WOO HOO!When I was settled into my room I was checked again & was told baby was still OP(facing up)mean while my contractions were getting stronger,with BAD back pain & cramping.So bad I had to stand & move around.Laying was torture.And the monitor up my hoo ha & catheder was not helping.I decided there & then to ask for the EPIDURAL.Not even 2 contractions later the anastesialegist(sp?) came & EPI. was in.I felt nothing..........Up until I was 9 cent.I was given a button to push for more epidural if needed after about 5 times & no relif I called my nurse.She said that the EPI.was waorking only because I felt no contractions...but the pressure,hip & back pain was TORTURE! I was in FULL blown pain!!!!! Then all the sudden I started to SHAKE uncontrolably.I had a 101 fever.And was fully dialated to 10! So I started to push & push & push & push.But baby would not come.I was crying & screaming...telling them to just PULL her out,which of course they could not.Finally "She's crowning & of course face up"After almost 1 hr later......YES SHE WAS STUCK! She came out,tearing me inside & out..needed stiches.But YES she was out.I cried,Juliana cried & hubby half shocked & happy cried too!She had bruising on her face,gone now,And is the best baby in the world.Almost no crying.Just whimpering,only wakes to eat & play with daddy,mom,brother & sister.We are so HAPPY.

THANKS everyone for being there with me through out these past 9 months,that have flown by.You guys were always there for me & my ?'s.Hope to see you guys on talking babies.And I hope you all the best.Keep in touch XoXo.

Monday 8/06:Juliana got her ears pierced!Hubbys aunt did them & no fuss,will post pics.

Wed 8/15:(2W4D)Juliana's unbelical cord finally fell off,BATH TIME!

FIRST BATH PICS:

Aug 28:Juliana turned 1 month! Can not believe that 1 month ago she was still in my tummy.She is so big now.She looks into our faces & recognizes each one of us.She's starting to smile & coo.We love her sooo much.Can not picture our family without her & don"t remember how it was before.She loves her bath & starts to wake up more during the day.She eats 4 oz every 3 hrs.And is getting heavy.

Sept 28: Juliana just turned 2 months.She is cooing & smiling & is getting sooo heavy.She still drinks 4 oz every 4 hrs.And I'm trying to get her used to her crib.Even though I love her sleeping next to me on her bassinet,she is starting to NOT fit anymore.I think it's going to be harder on me than her:(.I take her for her 2 month shots on mon.

Oct 1:So I toke Juliana to her 2 month appt.She has a blocked tear duct & have to massage it(eye discharge since birth).And was weighed & measured....She weighs 12 pounds & is 22 1/2 inches.She is getting so chubby!She did fine with her shots.

Oct 28:Juliana turned 3 months!Wow how time flies!She is still drinking 4 oz.She sleeps in her crib..sniff,sniff..It was harder on me that her.She loves the space to kick around...lol.She is a big talker.Coos,screams,yells.And just recently started laughing.Sounds more like a cough,but so cute!And smiles the biggest smile.She knows I'm mommy & holds out her arms towards me.And recognizes her BRO & SIS.She loves daddy.And don't tell him I said so,but I think she starting to say daaaa daaa.Another daddy's girl.This will be her 1st halloween,so I bought her a banana costume.

Nov 10:Juliana just found out she has hand..lol.OMG,I think it's so cute!She also smiles & laughs ALOT more.And knows who we are know.

Nov 28:Juliana turned 4 months.Wow time is just flying by:(.Se is due for her 4 month check-up/shots.I feel so bad.Breaks my heart to see her in pain.She started solids this wk.She loves rice cereal.She's tried carrots,peas,bananas.Loves them all.Cant wait to see how much she weighs.Will update on Dec 3.

Dec 4:Juliana got her 4 months shots.She cried but is fine now.She now weighs 15 pounds & 24 inches.

Dec 19:Juliana is starting to teeth....She is in so much pain.She started with 100.1 fever & drooling.The next day,runny nose & diariah(sp?).Hot ,swollen mouth & two lil white lines on the bottom teeth.She is growing so fast.Almost 5 months..sniff..sniff.Hope these lil teeth buds pop fast.Can't stand to see her in pain.I want my smiley/happy baby back^O^.

