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MommyB23
	Age: 23 Country: US Province/region: Private City: Private Partner: Me Myself and I Children: Yes, 3 Pregnant: Not anymore Occupation:
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Since im kinda slow and can't figure out how to make my page cool like everybody else's I'll just share a little bit here about me and my family. I'm 22 years old, have 2 beautiful daughters, Khristina (5) and Aimee (3) and were expecting a little boy in May. His name will be Patrick Neil (named after family) We currently live in New Mexico with my mom, her husband, and my brothers, but are moving to Georgia as soon as we possibly can. No offense meant to anybody from New Mexico, but we hate it here. With a passion. I'm a pretty open, friendly person so if youd like to say hi, or just need somebody to chat with, send me a message.

03*25*08
I just need somewhere to write and vent so don't mind me:-) Well, I'm in my 31st week, am exhausted, short tempered, and have a horrible cold/flu. My situation is a little different than most on here. I'm not married, not in a relationship, just have terrible luck at picking men I suppose. So I still live with my mom. Which is terribly trying at times. I'd be lost without her and am very grateful for all that she does for me and my kids, but She gets on my nerves like theres no tomorrow sometimes. She decided it would be a fantastic idea to go adopt two puppies. TWO of them. And guess who the lucky one is who gets to clean puppy messes, break up puppy fights and try to crate train them? All while on top of trying to manage my two kids, potty train my 3 year old, and keep up all the housework? Its just an insane amount of work and there are plenty of people here who could be helping out. My mom works fulltime so I dont expect her to help with much around here, but she has a lazy good for nothing husband whos unemployed and does nothing but sleep all day. It's just so unfair. He hates me, and hates that me and my kids are living here so he refuses to help out with anything. Also have two lazy good for nothing brothers who do nothing but sleep and play video games all day. One is 18 the other 26. I get to play Cinderella and clean up after all of them. I'm so burnt out. I dont mind cleaning up after my daughters and I, thats what I should do. Of course, but I didnt sign on to be maid to three lazy males. Nor did I volunteer to be on puppy patrol 24 hours a day. Theyre adorable, and I cant help but like them. It would just be nice if somebody else could help with the hard side of it too. Not just at play time. Whats gonna happen in 9 weeks when I've got a newborn to add to the mix? I don't know how I'm gonna cope....

04*03*08
Well things are a little better since I wrote last. The puppies are finally settling in nicely. I got my glucose results and they were negative. YAY no diabetis. So I'm happy about that. But at my last appointment my Dr. said she was a little concerned with the babies size. She thinks hes a little small. Well I think shes crazy, because this baby feels huge to me. Way bigger than both my girls. But I guess I could be wrong too. It has happened a time or two :-). So shes gonna remeasure on the 11th and if she isn't satisfied with his growth by then shes going to send me in for an ultrasound. Of course I wouldn't mind another peek at my little fella, I just don't want there to have to be something wrong with him to get it. Just gotta keep up the positive thinking I guess!

04*08*08
33 weeks and three days. Hard to believe. From everything Ive read the baby is supposed to be moving less. Well apparently my baby hasnt read this yet because hes moving more and more. Hes getting so big now that some of his dance moves actually hurt. I highly doubt that this is a small baby. I was pretty big when I was born and the "dad" said he was a pretty big baby too. I guess we shall see! I cant wait until Friday to see if Im going to have another ultrasound or not. Id love one. But here in NM they only do them if theyre medically necessary. At least with the insurance I have. I just keep dreaming that hes a girl! Im terrified now that they were wrong at the first ultrasound at 17 weeks. Its entirely possible. Id sure have a lot of blue stuff to trade in. I also have a feeling that this little guy is going to make an early entrance. Im not sure why, Im due the 24th but I think hes going to come either at the end of April or very early in May. As much as Id love to see him and hold him, I want him to stay in there and grow for as long as possible. Im undecided still on the breastfeeding issue. I tried with my first daughter but it was really painful. I stuck in there for a month and then gave up and put her on formula. My second was also a formula baby. Im thinking that Ill give it a try and if it doesnt work out, then Ive always got my good old plan B. Well, thats about all for today, wish me luck Ladies!

