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12 weeks... Mood
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Ok, I am really 12 weeks 1 day by some websites and 12 weeks 2 days by my doctor.  The nausea is getting better... Yesterday was a great day... today, well, not so good.  But that's ok.  I can't believe I am under 200 days left.  That is huge for me.  I am having trouble sleeping.  I am a stomach sleeper by nature and I know it doesn't hurt the baby but I have been trying to sleep on my side more.  Well, I naturally roll over onto my belly and every time I do... I have to pee.  I think Bubba is really near my bladder.  It is crazy... 8 times last night, I got up... 8 times.  I wouldn't give it up for the world though.  And when i lie on my belly it feels like i am lying on a water balloon.  which just feels weird.  So anyway, that's my update.  I have my 13 week u/s and first trimester screening next Tuesday.  I am praying everything continues to go well.

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  1. 4EVERinLOVE

    I am SO HAPPY for you, so happy that all is going well and you are feeling better. I am praying everyday for you.


    4EVERinLOVE

  2. mbp

    Congrats on such a big milestone! By now, you're little one has all of its organs formed :)
    I've been trying to get used to sleeping on my side, as well, and it's definitely been tough. In the next couple of weeks, I'll probably get one of those pregnancy pillows to help train me to sleep in my side more comfortably.


    mbp

  3. ElizVin

    I am praying for you too! so excited for you! and yes keep having pregnancy uncomfertable!!! it's hard but it's good reason!


    ElizVin

  4. erin0718

    im thrilled for u!!! i am a stomach sleeper too and i remember when i was pregnant no matter how i tried to avoid it, id always wake up on my stomach! lol Congrats!!


    erin0718

  5. lyssie2

    Oh that is just wonderful. I am so happy for you, and can't wait to hear more of the updates. Yay!!!


    lyssie2

  6. Jen2279

    Yay for 12 weeks! I'm glad all is going well. Good luck with your upcoming appts. can't wait to hear about them.


    Jen2279

  7. pechevarria

    Great Paula! 12 weeks already! Good luck on Tuesday and you are always in my thoughts and prayers.


    pechevarria

  8. jewelbabydreamer

    Congrats on your milestone. You'll see that everything will turn out just fine!!!
    Tell me about the waterballoon!! I am a tummy sleeper as well, and it costs me to fall asleep if not on my tummy. When I wake up I am most of the time on my tummy and it feels kinda sore.. Oh well! It is all sooo worth it. You are in my prayers.


    jewelbabydreamer

  9. pattijo

    get used to the peeing! by the time it ends, baby will be here and youll be getting up for different reasons! i cant believe youre almost in the 2nd trimester already. thats so great! a few more weeks and youll start to feel it move too! :)


    pattijo

  10. denisehigg

    Congrats on such a huge milestone! You'll get a break from the bathroom and then start again in your last couple of months... I'm getting up 4 times a night now. Keep us posted on the u/s. Again, congrats!


    denisehigg

  11. bcgradgirl

    I am so happy that everything is going so well for you. I am so happy for your miracle.


    bcgradgirl

  12. djifoof

    Wow, that is so exciting. COngratulations on 12 weeks!


    djifoof

  13. sadbelly

    That is a huge milestone-- Congrats! Good luck at the u/s-- can't wait to hear about the little one!


    sadbelly

  14. Baluca

    a lot of people are going to the doctor on Tuesday :) Good luck!


    Baluca

  15. MEGNEEDSABABY

    aww i'm so happy for you. i hope it keeps going well. love and hugs, meg


    MEGNEEDSABABY

  16. ChevHD01

    I know exactly what you are saying about the belly sleeping thing. It's hard. You are just a few days ahead of me. Kinda funny huh? I know we can deal with the constant bathroom breaks and feeling yucky. It'll be worth it it! Let us know how Tuesday goes:)


    ChevHD01

  17. strength4today

    hope your appointment goes well! :)


    strength4today

  18. angelh721

    yay for 12 weeks!! That's ok I'm only 6 weeks and I pee at least 3 times a night. I'm not complaining either. I'll take every symptom that I get with pleasure. I'll be sending extra prayers your way for your appt on Tuesday. :)


    angelh721

  19. sweetangel

    Im so happy for you. I cant believe your 12 weeks already. To me it seemed like the first 12 weeks were SOOOO slow now that Im 16 weeks I'm like where has the time gone. Hope you have a great weekend. I'm sure the screen will come back fine. Hugs Monica


    sweetangel

  20. April1963

    I'm so happy for you. Having to pee that many times is good news! I will continue to pray for you. Love you, Sandi


    April1963

  21. SnowHeart

    Congrats!! I am sooo sooo happy for you! Lotsa love and hugs and prayers going your way! -- Snow


    SnowHeart

  22. NickNicksmommykitkat

    YIPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE


    NickNicksmommykitkat

  23. Bfriend09

    I cant belive the time is goingby so fast! 12 weekd! Thats great progress. I hope that the nausea gets better.. Wow, 8 times to pee is a lot ;) i hope that it gets better too.. Have a great weekend!


