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rachmarie
	Age: 20 Country: Province/region: City: Partner: Mark Children: Yes, 1 Pregnant: Not anymore Occupation: Student, Domestic Queen
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WOW! What a great site! I cant wait to get to meet other mommies who are in the same boat as me!
I just started week 10, and I am finally really enjoying being pregnant. The nausea has subsided and I am feeling almost normal (other than the occasional outburst of tears for no apparent reason...).
I am getting so excited! This will be Mark's and My first Christmas as a married couple..and now we get to share it with our little one!

God is good!

December 28th-
I am taking my prenatal vitamins again. I was off them for a while since they were making me so sick. I am getting more excited each day! Last night as Mark and I were lying in bed he turned over toward me and put his lips on my tummy and said "goodnight baby! I love you".
It nearly made me cry!! I am so thankful that things are going well and that I am finally feeling better and able to relax into this blessing God has given to us!
I took this little pregnancy survey which was fun...

Pregnancy Survey
About You
Name?: Rachel
Age?: 20
Height?: 5'4"
Pre-pregnancy weight?: 110 lbs

About The Father
Name?: Mark
Age?: 21
Height?: 5'11"
Are you still together?: of course!

About Your Pregnancy
Is this your first pregnancy?: yep
When did you find out you were pregnant?: November 17th!!
Was it planned?: God planned it
What was your first reaction?: overwhelmed
Who was with you when you found out?: Mark
Who was the first person you told?: Mark
How did your parents react?: thrilled
How far along are you?: 11 weeks 1 day
What was your first symptom?: cramps
What is your due date?: 7/17/08
Do you know the sex of the baby?: nope
Have you picked out names?: Yep
If so, what are they?: For a boy: Makiah Luke and for a girl: Eva Rose
How much weight have you gained?: None
Do you have stretch marks?: no
Have you felt the baby move?: not yet
Have you heard the heartbeat?: yes

About the birth

Will you keep the baby?: duh
Home or hospital birth?: hospital
Natural or medicated birth?: natural
Who will be in the delivery room with you?: my husband and mom I hope
Will you breastfeed?: yes
Do you think you'll need a c-section?: no
Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time?: most likely
What's the first thing you might say to him/her?: I dont think you can plan something like that
Would you let someone videotape the birth?: I am not sure
Are you excited about the birth, or scared?: excited

January 9th, 2008
I have my 2nd doctor's appointment today! I am really excited because I want to be sure everything is looking good and that our little one is healthy and happy. I still haven't gained any weight which I have been told is "normal" but it seems strange to me. I am feeling better about 90% of the time. Thank the Lord! I dont know what exactly to expect from this appointment. I would LOVE to get another ultrasound, but I think I will have to wait until my 20 week appointment for that.
I think my hormones have chilled out a little bit, making life a lot more enjoyable for me and Mark too most likely. I had NO idea that pregnancy would make me feel so unstable emotionally. I decided to write a book called "God is bigger than my hormones"...seems like it would be a best seller haha...
Anyway, I will update more after the appointment!

February 15th

The baby just learned how to do somersaults and was going back and forth and back and forth last night...all night! :)
I have been feeling so good, no more throwing up or crazy hormones!
We went for my 16 week appointment and everything seemed to be fine. The baby's heart sounded like a steam engine!
In 2 weeks we will know whether its a boy or a girl! I am thrilled! Cant wait to find out!!

FEBRUARY 27th!!!

ITS A GIRL!!!! I am so so so happy! Mark and I were so giddy on our drive over to the clinic...Mark even wore "neautral" colors (green and yellow) because he didnt want the baby to think he was biased toward blue or pink! TOO FUNNY!
We saw little Eve Rose right there before our eyes! She was laying on her back with her hands over her eyes and her feet over her head...crazy monkey!
She has been kicking me SO much lately, somersaulting and punching me, and kicking over and over in one place! She was so perfect! We saw her tiny little fingers and toes...all 10! She weighed 10 ounces and we saw all 4 chambers of her heart beating at 145 bpm! Everything looks great! She was adorable and I am beyond excited to meet her!

Mark and I are so thankful that we were able to see our little angel and that God has blessed us with this gift of love...this tiny little life!!

We are calling her
EVA ROSE SHARMAN! (Eva means light and Rose means...well...rose haha)
I will keep updating this little blog because its so much fun to remember how things happen day by day. I havent been very good about journalling so far, so maybe this counts too!

