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Amanda-is-Rebekahs-mommy
	Age: 26 Country: US Province/region: Oregon City: Salem Partner: My husband and PIC, Kevin Children: Yes, 2 Pregnant: Not anymore Occupation: CAD Tech by day, mommy by night
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madiraevin - Tuesday, 28 October
Just so everyone knows, WE MADE IT thru all our dramas! lol Everyone is now healthy. And Madisyn is growing like a weed!!!!

tiedyemamaanna - Tuesday, 28 October
Thank you!

madiraevin - Tuesday, 28 October
Added new pics of Madisyn!

Rebekahs-mama - Tuesday, 28 October
Awwww how sad that you only have 4 more weeks of part time. I just can't imagine how hard it must be to leave Bekah every morning, especially since she sounds just as happy as my Bekah is at that time of day! I'm sure you'll both get used to it, but it won't make you feel any happier about the situation. Hopefully you and Kevin can figure out how you can cut back and stay home!!! It's been such a blessing that I wouldn't trade for the world! Although I do lack in adult conversation! lol! Hence the reason I'm on here so often! haha!

How cute that Bekah's starting all her sounds!!! I loved that. It's so cute now with my Bekah because she's really starting to form noises that sound more like she's talking to us. We know she understands completely what she's saying but we just smile and nod! lol! It's so stinking adorable!

I still haven't experienced any smiles or nods about me being pregnant. I think people are just completely thrown off by me carrying a 10 month old baby and looking hugely preggers at the same time! haha! Oh well. At least everyone important to me knows and acknowledges it. Oh and I was going to ask how your friend transitioned to two kids that were so close together in age? And now you said she's preggers with her third, right? I can't imagine being preggers again this time next year! It's been tiring enough caring for one baby let alone two. But I have another friend on here who's had 4 kids in 4 years and she's happy as a clam!

That's the coolest thing that your friend let you have some of her pumped breastmilk when you were recovering! I completely agree that I would have done anything I could to breastfeed. It's always been very important to me and I'm looking forward to breastfeeding Noah, too. It makes me kind of sad to know this is my last week nursing Bekah but I'm not producing much anymore. That and it's becoming VERY hard to position her around my belly so she can eat properly and not hurt my nipples. It's just time.

Kevin works for Fed Ex. He's been there for almost 5 years but was only working there part time as the evening manager, handling the sorting of packages and such. But he just got a full-time position in the office!!! It's been wonderful because he was able to quit his second job and he's finally on days rather than evening so we have him home after 3 everyday. SO NICE! He thought about leaving Fed Ex all summer to pursue a full-time position somewhere else but he got such excellent benefits (even as a part-time employee) that he decided to stick with it and pray there would be a full-time spot open soon. We thank God for providing one so quickly!

Yeah, I would definitly go ahead and assume you have GD the next time and just start out eating right to begin with. If nothing else you'll be making better decisions regarding food than I am! lol! I had lost about 75 lbs before getting preggers with Bekah and I'm planning to get right back at the weight loss after I'm done recovering from Noah. But I know it's going to be tough going back to only eating snacky stuff every once in a while instead of on a daily basis! AHH! I just wish I had more will-power right now!

How crazy about the PUPPS going away immediately. I'd heard that happens but it's so strange. Thank God for you, though, right? You had to be SO relieved! I didn't realize it's not likely to come back in subsequent pregnancies. I'm sure you're super duper glad about that!

Well ok, so I've written a book as usual. I hope you and Bekah are well! Take care and write when you have the time! xoxoxox Amanda

Rebekahs-mama - Sunday, 26 October
Hey Amanda! How are you? And how has your weekend been?

AtHomeMama - Saturday, 25 October
Yeah, I did ask about the due date. I just got home from my appt. I didn't figure it was an urgent enough question to have to call the nurse and make her figure it out. So we were told April 5th AT the ultrasound, but the report they sent to my doctor's office said March 28th. So when I told her today, she changed it to the 5th in the chart. Our next ultrasound is the 14th of November, so we'll find out if this little girl is still a girl. :-) She also said that with that first ultrasound, the placenta was low, not low enough to be considered placenta previa, but low. So I asked what that meant, like am I supposed to limit activity or anything? And she said no, just keep doing what I'm doing...it doesn't really mean anything, it's just a little low. So yeah...I'll have to look that up just to see what it's all about. I'm not anemic yet. Low, but not TOO low like I got with Daniel. And everything else was just fine...heart rate was about 150, and all the other labs came back fine.

