The Jewish Motherhood Project
As a first-time preggo and soon-to-be first-time mommy, I'm curious what other Jewish women have gone through during their pregnancies. The first time isn't always the easiest, especially when you don't know yet know that there is no such thing as "normal" for any pregnant woman.

To participate, please answer the questions below, and stay tuned to www.kvetchingeditor.com for the posts.

In some cases, I might not include all of your answers, or I might just include partial answers. The only major editing I will do is for grammar/spelling (the editor in me can't help it), and if I have any questions about your responses or need clarity, I'll email you (but only if you provide me with your email address).
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Do you want to remain anonymous when I post your responses on the blog? *
What is your name and age? *
If you answered the previous question "no," please just list your age.
If you want me to contact you in case of clarification, please provide your email address.
How old were you/what was your situation when you had your first child? *
When I say situation, I mean were you married, how long, in school, where were you living, etc. Include as much or little information as you like!
Did you always want to be a mom? Why or why not? *
What was your greatest fear when you found out you were pregnant? What was your greatest anticipation/excited feeling? *
How did your husband/partner and family react to you being preggo? *
What was your pregnancy like? *
Did you suffer loss or illness, something abnormal or unusual, have a particularly difficult time, etc.?
How did you decide to start telling people you were preggo? Did you wait to reveal the gender? How did you go about choosing a name for the baby? *
How did the pregnancy affect your work, schooling, or family? *
In the days and weeks leading up to the birth, what do you remember experiencing or feeling? *
How did you infuse your Jewishness into the pregnancy/labor experience? *
Did you read any particularly inspirational books? Do any learning? etc.
If you've had more children since your first, how were the experiences different? Were you more or less prepared? Was it harder or easier?
What would be your three top tips for a first-time mother? *
Any advice from dad to other dads?
Is there anything else you want to add? *
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