First Born

This is the First Born Survey that I had meant to do for Tristan's birthday. Unfortunately I couldn't find it then, so I am doing it now!

1. Were you married at the time? Not yet

2. What were your reactions? I was terrified and in complete denial. Cahl was much calmer, but I think he was a little bit terrified too

3. How old were you? 16

4. How did you find out you were pregnant? I took 3 pregnancy tests before I finally believed they were not lying to me

5. Who did you tell first? My friend Cassie and her then boyfriend

6. Did you want to find out the sex? No

7. Due date? January 2

8.Did you deliver early or late? He was 10 days late

9. Did you have morning sickness? Nope

10. What did you crave? Burger King fish sandwiches and ice

11. Who irritated you the most? To many to specifically recall...

12. What was your child's sex? Boy

13. How many pounds did you gain throughout the pregnancy? around 40 (what a porker)

14. Did you have any complications during your pregnancy? Not a one

15.Where did you give birth? At my parents house in Salmon Idaho

16. How many hours were you in labor? 6 1/2

17. Who drove you to the hospital? I didn't go to the hospital (see number 15)

18.Who watched? My midwife (mom) and her assistant

19.Was it natural or c-section? natural

20. Did you take medicine to ease the pain? Nope

21.How much did your child weigh? 8 pounds 10 ounces

22.Did your child have any complications? Nope

23. What did you name baby? Tristan Thomas Gouker

24. How old is your first born today? 8 years old