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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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wowwowmomma - Tuesday, 15 April
Hi yikes, I have been screaming like a wild woman at everybody. With this constant pain under my right ribcage I sometimes feel like I will not be able to make it till the end and then to deal with bad school reports, dirty rooms, lazy teens, husband who thinks my big butt is just the cutest and cannot keep his hands to himself, I am loosing it! Other than that I'm just dandy. Hope you are too. Can't wait for little one to arrive. Good luck to you and keep in touch.

christelle - Tuesday, 15 April
Hi! Saw your week 31 comment and thought I'd let you know that I worry about the same thing. Not that my inlaws are super intrusive, but they are the only ones who live close, my family is a continent away and I don't have to worry about them. Talk to your DH about how you feel and see how he feels too. You've carried that baby around for nine months and deserve your bonding time and I'm sure DH will not only agree, but want his bonding time with your both too. Since you never know what time the baby will be born, it's hard to know in advance when to call the inlaws. My DH will not call til the baby is born and of course he won't jump out of the delivery room to call before having his own bonding time either so, I figure we'll have enough time- no one waiting outside so to speak. Since everyone works too, probably visitors will come in the evening. If its a late night birth, DH will probably ask for visitors to take that into consideration. You kind of have to play it by ear and trust your Dh and talk to him I think. Good luck though :) I'm on a high from coming back from a great doc appoint. - all is going smoothly, and the nurse showed us a baby who is just a month old that was there for a checkup (he slept the whole time)- sooooo cute!!! I'm so excited!

jillb - Tuesday, 15 April
Yes, I definitely think girl, but you know how that goes. It's not long though, and I am so excited! I just can't believe we are a few weeks away. It's insane! My swollen ankles/feet/legs are better, but I still can't be on my feet too long before I start feeling it. It's so annoying not to be your "normal 'ol self" but DEFINITELY worth it. We got our car seat/stroller today, and it's awesome. After my husband put it together, I was thinking, "we are going to have a little boy to put in there soon. Whoah!" Our daughter, 4 years old, was trying to put her baby doll in it. It was cute! :) Oh, and congrats (I think..lol) on the bar. I can imagine how you would feel about passing/not passing. You want to, but you just want more time at home. IT'S NOT FAIR!! Why can't we all just stay home all the time?!?!?!? :) They seriously will do fine in day care though. It's harder on the moms more than anybody, unfortunately. Well, my hubby is snoring away on the couch, so I think I will grab him and head to bed. I am tired, as usual. I hope you had a nice Monday. I will chat with you soon. Take care of yourself :)

jess84 - Tuesday, 15 April
For your comment about the birth and having visitors after i told the nurse that after i had the baby i wanted him to get fed then once he had done that i would let visitors in. Usually the nurses are the best to tell people to back off when ur stressed and just wanting a bit of alone time with baby. With my 1st child my husbands family flew to see us after i had the baby but there were 8 of them and we only had a 2 bedroom house. They even brought cousins who my husband didnt think needed to be there. they just didnt get it. ANd i told my husband this time not one person is spending the night at our house. It can be real stressful and people/family need to think of the moms compforts first!!!

newmamabear - Monday, 14 April
Oh the cat in your profile pic is soo cute! I just wanted to stop by and do a mini-vent. I am not returning to my job and today at the VERY last minute my boss asked me to meet with, train, and let my replacement SHADOW me the whole day. I was pissed! First of all, I had a million other things to do. Second, a little notice would have been nice. My last day is this friday, she starts right after I leave, and she "actually has never done this before" so she was clueless. (SIGH)

wowwowmomma - Monday, 14 April

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Andais - Monday, 14 April
Ya, it's nice to be at home and not dread leaving my bedroom in fear of running into my mother in law...

The shower for me was suprisingly fun...minus the MIL. I was so touched that my sisters did all of it for me. I owe them BIG TIME! any ideas on thank you gifts?

preciousangels2 - Monday, 14 April
Thanks! Today was a bit better but I had a horrible day otherwise! My son overflowed the toilet upstairs and then water started leaking in the kitchen... It was a big mess! I have had more contractions. But they're always in the afternoon whenever I eat... Have to talk to my doc about those... My back hasn't been hurting so much but I've still have some cramping. At least it's not as bad as yesterday!

knockoutmom - Monday, 14 April
awww look at you! you look GREAT! hah, it makes me think back to when you and i would comment eachother complaining about not showing. look at us now!

