A MESSAGE TO ALL..

My baby made it to TERM!!

MY JOURNAL (AS OF 6/14/07)

JUNE 14: Well. I decided to keep a journal as I move along this pregnancy. As each day goes by, I get happier and happier. I really want this baby. My hubby says he couldn't stand losing this one. I try really hard not to be negative, but I am. I pray and pray...but I can't help it. I guess I don't want to get my hopes up in case of anything. So far, no blood. Every time I go to the bathroom it's a fear of finding it (like in my last two losses.) The only thing now is being nauseous and so sleepy. Oh, yeah..and going to the bathroom often. I found that I didn't get the last two symptoms in the prev. pregnancies. NO ONE KNOWS..no one in my family...no one at work. Not even my son. BUT...I feel like I am showing already at 8wks. I am petite so any tight clothing can be revealing. As I end my week of work, I am looking forward to my first u/s this Saturday. I'll let you all know the results. I can't post pics (no digital camera or anything). PLEASE PRAY FOR ME....I SEND MY PRAYERS TO ALL WHO COME ACROSS MY PAGE!! Thanks for reading about me!! =)

JUNE 18:I AM SOO HAPPY! The u/s came back that all is well. They measured the baby at 8wks and 3 days. I SAW THE HEARTBEAT!! I still can't believe this is happening..I mean, just this March I saw a heartbeat for the last time(my loss) and now I have a NEW heartbeat (new baby) with a NEW hope!! Again...keep checking for blood and NOTHING!! The only thing I have today is slight rumbles on my right side. I hope it's just gas. As long as there is no blood, I say. I am so thankful to everyone who has written with support to me and prayers! I FEEL SO POSITIVE NOW...like this pregnancy is strong. I made an appt. to see the HIGH RISK specialist. The only thing is he could only see me until JULY 19. KEEPING MY FINGERS CROSSED AS I AM SOOO SLEEPY. At least this is the last week of school....talk to you all soon!

JUNE 20: Just graded the Living Environment Regents today (state final exam). I came home sleepy again. It is soo hard to get up in the morning. I wish just to keep sleeping. I remember being this way with my son...it was so bad I kinda got fired in my dental office assistant job. One day I just stopped going and continued sleeping. They sent me a letter they didn't need me anymore..OOPS! At least now, I have a teacher job where we will be finishing up and be out for the summer. My last day is this Friday!! YEAH!! The only thing I feel now is bloated. Oh, so bloated!! Maybe that's why my belly seems to pop out more..I've been getting stared at at work. People talk and look down. I don't care..I JUST WANT THIS BABY SO BADLY!! Again, thanks for your positive comments!

JUNE 25: Wow! My first Monday being off! It feels good. I also feel well. No aches or pains or bleeding. I get so happy as the days go by and this Wed I will be officially 10 weeks! =) Once I get past the 12 week mark I think I'll relax a little more. Also, I just have this POSITIVE feeling about this pregnancy...like it's a STRONG one. I also think it's a GIRL I'm carrying. Why? MY face is breaking out...that happened with the other girl I was carrying and I lost it. I never broke out w/ my son. Oh, well...My next appt is July 5th. I will keep you all posted!!

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JUNE 27: Ok..so I got a call from the doc's office saying my results of the tests they ran on me (blood, urine, etc.) were that I have a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). I was shocked. I've never had that. It seems it is common in pregnancy. Now I am taking an antibiotic. I didn't even know. I don't have symptoms. The only thing I have is a slight dull pain on the side..but I thought it was my uterus stretching. Now I think it could be the infection. Oh, well...does anyone have experience w/ this??

JUNE 30: Still have that slight dull pain on my right (hip)side. I have my next appt this JULY 5, so I will see what the deal is. That's the only thing keeping me worried. Besides that I feel fine! NO BLOOD! My tummy is sure showing. I feel nervous people will start asking. I am 10 weeks and 3 days. Well..talk to you soon!!

JULY 1ST: I woke up yesterday morning with a little SPOTTING! So SCARY! I also felt uncomfortable...like slight pain around my uterus..ALL DAY. So scared. I could lose this pregnancy. I feel like I should just expect the worse. Why get my hopes up?

JULY 1ST (LATER): I feel so well today. No pain, no spotting. I don't know what is happening. I feel so SCARED. I'm calling the doc tomorrow and request an ultrasound. I've been told to be seen every 3 wks and not every 4wks. I feel like if I go on w/ the pregnancy..and then only to lose it, it will be the WORST. My husband just sighs. My belly is SHOWING! Imagine just LOSING IT again?? I cried a little yesterday. I feel like that sign was just a warning of what is to come. Maybe I'm being too pessimistic.

