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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!
If I squish you...I'm sorry... (August 5, 2008) Big sister sings a special song to her fetus baby sister.
Home Again (August 13, 2008) Returning from another family visit.
Right On Target (August 15, 2008) A good sono. This time I didn't even cry!
A Nice Day Today! (September 8, 2008) Hiking in the second trimester.
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frenchbaby - Thursday, 31 July
Hi Marrieta! thanks for your note. yes, I'm feeling great now. It's so nice to have my energy back! So far, this pregnancy has been so easy though. I didn't have any morning sickness, just exhausted the second month. I'm hoping the third trimester continues the same way
I'm amazed how many people have been announcing that they're having girls. Well, I'd better get to bed and get some rest. We're leaving on vacation Saturday and I still have a bunch of stuff to get ready 
Take care! krissynj - Thursday, 31 July
Hey girl....how's it going with you and Petunia? So...Petunia is the nickname???
I actually liked it. You know it's a flower, right? It has this beautiful violet color and I LOVE the color violet with all its shades. 
So..nickname or not....I love it. 
About me.....it's 7:30am and in 2 hours I have the appointment with the genetic specialist. I think I feel ok. For some reason....I feel deep down in my heart that everything will be fine and I'm staying strong...besides praying a lot! I gotta have faith.
I didn't hear from thr hospital anymore....so I'm taking it as a good sign. Besides the amnio, they draw blood (the hospital...and a private lab) to test me for toxoplamosis and another "thing" I forgot. It's been now over a week ago...so for them not to call me...I feel it's good. Otherwise they would have started me with antibiotics.
So....I'm keeping it cool, trying not to die from a heart attack before the baby is born
and keeping it together. I'll keep you posted when I get back. Ciao
irkababy - Wednesday, 30 July
Oh thats so nicely put. Thank you very much, i am so sure he would love that.
ourBaby - Wednesday, 30 July
aww how cute.. Yes for sure we both have come a very long way (only half way but it's been long) I feel soo blessed and she is reallly kicking harder now. I can't wait and am very excited about everything.
Yeah so is my little guy too big now for the play area, I guess we will start it up soon with the new little ones on the way. Take care and I will talk to you soon.
debora - Wednesday, 30 July
Hey there: What's funny is: When I left work I went straight to the store to get tissue. When I got home, he also had bought some! I just couldn't believe it. All the drama over what he calls "T-Rolls"! Anyway, we are back at peace and loving all the more.
He is out with some friends now, which gives me a small work break! I expect him to be tired when he comes in, so I can work through the night on two projects that I have postponed until I just can't any longer. I have been so tired working on stuff for my husband that I just can't get it together now on anything. Then my second cycle since BABY came last Thursday and hopefully leaving today, has made me even more tired.
My body remembers the miscarriage, as when I urinate it feels very similar to those days back in May and June, so I am more tired than normal.
Smiles,
Debora :-)
debora - Tuesday, 29 July
Hey, there:
Yes, we are enjoying one another. He is so wonderful. We strolled around the subdivision last night and had a small chat. We had had a small arguement about toilet paper that started Sunday night and stememd into Monday morning. He wasn't speaking to me over something so small.
He started fussing Monday morning...blah, blah, blah...all because I didn't know we didn't have tissue! Anyway, I got out of line and said some remarks that killed the whole day.
Needless to say, we had to clear this up...and well make-up was so fun and worthwhile and yummy....
On travel: We are planning a trip to Maryland soon to see his friend and wife that he hasn't saw in over 10 years, I believe. We are hoping to go on the weekend of the 8th, but that might be delayed as the money is coming in oh, so slow! Anyway, I am optimistic. A few of my clients are not able to keep their contracts, so we having to recreate our business goals.
We went on a business appointment together Saturday and the client wanted to talk more about Europe than business, go figure...Anyway the meeting went well. Just waiting on contract approval.
I looking more so toward a small space to work in to keep from traveling so much. That costs so much money.
We'll the house must go on. I can understand on the service folks. Me too, after losing the baby and I tell you, just one thing behind the next.
Anyway, it will be over soon enough.
