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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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mommi2b - Monday, 31 Mar
Actually I'm really nervous about it now. Cuz usually I eat pretty good - Romaine lettuce, grilled chix, oatmeal, whole grains, blah blah blah. But this week has just been almost all junk. Been eating A LOT of choc ice cream, cheese fries, soda.... :(
So I'm worried that I'm gonna fail the test now or something cuz how I've been eating this week. Do you know does that have anything to do w/ it???

lilgracie - Sunday, 30 Mar
Instead of a victory lap I just read through the instructions booklet and took a nap, lol. One of my best friends actually gave it to me. She had a single for her first baby and then upgraded to this fancy shmancy one for the second and they've decided to stop at two so she gave it to me. I've read all of the warnings of using a used breastpump at length. We actually have a lactation consultant who is a friend of the family and she told me not to worry about the used breastpump just buy all new replaceable parts.

Nursey - Sunday, 30 Mar
Hey Minneapolis!

I've been so busy......terrible! I feel badly that I have not been on-line! Things are good, just t-i-r-e-d and the sciatic back pain isn't fun, either. My 18 month old son doesn't understand I can't be lifting him at all times....and work, well, sometimes I have no choice but to do some heavy lifting! Lucky for me, I work with fantastic people who really try to keep my lifting to a minimum. They are so considerate!
Yay! We are less than 3 months away! My C-Section will be on June 5th, this is only 9 weeks away. My goodness, I have so much to do yet! My last day at work will be May 17, but we'll see what my back and fatigue have to say about that!!! What about you?
So ya passed the GD test! Wasn't that orange drink sweet and refreshing (puke puke). I go for mine on April 11 - I told my husband he should drink it, as for with my first pregnancy, as I was drinking it, he said it doesn't look so bad. My ass!!!!!
Well, I suppose I should catch up on my reading on this site..... Take good care!

amygirl22 - Sunday, 30 Mar
Thanks! My mom is sooo worried about everything. LoL. I was told to not worry unless it turns red or if there is alot of cramping. I've had some cramping (not today tho) but I was told that was normal also.

mommi2b - Saturday, 29 Mar
Hi! That's great you passed the glucose test. I rescheduled my appt for Monday morning. Had too much work to get done today. So I'll let you know how it went on Monday! :) Hopefully good ;)

laddgirl - Saturday, 29 Mar
I'm glad to hear you're doing well. I however will not be going into the next trimaster, I found out today that once again my little one did not make it. God will keep me through this trial as well and I will be ok. I don't think I will be trying again any time soon, if we do at all. Take it easy and be blessed. Enjoy the gift you have inside.....it is such a precious one. Take care.

KariLynn - Saturday, 29 Mar
Hey :) Oh the swelling!! I am lucky so far. Like you I have a friend who had a lot of swelling. I haven't really had any, maybe just a little bit. I do drink lots of water. I walk at work, but thats about it...oops. I really want it to miss me. I really have been lucky so far, so I suppose something will probably come my way. My baby is having a lot of fun with my bladder!! Last night I got home from work feeling like I had to pee like no other. So I sat trying, for like 5 minutes or so, and NOTHING HAPPENED! LOL It was soooo annoying. Sorry if TMI! I was like I love you baby, but please get off my bladder :) He is definitly getting bigger, I feel him all the time. And I don't think he likes it when I push on my belly to play with him lol. Do you play with your baby like that? Its almost just to get a reaction mostly I think. Well I should get going. I need to close tonight, and really should get started!! Hope you have a great night if I don't make it back online :) And I shall talk to you soon!

knockoutmom - Saturday, 29 Mar
oh trust me, i made him go and buy me some ice cream today and some munchinks to make up for being so mean! yea i actually should be packing right now but i just cant seem to find the energy! everythin g will be moved in thankfully by the 1st though so at least thats coming up! we have about 6 people helping us move, too so that will work great! my 3 hour test wasnt so bad. they gave me the remote to the tv so it actually went by quick since i had something to do! i get the results back next week. ill let you know how i did!! how are you feeling?

Christelle - Thursday, 27 Mar
Hi! I didn't feel like it worked again so I decided to try and invite you instead to see. (The same thing happened as last time, just went to the intro page of this site when I clicked ok). Maybe they are having trouble with it? Hopefully it'll work this time! Just back from a brief trip so I'm going to read all the weekly comments now.