JULY 5: Anyway, went for the u/s this Tuesday and the baby was moving and the heartbeat was strong! The baby is 10wks 6 days. They checked my uterus for any bleeding and found nothing. I am really happy for that. Again, there is still fear since the baby I lost at 18 weeks also was similar. They kept saying "Everything is good" "Your baby is healthy" and then I lost the baby at 18 weeks. The only thing different w/ this pregnancy is that I am not bleeding like a lot or often (like the 18 wk one). I even passed a clot at 10 wks w/ the last one. I have only mildly spotted twice in this pregnancy. Could this be it?? I am now more hopeful. I want this munchkin so badly. I got emotional went I saw the baby move. This time my hubby smiled (later I told). I know he is scared. My son still doesn't know. It's hard to hold it back from him.

**I won't be online for awhile since we are going away for 10 days. I will respond when I come back. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR COMMENTS...YOU ARE ALL REALLY SPECIAL!!

**JULY 18 (13 WEEKS): HELLO, EVERYONE! I'M BACK!! WE WENT TO EL SALVADOR TO VISIT MY HUBBY'S FAMILY& FRIENDS(UNCLE/COUSIN). MOST OF MINE ARE HERE. I WAS BORN HERE, TOO..SO I'VE ONLY BEEN THERE 2 TIMES. IT WAS REALLY NICE..GOING TO THE BEACH AND POOL. IT'S REALLY HOT DOWN THERE. ALSO, THEY ARE 2 HRS BEHIND US IN NY. I WAS WORRIED ABOUT ANYTHING HAPPENING B/C THE DOC RECOMMENDED ME NOT GOING...IN CASE I NEEDED MED HELP, BUT THANK GOD NOTHING HAPPENED. I FEEL GOOD...MY TUMMY'S BIG...THEY SAID OVER THERE (NO ONE KNOWS) THAT I'VE BEEN PROB EATING TOO MUCH. I JUST LAUGHED ALONG. NOW, I GOT BACK AND HAVE TO TREAT A YEAST AND BACTERIAL INFECTION MY DOC FOUND BEFORE I LEFT ON THE TRIP =(. TOMORROW I HAVE 3 APPTS. ONE IS FOR THE BLOOD WORK FOR INTEGRATED TEST, THE OTHER IS TO MEET W/ A HIGH RISK DOC, AND THE OTHER IS TO CHECK IF MY URINARY TRACT INF IS GONE!!******

July 20: UPDATE** Went to my appts and all went WELL! The first one they measured the baby and the lady said everything looked really good. I also saw the HIGH RISK specialist doc who told me due to my history I have to have a small surgery to close my cervix (by sewing it)!! I had never heard of that! I have to have that done ASAP. Also, I must start progesterone shots next week! I'm hopeful! She said that most likely I have an incompetent uterus and that these things will help me carry the baby at least until it's able to survive outside the womb. The doc at night allowed me to hear the baby's heartbeat! Please pray for me!! I'M CONCERNED I HAVE HIP AND LEG PAIN..LIKE NEEDLES DOWN MY LEG...IT STARTED TODAY..IS THAT NORMAL??

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JULY 24: Well, I have been busy with scheduling appts. I have to see the doc tomorrow at 9AM for pre-surgical overview and then a 3PM appt for pre-surgical stuff also. This Friday I have my cerclage put in at around 3PM. I also called in for the progesterone shots ($79!!). I've been really busy. Plus, my car broke down...so I can't go out really. I've been on top also for the permanent certificates in bio and chem needed for teaching by Sept 1. I got the bio one, but chem there is a tech prob that's causing a delay. AAhh...!! I think I'm getting paranoid. Every stretch and pull or vaginal secretion I get scared. I'm really trying not to be that way...I just can't help it....I want this baby so badly. I'm scared of the procedure, too. There are always risks w/ any surgery. Please pray for me!! You ladies are the BEST!! I pray for you everyday!!

