The questions everyone asks, that no matter how you answer, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE will jump down your throat over it!
This is FlameFree so don't feel the need to explain your answers if you don't want to.
Are you going to breast feed?:
Are you going to have an Epi?:
Who will be in your delivery room:
What significance does your baby's name have?:
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?:
Are you cloth diapering?:
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?:
Will you be a SAHM?:
Are you married to your baby's daddy?:
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?:
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?:
Who will cut the cord?:
Are you having an Elective C-Section?:
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?:
What do you hate most about being pregnant?:
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?:
If/When you have a boy will you curcumcise him?:
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?:


Re: FFFC Survey
Are you going to breast feed?: yes
Are you going to have an Epi?: maybe
Who will be in your delivery room: DH and our doula
What significance does your baby's name have?: It's gender specific, spelled traditionally, and sounds nice.
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: No.
Are you cloth diapering?: Yes.
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: Not yet, other than I can't drink my way through it.
Will you be a SAHM?: No
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: Yes
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?: n/a
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: Eat what I want, lift heavy things, climb on furniture, take hot baths, drink coffee, go to the bar (but not to drink)...
Who will cut the cord?: I don't care.
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: Eff no.
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: 12 lb
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: Insomnia at 4 am
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: Plan
If/When you have a boy will you circumcise him?: No
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?: When she wants to and is old enough to clean them.
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Are you going to breast feed?: Yes
Are you going to have an Epi?: Yes
Who will be in your delivery room: My DH
What significance does your baby's name have?: Personal
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: Nope
Are you cloth diapering?: Yes, I used disposables with DD so I'm pretty excited to CD!
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: Haha no.
Will you be a SAHM?: I hope so, but I work full time now.
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: Yes, both of my LO's are from my DH.
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?: Yes my DD and I have it now.
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: If this is relating to food and caffeine, I eat what I want and drink coffee every day.
Who will cut the cord?: My DH
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: Nope
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: +13 lbs
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: Not feeling like myself
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: Planned, and then surprise my DH gets laid off.
If/When you have a boy will you curcumcise him?: No
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?: My DD is 3 and when she can decide she wants them pierced we will get them done.
Are you going to breast feed?: I plan on it.
Are you going to have an Epi?:Yes.
Who will be in your delivery room: My husband and medical staff.
What significance does your baby's name have?: We don't have a name yet.
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: Meh, it's not my favorite thing to do, but it wasn't horrible.
Are you cloth diapering?: I would love to, but I can't get my husband on board.
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: No baby shower.
Will you be a SAHM?: Already am.
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: yes.
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?: no.
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: I have had a few glasses of wine throughout the pregnancy. Eaten thing on the "not recommended" list.
Who will cut the cord?: Hopefully my husband.
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: Nope.
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: No, I'm down 10 lbs.
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: Getting dressed.
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: we were trying.
If/When you have a boy will you cIrcumcise him?: N/A
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?: Not as a newborn. DD1 has hers pierced, she got them as a reward for getting rid of her binkie at 3.5...we tried everything else known to man to get rid of it. She gave it up that day cold turkey.
Are you going to breast feed?: Yes
Are you going to have an Epi?: I will hold out as long as the pain is tollerable
Who will be in your delivery room: I think just the doc and Husband
What significance does your baby's name have?: Husband and I agreed that it sounded pretty and neither of us know people with that name.
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: I loathe needles in general, but the glucola was nummy.
Are you cloth diapering?: I can't even keep my laundry clean, let alone wash dirty diapers every day.
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: Its sooo far away from my house!
Will you be a SAHM?: Yep
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: for 3 years this May!
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?: I probably don't qualify just like I didn't qualify for FASFA.
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: Lift heavy things, eat from the "do not eat" list, climb a fence, had a sip of champagne on new years.
Who will cut the cord?: The doc probably
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: Nope
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: I lost 20 then gained 18 back...so -2
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: The random pains
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: A little of both, we decided to not prevent having a baby.
If/When you have a boy will you curcumcise him?: Up to Husband, but its fine with me if either way.
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?: Sooner, maybe...idk yet
Are you going to breast feed?: Yes, assuming all goes well! I plan on doing everything within my power to make that happen
Are you going to have an Epi?: I'm having a c-section
Who will be in your delivery room: DH
What significance does your baby's name have?: Haven't decided on names yet but our boy middle name will be DH's middle name which is after his grandfather and also has special meaning to me because it is the same name as a very dear friend of mine. The rest of our names are just because we like them.
