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mariettap
mariettap has 136 days to go and is now in week 20
	Age: 30's Country: US Province/region: Virginia City: Herndon Partner: spouse Children: Yes, 1 Pregnant: Yes Due date: 09 Dec ,2008 Occupation: SAHM
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About Marietta

Marietta is the nickname of my late grandmother. She lived a long life and we were glad to have her.

The picture I used is a painting by Mary Cassatt, an American Impressionist. It is called "Young Mother Sewing." You can see that I like to be relatively private about my personal information when communicating over the internet, but the Cassatt piece about sums it up.

I was here in Autumn 2007 and was sad to leave too soon in December. Back again now, and there's no telling how long I'll stick around. Long or short, I'm not anxious this time around. What will be will be, and it'll be alright.

These are my blogs (links on the right):

10 weeks, 1 day (May 15, 2008) Good sono today. See blog ...

11weeks and something (May 24, 2008) The cat may be getting out of the bag a bit earlier than I was hoping. See blog ...

Here comes the flood (June 8, 2008) OK, we've shared this with our daughter and we're preparing for the rest of the world to get wind of our news. See blog ...

A visit with Petunia (June 11, 2008) I had a nice ultrasound today at the perinatologist's office. DD is developing a loving relationship with her sibling. See blog...

When can I just freaking relax?? (June 16, 2008) More of the ups and downs that torment me.

Away for a Spell (July 7, 2008) Just a little update before stepping out for a couple of weeks.

Petunia's On Her Way (July 25, 2007) An ultrasound that *wasn't* problem-focused. Yay!

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ourBaby - 12 hours ago
Hey how are you?

So how was your sono? I am excited and nervous going this afternoon.

Talk to you soon!

sara-in-oregon - 23.7 hours ago
Sorry to hear about your unusual umbilical cord/placenta issue. I'm sure you're right and everything will be fine. I actually knew about Gastroschisis because my boyfriend's brother had a child born with it about 15 years ago. Unfortunately they did not have ultrasounds and such and the baby died. I wasn't sure if it was a genetic condition or not, so I asked about it when I went to the genetic counseling session. It was there that they explained it to me and told me I didn't need to worry. So far our baby looks fine - we have our next ultrasound on the 29th.

krissynj - 37.8 hours ago
Hey girl....thanks for checking in. These past 2 days have been the longest in my entire life. When we found out it was a boy, I WAS SO HAPPY. My husband and my Mom were with me and we were crying for the joy. As soon as we found out that some measurements were off I felt my blood pressure reaching the floor. I couldn't even walk. I was so dizzy. Basically, they told us that the ventricles were dilated, there is a possible small hole in the heart and the kidneys are enlarged. Since I'm a rare case of tumors and as of today havent' been diagnosed with anything (since they can't find anything wrong with my chromosomes!!!), the Doc advised an amnio to rule out any chromosomal defects. It makes sense now...however, the way they told us was completely insensitive and cold to point that they informed us we were still in time (4 weeks I believe) to terminate the pregnancy. I felt I was about to die. I was hysterical and shocked!!! I asked the Doc "what are you comparing the measurements to? To an average 19 week old baby? She says Yes. But then I said: My baby is 12 oz already at exactly 19 weeks while an average baby is between 8/10 oz. My baby is already bigger so can't it be that the measurements are off for that reason? She says anything is possible but it's a reason for concern. We went home and needed to decide if we wanted the amnio or not. My whole family and my husband were saying that it was maybe best to have it done so we can sincerely know about the chromosomes of the baby....but I was still afraid. Then my Gyno called me (The other Doc must have called him and told him how upset I was!) and he told me that the other Doc is simply concerned due to my medical history. Yes ....the measurements are slightly off but the baby is still developing and everything can go back to normal before its birth. (That made me feel better!) So...yesterday I went for the amnio and this time I had researched all the things she/the Doc was telling me the day before. So....based on my research, the ventricals of the brain are in normal range up to 10mm. It's considered mild between 10 and 15 and depending on each case, babies can lead normal lives. Over 15 is considered alarming/severe and there is a chance of hydrocephalus (Worst case scenario a VP shunt after birth if the ventricles are out of control). Regarding the heart, the small hole can close before birth....or during the first years of life and still have a normal/regular life. For the kidneys being enlarged, it could mean a blockage or simply that they are bigger. Anyway, it sounds that it can be fixed. Soooo....before the amnio I asked the tech and Doc to measure the ventricles again and to tell me the measurements. She said that yesterday they were 11 mm, then they measured 9.5mm and then again at 12mm....but they said...since your baby constantly moves, the measurements will differ every time, and it could be that they can even get smaller in time!!! So.....needless to say if the ventricles don't get any bigger, the baby will ultimately be fine. During the amnio, the baby behaved so well. (My adorable son!!!

) Before the amnio he was moving like crazy, but then my aunt (who was with mea dn watched every single thing the Doc was doing) said that as soon as the needle went in, the baby cornered on one side and barely moved for about 5 minutes, to the point that after the needle was out, the Doc and tech were looking at the monitor a little concerned waiting for the baby to move but nothing! Then they literally started playing with my belly and the baby danced a little moving like before...going all over the place. Pretty smart already....or simply coincidence.