04*14*08
Well, I went to my drs appointment and unfortunatly hes still measuring around 2 weeks too small. She said she thinks its because Im carrying him further back, but shes sending me for an ultrasound on wednesday just to be sure. So hopefully everything will check out alright. Im excited to get to see him again, Im sure hes changed a lot since I last saw him. My last ultrasound was done at 17 weeks. Im letting my daughter miss school that day so she can come see her brother. Shes old enough to understand whats going on and everything, I just thought it would be a cool experience for her to actually see him while hes still in my belly. Shes excited and has been bragging to all her friends lol. My little one doesnt really comprehend whats going on quite yet. Im hoping shes willing to share a little of her mommy time with a new brother. MY oldest daughter did really well when her sister was born. She was very helpful and gentle. Hopefully Ill luck out twice in a row. Ill be sure to post any findings and or pics when I get home from the ultrasound :-)

04*17*08
I went for my ultrasound yesterday (already posted the pics lol) and they didnt see anything wrong with him at all. He weighs 5 lbs 3 ounces, and is quite flexible. Had his foot up in his face the whole time. Maybe thats why I measure small. Hes folded in half lol. Little booger. But hes head down, way down, and ready to go! just have to wait and let his fatten up a bit. But nonetheless, I'm very relieved that hes well!

05*01*08
well, i cant say im not dissapointed after my trip to the dr this morning. last week she had told me that if everything was going well (which it is) shes strip my membranes to try and bring on labor. now shes saying we should wait until next week. i dont have a whole lot of time to wait. im going to be moving out of state at the end of the month, and wanted to have some time so get to know my son and his routines before trying to drive across country with him. she didnt even check me for dialation or anything. major bummer. but what can you do? oh and to make things better i gained 5 lbs since last week. ridiculous! lol.

05*14*08
Well I got dissapointed over nothing lol. I had my membranes stripped last friday and it didn't do any good anyway lol. I was 2 centimeters dialated then though so I'm hoping at my appointment this friday I will have made some more progress. I've been having a lot of braxton hicks contractions and a lot of weird brown discharge so I'm hoping my body is getting ready for the big event. At my last appointment I had actually lost a lb too. weigh an even 180. Im curious to see what I weigh this week. I'll let ya know.

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luvmy-buninoven - Tuesday, 20 May
CONGRATS!!

ss20 - Tuesday, 13 May
i think that is because you baby has dropped into position and he is putting alot of pressure on your pelvis. I have the same kind of pain mostly at night and that is what my doctor said it most likey is.

jennymama - Monday, 12 May
Yeah, I was paying for something at Sears the other day and the pain hit...I was kind of doubled over while I was getting cash from my wallet...the poor cashier asked me if she should call for help!

jennymama - Monday, 12 May
I have also been getting a pain like that for a couple of weeks now... it's a pain I've never experienced before. Very painful! Sometimes I have to lie down to get the baby's weight off whichever nerve it is pressing on! (My OB told me it was nerve pain). It almost feels as though someone is trying to rip my leg off where it meets my groin...ouch!

verryterri - Sunday, 4 May
It wasnt that painful at all. Just alittle uncomfortable. But she just did it a little bit she said. It sounds like some drs may be a bit more rough then mine was from what I have heard here. My lady is really nice and tries to be gentle.

hoping4baby2 - Tuesday, 29 April
That's great news about how your older daughter did when her baby sis arrived. Are they close enough in age to have fun and play together.. once baby got old enough? I'm happy we are have having another girl for my daughter's sake. I still want a boy at some point though. That's funny about your little boy and how he's going to deal with an all girl family... fine I'm sure and very respectful and understanding toward women. My sister is having a boy after 3 girls. The girls are ages 10,9, & 6. They are very excited about having a baby brother. I bet they will boss him around quite nicely. This last baby was very much a surprise to my sister. She's 41 and due in Aug.

