Hello, My name is Jasmine. I'm 2o years old & pregnant with my first child, which happens to be a healthy baby girl! Me & my boyfriend are very excited, this is also his first child. Everyone on both sides of the family are excited because this baby is the first grandchild on both sides of the family & the first niece on both sides of the family, so she's gonna be really spoiled & have alot of attention! Both of our families are really different, my family is made up of african american & caucasian & my boyfriend's family is Dominican, so she's gonna have alot of heritage to be proud of. She's also going to be speaking english & spanish, and I'm really interested to see how this is going to work. We live in Georgia, which is a great place to live, except for the fact that we're going through a severe water drought right now. I was born in Indiana & mostly raised in Iowa & Georgia. I'm really excited about being a mommy & am counting down the days until she arrives.

November 20, 2007- 22 weeks, 5 days

I'm so excited about having my daughter. We've shopped so much so far that when my baby shower comes I dunno what I'm gonna need, except for little things. I have lots of clothes for NB & 0-3 months, my mom bought my bassinet last night, I'm just so excited. I'm so happy that this pregnancy is going go well. I've had 2 previous miscarriages, but they were both very early on (6 weeks & 8 weeks) So to make it to almost 23 weeks is such a blessing. My boyfriend is also very excited about our daughter together, She's so active. We both talk to her all the time to insure her of her parents' voices. We are solid in a first name for her, and thats gonna be Gabriella. We decided that name because its kinda English, kinda spanish so we just hope she's happy with it. Sometimes I get nervous when I don't feel her move for awhile, I kinda forget that she has to rest & sleep as well...But I just wanna make sure she's okay. I don't have my next doctor's appt til December 4, I'll be 24 weeks, 5 days pregnant. Time just seems like its flying, Once Christmas hits thats probably when I'll start becoming really anxious! I'm just happy that everything is healthy & normal & I pray that continues until birth & beyond her birth!

November 21, 2007- 22 weeks, 6 days

Thanksgiving isn't coming fast enough...I WANT HAM! LOL! I'm so hungry for the varieties of food! I think my daughter is too, she's become so much more active this week! Whenever I sit down or lay down. I ♥ Her So Much! She's my lil princess! Mii dominicana! 120 more dayzzzz!

November 23, 2007- 23 weeks, 1 day

Thanksgiving was lovely & I hope everyone enjoyed their thanksgiving as much as I enjoyed mine. It was a very happy occasion. I'm grateful for my healthy soon to be daughter. I love you Gabriella! Muahzz!

November 28, 2007- 23 weeks, 6 days

I'm not feeling good at all. I have a really sore throat, an ear ache, & very congested. I called my midwife to ask what I can do about things & she told me to rest, drink plenty of juices, & try tylenol & cough drops. I really hate taking medicine though, I feel like I'm drugging the baby up or something, but I just feel so horrible. She seems fine though LOL, she just moving & kicking & doing her own thang! I feel like being pampered right now, but there's no one here to pamper me :(. Everyone is at work. Oh well...but anyways one more day until I'll be 24 weeks. This pregnancy is flying by so fast, its starting to scare me. Everyone keeps asking me if I'm ready to be a mom & I always so "I hope so" but thats because I figured I had 9 months to get myself prepared, but these past 5 almost 6 months have been the fastest of my life! Everyone is getting ready for her to arrive, she doesn't even know how loved she is already! She has two families have will love her til death! Christmas is coming so fast too...I guess I'll start shopping this saturday. I just hope & pray that everything continues to go great & in March we have a healthy, beautiful baby girl!

