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from mathero :
I'm writing again. I hope you'll check me out at my new address.. http://mhmlo.diaryland.com
from comfortm :
hey where have you been? i've missed your entries. Hows Bryan doing?
from comfortm :
he's crawling already? your lucky, Maybe LOL Jovi is lazy in that department. She'd rather pull herself up on stuff and try to walk around. Jovi has 4 teeth already too!
from comfortm :
I've been there. Jovi is 7mths and recently just cut her 3rd tooth. There has been many fussy days with her. I used to get frustrated. It helps having someone there that can take the baby for a few minutes when you get too stressed out.When you get stressed out, so does the baby which makes them even more fussier!
from momma-at-17 :
Aww, **HUGS** I know the feeling. It'll get better. My lifesaver at night is the nighttime formula of Oragel.
from peanut97 :
Hey! I just added you to my friends. Your little boy is such a cutie. Yay for sleeping through the night :)
from momma-at-17 :
Just in the field. I don't want to be an officer, never have, I'm looking at being a victims advocate mostly.
from bodega :
Hey, I think our boys are only 1 month apart. Although, Logan was 5 weeks early, which developmentally actually makes them 2 months apart, but oh well... who's counting. Your little guy sure sounds adorable!! I hope you don't mind me lurking.
from undaunted-ma :
The five minute routine is this: You put the baby in the bed when they are drowsy but awake, and you give them a kiss or whatever you do before bedtime and leave the room. They're going to automatically cry when you turn towards the door (if they're like my daughter, at least), but you let them cry for five minutes and then you come back in and kiss them and rub their tummy and tell them that you love them, but you NEVER take them out of the crib. You can stay in there for about 2 or three minutes, but then you firmly say that it is time for bed, and you leave the room again. Then you just keep coming back doing that every 10 or 15 minutes (I like to give it 20 minutes and then 30 and so on) so that they know that you're still there. Eventually they'll fall asleep.. and after a while of this, they'll catch on and they'll be out as soon as they hit the crib. It's really hard to listen to your baby cry though, and to walk into her room and see her standing up in her crib crying and staring at the door, but the world says that it's worth it, so I'll give it a try.. otherwise, nobody in this house will ever get any sleep. But I'm rambling. I'm glad that the note helped. I hope you really consider what I said. This Tom guy makes me mad and I don't even know him.
from undaunted-ma :
I've been thinking for a while about what to say to you. It feels a little weird typing in this note box with your name above it when I really feel like I'm talking to myself about my own life. I know exactly how you feel about everything you experience, because I'm going through it or I bet you to it by a couple of months. But I've been keeping up with your struggle, and I just want to remind you to always keep your head up. Just because you have a baby with someone doesn't mean that you have to be with them, especially if you're not happy. Do what's right for YOU. You really don't need him.. you deserve a man, and I mean a MAN that's going to treat you right and not "accidentally" fall asleep on his mom's couch. Is that really what you want for yourself? For your son?
from lerin :
I am totally with you on the "Glad you love me, but wish I could get something done" thing with our babies. :) I'm sorry I am so far behind. I only got to read your most recent entry. I've got some catching up to do around here!
from busymomof2 :
Hi my name is Brianna. I am pretty new to this so I was just checking out a bunch of different diaries. My son had one of those duck tubs. He hated it at first too. We actually found it in storage a couple of months ago and at three he still wanted to play with it. well have a great day..
from momma-at-17 :
Hey sweetie, I just wanted to let you know that your picture on the new template is not showing up. Also your links don't work properly. I had the same problem a while back with the links, what I did was took the %% symbols out from around my username. And if you need a place to host your image from let me know. I hope things are better! *HUGS* ~♥~
from momma-at-17 :
**HUGS** I hope that things start to get better, it always helps to get your feelings out there, helps you at least. Takes away that bit of stress. I'm here for you hun! ~♥~
from wish4booboo :
Happy belated birthday,and good luck on college!!!
from coppersky :
Oh wow, your fees are super cheap. I have to pay $5000 per year, for four years.
from momma-at-17 :
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ~♥~
from jane-dreams :
Happy Birthday, beautiful lady! :)
from theflyingrat :
Sounds like things are going a little smoother than last we heard. I hope I'm reading correctly. ♥
from momma-at-17 :
Happy one year! I don't even know how long I've been at dland between my first diary and my current ones. (sexxie101, momma-at-17, aloneindark, and the one with CJ, baby-girl888) Hmm, that's interesting. Anywho things sound like they've gotten a little better. I hope they stay that way. ~♥~ Love ya girl!
from comfortm :
i can say i can completely relate to what is going on with your man. My hubby is exactly like tom, plays video games and doesn't know how to take care of the baby. I was sick last night and he wouldnt take care of her all the night when she woke up. It is hard to get time off. I get left all the housework as well plus taking care of her. Its very overwhelming and he completely doesn't understand what its like because he's had it easy.
from amommaslove :
I am really sorry for what you are going through. I do however now how you feel. Andrew and I got married and had a baby at 18. He was horrible. All he ever wanted to do is go out with his friends and he never wanted much to do with Blaze. We split up and I moved back home. Then he wanted to act like super dad. I let him have Blaze for the weekend once and found out he dropped him off at his sisters for the whole weekend. That was the last time he got Blaze. I put my foot down and when he wated to see his son he had to come to my house for visitation. Needless to say he didn't. We stayed seperated for awhile then he wanted to get back together. (I let him pursue me) And we did and he had grown up a lot and he continued to over the next few years. When we had Shaylee last year it was so much different, BETTER! He has been a great dadf that helps me and when he goes out I go with him we are a true family! But like Jane said Tom has to want to grow up, either he will or he won't. I don't know how old Tom is but Andrew is almost 23. Sometimes it just takes time. Hope this helps, if you need to talk just write and I'll be happy to help any way I can!
