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  • How did you know you were pregnant?
    • My period was late and I started to experience all the normal symptoms.
  • How old were you?
    • 20.
  • Was it planned?
    • Not exactly but we weren't using protection either so I knew the consequence was there.
  • What foods did you crave?
    • Peaches!
  • Any morning sickness?
    • In the first 3 months, yes. -_-
  • What was the worst side effect?
    • The morning sickness and back aches.
  • Who was your doctor?
    • Dr. Ginn.
  • Did you find out the sex?
    • Yes! Boy.
  • Due date?
    • Oct. 10, 2011.

Labor:

  • Were you induced?
    • Yes, my blood pressure was high and wouldn't go back down so my doctor decided it'd be best if I were induced.
  • Where did you start labor?
    • The hospital.
  • How long were you in labor?
    • 18 hours.
  • How long did you push?
    • I didn't, haha.
  • Did you have an epidural?
    • Of course.
  • Vaginal or C-Section?
    • I ended up having a c-section because I was in labor for 18 hours and had only dialated 4 centimeters.
  • Was there complications with the labor and delivery?
    • Not exactly.
  • Did you cry when they were born?
    • Of course. I cried as soon as I heard his first cry, it was absolutely beautiful.
  • Who was in the delivery room?
    • My fiance'.
  • Have an episiotomy?
    • Nope.
  • Vacuum or forceps used?
    • Nope.

Basic Birth Info.:

  • Name:
    • Jeffrey Lee Queen III.
  • Boy or Girl:
    • Boy.
  • Weight:
    • 7 lbs 11 oz.
  • Length:
    • 21 in.
  • Date of birth:
    • Oct. 1, 2011.
  • Time of birth:
    • 11:53 P.M.
  • Hair color:
    • Light brown.
  • Eye color:
    • Dark blue
  • Pediatrician:
    • Dr. Rowlands.

About Baby- NOW:

  • How old are they now?:
    • 20 weeks.
  • What kind of diapers?:
    • Parents choice, 2.
  • What kind of formula?:
    • Breast fed only.
  • What theme did you do their nursery in?:
    • Jungle. ^_^ Green walls with monkeys, lions, and all sorts of jungle animal decorations.
  • Are they a smiler or a cryer?:
    • Both, of course.
  • What makes them fall asleep?:
    • Being nursed or rocked. He's able to fall asleep on his own now, though.
  • Are they the first?:
    • Yes.
  • If not what number are they?:
    • 1st!

About Mommy:

  • Name:
    • Crystal.
  • Age now:
    • 21.
  • Did you ever consider abortion or adoption?:
    • Neither.
  • Were you married or dating the father?:
    • We were engaged.
  • Are you now?:
    • Yes! C:
  • How much weight have you lost?:
    • I lost all of the baby weight plus an extra 10 punds than gained it back, ugh. :/

Friends and Family

  • Who is the Godmother?:
    • Rachel, my best friend.
  • Who is the Godfather?:
    • I guess he doesn't have one.
  • How did the grandparents take it?:
    • They were all so excited.
  • Did your friends stick by you?:
    • Mhm.
  • Did anyone throw a baby shower?:
    • Yes, my mother-in-law did. It was perfect.
  • Has anyone helped since the birth?:
    • Of course.
  • Are you happy you're a mommy?:
    • Very much so.
feb 27 2012 ∞
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