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Hi Everyone! My name is Andie, and I am soon to be a mommy to three. Today is 01/04/04 and it is my twin daughters' birthdays. Four years ago today, I gave birth to my daughters at only 26 weeks and 5 days gestation. They weighed 2lb 9oz and 1lb 11oz. They stayed in the hospital for 3 months. Now, they are healthy, happy, vibrant 4 year olds. I also have a 10 year old stepson who my daughters absolutely worship.

I just got remarried on October 1st of this year, and I think that that is the date of conception. I am currently 15 weeks and 1 day along. So far this pregnancy has been a lot different than my first. Except for some slight nauseau and fatigue it has been pretty uneventful, and I am a lot less stressed about this one.

I have been coming to this sight for a while now, reading a lot of the pages, so I decided I should do one of my own. So, that's my story, I look forward to chatting with all the other mommies-to-be!

First Appointment - WEEK 8

Nov. 14, 2007

My first OB appt. About 8 weeks along at this point. I didn't even get a pregnancy test - I found that odd. I also thought it was strange that no OB could see me until my 8th week. I have had a miscarriage and premature labor. They put me on Progesterone at this appt., but I think they should have seen me earlier. Anyway, they did a pap (they can tell you are pregnant from this, so that's why no test), and all the STD bloodwork. Ugh!

Week 11

Dec. 4, 2007

Sweated about all my STD results but they came back fine. Did an ultrasound today and I was told that I was about 11 weeks and 5 days along, that it is a few days more than I thought but the doc said he would keep the June 26th due date. The baby was floating around peacefully and resembled an alien. This time there is only one.I was kind of pissed off today because the nurse forgot to have me sign an HIV test release last visit, so they will do that at the next appt. Four weeks to stress about THAT.

Week 15

Jan. 4, 2008

Today is my twins 4th birthday - I can't believe it. Heard the heartbeat at this appt. Also, had to remind them about my HIV test. They are letting my husband and I talk about the QUAD screen. I opted not to do it at this appt. Possibly the next. I don't know.

Week 16

Jan. 10, 2008

Didn't want to wait any longer for my HIV results, so I called, and lo and behold it is negative. I am 16 weeks today, and I am starting to get some energy back. Thank God, I hated being so tired all the time. I went from having insomnia pre-pregnancy, to practically hibernating. I get to find out the sex on the 7th, I will be 20 weeks.

WEEK 17

Jan. 17, 2008

Well, beginning of week 17. I had a horrible dream night before last that I miscarried and then yesterday was the crappiest day I've had in awhile. Nauseated all day and super tired. I am kind of concerned because I haven't felt too much movement. Just a tad. With my twins, I started feeling movement in week 14, of course there was 8 limbs moving around instead of 4. My stomach is still growing so I guess that's a good sign. Two more weeks until my next appt., and then the big ultrasound in 3 weeks. They are making me drink 32 oz. of water before I get the u/s and my dr. said if I don't drink ALL the water and have a full bladder they won't do it. I can't even drink a cup of water without having to pee like 5 minutes later - they are telling me I have to hold it for an hour and a half. Even not being pregnant that is an impossibility for me. Guess I will have to strap on the depends. Sheesh! I got a feeling I am having a boy - I really want a girl, but I just got that boy feeling. Guess we'll see.

Week 18

Jan 24, 2008

Started feeling the baby move a lot more this week, actually since about 3 days ago. Having more energy and starting to feel pretty good overall. Boobs aren't as sore, no nausea, and pretty much no more headaches. Still counting down to the u/s. 14 days. 8 days until my next ob appt. Can't wait just to hear the heart beat so I know everything is ok. We bought a heart monitor a few weeks ago, and I was so excited to open it - turns out you can't use it until the 3rd trimester. Only 8 more weeks. Sigh.

Week 19

Jan. 31, 2008

Allright! 19 weeks! Really haven't felt the baby this week, which is kind of odd, but I am not going to stress over it. Next Dr.'s appt is tomorrow, so at least I will be able to hear the heartbeat. One week until the big u/s, seems like a freakin' eternity away. Lots to do this next month. I get to see Seinfeld, Don Rickles with Joan Rivers and go to a Seafood Festival, so I will be nice and occupied. Getting my appetite for steak back. Just wish I could have a nice big gin martini! Of course at this point I would settle for a highly caffeinated energy drink. Anywho, I have had a bit of a cold this week, thanks to my daughter, and my hair is gradually going a pinkish color. Hmmm.....I have always processed my hair even when pregnant, I guess every pregnancy is different though. Geez, maybe I should try going dark?