JULY 26: **UPDATE: I went to the appts yesterday. One to pre-admit me to the hospital and the other to my ob/gyn. The doctor spoke w/ me and told me all the risks w/ the surgery, but that it was the right decision for me. When he checked me, though, he said he saw my cervix starting to thin out. I got scared. He said that it was still ok for me to get the surgery this Fri. The only thing I have been feeling is sleepy and like my stomach bothering me. I feel like I want to go (#2) and I can't..like bloating and full. Then later, I go a little. I'm not supposed to "be" w/ my husband also...to avoid contractions of the uterus. Yesterday, I had a migraine! Today..it wants to come back..I'm not letting it. I have so much to do...b/c after tomorrow I have to be on bedrest. On Sunday is my 1st year anniv married by church w/ my hubby. (We've been married almost 8 years by civil court). I hope everything goes well...I leave it all to God.

JULY 28: My surgery went well. A million thanks to all who wished me well. I feel that I'm going to make it w/ this pregnancy. With the shot and the surgery, I feel I have more support of my baby developing. Last night, I had a dream I had a toddler girl with us. Now, I will take bedrest and take it easy for awhile. It's really hot here in NY. Talk to you soon!

AUG 1st: I've been having trouble logging on to the site. Well, AGAIN..thanks to all who wrote messages of support. They are really uplifting. I went to my follow-up yesterday and everything was good...my cervix measured 3.8cm, the baby weighs about 3 oz! I got nervous b/c the doc put the doppler on my belly and couldn't hear anything. He's like, "We'll have to do a sono..you're still early so sometimes it's hard to hear the heartbeat.." I got so scared. Then I went for the sono (praying really hard) and the lady was like, "You're baby is healthy as can be!" I heard the heartbeat there and it was all good. I still have to take it easy, no heavy lifting, I can't walk a lot, I can't go to the pool/beach (risk of infection). I feel like I can't do much with my son this summer or my husband (*if you know what I mean). I'm very happy the baby is ok, though. I want to make it every week. I literally feel like I'm going to the doc every week. Tomorrow I have the shot and next week I have Part 2 of the Integrated Test! Prayers to you all.....=)

AUG 6: Just felt like sharing some feelings. I feel like every week passes really slowly..especially the fact I can't do much since my surgery. I can't go the pool/beach or take walks. I'm nervous about going back to work and being on my feet more. I feel out of shape like a ball. Every discomfort..like bloating, stretching of the uterus, or a discharge makes me nervous and I check often in the bathroom. We haven't told anyone in our families and I'm showing already. We just don't feel comfortable yet. Maybe we'll say something if I make it to the 5th month. My son already knows b/c he went w/ me to the doc's office during a sono. He says he wants to know if it is a boy or a girl. It's like we want to be happy and we're scared. That's why I wish the time went by faster...so that the baby can be viable outside the womb (24-26wks)...and I can feel a little less worried. I can't help it. I hope all you ladies are ok. Some of you have had your babies and it's great!! I hope I make it there!!

AUG 8 (16 wks): Hi..I feel a little more positive today. Just that I have unbelieveable bloating (gas) and it won't come out!! Also, I've been going to the bathroom kinda loose (sorry gross). It is soooo HOT here in NY (98 degrees)! Does anyone know remedies for gas? I have my shot tomorrow and bloodwork for the integrated test...also they have to check my cervix. When I am 19 wks, I will see what the sex of the baby is!! ( I think it's a girl!)

AUG 10: I went for my u/s cervical checkup and everything looks good! They also checked the baby...and the sonographer was like..."do you want to know the sex?" and I said, "Ok". She said she would try to find out. My son was next to me. After saying the baby looked healthy and the heartbeat was good she said she THOUGHT she saw indication of a BOY!! Imagine! She said that the later u/s would be better. The baby had his back to us. I saw SOMETHING too..but she said it could be the umbilical cord? Hmm...this baby has been really moving a lot inside of me! Even at night...last night I had all these thoughts in bed of a little boy with my older boy and couldn't sleep!! The sonographer also said to me, "This baby looks big! Who is that way in your family?" I'm like..my husband! (he is 6'1'') The baby weighs 5oz! I saw his long legs and arms!! Now...I'm thinking I was wrong all that time...thinking girl! Oh, I just want a little baby...to smell the milk and the baby smell again!! I'm still scared of any little thing...like I had some discharge cause of the vaginal u/s...and I kept checking in the bathroom. I also have the urge to pee all the time..since I'm drinking fluids. So far so good...I said a really passionate prayer last night!! =)

AUG 13: Hello, ladies! Only two more days to make it to week 17! I'm nervous at this point. If I can make it past 18 wks it will be a miracle for me!! It will be a positive thing! Thanks to all who pray for me. I pray for you everyday....