AtHomeMama - Friday, 24 October
I just noticed that you changed your name on here. It's so cute!!! Hope you're doing great. It was nice to see you briefly last night...Rebekah was so stinkin' cute too!

mindyisliamsmama! - Tuesday, 21 October

I LOVE this picture! The expression on her face is perfect and those ears are adorable! :-) I LOVE that girl!!

babylovek - Monday, 20 October
Hello Amanda,
How are you all doing? Hope you, your husband and Rebekah are all well.
Ross will be 2 next month and Owen is 5 1/2 months now.
Speak soon
Kerry

madiraevin - Monday, 20 October
MADISYN IS NOW OFFICIALLY 4 MONTHS OLD AS OF YESTERDAY AND IS ROLLING ALL OVER THE HOUSE AND GIGGLING SO MUCH!!! I LOVE WATCHING HER GROW!!!

madiraevin - Monday, 20 October
Sorry that i haven't been on to respond to anyone for a couple of days. things are crazy here....baby's still getting over sicknesses and husband had the flu, and so did i....now my grandma is in the hospital (she has colon cancer) and my husband's aunt was admitted into the psych ward at our hospital.....things are crazy.... so bare with me while i take a while to cope with things.....

Rebekahs-mama - Friday, 17 October
Ok, so I have wanted to write you back ALL week but have been unbelievably busy. It's nice to finally just sit and relax for a bit. I hope you're having a good week. Do you have anything fun planned for the weekend?

It must really have sucked to break your tailbone! Oh my goodness, I can see where your healing took forever. I had a really rough time with my tailbone during my last pregnancy. It was just so tender. But for some reason (I think it must be the way I'm carrying) it's not bothering me nearly as bad this time. I've never heard of anyone breaking it while in labor, though. OUCH!

And yes, I am carrying Noah all out front. Bekah was in my back so I stayed really small. In fact, there were women who couldn't even tell I was pregnant when I was two weeks from my due date! I found it kind of annoying, though, because I never experienced the fun pregnancy stuff like other women. I just rememeber my best friend having doors opened for her and getting lots of smiles from old ladies. I was jealous! lol! But I don't think I'll have that problem this time. I swear I look almost as big already as I was at full-term last time! It's SO obvious!!!

It would be fantastic if you and your hubby can work things out for you to stay home. It must be hard being away from Bekah for so long. I get to the point where I need my breaks, but I always miss my Bekah within a few hours of being away.

And your MIL seems just as fantastic as mine. Mine doesn't live here but she just visited last week and she was so helpful and wonderful to have around. She always asked me how she could help and watched me when I cared for Bekah so she knew what to do and when. Like right now we're being really diligent about teaching Bekah what's ok and not ok to touch. We flick her hand and say, "no touch" for things like picture frames and plants and such. So by the end of the week my MIL was a pro at helping with that! lol! She's not hands off by any means but she's also not overbearing like I hear other women complaining about on here. Sounds like yours is just as great!

Oh and I think it's fantastic that you pump at work!!! I bet that's a huge commitment. It seems like breastfeeding women are few and far between anymore. Believe it or not I'm still nursing Bekah. She's down to just her morning feeding now because I'm trying to wean her fully by the end of the month jsut so I can have a break before Noah arrives. I don't want her associating my breasts with her food when she sees him eat. Oh, same thing with the bottle. I had to suppliment a bottle for lunch because my milk supply dropped when I got preggers. Well, I just weaned her off the bottle and fully onto sippy cups! WOOHOO! She took the change like a champ, thank God! So she just takes her formula feedings in her cups. It really couldn't have gone any better. I just hope 2 1/2 months is enough time for her to forget about the boobs and the bottles! lol! I guess we'll see...

Before having Bekah I worked for a local company selling their stuff on Ebay. They had a retail store in the lower half of the building and they just brought things up to me to sell. Well, they lost a huge account so they canned the Ebay side of things and put me down in the store. It was great through my first and second trimesters. I got a lot of exercise down there. But when that third trimester hit I was a basketcase. I found myself having to sit down a lot and I was winded and light headed if I did too much. So I just thought it better to put in my notice. There was so much lifting involved with the job that I felt like a burden to the employees who constantly had to pick up my slack. They were so nice and understanding, though.

I still haven't heard from anyone about having GD, so I'm feeling very confident it must have been fine. It's been more than a week now. YAY! I was thinking about you though, because it might have been ok to have it since I would have to control my diet like you did. I'm so bad with the sweets. It would be nice if I had a good hard reason to keep them out of my mouth!!! Then maybe I wouldn't gain too much weight! lol!

I can't imagine putting up with the PUPPS. It must have been miserable. Although I've heard some women get it as early as their second trimester. That would have been rediculous to deal with! I'm glad you only had a few weeks of itchiness. Did it really go away immediately after birth?