knockoutmom - Monday, 14 April
the feeling of walking into the nursery and actually seeing it come together really is great! it definitly makes it real. my shower was amazing! i hardly got any clothes, too which was a surprise to me. im having another shower on the 26th with friends so im sure ill get clothes at that one. i think all we need now is a swing, dresser, another car seat, an activity mat for play and tummy time, and a few other things. not much at all left! we have this kids consignment store here called once upon a child and it has some really gently used baby items for a fraction of the price. its insane how cheap these things are and how the condition is like new! i hate to buy hand me downs with my first one but these baby things can really add up if you think about it! have you had a baby shower yet? i think i remember you saying you did, im not sure though.

copmom2b - Monday, 14 April
My bed rest is almost over thank goodness! I feel good, my contractions feel like that have stopped which is very good news. Although I did have a nephew born at 30 weeks and he is 18 months now and completely caught up developmentally so that was a comforting thought, but thankfully that isn't a concern right now. As far as your fetal movement goes, I know how concering that can be. My doctor said that I need 3 movements per hour and I'm good, I've read diffrent things that say 10 so I try to find a middle ground there. I think most movment has to do with perception. I don't think we preceive the movement as we should in the middle of our busy lives, but it's usually there. Hopefully your little one is punching and kicking the day lights out of you now to put your mind at ease!!! You don't know what you're having right? Any pressure to find out?

preciousangels2 - Sunday, 13 April
Thanks! With my first son I had gone to L&D to be monitored due to lack of movement and everything turned out to be fine. I've actually been laying down most of the day and have hardly felt him move at all. Maybe 3 times... I wasn't really so worried about that as I was the cramping and severe lower back pain I was having. It was like I almost couldn't move. I decided to eat a little something and when I was finished, I had a contraction. Couldn't move or talk it hurt so bad, but that isn't the first time that's happened. Strange though. It only happens once, for about a minute, sometimes two and it's right after I eat. I just decided to get up and my back isn't hurting so bad and I haven't had any cramping for a little while but still haven't felt Cayden move. If this goes on all night I might give my doc a call.... I don't know... :/

phylicias-first-baby - Saturday, 12 April
sorry about your job : ( i hate my boss too. i got promoted at 6 months pregnant, and i'm in charge of 40 people, and now i think back and wonder why the heck i did that. you cant manage 40 people when any time you have a conflict you ball your eyes out! over little stuff too : ) its embarrassing but oh well. i've been stressing cause i'm returning to my job so i have to file a maternity claim/leave. heres the catch, the company is so large i have to call long distance and file my leave with this guy that works in a tiny cubicle in south carolina! and he is sopposed to tell me when i can stop workin and return! i really just want to leave and never come back.

mamabare30 - Friday, 11 April
hiya, thanks so much for the message! I hate that i came across as such a jerk but i was in such a state of the dumps that i couldn't help but moan and groan all my frustrations!! I'm glad to hear that you had a similar case and that it was just a matter of evening out for you. I'm just really anxious to get into the 2nd trimester so i can eat normally and feel more normal, hopefully then my body image will make more sense to me :)
Thanks again for the words of comfort and good luck to you too!

copmom2b - Friday, 11 April
That's so awesome to hear about your shower!! I can't wait until my little one has some things that I can play with!!! I'm still waiting for my stupid furniture to come in! I ordered it the first week in February and it should have arrived the middle of march, but a few things are on back order and should be here in the next week or so. Everything is painted, the border and curtains are up so now we are just waiting for the rest to get here. I'm growing anxious b/c the past two days I was having some heavy duty pains in my belly and I went to my regular appt and she sent me to L and D b/c she said that it wasn't normal for me to be that uncomfortable. When I got to L and D they hooked me up to the monitoring equiptment they said that I was contracting every 3 minutes!!!!!!! I drank a boat load of water and there was no let up so they determined that they weren't Braxton Hicks, but rather pre-term contractions. Thankfully they were able to get them to stop and now I'm on bedrest for the next week.! Arrggghhhhh thankfully, the little one is okay and my cervix is closed. Thank God for that!!

KariLynn - Friday, 11 April
I am so glad that you went in. I do go in more now that I am preggo, otherwise you almost have to pay me to go to the doctor. With the exception of strep throat, I have never been diagnosed with anything, ever. They tell me there is nothing wrong with me. Its like you know, I wouldn't be here if I were healthy!! Drives me crazy. I hear you on being exhausted. Most nights I am ready for bed by 8. I can't sleep if Dan is in bed. Luckily we are fighting right now, so I can get some decent rest ;) Getting up in the A.M. is never easy eithor. As for the vidoes, im not squemish when it comes to that sort of thing, mostly because its a movie, ya know. Even though I know its the real deal. Did you get some snow? I know up to a foot was expected in the area. My dad was supposed to fly into MPLS today from Baltimore. I am glad to be on this side of it lol. One more hour, I am so ready for the day to be over with!! I am so tired. Well have a good night. I will talk to you later:)

Johns-Girl - Thursday, 10 April
Thank you so much for your message, it makes me feel better to hear other women's symptoms just stopped. I called my doctor who said it was normal...Thanks!

yogamommy - Thursday, 10 April
Oh, that is too bad... She was really nice! Glad to know that that is the reason rather than something bad happening. hOpe you are feeling well!

