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Hello Everybody
Hope you are all well and happy and enjoying pregnancy or mummyhood. I'm in my 18th week and am so happyyyyy to be here..ecstatic actually (ok-ok, so maybe there are no words to describe how truly happy i am..but those will do for now). It seems like it's taken forever to get to this week but I love my angel soooooooo very much and i can't wait to meet her in person :o) ...she's going to be the best birthday present EVER!!! (my birthday is 6 days after my due date)..YAY!!!
About me:
Well..i'm 31, single and so happy to be a 1st-time mummy2b. 4 years ago i had a brain tumor removed, a few weeks later i was whooshed back to the hospital because i had to have a shunt inserted for my newly discovered hydrocephalus. during that time one of the doctors told me i would never be able to have children..i was sad but took it on the chin and buried the hurt away deep inside.
A few months ago i discovered i was pregnant, i could not believe it! I was happy but i didn't want to get too happy because after thinking for years that you can't have children....you start to believe that maybe that's the way it's going to stay. especially when you hear all the docs saying the first 12 weeks are the most difficult...why can't they just be positive? why do they have to share the worst-case scenerios? hmmmmm? anyways..i'm 18 weeks now and still can't be totally 500% happy. I'm just scared that if i get my hopes up..things might go wrong..i know that's not exactly good but it's scarey!
My Angel.. Jannige Atianui
I'm naming my baby-girl after her mummy :o) actually the whole name covers 5 generations (maybe more). I love my baby girl with all my heart and i can't wait to meet her.
I'm really nervous about my lil angel after everything 'medically' i've been through, so if you could PLEASE cross your fingers and toes, pray, wish or whatever else that will bring positive energy to me and my baby....please do it. Thank you :o)
Take Care Everyone and I wish you all the VERY best!!!
Wednesday, 14 Nov
Saturday, 17 Nov
Yay!!! I'm in week 19 :) woohoooo *does happy dance* 10 days to go before i can see/hear my baby :) *does happy dance again* hope all you beautiful mummy's are well and totally happy!!! Thank you for reading..take care (((hugs))))Wednesday, 28 Nov
*Does happy dance* i've been to my 20 week scan today and my baby seems to be happy and healthy...yipppeeeee!!! however, found out today that the baby boy i 'thought' i was going to have is actually a girl!!! I'm a bit sad because i feel like i've lost my boy..but i'm sooooo happy that my baby is doing great and that's all that REALLY matters to me!!! I know it sounds weird to say it feels like i've lost my son when i never really had him, BUT..for the last few months i honestly thought i was having a boy!..i had his name ready, i could see him and i thought i could feel 'HIM'. but please don't get me wrong I love my baby-girl with EVERYTHING i have/with all my heart & soul! i just hope she knows that and understands my temporary sadness. I wish i could add pics of her but the scanner didn't do a very good job as far as letting me see my baby move or getting decent pics. Well, that's that for now. Thank you for reading. Keep smiling and stay beautiful! (((hugs))))
Saturday, 8 Dec
Yayyyy, I just turned 22 weeks today and am sooooooo happyyyy. My baby's kicking more often and it's the BESTEST feeling..EVER!!! it really is a HUGE peace of mind to feel her moving around. I have my meeting at the hospital this week (not exactly sure why, i think it may be for my hydro) Keep smiling and stay beautiful everyone ((((hugs))))
Tuesday, 11 Dec
Well the last couple of days i've been stressing out!!! haven't really felt my baby move. However!!!.. just got back from my doc and she had a doppler so i got to hear my babys' heartbeat AND a kick (which i didn't feel)..such a relief!!! I'm on 'Cloud 10,089' lol. doc said my angel could just be turned around towards my back. i'm sooooo hap-hap-happyyyyyy! Keep smiling and thank you for reading everyone (((hugs))))
Thursday, 13 Dec
Went to my 1st obste appnt today. everything was going great until i asked about my 20wk scan. apparently my baby 'could' have a hole in her heart. the report said the scan was blurry so they couldn't be 100% sure and that the 'anomaly' in question was very small. I have to go for a scan to be definite which hopefully will be in the next 2 weeks (cross fingers and toes it's before xmas). I've shed a few tears today but am trying my best to keep positive. Please PLEASE cross your fingers and toes, pray or wish (whatever works would be very VERY appreciated!!!) for my baby to be well and healthy. *thank you for reading* ..stay beautiful and take care. (((hugs)))Saturday, 15 Dec
23 Weeks today..YAY!!! So glad to be here but i don't really feel any different. hopefully my baby will be kicking alot more from now on (or at least soon). And i'm supposed to ring the hospital on Monday to find out when my scan is(to confirm my babys' heart condition). I wish it's going to be next week. (((hugs)))) p.s to all the fabulous & Amazing people who have sent me encouraging & supportive thoughts and comments...."Thank You with all my heart!!!" ((((hugs))))
Tuesday, 18 Dec
Found out today that I have my appointment next Thursday 27 to find out about my babys' heart condition. I'm sooooo nervous but am happy and priviledged to have alot of supportive and encouraging comments to refer to for a boost of positive reassurance and a smile on my face. 'Merry Christmas Everyone' Stay beautiful and Be well. (((hugs)))) p.s my midwife did the sweetest, nicest thing today, she dropped me off a huge box of goodies..including some things for my angel..she's been totally Amazing!! but it was such a nice surprise to get her gift.Tuesday, 25 Dec
Your eyes might be brown,Your eyes might be blue,
My imagination runs wild..with images of you.
