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mplsmama has 28 days to go and is now in week 36
	Age: 35 Country: US Province/region: Minnesota City: Minneapolis Partner: Husband - Dan Children: Pregnant: Yes Due date: 13 Jun ,2008 Occupation: Attorney
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Tuesday, 27 Nov

I figure now that I'm almost in the 2nd trimester, I should actually put something on this page! My husband and I are expecting our 1st child June 13th 2008 and we are very excited. We decided to get advanced degrees before we started our family, so I'm very thankful that it was able to work out that way. I will be done with school in February. I'm appreciative of this website and the opportunity to 'chat' with other women who are also expecting.

Above is a picture of me, my husband and our current "baby," Theo the cat. We hope he won't be too jealous of the new arrival in June!

Monday, 3 Dec

I feel like I should clarify my above entry... I said I'm pregnant with my 1st child, but I really meant I don't have any living children yet. I did have a miscarriage earlier this year. So really this is my 2nd pregnancy. I felt the need to clarify, because when I re-read my entry, I felt that I was being disrespectful to the child I lost. It was a very painful experience to go through, but somehow I've made it through. It helped that I was able to get pregnant again right away.
I'm feeling pretty good these days, nausea is pretty much gone, although I'm still pretty tired. I think part of it is just being emotionally drained from thinking of the exciting changes that are ahead!
I've managed to stay out of maternity clothes so far, but I don't know much longer that'll last. I feel like my tummy is sticking out more than usual. I've also tried to hold off on buying baby clothes, but I think I'll be breaking down soon!
Best of luck to everyone!

Thursday, 20 Dec

Had my 14 week appointment today and got to hear the heartbeat again! S/he apparently likes to lay on my right side, since that past 3 times that's where they've found the heartbeat. I'm feeling really great these days, just waiting for my belly to 'pop' one of these days!
Now that I'm done with finals I have told most of my friends our big news, but I still haven't told my work. I'll probably break down and tell them soon. For some reason I'm finding it hard to picture walking around and telling all of my co-workers that I'm pregnant. Not quite sure why, since I've loved being able to tell everyone else.

Monday, 21 Jan

We had our level 2 ultrasound today and were so relieved to hear the doctor say that everything looked just great! There wasn `t a single sign of any type of birth defect or anything else concerning. We were so relieved. I drank a bit of coffee before I went, and the baby was moving around like crazy! S/he would kick at the ultrasound wand when the tech would dig it into my abdomen. As my husband said, it looks like s/he is already a bit feisty, just like mom! :) We were just so relieved to see that everything went well. In fact, they actually decreased my odds of having a baby with downs or other abnormalities because everything looked so good. I also found out that I `m probably not feeling much movement yet because the placenta is directly in front of my belly button, so it `s covering the area where I `d feel the kicks. I `m also measuring at about 20 wks, 2 days, but they `ll still keep my due date the same for now. Now I just can `t wait to meet him/her!

Thursday, 21 Feb

Had my appointment today & was pleased to hear that everything seems to be going well. Heartbeat was 16O, which is the highest it `s ever been! My dr also commented that `he ` is very active... we were not trying to find out the gender, but everyone keeps saying he! I had my ultrasound done at a different place, and they said they don `t include the gender on the info they send my dr, so I have no idea if that was just a `guess ` on her part, or a `slip. ` Oh well, we `ll find out for sure in June! The only concerning thing for me is that I `ve gained 2O lbs. I think it really is mostly in my belly, but it `s pretty hard to hear that I `ve gained that much, and I `m not even 2/3 of the way done! Oh well, all for a good cause!

Thursday, 28 Feb

Well, I just spent the last 2 days taking the bar exam and I `m soooo happy it `s over! Taking the bar isn `t a treat regardless of the circumstances, but it was especially challenging being 24 wks pregnant. S/he was kicking me all throughout the exam which was just making me giggle. Of course I hope I passed, but more importantly I `m just happy to be done and able to finally focus on `baby-stuff. `

Monday, 10 Mar

Our good friends gave us their crib and changing table last night, and we set it up in the nursery. It really made everything feel so real - I found myself thinking that I couldn `t believe there `s going to be a baby in there in a few short months! It `s very exciting. Some other friends brought over some toys and other supplies, so I feel very lucky to have so many friends who are helping us out.I `m feeling pretty good these days, though sleeping is getting a bit more challenging. I `m feeling kicks pretty consistently, but I do still feel them more strongly some days than others. I look forward to feeling them on a regular basis.