Doctor's appts:

AUG 16=appt. for shot

AUG 23=u/s for cervical check and baby check (shot appt also)

AUG 30=shot appt./AUG 31=LEVEL II u/s!!

AUG 14: I've been having trouble sleeping through the night. I get so bloated and full of gas! Also, sometimes my abdomen rumbles and I can't tell if it is the uterus or my stomach. I often get up and lay awake for an hour or two before sleeping again. During the day I feel like I want to go (#2) and my body is not ready yet...I'll go later. I wonder what is happening. I drink lots of water. I'm happy to make it to week 17, though!! That is a positive thing!!

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AUG 21: I'm getting excited b/c I'm only a day away from reaching 18wks!! One of my goals!! I feel good physically and emotionally. My gas troubles have calmed down since the doc said to avoid milk, dairy products, and raw vegetables for now. I've been sleeping better...very soundly. I actually had a nice dream of delivering a baby boy and holding chubby him in my arms. I'm so confused w/ the sex. I always knew I had a boy w/ my son...and I didn't find out until he was born. Now..I don't know. I can't be sure my feelings...although something pushes on that it's a girl. Oh,I don't care. I just want this baby healthy. Maybe I'll know this thursday!! My hubby is going!! I'm really excited. (Thank you to all the mommies who have been cheering me on!! It's helped me soo much!!).

AUG 22: MADE IT TO WEEK 18!! I'm so happy. The only thing is that I woke up very nauseous!! I've felt like that all day...tomorrow is my shot and my u/s!! YEAH..thank God!! (am I still 4months preg or 5 months..??)

AUG 23/24: THEY CONFIRMED IT'S A BOY!!!! Yes!! I can't believe it!! My Aug 21 dream(read above) came true (my feelings were wrong). My hubby held my hand tight and my son smiled. The lady was like," Yup, it looks like you'll be having a little brother!" She gave us a pic of his little "thing". Aww..I am so happy. Lately, there's been a wave of girls being born on my hubby's side of the fam and now (praying to God) a boy will come!! Now we have to work on telling the fam about my pregnancy. We kinda want to wait until I undergo the Level II sono. I don't know names yet...my son likes "kevin". We'll wait for that decision. I'm still taking it easy..a week and a half left before I start to work (Sept.4). Hope all you ladies are doing ok!!

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OCT. 5---24 WEEKS!! Today I feel tired. Yesterday was back to school night and I came home at 10PM. Then today I worked and it was a busy day with pep rally and my after school club. My son had a prob with early dismissal and the dumb bus. It didn't stop for my husband's aunt so I was frantic trying to figure out where he was from work. (He was ok and got picked up). Also, it was soo humid and hot today!! I'm just glad to be home. I can't believe my updates from Sept were erased!! Anyway, I feel good. Just some stretching around the groin area like needles. I also feel a dull small pain around my gallbladder removal incision.

Tomorrow, I go for my weekly checkup and shot. I want to make it to week 25 already...Time passes slowly!!!

OCT. 12--25 WEEKS!! Hello! They did my sono yesterday (in the midst of pouring rain here in NY) and they told me the baby weighs 1 lb. 12 oz. I couldn't believe it. I feel it, though, when I bend down and get up..it's difficult and I breathe hard. My belly is not that big, though. People keep telling me I'm small. I was like that w/ my son. I think I have a belly of a 4 or 5 month pregnancy...and I'm almost 6 months and a half!! Thank God, I feel good overall. The baby moves so much...punching me on my right side more than my left...I wonder if that means his feet are on that side?? I'm happy to feel good..no contractions or anything...I keep taking the shot which is always painful and leaves a bump on my arm...sometimes it even itches and I scratch so much I leave marks. There is some bruising also..I don't care..if it keeps my baby inside, so be it.

Thank you to all who write and respond to me. I will pray for you!!

OCTOBER 20: 1 HOUR GLUCOSE TEST...WILL LET YOU KNOW THE RESULTS!!

OCTOBER 23: I FAILED!! I HAVE TO TAKE THE THREE HOUR TEST THIS SATURDAY...WHAT A BUMMER!! I HOPE I DON'T HAVE GEST DIABETES!! =(

OCTOBER 24: 27 WEEKS!! I'm feeling very tired today...had trouble breathing throughout the day as I went up/down stairs occasionally in the high school. Now, I have a dull pain around my side/groin area. A little around my back on that same side also. I'm a little scared. I don't want that to be mini-contractions!!

