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Akeelah's Mommy - 05:30pm Feb 16, 2012 EST
A moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts.



Celebrating each milestone together!

If you would like to be added or removed from the Expecting List, please send an instant message to "Akeelah's Mommy" with your name, EDD and "team".

Thank you & Happy and Healthy Nine Months to you!


  • Maria, aka Maria Guzman, Christopher Santos EDD 8/23/11 **Johnathan is here!! 7/26/11 36 weeks 6 lbs 2oz 19inches**
  • Kami, aka mytwinbabies, EDD 8/21/11 **Megyn Joelle is here!! 7 lbs. 11oz. 18.5 inches**
  • Erin, aka ethan&casey's mom, Ethan & Casey's Mom EDD 9/23/11**Kelsey is here!!**
  • Chrissy, aka oliviasmommy1120, EDD 10/25/11**Will" John William is here!!! 10/25/11, 35.5 weeks, 5lbs 7ozs 18 1/2 in**
  • MommyHopefull, **Devin Alexander is here! 10/21/11, 8lbs 2oz**
  • Shay, aka Mommy of Angel Shiloh, Shay's Journal EDD 11/25/11 **Baby is here!! 11/27/11 40 weeks 7lbs 14oz 20.4 in
  • Michelle, aka iloveyoudouloveme, EDD 6/4/12, **Liliana is here!! 6/4/12, 6 lbs 12 oz 19 inches, 40 weeks!
  • Laura, aka javbmom, Laura's Loss and Experience EDD 6/21/12 **Kai is here!! 38 weeks, June 11, 2012**
  • Jennifer, aka HappyBunchof8, EDD 9/4/12
  • Leigh, aka Tucker's Mom, EDD 9/27/12 Team **Easton is here!! 4lbs 1oz 17 inches, August 20, 2012, 34 weeks 5 days**
  • Jessica, aka MadisonsMom, Madison's StoryKeith Jr. is here!!
  • Samantha, aka Trinity'sMommy, EDD 11/2/12 **Jaxon is here!! 4lbs 1oz, September 12, 2012 32w4d**
  • Aimee, aka Aleigh, **Eligh is here!! 1/25/13 6lbs 15 oz 18.5 inches, 37w2d**
  • Natalie, aka James's mom, EDD 3/20/13 **Hannah is here!!, 12/31/12**
  • Cassie AKA Cassiecas, Tommy Story NEC EDD Team 5/19/13 Pink!
  • Ashley, aka MauiGurl, EDD 7/13/13
  • Stacy, aka stacyat, EDD 11/23/13
  • Beth, aka NICUMomof1, Our Miracle Girl EDD 12/9/13

    Wishing everyone a happy and healthy 40 weeks!



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    elishanoyola - Apr 16, 2012 8:46 pm (#131 Total: 611)  

     

    hi im new here i am now a high risk i started dialating at 23 weeks and they put in a cerclage and put on bed rest until they take the stitches out which they will try to not do till 36 weeks. for the next 13 weeks i have to stay at the ronald mcdonald house becuase me and my boyfriend live over a hour away so he has to go back and work and can visit only when we have enough money

    stacyat - Apr 17, 2012 1:45 am (#132 Total: 611)  

    Mom to Emilyn and Hailey (our 20 week angels) and Elim (our 38 week, full term miracle)!  

    Hello and welcome to Share! I'm so glad to hear that they were able to place a cerclage in time, but so sorry that you're now in the position that you're in. I was separated by about 8,000 miles from my husband for most of the last half of my pregnancy with my son so I know how hard that can be! So glad that you found this board, definitely the place to be when you're high risk and pregnant! Wishing you a full 40 weeks for this little one, many hugs!
    Stacy

    Akeelah's Mommy - Apr 18, 2012 7:07 am (#133 Total: 611)  

    A moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts.  

    Welcome. I'm sorry you are facing complications, yet thankful to know you are close to a hospital that can treat you.

    Let me know if you'd like your name added to the expecting list.

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  • javbmom - Apr 19, 2012 2:59 am (#134 Total: 611)  

    Laura~Jamez mom  

    Sam the crib is really nice. I like it.

    Lauren I hope that your numbers stay low. Glad to hear that your ultrasound looked good. Hopefully the doctor says the same thing tomorrow.

    Welcome to the group. Glad that the doctors were able to catch it on time. Hopefully you are able to get some rest while at the RMH.

    A update... today I had my glucose test. It was good. I didn't have to drink the nasty drink. My midwife has her patiants drink white grape juice since there is 50 mg of suguar and that is what you need for the test. Then she tested our level right there. I go on Friday to get a ultrasound done. I'm excited to get to see Kai again. We weren't going to get one since everything is going so well this time. But with the new doctor she want's to be sure. So she is sending me to see the MFM and I get a ultrasound with them.

    Hope everyone is doing well and having a good week so far.

    Laura

    Akeelah's Mommy - Apr 19, 2012 5:58 am (#135 Total: 611)  

    A moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts.  

