I figured it was time to actually write something here and I suppose an introduction to who I am would be a good place to start!

My name is Alanna and I am 26 years old and pregnant with my 3rd child. I am married to a wonderful, amazing man named Aaron. I had my first child, Micah (now 8 years old) when I was only 18. Micah's biological father was someone who I thought was a friend but when I told him I was pregnant he basically just told me "Good luck with that..." and that was it. His family is great with Micah but he isn't around for his son. It's sad but I think everyone realizes it's for the best. His father wouldn't be a good influence anyhow.

I was a single mom for many years until one day on a rare night out to sing karaoke (hehe) I met a man who I instantly knew I would marry. Aaron and I only dated about 3 months before we were engaged and then shortly after that we found out we were expecting my 2nd child. We decided to hold off on the wedding until after the baby was born.

On May 22, 2006 we had Logan. He is the jolliest little chubkins you would ever meet!

Just over a year after our Logi Bear was born, Aaron and I were married on June 22, 2007. The wedding was beautiful and I am so glad that both of my boys were there to enjoy it with us.

Fast forward to this August when we found out we are expecting AGAIN!!! We knew we didn't want a 7 year difference again but we also didn't think we would have another one so quickly after the wedding!

I am really hoping to finally have a daughter! I love my boys dearly of course but I feel out numbered. Male dog, male cat, husband, 2 sons...If I don't have a girl soon I swear I'll start putting make-up on Logan! (jk...kinda....ok, no jk!)

So far the pregnancy is going ok. I feel like I am showing way too soon but I guess when it's your 3rd and you just had one a year ago that could be expected. I am working full time so the fatigue is unbearable but I know with the 2nd trimester that too will pass. I get to go to the Dr. for the first time on the 17th of September so I will update then.

Best of luck to all the mama's! I have done this before so if you are a first timer (single or married) I may have some advice or kind thoughts to offer.

Simply Mommy




Once upon a time there was
a child ready to be born.
So one day he asked God,
"They tell me you are sending
me to earth tomorrow.
How am I going to live there
being so small and helpless?"



"Among the many angels,
I chose one for you", said God.
She will be waiting for you
and will take care of you."



"But tell me, here in Heaven
I don't do anything else
but sing and smile",
said the child.
"That's enough
for me to be happy.
How am I going to be able
to understand when
people talk to me,
if I don't know the language
that men talk on earth?"
asked the child.



God said,"Your angel will
tell you the most beautiful
and sweet words
you will ever hear
and with much patience
and care, your angel will
teach you how to speak."
The child asked,
"And what am I going
to do when I want
to talk to you?"


God answered,"Your angel will place
your hands together and
will teach you how to pray."



"I've heard that on earth there
are bad people. "Who will protect me?"
wondered the child.



God replied ... "Your angel will defend
you even if it means risking its own life."



The child said,"But I will always be
sad because I will not see you anymore."


God reassured the child.
"Your angel will always
talk to you about me
and will teach you the way
for you to come back to me,
even though I will
always be next to you."



At that moment there was
much peace in Heaven,
but voices from earth
could already be heard,
and the child in a hurry asked
softly,"Oh God,
if I am about to leave now,
please tell me my angel's name."



"Your angel's name
is of no importance.



You will simply call her Mommy."




~Author Unknown~




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9/12 update_So today I am wondering if I am farther along than I thought. I swear I am feeling the baby move and its WAY to soon for that. I know a lot of people think that early on and its just "gas bubbles" but I am an old pro at this pregnant thing. I KNOW what it feels like when its a baby. So anyhow, I go to the doctor in less than a week so I suppose I'll find out then. Otherwise, Im just going to believe my little embryo in there is SUPER strong because I KNOW its not gas. So strange...

9/13 update_ So last night I was awake with the most awful ligament stretching pains! Maybe, just maybe I was wrong about baby moving yesterday and it was something snapping or popping into place?!? I dunno...I have never felt SO crumby with any pregnancies before. For the past 2 days I have been SUPER nauseated...actually throwing up and everything. With my 1st son...no sickness. My 2nd just queasy never throwing up. This baby is kicking my ass! Brushing my teeth makes me gag...which makes me throw up...which makes me need to brush my teeth again!!!! UGH! You see where this is going?! Can't wait to see doctor...maybe she will tell me I miscalculated and Im already 7 months along! Would be nice to fast forward a bit. At the same time though I know this is going to be my last baby and I would like to be able to savor and enjoy being pregnant. Maybe someday...