from jane-dreams :
Couple of things... 1) I used to be so upset that Jack and SOphie weren't 'bonded,' that he never wanted anything to do with her, never held her unless he had to, etc. My mom would assure me he'd bond eventually. But he never did. Now, I am so glad. It was easy for Sophie when we split up for good... she didn't miss him. He never fought for her. Not saying this with Tom necessarily, but trying to make you feel better... Adam says they never bonded because that was never Jack's baby. Adam was always her daddy, we just didn't know it yet. 2) You CANNOT marry someone who needs you to be his mom. Trust me, you will regret it. I know you are just trying to help ny getting him to get jobs, giving him ultimatums... but really, Tom won't grow up until he is ready. Even if he does comply with you, he will resent it. And you will always feel like you have two children. Tom has the potential to be very good for you and Brian, but not right now. He has a lot of maturing to do, an nothing you do can "make him" grow up. It really hurt my heart to readf about how he is with Brian. I wouldn't want him watching my baby alone either. :( That is so heartbreaking, not to be able to relax when your baby is with his father... always wondering what is really happeneing. I'm so sorry, sweetheart. I hope there is a light at the end of this tunnel.
from theflyingrat :
I'm sorry about Tom. I really hope everything works out but that's terrible the way he treats Bryan like that. I don't know what I would do if Kent was dismissive toward Riley but I wouldn't be happy about it. ♥
from momma-at-17 :
I hope things get better soon! **HUGS** I'm here if you need to talk. ~♥~
from comfortm :
wow big boy. Jovi is 4 mths and only weighs 13lbs 11 oz and 24.5 inches.
from jane-dreams :
I am so glad that you've decided to postpone the wedding. There is no harm in that at all, and I know it will give you more time to evaluate your relationship and the direction you want your life to go. I know you love Tom and you have a little boy together, but 18 is awfully early to be with someone 'til death do us part.' I think either way you eventually decide, a delay in the wedding plans will be good for you and for Tom.
from theflyingrat :
What did tom have to say about the list that you left him? I'm just curious. ♥ Happy New Year!
from mathero :
I just saw that you've lost 28lbs. Go you!! I'm so jealous. How are you losing it? I desperately need to...
from mathero :
Lydia got the glow in the dark pooh as well. She too tries to eat it and is thoroughly mesmerized by the light. It's too cute!
from alwaysmuted :
Thank you for your comment.I admire the wisdom you possess.My goodness that little boy of yours is sure lucky to have such an intellegent mommy. How is your little man? Things will work out here. The hardest part is opening up and letting those feelings out.Sucks to have emotions sometimes.Have a Happy New Year!
from jane-dreams :
You haver so much on your mind right now and so many decisions to make. I just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you and I hope you are enjoying your holidays! All my love to you and your little Brian. :)
from momma-at-17 :
I'd tell ya but I don't have a story. Lol. Anyway I just wanted to drop in and wish you a very Merry First Christmas!
from mathero :
Did you want to hear from me about the 1st relationship?
from mathero :
Have a wonderful Holiday season!
from theflyingrat :
I know, I know. 3 notes in a row, what's my problem?! Haha. Actually, I thought "I must have missed something" so I went back and re-read one of your posts. The car thing... he really needs to get his priorities straight. I was thinking "he has a job, he's supporting you" but what you were trying to say is, "he puts other things first, before his [wife] and child." I'm sorry, I need to listen (read) better. ♥
from theflyingrat :
Oh and the breadwinner thing... it's okay for the woman to be the money maker now. As soon as Riley (and any other potential children) are in school, I'll be the one making the money and Kent will be the one doing the "lady chores" - it works for us. There is no shame in that, some people aren't cut out for a corporate world or are content to have "enough" and not more. It would be one thing if he (Tom) laid around on his ass and never did anything but at least he does have a job. A lot of women would kill for a man around to help... even a little. ♥
from theflyingrat :
I just caught up on your diary. I'm not sure how I knew Kent was the one. It was made up of the little things. Him always thinking of me, kisses goodnight, hugs, little notes in funny places (like the refrigerator) that just said he cared. It wasn't like the movies where there's a huge turning point. It just felt right, I had no doubts at all and neither did he (so he says). ♥ As for the question in your most recent entry... do you mean women on their second relationships as in they already had a child by someone else?
from jane-dreams :
I'm so glad you are thinking about those things for yourself, and that you aren't upset with me for leaving the note. I'm only asking because I care about you, and I would hate to see you make similar mistakes to mine. It is SO hard to consider... you are right. I have a lot of faith in you though. I really hope that you do what is best for you, Bryan, and your happiness in the future. :) All my love to you!
from jane-dreams :
PLEASE don't take offense, but Ihave to ask... are you absolutely, positively, 100% sure that Tom is the man you want to spend the rest of your life with? You need to consider whether you can trsut Tom to be a partner with you. Have you been in any pre-marital counseling at all? I don't want to upset you, and I know he's a good guy who loves you both. But I just read your diary sometimes, and the things you write about Tom echo Jack so much right before we were married. I always wished someone would have helped me consider those questions... YES you love him, but is he responsible enough to be a husband? You *don't* have to get married right now. It is so much easier to postpone a wedding or even break an engagement than to be married to the wrong person, or someone who wasn't ready. Love you to pieces, and I know you will do the right thing. I just wanted to ask you some questions I wish someone would have asked me!
from jane-dreams :
Well... I don't know how it happened. Probably over a period of a couple of weeks. Adam and I were GREAT friends... then we ended up all night talking alone at his house. The next weekend, we all went to the zoo together, and seeing him with Sophie made me fall in love with him. We went to a party later that night and kissed and kissed... and that was that. I'll never kiss anyone else for as long as I live. ;)
from comfortm :
how much does Little Bryan weigh now?