Until next time...

March 6th, 2007

WOW! 21 weeks now! Eva is kicking and growing like a weed...a cute weed though :)
I get to go to the doctor in a few days for a check up, so that will be good. I am feeling awesome. Honestly, this is so much fun! I know that during the first 3 months I decided I never wanted to be pregnant again, but I have officiallt changed my mind! *subject to change again*..
I am enjoying being a stay at home lady, and spending time with the Lord and with my puppy too!
My belly button has popped out HAHA! I didnt think that would happen til later on in the pregnancy...guess I was wrong haha!

Anyway, not a whole lot to report! Ciao for now!

March 20th, 2008

23 weeks today!!! I can't believe how quickly time is going! I still dont have ANYTHING ready for the baby...no clothes, no nothing. I don't know if thats bad or not, but I figure that I will get some stuff from the shower and the rest I can buy. I'm not too worried. As long as my baby has Mark and I to love her, she wont be worried about having the best stroller or cutest clothes on the block!
Mark has come up with a nickname for our little girl...he has been calling her "Little E"...I think its super cute!
I am having a shower in may sometimes. We are doing a rose theme, since Eva's middle name will be Rose. I am really looking forward to it! I was hoping to maybe go home again before the baby comes, but I don't think thats going to be happening.
I think I have gained a couple more pounds and I have had a couple "ugh I feel so fat" days...ah well. I am sure every pregnant woman has those right?
8 pounds really isnt that much though.
I am trying to find things to do with my time...trying to get motivation to scrapbook and stuff...but its not working very well.
I have been so overwhelmed lately with all the blessing that God has given me...a loving and wonderful hubby, a beautiful baby, a nice home, a great family...I am so blown away by all of it, and I know that I don't deserve anything, but He has blessed me. Therefore all the glory goes to Him and Him alone!
Yay! Thanks Lord!

March 29th
Well we are now a couple days into week 24! I have been really emotional lately...crying a lot for no apparent reason.
I can tell that Eva is getting bigger though because she isnt moving as much and when she does, its a lot stronger!
People are still telling me that I look so small...but I FEEL HUGE! I think I have gained about 10 pounds now. Our scale changes every time though, so it confuses me.
My next appointment is on the 9th of April, so I guess I will find out for sure then. I bought a cute summery yellow dress yesterday...I had to buy a large because it wasnt a maternity dress and so my belly wasnt fitting haha!
I am excited to finally have people notice my baby bump though...its about time!

April 7th, 2008
YAY! 25 weeks and 4 days! The heartburn has begun with a passion, and I am throwing up once again. Not like I was during the first trimester, just once in a while when I feel like it! haha
I am getting bigger and I have gained 13 lbs in total.
My face broke out this week, much to my annoyance, but I am taking care of it and its clearing up again...urgh.
I have been having constant headaches as of late, but I think it may have to do with all the allergens in the air. I am also having some pretty bac sciatic nerve pain...which is a common pregnancy issue. I am really trying to sleep on my side, but I always end up waking up on my back...oh well.
I am going to get a body pillow soon I think...
I am also in need of a new bra (I am up to a DD!!) and a hair cut is in order too...maybe I had better get a makeover too! lol
I am heading back home for a visit to the family soon, and I am really excited for that. Mark is going away again, so I figured I would take a trip to my mountains. Plus, my mom wants to throw me a baby shower while I am home *excited giggle*.
I have been really emotional this week too...it never seems to end! Poor hubby comes home to me crying all the time!!
My brother is coming down to visit me soon too, so I will be glad to have some company and not have to be home alone all day....
Other than that, there isnt much to report. I go to the doctor's on the 9th for a check-up. I really want another ultrasound, but I dont think that I get one :(
I keep having dreams that the baby is a boy, not a girl...hmmm...I dont know what this means, but its strange.
Alright, well I am off for now...
Next update will be after my Appt.
*CIAO

