Field Assignment #1 For my assignment I chose one of my neighbors who is 8 months pregnant. She is 20 years old, engaged to her child’s father, and this is her first baby. She is currently a college student working on her Bachelor’s Degree at Kettering College.
Interview:
Me: What trimester of pregnancy do you think is or will be the easiest for you? Most difficult?
Her: The easiest was the first trimester. I didn’t have morning sickness. The most difficult is this last one, the baby feels so big and I have to pee all the time and I just can’t get comfortable.
Me: How often have you been visiting the doctor during the pregnancy? Can you describe those visits?
Her: I have been following all my regular appointments. They’ve gotten frequent in these last couple weeks but I’ve always gotten good news so I’m happy.
Me: How do you feel in general about having a baby?
Her: I never imagined being a mom so early but I’m excited to have my baby. I would have preferred we were married first but oh well! We did the deed and it happened! (laughter)
Me: How do other members of your family feel about the baby?
Her: Everyone is super excited since this is the first grandbaby of the family, we’re all anxious.
Me: Are you making changes in your home to accommodate the baby?
Her: Yes I’ve turned my guest bedroom into the nursery and pretty much baby proofed my whole house.
Me: Do you know if your child is a boy or girl? Do you prefer one over the other?
Her: We are having a boy (a Jr.) and I didn’t care either way I just want a healthy baby.
Me: What do you think your baby will be like?
Her: I have no clue but he’s a kicker so he may be feisty like his mom. (laughter)
Me: What do you think you will be like as a parent?
Her: I think I’ll end up becoming the “nice” parent; I just want to spoil him already. I
