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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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pugdunn - Friday, 25 July
WELL, I HAD MY BABY WENSDAY!!! He is soooo cute an little. I lost my plug in tuesday night at 9:00pm and then I was in labor ... I got to the hospital at 12:30am. I did about 8 rounds of pushing (about 30 mins) then at 6:23 am my little ISAAC HUNTER was born to the world. 6lb 1oz and 19.5inch long. 2 1/2 weeks early. This time labor went really fast : ) My first time it was like 28 hours with 3 hours of pushing. I will post picks later.

izziebo - Thursday, 24 July
oh god get well soon hun! just relax and use ur strength to get you better!
ill keep you in my thoughts

lots of love xxxx

reneemt78 - Thursday, 24 July
Is Calvin home yet???? I hope all is going well!!!

tana - Sunday, 20 July

He is sooooo cute and my does he have a lot of hair!!!! congratulations!!

lady-lew - Sunday, 20 July
congratulations on the birth of your baby boy. I had my son on the first and ive just been busy but happy ever since

cinnammonngirl - Saturday, 19 July
Hey, I came across your birth story and I just wanted to tell you that my name is Donna Marie too! :o)

Congratulations! ~~~

Valentines - Saturday, 19 July

awwhhh so sweet!

julicord - Saturday, 19 July
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR BABY BOY, HE IS ADORABLE. CONGRATS AND GOOD LUCK.

Ruthann - Friday, 18 July
CONGRATS ON YOUR BABY BOY! HOW MUCH DID HE WEIGHED?

Carmione - Sunday, 13 July
Apricot, Peach or mango nectar from the grocery works good. Tastes better than Prune juice!!!!

Bec32 - Sunday, 13 July
Thanks for the comment on my page...as for constipation....exercise!!! Walk it out, works for me eveytime! Good luck :)

Sowright - Sunday, 13 July
fruit, fruit fruit! Apples, grapes, pears and prunes. That will get thins moving! No bananas will block u.

AsmaK - Sunday, 13 July
I use olive oil in my food that is best to prevent u from having constipation, mix 1tsp of olive oil in one cup of hot milk, u may not like the taste but for me it works like a medicine

PeytonNAddiesMom - Sunday, 13 July
Prunes and grape juice will get rid of the constipation REALLY fast! But just a warning, don't eat more than about 3 prunes or you'll be really "cleaned out"! LOL

jaydensmommi080908 - Sunday, 13 July
ever since I started eating frosted mini wheats daily I haven't been constipated I dunno if it really was the cereal but I know its got a good amount of fiber and whole grains lol

Snugglebug - Sunday, 13 July
Try Phillip's Milk of Magnesia. It tastes gross, like Pepto Bismol, but it should work. It might take a few hours though, it should at least have you going by tonight or in the morning.

ja312sta - Friday, 11 July
My doctor does have other doctors he works with in his practice, but there is a reason I choose this doctor. He is known for being very patiant and working with you to help prevent any tearing of any kind. I just really trust him and I want him there for the delivery. I am sure he back up is great, but I would prefer to fully trust my doctor.

jes - Friday, 11 July
hey thanks for ur comment. you look great! congrads! i did prenatal yoga during pregnancy, i dont no if it helped or not ( i sucked at it lol ) but if you breastfeed the pounds melt away! good luck on ur soon to be new bundle

cathymays - Wednesday, 9 July
i went 2 times the 1st they gave me one shot of trabutalin and it stoped them they sent me home and i was right back the next morning and that time it took 3 shots of the trabutalin 20 mins apart but i am stil getting contractions today but not as strong

GavJaxMommee - Wednesday, 9 July
Thanks for the message! I am very eager to hit that 37 week mark and have a healthy baby! Good luck to you and your little cooking bun!

DORALINDA- - Wednesday, 9 July