mplsmama's profile

mplsmama
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
	Online: 45 minutes ago Last updated: 14 days ago. Member since: 219 days
\| Profile \| Photos (30) \| Children (0) \| Blog (0) \| Polls (0) \| Agenda (0) \| Comments added (115) \| Notepad

Members

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!

Comments on mplsmama`s Profile
Leave a message for mplsmama in the right column where it reads `Add comment`

Comments 201-225 of about 442 to mplsmama
Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Next

bobbette89 - Monday, 10 Mar

JillB - Monday, 10 Mar
You're very welcome for the tips. I didn't know how helpful it would be, but it's a start. I meant to tell you that it would be mentally draining. It's fun when you first start, but then you physically start to get tired and want to go home. I remember with my first one. This time I did mine on-line only. I haven't even been in the store. I may be sorry I did that, but I think it will be okay. I don't even have my baby furniture in the room yet. My hubby is going to paint next weekend, then I am sure it will start to be real. We bought our first package of diapers tonight. They are the little pamper swaddlers. Aww!! I am SO excited. Everyone has their own opinion about diapers, but personally Pampers were the only ones I liked. The Huggies and Luvs would wad up and get lumpy. They are definitely cheaper for a reason. But you will find what you like. I am always here if you have any questions. I am feeling horrible today. My daughter (3 years old) was running a fever of 103 last night, and she's doing better, but now I have a slight fever and feel horrible. I won't be working tomorrow, needless to say. And Jacob definitely has his active days. He wasn't that active at all last week, but this weekend, he's been moving a lot. Well, I better hit the sack. Maybe that will make me feel better. Take care and message when you can. G'night!

JennysFirst - Monday, 10 Mar
Thanks for your input- I appreciate it and it is good to know that what I am feeling is probably normal. I cannot help but to worry- but hearing from other moms really helps!!! Best of luck and thanks again:)

MissPrego901 - Sunday, 9 Mar
thanks mama...I'm happy I can eat!!

Christelle - Thursday, 6 Mar
You're funny! No, I didn't laugh so hard that I peed, but I have started wearing pads again, at least until this cold is over. Today I had my first ever nose bleed (in my life!) Right in the grocery store. Fun fun fun!

KariLynn - Thursday, 6 Mar
Its hard to believe in about 3 months our babies will be here!! Time is sure going by. I don't have anything ready at all. We live in a 1 bedroom apt right now, so don't have to worry about a nursery at this point, but the 1 bedroom can't last too long! We barely have enough room for the two of us with as well as we accumualte stuff lol. I am just so excited!! I can't wait to meet my baby boy!

knockoutmom - Wednesday, 5 Mar
thats almost exactly how i feel! except i can never have it massaged cause i can never find where exactly it hurts. sometimes when i flares up really bad the pain shoots down my upper thigh and its this really sharp throbbing pain that if i press down on it feels better but the second i let go it hurts worse! usually its just a sharp pain down my spine and into my legs though either when walking or sitting. i think wearing heels would definitly aggrivate it! thankfully my nursing shoes are these huge, white, ugly, cushiony things that make my feet feel a little better than regular shoes. im sorry your hurting!!

erica93 - Wednesday, 5 Mar
thanks for your comment on the baby bedding. We decided to go with tiddiwinks safari from Target. I was so stressed about it, but now it will be mujch easier to decorate the room!

Christelle - Wednesday, 5 Mar
Hi! I laughed at your comment on my VIP that everyone in our week seems either sick or angry. It's true! Don't know which I'd prefer, but this being sick thing is getting a bit tiresome I must admit. And the whole sneeze/pee thing is out of control now that I have a cold!! Ugh.

