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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!

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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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    javbmom - Apr 28, 2012 1:41 pm (#169 Total: 611)  

    Laura~Jamez mom  

    Lauren that stinks about having to do he 24 hour test. Hopefully it will look good and next week you will get a break. How far along are you now?

    Leigh glad to hear that the baby is growing right on track.

    So I desided to start doing some things every week or just something to get ready for Kai since we only have 8 weeks left and nothing ready. Last night I cleaned our cooler we will need it for the birthing center to bring food and drinks. Also I washed the newborn clothes and hung them up and put away. I did the blankets, burp cloths and some other things too. I am likeing the idea of getting things ready every week. I won't feel over welmed by everything I think.

    Hope everyone enjoys their weekend!

    Laura

    Akeelah's Mommy - Apr 28, 2012 7:28 pm (#170 Total: 611)  

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

    Aww Laura- those things are so special. I remember when I started to them for Micah, it was difficult to get started, but it felt so good.

    We're 26 and some change. Thank goodness so far I have leeway to choose when I do the 24 hour so I'm not toting my jug to the office with me in a cooler... wouldn't want to explain that one.

    We're off to the beach today... hopefully I'll remember to take a belly shot.

    Leigh I think you're due for posting a belly pic!

    tucker'smom - May 1, 2012 4:04 pm (#171 Total: 611)  

    Mom to Tucker (27 weeker, 05/26/06)  

    Ok, maybe I'm due for a belly pic The problem is, my belly mainly just looks like I ate too much cake!!

    My hubby swears that I'm showing, I have gained 5 pounds so far and I am 18 weeks, 5 days. I did have to buy maternity capris this weekend, and along with that a maternity swimsuit (my aunt just got a pool, and there was no way I was sitting on the side to watch in the heat). My teenage sister saw me in the swimsuit and asked me "well, your tummy just got huge, huh?" It's like overnight I all of a sudden look more pregnant, I think it just depends on the clothes I am wearing. I'll try to get a good pic.

    Akeelah's Mommy - May 1, 2012 11:17 pm (#172 Total: 611)  

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

    You might think it looks like you ate cake, but we all know what's goin' on in there! How are you feeling? All those meds still workin?

    I did take a belly pic at the beach, but I gotta crop out me in a swim suit then I'll post it. Appointment tomorrow.... coooooome on less than 400!! I'm feeling pretty optimistic that it's going to be really low and my BP will be perfect.

    Akeelah's Mommy - May 2, 2012 7:23 am (#173 Total: 611)  

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

    From

    Here we are doing some modified bed rest Maui style. It was my most cruise BP day in a while!

    TrinitysMommy - May 2, 2012 3:02 pm (#174 Total: 611)  

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

    Hate waiting for my next appointment.... ugh!! Wish o could hear baby's heartbeat everyday!!!

    Samanthz

    Akeelah's Mommy - May 2, 2012 4:31 pm (#175 Total: 611)  

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

    It is hard to wait- especially when baby is still so tiny you can't feel those reassuring jabs and uppercuts.

    I hope you find ways to pass the time as peacefully as possible. xoxoxo

    Akeelah's Mommy - May 3, 2012 2:36 am (#176 Total: 611)  

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

    Woot Woot! Holding steady at 400 and BP just below 140. Honestly, I thought I'd feel much more reassured, but I have this general sense of uneasiness, which I hope is just normal time of the year ughiness and not any mommy intuition.

    Akeelah's Mommy - May 5, 2012 10:30 pm (#177 Total: 611)  

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

    So much for holding steady... the tail end of this week has seen way too many 140s spikes... some as high as 147/75! Everything is back down to normal today and I'll take it extra easy. If they pop back up again we'll text our dr.

    TrinitysMommy - May 6, 2012 12:23 pm (#178 Total: 611)  

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

    14 weeks i'm just counting down the weeks to my 20 week ultrasound. Kinda hoping I can talk my dr into doing it at 18 weeks instead of waiting till 20. 20 weeks is my somewhat relief point, 20 weeks is when we founf out our chances of bringing Trinity home alive were very slim!!! I'll start the 17p in two weeks! Ugh I hate he waiting game. At 20 weeks if all is okay I'll have Lauren add me to the top! I haven't felt to many flutters over the last few days and I know I'm still really early but can't wait till I feel them regularly!

    Samantha

    Akeelah's Mommy - May 6, 2012 2:38 pm (#179 Total: 611)  

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

    I'll keep fingers crossed you can squeeze in an 18 week u/s too!

    javbmom - May 6, 2012 6:40 pm (#180 Total: 611)  

    Laura~Jamez mom  

    Lauren I hope that the BP stayed down and will stay down. No more spikes. Hope you were able to take it easy.

    Samantha yay for 14 weeks. Fingers crossed that they can get you in a little sooner then 20 weeks. Maybe 19 weeks, that's when I had mine was 19 weeks 4 days. The waiting is no fun.

    So I'm 33 weeks 3 days now. I'm still feeling really good. My next doctor appointment is May 14. Then I have my 36 week appointment for the strep test at May 30. I never made it that far for the test. I don't really know what to expect.

    Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

    Laura

    Akeelah's Mommy - May 6, 2012 8:06 pm (#181 Total: 611)  

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

    Laura- So awesome things are going so well! The strep test is just annoying... like a pap... doesn't hurt or anything.

