Questionnaires are FUN!!

I started this blog as a way for my family and friends to stay up-to-date with everything related to our baby! I figured it would be much easier to have a central location for all things Baby Laff as opposed to sending multiple texts/emails to everyone.

My goal is to give weekly updates, via surveys, regarding weight gain, pregnancy symptoms, etc. However, I've decided not to start these surveys until I have my dating ultrasound (which would be at around 6 weeks). The downside to this is that I'm dying post. So, in an effort to pass some time, I searched online to find some kind of questionnaire that I could fill out and post!

Enjoy.

About Mama
Name: Tosha
Age: 27
Birthday: Jan 4th
Birth City: Cleveland, OH
Current City: Dayton, OH
Education: Master's degree in Gen. Human Services; National Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Career: Behavior Consultant for kids affected by Autism as well as typical children who display challenging behaviors

About Daddy
Name: Alex
Age: 25 (for a couple more days!)
Birthday: Jan 31st
Birth City: Bogata, Colombia (adopted and moved to US at 9 months old)
Current City: Dayton, OH
Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Career: Personal Banker

Pregnancy Info
First pregnancy?: Yes
How did you find out?: We were trying, so I suspected that I was pregnant do to all of my symptoms
Kind of tests?: Urine.
How many tests did you take?: Four. 2 internet cheapies, 1 FRER and 1 Clearblue Digital
Symptoms: Sore boobs, tired, cramping/twinges in abdomen and, especially ribs!
First to find out: The ladies in my private FB group. I needed confirmation and reassurance that I wasn't crazy! I did tell Alex the next morning after I'd tested with FMU :)
Planned Pregnancy?: Yup!
Date Conceived: Jan 7, 2012 (I think!)
How far along were you when you found out?: About 4 weeks

The Bambino
Due Date: Sept 25, 2012
Do you plan to find out the baby's sex?: Yes!
Do you know the sex yet?: No, too early...
Boys' names being considered: Tristan Alexander
Girls' names being considered: Leila Camille (LC), Elliana Monroe (Elle), Amaya Janelle (Maya)
Ultrasounds: None as of yet. First will be at around 6 weeks!
Heartbeat: Too early!
Who do you think the baby will look more like?: I think he/she will be a perfect mixture of both of us :)
Have you felt any movement?: No...too early!

Miscellaneous
Morning Sickness?: No. I've had bouts of nausea, but nothing too bad...and thankfully, no actual vomitting (yet)
Cravings: Random things like salad, chicken noodle soup, vinegar, bleu cheese. I do like all of those things, but I get the cravings at such weird times! Like, I'll be making a bowl of cereal and all of a sudden, start craving bleu cheese. Tell me that's not weird! I dare you. Go 'head...
Mood Swings: Oh yea!! My poor husband. Luckily for me, he still loves me just the same :D
Formula or Breast Feeding?: I plan to exclusively pump and bottle-feed. Kind of a cross between formula and breast...?
Birth Plan: We're using a birthing center. I hope to labor naturally (although it scares the royal shit out of me!). But, honestly, a scheduled C-Section sounds great!
First baby related purchase: We haven't bought any baby-related items, yet! However, if we have girl, those shoes will be my first purchase!!

Excited about pregnancy?: Of course!! We could not be happier :)
Who will help once the baby is born?: Alex and I will share in this, of course. We're hoping to get help from some of his aunts and cousins since they live pretty close to us. Unfortunately, all of my family lives 3-4 hours away...
Worst thing about being pregnant?: It's way too early for me to be complaining...
One thing you miss being able to do since becoming pregnant?: Drinking Moscato!
Any days you wish you weren't pregnant?: No way!
Are you ready for baby's arrival?: Not in the least! However, by the time Sept rolls around, I'm sure we'll be begging to baby Laff to make his/her debut!
Do you have insurance?: Yup.
How many kids do you want?: At lest 3, no more than 4!
Do you talk to your baby?: Not yet...he/she can't hear yet anyway!
Do you feel attractive?: Yes
Have you had your baby shower yet?: No, too early
Do you like kids?: Most kids, most of the time.
How far along are you?: 5w4d

Okay! Now that I've got that out of my system...hopefully, it'll hold me over until I get my hCg and progesterone levels back. Can't wait to give that update!

Until then,

XoXo
Tosha