December 3rd, 2007- 24 weeks, 4 days

Everything has been going well lately, she has her routine of times when she wants to make herself "known" & wanna kick & move around, I think its cute. She does that alot at night & in the morning...especially after I eat. I'm feeling a whole lot better too. I was sick for about 4-5 days with a bad cold. My throat was killin me & I coughed so hard sometimes I threw up. It was horrible, but I'm glad that's all over. I'm pretty nervous because tomorrow I go to the doctor for the Glucose test & I'm nervous about that because my mom has diabetes & I know they check everyone but they pay close attention to those who have close relatives with diabetes. Also I'm gettin another ultrasound done tomorrow which I'm excited about because I get to see how much my baby girl has grown since my first ultrasound at 18 weeks, 5 days, but they're also gonna be checking the placenta, my midwife said the placenta was kinda "low-lying" , so they wanna check to see if the placenta has rotated up any (I pray it has, I wanna have a vaginal birth). I'm really excited though because besides those things, I've had a perfectly normal pregnancy so far...I think its been exceptionally good, I didn't have any morning sickness of anything like that! LOL! I'll keep everyone updated on my doctor's appt tomorrow. GOD BLESS ALL THE PREGNANCIES!

December 5, 2007-24 weeks, 6 days

Today has been an okay day for me. I went to the doctor yesterday to have a routine visit, plus another ultrasound to check the placenta because my last ultrasound at 18 weeks, 5 days my midwife told me the placenta was "low lying" & they wanted to pay close attention to that the more I get to the end of my 2nd trimester, I wasn't too worried about that since they say only 5% of women's placenta's never rotate upward, so I'm praying that I'm in that 95% somewhere. My only issue now is I did my blood glucose test yesterday & a nurse called me today & said my blood sugar levels were high & they want me to come in Monday for a 3 hour test. I'm alittle upset because I am really hoping I don't have Gestational Diabetes. After dinner the night before I didn't have any snacks or anything, so I'm still kinda wondering why my levels were so high. I just hope things continue to go well, the baby continues to grow well & healthy. It was so funny because after my midwife measured the fundus of my uterus, he got ready to listen to the heartbeat & she kept kicking the monitor when he put it on my belly, it was so cute, even my midwife was kinda amused by it. He said her heartbeat was clear & sounded good & was between 130-140 beats per minute, so I'm happy about that. It brought me back to the first time I heard her heartbeat, it was so tiny & small & almost unable to be heard, but now its getting stronger & louder. I know my lil princess is going to be fine.

December 7, 2008- 25 weeks, 1 day

Yesterday was a pretty interesting day. I spent the whole day with my boyfriend at his house & we hung out & kicked it & ate, and spent some quality time together, so around 4:30ish I went to the bathroom & emptied my bladder & afterwards I was walking back to his room to go lay down & I felt this gush & I stopped immediately then walked into his room & checked myself & more fluids kept coming out so I decided to chill for awhile & not make a big deal out of it, so I just started looking it up on the internet & it says after 20 weeks you should go to the ER or the women's center of your hospital so I called my mom & me, my boyfriend & both mom's went with us to the hospital. It was so weird & I was actually scared once I finally arrive into the women's center/family birthplace. I had to get signed it & they put a wristband on me & I went upstairs to with my boyfriend (you only could bring one person) & I changed into the gown & laid on the bed & they came in & put heart monitors on the baby to monitor her heartrate & she was alittle unhappy about that, she kept kickin the monitor & it was making this loud booming noise & my boyfriend was laughin, it thought it was funny. I told him we see her kinda personality already. So they wanted check for leaks of amniotic fluid & it was so uncomfortable! Luckily, the test came back negative, which I wanted because I didn't want to have to stay there or be put on bedrest...It was just discharge. I was pretty embarrassed but they said it happens all the time & its better to be safe than sorry which is true because I want my baby girl to be completely healthy.

December 13, 2007- 26 weeks, 0 days

Today started pretty early. I've been up since about 7:30 this morning. I had a ultrasound appointment at 8:30 a.m. & the OB-GYN & the hospital i'm going to deliver at is right down the street from my house so I have the luxury of waking up late & still gettin there early. I had my ultrasound done at 26 weeks to check my baby girl & the placenta. The technician said the low-lying placenta is still low, but it has rotated up alittle, which I'm hoping by the time I deliver it will raise enough for me to have a normal vaginal birth. I was excited to find out that my lil princess weighs 2 lbs. 1 oz. She gettin so big & strong & "mama's happy about that" LOL. She was covering her face at first then she let us take a peek. We checked me make sure she was still "A girl" because the first ultrasound I had was at 18 weeks, 5 days & thats still kinda early to find out but we're pretty certained she's a girl at 26 weeks. Time is flying by so fast. Mii princess will be here hopefully between 12-14 weeks from now (when I'm between 38-40 weeks). I think my family & my boyfriend's family is tryin to throw me a surprise baby shower...They've all been acting weird lately, plus my boyfriend slipped up & told me that my mom was meeting with them at his house on this upcoming monday & I said what? & he said never mind, I just pretended I didn't hear him LOL! GOD BLESS ALL THE PREGNANCIES!

