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erica78
erica78 has 90 days to go and is now in week 27
Age: 29
Country: US
Province/region: Wisconsin
City: Weston
Partner: Douglas
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Pregnant: Yes
Due date: 20 Nov ,2008
Occupation: Medical Insurance
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Last updated: 46 days ago.
Member since: 126 days
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This is their idea of a plus size figure! HA! I wish I looked this good, but it's as close as

I could get to how I look. :-)

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About Your Pregnancy:

Is this your first pregnancy: Yep!

When did you find out you were pregnant: March 21st.... Good Friday!

Was it planned: Not planned, but not prevented either....

What was your first reaction: I gasped...slapped my hand over my mouth and said "Oh My God!".. then I went back to drying the dishes... in much shock and disbelief. lol

Who was with you when you found out: My husband.. and my 3 beagle babies

Who was the first person you told: My mom

How did your parents react: My mom cried and said "Are you kidding me?" (about 5 times... lol) then she said, "Oh my baby!" ..... my dad chuckled and said "It's about time!"

How far along are you: 10 wks 4 days

What was your first symptoms: I just assumed that I was going to have the most wicked AF in months because my boobs were killing me, they felt heavy.... I was cramping for about 2 weeks, I could not sleep at night, but was falling asleep in the middle of the afternoon, and I was eating the crap out of anything that was a carb or even looked like a carb! HA! A week after no AF... I got a positive test!!

What is your due date: November 20th (My 30th Birthday.. talk about giving me the best birthday ever! I am no longer dreading this day.


Do you know the sex of the baby: Not for another 2 1/2 months or so, but my husband insists it's a boy... go figure, it's gotta be a man thing.


If so, what is it: ????


Have you picked out names?: Yes, mine are good... and my husband's suck! :-)

If so, what are they: I'll let ya know once we know for sure.


How much weight have you gained: Enough to make me start taking my butt to work out at the YMCA again.. I've been lazy all winter long. I'm taking it easy, but it needs to be done.


Do you have stretch marks: Not from the baby.... not yet anyway.


Have you felt the baby move: Nope, still too soon.

Have you heard the heartbeat: Not yet, but I hope to on my next visit.... May 9th.


About The Birth:
Will you keep the baby: Yes... unless it looks like my husband... in which case that little one is going right back in the ol' womb! LOL .... J/K .... Of course I will love my big headed baby no matter what!

Home or hospital birth: Definitely hospital... and let me tell you, their birthing center is freaking' sweet. Heated bathroom floors, whirlpool tub, wooden furniture (not cold/metal looking), flat screen TV, mini fridge, stereo system... and the clincher for my husband... FREE Slurpee machine! :-)~

Natural or medicated birth: I will attempt to go natural, but I make no promises... a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do.

Who will be in the delivery room with you: My husband and hopefully my mom... if she can make the 500 mile trip up here in time.

Will you breastfeed: As long as I am physically able to... Absolutely.. without a doubt.

Do you think you'll need a c-section: God I hope not... I want to do it the old school way

Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time: I'd bet money on it.

What's the first thing you might say to him/her: "Hi my baby.... I love you!"

Would you let someone videotape the birth? From the waist up... yes... cause I have no interest in having someone man a "crotch cam!" HA!

Are you excited about the birth, or scared: Both..... but at this point, I think I'm a smidge more scared than excited





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waleric - Wednesday, 14 May
Oh my goodness you're HILLARIOUUUUUUSSS!!!! I love it! LMFAO!!!!!
Can't really help you there mommy; we have different views and behaviors. I'm so controversial and opinionated, so whatever I say goes in my household/life. I know you both have to be happy with a decision, but the one that counts the most would be mine in my case – LOL! I know that sounds harsh, but that's just the type of gal that I am :D
Your step-child? LOL! You're wonderful Erica. Don't feel bad at all. You know, there are some kids whom are plain ugly, but it's such a huge taboo to say so (not a nice thing to do either, but it's between "US", so you're secret is safe with me – LOL!!!!!)
I don't want to have vaginal birth. I'm going for a C-Section. Everyone in my life is telling me to go natural, but I refuse to go through such harsh trauma, when I can just go in, get cut, get baby, recover and go home. God bless all women who are powerful enough to go through natural, but I'm just a pure coward; I can't and don't want to, so thoughts about pushing, or pain are not in my list of things to worry about at the end of this journey. The biggest worries I have right now are birth defects, abnormalities, etc. I pray SO hard for a healthy baby it hurts.
Therefore, praying for healthy beautiful little babies goes for the both of us.
In the meantime, let's keep up the good work mommy!
I'm glad we're i-am-pregnant.com buddies :D
Keep in touch :)