Anyway, tomorrow I go for my sonogram...I hope that they see that everything is ok and that I'm not dilating or anything!! I'm also getting closer to the week my son was born (32 weeks)!! It will be a miracle if I make it past that mark!!! Please pray for me!!

OCTOBER 31: 28 WEEKS!! HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! Just came home from trick-or-treating with my son and his school and library parties. I'm so happy to have him. He's a great kid!

I didn't get a call back for the results of the 3 hour glucose test...maybe I passed it?? Anyway, I'm officially 7 MONTHS!! I can't believe it!! Everyone's prayers are really working and I thank everyone for them!!

I am feeling a little anxious now b/c I am reaching the time when my son was born (32 weeks)!! It is only 4 weeks away!! I think I should purchase at least a bassinet for the baby to sleep in. My mother-in-law threw me a small baby shower and I did get some essentials...except I'm missing sleeping furniture, bathing supplies, and bottles. I just was hesistant to do so before....now I feel like I should at least have the bassinet. I'm getting excited and nervous!! Meanwhile, the baby kicks away!! =)

NOV. 6: ONE DAY AWAY FROM 29 WKS!! I am really tired today...yesterday I worked (taught all day) and then had parent-teacher conferences from 6PM to 9:30PM. Today (election day) I also had parent-teacher conferences from 10am to 2:20PM with a morning conference from 8am to 10am. I just came home to rest.

I've been feeling a little diarrhea/constipated. I don't know what it is...sometimes I feel very loose and then I feel like I really can't go. I don't like it. It's making me nervous. I have a sonogram this Thursday to check things out. The baby is kicking away!! I mean sometimes I feel like he's turning around 360' inside of me. Also, he likes my right side..poking my ribs. I can't believe I made it this far.

Thank you to all who are praying for me and cheering me on! I really want to make it!!

NOVEMBER 9: 29 WEEKS AND 2 DAYS!! I Feel tired today and some pressure in the groin area. I went for my SONO yesterday and they said everything looks great and that the baby's head is down! This doesn't really matter b/c it seems like I will have a scheduled c-section (due to my chances of uterine rupture). Anyway, that explains the kicking around my ribs!! They said the baby also weighs 2lbs. 11oz.!! I still can't believe it!!

I also passed my 3 hour glucose test.

Now, I have a mini-goal of making it past 32 weeks. It seems November is flying!! I just feel more tired lately...and bending down or going up stairs causes heavy breathing.

CONGRATS TO ALL MY FRIENDS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR BABIES!! GOD REALLY DOES PERFORM MIRACLES!! =)

NOV. 16: 30 WEEKS and 2 DAYS!! Hello. I still can't believe how good I am feeling and the baby is kicking away!! I love him so much!! He kicks really hard and my belly shakes with his movements. Many of my co-workers say that I "look good" or that I "don't look like I am 7 and a half months". I really don't. I'm carrying small and my weight is 150 lbs. If I sit, you can't really see my belly that much..unless I'm standing from the side.

Anyway, I also have lots of energy to do things at my job. I run two student clubs...Science Olympiad and Multicultural club. I love working with them after school to raise money for their t-shirts and promote what they love doing. Of course, at the end of the day I feel tired and sleepy..like today I woke up without the urge to get up!!

Even though I am "high risk", I feel like I want to be active. I also don't feel any contractions or anything. I think the more I do, the more time flies for me. I think I should start getting baby stuff ready....do you?? =)

NOV. 21: 31 WEEKS!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL! I AM SO THANKFUL TO GOD for this website and the friends I've made. I am especially thankful to make it to this week. I feel good! I remember having contractions this week with my son 7 years ago! I was in the hospital and then he was born at week 32! I think maybe I'll make it past that time!! I'm going to prep for my baby this weekend and definitely REST!! I can't believe this is happening to me!! Thank you all for the prayers and best wishes!!

NOV. 28: 32 WEEKS!! I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT I AM TYPING THAT NUMBER!! I NEVER MADE IT PAST THAT POINT WITH MY SON!!

Anyway...it is really cold here in NY (42 degrees) and today I am feeling happy AND worried. I woke up with a dull pain around my vaginal/groin area. As the day has gone by (I'm working, remember?..standing and walking) I've felt the dull pain causing difficulty in my walking. I don't know how to describe it...maybe like if a muscle is pulled or something. Not pressure....I know what that feels like..but just like a dull pain. Also, my back has hurt a bit. While the baby kicks away, I've laid down since I got home from work....I want that feeling to go away...I hope it's nothing...and I don't want to call the doc b/c they'll just say to go the hospital. I don't want to go. If anyone reads this, can you tell me if it's normal? Should I be worried? Is it my cerclage? I'm kinda scared. I don't want to go into labor now...I've made it so far. I only have 3 weeks and 2 days before I go out on maternity leave from my job. I just want this baby to be full term...