from sallygirl03 :
Thank you :) I just posted a new picture of him on my page. *hugs to you and Bryan*
from jane-dreams :
I'm glad that things aren't as bad as they first appeared!
from theflyingrat :
Yay sex! I'm sorry about your grandma... I hope she's doing even better by the time you get this. ♥
from jane-dreams :
I hope she is okay!
from jane-dreams :
Congratualtions on booking a wedding venue. :) I hope the day is as romantic as you dreamed it would be! Bryan sounds like such a smart little guy.
from momma-at-17 :
Let's put it this way hun, I haven't had sex since I was 3 months pregnant with Taylor. And he's now almost 5 months old! I just recently (like 2 weeks ago) felt like it again. It'll come back it's just a matter of time. Hang in there sweetie!!
from jane-dreams :
About your last entry... once I had Sophie, I felt like I could happily live the rest of my life without sex. Seriosuly, I had no drive until I was already split up from Jack. My sex drive didn't kick into high gear until like 18 months later. This time? Oh boy, it is back with a vengance at just 6 weeks! I have a whole entry to write about that awkward first-time-after-baby experience. Sex is not comfortable or sexy at all for me right now, but I at least am feeling the urge. It's not just a physical thing though, remember... you have so much on your plate emotionally and I know how worn-out dealing with your first newborn can cause you to be. Be patient with yourself is my best advice. Get plenty of rest, accept all the help you can get, and tell Tom to remind you in every way how much he loves you. You'll get it back eventually, but I'm sorry it's difficult for you right now!
from jane-dreams :
I emailed you the new information to childofmine@diaryland.com. Let me know if I should email it elsewhere! Thank you for your note. You can put antiwebcrawler codes in your diary, but I didn't even *think* about the fact that I had all of our names in my profile. *smacks forehead* Someoe goodled to my profile, entered my diary, and it freaked me out.
from lilpeanut80 :
still not really "in the mood"...my baby is 13 months old! I would like to see other people's answer to this question as well!
from jane-dreams :
Aw, that was cute. I *heart* my rough draft! :)
from momma-at-17 :
****HUGS**** I'm here if you ever need to talk.
from aliboomboom :
You should do apple red for a winter wedding. Good luck!
from purplebanana :
I wish I knew you well enough to leave a question! Only clicked through to you today as I found you through the teenparents webring. Just wanted to say hi...so, hi!
from lilpeanut80 :
hi! i was reading about how your baby doesn't sleep long and eats like every too hours...that is exactly how Jonas was as a newborn. AND everyone I asked for advice was like "what, my baby has slept through the night since birth!". Well. Don't get discouraged! There are other "imperfect" sleepers out there! Jonas is a year old now and he went for a good month when he slept through the night at age 10 months. Now he has been sick and wakes up once or twice a night. Not as bad as the early days. It will pass.
from spunkyhottie :
hey your cool can i add you?
from jane-dreams :
It's nothing I have done... it's complete lcuk-of-the-draw. Madeleine Sophie didn't sleep this well until she was 3 months old, and she continued waking once during the night to nurse until she was almost 2! I think Isabella is God's way of giving me a break this time around after all the trouble I had with Sophie's sleeping habits!
from comfortm :
hey Jovi just started sleeping through the night about a week ago. There has been a couple of nights since then where she has only slept 2-3 hours at a time. She just pretty much set herself on that schedule. I just start settling her down at 8pm..feed her a 4oz bottle...put her in her pjs, stick a pacifer in her mouth and rock her. She usually watches tv with us until she falls asleep. Don't worry, your baby will set his own schedule too and will soon be sleeping throughout the night.
from momma-at-17 :
Are you still breast-feeding? I know that Taylor sleeps all through the night, but he has been formula fed for quite a while. It could be that your little one just likes to play. Do you have any particular ways to get him to sleep?
from sugarcooky :
Thanks for filling out the survey! I liked your translation of the gibberish sentence the best :)
from jane-dreams :
Your tickers look great to me! :)
from momma-at-17 :
Not a problem sweetie!! I am too!
from momma-at-17 :
You can see them but you can't read the writing, but that's easily fixed all you have to do is use the codes with the white background.
from theflyingrat :
Hey, good to hear from you! Can I ask why you couldn't take him with you anyway, despite the rain? Just curious. ♥
from solitus :
YAY! You're both beautiful! I'm sorry I haven't commented earlier on that but I'm very proud of you- you're doing a fantastic job. As for the circumcision question, I still use vaseline on my baby boy because I've heard other mom's experiences with the skin actually sticking or growing together so they eventually had to be "recircumcised" in a sense. (Eww, I know.) I also read that it's good to keep using vaseline at least for a month or two to protect it from irritation due to urine. Give the little one a kiss for me :) Again, congrats!
from momma-at-17 :
***HUGS*** ~♥~
from theflyingrat :
Your "aunt" sounds like an asshole, herself. First of all, you just had a baby so where does she get off ragging on you about things?! It's hard enough to remember to shower and eat, forget trying to remember every family member you're SUPPOSED to go see. She's the one with the problem, not you. I'm sorry she's being a jerk. And if someone had told me to get an abortion you can be sure I wouldn't want them in my child's life. ♥
from momma-at-17 :
I'm sure he's ok. Good luck though hun. And youre not a difficult mother, you're a mother who cares. ~♥~
from mozangeles :
I hope that Bryan is alright! It sounds a bit similar to what my nephew went through when he was born. He would also throw up at random times when he was fed, and I used to think that perhaps he was lactose intolerant, but it turned out that he was suffering from a bit of baby acid reflux and indigestion. He was given some medicine and now eats pretty normally. Do not worry! Bryan will be fine. :) xoxo - me
from aliboomboom :
I'm sure Bryan will be fine!! Let us know when you find out what's wrong!!
