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 | Age: 24 Country: US Province/region: Iowa City: Partner: husband, Jason Children: Yes, 2 Pregnant: Yes Due date: 09 Dec ,2008 Occupation: Mother and Wife |
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About Me...
My name is Amber I am 24 and I live in the Mid-West... My family is what I breathe, they are my life! I have been with my high school sweetheart for over 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 16 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
Well I couldn't wait for my u/s on the 7th, so I called and moved it up... And the verdcit is... 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!
July 17, 2008
I went to the prenatle specialist last thursday and haven't been able to get on and write cause my computer was down... The longest week of my life! How did we ever live without internet?!? Anyhow, they did the scan first and looked EVERYTHING over... Afterwards I met with the doctor, who ended up being the one I was hoping for... And they said there is no fetal hydrop seen! Which is wonderful news! She started talking to me and my dh telling us all the risks and things that they watch for. And she started talking about anemia and blood transfusions in the baby... And I said, "Well, my baby is covered by the blood of Jesus!" And she looked at me, threw her hands in the air and said I am so happy you said that! I know that baby is fine now! She said we gonna get a church service going in here! It was so wonderful to have a doctor not look at me like I was a freak because I believe God LIVES and heals and he is protecting my baby. Nevertheless, because of "procedures" I do go back 3 weeks from now for another full scan, and then once a week for 3 weeks after that. Then I am released back to just my regular OB. Now that I know he is fine and I know he is in the hands of a wonderful doctor and a believer it will be fun to see him change from one u/s to the next! God is good!
July 23, 2008
So the last week I have been feeling little Hunter more, but still not as much as I would like... But this morning I was woke up to a little wiggle! And I even felt some hiccups (because I had a full bladder! lol) It's just nice to know that there is really someone in there, and a reason for my growing belly! :o)
July 26, 2008
Thursday I had my DH lay his head on my tummy and have a pep talk with the baby... He just told him that we would very much appreciate if he would start moving, so we can feel it... lol, funny I know, but we had both felt our other boys by now! And then yesterday I went to use my doppler and as soon as I pressed it on my tummy he kicked it! A real kick, no flutter or wiggle! I then hurry up and put my hand by it and he gave me another good kick or 2... Then my DH got home and I asked him to lay his head on my tummy agian, and he kicked him almost right away! And he kicked and moved all night and hasn't let up since! Amazing he starts moving all over after his daddy had a talk with him! :o) Does this mean I have another daddy's boy on the way?!?
July 28, 2008
I got a phone call from the prenatle specialist office today, I had gotten my blood drawn last Monday, they are checking the disease (fifth) to see if my antibodies are going up and the disease level is going down. And the nurse called and said that the levels have returned to complete NORMAL! Not just went down, but are NORMAL! Paise GOD! My next u/s is August 7, still have to do all the extra appointments till 25 weeks, then I am released!
August 8, 2008
I went to the prenatle speicalist again yesterday had a full ultrasound, and all is well! They saw no signs of hydrops, or anemia... They can measure the blood flow in the brain to check for anemia, technology these days! It's so amazing! Little Hunter is weighing in at 1lb. 3oz. And they also asked me if I have been able to feel him much, and I said just the last week a lot, and they said they are surprised cause the placenta is right in front, so he has to kick hard enough for me to feel it through that... Makes a lot of sense now why I wasn't feeling him as early and as much as my othter 2 boys! But great to hear my baby is doing well... I have to go back 1x a week for the next 3 weeks, and then have another full u/s... My last appts with the specialist is going to be in September, at that point they will give Hunter an offical clean bill of health from the fifths disease. I know my baby is healthy as can be!
August 17, 2008
This last tuesday I had my OB appt. just now up 1lb. from my starting weight, so I guess, thats not bad (I was shooting for not weight gain) I go for my next appt. On September 3, and I have the glucose test done, not worried about it. And then this last Thursday I went to see my prenatle specialist and had the u/s done to check his heart and do measurments of the blood flow in the brain (for the the fifths) and everything looked great! I go back in every Thursday at least for the next 2 weeks, and then she will decide if she needs to follow us any longer. I will get 1 more full u/s scan to check growth too! Can't believe how big he is getting!
August 28, 2008
Went into the specialist today and they did a growth check and my little man is weighing in at 1lb. 14oz. So darn near 2lbs! He is measuring about a week ahead of when I am due, but I highly doubt they would change my due date. Everything is still looking good, he is still breech (but he has plenty of time to move, might not have the room though!) And his legs are up over his head! They tried to give us a 3-D peek but the little booger had arms and legs right infront of his face! I guess he wants it to be a surprise! I go to my regular OB doc Wednesday the 3rd and do my glucose test then. They always expect me to have it (probably cause I'm overweight) but It's always way under what they say it needs to be, so I'm not worried about it...
September 9, 2008
I got the results for my glucose test... They want it to be below 130... And I remember with my last pregnancy that my number it was 94 (which is awesome) And my doc said that even people who exercise usually can't even get that low of a #. So I called to day and this time mine was 95! WHOO WHOO! Haha I told them I wouldn't have it! I have favor! I had a bout of contractions a couple days ago which since have stopped (thank GOD) I had to do a lot of taking it easy and drinking more then my share of fluids! But whatever my little prince needs! I can't believe that I am in my THIRD trimester now! I am going to be meeting this little guy b4 I know it! And I CAN'T wait! :o)
September 28, 2008
I thought I bettter get on and write a little update. Lets see... I go back for my THIRTY week appt this week! And now I go every TWO weeks! How crazy is that! Time is flying by Hunter is going to be here before we know it! I also go back for my last ultrasound to the specialist for my exposure to fifths not this week but next week. I am really excited to see how much he has grown, and I plan on trying to talk them into doing a 3-D! Which I am sure they will do... Who does he look like?!? That is the question!
| 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 for sure, and probably my Mom |
| 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!  |
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marinewife8412 - Thursday, 11 September
Your lucky!! I get uncomfortable around week 36. The reason is that my uterus is really tilted back so the baby is constantly kicking my spine and it just gets rediculous. I had both my kids at 38 weeks because the pain was just unbearable!
