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koraljolin
	Age: 28 Country: USA Province/region: Ohio City: Partner: married-Joe Children: Yes, 1 Pregnant: Not anymore Occupation: Group Fitness Instructor
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12-19-07 This will be my 3rd child. My husband and I were pretty young when we had our first 2 girls. They are now 12 and 10. We were quite surprised with this one, but now very excited. I do regret telling so many people so early. Now if something goes wrong, there will be that many more people to have to explain it to. I don't know why I'm so worried, my other 2 pregnancies went perfect. I'm looking forward to Jan 4th, my first ultrasound!

1-3-08 So week 7 has proved to be the worst yet. I lost my appetite almost completely, and have got sick more this week than in my entire pregnancy. I was pretty bloated to begin with. I had grown out of my jeans already and some people had suggested twins because I had grown so quickly. However this week has taken it's toll on me and I quickly lost all weight I had put on. Tomorrow will be my 8 week mark and I go in for my first ultrasound, and 2nd Dr.'s visit. I'm so nervous I could puke...oh wait maybe that's just lunch coming back to haunt me! Wish me luck...

1-4-08 Seeing and hearing that little peanuts heartbeat gave me so much relief. I think maybe now I can stop worrying so much and just relax. It brought tears to me and my hubbys eyes to hear the heartbeat. Even cooler is that we got to bring home a DVD of the ultrasound and will be able to put all subsequent ultrasounds on the same DVD. aaahhhh a sigh of relief. I can't stop smiling, and pray that things continue to go well for us.

2-2-08 Well I finally made it to 12 weeks. I had my 3rd Dr. visit yesterday. Peanuts heartbeat was around 165bpm, and everything looks great. I am starting to feel better. Morning sickness has been gone for a few weeks. My energy level is slowly coming back I think. It's still hard to get motivated some days, and I just have to let the housework go. I'm am lucky my girls are older and can help out with the chores. I just can't wait untill spring. This cold weather really drags me down.

My best friend is also pregnant. She is 15 weeks ahead of me. I am so glad that she is there to listen to me complain and I know that she totally understands what I'm going through. It will be so neat to watch our kids grow up together. I even get all her hand me downs, which I need alot of considering I have nothing left from when my girls were babies.

I just feel so blessed. I hope that everyone can be as happy and content as I am.

3-28-08 Today officially marks my halfway point. That's so hard to believe. Time sure does fly. 2 weeks ago we found out we are having another girl, and I couldn't be happier about it. The first half of my pregnancy was so stressful. My mother-in-law was very ill and I was taking care of her as much as I could. The stress and emotion of her passing away 2 weeks ago was almost unbearable. I am trying to take things one day at a time. I know God sent us this baby to help us continue on with our lives. Without her to look forward to, life would seem empty and pointless right now. It's hard knowing my girls don't have a grandma around to spoil them like most kids do.I think we have decided on a name for our baby. We decided to honor mom by calling the baby what mom always called my husband by..."Joey" I think it's so cute, and I just picture a little brown hair, green eyed, piggy tailed girl hopping around. Her full name will be Jolin(Linda is mother-in-law's name) which means "God will increase." Her middle name will honor my father. We went from Charles, to Charlie, to Chaylee. Chaylee means "Who is like God?"I have another Dr.'s appt this morning and can't wait to hear that little heartbeat again. Joey has been very active the last few weeks and I'm feeling her move all the time now. My husband loves to talk to her and just sit with his hand on my belly waiting for movement. I just can't wait to hold her in my arms.

07/04/08 It's been awhile since I have updated so I figured I'd write a quick little blog. I am currently 34 weeks and have gained about 40 pounds. Jolyn is a very active baby and I am loving being pregnant. I have no major complaints or problems. Things are getting uncomfortable, but I'm far from miserable. I just had my baby shower last weekend and I'm a little overwhelmed by all there is left to do. Only 6 weeks until I can hold my little Jolyn Hope in my arms. Final ultrasound will be on the 18th to make sure she is ready to deliver. It's getting so close and has gone by so fast. I can't wait!