Smiles,
Debora
navywife0407 - Tuesday, 29 July
youre due dec 9, my daughter came 12-08-97, great month, if my dd is any indication dec girls are beautiful i know youre very private about your personal information but when that baby comes i want to see a picture!
debora - Monday, 28 July
Very, very exciting. Aorry about the delay.
It has been some long days with hubby.
Smiles,
Debora ;-)
krissynj - Monday, 28 July
Hi....I wanted to hug the Doc so bad!!!!! after he said the heart was fine. The hole is small so he wants to see me in about a month to check on it but he really thinks it's going to close. Now...today I should be getting the results of the amnio. I woke up every hour last night and totally feel and look like a zombie today! Thursday I'm going to a genetic specialist. She wants to see my chromosome results and the baby's. She also wants to review my medical history and if she wants more chromosomes tested, the cells are good for a about 2 more weeks to be tested. Why a genetic specialist? I'm such a rare case of spinal cord tumors (of different kinds) that it's as if THEY WANT to find something wrong with my chromosomes. I have a vaste network of Doctors that are checking me every year to see if something is new....what exactly...more tests....MRIs..CAT scans....etc....but I'm stable (I'm losing my mind now....but physically I'm stable). I have no physical handicap (knocking on wood....) and I also have chiari which didn't have affect my brain in any major way. My IQ is bordeline genius, was one of the top 10 in high school (Italy) and graduated with a 3.984 here. WHY DO THEY HAVE FIND SOMETHING WRONG!!!!!!?????? I'm starting to feel they are starting to treat my son like me. Tests left and right....and consultations with a vaste number of Doctors. I understand that Doctors are interested in my case.....that they want to know more....but c'mon....my baby is only 5 months and still in the womb! If the chromosomes are fine.....that's it! they're checking me monthly and 1 DOCTOR! Anyway.....sorry but I had to vent! I'm just so worried...frustrated....pi$$ed.....sad.....hopeful....everything! I read your update about Petunia. That is such a beautiful name. My baby's name will be Matteo.
I'm already so attached to him ...god.....I also read that they found something odd with the umbilical cord? Is the baby small? If not....it looks like the baby is getting the nutrients she needs so don't stress over it. As long as everything is growing properly.....then she should be fine. As the Cardiologist said....."nature has its own way of fixing things, even after birth".....so relax. I'll keep you and Petunia in my prayers. Ciao
rachel86 - Monday, 28 July
Thank you so much for the infomation you gave me.
ourBaby - Sunday, 27 July
It's also a healthy little girl! Thanks for checking in. The day of our appointment my husband, son and I could not wait to leave the house. To be honest I was very nervous about it. I mentioned it to the tech before she got started. She was very good going over each part of the baby's body and letting us know it looked good. Did they tell you how much your baby weighs? I was going to researh mine now. She told me she is 15 oz, which from what I remember was a little big. She says my due date is still the 8th or 9th. Aaron my son was a little dissapointed but he said I am still glad it's a healthy girl. I can't stop thinking of her and I am soo glad we found out. It's like I can bond w/her more and stop slipping out the it when I talk about the baby. I did notice that Aaron yesterday said to me mommmy I want to be a baby. Maybe that's a sign of jelousy and I need to reassure him nothing between him and me will change. I honestly deep down wanted a girl. We are done having kids after this one and it's exciting that I will soon have my little shopping partner. Aaron hates going shopping we went school, clothes & shoe shopping all only for him and he hated it. I could never remember hating shopping when I was a little girl! We didn't even get to our last store old navy because he was begging me to go home and watch the wizard of oz....
Well take care thanks again and cheers to both of us!! H20 of course!
ourBaby - Sunday, 27 July
I am soo glad to hear your little baby girl is great and healthy! I hear you it's very exciting. Your daughter must be very excited!
I am soo glad for you and congratulations!
ourBaby - Friday, 25 July
Hey how are you?
So how was your sono? I am excited and nervous going this afternoon.
Talk to you soon!
sara-in-oregon - Friday, 25 July
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 - Thursday, 24 July
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 :-)
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