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Hi, my name is Jennifer and I'm married with 2 children and one on the way. We weren't expecting to have anymore children but when you've been married almost 10 years...it doesn't really matter! hhaha. My DH and I are very excited to meet our new little girl and we're getting so close! :)

Well, when I first started this site I was 20 weeks pregnant and had found out I was having a girl! It's all very exciting. Unfortunately, I upset someone and had my profile deleted. I don't know that I'll be able to recover all the months of updates but I still love this site and love talking to you ladies. I'll do my best to go as far back as I can and update ( and keep a spare somewhere for my own records). I think thats the worst part...I had tracked a good part of my pregnancy on here and now have lost it all. Still, I'm back and I've learned that it doesn't pay to let people get to you because ultimately you could lose something more important to you than they ever were. Can't wait to get started "pretty"ing this site back up. :)

Ok, this is my first attempt at redoing my profile. :) We found out we were pregnant in December of 2007. I had missed my period and wasn't feeling right. I went and bought a test about 10 days after I should have had AF and it was negative. It was somewhat devastating because I just KNEW I was pregnant. It made me feel like I didn't know my own body. :( Well, about 2 weeks later, I had still had no AF and was feeling sick daily and had sore BB's. I decided to take another test, just to be sure. BFP!!! I wsa pregnant! I felt so much better!!! I was so excited...and SHOCKED! :)We started telling the family and waited until Christmas to tell my DH's family, as they came to visit for Christmas. It was an amazing time. We can't wait!

Jan 7th, 2008

First Dr.'s appt. Got to her our little one's heartbeat. SO AMAZING! Due date will be July 26th. :o) I'm healthy and can't wait to show! :)

January 24th

First ultrasound. This is amazing. I got to see my little one today. He/She is PERFECT!! We have a healthy 7oz little baby in there. I couldn't believe it. We measured at 12 weeks 4 days instead of 13 weeks 5 days so we couldn't find out the sex. :( The ultrasound tech said even if she said what she thought, she could still be wrong so we didn't want to get our hopes up. So, here's to 20 weeks!

February 12th

My DH and I felt the baby last night in bed. It was awesome! This is much earlier than with either of my other 2 pregnancies! We were so excited and can't wait to find out what we're having.!!!

March 3rd:

Ultrasound appt. only. IT'S A GIRL!!! YAY!!! Hubby was right! I was wrong. Thats ok though. I'm glad he was...thats what he wanted and I'm good with that. All I want is a healthy little girl! :) We got several pics of her and she's so funny. She just hangs out, and looks like she's sleeping in a hammock! haha. I loved it! Oh, and they changed my due date last time..forgot to add that. Due on 8/3/08. Thats my mom's b-day. Do you think she could be more excited? I THINK NOT!!haha. :)

March 27th

Got to hear my little girl again. :) This is always fun. It's such reassurance to hear her little heartbeat. It just keeps reminding me that in a few short months I'll be holding the most incredible little baby. I'm so overjoyed! I gained 3 lbs. At this point my total gain is only 8 lbs so I'm good with that. :)

May 1st

WOW...gained 8 lbs this month. :o( Not good. I can't believe I doubled my weight! Dr. says this is normal and then in the same breath decides to have my thyroid looked at. Now, at first this wasn't a concern. I had no symptoms or signs of any thyroid disease but apparently 8 lbs in 5 weeks is a BIG deal! Ugh. Oh well, still within normal healthy weight gain range and still got to hear our little girl's heartbeat. Thats the one thing I look forward to at appts! :)

May 29th...

Well, I failed my 1 hour glucose test. Ick. Dr. says it was only by 5 points and he's not that worried but that I have to take the three hour. Double Ick. LOL. Not looking forward to all those needles! But, did get to hear my little girl today. She actually didn't kick the dopler which is amazing. Last month I thought she was kick boxing! haha. She rolled and kicked until finally she gave up and let us hear her. The nurse and I were laughing pretty histerically. :) I had jelly EVERYWHERE! haha. But, gained 3 lbs..total of 20 so far. ...and all is well. I can't complain. Symptoms have all been quite normal. Getting headaches occasionally again...but, overall I still feel pretty good so I'm just gonna enjoy it. :)

June 9th..