    Laura- My mouth is on the floor... no ucky drink! Lucky! You're midwife/new doctor sound really amazing- and love that they are being proactive and having an MFM do a double check.

    No whammies.

    elishanoyola - Apr 19, 2012 1:50 pm (#136 Total: 611)  

     

    Replying to: Akeelah's Mommy (Apr 18, 2012 7:07 am)
    Welcome. I'm sorry you are facing complications, yet thankful to know you are close to a hospital that can...

    yes i would like to be added origanally the due date is 8-7-12 but i might have it early now once they take the stitches out which would be around the second week in july so if you want you can put august date

    Akeelah's Mommy - Apr 19, 2012 5:24 pm (#137 Total: 611)  

    A moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts.  

    Great I'll add ya. What "team" are you? Blue or Pink? And let me know your real name if you'd like for the list too.

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  • elishanoyola (Apr 19, 2012 7:40 pm)


  • liz loschinskey - Apr 19, 2012 7:02 pm (#138 Total: 611)  

    I love my kids!  

    Hello ladies!

    I don't come around these parts...honestly, I can't tell if I'm jealous, or too much of a scaredycat to try to get pregnant. I live in fear of having a horrifying pregnancy(AgainX2).

    However, So many of you are pregnant I want to say holy congrats! and here's to a healthy 39-40weeks! I'm curious to see who will be at SU this year, and who will have new bambino/a's with them.

    Very exciting!!

    Love and Light,
    Liz

    elishanoyola - Apr 19, 2012 7:40 pm (#139 Total: 611)  

     

    Replying to: Akeelah's Mommy (Apr 19, 2012 5:24 pm)
    Great I'll add ya. What "team" are you? Blue or Pink? And let me know your real...

    blue and my real name is elisha noyola and his name is alerick korbin

    Akeelah's Mommy - Apr 20, 2012 12:04 am (#140 Total: 611)  

    A moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts.  

    You're up there! Wishing you many many many happy and healthy weeks!

    FINALLY whammy free. Our 24 came back at 400 (last week was 396) so this is solid! BP up a smidge but under 140/90 so we're holding steady on our meds and will do weekly BPPs. Baby scored a solid 8/8 today. AND the coolest part... all the good news earned me a 24hr catch free week! Aaaaahhhhhhhh.

    javbmom - Apr 20, 2012 4:09 am (#141 Total: 611)  

    Laura~Jamez mom  

    Lauren glad to hear that the B/P med is working. That is great news that the baby scored a 8/8! Yay for a catch free week! Praying that everything continues to go good for you.

    Today I hit 31 weeks! I am so happy to make it to 31 weeks with no complications. It really is a different feeling then when I hit 31 weeks with Jamez. This is the time that I went in to labor with Jamez at 31 weeks a couple days. Tomorrow we have a ultrasound. I'm supper excited to see what Kai is doing in there. He is such a active baby. Hopefully he will be as good as he was at the 19 week ultrasound. When we get our scanner hooked up I will post some pics. I already have my questions ready for the MFM tomorrow. I really don't know how I come up with so many questions but I do and I am glad that I do. I want to know as much as I can to prepare. With the MTHFR factor that I have I was able to come up with more questions that I haven't asked yet. I am going to have the doctor check and look over everything again on Kai just to make sure everything is still looking good for him. I can't beleive I have only 9 weeks left maybe 6 to get to 37. As long as I'm 37 or further I'm okay with delivering. I don't want to go any sooner.

    Laura

    Akeelah's Mommy - Apr 20, 2012 6:53 am (#142 Total: 611)  

    A moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts.  

    Laura- That's what the MFMs get paid the big bucks for... lay those questions right on him/her! Can't wait to hear how it goes!

    javbmom - Apr 20, 2012 5:43 pm (#143 Total: 611)  

    Laura~Jamez mom  

    So ultrasound went good. Everything still looks great and normal. My cervic is measuring at 4cm. I didn't see the doctor because he had to leave. So I am waiting for a call to asked all my questions. I am so glad that everything is looking good still. We didn't get a good face veiw of Kai. We only got 3 pictures. One of his foot, toes and his arm with his hand in a fist. I was hoping to get to see him move his fingers and a good face shot. But he's a little cramped. He's already weighing in at 4 pounds. He is going to be a big boy. I'll post more after I talk with the MFM.

    Hope everyone is enjoying there Friday!

    Laura

    Akeelah's Mommy - Apr 20, 2012 7:37 pm (#144 Total: 611)  

    A moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts.  

    Aww, lil' shy guy on your hands!

    TrinitysMommy - Apr 21, 2012 12:38 pm (#145 Total: 611)  

    Jadon my 34 weeker, My Angel Trinity 25weeks, miscarriage 6 weeks 12/27/11, Jaxson 32 weeker  

    12 weeks and not the slightest bit of relief!!! Don't think I'll ever enjoy this pregnancy, I'm struggling to enjoy it. I do to the dr Tuesday and we had some testing they have added to the mix, I had some abnormal cells come back on my pap! I'm worried because of my family history of Cervical cancer. It's like I'm so worried about this pregnancy now the add stress of all this!!! Ugh! I just want to close my eyes and wake up at 39 week pregnant and not have to deal with the scary weeks to come.

