June 19th

So the full moon didn't do anything. I took a really long walk and cleaned the house the whole day and didn't even get 1 cramp. Also ended up taking the castor oil. WOW that is the most disgusting stuff i have every taken. Not so much the taste but more the texture of it going down your throat. Well as soon as i got it all down, which took an hour, i threw it all back up so of course it didn't work. Going to the docter in 6 hours. Hopefully I've progressed a bit more but won't be surprised if i haven't since i haven't had any minor contractions, cramps, or even braxton hicks. Going to ask him to do a membrane sweep.

June 15th

So It's sunday afternoon and I'm very bored so I thought I would update on here since it's been a while. Well something new is my boyfriend proposed to me on April 21st. I definitely didn't see it coming. We had already talked about marriage before becoming pregnant so I know things will go great. We want to get married August of next year. We don't want to rush things.

Went to the docter on thursday and I'm 1 cm dialated, 'fairly soft', and the baby has dropped. He didn't say weather the baby was engaged, just that the head was right there and can see me delivering very soon. I don't go by that though because I don't want to be disapointed. I've been taking evening primrose capsules. 2 vaginally and 2 orally and I think that is what is making me dialate because I haven't experienced any minor contractions and even any braxton hicks. I started taking the red raspberry leaf tea and it tastes horrible and I don't think it's doing anything but I'm still taking it just in case, 3 cups a day. Also taking my dog for a walk for an hour each day. Not really doing it to go into labour but just because I've been sitting around the house for the past month and it's nice to get out.

I bought caster oil today. I'm not going to take it yet. Although right now would be the perfect timing since I'm very constipated and haven't had a bowel movement in a couple of days. I'm waiting until wednesday on the full moon. Hearing the rumors about how you can go into labour that day... If I'm not in labour by thursday morning, I'm going to take it.

March 25th

ITS A BOY!!! So happy to find out I'm having a little boy! We went to the 3d ultrasound and got some good pictures but not to many of the face because his head was down so we get to go back for a complimentary one to get some better pictures in two weeks. I'm actually happy his head was down since that means i get to see him again in 2 weeks and that will probably be the last time til I give birth.

I had my baby shower this weekend and the show up was great. It was so disorganized and hardly anyone r.s.v.p.ed . Really the only ones that did were the people saying they weren't coming. So we had no idea who was coming and if there would be enough food and games and such. BUT the show-up was good. About 30 showed. I got a ton of things so it takes alot off my list. I know I only had my shower at just 27 weeks but I'm happy I had it that early since it gives me alot of time to get the things I didn't receive at the shower.

February 2nd

My sister told my family that I am pregnant so they finally know. They took it sooooo well. i honestly thought they would want nothing more to do with me and i would be suck with no support from my family but they are excited. they want me to come back home. I live on the other side of Canada. They can't wait to see me and I feel great. A great weight from my shoulders has been lifted. So i think i am going to move back home. i will be leaving justin for a bit but i think he understands. i miss my family way too much. and i found out my sister is pregnant. about a month behind me so i can go through the achs and pains of pregnancy with her. Something else that made my day better is i felt the baby kick three times. right when i got justin to feel it the baby stopped. What a great day!

February 1st

I went for my 20 week ultrasound and the baby was curled up in a ball so I won't get to find out the sex for at least another month and a half. It is kind of disapointing because I was counting down the days til this ultrasound. I wanted to start buying baby clothes and things for the baby room. But at least I got to find out that the baby is doing great and is very healthy. I still haven't felt the baby move but for both the ultrasounds that I have gone to it was pretty lazy so i probably won't feel it for another month.

January 2nd

So i went to my first ultrasound today and saw my little guy!..finally! I've never had a bigger smile on my face then when i saw him/her. i went in thinking i was on my 14th week but got lucky and found out im on my 15th week! im booking another appointment for week 18 (in 3 weeks) to find out the sex of the baby!! so excited!

December 31st

So its been a month since my last post and its definitly been a a slow month. Justin and I told his parents on christmas day with a bib saying i love my grandma and i love my grandpa. i thought they would take it very hard since me and justin have only been dating half a year and we aren't married but they are so excited. they can't wait and are hoping for a granddaughter. they both cried when they found out which made me cry then justin cry. it was a pretty emotional time. I haven't yet told my family but plan on telling them in the next month with a package in the mail. I'm going for my first u/s in 2 days on Jan. 2nd. so excited! I don't think its really hit justin or even me that we are having a child so this u/s will definitly get things going.

December 31st

Pregnancy Survey:
About You
Name: Clare
Age: 18
Height: 6ft 2inches , yes im very tall
Pre-pregnancy weight: 155lbs

About The Father
Name: Justin
Age: 22
Height: 6ft 2 inches
Are you still together: very much so

About Your Pregnancy
Is this your first pregnancy: Yes, very nervous
When did you find out you were pregnant: 20th Oct 2007
Was it planned: No
What was your first reaction: shocked
Who was with you when you found out: On my own
Who was the first person you told: Justin
How did your parents react: Haven't told them yet but justins parents are very excited
How far along are you: 13 weeks, 3 days
What was your first symptoms: sore breasts
What is your due date: 29th June 2008
Do you know the sex of the baby: Not yet... Definately want to find out!
If so, what is it:
Have you picked out names?: not really
If so, what are they: Alexis or Taylin for a girl and Tayson or Daxton or Kaj for a boy..still thinking up more days..Taylin I kinda just out together
How much weight have you gained: Fortunatly we don't have a scale here but i know ive packed on a few.
Do you have stretch marks: I have them on my thighs and a little bit on my hips..have to start using that stretch cream
Have you felt the baby move: No..pretty sure its all gas
Have you heard the heartbeat: not yet..go for my first u/s in 2 days.

About the birth
Will you keep the baby: For sure
Home or hospital birth: Hospital
Natural or medicated birth: I want it all natural but know it will be a medicated birth
Who will be in the delivery room with you: Justin and just maybe a friend
Will you breastfeed: I think I will
Do you think you'll need a c-section: I'm not sure but im going to try to avoid it
Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time: Most likely
What's the first thing you might say to him/her: I don't know...
Would you let someone videotape the birth? the before and after but not during
Are you excited about the birth, or scared: Both

December 1st

Hello everyone! I am now in week 9 of my pregnancy and found out I was pregnant at week four so this pregnancy kind of feels like it's dragging on. When I found out that I was pregnant, I was devastated because coming from a very religious family being pregnant and not married don't go together. I'm pulling through it though and getting more excited to bring this child into this world everyday. I haven't yet told my family about this but plan on doing so after christmas in a month or so. I'm not as worried about being pregnant as some teenagers may be because I have an amazing boyfriend that is just as excited to have this child as me and fiancially Justin is well off. I've been caring for children since I was a child coming from a family with 7 siblings and now working in a daycare where I love going to work each day.I'm very happy to discover this website and read your stories so I don't feel so alone through it all.