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12/21/2007 (35weeks along):

I had a huge wake up call today. There were 3 of us girls at my work that were all pregnant at one time and all happened to be one month apart (me being the last one due in January). Well, today I am the only one of the bunch that's waiting to 'pop'. The other girl had her baby THIS MORNING! I only have a month to go and I can't believe how fast time is FLYING by! I'm going to be a mom. I'm going to be a MOM! This is the most exciting time in my life and it's not going to end any time soon. There's still so much to look forward to. Talking, walking, laughing. . . I can't believe it! I feel so blessed.

(32 weeks along):

Well, we're getting closer!! I can't believe we're going to be parents!! Our first child and we're blessed to be having a baby boy. I'm currently at the 32 week mark and feeling him get stronger and stronger every day. I can't wait to be able to see his little face and hold his little hand.

A current picture of my belly (At the dr's waiting patiently =)

I think I'm around the 5 month mark here.

How far along are you:	33 weeks!
Cravings so far:	Nothing too crazy so far. I did order french fries with my pasta one time at a nice restaurant.
Things that make you sick:	When I first got preggo I would get sick when I didn't eat breakfast. Now when I eat really bad-for-you foods I get a bad tummy ache.
Boy or girl:	Beautiful Baby Boy!!
Baby’s name:	Ethan Scott
Advice for other pregnant women:	Be happy and remember: this is YOUR experience not anyone else's. You know what's best for you and your family. Listen to advice because knowledge truly is power!
Baby Daddy:	Is the best part of my life and makes me soo happy. I am so proud he is going to be the father of my child.
His reaction:	Surprised me! I was expecting him to be scared and have to think about a decision but he was so excited!
Greatest memory so far:	Oh boy, just one? How 'bout 3! Finding out I was pregnant, seeing our baby for the first time on the ultrasound machine (which was such an amazing experience, words could not explain) and feeling him move. I can't believe this is only the beginning!
Biggest fear:	Please, PLEASE let me have a healthy baby boy. PLEASE!
Strange symptoms:	Cramping in my lower tummy which turned out to be me STRETCHING. That was weird.
Advantages of being pregnant:	Having a baby!
Weird dreams:	Oh I've had a few. I dreamt that I was going to have a 9lb 2oz baby. . . oh boy!!
Emotional outbursts:	Poor Sam. He's had the worst of it so sar. I've only had a couple bad one's so far but he's taking it like a champ =)
Breast changes:	Ok so far. I know that'll change when I give birth.
Waist changes:	I've gained 22lbs so far and only have a little over a month to go. I think I'm going good so far, I feel great so that's good.
Things you quit for baby:	Partying, drinking, smoking. . . all the stuff I shouldn't be doing anyway.
Most uncomfortable time:	Just recently my back has been KILLING me at night. Nothing is working and he's only getting bigger!!
Worst part of being pregnant:	The back pain and tummy aches.
Best place for maternity clothes:	I have only been to Motherhood so far. I don't want to do too much maternity shopping, I'll be done pretty soon and *hopefully* be back down to my original size and won't need them until I'm preggo again
Taking parenting classes:	I want to take them but I can't find any that work around my work schedule. I'm going to try taking them when I go on maternity leave. I'll have all the time in the world!
Pregnancy necessities:	My husbands wife-beaters (so comfy!), stretch jeans with the band for the belly to grow and my comfy couch.
Grandparents reaction:	So proud!
Aunts? Uncles?:	Excited to meet their new nephew
Godparents:	None
Where will you deliver:	Kaiser Labor and Delivery right down the street from our house!
When:	January 20th!
Will you breastfeed:	Of course! Who wouldn’t? With all the nutrition it’ll give him and the calories I will burn while sitting on my bottom, I am going to give it a true and honest effort.
Will you use cloth diapers:	No