At home, I had to stay on the couch or bed for 12/24 hours. My entire family came over and stayed with me the entire day. I had very little cramps which is normal but everything seems fine. Regarding the results, the Doc has put a rush status on them and we will probably get them by Monday. They explained to me that the baby's cells are good for about 3 weeks, so they will try to do all the testings they can before it's too late. So...cross your fingers and please pray for my little one (not even for me) that everything will be fine and we can put this all behind us. Sorry for the long post....and let me know how you're doing. Ciao

nannersmama - Wednesday, 23 July
Let me know how your sono goes!! How exciting! We are going for another 4d sono in a few weeks. My 20 week one was ridiculous...over two hours long, and I only got to see the screen for 2 minutes. And no clear pics...they were all just gray.
Im figuring out when Kayla's awake times are. It's so exciting.

sara-in-oregon - Wednesday, 23 July
Hey, I just wanted to say I saw your profile and I really like the fact that even though you didn't put up a personal photo , you did take the time to choose a picture that represents yourself. Very nice.

debora - Wednesday, 23 July
Hi, chica:

I have been very tired this week, but I am really enjoying the conversations with my hubby.

Smiles,

Debora :-)

nannersmama - Wednesday, 23 July
hey, you!!! I just got a great little book for savannah....it is called "I'm a Big Sister." They have it at babies r us.....it is totally cool. Savannah loves it, and she actually asks me to read it to her. Tonight, she pointed at the picture of the main character, and said "that's savannah," then she pointed at the baby in the story, and said "that's Kayla" It was sooooo cute!!! She felt baby Kayla kick for the first time yesterday. It was amazing...she started cracking up! I love this stuff! Hope all is well with you and your family.

debora - Monday, 21 July
Hey, Again.

Very happy and excited for you and me, too! Hopefully my cycle will not come this week, as my husband came on the days I was supposedly fertile.

I am pretty much useless these days.

I simply want to hang under my husband and do nothing.

Go figure!

Smiles,

Debora :-)

ourBaby - Sunday, 20 July
Hey there! Thanks I am doing well, been feeling good and lot's of energy. Yeah that was just a few hours and went away nothing since but yeah it was nerve wreking. I can't even imagine how scared you were to see bright red blood. That's scary not knowing what it was from also, but yeah it's better to not have mentioned anything to your hubby. We are going on Friday for our U/S. I am excited, nervous about baby being okay and we do want to know the sex also. We will see, I am done having kids after this one. This one is our last.. Well talk to you soon.. Let me know how your u/s goes too!

debora - Saturday, 19 July
I am enjoying him. I love him so much.

Smiles,

Debora :-)

debora - Thursday, 17 July
Oh, it has been a while. He is HERE! Came Friday and I am more exhausted than ever!

Anyway, I am happy and very busy. Cooking everyday and lots of talking.

So much to catch up on!

Smiles,

Debora :-)

mariettap -
mariettap, your answer on hollia`s question was given the highest rating. Thank you for answering!

debora - Tuesday, 8 July
Hey, Chica:

Glad to know all is well for you and hopefully they will be able to remedy your infection soon without too many hurdles. Getting busy for me....hubby to arrive this Friday and of course, I am not ready.

The girls mom return to America on Wednesday and all ready I miss them! Anyway, we have done out weekly shopping and for the first time the 2 year old actually kicked me out of bed last night! So, glad I wasn't pregnant as this might not have went over too well.

Otherwise, all is well and I am so tired these days. The kids are a bit draining, but so worth it.

Smiles,

Debora :-)

navywife0407 - Monday, 7 July
You're almost half way through! Felt anymore movement?

carmendayle - Wednesday, 2 July
I'll sure keep you updated. Thanks again hun...

carmendayle - Wednesday, 2 July
Ya know it's funny cause I went to the doctor today and she thought it may be the start of pupps. Have you had or heard of that before. I only get bumps when I itch a spot, and it's worse in creases that get sweaty like my arms. I really still think it's exima, but they said to try benadryl and hydracortizone cream. I geuss I'll try it and see what happens. THanks again hun...

carmendayle - Tuesday, 1 July
Just got your message about exima, and I want to thank you lots. It's so annoying. Thanks for the ideas, I'll give em a try..Thanks again, and have a great day....

lv2bamommy - Tuesday, 1 July
OOOOH! That sounds yummy, maybe I will try that!! Thanks!!

mariettap -
mariettap, your answer on Tonya-`s question was given the highest rating. Thank you for answering!

mommabug - Sunday, 29 June
Thanks so much for your comforting words. My husband is always telling me that I am starting to show, but it is nice to know that even though I have a tiny baby bump that there is so much more to look forward to! I am feeling better about my feelings, and I am so excited to be pregnant.

debora - Sunday, 29 June
I am enjoying every minute. I took them to McDona'd's after church to play and the little one was a bit fussy.

Anyway, hopefully all is well now. She is napping now. I think she was tired.

Smiles,

Debora :-)

katiebaby1434 - Sunday, 29 June
thanks so much for your help about camila!

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