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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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javbmom - May 31, 2012 12:08 pm (#225 Total: 611)

Laura~Jamez mom

Just a quick update. I'm so happy I made it to 37 weeks today!!

I just can't beleive that in a few weeks or days our baby can be born and will be healthy. It makes me so happy to know that the March of Dimes helped me get this far along with my doctors support and family and friends. I was on progestrogen pills my pregnancy and I do believe that they helped me get this far. Thank you all for being here to support me. HUGS

Laura

tucker'smom - May 31, 2012 6:19 pm (#226 Total: 611)

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

Laura,
Congrats on making it to 37 weeks!!! That is great!!

I am so glad that you have enjoyed this pregnancy and don't want it to end, that is fantastic.

Samantha, I am in the exact same boat as you. I am about 4 weeks ahead of you (I think) so I feel the baby move around during the day, but definitely not consisently yet, like just a few periods of lots of movement throughout the day.

I am sad a lot of the time, I don't think poor DH can't take the crying since so far we've had no bad news, just normal ultrasounds and check ups. But we had normal with Tucker up to this point, too.....

Lauren, I hope your BP has been good lately, and I hope that your urine tests have shown normal or at least "normal" for you results!

I am still very sad and anxious (see my last blog post), and I am 23 weeks today. I had to buy a maternity belt finally, my pain has been so bad. So the lady at the store was talking about how I needed to buy one size bigger because I had to have so much room to grow, and didn't I need nursing tops, etc.? So I just felt uneasy, especially since I hate clothes shopping to begin with!

It did feel great to put the belt on, hopefully it helps a lot so that I can keep up with Tucker on the evenings.

ethan&casey's mom - Jun 1, 2012 1:59 am (#227 Total: 611)

mom to angels ethan and casey (3-7-07); daughters Kaelin Reese born happy and healthy on 3-10-09; and Kelsey Grace on 9/17/11

Hi Laura,
enjoy these last few weeks! and don't worry about not eating enough of this or that -- go with what tastes good to you at the time and sits well with you. I lost a lot of my appetite for healthy stuff in both rainbow pregnancies ... and instead of worrying, i just went with it.

erin

Akeelah's Mommy - Jun 1, 2012 5:50 am (#228 Total: 611)

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

Laura- Rock on with your bad full term self!!! I'm so stinkin' excited for you!! You totally did it momma- with Jamez lookin' right over your shoulder the whole time.

Leigh- I considered a maternity belt with Micah- those darn round ligament pains were ridiculous! I mean absolutely ridiculous- further proof men could NEVER withstand pregnancy if you ask me. I'm so sorry you're feelin' so sad- nothing like some pregnancy hormones mixed in with an already stressful situation to make everything seem haywire. I wish I could make promises that everything in the future would be smooth sailing- it bums me out we can't just know that. Right now things are good... celebrate while ya can momma and at the same time, we'll all keep crossables crossed that it stays that way.

I'm feelin' pretty in control of this pregnancy... protein just a smidge higher than before, 465, blood pressure still cruisin in the 130s/60s with an occasional 14x/7x with the meds 2x a day (sounds like a weather report) and I passed my 3 hr GTT- failed one, but you have to fail 3 of the 4 for GD so I call it a solid A pass!

Next stop 32 week anatomy scan/MFM consult and hopefully have a bit more of a solid plan for an induction.

tucker'smom - Jun 2, 2012 12:49 am (#229 Total: 611)

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

Oh Lauren, great that your numbers aren't really going up! Almost 32 weeks? Yay!

So day one with the maternity belt gave me a lot of relief, yay!!

I have a short torso, though, so it pretty much covers a lot of my belly, then I have all of the other layers-undies, pants, under shirt, regular shirt....plus it's very stiff so all of those layers don't really lay right. So it feels weird and I want to take it off, but this evening I feel no pressure, Whoo hoo!

Baby boy was quiet all day, now that I'm home and the belt is off he's moving around. Next week I have an OB appt Tuesday then MFM appt with us Friday, wish me luck!

Akeelah's Mommy - Jun 2, 2012 8:18 am (#230 Total: 611)

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

Oy momma! That is a lot of layers... especially in that southern heat of yours... but if it provides some relief it's worth it! I'm sure lil' man will be kicking through it in no time.

I know! I'm feeling pretty good about where we are... I know a lot can change in the next 6 weeks... but things seem very well managed with meds and worst comes to worst we have plenty of room to increase dosages.

javbmom - Jun 2, 2012 2:24 pm (#231 Total: 611)

Laura~Jamez mom

Has anyone heard from Michelle? Has she had her baby yet? Is she doing okay?

