My name is Valerie and I am 26 years old and just got married on 8/3/07 to the most wonderful man ever! We live in Chicago. We found out on 10/13/07 that we were expecting and are thrilled. I have two step daughters who can't wait to see my belly get bigger!!

12/19/07~

Yesterday we heard our lil one's heartbeat for the first time! It's amazing!! :) Can't wait to find out the gender! :D

1/16/08~

Happy New Year Everyone! :) I still haven't felt mylil one kick yet but on the plus side I got to hear his/her heartbeat again yesterday at my appt! It was a strong 150 bpm! :) I get my big ultrasound at my next appointment on 2/12! What a great Valentine's Day gift =)

1/30/08~

I felt my lil one move for the first time last night! It was awesome. It really did feel like gas! lol...I just knew it wasn't cuz it kept on for awhile :)

2/12/08~

Today was our ultrasound appt! We are having a little boy! :) He is measuring up to five days ahead of my due date. The doc won't move up my date though, says baby just might be a lil bigger :) He is healthy and already 1 pound 2 oz! I posted my ultrasound pics...so check him out! :D

4/2/08~

So I realized that I haven't made an entry in a looooong time and am overdue. lol. I am exactly 29 weeks today. Baby and I are healthy. I passed my gestational diabetes test back in March. Cristian is moving around all the time now and I absolutely love feeling it all :) This Saturday 4/5, we go to see him at our 3d/4d ultrasound! I can't wait!!! It has almost 2 months since we last seen him and this time in color and action! Awesome :) Just 11 weeks until he is due to arrive....wow! it's going by sooo fast :) April 26th is my baby shower. Hubby and I got most of the things we need and are slowly but surely getting his room ready =)

Pregnancy Survey
About You
Name?:	Valerie
Age?:	26
Height?:	5'4
Pre-pregnancy weight?:	155
About The Father
Name?:	Israel
Age?:	28
Height?:	6'0
Are you still together?:	forever and ever!
About Your Pregnancy
Is this your first pregnancy?:	Yes
When did you find out you were pregnant?:	Oct 13, 2007
Was it planned?:	yes
What was your first reaction?:	"oh my god, it's positive! wait that is a line right?" lol
Who was with you when you found out?:	I woke up in the morning and tested before my step-daughters woke up!
Who was the first person you told?:	my hubby
How did your parents react?:	they were very happy!
How far along are you?:	20 weeks today!
What was your first symptom?:	missed period
What is your due date?:	JUNE 18, 2008
Do you know the sex of the baby?:	Nope, not yet. Hopefullly will at my next appt on 2/12/08
If so, what is it?:
Have you picked out names?:	yep
If so, what are they?:	Girl: Isadora Nicole Ramirez Boy: Cristian Israel Ramirez
How much weight have you gained?:	lol...too much!
Do you have stretch marks?:	not yet!
Have you felt the baby move?:	YES! i just felt him/her for the 1st time yesterday! :D
Have you heard the heartbeat?:	yep, at my 14 & 18 week appts
About the birth
Will you keep the baby?:	of course
Home or hospital birth?:	hospital
Natural or medicated birth?:	MEDS !!
Who will be in the delivery room with you?:	just my hubby
Will you breastfeed?:	I'm gonna try
Do you think you'll need a c-section?:	dunno
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 lil one! Nice to finally meet you! I Love u!
Would you let someone videotape the birth?:	no way!
Are you excited about the birth, or scared?:	both