Feb. 1 - Ok, so the OB appt. was today. I haven't gained anymore weight since 4 weeks ago. I am not too worried about that because I had a belly really early on due to it being my 2nd pregnancy and being on progesterone. I have started eating better and working out again since I feel normal and that is also probably a contributing factor. The dr. asked if I had been feeling the baby move and I said 'not really'. He looked at me like hmmmm...that's not good. But, he put the doppler on and there was the heartbeat loud and clear, and I am measuring 20wks, so that's a positive. 6 days and counting until the ultrasound.

Feb. 4 - Not so paranoid now. My husband felt the baby kick yesterday morning and then I did too. Last night we were poking around, and my husband pressed firmly on the left side of my stomach and WHACK! I guess we ticked him off (I keep calling the baby a him, I know it's a boy) because the thump was so hard. We left him alone after that. 3 more days til the u/s....hurry up Thursday!!!!!!

WEEK 20

Feb.7, 2008

Hello Week 20! Today is the big day!

Week 21

Valentine's Day - Well, guess I will finish up my blog in pink now. Baby looked good during the u/s. I was so very surprised it turned out to be a girl. AND SO THRILLED! Feeling the baby move everyday now!

WEEK 22

February 21, 2008,

Week 22 and I have been sick with the freakin' flu all week. One of my friend's asked me to go to lunch with her last week, but failed to tell me, until after I picked her up, that she was sick! #@%!!!! It's been bad too. The FLU!! ARGH! Still feeling little Andrea Jade moving all around which is pretty darned cool. Had to go to the Dr. on Monday the 18th, so they cancelled my 22nd appt and changed it to the 10th of March. Hmmmm... that reminds me, I did a quad screen 2 weeks ago and still haven't gotten the results. Better call on that. Other than that, still on track and measuring 22 weeks.

Oh, I forgot the most important thing. We bought Andrea's crib this past weekend. Here is the link if anyone wants to see. http://martinekbebe.com/

22 weeks 4 days February 25, 2008 - Called my Dr. about the Quad Screen I had done on the 7th. All is normal. Hallalujah! Also, took my daughter's to see The Mammoth Follies today. They loved it. Missed Seinfeld this past weekend because we just didn't want to go - oh well, Joan Rivers is Wednesday and I am definitely looking forward to that.

WEEK 23

February 28, 2008

Four more weeks to go until my 3rd trimester. Not a whole lot to report on. Had the pleasure of seeing Joan Rivers last night and she was hilarious. It was the first time we have gotten out in a while. Yesterday, when I was laying on my back, I could see little AJ kicking me. It was pretty neat watching my stomach poke out. She moves so much now, that is so reassuring. The only thing I find weird is that she is so low - like everything I feel is below my belly button. Last pregnancy, I felt more up around my rib cage. Other than that, just plugging along. I feel pretty normal mostly and I hope I can stay feeling this way for at least a few more weeks!

Week 24

March 10, 2008

24 weeks and 4 days. Had my OB appt today and had to bring my twins. Surprisingly enough they were very good. Heartbeat was 120-130 bpm and I am measuring 24 weeks. Glucose test is Thursday. Yipee. Next Friday, the 21st, we are going to have a 4d u/s done. Should be very cool. Baby kicks me nonstop and during the middle of the night I get up about 3-5 times to pee. She is very active during sleeping hours. It's cool though. I like knowing everything is going ok in there. Some minor back pain when I stand to long, other than that, no complaints.

March 11, 2008 - I am horribly depressed, my daughter stubbed her toe really bad today (blood everywhere, huge flap of skin, ugh) and now she is spending the night at her dad's house. I miss her and her sister terribly : (

My emotions are so out of whack! I hate these damned mood swings.

Week 25

March 14, 2008

Did my Glucose testing yesterday. I guess it wasn't too bad. The drink was really sweet, but it made me slightly nauseous. The guy bruised my arm drawing the blood too. Still trying to exercise regularly. Having slight trouble crossing my legs and squatting down. My hair is still pink. I have a hair appt tomorrow, but might have to cancel now that I have a funeral to attend. I have decided that well water turned my hair and not the pregnancy. I have bought distilled water to wash my hair with from now on, so we will see if I am right. Oh, the joys of living in Florida. A little less than 13 weeks to go since I am having a c-sec.

March 19 - Holy crap, only 99 more days to go. 26 weeks tomorrow and I have been super tired this week - much like the 1st trimester. And I hope it is just pregnancy but ALL of my friends are on my nerves. I don't want to be around anyone. The only one I can stand is my husband. 2 days until my 4d ultrasound - I absolutely CAN NOT WAIT!!

Week 26

March 21, 2008

Had my 4d u/s today. Baby Girl did not move. Curled in a cannon ball position the entire time. Personally, I thought it was super cute. She is just so chill, she did this at the last appt. Fortunately they rescheduled me for next Friday, so I get to see her again, one week bigger - yay! Will update on the 28th.

