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 | Age: 28 Country: US Province/region: California City: Los Alamitos Partner: Daniel, husband Children: Yes, 2 Pregnant: Yes Due date: 22 Aug ,2008 Occupation: Music Teacher |
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Hello! This is my first pregnancy, but my third little blessing. I am blessed to be a step-mommy to two amazing little people, and can't wait to introduce them to their new little brother or sister. There is nothing in life that I have wanted more than to be a mommy, so it is such an honor to be trusted with two little lives that didnt come from my womb, and now to experience the miracle of giving birth! Wow! Can't wait!
I'm that crazy woman who is planning an all-natural home water-birth. My midwife is amazing, and I hope that God allows me to accomplish that goal. We shall see! I'm down for whatever HE has in store...
We are waiting to find out the sex of our wee one. It's such a fun mystery, and EVERYONE has an opinion on the matter. If someone believes the baby is a boy or a girl, they are CONVINCED of their theory one way or the other!
I'm so glad to share this miracle with all of you ladies. Through the nausea, headaches, and fatigue, I have to say that I am truly enjoying the entire process. Blessings to you all!
**UPDATE**
So something interesting had to happen,right? This pregnancy has almost been TOO easy! I was recently diagnosed with "manageable gestational diabetes." What the? :o) Not too bad though, just have to really watch what I eat. No sugary foods or refined flour for me! I have seen a MAJOR difference in my readings since I have been regularly eating nopales (cut up cactus leaves). It's an old Mexican remedy for diabetes, and seems to be working for me! Thank goodness! I'd much rather eat something grown from the earth to control this diabetes than man-made insulin or medication. Thanks for creating nopales God! I even got to cheat (with doctor's permission) and have a cupcake at my baby shower! heh... :o)
This seemed fun:
Pregnancy Survey
How far along are you:: 26 ½ weeks Cravings so far:: FRESH LEMONADE! (the whole pregnancy!), chile verde, red wine vinegar, strawberries
Things that make you sick:: Not anymore, but in the beginning I couldn’t stand the smell of artificial fruity stuff like candy or my kids’ toothpaste!
Boy or girl:: waiting until we meet the little one!
Baby's name:: Boy: Abraham Daniel Hosea, Girl: Hannah Grace Hosea
Advice for other pregnant women:: Keep your mind at peace. Worrying, stressing, getting irritated, all affect your baby as well. While you are expending a great deal of effort to make sure you are physically healthy (hopefully), make sure you are spending a good amount of time also making sure you are in a peaceful, healthy mental and spiritual state!
Baby Daddy:: My incredible partner in life, my husband Daniel
His reaction:: Silence, with a BIG hug and a HUGE smile
Greatest memory so far:: Taking my little people to an ultrasound, and my stepson thinking the heart beating was the baby’s mouth opening and closing!
Biggest fear:: Don’t have any. I swear! I trust in whatever is laid out before me for my life and my wee one’s life, good or bad.
Strange symptoms:: Nothing strange, I don’t think…yet…
Advantages of being pregnant:: Women are so much nicer!
Weird dreams:: Too many to list. Every dream I have is vivid, vibrant, and kooky.
Emotional outbursts:: Not really outbursts, but I was a weepy mess on New Year’s Eve going up to all my friends and tearily thanking them for their friendship. And I was the sober one! LOL!
Breast changes:: Oh goodness. One word…Huge.
Waist changes:: I have a pretty teenie torso, so I started showing pretty early. I’ve gained about 13 inches in my waist.
Things you quit for baby:: Coffee, Wine, and Sushi. Oh how I miss thee... And actually, I did the opposite of quit something, in that I started eating meat again!
Most uncomfortable time:: After work…leg cramps.
Worst part of being pregnant:: I swear nothing! I really mean it! Even my discomforts are a reminder of my wee one’s existence, so I embrace them. Of course, talk to me in a couple months when I am 8 months pregnant and it is the hottest part of the summer in Southern California! :o)
Best place for maternity clothes:: Anywhere! The styles are pretty loose and flowy right now, which makes maternity shopping a lot easier on the wallet! For bottoms, Mimi Maternity and Motherhood have these “secret fit belly” things. Pretty dang comfortable.
Taking parenting classes:: Neither parenting nor childbirth. My midwife says I am so well-read I could teach a childbirth class! LOL! As far as parenting classes, I only trust the best parenting “Book” ever written, as well as considering the wisdom and advice others give me.
