A picture of the parents to be: October 21, 2006

A picture of the parents to be: April 7, 2007...Boy do I look fat :)....

A picture of me before I got pregnant.

Boy, I am going to miss this body....

A picture of my Italian Hunk...(The Daddy)

December 15, 2006:

I went to the doctor today after leaving Washington DC. I wasn't feeling the best and thought that there might be something the matter with my sugar. After multiple tests the doctors came back with the news that I was pregnant. I couldn't believe my ears. I didn't want to believe it because I had been on birth control. I hadn't been on any med's and had followed the steps to the letter. Having a baby wasn't something that I was looking to do anytime soon. I called Bobby as soon as I found out. The only problem was that he wouldn't answer his phone. I was so upset I think I felt more like a scared teen than anything. I called my mother and told her soon after because I just needed someone to talk with. I told her that I knew that Bobby wouldn't want to keep the baby because we hadn't been together all that long and he wanted to do things in the proper order. She didn't want to hear that answer but I kept it known that Bobby and I would be the ones making the decision.

I talked to Bobby later that afternoon and he told me that it was cool because it was our baby...but he thought that it would be for the best if we got rid of the baby. I was kind of hurt that he didn't want to give it any extra thought but just left it alone. I knew that we would see each other on Monday and that we would be able to talk more about the situation then.

December 18, 2006

Bobby and I talked about the baby, he is very upset with me because I told my family. I just needed someone to talk with. I couldn't make him understand that I wasn't going to let them hinder whatever decision that we made. I knew that I wanted the baby but I wanted to give him time to think about everything and decide that he wanted the baby as well.

December 26, 2006

Bobby told me that he wanted to keep the baby but he didn't want to think about marriage any time soon. He said that he thought that we were both of the age that we were stable enough to support a child. I was shocked to hear him say that he wanted to keep the baby because he had been so against it from the beginning.

January 8, 2007

Today was my first doctors appointment. The nurses had the hardest time drawing my blood. I am not an easy stick. It took them sticking me 5 times before they ever found a vein. I had the tests for blood type, RPR, Hep B, and HIV 1/2 done. The doctors aren't sure of my due date so they will be sending me for a ultrasound. I can't wait to see my baby!!!

January 24, 2007

I went to the doctor today and had a pap smear. Man, I really do hate those things. I wish that I could avoid having those done. The only highlight to the day was that I got to hear the baby's heatbeat. It was so steady and fast. I can't believe that there is a little angel inside of me.

January 26, 2007

Today was my ultrasound, it was so amazing to see my baby. Bobby went with me, he just had a shocked look on his face the whole time. The baby was kicking and sucking its thumb. The lady that did the sonogram couldn't believe that the baby was in the perfect position for everything that she need to do. The heart rate was 167bpm (fast little heart). I am so excited the pictures are soooo cute!! Bobby and I decided to have gentic testing done to make sure that everything is okay with our baby because I was on birth control. I found out before the holiday's so I didn't go out and do any drinking. That is a relief, I hope that everything comes back okay.

12 weeks baby sucking thumb

February 9, 2007

Today I found out that everything was good with the gentic testing on the baby. I have been nervous for weeks...it took me forever to get in touch with the lady that drew the blood and told me that it would only be a week. Boy it has been one loooonnnggg week. So glad that everything is going well with my little angel.

March 2, 2007

Today, I had another doctors appointment, dreadfully they drew more blood. This time it was for an AFP test. I thought that all of the gentic testing had been done. Now I have all weekend to be a nervous wreck again. I hope that everything will be okay with my baby. Bobby and I are going to try to get a house together, my brother is selling his so we are going to take a look at that tomorrow. I think that it will be good to be able to live close to my parents....and family. His brothers are coming down to see the property with him. I suppose that he needs other peoples insight. Now, I will have to just hope that everything goes okay with my little angel.

March 23,2007

Today my doctor called me and told me that they had scheduled an ultrasound for Tuesday April 3. I can't wait...I am going to take my mother with me...she is so excited about the new baby. I never thought that things would work out this way for me...but it seems like things are going to be okay. Today, Riley (my beagle) had to go and get his shots...he cried just like a big baby.

Riley on his first Birthday (7/4/06)

April 3, 2007

Today was the big ultrasound! Its a girl (weighing in at 1lb 2oz.).

