyes
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from you?: Err... Well I hope baby doesn't have my metabolism anyway... don't know what I want baby to have from me though
Is he ready to be a daddy?: He's been ready for years
Are you ready to be a mommy?: Absolutely

 

[alparen]

About the mommy!

Name: Abby
Age: 28
Hair colour: Brown black
Eye colour: brown
First child?: Indeed.

About the daddy!

Name: Richard
Age: 36
Hair colour: light brown
Eye color: Green-Blue
First child?: nope

Finding out!!

What day did you find out?: Sept. 4. 2010
How did you feel when you found out?: Super super excited!
Who was with you?: Richard
Who was the first person you told?:mom and step dad
How did they react?: they were crazy happy
How did the daddy react?: He was super happy and wouldn't stop hugging me

Telling the grandparents!

How did your parents react?: My mom and step dad are so excited and happy
How did his parents react?: NA
Are they helping with baby names?: Nope
Have they bought anything for the baby yet?: Not yet as far as I know
How often do they call to check on you?: I call them almost everyday

About the pregnancy!
When was your first appointment?: Sept.23.2010
When is your due date?: April.26.2011
How far along are you?:9 weeks 3 days
Pre-pregnancy weight?: not sure
Weight now?: 118 pounds
Have you had any ultrasounds?: none yet first one will be in about 2-3 weeks and i can't wait!
Have you heard the heartbeat?: nope
What was the heartbeat?: N/A

Sex of the baby!

Are you finding out the sex or will you wait until birth?: Oh yes I have to know!
What do you want?: As long as it's healthy I don't care either way
What does the daddy want?: As long as it's healthy I don't care either way
If you have kids, what do they want?: N/A
What do you think you are having?: I'm thinking girl... we haven't been able to come up with a boys name at all and chinese gender chart says girl... and various people have mentioned girl even before we've said anything...
Have you had your big ultrasound yet?:nope
If so, what are you having?: N/A
If you have kids, are they happy with the sex of the new baby?: N/A
Are you & daddy happy with what you are having: N/A

About the birth!

Do you know what you are taking with you?: Not a clue but iam going to find a checklist to be prepared
Who is going to be with you?: Richard
Are you going to videotape it?: I hope so.
Natural or medicated?: Medicated!
Do you think you will need a c-section?: Well I hope not!
Will you cry with you hold your baby for the first time?: Of course I will, I can see it now.
Do you think the daddy will cry?: I think he will, yes.
Do you know what you will say to the baby when you first hold him/her?: I love you and OMG your amazing!!!
Are you scared about the labor?: Yes and no.

Names!!

Do you have a name picked out?: We do.
Girl names...: Samantha
Boy names...:No boy names can't think of one!
Is your baby going to be named after someone?: Nope

Other random questions!!

Where was your baby conceived?: My bedroom ... couldn't tell you where exactly however. x]
Have you felt the baby move?:nopers to early
What race(s) will your baby be? From you and daddy?:
Do you have stretch marks yet?: Nope.
What was your first symptom?: Boobs f=got super sore and swelled right up which is not normal for me!
Will your baby have godparents?: oh yes!
Who will the god mommy be?: My bestfriend Elaine
Who will the god daddy be?: Not sure yet
What is the baby's room theme?: Mint green and chocolate brown gender neutral color
What was the first thing you bought for the baby?: Clothing
If you already have kids, how do you think they will adjust to the new baby?: N/A
BFing or formula?: Formula.
What is your favourite pregnancy book?: Just this website and the rest of the interweebs
What do you look forward to doing again once you are no longer pregnant?: umm not sure...
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from daddy?: his curly / wavy hair and eye color, nose
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from you?: my wicked lips and cheekbones
Is he ready to be a daddy?: Hes super ready he's already being super daddy to be
Are you ready to be a mommy?: I am more than ready! I love my little gas baby.. i love rubbing my baby bump it makes me calm and happy.

 

[YoungMummy18]

About the mommy!

Name: Vikki
Age: 18
Hair colour: Black
Eye colour: Blue
First child?: Yeah

About the daddy!

Name: Luke
Age: 22
Hair colour: Dark brown
Eye color: Brown
First child?: Yeah

Finding out!!

What day did you find out?: 8th January 2010
How did you feel when you found out?: Shocked
Who was with you?: My sister
Who was the first person you told?: Luke
How did they react?: He was shocked
How did the daddy react?: N/A

Telling the grandparents!

How did your parents react?: Shocked...but happy for me
How did his parents react?: They were fine about it.
Are they helping with baby names?: They left it to us...
Have they bought anything for the baby yet?: His mum has, my mum and dad has...his dad is waiting.
How often do they call to check on you?: Every so often

About the pregnancy!
When was your first appointment?: 28th February 2010
When is your due date?: 23rd September 2010
How far along are you?: 40 weeks + 1 day
Pre-pregnancy weight?: No idea
Weight now?: No idea
Have you had any ultrasounds?: I've had 3
Have you heard the heartbeat?: Yes I have...
What was the heartbeat?: 155bpm

Sex of the baby!

Are you finding out the sex or will you wait until birth?: We found out
What do you want?: Girl
What does the daddy want?: He wanted a boy
If you have kids, what do they want?: N/A
What do you think you are having?: We both thought it was a boy
Have you had your big ultrasound yet?: Indeed.
If so, what are you having?: A girl
If you have kids, are they happy with the sex of the new baby?: N/A
Are you & daddy happy with what you are having: Over the moon

About the birth!

Do you know what you are taking with you?: Yes...all sorted
Who is going to be with you?: Luke
Are you going to videotape it?: Nope
Natural or medicated?: Natural
Do you think you will need a c-section?: Hopefully not
Will you cry with you hold your baby for the first time?: Most likely
Do you think the daddy will cry?: I think he might.
Do you know what you will say to the baby when you first hold him/her?: Finally....
Are you scared about the labor?: Nope

Names!!

Do you have a name picked out?: We do indeedys.
Girl names...: Mikayla Pearl Jessica Farenden
Boy names...: Leon-James Farenden
Is your baby going to be named after someone?: Nope...just names we both like

Other random questions!!

Where was your baby conceived?: Lukes bedroom...christmas day apparently!!
Have you felt the baby move?: Lots and lots.
What race(s) will your baby be? From you and daddy?: English
Do you have stretch marks yet?: Yes
What was your first symptom?: Night sickness
Will your baby have godparents?: Of course.
Who will the god mommy be?: Undecided as of yet.
Who will the god daddy be?: Bob and Damian
What is the baby's room theme?: Havent got her one room yet.
What was the first thing you bought for the baby?: Baby suits
If you already have kids, how do you think they will adjust to the new baby?: N/A
BFing or formula?: Hopefully I'll be breast feeding.
What is your favourite pregnancy book?: Didnt get one.
What do you look forward to doing again once you are no longer pregnant?: Sleeping comfortably again.
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from daddy?: His smile and his eyes
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from you?: My hair...
Is he ready to be a daddy?: He is more than ready...just a bit nervous!
Are you ready to be a mommy?: I hope sooo


xx

 

[amygwen]

I wanted to do it even though I've already had my son - hope no one minds

About the mommy!

