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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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    Madisons mom - Jul 21, 2012 3:29 am (#373 Total: 611)  

    proud to be the mom of this little fighter  

    Hey girlies....hows all those preggo mommies?
    Have an appointment tomorrow....wish me luck. Yesterday I hit 29 weeks!! Whoo hooo!!!!! Hoping lil Keithy stays nice and happy in there.

    Akeelah's Mommy - Jul 21, 2012 6:51 am (#374 Total: 611)  

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

    No whammies Jessica! And seriously... already 29 weeks?!?!? What?!

    James's mom - Jul 22, 2012 5:01 am (#375 Total: 611)  

     

    Is it past midnight? Then I'm 6 weeks as of now. So glad I haven't had any spotting, had spotting one day each month for 3 months with James (on day I would have gotten period). It didn't bother me then, but looking back maybe it was a symptom of the placenta issue. So happy nothing pink so far. Wish I had drs appointment already, but don't get my 1st Ob visit for another week & a half.

    I'm already anxious/stressed about post-partum, that was the physically worst part of pregnancy before and I am scared to have to experience that again. I can't imagine feeling that horrible AND needing to care for an infant. I called a postpartum dula service this week, and they helped me calm down a bit, think I'll hire them for their emotional & physical support, less anxious to know I can have an experienced dula at my house those first few days/weeks after birth/surgery when I know I'll feel awful. Obviously this is good that I'm of positive mind-set enough to think I'll need to worry about post-partum & baby at home Anyone else terrified of feeling as awful as they did previously?
    Natalie

    Akeelah's Mommy - Jul 22, 2012 7:07 pm (#376 Total: 611)  

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

    Natalie- Yay for 6 weeks! It's hard waiting for that first appointment. I think calling and setting yourself up for support PP was an awesome idea- whatever makes this journey a lil' easier! I think one thing to remember is that each pregnancy is different- which can be a source of comfort and anxiety of course! What was difficult with James' pregnancy might be the easiest part of this one, it's so hard to predict.

    Jessica- Glad to see from the cafe that it was a no whammy appointment!

    Jackie G - Jul 23, 2012 1:23 am (#377 Total: 611)  

    Mom to a 25 weeker who is now 8 years old and a 38.5 weeker who is now 6  

    Natalie - The good news is that your drs will watch you much closer this time around and you'll be much more aware of what is going on with your body. The bad news? The stress is difficult. But I found that having people to talk to on Share helped me immensely in my 2nd pregnancy. I, honestly, don't know how I would have gotten through it without ladies who understood to keep me sane.

    I'm wishing you a long, uneventful pregnancy!
    Jackie

    TrinitysMommy - Jul 23, 2012 4:27 am (#378 Total: 611)  

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

    Natalie: Congrats let me tell you it is stressful but again every pregnancy is diffrent and so far this pregnancy.has been very unlike my last. Talk.to your Dr and have a plan and don't worry we will be right here cheering you on!!

    25 weeks 3 days wow I can't believe I'm here. Loving the constant reminder that lil man is tucked safe inside. Think he turns into a Mexican jumping bean in the middle of the night. Have a feeling its gonna take time to get him on a regular schedule. So my bestie want to throw me a baby shower and I'm excited and nervous. I hate being the center of attention so I have asked to make it short and sweet since I'm sure emotions will be running high. I'm having fun helping plan and its all starting to feel more real!!! I can't wait to see you all at su I so can't wait!

    Samantha

    Akeelah's Mommy - Jul 23, 2012 6:51 am (#379 Total: 611)  

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

    Samantha- You're rockin' it! Sweet of your bestie to throw you a shower... short and sweet sounds fabulous.

    Cheering everyone from the sidelines now!!

    TrinitysMommy - Jul 24, 2012 3:34 pm (#380 Total: 611)  

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

    Growth scan at 2 I'm kinda nervous since we have had past history of growth restriction. Praying lil man is growing like a weed! Spend last nigh in the l&d unit due to another massive migraine. Feeling icky from the meds today just want to see this little on right on target, know that will make me feel better!

    TrinitysMommy - Jul 24, 2012 7:57 pm (#381 Total: 611)  

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

    Baby bean is measuring great! Right on target 60 percentile. He is perfect!


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    Akeelah's Mommy - Jul 24, 2012 8:00 pm (#382 Total: 611)  

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

    Woot Woot! Great to hear- and 60th percentile! Rock on momma!

    TrinitysMommy - Jul 25, 2012 1:11 am (#383 Total: 611)  

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

    Added a blog about.today!

    tucker'smom - Jul 25, 2012 2:22 am (#384 Total: 611)  

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

    I had my 30 week appt today Easton is measuring 3 lbs 14 oz....I was stunned! He is head down and his feet are in his face he is quite the pretzel
    I have so many thoughts and emotions going on hopefully I can blog soon, the dr scheduled me for a c section on sept 21 (39 weeks 1 day) but she said if I go into labor before that we'll try VBAC.

    All getting real!

    Leigh

    Akeelah's Mommy - Jul 25, 2012 4:37 am (#385 Total: 611)  

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

    Omg Leigh... Easton has a birthday!! And it's not that far away! awwww! Please blog soon!

    TrinitysMommy - Jul 27, 2012 8:06 pm (#386 Total: 611)  

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

    26 weeks today and like 99days till my due date! Ohh how I wish it was November already!

