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Rachel918
	Age: 22 Country: Province/region: City: Partner: Bryan, very excited to be a daddy Children: Yes, 1 Pregnant: Not anymore Occupation: Nanny
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Hello,

So I decided that this site would be great for me so that I know im not the only mom to be with soo many aches and pains!!! Im 22, A little younger than I wanted to be to have my first baby. My fiance is a bit older and we are soo excited to be parents. We already have an 8 month old chocolate lab pup who keeps us busy and honestly has prepared us more than we know for parent hood.

On Feb 8th we find out the sex of the baby and get to have an ultrasound for the first time. We heard the heartbeat 2 weeks ago and it was 150bpm. That by far was one of the most exciting things to hear.

Well I look forward to chatting with all the other mommies to be:)

Jan 18th- Went to the doctor today!!! We heard the heartbeat was 144. Was weighed, gained another 4 pounds so have gained a total of 7 pounds so far. Not too bad!!!! Im feeling pretty good lately, besides from the lower back pain, headaches, and some dizziness. They decided to do a surprise ultra sound for me considering the doctor was booked the next 3 weeks. We saw the baby and it look perfect, when I figure out how to use my new scanner I will get the pics up! So we also found out we are having a girl! She was moving so much I was scared the tech was going to give up but she kept going and the baby finally flipped upside down and we saw the 3 lines!!!! I was surprised at first because everyone was trying to tell me it was a boy but from the start I knew it was a girl! So her name will be Alexa Pearl Herrick. We couldnt be happier. She was measuring 6oz 6 inches long. Now I Just wish June would come now!!

April 9th.

I Just wanted to let any moms know what I do for work. I was working as a part time nanny, Well I actually still do but this is my last month! I also work for a company called Arbonne International. Its a skin care company that is 100% natural, all vegan which means its not tested on animals and there are no animal biproducts used. Its hypoallergenic, and is a swiss formutaled product. There are many different lines, 6 to be exact. One which I thought some moms may be interested in was the Baby Line. Im not sure if anyone has watched dateline or read the latest blogs online. But many products especially baby products contain parabins, and Mineral oil. Mineral oil is aweful for your body and your skin, Its derived from plastic and is toxic to your skin.. No wonder why soo many people break out and dont know why!!! Well anyway, I just wanted to inform anyone who wanted to know about this business and some of the products. You can become an independent consultant as well and get all products for wholesale which is an additional 35-50% off, everything is shipped directly to your house and you dont have to go run to the mall to go waste money on skin care products that aren't good for you. I dont preach about arobonne, but if anyone has any questions please feel free to message me or even go look on the website yourself! www.arbonne.com.

Thanks!!!

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sexikisses - Thursday, 3 July
I got it at Walmart. It came with another dress that was yellow. They are like $7. They have such cute summer dresses 4 baby. Thanks 4 the comment!

Grace - Wednesday, 2 July
thanx, your's is a cutie too loads of hair, none of mine had much when they were born, takes them about 2 years before they get really full.

Grace - Wednesday, 2 July
HE HE I drink 15oz of coffee in the a.m. your mom really would hate me. HA No problems with mine, I gotta have my coffee to keep up with my other 3 kids 4 and under. And I also need it to clean my innards cuz I'm out of stool softeners my doc prescribed and things are NOT back to normal in that area (if you know what I mean-poopin' is still scary sometimes) But it doesn't bother my baby at all that I drink coffee, I drank it while i was pregnant along with energy drinks, keeping it below 300mg of caffeine (the highest amount that is considered safe in pregnancy), I think if we use it then our babies build up a tolerance to it and it doesn't effect them like it would most people who didn't consume it. Don't worry about it, people always have something to say especially our moms who think they've got something to teach us about parenting. LOL they can be extremely critical and expect us to do things like they did, but it's our turn now. Congrats

yari - Wednesday, 2 July
Sigh, yeah, I am about too, poor kiddies, isn't their fault I just want no one to talk to for atleast 24 hours. My lil guy had me up every hour and a half, I am being lazy with the milk, but then again i am always giving it to him so not sure why I haven't gotten more coming in. Oh well. I meant to say you are having the hardest recovery ever!!! It shouldn't be that bad! This one killed me, but after my son and daughter I was pretty good walking around and healing, this one my upper half is ready to join the land of the living and the bottom half needs a wheelchair lol.

Cherryb0m - Wednesday, 2 July
hi, i was actually thinking about you! just wanted to see how you were doing. yah i finally got out of the house today. it was so nice. i went to where i used to work (neiman marcus) so everyone could meet my little one. it was great. it was so nice to see everyone again and be a part of the real world for a couple of hours LOL!!!!

tangerina - Tuesday, 1 July
yay!!! he's here!! we had him yesterday morning at 6.51am... it was crazy girl, but i'll have to type up the birth story and let you know when it is up.. i'm completely exhausted, like i got in a car wreck after working out for 8 hours lifting weights. LOL!!!

but I love him sooooooo much, he's soooo cute and smells sooooo good!! and he's such a sweetie!!

i'll email you when i post my story :)
luv ya!xoxo

nmck - Tuesday, 1 July
Hey!! Let me know if the Gripe Water works for you. i am amazed at the effect it had on Michael.

babesinaugust - Monday, 30 June
How you making out my dear? Sounds like you have a colicky little one.

