31 and counting

O Happy day...

2009-08-27T17:42:00.000-07:00

Holy crap I am leaving this hospital in 10 days!! I have been here for 7 weeks and I am finally gonna go home :) Life is feeling real good right now.. I guess???
I dont know.. my hubby went home last night and then decided he wasnt coming to see me today. I know I can count the number of times he hasnt come to see me on one hand. I cant help to miss him., I am bored and lonely. None of my nurses are here, there are all these fill in nurses from other units that are weird and annoying.I have felt schlumpy for the past few days, kind of in a "bad mood" like the crazy pregnant girl... As much as I wanna go home I will miss my hospital peeps , the nurses who spend time with me discussing c-sections and dandruff. Or the ones who have tried and tried to teach me to knit. My music therapy girl who sings songs and is writing a song for my baby. My art lady on Mondays and pet therapy on Thursdays. I see my doctors everyday and I dont have to make my bed or do laundry cause they do it all. I strongly believe that this has kept my baby in my belly where he belongs right now. There is so much to do once I leave here and I am unsure if I can do it all, being that I am worn out from hospital bedrest. I mean I havent had any form of exercise since June and trust me the body loses its vigor after lack of use. These things I will deal with, it cant be as difficult as being isolated in a hospital for 2 months. It is truly amazing how our minds can adjust to our surroundings. I sometimes feel a bit anxious but that can be anywhere..lol It starts off with a feeling of breathlessness then the panic sets in and all I have been told is its the "hormones" well after I have Lucas it better go away.
Ok so I had the 32 week sonogram yesterday and even though my doctors ordered a 3 d sonogram the hospital will not do it because I am inpatient, how stupid is that?!? So I was stuck getting a sonogram with an ancient machine, I couldnt hardly tell what I was looking at. She kept saying "here is his nose and chin " and I'm like whatttt?? Where? Ugh it was so frustrating.
This sonogram lady also said Lucas was measuring 34.5 weeks and that his weight is around 5lbs 4ozs which is huggge for his gestation. Dr.Fuentes said he doubts it very highly that weight is accurate?! I just want my boy to be healthy regardless if he is 10lbs or 5 lbs. At one point I hoped he was at least 3lbs when he was born because we feared his prematurity. The tech also reminded me that because I have gestational diabetes it is possible for him to be quite large. I want my son to be born healthy and I will continue to say that. I am so scared for his safety but I assume every Mom has these fears.
Tonight is Project Runway and Housewives of Atl.. cant wait, that will occupy my time and help me go to sleep until the pee monster finds me..UGH I pee 3-4 times a night.Where does all the water come from ?

32 weeks !!!!!!!! We are finally seeing that light..

2009-08-22T21:58:00.000-07:00

Your Pregnancy: Week 32
Up until now, you've been seeing your doctor about once a month. Now you'll start seeing her every two weeks, until the final month when you'll kick it up to once a week. We're not suggesting you have "mommy brain" just yet ... but be sure to write down any questions you want to ask her about the delivery. Things are moving rapidly. You're going to want to be as informed as possible.

Wondering what's up with your body, your baby and your life this week? Read on ...

What You're Thinking:

"I'm either having David Beckham's love child or a future member of the Rockettes."

Your Body
There is something surreal about watching a tiny foot move across your belly (and something uncomfortable about getting jabbed by a tiny elbow in the dead of night). Now that your baby is nice and big and mobile, you'll be getting kicked and prodded in all sorts of unexpected places. Oooof! Did you feel that one in the ribs?

If you're feeling sudden, jerking movements, then your baby probably has the hiccups. Or he could be practicing his routine for So You Think You Can Dance. Changing positions, taking a walk, or drinking a cold glass of water or juice can sometimes get a very active baby to chill with the kidney shots for a while. You could also try telling the baby if he kicks you one more time you're going to come in there and give him a time-out. OK, that won't help ease the discomfort, but mentally it'll make you feel like you're still in control.

You can also take heart in the fact that in a few more weeks, your Karate Kid will be running out of room for the kind of athletic displays he's so fond of these days. In other words, he'll be too cramped in there to haul his foot back 6 or 7 inches to give you a swift kick in the ribs.

Your Baby
Although your baby will still remain active, his days of trying out for Cirque du Soleil are nearly over. About this time your baby will settle into the head-down position in preparation for birth. Other fascinating facts:

Both you and baby are putting on some serious weight at this point. You'll probably gain about a pound a week for the next few weeks, with half of that poundage bulking up baby. He'll likely double his weight in the next eight weeks.

Ever wonder what your baby is doing in there these days? He's busy blinking, looking around, grabbing things, making faces, practicing his breathing, peeing and listening to everything around him—pretty much exactly what he'll be doing for the first three months of his life, sans the adoring audience and the flashing camera.

Your baby may (or may not) have a full head of hair now. If she's a baldy, don't worry. You can always buy a Baby Toupee or some adhesive barrettes.

By the end of this week, your baby will weigh about 4 pounds and measure over 17 inches long—about the length of a hot pair of above-the-knee boots. Christian Louboutin? Manolo Blahnik? We're thinking Isaac Mizrahi for Target—you've got a nursery to furnish!

Your Life
With your appointments becoming increasingly frequent, now's a good time to start tying up some loose ends that might otherwise go, um ... untied.

If you haven't finalized arrangements for your maternity leave, get on the ball. Your boss and human resources will need to know what you're planning to do, and it'll give you some peace of mind knowing it's taken care of.

With all the nursery shopping you've been doing, you may have forgotten another important room that you need to shop for: the bathroom. No, baby doesn't need a welcome basket from Bath & Body Works, but she will need some medicine-cabinet essentials. Stocking up on baby pain relievers, a thermometer, diaper cream and a snot sucker now will save you a 2 AM search for a 24-hour drugstore later.