Pregnancy necessities:: Water! Extra pillows…
Grandparents reaction:: Tears. Lots of ecstatic tears
Aunts? Uncles?:: My brother and sister-in-law, and my husband’s brother and sister-in-law (Who is pregnant as well and due 5 weeks after me! Yay!)
Godparents:: Hmmmm… not sure.
Where will you deliver:: At home
When:: I’m due August 22, but I think baby is coming a week or two early.
Will you breastfeed:: Absolutely. Hopefully baby cooperates.
Will you use cloth diapers:: Yes. And disposables for when I am out and about.
Books you're reading:: No books (other than the Good Book!) but lots of internet surfing, and sifting through all of that to find the true, reliable information.
Another one...
Pregnancy survey
About you
Name: Crystal
Age: 28
Height: 5’7”
Pre-Pregnancy Weight: 131 Lbs. (Before I had my first prenatal appt. I had to call the Dr.’s office where I had my last random appt. to find out, cuz I never weigh myself! LOL!)
About the Father
Name: Daniel
Age: 31
Height: 6’1”
Are you still together?: Very happily married.
About the Pregnancy
Is this your first pregnancy?: Yes
When did you find out you were pregnant?: December 12, 2007.
Was it planned?: Yes. Sort of. Not charting or anything… just not trying NOT to, and well…we were newlyweds! There was plenty of opportunity! ;o)
What was your first reaction?: “Is that a line? I think it’s a line… Wait is it? It’s really faint…No, I really do think it is a line!” Then tears and prayer.
Who was with you when you found out?: Just me and God.
Who was the first person you told?: Well, when my mother-in-law came over later that day, I showed her the test and asked her if she thought there were 2 lines. She said yes. So I guess she was the first to know!
How did your parents react?: SOOOOOOOOO excited! Actually jumped up and down!
What was your first symptom?: I felt super nauseas when I went around collecting gum on a tissue from all my students before their concert. It was so odd, I took a test a few days later.
What is your due date?: August 22, 2008.
Do you know the sex of the baby?: Nope. Don’t want to know until we meet him/her!
If so, what is it?: ...
Have you picked out names?: Yes
If so, what are they?: Boy… Abraham Daniel, Girl…Hannah Grace
How much weight have you gained?: at my 28 week appt, 19 lbs.
Do you have stretch marks?: Not on my belly. I have a small one between my boobs, looks like I had open heart surgery like my mommy! Completely covered by my immense cleavage though!
Have you felt the baby move?: “move” is an understatement
Have you heard the heartbeat?: lots o’ times
About the Birth
Home or hospital birth?: Home. In the water. I know, I’m crazy.
Natural or medicated birth?: Au naturale
Who will be in the delivery room with you?: In the actual room, probably Daniel, my mom, my midwife, my friend Jen taking pics, and my Tia Mercy videotaping. I’d love if my mother-in-law would too, but she would rather be in the backyard with everyone else, making sure they are fed and comfortable. Yeah, we’re basically having a “birth day” party… :o)
Will you breastfeed?: Absolutely.
Do you think you'll need a c-section?: I doubt it. Unless there are complications, and we have to go to the hospital.
Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time?: Again, an understatement. a) I’m Mexican. b) pregnancy hormones c) I just met my wee one. Need I say more? I will be a weepy mess!
What's the first thing you might say to him/her?: Whisper “The Lord He is God” in their ear. Jewish tradition… pretty cool.
Would you let someone videotape the birth?: Yes.
Are you excited about the birth, or scared?: SOOOOO excited. I’m not naïve, I know it is going to be extremely difficult and painful. I embrace the whole experience though, even if it means that we end up not having the birth we have dreamed of, and I end up having to go to the hospital. Either way, it is all beautiful!
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JoAnneMichelle - Tuesday, 22 July
LOL at my shower some one told me I should schedule and induction or c-seciton for 8/8/08. While I wont be scheduling anything THAT early, i guess its up to the baby when she decides to arrive! :) It would be cool though!
sondra0031 - Tuesday, 22 July
HOW DO I GO ABOUT ASKIN ANOTHER DR WHAT THEY THINK?
crystalkm - Friday, 18 July
I have been controling it through my diet also, but are you seeing a Maternal Fetal Medicine doctor? Have they measured your baby? I thought I was doing good, but they measured her at 5lbs 9 ozs and I was at 34 weeks, so she is still getting big, although I am working hard to control my sugars! So my OB thinks we will be deliverying early, which is ok, just makes me nervous, her getting big and all.
