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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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RaynbowMami - Tuesday, 8 April
Well he hasn't decided if he is coming or not. I want him to come but he may not. So we'll see.

I do have a babysitter picked out. I have no family here that I could leave her with.

majad - Tuesday, 8 April

Such a cute photo! You both look very excited.

knockoutmom - Tuesday, 8 April
awww that must have been so scary not feeling your little one move! im so paranoid about that. the second i cant feel her i freak out. thankfully so far shes been pretty consistent with the movements. i feel absolutly huge! we took a few pics at the beach so ill have to post them as soon as we hook up the digi cam wire. our new place is great! its definitly a lot more room. we even have a garage which is a nice addition. i just wish we could have purchased it. renting is such a pain! so far the nursery is just a random box room which is stressing me out. zach doesnt seem to be in a hurry to buy baby things like i am. we could possibly have our babies in mid may you realize! we're full term then! ahh! thats next month! i cant believe how much life is going to change in just such a short amount of time. im ready but im just so scared at the same time! hows the weather up there?

knockoutmom - Monday, 7 April
hey, how are things? ive been crazy! first we moved, then on the day we actually got to really moved in i got sick and threw up 20 times i think from taco bell, then friday we went to myrtle beach and on top of all that my braxton hicks and fatigue are killing me! i literally just cannot keep my eyes open at work anymore. i want to try to work til i can, too. when will you take leave?

sticker - Monday, 7 April
Thanks for your message. I went to an outlet mall last Saturday and those BH contractions got pretty strong after all that walking I did. After about 5 hours into our shopping I got a very strong contraction, it was so scary, I even sat down to catch my breath. I'm trying not to think about labor, but with these BH contractions I can't help but think about it. When I drink water and relax the contactions seem to fade away nicely so I guess it's like my DR said, make sure you drink water throughout the day to avoid dehydration.

KariLynn - Monday, 7 April
Hey I am glad that you had a good shower. Stuff is really expensive. I am so lucky, I have so many hand me downs, and a generous lady who bought everything else that i needed. My aunt who is kind of a b..... said to me ya I guess when you dont have any money it is expensive. I was so mad at her for making that comment. I know she will help me out a lot and will admit I like that, but I wish she could keep comments to herself. I mean I thought it was so rude. I just wanted to say to her, well at least I have a job unlike her daughter with 2 kids. Ugh, sorry. Oh to the venting lol. Have you had any braxton hicks yet? I think I had some this morning, but don't know for sure. I have an appt in 4 hours, so I guess I will figure it out :) Well I should get back to work for now, but will talk to you soon. Have a great day :)

RaynbowMami - Monday, 7 April
Well my son lives with my parents in TX. I only see him during the summer. I'm hoping to have him here when I give birth. I want him in the room with me. He'll probably chicken out though. I didn't raise him so it's ike this is really my first child.

My work situation is tricky. I work for a small company so I only get paid for two weeks. That's my sick time and my vacation time. Then I'll take two weeks off with no pay. After that I'll work from 8am to noon for another two or 3 weeks. Then after that I go back to work full time leaving her with a baby sitter. I don't really like my daycare choices near my house.

deerwendy - Monday, 7 April
I can't believe your at week 30! Where has time gone? How are you feeling? Have you found out what you are having? We are having a boy and I am thrilled!

Keep in touch when you can!

mommi2b - Monday, 7 April
Hi! I'm so sorry I haven't gotten back to you - been sooo busy this past week w/ work and everything. It went good - the orange drink wasn't bad at all...actually I think was kinda good! LOL Tasted like really syruppy orange soda. Then had to wait an hour and get my blood taken. I have to call my doc office tomorrow, cuz I check my test results online and I'm not sure exactly if they are the results from the glucose test. All it says is my labwork is normal and that my blood count is normal. So I don't know if that means my glucose test or what.

Anyways - how are you feeling? How was your weekend? Do anything special?

laddgirl - Monday, 7 April
Hey, thanks for checking in on me. Makes me feel special (hehe). I am doing ok right now. I have my d&c on Tuesday. As sad as it may sound, I'm ready to move on to the next chapter of my life. I yet expect to have children(twins) in my future. It was prophacy from God so I know it will happen...I just have to seek God on when that time will be. My husband wants boys. I want one of each. I have two girls now from a previous marriage. One each with my husband will just be a joy to me. How are you holding up. I checked out your pictures.......No, you can't complain about not having a baby belly anymore. You look great though. Congrats on your graduation from law school. I am after my BA in Business w/Human Resource. Sorry to be so long. It helps talking with you ladies. I may not have my own story to tell right now, so I take a whole lot of joy sharing in you alls. Thanks. Talk more soon.

