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	Age: 26 Country: Province/region: City: Partner: Todd Children: Yes, 1 Pregnant: Not anymore Occupation: BSO Admin. Assist.
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Hi, my name is Laurie. I'm 26 years old, single, and oh yea... pregnant.

These are my parents:

They look almost happy in this picture. That's because I hadn't told them yet. I'll take a new picture when they start talking to me again.

Friday, May 11, 2007

Today is a good day. I feel good and I'm happy. No sickness or anything just really tired. But, amazingly, I feel everything is how it should be. Except that I've gained 2 pounds of bloat already. I was suggested by Linda to take measurements of my waist weekly, but I'd rather not admit my beginning waist measurements. I think it'll be more of a monthly thing, and I'll start next month :)

I'm a bit sad that I had to turn down the new job I was going for, but it's probably all for the better. I was just saying before I found out that I'm pregnant that I don't think I'm ready to leave BSO just yet.

I'm also a little sad that I can't start my MBA this fall. Luckily, Nova has an online program I can start in a year or so. I've always been pretty good at multitasking. I can watch my toddler run around and take classes at the same time. Sure I can!

If you'd like to see my life before baby (128lbs) please visit my myspace. But please don't leave any pregnancy comments yet since most people don't know, especially my brother.

I have a lot of support, though. Mostly my best friend Jennifer (and roommate). I know she'll always be there for me and her niece or nephew.

Right now my only fear (other than everything) is multiple heartbeats.

So these are the names I'm considering this second:

Julianne Catherine or Adrian Matthew

I like them a lot. I can't choose whether I want a boy or a girl :) I'm sure I'll be just as deliriously happy with either.

It's strange how just last week I had graduated from college and felt so unsure of myself. I was so confused and didn't know what I wanted to do with myself. Especially when everyone asked "what are you going to do now?" But today I have purpose and direction. Today I have my life planned out. Maybe had I stopped focusing on myself for a second, I would have figured it out sooner.

Friday, May 25, 2007

I cried when I read all the responses I received. I promise I will reply and get to know each and every one of you. Thank you for the support, because God knows I need it right now. I'd also like to suggest to everyone who is in my "6 weeks-not showing-but really bloated for some reason" situation that the rubberband trick is awesome! Also lemonheads work, but only for a few days. If you pop a lemonhead (only 50 calories per serving) you will never want one again for the rest of your life.

I'd also like to say that tomorrow is my 6th consecutive 21st birthday! Jason is taking me to Melting Pot. I think everyone else I know has actually either dropped off the face of the Earth or has forgotten me. Surprisingly (and with a little good support from a lot of soon-to-be-mommies from around the World) I'm ok with that.

Thursday, May 31, 2007

Sorry, I haven't written in a while. This morning sickness is kicking my ass! I also accidentally lost a ton of entries. Sorry about that, too!

Thursday, June 7, 2007

Sickness has somewhat subsided cause of the Sea Bands that I bought. The best $6 I have spent so far! They are accupressure bands that you wear all day long. Of course, my light bulb in my room blew this morning and I could find them. Today is not going to be fun.

On a happier note, I had my ultrasound today. I am officially 8w3d pregnant and my official due date in Jan. 14. This also means that I'm 100% confident of the outcome of the paternity test. My little jumping bean wouldn't stop moving. It was so cute and the heartbeat was so strong. I'm am now really excited. I wasn't so much before.

By the way, I received my acceptance letter to Nova Southeastern University's Wayne Huizenga School of Business this week.

This pic is from my cell phone. Look at the little baby arms!

Here's my little munchkin at 8 weeks and 3 days!!!!!!!

Friday, 5 Oct

Wish that my new layout hadn't disappeared. This is all old stuff, but I don't have time to change it back.

Updates:
I'm having a little girl. Her name is Julianne Ines.

I chose a day care yesterday. It is called Oxford Academy. They have internet viewing of the rooms. Best of all I get a 10% discount because of my job.

Now I have to choose a pediatrician.

