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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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firsttimemommysf - Sunday, 20 April
Hey- how's the pregnancy going for you? Hasn't time just flown by?!? You are getting so close now!!! It does really seem real, doesn't it, all of a sudden? Maybe the kicking is the start of that, I dunno.

nmck - Saturday, 19 April
Forget the puffy, that is temporary! Congrats on the bar exam!! That is awesome news!

JillB - Saturday, 19 April
CONGRATS ON PASSING!!! That's wonderful news!!! I hope the puffiness gets better. The doc doesn't think it's preeclamsia, does he?

newmamabear - Saturday, 19 April
When is your u/s? Definetly let me know what the outcome is. It's probably just extra fluid. I hear about that happening a lot.

mommi2b - Saturday, 19 April
Hi! Sorry I haven't gotten back to you, been so busy lately - exhausting! lol anyways, I work from home so yes, I will be working after Maddy's born. But I'm going to take at least a month off. Or maybe work p/t until I am able to get on a normal schedule w/ the baby, ya know? I'm a contractor so I basically make my own hours - which is great, especially w/ all this change going on! I know what you mean, though - I would feel the same way if I were you. I wouldn't want anyone really to watch lil Maddy except me - - I wouldn't wanna miss anything, ya know? Does your hubby have to take a leave of absence? Could you maybe stay home instead? I know it's so tough work schedules and a new baby and everything. My hubby's on the road a lot, especially during the summers - that's his busiest time of year...and that's when Maddy's gonna be here! He's gonna take a week or two off when she's born, but we really can't afford for him to take any more time that that off - especially cuz summer time is when he makes most of his money, ya know? Oh well...compromise is what it's all about I guess!....

preciousangels2 - Saturday, 19 April
I know what you mean. I was kind of surprised when my doctor had told me she thought he was going to be about 9lbs. Hopefully after you have your next ultrasound you'll have nothing to worry about! I don't think I get anymore ultrasounds... :(

leesamum - Friday, 18 April
Hey there, I was measuring "big" but totally ignore the "big baby" comment. My doc said it's often extra fluid and not that the baby is too big. I don't like it when doc's use that term. It creates too much fear in the mum (as you probably know) and I don't think doc's should be allowed to even say that! You'll both be fine! Just trust that body of yours.

newmamabear - Friday, 18 April
That's weird! Are any grandparents on the taller side? I'm sure everything will be okay though. Better big than too small. How did your doc find out this info? Mine measures my uterus but hasn't mentioned anything about the baby's weight. It could be extra fluid too. At my appt the other day they told me I gained 7lbs in one month...a total weight gain of 29lbs altogether! Looking at me you would never believe it. And my hubby and I are small too. I'm only 5 feet and he's 5'5' !

preciousangels2 - Friday, 18 April
Are worried that 8lbs would be too big for you to deliver vaginally? I'm 5'4 and my husband is 5'10 so neither of us are very tall either. When I was pregnant with my first, the doc thought he would be between 8 and 9lbs. She was right on the money. He was 8lbs 8oz. Although she wasn't concerned, just letting me know how much she estimated his weight to be. Anyway, hope everything goes well and take care!!!

cali.momma - Friday, 18 April
at least theyre going to do an ultrasound to check. they wont for me! so i wont know whats gunna pop out of me hah. i was looking at my belly pics earlier today, and man my 20 week belly was massive compared to ones i see on here now. its crazy

cali.momma - Friday, 18 April
heyy. saw your post. dont worry. ive been measuring 3 weeks ahead for a while. if its not extra fluid, hang in there :P they told me eight to ten pounds if i go full term. doubt ill make it though

preggiebelly - Friday, 18 April
oh... thank you so much. I hope so too. I'm feeling some weird tingly pains today in my uterine area so hopefully I'm ovulating!
We'll find out huh? I'll keep in touch. I hope so much that I'm just as fortunate as you've been. Congrats again.
Now... I have to go seduce my husband. :)
Wish me luck!

newmamabear - Thursday, 17 April
Good luck with your appointment tomorrow. I'm going to try the foil thing TONIGHT! Great idea!

preggiebelly - Thursday, 17 April
Wanted to stop by and see how you're doing.... I'm so happy for you.
Your story gives me sooo much hope. I can't thank you enough for leaving me a message a couple of weeks ago after my m/c. My husband and I are starting to try again ....
and knowing that if I get pregnant before my first period that everything could be perfect is so reassuring. I hope so much to get pregnant right away and be exactly where you are in 31 weeks! You are so blessed and I'm so happy for you.
Thanks again for that comment.... it's helping me get through all of this.

Nursey - Thursday, 17 April
Hi Minneapolis!