weenie - Wednesday, 14 May
Well, I am still waiting to get the ultrasound completed. When I went back to the clinic the other day, they said the US tech wasn't there, so I had to reschedule, again. So tomorrow morning I'm going back to get the Down Syndrome test, and baby better cooperate, because they said for some reason they need to do that test by 13weeks and 6days, and that's exactly where I'll be at tomorrow. The pressure is on for the little one! : )
Sounds like you had quite a Mother's Day! Mine was nice, too, although I had to work. We went to my parents house for brunch, and then all of us mommies (or mommies to be) went out and got pedicures. It was so relaxing! My parents gave me a cute mother's day card and a pink marker board to use in my new house. Apparently, my mother in law also got me a present but I haven't seen her yet, so I'll get it next time me visit.

I'm doing pretty well! Feeling less sick and a bit more energetic, but still pretty tired. And, my belly has been kind of bugging me lately; feeling REALLY bloated and kind of sensitive when I eat. It's getting to the breaking point with my pants! I need to go shopping this week for sure! I think I may have felt a couple of kicks in the past week, but I'm not sure if it's really kicks, or just gas or something. I can't wait to feel a definite kick!


K~teaNewMommy - Wednesday, 14 May
that is so cool! my appt is next tues, im hoping i can hear the heartbeat then....im sure bf will be recording it on the cell lol
so far so good, m/s slowed down a lot and eatin healthier so i dont feel so icky....


ali-with-B3 - Wednesday, 14 May
Your so funny!! You have the right attitude for the task at hand! I can tell you are going to have so much fun being pregnant and with your new baby! Happy shopping, but good luck finding the time to do your hair perfect! At least at the begining with my newborns I looked like I got hit by a truck!!


xx-first-timer-xx - Wednesday, 14 May
thanks yeah he is adorable aint he? hes so good too. u will soon be in my shoes and you will love it.xxx


ali-with-B3 - Saturday, 10 May
Don't feel like a heffer yet; save that for when the excuse is gone, hee hee. I was happy when I found out I was pregnant and I could enjoy my tummy this summer b/c I have a reason for it to be big on the beach! I even bought a bikini (why not). Before I was pregnant I was all concerned how the heck I was going to tone that area before summer hit full force. After your baby is born your kinda a flabby mess for a while, but don't worry it can be fixed. The right jogger stroller helps. I hear yah about the jean-ban. Thank God for Loulou Lemon. You probably don't have Loulou Lemon where you are. Almost time to hit the maternity store! Are you obviously showing yet?


bellababybump - Saturday, 10 May
I know what you mean about being hungry all the time! I woke up twice in the middle of the night to snack! I never do that! I dream about food all the time too! its crazy all the changes you go through huh?


weenie - Friday, 9 May
So, only 13 weeks, and the baby is being difficult already! They were trying to test the baby for Down Syndrome at the ultrasound on Tuesday, and he was doing a headstand and hiccuping the whole time, so they weren't able to do it. I went back yesterday to try it again, and the baby was hiccuping again and still in an awkward position I guess, so I have to go back a third time on Monday to do this test. Thankfully, they only charge you for one ultrasound if that happens, so it's no big deal. It was really cute when he was hiccuping, though, and the ultrasound they did was SO much clearer than the one I tried on my own. It was Eric's first time seeing the baby move, so he was smiling ear to ear!
Let me know how your appt went today!


K~teaNewMommy - Friday, 9 May
psh r u kiddin? i could go for taco bell, and i think i juss found cream cheese on my shirt! lmao
yea i had cereal n an apple for breakfast n like clock work 2hrs later i was walkin round like the food zombie....yea we will have to do a cyber lunch lol i keep tellin my bf that we r goin to go to one of those all u can eat places once i really get big so i can have an eatin contest w/ him n win! lol


waleric - Friday, 9 May
Hey! It's good to read from you :D
Definitely, she's your mom and mommies should always be number one (we should know very soon ;) ;))
Your hubby loves you and he'll definitely let you have your way; hence the fact that we always find a way, with our "charm". You'll see....everything's going to be perrrrfect!
I'm really excited about everything. Mostly nervous, but I know everything is going to be okay.
You're utterly gorgeous; imagine what the baby'll look like?? :D
Any names for the baby, if it's a boy, or girl?


