July 19, 2008

So, it's been awhile since I've updated anything. I officially have 10 more days til my EDD. And I don't know, but I have a feeling he's not coming anytime soon. My doctor doesn't check me for anything yet. No dilation or effacement, nothing. No mucus plug. Everything for me is so ... normal. Thankfully I'm not unbearably uncomfortable. I think I have my job to thank for that. Moving around all day for 8 hours may seem draining, but luckily I haven't experienced miserableness. AND my last day of work is next Friday! Yay! And again, I have a feeling I won't have anything to work about. I just hope he doesn't come too late. I want to have as much time with him as I can before going back to work. I've been getting the final neccessities, and I think I'm done. Bag is packed, I bought my nursing bra today (although I need to find a button up nightgown. Ahh, one more thing left!) What else... well nothing I guess. I'm still here. Feeling great. Oh well. Maybe next week will be a different story. :)

June 24, 2008

Hello! I went to my doctor's appointment yesterday, and he gave me the choice of coming back in two weeks or start my one week appointments. I told him I think I can do another 2 weeks. But, it just made it more real. After that, it's every week, and AHHHH, that's scary. Exciting, but scary! I had my final baby shower last Saturday, and it's was a very sweet and heartfelt one. It was my mom's side of the family and my best friend of 17 years was there too. I got tons of baby bath products, which was one of the last things I needed. After that, I went to Babies-R-Us and got final things, and now I'm all ready! Well with all the needed items that is, I still want to get things that I want. hee-hee Let's see, at the doc's, they did a swab down there, and ooo, very uncomfortable. I just cannot even begin to imagine everything else that will be "uncomfortable". My little Aaron is still measuring correctly and the doctor thinks he's finally head down. Yes! I hope he stays that way.

June 10, 2008

So, I had two out of three babyshowers this past weekend. And I am sooo happy about all the stuff I got. I got the most needed item, and that was a bassinett. Not ONLY a bassinett, but it changes into a play pen when Aaron gets older, and it's a changing station. I am so grateful for the ladies at my work! I'm starting to feel bummed out about not having my own house. I'm looking at all the stuff I got and wish I had Aaron his own room. I would have so much fun putting everything together and making it look nice. Well, I figure Aaron won't realize anything, and so won't be envious of other babies. :) Lately, my belly has been itching like crazy! Oh my gosh, so bad that I don't have any stretch marks, but nail marks! I'm wondering if it has anything to do with my stretch mark creme I've been using. Hmmm, I better show my doctor tomorrow. Okee-dokee, I better get back to work.

June 5, 2008

Well, it's been a while since I updated everything. Soo... let's see, my baby is doing just wonderful. I finally gave in to Alex and we are going to name our baby boy Aaron Dominic Reese. Alex just wouldn't budge, and I guess it just made me get more used to it the longer he held out. Oh well, I'll definetly have first dibs on our 2nd baby's name. I haven't had any exciting news yet on his development. The only thing they do now is just listen to his heartbeat. I'm going every two weeks, and that started at the end of May. So Oh my gosh, that's going to make time go by faster. Yay! Other than the heartbeat, I wish I knew how much he weighed and how much I measured and stuff like that. The doctor wasn't able to see me at my last appointment, so it was just a pee-in-the-cup/blood pressure check/heartbeat/check weight only appointment. It's weird because a lot of people always ask me if I know how much he weighs yet. That's the #1 question. The only questions I can answer is that he is still breeched and I'm due at the end of July. The nurse told me that at my next appointmet on the 11th, I'll be signing papers and forms. Eeek! I can't believe this is all happening so fast. AND I can't forget, my first baby shower is tomorrow! This is the one from my work. On Sunday I have the one from my dad's side of the family. I'm getting excited! Maybe after I get all my gifts, I'll get into nesting mode.

May 15, 2008

I'm feeling kinda blue today. Well, all this week actually. I'm moving back into my parent's house this weekend. I plan on being there for a couple of months. It'll give me and my fiance a good 4-6 months to save up enough money to get an apartment later. My current "residence" was in a nice motor home in my parent's driveway, where me and my fiance lived. But just recently my dad got a good offer on it and is selling it. It's not like I was going to stay there permantely. I knew this day had to come. The thing is though, that Alex won't be able to come live inside with me. Dad was being really nice about it, but he just says to many family members in one house can lead to problems. So Alex is going back to his parent's. It's going to be really hard. I wish we were financially set, but it just didn't work out that way. I guess I have to hang in there and know that once we get our apartment, we can be comfortable and worry-free about money. And most importantly, we can all be together, as a family. It's just going to be tough. He won't be there during the nights when our baby is crying and hungry. I'll have my mom, which is the next best thing, but I guess it's really not the same without him there. I love him, and I hope we can be together sooner than later. On our baby subject, he's doing great. He has a good strong heartbeat, and I passed my glucose/diabetes test! I'm going to schedule a 4/D ultrasound tomorrow, so I can't wait for that! My baby... he always makes me smile. :)