MamaTash - Thursday, 17 July
thanks! i tell you that cute hair comes at a price - you do not want to be in our house in the morning when its time to brush... which is why i leave it loose as often as possible - so much less stress!
bibbeek - Tuesday, 15 July
Your outlook is amazing! Your words are helping me to relax bit. I have been getting a bit of anxiety lately due to the diabetes and I also have a heart condition that cause my blood pressure to rise. But both are under control now and I have to go to the Dr. weekly just to make sure everything is ok. It is crazy beacuse everything I have will go away the minute I have her. Thanks again for you uplifting words and have a great day!!!
bibbeek - Monday, 14 July
Thank you for all your info.
I will see if I can find nopales.
It was weird 3 days last week with no diet change my levels were just a bit high ... but over the weekend they went back down again. I was reading that stress can do it too. So maybe thats what it was. Who knows. I had an ultrasound last week and my little girl is already 6 lbs. and Im measuring at 38 weeks ...My dr. says it could be because of diabetes or just the size she is going to be. My husband was almost 9 lbs. when he was born. Im just hoping she comes a bit early. My dr. wants to induce me at 39 weeks due to the diabetes. Are you the same way?
Dani1979 - Thursday, 10 July
I live in San Antonio, so yes we have Mexican stores everywhere. I will ask around about it to my co-workers who are Mexican. Thanks again.
Dani1979 - Tuesday, 8 July
Noapels? Do they sell that as a food, vitamin, juice or what? I have gestational diabetes and my levels are low except my morning fast level is always high no matter what I do or don't do, eat or don't eat. Thanks for your advice its greatly appreciated.
morrismama - Tuesday, 8 July
just read up on Nopales and found this...
"Pregnant and nursing women should not use Nopal" - FYI
jjohnston6 - Tuesday, 8 July
aw.. what a cute picture.. you look fabulous! morrismama - Tuesday, 8 July
just saw your post about nopales. I also have a mild case of gestational diabetes. I'm intrigued. Where do you get them? Are they safe for the baby?
babymother - Monday, 16 June
Thank you for the advice - I am going to look into this...Happy Pregnancy ...less than 10 weeks to go!
ameylocket23 - Sunday, 15 June
thanks for your reply to my scary situation!! Kinda makes sense - i will mention it to my midwife when i see her - not for another 3 weeks though!! Grrr. And i usually tend to stand with my knees locked as im tall and i think it keeps me more stable!!?? And i did performing arts for 2 years and never managed to pass out because of this - luckily i didn't because that wouldv'e been really embarrassing on stage!!
Thanks for your advice again..
Take care and keep safe.
x
jrenee - Friday, 16 May
"Breastaurant"!! I love it - I will definitely be using that term when mine are open for business! Yeah, my mother and I are similarly shaped as well and she has never been small even after breastfeeding three babies. And, once she hit menopause, they got EVEN BIGGER -YIKES! Hey, we have to remember women pay to get what we are complaining about!
jrenee - Tuesday, 13 May
Yeah, my mom keeps telling me as my belly gets bigger, even my ginormous boobs will start to look smaller in comparison. I still can't imagine but I guess we'll see! Now... on to the challenge of finding a nursing bra that is going to fit when they will be even BIGGER after birth!!!!
jrenee - Thursday, 8 May
You are too funny! Your blog made me laugh, and feel better. I'm right up there with you. I'm in an "F" and will probably be an "G" or an "H" by the time my little girl is born. I have no idea where to even shop for a nursing bra. Have you found anywhere? The women at the maternity store told me I'll probably have to find one on line! If you find anywhere, please let me know! A fellow big breasted mama to be, Jennifer
totaltrip - Monday, 5 May
good advice. i try to say them all with a spanish accent (in my little white girl style)and my mexi hubby will say them too. the one name that is trouble is julia which i like but he doesnt so it doesnt matter anyway. but i dont like hulia so...did i mention he laughs at my accent? great teacher eh? i find his endearing as sexy and mine is just gringa. whateveerrrr.
as far as the gender, i want to see for myself, not be told.
Thanks!!
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