About Me...

My name is Amber I am 24 and I live in the Mid-West... I have been with my high school sweetheart for 9 years, of which we have been married for 5 1/2 years. His name is Jason and he is an amazing man and a great father (most of the time he is a man! lol). I am a stay at home mommy of a 2 1/2 year old boy named Logan, and a 13 month old boy named Colton.... And Yes I am expecting AGAIN! I had to take fertility meds with both of my boys. But I had just quit breastfeeding my youngest (Colton) and about 2 weeks later I found out I was pregnant... NO fertility meds! So I am going to be a busy mama! But I love it and wouldn't trade it for anything!

April 15, 2008

Went to the OB's today. They did an ultrasound, looks like I was right, exactly 6 weeks pregnant... Everything looks great, we even got to see the hearbeat even though its so early! I get another ultrasound at my next appt. in a month so they can see the baby better! YAY

May 14, 2008

Appointment this morning, got another u/s! The baby is growing right on track! The doctor was very impressed with how much the little bean was dancing around already. And a good strong heartbeat! Which makes me MORE then thrilled! I go back June 2 to do some sequential screening (which means another u/s!) :o) Feeling a lot better these days, finally got my energy back and I have been way way less sick with this pregnancy! All is WELL!

May 29, 2008

So, I have been getting more sick the last 2 weeks then I have the whole pregnancy! Weird, huh! I am so tired and wish I had an extra set of hands at home today to watch the kiddos so I could just sleep! It's been a busy, emotionally draining week for me... And it doesn't help that I'm super emotional anyhow! I went in for a u/s today cause I was having some bad cramps, but everything was great and the baby has grown sooo much. I am anxious to find out what the heart rate is, for some reason I forgot to ask. Hope everyone else is doing well!

June 2, 2008

I had the nuchal translucency u/s done today... They didn't give me any official results for it but I looked over my sheet of measurments and I did some research today on those tests and the numbers that I had were all good! Which is great! Healthy baby on the way! I couldn't believe how much this baby is growing, so fast! The sonographer likes to get more then one measurment of the same thing so that she can check the accuracy, but after she got the first one the baby turned over and refused to cooperate... And just kept waving it's little hand at us, (as to say, "I'm the boss!") oh yea, and 160bpm... Both of my boys were 130-140's I know its just and 'ol wives tale, but hey... MAYBE!

June 10, 2008

Got test results today for the NT u/s... Everything is normal, I have to go back June 22-July 6 to get blood drawn for the 2nd half of the test. Other then that, I am feeling so so much better. Finally have my appetite back. I am down about 20 lbs. But I am not a thin person, so its very ok! I lost 37lbs. with my 1st pregnancy. I'm getting really excited about finding out the sex! Can't wait!

June 14, 2008

So I am pretty sure that I had felt the baby a few times before today... The other night right before I fell asleep I felt a little flutter 2 different times in the same spot a couple of minutes apart... And then today, I have felt my baby several times! It is the most precious feeling in the world. Little kicks in the same spot! It helps me be at ease that everything is going, and growing right. I can't help but Thank God with every little move! I have a OB appt. Monday (which is also my 24th birthday.) My husband is taking the day off from work and my mom is watching our boys. We are going out together and then ending the day with my appt. I am really excited to hear the heartbeat!

June 16, 2008

Had my doctor's appt. today... No weight gain yet, in fact I am weighing in less then I did at my first appt. The nurse that brought me to my room said, "Well, it's a little too early for movement," and I said, "Actually, I have felt something." And she was kinda like, "Yea, OK!" But my doctor came in and was like, "You have had 2 babies I know you know what it feels like, and its not too early.." Anyhow, she brought the doppler in and listened and 5 minutes went by and nothing... So she decided to move up and still nothing... So she was like, "Ok, I guess I will move up more," and then RIGHT away there it was 160bpm and perfect! She said, "OMG your uterus is even with your belly button, its not suppose to be quite half way there yet, this is a BIG baby! And I looked at her, and she said, "Well not abnormaly big!" And she found the heartbeat RIGHT where I have been feeling the little kicks! She says, "Ok, now I know for sure you felt that baby! Cause it must be so big!" So, I am carrying high, and a higher heartrate then my boys... Does that mean, GIRL?!?! We'll find out soon. I am going for a private u/s on July 7... But I am having the big one in the doctor's office July 14th, so we will be doubly sure what it is! YAY I am sooo excited!