Cherryb0m - Monday, 30 June
yes, i am breastfeeding. i am taking wellbutrin, its for depression. i have been on it for about 2 years. i was on it throughout my pregnancy and my dr. said it was fine to take while breastfeeding. see whar your options w/ meds are. there probably is something u can take while bf-ing

Cherryb0m - Monday, 30 June
its ok to cry, it doesnt mean that you are not a good mom. when i get really stressed i cry and call my mom. i had the baby blues pretty bad when i came home from the hospital, it actually started the night i had my little girl. then i cried all the way home from the hospital when we left. it got better after a week, but sometimes i still feel so stressed and overwhelmed & that my life has totaly changed forever. it's okay to feel that way. i also am on an anti-depressant and have been for a while, so i think thats helping a lot too.

brittany1621 - Monday, 30 June
Sorry I clicked to soon, I wanted to tell you your baby is beautiful and keep in touch because we have a lot in common! (my mother drives me to the edge of the earth too and some how makes me feel guily about it)!

brittany1621 - Monday, 30 June
It is great! It's still nice to have this website because where I live there aren't any girls my age with babies or anyone to really talk to or hang out with. All my 22 year old friends are at college or on vacation or doing something completely different than I. I wake up smelling like milk and baby :) They probably wake up smelling like beer and cigarettes. lol. I followed your pregnancy and birth when you wrote all your forums! I felt so bad for you when you had so much pain in the end.

Cherryb0m - Monday, 30 June
im sorry you're having such a bad day, friday was the worst day ever for us. she cried for 13 hrs.... i was in tears all day too. i havnt left the house, let alone my room really for the past 3 days. i know it's hard, but it will get better

NumberFive - Monday, 30 June
hum sounds the same...thanks for ur help hos started yesterday

NumberFive - Monday, 30 June
well i went to dr
he wa an idiot at walk in said may be an infection gave me drops ointment i am scared to use?
its a lil pink in white...but could be from me cleaning it
did Alexa get that drop? or what did they say,
it is clear sometimes and watery???

peanutontheway - Saturday, 28 June
I think talking to someone is worth a try first. Talkinng to someone outside of your situation can help you see a different prespective than your own. I don't like the idea of taking meds while breastfeeding either because you never know. I feel the same way I don't really know anyone with babies/kids except for peole on here. Yeah my bf, mom and bf's mom are taking turns driving us around. We haven't been out much cause it's so hot out. That's too badabout the mustang maybe he can enjoy the jeep though.

tangerina - Saturday, 28 June
thanks hunnie!! you too!! i think baby might come tonight or in the morning... contractions are pretty regular now :0)

Maddux - Friday, 27 June
Hi...just for fun I was reading the newborn posts (my daughter is 3 months old) and I noticed your question about pumping and then feeding your baby. I ended up doing that with my daughter because it was just SO much effort to breastfeed her. So when she was about 3 weeks old I started pumping and just giving it to her in a bottle....she still does that now. So, if that works for you I say keep it up...its more important that your little one is getting the breastmilk than how they are getting it :)

Elis Mommy!! - Friday, 27 June
you want to be careful when you start pumping and you still do not have a fully established routine cause i started pumping and now i have to use formula cause i lost my milk supply and make sure you have a high dollar pump cause they pump faster and get more out dont by a cheap one i bought a $50 pump and i lost my milk faster!!!!!!!!!

peanutontheway - Friday, 27 June
Audrey eats every 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours and she seems to be able to last longer between feedings now. I think my milk finally came in full force! When she wakes up I change her then feed her cause she usually falls asleep eating. I have only given her one bath so far but we've only been home 4 days now. Also She has really dry skin (like me) so I don't want to make it worse by using soap too often. She only woke me up 3 times last night, I think she's starting to get the idea that night time is for sleeping. She had her 1 week apt. today and has gained 5 oz and grew half an inch. I really can't get out much during the day b/c of my c-section I am not allowed to drive for at least 2 weeks. I was a full time student and working part time when I was pregnant with her. But I don't think I can do both and breastfeed a young infant. Unless I take my pump to class...LOL! I am supposed to start fall quarter in September but the very thought of leaving her makes me want to cry. Are you going back to work? How is your hubby taking on the new role of being a daddy? My Bf is absolutley in love with Audrey. He wants to buy me a brand new car with a 5 star safety rating so we are well protected. When just a few weeks ago he wanted to buy himself a little 2 seater sports car that didn't even have space for a car seat.

NumberFive - Friday, 27 June
BIRTH STORY OF LOGAN UP FINALLY, TAKE A PEEK IF U LIKE ITS A LIL LONG!

bethanne - Friday, 27 June
Thanks!!!

I think they turned out really good, I really like taking pics so I am going to try and take as many of them as I possibly can, studios are SO EXPENSIVE!

How are you guys doing?