9/14 update_ Went to bed and woke up very sick again :( Im pretty upset that I can't enjoy this pregnancy as much as I would like to. I feel my job and my kids are suffering from this too....I have only enough energy for the basics and then I have to stop what Im doing to throw up. My husband came home with a beautiful bouquet of flowers for me last night though....he tries so hard to do what he can to make me feel better and I love him dearly. :)

9/14 update#2_ Had an episode at Walgreens this morning. Broke down crying in the middle of the store because the pharmacist told me "NO" that they did not have anything that would help my nausea and dry heaving. I was sobbing in line as the cashier rang up my gingerale. I am so embarrased.

9/17 update_ Well, I finally got to see my O.B. today! She said everything looks good but that it was too early still to try for a heartbeat:( I thought she could have at least TRIED though...Oh well. She was going to adjust my due date to the 23rd but I am leaving it up here as the 22nd because I feel too lazy to change it, and because my babies always come early anyhow. (Micah was 5 1/2 weeks early and Logan was 3 weeks early) Dr said really we are lucky to call April 1st my due date! haha! She said I felt like I was almost nine weeks (as I am supposed to) but because I have been SOOOO sick, she still ordered me an ultrasound so we can rule out twins!! I go on October 2nd for my ultrasound, and we should definately be able to hear a heartbeat (OR 2?!?) by then. I can't wait!

9/18 update_ I am just waiting for the day everyone keeps promising me is coming! The day where I just wake up and feel better. Apparently September 18th, 2007 is NOT my day. I just really hope all this sickness is making me a girl. Oh, and if anyone was paying attention to my "craving" and "turn off" lists, here is an update on that...THE ONLY THING I CRAVE IS SLEEP. EVERYTHING ELSE TURNS ME OFF, OR IN OTHERWORDS, MAKES ME VOMIT. Well, I am off to continue my 40 hour work week and get my children up and ready for school and daycare now...looks like sleep isn't something that I'll be getting today either. I am generally not such a downer, I promise. I am really just that miserable. (hope you are having a better day than me!)

9/19 update_ I had a bad night last night. Very weepy and depressed. I think my job is getting to me. I really like my job in general, but I think maybe it's a bit too stressful for an emotional, fatiuged, nauseated, pregnant woman. I cried to my husband for hours and the only thing he did was hug me and turn to watch Family Guy. I love him but he is awful with words. His ONLY idea of comforting me is to hang on me (ugh!) and say "Baby, come on don't cry" ...and when that doesn't work he just turns away to watch tv or fall asleep or whatever. I would prefer he TALK to me when I'm upset...maybe offer some suggestions or solutions. Even if they are stupid suggestions, at least then I would know he tried to help with my PROBLEM...his other way just makes me feel like he's thinking "shut this crazy girl up! make her stop crying already!" I feel like at this point, I am ready to check into a mental hospital because apparently I can't handle anything when it gets too stressful. I just really hope my energy comes back soon so that at least I can FAKE being a good mom and employee...

9/21 update_ Well, my appetite is back! I am still getting sick after I eat but I guess its still an improvement. :) I actually got offered a promotion at work too! It was kind of in the works for awhile but I am shocked they still wanted to give it to me now that they know Im pregnant! I think it will actually be less stress working this bigger job believe it or not. I need a busier office and more things to do so that I can keep my energy level up!! If I am stuck in a quiet, boring, lonely office all day (like I am now) I lose all motivation! Anyhow, TGIF...looking forward to family time this weekend:)

9/24 update_So, Saturday I felt great! I threw up quite a few times, but when I wasn't throwing up I felt great! I would trade in how I have been feeling most days for how I was on Saturday in a heart beat! Sunday I was yucky...no throwing up but I had an awful headache and I felt very queasy and nauseated. I am back to work now Monday morning and feeling pretty queasy again today. It doesn't help that someone who lives in the building where my office is dropped a gallon of milk in the hallway last week...I called out the carpet cleaners but it still stinks!

9/25 update_I just want to say that after the day I had yesterday at work (still at my old office) I WISH I was showing more...People wouldn't yell at a pregnant woman with a big belly would they?! This horses ass at the apartments I manage overflowed his toilet yesterday...somehow this was MY fault. He screamed at me for at least 15 minutes about it. A pregnant woman is not equiped with the temper to deal with that kind of treatment! I told him to not use so much toilet paper, and give a courtesy flush.... I wanted to tell him to shove it up his ass.

10/2 update_ Well...I HAD a few more entries on here but since this dumb site lost all my stuff I can't get those back! :( I got a lot of my entries back though, I am just glad it all wasn't lost. Anyhow, I had my U/S yesterday and there is just ONE baby in there! There was a strong heartbeat of 157. The U/S tech said based on my measurements she wanted to move my due date up to April 19th from April 22. Like I had said in an earlier post though...I think Im just going to leave my due date as it is until my Doctor says she agrees to change it. Also, Im not sure how hard it is to change all my tickers and whatnot. Im very tired lately. Working so hard at work... though my new office is fabulous and I LOVE it!!! Appetite is definately going strong and nausea is slowly but SURELY subsiding!!! YAY!!!!