Week 27

March 30, 2008

So, had my 4d u/s on the 28th and it was WAY better this time. You could see everything, she was not as curled up. Had an OB appt on the 28th as well. Uneventful - passed the GTT, so that is cool. Go back in 3 weeks - other than that, a little uncomfortable with Braxton Hicks going on at night. Peeing about 1000 times during the night. And now, almost 28 weeks. Yippee!

I suppose all good things must come to an end. I feel like crap. Back hurts, legs hurt, can't sleep because I am constantly peeing. I spent 3 1/2 hours in line today so that I could sign my girls up for pre-school. It was hot, nowhere to pee, but amazingly enough, the women I was in line with were super friendly and helpful and totally NOT annoying. Usually I won't speak too much because people get on my nerves, but nobody did. Truly mind blowing. Went to the dr. today, go back in 2 weeks and he is going to do an internal. My kids have been getting into trouble this week, using markers to color their beds and what not. I thought for sure they were going to send me into pre-term labor. Anyway, that's all that is going on. Busy days and aching body parts. Time is passing swiftly though. Not sure that is a good thing.

33 WEEKS - May 13, 2008

33 weeks and 5 days. Pretty bad week. Brush fires all over our county. Some of the houses on our street burned downed and we were evacuated last night. My husband kept saying that I was over reacting and that there was nothing to worry about. Well, there was, our whole street lit up like the 4th of July. Anyway, had a dr's appt today and my blood pressure was high. Surprise surprise. My feet hurt and my ankles hurt and it is hot as hell outside - even without the fires. I am pretty mad at my husband right now too. I can't wait for these fires to be out. Argh.

34 WEEKS

May 16- Tomorrow is the baby shower - kind of nervous, I don't know most of the people who will be there.

May 20- 34 Weeks 5 days- Ugh, I have gotten to the point where I don't even feel like updating anymore. My ankles hurt and I am pretty uncomfortable. My shower went great and AJ got a bunch of cool stuff, so I was pretty stoked, but I was out of commission for 2 days following. I have been wiped out! About ready for her to be here.

35 WEEKS

May 26- 35 Weeks 4 days - Memorial Day and all is well. Too much shopping this past weekend, $530 spent at Target for baby stuff. Still need an armoire. Sleeping is pretty crappy and my legs are swollen, but went swimming today and that really helped. Having BH contractions like crazy and she seems really big in there. I don't think she has dropped yet. Dr.'s appt tomorrow.

36 WEEKS

June 4, 2008

Went to the dr. yesterday. Only 1/2 centimeter dialated. No baby any time soon probably. Took an infant CPR class last night, now have my daughters' dress rehearsal for their recital tonight. Getting really tired and my ankles and wrists are really swollen. Still have my mucus plug apparently - so no progress yet. Argh!

37 WEEKS

June 11, 2008

Well, I have gotten really lax on my updating. I have pretty much felt like crap this week and just want to deliver this baby. My feet are so swollen and I get like zero sleep at night. Every night I think "This is it, I am going into labor, because I contract and then pee 50 times", and every night ends the same - with Tums in the morning and 2 Tylenol, and another day. I have been swimming a lot because it keeps the kids occupied and helps to keep the swelling in my legs down. My MIL has a pool right on the river and we are the only ones there so it is really pretty nice. The nanny started a couple of weeks ago and it has really been a big help. My twins recital was great, I cried because it was so cute, funny, ridiculous - very entertaining. Kids are a pain in the ass, but they really are great. Anyway, off to 38 weeks tomorrow - doctor wants to know when I want to deliver - uh, how about when the baby is ready, just a thought, so we will see what this next week entails.............

38 WEEKS

June 15, 2008

Okay, let's change up the color a little bit. So, 38 1/2 weeks and pretty much nothing. Whitish discharge yesterday, but not really mucusy. Baby is moving a lot, which doesn't seem right if I am suppossed to be delivering soon. And let me tell you, the movement hurts. Pretty much my whole vagina feels like it is going to drop out and I have been getting so many Braxton Hicks that it is hard to even walk. But, still no baby. Was hoping for a Father's Day baby, but it is not looking good. Damn.

June 17, 2008 - Dr's appt today. No change. No dialation. Nothing. Won't induce til my cervix is doing something. GRRRRR!

39 WEEKS

June 25, 2008

So, guess I should update here - um.....tomorrow I will officially be 40 weeks pregnant, and no signs of anything. Dr's appt yesterday and he said I could go ahead and schedule a c-sec if I wanted. They can't induce me for fear that my uterus might rupture. Feeling some slight, repeat, slight, contractions and that's about it. Anytime now AJ, anytime. Sigh.