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: I'll take it next Thursday but frankly I'm looking forward to the orange drink. I LOVE McDonald's orange drink and I keep hearing it is just like that
Are you cloth diapering?: Nope
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: Well my first one had over 150 people at it (not my choice) and made me uncomfortable. I'm also a little uncertain about this third one I'm having. Three just seems to be way too many for me. I'm not really a shower girl. I hate the theme of the second shower being thrown for me but would never say anything. The theme is Noah's Ark which is annoying to me because I worked in a church sometimes I just want something normal that doesn't revolved around the Bible (I know that sounds horrid right? I just feel like every time there is an event for me people feel the need to connect it to the Bible because I'm religious)
Will you be a SAHM?: Yes
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: happily so for three and a half years!
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?:
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: I'll eat tuna every once in a while
Who will cut the cord?: my doctor
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: It's not elective, it's for medical reasons
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: yes, 14 pounds
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: all of the unsolicitated advice
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: Funny question. We had been trying and trying to get pregnant but was told it won't happen for us so we started to adopt. I got pregnant halfway through the adoption process. So technically this was a surprise pregnancy but it was very much wanted. We are so grateful for the blessing of a pregnancy experience.
If/When you have a boy will you curcumcise him?: yes
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?: I'll allow her to pierce her ears in first or second grade. My mom allowed me to get mine done for Kindergarten but I feel like that was a year or two too early.
Are you going to breast feed?: I am going to do my best, I hope my supply and LO cooperate
Are you going to have an Epi?: Im not decided, Ive never been through labor so I dont feel like I can say one way or the other. I have researched all pain meds and depending on how things progress once Im there will determine what pain control route we take
Who will be in your delivery room: My DF and my Mom, I need support for when DF more than likely passes out haha
What significance does your baby's name have?: DF plays guitar and he learned to play Andy Mckee's song "Rylynne" for me because it was my favorite. It just has a lot of meaning to us and Im pretty sure the night I concieved he was serenading me on the porch and well one thing led to another! So I changed the spelling because I didnt like the double 'y'
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: I havent done it yet but no Im not worried
Are you cloth diapering?: No Im going to be planet unfriendly and use disposables
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: Yes, my MIL talks about nothing else and is overbearing! I cant wait to have this sh!t over with
Will you be a SAHM?: *fingers crossed* if DF gets this new job he will make enough so I can quit work so thats what Im praying for!
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: No yet, we are engaged. We were planning a wedding when I got pregnant so we had a little kink in our plans haha
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?: I havent thought of that but yes probably. If you qaulify why wouldnt you use it?
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: Drink coffee, sit in a hot tub, have a sip of champagne, and tomorrow I will be dying my hair
Who will cut the cord?: DF, if he can stomach it lol
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: No Im praying I dont need to have a C-section at all. Im scared to death of the thought
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: I lost weight to begin with so while Ive gained weight Im still pre-preg weight
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: The constant peeing and sciatica
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: Oh quite the surprise but a really good one!
If/When you have a boy will you curcumcise him?: Its a girl so I havent looked into it enough to say for future children
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?:I will not pierce her ears as I child, if she wants them done when she is older i will take her
Are you going to breast feed?: Hopefully
Are you going to have an Epi?: Probably
Who will be in your delivery room: DH and medical staff
What significance does your baby's name have?: Honoring relatives if a boy; just like the sounds of it if a girl
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: Totally no big deal
Are you cloth diapering?: Yes
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: Not having one (deliberately)
Will you be a SAHM?: No but DH will stay home
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: Yes
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?: Don't qualify
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: Random foods. Daily coffee. Colored hair. Will paint this weekend. Not sure what else because haven't been that paranoid in general.
Who will cut the cord?: Medical staff
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: No. Nothing appealing about it
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: Just about 20 pounds so far
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: General lack of energy/enthusiasm
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: Plan
If/When you have a boy will you curcumcise him?: Yes
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?: Will probably make her wait for age 12
Are you going to breast feed?: I want to. Hopefully that works out.
Are you going to have an Epi?: HELL YES! Natural birth would be great but I'm a wimp.
Who will be in your delivery room: DH and the staff. That's it.
What significance does your baby's name have?: Family name and biblical
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: No. Its necessary and important
Are you cloth diapering?: No. Seriously considered it though.
