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amandag7
	Age: 19 Country: US Province/region: New mexico City: Albuquerque Partner: My wonderful husband, Chris Children: Yes, 1 Pregnant: Not anymore Occupation: Student
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My name is Amanda and I'm currently in college. My mom is originally from Guatemala and we all took a vacation down there over Thanksgiving. I noticed I was late while I was there and figured it was just my body being dumb. On the plane ride back I was so nauseas I threw up which is unlike me, but I still didn't really think I was pregnant. That weekend I still hadn't started so my best friend bought me two tests. When they came out positive we were shocked. My fiance (husband now) took it rough but once we got over the initial shock and told our families, we became so incredibly excited!! We already love our little man so much and we can't wait for his arrival. My due date is July 18th and I can't wait!

February 27th, 2008: (19 weeks)

So I figured I would start keeping a journal on here. It seems like a fun thing to do. Well, I'm 19 going on 20 weeks pregnant and my clothes are getting tighter and tighter by the minute! There are jackets and shirts that fit me literally a week ago that now will not zip or are tight! It's like I had a growth spurt or something. I have to keep telling myself this is a good thing and that it's the baby and not just me getting fatter. I never realized it would be so hard to seperate gaining weight fears from pregnancy excitment. The baby is kicking all the time which is so wonderful! I love being able to know that it's moving around in there. I've been chewing on ice almost non-stop for about 2 weeks now, I love it. I doubt it's anemia though, it's something I've done since I was a child and energy wise I feel great. Chris finally felt the baby kick and he was the HAPPIEST I have ever seen him. His face lit up so bright. The baby kicked maybe 6-7 times when he felt it and he felt it about 3 times. My cravings are starting to increase and whenever I'm at work I crave the CRAZIEST things. I have my next monthly appointment on March 21st and since our baby was not on our side during the ultrasound, we're going to have to wait on finding out the sex and schedule another one at our check up. That's about it. I'm back to my original weight finally! No more weight loss. I just hope I gain with grace and not overnight!

March 11th, 2008: (21 weeks)

I wrote about 2 weeks ago and since then nothing really has changed. I put on 5 lbs. which makes my total weight gain...5 lbs! For the past two days I haven't felt the baby kick much, maybe once or twice every few hours. I know it shouldn't worry me that much but I just feel very funny and strange. I don't know if I'm imagining it at all but I don't "feel" pregnant all of a sudden. Chris tells me it's because I'm so used to it now and I'm hoping he's right. I even feel like all of a sudden my belly got smaller! (maybe because I didn't stuff my face at lunch today?!) I don't know. I want to go to the doctors just to be sure and even though I'm sure I'm being paranoid it would be much more comforting to know everything is alright.

March 13, 2008:

So last night I ended up having to go to the dreaded hospital here in Portales because of pains and cramping that I was having. I wasn't happy about going here because of how INSANE and incompetent they are here, but we went for the baby to make sure s/he was ok. Long story short, (in order to not frustrate myself more) I was not contracting which they thought I might be, the baby's heart beat was in the high 140's and it was healthy. That's a relief. And now s/hes kicking a lot more which is wonderful! I'm still having cramps though so I will have to call my midwife.

April 11th, 2008:

I've been busy which I guess is a good think. We had an ultrasound a few weeks ago and... We're so excited! It was one of the most amazing experieces in the world getting to see him show his privates like he was proud! Haha. And man was Chris proud too! His was the happiest I've ever seen him. We're naming him Ethan, and it's amazing how much of a personality he already has. I can see his kicks through my stomach now and If I have my hand somewhere where he's kicking I can actually feel body parts/bones. It's crazy but amazing. I really think I'm going to miss him inside of me, but at the same time I can't wait to have him in my arms! We were approved for our apartment, so now it's just 3 more LONG weeks until we can move in. I feel like this semester is never going to be over. I left my boppy pillow at home so I've been sleeping all week in saddness. Thankfully, Cathy (my future mother in law) mailed it, so it should be here monday at the latest :D I'm spoiled. Everything else is going wonderfully. I feel like I'm in heaven with my little boy being so active and dancing all the time. I love him so much already, it's amazing. :) I have my 27 week visit next friday and I'll probably have my glucose test done then. I'll keep my fingers crossed that everything comes out fine.

