"About Your Pregnancy"

A couple months ago, my close friend Sarah Wolfe sent me "The Pregnancy Journal" and at the beginning, they had questions for you to answer and fill out. So, I actually filled this out in February (a couple months ago) but thought I would add it here as it is kind of fun. Granted, this is me answering..... dad had no input!

1. Was your pregnancy planned or a surprise?

Planned - but I was still surprise it happened on the first try :)

2. When did you begin to think about having this baby?

Ha Ha - on my honeymoon - I remember thinking I wanted to be pregnant within the first year.

3. When did you first suspect you were pregnant?

I was a couple days late on the month but we were coming home from vacation and I think I was in denial as to not get my hopes up!

4. When your pregnancy was confirmed, how did you react?

Shock - JOY - I was really quiet, early morning in the bathroom & just stunned. I quietly walked into the bedroom and was like, "Honey, are you awake?" I was so EXCITED but waiting to see how he would react. I left the digital preg test on the bathroom counter and walked by and checked it at least 20 times before it finally died - just to be sure!

5. How long did it take to become pregnant? Did it seem quick or slow?

First real try but it was a 100% effort - I had been reading anything I could, calculated my fertile days & taken an ovulation predictor kit.

6. What is the best thing about being pregnant?

The excitement of knowing that Bradley and I have a little life we've created that I know will be precious & change our lives!

7. What challenge do you foresee with this pregnancy?

* Dealing with my changing growing body - being uncomfortable in my clothes and body.
* Limiting vacations, activities & things I love to do
* Caffeine and alcohol withdrawal
* The cost of daycare!

8. Who were the first to know you were pregnant and what were their reactions?

* My husband - quiet at first (still half asleep?) but excited
* My mom and dad - SUPER EXCITED for us
* My Sister Sara and her kids - the kids started cheering
* My brother Robert and Brooke - Robert's first question was to ask if we were still coming camping in August
* Bradley's mom & dad - Very excited and surprised

9. What hopes and dreams do you have for your baby?

Wow... most importantly that they grow to love and trust in God above everything. I also hope they find happiness in life - joy in family, a career, relationships, and experiences - that they are positive & can focus on the joys in life..... and my blue eyes :)

10. What are the most important qualities you can nurture as a parent?

* Trust in God and a personal relationship with Him
* Compassion for other people
* Honesty & integrity
* To laugh and be able to laugh

11. What were the best things about your parents as parents?

My parents were amazing role models as Christian parents and raising us in a Christian household - talk and actions. My mom was able to stay home with us and was very nurturing - spent a lot of time with us. We also had fun as a family - waterskiing, camping, fishing, and time with extended family.

12. What role do you see your family playing in your baby's life?

I want my family to play a very large & important role in my child's life because I know how wonderful it is to have amazing grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins!

13. Have you picked out any names? What names would you consider?

Girl - Ava, Kendall, Tabitha, Samantha, Lauren, Audrey, Reese, Sidney
Boy - Owen, Trevor, Samuel, Matthew, Joshua, Nathan, Gavin, Aiden

14. Are there any names to which you would say "Absolutely not!"

Logan - HA! - Because my husband loves it and I say it is a "Mormon Name"

15. Do you want to know as soon as you can if it's a boy or girl? Why or why not?

YES! Because I'm impatient and can't wait to find out! I want to be able to make fun things and be prepared for the arrival

16. What one thing do you want for your baby to be sure to have that you didn't?

I can't think of anything...... I feel I had it all!


17. Whose facial and physical characteristics do you want your baby to inherit?

My eyes :) - Both of our height (tall!) - Bradley's smile and hair - blonde like me

18. Whose emotional and personality characteristics do you want your baby to inherit?

A lot of Bradley's personality - easy going, and laid back, sense of humor, people person, and compassion for others

My emotional characteristics - strong will/determination, level-headed, determined and resilient

19. What tasks do you need to accomplish before this baby is born?

Wow - where the baby will sleep and live in a 950 sq ft one bedroom condo! We also need everything - we have no baby stuff at all and are starting from scratch

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