6-22-08

Yesterday was "MY" baby shower that I've been planning for the last month and a half. It was a total success except for the fact that I was beat to sh** at the end of the day. It rained really bad on the way to the shower and I was thinking if the rain doesn't stop, maybe my guests aren't gonna come. But they did. I had about 50 close family and friends. We rented a hall since I didn't think we could fit all those ppl in our house. Besides with the 100 degree weather in here, indoors is the only option. I received so many gifts between this shower and the suprise shower I had. Baby isn't gonna need ANY clothes for a while. I got about 72 outfits all together. I also got the crib, playpen, swing, carseat/stroller combo. And all the other stuff.......blankets.....burp cloths.....diapers.....infant tub.....crib comforter set......and many more things. It looks like I'm not gonna need to buy anything at this point except more diapers. I feel so blessed to have all these things because I'm sure there are some women who don't have the stuff for their new baby. I'm so thankful. My little pumpkin is going to have everything for her homecoming......:)

6-12-08

I had a wonderful weekend. I know it's already Thursday but I'm just having a chance to log on. I had a SURPRISE baby shower on Sunday from my sister-in-law and her daughter-in-law. And let me tell you, I was totally surprised. They had been planning it for about three weeks and of course my hubby was in on it. I can't believe he didn't even give me the slightest hint. But it was a good thing he didn't because I REALLY ENJOYED IT!!! I got so many beautiful clothes for her and a pretty pink bouncer. I also got the car seat/stroller travel system and hubby got me the playpen and cherry wood crib. It was so great!!! They went all out. My husband is the only one in his family of 7 that doesn't have kids. His family is ga ga over us having this baby. (I love it)

Tomorrow I have my 28week checkup. We'll see how it goes. I have no idea how long she is and I'm quite curious. Maybe he'll do a quick glimpse and tell me. (fingers crossed) I can't believe how quick the time has gone by and knowing that in about 9 weeks or so, I'm gonna have her in my arms..............omg words can't express how I feel after waiting almost seven years for this.

5-29-08

Happy to report that I passed my G/D glucose test on Tuesday. I had to take the three hour test to see if I'd pass it since I failed the one hour test two weeks ago. I was praying that I wouldn't be diagnosed with gestational diabetes. It's hard enough being pregnant and then to have to watch every little thing you eat.....that's torture. But if they would have told me that I had it.....there isn't anything I wouldn't do to keep my baby safe. Thank the Lord I passed and I'm fine.

Things have been going real well, "Alexa" has been moving quite a bit. At least for the past two weeks I've been able to feel her everyday. Last weekend Hubby and I went to register for my baby shower and he saw one of those heartbeat monitors and was like, " i gotta get that!". He bought it and strapped it on me as soon as we got home. I can't really hear the heartbeat but her kicks are LOUD. Especially when my Hubby calls her. It's so sweet. Right now I'm 26w2days.......and all is well.

5-12-08

Well I had my follow up 3-D ultrasound today. It was a retest of the first one since i was told the baby's measurements were off and her arms and legs were measuring small. I opted out on the amnio and decided to retest four weeks later. I had it done today and apparently SHE'S GROWN QUITE A BIT. The sonographer said she is measuring perfect for the weeks that i am pg. That was music to my ears. Since she didn't "fit in" the program, it said "abnormal" but today she fit in perfectly. I have to see doc on friday so he can read result to me, but the sonographer gave me some info beforehand. So i'm aware she's growing on schedule. I'm 24w5days today. My babe weighs 1.4 pounds and her feet are 45mm big. That's almost as big as my pinky finger. Guess she's gonna have mama's big feet.........lol Am also having my glucose test done friday and my pap again....since they lost it last month....bummer. But none the less i'm ecstatic that my darling Alexa is growing. Let me tell you we did a lot of praying these last four weeks. God bless all of you mommies to be and best of luck.

4-21-08

Had the scare of my life on Friday. Just when I was told everything was perfect, they tell me that my 3D u/s showed that their was an "abnormality" with her bone ratio. Hubby and I were stumbling in the dark not knowing exactly what that meant. The only thing it showed was that her bone structure didn't fall into the "norm" of the computer program. We cried all weekend till we got to see my doc today. They recommended that I get an amnio but I'm almost 5 1/2 months and by the time I get the result back (3 to 4 wks) I will be about 6 1/2 months, and what good is it gonna do me. It's not like I'm going to abort her at that far along. It wouldn't even be an option. I asked doc what his professional opinion was and if he thought I should have cause for concern. And he said, everything is probably fine, she'll probably just be on the smaller side. If some other things had been shown like problems with her brain or digestive system or heart, then that would be different. But that all appears to be normal. Therefore I am not doing the amnio or risking a miscarriage for this. I have faith in my doc and am going to trust him. If anything else would have shown up he would have been more concerned, but he isn't. Say a prayer for us, that all comes out fine. Will be retesting 3D again in four weeks.