June 14th, 2008: (35 weeks)

Almost there!!! I haven't written in a while but there's not much new. We're married now and in our apartment and I have FINALLY begun nesting. Our little man's room is 98% done (minus a few wall hangings) but if he were to come now we would be prepared! I'm sore everywhere, especially the ribs tonight, but nothing too bad. My back has been hurting pretty bad also but swimming today really did the trick. I MIGHT *cross fingers* be getting another ultrasound done here in a week or two. Besides that nothing much has changed. Chris is having some trouble finding a job and we're debating whether or not he should continue hunting for one before the baby comes or try to line one up to start the week after the baby is born since he would have to take a week off anyways. Who knows! We're just trying to stay positive and play things day by day.

Us on the day of our wedding!!

Daddy, Mommy and baby at 19 weeks ♥ 2/25/08

The baby's first picture at 18 weeks!

Our beautiful baby boy at 23 weeks!

We're so proud, and so is he!!! Haha. 23 weeks.

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soonmomof4 - Friday, 27 June
the hospital's in pittsburgh won't keep you until your 3 or 4 cm and having contractions every five mins... hope this helps you some.... oh and walk they'll make you do that at the hospital

CarrieE - Friday, 27 June
I don't really have any advice for you, but I just wanted to let you know the SAME thing is happening to me!! 2cm dialated since last week and 50% effaced. Wednesday night I started contracting and have been ever since. They are about 5 min apart too! Went to hospital and they sent me home because I had no more progress to my cervix. Uugghh!! I am so ready to have this baby. The doctors just told me to relax, walk, and drink plenty of fluids and come back when I'm in true labor!! Well how the heck are you supposed to know that when its your first??!!! I could have sworn THIS was true labor!! Well hang in there...hopefully it won't be long now!!

noodle - Friday, 27 June
Hey there,
First labors usualy (not always) take a little while, and you aren't considered active till 4cm. I know it's frustrating. I walked around 2cm for a few weeks with all of mine (have been 2 cm since week 33 or less this time)...BUT the contractions are important. for me and I think most women, when they get closer together and more intense where it not only hurts to walk but you seriously CAN'T walk through them and you feel more pressure in your bottom front and back, that's when I always go to the hospital and have never been sent home. I do "just know" this is more pain than I want to bare at home not knowing how quickly things are progressing. Hope that helps. Best wishes!

buddysmom - Tuesday, 24 June
Hey girl. I just had my appointment. He has engaged which explains the incredibly bad cervical pains recently. I was a little effaced and soft but not yet dilated. At least there was some progress since I was checked a few weeks ago. The doctor agreed he will probably be a big boy. Chip is only 5'10" (we are same heigth) The dr said with tall women there is a lot of room to hide. She said having a boy alone gives you an increased risk of c section because they do tend to be bigger as well. She said they can be surprised at what women can push out though. We won't schedule a c section but it is a good possibility. I have a small pelvis (which is weird because I am so tall!) so he may not fit through but we won't really know until we get there. I am going in knowing there is a good chance I will have to have surgery. I have had other surgeries in the past so I am no stranger. She said the longer he stays in the more likely because he is growing everyday. We will see.. I kind of want him to stay in now because Chip may get paid parental leave. They vote on it (he works for the local county) on the 10th of July and it is supposed to go into effect immediately. Thats the difference of 2 weeks of no pay versus full pay. It would sure be nice. As much as I don't want to be pregnant that much longer!! I can't wait to see new pics of your nursery. It looks so good thus far. Is it your fav room? Mine is. I love being in there, it makes me feel so calm. I do like things done a certain way too but I am letting go a little since I just can't do it. My main concerns are the bathrooms (2) and the kitchen. Its the scrubbing of things that I cannot do and they seriously need it. I cannot wait till we get the place cleaned. Then I will REALLY be ready to have this little man out. Thats great that you are scrapbooking. I would love to get into it. I even saved a whole bunch of little decorations and such from my baby shower to scrapbook later on. I just can't get inspired enough and I am finally getting a little lazier. I bet its hard to be patient. So many women on this site are having their babies too!! Itll be us verrrrry soon!!

