“I wanted a perfect ending. Now I've learned, the hard way, that some poems don't rhyme, and some stories don't have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what's going to happen next."
Hello My name is Amber, i'm 19 and I am expecting my first beautiful mixed princess with my soon to be Husband Michael on September 15, 2012. I am a diabetic so I am expecting to be induced a week or two early, meaning she could be here anywhere between September 1st and 8th. We are veryyy excited and can't wait for our amazing blessing to be here. Mommy and Daddy Love you Michaela <3
About Mommy:
Name: Amber
Age: 19
First child? Yes
About Daddy:
Name: Michael
Age: 20
First child? Yes
Finding out:
What day did you find out? January 15, 2012
How did you feel when you found out? Shocked, Happy
Who was with you? Myself (in the bathroom)
Who was the first person you told? Michael
How did the daddy react? He was in disbelief, I had to show him the test and then we both just looked at each other and started giggling in the bathroom.. He was happy
Telling the parents:
How did your parents react? My mom is deceased but my dad was happy
How did his parents react? Both were happy and shocked.. his dad actually said he's surprised it didn't happen sooner :p
Are they helping with baby names? No We came up with them
Have they bought anything for the baby yet? Yes, baby is so spoiled already
How often do they call to check on you? They text or call throughout the week
About the pregnancy:
When was your first appointment? January 27, 2012
When is your due date? September 15, 2012
How far along are you? 27 weeks Today!! I'm so excited
Pre-pregnancy weight? 203
Weight now? 204
Have you had an ultrasound? Yes
Have you heard the heartbeat? Yes, it's the best sound in the world! (we bought a Doppler for at home to listen anytime)
Sex of the baby:
It’s a Girl!
About the birth:
Do you know what you are taking with you? Not yet, I'll have to Google what to take Lol
Who is going to be with you? Michael and His mother
Are you going to videotape it? Ummm, I'm not too sure yet?
Natural or medicated? Omg Epidural Please!.. I have a low pain tolerance
Do you think you will need a c-section? I don't know,. I hope not!
Will you cry when you hold your baby for the first time? Most likely, I'm a big baby Lol
Are you scared about the labor? Yes, I'm hoping everything will go smoothly
Names:
Do you have a name picked out? Yes! Michaela Autumn Kaylynn Crabtree
Is your baby going to be named after someone? No
Other random questions:
Where was your baby conceived? Our bedroom
Have you felt the baby move? Yes, she can be very active at times
What ethnicity will your baby be? Mixed, Black and White
Do you have stretch marks? Yes
What was your first symptom? PMS symptoms, but mainly sore boobs and missed period
What religion will the baby know? Ummm, I'm not too sure. I'm hoping she believes in God but it'll be her choice
What music or interest do you want the baby to know? Whatever she likes
Will your baby have godparents? No
What was the first thing you bought for the baby? Crib and Changing table..We have bought mostly everything already, we still need small things (hopefully we'll get them at the baby shower). Her room still needs to be decorated though, which we will work on sometime soon
