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AZ-mommy
	Age: 24 Country: US Province/region: Arizona City: Mesa Partner: My Husband Pete Children: Pregnant: Yes Due date: 15 Nov ,2008 Occupation: Domestic Engineer
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This is our first baby and we are very excited! The first appointment is April 2nd. It'll be interesting for sure. We do miss our family in Michigan but get to visit in June YEAH!!!!

July 23rd-23 weeks
I thought I'd sit and try to figure out how to put the updates on the front page and I'm feeling good right now!! I called and found a new doctor, they can't get me in until next Tuesday the 29th. I'm just not gonna mention that we're moving because I need to have the piece of mind that everything is good with the baby. Just waiting on something to become available to rent out in Wyoming. Luckily our lease isn't up yet on our apartment here(that turned out to be a blessing). It isn't up until November, but we definitely want to be moved by then and would miss each other WAY too much by then. Hope all goes well with our move, and it will as long as we keep our faith in God.

Fun Pregnancy Survey

About You
Name?: Alison
Age?: 24
Height?: 5 `3"
Pre-pregnancy weight?:116

About The Father
Name?: Pete
Age?: 27
Height?: 6'1"
Are you still together?: Yes, we're married June16th 2007 and met November 2006

About Your Pregnancy
Is this your first pregnancy?: Yes
When did you find out you were pregnant?: March 15th 2008
Was it planned?: we had planned to be pregnant around our 1 year anniversary
What was your first reaction?: Couldn't believe it, waited so long for a baby
Who was with you when you found out?: I had gotten up early and took the test while Pete was still sleeping
Who was the first person you told?: I climbed back in bed and asked Pete what he wanted to name the baby
How did the father react?: He woke up hugged me and said "what?" I asked him again and then he got up and looked at the test
How far along are you?: almost 24 weeks
What was your first symptom?: tired, boobs were huge, itchy
What is your due date?: November 15th, 2008 (father in law's birthday)
Do you know the sex of the baby?: No, that'll be a surprise
Have you picked out names?: yes, were on our third set I think
If so, what are they?: For now Kathleen Elizabeth or John Henry
How much weight have you gained?: 13 lbs.
Do you have stretch marks?: I have some on my butt and thighs from growing leg muscles in high school
Have you felt the baby move?:Yes, the first time was at work around 14/15 weeks
Have you heard the heartbeat?: Yes, and we recorded it so our family in Michigan can hear it

About the birth
Will you keep the baby?: Definitely
Home or hospital birth?: Hospital, unless we can't get there in time
Natural or medicated birth?: I will hold off as long as I can for the epidural, but most likely will use it
Who will be in the delivery room with you?: Pete, maybe his Mom and my Mom
Will you breastfeed?: Hopefully we can get that to work
Do you think you `ll need a c-section?: Not that I know of
Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time?: I will, I'm sure the Dad will cry too-he's so sweet
What `s the first thing you might say to him/her?: Hi honey? I have no idea
Would you let someone videotape the birth?: Nope
Are you excited about the birth, or scared?: excited to see the baby, nervous because it's the first time

July 29th - 24.5 weeks

Just got back from my Dr. appointment and it went very well. I was nervous to tell him I was moving because I've had a hard time tracking down an office that would see me for 2 months or less, lots of rejection calls. He couldn't believe that I was turned away and haven't been seen since May 28th. They weren't rushing me, everyone was very nice. The baby's heart beat was 150 bpm. My weight was 132- a 16 lb gain so far-normal. I was "measured" for the first time and that is normal. He talked about contractions and what to do if I feel them. I was concerned I may have a bladder infection-the test was inconclusive but he wrote me the rx anyway. He advised that we move before 34 weeks because travel can be extra hard at that time. Also wants to see me every 2 weeks. This is exciting because it makes me feel way closer to the finish line. My husband is going to look at a house for us after work today. Hope it all looks good, then we can get the buying ball rolling again and get moved before 34 weeks!! It better happen sooner than that-I miss my hubby. I had a dream this morning that I was waiting for my toast to pop and Pete came and cuddled up behind me with a big hug and kiss. I can't wait to see him- GOD please watch over him and keep him safe, and put your blessing on our house hunt, thank you for everything you've given us, AMEN

