20 Weeks!!! Half Way There!!

Today is the official half way mark in my pregnancy. I can't believe it has gone by this fast. It seems like just yesterday was the 20th of July and I was taking an at home test. I thought I would do a pregnancy survey to feel you in on the in's and out's so far.

Your name? Meshelle Nichole Woods

Fathers name? Kenneth Riley Puckett

Are you still with him? Together since December 9th 2005, married since July 27th, 2007

Were you trying to get pregnant? We weren't NOT trying lol. Since we were married we had the attitude if it happens it happens and we weren't going to try to prevent it.

When you found out

When did you find out? July 20th, 2009 in the morning

Were did you find out? Our new apartment in Virginia Beach, VA

How far along were you? 4 weeks exactly (gestational age about 2 weeks)

What was your reaction? Shocked because Ken had only been home from bootcamp and training for 4 1/2 weeks, surprised that it happened so fast compared to the 2 years prior that it didn't happen, excited it was finally happening, nervous because we weren't living by our family anymore and would be doing this by ourselves.

Who was the first person you told? After Ken I called my sister Amanda told her the test was positive and then texted my other sister Tara who is due in December and told her I thought she was contagious lol. We waited until it was confirmed by the Dr to tell other family members.

How did you tell the father? I usually start my cycle in the middle of the night so when that didn't happen (sunday/monday night) I took a test I had left over from like 7 months ago when I had been late previously. After taking it I left it on the counter (it said negative at first) then went on the computer to look up the directions since I had thrown them away a while ago. Went back to throw the test away and it was positive. So I texted Ken and it went like this.
M: Babe I'm not feeling very well can you pick me up some soup, crackers, and sprite, oh yeah and a pregnancy test.
K: Yeah what kind of soup? Dont you have a test?
M: I took it already
K: What did it say
M: It was positive
K: O.k I'll get you another one
So he came home and I took two more came out of the bathroom crying, hugged him and said they're positive. ( I had always imagined a more cute and adorable way to tell him when we finally got pregnant but I think I was in shock lol)

What was his reaction? "Are you serious? We did it" There's a little one in there"? Touched my belly and hugged me. Then when I went to the Dr. the next day to confirm it, I picked him up for lunch and said.... well its officialy daddy. And he just smiled and started laughing and kissed and hugged me.

All about your pregnancy

When is your due date? March 29th, 2010

Did you have any morning sickness? I did have some in the beginning I didn't throw up very much at all maybe 4 times but I gagged a lot and didn't want to eat very much.

What are your fears? I had a lot of fears in the beginning. Almost everyone in my family has had drama one way or another with pregnancys. My sister Tara miscarried 3 times before her current pregnancy which she is one month away from completing. My sister Amanda was told she had less than a 25% chance of conceiving and if she did she would not carry full term ( my miracle nephew Adam will be 3 in February.) My sister Kindra conceived but my nephew Carson passed away from SIDS when he was 2 months old. My maternal grandmother had a stillborn (my Aunt Michelle who I'm part way named after). Just so many things and so many fears but I take every day as a miracle and I'm so thankful I have had an easy pregnancy so far. ( Maybe my hard part was the two years it took for it to happen.)

What are you most happy about? That it's finally happening and things have gone as smoothly as they have. I'm thankful my husband is here, we have insurance for our little one and the finances to support it.

Did you want a boy or girl? I thought I would have a preference but I really didn't

What did the father want boy or girl? Ken wanted a girl, but he is so excited about his little man.

Do you know what you're having? We are having a BOY!!

Do you have a name picked out? Kevin (after my dad) Riley (Ken's middle name)

How much weight have you gained? My last Dr. Apt I had gained 2 lbs but my first apt I had lost 2 lbs. So total weight gain has been 0... I've been eating more lately so we'll see how much I've gained at my next apt on the 24th.

Have you felt the baby move? He moves ALOT... He does summersaults and jumping jacks lol

When you have the baby

Do you plan on a natural or medicated birth? I'm going to wing it. I'd like to see what I'm dealing with and if I can handle it if not I will be asking for an epidural.

Are you scared about labor? Not really I'm excited for my little guy to be here.

What do you think will be the worst part of labor? If I have to get an episiotomy I think that will be the worst part. But I'd rather get one than risk tearing.

Have you taken any classes? Not yet but we will as it gets closer

Who will be in the delivery room? My husband, possibly sister and my 2nd mom Alese

Are you having the birth videotaped? If I could I would like to but the military hospital we will be delivering doesn't allow it. If I was going to I wouldn't allow any below the belt shots.

Do you think you will cry when you see the baby for the first time? Definitely

What do you think the fathers reaction to the baby will be? I think he will cry and be very excited

How do you think family and friends will feel? My dad is very excited to meet his namesake, I can't think of one person who isn't excited for us.