Another day

2009-08-20T09:46:00.000-07:00

It is Thursday and I am so happy this day is half way done... I am getting besides myself times. I cant concentrate, I feel like my mind is racing all the time, I feel so negative. Like all I do is pick of stuff, people..etc..I dont know I am not miserable but why am I always picking on people? Cause their stupid that's why..lol Oh my gawd I am really sick of being pregnant, I love my baby more than the air I breathe and I want nothing more than to hold him in my arms. I am just so nervous that I have come so far and something else will complicate things..Sometimes I feel like I cant see the light at the end of the tunnel. I want this baby so badly that I cant imagine that I will have him soon. And as I sit here and type he is kicking and punching and I wish I could kiss his little hands.
It's like I cant wait, i have done nothing but wait. What will I do when I have no.2? And even with all this stress and drama I am having a no.2..Call me crazy but that is what we have decided on that is what we will have, I have 3 years left to get that done more like two but who's counting??hehehehe
My nurse today is Shiree, she is so sweet. She bought me bamboo knitting needles without my asking, i mean how thoughtful was that? Some people are meant to be nurses, they are blessed with a natural ability to care for other people. God bless her and all the other good nurses out there. Dr.Hill came by yesterday after what seemed like a long hiatus and he blamed his absence on a trip to San Fran, one of my favorite cities ever. He said he went bike riding across the Golden Gate bridge, OMG!! How scary is that? I mean I got vertigo just driving across the dam bridge. Dr.Hill also explained he will schedule my c-section for a week before my due date which will be around October 11.. Or if this little decides to kick me into labor a little early then they will just go ahead and section me as long as I am near 37 weeks, which would make me HAPPY!

Bullsh*t

2009-08-19T15:09:00.000-07:00

Today was like started like any other day. I wrapped up some paperwork for my LTD claim. Which is if you ask me is redundant since I have already provided the info like 3 months ago! Anything to make it hard I guess? The American laws and bullshit surrounding maternal fetal care is so ass backwards you would think I was living in Africa somewhere. I get 8 weeks off after I have this baby because I had to use my maternity leave while being on bedrest.So I will be cheated out of time with my newborn and I am so pissed. I am amazed at the system here that deems maternity leave unimportant. The start of a new life is the most important event in a child and mother's life. Yet it is treated as if you just broke your toe and need to be home for a few weeks. No what it means is that I spent 9 months being pregnant and now baby is here and I'm just supposed to him at some stranger in a daycare. How preposterous !! My cousin in Canada meanwhile gets one year off for maternity leave and they also pick up all the hospital bills but yet WE are the greatest country in the world. As much as I love this country sometimes I cant help but think that money is more important than humans here.

Wednesday Actually

2009-08-19T14:35:00.000-07:00

I have always found myself attracted to strange films and this one is no different. I recently watched Winter Passing with Zooey Deschanel and my favorite Wil Ferrel and it was the strangest , darkest movie which I enjoyed in that way I enjoyed Gardenstate. The heroine is angst filmed runaway slash actress with weird parents and a disgruntled childhood. She sniffs coke, drinks too much inflicts harm to herself and then finds herself after visiting her recluse father in rural Michigan. She finds him living in the garage and two strangers occupying his house which is being overtaken by books since Dad is a writer. The strangers turn out to be his caretakers, an ex student and an oddball musician, together they all seem to help each other, and with her arrival she finds herself in the midst of her fathers misery, her Mom commited suicide and the father is still reliving the tragedy in his everyday life.. The movie is interesting enough to keep watching however it is not this wonderfully climactic movie and I often dont like those types of movies anyway. I really enjoy watching Zooey her characters are offbeat interesting and introverted kind of like a new Winona Ryder for the 2000's. Will Ferrell is brilliant, I really love him in anything he does.

I can plan ahead cant I?

2009-08-17T08:06:00.000-07:00

Since I am imprisoned and cant travel for many reasons I have a list of 80 million things I want to do after I have the baby and have recovered from any physical ailments.. I also dont want the baby traveling too soon because now we have to worry about "swine flu" which is freaking me out totally. One of the things I wanted to do this year was go to New York for our anniversary and spend Thanksgiving there. I planned on staying upstate and just traveling into the city like normal New Yorkers do, maybe even renting a car. Here are a few things I wouldve loved to do while there with my wonderful husband..... One is allowed to dream right?

Tree Lighting at The Rock....Johnnys Reef in City Island, cant wait

Baby size

2009-08-17T07:23:00.000-07:00

All of these baby site have differnet estimates of the size of baby at any stage!! iT IS SO CONFUSING...I have no clue how big my baby is right bow because 3 weeks ago according to the sonogram he was like almost 3 lbs and if he is gaining 6 oz a week then he has to be at least 4 lbs? Weird..Oh well i will get another one next week and hopefully this time my doctor is doing it and not some US tech straight from school. That girl was such a jerk, FL HOSPITAL ORLANDO has a jerk of an US tech she was horrible.I wish I knew her name..

Week 31

2009-08-17T07:11:00.000-07:00

31 Weeks Pregnant

Pregnancy Body Changes at 31 Weeks Pregnant

At 31 weeks pregnant, the waiting (and sometimes anxiety) begins. Youre a few short weeks away from giving birth, and may be having mixed emotions. This is completely normal, especially for a first timer. Talk about it with your care provider if you feel especially overwhelmed.

You'll need additional stores of iron during the third trimester to help build your baby's oxygen supply. The best sources are dark green, leafy vegetables, as well as lean red meat, dried beans, and dried fruits.

It's also important to drink at least eight 8 oz. glasses of fluids each day. Fluids are essential for building new cells, maintaining increased blood volume, and decreasing water retention.

At this late stage of your pregnancy and with your belly being the size it is, you may find yourself spending many hours awake at night as you battle to find a comfortable position for you to sleep in.

Pregnancy body pillows are a godsend, they realign your body and give you and your tummy extra support exactly where you need it. You may find yourself using it long after pregnancy, they are a great product for helping to avoid those morning aches and pains.

Some more tips to help you sleep :

* Go to bed and wake up at the same time everyday.
* Don't drink to much fluid at night, or you will be in the bathroom the whole night.
* Avoid any caffeine after 2 p.m..

Your Babys Growth at 31 weeks pregnant

Your baby is entering a growth spurt. For the next eight weeks, he'll gain weight faster than he increases in length, at the rate of about half a pound a week. The bigger he gets, the harder it will be to "see" him on ultrasound and get a good estimate of his size--the margin of error increases to 15 percent by the end of the third trimester.

He's definitely growing fast, and you'll notice that his kicks will start to feel more like squirming as he runs out of room to roam. Your baby will be weighing in at around 3 1/2 pounds and measures nearly 14 1/2 inches from head to toe.

Your baby's growth weight may begin to slow down a little now, but although it is slowing down the internal organs will continue to grow and develop.

31 and counting.........lol

2009-08-17T07:02:00.000-07:00

I am finally 31 weeks !!! Holy cow how did this happen, is it a dream? Am I dreaming? Is this little one still inside me growing and playing and kicking? Is he discovering new things because his eyes can now open? Is he recognizing Dad's voice and the end of the day? OOH my little one I cant wait to see you , your big brown eyes and your little toes , will you have Mommy's chubby cheeks? or Daddy's nose? I cannot imagine any thing as wonderful as being a Mom and helping your child grow. My heart aches for your sister that we lost but my faith has been restored with you, It wouldve been her third birthday a few weeks ago. I wish she could be here too with you but I wont stop I will go on and I will enjoy every moment I can spend with you. My beautiful son I love you..

