My name is Marie Ann.
I'm expecting my first baby! (second pregnancy however)



Your name? Marie Ann
Fathers name? Mark
Are you still with him? Of course!
Were you trying to get pregnant? He’s been trying to get me pregnant for a year and a half

When did you find out? After taking a trip to see my little brother and sister in early August
Where did you find out? In the bathroom of our house
How far along were you? About 4 ½ weeks
What was your reaction? Nervous
Who was the first person you told? My hubby
How did you tell the father? Threw the test stick at him
What was his reaction? He hugged me and kissed me all over

When is your due date? April 18th by lmp but according to ultrasound April 15th
Did you have any morning sickness? Ewww. Yes, and it’s horrible!
What are your fears? Money. And another miscarriage
What are you most happy about? Finally having my dreams come true.
Did you want a boy or girl? We want a girl. Twin girls would be nice
What did the father want boy or girl? Girls
Do you know what your having? Boy. Very very much a boy
Do you have a name picked out? Axel Lee Phoenix
How much weight have you gained? So far at 18 weeks I've gained about 8 pounds
Have you felt the baby move? Notreally sure,I think so,but I'm not sure what I'm looking for

Are you keeping the baby? There’s no way I would ever give up my child.
Do you plan on a natural or medicated birth? Want to go natural if I can.
Are you scared about labor? Not too much.
What do you think will be the worst part of labor? No idea yet
Have you taken any classes? Not yet.
Who will be in the delivery room? My hubby.
Are you having the birth videotaped? I haven’t decided yet.
Do you think you will cry when you see the baby for the first time? I’m not one to cry happy tears, but maybe.
What do you think the fathers reaction to the baby will be? I know he will cry.
How do you think family and friends will feel? Who knows, we’ll just have to see.


Best of luck to all mommies and those ttc!