Name: Amy
Age: 20 years old
Hair colour: Blonde
Eye colour: Green
First child?: Yes

About the daddy!
Name: Alex
Age: 20
Hair colour: Dark brown
Eye color: Brown
First child?: Yes (it better be haa jk)

Finding out!!

What day did you find out?: October 10th 2009.
How did you feel when you found out?: Very sad, depressed, anxious and nervous!
Who was with you?: Alex
Who was the first person you told?: My mom
How did they react?: She was pretty disappointed.
How did the daddy react?: Shocked, excited haha.. a lot better then me!

Telling the grandparents!

How did your parents react?: They were both really supportive but nervous
How did his parents react?: Same as mine
Are they helping with baby names?: They didn't help, we already decided (me and FOB)
Have they bought anything for the baby yet?: His parents bought us a bouncer, some diapers and some clothes. My mom has bought a lot.. way more than his!
How often do they call to check on you?: My mom saw me everyday during my pregnancy but his mom called like twice or so.. and would ask him how I was more then call me.

About the pregnancy!

When was your first appointment?: Wow I have no idea haha! Some time in October
When is your due date?: It was originally the 7th of June then changed to the 3rd of June.
How far along are you?: Already had him!
Pre-pregnancy weight?: 120.
Weight now?: It was 202 when I had my son.
Have you had any ultrasounds?: I had about 8 because I was considered high risk
Have you heard the heartbeat?: Lots!
What was the heartbeat?: It was always over 150, which meant it was a boy! haha and it was right.

Sex of the baby!

Are you finding out the sex or will you wait until birth?: We found out at 18 weeks.
What do you want?: I didn't care!
What does the daddy want?: A boy.
If you have kids, what do they want?: N/A
What do you think you are having?: I knew I was having a boy.
Have you had your big ultrasound yet?: Yup.
If so, what are you having?: A boy.
If you have kids, are they happy with the sex of the new baby?: N/A
Are you & daddy happy with what you are having: Yes - he cried when he found out it was a boy!

About the birth!

Do you know what you are taking with you?: I took my mom, dad and Alex (OH FOB)
Who is going to be with you?: Above.
Are you going to videotape it?: LOL no. They don't allow it in the hospital anyways
Natural or medicated?: Medicated for sure.
Do you think you will need a c-section?: I didn't think I would've, but I did.
Will you cry with you hold your baby for the first time?: I knew I would lol
Do you think the daddy will cry?: I knew he would tooooo
Do you know what you will say to the baby when you first hold him/her?: I love you
Are you scared about the labor?: I was VERY scared

Names!!

Do you have a name picked out?: Yes
Girl names...: Gwendoline, Emma or Hannah
Boy names...: Kenneth, Alexander
Is your baby going to be named after someone?: Yes. After my favorite uncle and my grandfather. Middle name is father's name.

Other random questions!!

Where was your baby conceived?: My bedroom
Have you felt the baby move?: He moved a lot throughout the pregnancy
What race(s) will your baby be? From you and daddy?: I'm 100% English, my FOB is 50% Mexican and 50% American
Do you have stretch marks yet?: YES.
What was your first symptom?: Peeing a looooot!
Will your baby have godparents?: Yes.
Who will the god mommy be?: My sister
Who will the god daddy be?: Alex's best friend Quinton
What was the first thing you bought for the baby?: An outfit when I found out the sex
If you already have kids, how do you think they will adjust to the new baby?: N/A
BFing or formula?: I breastfeed.
What is your favourite pregnancy book?: Don't have one!
What do you look forward to doing again once you are no longer pregnant?: Heartburn was something I couldn't wait to get over!
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from daddy?: I was hoping he'd be brown like his dad and that he had his nose cus I hate mine!
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from you?: My eyes (which he did woohoo)
Is he ready to be a daddy?: I didn't think so, but I was surprised how well he has done with him, he's an excellent dad.
Are you ready to be a mommy?: I thought I was ready and I wasn't.. def a lot harder then I expected

 

[MummyJen]

About the mommy!

Name: Jenna
Age: 24
Hair colour: Light brown
Eye colour: Green
First child?: Coming soon

About the daddy!

Name: Nick
Age: 29
Hair colour: Dark brown
Eye color: Green
First child?: Still in Mummy but yes

Finding out!!

What day did you find out?: 17th June 2010, 4 weeks and 4 days
How did you feel when you found out?: Estatic
Who was with you?: Nick
Who was the first person you told?: Nick and then we told my parents
How did they react?: They were really really happy for us. My Mum actually cried, happy tears
How did the daddy react?: I was sitting on his lap just after taking the test and we were waiting for it to come up. When it came up saying pregnant I said we are pregnant. And then we started screaming and hugging each other and then crying. It was a good moment.

Telling the grandparents!

How did your parents react?: Like I said above they were very happy and my Mum even stared crying happy tears.
How did his parents react?: We told them over skype and they were really happy for us.
Are they helping with baby names?: Yeah they have been really helpful with names.
Have they bought anything for the baby yet?: We brought out pram today as well as a carry cot that you can put on the pram and in the car, carseat and some accessories.
How often do they call to check on you?: Every day we speak to both our families.

About the pregnancy!

When was your first appointment?: 21st June 2010, we went to the doctor who did a test and then reffered us to the hospital.
When is your due date?: 20th February 2011
How far along are you?: 18 weeks and 5 days
Pre-pregnancy weight?: 7 stone
Weight now?: Haven't weighted myself since I have gotten pregnant
Have you had any ultrasounds?: I have had 1 so far. I have another one on Monday though
Have you heard the heartbeat?: We have, very amazing moment.

Sex of the baby!

Are you finding out the sex or will you wait until birth?: We are waiting until the birth
What do you want?: I am happy with either
What does the daddy want?: He is happy with either
If you have kids, what do they want?: N/A
What do you think you are having?: I am not too sure, I have a feeling it might be a boy...
Have you had your big ultrasound yet?: The 20 week one? No that is on Monday at 19 weeks and 1 day
If so, what are you having?: N/A
If you have kids, are they happy with the sex of the new baby?: N/A
Are you & daddy happy with what you are having: We are just estatic to be pregnant.

About the birth!