Article From Sidelines ..for those of us on BEDREST!!

2009-08-13T12:15:00.000-07:00

BED RESTS SILVER LINING:
15 BENEFITS OF TAKING PREGNANCY LYING DOWN

By Laurie Krauth

How often do the one in five pregnant women assigned to bed rest get to brag about the experience? Yet here we lie, accumulating perks unknown to our mobile counterparts. So heres a reminder to horizontal pregnant women, and a lesson to our vertical sisters, about just 15 of the benefits Ive accrued in taking pregnancy lying down.

1. My husband has learned to cook. And not just in the microwave.

2. He can run the house. (He no longer puts the first load of wash in the machine and leaves it to mold. He regularly fills--and empties--the dishwasher, notices when were out of milk, creates a shopping list, hits more than one store to get the goods, buys in bulk and looks out for sales.)

3. I am amassing a quantity of sleep-time that I wont see again until my baby is 2.

4. I am tearing through novels, mastering (in theory) the football hold for breastfeeding and gossiping with friends with a laziness that my baby wont permit again until preschool.

5. Im losing my type A-ness&is it possible? Before this bed rest thing, I couldnt talk on the phone or have a friend over without also cooking or filing papers.

6. My old definition of a top-flight evening--one spent eviscerating eight items on my to-do listhas been replaced by one spent watching two videos with my husband.

7. I can stare aimlessly into space (without mentally adding tasks to said to-do list).

8. My athletic virtuosity no longer depends upon at least one sweaty set of tennis, three jogs and a night of swing dancing a week. Tackling the stairs now makes me proud..

9. Lying on the couch in the living room (aka Bed Rest Central), I savor sightings of cardinals and chubby snowflakes. Gone is the muttering about barren, skinny trees and steel gray sky. This is a cornucopia of earthly delights compared with the medical building that stared back at me from the hospital bed I occupied the other week (and could occupy again any time).

10. I relish my babys increasingly zealous kick-boxing because I know hes well and happy, and that matters more than anything.

11. Forget any worries that my new husband loves me conditionallyfor the sex, or how I take care of business around the house, for my fanatical energy, or for my lithe body. These are a distant memory and still he treats me like his bride.

12. No doubts left about how hell handle Real Life with me. As our honeymoon giddiness has been replaced by his holding me from 3 to 5 a.m. while I await crisis-level bleeding, as well as preparing my meals and cleaning up after me, weve cruised seamlessly through a decades worth of marital developmental stages in less than a year.

13. Improbably, he still makes me feel like a honeymooner, despite my girth, exhaustion and periodic fear. Curling up together on Bed Rest Central beats a night at a Parisian café with a new lover. I feel this exquisite bittersweet appreciation of each moment we spend together thats intensified by the knowledge that a hospital bed may beckon at any moment.

14. I am finally ready to have my baby. All this lying around finally put a stop to my obsessive worries about handling the transition to motherhood, leaving in its wake the searing desire to get on with toughening up my nipples and changing diapers for the kick-boxer Im carrying.

15. Im actually looking forward to being liberated by childbirth. While my fellow expectant mothers anticipate losing mobility and independence, I cant wait to be off bed rest and carry my baby and his hundreds of accoutrements through the house and out into the world. Ill be free!

If only I could remodel my kitchen it would look like....

2009-08-13T12:09:00.000-07:00

THIS! I love this kitchen, its clean clutter free and fresh!

More Baby Cashmere ...love it

2009-08-13T12:06:00.001-07:00

Baby Cashmere

2009-08-13T11:51:00.000-07:00

OMG!! I am in love with baby cashmere, what could feel better against baby's soft precious skin? I plan on dressing Lucas in some cashmere during the winter months here in Florida. I found a few pieces on line that were fairly reasonable...Hope you like

Kids Line Willow crib set

2009-08-13T11:25:00.001-07:00

2009-08-13T11:21:00.001-07:00

Lucas's crib and gear

2009-08-13T10:52:00.000-07:00

So we ordered the crib and waiting on the travel system . I chose a white crib because I feel like it is suited for my baby. I mean I love dark woods but I feel like its so grown up for my little one. I want him to be bright and happy and joyous in his bed. I love bright rooms and ours is sometimes lacking the brightness since its towards the backyard and the trees often hide the sunshine.
Baby is rooming with Mom and Dad until we can buy a bigger house. I honestly am in no rush he can stay in our room as long as he wants! Besides the intimacy issue I will love having him so close by and since I plan on breastfeeding it is more convenient. I also found the cutest crib set that I will be using. My sister got me a nautical themed one which I will use in the winter time, its seems suited for the winter. I dont want to be stuck using one crib set like other people are.

Did someone say ribeye?

2009-08-13T10:47:00.000-07:00

I guess I am a carnivore but hey protein is good for the baby!!

What happens after gestational diabetes?

2009-08-13T10:39:00.001-07:00

Everything yummy is off limits right now and being pregnant and haveing cravings doesnt help, here is yummy mushroom swiss burger I will indulge in once I am free...lol

30 weeks 4 days and still counting....

2009-08-13T10:01:00.000-07:00

My boy is getting bigger with each day he remains inside my belly. My love for him is unimaginable, I am in love with my son. I want to hold him kiss him smell him, love him and watch him grow. The days spent in this hospital will not go in vain. I promise to take advantage of all them time spend outside these walls. His Dad is so anxious to finally get to the delivery day as we all are.
I have gestational diabetes and it is no fun. My diet is so out of whack and I feel like I am totally starving. I have been told that baby isnt affected greatly by this change. I eat less carbs more protein and I take vitamins and supplements to make up for what is missing. I cant wait to leave this place so I can eat a fat steak and some cake! For Lucas I will make the sacrifice.
James has decided if I am gonna cheat then its limited to once a week, he is in control of this because I cant leave my room therefore if I want a cookie he has to bring it for me. I think pregant women with gestational diabetes suffer alot because at the time in our lives when we dont care about weight gain we are constantly reminded of our diets and what we are eating. It is so frustrating but it's not forever. Que sera - sera...

