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Let's hope so!!!
Let's hope so!!!
October 4,2007 (9wk3d)
I figured I should start a journal on here. Keep track of what has happened so far in these past 9 weeks! Maybe it will help some people.. or maybe it will make me feel better. HAHA SO...
The first symptom I noticed, my boobs hurt SO BAD. Before I even knew I was pregnant I was complaining about my boobs feeling like bowling balls. It was pretty normal for me to get soreness and tenderness as PMS so I didn't think about it too much. Yadda yadda.. I tested and it was positive (5 times positive Thank you Clear Blue Easy!) WOW!!! We tried to get pregnant for almost 8 months! Fast forward... over the past 8 weeks I have had to pee like a racehorse as soon as I wake up! I have grown a cup size already! Unforntunately, I graduated to maternity clothes already.. the bloating was too much for me to squeeeeeeeeze into my fat jeans. HAHA, I haven't really craved anything.. but beef makes me feel like crap. And no puking (YAY) but I am pretty much nauseous about 80% of the day. Now, surprisingly since I hit 9 weeks, its like a lightswitch. My boobs don't hurt, I am not really peeing all the time.. just in the mornings! I am not getting nauseous that much anymore Maybe at night, but that's it. But beef is still making me feel bad. The only new thing that sprung up.. I have acne.. UGH. BEAUTIFUL. And, I keep having dreams that are REALLY vivd. From sexual and non sexual dreams.. they are SO real.. its kinda weird. HAHA more to come!!!
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October 19,2007 (11wk4d)
I had my doctor appt. yesterday. Got to hear baby's heartbeat for the first time! I cried.. of course. I am so emotional lately. Poor hubby! Nurse said everything sounded great though. Baby was up at my hip when she found the heartbeat, and she went to turn up the volume for me to hear and ZOOM baby took off! haha Had to find all over again. It was great to hear though. My nausea is getting better, thankfully. Seems now I have about 1-2 bad days out of the week instead of everyday. And I am SO glad just to have that. Apparently even though I feel like I am getting fatter by the day, I have lost a pound and a half. Good I suppose! I am really wanting mac n cheese, bagels with cream cheese, apparently foods loaded with carbs. I am giving in now, just because if I dont eat those foods, then I don't want to eat anything. Pregnancy is so weird! But I love it :)
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November 4, 2007 (14wk)
OUT of the first trimester, thankfully!! I am feeling SO much better than I was just 7 weeks ago! Nausea is almost completely gone (although I am wincing as I type.. I don't want to curse myself!) I still get little waves of it everyonce in a while. I have eaten red meat!! YAY!! But I can't do anything hamburger. No caseroles, hamburgers nothing with ground beef. So strange! The biggest thing.. about 2 days ago I GOT MY FIRST MOVEMENT!!! Little flutters in my belly as I was bending over. So I sat up waited a bit and then I bent over again and got it. HAHA I guess baby didn't like me mashing its home. HAHA felt like popcorn in belly! I love it!!
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November 27, 2007 (17 wk)
I am feeling so much better now. My belly is pooching out. Although to me, I feel like I look like I have a beer belly!! HAHA I have a sinus infection I am getting over right now.. which has kept me in bed for the past 3 days miserable. But I am on antibiotics which are helping greatly and I think I will be 100% soon. No real updates.. my BIG ultrasound is scheduled for the 18th of December.. but we are going to put it in a envelope and open it on Christmas morning.. we are cheesy like that!! haha
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December 19, 2007 (20wk 2d)
We had our 20wk ultrasound yesterday. It was amazing! The last time I had seen the baby was at 7 weeks and it was a little bean! Baby was sitting facing out, breech, and hyper as hell!! I guess the chocolate milk I drank before hand made baby spaz out. HAHA. Everything looked wonderful. They didn't get a good picture of the heart because baby was moving too much. But they did get a picture of the sex, and of course hubby and I were too excited to wait a week to open it...
ITS A GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Madeline Elizabeth... we will call her Maddie for short! I am so in love!!! James is going to be wrapped around her finger in no time...