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: Nope.
Will you be a SAHM?: I would love to but its not an option right now.
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: Yes.
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?: Yes. Especially if I can't BF
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: lunchmeat, caffeine. I'm pretty boring and don't drink or eat sushi anyway.
Who will cut the cord?: DH hopefully
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: No.
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: No.
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: bedrest. Also the hip and back pain.
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: Sort of both. We were planning on kids but we were trying to avoid the month of August because of a miscarriage. Oops.
If/When you have a boy will you curcumcise him?: Undecided.
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?: Not until she's 10 or 12.
I lost my angels 07/2010, 04/2017, 10/2017
Meimsx no more
Are you going to breast feed?: I will try and I really hope that baby and I can make it work but I might end up pumping.
Are you going to have an Epi?: I don't want to but it's something I'm completly open to if I feel like I can't take the pain
Who will be in your delivery room: My husband
What significance does your baby's name have?: None, we just like it
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: Mine is this coming Monday but yes I'm dreading it
Are you cloth diapering?: I will do a little of both
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: My MIL is crazy, that is all
Will you be a SAHM?: I wish
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: Yes
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?: No and no
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: Lifted some things that I shouldn't have.
Who will cut the cord?: My husband
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: No
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: 30 lbs, way too much
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: The constant worry
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: Planned
If/When you have a boy will you curcumcise him?: Yes
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?: It's a boy
Are you going to have an Epi?: C-section, unfortunately
Who will be in your delivery room: husband + team of doctors/nurses
What significance does your baby's name have?: One is a family name, the other is just one we liked
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: No, it didn't bother me
Are you cloth diapering?: Yep, I'm actually excited about it
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: No, it was really nice for people to throw me one
Will you be a SAHM?: No, not my thing
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: Yes
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?: don't qualify
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: lunch meat, that's probably it
Who will cut the cord?: the doctor; DH doesn't want to do it
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: No, it is medically necessary
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: Up 25 or so lbs!
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: the constant fear
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: Very planned, we had been trying for a long time
If/When you have a boy will you circumcise him?: Yes
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?: N/A
Are you going to breast feed?: Yes
Are you going to have an Epi?: Not planning on it.
Who will be in your delivery room: DH
What significance does your baby's name have?: We haven't decided on a name yet.
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: Not really. The drink tasted like fanta orange.
Are you cloth diapering?: Nope
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: Haven't had mine yet.
Will you be a SAHM?: Not at first. Though I will be off 4 months
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: Yes
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?: Don't qualify
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: Hmm. Not much. I've been pretty careful though I eat deli meat now.
Who will cut the cord?: DH
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: No
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: Yes, 19lbs
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: The body aches.
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: Nope. About 2 long yrs of trying.
If/When you have a boy will you curcumcise him?: Sure.
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?: Sooner
Are you going to breast feed?: Yes
Are you going to have an Epi?: Not if I can help it
Who will be in your delivery room: DH and our doula
What significance does your baby's name have?: It's just a name we both liked.
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: Yes, especially the 3-hour
Are you cloth diapering?: Yes
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: No, but I'm a little confused as to why three people have asked to host showers, but no one has set a date.
Will you be a SAHM?: Sort of; I'll be in school for two more semesters to finish my degree.
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: Yes
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?: No
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: The biggest one is drinking caffeine; I drink soda daily
Who will cut the cord?: DH
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: No
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: Yes; 24 pounds
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: Back/rib pain
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: Neither? Haha, we weren't using birth control, but we weren't necessarily trying.
If/When you have a boy will you circumcise him?: No.
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all? I'll wait until she asks for it.
BFP #1 9/7/10, EDD 5/14/11, Violet born 5/27/11.
BFP #2 4/9/12, EDD 12/16/12, M/C Rory 4/24/12.
BFP #3 10/6/12, EDD 6/16/12., Matilda born 6/17/13.
What? Why can't we all do that?
Are you going to breast feed?: yes
Are you going to have an Epi?: c/s
Who will be in your delivery room: dh and dr's
What significance does your baby's name have?: sounds good with the other kids names
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: not at all
Are you cloth diapering?: gonan try
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: havent had it yet
Will you be a SAHM?: nope, DH is a SAHD
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: yep
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?: I have it now and will have it for the baby
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: eat what I want and have a cup of coffee every day
Who will cut the cord?: Dr
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: having one but not elective
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: yep up to 32 lbs so far!!! and pround of it!