At 30 weeks pregnant stage, you are in the middle of your third trimester or in the 8th month of your pregnancy. So you have only 9 or 10 more weeks to go before the delivery or child birth. As you are in the final stages of pregnancy, you will become very restless and start feeling that the wait seems endless. This is the time when you must relax and rest. Find some time with your partner or spouse and plan and discuss the forthcoming events of delivery, childbirth and baby care. Try finishing projects which you’ve been planning since long. After the baby comes, you will be very busy with the baby, feeding the baby, changing diapers and nappies and so on. You have gained lot of weight and are gaining much more at the rate of about 1 pound per week. You may start feeling that you are becoming slow and clumsy. At 30 weeks pregnant stage you might be feeling quite tired and exhausted, so rest and relaxation are of great importance now.

You can increase your body stamina and energy levels by indulging in light exercises. The exercises should be done gradually, it is advisable that one does not overdo anything. Daily walks, breathing exercises, light workouts, stretching and swimming for short distances will make you feel better and help in coping with pregnancy related issues and problems. This is the best time to prepare your body for the upcoming event of labor, you can use the Braxton Hicks contractions for getting used to labor pains. The baby is putting on weight at this stage and growing quite steadily.

Baby’s Development

At 30 weeks pregnant stage, the baby’s approximate weight is about 1.5 kg or 3 pounds and approximate length from head to toe is about 14 to 17 inches or 36 to 38 cms. The baby becomes quite sensitive to the surroundings and is aware of the happenings around. The baby starts having definite sleep and waking patterns and the expectant mother is able to identify these. The baby’s and mothers sleep cycles need not necessarily match. The baby has become so big by now, that it is occupying nearly the entire uterine cavity. The baby moves and plays quite vigorously now. When the baby is not moving, it will generally be in a sitting position with the head in upward direction. Now is the time, when the baby starts positioning itself for exit by easing and resting the head on mother’s pelvic bones.

The baby’s brain is developing very fast during this period. The brain trains the eyes for opening and lungs for breathing. The baby is able to see the happenings in the uterus and can differentiate light and darkness and is capable of tracking a light source. The baby reacts to outer lights. The baby has fully grown eyelashes and eyebrows at this stage. The baby is adding on fat and gaining weight. The baby’s lengthwise growth may slow down now. Baby has fully developed and functional digestive tract and lungs during the 30 weeks pregnant stage.

28 weeks finallllly!!

2009-07-26T12:15:00.000-07:00

I am so happy Lucas and I are in week 28, we are closer to the finish line and I am thrilled. I read, talk and sing songs to him. I also play him random music and his response is usually kicking. I just finished Neko Case and I think he heard cause he kicked me again..lol...The gestational diabetes is still rather confusing and upsetting but I am dealing with it and I hope it gets better . This week ahead I will be due for a sonogram and I cant wait!! I hope he isnt hiding because at this stage of pregnancy sonograms are every 4 weeks so if he hides I gotta wait.

I finally chose the crib I want and hubby is frantically trying his best to get the house together without losing his mind. I feel so guilty that he has all the responsibility on his shoulders. He really is the greatest husband ever.

From Pregnancy Hut :

The 28th week is taking you through the last trimester where you will be gaining weight as rapidly as your body. You are now around three months away from the delivery. There will be regular check ups with the health care provider and discussion of the fetal movement chart. If the Rh antibody was found in your blood you will be given an anti-D injection in this week which will be repeated in the 36th week. If you have joined a prenatal class you will learn childbirth options, how to calculate kick counts and breast feeding versus bottle feeding options. Many of you can feel that the delivery is still quite far away but you can start making small preparations which would be helpful in case the baby decides to arrive before the due date. You can be ready with the nursery and the clothes and toiletries you would be requiring after the birth of the baby. This is an active phase where you are mobile to do the running around and do a little bit of shopping for the cradle or baby cot and prepare yourself for the coming busy phase of your life. You can stock up the nursery with a supply of wipes, diapers and decorate the nursery however some women prefer doing this after the baby arrives. You can sit and decide baby names and also make a list of the people you would be informing along with their contact numbers. You can even start preparing a baby shower if you plan to have one after the baby’s birth. You can continue with your healthy diet and exercise patterns especially if it is suiting you.

Baby’s Development

The baby is now about 16 inches long and weighs about 3 ½ to 4 pounds. The skin is wrinkled at this pregnancy stage but is developing layers of fat under the skin making the baby look a little rounder. Fine downy hair called lanugo and vernix a protective cover is enveloping the baby’s body. The baby has opened its eyes by now and the eyebrows and eyelids are well formed. The baby has also developed taste buds and sucks its thumb. The baby’s enzyme system and other endocrinological processes develop. It moves a lot in the uterus and kicks and stretches its body frequently. The baby’s organs and systems are well developed by now and if born prematurely at this stage the baby can survive if provided intensive, specialized care. The final two months of gestation are vital for the maturation of the body systems and organs which helps to prepare the baby for a smooth and healthy adjustment outside the womb. The lungs approach maturity and the respiratory movements are now coordinated and regular. If it is a boy the testis will now descend to the scrotum. The baby should gain significant weight as the pregnancy keeps advancing. The brain develops further into a more complex organ with grooves and indentations on its surface. The number of brain tissue also increase in this week. The head hair continues to grow and the eyebrows and eyelashes become visible.

Changes with your body

The second trimester is the best as the nausea and vomiting experienced in the first trimester have gone and the woman often looks good as she glows with pregnancy. The pressure of the growing uterus against the stomach can cause heartburn. The fundus or the top of the uterus is about 1/3rd of the distance between the belly button and the xiphoid cartilage. Constipation is common now due to the uterine pressure on the lower colon and the hormonal slowing of peristalsis. The increase in the size of the uterus combined with the maternal weight gain causes fatigue. There are changes in the breasts size and shape preparing them for lactation. The tiny sacs deep within the breast tissue produce colostrum which is followed by milk. The pregnancy weight gain tally is up to about 17 to 24 pounds by this stage. The symptoms of pregnancy will once again start becoming profound as you start nearing the end of pregnancy like leg cramps, constipation, insomnia, frequent urination and hemorrhoids due to excess pressure on the lower portion of the body. You can feel a tightening of the uterus or abdomen from time to time which is referred to as the Braxton Hicks contractions. This is a normal phenomenon as the body is practicing for the real thing. Usually the uterus contracts at all stages of a woman’s life but it is more noticeable now as the uterus is full.

Everyday is not like Sunday...