December 18, 2007- 26 weeks, 5 days

Everything is going well so far. I'm really excited about my hospital tour coming up next Thursday, then I'll be 28 weeks pregnant. Time is flying by. I'm so excited about my baby girl being here. Well everyone is excited really...my boyfriend is really excited, he talks to her all the time (in spanish) & I think she likes it alot...whenever daddy talks to her or she hears him talkin, she just starts moving & kicking & being so active. I know she's gonna be a true "Daddy's girl". Both sets of grandparents are excited about the arrival of their first grandchild. She's gonna be spoiled rotten. I'm starting to notice her pattern on activity & the pattern in which she sleeps. She usually is sleeping sometime around three & she's really active early in the morning & late at nite. I'm so grateful to have such a lovely & devoted boyfriend to both me & his daughter & families that support us 110%, couldn't ask for much more honestly. I'm planning on going back to college after the baby is born (not right after, maybe summer or fall quarter) I really wanna go to nursing school. Thats something I really interested in. I can't wait til Little "Gabriella Morel" arrives, she's already my pride & joy. I love her so much already, I can't imagine how I'm going to feel when she arrives & is actually in my arms! I Love you Princess! God Bless all the pregnancies!~

December 24, 2007- 27 weeks, 4 days

Its Christmas Eve & I have so much to be thankful for...This Christmas has been a totally different experience for me, because until any other time in my life, I actually feel like a parent. I didn't really want anything this year...I just want my daughter to have everything she needs...and for a girl like me...thats a BIG SACRIFICE because I usually want everything (More clothes, shoes, upgrade on cell phone, etc.) Time is flying so fast & its like everyday she's getting stronger & stronger. Me & My boyfriend were laying in bed asleep & around 6:30 a.m. she woke me up with some big big kicks...it almost felt like she was tryin to climb out through my belly button! LOL! So of course my boyfriend got up with me & he actually got to feel a few of her hard kicks...it made him alittle more excited...& he talked to her for awhile but that seemed to make her more alert...so we went & ate breakfast & she calmed down LOL. It was hard because I really exhausted but exciting because I know she's getting healthier & stronger. We're really excited about our baby being here in alittle over 12 more weeks, well maybe even 10 more weeks (38 weeks pregnant)...thats crazii to even think about. Me & my boyfriend watched a video of a vaginal birth & it kinda freaked me out but I didn't tell him that...I don't think I should have watched it, but I was curious. So I'm 110% going with an epidural! LOL!

December 31, 2007-28 weeks, 4 days

Happy New Years Eve & New Years [2008] to everyone! Lately I've been feeling kinda sick when I wake up in the morning. I dunno if you can even get morning sickness this late in your pregnancy! I didn't have it in the beginning or anything similar to it, thats why its kinda weird, but I guess every woman is different. My chest is starting to feel tight & its gettin harder for me to breathe which makes me feel very uncomfortable, seeing that I had childhood asthma it makes me feel like I'm having a asthma attack. The baby is starting to move less & less which my OB tells me is because the room for her to move is getting tighter & tighter. I'm really starting to get uncomfortable. My ribs hurt, my back hurts, my feet are beginning to swell when I stand for a long period or walk. I can't wait til March comes! LOL! Me & My boyfriend (father of my daughter) are on & off...things are just kinda crazy right now. Everyone says I look small for almost 30 weeks...its starting to make me nervous but at the same time, I know everybody's body is different. I just wish all the new mommys & mommys to be a wonderful & safe New Year.

