THIS IS THE BEDDING IM ORDERING AND THE COLORS I WILL HAVE!!! HIS NAME WILL NOT BE NOAH, THIS IS JUST THE NAME OF THE "THEME".

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ITS A BOY!!!

Hi everyone, this is my second pregnancy, i have a 14 year old son. I didnt know if i would do this all over again but am very happy we are. It feels like a "first" pregnancy after all this time and i am really enjoying the whole experience thus far, aside from being extremely exhausted, it has been wonderful. We are due May 26th, 2008. I daydream all day long about the baby, seems to be all i think about and what s important...

ABOUT ME...

Name: Shannon Dawn

Age: 31

Height: 5ft 6'

Pre-pregnancy weight: 127lbs


About The Father

Name:Trent

Age: 31

Height: 5ft 10 '

Are you still together?:
Yes, we love each other much

About Your Pregnancy

Is this your first pregnancy?:
No - I have a 15 year old boy. Although it seems like a "first" again.

When did you find out you were pregnant?:
September 22nd

Was it planned?:
you could say that- we weren't avidly "trying" but weren't taking precautions either - we knew we wanted babies together. : )

What was your first reaction?:
I was happy, crazy happy and then sad i had to wait 2 weeks to tell Trent, he was away for work.

Who was with you when you found out?:
i was alone.

Who was the first person you told?:
Trent

How did your parents react?:
They were very happy for us.

How far along are you?:
10 wks 5 days

What was your first symptom?
exhaustion and "flu" ish symptoms

What is your due date?:
26th May 2008

Do you know the sex of the baby?:
Not yet, but think we've decided we'll find out.

If so, what is it?:

Have you picked out names?:
Yes, its the same for either sex...

If so, what are they?: now thats a secret :)

How much weight have you gained?:
2 lbs so far, although ive decided now s not the time to be vain about my body, its someone elses "home" so im making it comfortable for the lil one...

Do you have stretch marks?:
just old ones and not many, im a cocoa body butter addict these days.

Have you felt the baby move?:
No - too soon!

Have you heard the heartbeat?:
Not heard, but saw it beating at our ultrasound - 175 bpm

About the birth


Home or hospital birth?:
Definitely hospital; its just around the corner :) and i want to be around all the necessities if anything were to go wrong.

Natural or medicated birth?:
I am destined to have a natural birth again, the city i live in does not have epidurals, so i will have to find inner peace and strength to focus and stay calm.

Who will be in the delivery room with you?:
Trent :)

Will you breastfeed?:
ill try my best and if it doesnt work i hope to pump for a couple months...

Do you think you'll need a c-section?:
no

Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time?:
yes of course! more so because ill see Trents reaction i think

What's the first thing you might say to him/her?:
I love you! or maybe OUCH

Would you let someone videotape the birth?:
from my top angle MAYBE!!!

NOVEMBER 21, 2007

i'm feeling pretty good these days, have more energy, not painfully tired and nauseaous. i feel back to "normal" really. im not showing much yet, but can definately tell my body is changing and my waistline is thickening. i am so hyped to have my 18 week scan on Jan 4th, we will find out if its a boy or girl!!!! im ready to shop and prepare for baby!!!

DECEMBER 14, 2007

i cant believe how well i feel, have so much energy again, can actaully workout, and get through my days and stay up past 9pm even!!! i switched my u/s appointment to Thursday Dec 20th!!! i am so excited and eager to find out if this is a little boy or girl we'll have join our little family. its insane how this baby consumes me and my days. I cant wait to shop, paint, prepare and know more about this little baby growing inside me!!!!

JANUARY 7th, 2008

YAY!!!! I am 20 weeks now, it is going by so quickly, i cant believe im at the half way point already. I feel great. We found out over Christmas that we're having a boy!!! We are very happy and shopping a little here and there. I just cant enough of the little "onsies"!!! I am starting to show more now and like holding my belly while i sleep or relax. Its so comforting. I felt him "dance" this past weekend, i have had some faint flutters and knock knock, but this was a full session, it was really amazing. I cant wait for it to become more consistant. We're going to Dominican Republic this week and im so excited to sunkiss my body and soul!!!

March 17th, 2008

SO, we had a bit of a scare last week, baby had no kicks or movement for a couple of days, it was very emotional and awful. Trent and I were setting up the nursery, going through little outfits and things, i couldnt stip crying, worrying, Trent put his head to my belly saying "dont be sleepy baby" with tears himself. :( I finally went to the dr and then to the hospital for a stress test and everything checked out perfect. The little fella even started to kick and squirm while we were there!!! Brat. LOL. Over the weekend he was more active than ever, it was so nice to feel him so much, he knew he scared us.

Here we are, 30 weeks, I cant believe how quickly time has passed. I can only imagine the next few weeks will fly by as well and in no time our little baby will be here... I cant wait to meet him, see his eyes, and all 2000 parts :)

We have almost finished the nursery, just a few final touches. It looks great!! The basic list of things has also been checked off, what a satisfying feeling to get things in order. Im so happy.

I have been feeling well, getting back to being tired again. I have slowed down on the exercise and gym, my dr has suggested it and i shall abide. Its worth it. I am carrying low, i dont feel too big, YET, have gained 24 lbs now. I am most uncomfortable after i eat, seriously feels like i will split open, my belly is so stretched and tight. Its hard to imagine i will continue to grow and gain, seems impossible!!