Lauren I'm glad that the numbers aren't going up and the meds are still working. Ya for passing the test.

Leigh glad that the belt is working for you. Hope that your appointments go well this comming week too.

I just relized that it's been 31 weeks since we had share union. I was 4 in a half 5 weeks pregnant then. It feels like forever since we had share union but it feel like just yesturday I found out I was pregnant.

Hope everyone has a relaxing and great weekend!
Laura

Akeelah's Mommy - Jun 2, 2012 11:21 pm (#232 Total: 611)

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

Whoa Laura- that IS crazy math!! Made my brain tickle just thinking about it!

Hrmmm... haven't heard from Michelle... last blog post she was shocked she was still cookin'!

TrinitysMommy - Jun 3, 2012 11:23 am (#233 Total: 611)

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

I think I have felt my little man the last two days. Not regularly yet, but the moment I do I feel a little better. We get our crib today and I'm sooooo excited about that!

Awkward moment alert... SO when I did my registry at Target I wasn't impressed with the options to choose from so DH and I decided maybe baby's r us would be better. SOOO yesterday we went there and as I was filling out our registry and looked up and standing there was my HS sweet heart.we were together from 8th grade to almost. our senior year, he was there with his pregnant girlfriend. Neither of us said a word to each other it was just awkward. I know he saw me and then he was quick to leave the store, thank goodness. Things ended really bad between us and he was not very nice to me in the end! Anyways just a moment I wanted.to share.

TrinitysMommy - Jun 3, 2012 1:37 pm (#234 Total: 611)

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

P.s think we agreed on a name Jaxson Darryl (JD) DARRYL after my amazing Father in law who passed last year. I BELIEVE this babe was sent to us by him!!

Akeelah's Mommy - Jun 3, 2012 5:15 pm (#235 Total: 611)

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

Samantha- That is awkward! And I LOVE LOVE the name, especially the significance of honoring your FIL!

While I'm still feelin' good I was very displeased to see bp in the 150s yesterday!

tucker'smom - Jun 6, 2012 12:38 am (#236 Total: 611)

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

Lauren, NOOO high blood pressure! Tell it to stop!!

Did it get lower after a little rest? or was 150 the best you could get? Did they get you to take another 24 hour test?

Samantha, I love the name!

Ok...kind of a high risk pregnany issue, but maybe general pregnancy too. DH is usually such a healthy guy, and a non complainer. Well since I have been pregnant, he has been falling apart! I tell him to quit trying to hog all of the attention

I am almost 24 weeks, and everything seems good, but of course I am tired and need more help around the house at night. So today he fell in the yard and twisted his ankle. The dr wants him off of his feet for one week, and to keep his leg propped up....in other words, watch video games while I take care of everything

Just saying, isn't there a free pass for this type of thing when you're pregant??

TrinitysMommy - Jun 6, 2012 2:53 am (#237 Total: 611)

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

Leigh if you find that free pass photo copy and send me one PLEASE!!! I need a break!!

I officially step down as manager next week and the tell you the truth I'm stoked!! I was even offer a position back on day shift and I'm so excited! Its less crazy and not nearly as intense as nights but the money is still okay! I can't wait to be home at night no more late night and I can be home with dh and Jadon. However this may interfere with my afternoon naps lol but I'm sure over time ill adjust. And just have to take late afternoon naps lol!! Kinda excited tho!!

Akeelah's Mommy - Jun 6, 2012 7:04 am (#238 Total: 611)

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

Right?! Stupid BP. Lying down left side for an hour and a half I got it back down to 140/7x. It still stunk to see because our pattern is that once we hit a high it becomes the new high... like a levy breaks.

32 week scan shows baby looking awesome. I of course have polyhydramnois again... because hey why not... had it with Akeelah (severe) and Micah (mild). Our NSTs will be twice weekly now with fluid checks... we're well on our way if we didn't already pass Micah's 35 appointments! Also got confirmation that we don't go a day past 37. Booooo.

Akeelah's Mommy - Jun 6, 2012 7:06 am (#239 Total: 611)

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

Leigh- Husband!!! Sooo not cool stealing the sunshine and now the couch!

Samantha- Awesome about getting to switch shifts and take a more relaxing position- I hope it allows you to enjoy time with fam and your pregnancy!

liams mommy - Jun 6, 2012 6:39 pm (#240 Total: 611)

Hello to all the pregnant mamma's! It feels so strange to actually be posting something on this board....i've been stalking for awhile, but didn't know what to say, so anyways, here goes.

I'm 14w4d and doing good. my next appt is tomorrow morning, thank God!

