My name is Nicola, age 25 live in Fort Lauderdale, FL. My boyfriend is Nathan, and he is 30. We both found out 2/16/08 that we are pregnant and about 6-7 weeks along, this was unexpected but a blessing!!



Updated - 2/29/08: So I'm in my 8th week of pregnancy and still have so many questions that are unanswered. I still haven't been able to see a doctor yet due to no insurance, but I should have insurance within the next 3 weeks. I am usually a healthy eater and fitness-freak. Lately, I cannot control my carb intake - that is what my body is constantly craving - carbs and I don't know how to ease it down some! Also, when I work out one day - the next day my body is so drained that I can't even fathom making it to the gym - my whole routine is out of wack now and I am really worried about the weight gain and about post-pardum weight gain and getting it off as easily as I gained it. All I want is to be the "hot mom" I've always imagined myself to be.

Updated - 3/25/08: So I finally came to terms with the weight gain. If I've done it in the past then I can do it again! And I read somewhere on whattoexpect.com that the same hormones that make you gain weight are the same hormones that are used to burn the fat after pregnancy! I eat, sleep, pee, eat, sleep, pee about 500 cycles a day lol... but when I'm at work all day I really struggle to stay awake, it's terrible. So I'm currently 11.5-12 weeks along and getting happier by the day, maybe it has something to do with that a little baby bump is starting to form :] I still haven't seen a doctor yet but should be seeing one very very soon.. there has been some technical difficulties at my job where I was "accidentally" deleted out of their system. So now I have to wait to be re-entered to claim my health benefits... And that's about it for now! :]




Update - 4/18/08 - So I'm currently 15.5 weeks preggo and really happy! Besides the fact that I've gained 9.5 lb, probably 10 lb now since the last time I weighed myself... and it's only in my thighs and butt really, my lower belly is protruding more as well, but I don't really look too pregnant. I just look like I'm the girl who had to eat the last slice of chocolate ice cream cake at the party! Oh well, I'm slowly getting over it... just looking towards the end of it all and will be able to hit the gym as hard as I want to! Boy, it's going to be a mission to get these thighs and butt cheeks back to a size 5, lol! But I'm sure I'll be able to do it. Oh yea and my 4-pack and 'V' on the bottom that I've always had, that's prob gonna be the hardest to attain again... it took me 2 1/2 years to get my ripped abs, let see how long it takes this time! I had my first ultrasound on April 3 and it was the most amazing experience ever! My next appointment is on April 28 and I'll be listening to the heart beat for the first time, maybe I can get another ultrasound!! I find out in another 4.5 weeks if it's a boy or girl... so excited!!! ;D




Updated 05/07/08 - So I got some news back from the doc saying that my blood came back positive with a 1/200 risk for my baby having down's syndrome. I know this is a small risk but nonetheless still a risk. I was stressing and crying and freaking out about it for a few days, today I have finally calmed down. Me and my boyfriend are going to love the baby unconditionally and do our best. I go in for additional testing next Wednesday [05/14/08] for a Level 2 Ultrasound to detect any anomalies on the baby. At that point they will have a better idea if the baby has down's or if it is healthy. If there are markers detected then they will ask me if I want an amniocentesis done, but I have yet to get to that point. I am feeling optimistic now and just hoping for the best.

This is what my baby looks like at the moment -

i read that mama,... im really sorry   A lot of woman feel that way.... but honestly you should be able to talk to him and him respect the fact that you dont want him to drink. Unless he is an alcholic he should not have a problem, i mean come on? Your life is changed forever, he can sacrifice a couple weekends for you. If you cant drink and go out, and you cant do certain things for 9months of your life.. he should be able to stop for you for a little while. I mean does he think its ok that when you daughter is here, he just goes out and gets drunk? He needs to see that he is a father now... Everything he does makes a difference. And putting you under emotional stress does the same to his daughter, he may not agree with it persay, but he should respect it regardless cause he would expect you to do the same thing!