2009-07-26T10:21:00.000-07:00

However today is silent and gray. It's raining and sun is trying to peek out, beautiful for staying in bed which is what I'm doing!! Big surprise..lol I have been surfing the net for the entire day, I found this really nice wall art to place near Lucas's crib in our room. Yes his name is Lucas, isnt it lovely? My little bear :) I am trying to be as creative as I can to create his own space within our space.I hope it works. I saw some great lighting options but we have huge vaulted ceilings and haning wires is like mission impossible. Not sure which of these I will choose but I will post when I decide. Finding cute bedding is also a pain in the ass because everything I love is too expensive, like $900 expensive. Way ridiculous to entertain. OOOh and the decals are from Dali Wall Decals..

Hospital Bedrest week 7

2009-07-23T14:33:00.001-07:00

and for good freakin reason...I am knocked up and on hospital bedrest. I have a few complications:
1.incompetant cervix
2.pre term labor
3.gestational diabetes which is a result and side effect of the meds I am on to stop pre term labor

I love my doctors Hill & Fuentes. They have made my journey into motherhood realistic and now my son is in my belly at 27 weeks and 4 days pregnant, which means his chances of survival are excellent. Of course I dont want him living in an isolete in a NICU however I just want him to survive and be here with us. His kicks are amazing and I sometimes spend minutes just waiting and staring at my belly to see him moving around. Our lives have been turned upside down, my husband has given up our king size comfy comfy uber comfy bed in exchange for a sofabed in my hospital room.The mattress is like 3 maybe 4 inches thick and you can totally feel the springs in your back while laying down.Since I am here I figured I will finally keep up with my blogging.
It feels good to just vent even if its into thin air.
Today I spent my day submerged in surfing the net and you tube for everything from neko case to nick cave and nirvana..go figure
Its the first day I spent alot of time away from Facebook where everyone knows if youve been online for 3 hours or 3 days..lol
I watched maybe an hour of tv and then got bored and immediatly logged in and here I am. I think i'm gonna post alot of things I want for baby. Unfortunatly I dont have space for baby to have his own room as yet so he will be bunking in our room which isnt too big or too small. We cleared out space for a crib and I am patiently waiting on my dear hubby to buy one. I am totally stoked about my little one, he has brought me more happiness that I can even imagine in just a few short months.

We're Preggers

2009-07-23T14:07:00.000-07:00

Week 27: I'm a survivor, I'm gonna make it!

Fetal development in pregnancy week 27:fetus in seventh month Your not-so-tiny-anymore brilliant baby(about 2 pounds and 14.5 inches long!) is slowly rotating in preparation to “head out.” Obviously, this doesn’t happen overnight, but when you start to feel an unfamiliar pressure on your cervix, you’ll know you’ve got a fully flipped baby locked and loaded for the countdown to their birthday! Even now, at the beginning of the third trimester, their little lungs are already capable of breathing air while the pulmonary vascular system can provide sufficient gas exchange and the central nervous system can generally regulate rhythmic breathing as well as their basal body temperature. For what it’s worth, at this point in a healthy pregnancy a premature child (with intensive care) could easily win on the show: “Survivor: The Early Years.”

Tuesday is the new Monday

2008-06-03T19:32:00.000-07:00

My hubby's car is acting all crazy and we got rained on at Walmart. Today feels like a Monday!
I love buying new air fresheners, its the best part of coming home when the house smells all yummy..mmmmmm, good!

Next week is vacation time, I am so looking forward to it, cant wait!! St.Croix here we come ;)

Another birthday coming up too, not so exciting but with age comes knowledge and understanding so I say bring it on.

helicopter love

2008-04-23T16:27:00.000-07:00

my other half is insanely obsessed with rc helicopters..
did someone say nerd?

i love greek salad

2008-04-23T16:14:00.000-07:00

left work early today met noel and went to school to try and signup for classes the campus was very boring and basic which is perfect for me because it means less distractions
college doesnt seem so bad after all
yes im 31 and going back to college ... so what

she won...

2008-04-22T19:28:00.000-07:00

everyone hates hilary except me- i think she is something else, a force to be reckoned with so to speak..

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton gained a gritty victory in the Pennsylvania primary Tuesday night over a better-funded Barack Obama, staving off elimination in their historic race for the Democratic presidential nomination.

The former first lady was winning 54 percent of the vote to 46 percent for her rival with 35 percent of the vote counted, and she hoped for significant inroads into Obama's overall lead in the competition for delegates to the Democratic National Convention.

Clinton scored her victory by winning the votes of blue-collar workers, women and white men in an election where the economy was the dominant concern. He was favored by blacks, the affluent and voters who recently switched to the Democratic Party, a group that comprised about one in ten Pennsylvania voters, according to the surveys conducted by The Associated Press and the TV networks.

More than 80 percent of voters surveyed as they left their polling places said the nation was already in a recession.

Clinton won despite being outspent heavily by her rival in a six-week campaign that allowed time for intense courtship of the voters.

She showed her blue collar bona fides one night by knocking down a shot of whiskey, then taking a mug of beer as a chaser. Obama went bowling in his attempt to win over working-class voters.

The win gave Clinton a strong record in the big states as she attempts to persuade convention superdelegates to look past Obama's delegate advantage and his lead in the popular vote in picking a nominee. She had previously won primaries in Texas, California, Ohio and her home state of New York, while Obama won his home state of Illinois.

At the same time, even some of her aides conceded she is facing another likely must-win challenge in Indiana in two weeks time, particularly with Obama favored to carry North Carolina on the same day.

Clinton gained at least 28 delegates with her victory, with another 130 still to be awarded.

That left Obama with an overall lead of 1648.5 to 1537.5, totals that include the superdelegates who are not picked in primaries and caucuses.

Clinton projected confidence to the end of the Pennsylvania campaign, scheduling an election-night rally in Philadelphia. Obama signaled in advance he expected to lose, flying off to Indiana for an evening appearance even before the polls closed.

Flush with cash, Obama reported spending $11.2 million on television in the state, more than any place else. That compared with $4.8 million for Clinton.

The tone of the campaign was increasingly personal — to the delight of Republicans and John McCain, the GOP presidential nominee-in-waiting gaining in the polls while the Democrats battle in primaries deep into the spring.

"In the last 10 years Barack Obama has taken almost $2 million from lobbyists, corporations and PACs. The head of his New Hampshire campaign is a drug company lobbyist, in Indiana an energy lobbyist, a casino lobbyist in Nevada," said a Clinton commercial that aired in the final days of the race.

Obama responded with an ad that accused Clinton of "eleventh-hour smears paid for by lobbyist money." It said that unlike his rival, he "doesn't take money from special interest PACs or Washington lobbyists — not one dime."