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January 15th 24wks1d
I just got back from the doctor. We had to get another ultrasound since she was moving too much the first time to get pictures of her heart. She is looking GREAT! She is 1lb and 9oz now! She has long legs, and looks like she is getting chubby cheeks! Her heart rate was 158bpm! I am so in loooooove! She hasn't made me feel sick in a while. So far, I have gained 8lbs. I think thats ok... I never put on any weight until I was about 20 weeks.. now it seems I am gaining a pound a week! I dont like that.. but I guess its good since she is getting bigger faster now! I am getting a belly. You can def. tell I am pregnant now. I have lovely stretchmarks... its hot. HA, but its a small price to pay for my baby girl!
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February 8th 27wks5d
I thought I would do a bit of updating. So Madeline is a kicking machine!! I can tell she is getting bigger. I can feel movement low and up higher, like she is kicking and punching at the same time. She is funny though, any time James puts his hands on my belly to feel her, she stops. Like she knows its her daddy. She is a daddy's girl already!! I love laying in bed watching my tummy move. I think its funny when I can see it moving in little ways that I can't even feel. Its like an alien! I have my GD test next week. Oh joy!! I hope that all goes ok. I have been having some Braxton Hicks contractions more lately. Very low pressure when I stand and walk around. I am REALLY hormonal too. Sometimes I feel like I can't keep them undercontrol, but I try! I think I am ballooning up in weight. I don't have a scale.. but I will have to add that when I get back from the doc's office next week!
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March 9,2008 32 Weeks
I haven't updated in a while! So the GD test went fine. Doc did see that I was a bit anemic, so he prescriped some Iron pills.. oh those are WONDERFUL.. (blech) Hmm.. not much is going on as of late really.. my ankles have started swelling pretty bad if I don't sit with my feet up. So far total weight gain as of last Monday was (eek) 22lbs!!! It just packed on fast!! I was told I have a bladder infection last week so I am on antibiotics for that. Other than that.. not much. James really hasn't felt her move that much. She has kicked at his hand only about 2 times. My mom hasnt felt her at all!! My shower is on the 30th of this month. I can't wait!! I am excited and trying NOT to peek at the registry and see what I am getting. HAHA Other than the usual things.. things are going pretty well. I have wicked heartburn, and getting up in the middle of the night to pee is getting really old. But I suppose I will be getting up in the middle of the night to tend to Madeline when she is here, so not much different. We are painting her room this month.. so I will def I have to put up pics from that when I get it done!!
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March 24, 2008 34 weeks
Nothing really has changed.. but this morning.. lost a big chunk of mucus plug (ohh.. it was hott haha) We are 90% done with the nursery. Got the paint on the walls.. and the doors. Still want to stencil in some things on the walls. And my shower is in a week!! YAY!!!
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April 4th, 2008 35w5d
So I woke up this morning with BAAAAD pains. In the front where my normal period cramps are. I got up to take a shower, maybe that would make me feel better.. but then I was dizzy and nauseous. Fun times.. My blood pressure was up a little bit. I called the doc and went and got checked. Madeline has dropped down (THANK GOD) and my cervix is thinning. He didn't move my due date.. or say anything about me going into labor early. He did say I need to watch my contractions because she is getting ready to come. So now.. we are on our toes.. just waiting.. I am so done...
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April 20,2008 38w
I was having contractions this morning. Back pain since Friday and I was worried about it. I decided to make a trip to L&D since contractions were coming 7 minutes apart, and my BP was rising. They monitored me for high blood pressure and stuff for 3 hours. Nothing.. Not even dialated to ONE. :( So that was kinda disappointing. Back to where I was 3 weeks ago. I am miserable and ready to meet her. Everyone else is being induced or having their babies that are due around me.. and I am just depressed.. but Madeline is healthy.. good HR and stuff. So I guess I will just wait.. story of my life..