    So far so good this weekend, back below 140/90 so yippee. Last week's beach day seemed to bring everything to it's lowest point so we'll try that again today.

    Akeelah's Mommy - May 8, 2012 3:17 pm (#182 Total: 611)  

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

    Travel day for appointments. No whammies No whammies No whammies.

    TrinitysMommy - May 8, 2012 4:34 pm (#183 Total: 611)  

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

    Found a Dr that will do u/s for 50 at 16 weeks they can determine the sex!!! I have an appointment for the 18th! Ohh I can't wait all old wives tales, Chinese gender chat, and the intelegender test all say girl! I hope their all right however either way ill be stoked as long as baby it healthy, girl or boy!

    Samantha

    TrinitysMommy - May 9, 2012 5:04 pm (#184 Total: 611)  

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

    I think in undeniable I am feeling flutters today!!! Melts me heart since I never felt them with trinity, due to position on the plecenta! But I'm feeling them I believe it with all my heart today!!

    Samantha

    esgf - May 10, 2012 12:38 pm (#185 Total: 611)  

    Abigail's Mom (29 weeks, 3/21/05)  

    Samantha- How wonderful!!!

    TrinitysMommy - May 12, 2012 7:41 pm (#186 Total: 611)  

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

    After a quick trip to the er due.to.very sharp pains in my right.side I'm relieved.to know it is just my round ligaments stretching. But ohh man do they hurt! I did get to see baby and even got to see baby sucking his/her thumb! Baby looks good, fluid levels look good, baby's the right size for 15 weeks... over all glad I got to see baby but wish this pain would go away!!!

    javbmom - May 13, 2012 1:10 am (#187 Total: 611)  

    Laura~Jamez mom  

    Samantha glad to hear that everything looks good. I hope that the pain goes away soon. Hugs

    Laura

    javbmom - May 14, 2012 11:01 am (#188 Total: 611)  

    Laura~Jamez mom  

    So I kept saying that I was going to get some pictures of me. Well for mothers day I asked my mom to take some of me. I'm now 34 weeks =). I can't believe the difference in how I'm carring Kai and how I carried Jamez. Here are some pictures.


    34weeks2


    34weeks1

    Akeelah's Mommy - May 14, 2012 9:19 pm (#189 Total: 611)  

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

    Beautiful momma!!

    TrinitysMommy - May 15, 2012 2:07 am (#190 Total: 611)  

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

    I don't feel good today! I can't even tell anyone what's wrong! Just blah feeling... can't wait till Friday, just wish I felt better and was enjoying all this, can't wait to put my guard down!

    Akeelah's Mommy - May 15, 2012 2:07 am (#191 Total: 611)  

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

    Went to the labs to pick up my oh so fun jug this morning.. lady was like, "good night momma, just take a bunch!" Yeah. If I never see an orange jug again in my life it will be alright with me.

    stacyat - May 15, 2012 2:24 am (#192 Total: 611)  

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

    Laura: Gorgeous belly pics!! You're almost there!

    Samantha: Hugs, I hope you feel better soon!

    Lauren: BOO!!! No whammies!

    tucker'smom - May 15, 2012 5:23 pm (#193 Total: 611)  

    Mom to Tucker (27 weeker, 05/26/06)  

    Laura, beautiful pics!

    Lauren, well....look at it this way, as long as you are doing 24 hour urine collections with the orange jug, it means you are still pregnant And that maybe you have another chance to ace the test! Just trying here, the one 24 hour urine collection that I did was not fun, DH laughed at me the whole time.

    Samantha, I hope you feel better, although I am 5 weeks ahead of you and I only feel better during an U/S. It does help that I feel the baby move around a few times a day, but he's still too little to feel him constantly.

    I have more constant and strong round ligament pain since 20 weeks...yay, bring on the "normal" symptoms, haha! BP still looks great, but of course it looked great at 20 weeks with Tucker, too. So hoping that this time it stays that way!

    Akeelah's Mommy - May 15, 2012 8:05 pm (#194 Total: 611)  

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

    Leigh- I like your reframe!

    I'm feeling pretty good that this week's will be the same as it's been... holding steady at 400... which of course still isn't great, but it's not awful either. Because I mean, come on... a gal couldn't possibly get bad news 3 times in a row at a 29 week appointment!

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    TrinitysMommy - May 15, 2012 11:11 pm (#195 Total: 611)  

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

    I do not want to see an orange jug!!!!! I hated them! I can't wait to see our bean on Friday and can't wait to find out if we are team blue or team pink! Oh course I want a healthy baby but if I am honesty I am really hoping for team pink, is that bad? Of course either way I'll be ecstatic, just with being the last I would just love to do Barbie and bows instead of army men and sports! Only a few more days! Hugs to you all!

    esgf - May 16, 2012 2:07 pm (#196 Total: 611)  

    Abigail's Mom (29 weeks, 3/21/05)  

    Samantha- Good luck Friday. Can't wait to here what team you are on...

    Lauren- Glad you are holding steady. 29 weeks has to be a lucky appt for someone. It is is your turn...

    Akeelah's Mommy - May 16, 2012 9:58 pm (#197 Total: 611)  

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

    460.... movement... but not enough to get worried about. Soooooo how about that... my first 29 week appointment with no bad news!!

    esgf - May 17, 2012 2:56 pm (#198 Total: 611)  

    Abigail's Mom (29 weeks, 3/21/05)  

    Congrats Lauren..



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