June 30th, 2008 So.... I guess I can recap all the previous info then go from here... So far I've had 2 doctor appointments and am 13 weeks... 14 weeks tomorrow :) I saw my baby twice at 9 weeks there were little arm stubs then 13 weeks it was moving which was AWESOME! It's 3.5 inches I guess... Since I read what it feels like for it to move, I tried to feel it last night before I went to bed... I swear I felt it doing summersaults and then one distinct little kick, but it coulda been my imagination...
For me personally, Steven and I broke up.. or rather he stopped talking to me and I told him it was over... He's moving out which kinda sucks cuz I coulda used the money for rent, but overall I'm pretty happy with it being over... It took a little getting used to him being gone, but the day I finally accepted it and was really HAPPY about my decision I got cursed out by a co-worker for not doing something that wasn't my job that my boss told me not to do! I was in such a good mood that I couldn't even react! which made me kind of mad but oh well.. My boss (Whome she did it in front of) went and spoke with the General Manager about it and also the business manager and made it clear if anything like that ever happens again he'll go straight to HR.. So at least he had my back... lol... He's a cool guy.. but anyways.. i realized my life isn't over and just cuz we're having a baby together doesn't mean we should be forced to stay together... Although today he's supposed to be finally getting all of his stuff and since lately I've been crying for no reason we'll see how I feel when I get home... But either way, He pretty much thinks he's gonna be in the baby's life but won't help me out with the doctors bills or anything, so I've decided if he doesn't want to be involved in this part then he is not going to know any information... I have two amazing friends going with me to find out the sex on the 29th and they're going to be my support... And have been already for the most part.. Especially Cass who's talked me down off a few emotional escapades and is helping me with the custody info... I love that chick! Anyways I got a lil baby bump too which is EXCITING!!! I'll post pics soon... So, Steven's gone... Baby is still alive n kickin, get to find out the sex on July 29th! All good things!! Yep... So.. Until next time...
July 21, 2008 So! almost a month later... I'll be 17 weeks tomorrow! And on the 29th I find out the sex!! Woo hoo! I'll have to poke it if it's not showing cuz I HAVE to know!! For me personally, I'm really happy about some things that will be happening in the future and cannot wait for them to come.. but they're hush hush cuz only a few people can know :) Steven (The donor) is coming to get the last of his stuff from my house tonight.... Why did I store it for him.. well, apparently when you let someone live with you, even though they're not on the lease you enter under the landlord tenant agreement (fantastic!)... So, he threatened first to call the police on me, after which I called them and asked about the official rules.. They said all he could do was sue me.. what an idiot.. so I went online and saw that I have to give him 30 days to pick it up.. Of course too late, I call my apartment manager the other day and she told me I only had to give 8 days then the rest would be at my discretion.. I decided not to be a crazy B and wait until 7/21 which was the day I told him he had until... Oh well... So.. My friend told me if he tries to ask me anything, just say "You came to get your stuff, get your stuff and go!" No other words will exit my mouth... He doesn't deserve to know crap... So that's the personal crap.. AS far as my health, my nips aren't as sensitive as they were a few days ago but Friday night I looked down at my two feet which looked like they had gained 20 lbs each... apparently what I get from sitting all day at work... Then from either Wednesday or Friday night I pinched a nerve in what seems to be both of my arms because my fingers tend to fall asleep randomly and it hurts to sleep in my prized position (on my side with my arm under my head ahhh). Oh well... Also, when I hold my fat up (lol) I think my lil bump has gotten bigger.. The books say that before long I'll be able to feel it move often so I'm excited for that.. I can't to see it in a week and just be 100% sure it's still alive even though I think I can feel it move when I lie down... Welp.. That's it for now! Peace!
July 22, 2008 So... He got all his stuff last night and surprisingly left the only thing my best friend wanted... the TV... lol... Thank God I wasn't going to have to carry all that crap to my car so I could donate it... His friend made about 8 trips up the 3 stories!! I can barely make the one... although I probably would have just tossed stuff off the balcony and then went and got it.. either way.. He didn't ask anything about the baby at all.. in fact, all he said was that I could have the TV and he didn't care what I did with it.. easy enough... I made it a point to wear baggy clothes and luckily I keep hearing I look like I've lost weight cuz I don't look pregnant.. so maybe he assumed I wasn't or just doesn't care anymore... (Fingers crossed)... So, when he drove off, there was that small sense of finality.. I was sad for a few seconds, let two tears fall, then sang somewhere over the rainbow.. I forgot how much I LOVE that song... It gives me hope :) So.. yep.. Hopefully that'll be the last time I ever see him...
July 31, 2008 So!!! It's a BOY!!! Elijah James will be his name... I found out two days ago but haven't felt like writing... So, here's the info... his godfather James and godmother Cassandra came with me to find out... And were crackin some jokes... it was pretty funny... When the tech said "he has a heart" Cass said "which is more than we can say for his father" lol... (She'll give me the exact words she used later, but that's the jist.. pretty funny! But then when he went down to see the lil weewee again he said the umbilical cord was pushing it up against his leg and I said "Actually that's not his leg, that's his weewee" he he he... So good times... Obviously his middle name is his godfather's name.. if it was a girl she would have had her godmothers middle name as hers... But I'm happy it's a boy and sooo happy to know! My boss took me to Gymboree yesterday and we got his first outfit! It's so adorable!! I'll load it into my pics along with his ultrasound... He has some big lips which stick out as far as his nose! lol... So yep! That's my lil guy!! I can't wait to meet him! It was funny cuz yesterday my ex who's my friend now was talking to my belly saying "I shoulda been your daddy" lol... N then tryin to give him advice.. ha ha ha... I was like don't listen to him! But yep.. so also, my boss told me about a site where you can make books, you just upload the pictures and put in all the text and then they print it out and send it to you! I think I wanna do that for my lil guy... maybe one a year for his first 5 years :) But just an idea! Welp.. until next time!
amanda43 - Wednesday, 30 July Congratulations, I am so happy that you were able to see your baby boy. I am anxiously waiting 2 more weeks to find out.