Lauren- that bp thing just stinks...and i can't say i know what polyhydramnois is?? 32 weeks is great, only another 5, can you believe it! my doc won't let me go past 36 weeks....i'm just hoping my body can actually make it that long.

Samantha- no more nights sounds great! my DH is moving to nights in July, and I hate it. it's scary being in my house alone at night, such a baby i know. sometimes i find myself thinking about escape routes for me and Bella if i were to hear someone breaking in....sounds nuts i know!

Leigh- my DH does the same thing and it stinks! whenever it's my birthday, mothers day, etc, he's either sick, thrown his back out or something, lol.

Akeelah's Mommy - Jun 7, 2012 1:14 am (#241 Total: 611)

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

Jennifer- I love seeing you 'round these parts! Hope tomorrow goes well! Polyhydramnois is too much amniotic fluid. What can I say... my kids all like their pool time from an early start! I will be keeping all crossables crossed that you make it to that 36 week finish line standing and with no bumps!

Let me know if you (or anyone else) would like to be added to the expecting list!

tucker'smom - Jun 7, 2012 2:43 am (#242 Total: 611)

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

Hi Jennifer, Welcome!

Lauren, thanks for the explanation, I didn't know what that meant either.

Samantha, great about switching off of the night shift.

Lauren, you can add me to the expecting list, due sept 27, Team Blue of course.

I learned yesterday (at regular OB appt) that the dr is fine with me trying a VBAC as long as I seem fine by 39 weeks. But she will not induce me, I would have to go into labor on my own and then see how things progress. I really don't care how the baby is born, my big concern was not being able to see him or hold him after a c-section. The dr said that he won't leave my side, even when being weighed and cleaned up, and DH can hold him right next to me (that is assuming he is off of crutches by then! The dr put him in a cast for 3 weeks, then he has to wear the boot and be on crutches for 3 more weeks, then we'll "see" how it goes! Infuriating!!)

Leigh

Akeelah's Mommy - Jun 7, 2012 5:59 am (#243 Total: 611)

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

Aww Leigh, that is awesome about the possibility of a VBAC if that's what you want and I love your doctor being so reassuring- she sounds wonderful and it makes me miss my MFM so much.

And seriously... husband just had to steal your spotlight! That's ridunkulous!

TrinitysMommy - Jun 7, 2012 11:14 am (#244 Total: 611)

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

Wish these kicks were more regular.... one day I feel them and another I don't.... ugh!!! Sometimes when I'm alone ill talk to him and say please kick just one time let mommy know your okay... he must be stubborn cause he never does!!!

I.have.to share a funny, yesterday morning before school we stopped by public and Jadon saw the sushi counter and said mommy you was sushi. I told him no Mommy didn't want sushi at 8 am nor do I eat it at all and I really can't have sushi when I'm pregnant. His responce was "ohhhh I get it you don't want sushi cause the baby will cone out
Japanese" ummmmmm yes exactly I don't want the baby to come out Japanese, I'd have a lot of explaining to do to dh... can see it now hunny "no I swear I was faithful.it was the sushi I ate" geezer the things kids say!!!

Samantha

Akeelah's Mommy - Jun 8, 2012 12:10 am (#245 Total: 611)

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

LOL! That is HILARIOUS!!!

javbmom - Jun 8, 2012 2:45 am (#246 Total: 611)

Laura~Jamez mom

Lauren =( about the blood pressure and extra fluid. That's no fun.

Sam good to hear that your hours are getting changed and you won't have to much to worry about then. I'm sure you will be able to fit a nap in somewhere durring the day =)

Leigh that is awsome that your doctor is going to let you try a VBAC. and if it doesn't go that way the baby will still be close to you. Sorry your husband is stealing all your spot light and hogging the couch.

Jennifer welcome!

Kai is still hanging out turned 38 weeks today!! Gabe thinks that I will have him soon. I'm okay with having him soon but I still need my bag ready. I am hoping he holds off till after the 12 cause I'm getting my hair cut then and I really want it cut before I have him. I will really work on getting my bag and the little things that are left to get ready tomorrow and this weekend.

HUGS to all
Laura

Akeelah's Mommy - Jun 8, 2012 5:17 am (#247 Total: 611)

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

Laura- Love that you're still cooking. Hope you make your haircut on the 12th. And you've got everything you need ready... a house and heart full of love!

tucker'smom - Jun 8, 2012 6:21 pm (#248 Total: 611)

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

Oh yay Laura, so excited for you!!

Lauren, I hope your BP has gotten better.