Also to the delight of Republicans, the six-week layoff between primaries produced a string of troubles for the Democrats.

Obama was forced onto the defensive by incendiary comments by his pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, then triggered controversy on his own by saying small-town Americans cling to guns and religion because of their economic hardships.

Clinton conceded that she had not landed under sniper fire in Bosnia while first lady, even though she said several times that she had. And she replaced her chief strategist, Mark Penn, after he met with officials of the Colombian government seeking passage of a free trade agreement that she opposes.

The remaining Democratic contests are primaries in North Carolina, Indiana, Oregon, Kentucky, West Virginia, Montana, South Dakota and Puerto Rico, and caucuses in Guam.

___

David Espo reported from Washington.

another monday and all i want are new sneakers

2008-04-22T18:28:00.000-07:00

hold on its tuesday!! well, let me say i am a busy busy little bee. i sat here at this same computer last nite and didnt feel like writing, i was tired and here i am again tired.work is draining all my energy and i get home and i just wanna crash! anyway i am in search of a few things i really want and here they are..hot shit

what is wrong with this crazy bitch?

2008-04-17T20:03:00.000-07:00

has lil kim gone totally blind? cause then i would understand her downward spiral towards what she has become : a tranny

What does Black sound like?

2008-04-17T17:50:00.000-07:00

*although i'm not black i can relate&this was interesting to me..

10 Things Never to Say to a Black Coworker

source: http://www.diversityinc.com/public/3372.cfm

In 2008, you'd think the taboo subjects and phrases would be clearly outlined and understood by all when it comes to what is and is not acceptable to say to a Black colleague. But that's far from the case. Here are 10 things you never want to say to a Black coworker or boss.

1) You're so articulate

You're so … articulate? Smart? Different? Yes, the speaker may intend a compliment, but what may be meant as praise instead comes across as being condescending. It implies the person being complimented is an exception to the rule and is exhibiting behavior atypical of others of his or her ethnic background.

"I haven't had it said to me, maybe I'm not articulate enough, but I've heard a number of Blacks say they've had it said to them … you're so articulate or you're so smart or intelligent," says Berlinda Fontenot-Jamerson, former director of diversity at Disney ABC Television Group. In her many years in the diversity industry, Fontenot-Jamerson has seen and heard it all. Some of it still makes her cringe.

"I feel like education and awareness is my mission, so I try to be kind when I check people to help them understand what they just said," she says. "I might make a joke to help them understand that it was a faux pas, and hopefully I have good enough relationships with them to have further conversations with them."

2) Is That Your Real Hair?

Danielle Robinson, director of diversity, talent and organizational design at Diageo, a wine, beer and spirits company, said she was amazed when she got this question from a colleague. But instead of getting angry, Robinson explained to her coworker why the question was inappropriate.

"There are a number of ways to respond. But I told the person they had no idea if they might be asking that question to someone suffering from a medical condition [such as] someone recovering from cancer treatment," she says. "I wound up giving this one woman a little lesson because you never know what the situation might be of the person you're asking a question."

3) "You" people

"I've heard this one several times," says Fontenot-Jamerson. Who exactly are "You people," and how do they differ from regular people? Use this poorly chosen phrase at your own risk.

4) Do you eat a lot of … (plug in the offending stereotype here)

Some stereotypes simply refuse to die. There's nothing wrong with natural curiosity about the ethnic eating habits of some of your coworkers. The problem lies in focusing on stereotypical Black fare such as fried chicken, watermelon, etc. It reveals the speaker has a very limited and narrow perception of Black culture and cuisine.

"One of my young relatives told me when they go out on interviews they may get queries about fried chicken and the stereotypes about the food that we like to eat," says Fontenot-Jamerson.

5) Why are you so angry?

This one is more often directed at Black males, thanks in large part to the media, which often portrays Black men as being angry and/or criminals.

6) Why are you acting white?

Consider this a relative of "You're so articulate." Why would exhibiting proper behavior, manners or dialect be categorized as acting white? If that's the case, what does it mean to act Black?

7) You don't sound Black over the phone.

What does Black sound like?

8) I don't think of you as Black.

DiversityInc Partner and Cofounder Luke Visconti received a letter from a reader who was presented with this particular compliment. He responded, "What you are experiencing is the first instance of a person accepting another person who is outside of their 'tribe.' Although the words and the sentiment are insulting, the person expressing them is (usually) not consciously trying to insult you. In their backward and ignorant way, they are actually trying to give you a compliment."

9) You graduated from where?

This particular offense came to our attention directly from one of our readers, Beatriz Mallory, who wrote, "In a career of nearly 30 years, I've heard them all. I am both African American and Hispanic, so I get it from both sides, on top of being a female. In trying to recall the worst, I'd have to nominate this one. It is the unguarded question "YOU went to CORNELL? WOW!" The implication is that in their mind, someone like me isn't automatically worthy of such an accomplishment. I never express my annoyance."

10) The N-word

The ultimate faux pas. Just because you've seen repeats of Dave Chapelle's show where the word is used liberally, that doesn't give you--or anyone--license to make conversational use of the word. To read more on the debate, read Double Standard: Can You Use the N-Word? in the Jan./Feb. 2008 issue of DiversityInc.

And don't fall into the trap of thinking substituting an "A" for the "er" makes the word acceptable. Fontenot-Jamerson believes it's a word used far too casually among youths, both white and Black.

"The new generation uses the N-word very loosely [and] the white kids do it too," she says. "I've been in the company where the youngsters have been using the word because they don't understand the history that comes with it."

Like Fontenot-Jamerson, Robinson looks at each misspoken phrase as an opportunity to teach and educate. "A lot of the questions are usually out of ignorance or genuine curiosity. So I always look at opportunities like these as a chance to educate," says Robinson. "Instead of getting angry, you don't want them to make this mistake with someone else. There are ways to ask a question more inquisitively that won't offend."

ummm yeah...

2008-04-14T19:25:00.001-07:00

some mondays suck more than others, and i must say today wasnt as bad as it couldve been..
so i guess oprah's book club is working and i may be living a more conscious life already?could it really be..well i didnt have road rage today and for that i must deserve an award or two.today i want to talk of all the good things that happened this monday- i woke up , and as the morning unfolded i realized i had to go to work so off i went on my new found local route, no need to be pissed off on i-4 got to work on time and did what i get paid to do..and the coffee pot was there today, no hijacking this week thank god.
my weekend left me wanting at least 16 more hours of sleep but since that wasnt possible I have decided to go to bed an hour earlier all week long.
all i can say is i am thankful to have all that i do have especially on mondays

what is wrong with artie??