THATWIERDGIRL - Tuesday, 29 July Wow cant wait till tomorrow!!!
NJFran - Monday, 28 July Thanks, I think that's exactly want I'm going to do...I don't know why I hadn't thought about that lol.
amynicole - Monday, 28 July Let me know what you're having. I find out on aug 11th. what sex do you want?
crazyeights - Wednesday, 23 July Do you get any state help?? With my husband out of work we just qualified for state insurance. Even my older 4 who have insurance through my ex will get coverage. It will pay all of the co-pays I have with them.
crazyeights - Wednesday, 23 July How bout it? It's (money) always an issue.
BooJamsBaby - Wednesday, 23 July I won a singing competition with somewhere over the rainbow! True it was a million years ago, but to me at the time it felt like I had won Idol!
erimac - Tuesday, 22 July hi i read the things ur going through hope ur doing a lot better. i undertand of what u r going through since my boyfriends hasn't decice if he wants to be with me 100% or not. he doesn't know what he wants and i have been trying to not be sad cuz i don't want the baby to feel that. well hope u have a better day
cymboliqua - Monday, 21 July so how does it make you feel though not showing.. i mean it seems like ever since i got pregnant i see at least one lady a day who is visbly pregnant then i look down at myself and nothing.. its very frustrating
crazyeights - Saturday, 19 July Nathan's doing really good. Thanks for asking. You know, I swear my life flows so much better when my husband is out of town. There must be something to that............
crazyeights - Tuesday, 15 July Thank you so much for the information and I'm so sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I love your page, it's great!! How are you feeling? Is your pregnancy going pretty smooth for you. Sorry to hear your having trouble with baby's daddy but you seem to have it pretty well together. I've been there, I was a single mom between my 4th child and 5th child. It's a rough road but we (women) are made of some tough stuff (like your name) with God's grace of course. Take care of yourself and keep in touch. Anything I can help you with to give back your help to me, you just let me know.-Amy
amanda43 - Monday, 14 July Another thing have you done the Madame Zaritska's reading? Type that name in yahoo or google, it will ask you some weird questions and give you a prediction of your labor..here is what mine says...The day you deliver, outside will be cloudy. Your baby will arrive at night.
After a labor lasting approximately 10 hours, your child, a boy, will be born. Your baby will weigh about 8 pounds, 10 ounces, and will be 18 inches long. This child will have hazel eyes and a little patch of brown hair.
amanda43 - Monday, 14 July When I was still throwing up I felt pregnant. Now that I don't throw up I am like "are you there". But I can feel myself growing when I lie down. I went to the dr a month ago but I had a colposcopy. I had some precancerous cells found during a pap, luckily there aren't there anymore. I was sad not to have an ultra sound but thrilled not to have those cells anymore. I overracted when the dr told me I had them, I immediately though I have cancer I am going to die. I cannot wait till Thurs, hopefully we can find out what we are having. Some girls have already found out. How are things with your baby dada going?
amanda43 - Saturday, 12 July My days are on tues, I cannot wait for my next appt this coming thurs. i have not seen my baby since week 6.
lemonysickness - Saturday, 12 July You're forgetting that after the baby comes we then have our lovely periods for about a month straight if not longer ;) Haha, but it will be worth it.
sara-in-oregon - Saturday, 12 July Yeah, I don't really know how it had so much room in there... maybe it was making my entire uterus move around in my abdomen... I have had crazy morning sickness.
sara-in-oregon - Saturday, 12 July Well, if the baby cooperates they will probably be able to tell the sex. Last time it was head banging, fist waving and kept moving off the screen. The ultrasound tech actually had to chase it around my belly with the wand.
sara-in-oregon - Thursday, 10 July Hey, thanks for the shop addresses! Are you in portland? I have my next ultrasound on the 29th also - at OHSU.
Carakinz - Thursday, 10 July I sit all day too! Its horrible, and I can't get up and walk around that much unless it's on my lunch break. I don't want to bring a donught pillow to work, but I may have to further along, bc I imagine it will get worse!
kiki and neil - Thursday, 10 July Hi, I'm experiencing the same thing as you, my tail bone is aching so much and feels bruised after i've sat down for a while at the computer for a few hours for example. I have no idea why this is, but it aches like crazy. I assumed it was just another crazy pregnancy thing, but if you find out anything please let me and my weary bottom know...lol. Hope your well and having a great pregnancy. Love Kiki x
smerando37 - Thursday, 3 July Hello Gods Grace, I was just checking in on you and reading your update. Looks like you made some very grown up decisions lately. I am glad that you are focusing on you and the baby! In time...maybe Steven will grow up....meanwhile, you have your friends and family to get you through the emotional times. I am so happy for you. You sound good now! Good luck with everything! I go on the 9th and hopefully he can confirm the sex. Last time he thought he saw the lavia! ( I call it a hamburger bun) Ha! Either one...I will be happy with! Take care! Stacey
amanda43 - Tuesday, 24 June Yay I am happy that your appt went great. How was it to see your baby
amanda43 - Monday, 23 June Not really I can feel it though when I am lying down. I am sorry that things with you and Steve aren't going as planned however stay positive.
amanda43 - Monday, 23 June Hey girl, I had a great dream last night of a baby boy. That is what we are hoping for so I hope it comes true. How is everything with you going.
amanda43 - Friday, 20 June Hey hun I am really sorry that you are going through this. Try to stay calm for your baby you don't need all this unecessary stress. Let me know how everything goes.