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Hi, my name is Nicole and I'm 24 years old. My fiance, Derek, and I have been together for 4 years and engaged for 3 years. We have been ttc since 2006. We have unfortunately experienced 3 early m/c all before 5 wks. We are currently pregnant again and are expecting this baby on February 6th, 2009!

My pregnancy mini-diary

LMP May 2nd 2008

Positive HPT on May 30th 2008

First blood work on 5/31/08- HCG 170, progesterone 42

Second blood work on 6/3/08- HCG 735, no prog.

Third blood work on 6/9/08- HCG 9,965.3, prog. 27.2

6/16/08- Saw baby for the first time on vaginal ultrasound!! Heartbeat was 130bpm

6/18/08- Saw the baby again on an abdominal ultrasound. Saw the heart beating!

6/26/08- Saw the baby on abdominal u/s. Saw the heart beating again!

7/21/08- Heard the heartbeat for the first time at the doctors office! It was 177 bpm. So amazing to hear finally!!

7/28/08- Had my NT scan ultrasound today! We found out we're probably having a BOY! we could see his 'stuff' pretty clearly so the u/s tech said theres a very good chance its a little boy! The NT measurement was 1.5 which is very good. His heart beat was 169 and he was moving so much! It was amazing!

8/1/08- Heard the babys heart beat at the doctors office! 168 bpm and he was moving a ton!

8/19/08- First definite movements from the baby!! Lots of tickles and taps all day!

8/22/08- Midwife appt went great! I've only gained 2 lbs since 12 weeks. Blood pressure was great. Babys heartbeat was in the 150's and my uterus is moving up towards my belly button.

8/25/08- Feeling the baby move everyday now! He/She has awake/asleep periods. When he/shes active I feel around 10 movements during that hour or 2.

9/4/08- Had the big ultrasound today! ITS A BOY!!! hes 7 oz and his heartrate was 154bpm. Hes measuring perfect for 18 weeks but they did find a tiny white spot on his heart so they want me to follow up with a specialist for a level 2 u/s on monday, but they said its really common and nothing to worry about since my bloodwork came out great for any risk of down syndrome. we're so excited!!

9/8/08- The appointment with the specialist went great! The spot is still on his heart but they are definitly not concerned about it. I dont even need any follow up for it! YAY! He was wiggling around the entire time like always, and we got 2 more confirmations that hes a boy :o)

9/19/08- Had my 20 week midwife appt today. I've gained 4 lbs since my last appt so I'm up 6 lbs all together. My blood pressure was 110/70. Babys heartbeat was 150 and he kicked the doppler off of my belly while she was listening :o)

10/17/08- Had my 24 week midwife appt today. I gained 6 lbs since 20 weeks so that puts me at a 12 lb weight gain all together! My blood pressure was great and the babys heartrate was in the high 140's-low 150's. He's measuring 2 weeks ahead of schedule which they say is fine for now and they will check on it again next time. My fiance and his whole family are very tall so i wouldnt be shocked to have a bigger baby!

10/24/08- Had to go to labor and delivery at the hospital cuz I didnt feel DJ move all day but he's totally fine, thank god! He was in a weird position and must have been kicking his placenta so I couldnt feel him very well. Pregnancy is way too stressful!!

10/27/08- We had our 3d u/s done tonight and the pics came out amazing! We got a 20 minute video of the entire u/s which is the best part. We can watch that anytime we want! He was opening his mouth and putting his fingers in there. He had his arms and legs above his head which doesnt seem too comfortable but apparently he likes it. He looked like a little man reclined back all comfy :o)

11/14/08- Had my 28 week appt today. I've gained 5 more lbs. so I'm up 17 lbs all together now. DJ is measuring almost 29 weeks which is still a little ahead but they said its totally fine. His heartrate was in the 140's. My blood pressure was 120/70. I took my GD test today so I'll know the results on monday. the drink was actually really good and the needle didnt hurt much for the bloodwork!

11/17/08- I passed my GD test! my results were 114 and anything under 130 is great. My iron level was a little low though so I'm going to start taking a supplement on top of my prenatal vitamin for that