Jan 28:Juliana is 6 months!! OMG,half way to a yr!! She is such a big girl.She says A-Da so daddy is all smiles.She laughs & giggles,plays,sits on her own.Still has NO teeth but gums swollen.Eats a bunch,her favorite is carrots,potatoes & bananas.She has her 6 month check up on mon feb.4 so I'll update on weight,measurements,etc.It brakes my heart.But don't want her to get sick.

(Sorry no update for 2 mo.cmputer down & can't upload pics)

March:Juliana is now 7 mo.!!! I can't believe it.She babbles alot!She says dada,mama,byby,Au(something hurts).Lala(love you).She's not yet as active.She sits on her own & walks in her walker.She doesn't roll over yet,crawl,just scoots around.She weighs a hefty 20pounds!Wears 12-18 month clothes.She drinks 6oz.And eats EVERYTHING.Finger foods are here favorite.She drinks juice from a sippy.

*THANKS*

A little about me:I'm 29 will be 30 when my baby comes =o.I am married to my high school sweet heart.We married in 1994 & had my beautiful son Juan(12)after.Four yrs later had my gorgeous daughter Karina(8).After trying for almost 7 yrs I finally got pregnant,only to discover it was ectopic (in the tubes).I m/c in Aug.06.Waited 3 months & on the 3 month got pregnant =).I am now 38 wks pregnant & couldn't be happier!I'm due Aug,10.07.still don't know what were having,but as long as he/she is healthy,We really don't care.

Dr. appoitments:

Wk 5: U/s on 12/18th.Saw a fetal pole & sac.I saw my lil bean.

wk 8:U/s on 12/28th.Saw the lil heart beat.We are so happy!

Wk 10:Blood work/urine/paper work.

Wk 15: Blood results all negative/Routine visit & u/s for the h/b.Its so BIG!.Could not see the sex.He/she was moving around like a gymnist :).

WK 18:The Big U/S Is it a BOY or GIRL ? (Coming soon)..........

Wk 24: Regular check up,weight,blood pressure & tummy measure.

Wk 28:1hr Glucose,anemia test.Tummy measure & heart rate.

Wk 29: 3 hr glucose test :(

Wk 31: Routine dr visit/belly measurement & doppler

Wk 34:Routine dr.visit/belly measurement & doppler

Wk 36:Dr appt. mesure/strep B/doppler

Wk 37 1/2:Dr appt. doppler,cervix check...open 2!Strip membrains,another strep b test.

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Babys 18 wk u/ssayin "HI".

Babys 31 wk u/s miss chuby cheeks

Just mommies labor predictions:Get your bags packed early just in case you need them. Make sure your partner has a phone available when he's away because this baby just might come early. We predict your baby will come 2-3 weeks early. Your baby will most likely be born in the morning. Justmommies predicts that your baby will weigh approximately 6.5pounds and that your labor will be about 6 hours long.

Your 1st trimester: November 03, 2006 to February 01, 2007. (0 - 12 weeks)
Your 2nd trimester: February 02, 2007 to May 17, 2007. (13 - 27 weeks)
Your 3rd trimester: May 18, 2007 to August 10, 2007. (28 - 40 weeks)

This wk's FACTS:38

Baby Gender Predictor

ITS A GIRL! (Chinese Age 30 at Lunar month 9)

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FEB.6:No more nausea WOO HOO! Felt baby flutter,not yet a kick but felt his/her presence!

March.2:O.k "ouch" I'm getting bigger & its taking a toll on my poor back.And my boobs getting bigger is not helping any.I've also been so tired.Cant get enough sleep .Still feel the baby here & there but no kicks yet?I'm so anxious to find out what I'm having! 3/13 seems like fooooorever..lol..

March.6:So the baby is moving way more!When laying down or when I eat.Ofcourse only I can feel it.Dh has yet to feel it too =(.I am so exited ,time is going by to fast!Almost 5 months!! My BIG u/s is coming up 3/13...Can not wait.We are so exited & ready to go SHOPPING! Well at least I am..lol..

