1- Where were you when you first found out you were pregnant? Jared we got a phone call the last day of February 2001 telling us we had been selected by a birth mom, Alex I was at the doctors office thinking I was about to here really bad news, Tyler I just knew but I found out for sure with a pregnancy test at home on Alex's 1st birthday, Baby Number 4 we found out Thanksgiving day.
2- Who was with you? Eric was with me each time.
3- How did you find out that you were pregnant? see #1
4- What was your first reaction to finding out you were pregnant? Jared thrilled and excited, Alex shocked and amazed then stressed the whole time, Tyler peaceful, #4 still trying to recover from shock.
5- Your Husbands reaction? Happy always.
6- Who was the first person you told? Eric
7-Did you plan to get pregnant? Alex no, Tyler yes, #4 no
8-Was everybody happy for you? Everyone seemed excited
9- Did you go out and celebrate? We celebrated when we found out with Jared and with # 4 I don't remember with the other 2.
10- Did you want to find out the sex? Yes
11- What was the sex? Boy, Boy, Boy, ?
12-Did anyone throw you a baby shower? Yes.
13- If yes, who? Jared we had 3 showers, Alex and Tyler Amy Tadlock gave me my shower.
14- Did you get any outfits at the baby shower that you just knew you weren't going to put on your baby? Yes.
15- How much weight did you gain? Alex 50+ pounds, Tyler 25 pounds #4 nothing so far.
16- Did you loose all of the weight that you gained? Yes
17- Did you get a lot of stretch marks? Yes with Alex I did.
18- What did you crave the most? Red meat in both cases. Which I actually hardly eat otherwise. Nothing so far with this one.
19- Did you crave anything crazy? Not really.
20- Who or what got on your nerves the most? People touching my belly.
21- Were you married at the time? Yes
22- Did you have any complications during your pregnancy? Alex I was under a lot of stress which caused some problems at the end. Tyler was so easy they should all be like that. So far we good with this one.
23- Where were you when you went into labor? Alex I was induced (do not recommend) Tyler I was on my way to the hospital to be induced luckily my contractions started on the way!!!!!!
24- Did your water break? Yes
25- was lost somewhere in the blogosphere.
26- Did you go early or late? Alex they induced and he came 1 hour before his due date. Tyler was a couple days late because I didn't want to be induced.
27- Who was in the room with you when you gave birth? Eric and the medical staff
28- Was it video taped? No why would I want to see that.
29- Did you have any drugs for the pain? Yes please
30-Did you go vaginal or have a c-section? vaginal
31- What was your first reaction after giving birth? I was tired and happy!
32- How big was the baby(s)? Alex 7 lbs 8 oz. Tyler 8 lbs. 8 oz.
33- Did your Husband cry? he got a little teary eyed
34- What did you name the baby(s)? Jared Marshall, Alexander Glen, Tyler Alan
35-Did the name have any significance to you? Yes Jared's middle name is after Eric's Grandfather, Alex is named after both my grandfathers and Tyler's middle name is after my dad.
36-Does the baby's name fit? I think so.
37- Did the baby(s) have any complications? Alex was born with bilateral club feet and lung problems and was jaundice. Tyler was fine.
38- How old are your babies today? 7, 6, 5
39- When is the next one(s) coming? July
40- If you could would you do it all over again? Apparently so!!
I tag who ever wants to!
Alex was thrilled to be chosen to help in the Totem Ceremony with Brother Bear. He "magically" lite the fire!
The boys all took there turn at trying to pull the sword from the stone. Unfortunately with no luck, we were not King for the day.
Tyler was so happy to find Mater and Lightning McQueen!
Goofy with 3 little Goofs!
Not a great picture but the fireworks were amazing!!We had a great time! I am not sure that I am ready to be back in the real world again.