Do you know what you are taking with you?: No idea yet
Who is going to be with you?: Nick
Are you going to videotape it?: Hmm I haven't decided yet
Natural or medicated?: Hopefully just gas and air
Do you think you will need a c-section?: I hope not!
Will you cry with you hold your baby for the first time?: YES!
Do you think the daddy will cry?: I am nearly 100% sure he will
Do you know what you will say to the baby when you first hold him/her?: It will probably be "hello"
Are you scared about the labor?: Yes and no.

Names!!

Do you have a name picked out?: Not yet
Girl names...: Scarlett, Ella-Rose or Ruby
Boy names...: Blake or Noah
Is your baby going to be named after someone?: If a boy he will have the middle name "Edward" after Nick's Father and if a girl she will have the middle name either after my Mum or Nick's Mum.

Other random questions!!

Where was your baby conceived?: In Paris. We were there on a romantic weekend away. Pretty perfect weekend come to think of it!
Have you felt the baby move?: I have been getting flutters but not an actual proper kick yet.
What race(s) will your baby be? From you and daddy?: I am english and Daddy is American so baby will be have english and half american and have duel nationality
Do you have stretch marks yet?: Nope but I don't have a proper bump yet...
What was your first symptom?: Feeling sick
Will your baby have godparents?: Yup
Who will the god mommy be?: Catherine, Hubby's sister
Who will the god daddy be?: Lee, Hubby's brother
What is the baby's room theme?: We haven't decided on how the nursery will look yet, something netural though.
What was the first thing you bought for the baby?: The pushchair!
If you already have kids, how do you think they will adjust to the new baby?: N/A
BFing or formula?: Hopefully I'll be breast feeding.
What is your favourite pregnancy book?: I haven't got a book yet as I ahve been reading things online.
What do you look forward to doing again once you are no longer pregnant?: Having a glass of wine when having drinks after work with the girls.
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from daddy?: His smile!!
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from you?: My eyes.
Is he ready to be a daddy?: He will be a brilliant Daddy.
Are you ready to be a mommy?: I have been waiting to be a Mummy for ages, I am more than ready!

 

[Dragonfly]

About the mommy!

Name: Anneka
Age: 28
Hair colour: Brown
Eye colour: Green
First child?: second

About the daddy!

Name: Darren
Age: 29
Hair colour: Dark brown, almost black
Eye color: Green-brown
First child?: second

Finding out!!

What day did you find out?: 16th march 2010
How did you feel when you found out?: shocked
Who was with you?: No one
Who was the first person you told?:darren
How did they react?: quiet then ok
How did the daddy react?: He was shocked to say the least.

Telling the grandparents!

How did your parents react?:mum didnt react really just said ok but dad said congrats.
How did his parents react?:dont know still waiting on a congrats.
Are they helping with baby names?: Nope they are banned from name choosing.
Have they bought anything for the baby yet?yep
How often do they call to check on you?: never

About the pregnancy!
When was your first appointment?: cant remember
When is your due date?: 16th nov 2010
How far along are you?: 33
Pre-pregnancy weight?: scale breaking
Weight now?: dont want to know
Have you had any ultrasounds?: Several
Have you heard the heartbeat?: Indeed I have.
What was the heartbeat?ver 140
Sex of the baby!

Are you finding out the sex or will you wait until birth?: dont get option here
What do you want?: either
What does the daddy want?: boy
If you have kids, what do they want?: either
What do you think you are having?: I thought it was a girl, OH thought it was a boy.
Have you had your big ultrasound yet?: yes
If so, what are you having?: I DONT KNOW!!!!!
If you have kids, are they happy with the sex of the new baby?: N/A
Are you & daddy happy with what you are having: of course a baby is a baby
About the birth!

Do you know what you are taking with you?: yes
Who is going to be with you?: hopefully darren
Are you going to videotape it?: no
Natural or medicated?: Medicated!
Do you think you will need a c-section?: Well i hope not this time
Will you cry with you hold your baby for the first time?: maybe ,
Do you think the daddy will cry?: defo
Do you know what you will say to the baby when you first hold him/her?:hungry?
Are you scared about the labor?: Yes

Names!!

Do you have a name picked out?: for boy yes
Girl names...: none
Boy names...: not telling
Is your baby going to be named after someone?: no
Other random questions!!

Where was your baby conceived?: My bedroom ... couldn't tell you where exactly however.
Have you felt the baby move?: Lots and lots.
What race(s) will your baby be? irish
Do you have stretch marks yet?: only old ones from last time.
What was your first symptom?: nausea
Will your baby have godparents?: noope
Who will the god mommy be?: no one
Who will the god daddy be?: no one
What is the baby's room theme?: ... None co sleep
What was the first thing you bought for the baby?: vests
If you already have kids, how do you think they will adjust to the new baby?: ok
BFing or formula?: breast feeding.
What is your favourite pregnancy book?: dont have one
What do you look forward to doing again once you are no longer pregnant: going out on my bike and lying in bed on my tummy.
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from daddy?: His hair colour and big eyes, and everything else.
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from you?: none
Is he ready to be a daddy?: yep he has praticse from our son
Are you ready to be a mommy?:I am one so yesl

 

[SoonToBeMum]

Name: Ana
Age: 17
Hair colour: Reddy/Purpley mess!
Eye colour: Ones blue, ones green
First child?: Indeed.

About the daddy!

Name: Chris
Age: 19
Hair colour: Black
Eye color: Brown
First child?: Yeaah

Finding out!!

What day did you find out?: 27th September 2010
How did you feel when you found out?: Happy, but scared.
Who was with you?: No one
Who was the first person you told?: Chris
How did they react?: He sort of went into a state of shock
How did the daddy react?: ^^

Telling the grandparents!

How did your parents react?: My mum was really happy, i was quite surprised, Noone else knows yet
How did his parents react?: They dont know yet
Are they helping with baby names?: My mum, maybe, anyone else no
Have they bought anything for the baby yet?: No, and wont until i have my 12 week scan
How often do they call to check on you?: My mum asks me how i am all the time, but very subtly!

About the pregnancy!
When was your first appointment?: I havent had one yet
When is your due date?: 4th June 2011
How far along are you?: 5 weeks today
Pre-pregnancy weight?: No idea
Weight now?: No idea
Have you had any ultrasounds?: Nope
Have you heard the heartbeat?: Not yet
What was the heartbeat?: ....

Sex of the baby!

Are you finding out the sex or will you wait until birth?: waiting, we have to pay where i am ^__^
What do you want?: Im not bothered
What does the daddy want?: Boy
If you have kids, what do they want?: N/A
What do you think you are having?: I have a feeling it will be a boy
Have you had your big ultrasound yet?: Nope
If so, what are you having?: IDK!
If you have kids, are they happy with the sex of the new baby?: N/A
Are you & daddy happy with what you are having: we will both be happy either way

About the birth!

