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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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Akeelah's Mommy - Jul 2, 2012 8:05 pm (#327 Total: 611)

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Samantha- I can't believe you're already 23 weeks! That's crazy. I would get that sore feeling too, always seemed to be growing pains... literally! Hope lil' man checked out just fine.

We're still cruisin' along. Ctx, BP still their same annoying self. So ironic because when I gave the PTL warning sign cards to my OB for Akeelah's birthday I told her, "Probably should just give out pre-e warning signs now, since we haven't dealt with PTL anymore." Famous last words!! Still trying to manage the GD... I think it's going ok... last night I was way too high and my fasting one as well was high, but after b-fast was too low so what the heck. There's a part of me that almost wishes I was still in the hospital because at least then I wouldn't have to worry about food they'd make it for me. Very mean to make a pregnant lady afraid to eat anything!!

Akeelah's Mommy - Jul 3, 2012 11:23 pm (#328 Total: 611)

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

36 weeks today... given the choice by the mfm to induce today because of.. deep breath... bp.. polyhydramnois... ptl... gd... and proteinuria... or wait until Monday... up to me!

TrinitysMommy - Jul 4, 2012 12:45 am (#329 Total: 611)

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

Lauren r you gonna be induced today please let us know!!!

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Akeelah's Mommy - Jul 4, 2012 1:21 am (#330 Total: 611)

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

No fireworks for me. Going to be induced tomorrow... 36w1d no idea how I feel about it.

James's mom - Jul 4, 2012 3:34 pm (#331 Total: 611)

Oh, oh oh. Kicking self for not having posted last night as planned (but worked way too late and didn't want to be near a computer once done working yesterday...).

So last nights post was to be... "I should know soon, been trying for a few months, and really think this time. Why? Well my bra seemed tight on Tuesday. Leave it to a man (my husband) he noticed on Monday that well the bra was more "filled out". So who wants to place bets?

No more guessing needed. This am the hpt+ confirmed. I'm excited. One of two things I can do different this time than I did when I was pg with James is be excited. So, here goes. Yay! Please send healthy baby/healthy pg thoughts.
Natalie

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Akeelah's Mommy - Jul 4, 2012 5:10 pm (#332 Total: 611)

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

Congrats! Many happy and healthy baby thoughts to you!! Yes, each pregnancy can be so different, and I'm thankful you're starting off by feeling excitement! We'll be here for ya for what I hope will be a happy and healthy nine months!

TrinitysMommy - Jul 4, 2012 6:37 pm (#333 Total: 611)

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

Ohh Lauren can't wait!!!!

Natalie Congrats!

liz loschinskey - Jul 4, 2012 8:33 pm (#334 Total: 611)

I love my kids!

Natalie, congrats! Here's to a 39+!

Lauren, thinking of you all day today!!! Huge hugs! Can't wait for an update!

Love and Light,
Liz

Madisons mom - Jul 5, 2012 4:24 am (#335 Total: 611)

proud to be the mom of this little fighter

Lauren I'm here I'm here!!!! OK starting to really relax now and feel like I can actually start talking about it more and getting more excited. Still very scared but getting more optimistic that this will happen. We are 27 weeks on Thursday with our little Keith Jr. Cant wait!!!!

James's mom - Jul 5, 2012 5:03 am (#336 Total: 611)

Thanks all. But don't wish 39+ weeks for me, the MFM consult said it will always be unsafe to go past 36/maybe 37wks, cause of classical c-section. This REALLY scared me, but consult was months ago and I've come to terms or I wouldn't be doing this... So wish me 36wks, that's all that's safe.

Took 3 hpts today, all+, and icky cramps all day too. Guess I'm really preg. A few times today felt bad about moving on to this, as if I'm moving past James and leaving him behind... I hope he looks out for me and this little-one-to-be.
Natalie

stacyat - Jul 5, 2012 9:28 pm (#337 Total: 611)

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

Lauren's newest addition to the family was born this morning at 6 lbs 3 oz, another little girl! They haven't come to a decision on spelling quite yet but will share her name when they do! She's having some difficulties with blood sugars and O2 sats so send some extra positive thoughts her way!