Your hands & your feet,How small they must be,
When you`re placed in my arms...Whose face will I see?.
I'm being blessed with an angel....a beauitful girl,
I can't wait for the day that you're placed into my world.
My small baby girl so precious and sweet,
You've been sent into my life ....to make me complete.
Thursday, 27 Dec
Hi to all you beautiful mummy `s. I just got back from my scan and they couldn `t get the `best ` shot of my babys ` heart (she was lying in a funny position) BUT they got a view of the heart and said they couldn `t see any sign of a hole and if there is one it `s VERY small!! She said the babys ` measurements are all great for 24 weeks ANDDDD...it `s definitely a.. *drum roll please*....GIRL!!! I `m sooooooooo happy!! I `ve cried a few happy tears today but that `s good. I go back to scan her heart in Feb. Thank You sooooooooo very much to all you `AMAZING ` people who have sent encourging, supportive & inspiring comments...You truly are the reason for me being so hopeful!.. `Thank You `! Keep smiling, stay beautiful and take care everyone. (((hugs)))
Saturday, 29 Dec
Yayyyyy, week 25...wooohoooooo *does happy dance* only 15 weeks to go!!! I soooo can't wait to see & hold my beautiful baby...I Love her soooooooo very much and I'm so excited!!! **Thank You for reading** (((hugs)))
Saturday, 5 Jan
**enters doing happyyyyy dance** Okay beautiful Mums & Munchkins..so I'm 26 weeks and `wooohooooo! ` only 14 weeks to go. Can't wait to see my beautiful lil angel...I Looooooovvvve her sooooo very muchly!!! I haven't bought any baby stuff yet, will start next week! My baby's moving way more and it's difficult to express but it's the most 'AMAZING' feeling Ever!!!!! **Thank You for reading** Keep smiling, stay beautiful and take care Everyone! (((hugs)))))
Monday, 7 Jan
Hi to all you beautiful Mums. Just want to say "Au revoir & all the very VERY best!!!" I'm no longer going to have access to the internet as of tomorrow afternoon.
I've had so many 'AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL' mums send me inspiring, hopeful, thoughtful, caring, supportive comments...and to those people I will never be able to express how truely thankful I am!!! You gave me so much Hope! Comfort! Confidence! and reassurance!...especially when I needed it most!
I wish ALL of you beautiful mums a safe & easy labour and most of all that your lil munchkins are delivered into this world happyyyy & healthy - ready to live a long, happy, healthy & prosperous life!!! With all my heart & soul... "Thank You" Keep smiling, stay beautiful and take care ((((((hugs))))))
Tuesday, 8 Jan
** Last Message **
Keep smiling, stay beautiful and take care Everyone
((((big hugs)))) .... **leaves doing happy dance**
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juniperberry, MelissaJoanne earned 5 BB`s because she gave the answer with the highest rating on questionnumber 1209122154 Thank you for your question! MzMommy2B - Monday, 5 May
get a humidifier.. it will def help loosen the blockage in her nose.. after it loosens up, use an aspirator bulb to suction it out. good luck
Janica - Saturday, 3 May
I had a c-section 4 weeks ago, and my doctor told me to not do any adominal exercise for 6 weeks, cuz you want to let the incision heal all the way. I work out an hour a day, so it is hard for me, but I don't want to mess anything up! Better to let it heal than risk building up scar tissue.
mom2boy - Friday, 2 May
Ok, so I tried this last night and today for his nap and it worked. I lay him on my chest, tummy down, so that he can hear my heartbeat and then I just pat him on his back like I am burping him until he falls asleep. It has worked twice to just somethign \else to add to the bag of tricks. Oh yeah, I also swaddle him which I am still unsure if he even likes it sometimes he jerks around like he is pissed to be swaddled. Anyway swaddling makes it so I can't do the "floppy arm" trick but his legs are not swaddled too tight so I did a floppy leg trick.
sarahnicely - Friday, 2 May
when you lay him down try tucking a blanket down around so he can't move around. Also maybe put your hand on his head for a bit while he adjusts to the different texture of the bed.