Do you know what you are taking with you?: Not a clue
Who is going to be with you?: Chris & my mum
Are you going to videotape it?: Pictures only for me i think
Natural or medicated?: Medicated!
Do you think you will need a c-section?: Well I hope not!
Will you cry with you hold your baby for the first time?: Of course I will!
Do you think the daddy will cry?: More than likely
Do you know what you will say to the baby when you first hold him/her?: it will be a spurr of the moment type thing
Are you scared about the labor?: Yes and no.

Names!!

Do you have a name picked out?: yeah .
Girl names...: Abigail Paige
Boy names...: Oliver Brian
Is your baby going to be named after someone?: Yes, paige after my nan or brian after OHs grandad

Other random questions!!

Where was your baby conceived?: My bedroom, when my mum was on holiday
Have you felt the baby move?: nope
What race(s) will your baby be? From you and daddy?: English for both
Do you have stretch marks yet?: Not yet
What was your first symptom?: Urm..no period, does that count? other than that..fatigue
Will your baby have godparents?: Yes
Who will the god mommy be?: Probably my stepmum & my cousin
Who will the god daddy be?: Chris' Bestfriend and he can choose the other one
What is the baby's room theme?: havent quite got that far yet
What was the first thing you bought for the baby?: chris brought a little teddy lion when i first told him, but nothing else until my scan
If you already have kids, how do you think they will adjust to the new baby?: N/A
BFing or formula?: Hoping to breatfeed
What is your favourite pregnancy book?: ..I havent read any yet
What do you look forward to doing again once you are no longer pregnant?: i dont really feel pregnant yet so may edit this at a later date
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from daddy?: Hopefully his height
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from you?: My eyes, i hope he/she doesnt get my freckles
Is he ready to be a daddy?: I think he will, he however isnt so sure
Are you ready to be a mommy?: I would like to think so!

 

[Kerry.]

About the mommy!

Name: Kerry
Age: 20
Hair colour: Dark blonde/light brown
Eye colour: Blue
First child?: Yep

About the daddy!

Name: James
Age: 25
Hair colour: Blonde
Eye color: Blue
First child?: Yep

Finding out!!
What day did you find out?: 15th March
How did you feel when you found out?: Thrilled, ecstatic, terrified
Who was with you?: My OH
Who was the first person you told?: My boss, because I had to miss a lot of work early on due to bleeding and such
How did they react?: Shocked but happy
How did the daddy react?: Thrilled

Telling the grandparents!

How did your parents react?: My mum was shocked, and slightly disappointed for me (I was at university and stuff) but now she's happy
How did his parents react?: The same
Are they helping with baby names?: Nope
Have they bought anything for the baby yet?: Yeah. My mum has bought lots - clothes, pram, carseat, stuff for the nursery and OH's mum has bought clothes and bath stuff etc.
How often do they call to check on you?: Everyday

About the pregnancy!

When was your first appointment?: First doctor's appt was 17th March
When is your due date?: 18th November
How far along are you?: 33+3
Pre-pregnancy weight?: 55kg
Weight now?: Not sure - I reckon I've put on a couple of stone though
Have you had any ultrasounds?: Yeah, about 6 (due to the baby being big)
Have you heard the heartbeat?: Yep, lots
What was the heartbeat?: 140 at the last MW appt

Sex of the baby!

Are you finding out the sex or will you wait until birth?: Found out - having a boy
What do you want?: I was happy either way but delighted to be having a son
What does the daddy want?: Boy
If you have kids, what do they want?: N/A
What do you think you are having?: I thought it was a girl
Have you had your big ultrasound yet?: Yeah
If so, what are you having?: A boy
If you have kids, are they happy with the sex of the new baby?: N/A
Are you & daddy happy with what you are having: Ecstatic!

About the birth!

Do you know what you are taking with you?: Got my hospital bag packed already, although I feel like a re-packing is in order soon!
Who is going to be with you?: James
Are you going to videotape it?: OH wants to but I don't!
Natural or medicated?: Natural would be nice, but as my pain threshold isn't fantastic, probably medicated
Do you think you will need a c-section?: I hope not!
Will you cry with you hold your baby for the first time?: Of course!
Do you think the daddy will cry?: Definitely
Do you know what you will say to the baby when you first hold him/her?: "Hi baby!" probably, and "We made this!" to my OH
Are you scared about the labor?: More anxious than anything

Names!!

Do you have a name picked out?: Yep
Girl names...:
Boy names...: Jacob Lucas
Is your baby going to be named after someone?: Nope

Other random questions!!

Where was your baby conceived?: OH's old house
Have you felt the baby move?: Yeah, he's a right little wriggler
What race(s) will your baby be? From you and daddy?: English
Do you have stretch marks yet?: Had some on my boobs, which have faded, and some on hips and bum
What was your first symptom?: Fatigue
Will your baby have godparents?: Of course, haven't chosen them yet though
Who will the god mommy be?: As above
Who will the god daddy be?: " "
What is the baby's room theme?: One wall is blue, the rest are white. Got a cute rug and accessories for the room too
What was the first thing you bought for the baby?: Hmm, I think it was clothes, or a teddy
If you already have kids, how do you think they will adjust to the new baby?: N/A
BFing or formula?: Formula
What is your favourite pregnancy book?: 'Your Pregnancy Bible'
What do you look forward to doing again once you are no longer pregnant?: There's nothing I particularly miss that much. A glass of rosé would be nice - and perhaps an energy drink. I'll be looking forward to getting back into shape too
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from daddy?: Hair colour - anything really. I'm sure he'll be just as beautiful as his daddy
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from you?: My eyes
Is he ready to be a daddy?: He's scared that he won't be good enough, but I know he'll do a fantastic job
Are you ready to be a mommy?: As ready as I'll ever be

 

[Butterfly2]

About the mommy!

Name: Vickie
Age: 21
Hair colour: Brown
Eye colour: Greeny/Blue
First child?: Yes

About the daddy!

Name: Billy
Age: 21
Hair colour: Brown
Eye color: Hazel
First child?: Yes

Finding out!!

What day did you find out?: 18th April 2010
How did you feel when you found out?: Shocked and very happy
Who was with you?: Just me
Who was the first person you told?: Billy
How did they react?: Over the moon
How did the daddy react?: Over the moon

Telling the grandparents!

How did your parents react?: Mum and Stepdad very happy they cried. My Dad well im not too sure!
How did his parents react?: Happy
Are they helping with baby names?: No way
Have they bought anything for the baby yet?: Started buying things when i was 11 weeks, my parents are buying the pram
How often do they call to check on you?: I speak to my parents everyday, his parents never call me, but when i see them they sometimes ask

About the pregnancy!
When was your first appointment?: 4th May 2010
When is your due date?: 24th December 2010
How far along are you?: 28+3
Pre-pregnancy weight?: 54kg
Weight now?: 61kg
Have you had any ultrasounds?: 3
Have you heard the heartbeat?: Yes
What was the heartbeat?: MW wrote 142-153 over 2 minutes

Sex of the baby!

