(3/12) 30 weeks already...where did the time go? It seemed to go by so fast up until this point, but now I feel like it's slowed down. I'm starting to stress myself out about us moving into our new house in time to get things prepared for the baby. We still have not received news on settlement yet which seems to be taking forever, I'm just ready to be handed the keys so we can go make the changes cosmetically that we want and then get our things moved in. It still hasn't sunk in yet that I'm going to be a mother to someone - it's just a concept I can't seem to grasp. I'm sure when she's placed in my arms after delivery - it will all make sense and things will fall into place.

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(3/3) We had our 3D/4D ultrasound on Saturday. It was absolutely amazing! Alyssa has grown so much since the last time I got to see her through u.s. and to see how developed she is now is hard to believe. I will have to say she's got my nose! This is only a few of the 54 photos that they had given us on Saturday. We also got a dvd of the entire scan which shows her moving the whole time, and they also gave us an adorable crochet hooded jacket that I can't wait to put on her in fall. If you have the opportunity to get one of these ultrasounds done, I highly reccommend them! The last picture shows that without a doubt, she is a little girl! Glad to see nothing's changed or was hidden in that area the first time they checked! I will post again Thursday after my appointment.

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(2/21) My first appointment for my third trimester was this morning. I had the doctor once again that I really don't care for (I just know she'll deliver my baby). The appointment went really well, I've only gained 4 pounds since the last appointment 4 weeks ago, my glucose test came back negative so I'm good to go with that which was a huge relief. The doctor was asking me about fetal movement while she was preparing to listen to the heart beat, and as soon as she put it on my belly, my little girl kicked it right off! Haha, I said well there's your answer about fetal movement, she's always moving! I now have appointments every two weeks until I reach 36 weeks, then I go every week. It's getting soo close I just can't believe it, I'm ready to meet my little princess!!

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(1/24) Today was my regular monthly appointment. Everything was good, my belly measurement was good, her heartbeat was 150bpm which is normal, and the results from my ultrasound on Tuesday came back fine. They said the placenta had moved up and out of the way, so it looks like I won't be needing a c-section after all. I'm relieved and happy to know that everything is going well...can't wait until I can hold my little girl!

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(1/22) I had my follow up ultrasound today to see if my placenta had moved off my cervix. I didn't like the women who did the ultrasound this time, she just wasn't as friendly and didn't really tell us what she was looking at. Also, she wouldn't tell us if the placenta had moved or if the baby was still doing well, she said the doctor would have the results at my regular appointment this Thursday. Maybe it's just routine for them, but I'm very nervous and exited at the same time with this being my first baby, I would like more insight as to what's going on! I'll post something on Thursday after my doctors appointment.

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(1/15) It's been a while since I've written anything on here! A few days after our ultrasound, I had my doctor's appointment to go over the results and make sure everything was going well. The only thing that they saw that could possibly cause a problem was the fact that my placenta was over my cervix. The doctor asked if I'd like another ultrasound in a few weeks to check on things and see if the placenta stretched upwards with my growing belly. Of course I said yes, I'm concerned and also can't pass up more pictures of my little girl!! The next ultrasound is going to be January 22nd so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the placenta has moved up and I won't be needing a c-section. Overall I've been feeling great up to this point..I reached the 22wk mark today and am actually enjoying the second trimester. I was excited feeling flutters, but the baby has put some strength behind those little kicks of hers and I'm actually able to see my belly moving at times and daddy has been able to feel his little girl kick for the first time! Can't wait till May!

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(12/26) Well we had our big ultrasound this past Friday. It was so amazing, I've loved my baby since I found out I was pregnant, but after seeing the ultrasound, it made everything more realistic and I fell even more in love. I have an appointment tomorrow for the normal monthly check-up thing. Oh and by the way, it's a girl!!!

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(12/5) Things seem to be going well to this point. I had another appointment on November 27th, the doctor said everything looks great, the heartrate was 155bpm and it was good and strong. Looking forward to the ultrasound on 12/21 so we can find out if were going to have a little Alyssa or a little Hayden!

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Well, I'm happy to say that this is my first baby. I'm a little nervous as to what to expect over the next few months. My boyfriend and I are both very excited for the new baby to get here (hopefully faster than it's been going!). I've only had two doctor's appointments so far, and I feel great when I go and find out everything is okay, but after every little pain I have, I question if everything is still fine until my next appointment. Kind of a never-ending process!

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About the mommy.
Name: Megan
Age:20
Is this the first child?: Yes
About the daddy.
Name: Robert
Is this the first child?:No
Finding out.
What day did you find out you were pregnant?: Sometime back in August
How did you feel when you found out?: Shocked, not expecting it at all.
Who was with you?: I took the home test by myself and then my boyfriend went with me to our first appointment to confirm it.
How did the daddy react?: He was excited, but like me, not expecting it.
Telling the grandparents.
How did you parents react?: My mom was very excited, it took my dad a little bit to think it through about being a pappy.
How did his parents react?: His mom is the only one alive and I think she's excited.
How often do they call to check on you?: I talk to my mom just about everyday.
About the pregnancy.
When is your due date?: May 20th, 2008
How far along are you right now?: 20wks and 1day
Have you had an ultra sound?: 2 so far, and I have another on January 22nd.
Have you heard the heartbeat?: Yep at every appointment
Sex of the baby.
What do you want. Boy or Girl?: As long as it's healthy it really doesn't matter but I was hoping for a girl because my sister already has two boys.
Do you know what you are having now?: Yes a girl
Are you happy with what you are having?: Of course I am
About the birth.
Who is going to be with you?: My boyfriend
Are you going to video tape it?: Probably not
Natural or medicated?: I'll figure that out when the time comes
Do you think you will have a c-section?: If my placenta doesn't move up away from my cervix I will have to but hopefully it will fix itself.
Do you think you will cry when you first hold your baby?: I don't know, I'll be overwhelmed that's for sure.
Do you know what you will say to the baby when you first hold it?: Probably tell her how beautiful she is and that I've been waiting for that day for so long.
Are you scared about the labor?: I know it's going to hurt, but that's about it
Names.
Do you have a name picked out?: Alyssa Renae
Is your baby going to be named after anyone?: No
Did the daddy help pick the name?: Yes, we both decided together
Other random questions.
Have you felt the baby move?: All the time, she was moving like crazy during the u/s
What was your first symptom?: Missing my period.
Will you have godparents?: It's something we discussed incase something would happen to both of us, but we haven't decided on anyone right now
Who will be the god mommy?: ?
Who will be the god daddy?: ?
What is the babys room theme?: Still have not decided on it yet
Are you ready to be a mommy?: Yes, getting very anxious!