I'm 20 years old and expecting my first baby in November. I'm engaged to the love of my life and this is unexpected, but definitely not unwanted. I'm excited but still so scared!
I will be a: vaccinating, sometimes co-sleeping, exclusively breastfeeding, extended rear facing,disposable diaper using, pacifier giving, non-CIO, solids when ready, baby wearing, picture taking, hugs and kisses giving, Hailey loving kind of mom!
Video of my baby moving in my belly!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYJ6jstRG5Q
My Birth Prediction!
The day you deliver, outside will be dark. Your baby will arrive in the early afternoon. After a labor lasting approximately 5 hours, your child, a girl, will be born. Your baby will weigh about 13 pounds, 12 ounces, and will be 21 inches long. This child will have medium amber eyes and a lot of auburn hair.
1st Trimester
1-4 Weeks - 1 Month - Complete!
5-8 Weeks - 2 Months - Complete!
9-13 Weeks - 3 Months- Complete!
2nd Trimester
14-17 Weeks - 4 Months-Complete!
18-21 Weeks - 5 Months- Complete!
22-26 Weeks - 6 Months- Complete!
3rd Trimester
27-30 Weeks - 7 Months- Complete!
31-35 Weeks - 8 Months- Complete!
36-40 Weeks - 9 Months-
In Progress!
Get your own
gender prediction!
About You
Name? Mandy
Age?: 20.
Height?: 5'4
Pre-pregnancy weight?:Too much!
About The Father
Name?:Ben
Age?:22
Height?:6'3''
Are you still together?: 2 1/2 years, going onforever. <3
About Your Pregnancy
Is this your first pregnancy?: Yes.
When did you find out you were pregnant? March 21, 2009.
Was it planned?: No.
What was your first reaction?: I was shocked,I didn't believe it.
Who was with you when you found out?: No one. Ben was sleeping.
How did your parents react?:My mom just hugged me, and my dad was excited.
How far along are you?: 20 weeks!
What was your first symptom?: Fatigue,missed period, and sore boobs!
What is your due date?: November 27th.
Do you know the sex of the baby?: Yep!
If so, what is it?: Girl!
Have you picked out names?: Yes.
If so, what are they?:Hailey Kaylynne.
How much weight have you gained?: 14 pounds.
Do you have
stretch marks?: Not yet!
Have you felt the baby move?:Yes.
Have you heard the heartbeat?:Yes. Always high, around 160!
About the birth
Will you keep the baby?: Of course!
Home or hospital birth?: Hospital.
Natural or medicated birth?:Medicated.
Who will be in the delivery room with you?:Ben, and my mom.
Will you breastfeed?:Yes.
Do you think you'll need a c-section?:Maybe, I have placenta previa.
Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time?: I'm sure.
What's the first thing you might say to him/her?: I have no idea. I talk to her already.
Would you let someone videotape the birth?: Maybe, if they stay by my head!
Are you excited about the birth, or scared?:Both. I'm terrified of labor.
IMPORTANT DATES!
March 15: My 20th birthday!
March 20: Period due, took a test(cheap Big Lots brand)and it was negative .
March 21: Took another test (cheap Big Lots brand!) and had a very faint positive, Fiancee didn't believe it.
March 23: Took a Clearblue Easy Digital test and it was positive!
March 24: Took another Clearblue Easy Digital and it was also positive.
March 25: Went to the doctor, took another urine test and it was positive. 4 weeks and 5 days along!
March 27: 5 weeks today!
April 3: 6 weeks today!
April 9: First morning sickness.
April 10: 7 weeks today!
April 14: Second morning sickness,alllll day and night..
April 17: 8 weeks today!
April 23: First doctor's appt! (Finally!) They took blood and did another urine pregnancy test. Nothing fun.
April 24: 9 weeks today!
April 30: 2nd doctor's appt. Only for paperwork...
May 1: 10 weeks today!
May 5: First prenatal exam!! Nothing fun, awkward stuff and TB test. Planned ultrasound!
May 8:
11 weeks today!
May 14th: 9:30 AM my first ultrasound!!! (11 weeks, 6 days)
May 15th:
12 weeks today!
May 16th: ER visit. Everything is ok for now.
May 22: 13 weeks today!
May 27th: Follow up ultrasound. Baby was practicing kickboxing!
May 29th: 14 weeks today!
June 5th:15 weeks today!
June 9th: Ultrasound follow-up appt. Glucose test and AFP testing.
June 9th: Car accident. Went to hospital and was admitted for 2 days. Bleh. Baby is fine!
July 7th: Gender Ultrasound! IT'S A GIRL!!
July 28th: First Kaiser appointment