MARCH 19 2008
WELL IT'S 8:44 IN THE MORNING BEEN UP SINCE 7:30 HAVE'NT EATEN ANYTHING JUST YET, HAD TO GET THE PRINCESS REASY FOR SCHOOL. RIGHT NOW I'M WAITING FOR THE CAR TO WARM UP THOUGHT I SIT HERE ON MY LAPTOP AND TYPE ABOUT WHAT'S GOING ON. WELL I AM OFFICIALLY 11 WEEKS TODAY....YIIIIIIPPI RIGHT? I HAVE A LONG TIME TO GO, I CAN'T WAIT TO FEEL THE BABY MOVE MAYBE THEN I'LL FEEL REALLY PREGNANT CAUSE OTHER THAN THAT I REALLY DON'T, I DON'T GET MORNING SICKNESS MUCH ALL I GET IS BELCHING ALOT...WHOOPTIE FOR THAT LOL. BUT I WANT TO GET BIGGER SO WHEN I DO TELL FAMILY AND FRIENDS THAT I HAVE YET TO TELL ATLEAST THEY HAVE SOMETHING TO LOOK AT. i MAY NOT START REALLY SHOWING UNTIL AROUND JULY SHHHHOOOOOT MY DAUGHTERS BIRTHDAY IS THE 4TH OF JULY.....I'MA BE BBBBBIIIIIIIG AS A HOUSE SHHEEEESH THAT WILL BE A CRAZY DAY AT SESEAME PLACE O WELL IT'S FOR MY PRINCEZZ WHO IS SPOILED TO THE CORE LOL. WE'LL THAT'S IT FOR NOW SHE'S READY TO GO I'LL BE BACK ON A LITTLE LATER AFTER WORK TO GIVE MORE DETAILS ....LATER NEW MOMMIES2BE AND MOMMIES ALLREADY
Well lets see HMMMMMMM where could i start? Well from the pics obviously you can see I am far from ugly I have a pretty smile and eyes to KILL for......I know!! I have a beautiful daughter who is 3 yrs. old, she is my angel the reason why the sun shines in the morning and there's never a rainy day for me I love her she's the reason why I am who i am today, I never thought i could love someone so much but now I know that LOVE is real.Soon there will be antother addition to my family in October I pray it's a little boy... I am a college grad of 07 I officially have my bachellors in phlebotomy,I love playing ball, dancing,skating,pool,bowling,drawing,reading, and writing poetry O and 1 more thing SHOPPING I love to spend money but believe me I have my shit together..Anything else you wanna know just ask i am open for conversation.....SMOOCHEZ
Name: Ms.Mel
Age:21
Height: 5'6
Pre-Preg Weight: 147 lbs
ABOUT THE FATHER
Name: carl
Age: 28
Height: 5'8
Are You Still Together: going on 6 years March 25th
ABOUT YOUR PREGNANCY
1st pregnancy: yes and no. i've m/c before. This is my 2nd prego
When Did You Find Out You Were Preg: feb 20th
Was It Planned: Yes
What Was Your 1st Reaction: over excited
Who Was With You When You Foud Out: Carl
Who Was 1st Person You Told: My Sister Lauren
How Did Your Parents react: They were in shock mode::::::
1st Symptoms: sore brest and fatigue
What Is Your Due Date: October 08 2008
Do You Know The Sex Of Your Baby: no not yet
Have You Picked Out Names:
Yes we have allready
How Much Weight Have You Gained: don't know yet
Do You Have Stretch Marks: nope
When Did You 1st Feel Baby Move:
ABOUT THE BIRTH
Home or Hospital Birth: Hospital
Natural or Medicated:natural like my first
Who Will Be In Delivery Room: My kids father and ........
Will You Breastfeed: Yes
What's The 1st Thing You'll Say To Baby: You are mommies MIRACLE baby
Will birth Be Videotaped: Nah never that but we will take PICS
Are You Excited or Scared About Birth: I'm excited this is my second time around
Packing Your Bags For The Hospital When Having A Baby
by Amy Jarman
The last thing you want to worry about when you go into labor, is trying to figure out what items you need to put in your hospital bag and trying to hunt them down before dashing to the hospital. Ideally you should have your hospital bag packed and waiting by the door by at least 2 weeks before your due date. That way, when the time is right, you can grab your bag and go without any last minute delays or worries.
It is useful to have 2 bags for yourself: one for labor and one for your hospital stay afterwards including your baby item essentials. It is also helpful to have your labor partner pack a bag in advance for themselves and some helpful labor items.
Labor Bag for you:
- Your Birth Plan, if you have one.
- Maternity Bathrobe. This is particularly useful for early stages of labor as you may need to walk around the hospital to progress labor. After the baby you will also need some sort of cover up to a nightgown, particularly if itâ??s the hospital excuse for a nightgown, when you need to walk the corridors.
- Slippers and socks
- A clean nursing top or front-opening nursing nightgown if you prefer to bring your own
- Drinks and snacks and breath mints
- A straw, which will make sipping liquids easier.
- Toiletries (hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, facial cream)
- Lip moisturizer
- Massage oils or lotions
- Eyeglasses (if needed)
- Cell phone and list of important numbers
- Magazines, music, word puzzles. Fun light reading to pass the time. Donâ??t bring heavy involved reading or work from the office! You are looking for fun and mindless distraction to pass the time. Remember, you will be productive enough in a few hours to make up for any unproductive activities during your labor waiting period!
- Maternity pads (nighttime sanitary pads), and spare maternity underwear.
- Nursing bras. If you plan to wear a bra during labor, it is helpful to have a nursing bra on already if you plan to nurse your baby. Usually you will be allowed to nurse right away after birth. Make sure you wear a very comfortable fitting nursing bra, not one with underwires.
For Labor Partner: Watch with a second hand to time contractions
- Camera/video camera if you want it and film/tape if needed
- Snacks, reading material
- Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste..)
- Change of clothes, particularly if they will be staying with you at the hospital for several days after the baby.
- Cell phone/phone card
- List of important numbers
- Dollar Bills for vending machine
- Water Spray/Mister for gentle cool-downs during labor.
- Tennis balls for back massage
Hospital Bag for your Postpartum Use: Front opening nursing nightie
- Comfy clothes to wear for leaving the hospital. Remember you are not going to be able to wear non-maternity clothes a few days after having your baby! So bring comfortable maternity clothing or transitional clothing. Also, if you have a C-section, the last thing you will want is any pressure on your tummy. A comfortable cotton elastic waistband that fits below the belly or that is designed to fold down bellow the belly for comfort is best.
- Easy fitting footwear
- Change of underwear and maternity pads for heavy bleeding after birth
- Nursing Bras (at least 2). Make sure these are easy fitting nursing bras that do not have underwire. Wear a nursing bra with plenty of room and stretch as you breasts may increase up to a cup in size when you milk comes in.
- Personal music player and headphones
- Magazines and easy reading material. You will be too tired for any heavy reading!
Hospital Bag for Baby:
Last but certainly not least you will want to pack a few things for the new baby:
- Properly installed infant car seat. This is a must if you want to take your baby home with you! Make sure you have your car seat professionally installed several weeks before you go to the hospital. Any fire station can install your car seat for you. An alarming number of car seats are not properly installed by parents.
- Newborn diapers
- Infant hat
- Receiving blankets
- Newborn sleeper or outfits
- Socks/booties
If you have all of these essentials ready to go in advance, you can have peace of mind that you are well prepared when the time comes to have your baby!