Are you finding out the sex or will you wait until birth?: Waiting till birth
What do you want?: I dont mind, but got given a whole wardrobes worth of boys clothes lol
What does the daddy want?: Boy of course!
If you have kids, what do they want?: Do not have any others
What do you think you are having?: At first i thought a girl but now i thinking its a boy!
Have you had your big ultrasound yet?: Yes
If so, what are you having?: I didnt find out
If you have kids, are they happy with the sex of the new baby?: Do not have any others!
Are you & daddy happy with what you are having: We wont find out for antoher 11 weeks lol

About the birth!

Do you know what you are taking with you?: Hmmm kind of got it sorted
Who is going to be with you?: Billy
Are you going to videotape it?: No
Natural or medicated?: Well hoping just gas and air
Do you think you will need a c-section?: I really hope not
Will you cry with you hold your baby for the first time?: Most probably
Do you think the daddy will cry?: I think he might
Do you know what you will say to the baby when you first hold him/her?: Ive not thought of that bit
Are you scared about the labor?: At the moment no, im still waiting to be scared of it lol

Names!!

Do you have a name picked out?: For a girl yes, still deciding on a boys
Girl names...?: Gracie Robyn
Boy names..We just can't decided on one we both like!
Is your baby going to be named after someone?: No

Other random questions!!

Where was your baby conceived?: Bedroom
Have you felt the baby move?: Yes
What race(s) will your baby be? From you and daddy?: English
Do you have stretch marks yet?: Not yet
What was your first symptom?: I have irregular periods and was trying to entice my period to come on by taking a test!
Will your baby have godparents?: Yes but havent decided yet
Who will the god mommy be? Not decided yet
Who will the god daddy be?: Not decided yet
What is the baby's room theme?: Baby will be in with us as we got 1 bed house but we have painted a wall, yellow and got some really cute baby paintings of giraffees, all the stuff we got have gotzoo animals on moses basket, bbaby bouncer etc...
What was the first thing you bought for the baby?: Booties and mittens
If you already have kids, how do you think they will adjust to the new baby?:Havent got any others
BFing or formula?: Breastfeeding hopefully
What is your favourite pregnancy book?: Your Pregnancy Bible: The Experts' Guide to the Nine Months of Pregnancy and the First Weeks of Parenthood. New updated edition
What do you look forward to doing again once you are no longer pregnant?: Eating brie cheese lol
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from daddy?: Eyes and height
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from you?: Hmm i dont no lol
Is he ready to be a daddy?: Yes i think he is
Are you ready to be a mommy?: I hope so

 

[love_myfiance]

About the mommy!

Name: Elisha
Age: 21
Hair colour: brown
Eye colour: brown/green
First child?: yes.

About the daddy!

Name: Shane
Age: 20.
Hair colour: Dark brown/Black.
Eye color: brown/green
First child?: yes.

Finding out!!

What day did you find out?: October 7th, 2010.
How did you feel when you found out?: Extremly happy.
Who was with you?: my fiance.
Who was the first person you told?: my fiances friends.
How did they react?: they were happy for us.
How did the daddy react?: extremly happy.

Telling the grandparents!

How did your parents react?: my mother was fine, very happy.
How did his parents react?: his mother was alittle upset, but now couldn't be happier, and can't wait for the months to come.
Are they helping with baby names?: we already chose some. :]
Have they bought anything for the baby yet?: his mother was looking at changing tables already. LOL
How often do they call to check on you?: we live with his mom.

About the pregnancy!
When was your first appointment?: i haven't made one yet.
When is your due date?: june 17, 2011
How far along are you?: 4.7w
Pre-pregnancy weight?: 178
Weight now?: 178
Have you had any ultrasounds?: not yet, i'm excited though.
Have you heard the heartbeat?: no.
What was the heartbeat?:

Sex of the baby!

Are you finding out the sex or will you wait until birth?: i'm going to find out.
What do you want?: doesn't matter as long as the babys healthy.
What does the daddy want?: same thing as me.
If you have kids, what do they want?: N/A
What do you think you are having?: i think i'm going to have a girl, he thinks a boy. LOL we shall see.
Have you had your big ultrasound yet?: no.
If so, what are you having?: n/a
If you have kids, are they happy with the sex of the new baby?: N/A
Are you & daddy happy with what you are having: we don't know what we are having yet, but are wicked excited to find out when that time comes.

About the birth!

Do you know what you are taking with you?: no.
Who is going to be with you?: my fiance, and his mother.
Are you going to videotape it?: maybe.
Natural or medicated?: haha.
Do you think you will need a c-section?: i hope not.
Will you cry with you hold your baby for the first time?: yes, i think so.
Do you think the daddy will cry?: i think so.
Do you know what you will say to the baby when you first hold him/her?: i love you so much !
Are you scared about the labor?: yes, but i know i can handle it. i got my fiances mother coaching me through it all. LOL

Names!!

Do you have a name picked out?: yes.
Girl names...: Chelsea Rose Souza.
Boy names...: Daniel Louis Souza.
Is your baby going to be named after someone?: yes, Chelsea is actually, the name my fiances mother was going to name one of her children who passed away in her stomach &daniel is my fiances friend who passed away, so they both mean alot.

Other random questions!!

Where was your baby conceived?: our bedroom.
Have you felt the baby move?: not yet, can't wait though.
What race(s) will your baby be? From you and daddy?: portuguese.
Do you have stretch marks yet?: no.
What was your first symptom?: nausea.
Will your baby have godparents?: yes.
Who will the god mommy be?: not sure yet.
Who will the god daddy be?: my fiances bestfriend.
What is the baby's room theme?: we haven't come up with one yet.
What was the first thing you bought for the baby?: nothing yet.
If you already have kids, how do you think they will adjust to the new baby?: N/A
BFing or formula?: i want to breastfeed.
What is your favourite pregnancy book?: haven't read any.
What do you look forward to doing again once you are no longer pregnant?: drinking soda, even though i drink alittle here and there, i can go back to drinking as much as i want. LOL
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from daddy?: his hair, and his nose.
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from you?: my eyes, ears, and lips.
Is he ready to be a daddy?: yes he is. he's going to make an outstanding daddy.
Are you ready to be a mommy?: YES i AM.

 

[Lianne1986]

About the mommy!

Name: Lianne
Age: 23
Hair colour: Brown
Eye colour: Blue
First child?: No

About the daddy!

Name: Chris
Age: 29
Hair colour: Dark brown
Eye color: Green
First child?: Yea.