January 09,2008 29 weeks, 6 days

This week has been pretty tiresome. I feel myself gettin more & more exhausted as time comes closer...I try to get atleast 10 hours of sleep a day. I'm so excited because tomorrow I'll be 30 weeks & I'll only have 8-10 more weeks until my princess is here...unless she decides to come earlier (which I hope she doesn't). My baby shower is January 26th & I'm really looking forward to that. Its going to be a BIG baby shower with atleast 50-60 guests! Lots of Love & Gifts! I'm really grateful to have such a healthy baby & healthy pregnancy. I have been thinking back over alot of things & this pregnancy is such a blessing! I'm having my doctor's appt every two weeks now, & I gotta nother one next wednesday, so I always look forward to that so I can make sure everything is going good with her. I'll keep everyone updated. CONGRATS TO ALL THE NEW MOMMIES & MOMMIES TO BE IN 2008!

January 21, 2008- 31 weeks, 5 days

Its been awhile since I've updated my page. I've been so busy lately with all different typed of appointments & shopping for my baby girl & being nosy & wanting to help plan my baby shower (which no one included me in LOL) that I haven't been on here alot lately. Time is getting so close, its starting to get a lil scary. I'm seeing my OB every two weeks & everything is going good...which I'm very happy about. Me & my boyfriend are struggling, but we're maintaining. Both of our main focuses right now is...Our daughter & her healthy & safe arrival. My baby shower is this saturday (Jan. 26th) & I'm soooo super excited, I just can't wait, it kinda feels like christmas eve to me right now! LOL. yeah I'm having it alittle early, but oh well... In the next couple of weeks, I'm about to start slowing down & resting alot alot more to maintain my body for then next few weeks until she gets here. She's going to be so spoiled! With a baby shower of around 60 people attending how could you not be spoiled?!? LOL. My stretch marks are starting to come in somewhat, but not as bad as I thought. I exercise & eat right most of the time, plus belly butter helps alot. I was shocked to hear from my doctor that I've only gained 20 lbs so far which is pretty good. If i could maintain the good eating & exercising habits I have, I'd probably only gain another 6-8 lbs which is good because that won't be too hard to lose seeing that most of it is baby, placenta, amniotic fluid, etc. My main focus is staying healthy so that I can go full term & having a healthy baby girl! GOD BLESS ALL THE MOMMIES TO BE IN 2008!

January 29, 2008- 32 weeks, 6 days

Last weekend (january 26) was my baby shower! It was so BIG!!!!! OMGoodness! I wasn't expecting have of what the baby received...It was a true blessing. She got so many outfits, shoes & diapers...over 500 diapers already (different sizes of course). I'm so grateful everything & everyone who came help me celebrate my baby girl before she even arrives! I got EVERYTHING I wanted off of both registries...from outfits to bottle warmers to baby playmats to swings... It was a very emotional baby shower for me because I never knew how much support and love I received from family & friends! My daughter's closet (yes she has her own closet LOL) is completely packed to capacity. I don't think I could even fit another NB outfit on there...I'm not sayin all this to brag, I'm saying all this to show how truly blessed me & my boyfriend have been with great family & friends who are willing to go the extra mile for our new baby. Both grandmas were totally blown away by all the stuff as hell. I had to have 2 cars & 1 SUV take all the stuff to my house! LOL! Most of all I'd like to thank God for providing & putting it in people's hearts to want to help out so much! Also for keeping my daughter & myself healthy & on track. I'm so grateful, I really don't have anymore words to say. LOL. GOD BLESS ALL THE NEW MOMMIES IN 2008!

February 07,2008- 34 weeks, 1 day

Time is flying by so fast. I only have 41 more days until my due date & less that until I hit the full term mark, & everyone knows the baby could come anytime during that full term period. I'm so excited & nervous at the same time. This is the biggest thing that has ever I've ever done in my life! I've never had such a great responsibility, a life! I'm mostly nervous about the labor & delivery process, not about becoming a mom...I feel super privilege to become a mom. I just don't deal too well with pain, so of course an epidural is top on my list for pain relief! As soon as they give the OK, I want it! LOL! I just can't wait to see my daughter's face & hold her & kiss her, its long overdue now, the suspicion is starting to kill me! I wanna see who she looks like...even though I think she's gonna look like her daddy (we argued so much while I've been pregnant). We both very excited about having our first child together. I feel she's my miracle baby...anyone who's had previous miscarriages feels like that first baby to be born is their miracle & she's mine. I'm excited about having her & anxious to get this "baby fat" off me...I just can't wait to be able to sleep on my stomach again too! LOL! We're putting her crib up saturday...I can't wait! I love you Gabriella Skyla Morel...You mean the world to me & you're absolutely PRICELESS! God Bless all the mommies to be in 2008!