NOV. 29: THANK YOU FOR ALL THE SUPPORTIVE COMMENTS!! I wanted to stop worrying so I called the doc today and he told me to come in right away. I had to ask permission to leave early ( I missed teaching only one period) and went to the appointment. I AM REALLY GLAD I DID! It turned out that I have a MAJOR yeast infection...and that is what is causing the dull pain. The doc said my cerix is closed, but I have to have a non-stress test(?) and he wants another sonogram this Monday. I have to go he doesn't want me to wait for Thursday when I have my regularly scheduled one. So...as the time goes by...I anxiously countdown the days!! Again, thank you to all for worrying about me! God bless you!

DEC. 3: Well...I went for a sono today and they said the baby's fine measuring 4lbs. 1oz!! I have never made it this far in ANY pregnancy!! My son was 3lbs. 12oz. when he was born!! I am so HAPPY and EXCITED and getting nervous!! I only have 3 more weeks before I go on maternity leave (after new year's won't go back to work for about 3 months). I did the non-stress test and the heartbeat was 135 bpm. I also got my painful shot. Well, gotta go...getting more tired as the days go by. Here in NY is it SOO COLD...32 degrees with winds of 40mph!! =)

DEC. 14: (34 WEEKS)....I just got out of the hospital last night. I was admitted for preterm labor (contractions) on Monday. I actually went on Sunday for the pains but I was let out when they calmed down. Then on Monday morning I got them again. They came every 5 to 7 minutes. That's when they kept me. They gave me IV fluids and two shots of terbutaline (horrible). Then I was brought to a room where they monitored the contractions and the baby's heartbeat. They checked my cervix and said I had started to dilate a little but that my cerclage was still ok. My doctor told me that our days were counted at this point but that they want to keep the baby inside until it's at least 37 wks. After everything, they think I had a urinary tract infection causing the contractions so I got antibiotics through IV while in the hospital. I was nervous and very uncomfortable with everything (poked, looking inside, etc.) and missing my family. Now I'm home and just thinking about missing these last two weeks of work..which I was not planning on. I hope this baby stays inside!

DEC. 26: 36 WEEKS!! Merry Christmas to everyone!! I hope you all had a good time with your family. I just can't believe I made it to 36 wks! The baby was measuring 4lbs. 10oz. last week..and they said he will never be more than 7 lbs on being born b/c I am small. All is good. I just am confused right now on giving birth by c-section on Jan. 16 or going natural. All the docs in my group said c-section is safer..but the baby's head is down this time...and I wanted to recuperate quickly to go back to work. They said I could try VBAC but that it is riskier....don't know....any opinions??

JAN. 2: (37 WEEKS!!) HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY FRIENDS! I HAVEN'T BEEN ON B/C BOTH MY SON AND HUBBY WERE HOME THIS WEEK...NO TIME FOR INTERNET. However, I am doing good. It's just getting heavier to move around. The baby is 5 pounds, 5oz!! My c-section is scheduled for January 16...so if I make it to then..that will be the day (in two weeks!). Today I had my cerclage removed...not fun....lots of pressure and sensitive area. =( Now I'm getting nervous about the baby really being here!! =) Overall, I'm really happy. Thank you all for your prayers and concerns.

JAN. 10: (38 WEEKS, 1 DAY!) The docs found me with high blood pressure early this week so I've been resting. The baby's fine..he is measuring weightwise 5lbs. 10oz..kinda of small, but that's normal b/c I am small the doc said. MY C-SECTION IS THIS WED. JAN. 16TH!! I am sooo nervous, happy, and everything mixed together! My hubby and I are nervous with the fact we are actually going to have another son!! We are prepping everything even though I feel like just sitting or laying down with all the pressure. To all my buddies, I will def let you know when this baby is out! I'm happy to know that most of you are doing well. =)

JAN. 14: (38 WEEKS, 5 DAYS!): Ok, everyone! Two days away from the birth of my son! I feel pressure down there and today I was told he weighs 6lbs. 1oz!! Thank you for all your prayers! I know that God is with us!!