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Mommy + Daddy love and miss you CJ. You may be gone, but you will never be forgotten. You will always be in our hearts. <3<3 [ 06.26.08]

My name is Kendra. I'm 23, soon to be 24, and married to a wonderful man who I love alot. We have one son, who was born stillborn on June 26, 2008 at 38 weeks. He is our angel. We are currently expecting another bundle of joy , and it will be due May 19, 2011.

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1st Trimester
1-4 weeks = 1 month - [[ DONE !]]
5-8 weeks = 2 months - [[ DONE !]]
9-13 weeks = 3 months - [[DONE !]]
2ND Trimester
14-17 weeks = 4 months - [[ DONE !]]
18-21 weeks = 5 months - [[ DONE !]]
22-26 weeks = 6 months - *BAKING....*
3rd Trimester
27-30 weeks = 7 months -
31-35 weeks = 8 months -
36-40 weeks = 9 months -










Before your pregnancy & Finding out
Did you plan your pregnancy?
-- No, not really .
Did you have a hard time conceiving or was it easy?
-- Fairly hard, it took us a while to conceive this one .
Do you know exactly when you made your baby?
-- Ehh, some time in August .
What made you decide to make this baby?
-- We were ready for another one .
What made you keep it? if it was not planned
-- See answer above.
How many times did you think you where pregnan but was not?
-- Before finding out I was pregnant then, none .

Ok, so lets make this more interesting
How & when did you find out?
-- Had a weird period in September, and began feeling nauseated quite frequently .
Did you take a home pregnancy test? what brand?
-- Yes, Clearblue Digital .
How many test did you take before confirming you where pregnant?
-- One .
Was it the + - type or the type with only vertical lines?
-- DIgital.
where you nervouse or excited to take the test?
-- Was a little bit of both, even though I already knew the answer .
was anyone else there with you?
-- My hubby .
how did the babys father react?
-- He didn't believe me at first, until I showed him the test . Then he got excited .
who was the first person you told?
-- Husband .
what was your reaction after the pregnancy test?
-- Shocked. Happy. Excited .

1st trimester
During the 1st month, what symptoms did you experience?
-- Nausea. Sore boobs. Extreme tiredness. Gagging from certain smells.
has any implantation bleeding?
-- Yes.
if yes did it scare you? thinking you might loose the baby?
-- No..
did you have sore breasts?
-- Yes.
nausea or vomiting?
-- Nausea, yes. Vomiting, no.
did you feel emotionally connected or not yet?
-- Yes.
How did you feel during the second month? emotionally & fisically
-- Still had bits of tiredness...nausea...gagging . sore boobs.
Third month?
-- Bout the same .
Random
When did you start to show?
-- About 12 or 13 wks.
Did you have any braxton hicks contraction?
-- Not yet.
When did you experience them & how did they feel?
-- Haven't had any.
When did you choose your baby's name?
-- Decided when I was 18 wks.
How did you choose it?
-- From names we both liked .
Have you bought anything for the baby?
-- Of course.
What are somethings you really want to buy or get as a gift for your baby?
-- More clothes, etc.
Have you or will you have a baby shower?
-- Not for this one .
Will you plan it or someone else?
-- Probably some one else .
Do you know the baby showers theme?
-- ???
What is the babys nursery theme?
-- Probably pooh
Do you have experience taking care of newbors and children?
-- Yes/
Are you confident about your abilities to care for your child?
-- I'm sure we'll do fine .
Had any weird dreams or nightmares during your pregnancy?
-- At the beginning yes.
Do you already love your baby or think you'll bond after its born?
-- I'm already in love with him.
Do you know if its a girl? or boy?
-- Boy.
Are you finding out before birth? if so when?
-- Already know .
What color do you prefer for your babys stuff?
-- Blue ...
How did your friends react?
-- Excited..
Parents?
-- excited.
Family?
-- the same .
If the father is involved (if not skip)
Are you currently in a relationship with him?
-- My husband, yes.
Do you live together?
-- Yes/
Do you plan to get married?
-- Already are.
Does his family like you?
--Yes
Is he happy?
-- Yes
What was his first reaccion?
-- Shocked .
Does he go with you to appointments?
-- Yes.
Does he talk to you about the pregnancy and baby?
-- Yes.
What does he do to help you throu your pregnancy?
-- Alot.
How involved is he?
-- Very, He's gonna be putting the bed, etc together pretty soon.
Do you take any classes together?
-- No.
any cute things he has done or said related to the pregnancy?
-- He talks to the baby multiple times a day and tells him that he loves him.
is he scared for when you go in labor?
-- Hmm, I don't think so. Neither of us want a repeat of what happened the last time though.  
does he want a boy or a girl?
-- he would be happy with either one, but we're having a boy.
do you think he will be a good father?
-- yes.

Preparing your self for labor
Are you curious about what labor will be like?
-- I'm hoping its not super long and not as bad as the other one .
Do you get nervouse, scared, excited?
-- I'm hoping not to be nervous.
Are you well informed about labor? do you read books ?
-- Somewhat.
Do you take classes to prepare?
-- I just took an anesthesia class last time .
what part of labor do you expect to be the most challenging?
-- Pushing . & contractions .
do you really think you forget all about the pain once the baby is born?
-- Yeah.
do you think labor has to be painful?
-- Idk.
are you afraid of something embaressing happening? what?
-- Pooping while pushing . lol.
have you done anything to prepare your partner to coach you throu labor?
-- He's been through it before .
will you give birth in a hospital? home or birth center?
-- Hospital.
Do you have a midwife?
-- No. I have an OB
Do you have a doula?
-- NO.
Who do you want there when you are giving birth?
-- Just the hubby, me and the doctors and nurse .
Do you plan to call others before you go into labor like friends and family ?
-- I might, but we may just wait and call them after the baby is born.
Do you want them to visit soon after the baby is born?
-- They can.
anyone you really dont want there, that you know will be there?
-- Hmm..
Have you packed your bags or made a list of items to take to the hospital?
-- Not yet. It's still fairly early .
Do you have a birth plan yet?
-- Sorta.
Do you have a c-section birth plan in case of emergency?
-- No.
Do you want to give birth naturaly or c-section?
-- Hoping to go vaginally .

Tell me about your birth plan (for or against)
being induced?
--medical reasons, for
episotomy?
-- for
c-section?
-- for
soft cup vacum?
-- ??
forceps?
-- not sure yet .
epidural?
-- for
other pain medication?
-- idk
labor aungmentation? pitocin or other methods
--i think i used pitocin last time .
what are the main things you wrote in your birth plan?
-- haven't filled it out yet.
anything else you'de like to say?
--
About him during labor
Do you thikn he will be nervous?
-- i hope not.
Do you think he will be supportive?
-- yes
Will he feel bad for you if your in pain?
-- possibly.
Do you want him to be there?
-- of course !
Do you trust him?
-- Yes!
About your baby
How do you picture him or her?
-- Hmm, about 8 or 9 lbs with dark hair, brown eyes, light skin, and to come out instantly hungry ! lol.
:-) CONGRATS