Friday, 21 Mar

Passed my GD test today - thank goodness! I was really nervous for it, mainly because I feel like all I eat these days is sweets. The funny part is that s/he is literally laying sideways! No wonder my belly is oval-shaped. The doctor thinks the pressure I `ve been feeling under my left ribs is its little butt! It `s laying kind of bent over. They said there is plenty of time for it to turn so it `s not concerning at all. I have a feeling we `re in for quite a ride once s/he arrives... s/he is already marching to the beat of his/her own drum!

Thursday, 1 May

We had an appt today to find out why my fundal height was measuring so far ahead. I had an u/s first, and couldn't believe that my husband wasn't there by the time they called my name. I was starting to get worried because it's not like him to miss an appt. He's a teacher, and it turns out he had a big fight break out in his room just as he was about to leave for the appt, and he had to stay & suspend a few kids. He missed the whole u/s. He felt horrible too. I think the tech felt bad that he couldn't be there, so she threw in a few 4D pics of the baby's face. It just melted my heart! S/he is soooo cute already! S/he has chubby little cheeks, and the tech said s/he already has some hair! It's just amazing what they can see.

Then we met with the dr. She confirmed that the baby is very large, and she estimates it's about 6.5 lbs at this point. Yikes! If I went full-term, it'd probably be minimally 9.5 lbs. Depending on how much longer s/he stays in there, I may need a c-section. At first I was terrified at the idea, but then my dr explained some of the risks associated with vaginal birth with a baby that large, and I decided I'm just fine with the c-section! Nothing is set in stone yet, so we'll see what happens. I'll do anything to make sure s/he arrives here happy and healthy!

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preciousangels2 - Saturday, 1 Mar
I don't really have much of a choice whether or not to go back to work. It was be way to expensive to send to kids to daycare anyway. I'd be working just to pay for childcare! Why do that when I can do it myself? I'd rather stay home with the kids anyway, although I do love the things my son does at daycare and the interaction with others kids that he gets. I know I am fortunate though. Not everyone has the opportunity to stay home. I think it's harder work staying at home than it is working outside of the home.

teenMOMMIE - Friday, 29 Feb
bleh yeah. i kept thinking 'if shes born i dont have my camera!!' hahah

KariLynn - Friday, 29 Feb
I hear ya about the registering. I was talking to my aunt probably about a month ago and she says that I need everything. I just was like well whats everything?!?! I don't know what I need, ya know. LOL I am just going to take the gun and shoot I guess. Do you plan on breastfeeding? Thats my biggest worry. I just don't know what brand to go with, and that kind of stuff. Plus all the stuff to go along with it. Like i saw today they have the freezer bags and stuff, is all that necessary? Ya know what I mean. And I don't have anyone to go to the store with me to do it. I don't know anyone here, and am sad about doing it by myself! My boyfriend has no interest in going at all, so that just leaves me. Hmmm....sorry kind of venting a bit. I have had a somewhat depressing day. Stupid hormones!!

knockoutmom - Thursday, 28 Feb
hey! im doing alright. i actually just got in from the hospital!! i woke up with horrible back pains which i thought was my sciatica acting up but i went to the bathroom and noticed that i urinated a couple specks of blood!! so my doc told me to come in for observation. after 4 hours of questions and watching tv zach and i found out i had a uti and thats it!! thank god! it was nice to get hooked up and hear my babys heartbeat and see the few contractions that i had on a monitor. im really not making them up!! haha. she said my cervix was closed, too. ughhh. it was so stressful going there though just thinking about what could be wrong! thankfully nothing big! 25 weeks is way too early. anyways, im glad to hear about your bar exam being over finally! you think you did well? at least you had a little good luck charm with you!!