Finding out!!

What day did you find out?: 23rd June 2010
How did you feel when you found out?: Happy, but scared.
Who was with you?: No one
Who was the first person you told?: My Hubby
How did they react?: He was really happy.
How did the daddy react?: ^^

Telling the grandparents!

How did your parents react?: My mum was really happy!
How did his parents react?: Happy
Are they helping with baby names?: Nope
Have they bought anything for the baby yet?: My mum has brought us a couple of hats.
How often do they call to check on you?: i speak to my mum everyday nayway, and MIL hardly eva.

About the pregnancy!

When was your first appointment?: 30th July.
When is your due date?: 7th March 2011
How far along are you?: 18weeks 6days
Pre-pregnancy weight?: 11 Stone
Weight now?: No idea
Have you had any ultrasounds?: I've had 2
Have you heard the heartbeat?: yep
What was the heartbeat?: Not sure.

Sex of the baby!

Are you finding out the sex or will you wait until birth?: Def finding out.
What do you want?: Not bothered.
What does the daddy want?: Girl
If you have kids, what do they want?: My son wants a brother
What do you think you are having?: i think boy, DH thinks girl.
Have you had your big ultrasound yet?: Not yet. 22nd oct.
If so, what are you having?: N/A
If you have kids, are they happy with the sex of the new baby?: N/A
Are you & daddy happy with what you are having: We wil be happy whateva.

About the birth!

Do you know what you are taking with you?: Sort of ...
Who is going to be with you?: Chris
Are you going to videotape it?: No
Natural or medicated?: Medicated!
Do you think you will need a c-section?: Hope not.
Will you cry with you hold your baby for the first time?: Of course I will.
Do you think the daddy will cry?: Yes.
Do you know what you will say to the baby when you first hold him/her?: Hello, Im ur mummy
Are you scared about the labor?: Yes.

Names!!

Do you have a name picked out?: No.
Girl names...: N/A
Boy names...: N/A
Is your baby going to be named after someone?: Yes, DH's grandparent, and my twin brother.

Other random questions!!

Where was your baby conceived?: My bedroom.
Have you felt the baby move?: Yes
What race(s) will your baby be? From you and daddy?: English
Do you have stretch marks yet?:[/COLOR] A Couple.
What was your first symptom?: Heartburn.
Will your baby have godparents?: Not sure
Who will the god mommy be?: N/A
Who will the god daddy be?: N/A
What is the baby's room theme?: Not Sure.
What was the first thing you bought for the baby?: Socks & Mittens,
If you already have kids, how do you think they will adjust to the new baby?: they will be fine
BFing or formula?: Expressing and Formula.
What is your favourite pregnancy book?: I don't know. :S
What do you look forward to doing again once you are no longer pregnant?: picking my kids up.
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from daddy?: his tallness.
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from you?: havent a clue. def not my shortness lol
Is he ready to be a daddy?: He's a brill daddy now.
Are you ready to be a mommy?: I am already.

 

[Phinners]

About the mommy!

Name: Sandra
Age: 37
Hair colour: Dark brown
Eye colour: brown
First child?: 2nd

About the daddy!

Name: Matthew
Age: 38
Hair colour: Dark brown, almost black with grey
Eye color: Green-Blue
First child?: yes

Finding out!!

What day did you find out?: cant remember, was 7 weeks
How did you feel when you found out?: incredulous
Who was with you?: No one
Who was the first person you told?: my OH
How did they react?: He was devastated
How did the daddy react?: see above

Telling the grandparents!

How did your parents react?: Mine were well happy
How did his parents react?: with silence
Are they helping with baby names?: they are guessing but we wont tell them
Have they bought anything for the baby yet?: yes a baby gro bag, clothes and all sorts of stuff
How often do they call to check on you?: never

About the pregnancy!
When was your first appointment?:
When is your due date?: 29th Nov2011
How far along are you?: 33 weeks
Pre-pregnancy weight?: lol
Weight now?: as tone more
Have you had any ultrasounds?: I've had 2 NHS and 2 private
Have you heard the heartbeat?: yes
What was the heartbeat?:normal

Sex of the baby!

Are you finding out the sex or will you wait until birth?: We found out.
What do you want?: either
What does the daddy want?: either
If you have kids, what do they want?: either
What do you think you are having?: I thought it was a girl, OH thought it was a boy. we're having a boy
Have you had your big ultrasound yet?: yes
If so, what are you having?: A boy.
If you have kids, are they happy with the sex of the new baby?:yes
Are you & daddy happy with what you are having: yes

About the birth!

Do you know what you are taking with you?: kinda
Who is going to be with you?: My OH
Are you going to videotape it?:no
Natural or medicated?: Medicated!
Do you think you will need a c-section?: yes
Will you cry with you hold your baby for the first time?: probably
Do you think the daddy will cry?:I think so
Do you know what you will say to the baby when you first hold him/her?: OMG you are real!
Are you scared about the labor?: a bit

Names!!

Do you have a name picked out?: yes
Girl names...: N/A
Boy names...: a secret
Is your baby going to be named after someone?: only the middle name


Other random questions!!

Where was your baby conceived?: our bedroom, Matthew was late for work lol
Have you felt the baby move?: all the time
What race(s) will your baby be? From you and daddy?: white
Do you have stretch marks yet?: not from this preg
What was your first symptom?: sore boobs
Will your baby have godparents?: no
Who will the god mommy be?:
Who will the god daddy be?:
What is the baby's room theme?: he doesnt have his own room yet
What was the first thing you bought for the baby?: clothes
If you already have kids, how do you think they will adjust to the new baby?: fine
BFing or formula?: breast feeding.
What is your favourite pregnancy book?: none
What do you look forward to doing again once you are no longer pregnant?:having a good poo
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from daddy?: his eyes
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from you?: lol none
Is he ready to be a daddy?: he's nervous but he'll be amazing
Are you ready to be a mommy?: yup

 

[Maid Marian]

About the mummy!

Name:
Age: 20
Hair colour: Brunette
Eye colour: Dark Brown
First child?: Yep!

About the daddy!

Name:
Age: 19
Hair colour: Dark brown
Eye color: Green/Brown
First child?: Yep.


Finding out!!

What day did you find out?: 16th Oct 2010
How did you feel when you found out?: Total surprised!
Who was with you?: No one.
Who was the first person you told?: My best friend.
How did they react?: Really supportive.
How did the daddy react?: Really shocked.

Telling the grandparents!

How did your parents react?: Haven't told my mum yet.


About the pregnancy!

When is your first appointment?: 16th Nov 2010
When is your due date?: 24th June 2011
How far along are you?: 4 weeks
Pre-pregnancy weight?: 12 Stone
Weight now?: No idea
Have you had any ultrasounds?: no
Have you heard the heartbeat?: no

Sex of the baby!

