My First Born

In addition to working out every day this week, I also would like to have a post every day this week. So far, I’m two for two

Of course I’ve decided to do a cheater’s entry and answer a bunch of questions about my first pregnancy. I know I’ve told the birth story of Gabe already, but here is some consolidated information. Tomorrow I shall submit one for Nick. I realize I still owe his complete birth story.

My First Born:

WAS YOUR FIRST PREGNANCY PLANNED?

Sort of.


WERE YOU MARRIED AT THE TIME?

Yup, for a grand total of two weeks, a month when we found out.


WHAT WERE YOUR REACTIONS?

I was surprised that it happened so quickly.

HOW OLD WERE YOU?

23


HOW DID YOU FIND OUT YOU WERE PREGNANT?

Went home at lunch and took a test.

WHO DID YOU TELL FIRST?

Oscar, I had him come home at lunch too.


DID YOU WANT TO FIND OUT THE SEX?

Definitely. I wanted to know as much about my baby as I could.


DUE DATE?

August 6th, 2005


DID YOU HAVE MORNING SICKNESS?

Not really. There were a few smells I couldn't tolerate, but that was it.

WHAT DID YOU CRAVE?

Cadbury Cream Eggs (lots), Taco Time, and Pancakes


WHO/WHAT IRRITATED YOU THE MOST?

No one really, except my poor husband.


WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CHILD'S SEX?
Boy

DID YOU WISH YOU HAD THE OPPOSITE SEX OF WHAT YOU WERE GETTING?

A little bit, but I wouldn't change him for the world.


HOW MANY POUNDS DID YOU GAIN THROUGHOUT THE PREGNANCY?

30


DID YOU HAVE A BABY SHOWER?

Yes 2, Oscar planned one for me and then my office planned one (which was scheduled the day I gave birth, so I had after Gabe was born)


WAS IT A SURPRISE OR DID YOU KNOW?

They were both a surprise.


DID YOU HAVE ANY COMPLICATIONS DURING YOUR PREGNANCY?

None until delivery - Gabe that it would be fun to wrap the umbilical cord around his neck.


WHERE DID YOU GIVE BIRTH?

Bethesda Naval Hospital


HOW MANY HOURS WERE YOU IN LABOR?

About 14 hours from the time my first contractions started the day prior at work.


WHO DROVE YOU TO THE HOSPITAL?

Oscar :) It was great - we lived about 45 minutes away from the hospital, as long as there was no traffic. Luckily this was super early in the morning.


WHO WATCHED YOU GIVE BIRTH

Lots of people - Gabe went into distress right at shift change...


WAS IT NATURAL OR C-SECTION?

Do forceps count as natural?

DID YOU TAKE MEDICINE TO EASE THE PAIN?

Duh!

HOW MUCH DID YOUR CHILD WEIGH?

6 lbs, 13.9 oz


WHEN WAS YOUR CHILD ACTUALLY BORN ?

August 2nd, 2005


WHAT DID YOU NAME HIM/HER?

Gabriel Michael


HOW OLD IS YOUR FIRST BORN TODAY?

4 (on Sunday)

Sleeping Angel