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I am 22 years old and this is my first pregnancy. I work full-time at a church in Aurora in their Communications department. I'm very excited and nervous, as most first-time mothers are, and I can't wait to see my daughter's face and meet her for the first time in May! I'm due the day after Mother's Day, May 12. =)
About You
Name: Melissa
Age: 22
Height: 5'8"
Pre-pregnancy weight: About 150
About Your Pregnancy
Is this your first pregnancy: Yup!
When did you find out you were pregnant: September 11th
Was it planned: No... not at all.
What was your first reaction: Shock and disbelief.
Who was with you when you found out: I found out on my own =)
Who was the first person you told: the father
How did your parents react: They are so supportive and proud of me now. My daughter was not conceived in a "conventional" way, but she's been such a blessing that it hardly matters anymore.
How far along are you: 36 weeks!
What was your first symptom: I was running every day, and I wasn’t losing any weight. My boobs were also growing a ton and I started craving mashed potatoes. Haha. So I decided to take a test.
What is your due date: May 8th - right around Mother's Day!
Do you know the sex of the baby: It's a GIRL!!!
If so, what is it: A little baby girl!
Have you picked out names: Yes If so, what are they: Caroline Jean "CJ"
How much weight have you gained: Over 30 pounds already! I told my friends I’d turn into a house… I didn’t think it would actually happen...
Do you have stretch marks: A couple small ones near my hips, and a few on the tummy.
Have you felt the baby move: Oh yes! She's been my tiny dancer in there.
About the birth
Will you keep the baby: Yes, and I’m so excited!
Home or hospital birth: Hospital
Natural or medicated birth: All natural. My mom had all five children naturally, and my grandma had all seven of her's without anything, and I'm aiming for the same thing.
Who will be in the delivery room with you: My mama my grandma
Will you breastfeed: Yup, the whole first year if I can handle it
Do you think you'll need a c-section: Hopefully not. No one in my extended family has ever had to have one. We're German... we're made for breeding.
Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time: Definitely. I already cry just thinking about it.
What's the first thing you might say to her: In between sobs... You're beautiful. Thank-you God. I love you Caroline. Would you let someone videotape the birth: No.
Are you excited about the birth, or scared: Definitely excited. I can't wait to be the best mama... =)
Tuesday, 27 Nov
Well, after reading posts on this website for the past few weeks, I've finally made my own page! I'm 16 weeks and I'm getting very excited. I'm not going to find out what I'm having until it's born - I want to be surprised - but this child is a gift from God in the midst of a crazy time, and I am so incredibly thankful. I'm due the day after Mother's Day, May 12, which will make me a mama at the ripe old age of 22. =)Friday, 21 Dec
I just found out this morning that I am having a BABY GIRL!!! I am sooo incredibly excited! And they moved my due date up just a few days. But she was just adorable... she kept touching her head and her face with her little hands, and moving her little feet around. The U/S tech said that she is a very active little baby and that I should start feeling her soon. But I just love her. She `s my little breath of heaven. =)Monday, 21 Jan
Well I `m at 24 weeks now! Only 16 more to go!!!Today I had my 3D-4D ultrasound and it was so amazing! First we took a look to see if it was actually a girl - and she surely is! Wasn `t shy at all today... Then we looked at some 3D/4D images. At first my little girl was covering her entire face with her hands - she `s always touching her little face. But after moving around a lot and trying to get her to move, she showed us her BIG smile! It was ADORABLE! She `s definitely happy hanging out in there. Then she was just sucking her little thumb and touching her face, eating her fist, the usual. :) But she was so precious!After seeing her I decided that her name is going to be Bethany. She just didn `t look like a Katerina to me... she looked like a little baby Bethany. Definitely recommend getting the 4D ultrasound.Thursday, 7 Feb
27 weeks today! FINALLY hitting the home stretch. =)Friday, 22 Feb
I just can `t believe it... only 11 more weeks and I can see my little baby girl! I still haven `t completely decided on a name, but my favorite is Bethany Jane (nickname Annie). But we `ll see! I might just wait until I see her to give her a name.The only thing that `s been really hard this pregnancy is the issue with the father. I have a restraining order on him, and it `s just been really hard because not only am I doing this whole thing alone, but he also finds a way to turn this whole situation onto me, saying it `s all my fault. But I know my little girl will be a million times happier with a loving family, and she will eventually have a GOOD daddy - not someone who sexually abuses and drugs people. It wouldn't be fair for her to have to love this person when the only one he will ever love is himself.
Other than that, things are going great! A little soreness, a lot of back pain, but then she kicks me and I forget all about it. =) I love her so much... I just can `t wait.