K~teaNewMommy - Friday, 9 May
yea i always have wanted twins too, makes the bf nervous as hell but i would love it! my cousin has had 2! sets of twins, one fraternal n one identical, she's on my dad's side and my mom IS a twin, fraternal so its anyones guess, altho if i do have them, one was hiding pretty darn good lol but i def. understand how u feel bout the feelin fat n not prego thing, we def. need some prego tshirts or suttin, u should have seen the looks i just got at the bagel shop...welllll i DID eat 3 bagels, but i was starvin, i even made the bf raise an eyebrow! lol o well i luv bein prego n i luv bein able to eat =)


MLE - Friday, 9 May
Congrats on your 2nd Trimester! I'm due the day after you :)

I have no idea what baby dust is... but baby dust to you! lol


fruitymum - Friday, 9 May
arrh thankyou, it was great, have you had your scan yet?x


K~teaNewMommy - Friday, 9 May
o dont consider me lucky, i went from feelin cute n prego last week to the stay puff marshmellow lady this week, i juss feel so FAT i hate it, im like i have to get over this pyschological thing, ive always been bad w/ the whole 'feelin fat' thing but then i usually eat next to nothin n workout a lot n feel better, but now i cant do that, i juss hope that once this m/s passes i will feel less bloated, i really think it comes from eatin crackers n hard candies 24/7 juss so i dont puke...lol ....everyone still thinks im havin twins lol i dont think so, i juss got me a big babes


ali-with-B3 - Thursday, 8 May
Your funny! When I did the natural birth thing I found that screaming released the pain of pushing! The louder I screamed the less it hurt to push. So even though my doc. and everyone was telling me to shhh, and I did feel silly afterwards, I just screamed my head off! Everyone is different though. I really do hope things go smooth for you however you do it. It's all worth it in the end to have a lifetime with that little somebody!


K~teaNewMommy - Thursday, 8 May
hey i saw ur post bout the situation w/ hubby n ma in the room with u when the time comes, i have the same exact problem! my hunny thinks he's goin to pull a "knocked up" moment n tell my ma to sit her ass in the waiting room.....i dont think he realizes she will smack him upside the head n still go into the room, i want her there too, shes my mother how can i NOT have her there???


ali-with-B3 - Thursday, 8 May
I read your week 12 comment. Too bad your hubby doesn't support your mom, as she would probably help out a lot. It really is you who has to go through the "pains" of labour and I think your guy should be supportive of your wishes. Work on him! When you start screaming, he'll want Mom in there too to help calm you down!! Hee hee... not to scare you


crystal-p - Wednesday, 7 May
OH my gosh, I am doing so much better now that about 80% of the m/s is gone. However I am having horrible pain around my tail bone area? Have you had any thing like this?
How is it going for you? Anything new?


xx-first-timer-xx - Wednesday, 7 May
i cant wait until my contractions start,neither can my fella,well he just wants to start his paternity leave from work lol. so nearly 6 days overdue and not even a twinge,y wont he come out noooooooooooooow. you will understand wot im going through if u end up being overdue,it takes over your mind and its so hard to think about something different. every night i think will tonight be the night then i wake up. its so unfair lol.anyway enough about me!! if your working out then make the most of it b/c by week 32/33 you want want to do anything except sit on your ass but maybe i just speak for myself,i tend to be really lazy one day then have a burst of energy the next,i would say i do more housework now than i did b4,wether thats just nesting i have no idea.xxxxx


waleric - Wednesday, 7 May
Hey Erica, Congratulations mommy! I'm also a first timer (11 weeks! Yeey!)
With regards to your mom being there during your labor? That's a given......YES!
I wish you and hubby ALL the greatness, blessings and everlasting happiness in your marriage, but in the event that anything goes wrong and you guys decide to part (GOD FORBID!).....Your mother will ALWAYS be there for you -- Unconditionally.
If your mom wants to be there, you should definitely grant her the opportunity.
How would you feel if your future son or daughter did the same to you? :-(
It would really hurt your mom's feelings and hubby should be able to compromise. Yes, it's a private/personal event, but come one.......it's your mother we're talking about; right?
Nonetheless, it's your decision and I wish you all the best for that day. You're gonna be great!
God bless you, your family and baby :-)


raechelle - Wednesday, 7 May
hey erica i saw a post on a lady who does free gender predictions.her display name is MysticMoonQueen. I gave her all of my info for fun. Guess what! she predicted me another boy.i also did the chinese gender chart and it predicts me a boy too. for my fiend who had her little girl monday all of the predictions for her were a boy too. and look she had a girl. so i guess you never can tell. so i hope this time shes wrong ha ha. oh well talk to you later


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My husband Doug and my step daughter (2008, 05, 04) Cheesy Self Portrait (2008, 05, 04) My 3 babies (2008, 05, 04) Petey when he was a baby (2008, 05, 04) My little girl Daisy (2008, 05, 04) Old Profile Pic..... Say Cheese!!! :-) (2008, 07, 07)

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