copmom2b - Sunday, 6 April
Hey there, just wanted to check in with you. I saw that you had a shower yesterday. That is so awesome! I'm only having one and I haven't had it yet, but I'm sure that it's right around the corner. My sisters are planning it for me and they want it to be a surprise despite the fact that i hate surprises!! Did you get a lot of good stuff? Anything off of your registry? I've heard from al ot of my friends that people tend to buy whatever they want instead of getting you the stuff that you really need (and registered for). Anywho...good luck with all your new stuff and I hope to talk to you soon. BTW are you washing all of your baby clothes before you put them on your little one? I'm up in the air about that one in case things need to be returned.

jillb - Sunday, 6 April
Hi there! I had my first shower yesterday too, and it was went well. We got a lot of gifts, but I had so many clothes. I can't remember if I told you but a family friend gave us SO many clothes 0-36 months. We don't need anymore clothes. We are blessed. I am not complaining. I ended up taking some things back and getting gift cards. Those will come in handy. How was your shower? And yes, I went to the doctor this past week, and she seemed to think he was head down based on where she picked up the heart beat. But she didn't act concerned. I kind of wish they seemed more interested in giving me details about anything, but they don't. They are a very non-chalant kind of practice. And I know EXACTLY what you mean about being an emotional wreck. When I was pregnant with my first (daughter) child, I had to "shop" around for day care before she was even born. That was miserable. I was making those calls while I was working, and I remember just sitting there crying. The good thing about having a second is that I am much more relieved. They don't know any different, and they adjust to whatever environment you put them in. However, it's heartbreaking to leave a little newborn at a school or daycare without his/her parents. Trust me, I know that feeling. It's gut-wrenching the first week or so. But you will do great. While I was at the shower yesterday, I think I overdid it. My feet/ankles were so swollen when I got home last night. We had to travel a couple of hours each way for the shower too since it was at my parents house. They live about 2 hours from me. I still haven't recovered today. I don't think the car ride was helpful. Oh and by the way (for what it's worth), I looked at your 30 week pic, and I think it's a girl!!! :) I am definitely carrying different this time around. I had a girl the first time and a boy this time. I know you and hubby can't wait to find out!! Well, I better run. Let me know how you are doing and how your shower was. Have a great Sunday!!

raynbowmami - Sunday, 6 April
Well my GF has bought a ton of stuff. But we still have 3 baby showers to go through. I have no idea where this stuff will go. We have no room now. It's super frustrating because she keeps buying stuff but won't help me get it organized. I've put her on punishment but to no avail. She just sneaks stuff into the house.

I have nothing left from my son because he's 16. My neice has sent me tons of stuff from her little girl. She had a 9.5 lb baby girl so she's growing out of her stuff faster than Alexis can buy it. I get a box every other week.

What I need now is a swing and we still have no baby bed because we have no room. I hate being unprepared for stuff. it drives me crazy.

Well I'm 5'10 and the bus drivers GF is 5'11. He said she is wayyyyy bigger than me. I think I'm bigger now than I was with my son. I'm still just all belly though. That's good. I think with my son my breasts weighed more than he did.

KariLynn - Saturday, 5 April
Good morning :) just wanted to say hi. Haven't been online all week, and I really missed the sight. The changes are kind of crazy. How are things with you?? Going good with me. Except Thursday night, I woke up on my back and coudn't manage to roll over any too easy. I almost had to wake up Dan for the help lol. I hope I don't grow too much more in the next 10 weeks! It is snowing here again!! I am so sick of it. I just want Spring here right now! I am getting impatient, and since I am pregnant I think I have the right to be lol. How are you coming along wiht the name thing? I just can't find a name to fit. I go through them left and right, I just can't make one stick. Its driving me crazy. I had one name that I was leaning twards, but my friend who had a baby last Tuesday used it lol. Just my luck, and we hadn't even discussed any names with each other. Since you don't know what you are having I am sure that its even more difficult. I know I don't have to name him until he is here, I just really want to go into the hospital with some ideas. Well thanks for the vent : ) I will talk to you soon :)

raynbowmami - Saturday, 5 April
I feel you on turning over in bed. it is a process. LOL Some days I just have to get out of the bed and start over. She's looking at me like What are you doing?? LOL

Well you know Marta is full of entertainment. Unfortunately it's been rather mild. I'm disappointed. I need to laugh. There is always some extremely inconsiderate person on their cell phone filling the enitre bus or car with their dramaticly ghetto story. *sigh* I find myself staring at them like "are you serious?" They never get it. LOL just dumb.