TrinitysMommy - Jul 5, 2012 10:32 pm (#338 Total: 611)

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

So excited Lauren! Congrats can't wait to hear about your sweet baby girl!!"

tucker'smom - Jul 6, 2012 11:08 am (#339 Total: 611)

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

Oh yay for Lauren and the whole family!

Can't wait to see pics, I hope the baby's sugar and O2 sats even out asap!

Leigh

Akeelah's Mommy - Jul 6, 2012 9:21 pm (#340 Total: 611)

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

There's an update from Jennifer!

http://www.shareyourstory.org/webx/Share%20Home/Share%20Your%20Story/Blogs/Life%20without%20Liam/

tucker'smom - Jul 7, 2012 2:07 pm (#341 Total: 611)

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

Lauren, thanks for posting, I went over and checked Jennifer's update.

So.....

my 24 hour urine test came back with 305 protein. I collected the urine last Sunday, dropped it off bright and early Monday morning, but didn't hear back until Friday morning because of the holiday week.

My baseline was 168, so it has gone up quite a bit. I am 28 weeks, 3 days pregnant, so already further along than with Tucker, which is great. So the nurse asked me to come in so that she could check my BP, it was 130/80 in the office. The top number has never gone above 122 or so. I checked my BP in the Wal Mart pharmacy on July 4, it was 122/82 after a pretty busy day. So I have been feeling pretty good.

305 is just barely over the limit of 300 for pre-e, and without the high BP there isn't a diagnosis. So I am going to check my BP at home at least once a day, my SIL is an RN so I may get her to come over and check it manually, as my automatic BP cuff seems to give me crazy numbers. I go back to my OB on Monday for the glucose test and for my 28 week appt, so I'll ask her what the plan is from now on.

Leigh

Akeelah's Mommy - Jul 7, 2012 5:21 pm (#342 Total: 611)

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

Aw Leigh, that sucks. We started at 198 and our 25 week was 400... and it wound up staying between 400-500 the whole time... I hope that is what happens with you... or better yet it just drops back down. It made our doctors wonder if whatever happened with our Micah's pregnancy had left me with a lil' bit of kidney damage. May your BP stay nice and low for um the next 12 weeks!

Crossin' crossables... and good luck on the GTT!

TrinitysMommy - Jul 8, 2012 1:19 am (#343 Total: 611)

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

23 week pic! I look huge!

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Akeelah's Mommy - Jul 8, 2012 1:23 am (#344 Total: 611)

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

Huge is a great pregnant look!

Angel Love - Jul 8, 2012 2:06 am (#345 Total: 611)

Silly girl----that's what you want!!!!!

You look beautiful!

tucker'smom - Jul 9, 2012 2:53 am (#346 Total: 611)

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

Sam, you look great! and I am jealous, because you look cute and preggo!

I just look fat! Still, at 28 weeks!

The other day one of Tucker's nurses was telling me that she is 20 weeks pregnant....so I said "congrats, I am almost 27 weeks" and she just stared at me like I was lying! Most of the people I work with don't even realize it unless I wear obvious maternity clothes. I have gained almost 20 pounds...it is just very evenly distributed around my legs, arms, face...and just part of it in my tummy! My OB says I am measuring great....

My BP was a bit high yesterday, so I laid on my left side for 30 minutes, and my mom took it again. Then it was perfect. Well today it was perfect even just sitting up, so maybe I will have ups and downs. That is much better than just going up, up, up.

Oh and Sam I noticed you are standing in a decorated nursery? I need to get working on that,

Easton's room still has Tucker in it....and Tucker's new room looks like a war zone!

DH's sprained ankle is still pretty bad, so I don't see the rooms getting moved any time soon!