10/30 update_ It was brought to my attention that I have not updated in awhile! Well, the reasons for not updating are good reasons at least! I have been VERY busy at my new office after recieving a great promotion. I'm not whining on a daily basis about how sick I am because lately, I feel pretty darn good! I did go to the Dr. a couple weeks ago and got to hear the beautiful sound of our little ones heartbeat. It was 152. I had only gained 1 lb so everything was good there. At my next appointment I get to schedule the BIG ULTRASOUND! I am so excited to find out if I am finally getting a daughter OR if I am having another baby boy. We have finally narrowed down our names but (shhhh!) Im not telling yet!!!! I love unique names so the last thing I want to hear is how many other so and so's are being born this year! :)

10/31 update_ I had an awful morning. I wanted to wear my brown suit today and so, I peaked in the closet to make sure my brown shoes were there... I saw 2 of the ones I wear with my suit. Great! So, Im getting ready to get my shoes on and realize that I have only ONE shoe from both pairs! NO MATCHES! UGH! If my hubby would have NOT tried to be a help by moving my shoes from underneth the baby's crib where I had them, it wouldn't have been a problem. I hated my hubby for that this morning. Im STILL SO MAD! I took it out on my kids too. What an awful day. Its amazing how when you are pregnant a pair of shoes can completely ruin a whole day. :(

11/6 update_ Baby is rockin and rollin and a shimmy shaking allover the place today!!! I am so looking forward to finding out the sex. Should be soon. Hopefully late November but definately by early December. I think I'm showing pretty obviously now, as a (very brave) person actually asked me if I was pregnant the other day.

11/12 update_ Still feeling pretty good. I just had to come on here and do some mommy bragging... my toddler is really taking off with the talking thing!!! Today he grew from calling me "mama" to "mommy" (which completely melts my heart! My oldest son never called me "mommy" he went straight from "mama" to "mom") Logan also learned to say "micah"( his brothers name) and "grandpa"!! I am so proud. Micah brought home a great report card also this week. Im so blessed to have such great kids!!!

11/15 update_ Went to the Doctor yesterday. Baby's heartbeat was 137 and we found it right away. I have gained a total of 6 lbs all together so far since I became pregant. The Doctor was happy that I was feeling the baby move. Our "BIG" ultrasound is scheduled for November 27th! Im so excited to find out what the baby is. I get to go for some blood screening this week too.

11/17 update_We are moving! We spent our first night in our new home last night. Our family had officially out grown "apartment living" and so now we have a beautiful, spacious HOUSE! I am so excited...AND...I finally get to decorate a nursery!!! I had always shared a room with my babies up until now, so it's very exciting to decorate a room just for the babies. Micah is very excited as well. The very best part is not having to gather quarters to do laundry anymore!! My mom and dad bought us a brand new, high efficiency, front loading washing machine and a dryer as a housewarming/ Christmas/ B-day present!!! Yay!

11/23 update_Only 4 more days until we find out!!!

11/24 update_I had a dream my baby was born. It was a beautiful baby boy (yes BOY) with lots of dark hair and deep blue eyes. I loved him so much. I think I needed that dream... I think another boy would be just as fabulous as a daughter. We will find out Tuesday! :)

11/26 update_ Aaron was able to feel the baby kick over the weekend! I love that he can share that with me now. It makes it so much more "real" for him once we get to that point. One day to go until we find out!!!

12/4 update_ Well, I have not been online much, and will only be on long enough to update... On 11/27 we found out we are expecting our GIRL!!!!! I am thrilled to peices! However, just a day after finding out the great news, I came down with an awful migrane headache that has lasted consistantly through today. I spent the last few days in the hospital, and was told that during pregnancy there is nothing that can be done for migranes that successfully works. My options are tylenol (which helps VERY little), Demerol (which I have to be in the hospital to recieve via IV injections and works great...for about 5 minutes.), and Vicoden (which dulls the pain for about 4 hours but leaves me unable to drive or work). The migrane could go away on it's own at some point OR it could last through the rest of my pregnancy according to the Dr.'s. Unfortunatly the anestheliologist cannot safely start any further pain management until after I deliver the baby. Baby's heartrate has been fine, and she is moving around great. They did a CT scan and a MRI and determined there is no bleeding or tumors causing my pain. I suppose I just have to say...the baby's health is the most important thing right now, and if I have to live in pain for a few months to have a healthy daughter, I will. The headache can always be treated later. I will try to get online with updates as I feel up to it. Hope everyone else is well. xoxo

1/20 update_I havn't updated in AGES so decided to do this little questioniare I came across as a way to fill everyone in!