Niknaks - Wednesday, 5 Mar
Thanks for your comment! I'm glad I'm not the only one worrying about it. You have no idea how I pig out on sweet things lately, but I have tried to trim down a bit on them...the things on your list sound like the things I buy every day! hah! I'm holding thumbs for you too for the test, but if they're not so sure what actually causes it, then I'm sure we don't have to worry :))

wowwowmomma - Wednesday, 5 Mar
Hi Thanks for your note. You have described my FIL to a T. Whew, not a nice person at all. Hope it is the hormones making me feel this way cause I am not prepared to spend the rest of my life with FIL junior. HA HA!!! Anyway he's not so bad at least 20% of the time. Good luck to you and I think we musn't forget why we vell in love with them in the first place...Why was that again......?

jillb - Wednesday, 5 Mar
Oh the lovely registry. What a blessing and a curse. I know what you mean about a 'fish out of water.' I had no idea what I was doing with my first child either. I called a lot of friends who already had a child, and it helped. You really just have to pick everything you could possibly need and be open to taking a lot of things back. You really don't know what you need until the baby arrives, truthfully. Here are a few must-haves: a boppy pillow, a swing, MILICON DROPS
(saved my life), little mittens or socks for their hands (when they are first born, they will scratch their little faces terribly). I have found socks worked better than those mittens they sell. The mittens are too tight on their little wrists. Take these to the hospital. The little outfits that have the flap that will come over and cover their hands are awesome. I can't think of anything else right now, but if you have any questions, you are welcome to message back or email me at jillbenton@hotmail.com. I know how you feel, so I am more than happy to help in any way! You are doing so well not to know what you are having. You are almost there now, so may as well wait a little longer. How wonderful your experience will be :) Well, I am headed to bed. G'night, and talk to you soon.

SophieSoph - Wednesday, 5 Mar
This is a little late but congratulations!! It must feel so good to be done with the exam. I hope you've been able to unwind and getting studying out of your system. I remember after the exam I just didn't know what to do with myself. Lol. Did you go register? We are actually not having a shower or registering. My friends & family are so bugged that we aren't but it just isn't our thing. We've decided to have a little get together after the baby is born. Are you back to working? I've been so swamped the last couple of weeks I haven't been online much. :( I've been working 6 days a week and I feel ready to collapse. I just suddenly got a bunch of stuff dumped on me. I'm not that happy about it and can't wait to leave. We've pretty much decided that I won't work for the rest of the year after the baby is born. I'm so looking forward to that! Do you know what you're doing after your little one is born?

MrsWetzel - Tuesday, 4 Mar
LOL. I am very short too. I am 5'2...I think the 'long' comes from my husband, he is nearly 6'0 tall. I am really short waisted too, what height I do have is nearly all in my legs. The baby, if not poking out my ribs, usually will also rest really really low in my abdomen, I get this little shelf underneath by belly button sometimes. It always makes me laugh.

We decided to keep the gender for a surprise for pretty much the same reason, to have a surprise at the end to look forward too, plus its so fun hearing everyones predictions based solely on the shape of my belly THAT DAY. And it's always different. And they are always SO sure that they know I will be having this or that. Almost everyone though thinks I am having a boy. We'll see, only time will tell.

Have people started randomly touching your belly in public yet? Everyone I see wants to rub my belly, you;d think I ma good look or something. LOL

padow - Tuesday, 4 Mar
Oh--I hope you did well! Please let me know when you find out! Yeah, I got overwhelmed and then a friend of mine went with me and started 'the basics' to get one started so people can start shopping and stuff. Then I have been adding online and I created the other 2. It really helped me to go with a friend that knew what to do...she also suggested no outfits and not a lot of blankets, as people will get you those regardless! And don't forget some bigger items, in case people want to go in together....love your pics!! You look really great! I am still waiting to POP out! I'll post a picture soon...let me know what you think, OK? And congrats on the bar being over with...I know that is a relief!! :) Take care of yourself and stay fabulous!

mommi2b - Tuesday, 4 Mar
I wish I could feel my little one that well...I can feel her kick a lot from the inside, and now even started feeling it from the outside too when she kicks hard enough. My placenta is in the front so it cushions her kicks. I still haven't seen my belly move when she kicks - but then again I'm not always looking at my belly either.
My face is clearing up - thank god! I guess it's just cuz I was really stressed out last week. I can't wait to get down to FL!..and to have the baby shower!...this is all so new to me, ya know? Sometimes I feel like I'm not even me, ya know?...feel like this is not my life - just not too long ago all this baby talk was non-existent! Just feels wierd to me sometimes - do you ever feel like that?

