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DanielleS
	Age: 28 Country: USA Province/region: Texas City: Round Rock Partner: Joe, husband Children: Pregnant: Yes Due date: 01 Nov ,2008 Occupation: Massage Therapist
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Well, I've been a member here for months and I'm just now writing something in my profile. I've been married to my husband, Joe for two wonderful years, and this is our first child. He's a systems architect (uber-geek), and I'm a massage therapist and former registered nurse. We are having a baby boy, Michael Gregory, named after his two granddads.

We tried for about 4 months to get pregnant, and had one early miscarriage along the way. When we found out about this one, we were thrilled! I had to supplement progesterone in the first trimester to prevent another miscarriage, but I actually got to stop the supplements early when I started having hyperemesis around 7 weeks. Hyperemesis is a NIGHTMARE! The first 22 weeks of this pregnancy were horrid - hospitalizations, IV fluids and nutrition, anti-nausea medications by the handful, and 22 pounds of weight loss. I started feeling better after that, went back to work, and managed to get off the meds at 28 weeks.

At 24 weeks, I had a placental bleed. It was a mild detachment with a bunch of blood clots in the placenta. I was on bed rest for a short while, but was able to get back to work with no ill effects.

Our little guy is strong, and reassures me of that often! I love sitting back and watching my belly dance. I hate being pregnant, because I really suck at it, but I'm madly in love with this little thing in my belly. I just can't wait to meet him!

We're using cloth diapers for a host of reasons, and I'm always glad to talk with anyone about that!

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thankful008 - Tuesday, 23 September

So cute, I'm so so attached to my lil dog and my husband laughs when I do this same cradle hold on her!! Haha!

nursesherry - Saturday, 20 September
I had the same problem yesterday and didn't think it was urine since I had just left the bathroom. It didn't smell like urine either and I did go to hospital and it was urine but some people only leak a small about and others gush out. The nurse at hospital said it's always better to be safe than sorry. They have to do a certain test that will show if it's discharge, amnmio or urine. Besides, you are going to continue to worry until you know for sure. A piece of mind is priceless! lol

jaydsmom - Saturday, 20 September
You should call the doc. I had the EXACT same thing happen, and although it wasn't my water leaking, I had a UTI which was causing me to leak (odourless also) and that can be dangerous for the baby if untreated too. I normally know when I have a UTI, but this one was painless.

mumztheword - Saturday, 20 September
I would get in touch with the doc just to be on the safe side. I saw my midwife on thurs and she was telling me that it can some out very slowly, hope all goes well Steph x

angie2008 - Saturday, 20 September
I would call the doc just to tell them, i'd better be safe than sorry. you might have a leak or something...good luck and let me know how it turns out, angie

mkendall - Friday, 19 September
Thanks for you response. It must have been something to do with hydration because I checked my blood pressure and it was fine.

elizabethf - Wednesday, 17 September
thanks for replying. I figure it would be safe enough to just do touch ups. By the way, I like the color you chose for you nursery, it is similar to what I chose. It won't be very long until our little one's are here...YAY!! I can't wait!

heart strings - Tuesday, 16 September
What did you learn about newborn care and breastfeeding? Any pointers you want to share with me??

heart strings - Tuesday, 16 September
Thats for your response. I have heard that from so many women, thats why I never signed up for classes!!!

mamatess - Saturday, 6 September
Thank you. I'm so excited! And I am happy to wait until she is good, healthy and ready to come out! I actually could use a little more time mentally! lol!!!

Hunters Mommy - Thursday, 4 September
that's so funny, i thought the same thing! i was thinking what if i poke his fragile little head to hard or he comes out all bruised up from me poking my belly lol... too funny! but yes, it is the most amazing thing, i'm having a great time with it!

Hunters Mommy - Thursday, 4 September
that is so sweet about playing with your son for the first time! omg that gave me goosebumps. about two nights ago, i was lying on the couch when i felt him start bumping around. i put my hand in one area and nudged... then he nudged back! so i did it again, and he did it again! it was the best feeling ever. i told my husband but i think he thought i was exxagerating. i def was not, it was too cute.

mrs-b83 - Thursday, 28 August
I was just reading your profile. You have had quite an experience, but I am so glad your little guy is healthy. Don't feel bad about hating being pregnant. With my son, I sucked at it, too lol. His pregnancy took everything out of me, but this second one has not been too bad. I guess my body just needed practice the first time LOL. I also see you are from Round Rock. I grew up not too far from there in a little town right in between Dallas and Ft. Worth called Euless.

Best of luck with your last couple of months!!!

mrs-b83 - Thursday, 28 August
Yep., I had a 47 degree curve with a nice little twist to make things more interesting lol (I'm not sure on the the degree of the twist). I, too, had my surgery at 20. Unfortunately, with my son, I had a rather incompetent Dr to deal with, so my back records were never looked at (although I had them sent twice), so I was basically told"tough!" by the anesthesiologist and they gave me satol in my IV. It didn't take any of the physical edge off of the contractions, but I was a complete space cadet for about 2 hours. Satol can only be administered every few hours, so I didn't get a second dose and got to do the rest on my own (I was less than thrilled lol)

Luckily I have a great doc, now (and I have ALL of my back records lol), so I have been given more options if I decide on pain relief. I totally understand not wanting to go through the pain. I didn't want to at all, but now that I've done it once, I figure I'll go for it again (with the option to have something put in my IV if I need it).

I did have surgery to repair my hernia, but we are pretty sure it was not fully repaired, and now I have a nifty scar AND a hernia lol. Once I have this baby, if it's still there, I'll get it repaired for good, hopefully

lawgirls - Thursday, 28 August
re: preg.: well stated. i too love my son, but boy am i tired. it is nice to feel validated and not alone w/ these feelings. good luck.

mrs-b83 - Wednesday, 27 August
I have had one major back surgery, so I, too, didn't have the option for a safe epidural. With my son, I was given satol through an IV, which only made me loopy for a couple of hours lol, so I had my son naturally (fun! lol). I have heard a little about hypnobirthing, and I imagine it could be very beneficial for relaxing during labor. My current anesthesiologist told me that a spinal is possible as pain relief. I think I'll just go ahead and go natural this time again, though, and use different birthing positions and a birthing ball to take the pressure off of my back (what was your surgery for if you don't mind my asking?). I might look into hypnobirthing myself. Best of luck to you with labor!

I also acquired an umbilical hernia with my first pregnancy. I remember feeling the same numb sensation around my belly button

soon2be momma d - Wednesday, 27 August

It cracks me up to see your puppy pictures - especially considering my name is Darcy too! HAH! ;)

beth0928 - Tuesday, 26 August
Thank you. I just wasnt sure what i could take and what i could not take.

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My husband, Joe, and I braving the rain for a great cause... (2008, 04, 24)

Looking classy in my non-maternity painting clothes (2008, 08, 20)

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