June 23, 2008

I rented a Doppler from babybeat.com... Got it 2 days later, and couldn't be happier to get to listen to my babies heartbeat whenever I need some reassurance! Feeling the baby move a little more often now, still just fluttering, but a lot more of it. And my little boys have fifths disease (just a rash that goes away, but its not good for a pregnant women to be exposed to) So I went and got blood work done today to see if I am immune to it or not, the odds are good, they say about 9/10 people my age are. And if that is the case nothing to worry about. The other thing is I breastfeed my youngest till he was 9-10 months old... he is now 13 months old. And today all of a sudden it feels like I am letting down when my kids cry! My boobs haven't hurt my whole pregnancy so far and now they are as tender as ever! I hope I don't have boobies full of milk for the rest of my pregnancy! lol! Anyhow 2 weeks from now I will know if it is a little boy or girl on the way for us! YAY! Soooo excited!

June 26, 2008

I got the results to the 2nd half of the sequential screening, it was neg. which means all is good! They haven't got the results to my parvo test yet, but they said it should be in later today or tomorrow... Praying and believing in good results!

July 1, 2008

IT'S A BOY! And there is NO doubt... The lady told me over the phone she wouldn't "guarantee" the sex till 18 weeks (I'm 17 weeks), well she did with my little boy! lol! I had tons of family and my best friend with me and it was prefect and I have a wonderful baby boy on the way! I did get a call on my way home from finding out from my OB office and it turns out I am immune to fifths, but it also shows I have had a recent infection... So I have to go to a specialist and get an u/s done, to check everything over. I'm not worried about it, the lady today checked over his heart and organs and they are GREAT! I know it's just the devil trying to steal my joy! I just pray over this baby and rebuke any sickness that tries to affect either of us! In JESUS mighty name... AMEN!

Pregnancy Survey
About You
Name?:	Amber
Age?:	24
Height?:	5'5"
Pre-pregnancy weight?:	Oh haha, you know I'm not saying!
About The Father
Name?:	Jason
Age?:	26
Height?:	6'0"
Are you still together?:	Yes
About Your Pregnancy
Is this your first pregnancy?:	No
When did you find out you were pregnant?:	March 30, 2008
Was it planned?:	This is our first baby concieved without clomid!
What was your first reaction?:	I knew it!
Who was with you when you found out?:	Jason, and my parents were over we were putting up privacy fence.
Who was the first person you told?:	Jason, then he told my mom and my mom told the world, lol
How did your parents react?:	Mom said, "I don't have my glasses, what?" and my dad said, "What! Already!"
How far along are you?:	17 weeks
What was your first symptom?:	nauseated
What is your due date?:	December 9, 2008
Do you know the sex of the baby?:	YES...
If so, what is it?:	It's a BOY!
Have you picked out names?:	Yes...
If so, what are they?:	His name will be Hunter John
How much weight have you gained?:	-8
Do you have stretch marks?:	Yea, but they are permenant battle wounds from my previous pregnancies! And being a chub chub lol!
Have you felt the baby move?:	Yes.
Have you heard the heartbeat?:	YES! I rented a doppler!
About the birth
Will you keep the baby?:	Oh YES!
Home or hospital birth?:	Hospital.
Natural or medicated birth?:	Epideral BABY
Who will be in the delivery room with you?:	My husband and my mom, and maybe my friend
Will you breastfeed?:	Yes!
Do you think you'll need a c-section?:	No
Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time?:	I am sure I will, tears of joy!
What's the first thing you might say to him/her?:	Hi baby!
Would you let someone videotape the birth?:	Not the actual birth, but I would let them start recording as soon as its out and on my chest.
Are you excited about the birth, or scared?:	So so excited! I know it will go great, and fast!