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sara-in-oregon
sara-in-oregon has 68 days to go and is now in week 30
	Age: 31 Country: US Province/region: Oregon City: Beaverton Partner: Sami - he was initially extremely upset about the pregnancy, but he's decided he wants to be a dad and he's really trying now. Children: Pregnant: Yes Due date: 18 Dec ,2008 Occupation: computer support & data collection/analysis for high performance buildings
	Online: 6 hours ago. Last updated: 31 days ago. Member since: 145 days
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About You
Name?: Sara
Age?: 31
Height?: 5'8"
Pre-pregnancy weight?: 155

About The Father
Name?: Sami
Age?: 34
Height?: 5'7" (though he claims 5'8")
Are you still together?: yes, for now

About Your Pregnancy
Is this your first pregnancy?: yes
When did you find out you were pregnant?: early May
Was it planned?: No
What was your first reaction?: I didn't realize I was pregnant...I thought I had another
cyst on my ovary... then I worried that it was ectopic
Who was with you when you found out?: Lab Technician
Who was the first person you told?: the father - Sami
How did your parents react?: I thought my mom would be more surprised. It almost sounded like she expected it. Anyway, both my mom and my dad were excited - it will be their first grandchild.
How far along are you?: 25 weeks

What was your first symptom?: serious pain on my right ovary
What is your due date?: dec 18th
Do you know the sex of the baby?: yes

If so, what is it?: BOY!
Have you picked out names?: maybe... we're thinking Markus Sakari

If so, what are they?:
How much weight have you gained?: 30 lbs so far.
Do you have stretch marks?: yeah... from growing 8 inches the year I was 14. Also I've gotten some on my breasts, but not on my belly yet.
Have you felt the baby move?: yes, he kicks a lot! especially when I wear seat belts, elastic waistbands, rest a book or drink on my belly, have my elbows by my sides... basically if anything touches anywhere near my belly, he kicks it.

Have you heard the heartbeat?:

yes, on doppler and on ultrasound
About the birth
Will you keep the baby?: yes
Home or hospital birth?: hospital
Natural or medicated birth?: I think I'd like the drugs... but the saline block sounds interesting.
Who will be in the delivery room with you?: Sami probably
Will you breastfeed?: yes
Do you think you'll need a c-section?: I hope not
Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time?: maybe.
What's the first thing you might say to him/her?: I have no idea.
Would you let someone videotape the birth?: no
Are you excited about the birth, or scared?: both

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newlifehopes - 25.3 hours ago
hi, thats good to know as i was about to buy the lantern seeds now but will wait till spring. our garden's a mess too and we only moved here a year and half ago aswell. i've just discovered what a hoe can do for weeds though, so thats a start! and have re-housed the roses which were up and down the path as was worried about small fingers grabbing them. nasturshums are edible aren't they, i think i remember seeing an ice bowl with them inside. a swing's a great plan! we've got a over the doorframe swing to use but on in the garden would ideal =)

mamabear0608 - 33.6 hours ago
hey we tried it and it was awesome!!! i emailed it to you at that email addy. Hope everyone else likes it as much as we do!

Crystal907 - 34.1 hours ago

Sara you need to tell peeps that you post updated pics! You look great, your tummy looks like mine. Awww, I can't believe you burned yourself! Be careful momma!

newlifehopes - 35.6 hours ago
liked your botanical photos. i planning my garden for next spring too and want more flowers. just now planning orange japanese lanternx (Physalis) and moving my fucshia tree. not sure what else, trying too think of interesting things for the child, but also low maintenance. i love the way pumkins grow and also runner beans.

newlifehopes - 36.7 hours ago
WOW... you have no idea how happy that makes me feel!!! i love it... i'm always trying to work out quickest routes (quite anal i know). that also resolves a dispute i had with my other half... i knew he's been cycling the the longer way to work. but i suppose its doesn't take into accout how steep a street is. still good though, i'll be able to work out the quickest route to green spaces when baby arrives, thanks

newlifehopes - 37.1 hours ago
hi sara, just discovered the pedometer thing.. do you think i could work out a shortest possible route on it? how do you put your route on the map though?