Well we have less than 2 months to go now! I'm awake now ever 30 minutes to 1 hour up to pee! It doesn't make for a very energetic day.....what about you?
Make sure you have lots of help at home when you & baby get there. The hormones are goin' wild and you will be beyond tired.....it's good to go over this before you have your baby (ie. chores around the house, etc.). I remember that pre-natal classes really seem to focus on the "hospital/birthing experience" and breastfeeding/nutrition. What they seem to forget about is what the heck to do with yourselves & baby when you get home from the hospital!!!! I cannot believe you only get 12 weeks maternity leave...wow. We are very lucky up here in Canada...we get a full year.
Well take good care, mama.....thanks for the response back!
xxx Nursey

pixiekate - Thursday, 17 April
aww thanks so much.....these fits of worry come in waves; i'm sure everything will turn out for the better. as long as the baby is warm in my arms, i think we'll be just fine no matter where we're living:-). xoxo

KariLynn - Wednesday, 16 April
Hey :) I am sorry to hear that you had a m/c. I guess I was unaware of that. I am sure it is difficult, escpecially with the dd coming up so quickly. I can relate to the hot flashes thing. They are horrible. It was realy warm here on Monday, and while I was working, I couldn't stay cool to save my life it was so horrible. Good times :) You know, when I first got preggo, I never thought it would actually hurt. Boy was I ever wrong. I can't believe how painful it can be sometimes. Do you have that same problem? Last night my baby was wedged up by my ribs and I couldn't get him to move to save my life. I love him, but he was driving my crazy lol. I hope its not a sign of whats to come! Though I know it will be well worth it. Well I should get back to work. I will talk to you soon. I hope you are able to feel somewhat comforted with the 23rd coming up :) I know I can't do much, but if I can do anything just let me know :)

newmamabear - Wednesday, 16 April
me too! We have a cat Gabriel who will be 3 this June, and he is a fiesty one. I'm so nervous about how he'll react to the baby. We've been keeping him out of the baby stuff for the most part. But I know when we leave for work he does what he wants anyway. I've been meaning to play the crying baby sounds for him but keep forgetting. Maybe I'll do that now...

raynbowmami - Wednesday, 16 April
If this class wasn't so hard I'd have been laughing. But before I knew it I had 30 questions left and 30 mintues. I do not want to take this class for a 3rd time. I just want it to be over. Now during my quiz earlier I could laugh. That class is easy. I got 100 on that quiz.

Thanks for trying to make me smile. Preciate cha.
Deb

knockoutmom - Wednesday, 16 April
yea, i bet the hormones dont help with that either. losing a baby is pretty hard. but i believe everything happens for a reason. plus your baby has a little guardian angel watching over him/her! if you carried that baby to term then you wouldnt have this awesome support group on this page! you'd be with a different group of women! i love this group. we've got some crazy characters on here. its so entertaining and informative sometimes! i just still cant get past the idea that were about 32 weeks pregnant. thats the final stretch! i see moms come in and deliver at 34 weeks all the time. a lot of the times theyre healthy and within the weight limit to go to the regular nursery, too. so scary! how long will you wait to go back to work and take the new job? before i knew that this cobra was so expensive i was thinking 3 months for me, but now im probaly down to about 2 months which really isnt too bad. i know it will be hard though. then i think of childcare and how expensive that is! it really makes me understand why people wait to have kids. your post reminded me that i need a breast pump, too. those suckers (haha, literally) can be so expensive! by the way, hows the weather there the past few days? im imagining cold because at night we have gotten down to the upper 20's! thats pretty odd for this time of year for us!

jess84 - Tuesday, 15 April
no problem! like i said the nurses will be the bad guy. Cus even though i wish i had the courage to tell my husbands family off sometimes i know he would get mad at me. And i dont want to be the topic of discussion for them u know? But make it a plan to let the nurses know what you want and they usually follow that. my son was hurt a few months ago and i got sick of my husbands family just walking back anytime to see him so i asked the nurse to only let 1 person in at a time with us. unless WE said different. and the nurses said they totally understand and did what i asked.

knockoutmom - Tuesday, 15 April
$660 a month?? are you serious? thats ridiculous! i guess thats definitly a fib about teachers getting great benifits then. you just made cobra sound not that bad! haha! i use to be a size small before pregnancy as well and now im in a large and still some of my larges feel super tight on me. zach is promising me that i wont get bigger from now til 40 weeks. i love how he's just so sure of that! men are totally clueless sometimes! how much more stuff do you need to buy for the baby? i was reading a pamphlet today and realized that we havent even thought about baby tylenol and gas medicine and bath stuff and just little stuff like that. now i feel like we still need a bunch more! it never ends!

nmck - Tuesday, 15 April
Hey! Why not call them after you have tried breastfeeding? And before they come, ask your labor burse to kick them out after an hour. At my hospital, the nurses say they don't mind being the bad guy. They can come in and say, OK,, mom has had her limit, we need her to rest... and get rid of em! Good luck!

Deveney - Tuesday, 15 April
i'm in the same boat as you with the in-laws and i don't have my family nearby. we're just not going to call anyone until after the baby is born. we should be able to get our bonding time in before anyone gets called and i'm hoping that they won't stay long, but i'm pretty sure i won't have a problem with making them leave if they've been there too long (let's hope!). we already told his mother that she is not staying at our house too. she would end up trying to take over and i really don't want to deal with that! but whatever you decide to do, talk about it now and let your in-laws know now how it's going to be so that they don't end up ruining your first moments with your baby. good luck!

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