    Bfriend09

  24. lorabar

    Everything sounds great, I am glad you are feeling a little better! I can't believe it has been 12 weeks already, time is flying... I will keep you in my prayers=)


    lorabar

  25. Mel9999

    Congratulations - I'm so happy for you! Keep us updated on the ultrasound and enjoy sleeping on your stomach while you still can :)


    Mel9999

  26. Mommy2anangel

    *CONGRATS* I am sooooo happy for u!!!! I pray all goes well with ur ultrasound and screening... keep us posted.
    Love, Hugs, and Many Prayers!!
    Rhonda


    Mommy2anangel

  27. karinmaep

    Congrats!!! I am so glad things are going well!!


    karinmaep

  28. HopefullySomeDay

    I'm so glad things are going so well! I had always wondered if laying on your stomach could hurt the baby so thank you for answering that question! Good luck at your next appt!!


    HopefullySomeDay

Journal Entry for September 26, 2008 Mood
Friday, September 26, 2008
I think I am alittle further than 25% of the way there but who knows.  One web site says I am just 25% of the way and I think one said, I was like 30% of the way there... so who knows.  I just know I am almost at 12 weeks. and I am happy about that. Have a great weekend.

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  1. ElizVin

    I'm so happy for you! in 6 weeks you'll know the sex.


    ElizVin

  2. pattijo

    i think its about 25% too. almost into the 2nd trimester now, i cant believe it!! im so happy for you, its been such a long time coming!


    pattijo

  3. Baluca

    It's really so exciting! :)


    Baluca

  4. galinaustin

    How exciting...you're so close to the second trimester! Glad to hear you are doing so well, but sorry to hear that the room is spinning on you! Have a great weekend.


    galinaustin

  5. HopefullySomeDay

    12 weeks! Congrats!!!


    HopefullySomeDay

  6. sadbelly

    That's a real milestone! Congratulations.


    sadbelly

  7. honeyb11277

    I saw 25% too :) 2nd trimester here you come!! :)


    honeyb11277

  8. MandaMc9336

    That's wonderful.congratulations!!


    MandaMc9336

  9. hammessjoy

    One week at a time. You're doing wonderful. Keep up the positive thoughts and tell you're little one each day how much you love them. Congratulations.


    hammessjoy

  10. Jen2279

    Congrats! When Jim and I figured it out, we came up with 12 weeks would be 30%. I hope all continues to go well!


    Jen2279

  11. NickNicksmommykitkat

    It's a matter of perspective they say pregnancy is 40 weeks typically....so really at 10 weeks you were 25% of the way there...so I'd say right now you're a about 27.5% there hehehehe...


    NickNicksmommykitkat

  12. JeannieW

    Wow 12 weeks. It going by fast.


    JeannieW

  13. jamie329

    Congrats on 12 weeks!!!


    jamie329

  14. Mel9999

    Congrats on 12 weeks! Nearly 12 would be 30 percent, considering if you divide 40 weeks by 4 you get 10 (weeks), which would be 25 percent. Hope that makes sense :) Every two weeks is an additional 5 percent after that.


    Mel9999

  15. stilltryn

    thats so great!!!


    stilltryn

  16. cshell22

    12 weeks- wow! Congratulations- hoping and praying for everything to keep going well.


    cshell22

  17. MEGNEEDSABABY

    i'm really happy for you. take care. always thinking and praying for you. ly.


    MEGNEEDSABABY

  18. Chamelian36

    congratulations!! full steam ahead to your next milestone whatever it may be!


    Chamelian36

  19. sweetangel

    Congrads on 12 weeks. I cant never figure out the % I think I still have mine on 20% or something LoL. Hugs Monica.


    sweetangel

  20. chiocort1

    12 weeks! Wow, the time is really going by ( well atleast I hope it is for you!) Yuu are in my prayers and thoughts! WOnt be long till you are telling us the sex!!!


    chiocort1

  21. April1963

    I'm so happy for you. Congrats!


