(18weeks)

I've been married for almost 2 years to a wonderful man and we're happily expecting our first baby!

I am now pregnant for the 2nd time (the first time ended up in a miscarriage at 8weeks) and feel somehow relieved when i have morning sickness, I tell myself that this is a good sign and just can't wait to get through my 1st trimester, that's when I'll feel really really safe :)

I had two Ultrasound so far, i could see the baby heart beat at 6 weeks at a rate of 105bpm and my next appointment is the December 24th, will get ready to hear the heartbeat! I'm hanging on! Hopefully everything will be fine!

Nov 01: Baby at 4w4d. I had an u/s because i was having terrible cramps, so the doc let me have an emergency one. This is what we got! Just a black dot! lol. Scared me out, first i thought that there was nothing, but then the doc said that it was too early to see anything. So i was scheduled to have another one 2weeks later.

Nov 15 : And YES! This is baby at 6w 4days. Baby had a body and head and the heart was beating at 105bpm. That was wonderful!

Dec 24th : Got to hear the heartbeat! 150bpm! Yay! so happy! And my belly measures 13cm already! Doc said it's good. The majority of 12weeks pregnant women is from 10cm->14cm.

Dec 30th : Today i've been cleaning up around the house like crazy! Bathroom, kitchen, bedroom & living room .. this could be what they call Mother's instinct? (cuz i'm not really fond of cleaning) didnt know it would be so soon cuz i was told that it wouldnt happen until the last trimester? well dont matter as long as the house is clean :D

Jan 21st : Finally got my 4th prenatal appt. Got to hear the heartbeat again! it was awesome! 155bpm wow! I guess baby was moving a lot cuz sometimes the sound would faint but that's good news, he/she's very active! 24more weeks and we'll get to see each other baby!
Can't wait for my u/s in feb6! 2wks3days to go, we're hoping for a boy but either way is fine as long as he/she's healthy!
I've also gained 7lbs boo boo I weight 152lbs now that's a lot lol and there'll be more to come!

Jan 23rd : Did the intelligender and it says m having a boy! will be so happy if it's true!

Feb 06 : Found out today that I'm having A BOY!!! My hubby and I are so happy!! Baby was moving so much, from his head upside down to lying on the side and so much more! I cant wait to replay the tape the doc gave us.
HeartBeat was 154bpm, and everything is FINE!
We've already bought the crib, mattress, sheet, stroller, bath tub and clothes!

April 02 : I had a glucose test done today, and what they did is made me had a sweet orange drink then wait for an hour to draw my blood from my finger. The results came out great, doctor and nurse said that i'm doing pretty well! That is wonderful news and I have scheduled for a 3D ultrasound for $175 in 4weeks which is april 30th! Now i have something to count down to again, until the big day.
My tummy has finally pop out and i do look like a pregnant woman with no doubt, no matter what kind of shirt i'm wearing, yes finally!
Baby has been pretty active these few weeks, evening and night time is when he let his presence known by making my tummy jumping up and down. He rolls over and poke me when i listen to rock music! now he's doing it again, he probably knows that i'm talking about him lol. 14 weeks to go! Time does fly fast!

	About You
	Name?:	Samantha
	Age?:	21
	Height?:	5'3
	Pre-pregnancy weight?:	147
	About The Father
	Name?:	Sakda George
	Age?:	32
	Height?:	5'3
	Are you still together?:	Yes, happily married!
	About Your Pregnancy
	Is this your first pregnancy?:	2nd, had a miscarriage in July 07 :(
	When did you find out you were pregnant?:	10/15/07
	Was it planned?:	We wanted to wait a little more, but now we just can't wait to see the baby :)
	What was your first reaction?:	Really excited
	Who was with you when you found out?:	With Cande my colleague
	Who was the first person you told?:	My Hubby
	How did your parents react?:	My dad is happy, my mum doesn't really care.
	How far along are you?:	18 weeks
	What was your first symptom?:	Missed Period
	What is your due date?:	July 7, 2008
	Do you know the sex of the baby?:	Yes
	If so, what is it?:	Boy
	Have you picked out names?:	Not Yet, I'm having a hard time
	If so, what are they?:	Will update later
	How much weight have you gained?:	10 lbs so far. Hope i dont exceed the required weight gain!
	Do you have stretch marks?:	Yes
	Have you felt the baby move?:	Yes! A miracle!
	Have you heard the heartbeat?:	A few times! 154-155bpm!
	About the birth
	Will you keep the baby?:	OF COURSE!!
	Home or hospital birth?:	Hospital Birth
	Natural or medicated birth?:	Probably ask for an epidural
	Who will be in the delivery room with you?:	Hubby & MIL
	Will you breastfeed?:	YES!
	Do you think you'll need a c-section?:	Hopefully not!
	Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time?:	Probably so.
	What's the first thing you might say to him/her?:	Hello baby!!
	Would you let someone videotape the birth?:	No thanks!
	Are you excited about the birth, or scared?:	Excited! Scared at the same time, but everybody can do it, so will I!