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DONNAMARIE
	Age: 23 Country: US Province/region: City: Partner: Andrew Children: Yes, 1 Pregnant: No Occupation: Full Time Mommy :)
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My name is Donna and I live in Texas. This was an unexpected pregnancy, but it has turned out to be a wonderful surprise.

I found out 12.5.07 from a HPT. And then went to the clinic on 12.6.07 for an official test. All tests were positive and they dated my pregnancy to be 5 weeks. My due date is August 9th so far, but we will see what my doctor says when I go in for an Ultrasound.

There are a lot of things I don't know, and some that I do know. Both my sisters have had 3 kids, and my brother has experienced 2 childbirths with his wife. I am willing to take advice and give as this time goes on. I hope all you soon to be mothers, and women who are trying to conceive have a wonderful holiday season, and I hope everyone keeps safe and happy :)

update: My due date has changed a few times and now I am due 8.8.08, pretty cool, I will have my second OB visit feb 25, i got to hear the babys heart beat feb 1st :) it was so exciting :)

AND I FINALLY FIT INTO MATERNITY PANTS! lol, im not big but none of my old pants will fit!! (week 14)

Week 17- I can now feel the baby kick on an almost regular basis, it doesnt really feel like kicking, but more like tapping. I get an ultra sound to check the baby's gender on Wednesday March 5th :)

March 5th, 2008 we found out our babys gender! (ITS A BOY!!)

March 5th- Andy (the father) felt the baby kick once, the baby is getting strong enough to be felt out side of me! And it tickles sometimes!!

Week 19 - March 16th- I feel the baby kick on a daily basis. He doesn't seem to like me driving or being in a moving car, he kicks more then. I feel him move around and wiggle as well. I cannot believe that I am almost half way there! :)

Week 20- March 22nd- Someone asked me today when I was due (she was washing my hair before I got my hair cut). This is the first time someone asked with out me telling them! She said she could tell it was BABY and NOT FAT :) I was sooo happy :) I still am. So I finally LOOK pregnant :)

Week 23- April 17, 2008- I started my new job yesterday, people asked when I was due. ^_^ The baby is kicking my ribs now a days, lol, not the best feeling in the world but very interesting. I never thought I would ever have a child, or at least I never imaged myself as a mother, this is a wonderful experience. All except for the back pains, ha ha.

Week 27- May 13, 2008 - Yay!! Third trimester!!!

Week 29- May 26, 2008 - Had to make a trip to the hospital today, left work early. I felt some back pains and I felt like I was having stronger braxton hicks, but apparently I was having actual contractions. The doctors told me to go to the hospital to get checked out after calling them. Apparently I was dehydrated, and they said I needed to eat more frequently. They also gave me a shot to stop the contractions. It stung, and then made me feel shakey, like I just downed 15 espressos. But the baby and I are fine now, which makes me happy. He is still too little to be born... just need a few more months.

Week 30- June 4, 2008 - Almost in week 31 :) Finally and I will be in my new apartment soon :) I just can't wait! It will be bigger, and in a much nicer area than I live in now. I will be closer to a lot of my family, and closer to my job as well. Andy celebrates getting a new job he starts this weekend :) I will be able to see him more often and he will be making some good money for the baby :) We also decided on the name ;) I will post that later.

Week 32 - June 13, 2008 - Well the baby has been trying to do flips inside of me, but is finding it hard to do so now. He pushes and pushes and my belly looks like a roller coaster because of him sometimes! Oh and my ribs hurt! My feet have gotten better though, I am happy about that! I have most of my baby gear set up (bassinet and blankets) so far. I just cant wait!

Week 34 - June 27, 2008 - I am getting so much closer to my due date and it is exciting me! My hips hurt after sleeping, I guess they are moving to accommodate the baby. We also think the baby is dropping. I have been feeling more pressure on my pelvic floor, and some sharp pains occasionally. And Andy says my belly looks a little lower, but not much. So our baby seems to want to meet us just as much as we want to see him! :) I have packed the baby's bag for the hospital, but I have yet to pack my own, lol...I know what I need, I am just being lazy about it. I will have to pack it soon or I will end up doing it the night the baby arrives!

Week 34 - July 1, 2008 - On bed rest, went to the hosp. for having contractions. They were somewhere around 5 min apart at the most , lasting 1 min each. I called my doc and he said it was too soon, and he wants to stop the contractions, and to go into the hosp. so they did that, and I am still in the hosp (July 3rd) they gave me an oral med last night and since that worked, i might be going home today! The doc wants to wait until the preferred week 37.

Week 35 - July 8, 2008 - Technically I am ONE month away from my "due date" but everyone knows I am going to have the baby soon. I went to the doctor today for my weekly check up and I am now 75% effaced, and 1 cm dilated (last week I was 30% effaced and 1 cm dilated) so I am progressing. The baby feels like he is pushing down constantly. I predict I will go into labor full time in about a week. That actually puts him close to when I thought he would be due, rather than when the doc or my friends say (it just shows how well you know your body, and your baby). I just hope we make it to week 37 or very close to it so my baby wont be in NICU. I am still on bed rest and meds for now.