Are you finding out the sex or will you wait until birth?: Yep, can't wait!
What do you want?: Boy
What does the daddy want?: Girl
If you have kids, what do they want?: N/A
What do you think you are having?: I really think a girl.

About the birth!

Do you know what you are taking with you?: Not yet.
Who is going to be with you?: Husband
Are you going to videotape it?: No.
Natural or medicated?: Medicated!
Do you think you will need a c-section?: I hope not!
Will you cry with you hold your baby for the first time?: A lot
Do you think the daddy will cry?: I think so, yes.
Do you know what you will say to the baby when you first hold him/her?: I love you my little darling.
Are you scared about the labor?: Not at the moment.

Names!!

Do you have a name picked out?: Yep.
Girl names...:
Boy names...: Timothy or Harvey or Jonah
Is your baby going to be named after someone?: Yes, after my grandma ... Harvey after a family friend.

Other random questions!!

Where was your baby conceived?: Our bed.
What race(s) will your baby be? From you and daddy?: English and Scottish (Me) English (Daddy)
Do you have stretch marks yet?: Yep, but I had them before tbf!!
What was your first symptom?: Bloating and loss of appetite.
Will your baby have godparents?: No, we're not religious, so well have a humanist-ceremony, and will have Guide-parents.
Who will the god mommy be?: not sure yet. One of several people.
Who will the god daddy be?: ditto
BFing or formula?: breast feeding.
What do you look forward to doing again once you are no longer pregnant?: Brie and smoked salmon.
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from daddy?: His lovely hair, and his colour-changing eyes.
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from you?: Just not my horrible curly hair!
Is he ready to be a daddy?: Yes, totally, but he doesn't believe it himself yet.
Are you ready to be a mommy?: I am ready, so ready. I've wanted to be a mummy for so long.

 

[MissJ]

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[ttcfirstbb]

About the mommy!

Name: Carolina
Age: 24
Hair colour: Dark Brown
Eye colour: Light Brown
First child?: Yes

About the daddy!

Name: Eddie
Age: 24
Hair colour: Dark brown
Eye color: Dark Brown
First child?: Yes

Finding out!!

What day did you find out?: October 26, 2010
How did you feel when you found out?: Surprised!!! But soooo happy
Who was with you?: DH was in the kitchen
Who was the first person you told?: DH
How did they react?: He couldn't believe it, he was shocked and soo happy he cried!
How did the daddy react?: See above

Telling the grandparents!

How did your parents react?: Will be telling them is 2 weeks! Can't wait, mom is going to cry I know, she's the only one who knew we were TTC
How did his parents react?: They will be finding out in 2 weeks!
Are they helping with baby names?: N/A
Have they bought anything for the baby yet?: N/A
How often do they call to check on you?: Talk to my mom almost everyday we have a great relationship and MIL is great too (they don't know yet and don't suspect a thing!)

About the pregnancy!

When was your first appointment?: It will be on November 19, 2010 I will be 8w2d
When is your due date?: June 29, 2011
How far along are you?: 6w4d
Pre-pregnancy weight?: 245lbs (bad I know)
Weight now?: Same
Have you had any ultrasounds?: Not yet but will be getting 1st in 12 days!
Have you heard the heartbeat?: Not yet but looking forward to it.
What was the heartbeat?: N/A

Sex of the baby!

Are you finding out the sex or will you wait until birth?: I want to stay team yellow but DH wants to find out to get the nursery ready so he will find out
What do you want?: Suffered a previous loss so will be happy with a Happy Healthy Baby
What does the daddy want?: Same, but secretly wants a Boy I know!
If you have kids, what do they want?: N/A
What do you think you are having?: I don't know but DH is convinced it will be a girl
Have you had your big ultrasound yet?: No not that far along yet
If so, what are you having?: N/A
If you have kids, are they happy with the sex of the new baby?: N/A
Are you & daddy happy with what you are having: N/A

About the birth!

Do you know what you are taking with you?: No... way too early
Who is going to be with you?: DH, My mom and MIL
Are you going to videotape it?: I don't think so, pictures yes
Natural or medicated?: Hopefully all natural
Do you think you will need a c-section?: I really really hope not!
Will you cry with you hold your baby for the first time?: I know I will I have been waiting for a long time
Do you think the daddy will cry?: I'm pretty sure he will too!
Do you know what you will say to the baby when you first hold him/her?: Welcome little one! (something along those lines
Are you scared about the labor?: Yes and no.

Names!!

Do you have a name picked out?: We do we have had them forever!
Girl names...: Isabelle Theresa
Boy names...: Isaac Alejandro
Is your baby going to be named after someone?: Isabelle for my dad's mom, Theresa after mom's mom, Alejandro for DH baby brother who passed away as a baby and was only 1yr younger than hubby

Other random questions!!

Where was your baby conceived?: Our bedroom, our bed
Have you felt the baby move?: No too early
What race(s) will your baby be? From you and daddy?: Mexican
Do you have stretch marks yet?: Yes none from pregnancy
What was your first symptom?: Sore Nipples
Will your baby have godparents?: Nope
Who will the god mommy be?: N/A
Who will the god daddy be?: N/A
What is the baby's room theme?: ... No idea yet.
What was the first thing you bought for the baby?: Nothing yet will probably wait after 12 weeks
If you already have kids, how do you think they will adjust to the new baby?: N/A
BFing or formula?: Hopefully I'll be breast feeding.
What is your favourite pregnancy book?: What to Expect When You're Expecting
What do you look forward to doing again once you are no longer pregnant?: Haven't had many symptoms yet, but being able to sleep on stomach as I know I wont be able to when I'm further along.
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from daddy?: If we have a son I want him to look just like his Daddy!
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from you?: My eyes
Is he ready to be a daddy?: He'll be an excellent daddy has been wanting this for a long time!
Are you ready to be a mommy?: I am as ready as can be!

 

[Jess812]

About the mommy!

Name: Jessica
Age: 21
Hair colour: Brown
Eye colour: Blue
First child?: Yep

About the daddy!

Name: Rob
Age: 26
Hair colour: Brown
Eye color: Blue
First child?: Yes

Finding out!!

What day did you find out?: 27th Sept 2010
How did you feel when you found out?: Happy, Couldnt believe it!
Who was with you?: Husband
Who was the first person you told?: A friend
How did they react?: She was really really excited as shes aso pregnant.
How did the daddy react?: He was shocked and didnt believe the first 3 tests so got me to do the 2nd digital one

Telling the grandparents!

How did your parents react?: My mum was happy but worried. As i have alot of problems with my legs/knees at the moment and awaiting more surgery but after explaining all will be ok both extremely happy. Their first grand child
How did his parents react?: Very excited, first grand child also
Are they helping with baby names?: No
Have they bought anything for the baby yet?: I bought some mittens and a baby snuggle blanket a few days ago
How often do they call to check on you?: Hmm not that often really.