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: finding something to wear and the heartburn
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: planned
If/When you have a boy will you curcumcise him?: no way
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?: N/A
Are you going to have an Epi?: hells yes.
Who will be in your delivery room: MOm and DH
What significance does your baby's name have?: family names from ancestors
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: waking up and not being able to eat breakfast. Also the limit the water crap.
Are you cloth diapering?: nope - I'm a tree killer.
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: Buy stuff off the registry, already!
Will you be a SAHM?: partially
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: yes, for 3 years
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?: no.
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: eat lunch meat! Also had some tuna tar tar and it was delightful!
Who will cut the cord?: DH
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: no, but I have dreams that we will have to go that route!
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: 15 pounds so far.
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: the frackin back pain - OMG!
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: planned blessing
If/When you have a boy will you cIrcumcise him?: yes.
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?: n/a
Mine let me have eggs & toast, no juice or milk though.
Yeah I feel pretty lucky. I had the option of the glucose drink, but I like food too much. I wonder if I had the option because I'm going through a MW and birthing center ... I did have to fast for 12 hours, but most of that time I spent sleeping since my appointmoint was 800am.
Are you going to breast feed?: absolutely, probably until 2 years
Are you going to have an Epi?: no, unless there is a medical reason that it would be beneficial, DD was born med free.
Who will be in your delivery room: DH, midwife and nurse
What significance does your baby's name have?: We don't have one yet, but DD's name has been in my family since the 1300's
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: .
Are you cloth diapering?: Yes, we did with DD too.
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: I never had one last time and am not this time either
Will you be a SAHM?: SAHM for the most part...WHAM if and when I get sewing work.
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: Yes, but it wouldn't matter to me if I wasn't.
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?: We don't have that here.
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: I've had a sip of wine, and I eat Brie cheese regularly...but it's pasteurized brie! When I found that stuff my life changed! I also climbed a tree to prune it when I was 28 weeks pregnant with DD.
Who will cut the cord?: DH, probably
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: No.
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: Yes, 20 lbs so far, I only gained 25 total with DD, and I definitely feel bigger this time around.
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: There's not really much I like about being pregnant.
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: Planned
If/When you have a boy will you curcumcise him?: No
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?: DD will not be allowed to have her ears pierced until she is 10, after that it's her decision if/when she gets them done. It's a family tradition.
Usually a lurker, But figured Id participate to try and pass some time...
Are you going to breast feed?: Yes
Are you going to have an Epi?: Yes again
Who will be in your delivery room: As of now- Only DH. Maybe my mother BIG MAYBE!
What significance does your baby's name have?: I just LOVE it!
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: Not really
Are you cloth diapering?: No
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: Have not had my baby shower yet- My mother actually just started to plan it so... No complaints!
Will you be a SAHM?: I WISH!!
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: Yes
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?: No
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: I guess I've drank WAY too much soda, and Ive eaten deli meat...??
Who will cut the cord?: Husband
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: No
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: Yes- So far Im up 13lbs
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: Constipation
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: A planed Suprise!!
If/When you have a boy will you curcumcise him?: Im having a girl, but if I ever do have a boy- Yes I he will be circumcised.
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?: Undecided.... Probably later.
Are you going to breast feed?: Yes
Are you going to have an Epi?: Yes
Who will be in your delivery room: My mom & aunt
What significance does your baby's name have?: I am naming her Marley after Bob Marley because I love his music.
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: Nope. The drink tasted like Kool Aid.
Are you cloth diapering?: Nope
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: Nope, I am very thankful to be having one.
Will you be a SAHM?: Yes
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: Was, we just finalized our divorce.
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?: I am on it.
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: Nothing bad.
Who will cut the cord?: My mom
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: Nope
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: 12 pounds.
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: Having my inerds beaten.
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: We weren't preventing it, but we weren't trying.
If/When you have a boy will you curcumcise him?: Yes, my DS is circumsized.
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?: I will have them peirced when she is 2 months old. It's a culture thing.
4/20/2011
Esma: I'll turn him into a flea. A harmless little flea. Then Ill put that flea in a box. And put that box inside another box. Mail that box to myself. And when it arrives. ILL SMASH IT WITH A HAMMER. Its brilliant, brilliant, brilliant I tell you. Genius I say.
