About Mommy
Na#e: Rikki
Age: 29 #I will be 30 when baby is born#
Pre-pregnancy weight: lol not even going there
Current weight: I have gained 12lbs so far
How far along are you:23 weeks today
Is this your first pregnancy: No this is my 5th pregnancy but only my 2nd successful pregnancy
Do you have any other children; na#es and ages:yes 1 son Michael who turned 10 June 17, 2012
How many children do you want to have: I would like to have 3
Do you like being pregnant: yes
Have you had any morning sickness: yes the first trimester was pretty rough
Have you had any mood swings: not really with this pregnancy
Have you had a stronger sense of smell: yes
Have you had any swelling in your hands or feet: yes my feet have been swelling the last few weeks
Have you had any aches or pains: yes I have had
Will you take maternity leave: I am a SAHM so no
Favorite maternity outfit: i havent bought any maternity clothes just some larger sizes
Favorite past-time while being pregnant: No clue
Have you bought any baby things: Yes i have
Are you more excited or nervous: I was extreamly nervous to being with since I have had 3 misscarriages but now that I am 23 weeks I am getting more and more excited

About Daddy
Na#e: 35
Age: Rob
Relationship with you: Fiance
How long have you known him: 11 1/2 years
Does he have any other children, na#es and ages: yes we have a son
What is his favorite past-time: He is just always working
Has he bought anything for baby: Together we have
Is he excited: Yes

Pregnancy So Far
When did you find out you were pregnant: I was only 3 1/2 weeks along when I took a test
How did you find out: I wasnt even due for my period yet but I was really dizzy all the time, I was feeling sick in the mornings and was peeing like all the time
Who was with you when you found out: No one was with me
What was your reaction: I was really excited and scared at the same time just couldnt believe after all the years of trying that I was finally pregnant
How did the daddy react: He was really excited and like me could not believe it finally happened
How did your parents react: They are both happy for us
How did his parents react: His mom passed away 16 years ago and he has no contact with his dad
Did you consider an abortion: We have wanted this for many years so NO!!
Have you heard the baby's heart beat: Yes I have many of times
Have you had any ultrasounds: Yes, I have had several
Have you had a 3D/4D ultrasound: No but I plan to when I am 32 weeks or so
Have you had any complications: No I have not
Are you high risk: Yes I am because I have FVL
Are you having a boy or a girl: We are having a GIRL!!!!
Have you picked out any na#es yet: Yes
If so, what are they: We are naming her Catelynn
Any food cravings: Veggies and salads
Craziest thing you have eaten: Nothing really
Do you have any pregnant friends: No not friends but it seems like everyone else is pregnant
Do you frequent any baby forums: yes
Have you felt any movement: Yes i first felt movement around 13 weeks
Has dad felt any movement: A few weeks ago he did
Do you or dad talk to baby: We both do
When did you first start showing: I started showing at around 8 weeks this time
Do you have any stretch marks: Yes
How have you been sleeping: Not very well at all
Have you had any really strange dreams: YES
Have you gotten any braxton-hicks contractions: I think I have
Has dad had to make any midnight snack runs: No
Have you made baby shower plans: No
Have you registered anywhere: Not planning on it
What was the first thing bought for baby: I bought a ducky sleeper and outfit
Are you going to take any birthing classes: probably not
Have you read any pregnancy or baby books: Yes
When is your next doctors appointment: July 27, 2012

Birth Plans
At home or hospital: Hospital
Vaginal or C-section: Repeat c-section
Natural or medicated: Medicated since I am having a c-section
Will you be induced: c-section
Who will be in the delivery room with you: just my fiance
Are you going to have a doula: If i was able to have a VBAC then maybe
What are a few things you will make sure to have with you: A pillow to use on the way home to hold against my stomach something I didnt know that I would want last time I do now though
Are you going to take pictures or video: pictures
Will dad cut the cord: Yes
If you are having a boy, will you circumsize: yes #but we are having a girl#
Will any relatives come into town: probably not
Are you scared: A little since I have to have major surgery

Baby's Arrival
Do you have a coming home outfit: I think so unless I find something I like more
Will you come home as soon as you can: Yes
What is the nursery theme: We are doing butterflies
Will you breastfeed or use formula: This is one I have thought about a lot because I could not breastfeed my son and with the medications I have to take I dont know if I will be able to or not# So most likely I will have to use formula
Will you co-sleep: We did with our son and I NEVER will again I am going to but a pack and play for in our bedroom to use for the first few months then she will be in her crib the next bedroom over from ours#
Cloth diapers or regular: I wanted to cloth diaper but no one else was into the idea so I will be using disposable
What can't you wait for the most: To see my beautiful little girl and here her cries

1-4 weeks = 1 month: Completed
5-8 weeks = 2 months: Completed
9-13 weeks = 3months: Completed
14-17 weeks = 4 months: Completed
18-21 weeks = 5 months: Completed - its a girl !
22-26 weeks = 6 months: Completed!

27-30 weeks = 7 months: Completed!!
31-35 weeks = 8 months: Completed!!!!
36-40 weeks = 9 months: Baking!!!