I'm a 26 year old mom of two boys, ages 5 and 3 1/2, and one girl still baking in the oven (tubes tied here I come!)! My husband is in the navy, living in California right now and our marriage is shakey right now. Im not sure where he's going to go or if we'll even stay together. But it'll always be the kids and I, and with Jesus that's all I need!

I'm a gospel singer for my church, and am very devoted to serving God in any way He calls me too.

The most important things to me in my life are my relationship with Jesus, my family, my faith, my health, and love. I don't really subscribe to any specific denomination but I have a very strong focus on the Holy Spirit and the importance of the Holy Spirit, so I could relate more closely to Pentacostals than any other denomination.

Once this bun is finished baking, Im going to be getting my certification in fitness instructing and/or personal training, along with some sort of degree in nutrition. I'm kind of a health nut. I'd love to take my nutrition and health knowledge and incorporate it into a church ministry to help people make healthier choices for themselves. I'm also a semi-professional photographer, and sometimes delve into the portrait business.

I've been through some major stuff in my life, and none of you could guess the skeletons! Im a great listener, and while Ive been married for 6 years, Ive been seperated 4 of those years and have been a single mother in that time. If any of you need someone to talk to, someone to pray with you or for you, Im here for ya!

I also have celiac disease, which is where I cant eat anything with gluten in it (wheat, rye mostly). My body reacts to the gluten the way it would a virus, it creates antibodies to attack it when it's in the small intestines, and in turn damages the villi in the small instestine which absorb nutrients. When thos are damaged by body can't absorb enough nutrients. Because of it I also have leaky gut syndrome which is where stuff actually leaks through the walls of my instestines and into my blood and body cavities, essentially poisoning me. When I eat wheat, within 24 hours my muscles and joints hurt terribly, my heart races uncontrollably, and Im so weak I can barely do anything. I learned that at the beginning of this pregnancy after being ill my entire life and not knowing what was wrong! I have nerve damage in my face, and some places on the rest of my body from it going unchecked for so long, I have memory loss and slowed brain function (although since cutting out wheat and beginning to heal from that, Ive been able to regain a whole lot of focus and concentration and it's getting better every week). Celiac isnt fun and lemme tell you, to try and cut out wheat at the same time dealing with pregnancy cravings..ay yi yi!!!!

Nov. 21 2007.

Found out today at my OB appt that Im 1cm dilated and am thinning. Keep me in your prayers! Im only 24 1/2 weeks. :(

Dec. 19 2007

Well, my last appt was great. It was this past week. They said my cervix is very relaxed, it hasnt thinned or dilated any more. Still 1cm and about 50% effaced. My ob said because this is my 3rd pregnancy my body is just getting ready early! hehe

Jan. 18 2008

This morning I lost my mucous plug and a gush of clear fluid too. I dont know if it was my water or what, but it happened after a majorly painful contraction that woke me up that I had to breath deep through. I called the doctor and they want me on the couch today, and not worry about coming in unless my contractions are 7-8 minutes apart. So we'll see what happens.

Pregnancy Survey
About You
Name?:	Jessie
Age?:	26
Height?:	5'7
Pre-pregnancy weight?:	165lbs
About The Father
Name?:	Bernard
Age?:	29
Height?:	5'9
Are you still together?:	OFF AND ON
About Your Pregnancy
Is this your first pregnancy?:	nope, 3rd!
When did you find out you were pregnant?:	July 4th
Was it planned?:	No
What was your first reaction?:	my jaw dropped and i laughed
Who was with you when you found out?:	nobody.
Who was the first person you told?:	My sister and my husband
How did your parents react?:	My mom was so mad she slammed doors
How far along are you?:	22 weeks
What was your first symptom?:	My boobs hurt like crazy!
What is your due date?:	March 8th
Do you know the sex of the baby?:	Yes !
If so, what is it?:	A Girl
Have you picked out names?:	yes
If so, what are they?:	Samantha Eliana. Samantha is aramaic for Listener, and Eliana is Hebrew for The Lord answered.
How much weight have you gained?:	8 lbs
Do you have stretch marks?:	Only from my last pregnancy..no new ones.
Have you felt the baby move?:	Alot! She loves ramming my bladder while simulataneously kicking my ribs.
Have you heard the heartbeat?:	Yes
About the birth
Will you keep the baby?:	Absolutely!!!
Home or hospital birth?:	would like a home water birth, but this has been too much of a high risk pregnancy to risk that, so i'll do hospital.
Natural or medicated birth?:	i had epidurals wit my last two, so im thinkin epidural! hehe
Who will be in the delivery room with you?:	My mom, and my husband as long as he's home.
Will you breastfeed?:	As long as I can. I didnt make enough milk with my last two.
Do you think you'll need a c-section?:	Nope
Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time?:	Probably!!
What's the first thing you might say to him/her?:	"Hi Sammy!!!! I love you!!"
Would you let someone videotape the birth?:	Maybe
Are you excited about the birth, or scared?:	excited!