SophieSoph - Tuesday, 26 Feb
Good luck tomorrow & Wednesday!!! You'll be great. Just think, it'll be done pretty soon and no more studying. Let me know how it goes. Smart vibes, smart vibes, smart vibes...

pixiekate - Friday, 22 Feb
i've gained 30:-(, so don't feel too bad! hope you and baby are well!! xoxo

JillB - Friday, 22 Feb
Hey there! I am definitely able to say that I have been feeling movement every day. And you're right, it's deeper than it was before. I can tell he's getting bigger. Oh, and yes, we are having a boy. I commend you for not finding out. I don't think I could ever wait that long. I am glad to know you are doing well. Stay in touch :)

knockoutmom - Thursday, 21 Feb
and by the way, my doc also told me i have sciatica! it hurts so bad even just to walk. it seems to get worse and worse, too! oh the fun!

knockoutmom - Thursday, 21 Feb
aww my babys heartrate was 160, too! he said she had a really strong heart which made me happy. i gained 9 lbs which in total is 16. i dont know how i gained that so quickly! did you gain 20 total or 20 at the last visit? we're allowed to gain up to 35 so we're still in the clear! even if your doctor did slip, at least he didnt tell you he slipped! so at least you still dont really know for sure. i find myself calling my little one a boy sometimes. i guess its just everyones first reaction to a baby is considering it a he. who knows? zach and i are probaly taking the really long childbirth class plus im sending him to a thing my hospital has called daddy boot camp. its where a dad comes in and teaches a class to new dads about basics like how to hold a baby or change a baby. so its gonna be great for him! we've been looking for a house the past few months and we're hoping on finding that dream one this weekend. our first home we'll own! now just comes a ring! haha! one of these days we will. we just really dont want it to be because of the baby so when things die down a bit i think we're gonna go for it. well, that is if he asks me! :) plus we'll already have a flower girl!! perfect!

Mrs.Bauthues - Thursday, 21 Feb
Well GOOD LUCK with your exam! No Johnny and I haven't started the nursery because we are house hunting right now I'm hoping to have found and purchased my house by the middle of next month so I can get my nursery started and have my hubby paint for me!! I can't wait we have went shopping and got almost everything but its all in its packaging still. We have decided on a monkey theme for Treyton (blue, brown and white) Hey do you think I'm a cheese ball, I really don't like Winnie the pooh stuff just because EVERYONE owns it my husband thinks I am. I just like to be diffrent from other people. Anyways got to go browse the net for a couple diffrent things today. 1) Professional maternity photographer
2) A HOUSE!!
Right now my husband and I live in a tiny 1 bedroom cabin its just not going to cut it with the baby, plus I don't want to rent anymore...
TTYL~ Justina

knockoutmom - Thursday, 21 Feb
hey! i finally got around to putting up some pics! i even got zach to help me put up one of the ultrasound pics from 18 weeks. can you believe that was already 6 weeks ago?! time is going by too quick and it kinda hit me today that ill be considered full term in 13 weeks only! that really doesnt sound like long at all! scary! im starting the waddle now. my little girl is always on my bladder and i cant walk any other way! zachs been getting on my nerves, too. hes always been an only child so this whole responsibility thing is kinda taking him by surprise. 25 sounds a little late to be realizing this though! haha! oh well, i think he's been trying to understand more lately. men just dont seem to be much into pregnancy, even if they say they are. has your husband read any books yet? we have a few father to be books but im sure come week 37 they'll get some use. will you be taking any birthing classes?

sophiesoph - Wednesday, 20 Feb
Oh wow. I can't believe that happened to your computer! I don't know how you were able to deal with that. I think I would've curled up into a ball and taken a long nap. Lol. So you can't recover anything? That's so great that you're feeling more movement! I can't figure my little guy out. There are days when he moves non stop and days where I barely feel anything. He must be changing positions or something. I don't like it when I can't feel him! When is the bar? Is it 2 or 3 days where you are?