Or to save on postage. Ill poison him with this.
too funny! Rylynn has been on our name list ever since we first heard that song like, 2 years ago!
Are you going to have an Epi?: Yes
Who will be in your delivery room: DH
What significance does your baby's name have?: fn is just a pretty, feminine name that we love, mn is a Japanese name meaning "beautiful child" and also MIL's mn (DH is 1/2 Japanese)
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: No. It was a piece of cake.
Are you cloth diapering?: No.
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: Not having one and wouldn't complain if I did.
Will you be a SAHM?: Yes
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: Yes
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?: Don't qualify.
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: I've been pretty good but I've eaten goat cheese and been to the bar (not to drink)
Who will cut the cord?: DH
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: No
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: Yes; 24 lbs.
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: Not being able to really run and having to pee all the time
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: Planned but we didn't think it would happen immediately since I wasn't having periods, so a surprise in a way
If/When you have a boy will you curcumcise him?: No
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?: No, we will wait until she is older and let her decide for herself. Probably around age 10.
Are you going to breast feed?: Yes
Are you going to have an Epi?: I will try all natural, but won't hesitate to have one if I can't handle the pain
Who will be in your delivery room: Prior to heavy contractions/labor I don't care if my family or DH's family is in there (he has a large family). During pushing time probably just DH and maybe my mom.
What significance does your baby's name have?: Sedona is just a beautiful name, and it really embodies
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: I just didn't see what the big deal was.....
Are you cloth diapering?: No I picked between breastfeeding and CD and breastfeeding was more important to me.
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: I hope my sister helps plan/pull it together. She is in such a self centered part of her life that it really PISSES me off to get her a gift if she doesn't lift a finger. I always planned cool parties for her big birthdays and I know I will do the same when she has showers. Just wish she would reciprocate a bit.
Will you be a SAHM?: I am going part time, three days a week.
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: I am - he is the BEST man in the world and I am so blessed to have him.
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?: Won't qualify
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: Eat lunch meat, drink wine a few times, and a splash of expensive champagne, drink coffee, ice tea.
Who will cut the cord?: DH I hope. Not sure how he will react in this situation.
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: Don't need one won't have one unless I need it.
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: Up 16 pounds at my last appointment, but I am constipated and weighed at home up 14 pounds after I was able to finally go... stupid constipation!
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: The out of breath feeling and how sore my back gets when I do moderate exercise.
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: It wasn't planned, but we knew we had sex once without a condom just didn't think it would work on the FIRST TRY!
If/When you have a boy will you curcumcise him?: I will
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?: I will pierce her ears ASAP. I mean not like frantically but it will happen quickly.
Are you going to breast feed?: Yes
Are you going to have an Epi?: I am going to see how labor goes. If I am not progressing or in unbearable pain then yes, I will. If I can hack it...then natural it is.
Who will be in your delivery room: My husband and sister. My sister is a professional photographer so she is taking the pics (above waist of course!).
What significance does your baby's name have?: Girl name means 'Of the sea', Boy name still pending....
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: I am taking it next week. It is what it is...whatever needs to be done. I'm a big girl...
Are you cloth diapering?: Hell No!! Why throw another wrench into the wheel? I mean, I understand the reasoning behind it and applaud the new moms who are taking on the extra work...but for me? I want my first few months as easy as possible. Sorry...
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: I am having two and the second shower is a little difficult in planning....oh well.
Will you be a SAHM?: I will be working only part-time...about 16 hours or so.
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: Yes.
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?: N/A
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: I have had coffee, a little beer (a few sips), and have had sushi...but it was a shrimp roll.
Who will cut the cord?: My DH. I want him to feel like he has done something!
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: No. I would like a vaginal birth if LO/body will allow it
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: 12 lbs.
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: I LOVE being pregnant!! The only tough thing it sleeping at night. But I don't hate anything about this experience!!
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: Surprise. Friends Wedding + Alcohol + Music = Baby
If/When you have a boy will you curcumcise him?: Yes. My DH insists on this...
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?: I haven't really thought much into this one. I have no problem with baby's ear getting pierced...but who knows? We'll see...
Are you going to breast feed?: That's the plan. It was the plan with DS too, and didn't work out so well, so we will wait and see.
Are you going to have an Epi?: I'm having a scheduled c-section.
Who will be in your delivery room: DH
What significance does your baby's name have?: None...we just really liked it.