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April 26 39w
Nothing new really this week. Doc said I was dialated 1.5CM at my 38w appt. Contractions come on.. and then just stop. Enough to frustrate me.. I am miserable. Completely. I think worse of all.. is when all people are having their babies.. and here I sit. As selfish as that sounds.. I just get more upset. I am totally happy for them.. most are due before me.. lol But.. when I have been having contractions, and started to dialate and all this.. and I get NOTHING.. I just pout.. it doesn't seem fair. haha
Sorry to whine.. nothing else I have to do lately.. cept wait. And I am not the patient one.. obviously.
| The Pregnancy Survey | |
| Did you suspect you were pregnant before actually finding out?: | I had a tiny glimer of hope, we were TTC for about 10 months. |
| What kind of home pregnancy test did you use?: | 3 fact plus 2 Digital ClearBlue Easy. |
| How many did you take?: | 5! |
| How did your doctor confirm your pregnancy?: | Pee test, ultrasound. |
| Who was the first person you told about your bundle of joy?: | My best friend was chatting online with me when I took the test! |
| The second?: | My husband when he got home from work... it was hard to wait that long!! |
| Who didn't you want to tell about the baby?: | Nobody.. I wanted EVERYONE to know! |
| What ran through your head as you first learned you were going to be a mom?: | I hope this test is right!...then... OMG!! |
| How did you tell the father?: | I put the test in a gift bag, along with a lil baby hat that I had bought a while ago and just gave it to him. He was all smiles as soon as he peeked inside. |
| How did he react?: | He was happy... his eyes got teary and he hugged me HARD! |
| When was your first doctor appt. and how far along were you?: | September 8th, and I was 7wks1d |
| When did you have your first ultrasound done?: | September 22nd. |
| What did you think of your baby's first picture?: | It was awesome, although James claimed he saw the baby... later on he said he didn't see anything.. so I had to show him..haha |
| In your first trimester, how did you feel?: | Not THAT bad... I did have pretty bad nausea.. but no vomiting.. my boobies felt like bowling balls though! |
| What's your favorite pregnancy website?: | This one! |
| Did you have morning sickness?: | Slight nausea... ground beef makes me sick. |
| In your second trimester, how did you feel?: | Better than the first! More energy! |
| Are you going to find out the sex?: | It's a GIRL!! |
| Do you have mommy intuition on what the sex is?: | I had a feeling it was girl from the beginning. |
| When did you feel the baby move?: | At about 14weeks. |
| Is this your first pregnancy?: | Yes |
| How many other kids do you have?: | None, 1 step son. |
| At the BIG ultrasound, did they find any complications?: | No they just couldnt get her to sit still to get picture of the heart.. so I am having another one on the 15th of Jan. |
| Are you having a boy or girl?: | GIRL! |
| Were any old wives tales right about the sex of your baby?: | I did take quizes that all said girl! |
| Did you secretly want the baby to be another sex?: | Nope, everyone kept telling me BOY.. HAHA! |
| When did the father feel the baby move?: | He hasn't yet... |
| Who goes with you to your appts.?: | I go alone unless its a ultrasound. I am in there for like a total of 15 minutes if its just a doc appt. |
| When did you register?: | Started in December. |
| Where did you register?: | Babies R Us & Target |
| If someone gave you a $500 gift card to Babies R Us, what would you buy?: | Car seats, strollers and a changing table! |
| If someone gave you a $500 gift card to Target, what would you buy?: | Diapers, clothes and toys! |
| Have you picked out any names for the baby?: | Madeline Elizabeth |
| In your third trimester, how do you feel?: | Not there yet... |
| When did you get "tired" of being pregnant?: | I think I am slowly getting there.. I am sick of having only 3 pants I can wear in public! haha |
| What's your number one ache of being pregnant?: | I have NO sex drive.. which SUCKS! |
| Will you breastfeed?: | I hope so.. or at least I will pump! |
| Where will you have this baby?: | St. John's Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis, Mo |
| Where did most of your maternity clothes come from?: | Thrift store, hand me downs, and target. |
| Are you planning on asking for drugs or try the natural route?: | I am going to see how far I can make it natural. |
| Who will be in the room when you have this baby?: | James (hubby) and my mom. |
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Notesfam - Thursday, 8 May
I am in a really weird mood today. I just feel like crying for no reason!! I feel like I'm depressed but don't know why!? It seems like nothing will cheer me up. I can't seem to smile or get myself in a good mood. I don't know why????