Week 36 - July 15, 2008 - Starting to have contractions today AGAIN. They stay far apart, and get closer, and they slowed down it seems or at least they are LESS intense. They dont HURT though. But we do have a doctor appt today. We will see what he says in a few hours about how I am doing, dilating, effacing and such. I think I have less than a week until I see my baby boy (maybe even less than a day if these contractions pick up). And at this point, only 2 days away from being in week 37, there is no use STOPPING them. He will be considered full term... And I don't agree with all the medicine being pumped into me that much, esp if he has tried to come out so often! He obviously WANTS to be born! Poor guy just wants to meet his Daddy and Mommy :) My mother told me to go for a walk to get the contractions started, I might do that after my doc appt. My little kicker keeps pushing up on my lungs like he is trying to push DOWN *ouch*

Week 36- July 15, 2008 - Went to the hospital after doctors appointment, I have Toxemia. We have to induce labor...

Week 36- July 17, 2008 - BABY BOY CALVIN IS BORN!! After 22 hours of labor!

July 21, 2008 - Baby boy finally gets to come home with us at 10 pm from the hospital (he was in NICU). He is doing GREAT!

July 22, 2008 - More of an update on myself. I had to go to the hospital ER in the early morning after feeling sick all night. I had some heart failure, high blood pressure, over flow of body fluids (i was swollen!) and Pnemonia! I stayed in the SICU for a few days and then moved up to a regular room until July 26, 2008 when I finally went home. I am now taking care of my little boy finally.

Pregnancy is rough, but he is worth it... :)

Here are some photos of my little boy:

Close up

Mommy and Baby

Baby sleeping

He is a happy baby!

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Laura Ward - 22.5 hours ago
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Booscalia - Tuesday, 23 September
How is everyone? I feel less connected without the daily dish. Hope everyone and your babies are doing well ! ~ Boo

Lakesha Smith - Thursday, 18 September
It's going well,I'm reaching that stage,where it seems like it's taking forever to get near my due date

Lakesha Smith - Wednesday, 17 September
He's so cute,he has the perfect little head!

izziebo - Monday, 1 September
hey everyone! im so sorry iv not been in touch sooner been a mummys hard lol

iv got 121 messages to read lol i dont think ill be able to reply to them all but heres a quicky to update you all

i had the baby FINALLY 15 days late after having 4 prostin tablets and my waters broken she was born after 5 hours of labour and 40 minutes of pushing....

yes thats right i said SHE lol. i got a girly baby and i couldnt be happier shes absolutly adorable, Andy and i called her Amy Felicity as he likes the name Amy and i wanted to call her Felicity after my friends little sister.

ill be putting pics up in a jiffy so keep looking, im gonna be changing my profile lol xxxxxx

gemma - Thursday, 28 August
AAhhh thanks, your little boy is adorable too!! I think I need to have another Im so broody!!! lol
xxx

*HAVING~a~PRINCESS* - Thursday, 28 August

Hes A Cutie. Congrats Mommy!

izziebo - Sunday, 10 August
awwwww im so pleased lol i cant wait eitehr but i dont think its gonna happen lol not for a long time yet lol (b long time i mean a week or so haha)

this kid takes after tis father lol and is annnnnoooooyyyyiiinnnnggggg
lol

i think its nice and warm in there lol xxxx

izziebo - Saturday, 9 August
dont worry darling lol i expect ppl to be busy now.

are you all recovered from it? you wernt very well were you?

im soooo so so bored of the pregnancy thing now i keep getting tightenings and niggling pains but thats about it

nothing special or to worry about so i think peabods gonna stay in there a lot longer (annoyinggggggggg!) lol

im just so excited to find out what iv got lol

how is everything doing? hes so so beautiful you must be very proud of him! but i bet everyone tells you that

xxxxxxx

pugdunn - Monday, 4 August
Good ... my 2 year ols loves his little brother. We have to watch him because he is always trying to hold him & give him kisses. It is really sweet.

catherynh - Monday, 4 August
Wow! What a rough start! Well, I'm glad you are both alright now!

pugdunn - Sunday, 3 August
He is really cute ... how are you doing?

pugdunn - Sunday, 3 August

I love all that hair ... too cute!!!

pugdunn - Saturday, 2 August
I just posted some pictures of my little boy up ... tell me what you think.

reneemt78 - Friday, 1 August
I hope all is going well with Calvin!! He looks like he's so relaxed all of the time which is so awesome!! My first was like that - my 2nd had colic through 6 months and was so stressful - I'm anxiously waiting to see how this baby is going to be!!

catherynh - Friday, 1 August
I went to my dr yesterday to have my incesion checked.. he also check my blood pressure and it was stll high, But he didn't mention anything about it?!

catherynh - Thursday, 31 July
Congrats on your baby boy! We have very similar birth stories!

reneemt78 - Wednesday, 30 July
OMG!! I'm so sorry to hear you were in the hospital....that must have been awful for you. Hopefully they brought him in to see you often!!! You must have been so scared...I hope you are home and well now.

kaycie1 - Sunday, 27 July

how precious!! wow, i cant wait to a little one again. i know u probably have heard this, but believe me.... cherish every moment ( even the unbearable ones) because they grow soooo fast. congratulations.

mommytia - Sunday, 27 July

I love this picture!!! how cute