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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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leenakaye28 - Wednesday, 11 June
Are you swelling? I know I didnt gain much weight at all and I started to swell and the weight just seemed to pack on with fluild. My Doc yelled at me about gaining 5 lbs in a month and the next visit I gained 5 lbs in 2 weeks-my doc didnt say a word that time. She knew she would get bitched slapped. I went back another 2 weeks and ended up losing a pound. So you might just me retaining fluid. My sister in law is small like you and she gained 90lbs with her pregnancy but then she looked skinny a few days after delivering - so hang in there make sure you still eat.

pugdunn - Thursday, 5 June

that is really neat ... I had mine done last month.

pugdunn - Thursday, 5 June

cute belly picture ... Love it : )

Valentines - Wednesday, 4 June
Make like a sea turtle....be sure when you go to the beach to dig a hole in the sand for your belly and breasts. Put a towel over it and take a nap! I swear its so comfortable.

pugdunn - Tuesday, 3 June
My little boy feels like he is going to come out of my belly button too. Somtimes I have to put pressure on it so he doesn't bust out

izziebo - Tuesday, 3 June
feeew i know its silly to worry but i cant help it lol

im a dafty hehe

izziebo - Monday, 2 June
i dnt wanna wait 1 weeks of thinking its the elephant man tho haha
but i think the woman who did the scan would have said if im honest

andy was nice about it which is all that matters and he said hes excited for the baby to get here which hes NEVER said before made me happy!! xxxx

prego37 - Monday, 2 June
Yeah, I have tried that. And it don't work :^(!!! But i was thinking maybe I need to do more walking,activies, and etc...And as far as my doctor I'm going to change from her because I haven't seen her since I was 13 weeks and I am now 22 weeks i think that's been some time

CARLY4BUMP - Sunday, 1 June
Thanx for your reply they are starting to ease a little so im hoping they will be gone soon xx

tiredmommy - Friday, 30 May
Thank you for the encouragement! I hope the extra iron helps out. I'm sick of being SO tired! I expect to be quite tired anyhow in my third trimester, but it's a bit ridiculous lately. I hope I get a little more energy and motivation to get ready for my little one.

leenakaye28 - Monday, 26 May
I am going through the samething with work as you. I found you have to get mean about it. I also talked to my Doc about it and you can get put on temp disabilty alot of the women on here are doing that. I worked 40+ days straight before I had 1 day off so I really that them have it or just call off and get an excuse from your Doc....Hope it gets better for you!

babylucius - Monday, 26 May
What type of job do you have? I think they should definately work around your pregnancy and not put you at risk. I am lucky that I don't have to work but my sis-in-law is a nurse and since she's been 4 months they have her do office work or train. They don't let her wait or work on patients. I am wondering who you work for...

Crysc - Monday, 26 May
You are very welcome, and I know what you mean about feeling like you want to cry and not quite understanding why. It's our hormones :) I have been doing it too. I am just glad that they haven't really effected the rest of my emotions too much. Also try to deal with the one manager that is showing some compasion as much as you can and try not to let the others get to you. Remember that you and your baby are more important than anything else no matter what they may say or think.

Crysc - Monday, 26 May
Sweetie I understand how you feel I work on my feet all day as well. You should probably ask your dr. for a note that says you can't work anything longer than 5 hours and give it to them. So at least if this happens again you can tell them that it does matter whether they want to change the shifts or not they have to because you can't stay dr's orders. They won't be allowed to make you stay either, plus you can't get in any touble for leaving early either. Good luck with everything I hope it goes better for you.

c.bird06 - Saturday, 24 May
You are due just a day before me! I am having a little boy too!

In response to your shooting pains in the lungs thing you posted in the weekly update thing, I get them as well. It's pretty painful but I breathe it out.

heaven08 - Saturday, 24 May
congrats on you baby im due on 9-25-08 its a boy. and i my 3d ultrasound looks like yours lol. im getting another one done when i get 32 weeks

BabiieMommaO8 - Thursday, 22 May
THNX. I guess you can say ... lol. yea my pregnancy is cool so far bc i ont have much problems.

CaseyColeman1 - Thursday, 22 May
ok.. thanx.. i c mine every 2 weeks also but was just gonna c how much longer til weekly

BabiieMommaO8 - Tuesday, 20 May
heyyyyy CONGRATULATIONS on your baby boii ...
Seems As though we are due at the same time.lol. how are you feeling ?

longed4baby - Tuesday, 20 May
Hey!
Hows you doin lately? Im ok, i had my scan, my baby measured 2 weeks 4 days bigger and weighed 3lbs 4oz! Im on target for an 8 pounder! Lol! Gotta have the gestational diabetes test on thursday just to rule it out, then i'll have another scan at 32 weeks! Hows you feeling? Less than 12 weeks to go for you!
Hope ya doin ok!
xxxx

tiredmommy - Friday, 16 May
I might try the Olive Oil in just a few. I hope it helps! I'm starting to panic. I know if it has to be cut, it can be repaired by a jeweler - but I'd hate to go through all that. I don't seem that swollen anywhere, so I really don't understand this. Oh well...the joys of pregnancy! LOL!

Izziebo - Thursday, 8 May
boo:( this one is purely coz im a nosey cow n wanna see the baby its "cosmetic" apparently i dnt see how tho
i had one at 5 one at 7 one at 12 and one at 20 weeks lol
been a tough pregnancy so far hehe God bless the NHS the only thing good about england lol xxxxx

Izziebo - Thursday, 8 May
I dont think iv got any more scans now other than my one on sunday that im paying for (well mum is hahaha) im so so so excited il be putting the pictures up on sunday after iv had it:D

Izziebo - Thursday, 8 May
thanks hun lol
i just wondered coz mines on sunday n i was wondering what to expect :D
how u doing n e ways? xxxxxxxx