April 28, 2008

Well, today's doctor's appointment went extremely well. If none of ya'll knew, I became Miss Clumsy and took a little spill in the shower a couple of days ago. I didn't fall on my tummy, (thankfully), but still, it did kinda scare me. My mom always told me to be careful of getting scared because it could harm the baby. But of course, it has to be something completely tramatic. Anyways, I automatically calmed down after my fall, and tried not to panic or think about it. But what did make me nervous, was throughout the whole day, I didn't feel my baby moving. It took all of me to just say "it's okay. He's okay" in my head over and over again. I should of called my doctor, but I kept my faith and knew my baby would be safe. So, after 3 agonizing days, and a couple of kicks here and there (though not as strong), I went to my appointment. Words can't express how nervous I was. It seemed like an eternity waiting for the nurse to finally say, "okay, let's hear the baby's heartbeat." Then it all happened so fast. As soon as she put the little "microphone" on my belly, we automatically heard his heartbeat. Oh my gosh, pure elation! I was smiling ear to ear and just listened so intently to the sounds of his heart. I think my worrying kinda made my heart rate go up a little, because my doctor said it was a little high today, but I know before the next 2 weeks, I should be back to normal. I'm happy, HAPPY, happy!! From now on, I'm going to watch every little thing I do, and live in a bubble world where I can't be clumsy again.

April 14, 2008

Well, yesterday was my 22nd birthday! And I'm so thankful to be having one final birthday before the birth of my baby boy. Granted all I did was have a little birthday lunch with my family and fiance, nothing to crazy now. But, I guess I have finally gotten a little depressed about how much weight I've been gaining. It's funny... because I haven't noticed it until I finally looked at myself in my birthday pictures, and wow... where did I go? I don't even recognize myself anymore! I guess it was a little shocking. But, it's only made me more determined to have my little baby here and I can start working out again. I don't know if that's a good thing... it may make time go much more slower. But, I am so glad I feel my baby kicking everyday. It just reminds me he's still there and I just can't be anymore happier to be living life.

March 28, 2008

So today I finally got to see what I've been hoping for. A Boy! I could tell even before the nurse said it. Me and Alex are so happy! So, everything looked good. Nothing was out of the ordinary (at least I don't think so.) And he is almost a pound. I wish he was doing something cute in his sonogram pictures, but alas, he was just laying on his belly. So no profile shot for me. The nurse said he was in a transverse position. I had to ask what that meant: apparently it just means he's lying across my stomach, horizontally. But, we did get some pictures of his face! Of course Alex automatically said, "he looks like an alien!" Why do guys say that? :) I thought he looked perfect. I'm sending one of the sonograms to my brother in Japan. He's a Marine, and will be gone for 2 years. He wanted so bad to be here for the "cute" months, especially since he's getting his first nephew; he just loves babies. But, I know he'll be the best Godfather ever! Let's see, I forgot how fast the heartrate was, but it was very good. Now I can't wait! I go back to the doctor's in 4 weeks for my gestational diabetes test. But I'm not going to worry about that. I'm just ecstatic and have to go tell the news to my family and friends. ByE!

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March 27, 2008

Hey everybody. Well, I guess we've all had our bad days, and the past couple have definetly been mine. I'm at work, but I just want to cry. Yesterday I had allergies all day, and when I get allergies, I REALLY get them. So, I just about sneezed my day away. Then after all that, had an argument with my mom. It's always the same. I guess since me and my boyfriend are young, this is not going to be easy. And now today, I blew off going to eat lunch with my dad and brother. I don't know why? I think I felt that my mom probably talked to dad, and arguing with him is much more harder, emotionally, so I just didn't want to deal with it today. And today was actually a very exciting day for me, but I don't have anyone in my family to share it with. Today Alex finally got to feel the baby kick for the first time. He didn't feel it the first 2 times, but then 3rd time was a charm, and I didn't even have to say, "did you feel that!" He said it for me. :) Just writing about it is making me smile. Right now he doesn't know how bummed out I am. If he found out the arguing is about him, it would only hurt him. He tries so hard to make them proud. But my parents only want the best for me, as I will for my baby. It's so weird realizing that now. Wow. Tomorrow I get to go in for the BIG Sonogrom, and I can't wait. Hopefully by then, all this tension will go away. Wish me luck and your prayers!!!