MrsWetzel - Monday, 3 Mar
IT is really uncomfortable!!! But I am getting used to it. I went into the doctor on thursday and she said I was having a 'very long baby' The baby starts to get really active at the time when I got to bed and right after I eat thats when the ribs start to get knocked and my lower abodomen starts to get kicked. Last night was crazy. My doctor says to lay on my left side if I can, but when the baby is there (which is most of the time) I feel like I am squishing it and I can't breathe very easily.

I don't mind so much. I love when the baby kicks, just now when s/he kicks my bladder.

Its neat to see someone who is at the same place I am at with pregnancy.

Cheers.

Christelle - Sunday, 2 Mar
Hi! OMG yes I've checked every possible name site on the internet, including name polls here. I've checked our Japanese name book too. I'm getting sooo tired and disheartened! At least we still have time left. But I really want to pick a name we both love, rather than a name we have to settle on. Many Japanese girls' names sound pretty in English, but boy's names sound soooo Japanese in English and vice versa. Ahhhhh! I'm sure a good one will come to us though. I'll let you know.

MrsWetzel - Saturday, 1 Mar
I am at 25 weeks plus a couple of days and I am TOTALLY experiencing the same thing. It does kind of hurt a little. The baby's head is right under my left ribs and feet are kicking me in my lower right pelvic area. I think I am starting to get used to it now, but he moves around alot.

Jessika429 - Saturday, 1 Mar
My baby sat under my ribs for quite a few weeks. I would have to lay down just to breathe. Everyone told me it would just get worse the farther along i got but it has seemed to let up now. she still sits up there some times but not constantly anymore. hang in there =)

mommi2b - Saturday, 1 Mar
Hi! So glad your doing good!
I know exactly how you feel...went I went registering for stuff I felt so overwhelmed and stressed out about it. I picked out our bedding set/nursery theme and registered for all that stuff, a bouncy seat, swing, diaper bag, diaper genie & refills, Little Einstein's play gym mat, booster seat, front baby carrier, Graco's Travel System, bath tub, a few toys, bassinet, bassinet pad & sheets, changing table, pack -n-play & sheets, changing pad & covers, wipes warmer, digital thermometer....stuff like that. I checked on Consumer Reports and Graco always got good reviews, so I bought our travel system, pack -n- play and swing from Graco. I figured I'd wait on the high chair. Don't need that for awhile anyways. My mom also said I'll probably get a lot of gift cards from the people who can't make the shower, so I figured I'd buy a lot of clothes and sheets and the little stuff w/ that.
Hope that helps a little bit! :) I registered w/ BabiesRUs and Target. Where are you registering?
That's so awesome you guys can see your little one moving around in there! I haven't seen my belly move yet but I feel her ALL THE TIME and I love it!!! Still mostly from the inside, but just last night my hubby and I were laying down watching a movie and she started kicking me and we both could feel her from the outside! He was so thrilled!!! Not very hard from the outside yet, but we definitely could feel her! :)

KariLynn - Saturday, 1 Mar
I can relate to the 'what the heck is that' lol. Did you read the post about registering at target? I didn't and someone said it wasn't a good idea, but I dont know what it is! Another thing, I want to nurse, but would really hate to spend the money if something should happen that I couldnt. What to do, what to do lol.

caitie - Saturday, 1 Mar
hi, to answer your post about your baby under your ribs. Mine is right under the end part of my ribs so if i move a certain way it acts like it is catching on him and it is so painfull and i would think it would hurt him too but since he doesnt move i guess it doesnt. He doesnt seem to like to be in any other spot either. You just have to bear with it and realize that baby is going to do what ever it wants lol. It just makes you want him out earlier so you can quit being in pain. Well, hope your baby moves and yes it is completely normal.

Leave a message for mplsmama in the right column where it reads `Add comment`

Photos

Latest blogs
No blogs added.

Agenda