Mrs.Bauthues - Tuesday, 19 Feb
LOL everything you said about your mother in law sounds EXACTLY like mine! And for sure I will not be anything like her. I mean for goodness gracious she is even mad at me for only wanting to have one child, but I'm not the only one making that Decision my husband did as well and she takes it out on me. But the way my husband and I look at it is Everything is getting to expensive and if we want or child to have finer things in life than its just going to be the three of us so we can live comfortably and no matter how mucah we explain ourselves we're still bad guys because our son won't have a playmate! Well what about us we can play with our son and we have friends that have children! I don't know the more I think about her the more she stresses me out! I could go on forever here is another example I was reading that its traditional for thee mother in-law or sister in-law to throw the baby shower but No there not going to my mother is and then they want to criticize my mom for her ideas!! But Oh well at least things are going well for my little family! What about you? Do you have your nursery ready? Anyways I've chatted your eyes out so I'll let you go hope to talk to you later!
-Justina =)

*star* - Monday, 18 Feb
Hey! Thanks for making me feel better. I haven't been to a doctor yet after I drank that so I've been feeling awful. And yes it was over the caffeine limit because it was one of those big Amp Energy drinks. So I overdid it that day yes...but since then I have been extra cautious and mostly only drinking water. How is your pregnancy going??

padow - Monday, 18 Feb
Not at all! March is plenty of time. You can get one registry done in a day! And the 1st isn't until April...take your time! And the names...you have until June (or late May, the latest), so no worries, huh?? Just get through the bar--yeah, YIKES! That is so fabulous! I will pray that it goes well! :)

Lizmarie88 - Monday, 18 Feb
Thanks for the info, I hope im not lacking iron...

mommi2b - Monday, 18 Feb
Good, I'm glad your feeling your little one kicking again! :)
I've been feeling little Madison constantly - I love it! I still haven't felt again outside....she still stops as soon as I put my hand on my belly! LOL

mamagarces - Monday, 18 Feb
thank you :)

wishing you a healthy, happy pregnancy, and baby! :)

and a delivery as smoothly as mine was :)

Mrs.Bauthues - Monday, 18 Feb
Thanks for the Comment!!
Yes my MIL has ALWAYS been controling ever since I have known her. She also tried telling my husband and I that if we were not going to name our son John JR that we need to at least give our son my husbands first or middle name as our sons middle name. But we had picked out James because that is my father and Grandfathers middle name and my father never had any boys to carry on his name so both my Husband and I thought it would be nice. Plus I love my Dad!! =) But I have to thank you for thee postive feed back it seems to me that the other ladies don't mind what their children are called.

claire9533 - Sunday, 17 Feb
Thanks, its a really good site, a Myspace for mums. I have had a great pregnancy so far, hope it continues like this....Baby is very active, kicking as I speak. Hope all is well with you

terra-michelle - Sunday, 17 Feb
Hi! Thanks for the post and the lemon tip I will for sure try that. I am not for taking alot of meds and being preganat the thought still crosses my mind is this safe even tho my doctor say so, but you never know anymore. I have been feeling alot better and I hope you are as well. Have a wonderful day!!!

mama40 - Sunday, 17 Feb
Hi, hope all is well with you. As I read about measurements in one book, the most accurate results for due date are from u/s done early, like 9-12 weeks. The further into the pregnancy, the less accurate it becomes. That is why, if they already determined due date early, they will not change it late even if a baby measures bigger. They have concerns only if a baby a lot bigger then it supposed to be, because it may indicate some problems like diabetes. But f it is just a bit, like in my case, and I assume in yours also, they just believe it will be bigger at delivery. My husband is not very tall, but he is a bit overweight. may be baby will be plump too:) Anyway, I would prefer smaller baby:) But it is a boy, so maybe this is why he is bigger:)

padow - Sunday, 17 Feb
Yes, I remember that you wanted to find out after he/she is here. I think that's great. I think that we might have waited too, if we weren't moving a month after she's here, but then again--we might have just wanted to know! I've started to look at bedding, and if that wasn't overwhemling enough, I tried the online registry thing. Ummm...no. Not a good idea. I'll need to sit with a friend to even get started! I am going to be having a few showers, as well--so just putting some things on a registry will be helpful. We are very excited about our little girl, though! So, how have you been doing lately?? R U feeling movment??

JillB - Saturday, 16 Feb
Hi there! It's funny that I posted that because I hadn't had movement for about 4 days, then all of a sudden he decided to make mommy feel better. He's moved more and more every day. But next week could be a completely different story. And with both of us having m/c right before this pregnancy, it makes it really hard not to worry. I am with you too on not taking anything for granted. WE ARE 23 WEEKS! I am so excited!! Have a nice weekend!

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