KariLynn - Wednesday, 26 Mar
Hey :) I am jealous of the ice cream, expecially twice in one day lol :) Did you have a good Easter, well you must have if you had ice cream...yummy!!! I have actaully been sick, so haven't really eaten much at all the last couple days :( Slowly starting to feel better, didn't work yesterday, wish I would have stayed home again today! I would not like for the MOA to be 'my' mall. Way too many people. One trip every couple years is good for me. My mom said they are supposed to get snow in Sioux Falls hopefully it will miss you, i bet you are wishing. Well I am going to get back to work, but maybe ill catch you later :) Have a good day and I will talk to you soon!!

mommi2b - Wednesday, 26 Mar
FL was awesome! Weather was great - got a nice tan goin on now! :) It hasn't been bad here in CT since I've been back. It's mostly been sunny...it snowed last night but didn't stick. I think it's supposed to get stormy and colder the end of the week though - which sucks :( I just can't wait until I can walk around in my tank tops and flip-flops again!
I have my dr appt this Friday and I think I'm doing the glucose test thing then. What do they do? I heard it's like a 4hr test or something???...and you have to drink some nasty drink?

laddgirl - Wednesday, 26 Mar
How you feeling today. I hope you doing good. I know that belly makes it a little difficult, but I'm sure its all worth it.

jillb - Wednesday, 26 Mar
Yes, wow! Another 12 weeks will be interesting. We did have a nice Easter, and I am glad to hear you did too. My parents only live about 2 1/2 hours away from here, so my daughter and I went there. My hubby was working :( We have only painted the nursery but are in the process of putting it all together. I have a ton of clothes for him already and most of them are washed. I just need to get some things purchased (or wait to have a shower). There are still a few things I need that I don't have yet. We still have the big items from having our daughter, but some things will need to be replaced. My goal is to have everything in it's place by week 36. I don't see that being a problem. I hope and pray he doesn't come early. I am glad to hear you are doing well. I go back to the doc 4/1, and I am interested to see if/when they will do another u/s. I want to know if he's head down yet. I have a feeling because of the way he's kicking, but some times I feel like he's sideways. I know I still have time for him to turn, but it makes me nervous. I will let you know what I find out next Tuesday. Well, I am exhausted today (I am sure you know the feeling). I am about to my my sweet girl in bed, then I am headed there too. Have a great Wednesday!!

adalma - Tuesday, 25 Mar
hi mplsmama my mother always says to me that also if you eat things with too much salt your body can swell up. also you if you spend too much time walking or sitting can also make that happen but also remenber just the pregnancy alone can be the one doing it to you. good luck and hope the sweling goes down.

ellasmom - Tuesday, 25 Mar
Try to avoid too much salty food. Like potato chips, pretzels and french fries. THe sodium makes you retain more fluid. When I was pregnant with my daughter, my dad was in ICU for the last 3 months of my pregnancy. I sat in hospital waiting rooms for hours on end...eating junk food. My doc told me that my ankles were so swollen because of all of the salty foods. And keep your feet elevated as much as possible....:-)

copmom2b - Tuesday, 25 Mar
Hey there, how are you? Long time no chat with! I was just thinking of you today and wondering how you made out on the bar? Did you ever take it, if so how did you do? How is your little one doing these days? Did you ever find out the sex? Week 28...it's getting close! Talk to you soon!

shocked - Tuesday, 25 Mar
How was your Easter? So sorry I forgot to update you after the Dr.'s appt. It was great - my blob finally looked like a baby! The heartbeat was 176bpm. The Dr. said the neck measurement was under 1 which was SOO normal, the baby has a prominent nasal bone which is also a sign that it does NOT have downs and was very active. He said babies with downs, chromosonal abnormalities and heart defects do not move around very much. What a relief! I'm finally not obsessing every moment over this pregnancy. He also gave an educated guess to the sex. He said you can't tell right now because the sex organs are the same size, but that he's guessing it's a girl. He said we'll know for sure next month (4/17). I have to admit, I was initially a little disappointed at the thought of another girl, but honestly, I'm just so relieved about the indications that everything is ok, I'm already over the disappointment. At least I know what to do with girls!

