About the Mother
Name? Kai McPreg
Age? 21
Height? 5'7 1/2
Pre-pregnancy weight? There are some secrets, buddy!
Is this your first pregnancy? Yes
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About The Father:
Name? Dr. J
Age? 22
Height? 6'9
Are you still together? Yes.
How did you meet? Like all the geeks do- online. OKCupid! was our hunting ground.
Is this his first child? Yep.
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Finding out:
When did you find out you were pregnant? Friday, Feb. 13.
Was it planned? Oh god no.
What was your first reaction? I swore pretty loudly.
Who was with you when you found out? My friend Diandra.
Who was the first person you told? Diandra.
How did they react? I'm pretty sure I was openly mocked for not believing her.
How did the daddy react? With tears. We were having an extremely rocky period.
How far along are you? I am 24 weeks, 4 days.
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Telling the grandparents:
How did your parents react? Both sets were a mix between shocked and excited- this is bio-mom's first grandchild, foster parent's third grandchild.
How did his parents react? His mom reacted with anger, his dad was like "Oh, ok"
Are they helping with baby names? They did, but Dr. J and I decided for either gender by 10 weeks.
Have they bought anything for the baby yet? God yes. This child is loaded.
How often are you checked on? Daily.
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About your pregnancy:
What was your first symptom? I was soooooooo ungodly tired. I slept all day, I slept on my lunch break and on the the floor while working overnights.
What is your due date? October 18th.
Do you know the sex of the baby? Yes
If so, what is it? A boy.
Are you happy with what you're having? Totally- he is perfect in every way.
How much weight have you gained? 14 pounds.
Do you have stretch marks? Had 'em before, will get more during, and will have them after.
Have you felt the baby move? When don't I?
Have you heard the heartbeat? Oh yeah. 120 first appt., 179 second, now a cool 148
What was your first emotion when you saw your baby's face on the gender u/s? I was gone and absolutely devastated with how much love could burst out of my chest. My love could have been a chestburster from Alien.
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Names:
Do you have a name picked out? Since ten weeks!
Girl: Secret- may be used for the next.
Boy: Jericho.
Is the name a family name? The last four, yes.
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Lightning round:
Where was your baby conceived? In our apartment.
What race will your child be? White as a sheet- German/Irish; Swedish/Norwegian
What religion will you raise your baby with? Eh, we're not religious (not that being so is wrong, mind you)
Will your baby have godparents? Not sure... waiting on answers
Godmother: Not sure...
Godfather: Waiting on answers- guys can't give a straight answer
What is the baby's nursery theme? Stars, turquoise, brown, antique, silver
What was the first thing you bought for the baby? A brown and blue diaper bag.
Are you ready to be a mother? Is anyone really ready? I am more prepared to take the plunge then ready.
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About the birth:
Will you keep the baby? Depends on hair col- just kidding- yes.
Home or hospital birth? Hospital. Wanted home, but MIL (doula/midwife) said to wait until next time.
Natural or medicated birth? Hopefully natural, not objective to medicated.
Who will be in the delivery room with you? Dr. J, his mother, maybe one other person.
Will you breastfeed? I'm hoping too- these hooters are too large to waste.
Do you think you'll need a c-section? Depends. Family history on both sides have large babies, but natural deliveries- we have the hips of fertility goddesses.
Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time? Oh god, most likely. I tear up just talking to him.
What's the first thing you might say to him/her? How do you verbalize utter devotion?
Would you let someone videotape the birth? Heck yes. I want to see the gory bits later- they can edit the pooping of self, however. I'm fine with never seeing that.
Are you excited about the birth, or scared? A mixture of both- I will be thrilled to hold him!
posted 25th Sep
Things have been kinda rocky. My SO and I broke up for about a month and then he came back. Everything seemed to be going fine and now he seems to be pulling away again. I can't figure out what's going on with him, I can't read him, and he won't talk to me. I'm so scared of losing him, again, and having it be for real this time. I love him. I just can't get him to open up to me.
Still haven't found a new job. Had to get on food stamps and apply for General Relief which puts you in a program that helps you with job hunting. So hopefully things will turn around soon.