Baby Tag

1- Where were you when you first found out you were pregnant? Maci: Michigan apartment (round one) in the bathroom. Baby: Michigan apartment (round two) in the bathroom. 2- Who was with you? Maci: I took the test alone in the bathroom…Jared was in the bedroom waiting patiently. Baby: I took the test alone in the bathroom…Jared was in the bedroom waiting not so patiently. My parents were in the living room (family reunion) so it was an exciting morning! 3- How did you find out that you were pregnant? Maci: We were driving back from my brother’s house after memorial day just talking about the odd chance….I had missed a period and so we decided out of the blue at eleven o’clock at night to stop and get a test at Meijer. Baby: We were waiting to see if this month was the one! I had a small stash of tests in my bathroom cabinet. 4- What was your first reaction to finding out you were pregnant? Maci: Surprised! I really didn’t expect to get pregnant on the first try, but SO happy at the same time. Then weepy, then laughy, then weepy….which is just how pregnancy is altogether! Baby: SO happy! And more relieved than anything. 5- Your Husbands reaction? Maci: A little too calm…I could tell he was stressed by his smile. But he was still so sweet about it. Neither one of us knew what to expect! Baby: “Really? Really?!!” He laughed and picked me up and spun me around. We both cried. One of my best memories with him so far. 6- Who was the first person you told? Maci: I think my parents…but I can’t remember for sure. Actually I think Jared let the news slip to his brother, Aaron. (Not so good with secrets, but that’s a good thing) Baby: Maci, then my parents, since they were here! Then my whole family since they were here, too! 7-Did you plan to get pregnant? Maci: Yes…it just happened lightening fast, so we were still a little shocked. Baby: Yes, and we had been waiting for the right time for awhile. 8-Was everybody happy for you? Maci: Yes…except Jared got a few empty threats from my brothers. Baby: Yes…but still the empty threats. 9- Did you go out and celebrate? Maci: I can’t say I remember celebrating. Baby: It was my birthday, and the family reunion, so we were already having a party! 10- Did you want to find out the sex? Maci: Yes…I am a planner through and through. Baby: Yes…I cannot wait for this kind of surprise! 11- What was the sex? Maci: Girl…and she is ALL girl. Baby: Girl again! Lucky Maci. 12-Did anyone throw you a baby shower? Maci: My mom and sisters threw me a huge shower at home and my interior design friends threw me one as well. Both were super fun! Baby: Suzette is being super sweet and throwing me one! 13- How much weight did you gain? Maci: 21 pounds Baby: So far I’ve gained 26 pounds. But a lot of cake can happen in 4 ½ weeks, so no final number yet. 14- Did you lose all of the weight that you gained? Maci: Yes…nursing is the best ever. Baby: I’m already planning my workouts. 15- Did you get a lot of stretch marks? Maci: None on my stomach, a few light ones on my legs. That’s just where I pack it. Baby: No new ones, but the old ones are showing true. 16- What did you crave the most? Maci: Fruit fruit fruit. Baby: Fruit fruit fruit. 17- Did you crave anything crazy? Maci: This is when I started to love ice cream. It really did nothing for me before this pregnancy, and now I can’t get enough! Baby: Looks like chocolate is making it’s face shown…I’ve never been a chocolate person until now. But it’s not too powerful, so I suspect it will fade away soon. 18- Who or what got on your nerves the most? Maci: I remember getting annoyed with other pregnant women from Jared‘s job. And smokers…ugh that smell is so sick. Baby: It doesn’t take much, but it’s also easier to laugh things off now. 19- Were you married at the time? Maci: Yes. Baby: Yes. 20- Did you have any complications during your pregnancy? Maci: She was super tiny! Placenta was not functioning properly. Baby: Dropped in growth quite a bit, but things are looking better! 21- Where were you when you went into labor? Maci: At the hospital. The doctor was supposed to be putting some slow dilating device in me, but accidentally broke my water, instead. I was not dilated in the slightest. Baby: I’m hoping that I won’t go into labor on Friday the 13th! 22- Did your water break? Maci: Not on purpose! Baby: That would be crazy. 23- Did you go early or late? Maci: Due date…Groundhog’s Day which was totally fitting for a reason we cannot explain. Baby: It will be a little early…(for the c-section.) 24- Who was in the room with you when you gave birth? Maci: Jared and a bunch of doctors. Baby: 25- Was it video taped? Maci: The before and after moments were. 26- Did you have any drugs for the pain? Maci: I was given some Demerol, which made me REALLY delirious and crazy all night. Also made me throw up. Then I had an epidural because I had this thing inside me measuring contractions and I remember the nurse telling me I was experienced some major “9” type contractions when I was dilated to a 4. Then all a few more back shots before they cut into me…yuck. Baby: I’m expecting much less exhaustion! 27-Did you go vaginal or have a c-section? Maci: Labored for a long time and ended with a c-section. Baby: It will be a c-section. 28- What was your first reaction after giving birth? Maci: I was overwhelmed…I felt very incapable Baby: 29- How big was the baby(s)? Maci: 5lbs. 6oz, 19-½” long Baby: They are forecasting in the 6’s if I can go to my scheduled date 30- Did your Husband cry? Maci: I don’t think so…to tell you the truth I don’t remember him there a whole lot even though I know he was…I was so foggy. Baby: 31- What did you name the baby(s)? Maci: Maci Brooklyn Baby: AHHHHH!!! We don’t know yet! 32-Did the name have any significance to you? Maci: We heard it and knew it would fit her perfectly, and it does. Baby: I’m keeping my hopes up that I’ll find something suitable…I’m not even shooting for perfect anymore. 33- Did the baby(s) have any complications? Maci: She wouldn’t eat the next day, so she had to go to Special Care for a couple days. But after that, she was healthy and super happy. Baby: 34- How old is your baby today? Maci: Four going on fourteen Baby: We’re in week 35! 35- When is the next one(s) coming? Baby: March 16th 36- If you could would you do it all over again? Maci: I would take more video and pictures with her and I would give Jared more time alone with her to bond. I tag all the moms!