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mindygallo22
	Age: 25 Country: USA Province/region: Florida City: Orlando Partner: Joey Children: Yes, 1 Pregnant: Please select Due date: 09 0 ,0000 Occupation: OBGYN Nurse
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Alexis Maryann Gallo

Joey and I met when I was 16 and he was 17. We got married 6 years later on May 20, 2006. We have been married for almost 3 years and are very happy together. We are both from Baton Rouge, Louisiana but we moved to Orlando, Florida 3 months after getting married because Joey got a job at Disney World.

I graduated nursing school as an LPN on December 18, 2008. It was one of the best days ever. I have waited for it my entire life. Obviously, we celebrated graduation and now I'm expecting a baby!! The baby wasn't exactly planned, but we are both very excited about it.

I am now working as an LPN at an OBGYN & Infertility clinic. I am the person that checks the patients out after they are finished with their appointments. I do mainly receptionist work right now. Pulling charts for the next day, making appointments, answering phones, etc. but I was told that I am going to be trained in the back so I can help the doctors during exams also. I'm still waiting for that. I like the office but I don't like what I am doing because I am a nurse, not a receptionist but I am not doing nursing work. I'll get back to you if that changes.

I am definitely a fruits and veggies girl! I love them; I love mostly all of them. Although since becoming pregnant, I can't eat veggies. EXCEPT PICKLES!! I think dark cherries, kiwis, strawberries, and apples are the best fruits on the planet. I love my mom's smothered potatoes and sausage. No matter how hard I try, I do not like beer or alcohol for that matter. If I get a drink, it has to be a daiquiri and most of the times I can't drink that either. I have a not-so-secret love for hot brownies covered in french vanilla ice cream with peanuts and whipped cream on top! It's my FAVORITE food on the planet! No matter how hard I try, I don't really like bananas. I buy the really little ones and make myself eat them (only if they are still green) because I know they are good for me. I miss crawfish and fried pickles from home! I miss so many things from home. We will be moving back home DEFINATELY in 2009 sometime! I love music so much! I love to sing but I am VERY shy about it and won't sing in front of anyone! I won't even sing in front of my hubby! My favorites to sing along with are Leann Rimes, Jewel, Carrie Underwood, and Avril Lavigne so far.

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About You:
Name?: Mindy
Age?: 24
Height?: 5'4

About The Father:
Name?: Joey
Age?: 25
Height?: 6'1
Are you still together?: Yes, for 8 years, married for 3

About Your Pregnancy:
Is this your first pregnancy?: Yes
When did you find out you were pregnant?: January 4, 2009
Was it planned?: No. We weren't trying but we weren't preventing
What was your first reaction?: I was so very happy.
Who was with you when you found out?: Just Joey
Who was the first person you told?: Joey and then my mom
How did your parents react?: My mom was very excited. Said she prayed that she would become a grandma soon
How far along are you?: 5 weeks today
What was your first symptom?: noperiod
What is your due date?: September 10, 2009---the day after my birthday
Do you know the sex of the baby?: not yet
If so, what is it?: n/a
Have you picked out names?: For a girl we do, but the boy is still undecided
If so, what are they?: Alexis (Lexi for short) for a girl
How much weight have you gained?: nothing yet
Do you have stretch marks?: Nope not yet
Have you felt the baby move?: Too soon
Have you heard the heartbeat?: not yet

About the birth:
Home or hospital birth?: Hospital
Natural or medicated birth?: Natural until I can get my epidural
Who will be in the delivery room with you?: Joey, my mom, possibly mother in law
Will you breastfeed?: Yes I want to
Do you think you'll need a c-section?: Not sure, I'm too early still
Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time?: I'm sure I will
What's the first thing you might say to him/her?: I love you
Would you let someone videotape the birth?: Yes I would
Are you excited about the birth, or scared?: A little nervous- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - When the video is playing, hover your mouse over the box all the way at the right, when it expands, click on HQ to watch the video in high quality so you can see better.

Baby Gallo 11 week ultrasound part 1. 2/19/09 You can see the baby moving. This one is shorter. When the video is playing, hover your mouse over the box all the way at the right, when it expands, click on HQ to watch the video in high quality so you can see better.

Baby Gallo 11 week ultrasound part 2. This one has the 4D ultrasound in it. 2/19/09. You can see the baby moving. This one is longer. When the video is playing, hover your mouse over the box all the way at the right, when it expands, click on HQ to watch the video in high quality so you can see better.