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hanna08 - 28.6 hours ago
I took it out 5 days later, it was bad... and im still bleeding ... it works for some people but i guess its best to try it and see if it works for you...

Judesmama - 29.9 hours ago
Hi! I just saw your comment in the 1 month forum. I'm glad you were able to come to a decision so quickly. I cannot stress to you enough the importance of you and your husband being in complete agreement about this. If you aren't on the same page it will be very difficult for you to stand your ground. You need all the support you can get just to go up against the medical profession and family/friends who won't understand. You will likely be made to feel guilty and accused of bad parenting. I just want you to be prepared for that. You are doing a good thing by refusing to vaccinate, and there are a LOT of mom's just like us out there. If you ever need extra reassurance you can always talk to me, and I know there are other mom's on this site who would be happy to help...you are in good company! Love, Angie

nicole87 - 37.3 hours ago
Hey... yeah, they are soo similar! Very pretty name =). I feel the same way you do but it is really a hard decision to make. I will do some more reading on the subject. I was originally planning to have the shots spaced out. Next week is my daughter's 2 month appointment. They said she will be getting three and I told him I only want one. I definately agree 2 months old is too young to have multiple shots done at once...

MrsBandBabyB - Sunday, 12 October
The shots were horrible, she screamed and cried, and I cried. It was so heartbreaking. She had three shots, and an oral medication for rotaviris. Last night she cried and cried, I called the pediatrician and he told me to give her tylenol and a bath. So I did.I gave her tylenol and then we took a warm bath together. After soaking in the warm water she was happy and content. Today she is acting like herself again. I love her so much, it's amazing how much you can love someone!!!

nicole87 - Saturday, 11 October
hey i saw ur post about vaccines, i was considering doing shots more slowly than usually. instead of getting three at her 2 month visit, just one. even though the doctor said they arent linked to autism i really think there is some connection between that... my little brother is autistic... he started digressing after the mmr vaccine.

it is really scary and i dont know what to do either. there raelly is no good answer... i mean u either take the risk of them getting the shots and those side effects or risk then getting those sicknesses =/.

what are u planning on doing?

maryw - Wednesday, 8 October
A lot of the book is about how to calm a baby with colic. and it works, even on a crying baby who doesn't have it. But i'm with you- I want my girl to feel secure and to not wake up alone. She wakes up so many times at night, looks at me, and goes back to sleep. it's priceless. and this time is so fleeting- why not enjoy it?

maryw - Tuesday, 7 October
hi, my baby girl sleeps with us also. the book The Happiest Baby on the Block talks about how their first few months of life should be like a 4th trimester. they need to feel comfortable and secure. habits don't start til they reach 3 months. so i'd say keep her in the bed!

Laura Ward - Monday, 6 October
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mommad - Friday, 19 September
Don't worry about it! Hold her, love her, and spoil her all you can! These months are going by too fast!

scorpgrl20 - Thursday, 11 September
Ohh and I just think it is so funny that the shot in the hospital that she didn't get was the hepitius B (spell??)...I got my hepitius B shot when I was in 6th grade and my fiance when he went to college. They just pump all these babies with vaccines when they are soooo young now.

scorpgrl20 - Thursday, 11 September
I am with you on the shots. My daughter didn't even get her shots at the hospital and will be getting them when she is 2 months. I know my doctor wants to give her 3 shots at her 2 month appointment but I'm making him break that up over a few weeks.. I know I'm just anal but I want everything to be ok. The one I would be most worried about is the MMR..but when she is 15 months and has to get it I am just going to give the shots individually over a few weeks. Just make sure the doctor shakes the shots in front of you.

newmommyj - Thursday, 11 September
the ysay that taastes can enter your milk between 6-8 hours after eating. for me, its 8-12 hours. i was told to stay away from spicy foods (even only mildly spicy) and anything with a lot of different spices in it. i ate salt and vinegar chips one night, i could definately tell my son didnt like it. he did the same as your baby, screwed up his face and kicked everytime he took a drink.

