How did you know you were pregnant?
My momma 'knew' by the way I looked that I was pregnant so she begged me to take a test.
How old were you?
20
Was it planned?
Not planned but we weren't trying to prevent it either. It was like "if we get pregnant Great! but if not we still have time so no big deal"
What foods did you crave?
Gas station chicken strips & ranch!!
Any morning sickness?
every single second during the 1st trimester but the day I hit my 2nd trimester I never saw it again =)
What was the worst side effect?
HEARTBURN FROM HELL
Who was your doctor?
Brian Rhoel
Did you find out the sex?
YES
Due date?
8-10-12
LABOR
Were you induced?
No but I had an induction day set up for the 13th which was 3 days after my due date.
Where did you start labor?
In my living room
How long were you in labor?
20 hours
How long did you push?
4 Hours
Did you have an epidural?
YES!
Vaginal or C-Section?
C-section =(
Was there complications with the labor and delivery?
Not anything big. My birth canal just ended up being to small =/
Did you cry when they were born?
I was knocked out =(
Who was in the delivery room?
Well when I was trying to deliver vaginally my husband, mom, mother in law & grandma was in the room but when I had to be put under for a csection no one was allowed back there with me
Have an episiotomy?
No
Vacuum or forceps used?
They tried the vacuum but then realize that my canal was small
BASIC BIRTH INFO
Name:
Bryce Gene Grimes
Boy or Girl:
Boy <3
Weight:
8lbs 3 oz
Length:
19.5in
Date of birth:
8-11-12 (I went into labor on my due date but he was born the next day)
Time of birth:
4:12A.M
Hair color:
Light Brown
Eye color:
Blue
Pediatrician:
Dr. Iorga
ABOUT BABY- NOW
How old are they now?:
3 Months
What kind of diapers?:
Disposable. Huggies & luvs (depending of if I have coupons lol)
What kind of formula?:
NOOO formula just breast milk =)
What theme did you do their nursery in?:
Sports cars
Are they a smiler or a cryer?:
Smiler... unless he's hungry lol
What makes them fall asleep?:
Me rocking him or eating a whole bunch
Are they the first?:
Yep =)
If not what number are they?:
ABOUT MOMMY
Name:
Tracy Mattea Grimes
Age now:
21
Did you ever consider abortion or adoption?:
Hell no!
Were you married or dating the father?:
We had been engaged for 2 months when we got pregnant
Are you now?:
We're married =)
How much weight have you lost?:
at my 6 week check up I had lost all 30 pounds that I gained plus an extra 5 =D
FRIENDS & FAMILY
Who is the Godmother?:
Don't have one
Who is the Godfather?:
Don't have one
How did the grandparents take it?:
Great! Lots of happy tears
Did your friends stick by you?:
Some. The good ones =)
Did anyone throw a baby shower?:
Yes =)
Has anyone helped since the birth?:
My mom and dad have helped SOOOOO much
Are you happy you're a mommy?:
I couldn't be happier!!