Notesfam - Thursday, 8 May
Your hubby is still at home? Wow! My hubby only gets to take a week off (5 days) and we'll be in the hospital for 4 days. Was your hubby with you the whole time at the hospital or did he work and then take off when you were home? Then my mom is going to be coming for 3 days. I dont know what I'm going to do after that!! Hopefully by then I'll be able to get out of bed myself and stuff! At least I'll have my 7 year old to help with Haley (almost 3 year old). How was getting your staples out?? I know you were worried aobut that!
Notesfam - Thursday, 8 May
That would be nice! Not that far compared to everyone else on here! Are you going to the gym already?? Even after your c-section? How much is it per month? I may not be able to afford it if my husband continues chiropractor vists!! LOL
Notesfam - Thursday, 8 May
You are not a fatty!! You look good in your pictures!!! I'll definitely have to do something after the baby! Find a gym or something. But I hate going by myself! I'll have to find someone to go with!!
Notesfam - Thursday, 8 May
Did your husband get cravings while you were pregnant? My hubby craves sweets every night!!! He buys ice cream like its going out of style!!! And when he eats ice cream, I eat ice cream! Not good! I am gaining way too much weight! Thin mint cookies! Yum! We ordered like 7 boxes of thin mints, yeah he ate those too! LOL
Notesfam - Thursday, 8 May
Uggg........ Happened again!! I wrote out a big long reply back and then I accidentally hit something and deleted the whole reply!!! How annoying!!! Let me know if you go on formula. I just got two checks in the mail for nestle quick start I think. They were for $8.00 a piece!! I still have them! I could start saving all the coupons I get and then I could give them to you if you end up putting her on formula. Just let me know!! Yeah, going on WIC would be a big help I'm sure!! Could you qualify if you applied while you are on maturnity leave and not count your income? Or does your hubby make too much? I wish we could qualify for it! I never tried though.
Yeah, if he still needs to go to the chiropractor after the allowable amount from our insurance I'm sure he'll have to get a part time job! Even if visits are only $30/visit (which I'm sure they are more than that), 3 times a week, that would be $360 extra a month!!!! How crazy is that?? Thats more than our car payment! He'll have to suffer, LOL! J/J Talk to you soon!! Oh yea, by the way, I love your name!! pop rocks 'n coke!! How funny!! Ever tried it? lol
SchoppeSweetheart - Thursday, 8 May
Hey girl. How are you? It has been a rough past week for me. 4 days after we got home from the hospital with Thomas, I had to call 911 b/c Thomas had a seizure. We were ambulanced over to Texas Children's where they found out he had some small brain bleeds from delivery but those were not the cause of his seizures. My husband had seizures as an infant and they think that Thomas is doing the same. My hubby outgrew the seizures by the time he was 2 so we'll see what happens w/ Thomas. It was just incredibley scary to see Thomas like that. He turned completely purple and was jerking and was unresponsive. Then to see him go through all the poking and prodding at the NICU killed me. We just got home from there yesterday evening, so we're having to get 'settled in' all over again. Thomas stopped nursing while in the NICU b/c he got a few bottles for supplementation there, and so now I have to pump milk for him every 3 hrs, which is stressing me out. It is so time consuming. I really want him to have my milk, but I'm not sleeping at all. I'm having a hard time adjusting to all of this... I'm not really functioning well on little or no sleep. Thomas is fine now and has had no more seizures since he got put on his meds. Anyways, how's Madeline? Are you sleeping??? Let me know how y'all are doing.
Notesfam - Thursday, 8 May
My husband threw his back out today! Fun fun! He went to a chiropractor for the fist time today. Now he has to go 3 times a week!! Our insurance only covers 20 visits!! I don't think I'm going to let him go after that! LOL He'll have to get a part time job just to cover that expense!! Lord knows we can't afford anything else right now!!