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: No. I didn't think the drink was bad at all. The worst part was waiting the hour.
Are you cloth diapering?: No.
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: I'm not having a shower.
Will you be a SAHM?: I am now, and will continue to be.
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: Yep...almost seven years!
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?: Wouldn't qualify.
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: Lunch meat and coffee once in a while. Stood on chairs to reach things. Probably more that I don't even give a second thought too.
Who will cut the cord?: Either DH or the doctor.
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: Not elective, but scheduled.
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: 13 pounds
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: My back hurts and I can't sleep well.
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: Planned
If/When you have a boy will you curcumcise him?: Yes
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?: N/A...we are done after this one!
Are you going to breast feed?: Yup
Are you going to have an Epi?: Probably, but needles in the spine give me the willies.
Who will be in your delivery room: DH, hopefully thats it.
What significance does your baby's name have?: James is my grandfather's name. Frederick is DH's Grandfather's name
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: No. II kept myself entertained with Angry Birds.
Are you cloth diapering?: Nope. too lazy. Don't feel like scraping poop.
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: I refuse to have one until the baby is born. Even then, I don't really want one.
Will you be a SAHM?: I get 12 months maternity leave, so pretty much.
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: Yessir.
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?: What is this?
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: I've been pretty good. Although I took a Motrin twice.
Who will cut the cord?: DH, I'm guessing
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: No. They scare me as much, if not more than needles in the spine.
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: as of my appointment 3 weeks ago, 22 lbs. We'll see on Monday.
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: The waiting. I'm a ball of nerves.
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: More than planned.
If/When you have a boy will you curcumcise him?: I think so.
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?: I have no idea.
Are you going to breast feed?: Yes, hopefully.
Are you going to have an Epi?: If it comes to that, I don't have any problem getting it. We'll see how things unfold.
Who will be in your delivery room: Just my FI for delivery. I'm sure my mom will be there while I'm laboring and maybe we'll have her stay for the delivery? We haven't really talked about it yet.
What significance does your baby's name have?: We haven't decided on names yet
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: haven't done it yet
Are you cloth diapering? FI wants to, I am still not convinced.
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower? Nope.
Will you be a SAHM? For a while, yes. My company went under 3 weeks before I found out I was pregnant. I've been "practicing" since September.
Are you married to your baby's daddy? Not yet, just engaged.
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it? With me out of work, I could be on it now I think, but FI and I are doing everything in our power to stay off of it and off of medicade, including me cashing in a significant portion of my 401k.
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do? Oh probably a ton, lifting, moving, drinking red wine, eating soft cheeses, lunch meat, frozen yogurt, sprouts, sushi, whatever.
Who will cut the cord? Fi or the doctor. Prob FI if they'll let him since he wanted to be the one to actually deliver the baby. lol.
Are you having an Elective C-Section? No
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: Yes, 27 pounds so far. I'm 6'1" so it really hasn't turned into a bump yet, just spread out everywhere...
What do you hate most about being pregnant? Not being able to drink. I know I probably sound like an alcoholic, but I used to love going out with FI and having a few beers or drinks. Or playing cards and having some beers.
Was this baby a plan or a surprise? I total surprise. We were planning on children, just not this soon.
If/When you have a boy will you curcumcise him? Yes
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all Hmm, haven't really thought about it too much yet.
Are you going to breast feed?: Hopefully
Are you going to have an Epi?: I hope to avoid it.
Who will be in your delivery room: My husband
What significance does your baby's name have?: Haven't picked a name yet
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: Not sure yet, Monday is D-Day, but honestly, I could care less.
Are you cloth diapering?: Yes
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: No
Will you be a SAHM?: I wish!
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: Yes
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?: N/A
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: Drink wine, eat whatever I want, lift heavy objects (40 & 50lb dog food bags), shovel snow, Mmmmm, coffee!
Who will cut the cord?: H or a nurse?
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: Um, no
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: 9lbs
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: getting fat
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: planned
If/When you have a boy will you curcumcise him?: yes
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?: Probably not.
Are you going to breast feed?:
Yes. 12 months if we can.
Are you going to have an Epi?:
Oh HELL yes.
Who will be in your delivery room:
My husband. Without a camera.
What significance does your baby's name have?:
My husband never had a middle name, and growing up, this is what he wanted his middle name to be.
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?:
I was just pissed I got the red drink instead of the orange drink.