2008-04-10T19:53:00.000-07:00

awww.....artie choked his assistant teddy and quit the howard stern show today..wow
of course i missed the show and they are not replaying it, dam bastards
who's censoring now?!!

whatever

2008-04-10T19:25:00.000-07:00

today was almost as crappy as monday but i had a mocha frap this morning so go figure
the best part was the whip cream ... m mm ' good
i keep reading shit about this John Mayer , who fucking cares ?? who gives a shit about him anyways? Some new rumor that he initiated a kiss with Perez Hilton.. umm why does anyone care if these 2 assholes kiss each other? stop using up precious air time with this bullshit- UGH!!!!! is this world so mad that people care about this?
i had a little road rage today but i am trying to start living in the "now" and trying to accept things i cant change ..like assholes on i-4 doing 35 in a 65
which is ironic coming from someone who was pulled over in the past for going too slow- i was lost what can i say

can someone tell me how to get this guy's job? I mean really, i can totally perfect the art of underwear walking..

shoes

2008-04-07T20:34:00.000-07:00

frye shoes totally rock, when i was like 16 i got my 1st pair of frye harness boots which i totally loved, now i am in search of a new pair-here are the ones I want so badly

its freakin monday again and there are no subways in orlando

2008-04-07T19:41:00.000-07:00

well today wasnt as bad as last monday but it still sucked the best part was sleeping til 10 am worst part was getting to work and figuring out the coffee pot was missing...who the hell takes home a fucking coffee pot? omg i was so annoyed i go to work for 2 reasons to get paid and to have coffee i wanted to flip my desk over and leave, the one day i need caffeine the most-then out of sheer pissed off-ness i went to the nature's table and got their crappy coffee which is crappy like that whole franchise they are crap monsters i hate them ok hate is too harsh i strongly dislike them my boss seemed to be happy so she didnt bother me yay now i am home and my husband is playing with his helicopter , and I am listening to Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong , how beautiful the sound coming out these speakers i dont mind this at all i finally bought "a new earth" the book oprah has been raving about and doing her online classes on what an ass i felt like asking the little twerp in barnes and noble for "a new world" she looked at me like "you pathetic loser" then i thought hey at least i dont work at barnes and noble!!
hahahahahahhah

I found my halloween costume

2008-04-07T19:24:00.000-07:00

The Notorious Bettie Page

as sexy as ever, ms bettie page

every girl should be a her own version of a famous pinup model? just a thought

preppy love

2008-04-05T08:42:00.000-07:00

these are a few of my favorite things...

some girls are bigger than others

2008-04-05T08:18:00.000-07:00

are the smiths the best band ever?i think so.
many love rolling stones, the beatles , the doors but my heart and ears belong to the smiths.i was introduced to the smith when i was 15 by a psycotic friend vikki carrasquillo, what a crazy bitch-she stole all my favorite shoes and blamed it on depression or something weird like shoplifting addiction, i dont know .anyways i guess the smiths were worth the shoes.
the sad part is that at 31 none of my current friends know who the smiths are or care so i have no one to relate to about my love of the smiths.oh well.

i hate mondays

2008-03-31T19:39:00.000-07:00

i've always wondered what it would be like to be rich and not have to worry about the dreaded inevitable monday. wow, today seemed extra long like waiting in line to pee - whatever
it was a long day but after spending the weekend in miami nothing could really compare especially going to work. i like miami its an interesting city with lots of fake beautiful people.my favorite part is all the water, waterways, the ports, yachts and megayachts - now those i admire
it was the winter music conference and let me just say miami bursting at its seams
one bentley after another, lamborghinis and ferraris after my 5th i was like ok what the hell are these people doing for a living?? are all selling drugs or something? and everyone had a dam boat ah the glamorous life..

A poem by Wislawa Szymborska:

2008-03-27T20:52:00.000-07:00

The End and the Beginning

After every war
someone has to clean up.
Things won’t
straighten themselves up, after all.
Someone has to push the rubble
to the sides of the road,
so the corpse-laden wagons can pass.

Someone has to get mired
in scum and ashes,
sofa-springs,
splintered glass,
and bloody rags.

Someone must drag in a girder
to prop up a wall.
Someone must glaze a window,
rehang a door.

Photogenic it’s not,
and takes years.
All the cameras have left
for another war.

Again we’ll need bridges
and new railway stations.

Sleeves will go ragged
from rolling them up.
Someone, broom in hand,
still recalls how it was.
Someone listens
and nods with unsevered head.
Yet others milling about
already find it dull.

From behind the bush
sometimes someone still unearths
rust-eaten arguments
and carries them to the garbage pile.

Those who knew
what was going on here
must give way to
those who know little.
And less than little.
And finally as little as nothing.

In the grass which has overgrown
causes and effects,
someone must be stretched out,
blade of grass in his mouth,
gazing at the clouds.

fathers have rights too..

2008-03-27T20:40:00.000-07:00

my dear brother suffers and is a target of parental alienation..

this article is from http://www.paawareness.org/

What is Parental Alienation?

Parental alienation involves the mental manipulation and/or bullying of children, which can result in destroying a loving and warm relationship they once shared with a parent.

Parental alienation and hostile aggressive parenting deprives children of their right to be loved by and showing love for both of their parents. Parental Alienation can occur in intact families, but is mostly seen in separated and divorced families.
Parents/guardians using alienation tactics to hurt the other 'target' parent have been compared to cult leaders. These people put their own hatred, anger and motives before their own childs emotional and mental health. In effect, they treat their children as nothing more than possessions, and ammunition to hurt the 'target' parent.

Professionals argue whether Parental Alienation is a Syndrome or not. But they all agree that the problem exists and it's damaging to children, and can affect them into adulthood.

What is Parental Alienation Syndrome?

Parental alienation syndrome (PAS) is a psychological condition most often observed in children affected by high conflict divorce and/or separation. It is one of the most damaging outcomes affecting children as a result of exposure to PA and Hostile-Aggressive Parenting. The most common symptom of children affected by PAS is their severe opposition to contact with one parent and/or overt hatred toward such parent when there is little and often, no logical reason to explain the child's behavior. The effects of PAS can last well into adulthood and may last for a lifetime with tragic consequences.
Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) is different from Parental Alienation (PA). PAS refers to the behaviors of the child, whereas PA describes the abusive behaviors of a parent or caregiver. There are many debates as to whether PAS exists or is 'Junk Science'. PAAO believes that is for the experts to decide, we concentrate on bringing awareness and education about the abusive behaviors of parents & caregivers, whether or not they cause PAS is not important, what is important is that the abuse be recognized and stopped.

