F.A.Q.

PuddleBaby F.A.Q.

1. OMG!? You're having a baby?!
Yes, we are very excited.

2. When is the little bug due?!
Early March. The experts have narrowed it down to between March 1 and March 9. We're hoping for St. Patty's day- wouldn't that be cool?

3. Are you going to find out early if it's a boy or a girl?
Yes.

4. Oh that's too bad... Don't you want it to be a surprise?
We have considered our options carefully and are excited to find out early, but thank you for your opinion.

5. OMG!! A baby! Aren't you excited?!
See F.A.Q #1.

6. What are you going to name him/her?
We will look more closely at names once we know the sex, but we will not be discussing names with others (I really don't want to know how you knew a "Sally" in grade school who used to eat her boogers.)

7. I really like the name.....
We are considering our options carefully, but again thank you for your opinion.

8. Do you want a boy or a girl?
Of course we'd be thrilled with either. PuddleMama has designs on a girl. I would like a boy first, so someday he can help protect his little sister(s) against those high school boys (I'll need all the help I can get.)

9. Your townhouse isn't the best for kids. Are you going to move soon?
Yes, we are hoping to move within the next year, but most likely after the little pooper arrives. If you or anyone you know is looking for a great deal on a fabulous 2 bedroom/2.5 bath townhouse in Shoreview let us know.

10. My little [PuddleDaddy/PuddleMama] is having a baby?! I can't believe it! Are you excited?!
See F.A.Q. #5 and #1.

11. Do you know how hard it is? Do you know your life is totally going to change?! Say goodbye to sleep!
Obviously we are unaware of the true extent of how exactly this will change our lives, this being our first child and all. However, we have heard from concerned observers that extensive and dramatic changes are forthcoming. The same observers have also noted that it is "totally worth it."

12. What hospital are you having the baby at?
We currently believe the stinker will be born at United Hospital in downtown St. Paul.

13. Can I rub your belly? (This one is generally only directed at PuddleMama)
Since you asked nicely, yes (if you're not a creep-o.)

14. How have you been feeling? (Again, mostly to PuddleMama)
Tired, but good. PuddleMama had only very minor morning sickness.

15. Have you had any sympathy pains? (This one to PuddleDaddy)
I am a very sensitive person. I have had every sympathy pain in the book, even prenatal pains PuddleMama hasn't yet experienced. You should have seen the "morning sickness" the day after my birthday party. I don't remember ever being that sensitive before.

16. Are your parents excited?
This will be the first grandchild for both sets of parents. "Excited" would be an understatement.