from aliboomboom :
Why don't you pump and nurse? Then you'd have a stockpile of breast milk and he wouldn't get as full when he eats. AS for the circumsicion, I don't know. Griffin had this new type that put this round plastic thing at the end that kept it pushed back till it was healed and then the plastic thing fell off. I don't know why they don't do that to all babies. I thnk the plastic thing stayed on for over a week so I'd keep using the vaseline though.
from theflyingrat :
Honey, you sleep if you can. I felt that way (feeling lazy for wanting to sleep) but trust me, the sleep thing gets harder. You sleep until you can sleep no more (if Bryan permits it!). You've earned your right to rest, trust me. As far as the spitting up thing, I went through that with Riley a bit in the first couple of weeks. What helped a little was nursing him more often but for a shorter time. Like instead of every 3 hours, every 1½ hours but only for a few minutes. That might not help you any (since I can't say for sure it's the same problem) but that's the only solution I had. You seem so positive about all this, I'm really happy for you! ♥
from mathero :
Everything sounds to be going great. I'm so happy for you! The pictures were adorable.
from comfortm :
Congratulations to you as well!! tell me all about the birth!! my email is comfortmarie@hotmail.com...
from momma-at-17 :
What a gorgeous mommy, daddy and baby
from aliboomboom :
There were no pictures that I saw, at least.
from mathero :
Congratulations my dear! He's precious. I'm sorry about my dear. As far as I know no one else has had a problem. Let me know if it persists!
from sallygirl03 :
Congratulations on your little boy...he's adorable!!!
from wendchymes :
congratulations, he is adorable! Enjoy every second, even when you are exhausted, and he is fussy, and it is 4 am, and you haven't slept in days, because the truth is, the time goes so quickly, blink and he will be ready for school! I know because I look at Sierra and I can't believe how the time has disappeared, and every milestone makes your heart only abound and overflow with more and more love! He is precious, enjoy!
from babybean610 :
Aww, your precious little baby is SO adorable. Can't wait to hear the birth story...Being a mommy is such a wonderful experience...congratulations!!!
from jane-dreams :
Wow, what a cutie pie! I am glad you are home. Get lots of rest and tell us all about it when you are up to writing again! Enjoy these precious first few days together.
from theflyingrat :
What a beauty! With all that hair, too! I'm eager for an update but I'll back off because I know how consuming (and tiring) a new baby can be! ♥
from prgat14query :
Congratulations, he is adoreable! I can't wait to hear more about him :)
from aliboomboom :
Oh Anna, he's adorable!! I can't wait to hear more about him. Congratulations, again.
from momma-at-17 :
AWWW, he's ADORABLE!!! I can't wait to hear about your birth story. CONGRATS Anna, he's a doll, and you'll LOVE Mommy-hood. I'm so happy for you!
from frogmom :
hes so cute!
from frogmom :
Congrats!
from aliboomboom :
Congratulations! Don't forget us, I want pictures!!
from momma-at-17 :
Oh YAY! I'm so excited to hear all about your and your gorgeous baby. I can't wait to see pictures either! Congrats Anna!!
from jane-dreams :
Can't wait to hear how you and baby are doing! All my love and best wishes!!!
from mathero :
yay! I'm so excited for you. Good Luck!!!
from wish4booboo :
Congrats in advance!!!! Eeek!
from theflyingrat :
EEK! I'm so SO excited, this is crazy! Update as soon as you can!! ♥
from jane-dreams :
With Madeleine, I lost mine on May 6 and was induced on May 14. :( Doesn't necessarily mean labor is impending, but it is a SIGN that it will begin soon. It means your cervix is loosening up. Congrats! ;) I can't wait to see your "he's here!" post. If you can believe it, I lost part of my plug this time back in July. But I was told this is fine and not to worry, it sometimes happens early with your second baby.
from mathero :
Mia was born 14 hours after I lost my plug and Lydia was born a little over a week afterwards. Good luck! It'll be soon either way. I can't wait to see pictures!!
from theflyingrat :
I never lost mine so I don't know. I hope the peanut's born soon! Do you have a way to post photos? Good luck! ♥
from frogmom :
Madison was born like 4 days after I lost mine at the most, but it could be longer. Its hard to tell! Good Luck tho! I cat wait to hear about everything!
from momma-at-17 :
Hey sweetie it's a start but it could still take up to a week (maybe longer). I started losing mine about a week before Taylor was actually born. But it's a sign that it'll be soon! Yay! I'm excited for you. I can't wait to hear all about the new mommy and her gorgeous baby. I definitly want pictures!!
from aliboomboom :
You have two weeks left, he'll come, don't worry.
from wendchymes :
Anna, I had contractions when I walked around the mall, but they also went away. I thought maybe it meant I was going to go into labor, but believe me, they induced me 2 weeks early because the baby was so large, and I was not dilated at all... and so it took 38 hours!and I think because I did not go into labor naturally, I had alot of trouble breast feeding, my milk never came in! I tried everything and Sierra became very seriously jaundiced because everyone told me, to just keep trying to nurse her... and that my milk would come in, ... but it didn't! Even with electrical hospital pumps and everything. My point is, just keep doing what you are doing,walking is a great idea.. you want to go into labor when your body is ready, it will make the labor shorter and I believe that it will help your milk to come in faster...I wish you the best of luck, and you have all my sympathy, i remember how hard it was to sleep at night, I had like 8 pillows that I used, to rest different parts of my body on when I was sleeping, because like you my hips ached.. and such,... it helped to take some of the pressure off... and I highly recommend the epidural, Sierra came down so much faster, once I had the epidural, because I was not fighting the pain, my body eased up and she made the transition so quickly that the dr barely made it in time, she came out in like 4 pushes... ! and remember she was almost 10 lbs! best of luck to you , ps, you can Blogspot for free and post pics, without having to pay, if you are interested,
from momma-at-17 :
OOO!! This is the exciting part. I can't wait to hear all about it. And just remember it's not as bad as you expect and afterwards you truly won't remember the pain (if there is any) at all. I promise.
