Mummy Quiz
1. How long have you been a mom?
I became a Mum on March 29, 2004, the day Jake was born. Although, I really felt like a Mum from the moment I knew I was pregnant. I became a Mum again on November 20th of 2006, the day Abby was born. And I've been a step-Mum since August 24th of 2001.
2. How many children call you Mommy?
Two, Jake and Abby. And I get the very occasional 'Mummy Nik' from Ruth.
3. Girl? Boy? Both?
One of each, and 3 step-daughters.
4. Did you know what you were having?
Yes, we found out at the 20-week scan for both of them. For Jake, I absolutely needed to know. For Abby, I started the pregnancy by fooling myself into thinking that I wanted it to be a surprise. Obviously, once given the opportunity to find out, I simply couldn't refuse.
5. How old were you when you became a mom?
I was 31.
6. How long were you in labor?
For Jake, about 17 hours. It started with my waters breaking at about 7am on Sunday (contractions started later) and ended at 4:08am on Monday. For Abby, about 4 hours. Again, my waters broke first thing in the morning, contractions started around 10:30am and she was born at 2:48pm. An hour after arriving at the hospital!
7. What’s your favorite thing about being a mom?
The cuddles! I couldn't live without them. Such warm and perfect little bodies.
8. What’s your least favorite thing?
Poo, poo, and more poo! Does it ever end?!
9. Do you want more kids?
No. We're good at 2. I want to enjoy my kids as they grow up and share loads of experiences with them. Looking after a baby is a fulltime job and it isn't always enjoyable!
10. Do you plan on having more soon?
Nope.
12. How many times have you been peed on?
Once by Jake and once by Abby. Oh and many leaky nappies, of course.
13. Barfed on?
Oh yes! One notable occasion was when H & W were visiting us from England. Jake was feeling under the weather. We sat down to eat our BBQ'd burgers and hotdogs, and Jake let his milk go all over it me. In my shirt, in my bra! In my hair!! Yuck!
14. Is your child named after anyone?
Jake: no, we just both liked it. Abby: not named after anyone, but we got the idea from the character 'Abby Lockheart' on ER.
15. How did you come up with their name(s):
Jake: we saw it in a book of baby names. Abby: see previous question.
16. When your child gets in trouble, who is the bad guy?
I am. Daddy's a big softie. 
17. And who is the good guy?
No, seriously though, we both do our fair share of teaching them and disciplining them. But Daddy is still a big sortie.
18. What is the longest you have been away from your children?
A few hours. I can't take being away any longer than that. I'm a very, ummm, paranoid and clingy Mum.
19. Bedtime routine?
Jake, at 3 years of age, will often go to bed between 8 and 9. He gets a drink, gets into bed, I kiss his forehead and tell him that I love him. Abby is still too young for a proper routine (4 months old), but we're getting there.
20. Are your toes painted?
Yes, but they're flaking badly. I'm blushing.
21. Last movie you saw in the theatre?
Ummm... no idea. It was way too long ago. Stephen really misses going to the movies. We'll really have to do that soon.
22. One thing you will not give up just because you’re a mom?
My computer, the internet. Pretty sad, really.
24. One thing you did give up now that you’re a mom:
F1. I found it very hard to maintain my interest when I was too tired to get up to watch the race. My interest is starting again this season though.
25. Best mom perk:
I now have a good reason for my loose belly.
26. Snack that you sneak bites of from your child:
Banana, yoghurt, pizza
27. When the kids are napping, you are:
On the computer, working my fingers to the bone.
28. Where are your children now?
Abby is asleep and Jake is watching Big Comfy Couch (Loonette's wearing a tutu??)
29. Favorite place to buy maternity clothes?
Anywhere cheap. They're so expensive! Wal-Mart, probably.
30. If I could do it over, I’d do this differently:
I can't think of anything at the moment. I had wonderful pregnancies, successful and enjoyable deliveries and these two are my little angels. What more could I ask for?
I got this questionnaire from this lovely website.