May 20th, 2008

Wow, its been a while since I have updated this page...
I am now 2 days from 32 weeks! Its hard to believe! I am feeling really good for the most part. I have been having BH contractions every once in a while and some pretty bad cramp-like pains, but I am not too super uncomfortable yet...
I have another doctor's appt on Wednesday of this week, and I am looking forward to hearing the baby's heartbeat (thats my favorite part every time!)
I got the results from my GD test back, and everything is normal. I am so glad because I think I would go crazy if I had to be on a special diet!
I have gained 20 pounds at this point. I think thats a good amount. It has been a little hard at times to be ok with this new "bigger" look, but I am just glad the baby is healthy! Everyone says that I am still really tiny, but I dont necessarily feel tiny at the moment! lol
I am also really looking forward to getting back into my old body and being able to be more active!!
I had my 2nd baby shower this last Saturday and it was a hit! We had about 40 people show up...it was a drop in shower so I was able to talk to people since they came in waves. We got loads of fun baby things too! Always a bonus!
Mark and I are getting more and more excited every day as we think about this little one entering our world! We pray for her together and talk to her all the time. I love watching my belly move around when she does her flips and such..
Supposedly the movement is supposed to calm down a bit now that she is getting big, but it has seemed to increase rather than decrease...hmmm
Anyway,
I now have about 8 weeks to go and I am hoping they go by quickly. I am trying to take advantage of every moment I have with Mark, since I know this baby will be taking most of my attention soon.
God is good!

June 3rd, 2008

Well I am on my 2nd week of bedrest now. I had been having a lot of contractions, so the midwife told me that I needed to take it easy. It was really hard at first to lay in bed all day and do nothing, but I am getting more used to it. I have found that its useful time for reading, emailing, journaling, talking on the phone, and watching movies :)
I have another appointment tomorrow, so we will get to check on the baby and make sure everything looks good. The midwife told me that my cervix is still long, so although it has thinned a bit, she doesnt think that the baby will try and come early. I dont totally understand that, seeing as how I have been having so many contractions...oh well.
Mark gets to stay home with me now that I am on bedrest. He was supposed to be gone the last 3 weekends but now he gets to stay with me and we can enjoy our last weeks as hubby and wife before the baby comes.
I cant believe I am only 6 weeks from my due date...time flies!
I am feeling good. I mean, of course everything hurts, but other than that I am good.
I am getting so excited and nervous at the same time! This is the change of a lifetime...Wow!!

June 11th, 2008

34 weeks 6 days! This pregnancy seems to be dragging a bit at the moment...
I have a headache today and have been throwing up the last few days...I think its acid reflux or something. The food just doesn't want to stay down. I am feeling ok other than that. I am sleeping pretty well, thankfully. Baby E seems to be running out of room finally. She still moves a lot, but not nearly as much as before. I have another appt in a week and I am hoping that I have begun to dilate by now. I havent been having contractions anymore and I only have 8 days left on bedrest! YAY!
Mark has been wonderful to me while I have been on bedrest...making in relax and doing everything for me. Such a wonderful man!!
I am still craving sweets...last night I had a dream about a HUGE smorgasboard of cookies and chocolates and cakes...mmm..I ate so many. I could still taste the sugar in my mouth when I woke up. I have been trying to stay away from sweets, so thats probably why I dreamt about them...cause I want some!!! Ah well..it will be worth the discipline in the end...
Well, I am off to grab a swig of milk and try to get this acid reflux to go away!
cheers!

June 27th,2008

Wow, 37 weeks and 1 day now! I am off of bed rest finally! They let me off on good behavior...
Little E doesn't seem to want to come anytime soon. Apparently she is enjoying her stay in my tummy. I am ok with it. This last week has actually been on of the best in the whole pregnancy! I have been going to the pool nearly every day and loving it! I am hanging out with some of the other prego ladies and trying to get some water exercise. I was actually sore last night from walking back and forth in the pool for about 2 hours yesterday. I got some sun too, which makes me feel better. Just being tan makes me feel a bit healthier and a whole lot more attractive. I know I shouldn't get burned, so I am trying to keep the sunscreen on me at all times, but a little browning feels lovely!
I have been taking lots of walks too... trying to let Eva know that its ok to come out now!
I am 60% effaced and 1.5cm dilated....
I have had a bunch of contractions and keep thinking that I am going into labor!
I have also been painting a little bit...acrylic paints. Its been really fun!
Anyway, its time to get ready for the day :)
I'll update again soon...hopefully with some really exciting news!!!

