Hello, I am Elizabeth or Liz. I am about to be divorced. The man I fell in love with was my everything, I had no clue we were not doing so well. But I guess all good things must come to an end. I have a son who is my sweet heart and looks just like his daddy and a daughter who is a complete daddy's girl and a princess from the word go. And I love them both to pieces.

What am I in my children's eyes? I am their mommy (of course), sometimes I have to be daddy, I am their personal cook, driver, nurse, playmate (when their friends are busy), pillow, napkin, maid, referee, monster killer, night-night buddy, giver of snacks, and at one time I was the milk machine.

I was born in Sanford, Florida and raised in southern Alabama in the towns of Brundidge, Troy, Daleville, Rutledge, Dozier, Fort Rucker. and a few others. I have lived in Texas (Fort Hood and Copperas Cove) and Kansas (Fort Riley and Junction City) and now I live in Washington (Fort Lewis). I was an Army brat for my whole childhood, and now I am an Army wife. Soon after I have the baby I will be joining the Army. This military life style is all I know.

Here is my cafemom.com site address

http://cafemom.com/home/bizie_mommyof2

Here is my myspace.com site address

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First Trimester	1-4 weeks = 1 month	5-8 weeks = 2 months	9-13 weeks = 3 months
Second Trimester	14-17 weeks = 4 months	18-21 weeks = 5 months	22-26 weeks = 6 months
Third Trimester	27-30 weeks = 7 months	31-35 weeks = 8 months	36-40 weeks = 9 months

Due Date

April 5th, 2008

9/3/07

Life has been rough for the last 9 weeks, trying to decide what to do during the day, lay in my room and feel horrible, or on the couch? My kids are so awesome these past few weeks they have been he greatest, Aria is walking very well, and becoming more and more independent trying to feed herself, and Kris has been such a good boy, playing with Aria and keeping her company while Im leaning over the toilet. I swear they understand what their mommy is going through. I have such sweet children

10/7/07

Well things are hectic. Birthday parties and all that stuff make things very busy here. But I wouldn't give it up for anything. I love spoiling my kids. I never got stuff like this when I was a kid so I try to give my kids what I can. Aria learned a new word, "thank you". I am so surprised at how quick she is picking up on the talking thing, and she is running, everywhere. She chases the kitty and her bubba around the house. Kris turned 3 on the 9-23-07 and since he has learned so many new phrases, some I wish he hadnt, like the F-word and A-word, the D-word and oh Sh*t, oh my god, and a few others. Its taking forever to get him not to say those whenever he feels like it. The pregnancy on the other hand Is doing great. Im hoping to gain the 28 lbs I have lost back but not all at once. I figure by my 7th or 8th month I should be ok. My appitite has grown considerably. Im craving everything from fried chicken to cheese cake. And all I want is my mother's cooking. I keep bothering her on how to make some of the things im wanting. I hate being so far away from her right now. Soon though I am hoping to have her stay with me. Well its so late and sleep is finally tapping my sholder and the bed looks so comfy, good night. Sweet dreams/ good day to all.

10/10/07

Ok last night around the time we were all laying down to bed I felt a tickling sensation about 1 or 2 inches above my pelvic bone then a pressure feeling that I took as it was turning and rolling around in there. After it settled there was a bulge where I think it was then it would move again and the bulge would move. *smiles* It was wierd you'd think after the first and second that I would be used to it but Im not I guess.

10/19/07

Today is a good day, so far. the little bun in the oven is making his presence known. The tummy is growing to show the world he is in there. I guess Im thinking its a boy. Huhm. Anyway, he is moving around very often and doing flips in my tummy. Soon the people on the outside of his comfy temporary home will be able to feel him too. Its big brother loves to put his hand on my belly and give the "baby" kisses. I can tell that my pants are fitting differently now. Its getting much harder to button them and soon I will have to go up to the next pant size, Im a pro at this, I already have my prego-stage-pants. They go all the way to 13 jrs then small maternity. lol . Well I have finally gained weight a whole 5 lbs!!! Thats good, very good I give myself a pat on the back.

