My baby kicked for first time on Nov 26 my baby is real low in my belly and I have a lot of pressure on my hip, sometimes just walking hurts or getting up. Jan 5 third u/s revealed my little Melody my baby's favorite kicking spot was my pubic bone. now she likes to punch and kcik at the same time.

Jan 11 -I started having contractions on saturday. still braxton hicks but a worse kind. an enduring and scary kind. They started while I was in lamaze/childbirth class. I was put on monitors that acknowledged the contractions and kept track of Mel's heartbeat. Im not dilated or anything. they gave me a shot of brethine to slow down the contractions. made me drink lots of fluids. gave me a brethine tablet then gave me one more shot. Once the contractions stopped for a while I was sent home with a prescription for Terbutaline (a generic of brethine) and put on bed rest for four weeks.
It's been very scary but the midwife, who was so nice, told me to not worry. she said for me to come home and read baby magazines, which I love doing. so I trust Melody to make it to full term.

3-8 My shower was a lot of fun and should have been just a litlle bit shorter. it started at 3 like it was supposed to and was def over at 6:30. there was lots of food which is all I wanted. most of my friends came, a lot of my family didn't but I am glad with the way everything turned out. we had music, really fun games and lots of gifts. we even had a time just for everyone to take pictures with me and Mel, lol. my friend made some adorable keepsakes and another friend brought a cake, which I didnt even taste. I was a picky eater for some reason. I did do a little bit of controlling. I was uncomfortable sitting in that big crazy chair. I sorted through the gifts on sunday. sometimes I was more excited about the gifts that I didnt register for, they were nice surprises.

3-23 Melody is now putting a lot of pressure on my ribs and chest. I am sleeping longer than I have in 8 months but I am still very tired in the day. This is probably the groggiest part of my pregnancy. Im in no rush to deliver but if Mel wants to come out she is free to do so at any moment now, lol. I let her know that from time to time. Im still not done the room and I have a feeling I will still be setting up after she is here. or maybe these last weeks will provide enough time... if only I could find the energy.

4-10 The midwives are worried that Melody might not be gaining enough weight. I had an u/s on the 2nd and I am going back on tuesday. If she is not then they are gonna send me into delivery. if she is and everything is fine then they will let me wait till saturday, my due date. I am hoping she is alright but I trust God will protect us no matter what happens. Had my hospital bag packed from saturday. did a little extra shopping tonight, but the nursery has been ready since last week. shopping for baby helps cheer me up ^_^ Im gonna pack my moms bag cuz she is gonna go with me, whenever I go.

4-11 I'm starting to get anxious. everytime I use the bathroom(like every 30 mins) I hope that my water breaks. I didnt want to rush Melody... but I dont want them to induce me. checking out ways to induce at home.

4-15 Its 3 24AM where I am and I am very tired. I went to bed about 11 but I just couldnt fall asleep. then the contractions(whether bh or real) are getting stronger and now I am getting like period cramps. Ive been going to the bathroom like every hour. I dont know whats going on but for the first time my pregnancy is real uncomfortable! I gotta get up early to go for an ultrasound, I wonder if Im just anxious about that and thats why I cant sleep, or it could be having to pee all the time, or the contractions which are now pulling my entre stomach. they dont really hurt they just make me feel like my body's being pulled in half.

I imagined I would go well past my due date, since its my first and all. Hopefully I wont get an induction tomorrow, but Im starting to feel like Melody will be making her way out soon enough.

Pregnancy Survey!!
About the parents!
Mommy:	Marcia
Age:	22
Daddy:	Frederico
Age: Is this your first pregnancy?:	26 Yes
Are you still together?:	No
Finding out!!
When did u find out?: What was your first symptom?:	Fri Aug 10th Tender breasts then constipation
How did u feel when u found out?:	Scared
Who was with u?:	Frederico
Who was the first person u told?:	My sister
How did they react?:	Happy
How did the daddy react?: Where was your baby conceived?:	Scared Frederico's mom's house
Telling the grandparents!
How did your parents react?: How far along were you?:	Shocked but then happy 2 weeks
How did his parents react?: How far along were you?:	Shocked 4 months
About the pregnancy!
When was your first appointment?:	Aug 13th
When is your due date?:	April 19 2008
How far along r u?:	39 weeks
Pre-pregnancy weight?:	144
Weight now?: Do you have stretch marks?:	167 from adolescence and three new ones from pregnancy
Have u had an ultrasound?:	Yes
Have u heard the heartbeat?:	Yes
What was the heartbeat?: Have you felt the baby move?:	about 156 > 143 Yes, since week 17
Sex of the baby!
What do u want?:	either
What did you think were having?:	Boy
Have u had your big ultrasound yet?:	Yes
What are you having?:	Girl!!
About the birth!
Are your hospital bags packed?:	No
Who is going to be with u?:	My parents and some of my family
Are u going to videotape it?:	Not planning to
Natural or medicated?: Will you breastfeed?	Natural (hopefully) Yes
Will u cry when u hold your baby for the first time?:	Definitely
Are u scared about the labor?:	no
About the baby!!
Do u have a name picked out?:	Yes
Girl names...:	Melody Christabelle Angela
Is your baby going to be named after someone?: What race will your baby have?: What religion will the baby know?: Who will the godparents be?: What is the baby's room theme?: What was the first thing u bought for the baby?: Are u ready to be a mommy?:	not intentionally Brazilian Guyanese Christian My cousin Keisa and my best friend Yuri Princess in pink green and yellow socks that say "mommy and me” Thanks God yes ^_^