first-time mommy-to-be!
my husband and i met while working together in epcot at disney world.
not going to lie, this pregnancy was NOT planned and came as kind of a shock to my husband and i. we were only dating at the time and being stupid and not using protection. we were instantly freaked out when two pink lines popped up on two pregnancy tests.
however, we soon calmed down and decided to keep our precious little mistake. it's not the baby's fault after all and we knew we could find a way to raise a child and were more than capable of doing so.
i wanted a girl (obviously). i've ALWAYS wanted my first-born to be a little girl. girls are precious and you get to dress them up in pink, lacey, ruffly things! i also want that bond i had with my mother before she passed away <3 and of course, my husband wanted a boy. oh well!
we found out at 15w3d that we were having a LUNA and not a LIAM. YAY!
we got married a month later and are now living in his home country of norway, aka "troll country"
BIRTH PLAN!
i will be keeping my fingers crossed for a completely unmedicated water birth. i'll be using natural pain relief to avoid the risks of epidurals. I CAN DO IT!
About Mommy
Name: kayla
Age: 21
Pre-pregnancy weight: 189
Current weight: 196
How far along are you: 29 weeks
Is this your first pregnancy: yes
Do you have any other children; names and ages: n/a
How many children do you want to have: at least 3
Do you like being pregnant: love it!
Have you had any morning sickness: not at all
Have you had any mood swings: extremely bad mood swings!
Have you had a stronger sense of smell: yes!
Have you had any swelling in your hands or feet: no
Have you had any aches or pains: cramping, headaches
Will you take maternity leave: don't work
Favorite maternity outfit: skinny mama pants from h&m, orange sweater, peacoat and neck scarf
Favorite past-time while being pregnant: laying around doing NOTHING
Have you bought any baby things: SO MUCH STUFF!
Are you more excited or nervous: excited!
About Daddy
Name: asbjoern
Age: 25
Relationship with you: husband
How long have you known him: 11 months
Does he have any other children, names and ages: no
What is his favorite past-time: cooking and playing computer games
Has he bought anything for baby: he makes the money
Is he excited: super!
Pregnancy So Far
When did you find out you were pregnant: april 22nd
How did you find out: thought i lost track of when my period was supposed to show...then it hit me that i was 2 weeks late. made sense with all the cramping and headaches. took 2 tests and both came out positive.
Who was with you when you found out: my boyfriend (now husband)
What was your reaction: i cried because he was supposed to go back to norway and i didn't know what to do (keep it, abortion, adoption)
How did the daddy react: silent for the most part
How did his parents react: they love grandchildren! they were thrilled!
Did you consider an abortion: he did, i never really did
Have you heard the baby's heart beat: many times
Have you had any ultrasounds: several
Have you had a 3D/4D ultrasound: a sneak peak!
Have you had any complications: nope
Are you high risk: no
Are you having a boy or a girl: girl!
Have you picked out any names yet: yes!
If so, what are they: luna sophia
Any food cravings: nothing out of the unusual
Craziest thing you have eaten: nothing out of the unusual
Do you have any pregnant friends: negative
Do you frequent any baby forums: baby gaga
Have you felt any movement: on a daily basis
Has dad felt any movement: oh yeah
Do you or dad talk to baby: i do
When did you first start showing: around 18 weeks
Do you have any stretch marks: not yet...
How have you been sleeping: like a...baby?
Have you had any really strange dreams: nothing out of the ordinary
Have you gotten any braxton-hicks contractions: yesss
Has dad had to make any midnight snack runs: nope
Have you made baby shower plans: nope
Have you registered anywhere: negative
What was the first thing bought for baby: pink clothes!
Are you going to take any birthing classes: i don't see the point
Have you read any pregnancy or baby books: what to expect when you're expecting
When is your next doctors appointment: october 8
Birth Plans
At home or hospital: maternity hotel
Vaginal or C-section: vaginal
Natural or medicated: natural water birth
Will you be induced: not unless i HAVE to
Who will be in the delivery room with you: just my husband
Are you going to have a doula: nope
What are a few things you will make sure to have with you: lots of water, my ipod, fleece socks from my grandma, laptop, facewipes
Are you going to take pictures or video: both hopefully
Will dad cut the cord: yes
If you are having a boy, will you circumsize: not having a boy!
Will any relatives come into town: from his side, maybe. but my family is in america
Are you scared: eh. more excited than anything
Baby's Arrival
Do you have a coming home outfit: kinda
Will you come home as soon as you can: of coursse!
What is the nursery theme: nothing really
Will you breastfeed or use formula: hoping that breastfeeding works out!
Will you co-sleep: only when daddy doesn't work the next day
Cloth diapers or regular: disposable
What can't you wait for the most: to hold luna for the first time and to look into her eyes with the love of my life