from solitus :
I am sooo excited for you... I can't wait for you to see your baby! :) Please email me again... I seemed to have misplaced your addy and I want to send you and the baby something: idolentiae_irae@yahoo. Wheeee!
from aliboomboom :
He'll be here so soon!! How exciting! I miss having a little baby around!! I can't wait to see him!! I think you are going to be a great mom. You seem eons more mature than some of the other pregnant girls your age! Congratulations!! I hope he gets here soon!
from theflyingrat :
Ooh you have another diary? I would like the info, too - if you don't mind. My e-mail is Kida29@msn.com. (Yeah, I was peeking at your other notes, I'm super nosey!) And that's terrible about Bria, I'm so glad she's okay. That's awful. Sometimes Riley wakes up and it doesn't wake me up but I keep the bedroom door shut so that he at least cannot get out of the room! ♥
from wish4booboo :
Is there a way I can have the address for your other diary? I don't want to be nosy,but I want to know your thoughts on parenting.And yes,to be nosy.Hahaha.Anyway,take care.
from aliboomboom :
Well if Tom doesn't mind or notice then it's not that big a problem, right? I mean he's the one not getting any sleep. And you aren't the parent of your siblings (obviously) so they really don't have to do what you say. Maybe you should just move out. You're just moving in with other people though, aren't you?
from theflyingrat :
Swelling is 100% normal when you're that far along. Especially in the summer. You'll be fine! And I can't believe how close you are to your due date! Eeek. I'm getting all excited. You will be one lucky mother if your baby only gets up every 3 hours. Riley would get up every 1½ to nurse and he'd stay awake for a half hour. It took me a bit but once I learned to sleep and nurse at the same time I was a lot better off! ♥
from frogmom :
Dont freak out about the preeclampsia yet. I had a very very slight case with Madison. Also its normal for you to swell up when you are pregnant, especially during the summer. For me all I could wear was flipflops or no shoes and the swelling wouldnt go down, it didnt go away til a while after I gave birth. I would only be concerned if you start geting protein in your urine. For me they were going to induce me. I didnt want to be induced. I was induced the first pregnancy. I went into labor 2 days before my induce and due date. Keep your feet up much as possible!
from aliboomboom :
I had the worst swelling ever. I just got used to it and then after I had Griffin and took a shower. I looked down and I was like oh my gosh I have skinny legs. They looked so small compared to what they had looked like while I was pregnant!!
from comfortm :
thanks for the advice.
from momma-at-17 :
Hey I saw that, I wanted to say thank you too but I didn't have a chance to at the time. I know that they don't show up, which is wierd I created a little snippet for them all, however the d-rings have been down for quite awhile and now they won't show up if they are new. I keep emailing tech support but never get any answers.
from aliboomboom :
I think that you guys are setting for realistic goals for yourselves and I love that. I am sure that you do qualify for Medicaid, it shouldn't be a problem. Is the baby covered on your parents insurance? Things will definately work out. You just have to have goals!!
from prgat14query :
A friend of mine has an IUD and she is 17 so I don't see why it would be a problem for you...
from frogmom :
I would reccomend an IUD. I donr have one, but my best friend has the 5 yr one.
from amommaslove :
I have an IUD and I absolutely LOVE it. I have the one that lasts for 5 years and with that I have NO periods! LOVE IT LOVE IT! but I was told you had to be at leat 22 to have one. I'm 22 so that rule never applied to me. Every doctor is different so the next time you see yours just ask, and explain that you can't remember to take the pill so you want something different! Hope that helps. Good Luck!
from comfortm :
Hey i know what you mean about being uncomfortable! My hips always hurt me at night. It helps to have a body pillow to lay on and another pillow tucked beside it. Be prepared for your thighs and legs to start aching too, then having a blanket between them for cushion helps.My poor engagement ring i had to put up because my fingers are so swollen now. My first baby shower i didnt get much diapers either...one package and like 3 things of wipes lol...sometimes relatives get caught up in buying the cutsey outfits that they forget us mothers need damn diapers!
from theflyingrat :
You could always post pictures using flickr.com or photobucket.com - they are what I use even though I have a gold membership. Let me know (Kida29@msn.com) if you want to know how to do it. And gaining 29 pounds isn't bad. I gained about 50 when I was pregnant with Riley! ♥
from mathero :
Yay! He's almost here. You're in the final stretch. =)
from aliboomboom :
I can't wait for this baby to get here!! As for a gold membership, don't waste your money. You can post poctures through photobucket for free. I can tell you how if you want. I had a gold membership for a year and now I don't and I like it even more than I did when I had it!! Photobucket is easy and I'll be more than glad to help. Let me know!!
from momma-at-17 :
I'm glad that you are having fun! Can't wait to hear more. And I can't wait to hear about your little one. Oh! Don't worry about your belly button, it will come back, and you'll be surprised at how fast it does too! ~♥~
from mathero :
Glad you're having a good time!
from theflyingrat :
Have a great time on vacation! ♥
from mathero :
Thanks so much for the note you left! Sorry I couldn't wait =) We've had some minor bumps along the way and I haven't even had the time to talk about it. It's so hectic with 2. I hope all is well with you <3
from aliboomboom :
Wow, a grandma at 39. Can you imagine? My mom is in her early fifties and she thought she was too young. I'm glad that you found the borders. I'm sure it'll be cute. You should have just had one big shower. I'd hate for people to get their feelings hurt that they weren't invited to this one.