March.13:I had my BIG u/s this morning.After almost 45 minutes of measuring we were told GIRL. Not 100% sure but no penis.I guess I was wrong,DH & I thought boy all along.But very happy otherwise =)

March 23:What a way to celebrate my 20th wk ! Well it all started around 9:00.I took my dd to schoolWhen I got a bad stomach ache (diarrea).Sitting was painfull,going to the restroom was worse!After I started cramping,Which I thought were completley normal.Then they started getting stronger.Later mom & me went grocery shopping BIG MISTAKE! I started cramping accompannied by hardness in the abdomen,enough to make me double over in pain. So I took a nap.At around 5:00,with my DH outside fixing the car (him obvlivious of what had been happening that day) I called the labor & delivery.Asked for an appt. Well of course being 20wks she said it sounded like braxton hicks! It been so long.My dr.is 30-45 minutes away.So my mom & I were off to the E.R.My Dh of course freaked out.Well all the way my cramping got worse.I guess I was tense,nervous & SCARED.When I got there I was rushed up to the 3rd floor (on a wheelchair) could'nt walk.And was moniterd for about 3 hrs.I had a bit of a scare when they could'nt find the HB.It was very active,Well turns out I WAS GETTING CONTRACTIONS very small ones.I was told I was a bit dehiderated & starting to get a UTI (urinary tract infection).Whats worse is when I had my cervix checked..I WAS OPENED. He said I was opend to 1! That it was opened to his finger tip! I was told to rest,DRINK alot of water.And to talk it over with my DR. on 4/16.I was almost going to get addmitted ON BED REST,but seeing that this IS my 3rd,He said alot of times we carry low & our cervix doesn't close up all the way.And I was told esspecially after M/C I told him it had been less that 1 yr since my ectopic.He was the sweetest & went & got my files..And WE went over my u/s results!!!! He also said it DID look like a girl,& that since my tech was a b**** to ask my DR. for an u/s.So back home we went.I got home at 2:00am.So sorry for my my spelling.So to all my preggys that have recently had a M/C.Take care.It was the SCARIEST expierience I ever went threw!

April 4:I'm feeling WAYY better now.I'm 21 wks & have been feeing great.Even had a chance to clean my house..lol.My baby is sooo active lately it's GREAT! I feel so good to know that she is O.K.I go to see my dr. 4/17 & cant wait.It feels like it's been forever since I've talked to her.Last month was my "BIG" u/s.And didn't get to see her.I hope she checks me(cervix)last time I was opened, & gives me another u/s.I'm sorrta bummed bc dh & son have yet to feel baby move.Only my Daughter.Maybe it's her tiny hands.Or maybe she only moves for her BIG sis?Anyways I am so happy!Gettin bigger & eating less.I get so full so fast! Hope all you ladies are doing great.

April 11:Just wanted to say my baby is moving like crazy!It is so cute! She moves all day.Right when I get up,Eat,even when I sleep.Daddy still has not felt her,which sucks!But the other day we were sleeping,my tummy to his back & she was just kicking away..lol.It was so cute.He felt nothing,but I had a good laugh!She also gets excited when her bro & sis are talking.And she loves music :).I still have not bought a thing.Everything is just a click away (online).I'm going to wait till atleast May.Only bc with my previous pregnancy's I bought everything WAY to soon.And it seemed like FOREVER.I have an appt. on 4/17.So maybe I'll get to see her again!

April 17:24 wks..Well I had my appt. today.It was pretty quick but she(DR) took her time.Asked me if I had any ?'s which I did.I asked her about my BH contractions..she said they were fine,as long as there no more than 5-6 an hour to drink ALOT of water.Also I asked her about my hip pain she told me to take tylenol as needed.About my cervix being opened she said I was fine that my cervix was long & strong.I dont know what that means but I think thats good..lol.She measured my tummy & said I was right on track.And said my weight was fine.Which I dont think so, I've gained 20 pounds!!!!! The good thing is I've stayed the same these last 2 months.It was at the begining when I was starving 24/7.Any ways I asked her if I could get another u/s & she said next month..yayyy!Which is better for me since baby will be bigger (30 wks).I also have my diabetic & anemia test next month .So I'll let you'all know how that went.Baby's heart beat was nice & strong!Hopeing everyone is also doing good.ONLY3 MORE MONTHS TO GO!!!!

May 3:26 wks Last night was the first time daddy felt any movements!Actually it was a BIG kick.It was late in the evening when baby is more active!

