The Wonderful World of Katie Cosato!

Thursday, January 7, 2010

I am obsessed with anything and everything pregnancy!

About Mom:
Age?: 24

Occupation?: Caltrans

Favorite Food?: Pizza

Pre-Pregnancy Weight?: 135

How far along are you?: 22 Weeks

Current Weight?: 148

Is this your first pregnancy?: Yes

Do you have any other children? Names & Ages?: Nope

How many children do you want to have?: 3

Do you like being pregnant?: Sometimes

Have you had any morning sickness?: YES

Any mood swings?: YES

Do you feel you have a stronger sense of smell?: YES

Have you had any swelling in your hands or feet?: Not really

Have you had any aches or pains yet?: A few

What is the one thing you miss about not being pregnant?: Not consulting the do-not-do listbr />
What one thing makes up for it?: Being pregnant!! Feeling my baby!!

Will you take maternity leave?: Yes

Favorite Maternity Outfit?:My new maternity jeans... comfy!

Favorite Pastime While Pregnant?: Eating.. ;o)

Have you bought anything for baby yet?: Yep!!

What do you believe are your strengths as a mother?: Organization.

Your weaknesses?: I get overwhelmed easily.

Are you excited?: Sooo much!

What are you most excited for?: To find out if we will have a son or daughter... and just to meet him/her!

About Dad:


Name?: Rocco

Age?: 27

Occupation?: Caltrans

Relationship with you?: My husband

How long have you known dad?: 2 1/2 years

Does he have any other children?: Nope

How many children does he want to have?: 3

What's his favorite pastime?: rubbing cocoa butter on my belly... ha ha!

Has he bought anything for baby yet?: We have bought stuff together.

Will he take any time off work to help you?: Yes, 2 weeks.

What do you believe are his strengths as a dad?: He is so calm and patient.br />
His weaknesses?: ??? Lack of experience

Is he excited?: Extremely.

What do you think he is most excited for?: Holding our baby.

Your Pregnancy So Far...: Was a little rough in the beginning... but just great now!
When did you find out you were pregnant?: September 7, 2009

Who was with you?: Rocco

Were you trying to get pregnant? If so, for how long?: Kinda... not long!

Do you have a guess when and where your baby was conceived?: Yes.

How far along were you when you found out?: 5 weeks.

What kind of pregnancy test did you take?: First Response.

How many tests did you take?: 2

What was your first reaction?: I just smiled!

What was the dads first reaction?: He just smiled!

Who did you first tell the good news to?: Corrina.

What were your parents reactions?: Verrrry excited!!

Would you ever consider having an abortion?: Not now.

Who is your doctor? What hospital will you go to?: Midwife: Lynnette Wilmuth (love her!)- Kaiser

How far along were you at your first doctor appointment?: 7 weeks

Have you heard the baby's heartbeat?: Every day... we rented a doppler.

Have you had any ultrasounds?: I have!!

Will you have any 3D/4D ultrasounds?: Nope.

Have you had any complications with this pregnancy?: I had to have my appendix out when I was 16 weeks pregnant, which required a 3-day hospital stay.

Are you high risk?: Nope.

Girl or Boy?: We don't know!!

Have you picked out any names yet? If so, what are they?: Yes; Addison or Gavin

Any food cravings yet?: I want to eat everything!

Whats been the strongest craving you've had?: Fruit or orange juice.

What is something you eat almost everyday?: Cereal.

Do you have any pregnant friends?: Sheri!

Do you frequent any message boards?: Yes... Iampregnant.com

Have you felt any movement yet?: All the time... it's the best!

Has dad felt any movement yet?: Yes... actually that's the best!!

Do you or dad ever talk to baby?: All the time!

When did you really first start to show?: 18 weeks.

Have any stretch marks?: Not yet... keeping my fingers crossed! :-)

How well have you been sleeping? Any strange dreams?: Terrible! I do not enjoy sleeping on my side... I feel achy.

Have you had any braxton-hicks contractions yet?: Not yet.

Has dad made any midnight runs for you yet? If so, what for?: Not yet...

Any baby shower plans?: Oh yeah!

Have you registered any where?: Not yet!

What was the first thing bought for baby?: A bib.

Are you going to take any birthing classes?: Yep... all scheduled.

Are you reading any pregnancy, baby, childcare books?: I have read a ton of books and internet articles.

Has anyone said anything unusual to you since you've been pregnant?: My husband's uncle told me to make sure I am rubbing the cocoa butter on my boobs... that was awkward. Also...NO ONE understands why we aren't finding out the sex. Get over it!
What is the best part about being pregnant?: Feeling the baby move. No one else gets to carry this baby and be his/her mom!

What is the worst part?: The morning sickness.

What are you most nervous about?: Everything.

When is your next doctor appointment?: I have another ultrasound on January 27th (to recheck the baby's kidneys) and then a 25-week appt. on February 4th!
Birth Plans...
At home or at a hospital?: Hospital!
Vaginal or C-Section?: Hopefully Vaginal...

Natural or Medicated?: Not sure yet.

Will you be induced?: I hope not...

Who will be in the delivery room with you?: My husband and mom.

Are you going to have a "doula"?: No.

What couple of things will you be sure to have with you?: My husband and a camera!
What do you think will annoy you during delivery?: Chaos.

Are you going to take pictures or videotape?: Pictures!!

Will dad cut the cord?: I hope so!

What is your opinion on circumcision?: We are still weighing the pros and cons.
Will any relatives come in from out of town?: Rocco's parents are going to visit soon after the birth!

Are you scared?: Yes.

What are you most scared about?: Something going wrong.

When the baby is here:


What is baby's coming home outfit?: I only have one for a boy...

Will you come home as soon as you can?: Probably.

What is the best thing about being in the hospital?: Constant attention.

What is the worst thing about being in the hospital?: The food.

What is the best thing about coming home?: Starting our new chapter!
What is the nursery's theme?: No theme really... gender neutral (it's a work in progress).

What is your favorite thing in the nursery?: So far... the crib.

Will you breastfeed or formula feed?: Breastfeed

Will you co-sleep?: No.

Will you cloth diaper?: YES!

What can't you wait for most?: Kissing and hugging my baby!

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