Boopy - Monday, 23 June
Thank you about the comment Re Anelise. How are you feeling? R u ready or what???

buddysmom - Monday, 23 June
Still pregnant? I saw on the weekly post that your man cleaned up?? Thats awesome!! I have to beg mine to get stuff done. He is such a procrastinator. I keep telling him we are out of time!! We are mostly done with everything though. A few more house projects but thats about it. I have a cleaning service coming in a week or 2 so that'll be awesome too. My parents are buying it for us. I just can't clean like we need it (scrubbing toilets, tubs, etc) It sounds like you really will be going anyday now. You have to keep me posted. I am so excited, we are allllmost there!! I have an appt tomorrow so we will see where things are. I haven't had any contractions so.. I am really worried he is going to be big though. He fills me up completely and I am a tall girl!! Well at least it didn't happen when our families were out of town. You all pretty much done with everything now too? I feel like it is just a waiting game now. I am trying to be patient. Hope you're well!!

Nesspop - Monday, 23 June
Hi, I get most of my scarpbooking things from ebay. Its alot cheeper than buying in the shops... I do buy my paper in the shops though as it would nearly cost the same to post it.. Have fun being creative :)

tracylouella - Saturday, 21 June
If my husband looked at pron right now I would rip off his balls! I am fat and pregnant, those woman are NOT... so yah, I'd kill him and I'd cry and I'd hate him forever... so don't even worry about it!!! Men should stop looking at porn when they have someone in their lives. As Dr Phil says, its emotional cheating of the heart.

newmommyj - Friday, 20 June
my doctor told me the cramping was normal. at first he thought it might have been the first stages of labor. im not dilated at all, but he doesnt think im going to make it to my due date.

BritHern - Thursday, 19 June
Haha yah. I dont see my husband much because he is in the military, but soon to get out! So maybe thats why I want to have relations with him everytime were together. lol. I know hes not complaining any:):)

buddysmom - Wednesday, 18 June
Hey girl. Its amazing to think you couldn't feel them. I am afraid I won't know when it is happening (until it gets really painful) because I also have a high tolerance for pain and have been through a few surgeries and such. It reminds me of when Chip and I went to hospital when I had cramping. The doctor though maybe he was dropping and Chip said "They can drop like WEEKS in advance right?" We were both really calm when it happened but still afraid. When I read how you wrote it, it sounded similar. A peace comes over you and you just go with it. I still want to get a few things done around here too though! I am glad Chirs handled it well. They are so funny! I only have gmail which I use as a sort of messenger with a few people. Thats funny that your families have a pool!! My doctor said I will probably go 40 only because if they ever want them to come early, they won't! So I am trying to htink more that I want to go the whole time!! Reverse psychology with my body and baby. He is killing my vagina lately. He likes to use my cervix as a punching bag. My mom and brother are leaving tomorrow for Florida for 5 days! Just our luck it would happen then! I doubt it though. I am excited I am going to Target today to pick up a few things for the house to help[ with the projects. I was finally able to cross a few off. Chip is finally motivated. We hung up a bunch of art and pictures that have been sitting in a closet for months now (since we painted LAST SUMMER) I feel more and more prepared as each project gets done! Nesting is so crazy. I have to fight the urge most of the time to stay in bed. Keep me posted. I will be thinking about you!

Nezbit - Wednesday, 18 June
Oh well enjoy it while you can. I feel like resting for a while but it is always impossible.

buddysmom - Wednesday, 18 June
Thats crazy girl!! You said you haven't even had BH right? Or so you thought? That must have been pretty scary and exciting. I am on modified bed rest right now too. I wasn't dilated a week or 2 ago when I was checked. I figured, it'll hapen when it happens. I don't think you will go the full 40 weeks, yay! Hope I am as lucky. Keep me posted!

