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mona-lisa
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16 Weeks

I'm finally at the 4 month mark! Yay! My nausea has lifted, no more needed naps at lunch time, my hair has stopped falling out and my face has slowed down on the breakouts... I'm seeing the light at the end of the tunnel! lol

I'm still feeling kind of distanced from my husband, my normally lovey-dovey man is suddenly appearing insensitive and distant. So of course with me feeling fat, paranoia can set in which leads to me being over-sensitive and ending up in tears over a silly argument. This pregnancy feels totally different from my first but then again that was 11 years ago and I may not be remembering everything.

My Husbands overbearing Grandmother who drives me crazy, called last week and said she wanted to stay over a few days before my due date so she can be there when the baby is born...YA RIGHT!
So my husband and I agreed that NO ONE is welcome except our daughter, until after recovery time.

I have a midwife who will be delivering at the hospital and I do not want an epidural. The thought of not being able to feel my legs really freaks me out! I didn't have one with my first and it went great, so I'll stick to what I know.

20 Weeks

IT'S A GIRL!!! Well what a roller coaster we have been on in the last week. Last Wednesday, I got a call about my 16 week bloodwork(which I got done at 19 weeks), my midwife told me that it came back positive for risk of Neural Tube Defect. Well I just broke down and cried all night along with my hubby. The next day we went for our ultrasound and baby wouldn't stop moving as usual, which was a good sign. Anyway, a few hours later, my midwife called after looking over the results and said so far everything looked normal including the spine. My husband just broke down crying with relief. We were so relieved but we still have an appointment with the genetics counselor at the hospital tomorrow to get the final word. I'm very confident that all is ok. I know there are alot of false positives with these tests and for that reason, I will never do one again... what a stress. But I'm very excited to find out I am having another little girl.
Our love life is back on track finally and my hubby is no longer so distant, I think the baby bump is helping with that. He said he just stared at me and my bump for a long while the other morning...I'm finally feeling the love!

30 Weeks

ok, so excited to be at 30 weeks! Even though my feet hurt, my back aches, I can't sleep anymore and the big belly is sooo uncomfortable... Its so worth it to watch and feel her moving. I love the little scrapes of her elbow or foot, whatever it may be. My hubby is so excited since he can see her moving, he wants to meet her now! I told him he has to wait, we don't want her coming out just yet. lol We went for our hospital tour and that made us even more excited. I definately want to go natural if all goes well. They said I could bring my own music in and do whatever makes it easier for me, so now I need to make an " In labour" soundtrack on my iPod. Anytime I eat now, I feel like I can't get the food down, like it gets stuck if I don't chew it 100 times. I have to chase every bite down with milk. I think shes sitting up breach, really high, I can hardly get a breath sometimes and its very uncomfortable to sit all day at work now. My braxton hicks contractions are getting very strong and come about 4-5 times a day...seems to usually happen when I need to empty my bladder. hmmm...anything else? I've started pre-natal yoga and that has helped with my muscles getting so tense, I'm not scared to stretch anymore. I get massage therapy once a month and that really helps my lower back/hip area.
My husband's mother is throwing me a shower on the 9th of March, so I'm really excited for that. We have painted the baby's room lavender, we have dark furniture, so we are half way there. 10 more weeks!!! Yipee!!!

Tuesday, 18 Dec

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Laura Ward - Monday, 6 October
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johna - Tuesday, 26 Feb
Thanks so much for responding. It scared me to death last night. I too could see the entire outline of my uterus....a little freaky!!!! I saw your bedding and the one we have ordered is almost exactly the same. I love butterflies too. You have a beautiful family!!!! Any names picked out for the little one?

first-time-mommy-to-b - Friday, 22 Feb
Aww...I just saw the picture of your bedding! I love it!!

first-time-mommy-to-b - Friday, 22 Feb
Thanks! You are too sweet!! I have never heard that the bumper could be dangerous! I am glad you said that! Now I will probably just put it on for looks while she is still sleeping in our room and remove it when she starts sleeping in her crib! How have you bee feeling? Are you getting excited about your little girl? Is your daughter excited? Have you started on your baby room yet?

mandyy - Monday, 4 Feb
Hey! Thanks thats great to know...i live in Montreal so I'm gonna check out toys r us for those bottles. :)

FIRST-TIME-MOMMY-TO-B - Friday, 18 Jan
I have been reading some of your page and you have said some stuff I can def. relate to...lLike not wanting the epidural b/c it freaks me out to think I wouldn't be able to feel my legs!! hehe I am sooo glad I am not the only one!