My baby shower is going to be on Sunday, November 25 at a park. It is going to be a lot of fun (for everyone that doesn't look like they swallowed a basketball). Really hope they won't dress me up like a baby or any of that silly stuff. I already look funny.

Wednesday, 17 Oct

Well, it looks like I'm anemic on top of everything. Explains why I look like death.

Haven't really heard from Todd in a while. I sent him an email to let him know about the daycare and all he responded was that he heard it was a really good school. I'm at a loss as to what to do. We really need to sit down and talk about what we are going to do when the baby gets here instead of my making all the decisions and him not participating at all. But how do I ask him?

Monday, 5 Nov

I have been sending Todd update emails weekly. He reads them, but he never replies. The email I sent him yesterday said how sorry I am about his dad. His dad is very sick and doesn't have much longer. His dad came to visit me yesterday and then we went to see his mom. But, Todd, is still MIA. I don't really understand because I haven't asked for anything from him.

On another note, school is becoming very difficult. I am down to 1 class now (Finance) this semester and I am haven't a very difficult time keeping up. I am so tired after work I just want to vegetate and then on the weekends I have to cram everything in (cleaning, visitors, etc). I just need to hold on til Dec 8. I pray that I don't go into labor until after Dec. 8 so I can finish this semester.

Tuesday, 27 Nov

My baby shower was Nov. 25. Here is the slideshow:

Tuesday, 27 Nov

I just figured out what my daughter is:

Argenricish American

1/4 Argentine
1/4 Puerto Rican
1/2 Irish
All American!

Monday, 10 Dec

35 weeks is a hard one. My father-in-law passed away on Saturday. I have been very close to him since for many years and was always considered to be like a daughter. Even though things didn't work out Todd, I still remain very close to the family. I was part of their family before I was with Todd and continue to be afterwards. Dennis was a very special person to me and his wisdom had much to do with the person that I have become. On top of all this, this morning I slipped on my driveway during the rain and hurt my hip. Also, today my coworker was transferred to another location and I have to do the entire job on my own. I have never wanted to be at home so bad in my life. I wish that I could either go into labor soon or go on maternity leave early. But I already decided that the only time I'm going to be able to go on maternity leave prior to giving birth is at 38 weeks. That way if I give birth at 40 weeks I will still have a good 10 weeks with the baby before I have to take her to day care. If I give birth between 38 - 40 weeks then I will be at home when I go into labor and not run the chance of being at work when I go into labor. If I had a normal job, then I wouldn't mind so much but I work inside a jail and it is very far from home and my hospital. Not to mention the parking lot is VERY far and I wouldn't want to walk all the way to my car in that condition, especially since I walk with a cane due to my pelvic injury (left overs from the Army). Now I have to continue to do all the work I can barely do on my own.

Tuesday, 1 Jan

Julianne-Ines`s birthstoryI had irregular contractions starting at 8 PM on Christmas Day. I was at home with my parents. At midnight my contractions stopped and I took a nap. At 1 AM the contractions began again and still just as irregular. They were at 20 mins then 15 mins then 7 mins then 18 mins. It was very weird and I didn`t think I was in labor. I was waiting for them to become regular and 4 mins apart to go to the hospital. But that time never came. At 4 AM the contractions suddenly became 2 mins apart!!! I hurried to put the last minute items in my hospital bag and the baby`s bag. My mom drove me to the hospital in the fog. The fog was so odd and heavy that it was in the newspaper the next day. We got to the hospital at 5 AM my contractions were so close! I got to the door of the ER and in a contraction I screamed, `I`m in labor!` I was wheeled to labor and delivery. They placed me on a bed and my water broke. They told me to stop pushing and I kept telling them I can`t. In fact, I wasn`t pushing at all, she was just coming out on her own. The nurses finally decided to let me let go. The baby`s head came out and they screamed at me to hold her in. I held her in with every muscle I had. Her cord was wrapped around her neck. The nurses yelled, `call neonatal`. They then told me to let go again and she came out. She was born at 5:13 AM. Shortly thereafter the nurses got her to breathe finally and nicknamed her Turbo.