Week 28 Survey

About the mommy!
Name: Callie
Age: 27
First child? yep!
About the daddy!
Name: Ryan
Age: 26
First child? yep!
Finding out!!
What day did you find out? September 1st, 2010
How did you feel when you found out? At first I was scared to death, I cried, and then I was overjoyed!
Who was with you? My 4 year old niece and my older brother.
Who was the first person you told? My older brother because he was there at the house when I took the test.
How did they react? He smiled really big and said, "My baby sister is going to have a baby!"
How did the daddy react? He said, "That's awesome babe!" He was very happy from the very beginning.
Telling the grandparents!
How did your parents react? My mom was thrilled which I knew she would be. I was worried my dad would be upset since we weren't married yet, but he just kept saying, "Wow! Wow! That's great!"
How did his parents react? They were excited for us, but very surprised!
Are they helping with baby names? No we picked them out on our own and they liked what we chose.
Have they bought anything for the baby yet? Yes, baby clothes so far.
How often do they call to check on you? My dad calls me daily, mom weekly, his parents call weekly.
About the pregnancy!
When was your first appointment? September 23, 2010.
When is your due date? May 10th, 2011
How far along are you? 28 weeks, 2 days
Pre-pregnancy weight? 131
Weight now? 140
Have you had an ultrasound? Yes, I've had four. One dating ultrasound, two for complications, and the anatomy scan. We'll be going in for the 3D/4D next month.
Have you heard the heartbeat? Many times! We purchased a fetal heart doppler so we can listen to the baby at home. We also hear it each time we have a doctor's appointment.
What was the heartbeat? It varies each time, but usually in the 130-140bpm range.
Sex of the baby!
What do you want? I wanted a boy first.
What does the daddy want? Ryan wanted a boy first also.
What do you think you are having? I was convinced the entire time we were having a boy.
Have you had your big ultrasound yet? Yes, we had it December 21st, 2010.
If so, what are you having? It's a BOY!!
Are you happy with what you are having? Very much so! We are thrilled to be having a baby boy, but a little girl would have been just as wonderful too!
About the birth!
Do you know what you are taking with you? Clothes for Ryan and I, the baby's take home outfit, my pillow and blanket, hygiene items, cameras, and phones/chargers.
Who is going to be with you? Ryan, my mom, and my sister will be in the delivery room with me. The rest of our family and friends will be in the waiting room.
Are you going to videotape it? Possibly, but just from right after he is born, no bloody shots!
Natural or medicated? More than likely I'll be using medication due to my spinal condition.
Do u think you will need a c-section? I seriously hope not, I don't want anything to do with that!
Will you cry when you hold your baby for the first time? I can almost guarantee that I will. I was emotional before I got pregnant and I cry just thinking about seeing him for the first time.
Do you know what you will say to the baby when you first hold him/her? I can't say for sure, but I imagine I'll tell him how much I love him and welcome to the world.
Are you scared about the labor? Not really, it is inevitable so why worry right now?
Names!!
Do you have a name picked out? Yes
Girl names... It might have been Adrianna
Boy names... Eric
Is your baby going to be named after someone? His middle name will be after my husband.
Other random questions!!
Where was your baby conceived? That's for my husband and I to know and no one else! Thank you very much!
Have you felt the baby move? Yes, I felt him for the first time at 15.5 weeks.
Do you have stretch marks? Little tiny ones, but the are flesh colored.
What was your first symptom? Running to the bathroom all the time and nausea
What religion will the baby know? And from what side? Baptist from my side of the family, but he is free to learn about whatever he chooses.
What music or interests do you want the baby to know? Anything he enjoys. He will be introduced to a wide variety of musical styles between my husband, myself, and our families.
Will your baby have Godparents? Yes, my best friend and my husband's friend.
Who will the God mommy be? Steph
Who will the God daddy be? Justin
What is the baby's room theme? Geometric circles in blues, greens, and browns
What was the first thing you bought for the baby? I bought him a tiny little star onsie. I love stars and I was so excited just to buy something!