FIRST-TIME-MOMMY-TO-B - Friday, 18 Jan
Awww!! How exciting. My husband tried to hear my little ones heartbeat by putting his ear to my stomach and we had no success...but I think it was b/c I found it terribly funny and couldn't quit laughing long enough for him to really listen! hehe

ABCmommy - Thursday, 17 Jan
Thank you so much!

juliedue2008 - Tuesday, 15 Jan
Not a problem.. I had such a hard time finding one. And I hope that someone would do the same for the rest of us if they found such a great deal!!!! I printed like 20 of them.. and passed them out to everyone I knew with a child! Enjoy!!

jewlo - Thursday, 27 Dec
Thank you so much for the support. I have now decided after that scare on the 24th I need my family around. I am going to move back in with my parents. Something I don't want to do but I think it's the only way to have a safe pregnancy while my husband is gone.

elliejay - Thursday, 20 Dec
congrats on your baby girl, hope everything is great :)

Kel~ - Tuesday, 18 Dec
Hey Mona lisa- Thanks for your post. I wish I could figure out a way to turn things around. I feel like my bursting into tears & trying to explain to him how I feel only made things worse. I just don't get how he can't see how isolated, unwanted, and alone this is all making me feel. I was, and am so excited about the pregnancy, but now I hide even that. He has been so aloof about it, I even feel stupid now trying to share anything about the baby with him. I am really glad things have turned around for you, I know I hate feeling this way & after our last talk, I give up. I haven't brought up the labor thing to him again, if he does, or before I actually go into labor, I will just tell him I don't need him there. I would imagine he will be relieved, anyway. I'm not crazy about the though of doing it alone, but I think it will be better than worrying if he is horrified by the whole thing or not. Hope you are having a good day!

slnkl - Friday, 14 Dec
I was so freaked out when I was told about the news of the nueral tube defect! After the ultrasound, turns out it was the due date that was off! I still don't really understand how that could be, but I'm really hoping everything is okay. I have my check this Monday, and I'm going to ask for another Blood Test and ultrasound just to be on the safe side! How's your pregnancy coming along? Congrats to you, are you having a hard time thinking of what you'll name your baby? I am, never thought I'd be this hard! Keep me updated with the news!

nala - Thursday, 13 Dec
I wouldn't worry...I have heard there are just as many false neg as pos. I really don't see the point in those tests. All they do is drive you crazy!!!

Savannah - Thursday, 13 Dec
I didn't but I have so many friends that did. They all turned out fine. It is very very common for those to be wrong, so try to just put it out of your mind and stay busy. Hopefully you will find out before Christmas so you can totally relax and enjoy the holidays. Are you going in for a high resolution ultrasound? I'm 38 and they did that due to my age and it made me feel a lot better. Good luck and I really think your baby is doing great! Hang in there. I know I would be stressed too but it's out of your control.

gemmajade - Wednesday, 12 Dec
Hello! Congratulations on your pregnancy! How has your pregnancy been so far? I am due the 2/05.x

malioge - Wednesday, 3 Oct
I am glad to hear that your cramping has ceased. I am hoping for the same soon. I just don't remember this much with my daughter who was just born 5 monthes ago. Congratulations on your up coming arrival....

mama08c - Saturday, 29 Sep
sweet family photo, so happy for you,God bless

first-time-mommy-to-b - Friday, 28 Sep
Congratulations on your pregnancy! How are you feeling so far? Is your daughter excited about the new baby?

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