Well, that week in April may be a big one for both of us - I'll find out my baby's sex and you will pass your bar exam (we're thinking positive)!!!

sophiesoph - Monday, 24 Mar
Hi, hope you had a good weekend. I'm so glad I'm not the only one that is squeamish about the 'beauty' of childbirth! Did you get a chance to talk to your doc about pain management options? I see mine on Friday so I'll be asking her the same questions. I am so on the same page as you as far as fear of labor goes. I try not to think about it but that's probably not very constructive. Lol. I think what I fear the most is being reduced to a big pile of mushy tears - ugh, I just want to be able to handle it. I don't want to cry more than my baby does! On a happier note, how is your registering/buying going? We've got most of the big stuff taken care of so now I can focus on figuring out what else I need, things I probably haven't even thought of. Ok, hope you're feeling well!

jillb - Monday, 24 Mar
Hey and Happy Easter!! I am feeling much better. I don't have bronchitis anymore. But I am having a lot of round ligament and middle back (muscle) pain. This boy is going to be big!! My daughter was 7lb. 11oz. but I just have this crazy feeling he is going to be much bigger. We are in the home stretch now, and I am happy. I am actually starting to get uncomfortable, and I think it's a little early to be feeling that way, but oh well. It just feels like everything is pulling around to the front of my stomach, so my back is hurting a lot. And I feel like my stomach is huge!! I think 'how will I ever make it another 12 weeks.' LOL!! I hope you are doing well. Your wait will be over soon, and you will know if you havev a prince or princes. I am so excited for you! Well, I am off to bed. It's late, and it's been a long festive Easter weekend. Hope yours was great. G'night!

KariLynn - Saturday, 22 Mar
LOL What kind of ice cream :) MMMMM that sounds soooo good lol. Ice cream or cleaning. I am thinking of a very uneven scale lol. I am glad that you didn't get effected by the bridge thing, except the traffic, but whats new in that city. We have family up there too, but fortunately no one we know got hurt. I actually wouldn't mind a trip to the mall. But being 18 hours instead of 4 makes all the difference in the world. The coolest thing I saw while in the cities, was in 8th grade we took a class trip there, and saw part of the movie 'jingle all the way' with Arnold Schwartzanager(?) being made. Didn't actually meet arnold, but his stunt double. The mall was all decked out in Christmas stuff in April. Anyhow...there I go again rambling on about nothing. Its turning out to be an awesome day outside!! 1hr and 20min then i get to go home YAY!!! How does your little munchkin like the ice cream??

laddgirl - Saturday, 22 Mar
I'm glad to see you are doing good. Yes, the Lord saw fit to bless me again. I am so excited. My first appt is on Wed. I asked God for twin boys, so say a prayer for me tonight. Rub your belly for me and take it easy. Blessings to you.

KariLynn - Saturday, 22 Mar
LOL. I can relate to the tub cleaning!! I had Thursday off, and did my cleaning. Everything went well til i got to the tub, then i said screw it lol. At least I got everythign else done. But it gets hard the further along I get. My next project is to go through my closet/junk room and make some more room in my tiny apt. Its snowing in Minneapolis?? I am glad I am not there. I am from Sioux Falls SD and have been there a few times. I got stuck at the airport once, that was before the 9-11 security stuff, it was kind of scary. My dads head office is right there by the airport. He was even scared for me lol. Anyhow, guess I like to ramble. Are you getting a lot of snow. Oh did the bridge collapse have any effect on you?

KariLynn - Saturday, 22 Mar
Hi :) Happy Saturday!! I just wish I didn't have to work. Its a beautiful day out today. A good sign of Spring!! And that just means it so much closer to meeting our babies :) I think I am starting to feel body parts outside my belly! I have noticed bulges in my belly, and I push on them, then they seem to go away, then come back. I think me pushing on them is making the baby mad lol. Have you felt anything on the outside yet?? Its so amazing! How is the sweet tooth coming along? I made chocolate chip cookies the other night, oh so yummy!!

mandalou81 - Saturday, 22 Mar
Wow, I had a creepy foot person too... ages ago... last year during the summer. I had sandals on and he came up to me while I was waiting to cross a road and started commenting on how he liked my feet and my toe ring! It was so creepy I think I even crossed before the lights turned green! There definitely are some creepy people out there.... actually now that I realise this has happened a few times I hope it doesn't mean I'm some kind of creep magnet! Totally gross!!

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