So, I'm Kayla and I'm 20 years old expecting my first child in December 2009. At first we were greatly confused about what we were going to about my pregnancy. Though we know it's going to be a struggle because we have no idea how we're going to afford things, we are super excited to be having our first child together.
My first doctor's appointment was Wednesday, August 26th. I measured 24.1 weeks and the baby's heart beat was 160.
My first ultrasound was Thursday, September 3rd. We found out we're having a baby girl!
My second doctor's appointment was Wednesday, September 23rd. I measured 28.1 weeks and the baby's heart beat was 152.
My third doctor's appoinment was Wednesday, October 7th. I measured 30.1 weeks and the baby's heart beat was 160.
My fourth doctor's appointmnet was Tuesday, October 20th. I measured 32 weeks and the baby's heart beat was in the 150's.
My fifth doctor's appointment was Tuesday, November 3rd. I measured 34 weeks and the baby's heart beat was 142.
MY PREGNANCY:
Mother Name:: Kayla
Age:: 20
Birthday:: 1.24.89
Birth Place:: Beaver, PA
Height:: 5'2"
Pre-pregnancy weight::142
Current weight:: 170
Location:: Beaver Falls, PA
Job:: Unemployed at the moment
FATHER:
Name:: Clarence
Age:: 20
Birthday:: 2.25.89
Birth place:: Baltimore, MD
Height:: 5'6
Pre-pregnancy weight::200
Current weight:: 170
Location:: Reading, PA
Job:: Target and a mail company
RELATIONSHIP STATUS:
Are you with the baby's father?: Yes
Are you married?: No
FIRSTS:
Is this your first pregnancy?: Yes
How did you find out you were pregnant?: Pregnancy Test
What kind of pregnancy test did you take?:Equate
How many?: 2
What were your first symptoms?: Missed period and exhaustion
Who did you tell first?:Clarence and then Kelly
Who was with you when you found out?:Clarence
Was baby planned?: No
When was baby conceived?: Hm? We're not exactly sure.
When was your first appointment?:8.26.09
How far were you when you found out?: 7.3 weeks
REACTIONS:
What was your reaction?: Shock and excitement
What was the baby's father's reaction?: Shock
What was the parent's reactions?: His mom blamed me and said I was trying to trap him, my parent's just cried
What was friends and family reactions?: Friends were excited, family was/is pissed. Some still won't speak to us.
BABY:
Due date:: 12/15/09
Do you want to know the sex?: Yes
Do you know the sex?: Yes
If so, boy or girl?: Girl
Any names?: Payton Lyn
Any ultrasounds?: 9.3.09
Have you heard the heartbeat?: Yes (160)
Baby ethnicity?: Mixed
Who do you think baby will look like?: Probably more like her daddy
Will baby have any siblings?: Not for a while. Trying to finish school first.
Will baby have their own room?: Yes
What is baby's nursery theme?:Safari
Have you and dad felt baby move?: Yes and it makes us really happy!
LABOR:
Who is your OB/GYN? Oh, there's four of them.. lol
What hospital will you deliver in?: Heritage Valley, Beaver, PA
Who will be in the delivery room?: Clarence and maybe my mommy?
Will you use medication?: Yes
Are you scared about labor?:Who isn't?
Will you videotape or take pictures?: Maybe pictures
How will you react when you see baby?:Smile and cry
What will you say?: Who knows. Probably that I love her!
MISCELLANEOUS:
Did you have morning sickness?: No
Did you have any cravings?: Yes
Did you have any mood swings?: No
Are you a high risk pregnancy?: No
Any complications?: No, so far
Formula or breastfeeding?: Not sure yet
Have you bought anything for baby yet?: Yes
When did you start to show?: About a month ago
How long could you wear your regular clothes?: Still wearing some of them now
Are you excited?: Yes!
Who will help with baby after their born?: Clarence and my mom and papa.
What is your favorite thing about being pregnant?:Feeling her
What is the worst thing about being pregnant?:Exhaustion and constantly hungry
What one thing do you miss doing since being pregnant?: A lot, but it's worth it.
Any days you wish you weren't pregnant?: No
Are you ready for baby?: Don't really have a choice now do I?
Do you have insurance?: Yes
How many kids do you want?: 2
Do you talk to your baby?: Sometimes
Do you have stretch marks?: Starting to
Do you still feel attractive?: Yes
Have you had your baby shower yet?: No
Any weird dreams?: Not that I recall
Are you taking any classes?: No
Do you like kids?: Yes
Reading anything?: No
How many pregnant women do you know?: A few
How far along are you now?: 28 weeks