Hi everyone!!! My name is Heather, I'm 21, and just married my HS sweetheart in January!!! Since then we have been trying desperately to add a new little member to our family! I conceived successfully in March, but had a miscarriage in April at almost 8 weeks. Now, I am thrilled to say I'm pregnant again, and Due on March 2, 2009! Of course I'm worried about another miscarriage, but I couldn't be happier to be pregnant! Also, right before I found out I was expecting again, I signed up for school to become a medical assistant. I've got a lot on my plate, but looking forward to it all! Any advice you have for me is welcome!
*update* It's a girl! She is wonderful and healthy and everything is going well! She may have an abnormality with her right foot but we won't find out for sure for a couple weeks.
*update* Her right foot is club :/ Other than that, she is perfect! I have to continue to go to the Maternal Fetal Specialist to keep an eye on it to get a better understanding of how severe it is & what will need to be done after birth.
*update* well they got a better look at her foot today so that's good. also, i found out today her growth is like 2 weeks behind where it should be, but she's gaining the right amount from week to week. so basically she's just small. but they do want me to keep going so they can monitor it. so, that's it for now. i did get some pics, they aren't very good but i'll post them later.











May 26 - LMP
June 26 - Took Digital HPT..."Pregnant"
July 18 - First doctor's appointment, confirmed 7 weeks, 5 days.
August 15 - Heard Heartbeat!!!! 173 bpm
August 26 - First time I recognized fetal movement!
September 9 - Heard heartbeat again and scheduled ultrasound for Oct. 7!
October 7 - Had ultrasound! It's a GIRL! Heartbeat was 156 bpm
October 21 - Ultrasound with Maternal Fetal Specialist (MFS) baby's right foot is club. She is definitely a GIRL!
November 4 - heard heartbeat, very strong, Doc says I am measuring PERFECT!
November 19 - Ultrasound....her growth is almost 3 weeks behind, but she is gaining the right amount from week to week so right now they're saying it's nothing to worry about, but they will continue to monitor it.
December 2 - Glucose test came back negative (yay!!!) but I am becoming anemic. Must start taking iron. I am still measuring right on track! Heartbeat in the 150s.
December 10 - next ultrasound with specialist
December 16 - next Dr. Appoimntment















Congratulations!
Your Due Date Is Monday, March 02, 2009


Your conception date was most likely Monday, June 09, 2008
Your Third Trimester will begin 12/1/2008
Fun Birthday Facts

• Your baby's birthstone will be Aquamarine (Courage) Your baby's Astrological Sign will be Pisces Your baby's Flower is Daffodil or Jonquil (White or Light Blue) Your baby will be born in the Chinese Year of The Ox This time next year your baby will be 31 Weeks Old! Your baby will start kindergarten in 2014, be old enough to drive a car in 2025, finish high school in 2027, and will graduate from college with the class of 2031, give or take a year. Can you imagine?

Pregnancy Quotes


((Someone named Dani wrote this.))

“You were only in my life for a second.
I never felt you move inside me.
I never named you.
I never got to call you mine.
But I will never forget you.
You have touched my life and taught
me more than anyone ever has.
You taught me to cherish my family.
To Count my blessings.
That there are more people who care
about me than I ever imagined.
You taught me that its ok to cry.
That healing takes time…
And that I am stronger
than I ever knew I could be..
You showed me that every moment is a gift.
That sometimes it hurts to grow.
You are my angel,
and I love you so very much.
Thank you for touching my life.”


About You: (I'm gonna update this thing as I go)
Name: Heather
Age: 21
Height: 5 feet even

About The Father:
Name: Jamie
Age: 20
Height: 5'11"
Are you still together?: Yep!

About Your Pregnancy:
Is this your first pregnancy?: no, I had a miscarriage in April
When did you find out you were pregnant?: June 26
Was it planned?: yes
What was your first reaction?: I was already pretty sure I was, but I was still very excited
Who was with you when you found out?: No one
Who was the first person you told?: My husband
How did your parents react?: they were excited
How far along are you? 27 weeks
What was your first symptom?: bigger breasts, some nausea, discharge
What is your due date?: March 2, 2009
Do you know the sex of the baby?: yep  
If so, what is it?: a girl!
Have you picked out names?: yes! finally!
If so, what are they?: Sage Elizabeth!
How much weight have you gained?: about28 pounds...and 13 weeks to go...not good.
Do you have stretch marks?: yep, on my boobs, butt, & inside of my thighs...none on my tummy yet
Have you felt the baby move?all the time, lol
Have you heard the heartbeat?: several times!
About the birth:
Home or hospital birth?: hospital
Natural or medicated birth?: leaning towards medicated
Who will be in the delivery room with you?: my husband and my mom & maybe my sister (the godmother)
Will you breastfeed?: probably not
Do you think you'll need a c-section? anything can happen
Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time?: probably
What's the first thing you might say to him/her? whatever I feel at that moment I guess
Would you let someone videotape the birth?: probably not
Are you excited about the birth, or scared?: both, mostly excited though

I'll definatly let you know!