July 14th, 2008!
She's not here yet! WHAT?? I was SO sure she would be here by now! Ah well...I am trying to be patient and wait for her to get here. Its not bad really. I'm not uncomfortable (at least not terribly) and I am really just enjoying my last few days with Mark. I know that once the baby comes, we will have less time to just relax as the two of us. We are both really looking forward to her arrival. I am really tired of people constantly saying "You're still pregnant!?"
As if I hadnt noticed right?
One of these days I am going to look down with a shocked look and say "oh my gosh, you're right! I am!!" I'd like to see the reaction :)
My mom is flying in tomorrow evening and I am super excited for that. Maybe Eva is waiting until she gets here to make her appearance...silly baby!
Anyway, thats the update. I'll be back soon I hope...with BIG BABY NEWS!

Until then...ciao

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proudnavywife03 - Saturday, 26 July
Hey everyone i put pictures of little adriana. She is two months old now. She Holds her head up now and sleeps almost through the night.. She already doubled her birth weight too. Well talk to you all later. bye for now

tamaramcmanus - Wednesday, 2 July
thank you for taking your time to look ,,,,i wounder how much time i have left now that i have dropped seeing it is my 4th child

2mommy2 - Friday, 27 June
I have been losing weight as well like 3 lbs ever few weeks my dr said not a big deal at this point as long as baby is still growing its just water weight from being so hot outside!

carmendayle - Monday, 23 June
Thanks for the ideas, I do like Hannah Joy, but my hubby doesnt really care for it. He likes Hannah Bell so far and he's sticking to it. What do you think of it?? Thanks again...

rachmarie -
rachmarie, your answer on 2b`s question was given the highest rating. Thank you for answering!

aprilspromise - Tuesday, 17 June
Not too much longer!!!!

LisasFirst - Tuesday, 10 June
hi. good! someone else on bed rest. BORING right? i so want to go outside and go for a walk. feel like im geting fatter adn fatter too. i know that is not what i should be worried about but....i eat...then cant move around...so i know im gaining too much weight! how are you passing the time? internet, tv, movies, books, mags for me. ....my section is prob gonna be july 10th. yourrs?

elizabeth25 - Tuesday, 10 June
I thought it was over too....hang in there girl...
I'm sure my tummy is quite empty now..lol

nursemommy - Saturday, 7 June
I totally understand. I was planning on getting my hair done and taking professional maternity pics this weekend, but now I cant. Im pretty disappointed about that, but what can I do? I will take lots of nice pics once the baby is born. Im actually enjoying everyone doing stuff for me

Its a nice change of pace from the norm. And lik eyou said, all this down time will ber over once the baby gets here.

nursemommy - Friday, 6 June
Hey! I cried the day I was told to go on bedrest. Im kind of like a control freak, and being on bedrest you have control over nothing! Why were you put on bedrest? To past my time i surf the net all day, watch tv, and listen to inspirational cd's. How about you?

newmommie25 - Wednesday, 4 June
hey i just read your post about the being scared about being a mom... i have the same thing.. i will hear a song that reminds me of high school and all the sudden i am overwhelmed at the fact my life will never be carefree again. i freak out too! i think its normal. oohhh hopefully it passes! good luck with everything!

pregokristin - Wednesday, 4 June
Hey dont worry about it. You will be a great mom! I keep getting those feeling too, but its normal for your first pregnancy.. probably all pregnancies. Its funny you dont really start questioning yourself until your like, "oh my god, Im really having this baby NEXT MONTH!" Its real creepy. But hang in there. Like i said you will be a great mother

heather518 - Tuesday, 3 June
I freak out on a daily basis haha I worry about how she's going to be when she's born, if she's going to have problems, if I'm going to be able to take care of her, SIDS, daycare, what if I can't breastfeed...EVERYTHING haha constantly! So it's not just you, I think we're going to be just fine...I just want her to get here so I can start feeling like I have a little more control of the situation.

Mommad - Tuesday, 3 June
A man at work in the hall made my day yesterday too. Just out of nowhere he said "You are so pretty". He was an older gentleman, not trying to hit on me or anything. Almost like a little angel that made me feel good inside after a terrible day!

aarifa4eva - Sunday, 1 June
its just the baby pulling on it!!! lol i think its the funniest thing ever when my jayden decides to play with it, dont stress over it!

aprilspromise - Thursday, 29 May
I hope you have been feeling better! I tried to call you back yesterday... we will be here until Sunday night... but you are more than welcome to call me anytime. I miss you and Mark! Talk to ya later on!

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