Andais - Thursday, 10 April
My MIL does the same crying thing too. and she just expects us to cave every time! Screw her!

mandalou81 - Thursday, 10 April
Yeah that does sound like we have similar babies. I'm having a boy!! He's learnt a cool new trick - Kicking me in the ribs and headbutting me in the bladder at the same time! Do you get that??

KariLynn - Thursday, 10 April
Hi :) I am glad to hear that things are ok. It's always better to be safe than sorry! Especially when it comes to your baby. My aunt lost her baby at 7 1/2 months. So as we are closer to that point I am real careful too! Not to scare you, but she went in because of lack of movement of the baby. Well the cord ended up being wrapped around the neck and didn't make it. So if I noticed a change in the baby, I too would go get checked out right away! Like you I would rather it be nothing and me be paranoid, than something. Again I really wasn't trying to scare you. I had some braxton hicks on Monday morning well the doc confirmed it. Its so weird. Kinda scared now for the real thing lol. Have you watched any birthing videos at all? I am contemplating wheather or not I want to. It could just make it so much more scary. Things are coming together for all the baby necessities at my house. I just hope I don't miss anything that I am supposed to have. I guess I could just ask my aunt to send me what I need since she has all kinds of money lol. J/K :) Sorry it took me a couple days to get back to you! I have been so busy at work and still don't have a computer at home. Really wish I did though. Well I should get back to work. Take care and I will talk to you soon!!

majad - Wednesday, 9 April
Oh hello!!! I am feeling better this week. Last week i was "drying" from sinus infection. I felt misserable, but at the end i gave up and went to the doctor to get some meds. I feel guilty for taking them, but it was truly terrible. I am sure my baby is thanking me :). Other then that, i am getting bigger and bigger, swollen like never in my life, and just over all heavy and ready for delivery. I hope you had a great time for your baby shower!!!!!!! I decided on not to have one as i have literally everything :) This week i will go to see my baby in 4d. it is what i call it a fun ultrasound, where they provide your with photos, and a DVD :) Cant wait!!!! check it out http://www.prenatalvision.com/

Andais - Wednesday, 9 April
No worries about the long post. I actually like reading the long ones! You made such a great point with the whole her family should throw a shower if she really wants her people to be there. My sisters are throwing this one so they invited my family which just the women consisit of over 30 people! I think I'll point that out to her while she's here. I'm trying so hard not to think about her coming to town, because it LITERALLY makes me sick. and the stress level definately affects the baby...I can feel it. : ( She just expects to move in with us for a whole month after my dauhter is born to help raise her! My husband and I are going to sit her down and say that will never happen while she's here. We've decided not to have anyone stay here when we bring her home but us and our son. Sort of a bonding experience. Anywho, I've talked your ear (or is it eyes) off long enough. Have a wonderful day!

breya- - Wednesday, 9 April
ohhhh yes my son had HUGE hiccups all through my 3rd trimester ....he was so easy going in utero i just figured i would have an easy baby hmm well i guess he was until he started crawling at 4 months old ! he walked at 10 and hasnt stopped since ,hes so excited though to meet his sister whom he insist on calling Baby angel (her name will be Olivia Journey....Liv for short) that he comes up to me a million times a day to rub or kiss my belly ,im glad for that but i still feel like he has no clue lol, My brother just had a baby girl in Jan .and she was hiccupping on the way out lol .She was also so overactive in utero that we were nervous that she would be a crazy lil thing but she is the sweetest smilest little girl in the world so we will see ......good luck and congrats !!!

mommi2b - Wednesday, 9 April
I'm so glad everything's okay. Almost the same thing happened w/ me too - the other day she hadn't moved all morning, and usually she's kicking like crazy while I'm having my morning coffee until I eat breakfast, then she settles down about 1/2 hour after I eat. But I wasn't feeling her at all. I called my hubby freaking out and he told me she's probably just tired. So I ate breakfast early hoping to feel her and she finally started kicking and moving around in there. I was sooooo relieved! What a panic! And I don't wanna call the doc unless I know something may be wrong, ya know?...I don't wanna annoy them. Seems this past week or two I've been worrying about so much w/ my lil Maddy...I called the doc freaking out about BH contractions I was having, and I had these really bad painful cramps...totally stressing out. But I don't know what's normal and what's not, ya know? It's not like I've been thru this before....

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