Took my 3 hour glucose this weekend. Also had to have some other blood work done. For a grand total of 8 viles! UGH! So insane. I'm usually quite good with having blood drawn but the 4th and 5th weren't nice! haha. So, anyway...called the doctor....PASSED!!YAY!!! So, it was worth it. I definitely won't complain anymore. :) My little girl is doing great and I love feeling her. It's crazy now. She moves and plunges and it looks like something is trying to come out of my belly! I love it and I love her. :)

Well, thats the short version of the last few months. I will update as I remember little details here and there. I will also load some pics as soon as possible. :) Can't wait to meet my little girl. ONLY 54 MORE DAYS! :o)

June 24, 2008

Saw the nurse practitioner today. Dr. was in delivery. LOL. She's really great. Total weight gain is now 24 pounds. I can't believe it. It's crazy. I gained 8 pounds for almost 6 months of pregnancy and then WHAMMO..I'm up to 24. LOL. Oh well, Gabriella is healthy and I feel great. NP told me I look great. :) Not puffy or exhausted like most pregnant women tend to be at this time. That made me feel really good! So, next appt is July 10th. I get to do the Group B Strep test and get "checked". I doubt anything is going on but how exciting would it be if it were! hee hee. I'll be sure to update if anything is happening. I can't wait to meet my little girl. Going into labor would be amazing...as long as she's ready. :) I just really hope I can go without induction. I'll keep praying. :)

July 1, 2008

Had some pretty crazy cramping and BH's yesterday. I was concerned something was really happening. I think I just over did it on Sunday and was feeling the effects of it all. Today...much better though my back is killing me and I'm still having harder BH's. Nothing regular. I can't wait till my appt. next week. I pray that something is happening! :)

July 10, 2008

Saw the Dr. today. All is well. Baby girls HB was 153. Nice and strong. Had my Group B strep and got "checked". The exact words of the dr. were "no change" ugh. LOL. So, I'm guessing all that back pain was nothing and that the contractions every 30 minutes were also nothing. HAH! Anyway, that was kinda depressing but at least I know my little one is healthy. She's doing great and I'm not rushing her. :)

July 12th, 2008

Babyshower!!! It was amazing. We got so much good stuff!! And...by the time we finish recieving packages from the out of town relatives......we'll have everything we need. We pick up our crib this week. YAY! I can't wait to see it set up!!

July 15th, 2008

I've been cleaning alot the last few days. Sorting our little girls stuff and such. I just don't seem to be able to find enough hours in the day. LOL. I'm still working and will continue to do so until she arrives. I can't wait. I just can't wait to meet her! I can't imagine what she'll look like. Dh of course says she'll be gorgeous. But, I'm thinking he's a little byass! Oh well, so am I!! It's getting more and more exciting! I go back on Thursday, maybe we'll have a little change. LOL!

July 17th, 2008

No progress. Baby is great but she's not even considering coming out yet! LOL! Better luck next week...I hope!

July 24th, 2008

And again...nothing. Cervix is long, closed, and hard. No dialation and no effacement. Baby is still high. She likes her room at the Ritz and plans on keeping it as long as possible Thought my water had somewhat broken that morning. Got checked. Nothing..of course. Just wet myself. Lovely. LOL! Oh well, I guess when it's time...it's time. Just hope she comes all on her own!

July 28th...

6 days till due date and I'm somewhat anxious. I can't wait to meet her. I don't think anything is happening because I don't feel any different but I know that can change at any moment. The room is done. I worked my happy little booty off Friday night while hubby played paintball and did some 4 wheeling up at our cabins with some of the teen boys. They had a great time and so did I. Hubby was impressed and now I think I'm actually ready for her. I am set up to bring her home with the exception of the carseat/stroller. I should get that this week. It's ordered...just anticipating arrival. :) I do have a seat I could bring her home in if she decided to come so I'm all set. I just realized the only thing I don't have is a nursing bra! haha. So, it's off to shopping this weekend with the step mom. I really can't wait to see her. :) I hope Gabriella comes while she's here. I plan on eating mexican, walking alot, and maybe I can even get some hanky panky in to get things going. Here's to labor..hahah.