HOW FAR ALONG ARE YOU?
26 weeks

ARE YOU UNCOMFORTABLE?
The question is...have I been comfortable at ANY point in this pregnancy?! I went from morning sickness, to migranes, to back aches and insomnia...But Im trying to enjoy it all as much as possible!

DO YOU THINK YOU LOOK BIG?
All around I feel big, as in fat. As far as my belly, it all depends on the day. I still feel like I have to stick it out for people to really know if Im pregnant and not just fat. I feel big though when it comes to moving around like I used to...I need to kinda "roll" off the couch to get up :)

ANY STRETCHMARKS?
Third child, and MAYBE 3 stretchmarks total. Im genetically very lucky in this department. I don't use any of the creams or anything...just luck.

HAVE YOU STARTED THE BABYS ROOM?
The new baby will share a room with our toddler. The room itself is ready but we just have to pick up the extra crib from my parents house. We may even wait until after she comes since the baby will spend probably the first month or two in her bassinett.

ARE YOU WITH THE BABYS DADDY?
Almost every second of the day! He is the best hubby in the world!!!!

DO YOU HAVE YOUR OWN PLACE OR LIVE WITH PARENTS?
We have our own place...kinda...We rent a house that we love! Just hubby, me, and our two (soon to be 3) kids.

WHATS YOUR BIRTH PLAN?

Just to get the baby out! I see no need to go without pain relief if it's available for ANY point in the labor so Im taking and getting whatever the Drs will give me asap! Probably just an epidural but maybe nubain if needed. The only thing I really want to make sure happens is that I get to hold the baby immediately after delivery, naked against my chest for a good long while after delivery because I hear this helps with breastfeeding.

WHOS YOUR BIRTHING PARTNER/S?
My husband is my partner, but my mother has been there for both my deliveries so far and will probably be there again. My best friend attended the last birth and we plan on having her there again. I could honestly care less who else is in there as long as I have these 3 people and my Dr. The more the merrier!

HAVE YOU PACKED YOUR BAG FOR THE HOSPITAL YET?

I have never packed a bag ahead of time before.

SMOOTH PREGNANCY OR TOUGH?
TOUGH!!!!

WHAT WAY IS THE BABY LAYING AT THE MIN??? TRANSVERSE, BREECH OR HEAD DOWN?
Honestly have no clue.

LASTLY....... WAS THIS PREGNANCY PLANNED?
It was not avoided.

2/21update_ I am so ready for this to be done already! My back hurts horribly, I have heartburn, when the baby gets hiccups it drives me nuts, and the restless legs syndrome is awful! This will be my third child and I think that is enough for me, in fact, I think I am 99.9% sure I will not be having any more children after this. Its just that slim, slim, sliver of a chance I may want another someday that keeps me from deciding to get my tubes tied after our daughter is born. I am getting very excited now...and a little nervous at this point, which suprises me! Im an old pro at this but I think because this pregnancy has been SO DIFFERENT for me than with my boys that Im afraid my delivery will be also. With the boys it was quick and they were small, and I had all the drugs I needed as soon as I wanted them, the boys both came early so I didn't have to go all the way to the dreaded last couple weeks of pregnancy....This just tells me this baby will probably be late, I will be in labor for days, they will deny me my epidural because Im not dialated enough or something, and I will have a huge baby... Only time will tell!!!

August Cravings

August Turn Offs

September Cravings

September Turn Offs

(this list is getting longer and longer everyday!)

October Cravings

• Cinnamon Bagels with honeynut cream cheese or peanut butter
• Special K Red Berries cereal with milk and a splash of cream
• pickles (I know, how unoriginal!)
• Bob Evan's sausage cheesburger mini snackwiches
• Grape juice
• Candy, candy,candy!!! (chocolate, skittles, and starburst mostly)
• Apples! YUMMY!
• Hibachi (so expensive!)
• Potatos

October Turn Offs

• I am extremely sensative to cat box odors, changing the babies diaper, or picking up dog messes!

It will cause instant vomiting!!!

• Lunch meat is still NASTY to me
• I like orange juice but it makes me so sick when I drink it
• Everything still smells funky to me! Like mildew. And my husband smells funny to me too! Poor guy. (I still love him though!!! xoxoxoxo)

November Cravings

• Lemons with sugar
• Apples
• Cheese
• milk
• Cheese fries
• coffee
• sex is still great...if I can stay awake for it! lol
• BREAKFAST! (sausage gravy and biscuits, omlets, eggs, toast, breakfast sandwiches....OMG! amazing!)

November Turn-Offs

• Strong odors are still very offensive
• Orange juice still makes me ill ( but eating oranges is ok)
• everything still smells of mildew
• stamps and envelopes are still nasty
• I am getting horrible headaches at least once a day