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lloosen
Age: In my 20s
Country: US
Province/region: Wisconsin
City: Franklin
Partner: Ryan
Children: Yes, 1
Pregnant: Not anymore
Occupation: Customer Assistance Manager
Online: 23 days ago.
Last updated: 23 days ago.
Member since: 229 days
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Warning Signs of Preterm Labor

Read below! This is EXACTLY what I experienced before going into labor at 33 weeks.

1. Uterine Contractions

Four or more per hour. Feels like abdomen is tight-may be painless or uncomfortable (mine were mostly painless.)

2. Menstrual-like Cramps

Felt low in the abdomen, near the pubic bone -- may be constant or come and go. (the morning of labor, I had constant menstual-like cramps, horrible!)

3. Lower, Dull Backache

Lower back pain that may radiate to the sides or the front-- may or may not be relieved by change of position (the morning of labor I had extreme lower backache.)

4. Pelvic Pressure

Pressure or heaviness in the lower abdomen, back or thights. It may feel as though the baby is pushing down. (felt like I had to have a bowell movement.)

5. Intestinal Cramps

A feeling of "gas pains" with or without diarrhea. (felt like I had to have a bowell movement.)

6. Increase or Change in Vaginal Discharge

May become pink or brown-tinged, muscousy or watery. (yes, yes, and yes, had it all in a matter of 4 or 5 days)

7. A General Feeling That Something is "Not Right"

Just not feeling well, even without a specific cause. (definetly felt "not right". Was worried my body was trying to tell me something.)

We have our baby boy! Kind of funny how it happend. Went off the Pill to start trying, tried for 2 months, then changed our minds and decided to wait a little longer. Picked up a new pack of pills to start, lo and behold, AF never came! We looked at the hpt together on the count of three. Saw the two lines and were speechless for about a minute!

Glad to have found this site, it's really neat to read about everyone's experiences.

Pregnancy Survey
About You
Name?: Lindy
Age?: In my 20s
Height?: 5'3''
Pre-pregnancy weight?: 125
About The Father
Name?: Ryan
Age?: In his 20s
Height?: 6'5''
Are you still together?: Yes
About Your Pregnancy
Is this your first pregnancy?: Yes
When did you find out you were pregnant?: October 30, 2007
Was it planned?: Sort of

What was your first reaction?: I was speechless
Who was with you when you found out?: My husband
Who was the first person you told?: My co-worker, Andia
How did your parents react?: They were surprised and happy
How far along are you?: Just gave birth, at 33 weeks! Early bird!
What was your first pregnancy symptom?: Late period! Then very sore boobs! Ow!
What is your due date?: It was July 4, 2008, but he came on May 20.
Do you know the sex of the baby?: Had a beautiful baby boy!
If so, what is it?:
Have you picked out names?If so, what are they?: Sawyer Ryan.
How much weight have you gained?: 25 pounds
Do you have stretch marks?: No
Have you felt the baby move?: He's moving a ton!
Have you heard the heartbeat?: Yes!
About the birth
Home or hospital birth?: West Allis Memorial Hospital
Natural or medicated birth?: I did have an epidural.
Who will be in the delivery room with you?: My husband
Will you breastfeed?: Yes
Do you think you'll need a c-section?: Didn't need one!
Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time?: I did!
What's the first thing you might say to him/her?: I think I said, "Hi sweetie!"
Would you let someone videotape the birth?: No
Are you excited about the birth, or scared?: I was more nervous than excited!





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blessedbaby - Thursday, 22 May
Congratulations and God bless both of you!!!


jadeysmommy - Wednesday, 21 May
congrats on you lil man .. hope all goes well


Caracaya - Wednesday, 21 May
Congratulations! I hope everything is well with you and your son :)


rookie - Wednesday, 21 May
Congratulations. Hope you're both doing well!


angelbabies14 - Wednesday, 21 May
Congratulations girl!! wow makes us think we could be next. Hope everything continues to go well keep in touch with us and let us know how your little boy is doing.


missyh - Wednesday, 21 May
Congratulations!!!!! How exciting! Glad to hear you and the baby are okay! Take care!!


inkjunkie - Wednesday, 21 May
Congratulations my darling!!
Hope youre both doing great
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx


mrs.tasha - Friday, 2 May
Maybe...for the most part. It is such a beautiful hospital!


mrs.tasha - Thursday, 1 May
It's funny your having your baby at west allis memorial. That's my hospital!! How cool! God bless you.
lol :)

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Photos
 (2008, 01, 01) 4D Ultrasound at 12 weeks 5 days. (2008, 01, 02) Ultrasound at 17 weeks (2008, 01, 25)  (2008, 01, 01) Ultrasound at 12 weeks 5 days. You can see the little hand up by the face! (2008, 01, 02)  (2008, 01, 15) 4D Ultrasound at 12 weeks 5 days. (2008, 01, 02) 23 weeks 4D (2008, 04, 16) 23 weeks 4D (2008, 04, 16) 5 months (2008, 04, 16) 28 weeks (2008, 04, 16) This was about 2 minutes after I had him! (2008, 07, 02) He did spend some time in the NICU due to his early arrival. (2008, 07, 02) Sawyer with Daddy. (2008, 07, 02) Sawyer with Mommy. (2008, 07, 02) 2 weeks old. (2008, 07, 02) 3 weeks old. (2008, 07, 02) Click here to see all lloosen`s photos

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  1. Do you like the name Sawyer for a little boy?...
    Date: 10-3-2008 Votes: 39 Comments: 4


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