This post is, obviously, MORE frequently asked questions! I'm also posting some anticipated questions. Once again, if you have a question that isn't answered on here, feel free to ask it in the comments!
Q: Is it a boy or a girl?
A: I HAVE NO IDEA! I'm only 12 weeks (tomorrow), and that's too early to find out.
Q: When will you be able to find out the sex?
A: Most likely (since I have Medicaid) at 20 weeks. This is because I will probably only get one ultra sound (if the baby is healthy and I don't have any complications), which they usually do about half way through the pregnancy.
Q: Do you want to know the sex or do you want it to be a surprise?
A: It's a suprise either way. Why would it be any more surprising to find out at the birth than at week 20? So, yes, of course I want to know the sex as soon as possible.
Q: Are you planning on dating/marrying the baby's dad?
A: Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.
Q: Do you want any other kids?
A: Yeah, but definitely a long time (six years?) from now. Or whenever I get married and decide to have more children.
Q: How many more do you want?
A: I don't know, probably one or two.
Q: Are you going to get an epidural?
A: ABSOLUTELY. I have no qualms with the idea of being "drugged up" while pushing a watermelon through a hole the size of a grape.
Q: Are you going to avoid a C-section until you absolutely, undeniably have to have one?
A: Yes. C-sections are major surgery which would keep me in the hospital longer. And is there anyone out there who is excited at the idea of being cut completely open? If so, I am not one of you. Plus, it would be great to be able to have my mom in there with me. I'm not sure if she could watch me be cut open, though. Basically, the idea of vaginal childbirth is much more appealing (even though it sounds horrible, as well).
Q: Who are you going to have in the delivery room with you?
A: Well, definitely my mom. She's super encouraging and I know she'll take care of me. The second person will probably be my friend, Lori, because she's tough. Plus, she's almost like a second mom/best friend/sister. I know between Lori and my mom, I'll be as comfortable as I can, and they will encourage me and cheer me on when I really feel like giving up.
I think that's all for now!
Epidurals are awesome <3
ReplyDeleteI wanted to wanted to avoid a C Section at all possible costs. I hated listening to all the people older than me who'd had C Sections sit and tell me getting one was nothing and that you recovered really quickly, basically I needed to suck my feeling up and shut the hell up. I HATED that. It's my opinion, I don't want surgery, I want to be able to hold my baby right after I give birth. I also wanted to avoid it for the reason I got an Epidural, I don't do pain well ):