codysmum - Friday, 2 May
hi there, sounds like wind to me. work hard at burping yor bubs. when they are upright, the wind doesnt hurt babys tummy and they r compfy and wil fall asleep, but as soon as they lie flat it hurts them ,so they wake. jst try giving baby 10min upright on shoulder and also sit him/her uprught on yor knee. i had ths prob wth 1st baby, he slept on me every day sleep until 7wks old, wen a nurse finaly explained wat was goin on. with this baby, ive paid extra special attebtion to winding, if she doesnt settle within first 1/2 min i pick her up and rub her back in upright position, 9/10 she gets out big burp or 2 and settles. hope ths mite help. excuse typing, am holding jess and typing wth 1 hand. take care
mom2boy - Friday, 2 May
Ha ha ha, I am in the same boat. Actually it isn't funny at all. I am totally feeling your pain. I will get him asleep and I put him down and he is quiet for about 15 to 20 minutes just long enough for me to dose off and then WAAAAAAAAA and it starts all over agian. So if you figure out what to do please share.
Peach - Friday, 2 May
I had the same problem last week...it's getting better this week. Many of these are suggestions that others gave me and worked. When my daughter finally falls asleep in my arms, I look at the clock. After maybe three minutes, if she does not move, I do the "floppy arm test" as Jo-Mama calls it. I lift up her arm slightly, if it's floppy and falls down without her moving, then she's in deep sleep. Otherwise, I wait a few more minutes. It could take 15-20 minutes to get into a deep sleep, but usually it's shorter. Swaddling also helps; after feeding and a new diaper, I sometimes swaddle her and then rock her. Also, when I put her down, I put my hand on her chest so that she can feel my warmth for 30 seconds or so and then I slowly move it away if she does not wake up.
beautifulbebe - Thursday, 1 May
try warming up the sleeping place with a warm water bottle before putting baby down, so that it feels warm like your body. it helps.
britt.b. - Thursday, 1 May
aww! look how sweet she is! good job she is precious :) britt.b. - Thursday, 1 May
i found this-hope it helps!
What does it mean to swaddle a baby?
Swaddling is the art of snugly wrapping your baby in a blanket for warmth and security. It can keep him from being disturbed by his own startle reflex, and it may even help him stay warm and toasty for the first few days of life until his internal thermostat kicks in. Most important, it can help to calm your baby.
Nowadays, you probably won't leave the hospital without a little lesson in this technique. Try it, after you've made sure your baby isn't hungry, wet, or tired. It can be used to help settle your baby down when he's overstimulated or when he just needs to feel something close to the tightness and security of the womb.
Once your baby is about a month old you might want to stop swaddling him while he's awake, as it may interfere with mobility and development in older babies. It's fine to keep swaddling your baby for naps and nighttime if he seems to sleep better that way. He'll let you know by crying or kicking when he no longer wants to be bundled up. How do I perform this cozy art?
• Lay a blanket on a flat surface and fold down the top-right corner about 6 inches.
• Place your baby on his back with his head on the fold.
• Pull the corner near your baby's left hand across his body, and tuck the leading edge under his back on the right side under the arm.
• Pull the bottom corner up under your baby's chin.
• Bring the loose corner over your baby's right arm and tuck it under the back on his left side. If your baby prefers to have his arms free, you can swaddle him under the arms. This gives him access to his hands and fingers.
britt.b. - Thursday, 1 May
with the sleeping thing ive noticed my son does the same thing all day. he wants to be held constantly and he will scream if i put him down, but at night he sleeps so good on his own i can even lay him down awake and he puts himself to sleep. the only thing different is that i swaddle him at night. i never do it in the day bc he is so hot natured and gets overheated. i think he associates being swaddled with bed time?!? maybe you could try that or someother type of routine so you at least get some sleep.
littlecavalier - Wednesday, 30 April
You might want to try and anticipate when she normally gets hungry and feed her before she has the fit. Crying is their only way of communicating and although it is frustrating when they have fits, it's only because they don't have any words. I have always told my husband that if our son could ask for what he wanted I'm sure that he would rather do that then cry all the time. It'll get so much easier in the months to come! Good luck, your little girl is beautiful!
amberizzle - Saturday, 26 April
Hey sweets. Saw your post on the c-section board. I'm sooo glad you're feeling great, but please, PLEASE heed the doctor's warnings until your six-week checkup! A lot of feeling great has to do with the pain meds, so you don't always know when you're damaging yourself. I want you to KEEP feeling great, and part of that unfortunately is waiting for the 6-week checkup to find out how your incision is doing and how your body is responding. Just play it safe -- that way, your recovery will be MUCH quicker. Take care sweetie.
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