About Your Pregnancy - A Quiz

“Pregnancy defined is : Getting company inside one’s skin.”
~Maggie Scarf

Was your pregnancy planned or a surprise?  I'm sure you can all guess this wasn't a surprise. We planned it - but it was a surprise that it actually took on the first try.

When did you begin to think about having this baby?  We had been trying since 2008 to get pregnant. When things weren't working, we decided to enlist some assistance in 2010.

When did you first suspect you were pregnant?  I had a dream on November 9, 2010. I was standing in front of a mirror and my reflection showed me about 8 months pregnant.

When your pregnancy was confirmed, how did you react?  I was absolutely elated, I had to share the news with my close friends and immediate family right away.

How long did it take to become pregnant? Did it seem quick or slow?  Overall, it took us 2 1/2 years. We tried on our own for quite a while before seeing a specialist to try to narrow down the issue. Once we started the actual IVF process, it seemed like it took right away.

What is the best thing about being pregnant?  1) Knowing we will soon be welcoming a new member into our family. He is such a miracle... we can't wait. 2) Feeling the baby move and hiccup - I never thought I could be this happy.

What challenges do you face in this pregnancy?  As far as I know, there are no challenges that I face. The only potential issue is Gestational Diabetes... and I know it's going to be a struggle to convince them that I am not a diabetic, just like it was with my family med doctor.

Who was the first to know you were pregnant and what were their reactions?  The absolute first person to know was Rob. He was the one who called labtalk - so he even knew before I did.  He was as excited as I was.  We told our immediate family and friends who are like family first - they were all very excited for us.


What was the first thing you bought specifically for this baby?  A set of monkey-themed onesies.

What hopes and dreams do you have for your baby?  I hope he will pursue an edcucation and find success, true love, and complete happiness as I have. I also hope he's a lot like me in that he sleeps well early on.

What are the most important qualities you can nurture as a parent?  Honesty, integrity, determination, faith, hope, love, sacrifice, family and sharing/giving.

What were the best things about your parents as parents?  My parents taught me so many things - they were a constant source of faith, support, selflessness, sacrifice and unconditional love.

What role do you see your family playing in your baby's life?  Both of our families will be a big part of our children's lives. We are fortunate to have amazing people on both sides of our family.

Have you picked out any names? What names would you consider?  We already know exactly what we want to name the little man. He's going to be such a special little guy.

Are there any names to which you would say "Absolutely not!"?  Yes. Those belonging to Greek gods or those that are too dated.

Do you want to know as soon as you can if it's a boy or a girl? Why or why not? Yes because I'm a planner and I like to be prepared.

What one thing do you want your baby to be sure to have that you didn't? There was little I didn't have as a child. I honestly can't think of anything to put down for an answer.

Whose facial and physical characteristics do you want your baby to inherit? I hope he inherits equally from both sides - I do hope he favors my eldest brother at least a little bit.

Whose emotional and personality characteristics do you want your baby to inherit? I hope he inherits equally from both of us, we're both really even-keel, laid back, and happy.

What tasks do you need to accomplish before the baby is born? I want to finish some little projects I designed with the baby in mind, finish his baby book, and figure out how to organize his nursery (that is quite a chore, as it turns out).