10/28/07

Well, this was a fun weekend, halloween parties and what not. Kristopher enjoyed himself and so did Aria. I was told how cute my tummy looked a bunch of times. And a few people asked if I was expecting twins. That made me a little sad of course because I didnt think I looked that big. The little bun is moving so much but only at night, right around bed time. Tomorrow is Aria's last full day as an 11 month old, because on the 30th she turns a year old. Huhm, its a little bit sad, but I knew this day would come. For her birthday party we are just having a cake then trick-or-treating, since we are having her party on the 31st. Well I have a lot to do tomorrow so I am headed off to bed now.

11/05/07

Wow, today was a very off day for me. I felt like everything was going down the drain. MY son and daughter would not stop crying and getting into things and the would not listen to me. The only brightside was the baby was active all day. My little bun was kicking and moving all day long. And I think my baby is going to like a little spice in his life. All the food that I have been craving has been spicy. Mmmm the spicier the better. Well it has been a very long and tiring so I am going to go to bed now.

11/11/07

Oh man I have had a rough weekend. Saturday morning I starting cramping, and then bleeding, and around 4 I went into the ER to get checked out, good news the baby is fine but I have a small tear in my uterus. The baby has been growing far to fast for my body to keep up with and the tear is causing the pain and bleeding. There was nothing the doc could do last night so I have to wait till Tuesday to be seen in the ob clinic and get further tests done. I am so scared but Im overjoyed the baby is fine, but Im still not in the clear becuase of the tear and I also seem to have had high blood pressure when they checked my vitals, but that could be nothing also just me being scared and worried. so Im hoping Tuesday I will get some better news and things will be ok. Oh and Im on bed rest till Tues. I dont know how thats going to work with the kids and hubby working, I guess I will think of something.

11/12/07

Well today the bleeding has seem to have stopped and so has the cramping, which is really good. Tomorrow is the big u/s Raul will find out the sex of our little bun. We do have a few names picked out two for a boy and two for a girl. Just in case. Kris seems to think it is a boy. I guess Raul will see if he is right.

11/14/07

Well Kris was right, we have a little boy in there! I couldn't resist I had to know and I'm happy I found out. We are so thrilled to know we are having another boy. We have decided on a first name but no middle names yet. Raul wants to hold off on telling everybody till we come up with the final name. All of the family is happy with the news and this makes the 3rd boy due to be born soon, my sister is due on the 26th of this month with a boy and my sister-in-law is due Janurary 8th with a boy, and I am due April 5th with a boy. Happy news all around I guess.

11/21/07

This morning I recieved a call from my sister, Mandy. It was about 1 am, and she wanted to inform me she was in labor and on the way to L&D, then about 4 hours later my friend called to remind me to start thawing my turkey. I fell back to sleep only to be woken up by Raul telling me Mandy was on the phone again, this was around 7am, she wanted me to know that my nephew was born.

11/22/07

Today was fun. My other sister, Rhiannon, was here for thanksgiving dinner. The kids loved her for a little while then found other people to give their attention to. It was an interesting day. I only cut 3 fingers while cooking, and I did not burn anything! A new record for me. There was a nice group of people here. About 10 adults and 3 children. Not including the neighbors who kept popping in throughout the day. And the spread was a very nice one, if I do say so myself. Turkey, giblet gravy, rolls, cranberrysauce, 2 kinds of candied yams, potatoe salad, mashed potatoes, green bean casserolle, rice, corn on the cob, pecan pie, pumpkin pie, maple pumpkin cheese cake, beef cheese and bean dip, spinach dip, and everything was made from scratch by me. I take pride in my cooking, so when I cook I always try to go all out and make it the best.

11/24/07

Well, this is the last week of my 5th month of being pregnant. Next week starts off the 6th month. Woohoo, 5 down 4 to go. I am happy to say since finding out the sex of the baby he has been very active. I swear he never sleeps and he is never comfortable. Always he is moving around and kicking me. Today, we got our christmas tree and Kris helped me decorate it, the whole bottom of the tree to about as high as his hand can go is cluttered with orniments. The top of the tree is almost bare. Raul and I will fix it after Kris goes to bed.

