
Hmm..I'm 21 and expecting my first child around Christmas time, a baby girl, named Sienna Noelle. It was not planned, and I don't know anything about being a mother but I'm excited to learn and hopefully I'll be a great mom, just like my mother.
LMP: March 23rd
Date of Conception: April 3rd-6th. (Approximately)
Due Date: December 29th
1st Doctors Visit: May 27th - Ultrasound Confirmed Pregnancy (7 weeks, 4 days)
2nd Doctors Visit: June 10th - Listened to heartbeat, Weight: 139 lbs.
3rd Doctors Visit: July 10th - Listened to heartbeat, Weight 137 lbs.
4th Doctors Visit: August 14th - Ultrasound - GIRL
, Is growing a few days behind due date, but everything is normal. Weight 142 lbs.
5th Doctors Visit: September 18th - Listened to heartbeat, 25 weeks 3 days measured 26cm, is growing a few days ahead of schedule now
Weight 143 lbs.
6th Doctors Visit: October 16th - Listened to heartbeat, did Glucose Screening -results next time, measured 28cm - 1cm behind
Weight 152 lbs. (13 lbs. total..yikes!)
7th Doctors Visit: October 20th - I found out that I failed the 1-hour Glucose test for Gestational Diabetes by A LOT, so I'm taking the 3 hour test today.
8th Doctors Visit: November 6th - Gained 3 lbs., Weight =155, Total Weight Gain = 16lbs., Appointments every 2 weeks now
9th Doctors Visit: November 20th - Gained 5 lbs, Weight =160, Total Weight Gain= 21 lbs., 32cm measured, She is head down facing my spine
My Life...
About 7 months ago, I was confused about the direction of my life...I was a college-drop out, just out of a long-term relationship, and living only for the weekends so I could drink with my friends. I was really unsure of what the next step in my life would be. Then, I found out I was pregnant. It was shocking, scary, and I didn't know what to do...this was probably the last thing I wanted in my life. I visited the abortion clinic, hoping to take the easy way out...but plans changed. My mother found out I was pregnant and begged me to keep the baby, at least until it was born, then I was free to give it up for adoption. There was a lot of crying and pain the first few weeks, but eventually I agreed to carry the baby to term. All of my friends joked about how they could never picture me with kids & how much my care-free & outgoing personality was going to change. I just shrugged it all off... Now I realize that they were right. Almost 7 months into my pregnancy, and I feel like I've aged about 5 years...mentally and physically. I feel more responsible, less-selfish, and almost prepared for my little girl to be here. I've lost some friends, but gained many new ones, and for them I am thankful.
It is said that everything happens for a reason, and I'm beginning to believe it. I've finally found a meaning to my life & I'm going to be the best person that I can be for my little girl. I can't wait to start my new family & my new life