from crazeemomma :
I had the same theme for my youngest son's nursery. It's too cute! He still sleeps with the comforter. :)
from momma-at-17 :
Congrats on graduating, sorry so late, I'm a little behind. And thank you for your note as well! It made me smile! ♥
from frogmom :
Congrats on graduating!
from aliboomboom :
Congratulations on graduating!!
from comfortm :
yup it does feel good to be more independant. LOL even though i wasn't following the rules that i should have in the first place.I figured im an adult, and i can do what i please as long as i think its right and im not breaking any legal laws. Anyways, its good to have the state off your back.
from crazeemomma :
I was nosing around the pregnant at 17 diaryring and came across your diary. Just thought I'd say "HI!" :)
from frogmom :
hope you feel better!
from frogmom :
how sweet about the girft from your teacher!
from aliboomboom :
Baby gifts are fun!!
from ohnobaby :
Ah, senior skip day. On our announcements, the principal got on there and said "this day is MADE UP. You MUST attend school tomorrow". Yeah, I think only 100 out of the 750 seniors we had showed up *rolls eyes*. Glad to hear everything is going well for you! I'm in the decorating mood too, you inspired me to go finish my room, thanks :)
from momma-at-17 :
Thank you hun! I hope that he comes soon as well! You're camping trip sounded like it was fun!
from comfortm :
I am going to take a pyschiatric evaluation and i know i will pass that so that will help me i'm sure.
from frogmom :
have a nice long weekend! Birthing plans are awesome! With my frist I didnt bother making one, with my second I did and for that I am very glad!
from sallygirl03 :
I don't think you are over-reacting. I heard the same stuff when I was pregnant and he's now a healthy, happy, active 7 year old. Don't stress about what other people think. You are doing what you think you should, and you know what is best for YOU!!! *hugs*
from momma-at-17 :
I don't think that you are overreacting. I was the same way when people told me that I wasn't going to be able to hack it. All you gotta do is stay strong! You'll make it. I've faith in you! Take Care Hun!
from theflyingrat :
I've said this before and I will say it again: Some of the best mothers I know had their children as teenagers. I'm not saying I think it's a great idea all the time but you make the best with what you have. What makes a good mother is not how young/old she is but how willing she is to put her needs behind her baby's. It looks like you're willing to do that and I think you're going to be a good mother. Even people who are "prepared" discover they aren't so prepared during those first few nights of awe, no sleep and lots of dirty diapers. So hang in there, you're going to be just as good as the rest of us first time mothers!
from frogmom :
I dont really think anyone is ever really ready! So what your young! I was too, I was 18 when I had Makayla. I would have reacted the same way as you!
from sallygirl03 :
Congrats on your little boy!!!
from theflyingrat :
I'm so excited for you to be having a boy! Boys are so much fun and there's just something amazing about it isn't there? Speaking of boys, mine is a complete mess right now. :) Glad things are looking up for you!
from momma-at-17 :
Congrats Sweetie!!!!
from aliboomboom :
It's a boy. Congratulatons!! And also for setting a date, yay!
from mathero :
yay! congratulations =)
from ababyforme :
Congratulations! I remember when I found out my son (obviously haha) was going to be a boy. I was soooo happy. I would have felt bad if it had been a girl because I wanted a boy so much. Yay or you! Have you picked out a name yet?
from frogmom :
CONGRATS!!
from comfortm :
Congrats you were right!!! I remember when i was convinced i was having a boy and then they told me GIRL..i was in shock for 2 days lol...its always fun finding out the gender.
from momma-at-17 :
I don't know but they are really starting to suck. I have a doctor's appointment here in a little bit that I'm getting ready to take off for so we'll see what he says... Thanks for the tip on my pictures. =) I've fixed them, but it would have taken me forever to figure it out if someone hadn't said something. Thanks!!
from frogmom :
Yes the last time I saw the whole entry except the link for the Inn, I did this time, its beautiful! I cannot wait to see wedding pictures and of course baby pictures too! Good luck at getting a peek!
from frogmom :
It all sounds wonderful! I couldnt get the link to work tho, good luck at peeking at the gender!!
from theflyingrat :
Seems as though you're doing great. Are you hoping for one gender over the other? I mean would you prefer a girl over a boy (or vice-versa) or are you just curious to know? Aww, thanks for the congratulations.
from frogmom :
sounds like things are going well
from comfortm :
thats how i was showing...i bet it will be a girl...because i carried low and its a girl ( though just lately im beginning to carry higher)Haven't you already had an ultrasound to find out what it is though? i had mine at 19 weeks.
from comfortm :
yeah thats what mine felt like at first too. You'll find that the baby gets restless at night so it will move around more, i read that somewheres. anyways, are you showing yet?
from comfortm :
does it feel like little pokes in your stomach? mine felt like that at first, now its turned into thumps.
from mathero :
Happy Belated Mother's Day!! Hope you had a wonderful day. =)
from aliboomboom :
Happy Mother's Day to you as well!
from frogmom :
Happy Mothers Day to you too!
from theflyingrat :
Happy Mother's Day to you, too!! That so exciting, I remember the first time I felt Ri move. It felt like little fish bubbles. That's the only way I can explain it, haha. You're over half-way to the finish line now, huh? :)
from sallygirl03 :
I just wanted to say HI! and congratulations. I'm 11 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child. I had my first a month before I turned 17 and I went through a lot of what you are going through. I just wanted to tell you that you aren't alone and to give you a *hug* I hope everything turns out great! Stacey
from theflyingrat :
I'm glad things are going better for you. Hopefully he's learned his lesson and he'll be able to be there for you and the baby from now on. I'll keep you in my thoughts. ♥
from momma-at-17 :
Aww sweetie. I really hope that things start to look up. I know how ya feel, you don't deserve that. I'm so sorry that he is putting you through this.