Pregnancy Survey
About You
Name?:	Amanda
Age?:	21
Height?:	4'11
Pre-pregnancy weight?:	105
About The Father
Name?:	Alex
Age?:	21
Height?:	5'4
Are you still together?:	Yes, 4 1/2 wonderful years
About Your Pregnancy
Is this your first pregnancy?:	Yes
When did you find out you were pregnant?:	December 23, 2007
Was it planned?:	Nope, a pleasant surprise.
What was your first reaction?:	A mini freak-out: cried a little bit, but was ultimately EXCITED
Who was with you when you found out?:	My Boyfriend Alex.
Who was the first person you told?:	If Alex doesn't count, my co-worker Jennifer.
How did your parents react?:	At first they were disappointed and upset, but thankfully we're past that.
How far along are you?:	22 weeks.
What was your first symptom?:	Going a month without my period. I honestly thought it was going to come.
What is your due date?:	July 29, 2008
Do you know the sex of the baby?:	Yes
If so, what is it?:	A boy.
Have you picked out names?:	Sort of.
If so, what are they?:	Alex likes Aaron or Adrian. I like Aidan, but nothing positive yet.
How much weight have you gained?:	Almost 15 pounds!
Do you have stretch marks?:	Not yet.
Have you felt the baby move?:	Yes!!!
Have you heard the heartbeat?:	Yes.
About the birth
Will you keep the baby?:	Of course!
Home or hospital birth?:	Hospital
Natural or medicated birth?:	Medicated. I really can't stand pain, and hope I don't pass out during labor or childbirth.
Who will be in the delivery room with you?:	Hopefully Alex. If he chickens out, I better have my mom.
Will you breastfeed?:	Still haven't decided.
Do you think you'll need a c-section?:	I don't think so.
Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time?:	I'm so emotional, but I don't know yet. Maybe.
What's the first thing you might say to him:	Hi Baby!
Would you let someone videotape the birth?:	Ummm, no.
Are you excited about the birth, or scared?:	A little of both. Excited for my baby, scared of the pain.

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March 17-23, 2008 "Holy Week in the Life of Preggie Amanda"

Well, Happy Early Easter everyone. Wow, this entire week has been a non-stop, neverending work week. But hopefully, my baby is hanging in there with me. Let's see, I worked at the library Monday-Saturday, all wonderful 8 hour days. Thankfully all the ladies here have been great, making sure I don't stay too long on my feet or carry too many books. So here was my eventful week: Monday, worked 11:15-8:15. Didn't get home til after 8:30, and made sure that I skipped choir practice. (I think I would have passed out from exhaustion if I had went.) Tuesday, worked 9-6, this time went to choir practice at 7:30. But, the WHOLE entire day, it rained and stormed. Maybe ya'll heard about it in the news. It was that gigantic storm system that came into the South and Midwest and flooded everything... including my shoes. One word: Miserable. Wednesday, worked 9:15-6:15, right after headed to a church and stood in an hour long line, waiting to do my confessions. (That one was worth the sore feet though.) Thursday, worked 9-6, came home for an hour, then went to the 2-hour long Holy Thursday Mass. Sang in the choir, hot robes and all, felt exhausted when I came home. Friday, worked 9:15-6:15, came home for an hour, went to the 2-hour long Good Friday Mass. Sang in choir, VERY hot robes and all, not as exhausted when I came home. Longed to lie down though. Today, Saturday, had to get up to be at the library at 8. Got here at 8:15. (oops) Sitting here typing up this little summary,and just waiting til 5 when I can go home. Have a good two hours of rest before heading off to church (yes, I know, again) and sing in the Easter Vigil Mass. This one, oh, about 4 hours long. AND, I get to sing a very pretty psalm, by myself, at the pulpit, scared out of my mind, in front of about 700 people, and hope to God that I don't screw up. (I've done this before, and chickened out in the last couple of seconds, and had to make my aunt go up and sing for me.) Maybe my little baby will give me a little moral support up there and at least this time, I know I'm not there alone. I just hope I can make it the whole 4 hours. I don't know? I'll try. Not looking forward to the hot robes. Maybe I'll go commando underneath. (Okay, now I'm getting desperate. Sharing too much information) And of course, finally, there's tomorrow, Easter Sunday! After 11:00 Mass, we'll head out to a family member's house. Which one, I'm not sure, depending on the weather. And get to spend about 3 or 4 hours of family time, watch the kids go easter egg hunting. This time I won't be able to participate in the volleyball or badminton games. But, I will most definetly EAT!!!

March 14, 2008

Hello all! Well, I'm Amanda and I'm a first time mom. I'm 21 but will turn 22 in exactly one month yesterday. I'm very excited about having a baby! I'm the oldest of 6 kids and it seems that there's always been a baby to take care of. I'm so thankful for the close family I have, because I'm going to use my experiences to raise my baby in the best way possible. Me and my boyfriend Alex have been together for 4 years, and honestly it was still a big surprise when we found out I was pregnant. I guess it sounds very cliche, but I didn't think I was going to ever get pregnant. At least anytime this soon. But this is my blessing and I'm happy it was a pleasant suprise.

I guess one thing I wasn't expecting was how big of a worrier I've suddenly become! I worry about so many things now with my baby. For example, my doctor gave me an option as to whether or not to take the test to see if the baby has Downs, or other genetic abnormalities. I still haven't decided if I want to or not. I just feel so frightened when I think about how big of a decision this is to make. Everyone in my family and even my close friends told me it really isn't anything to worry about. And that makes me feel better for the most part. But still, I'm shocked at how unbelievably paranoid I've become. I want a big family, and I just hope I don't have to experience this with every single one of my kids. Anyways, I guess I'll come to the right decision soon.

So, I guess that's it for now. By the way, I have a strong feeling it's a boy. I don't go in for a sonogram until the 28th, so I still have a while.