February 13, 2008- 35 weeks, 0 days

Lately I've been feeling some pressure in my pelvic area & some sharp shooting pains...some of them were so strong I couldn't stand up straight, I almost that I was going to have to go to the birthing center, but I just sat down for awhile & they went away mostly. I went to my routine checkup today & my midwife said that's normal, its just the baby moving her head down there (sigh of relief). I had my Strep B test done, it was quick & easy & I had my last blood work done, we checked her heartbeat & as usual **thank god** everything is going great. I start seeing my doctor every week now, I'm so excited! My friend who was due March 1st had her son a couple days ago & that made me even more anxious!!! Me & my boyfriend don't know what to do with ourselves anymore! We talk about her all the time... She's our whole life already! I'm not the best with pain, but she's well worth it ALL!Time is starting to come to an end & I didn't realize how much I enjoyed being pregnant...My pregnancy has been smooth sailing & I love it! In the future when I plan to have more...I hope **& pray** my pregnancy are like this...or better! Congrats Mommies to be in 2008!

February 20, 2008 - 36 weeks, 0 days
Today I went to my routine visit & as usual (Thank God) Everything is going well. I'm so excited that a week from today I'll be considered full term. Everything is starting to feel so real to me, especially when my midwife told me that I may start feeling real contractions & that I can come to the birthing center when my water breaks and/or start having contractions that are about 5 minutes apart lasting for atleast an hour!!! As usual, they checked to see if she's measuring right & she is. I asked for an estimated weight of the baby now & at birth & she told me that the baby is small (not abnormally small) & that she's in the 5 lb. range now & if I go full term, she'll probably be somewhere in the 6 lb. range. She told me thats nothing to worried about & that my baby girl is fine, & her being small might make it alot easier when its time to push because some babies get so big that they can't even fit properly into the pelvis for delivery so thats a sigh of relief. I'm getting more & more anxious everyday!!! I have alot of friends that are/were due around the same time as me & they're beginning to have their babies, so of course I'm excited & happy for them, but I'm so anxious for my time around, I'm ready to meet her...Me & her daddy. There's so much we're looking forward to doing with her like going to the park & stuff (It might be Feb., but Georgia is having 60-65 degree weather already) . I really want my baby girl to be here by easter because I have this beautiful dress I bought for her to go to church in. Congrats 2008 mommies to be, I wish you all the best!!!

February 27,2008 37 weeks pregnant

Just came back from my routine visit & everything is going really well. Man, those internal exams are kinda painful..well lemme say alot of pressure, I started having a few contractions after it. I'm really excited! 21 days left til my due date...! YES! She's doing great & I'm doing great...except for the super sore lower belly area! I feel like I've been working out. I've gained exactly 28 lbs. & my doctor said I probably won't gain anymore weight! Congrats everyone!

March 5, 2008- 38 weeks, 0 days

Just went to another routine visit & everything is going great as usual! I'm so excited that my lil girl is about to be here. My doctor said my blood pressure and everything is great. I had another internal exam done (which I hate) my doctor said i'm 1 cm & 50% effaced now so thats a lil progress, she suggested that i walk more to bring the baby down more, so thats exactly what I'm going to do. She also said the baby was definitely engaged & she's low. I'm so excited, I hope I go into labor soon. If I don't by my next routine visit (next wednesday) then I'm going to be scheduled for an induction...Hey however she gets here healthy & safe is fine with me. I'm really really anxious!!!!!!!!! Don't have much to really talk about besides what i'm talkin about now LOL! My relationship with my boyfriend is going great & I'm very grateful for that as well (Thank you God!) God Bless All The Mommies to Be in 2008!

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