from mathero :
I have locked my diary so if you'd like the user info just email me @ mommyofmia@yahoo.com!
from hunterpoo :
I know the feeling, it's a numbness. And while you're pregnant, it's hell to have to deal with it. I always said "no matter what, I'll let him see his baby" but you know what, things change. And honestly I tried hard to make him be a dad. It's funny, once you look into your baby's eyes.. you'll do anything and everything to protect them. Including from their own father. Nights are the absolute worse, laying there wonder what he's doing at that moment.. getting pissed. Just know, there's people out here who relate. =( I really hope things go better for you then they did for me.
from aliboomboom :
Hmm...He's being a total idiot. And if you are going to let him see the baby then you better plan on getting child support. IT would be stupid if you didn't.
from theflyingrat :
That's good that you can talk to Tom's mum about this stuff. It seems like you have a nice support system. It will be a great thing if you can get away for the weekend, everyone needs some downtime. (((♥♥♥)))
from aliboomboom :
What the hell? That scares me a lot.
from theflyingrat :
I'm going to play Devil's advocate for a bit. Maybe he thinks he's doing you a favor by leaving for awhile. He left you a note so I don't think he's completely walking out on you. He's probably scared, nervous and afraid of messing up. He's starting to realize that a baby is a huge responsibility (especially financially) and it's getting to him. Just hang in there maybe try to talk to him about it - but do it calmly!! *That said, I'll be thinking of you and it's too bad that you have to go through this. Try to get lots of rest and not worry too much, things will be okay.* :)
from hertinyhands :
I am so sorry that you are having to deal with this extra stress in your pregnancy. My thoughts are with you. Take care of yourself and your baby, and try not to worry.
from mathero :
Wow. What's that suppose to mean? Whats going on with him lately? Is he feeling the pressure of a soon to be dad? I hope you 2 work everything out!
from momma-at-17 :
Thank you. I had a TON of fun!! I'm sorry things are rough for you right now... Hope things start to look up sweetie. BTW I have a couple pictures if you'd like to see just let me know...
from hertinyhands :
Keep your resolve to talk to Tom. You have a baby on the way, and he needs to step up to the plate MUCH more. (((HUGS)))
from theflyingrat :
Don't let other people get you down. They don't know what it's like to be you so how can they say whether or not your prepared? Typically, a teenager isn't ready to be a parent. However, I know a few of the best mothers I know had their first baby when they were teenagers. So just hang in there, things will get better.
from frogmom :
Sorry you are having abad day and about your family being total jerks about you being pregnant. I was 18 when I had my first and people were jerks to me, your still a child yourself blah blah blah!
from momma-at-17 :
I stole your survey, Lol. Hope you don't mind. Thank you, and mathero!!
from frogmom :
I love the names you picked! You really should video it, I didnt and really regret it!
from theflyingrat :
I used that book kate recommended too. Also, "your pregnancy: week by week" is a good one too. :) Also, I didn't let anyone video my son's birth and I honestly regret it now. I did all the work and I'm the only one who didn't get to witness it.
from hunterpoo :
Sorry to hear about your boobs!! Mine didn't start leaking til I was about 7 mths along, and even then it wasn't noticable. I wasn't able to breastfeed and they stopped leaking completely about a month after my baby was born. I know the subject of sex was from an old entry, but the ladies are right that it is ok. Not unless your thinking of the hanging from the ceiling, wild kind.. then I would pass!! (hehe) If you havent got it already, I reccommend the book "what to expect when you're expecting" it helped me a TON! You don't have to read it cover to cover, I used the index in the back and looked up whatever subject I was dealing with at the time. It comes in handy =)
from theflyingrat :
Before I had a 1½ year old I used to say the same thing. Even a well-disciplined child on a schedule can laugh at his mother when he's being punished. Trust me. It's just something they do at that age. :)
from aliboomboom :
What kind of money did you have? And how did your parents get to it?
from aliboomboom :
It's totally fine to have sex in the last trimester. I don't know where you are getting your information from but you need to talk to your ob/gyn. And don't get so angry about your ex, you are the one who brought him up. Good luck with the tests, what are you going to do if they come back positive? I didn't know what I would do so I didn't have them.
from mathero :
It's okay to have sex in the third trimester....
from aliboomboom :
I'm with wifemotherme, I'm confused.
from wifemotherme :
""He did mention how we could still do it since I'm not 7 months yet"" Why can you only "do it" until 7 months? Next piece of advice: DONT DO IT - Lord only knows what he could be carring (and honstly you just never know) the risk to the baby is not worth a moment of fun. PS also confussed how you could have been with him when I thought I read you were with your bf for 2 years and he lives with you? Is that correct?
from aliboomboom :
It sounds like he's a typical male. Good luck with that one.
from mathero :
Men can be so irritating. I should know. My husband has been irritating the shit out of me lately. I can definately relate. Hang in there!
from aliboomboom :
Exes always have a way of showing up at exactly the "wrong" time. I'd be friends with him. You never know what may happen in the future.
from hunterpoo :
That's great you guys were able to talk it out. I hope he learned his lesson. I think guys just get weirded out by new responsiblity when a baby is on the way. Maybe he's going through that right now.
from momma-at-17 :
I'm really glad that you two at least talked about your problems. Sometimes that's all it may need. ((*HUGS*)) I'm here for ya!