    Akeelah's Mommy - Apr 21, 2012 7:32 pm (#146 Total: 611)  

    A moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts.  

    Aww Samantha, Tommie told me something that really helped... "Fake it, 'til you make it". I would seriously talk to Micah with a monotone voice (so different from the excited conversations with Akeelah) and say things like, "So... you're in there huh. Ok, well it's me. Keep cooking." It took some time, and it was a lil' awkward at first, but I think it helped in the end by letting some of that excitement in.

    Bummer about the abnormal smear! You know there has to be at least one or two bumps. I'm hopeful that the lab mistake and this are your two and the rest of your pregnancy is totally bump free... besides of course that big ole baby bump!

    TrinitysMommy - Apr 24, 2012 12:29 pm (#147 Total: 611)  

    Jadon my 34 weeker, My Angel Trinity 25weeks, miscarriage 6 weeks 12/27/11, Jaxson 32 weeker  

    Dr appointment today feel like I can't breath!

    SAMANTHA

    Akeelah's Mommy - Apr 24, 2012 5:31 pm (#148 Total: 611)  

    A moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts.  

    Can't wait to see an update from you Sam!

    liz loschinskey - Apr 24, 2012 5:38 pm (#149 Total: 611)  

    I love my kids!  

    Good luck Sam...let us know!!!
    hugs

    TrinitysMommy - Apr 24, 2012 11:02 pm (#150 Total: 611)  

    Jadon my 34 weeker, My Angel Trinity 25weeks, miscarriage 6 weeks 12/27/11, Jaxson 32 weeker  

    Got to hear the heartbeat and thought I would be mire relieved.... Still worried and worry that this being my last pregnancy I am not going to ever enjoy this, I want to but I just can't.... They did do a biopsy and I ap spotting and crampy, although the dr told me to expect it, it does make me nervous! I loved hearing the heartbeat and I just cried. I will be starting the 17p shots at16 weeks. Praying there is no glitch with getting my insurance to cover it... I just feel emotional drained and the dr have told me to take it easy for the next 24 hours. I do feel so alone, I know I have you all but I just feel so alone on this journey.

    Love all!
    Samantha

    Akeelah's Mommy - Apr 24, 2012 11:18 pm (#151 Total: 611)  

    A moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts.  

    Woo hoo for the lil' flutterbug flutterin' all away in there! Do breathe... I hear that's really good for the baby.. and um.. momma!

    Any word on when you'll get results from the biopsy?

    TrinitysMommy - Apr 24, 2012 11:27 pm (#152 Total: 611)  

    Jadon my 34 weeker, My Angel Trinity 25weeks, miscarriage 6 weeks 12/27/11, Jaxson 32 weeker  

    He said I can call him sometime next week and he should know the results!

    Akeelah's Mommy - Apr 25, 2012 12:45 am (#153 Total: 611)  

    A moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts.  

    So nothing to do between now and then but enjoy right? So much easier said than done I know. Hugs momma!

    Akeelah's Mommy - Apr 25, 2012 5:41 am (#154 Total: 611)  

    A moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts.  

    Check out our new uber awesome Team Spotlight
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    And you'll wanna wear shades to check out our super bright April Shining Star!
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    stacyat - Apr 25, 2012 2:55 pm (#155 Total: 611)  

    Mom to Emilyn and Hailey (our 20 week angels) and Elim (our 38 week, full term miracle)!  

    Check out our new community blog on March for Babies too!
    March for Babies Blog

    TrinitysMommy - Apr 25, 2012 5:08 pm (#156 Total: 611)  

    Jadon my 34 weeker, My Angel Trinity 25weeks, miscarriage 6 weeks 12/27/11, Jaxson 32 weeker  

    Super excited the pharmacy. Just called and insurance will cover my 20weeks of 17p shots!!! That's a huge deal!!!

    Praying this continue to go good!!

    Samantha

    Akeelah's Mommy - Apr 25, 2012 6:10 pm (#157 Total: 611)  

    A moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts.  

    Awesome! One less thing to worry about.

    Been a while mommas... how about we see some of those big growin' bellies?

    TrinitysMommy - Apr 25, 2012 8:41 pm (#158 Total: 611)  

    Jadon my 34 weeker, My Angel Trinity 25weeks, miscarriage 6 weeks 12/27/11, Jaxson 32 weeker  

    12 weeks 5 days and I look huge already but actually lost 6lbs


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    Akeelah's Mommy - Apr 25, 2012 9:07 pm (#159 Total: 611)  

    A moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts.  

    Awwwwww you're totally preggo!!

    Lauren

    stacyat - Apr 25, 2012 11:02 pm (#160 Total: 611)  

    Mom to Emilyn and Hailey (our 20 week angels) and Elim (our 38 week, full term miracle)!  

    Aww, loving that belly Sam!!

    Now, Lauren, what about you?



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