Here is a video I took the other day of Alexis moving and kicking. I put a nail file on my belly so it could be seen better. Ignore the dying fire alarm battery, the TV, and the icecream truck in the background noise. My hubby got a little grumpy at the end of the video because of the stupid fire alarm battery. It had been beeping for 4 hours.Alexis moving video 1

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ashley-blesseddaily - 4 hours ago
I have posted my first belly picture! I know there is a baby in there, but I still feel like my bump is mostly what I eat! lol But it is up so feel free to have a peek : )

ashley-blesseddaily - Tuesday, 17 November
Ladies thank you all for your comments, info and reassurance about the heart palpitations. I had no idea how common it is during pregnancy. It is nice to know I am not alone and my heart isn't going to jump out of my chest! It sure feels like it at times. I will be sure to take my iron as many of you said this is a sign of being low on iron, which I was at my last apt. I will also mention it to the doctor at my next visit but feel so much better knowing it is pretty common and will go away soon! Again....thank you!

ashley-blesseddaily - Monday, 16 November
Another strange symptom-The last couple days I have felt my heartbeat really fast, usually while I am laying in bed or sitting on the sofa. It is really fast, makes me short of breath, kinda dizzy and just overall a weird feeling. It last about 5 seconds and may repeat 10 seconds later or an hour later. It is very inconsistent. I know the heart works harder during pregnancy b/c of the increase blood flow, but has anyone else experienced this? It is really a strange feeling!

sarahbrooke - Monday, 16 November
New Pictures of Analeigh up.. The first couple of pictures in my album!

She's getting so big! She's 2 months and 4 days old! We went to her 2 month checkup and she's 13 lbs, 2 oz and 24 3/4 inches long! She's in the 97th percentile!!! BIG girl! :) But soooo adorable!

Check out the pictures. :)

ashley-blesseddaily - Wednesday, 11 November
I just got back form my apt. I didn't see the doctor I see the Nurse Practitioner again...one day it would be nice to meet my doctor!!! Good news is she checked my cervix and it is closed and thick, so I am very thankful for that. But still very disappointed with the situation b/c she then told me she didn't feel it necessary to do an ultrasound since my cervix is closed. I honestly do not know if she is simply uneducated about incompetence cervix and how it actually starts from the inside of the cervix rather than the outside, or if she was just busy and didn't want to take the time or if she is just plain careless?! I don't know but it is disturbing! On one hand I feel good knowing I am not dilated at all and my cervix is nice and closed but on the other hand it doesn't give me much reassurance everything is okay inside. I go back in 2 weeks at my regular apt and if I am having any issues I will address them then if not sooner. Thanks for everyone's concern, for now....all seems well!

ashley-blesseddaily - Tuesday, 10 November
For those interested I posted a blog about my issues with my doctor's office today!

ashley-blesseddaily - Tuesday, 10 November
Hello ladies
As for the cervix pressure and cramping I am having, I woke up this morning and it is back. I called the nurse line again and talked to the front desk and she informed me that they have 48 hrs to contact you, I told her I am high risk for an incompetence cervix and was a bit concerned, she then seemed to take me more seriously and told me she would have them call me back. So now I am waiting, still having the pressure and cramping. Just staying off my feet as much as possible. ~*~ On with the GREAT news....I felt baby today stronger than ever before and could actually see baby from the outside! OMG!!!! It was so neat. I had a big cup of coffee this morning (it helps with constipation every few days) and about an hour later I felt baby, it wasn't like before a little popcorn or butterflies, this time it felt like the baby was doing a summersault! lol I then looked down at my tummy and seen little ripples for just a few seconds. It was so neat. I guess that coffee got baby moving!

ashley-blesseddaily - Monday, 9 November
Question ladies.....has anyone else felt pressure and cramping on their cervix. I have felt it today, regardless of laying down, sitting or walking. I called the nurse line and left a message but no return call yet...

ashley-blesseddaily - Thursday, 5 November
Is anyone else getting bad headaches often? I am on day 5 of waking up with a headache and it comes and goes all day. I have been having them throughout the pregnancy but lately they are getting worse and more often. And Tylenol does nothing : (

ashley-blesseddaily - Tuesday, 3 November
Think we have decided on a boy name (for now lol)...Nathaniel Rey. Nathaniel means "gift from God" and this baby is truly a blessing to our family and a gift from God. And Rey after Daddy means "King" ; ) Now if we can agree on a girls name......we both like Isabel and Sophia.

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