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carolynjh
carolynjh has 2 days to go and is now in week 39
	Age: 29 Country: US Province/region: Nc City: Partner: Husband-Jimmy Children: Yes, 1 Pregnant: Yes Due date: 28 Jul ,2008 Occupation: Work-at-Home Mom
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Originally from LI, NY, I now live in Wilmington NC. I've been here for 11 years and love it. I have a supportive, loving husband and a precious 27 month old daughter and am expecting #2 in July. I am here for info & friends :)

Fun Pregnancy Survey

About You
Name?: Carolyn
Age?: 29
Height?: 5 `9"
Pre-pregnancy weight?:153

About The Father
Name?: Jimmy
Age?: 27
Height?: 6'1"
Are you still together?: Yes! We dated in high school and have been married for 7 years :)

About Your Pregnancy
Is this your first pregnancy?: 2nd
When did you find out you were pregnant?: Nov. 16th Used a hospital grade test
Was it planned?: yes!
What was your first reaction?: So excited! Happened 1st try this time, last time took 6 months.
Who was with you when you found out?: I was alone and called a friend who had recently gotten a positive on the same type of hospital grade test, she told me it was positive and my husband came home and heard her say congratulations on the phone, so he knew right away.
Who was the first person you told?: After my friend and husband, I called my sisters and mom
How did the father react?: Happy and excited!
How far along are you?: 26 weeks
What was your first symptom?: Very tired
What is your due date?: July 28, 2008
Do you know the sex of the baby?: Girl!!!
Have you picked out names?: Addison Olivia
If so, what are they?: In case it's a Boy: family name Philip James
How much weight have you gained?: 13 lbs
Do you have stretch marks?: I have some below my belly button from my first baby, hopefully they won't get worse this time-and I used palmer's cocoa butter everyday from 8 weeks on last time (it's just genetics)
Have you felt the baby move?:Everyday since around 14 weeks (20 weeks and on with 1st pregnancy)
Have you heard the heartbeat?: Many times now

About the birth
Will you keep the baby?: Of course
Home or hospital birth?: Hospital
Natural or medicated birth?: I used to think I would try natural-not the way to go for me, if it hurts too bad, i start to get very sick, so i needed the epidural, I will do it again
Who will be in the delivery room with you?: my husband, maybe my m-i-l
Will you breastfeed?: Yes
Do you think you `ll need a c-section?: I don't think so, only if complications
Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time?: I don't know, I think I will just be happy
I know that I will be overwhelmed with happiness! I might just look at my baby and smile!
What `s the first thing you might say to him/her?: Hi baby! You have a big sister to go meet!
Would you let someone videotape the birth?: Definitely not!
Are you excited about the birth, or scared?: Both! Mostly excited

February 28, 2008

It's A Girl!!!!!!!!!

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LookitsErin - Friday, 4 July
it's no myth... there are certain accupressure points in the back of your heal that are known to stimulate contractions.... google accupressure and labor together... or you could call a local salon and ask if there is anyone who is trained in those certain accupressure spots... i had two pedi's done when pregnant with my daughter... no so much luck, but i learned about them in school... i'm a licensed cos. good luck.

MelisaK - Friday, 4 July
Thank you...I do have an indoor pool I can use on campus and we have a big lake where we live....just the thought of putting on a bathing suit!!!

My oldest son keeps telling me that I ONLY have 18 more days...if he only knew!!! I am pretty desperate right now...so I may have to swallow my pride and dig out the swim suit.

Angiepangie - Friday, 4 July
LOL! I did just as you suggested... a walk to 'settle' him in! Lets hope he gets comfy and engages, so I can get on with the business of having him!

brankauf - Friday, 4 July
Thank you very much! I was originally due July 26th. But because I have a previous full term loss my Dr did an amnio to check for lung maturity. The amnio came back that his lungs were ready and I had a a c-section on June 26th!
Thank you again....and I hope your pregnancy is going good. I hope you have a speedy delivery!

twogirlsmom - Friday, 4 July
Hey Girl!! How are ya doin?? Gettin ready for the big day YAY!!!! Wont be long now ~ we are doing great. Days are FLYING by! I cant believe how Ely is growing and sisters are taking such good care of him....https://littleely.myphotoalbum.com Hope you are doing ok, hope to hear from you!!

noahsmom - Thursday, 3 July
I too have been experiencing the itchiness. I had it with my last pregnancy and all my doctor said was that it was probably a yeast infection or hemorrhoids. I tried both over the counter drugs for those and nothing helped last time. this time i am getting it again and am horrified that i wont get any relief. thank you so much for the info, i will ask my doctor about it asap!!!!!

MelisaK - Thursday, 3 July
Thank you...it would be great if I could sleep in one.

tdawn - Thursday, 3 July
Thanks for the advice Carolyn! It has been hard for me to pick what kind of music to bring because I know there are different stages of labour and I don't know whether I will want slow, more meaningful music, or music that takes my mind off of what is going on! I'll try to pack some slow and up tempo CD's so that I can switch things up if I need to!

raynbowmami - Thursday, 3 July
Thank you

that's my little princess Diva.

You are totally welcome on the DVD advice. Seriously this DVD is worth it. Even if your baby doesn't develop colic those fussy days will be null and void once you use the techniques they teach you. So I completely recommend it.

good luck sweetie. Can't wait to read your birth story.

mcpheefner - Wednesday, 2 July
Thank you for the name suggestions!! I really like Elizabeth but I can't get my husband to go for it!

mommy-of-3 - Tuesday, 1 July
Oh wow I didn't realize there were strings hanging out of the Mirena, that would take some getting used to I suppose. So how often does it have to be taken out?

Janellemarie - Tuesday, 1 July
I hear ya! My father-in-law always tells me I need to make Dan help me out more and I just laugh and say no its fine. When really most days I could use his help. Its hard though cause some days he will be perfect hubby and help me with everything....but usually its fishing first or a buddy is coming over or something else. Grrrrr. I just wanna make it through these next 3 weeks sane!

Mommad - Tuesday, 1 July
Girl, I feel ya! I too work fulltime and sometimes overtime, take care my 9 yr old, laundry, cleaning, cooking, grocery shopping, sex nearly nightly.... I exploded last week. I told my husband he was going to have to start doing somethings around the house. I couldnt take it any longer. It worked. I think he didnt realize how tired I was b/c I just kept doing everything all the time. Sunday I slept the day away while he did laundry and cleaned. I still cook everynight b/c he doesnt get home from work until about 7. I starve to death if I waited that late to eat. But he is helping out some. I hope yours does too. Just tell him.

mumofsix - Monday, 30 June
Thanks, My tops are actually singlets and they are not officially maternity. It's winter over here so I always wear one underneath and slip things off for a photo. The lace is great as it comes down low when some tops are a bit short.
I see you are at 36 weeks, I love getting there. All the best.

molly2416 - Sunday, 29 June
I just got some new pictures up of the girls and of our new driveway. I'm now getting ready to take down the chicken wall paper that's in our Kitchen. Hopefully we can paint it in a few weeks as soon as I get it down. Hope all is good and hope to talk to you soon!!!

smerty - Sunday, 29 June
Thanks so much :0) He is pretty AWESOME! Congrats on your second! We are looking forward to doing this again soon!!! Best of luck to you and your little one!!!

tmmaxwell06 - Friday, 27 June
my sis just got home and that's what she said

kla2200 - Friday, 27 June
Wow, I really appreciate your answer about the bleeding after sex. Honestly, my first thought was this is probably normal but my husband freaked out and that got me all paranoid, lol! Thanks, again!