12/09/07

Okay, so this has been an odd month so far. I have done my 24 hour urine catch like my doctor told me to. And I have not heard anything since I turned it in. Within the last few days I have expierenced heartburn that has gone from bad to horribly worse, painful sweeling in my legs, feet, and hands, and flashing spots in front of my eyes. I know from my previous pregnancies what to expect when it comes to pre-eclampsia, and I keep telling myself this pregnancy will not be like those. But it seems the more I tell myself the more my body is trying to prove me wrong. My next appoinment isn't till 12-19-07, and I am a kind of not wanting to call in and look stupid if nothing is wrong, yet I'm worried if I dont call in and something is wrong I could be making it wrose. On a better note, the baby has been very active and I am pretty sure I know his schedule now. In the morning he is mellow, lunch time he sleeping, dinner time he is awake and by bed time palying soccer. Sometimes through-out the day he has his momments where he likes to jump on, cuddle or even beat up my bladder causing me to rush to the bathroom ever 2 minutes. And he does not like it when his daddy touches mommy's belly, he refuses to move. He could be at his peak of activity and as soon as the hubby touches the belly he is so still and wont move. Just like his sissy and bubby were.

12/10/07

Ok, so I went to the docs today and was seen by a high risk doc, who informed me that I will no longer be in midwife care and will be seen by a high risk doc for the remainder of my pregnancy, unless they get full up then and only then will I see my midwife again. I was a little upset, but then she gave me good news, my bp was normal and so was the protein in my urine. But the oddest news she had for me was that I have vericose veins on my lady part on both sides of it and around the inner labia, she said it was uncommon, but not bad and now I have to wear compression hoses till she says otherwise. I have gained back 11 of the 28 lbs I had lost earlier in the pregnancy. And the baby is doing great, he kept kicking the doppler monitor and her hand when she felt my uterus. Im on partial bed rest for the next four weeks, I had never heard of partial, so this will be interesting to see how it works out.

12/18/07

Well it has been a day over a week since my "bed rest" started, and so far so good. My swelling has not stopped but its not as often, and some of the other issues I was dealing with have subsided for now. It's so hard to believe that I am over half way done. I feel like it has been ages since the day I found out I was expecting this baby. And now I am so nervous. I keep thinking about how my other two are going to handle sharing the attention even more than they do now. My little bun is very active. It is so much more different than the other two, its almost like he never sleeps. I wonder if that means he will be like me and toss and turn at night. Well I am off to bed now it is late and I have so much cleaning to do tomorrow.

12/21/07

Wow, I can't believe that this Sunday I will be 25 weeks pregnant. This pregnancy is just speeding by so quickly. It seems like only yesterday I was staring at the test saying "Is that really a plus sign?" and " Does that really say pregnant?" Now I am half way done and all I can think of is WOW. Bun is moving so much now, he is more active at night though. I am really going to miss him moving around.

1/02/08

Well baby boy in my tummy, congrats we have made it to week 26 and to the year 2008. Not to much longer will you be swimming around in my belly. We are down to double didgits. Yup only 94 days to go. I will miss having you to talk to. Everything so far has been going very well, my baby boy has been very active. Not a moment of the day goes by without my little boy moving or kicking me. Our next appointment is on the 8th, but I have to go in sooner to get blood work done. On a lighter note, Kris seems to love showing the baby love. Aria is also showing her love for the baby, both love to blow razzberries on my belly. And both seem to have the greatest fasination with my belly button. And when my little bun kicks me Kris come to rescue his mommy from the uncomfy feeling by telling his baby brother to " 'top kickin mama, baby" its so cute the way he says it. Well anywho I have to get some sleep tomorrow is hubby's morning to sleep in.

1/10/08

Well the 8th was my ob appointment, and I am happy to report all is well. My little boy has a heart rate of 138 and I am actually measuring further along than I should be. Not to much further just a week. And I have only gained a total of 17 lbs so far this pregnancy. I am a little bit worried that my weight keeps raising and dropping. My ob says that I am doing ok, but to be on the safe side I will be having another ultrasound on 2-22-08, I cant wait to see my son again.

1/19/08

So there is nothing new to report. I'm so shocked how fast this pregnancy is going. I am already at 29 weeks only 11 weeks left. Wow. Thats all I can say. Baby is doing great, every once in a while I will get a sharp stab of pain when he moves around. But other than that everything has been going very well.

2/04/08

Well, it has been a while since I last updated this. And well, this Thursday is my 32 week appointment. Then on the 22nd I have another ultrasound, I am so excited to be able to see the baby again. So not to much has happened. Just the baby has gotten much bigger and the heartburn is back. Oh and back pain has decided to show up to. It seems that the baby loves to kick my ribs and try to squeeze his head down as far as he can. If I am not in a reclined position then he makes me very uncomfortable. Well that is about it my mind cant think striaght I have to get some sleep.