How can it happen?

During the crisis of divorce, most parents fear whether their children will emerge unscathed. Any reasonable and empathetic parent sincerely believes in the value of his or her children having a healthy relationship with both parents. Ideally, parents deliberately work on comforting and reassuring the children that no harm will come to them. At the same time, both try to strengthen their parent-child relationships without degrading the other parent or causing the children to feel divided loyalty. They encourage visits, talk kindly of the other parent in the children's presence, and set aside their own negative feelings to avoid causing the children distress. They are sensitive to the children's needs and encourage positive feelings toward the other parent. This outcome is the goal of not only the parents and children, but also the attorneys and judge involved in the case.

However, any number of events can destroy the fragile balance of peace between parents. If this happens, an injured parent may seek comfort by aligning with the children, especially since be or she may feel threatened by the children's love for the other parent. A pattern of alienation usually begins without any malicious or conscious intent to harm or destroy the relationship between the other parent and the children. Though most parents mean well, they are often unaware of how subtle behaviors and comments can hurt the relationship between the children and the targeted parent. Alienating parents however learn how to manipulate and use their children to hurt the other parent on purpose, and with a vengeance. This can include anything from outright telling the children their other parent does not love them and does not want to be with them, to destroying and hiding communication from the other parent, to simply refusing to act as a 'parent' when a child does not want to spend time with, or is rude to, the other, and empowering their child to do as they wish.

In 1994, approximately 2.4+ million North Americans obtained divorces, including the parents of more than one million children under the age of eighteen. Nearly as many unmarried couples with children will separate. Thanks to sky-high divorce rates and recent increases in the number and viciousness of child custody battles, there has been a marked increase in parental alienation. Children suffer from a breakup because they are torn, trapped, precariously balanced, as if one wrong move could cost them all their parents' love and acceptance. This can easily lead to disastrous effects on children. Various studies show that youngsters exposed to even mildly alienating behaviors may have trouble learning, concentrating, relaxing, or getting along with their peers. They have been known to develop physical symptoms and/or serious behavior problems. Clearly then, parental alienation is a threat to the mental and emotional health of a child.

Some early signs of Parental Alienation:

Children perceive one parent as causing financial problems of the other parent
Children appear to have knowledge of details relating to the legal aspects of the divorce or separation
Children show sudden negative change in their attitude toward a parent/guardian
Children appear uneasy around target parent - they resort to "one word" answers and fail to engage openly in conversations as they previously have done
Children are uncharacteristically rude and/or belligerent to target parent
Access time is not occurring as agreed upon or court ordered - visitation is being unilaterally cut back by the other parent
Hostile Aggressive Parent (HAP) parent undermines the other parent or speaks disparagingly about other parent in the presence of the children
HAP parent starts making reference to other parent as being abusive and a risk to the children with no apparent good reason
Allowing children to choose whether or not to visit a parent, even though the court has not empowered the parent or children to make that choice;
Telling the children about why the marriage failed and giving them the details about the divorce or separation settlement;
Refusing the other parent access to medical and school records or schedules of extracurricular activities;
Blaming the other parent for not having enough money, changes in lifestyle, or other problems in the children's presence;
Rigid enforcement of the visitation schedule for no good reason other than getting back at the other parent;
False allegations of sexual abuse, drug and alcohol use or other illegal activities by the other parent;
Asks the children to choose one parent over the other;
Reminding the children that the children have good reason to feel angry toward their other parent;
Setting up temptations that interfere with visitation;
Giving the children the impression that having a good time on a visit will hurt the parent;
Asking the children about the other parent's personal life;
'Rescuing' the children from the other parent when there is no danger.
Simply put, the parents engaging in such behavior are un-fit, abusive parents, putting their own emotional needs before those of their children.

On Marriage, responding to "how is marriage"

2008-03-27T19:56:00.000-07:00

Hey there!! How is your Governor doin? Poppin collars slapping hoes??!! LOL

Let me just say I love NEW YORK and miss it dearly.
I love the whole concept of marriage , I love the fact that on some level morals actually play a role in my life. I mean I am not tryin to sound holier than thou or mother teresa like because i certainly am not, however I must say that I am happy to be married and I enjoyed my wedding I totally wish I could do it like every weekend (BIG PARTY with lots of GIFTS--lol)
I mean marriage may not be for everyone because some people need variety however. I have reached this place in life where I am satisfied with the role my husband plays as my husband - you know what I mean? And Im sure its the same for him. I mean every dude can lust after the average big booty girl however you cant always wife that type of chick cause theyre too entrenched in how big their asses are and what dude can do what for them and what club they gonna hit next wknd, thats great to watch but is that girl gonna make a good mommy? probably not
I need a dude that will be there with me when I am fine as hell and when I get old and gray and the boobies start saggin..I need intellectual stimulation because a penis is sometimes not enough.

31 and counting

O Happy day...

32 weeks !!!!!!!! We are finally seeing that light..

Another day

Bullsh*t

Wednesday Actually

I can plan ahead cant I?

Baby size

Week 31

31 Weeks Pregnant

Pregnancy Body Changes at 31 Weeks Pregnant

Your Babys Growth at 31 weeks pregnant

31 and counting.........lol

Article From Sidelines ..for those of us on BEDREST!!

If only I could remodel my kitchen it would look like....

More Baby Cashmere ...love it

Baby Cashmere

Kids Line Willow crib set

Lucas's crib and gear

Did someone say ribeye?

What happens after gestational diabetes?

30 weeks 4 days and still counting....

28 weeks finallllly!!

Everyday is not like Sunday...

Hospital Bedrest week 7

We're Preggers

Week 27: I'm a survivor, I'm gonna make it!

Tuesday is the new Monday

helicopter love

i love greek salad

she won...

another monday and all i want are new sneakers

what is wrong with this crazy bitch?

What does Black sound like?

*although i'm not black i can relate&this was interesting to me..

10 Things Never to Say to a Black Coworker

ummm yeah...

what is wrong with artie??

whatever

shoes

its freakin monday again and there are no subways in orlando

I found my halloween costume

preppy love

some girls are bigger than others

i hate mondays

A poem by Wislawa Szymborska:

fathers have rights too..

What is Parental Alienation?

What is Parental Alienation Syndrome?

How can it happen?

Some early signs of Parental Alienation:

On Marriage, responding to "how is marriage"

Your Babys Growth at 31 weeks pregnant