About the pregnancy!
When was your first appointment?: 25th Oct 2010
When is your due date?: 27th May 2011
How far along are you?: 11 weeks + 3
Pre-pregnancy weight?:
Weight now?:
Have you had any ultrasounds?: not yet, cannot wait!
Have you heard the heartbeat?: Not yet, cannot wait!
What was the heartbeat?:

Sex of the baby!

Are you finding out the sex or will you wait until birth?: I want to wait till birth. But hubby wants to know.
What do you want?: Either
What does the daddy want?: Either
If you have kids, what do they want?: N/A
What do you think you are having?: TWINS!
Have you had your big ultrasound yet?: nope
If so, what are you having?: N/A
If you have kids, are they happy with the sex of the new baby?: N/A
Are you & daddy happy with what you are having: Happy for either sex

About the birth!

Do you know what you are taking with you?: Sort of...
Who is going to be with you?: Rob
Are you going to videotape it?: Hmm No. Maybe a few pics
Natural or medicated?: Natural is i can
Do you think you will need a c-section?: Possibly Due to my legs been in such a bad way.
Will you cry with you hold your baby for the first time?: Of course I will! Im so emotional
Do you think the daddy will cry?: I think he will but he said he wont.. Yet he cried when he read 'pregnant' on my test!!
Do you know what you will say to the baby when you first hold him/her?: Hello,,,, I Love You
Are you scared about the labor?: Yes and no.

Names!!

Do you have a name picked out?: Sort of
Girl names...: Sophie Elaine / Angela Elaine
Boy names...: Tyler James / James Tyler
Is your baby going to be named after someone?: Yes, Elaine. This is my mother in law who i never got to meet as she passed away when Rob was a child

Other random questions!!

Where was your baby conceived?: On the sofa
Have you felt the baby move?: Too early yet
What race(s) will your baby be? From you and daddy?: English
Do you have stretch marks yet?: Yes, but from been ermm fat
What was your first symptom?: Sore boobs!!!! My gosh the killed!!
Will your baby have godparents?: Not sure yet, we dont want to have to choose out of our friends!
Who will the god mommy be?: N/A
Who will the god daddy be?: N/A
What is the baby's room theme?: Most likely Winnie the pooh & Co
What was the first thing you bought for the baby?: Pair of mittens and a snuggle blanket
If you already have kids, how do you think they will adjust to the new baby?: N/A
BFing or formula?: Hopefully I'll be breast feeding.
What is your favourite pregnancy book?: i dont have one. the Internet is best
What do you look forward to doing again once you are no longer pregnant?: The odd glass of alcohol when celebrating any occasions
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from daddy?: Big blue eyes
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from you?: My 'baby' nose lol
Is he ready to be a daddy?: For sure!!
Are you ready to be a mommy?: I am more than ready.

 

[shayandbump]

About the mommy!

Name: Shay
Age: 22
Hair colour: Dark blonde
Eye colour: Grey
First child?: Nope, 2nd

About the daddy!

Name: Aaron
Age: 21
Hair colour: Dark brown
Eye color: Blue
First child?: Nope, 2nd

Finding out!!

What day did you find out?: June 4th 2010
How did you feel when you found out?: Over-the-moon but frightened too (our 1st was only 8 months old)
Who was with you?: Aaron & our eldest, Amy
Who was the first person you told?: Aaron
How did they react?: With a giant grin & a shout of "I'm going to be a Daddy again!!!"
How did the daddy react?: He was excited

Telling the grandparents!

How did your parents react?: Shocked I was pregnant again so soon but really happy to be told they're going to be Grandparents all over again
How did his parents react?: Roughly the same, except not as shocked I was pregnant...Aaron's sister's two children have almost the same age gap as ours will
Are they helping with baby names?: Nope, we're already chosen
Have they bought anything for the baby yet?: A few bits
How often do they call to check on you?: Most days

About the pregnancy!

When was your first appointment?: I really don't remember! :/
When is your due date?: February 5th 2011
How far along are you?: 27 weeks & 3 days
Pre-pregnancy weight?: 88lbs
Weight now?: 98lbs
Have you had any ultrasounds?: I've had 2, have another 1 tomorrow and another in December
Have you heard the heartbeat?: Yes
What was the heartbeat?: Not a clue...they don't record it the same where I live

Sex of the baby!

Are you finding out the sex or will you wait until birth?: We already know
What do you want?: A healthy happy baby
What does the daddy want?: The same
If you have kids, what do they want?: A little brother or sister
What do you think you are having?: I thought I was having another girl but I was wrong, we're expecting a boy!
Have you had your big ultrasound yet?: Yes
If so, what are you having?: A boy, Liam
If you have kids, are they happy with the sex of the new baby?: She's a little young to understand
Are you & daddy happy with what you are having: Yes

About the birth!

Do you know what you are taking with you?: Yes
Who is going to be with you?: Aaron
Are you going to videotape it?: Heck no!
Natural or medicated?: Preferably natural but medicated if I feel I need it
Do you think you will need a c-section?: I hope not!
Will you cry with you hold your baby for the first time?: I don't know
Do you think the daddy will cry?: Probably, he was in tears the 1st time
Do you know what you will say to the baby when you first hold him/her?: Hey you!
Are you scared about the labor?: Yes...but mainly because I'm worried of it all going wrong like last time

Names!!

Do you have a name picked out?: Yes
Girl names...: Would've been Sophie Marie
Boy names...: He's Liam Richard
Is your baby going to be named after someone?: Liam is just a name we both like but Richard was my Grandfathers name who passed away in Jan 2009; the only Great-Grandfather not with us

Other random questions!!

Where was your baby conceived?: Our bedroom
Have you felt the baby move?: Oh yes
What race(s) will your baby be? From you and daddy?: British
Do you have stretch marks yet?: Only the ones on my bum from my last pregnancy
What was your first symptom?: Nausea
Will your baby have godparents?: No
Who will the god mommy be?: n/a
Who will the god daddy be?: n/a
What is the baby's room theme?: none
What was the first thing you bought for the baby?: a blanket & a clothing set
If you already have kids, how do you think they will adjust to the new baby?: I don't think Amy will really understand what's happening but, after some adjustment, hopefully it'll be like he's always been here and they'll get on fine
BFing or formula?: Formula
What is your favourite pregnancy book?: None
What do you look forward to doing again once you are no longer pregnant?: Being able to bend properly! lol
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from daddy?: not sure
What physical features do you hope the baby will get from you?: not sure
Is he ready to be a daddy?: He already is
Are you ready to be a mommy?: I already am