2/13/08

So it has been a while since my last entry. A few things have happened. For instance I had an OB appointment on the 8th, all is well, it was my 32 weeks appointment and the midwife, yes midwife, I am back with them YEAH!, was a tad bit shocked that I am measuring two weeks ahead of what I should be. Yeah can you belive it, either I am two weeks further then they think or this baby boy is very long. I am hoping I am further, the sooner I see and hold the baby the better. Also my husband's cousin just found out she is pregnant. About 10 weeks or so they think. Well tomorrow is Valentine's Day. Big fun my honey has to work. So nothing to special will happen. I think the kids and I will make daddy some cards. And maybe a special dinner for him. Like I said nothing to big.

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3/09/08

So we have made it to 36 weeks. This is when all the waiting starts to take its toll on mommy. He is growing very fast, we had our 3rd and final ultrasound this past Thursday. So far very good scores across the bored. The tech said she estamated that you weighed 5 lbs 10 oz already. And that you are looking very good. Now I am very sorry to say you, my finally baby, will not have the same first year as your sister and brother, because daddy has decided that mommy no longer makes him happy and wants to go separate ways. I am sorry you wont get to see what its like to have a mommy and a daddy that are together and overjoyed about being with each other. I really wanted you to come into this world without drama. But daddy had other plans, and who knows they might be for the best. Maybe daddy will stop being a child and mommy will learn to survive on her own. But I hope you know and always remember that we both love you and your sister and brother very much.

3/14/08

Well my sweet little baby, its almost been a week since daddy walked out of our lives. He is asking to be part of your birth, but wants us to move away soon after you come into this world. This is not how I pictured things going. I thought things would be so much different. More upsetting news, I dont know how things are going in the tummy but outside I am worried for you. I cant wait till you come out and I will be sure you are safe and in my arms.

3/15/08

I'm begining to think your time in my tummy is coming to an end. We are now sitting at 3 cm dialated and 50% effeced! And I'm have more regular contractions. We just need them to be stronger and closer. Then you will be here. So today's plan is to go walking, EVERYWHERE! I am nervous and ready for you to be here. I just wish that things outside the womb were differnet and you'd be coming into a different situation. But I cant change the way things are going. So we will tough it out.

3/18/08

Today we had our 37 week appoinment, and all is well. I'm still at 3 cm dialated and 50% effaced! But now I'm spotting, completely sure its nothing important. Daddy asked if I would put his picture up in the room with you so you can see him. Not to sure if I will. Just because I will feel odd. But he is your daddy and even if he did decide to leave us you should atleast know what he looks like. Just in case you run into him later then you will know its your daddy. Anyways back to the apointment: Your head is way way down as far as it can go for now. Which is why mommy's hips have been killing her. I am crossing my fingers and praying that you come very very soon.

3/24/08

So in about 7 days the god mommy will be here. I just hope that is not what the baby is waiting on. My hipps and pelvic area is killing me. I don't know how much more I will be able to take. I am starting to get the nasuea feeling again. And its making it hard to keep foods in. All smells are getting to me. Its almost like the begining except im bigger and even more uncomfortable, and well without a partner. At this point I am about willing to do anything to have my little boy. So let's talk about this heart to heart. Mommy is telling you to vacate the womb right now!!!!!

3/28/08

Ok so I just got back from my ob appointment, and I got swept, well I hope I dont have to do that again. It was so uncomfortable. And a bit painful. The good news she said was it didnt seem like I had much of my plug there. And becuase I have been contracting and didnt have much of my plug, that I should expect even harder contractions and within 6 to 12 hour I have a big chance of going into labor. I told her not to joke with me, and she smiled and said I will be seeing you in labor and delivory real soon! I pray that this is it. I really just want to have my baby and hold him and kiss him.

3/30/08

I am very pleased to announce the arrival of

Damien Jason Ramirez

Born: March 29, 2008

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1:29pm

Weighing in at: 7 pounds and 7 ounces

Measuring in at: 20 inches

4/8/08

Well Damien is 9 days old. And daddy hasn't been around much. I guess thats his loss. My little prince smiled for the first time on 4-4-08. Then while we were taking pitures the next day he allowed us to capture his beautiful smile on camera. Kris and Aria love their baby brother. It seems like only yesterday I was pregnant and waiting for him to come out. This is amazing, I love watching him sleep in my arms. It makes the rest of the world and all the problems I am going through melt away. I just wish my husband didn't want to end everything and that he would take part in taking care of the baby and expierencing all this with me.