May 11:27 wks OMG I'm in the third trimester!!!!!WOO HOO.....Time is going by so fast!My baby girl is getting big, kicking away(ALOT) & my poor body is feeling it too.If your baby were born now, it would have an 85% chance of surviving. Even though your baby is still not fully developed, she would be well within the limits of premature viability. You still have approximately 13 weeks left of your pregnancy, and during this time your baby must continue to grow and develop. If your baby was born at this time, she would have several complications that would require special attention. Because babies do not have adequate amounts of fat at this time, your baby would have to be kept inside of an incubator for warmth. Because the air sacs in your baby's lungs do not yet have surfactant, she would require an artificial respirator. Your baby's brain, liver and immune system still need to develop more also.

May 21:28 wks Today was my glucose,anemia test.It was not that bad.I remember it being worse(8 yrs ago).But the after taste was bad.Plus I had been fasting ALL NIGHT! By 12:00 I was starving.My Dr. measured my tummy & I'M 1WK AHEAD! I measured at 29 wks!! I did get upset though bc I thought I was going to start going every 2 wks...but she said not till 36 wks!! And also I was supposed to get another U/S,but have to wait till next month! I have not done any BIG shopping just clothes...But still need the big stuff like CRIB,CARSEAT STROLLER,etc(Sex not 100%).But I will atleast buy the Crib/matress.Just not the bedding,carseat & stroller.Other than that I'm happy me & baby are doing great.

May 26:29 wks DARN....I'm so upset!I just got my results for my 1 hr glucose test & I failed by alot!Normal is 130 anything above is abnormal well I got a 160!! Now I have to go back.Drive 30 minutes to my Dr. office.Fast for 12 hrs (AGAIN) drink that yucky drink & get pooked 3 times!!! And STARVE!!! Man I will be starving, poor Julianna :(.

May 28:(Memorial day)YESS! Today I woke up with energy out of no were!As my kids were getting ready for BB-Q & water fun in the afternoon.I CLEANED my house!!Might not sound like a big deal,but ever since wk 18 I have not had the ENERGY.Maybe it's my nesting period,I dunno?Well I cleaned dd's room,closet & made space for Juliana's clothes.And a spot for her CRIB..so cute.(there sharing room).I washed a sink full of dishes.Swept & MOPPED the entire house (90 % tile).And vacumed rooms.I'm so proud just had to share :).Cant wait till hubby gets home from work..he'll have a heart attack..lol.My back is hurting a little but a bath sounds good right about know.Hope the nesting urge stay's if not,just 2 more months till I can move more freely & bend with out sqashing poor Juliana.

May 29: O..M..G,today was my 3 hr glucose test.It was the longest 4 hrs of my life!!Did not sleep a wink..between Juliana kicking all night (prob. starving,fasting 12 hrs) And my dd Karina having a nightmare.I left my house at 6:00am.I was pooped,hungry & after the 1st hr,about to go insane.Waiting on the unconfortable chairs & watching CNN :P.So I walked & walked & walked.I got the nasty LEMON drink,which was not that bad,but the heart burn was rough!I got pooked 3 times on one arm & once on the other.Both are sore & hard to move.Already have bruise's.What saved me was a small snack & drink,I took for after.Now I'm sooooo tired & ready for a NAP!

June 1:Wowww,officially 30 wks today!!! I cannot believe how FAST time is flying.Just 70 days or 10 weeks :0.I just made my first BIG purchase...The CRIB! It's a 3in1 & was more than expected but well worth it.Cant wait to get it & put it together(well dh..lol).Already have a space for it & everything.I'll post pics.Been getting so many BH contractions.Dh & I think I'll go sooner.My other kids came 2 wks bf.So we'll see.I'm freaking out a little about the whole labor & delivery.She kicks me & I can seriously feel her lil feet,hands & legs.Sometimes her booty.It just seems so real NOW.Just a little more cooking & we'll have our babies in our arms..SO CUTE!

June 8:31 wks.. I just recieved my crib!Yeayy! I was worried bc I only have 7-9 wks left.I will MAKE dh put it together over the wk end..lol.I will post pics.Have not bought the bedding,waiting till U/S on moday.Just to be 100% sure its a girl :).Still need stroller/carseat combo,bedding & small stuff..lotion,shampoo,diapers,etc.Hubby says wait for babyshower but I just cant.Monday after U/S I will go purchase going home outfit & bedding.Maybe order carset/stroller combo.I know I wont get any BIG stuff at my baby shower?