Notesfam - Thursday, 8 May
Thats great!! Sleep is always a good thing to get whenever you can with a newborn! The pedicure sounds good!! I just need to shave my hairy legs first before I can go!! LOL :)
sparkle11971 - Wednesday, 7 May
lol yea I know what you mean. you only see them this small now
then they grow fast . For me I don't feel like I cherished the moment with my first I saw a video of him when he was little crawling I wanted to cry.
Notesfam - Wednesday, 7 May
Aww.. dont let it get you down! At least she's getting your milk, which is the best!! I just looked at all your new pictures of Madeline!! They are soo cute!! What a beautiful family! Daddy looks so proud. I hope you are getting enough sleep?! How is Maddie's schedule? How can I bring on labor? I am so done being pregnant! LOL Talk to you soon!
Notesfam - Wednesday, 7 May
Awwwwwwwww........... you guys look soo... precious!! LOGANSMOMMA - Wednesday, 7 May
OOH BLESS UR HEART.... IT WILL GET BETTER OVER TIME...................... TALK TO U LATER
Notesfam - Wednesday, 7 May
Do you call her Madaline or Maddy? Have you beeen starting to get her to latch on yet? Thats good you are getting more breast milk!! Talk to you soon!!
LOGANSMOMMA - Wednesday, 7 May
I HAVE BEEN COMING... JUST NOT AT THE RIGHT TIMES I GUESS...LOL
TALK TO U SOON
sparkle11971 - Tuesday, 6 May
Shes so new. Congrats. I remember when we were on the chat and I thought about your Name that it was a good name. I asked you about it. LOL I was preganant then too My daughter will be three months tomorrow Anyways shes so cute. Congrats again.
LOGANSMOMMA - Tuesday, 6 May
OOH MY GOSH ITS BEEN A WHILE SINCE I TALKED TO U ...... UR BABY IS SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL....... TALK TO U LATER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Notesfam - Tuesday, 6 May
I have never heard of Fenugreek before? Im sure the older she gets, the more milk you'll produce. I've always breastfed with my girls and have never had any good luck with pumping!! I could never get anything after feedings!? Hopefully with this one, it will be different. I am hoping to pump right away, along with breastfeeding so she can take the bottle too! We'll see! How is Madaline doing? She is so... precious!
ROMMA - Tuesday, 6 May
aaww pop well done she is perfect and beautiful. wow she looks so tiny compared to huge old roman. GODBLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY POP. TAKE CARE. lintlicker - Tuesday, 6 May
Ok, I read the birth story...maybe Im missin it, but I swear I didnt see, how big was she??
lintlicker - Tuesday, 6 May
Omigod! Shes beautiful!!!!! Notesfam - Monday, 5 May
Keep trying, hopefully she'll start breastfeeding for ya!! Ya, that has to be a pain to pump all the time!! Formula is sooo....... expensive now, hopefully you don't dry up!! With my last one, I breastfed but for some reason I dried up after 6 months! I will definitely breastfeed again! Is she in a bassinet or a crib? We just bought a bassinet friday for her!! Its sooo.... cute!! I need to put my other one on craigs list! I love craigs list!!
We should be getting those tax checks from the government soon!!
My husband called me this morning and apparently we had another small earthquake around 6:30am! I think he said it was only a 2.something.
Yeah, I think Canon is the best brand too! We are debating getting one of those new cameras with the attachable zoom lense on it. Like the Canon Rebel XTI. Do you know anything about those compared to the regular digital cameras? I'm not sure, I just know they are hella expensive, but not sure why they are sooo... much more!?? My friend just bought one, but I'm not sure about spending that much on a camera!?
Notesfam - Monday, 5 May
How is Madeline's sleeping schedule so far for ya? Are you breastfeeding? I am starting to get braxton hicks, which is annoying!!!! Our digital camera broke and we need to buy a new one. Any suggestions on any good cameras to buy? Talk to you soon!
hiya - Monday, 5 May
ah pop i read your story - sorry that it was so tough on you but thank goodness all turned out well for you and baby and now you have a beautiful wonderful daughter. Congrats again!
I have one week left tomorrow - i wish i could just go into labor and let it happen but so far nothing is happening.
anyway, take care and keep loving that sweetheart you have.
Glynis
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