Name: Adriana Noelle

EDD: August 13, 2007

Current weight: 1lb 2oz

April 13, 2007

Well...I finally made it back to the doctor. I was two weeks overdue for the appointment. I couldn't believe all of the new faces at my doctors office. It didn't give me that at ease feeling upon walking in. I continued that feeling when my regular nurse didn't show up to take my weight. I was told that she had left to take another job. I can't blame her...but I wish that she would have stuck around until the end of my pregnancy. Today, they did another pap smear on me and everything once again came back fine (yeaa). I can't wait for my baby to get here!!

May 25, 2007

This morning was my lovely GGT testing...I had an appointment for 9:30 AM and I got to the office at 8:00am so that I could drink that lovely orange drink. Sadly, there are still a lot of new people there and I couldn't get them to give me the orange drink until 10:00...I had to wait an hour and then I had to have my blood drawn. That was such a lovely expierence considering that the nurses can never hit my veins. After being jabbed 5 times they finally got my blood and I am now awaiting the test results!

June 1, 2007

I found out this morning that my GGT testing came back normal. It nice to not have to worry about that!

June 15, 2007

Today I had a Doctor's appt at 1pm and the Doctor didn't show up until 2:30pm. Under normal conditions they call and reschedule the appt if there is going to be a delay or if the doctor is not going to be able to make it on time. But my doctor had "overslept". She works at a family practice so this means that unless someone goes into labor she just works at the family practice. So when she finally arrived I asked if she had a late night...she has the gall to tell me nope...just overslept. Like that is supposed to give me the warm and fuzzys. The appt went well...Adriana is right on schedule and I will start seeing the Dr. every two weeks now.

June 22, 2007

Today I haven't been feeling well...feels like I am getting ready to have my period or something. I called my doctor and she wasn't in. I ended up speaking with an oncall doctor and they told me to stay at home and rest. I wish that I could do that but I have so much stuff to do and this weekend is my weekend to work. I can't call in under any circumstances. Unless I am in labor of course.

June 23,2007

I got a call late last night from my mother telling me that my Grandmother was very sick. She said that she had died once and they brought her back...but she had gone 20 minutes without oxygen to the brain. I told mom to call me if anything else happened...I went to my parents house early this morning to find that my Grandmother had passed away. Mom had called my brother and sister-in-law but failed to remember me. As if life isn't hard enough to think that my mother doesn't care enough to contact me kills me.

June 25, 2007

Today was my Grandmother's funeral. It was a very difficult weekend. I had to work the whole time...and last night was family night. I can't believe that Grandma is gone and that she will never get to meet Adriana. Mom seems to only care about being stuck up Katie's butt. Its awful, my boyfriend Bobby has been there for me but got upset with me when I didn't defend him with my brother when my brother told him that he needed to wash my car. I was too upset over other stuff. These days it seems as if I don't have anyone to lean on. I wish that I could curl up in a dark hole somewhere.

June 27,2007

Tonight was my baby shower at work. Its nice to get away from the drama that life has been giving me as of late. It was also very nice of the people on night shift to give me a shower. It was sweet even the men got in on the shower and brought baby gifts. Its like a little family here in the labs at night. It was nice and more than even my family did for me. Below are some pictures:

June 29, 2007

Today I had a docotor's appointment. I figured that this time after scheduling the appt for a later time the doctor would at least attempt to make it on time. My nephew wanted to come with me. He has been really clingy since my Grandmother's passing. I told him that was fine and he could hear the baby's heartbeat. My mother even wanted to join in...so we are all waiting in the dr's office and guess what? The Dr. is over an hour late...my nephew (8) has major ants in his pants...I suppose I would too. Everything with Adriana looks good and she is head down. I also found out that my doctor would not be here on my baby's due date. So the next appt. on July 20th I will see a new doctor. Hopefully she will be a better doctor.

July 13, 2007

It seems that today is truly a bad Friday the 13th for me. Adriana is trying her best to make it into the world early. I have been having contractions all day long. I called L&D and they told me to come in. I was in active labor but they want Adriana to wait at least 10 more days. I don't know she seems to be having other ideas. The sucky thing is that her daddy is going to be out of town all weekend. He is flying this weekend and won't be home. So hopefully, Miss Adriana will decide to wait for "daddy" to come home.

July 14, 2007

Well I have found that as long as I am laying down...I don't have bad contractions the minute I try to eat or try getting up I start having contractions again. I just talked with Adriana's daddy and he is in GA. He said that the weather was bad there and that he wouldn't be able to fly home if she decided to come tonight...so he decided that he was going out to drink...ewww if I could get my hands on him.