heavymetalmama - Sunday, 7 September
Hey, I haven't been on in awhile...Yeah, Dylan is such a good baby. He hardly ever cries(knock on wood)and sleeps pretty good. He's definitely an eater though, he's at 4 ounces at a time already at 3 weeks. I actually think we had our babies on the same day...August 16th! How crazy is that?! I'm so glad we didn't have to be induced, since we both didn't really want to. Labor was about the same amount of time, but way easier without pitocin. I still needed my epidural though! Hope Allianna (did I spell that right?) is doing well and hope you are feeling well too!!

jjohnston6 - Saturday, 6 September

OMG... look at that barret... its almost biger than her :o)

alkalibee - Thursday, 4 September
When my girl was a few days old I had the worst cracked bleeding nipples so I had to pump to let them heal, I used the playtex bottles with the drop ins, the wipe nipple and she took to it great. I just have someone else feed it to her if I can so she dosent associate it with me too much

shimmer178 - Thursday, 4 September
My baby girl is now 6 days old, my nipples hurt so bad and I was so tired that I gave in and pumped a bottle of milk and let her grandmother feed her while I slept. Best decision I made. She is still getting the benefits of my breastmilk but I have the freedom to let someone else feed her If i need to relax. She took the bottle right away and when I breastfed again later she was fine. She eats ALOT. If i had to use formula i'm sure i'd go broke. I've heard of nipple confusion but I havent had a problem with that or using a binky. Goodluck

whatwillitbe - Thursday, 4 September
i wrote you yesterday, but i went to the lactation specialist today so i thought i'd give you one more thing you can do, my baby isn't latching on so great, but he tries really hard, ive ben using the bottle so hes used to that size nipple and lets be honest mine is WAY bigger.....well today she gave me whats called a nipple sheild, she said you can get them at target or wal mart for like 5 dollars for a small pack...well it worked great! my baby latched right on no problems! we only used it once but she said its a good way to go back and forth between breast and bottle...maybe that will help

whatwillitbe - Thursday, 4 September
i started pumping on the 2nd day cuz my boy wasnt eating enough from the breast...he will still try to take the breast, but he doesnt get much out of it so i still pump and he eats about 4 oz every 4 hours....i pump everytime i feed him, unless we're out in public then i pump when we get home and before we leave...you should be able to feel it in your breasts when it time to pump, they will get hard in some spots...i usually fill up a couple bottles, and then i have some frozen as well, that way if i ever need to be away form him its there...you can keep it at room temp for 6 hours, in the fridge for 6 days and frozen for 6 months....so you can leave the bottle by your bed for the middle of the night feedings instead ofhaving to go to the fridge everytime and having the baby wake up....my boy took the bottle very easily he had no problems..the sooner you start the easier it is i think....but if you have a pump already i'd start....its freed me up quite a bit to not have to go in the other room when the kids are here (to young ot explain breastfeeding) or when my brothers or grandpa are in the room...i like the bottle feeding very much, but they still get all the goodness of breastmilk, plus you can tell exactly how much they are eating adn dont have to worry if they are getting enough....if you dont want your baby to competely lose interest in your breast, the lactation consultant ive been seeing says breastfeed first, then offer the bottle as "dessert" after they latch on for ten minutes or so...i hope this helps good luck

Jo-Mama - Thursday, 4 September
I posted on the 0 month page, but I thought I'd also send you a personal note. I have a 5 month old and god knows I am no expert, but I can tell you that I held my baby all the time (really, she only laid down to sleep at night - I held her during naps all the time and wore her in a sling and never let her go). She is not at all spoiled. I can put her down to play for tons of time now. She doesn't cry. She knows that if she needs me, I'll be there. She trusts me. Today after her nap she played with a rattle in her crib for half an hour by herself. I folded laundry and listened to her laughing at herself. She is so well adjusted and I miss those holding days so much. She loves her alone time now. So we are an example of a family that "spoiled" their kid but are totally happy with the outcome. And she has a beautifully shaped head!

MelissaJoanne - Wednesday, 3 September

Welcome beautiful girl!