June 26: Jeez... I am soooo unconfortable!I can't walk but wobble.My back HURTS!I can not sleep at night,cannot get confortable,restless leg,insomnia & I pee like every hr! Also the braxton hicks are KILLING ME :(.I'm also so emotional.I feel like no one understands how I feel.Juliana moves alot.Not so much kicking anymore more like squirming..which sometimes hurts,But poor baby,if I'm unconfortable I can only imagine how she feels? I just keep on thinking only 4-6 wks to go.More like 4 bc my other kids were 2 wks early.....

Anywho I went to the Dr. today short but sweet.My oldest went with me (summer vacation).He was so exited to hear his baby sis HB.Every thing is great.Right on schedule.The only thing that freaked me out was that the DR. measured me & said & I quote"WOW this is a good size baby".So does this mean she's going to be HUGE.My other 2 were 6 pounders.He also said next time he was going to do the "couture(sp?)".And probably check me to see if I'm dialated.He told me to try to hold off till at least 35-37 wks.

July 06:35 wks..FALSE ALARM!!So I thought my water was leaking last night! Started getting BH Contractions & BAD back ache.Went to the L&D got pooked,pricked & monitured for 2 hrs!! Well bag of waters still in tact,cervix closed..but baby has dropped.Still 35 days to GO!! Bitter sweet,especially seeing all the babys in the nursery & leaving EMPTY handed :(.But hey, gives me time to pack my bags & get everything TOGETHER.

July 06:Had my SURPRISE BABY SHOWER!!! I had no idea.All dh & my family was there.There was cake,food & ALOT of gifts for JULIANA! I'm all set..just

waiting on her.Present pics on the bottom!

July 13: O.k just 28 more days.I had a Dr.appt today & will be every wk now.He did a Strep b test.BUT.....I'M FREAKING OUT! My Dr told me that the baby is BIG. And that she is facing face up.So I ask him what does that mean he said,if she does not turn it will be a hard delivery(back pain) :(.So know I'm scared! I go back on the 24 we'll see.

So CLOSE To delivery TIME!

Well I had a Dr. appt today.Juliana is still facing front but is side ways..which somehow thats good news because its easier for her to turn.I complained about ALOT of contractions & dr decide to check my cervix...2 wks ago I was 1 finger tip...so my hopes weren't high,Well I am at.....2!!!!!!!!! Completley thined out & she is really low!!! Well while he checked my cervix he decided to STRIP MY MEMBRANES...OUCH! Julie hated it she was tossing & turning in a little Ball as far away from my vagina as possible..lol.I then asked him my results for my strep-b test....well guess what,they lost my results! So I had to get it done AGAIN,only this time it was horrible.He swabbed my vagina & practicley shoved the swab in my butt.He then said that I would spot a little...yeah RIGHT.I was bleeding like a period.And then........
CONTRACTIONS!!! I've been getting them all morning 15-25 minutes apart.He then said see you in a wk...if you make it.If you start getting contractions 5-10 apart go to L&D.WOO HOO.I will keep you all posted...Contractions as I type.

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Pregnancy Survey:
About You
Name?:	Adriana
Age?:	29
Height?:	5'4
Pre-pregnancy weight?:
About The Father
Name?:	Juan
Age?:	31
Height?:	6'
Are you still together?:	married 12 yrs
About Your Pregnancy
Is this your first pregnancy?:	Nope
When did you find out you were pregnant?:	November
Was it planned?:	YES
What was your first reaction?:	WOO-HOO
Who was with you when you found out?:	Hubby
Who was the first person you told?:	My Kids
How did your parents react?:	Great
How far along are you?:
What was your first symptom?:	sore boobs
What is your due date?:	Aug.10,2007
Do you know the sex of the baby?:	YES
If so, what is it?:
Have you picked out names?:	yes
If so, what are they?:	Juliana Ailyn
How much weight have you gained?:	ALOT
Do you have stretch marks?:	Yes, from my first
Have you felt the baby move?:	Yes
Have you heard the heartbeat?:	Yes
About the birth
Will you keep the baby?:	YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!
Home or hospital birth?:	Hospital
Natural or medicated birth?:	medicated(I'm a wuss)
Who will be in the delivery room with you?:	Hubby
Will you breastfeed?:	No
Do you think you'll need a c-section?:	NO
Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time?:	YES!
What's the first thing you might say to him/her?:	I love you
Would you let someone videotape the birth?:	YES
Are you excited about the birth, or scared?:

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