Are you cloth diapering?:
Yes.
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?:
None at all, because I'm not having one.
Will you be a SAHM?:
Yes.
Are you married to your baby's daddy?:
Yes.
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?:
Not sure if we qualify, but I did with DD and it was very nice to have.
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?:
Did cartwheels and tequila shots...or, you know, had sushi and a half glass of wine. Boo freakin' hoo.
Who will cut the cord?:
I don't care..whoever has the scissors..
Are you having an Elective C-Section?:
If baby doesn't come on his own before April 18th, yes.
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?:
Yes. 10-11 pounds.
What do you hate most about being pregnant?:
Not having S-E-X. I'm immediately nauseated every time we start to do the deed.
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?:
He was a planned surprise...got my IUD taken out in preparation to start TTC after October 10th (when we got married). POAS on August 21 and it was our BFP...less than a month after I had my IUD removed.
If/When you have a boy will you curcumcise him?:
Yes. DH has the final say there...the only say there, since he has the penis.
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?:
I pierced DD's ears at 2 1/2 years old when she asked for them...she cried for ten seconds until she had a sucker and a mirror to look at them in.
Are you going to breast feed?: Yes
Are you going to have an Epi?: I'm not planning on it, but I'm not ruling it out 100%
Who will be in your delivery room: DH and medical staff
What significance does your baby's name have?: Other than our boy mn which is a family name, we just like them.
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: I take it next week. I'm not looking forward to it, but it can't be THAT bad.
Are you cloth diapering?: Yes, and I'm so excited about it
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: Nope
Will you be a SAHM?: I wish, but no.
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: Yep, just over two years
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?:
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: I have lunch meat about every day. And I don't heat it up because warm lunch meat is gross.
Who will cut the cord?: DH
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: No
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: 10lbs at last appt, I'll find out next week how much more.
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: Spending money on maternity clothes, most of which suck
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: Plan
If/When you have a boy will you curcumcise him?: Yes
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?: When/if she wants them peirced and can take care of them herself
Are you going to breast feed?: Yes
Are you going to have an Epi?: We'll see how it goes.
Who will be in your delivery room: DH
What significance does your baby's name have?: We both like it.
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: No
Are you cloth diapering?: Seriously considered it, but no.
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: Nope
Will you be a SAHM?: I work from home, so I'll still do that part time.
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: Yes.
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?: n/a
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: I ate some lunch meat.
Who will cut the cord?: DH, I believe.
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: No. Unless my placenta doesn't move and then I may have to have one.
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: 14 pounds.
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: gd and the finger pricking that goes along with it.
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: Planned
If/When you have a boy will you curcumcise him?: Not having a boy. Will cross that bridge when/if I come to it.
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?: When she's older (8+ years old) if she's interested.
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Are you going to breast feed?: Yes
Are you going to have an Epi?: Don't plan to
Who will be in your delivery room: Just DH and my doula
What significance does your baby's name have?: I have had it picked out since I was around 12 years old
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: It wasn't that bad, but I only had to do the 1 hour. The 3 hour would have been brutal.
Are you cloth diapering?: Contimplated it, but no.
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: They haven't happened yet and I am getting impatient. Also don't feel like my sister is putting the effort I put into hers (but I need to remember she has a 6 month old too)
Will you be a SAHM?: No, will decrease work hours though.
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: Yes
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?: Don't qualify
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: Run 20 miles per week, lift heavy weights, eat soft cheeses, eat deli meat. I am sure there are more too.
Who will cut the cord?: DH only after it stops pulsating though.
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: No!! I want to avoid a c-section at all costs!!!
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: Around 12-13 pounds.
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: Not being able to run as fast, hard or far as before I was pregnant.
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: Very very planned.
If/When you have a boy will you curcumcise him?: Having a girl.
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?: Later, maybe around 7-10 years old. I think I was in 2nd grade.
Are you going to breast feed?: I'm going to try. Last time was a big fat FAIL so I'm hoping it's better this time around.
Are you going to have an Epi?: Yes
Who will be in your delivery room: DH and photographer
What significance does your baby's name have?: None. We may use a family name for the MN though
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: No.
Are you cloth diapering?: No.
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: yes, that I'm probably not getting one
Will you be a SAHM?: hoping to be! We still need to figure it out.
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: Yes
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?: N/A
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: Eat sushi, drink wine, eat soft cheese/lunch meat, take a hot bath
Who will cut the cord?: the doc
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: most likely
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: I think around 20+ lbs.