4/12/08

Yesterday was my 21st birthday, I am now officially leagal! And today Damien is 2 weeks old!!!! He had a well baby check up yesterday. The doc had to carterize his belly button because his cord fell off to early and it has been bleeding. Then the nurse has to prick his little foot to draw blood. So his appointment made him upset. Good news though, he is 8 lbs 4 oz and 51 cm long. I knew he was goning to be my chub chub baby. He eats so much. Almost 4 oz ever 2 to 3 hours. Sometimes he will eat every hour but only if I've nursed him. Which leads me to believe I am not making enough milk to upport his appitite, now I am sort of glad I am giving him formula also. Well that is about it.

4/21/08

Damien is now 3 weeks and 2 days old. He is growing so fast. He is already able to hold up his head for about 15 to 20 seconds before it gets to much for him. Kris and Aria love to fight over who getst to hold him or give him kisses. It seems so strange that he will be a month old this coming saturday. I love to just stare at him. As the days pass on I am able to tell how much he is changing. He isn't so wrinkley anymore and he is begining to become more filled out and chunky. I love being a mommy so much. And last night made it all more enjoyable. Why? Damien slept through the night! I know better than to expect it to happen again tonight but atleast last night i got some really good sleep.

5/01/08

Damien is now 1 month and 2 days old now. He is now able to hold his head up for longer periods of time now. When I walk into a room and talk he seems to think that means I am going to pick him up. I think he is very spoiled. The father and I are still not doing so well. I just found out some more very upsetting news about him and one of my ex-friends. So we are moving down to AZ June 15th. The sooner the better. Right?

5/12/08

Well the 8th we had a WIC appointment, everybody got weighed and measured. Damien is now 10 lbs and is 21 inches tall. My baby is becoming a big chub chub boy. He has the cutest little cheeks they are extremely chubby. He is also holding his head up and started his cooing. Moving day is coming very very soon. I hope he does great on the trip.

5/21/08

So Damien is growing like a weed. Already he can hold his head up at a 90 degree angle while he is on his tummy, he started doing that about 4 days ago. He is smiling all the time and talking to whoever will listen. He has already started scooting while on his tummy. It looks so adorable because he doesn't get to far. He just starts kicking his legs and moving forward. Damien's 2 month appointment is on the 2nd of June. I hope he does well with getting shots.

5/26/08

Last night damien started his first major communication and interaction. Before it was tad bits of cooing, but last night he learned that when mommy patted her finger on his lips and he cooed it made a different noise. Now that is his favorite thing to do! He likes the noise so much it makes him smile, I cant wait for him to start laughing! Well damien is going to have another first here in 8 days, he will be on his first road trip and moving trip too! On June 3rd Damien his mommmy and bubba and sissy will be moving to Arizona! I hope he does well on the trip.

6/28/08

Well DJ is doing very well, he is rolling from frojnt to back and scooting every which way possible. He is even laughing at mommy when I make funny faces or play with his binky while it in his mouth. I love his smile and laugh, it makes me feel so proud as a mommy. So we are now living in AZ awaiting the arrival of big brother and big sister, who should be here first of August. Dj did so well on the trip down here, even through the mountains. The sweet baby slept the whole time I drove. When I stopped he would wake up to see what was going on. It was nice. Good news for me, I start my new job on the 2nd. This will be first time working out of home in 3 years. I'm nervous.

7/05/08

Well yesterday was Damien's first July 4th!!!!! So far he did great, the fireworks didn't bother him at all. He actually slept through most of the noise. Although he does have a really bad diaper rash that is causing him a bit of pain on his bottom. It is getting better but not fast enough. He is growing so fast. Laughing all the time and he is such a ham. When it comes to taking his picture he is all smiles. My little chub chub has a favorite toy also. It is his mobile, when he is laying in his bed it has to be on so he can watch his bears go around and around. And when it stops Damien becomes a very fussy littlt boy. I have found as each day goes by I find something new to love about him.

Damien Jason Ramirez