Sunday, May 12
Well... three days past my revised due date, and tomorrow is my first due date, so I'm pretty positive she's a late one. I was starting to get really upset about it, thinking that she will never come. I always thought she'd be here by Mother's Day but I ended up celebrating my first Mother's Day in a huge mumu dress wearing a corsage on my wrist because it looked awkward on my huge body, and standing when the pastor asked for all mothers to stand. But as I got to thinking about it more and more, I'm really okay with it. I started Maternity Leave Thursday so I've been able to really relax and get everything done. I worked on her baby book and her birth announcements Saturday, and everything is washed and ready to go. I was really upset because I had been sent home from L&D twice, and I've been told that I would meet her within 24 hours by a doctor THREE times. I didn't know why no one would just induce me when I hear about all these women getting induced. But now I'm okay with it. I think it's just God's way of letting me do this the way I want to do this. I don't want to be induced, I don't want drugs for the pain, and I want to be able to labor mostly at home. So now I'm just excited because I know she's coming any day. So for now, I'll just enjoy my last moments of sleep. Because in a few days, I won't be able to sleep whenever I want anymore. =)
September 23, 2008
Already had my princess - just an update! =)
So I just realized I haven’t updated my page since Caroline’s birth! She was born May 14 at 7:13 PM. Funny that the doctor said she would “definitely be here May 1st!” Haha oh Dr. Cannon… =) It was a long labor… 41 hours. Now, that is NOT including early labor… that 41 hours was 36 hours straight of excruciating pain, not one minute of sleep, heavy controlled breathing and rotating between a bed, bath tub and exercise ball, AND THEN 5 hours of lovely relaxation after caving in to get an epidural. However, I can’t complain. She came out within less than 25 minutes of pushing, and I’ll never forget that feeling I had when I first saw her beautiful face. I just fell in love. Since that day I have had my moments of frustration, but overall I just love being a mom. Becoming Caroline’s mom has given my life a new meaning and made me feel complete. I am loving every cry, laugh, smile, coo, and moment I have with her. She is my angel. I still work full-time for a Christian church in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, and I love it! And I am so fortunate to have a preschool just a flight of stairs away. I usually get to see my little beauty at least once during the day, and when it’s storming I know she’s safe and sound. It’s also nice because she has three preschool teachers but there are only 4 to 8 children in the room on any given day, and since she is the youngest by about 8 months, she gets a lot of one-on-one attention. So I don’t feel guilty for having her in there 5 days a week. I think if anything it makes me a better mommy because then I REALLY savor every moment I have with her. She really has just made my life so much better. I have been SO BLESSED and thank God for giving me one of His angels, because I know she must be an angel… she has saved me. =)
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yogamommy - 27.9 hours ago
Hey There - I noticed your question today and wanted to respond. First by saying that I think you are very brave. Congratulations on your little angel! I have 4 of my own and my oldest is 12. I think that you would be surprised by how much teens know these days and if you are comfortable sharing your story then there may be someone who needs to hear it. Good luck & God bless.
thebigtomato - 33.9 hours ago
I would think that high school students are old enough to handle it. Good luck!
roxymom - 34.4 hours ago
Hi MamaMissy- In response to your question about speaking to the youth- I think it would be very beneficial to share your story with this age group. As long as your Pastors think it is okay, then I would not be afraid. Kids at this age know a lot and I think that if you are truthful and honest then it might really have an impact on someone's life. God bless!
jme0115 - Thursday, 9 October
hey there! how are you? Well I found out yesterday I am prego AGAIN! Haha
My oh my! :)
Laura Ward - Monday, 6 October
Message to all This may be interesting to some of you. Seema`s email is seema.modhvadia@rdftelevision.com
Hi there,
I work for a television production company based in the UK . We are currently making a documentary for ITV1 exploring the issues surrounding pregnancy and eating disorders. The film will be a thoughtful and insightful look into this extremely sensitive subject.
We’re in the research stage of our production and very keen to chat to women who are, or have been, pregnant whilst having an eating disorder.
If you’re interested in having a chat or finding out more about our documentary, it would be really great to hear from you. All communication would be in complete confidence.
You can contact me on: seema.modhvadia@rdftelevision.com
Sx
momof6 - Thursday, 2 October
We are having problems tithing as well - we just do what we can!!!! Your little girl is adorable!!!
soon2be3 - Thursday, 2 October
I don't tithe, neither do I go to church, however would your church allow you to tithe your time instead of money. I strongly believe in volunteering...would this be an ok substitution until you become more financially stable?
queen-ri - Thursday, 2 October
I think I have tithed twice since she's been born and have gone to church way less as well. It really is rough becaues I do want to give but it's so tight right now and then I feel guilty because I know when you tithe you get back anyway right? I believe God does know my heart though and I will be able to tithe how I should be soon.
samlib - Monday, 29 September
she is darling!! samlib - Monday, 8 September
wow she is gonna be tall!! how big is she now? Mara is 11.6 at 3 1/2 months....but idk her length, maybe 22 or 23 inches?
how tall are you?
hope you are well!! |
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