from dimstar :
I just read one month of your entries and I admire your strength immensely. At my school all of the girls who got pregnant decided not to go to college, and the majority of them just became depressed, eventually dropping out. You have so much courage. I am tempted to whip your fiance in line though. Hopefully he will come around. You are amazing. ~Gwen
from hunterpoo :
I feel so bad for you because I was in that exact place before. Not to scare you or anything.. but you may want to prepare for worse-case-scenario, like get your own transport so you don't have to rely on anyone. It's hard to do that stuff once the baby comes. I'm a single mom, I tried to hold onto my ex, for my son. We still talk now, but fight alot. I try to keep him involved... but he wants to go out and have fun. Just be prepared okay? You seem like a smart and strong girl. I'm sure you'll be just fine! =)
from momma-at-17 :
I'm so sorry sweetie. You don't deserve to go through that. I hope that things begin to look up for you soon. If you need someone to talk to I'm here for ya. Just leave me a note or you can email me. Sammybear86@cs.com :)
from aliboomboom :
That's terrible. Hopefully he'll grow up soon.
from babybean610 :
I understand your frustration. You need to get him alone sometime and talk to him one on one and make him listen and talk with you. If he isn't willing to do that, then how is he going to be mature enough to raise a baby? I agree with your mom. Good luck, babes.
from aliboomboom :
I didn't start really showing till the end of my sixth month. Everyone thought that I was just gaining weight. I didn't even tell my parents till I was 28 or so weeks along. I think you should be fine before school ends. Buy some ponchos, they cover it really well. As for not telling kids at school, I can totally understand that. I wouldn't have wanted anyone at my high school to know either if it had happened to me back then. Kids can be so judgemental!! As for the ultrasound, I cannot believe they didn't ask you if you wanted to know. I bet they couldn't tell for sure, they would have asked if they could.
from momma-at-17 :
I'm happy for you. Thank you soo much for sending me the pictures. They were so adorable. It's amazing how much they move during that first ultrasound, I thought the same thing about being glad that I wasn't able to feel him move so much. Lol. Although now that I can he still moves around like crazy all day. It's great!
from mathero :
My babies heartrate is 143 and it's a girl. I don't think that old wives tale is right. I'm surprised at how early you had your ultrasound. We don't them around here until 20 weeks. I'm glad the baby is healthy. It'll be just perfect!
from babybean610 :
hey...about the heartbeat, i don't think going by that you can accurately tell what the baby will be. My baby girl's heartbeat was between 145 and 150. I do agree, though, they should have asked you if you wanted to know the sex. Glad you got good pics...
from mathero :
Hey! I put up 24 week belly pics if you'd like to see. Hope it helps =)
from momma-at-17 :
I know what you mean about the whole reputation thing. I mean practically everyone at my school is the same way and they all know, of course that's thanx to the daddy who just happens to be a big jock who is friends with everybody. I wish that I could have kept it to myself longer, it's really irritating the stupid questions that people ask. But I am proud of my baby so I will get over it. Hopefully things go better for you! You deserve it!
from hunterpoo :
hi there! surfed onto to your diary. i wasn't a teen mom or anything, it's interesting to see how you deal with being pregnant in high school. i had friends that were in high school, one of my best friends actually. i don't really see how your bro's reputation should matter. you seem really proud to be a momma, you shouldn't have to deny it. i'm not sure where you live but as the weather gets warmer, it will be harder to hide.. i was always hot when i was prego. anyways, its up to you how to handle, but the baby will still come even after school is done.. and your bro will still be an uncle, people will still know. so in the mean-time, be proud! your a momma!
from momma-at-17 :
I am 27 weeks and as soon as I get pictures I will send them to ya!
from mathero :
I'll send you belly pictures as soon as I can! =)
from babybean610 :
I just had to ask...why would you being pregnant have anything to do with your brother's reputation?? Maybe it's none of my business. I just didn't get it. I don't have a pic of my belly yet...but am 28 weeks prego...wish I could send you one. I'm sticking out there pretty well though.
from mathero :
I'm 24 weeks pregnant and found your diary comforting. It's nice to know others are feeling and going through the same things you are. I'm adding you!
from babybean610 :
yw...u just had to mention ice cream, huh? hehe. I actually had my first sonogram at 11 weeks, but of course they couldn't tell anything. And even when I had it again at 20 weeks, they said that they were only 70% sure that it was a girl...so the farther along you are with getting a sonogram the better it is to see "stuff". I know it sucks to wait though.
from momma-at-17 :
No problem. Hopefully you will let us know. My name is Sarah, it drives me nuts though because it is such a common name. I love what you have picked out though.
from comfortm :
im finding out the sex of my baby on april 5th. i have a feeling its aboy.
from babybean610 :
hi! I really like your diary design...but as for the sex of the baby. I found out. I really wanted to know that way I could have the name figured out for sure and we could know that we could get all those frilly dresses (that people were already buying). I just found out for sure at 26 weeks. Good luck to ya.
from momma-at-17 :
I found out my baby's sex. However they generally won't be able to tell you that until 22 weeks. But I really wanted to know, and I am so happy that I do.
from momma-at-17 :
I know. And I will be. In the end I think that taking him to court will be my absolute last resort. I was just really upset earlier. I don't think that I will actually do that unless I absolutly have to.
from aliboomboom :
Hi. I'm a 25 year old single mom. I just had my first baby last July. I can't imagine how hard things are for you seeing as you are still in high school. I had already graduated college and was working when I got pregnant and it was terrible for me. I'd like you to know that I"m reading your diary. I don't think it's fair for me to read yours without giving you the option to read mine so my username is alexia and my password is 07gcr10 if you want in!!
from momma-at-17 :
My email is Sammybear86@cs.com
from momma-at-17 :
If you don't much mind I would like to read your diary. If not I completely understand.
from needingalex :
i noticed that you put me down as a favorite and i wanted your password if you're giving them out.

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