This is one of those multi-question "get to know you" kinda emails a friend of mine sent to me. I thought it was fun to answer, so I decided to post on the blog, instead of forwarding to everyone. Here's alittle insight to the life & mind of Mrs. Cutter:
1. How old were you when your first child was born? 23
2. What month and year was your youngest child born? January 2008
3. How did you feel when you first found out you were pregnant? HAILLE - excited! thrilled!! TRENTIN - terrified, anxious, scared, nervous (keep in mind that Haille was only 3 months old when I found out).....eventually turned into excited and thrilled!!! AXTEN - denial, shocked, disbelief....also turned into excited and thrilled!!!
4. Who did you tell first? Their Daddy!!
5. How many pounds did you gain during your first pregnancy? About 60 lbs. (gasp!!)
6. What did you crave while you were pregnant? Taco Bell, Taco Bell & Taco Bell, and peanut butter cups
7. Did you find out the gender of your first child? Why or why not? Yes. I was outnumbered!! I wanted to keep it a surprise. Everyone else didn't.
8. Did you have any complications during your pregnancy? None, whatsoever. I'm very lucky!!
9. How much did your first child weigh? 9 lbs, 8 oz, 22 in
10. Was your first child early, late, or on time? She was born one day after her due date
11. What is the most difficult challenge or health issue that any of your children have faced? Haille (and now Axten) had constant ear infections. She ended up with tubes at age 2 (Axten just got them - age 1). She had hearing loss, which resulted in her speech delay. Now, she is battling a learning disability. But doing very well at school!!!
12. What's your favorite part of being a mom? Watching the kids grow into their own self with their own likes/dislikes, and knowing that I had something to do with it. And when I pick them up after a long day, they are still excited to see me and come running to give me a big hug!! It brings tears to my eyes.
13. Do you think it's easier to be a mom or a dad? That's not a fair question!!! Neither job is easy!!!
14. What is the best piece of advice you could give to someone who is about to have their first child? I would advise to not have unrealistic expectations, to just go with the flow, listen to your instincts, hang on and enjoy the ride of their lives.
15. Did you always think you'd have kids? Yes, I absolutely wanted kids!!!
16. What's been the biggest surprise about motherhood? No matter how many messes I have cleaned over & over again, how many diapers I have changed, how many sleepless nights I have layed awake with a sick kid holding a puke bucket, I could not imagine doing anything different.
17. Are there things you miss about life before kids? I guess one thing would be going to the store without a big production.
18. How many children do you have? 3
19. Do you plan to have any more children? No, my tubes are tied, unfortunately
20. Who's the mom that you admire most? MY Mom!!! She has raised her kids into being respectful, compassionate, loving, good-hearted people. I am raising my kids the exact same way she did us!!
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