Have a great day!! I hope I don't have to take that awful medicine today :(
minasuecr - Thursday, 11 September
Amber I know you say they look nothing like, but look at that picture. They look like the two cutest brothers ever, and they look A LOT alike in this picture!!! marinewife8412 - Wednesday, 10 September
I'm still the same. So thank god my cervix didn't change anymore. They have me on a new medication b/c the other stuff wasn't doing the trick. This medication makes me really really dizzy and light headed and drops my blood pressure so I can only take it when my hubby is home which is pretty much NEVER during the week. I just hope they stop on their own. I don't feel like having her now LOL. I'm actually liking this pregnancy b/c i've barely gained any weight this time around so i'm still pretty comfortable!
Due-111708 - Wednesday, 10 September
Everything is okay with me. My husband wants to name him after himself (William) but I dunno :) We are still up in the air about that. You have such unique names. I wish I could think of names like you have! Its funny about you saying that your husbands side hasnt had a girl in 50 years....well my side hasnt had a boy in many, many, years....so we basically added the first one! :) My husband feels proud lol. My sister just had a baby girl in May. I do think they may be easier to handle than a boy....the only thing about boys is that its hard to pick out the "cute" clothes like I would be able to do with a girl....but its just a little challenging....but worth it. 10 weeks left for me....soooo exciting but nerve wracking at the same time!
scarlettmammy - Wednesday, 10 September
Its going grand, starting to get brackston hick reg and lots of heartburn, so im adjusting my diet to a lot of veg...
How is yours going?
x x x
scarlettmammy - Wednesday, 10 September
Na i want my first to be a surprise, i have a feeling im having a boy but ill be happy with a healthy baby
Is it nice to have boys?
scarlettmammy - Tuesday, 9 September
Thanks, are you expecting?
Due-111708 - Tuesday, 9 September
Thank you so much! I love this site already. Its nice to be able to talk to moms who are expecting or just moms in general. Have you thought of a name yet? How is it, having 3 boys? My husband and I are having a boy :)
marinewife8412 - Tuesday, 9 September
Good luck to you as well with the little one getting shots. My poor son the day before his 5th birthday which was the 29th of August had to go get his shots for school. I thought it was going to only be 1 but it turned out to be 4!! Poor kid was sick on his birthday!! I felt horrible but they had to be done and that was the only appt I could get before school started on the 3rd of September.
I'll let you know what happens tomorrow!!
nannersmama - Tuesday, 9 September
Craziness! Well, I'm glad I'm not the only one, I guess! lol. I've had a few today, not as hard, painful, or often as last night. I was going to hold off on going in/calling until Thursday, since I have an appt then anyways, but you're right....it's not worth the wait, just in case! Thanks for your input, and I'll definitely keep you updated. Good luck yourself!!!
marinewife8412 - Tuesday, 9 September
Well I guess it really doesn't matter where you live or what OBGYN you go to...they are all assholes apparently. I love my doctor, but the other ones in his group are horrible.
I've been drinking like a crazy woman the last couple of days so I know that's not the reason why i'm contracting. I have a dr appt tomorrow morning. They are going to check me and make sure I haven't changed and figure out another medication for me. This really sucks!
marinewife8412 - Monday, 8 September
Don't you just love those "cramps" that happen every 10-12 minutes or sooner! I think the best thing is when they tell you "you're having contractions b/c your DEHYDRATED" them saying that is their excuse to not really find out why it's happening. Last time I was in the hospital they tried tell me that until they took a urine sample and it was CLEAR. IMAGINE THAT!! Yeah, I only see my dr as well. The only time I saw someone else was my 1st prenatal with this pregnancy b/c my doc was out of town. The midwife comes in (total bitch mode might I add), sits down realizes that my 2 youngest will only be 13 months apart and goes "Didn't you speak to your doctor about an IUD after your last pregnancy?? You would have been the perfect candidate." I was completely flabergasted. The nerve this old, fat and ugly woman had was insane. Had she looked in my chart perhaps she would have seen that I had huge cysts on my ovaries and my doc was hesitant to put in an IUD b/c he didn't want anything "foreign" in there that could possibly cause infection. I told my doc the next time what happened and he walked out, bitched her out and came back in. It was hysterical.
So sorry to hear about your horrible day at the doctors. If you keep getting contractions go to the hospital and be monitored, it might put your mind at ease!
marinewife8412 - Monday, 8 September
I just saw your post and feel your pain. I went through the same thing with both my kids but at 28 weeks. I actually started having contractions on Thursday and went to the hospital b/c I just felt that something was wrong. I was 1 cm dilated and 50% effaced. I'm on 100% bedrest and am taking trabuteline every 4 hours until tomorrow morning when I see the dr. The medication is so not helping as much as it should. BESTREST...HA!! I have 2 kids to take care of. My MIL thank god came over today and took my baby who is 10 months out for a few hours so I can relax. I'll be praying for ya and hope that the contractions go away for ya!! I can completely relate to you. Would be nice to keep in touch!
Candace21 - Monday, 8 September
Take it easy and stop stressing...
LisaC - Saturday, 6 September
I am glad its not only me going through this where everyone annoys me
mantha - Friday, 5 September
thankyou....i only came across this website yesterday i hadnt heard of it before than. i seems pretty good, only new so got to learn about it a little
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