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: No booze
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: surprise
If/When you have a boy will you curcumcise him?: yes
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?: Later- maybe around 10 years? However, this is our last baby so no girls for me!
Are you going to breast feed?: Yes
Are you going to have an Epi?: Nope
Who will be in your delivery room: DH
What significance does your baby's name have?:
a form of my grandfathers name, and middle name is DH's name Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: No
Are you cloth diapering?: Yes- very excited
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: Don't think I'm having one
Will you be a SAHM?: yes, but also a WAHM
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: Yes
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?: No idea if I qualify What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: Sushi, lift LO who is about 40 lbs., eat cookie dough, get highlights
Who will cut the cord?: DH, I guess- haven't talked about it
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: Noooo
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: Yes- too much. 18 lbs
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: Not being able to run, not sleeping/ being overly tired, sickness the first tri
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: planned
If/When you have a boy will you curcumcise him?: Under discussion right now- I say no, DH says yes
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?: give her the option
Are you going to breast feed?: That's the plan... but with two who knows how long it will last!
Are you going to have an Epi?: If I don't have to have a c-section then most likely.
Who will be in your delivery room: DH
What significance does your baby's name have?: The babies first initial will be the same as DH's - it's a family tradition on his side and both middle names are passed down family names.
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: I will be doing it next week so ?
Are you cloth diapering?: No!
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: Mine is next shower but I don't think there will be any. I'm very excited to see everyone and grateful for my friends and family for throwing it!
Will you be a SAHM?: Nope. It would be awesome but my income is needed.
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: Yes
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?: Don't qualify
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: Eat deli meat and my occasional Dr. Pepper
Who will cut the cord?: Doctor - but DH may change his mind
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: Nope - might have to have one depending on if the girls turn - both are transverse now
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: 30ish lbs
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: I miss being able to enjoy dollar margarita night with my co-workers!
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: Plan - but the twin thing was a surprise!
If/When you have a boy will you curcumcise him?: Haven't put much thought into this but I'm going to say probably
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?: Eventually - probably wait a year or so... again not something we've discussed at this point.
Are you going to have an Epi?: As soon as I can!
Who will be in your delivery room: Just my husband, maybe my mom if I need more support, but thats it
What significance does your baby's name have?: There is no particular significance. We just wanted her to have her own, unique name
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: Nope. I actually thought the drink tasted fine.
Are you cloth diapering?: Nope. Disposables for me.
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: I wont have mine for another month, but Im sure it will be great to see my family and friends
Will you be a SAHM?: Either SAHM or working from home.
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: Yep
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?: I'm sure we wouldnt qualify, but I probably wouldn't if I did
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: I have a little bit of wine every once in a while, but there are mixed opinions about that
Who will cut the cord?: Most likely my husband
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: Not at this point, but if my doctor thinks it would be better, I wouldn't have a problem with it
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: I've gained about 20 pounds so far
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: I hated the morning sickness - it lasted about 5 and a half months. Thankfully it wasn't any longer!
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: It was planned, but we were surprised we got pregnant so quickly
If/When you have a boy will you curcumcise him?: Probably not. I don't think my husband would want that for our son
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?: I will let her get them pierced when shes old enough to care for them herself
Are you going to breast feed?: Yes
Are you going to have an Epi?: Yes
Who will be in your delivery room: DH, mom and medical staff
What significance does your baby's name have?: None really we just liked it because it is not that common
Did you LOATHE doing your glucose test?: I take mine next Friday so I don't know yet
Are you cloth diapering?: no
Do you have any complaints about your baby shower?: None so far. Mine is at the end of March
Will you be a SAHM?: No
Are you married to your baby's daddy?: Yes
If you qualify for WIC will you be signing up for it?: Not sure
What things have you done since BFP that a Preg "shouldn't" do?: I haven't been eating the healthiest. I guess that's about it.
Who will cut the cord?: DH
Are you having an Elective C-Section?: No
Have you gained weight during this pregnancy? If so how much?: 14 pounds as of my last appointment
What do you hate most about being pregnant?: Not being able to get comfortable at night
Was this baby a plan or a surprise?: Planned
If/When you have a boy will you curcumcise him?: yes
If/When you have a girl will you pierce her ears sooner or later or not at all?: I think we will let her make the decision when she gets older.