    April1963

  22. lyssie2

    YAY!Huge congrats to you. I hope that you're still feeling great too!


    lyssie2

  23. kokomokers

    Yay!! Almost to the 2nd trimester!! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers :)


    kokomokers

  24. Sar23

    I am so excited for you!!! I will keep you and your beautiful baby in my prayers!!!


    Sar23

  25. piecesofme41808

    Yay!!! I am so happy for you! Congrats on hitting 12 weeks! That's so exciting!


    piecesofme41808

Appt With Specialist... Mood
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
My appt with the specialist went really well.  Baby looked really good and was wiggling around in there.  The heartbeat was in the 170s.  It is never that high when I listen to it on the doppler but oh well.  Bubba is measuring 11w1d.... which is good considering he is only 10w6d... so right on track.  She showed me the arms and legs, even though I couldn't see them.  Both the U/S tech and the doctor said Baby looked GREAT!!  They are going to see me every two weeks for awhile due to my history.  He also said he would be the one to deliver my baby whether he was on call or not.  The only way he wouldn't be there was if he was out of town for some reason.  I liked that.  He also said I would see him for every visit.  I like that too.  Too often you go in and you have to see someone else in the practice or you just deal with the nurse.  I like that I have his email address and cell phone number.  That makes me feel more at ease.  He also told me to never go to the hosipital.  He said they would see me whenever I needed to be seen and if I freaked out... like i do sometimes, he would see me right away.  I am still not feeling all that well.  He told me that should go away within the next few weeks but if it didn't, he would give me something something so I could start eating something other than bread.  i wasn't able to have my first trimester tests done because I have to wait until it has been 4 weeks since losing the twin.  So in 2 weeks I will have that done. my RE emailed me today.  She is so sweet.  She wanted to know how things were going....It has only been 4 days since I saw here...LOL... Did any of you who went to an RE, and got pregnant, did you do anything for them?  I feel like I need to.  I guess not need to, but I want to.  She said bringing by the baby would be thanks enough but that is still all about me...I mean I will but still, I want to do something for her and the office staff... I don't know.  Well, it is almost 7pm and i am so tired and sick.  my dad is in town and is leaving tomorrow.  I am suppose to go see them tonite. I thought they were going to eat and then call me but it is getting late now.  I talked to my dad at 4ish and he said they weren't eating, then my mom called and said they were.  Well., I had already eaten by then.  that was about 5:00ish.  Antway, still havent heard from them.  Im sure I will soon.  Well, that's it for tonite.  I gotta run... Have a great night and as always you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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  1. jewelbabydreamer

    Jayyy!! This great news! I'm happy to hear that things are going well, and that you feel comfortable with this doc. I hope you start feeling better soon!!


    jewelbabydreamer

  2. NVDoula

    So glad you had such a good appointment with Dr. Adeshak! He sounds like an amazing doc! Hope you start feeling better soon!


    NVDoula

  3. suebee1

    I am so glad to hear your good news. It is great to know your doctor will be with you the whole way and not have to worry about dealing with other doctors. I am praying for you and this precious baby. I hope you start to feel better soon so you can really enjoy this pregnancy. Keep us posted. It's great to hear someone's good news.


    suebee1

  4. ElizVin

    wow this is great!! I'm happy to hear everything the way the are! so great feeling to know the Dr will be there.


    ElizVin

  5. djifoof

    Well, that is really wonderful news, though I am sorry about the food situation. That is so frustrating when nothing seems appetizing. I personally don't have any experience with the RE situation, but I think it would be so sweet of you to do something for her! You seem to have such a great relationship with her! So happy for you, hon!


    djifoof

  6. want2bamummy

    I'm so glad that everything is going so well. Maybe you could have a flower arrangement delivered to the office to show your appreciation. I hope you feel better soon, that bread cannot be tasty.


    want2bamummy

  7. pattijo

    glad the appt went so good, and even gladder you like your new dr! thats sooo important!


    pattijo

  8. honeyb11277

    I am soo glad that your new Dr is so awesome for you!!! We talked to my RE on the phone after we got our BFP and he said they wanted a pic of the baby as soon as we had him and thats all the payment they needed (they are 4 1/2 hours away), I am like you and still feel I need to do more but he said thats all they want so they can add it to their wall :)


    honeyb11277

  9. MEGNEEDSABABY

    i'm so glad all went well and your new doctor seems very good and calming. i'm praying for you and the baby. take it easy. love and hugs, meg


    MEGNEEDSABABY

  10. erin0718

    so glad things are going well. im so happy 4 u. i understand that you want to do something for her. how about like a keepsake angel or something. you could make cookies or something for the office staff...well glad things are going so well. as always ur in my thoughts and prayers!


    erin0718

  11. denisehigg

    I'm so glad everything is going well. Your doctor sounds wonderful. It really does make a difference... I have a really good one myself. DH and I bought a gift card to a restaurant that was near the clinic for the staff to go one day to have a really good lunch. They were so excited! Hope you're feeling better soon. Morning sickness is no fun. Take care.


    denisehigg

  12. Deann3

    So very glad to hear everything is looking great!