Tucker makes me check mine every day at home, he gets the cuff "mama put it on!" With my BP checks and breathing treatments, and DH"s complete helplessness, Tucker has become quite the nurse!

I am total and complete shock....in a good way!!

Mom and I went to see the MFM doctor today, I have seen them for 6 week check ups, so today was for the 24 week check up. My BP was perfect!! It's been perfect at home, too, so I wasn't surprised by any wacky dr office BP issues.

So the U/S tech did the U/S, I of course asked a million questions about every measurement. Easton is 24 weeks 1 day and weighs 1 pound 6 ounces, whoo hoo! Tucker was only 1, 11 at 27 weeks. The dr said Easton is growing very well, especially from where he was 6 weeks ago. He is very pleased, all of the adjectives he used were "wonderful" "amazing" "perfect' had me feeling pretty good!

Then he shocked me and put my mom into tears, when he said I am no longer high risk....he said that he trained my OB himself, and she is very capable of leading me through this pregnancy to full term. He said their doors are always open, and if I have any issues at all to call them, but he thinks my OB care can best be handled by a regular OB....

I so want this to be true, keep everything crossed for us!!!!

Akeelah's Mommy - Jun 9, 2012 12:02 am (#249 Total: 611)

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

That's so awesome!!! I feel like we need an MFM graduation party or something!!!

Too funny about Tucker bringing you the cuff... Micah does the same thing... "Mommy... do pressures." And he'll do his own too putting in on his leg... his arm... too funny. Such lil' helpers we have.

Appointment, later today for NST. No whammies.

TrinitysMommy - Jun 9, 2012 12:04 am (#250 Total: 611)

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

Wish you all lived closer could use a kick in the butt and some mommy down time. This whole this is nerve racking. I wish I could just believe that everything is okay! I wish I could believe this baby will be here and healthy. I wish I was still unaware of all the things that can go wrong...

Samantha

Akeelah's Mommy - Jun 9, 2012 2:48 am (#251 Total: 611)

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

Samantha- You CAN believe those things momma. Don't get too far ahead of yourself- think about the now, and that right now things are just as they are supposed to be. Reframe knowing that things can go wrong... I see it as how lucky this baby is to be with a mommy that knows so much and is so watchful, who has a big sister always watching out and reminding his mommy with love, not fear, that the time we have with our lil' ones is precious and to appreciate it all.

I too wish I lived closer... well... that you lived closer to me!

Huge hugs comin' your way momma!

TrinitysMommy - Jun 9, 2012 2:25 pm (#252 Total: 611)

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

The closer I get to 20 weeks I'm falling apart. I remember being so unaware that something was wrong with my sweet girl only to find out at 20weeks everything was unraveling. I feel lost right now, I'm suppose to be high risk but feel the drs aren't treating me as such. Like they don't understand the fear I face. I want so much to enjoy these moments, but finding it so hard as the fear keeps sneaking in. Hoping after my next u/s I will be able to have alittle peace. Thank you all for the love and support.

Samantha

Akeelah's Mommy - Jun 9, 2012 10:32 pm (#253 Total: 611)

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

I hope your next u/s brings you peace as well- when will it be?

Sometimes I wonder if our angels always knew what their path was going to be, and perhaps on purpose didn't let us in on it so that we could most fully enjoy our time together.

liams mommy - Jun 10, 2012 2:59 am (#254 Total: 611)

Samantha- I'm so sorry ur feeling so stressed right now...I second what lauren had to say and remember to trust ur instincts.....I know easier said than done though.

Leigh- Yay for the vbac and the mfm graduation!

Laura- girl you better get that bag packed

I remember with bella I had it partially packed, and then when the big day arrived, my contractions hit soooo fast and furious I forgot everything else, including the camera! Thank God for my lovely sisterinlaw who went to get it for us.

lauren-I hope the bp is laying low....and all that extra fluid....can they do anything about that?

My appt went really well! We have decided to see only the Mfm....I never found another ob after what happened with Liam, and I never ever want to see any of the docs from my old practice!
The mfm was funny but serious and straightforward, he has a great plan for us and I believe is our best chance at delivering these babies healthy and safely.
15 weeks today

we will start weekly cervical length checks next week, aswell as p17 shots. He wants to monitor my uterus beginning at 24 weeks, on a weekly basis for any signs of contractions, nst's weekly at 28, I think, and lots of ultrasounds to monitor their growth, fluid levels, etc. Whewwwwww.
He mentioned I should b prepared for bedrest at 24 weeks....and I'm completely fine with that....I would park my rear end in the hospital today if I knew it would keep these little ones safe. Sometimes I feel like a walking time bomb.
jennifer

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