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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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jann29 - Thursday, 27 Mar
thank you! :) i just felt him kick a few minutes ago! im just always aprehensive cause this is my first! but congrats on your lil one as well! best wishes on the rest of your pregnancy... :)

kaibear - Tuesday, 25 Mar
thanks for your message! yes, i've given them notice before appointments and notes after seeing my dr. nothing i do is good enough for them. oh well, i'll try not to let it get me down!

marjay100 - Tuesday, 25 Mar
Hi DonnaMarie, thanks so much for the positive message. I'm trying to relax and not worry too much, but the comments are getting to me. I will definitely have a talk with my doctor. If everything looks good as they've been saying, then I seriously won't tolerate hearing them telling me any different. It should be one or the other (good or not good) u know?
Thanks again, and congratulations on your little boy! They're so much fun!

clairelb - Thursday, 20 Mar
from your side scan i would say a boy, but then the last one is def a boy..all pics i got are from from side

mayxanh - Monday, 17 Mar
i'm jelous with you. I have not felt my baby once yet....;(

sassybuttaphly - Friday, 14 Mar

ReneeMT78 - Wednesday, 12 Mar
Well I'm hoping that it's a girl...but we will have to wait and see I guess! I think I've convinced my boys that they want a little sister! LOL I'm glad to hear all is going well! Things are a little crazy here...but they are comming back to normal a little bit. We now have a dog...oh my! She's a peach though - we decided if we really wanted a dog that bad we had better get one now and get her trained before the baby arrives! Otherwise we'll be waiting a long time before we would be able to have a dog. Now we're apartment searching - hoping to find something a bit bigger for baby!

ReneeMT78 - Wednesday, 12 Mar
Hi! I havne't been on this site in a while! I've moved and we got a new dog so a lot is happening in this house! YOU'RE HAVING A BOY!!! CONGRATS!!! I get to find out a week from today and I can't wait!!!!

mariel20 - Monday, 10 Mar

kwicker - Sunday, 9 Mar
I know what you mean about everyone saying they feel sorry for you being pregnant in the summer! I live in Dallas and I was actually dreading the thought, but you make some good points about the a/c and cute maternity clothes. I bought a dress too and I can't wait to wear it.

tristans*mommy - Sunday, 9 Mar

madNKhen - Sunday, 9 Mar
A quick congrats on your little boy!!! I just found out I am having another little girl! We are happy. Now begins the countdown until she is here. :) Good luck finding a job!! I hope you get the job at the clothing store. Discounts are awesome!!!
Just take it easy and pace yourself. I am working 3-4 days a week and so far it is do-able. I will see what happens when I get further along because my job is a bit physically demanding.
Well, good luck again and take care.
Talk to you soon,
Alma

mariel20 - Saturday, 8 Mar
THANX DONNA IMA CALL THIS WEEKEND BECAUSE IM SO ANXIOUS TO KNOW WHAT ITS GOING TO BE, SO IS MY MOTHER IN LAW. IS IT BY PASADENA? WHAT IS THE CLINICS NAME? I LOVE HOW YOUR ULTRASOUNDS CAME OUT THEY CAME OUT SO GOOD.

mariel20 - Friday, 7 Mar
CONGATZ ON YOUR BABY BOY. HEY IN WHAT WEEK DID YOU FIND OUT THE GENDER OF THE BABY? AND WHICH CLINIC IN HOUSTON DID YOU GO TO FIND OUT BECAUSE I STAY IN HOUSTON TOO AND I WANT TO FIND OU THE SEX OF MY BABY ALREDY.

mjade - Wednesday, 5 Mar
congrats donna marie 9 thats actually my moms name too lol i just found out that mine is a little girl and in the pics it looks like she was puckering up for a kiss lol congrats again,

madNKhen - Tuesday, 4 Mar
Hello Donna,
It was great to hear back from you! I myself think I might be having a boy, but am also wondering if it is wishful thinking. I have my little girl and would love a little boy to complete my family. I have loved raising my daughter so far, so having a second daughter would be great too. I will have my screening ultrasound on Friday so hopefully the baby will cooperate and let us see what gender it is. I will keep you posted. So I see your U/S is coming up this week also. You have to update us all as soon as you know! How busy is your little one? Mine thumps here and there, but overall is much calmer than my always moving daughter.
Well, hope all is well. Talk to you again soon.
Alma

tiredmommy - Wednesday, 27 Feb
I've already had 4 colds this preg! I'm just getting over my last one - which was one of the worst sinus infections ever for me! I've been told only to take Reg. Str. Tylenol, plain Robitussin, plain sudafed, or plain Actifed. Lozenges are OK for your throat and some type of nasal sprayt - I forget what type. It's best to ask your dr first, especially before taking too much at once. For now just try Tylenol, water and rest - then call your dr. Good luck...it's been bad this year for everyone!

Jaclyn82 - Wednesday, 27 Feb
hey. All i can say is drink drink drink drink!!!! water, juice, tea. anything you have just drink tons all day. I had a cold at the start of my pregnancy and didnt want to take anything so all i did was drink fluids all day and i felt soooo much better in 2days. not 100% but sooo much better i was getting sleep and the runny nose was gone. Feel better!!!!!

ilovemykids - Wednesday, 27 Feb
hi donnamarie...i have come down with that wonderful cold symtoms too...headache...stuffiness...sore throat....i have been taking sudifed and tylenol...the sudifed is working for my stuffiness and the tylenol for the headaches...my doctor said it was fine to take them together...2 of each every 4-6 hrs...seems to be working.

MomJo - Sunday, 17 Feb
hey Donnamarie. Thanks! Glad to kno that I am alone...although vision problems are nuthing 2 be glad about :-(. I will try to wait it out a bit more and if very unbearable.. I will get new ones.

wmpgurl8604 - Saturday, 16 Feb
Congratz on your pregnancy

JessikaAmberJean - Monday, 11 Feb
Thank you! I really cant wait to hear the heartbeat, march 3rd! lol

mommy2dallas - Sunday, 10 Feb
Thanks for your comment. Its good to hear other people are going through some of the same symptoms. Take care!