Are you ready to be a mommy? I think so! I still have some things I need to get done before he gets here, but I know once he's here we'll be ready! About the mommy! Name: Callie Age: 27 First child? yep! About the daddy! Name: Ryan Age: 26 First child? yep! Finding out!! What day did you find out? September 1st, 2010 How did you feel when you found out? At first I was scared to death, I cried, and then I was overjoyed! Who was with you? My 4 year old niece and my older brother. Who was the first person you told? My older brother because he was there at the house when I took the test. How did they react? He smiled really big and said, "My baby sister is going to have a baby!" How did the daddy react? He said, "That's awesome babe!" He was very happy from the very beginning. Telling the grandparents! How did your parents react? My mom was thrilled which I knew she would be. I was worried my dad would be upset since we weren't married yet, but he just kept saying, "Wow! Wow! That's great!" How did his parents react? They were excited for us, but very surprised! Are they helping with baby names? No we picked them out on our own and they liked what we chose. Have they bought anything for the baby yet? Yes, baby clothes so far. How often do they call to check on you? My dad calls me daily, mom weekly, his parents call weekly. About the pregnancy! When was your first appointment? September 23, 2010. When is your due date? May 10th, 2011 How far along are you? 28 weeks, 2 days Pre-pregnancy weight? 131 Weight now? 140 Have you had an ultrasound? Yes, I've had four. One dating ultrasound, two for complications, and the anatomy scan. We'll be going in for the 3D/4D next month. Have you heard the heartbeat? Many times! We purchased a fetal heart doppler so we can listen to the baby at home. We also hear it each time we have a doctor's appointment. What was the heartbeat? It varies each time, but usually in the 130-140bpm range. Sex of the baby! What do you want? I wanted a boy first. What does the daddy want? Ryan wanted a boy first also. What do you think you are having? I was convinced the entire time we were having a boy. Have you had your big ultrasound yet? Yes, we had it December 21st, 2010. If so, what are you having? It's a BOY!! Are you happy with what you are having? Very much so! We are thrilled to be having a baby boy, but a little girl would have been just as wonderful too! About the birth! Do you know what you are taking with you? Clothes for Ryan and I, the baby's take home outfit, my pillow and blanket, hygiene items, cameras, and phones/chargers. Who is going to be with you? Ryan, my mom, and my sister will be in the delivery room with me. The rest of our family and friends will be in the waiting room. Are you going to videotape it? Possibly, but just from right after he is born, no bloody shots! Natural or medicated? More than likely I'll be using medication due to my spinal condition. Do u think you will need a c-section? I seriously hope not, I don't want anything to do with that! Will you cry when you hold your baby for the first time? I can almost guarantee that I will. I was emotional before I got pregnant and I cry just thinking about seeing him for the first time. Do you know what you will say to the baby when you first hold him/her? I can't say for sure, but I imagine I'll tell him how much I love him and welcome to the world. Are you scared about the labor? Not really, it is inevitable so why worry right now? Names!! Do you have a name picked out? Yes Girl names... It might have been Adrianna Boy names... Eric Is your baby going to be named after someone? His middle name will be after my husband. Other random questions!! Where was your baby conceived? That's for my husband and I to know and no one else! Thank you very much! Have you felt the baby move? Yes, I felt him for the first time at 15.5 weeks. Do you have stretch marks? Little tiny ones, but the are flesh colored. What was your first symptom? Running to the bathroom all the time and nausea What religion will the baby know? And from what side? Baptist from my side of the family, but he is free to learn about whatever he chooses. What music or interests do you want the baby to know? Anything he enjoys. He will be introduced to a wide variety of musical styles between my husband, myself, and our families. Will your baby have Godparents? Yes, my best friend and my husband's friend. Who will the God mommy be? Steph Who will the God daddy be? Justin What is the baby's room theme? Geometric circles in blues, greens, and browns What was the first thing you bought for the baby? I bought him a tiny little star onsie. I love stars and I was so excited just to buy something! Are you ready to be a mommy? I think so! I still have some things I need to get done before he gets here, but I know once he's here we'll be ready!