Another Pregnancy Survey
Was this a planned or unplanned pregnancy?
Sort of? We started trying not long after my miscarriage, probably early 2009, but we’d given up. I was still tracking my cycles so I’d know when I was going to start, and got surprised last December when I took a test a few days before my period was supposed to start.
How long were you TTC this baby?
Technically about 3 1/2 years.
Who was the first person you told besides your SO/parents/immediate family?
I Facebooked it so I wouldn’t have to keep track of who all I told.
How long did you wait to tell them and others?
I tried to wait until I was actually "late" to tell Darryl, but I wound up telling him a day earlier because I had a massive panic attack. We told everyone else a few days later afterwards.
Do you have a "feeling" what sex your baby will be?
I already know he’s a boy, but I kind of knew he was a he beforehand. We wanted a girl, but we both had a feeling that he was a boy.
Do you have a preference?
We both wanted a girl, since we have a boy and we already had a girl’s name picked out.
Are you thinking of doing a themed nursery? If so, what is the theme?
We’re doing dinosaurs, but he’ll be sharing our room until he’s older and then he’ll share a room with Ville, so we’re not completely decorating or anything.
How many children do you want?
We agreed on 3. I wanted more than that, but we had to compromise.
Do you have any names picked out yet?
Yup, Liam Omar!
Are you craving anything?
Pickles, corn, and steak.
Any food aversions?
I can’t eat chocolate most of the time. I know there’s something else, but preggo brain is running rampant with me.
What "rules" do you stick to while you’ve been pg?
I had no caffeine until the 2nd trimester, though I admit I’ve had more than I should since then. I don’t lift anything over 5 lbs, no drinking, and no smoking.
Anything you’ve done to break the rules?
I’ve been drinking more caffeine than I probably should. I have to lift on occasion, though I try my hardest to avoid that.
What about this pg has surprised you or is different than you expected or have experienced before?
I’m so much bigger and started showing a LOT earlier than I did when I was pregnant with Ville. I also had morning sickness earlier this time than I did with Ville.
Natural, Medicated, C-Section, VBAC, Don’t know?
I plan to do it the same as last time, just the IV drugs. I refused the epidural because I’m terrified of needles and to me it’s not worth the anxiety.
What traits do you hope your child inherits from you?
I kind of hope he has my looks so he looks like his brother. I also hope he gets my general personality, like Ville. He’s very easy going.
From the father?
I hope he gets his father’s athleticism.
What traits do you wish your child does not inherit from you?
I hope he doesn’t get my shyness, my social awkwardness, or my clumsiness.
From the father?
I hope he doesn’t get his general attitude about things and his anger issues, though those generally stem from the way he was raised.
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