The bus drivers GF is pregnant and is due June 30th. He said she is WAYYYYYY bigger than me and we are the same height. I feel sorry for her cuz she has an extra two weeks to go after us.

mamadimplez - Saturday, 5 April
Thank you for replying:) I'm know that I am not alone in the feeling but it's great to have someone to talk about this with don't you think?

preggiebelly - Saturday, 5 April
thank you so much. that is such wonderful news and just what I need to hear right now. Congratulations on your pregnancy. I'm so happy for you. Take care of yourself and thank you again for the message. I truly appreciate it. Hopefully we'll be just as blessed as you and your husband.

padow - Thursday, 3 April
Hey there! I am doing really good. Feet do hurt at the end of the day and I have heartburn almost every day, which I have never had in my life. That's all right, though! Other than that, excited and anxious about getting things ready, showers, etc. When is your first shower? I totally understand about getting off your feet--that's not really me, either. Makes it difficult to remember and comply with! So...what was the news with the bar?? And r u still working? R U planning on working after he/she arrives? What do you think of this new setup on the website? I am just seeing it for the first time (busy week), so I am getting familiar...hope you are having a great day! Keep in touch with me, please!!

raynbowmami - Thursday, 3 April
yeah Marta is NOT smarter. I hate it. But I do have to admit it's very entertaining. I get to see so much funny stuff that it makes it tolerable.
Today I was smart. I didn't drink too much water and I made sure I used the bathroom 3 times the last hour of work. Then walking from the bus stop I didn't walk too fast. I just causually strode home. it worked. I convinced myself I didn't have to go as bad and I made it with no complications. I'm so happy. Yesterday was a HOT MESS!!!

I've got two pillows in my bed. I have a long body pillow on one side and a regular pillow on the other side. One between my legs and one to keep me from laying on my back. When I lay on my back this child acts like she has no home training. It's been working pretty well. I just hate that it's about to get warm and my air conditioner is broken. Lawd help me.

My car should be ready next Friday. I'm so hoping it is. Only good thing about Marta the weekly pass is $13 my gas per week is about $56. Yeah I know.

RaynbowMami - Tuesday, 1 Apr
Lmao @ you breaking into a sprint. I'm so small sometimes I forget she's in there. *shrugs*

Speaking of preggo brain, a few months ago I ran into a school bus. Well not really ran into it but I scraped the side of it. I broke my mirror, dented my door and tore off some panel thingy that went over the tire. So I had to drop my car off yesterday to get fixed. I decided to save gas by taking Marta (public transit) for the next two weeks. Well low and behold it's supposed to RAIN all damn week long WTH. Girl I was like this is a C.O.N. spiracy!!!!

Oh I grew up in Champaign, Illinois. I also lived in Chicago, Gary IN, Tulsa OK, Vegas, Texas and St. Paul (don't ask me where cuz I don't remember). All of these places were after I graduated from high school.

musicis4thesoul - Monday, 31 Mar
OH my goodness and they hurt so bad! I'm going to try as hard as I can to eat less sodium, which contributes to the swelling. I'm on my feet 8 hours a day and I'm only allowed to sit for 2- 15 min. breaks, which I don't even sit the whole time, because you have to walk to the brake room etc. Good luck and if you find something that works, hit me up!

mommi2b - Monday, 31 Mar
Thanks! That does help :) I can't wait to hear my little Maddy's heartbeat tomorrow! I LOVE hearing her heartbeat! I wonder if I'm going to get any more u/s's...I have to remember to ask the dr about that tomorrow...I hope I at least get one more :)
I'm going to schedule one of those 3D/4D u/s's at one of those places. My hubby thinks it's freaky looking but I wanna see our little baby in there! Have you done one yet or are you going to?

raynbowmami - Monday, 31 Mar
Girl I'm from Illinois. Trust me I remember those days. I'd be PUMPED that it was 50 degrees. I'm like oh yeah spring is comin spring is comin!!! But after living in Atlanta for the last 6 years girl no one has time for this back and forth crap. I just need it to be warm and stay warm before we all end up sick again. It's going back to the 70's midweek. Just crazy. I had to turn my heat back on tonignt.

mommi2b - Monday, 31 Mar
Thanks! I will let you know tomorrow - if I get the results back right away...?
One more question and I hate to keep bugging you about this! My dr appt is for 8am tom morning so I won't have time to call them and ask, but did you have breakfast before?...are you allowed to eat or are you not supposed to eat before?
(Last question, I promise! ) :)

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