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christina08baby - Saturday, 3 January
Update: Ryan turned 2 months this past Monday and it has been 2 weeks since Ryan was in the hospital and it will be 2 weeks this Monday since Ryan has had the monitor and started his new medicine pepsid. Anyway, he just had that one episode of apnea and low heartrate on 12/23, which the monitor detected nothing since. I think that the pepsid may be helping him alot more; I have noticed decreased gagging/ choking and the wierd noises he was making. I feel alot more comfortable sleeping at night with him hooked up to the monitor. I also use the monitor when I am not directly watching him like if I go in the othe room or something. I believe he will be able to keep the monitor for at least 4 months but we will see if it's longer. It is hard sometimes because I am the only one who can take care of him. My husband refuses to feed him and he will only hold him if I put him in his arms; he is too scared to deal with him alot because the whole episode when he stopped breathing happened and needed to be in the hospital, which happened after he picked him up. I will not be going back to work anytime soon; I can't feel comfortable with it. Some of my other plans are also on hold such as working out at the gym; I had planned to take Ryan to the baby watch and start working out when he was six weeks old but I can't do that now. Maybe I'll have to wait until spring and I can walk with him, or when the kids go back to school next week maybe I can walk him around the mall and that can be my exercise. I love Ryan with all my heart and I feel like I am being selfish when I say that I wish I had a little time for me once in awhile; I actually haven't even been out of the house since he was in the hospital 2 weeks ago and I am afraid I am getting depression a little. It would be nice to just go and get my hair done by myself but if I did that he would have to go with me. Hubby just doesn't feel comfortable with him alone and neither do I really. My husband isn't even trained in infant cpr; I have showed him but it is not the same as formal training. I am happy that Ryan is doing better and I hope that it stays this way. That monitor is a godsent for me. I don't have a good suport system either because both my family and my husbands family is pretty crappy, also my husband works alllllll the time since the is the only breadwinner of the house. So, I manage the older 2 kids, the house and Ryan basically myself; it is getting easier though. I feel like I have been babbling well anyway, I hope you all are doing well and thank you for all of your responses and comments.

christina08baby - Tuesday, 23 December
If anyone read my comment in the 1 month baby section on Saturday you will know that Ryan had an episode on Friday where he stopped breathing and was in the hospital overnight for observation. Ryan was diagnosed with acid reflux at 2 weeks old and has been taking zantac and on the formula alimentum ever since. Anyway Ryan now has a monitor, which detects his heartrate, respirations and any periods of apnea. hr can't go below 80 or over 200 or the alarm will sound and the apnea period is detected as no breathing for at least 20 seconds. Anyway Ryan had his first low heartrate apnea alarm whike swinging in his swing; I ran to check him tapped his shoulders and he responded. I don't know what caused this doc thinks this is related to the reflux. I can't live like this ; I can't stop worrying about my baby. I love him more than life and I can't bear for anything to happen to him. Of course this monitor is to hopefully prevent a tradjedy God forbid! I don't want to have to respond and need to do cpr or have to call 911 but I have to be prepared. PLEASE pray for Ryan please pray that he out grows the reflux or whatever is causing this. I cannot go on the main baby forum anymore because the Peytons mommy trajedy hits too close to home for me with Ryans problems. Reading about her upset me too much. I need all the support I can get right now and I wish I had someone to help me at home but I don't my husband works at night. I have instructed my older 2 kids to be prepared to call 911 if am episoed happens and I need to do crp on Ryan . I don't like to talk about this but we need a plan to be set in place. My husband is upset and says he can't live like this and I should just go live in the hospital with Ryan because he is scared and worried for Ryan. He says we can't live a normal life. I am very emotional and just want to cry all the time. If you want to leave me a message I will welcome it. Thank you all, please pray for Ryan and his safety.

christina08baby - Saturday, 20 December
To all of my friends, I am not doing well right now and I wrote a blog in the 1 mo baby section. Please check it out I am in need of support or advice or whatever.

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