Well anyhow, I think I've gone on long enough. I knew I'd need a good solid chunk of time because I had so much I wanted to write to you! lol! I hope you're having a great day at work. Take care!!! Amanda

Rebekahs-mama - Tuesday, 14 October
Ok, so I know I already wrote you a book this morning but I had to write again once I read through your pregnancy diary and birth story. You seem so amazing! What a wonderful place to work for and such an understanding boss, too. It helps so much when people have kids so they know what it's like to be so exhausted and moving a little slower. I think it's fantastic you made it all the way through until your due date at work! I was so tired I gave in and quit in my 30th week! My boss was understanding throughout my pregnancy but I was on my feet all day and I'd come home with sore hips and feet. It's been so nice to be at home during this pregnancy. I feel very spoiled!

I can't believe you had to put up with both GD and puppps. How aweful!!! I had my glucose test last Thursday and haven't gotten any calls. Hopefully that's a good sign. I asked to take the test early since I have PCOS and I know I run a much higher risk of having GD.

So your labor sounds like it was very difficult in the end. Did Rebekah end up coming out sunnyside up afterall? And how was your healing afterwards? I didn't have an epesiotomy but I did tear on both sides. I found the recovery to be worse than the labor itself! I'm hoping to take my labor slower this time and prevent some of the tearing. That would be wonderful!

Oh, and one more thing...I found it funny that you put up a wall in your living room for your nursery. We did the same thing only in our dining room! lol! Another thing in common. Now we have our table crammed into our kitchen but at least we have a second bedroom with a door that can shut out the screams! lol! Your nursery sounds so cute! I'd love to see some pictures. I love looking at everyones nurseries on this site. Mine is tiny but it works for now! lol! But no more kiddos in this house, that's for sure!!!

Rebekahs-mama - Tuesday, 14 October
Well it would still be so funny if you end up with a Jacob since that's our Noah's middle name! lol! I'd surely have to laugh. We had a super hard time trying to come up with another girl's name had Noah been a girl. I was a huge fan of Abigail but Kevin was on the fence. We hope to have at least one more kiddo so it will be interesting trying to come up with names we like just as much!

I really like both your boy names. They're both Biblical, which makes me like them even more! And one of my best friends just named her brand new son Connor so it's become dear to my heart. We also liked Isaac and Aaron but neither of those names sounded very good with our last name. So annoying!

How funny that your Rebekah was born on her due date. My doc says to always stick to the very first date they give you. I guess she did! lol! And to avoid the pitocin drip must have been nice. I had it during labor and got through the contractions just fine but I have heard since then that they make them so much stronger. I guess I won't really know the difference unless we won't need it this time.

It's been wonderful to have my Bekah more mobile. She's much happier and content to do things on her own. I swear she can amuse herself for hours now! It's amazing! And I can get so much more done around the house. But I do miss my snuggly little girl. She's certainly independant now and deosn't want all the silly kisses and hugs from me as much. That part makes me sad.

Your work sounds like they treat you very well. I bet it was wonderful to be off with Rebekah for so long! But I can see where it made it very hard to go back. My step-sister had her first baby this year and had the entire summer off with him before going back to work as a teacher. She said it was pretty rough to leave him after all that time. But I bet it helps a ton to know it's your mother-in-law watching your baby girl. And she gets some special bonding time with grandma, too!

This pregnancy is going very well for me. Thanks so much for asking! It's very different doing it a second time! Not only am I physically different because of how I'm carrying him. I'm also emotionally different because I don't have all those first pregnancy worries since I know what to expect. And the time is flying because I spend all my days caring for Bekah. It's shocking to me to already be in my 6th month!

I'd love to see some more pictures of your Rebekah. She just looks so sweet and cuddly. So precious!!! I bet she's such a darling! I'll have to check out your page a bit more as I have the time today!

Rebekahs-mama - Tuesday, 14 October
Oh my goodness, that's so funny and coincidental!!! I had to read your post to my husband. He was just as shocked as I was. It would be even more hilarious if you eventually end up with a Noah as well. Your Rebekah is adorable. Was she born on her due date? Mine was due on New Years Day but came 4 days early. Such a nice tax break! lol! We should keep in touch, especially since we already have so much in common. I can't get over how funny that is!

storm826 - Wednesday, 8 October
yea, hospital staff makes a huge difference. the nurses at the hospital in my town were great. i had heard so many horror stories about over crowded hospitals and nurses in a big rush that i went to the hospital expecting the worst.

madiraevin - Tuesday, 7 October
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