3-16-08

Lots of news to report...........first of all ITS A GIRL!!!!!!!!!! Had my 3D u/s on Monday and the tech said it is definitely a girl. So the wives tales were not true at all that said it was gonna be a boy. They did all the measuring of her bones to see if she was on track according to how many weeks I am. And she is measuring perfect for 20 weeks. The results of my quad screen were also negative for all for abnormalities. (THANKS TO GOD) But.........they lost my pap smear specimen at the lab........so........I have to have it again next month. :( I was pissed.....oh well. Had my regular 20 week check up and my doc did another u/s on me and confirmed also it's a girl. He said everything looked normal, and she was very active. At my next appt. their going to do the glucose test for gestational diabetes and my SECOND pap. Ugh!!! We were amazed to see her on the u/s since all we had seen was the first u/s at eight weeks where she is a little bean. We are excited beyond words and can't wait to hold our little Alexa Danielle......we love her already!!!

3/28/08

Exciting news to report.........i finally felt my little "bambino" move. I felt him/her move on Easter Sunday. What a treat. My hubby and I were picking up eggshells from the grass cause my Mom's chihuahua was eating them, and I guess me being bent over for a while kinda squashed him/her that when I straighted out, I felt a big ol' somersault in my belly. I was like, "what the heck was that?" I know that wasn't just gas....lol. I was very excited and freaked out at the same time. Felt it again on Monday after sitting at the computer for about an hour or so.....hope to be feeling it more often.......:)

3/20/08

Yesterday I had my 16 wk check up. And I had the "pap" I had been trying to avoid. I convinced my Doc that I didn't want it last month, but he got me this time. It wasn't as bad as I had expected. I'm just glad it's over. They took a vial of blood to send for some test, not sure exactly what though. I think it's for like abnormalities I think. Heard the baby's heartbeat again. Doc said it was 136 bpm, and said 140 was average, so he/she is right on track. Hearing the heart was reassuring that it's "still in there" lol........i'm so excited. I'm having a 3D u/s on April 14th. If they can tell the sex of the baby, I want to know. Otherwise I'm having a regular u/s performed by my Doc on April 16th and he will tell us the sex. Hubby can't make it to both appts. but I told him "what if the tech from 3D u/s can see what it is and I don't want to know cause your not there, and then when we go for Dr. appt the baby won't sit still for Doc to see him/her......then I won't know. So I told my Hubby that if they offer to tell me at the first appt. I want to know. (I THINK ITS A BOY) We'll see if I'm right or not. My Hubby's family say they thinks it's a boy too. And I did these "old wives tests" like the needle over your wrist, or dangling a medallion/charm on a necklace over your belly thing, and they both indicate boy too. I'll confirm if the old wives tests worked or not when I find out.

3/6/08

Today i'm 14w 2d or in my 15th week as i like to call it. Everything seems to have calmed down. I never had morning sickness but just real sore bb's and the pinching and stretching pains in the beginning that made me think something was wrong. That really scared me alot. This is my 2nd pg but really my first this far and i've been learning as it's been progressing. The sore bb's are to a minimum and all seems pretty calm. Now is the time to enjoy i suppose since i'm not too big yet and still am comfortable. I just keep looking at the calendar and counting the weeks that go by praying that everything comes out good. Next Dr. appt is 3/19 for blood work to detect any abnormalities and the dreaded "pap" that i've been avoiding. After that my next months appt. in April is where he'll tell me if it's a boy/girl. Can't wait.........

2/19-08

Thought I'd share a little bit about myself to y'all. I'm 36 yrs old and have been married to my wonderful husband for 12 yrs. When we first got married he was ready for kids but I wasn't. So when I turned 30 I decided I was ready then. But of course I assumed it would happen quickly without really trying. Was I wrong. Three years past and nothing. Then I ended up having a cyst on one of my ovaries and had to have emergency surgery to have it removed along with one of my ovaries. I was like, great, now it'll be even harder to conceive with only one ovary. Three months after my surgery I found out I was pg but only to m/c at eigtht weeks. I was so heartbroken that I didn't want to try anymore. And here we are, three years later and found out I was pg again on the day after Christmas. That was some gift Santa brought me, huh. I had already given up when god send me this gift. I believe it's not when you want it, it's when it will be sent to you. Now I am 12 wks 4 days according to my Doc, and all is well. TTG Just hoping all of you are as happy as we are and wishing lots of prayers to everyone. Guess we'll keep blogging on here about our future adventures............

This is my u/s picture at eight weeks. He/She is a little peanut. Right now I'm in my 13th week but won't have another u/s till i'm 20 weeks. By then they'll tell us if it's a boy or girl.........can't wait

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