Nezbit - Wednesday, 18 June
Things are alright. I am 2-3cm dilated and my labor was stopped once again last week, but come this Thursday, the doctor said no more stopping labor. I keep contracting just trying to take it easy so I don't have to go to the hospital tonight because they will stop labor. So tomorrow night if I am in labor then it will be fine. I think I am about 3 cm by now because I keep contracting. Why are you on bed rest so late in the pregnancy? I hope all is well with you!

buddysmom - Sunday, 15 June
Hey girl! First off, is your tummy feeling better? I am sure the baby is fine even though you may be feeling sore. You can always ask the dr but I wouldn't worry. They have a lot of padding befoe something could get to them! I am glad to hear you are prepared too. It does feel so good. Thats about the only thing that feels good lately with me! You too? I get the vagina pains too so badly. Period pains too. All kinds of pains! I have an appt on Tues so I look forward to seeing what size I am. My belly has grown the most in the last couple weeks. I am so scared right now that I have a hige boy in my belly. I am 5'10 so I have been free of heartburn.. until now. Recently I have terrible heartburn and pressure on my lungs. It hurts in my chest sometimes. Not only that but I have pain in my cervix at the same time. He is filling me up!! And I have a long ass torso. Chip was almost a 9lb baby so I am nervous. I have been more irritable lately too. You are not alone. I have been nagging Chip a little more recently too. I am trying to keep it in check. Sometimes he isn't the best but it is usually me being overly sensitive. Luckily he tries to calm me down if I do get worked up because he doesn't want that stress on the baby. It is sad to see a couple fighting like that in Target. It makes me appreciate what I have too, I am a pretty lucky girl. I am sorry about your swelling. I have been fortunate to avoid it for now but I still have a month left and it has been sooo hot! That must be miserable though. I wasn't going to bring the baby's diaper bag for a few reasons. I packed some clothes and such for the baby. The hospital gives us a lot of free stuff so I figured I will use what they have when I am there and even get some stuff to take home. Plus luckily our hospital is like 10 min away TOPS so I can always have someone run by the house and get it. I gave my mom the honor of picking out the going home outfit. She loves to buy the clothes! I packed a few onesies and gowns already. It will be hot on the way home too. I told her to find soemthing with a matching hat and socks. She has been dying to buy more clothes anyways. I didn't want to have to make the decision though from the stuff I have! I am lazy!! He has so many cute outfits though and I don't even know who got some of them. Not me! I only bought a few things early on in pregnancy (20 weeks or so) Your outfit sounds cute though!! I cannot WAIT to see pics when you have your baby. How exciting. I am glad this site has baby months where we can have a support group like now. We will have to stay in touch. I went out in the sun for a bit today and it feels so good. Its great therapy, makes you feel happier to get some sun. How is the family situation going? I saw your posts in the weekly forum. I cannot imagine dealing with a crazy MIL. I have had issues from time to time with mine but she loves me at least. She is a little bipolar though. Since I have been pregnant though she has been exceptionally nice and not as crazy!! Moms are weird with their sons. I cannot imagine if Chip was an only child. He has sisters. Hope you feel good today. Sorry I wrote so much!!

scabenedict - Sunday, 15 June
i would def at least call about the pain. It isnt likely but possible that there could be some damage, i mean i wouldn't worry but def call and get a proffesional opinion!

DianaBanana - Saturday, 14 June
Thats so great about your Aunt! so wonderful! Im sending all my good stuff!

HMGmum - Friday, 13 June
I'm from week 34.. sounds like we're going through similar mother in law dilemas! just read my page.. I live with mine! I want my own place so badly with my hubby and baby, but he is so not down with that, and she cant afford it. It's driving me absolutely nuts.

DianaBanana - Friday, 13 June
good for you hun! go for t! haha! they say that this "lioness" feeling we have now only gets stronger when the baby comes out! woohoo!

DianaBanana - Friday, 13 June
Oh girl, I wish you tons of luck and sanity...its no fun to have to deal wth that drmam...especially with the little peopl onthe way. I guess we just have to do our best to be hospitable but...not to the extent that we are unhappy...I def have a gift of making people feel very uncomfortable if I need too.hehehe.. :crazy

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