Leigh

lvazquez - Jul 9, 2012 4:36 pm (#347 Total: 611)

Mom to Donovyn (32 weeker), Tristyn (34 weeker), and Naethyn (30 weeker born sleeping)

Sam - You look fantastic!!!

Leigh - Sorry to hear about hubby's ankle. No worries about the nursery. It will all get handled in time:) Is Tucker getting excited?

Akeelah's Mommy - Jul 9, 2012 6:35 pm (#348 Total: 611)

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

Leigh- Up and down is way cooler than up up up! And I know you look faaaaabulous and I want to see pictures!

I'm totally bummed that delivery didn't magically fix everything. My swelling was the worst yesterday, my feet looked like big chubby rectangles, saw spots and BP still stupid. How ridiculous is that.

Here's our latest Share baby.

And we're stickin' with Makaela as the spelling.

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Angel Love - Jul 9, 2012 6:51 pm (#349 Total: 611)

Love that smile!!!!!!

Leigh~ Bummer on the ankle for hubby. Glad the bp is not giving you too much trouble.

Hugs to all baby mommas!!!!

Tracy

TrinitysMommy - Jul 9, 2012 6:52 pm (#350 Total: 611)

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

Awww she is beautiful!!!

tucker'smom - Jul 9, 2012 7:46 pm (#351 Total: 611)

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

Oh Lauren, she is beautiful!!!

Yeah, I've heard several stories of women whose pre-e hangs on after delivery

Sorry that you are one of them! Have they let you go home from the hospital? What about Miss M? What does Micah think of her??

Lindsay, Tucker is very excited! But it is because he is ready to have someone smaller than him to boss around

He loves babies, he sees them at the mall, dr office, etc., and wants to run up and hold them and instruct the mother "feed him! change him!" We bought Easton a few little bittie outfits, and Tucker says "pashamas for Baby Eaton" lol We ask him "what does the baby say?" and he says "wah! wah!" in a very soft high pitched voice....he is in for a rough reality check when the baby is louder than that

So we'll see how it all goes, Tucker is definitely used to being the only prince in the castle!

Saw the OB today, BP was perfect, sat through the one hour glucose screen, get to go back in two weeks for a growth scan and the start of biweekly appointments....such an odd feeling!!

stacyat - Jul 9, 2012 8:04 pm (#352 Total: 611)

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

Lauren: Boo that delivery didn't fix everything right away, hope it calms down soon. What a sweet grin!

Leigh: Haha!! Sounds like you're going to have a drill sergeant around your house once Easton arrives! Glad to hear your bp was good this time!

liz loschinskey - Jul 9, 2012 8:48 pm (#353 Total: 611)

I love my kids!

Lauren! Holy, look at all that hair!! Beautiful! Hope your rectangle feet go away soon.

Sam-Huge is good!! Lookin' good mamma!

Leigh-Everything sounds so exciting!! Congrats!

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TrinitysMommy - Jul 10, 2012 6:46 am (#354 Total: 611)

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

3 am and I was woke up to the beat feeling of little man just facing about! Kicking hard enough for me to feel from the outside. Tried waking up dh to feel but he us out cold! Love.these kicks, every single kick!

Akeelah's Mommy - Jul 10, 2012 8:47 pm (#355 Total: 611)

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

Aww Samantha those kicks are so awesome. I miss them already especially when I see Makaela kick and think... aw I totally know what that feels like... especially since she should still be inside. Today probably would have been her birthday.

Akeelah's Mommy - Jul 12, 2012 7:53 am (#356 Total: 611)

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I'm giddy. I'll be calling the doctor's office tomorrow to ask about changing my BP meds... like skipping a dose!! My morning BP is too LOW! Woo Hoo! It's still high by the end of the day, but morning... I just can't function with BP of 111/50! I'm hoping to maybe get down to one lunch time dose to get me through my evening highs... and then maybe none!!

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