A New Belly Pic: She will be here soon!!

July 20, 2007

This week has been terrible...Bobby and I haven't been getting along as well as we should. I just wish that things could be better. I wish that I could have him be more of a part of this pregnancy. I suppose that is a lot to ask for. Well, today I went to my Dr's appt. and met with the new Dr. She is great I like her a lot better than my current doctor. She is pregnant as well so she knows what I am going through...that is nice. I had to have the lovely GBS test done today. I didn't like that one little bit. Oh well the things that we go through for a little miracle.

July 27, 2007

Today I had the pleasure of having yet another doctor's appt. I was thankful to be seeing the new doctor again. I have been sick all week with a sinus infection so they put me on meds for that. I found out that I have GBS which means that they will have me on antibiotics when Adriana decides to make her entrance. I found out today that she is measuring 40 weeks and I am only at 38 weeks. They estimate Adriana at being over 7 pounds already...ohhh noooo! I am hoping that she will decide to come on the full moon July 29....fingers and toes crossed (haha).

August 2, 2007

Man, I am getting tired of being pregnant. I feel like blimp...I had another Dr's appt today. It seems that I keep gaining weight. I am not thrilled about that at all. I have swelling all the way up to my knees. I had to meet with my old Dr today. I don't feel like she knows what she is doing. The only cool thing about my whole appt. was when I heard this funny sound while they were checking Adriana's heartbeat....I asked what it was and the Dr said that she was blowing bubbles...How cute is that?? Well, now I get to hope that I go into labor before the 10th my next Dr's appt...fingers crossed...I can't afford for this baby to get much bigger :).

This is a picture that one of the ladies that I work with drew on my belly. Oh the things that we will do when we get bored at work (haha). Picture taken 7/31/07

August 13, 2007

Adriana Noelle Merlini is here. She was born at 2:21 pm on August 13,2007. Her weight was 8lbs 3oz and she was 20 3/4 inches long. She is the light of my life. I will post my birth story soon. Congrats to all mommies out there!

My Birth Story:

I had all but given up the idea of having Adriana on her due date. All that I could think was that I was fat and miserable. I had really bad swelling so that added to my state of discontent. I went to bed at 11pm on August 12,2007. I was hoping for a restful night considering that sleep had become hard to manage with my huge tummy. At 12:18am I felt a huge gush. I said "OH CRAP, MY WATERS JUST BROKE". Bobby was in bed beside me and he didn't understand what I was talking about. I told him that my water had broken and that I needed towels. I had him call my mother and I went to take a shower. It did no good because when waters break they continue to gush :(. We left home at 12:45 AM and headed for my parents house. We picked up my mother and we were off. I was in a panic because I couldn't feel Adriana moving. I was like we have to hurry up and get to the hospital so that I can make sure that Adriana is ok. We got to the hospital at 2:00am. I had to go through the Emergency Room and they made me walk to L&D. Yep, I had water trickling down my legs. It was so gross. They put me in a room to decide if I was truly in labor and found that I was. They put me in a room where I was hooked up to machines to monitor Adriana's heartbeat and my blood pressure. I had contractions but they didn't hurt as bad as I thought that they would. By 6am I had decided that I was hungry. My nurse wouldn't feed me and I have to admit that I wasn't a happy camper about that because Bobby and my mother had gone out for breakfast. My labor progressed very slowly. By 11 AM the docotor's had grown concerned because they couldn't feel Adriana dropping properly. They brought the sonograph machine into my room and did a scan to find that Adriana had gone breech. They informed me that they had no choice that they were going to do a c-section. I was so upset. I wanted my family to be there and I didn't want to go for surgury. I wanted to be the first to hold my baby. I wasn't given a choice so after making it to 5cm dialated. I was on the books for a c-section. We went down for the c-section at 1:45 and at 2:21pm Adriana was born. I was so happy to see my little girl that I couldn't hold back my tears. Parenthood is the best!

7 Months Old

I can't believe that Adriana is 7 months old. She has been an awesome addition to my life. She waves bye bye. She can say Papa, Bye Bye, Bot, I have heard her say mama a couple of times but I think that she is just teasing me. She is always ready to go bye bye and is a very good natured baby. She loves being around people. I can't imagine my life without her!