    Deann3

  13. bcgradgirl

    I am so glad that your appointment went so well and that you feel so comfortable with the new doctor. Hope you are feeling better soon! :)


    bcgradgirl

  14. Mel9999

    I'm so happy to hear that things are still going well! You deserve it. I really hope you start feeling better soon, though! You're close to the end of the first trimester, so hopefully it won't be too much longer.


    Mel9999

  15. Jen2279

    I'm so glad everything is going so well! It sounds like you have a great doctor.


    Jen2279

  16. sweetangel

    Glad things went so well with the specialist. Im glad shes going to take good care of you. Hugs Monica.


    sweetangel

  17. 4EVERinLOVE

    Sounds like you have an amazing Dr. they're hard to come by so you definetly got lucky!


    4EVERinLOVE

  18. mbp

    That's such great news :) I'm so glad everything is going so well! I was thinking the same thing about my RE. If all goes well, I will be switching next week and I'd love to get the office something nice. I was thinking about getting a basket of goodies that the whole office could enjoy.


    mbp

  19. sadbelly

    That is such great news!!! Your specialist sounds really good-- and truly caring about both you and the baby. After all of this, you definitely deserved a break! Hugs, Nancy


    sadbelly

  20. austch

    That is wonderful news...I am so happy for you.


    austch

  21. angelh721

    congratulations for graduating. I'm so glad things are going well. Thanks for helping to keep sane. I'll be keeping you are your little cherub in my prayers. I wish I could fast forward to 12 weeks and just breath. Hugs!!


    angelh721

  22. galinaustin

    What a nice doctor to be so sweet and accomodating! You deserve the best care throughout this pregnancy. Congratulations on 11 weeks! You're doing awesome.


    galinaustin

  23. lyssie2

    What a wonderful group of people you have around you. I'm glad they're taking such good care of you! You are blessed. I'm not sure about what to do for the RE office, I think that anything will do. I had some great interactions with a couple of the nurses at my office and was just going to write up a commendation for them,just because they make me feel like I'm the only person in the office every time I'm there. Take care and congrats on 11 weeks!!!


    lyssie2

  24. chiocort1

    THAT is how ALL doctors should be! I know you must feel so blessed to have such wonderful people taking such great care of you! Hang in there!!!


    chiocort1

  25. duane

    Your doctor sounds wonderful and thorough. I love to hear about your u/s it gives me such happiness to know that you will have your little one soon. Sending lots of hugs.


    duane

  26. pechevarria

    Great news Paula! I wish you and your little peanut the best! I've read that morning sick is a good sign. When I was pregnant with my daughter I was sick until the day I gave birth! Anyway, I also read that if you eat 6 small meals a day and eat before you start to get hungary, the morning sick will stop. Ginger helped me a little, also when you wake up in the morning lay in bed for 15 to 30 minutes and get up slowly and have saltines by your bed. My thoughts and prayers! If you need anything please let me know! God Bless! Lots of hugs! Paula


    pechevarria

  27. connersmommy

    So glad to hear that things are looking really good. The specialist sounds great.


    connersmommy

  28. babydream

    wow, you have an awesome Dr!!!!! I hope that you are able to eat more and that your us went great!! SO happy for you!


    babydream

  29. cshell22

    So happy to hear everything is going well! I've never been to an RE, but as a nurse myself, I know that food is always a welcome "thank you" from patients. It doesn't have to be a big production, either. Bagels and spread, cookies, chocolate is always good; or if you just want to send a bouquet of flowers for the office to enjoy, a simple thank you card with specific names of staff who you really appreciated. Even if you decide not to do anything, I'm sure that you are a well loved patient and everyone will be thrilled just to see you walk in the door with a baby in your arms.


    cshell22

  30. HopefullySomeDay

    I'm so glad things are going so well. Good luck and I think your OB sounds wonderful!


    HopefullySomeDay

  31. lylbug

    This is so great to read about!!!! I know how happy you are feeling and i know how amazing everything is right now!!!! I am so so very happy for you :)


    lylbug