March 8, 2008
1. How long had you been married at the time of the birth?
-10 years
2. What were your reactions when you found out that you were pregnant?
-We were very excited, and a bit nervous (I had had a miscarriage a few months before.)
3. How old were you?
-I was 31when he was born.
4. How did you find out that you were pregnant?
-Home pregnancy test(s)
5. Who did you tell first?
-My husband.
6. Did you find out the sex?
-No, we definitely wanted a surprise for this baby.
7. Due date?
-February 22, 2008
8. Did you deliver early or late? -Late, 15 days late.
9. Did you have morning sickness?
-Not really
10. What did you crave?
-Red meat, and also orange-flavored stuff: orange juice, orange soda, orange candy, orange fruit snacks...
11. Who irritated you most?
-People who kept asking me "You haven't had that baby yet?" Also, people who said "This had better be a girl!!"
12. What was your child's sex?
-A boy
13. How many pounds did you gain throughout your pregnancy?
-35 lbs
14. Did you have any complications during your pregnancy?
-No, none.
15. Where did you give birth?
-At home, in a birthing tub.
16. How many hours were you in labor?
-8 hours
17. Who drove you to the hospital?
-We didn't have to drive anywhere, since we were planning a homebirth.
18. Who watched?
-Jeff, the birth team, and my mother-in-law, who was running the videocamera.
19. Was it vaginal or c-section? -Vaginal
20. Did you take medicine to ease the pain?
-No.
21. How much did your baby weigh?
-9 lb 14 oz
22. What did you name your born baby?
-Owen Daniel
23. How old is your baby today?
-He's 7 months old today!
***To read Owen's entire birth story, click here.
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