hoping4baby2 - Tuesday, 29 April
ha ha.. I'm expecting a girl. Our 2nd girl. Our daughter is 2.5 years old. Should be interesting how she reacts. Sounds like you'll have your hands full with 3, but maybe they will be helpful for you. What about you? boy or girl?

snowwhite5thbabe - Tuesday, 29 April
Just breastfeeding would be easiest on the road...Never rots, always ready...To avoid pain with nursing, you have to make sure that you put more than just your nipple in his mouth. You tickle the side of his face with your nipple, and when he turns towards you and opens his mouth, pull him closer and stuff in as much as you can, as he has to be mashing on the areola behind your nipple to get milk to come...Also, you shouldn't do too much before 6 weeks postpartum (definitely not traveling), or you risk getting a breast infection. If you get a hot sore spot on your breast, it could be a plugged duct or infection...you need to nurse that painful side first every time( and more often) until it clears up.
Good luck with breast feeding!
God bless you and your little one!

hoping4baby2 - Tuesday, 29 April
Well more credit to you anyway for going through a third child on your own. yeah those women back in the day make it sound like they were hoeing a row, stopped have a child and went back to hoeing in the same breath. Sounds like this is a sensitive issue with your mom and she does deserve the credit for what she went through, but not at the expense of making you feel bad. Oh well, what are you gonna do? It's your mom. Yes, we ARE almost done... can't wait! WE have the same due date. I wish you a smooth delivery!!

socalgal - Monday, 28 April
I know it's hard to imagine right now but you get over the shyness really quick because it becomes such a common part of your every day life. And you learn to do it in such a way that people don't even realize what you're doing. I would recommend you find something you like to drape over you and baby to cover up--something thin and cool for summer. A blanket might get hot for baby, although at first they are too little to do anything about it. When they get bigger they can uncover themselves while nursing, so that can get a little tricker to avoid embarassing moments but you have months before you have to worry about that.

socalgal - Monday, 28 April
If you are going to be on the move, you should definitely breasteed. It is WAAAAY more convenient for traveling than bottles. You don't have to carry around bottles or anything and you don't have to worry as much about hygiene, cleaning, sterillizing, etc. either. I would recommend that you exclusively breastfeed and do not pump or give the baby any bottles while traveling to save yourself the headache. I nursed my first son exclusively--he never accepted a bottle at all--and it was always so convenient. I was even able to travel to other countries like Mexico without fear that my baby would get sick. All you need while breastfeeding is tons and tons of bottled water for yourself and your body will take care of all your baby's needs Good luck!.

hoping4baby2 - Monday, 28 April
MommyB23 - I'm sorry to hear your mom is unsympathic. Sounds like she still has a big chip on her shoulder about how things were when her kids were born and how she didn't get any recovery time. And sounds like she thinks everyone should suffer just like she did, including you. Back in the day that's what mothers had to do.. some still do, but I'm sure it sucked. But that doesn't mean we have to suffer like they did or feel bad about having things a little better now. I'm sorry she makes you feel that way. There's nothing you can do to change her way of thinking. Good luck! We do have it much easier now thank goodness and it's more common for dad's to be more involved and help out. My husband already knows that he's on toddler duty for our 2.5 year old when the baby is born. He's going to have to tend to her every need while I'm dealing with the baby. It's good for him because I don't think he realizes how much work she is and what I let him slide with usually. Have a good week ladies! We're almost there!!!

Daisy04 - Monday, 28 April
Oh we have the same mother!!! MIne worked right up until the day I was born then when right back to work again...they had no pain relief in her day you know..they just got on with it....bla bla bla.. I finally lost it the other day and cant believe I told my own mother to "blow it out her arse"...oh well..I can always blame the hormones...I think they have very short memories!!!! My mother has had not one bit of sympathy for me this whole pregnancy..I hardly answer the phone to her now as she has nothing nice to say....I think thats just Mothers for you. Hang in there hun...not too long to go now. xxx

shannondawnb - Friday, 25 April
hey chick,
i agree a baby in the belly is much easier for travelling, im really trying to embrace this part of pregnancy and the quiet times, the way its so easy to run out and do errands without much fuss. i would see what your dr thinks about a road trip. how did the showing go??

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