mamabear0608 - Thursday, 9 October
# In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Blend in eggs one at a time. Remove 1 cup of batter and spread into bottom of crust; set aside.
# Add pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg to the remaining batter and stir gently until well blended. Carefully spread over the batter in the crust.
# Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until center is almost set. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. Cover with whipped topping before serving.

okay here is a recipe for double layer pumpkin cheesecake. Im totally lost when it says take 1 cup out and put it on the bottom crust?????? im so lost here would you know how to put this in 'i am dumb' terms for me??? lol i hear your awesome with recipes.

latasha480 - Wednesday, 8 October
Ok, I've decided NOT to go against the doctor's orders. I thought about it and 35 weeks is ALOT closer to delivery and I'd hate to have Tauri and daddy misses it! So, my babyshower will be back home November 2nd. I'll be 33 weeks then. It's a week beyond doctors orders, but still alot less closer to 40 so I pray that she stays put, atleast until I get back home.

Laura Ward - Monday, 6 October
Message to all This may be interesting to some of you. Seema`s email is seema.modhvadia@rdftelevision.com

Hi there,

I work for a television production company based in the UK . We are currently making a documentary for ITV1 exploring the issues surrounding pregnancy and eating disorders. The film will be a thoughtful and insightful look into this extremely sensitive subject.

We�re in the research stage of our production and very keen to chat to women who are, or have been, pregnant whilst having an eating disorder.

If you�re interested in having a chat or finding out more about our documentary, it would be really great to hear from you. All communication would be in complete confidence.

You can contact me on: seema.modhvadia@rdftelevision.com

Sx

latasha480 - Friday, 3 October
Thank you! I actually just moved to Texas in June and my doc I had for 10 years is who got me through the first trimester so I'd go to her with any problems. I'll see if the airline has insurance. I didn't think about that! Thanks! I just don't want her to make an early debut and her daddy misses it all :( I still don't know what to do. Maybe I'll have a better idea of where things are at the appointment the day before I plan to leave.

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Agenda

*Pregnancy Survey*
About You
Name?:	Sara
Age?:	31
Height?:	5'8"
Pre-pregnancy weight?:	155
About The Father
Name?:	Sami
Age?:	34
Height?:	5'7" (though he claims 5'8")
Are you still together?:	yes, for now
About Your Pregnancy
Is this your first pregnancy?:	yes
When did you find out you were pregnant?:	early May
Was it planned?:	No
What was your first reaction?:	I didn't realize I was pregnant...I thought I had another cyst on my ovary... then I worried that it was ectopic
Who was with you when you found out?:	Lab Technician
Who was the first person you told?:	the father - Sami
How did your parents react?:	I thought my mom would be more surprised. It almost sounded like she expected it. Anyway, both my mom and my dad were excited - it will be their first grandchild.
How far along are you?:	25 weeks
What was your first symptom?:	serious pain on my right ovary
What is your due date?:	dec 18th
Do you know the sex of the baby?:	yes
If so, what is it?:	BOY!
Have you picked out names?:	maybe... we're thinking Markus Sakari
If so, what are they?:
How much weight have you gained?:	30 lbs so far.
Do you have stretch marks?:	yeah... from growing 8 inches the year I was 14. Also I've gotten some on my breasts, but not on my belly yet.
Have you felt the baby move?:	yes, he kicks a lot! especially when I wear seat belts, elastic waistbands, rest a book or drink on my belly, have my elbows by my sides... basically if anything touches anywhere near my belly, he kicks it.
Have you heard the heartbeat?:	yes, on doppler and on ultrasound
About the birth
Will you keep the baby?:	yes
Home or hospital birth?:	hospital
Natural or medicated birth?:	I think I'd like the drugs... but the saline block sounds interesting.
Who will be in the delivery room with you?:	Sami probably
Will you breastfeed?:	yes
Do you think you'll need a c-section?:	I hope not
Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time?:	maybe.
What's the first thing you might say to him/her?:	I have no idea.
Would you let someone videotape the birth?:	no
Are you excited about the birth, or scared?:	both