    Akeelah's Mommy - Jul 28, 2012 1:04 am (#387 Total: 611)  

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

    Woo Hoo! Enjoy! I can't believe how fast my pregnancy went by... I tried to enjoy every minute but I still feel myself missing it.

    ethan&casey's mom - Jul 28, 2012 2:21 am (#388 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  

    Yay Leigh and Sam -- bake babies bake!

    erin

    Akeelah's Mommy - Jul 28, 2012 10:20 pm (#389 Total: 611)  

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

    3 weeks PP... and I think it's pretty official... BP no longer totally labile!! It's still hypertensive 130s/high 70s-low 80s when my pre preggo was 11x/50s/60s... but moving in the right direction.. no more 150s so WOO HOO!

    TrinitysMommy - Jul 28, 2012 11:24 pm (#390 Total: 611)  

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

    Great to hear its moving.in the right direction!!

    Sending low BP vibes to us all!!! Praying mine continues to behave!!

    Samantha

    Akeelah's Mommy - Jul 28, 2012 11:58 pm (#391 Total: 611)  

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

    Yes, low BP vibes to everyone! Still on the meds but I feel pretty good that at 6 weeks I might be able to come off 'em completely. Woot Woot!

    stacyat - Jul 30, 2012 4:19 am (#392 Total: 611)  

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

    Head on over to the Get Involved section to check out our newest shining star, Libby! Give her a little note to let her know how much she has helped you and thank her for all she's done for our community!

    Our July Shining Star: Libby

    TrinitysMommy - Jul 30, 2012 7:13 pm (#393 Total: 611)  

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

    Ugh preggo hormones full force all.I want to do.is cry... I'm starving yet nothing sound good and I don't keep most of it down anyways, I'm tired, uncomfortable, and sleep deprived and again all I want to.do.is cry and all DH wants to do is fish. Which leave me left home alone with Jadon and my niece while everyone else works and he fishes at night. Why can't I just curl.up.in my bed and sleep for the.next 13weeks???

    Samantha

    Akeelah's Mommy - Jul 31, 2012 2:39 am (#394 Total: 611)  

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

    Oh my gosh, only 13 weeks... I'm guessing that feels forever to you... but oh my gosh that sounds so short!

    Akeelah's Mommy - Jul 31, 2012 10:13 pm (#395 Total: 611)  

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

    Today is Makaela's due date... so crazy!


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    TrinitysMommy - Aug 1, 2012 12:56 am (#396 Total: 611)  

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

    She is soooo beautiful!!!

    tucker'smom - Aug 1, 2012 12:01 pm (#397 Total: 611)  

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

    Oh Lauren,
    She is beautiful!!!

    So she was born at 36 weeks? She is 4 weeks old already?

    Wow!
    Leigh

    javbmom - Aug 1, 2012 4:32 pm (#398 Total: 611)  

    Laura~Jamez mom  

    Sam onle 13 weeks yay! I'm sure it feels longer for you though.

    Lauren she is so pretty.

    Hope everyone is doing good.

    Laura

    TrinitysMommy - Aug 1, 2012 6:11 pm (#399 Total: 611)  

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

    It feels like forever away!!! Ugh! Of course I want him full term just wish full term was yesterday!!!

    Samantha

    James's mom - Aug 1, 2012 6:30 pm (#400 Total: 611)  

     

    FINALLY 1st appointment at the new Ob drs. (Changing practices to be at more advanced hospital with a NICU, the univ. hospital where James was born, for my peace of mind). I really liked this dr, very calming.

    I'm so excited!!!! We've got a heartbeat, and in the right location. My own little chicklet (about same size as the mini-chicklet gum). I thought 7wks 3days, but u/s says 7wks exact.

    I've been fretting about every possible bad thing that could be (eptopic, molar, did that little pressure / little cramp mean I'm about to mis-carry...). None of that, just a strong little heartbeat.

    The dr had never heard of the rare placenta thing I had before. I didn't bring a copy of the placenta path. report with me. I'll bring it to future appointments. I told him not to worry that he wasn't familar, it was so rare none of the 5 MFM's had ever seen a case. Lets hope none of that stuff matters this time around.

    Also relieved that he felt waiting 3+ months was totally fine. I'd recieved conflicting suggestions of 3 months, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year from four different Obs and MFMs... He said, "after 3 months your recovered from surgery, after 6 months you aren't going to get any better, so why wait?" I like that logic!

    So glad there's a heartbeat.
    Natalie

    Akeelah's Mommy - Aug 1, 2012 11:24 pm (#401 Total: 611)  

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

    Leigh- She's a 4 weeks tomorrow That's insane to me! Still a sleepy head, but becoming more wakeful.

    Laura- Thanks, and how is Mr. Kai doing?

    Samantha- It's so strange to want it to last forever and then just be over too. It really seems like it was just yesterday you and Leigh were announcing!

    Natalie- I'm glad you found a doctor you like- that makes such a big difference. I'm curious, what was the placenta condition you had with James? Never know, there might be another Share momma on with the same. May all your appointments be filled with the same good news as today!

    Akeelah's Mommy - Aug 2, 2012 1:17 am (#402 Total: 611)  

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

    Ooooooohhhhh look look look! It's getting close to that time already!!

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