ELLABELLA07's SparkPeople Blog

7 months old!

Mon, 1 Oct 2007 22:24:35 EST

Looking at the pictures of the Feb. 07 babies, I can't believe how fast they've all grown. Where did all the time go??? It seems like just yesterday we were comparing aches and pains, impatiently waiting for our babies!

I can't believe all the things Ella can do now. She's mobile, she's funny, and she's opinionated! I don't think I could possibly love her anymore. She's absolutely perfect!

She's sleeping through the night like a champ. About a month ago, we spent t...

My Birth Story

Sat, 3 Mar 2007 23:04:21 EST

A week before my due date, I hit a new level of misery. I was so swollen that I couldn't walk, my blood pressure was really high, and I'd been having contractions for three weeks, which meant I hadn't been getting much sleep. I went in to see my doctor on Tuesday, and she decided that it was time to put me out of my misery.

On Wednesday, Feb. 21 (four days before my EDD), I went in for an induction at 90% effaced and 4cm dialated. I was strep B positive, so they started the anti...

Wiggle Worm

Sat, 20 Jan 2007 01:03:58 EST

Ella is getting REALLY strong! Her kicks aren't sweet little flutters anymore. They hurt! I'm sitting here watching her feet poke out! She moves constantly. She's never going to sleep, is she??

Getting Uncomfortable!

Mon, 1 Jan 2007 23:59:50 EST

So the aches and pains of the third trimester are catching up with me! Eight more weeks to go, and I'm no longer sleeping, everything aches, and I have a tiny foot lodged in my ribs. I'm so excited about meeting my little girl, but I've had just about enough pregnancy, thank you very much!

PINK PINK PINK!!

Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:48:29 EST

I think my husband and I are still in shock that we're having a daughter. That sounds so cool to say... our daughter! The ultra sound was so great. I loved watching her play with her toes and suck her thumb and kick and wiggle. I can't belive how much she's grown in the last six weeks!

The tech spent so much time with us, and she explained what everything was. We saw a healthy & well developed brain, heart, lungs, kidneys, bladder, and umbilical cord. She explained the positi...

Second Ultrasound

Tue, 15 Aug 2006 02:03:28 EST

Today we got to go in for our second ultrasound. I was amazed by how much the baby had grown. It has more then doubled in size in the past three weeks, and its little arms, legs, and neck have all grown significantly. I don't think I'll ever get over how amazing it is to see the baby before it's born. I can hardly sit still so the poor u/s tech can do her job!

My favorite of the photos (yes plural!) that they gave us is the close up profile picture I posted here. It looks like...

Eleven Weeks

Sun, 6 Aug 2006 23:47:39 EST

Finally feeling better now, but I'm anxious to see the baby again and hear the heartbeat. I can't wait till I can feel the baby moving around in there! This past week, I started looking pregnant, which is better than just looking chubby, but regular pants are a thing of the past.

I must say, I love the Feb. mommies! You guys are the best!

Impatient Mommy

Sun, 30 Jul 2006 17:08:42 EST

So I was reading the posts today, and I realized that everyone due at the beginning of Feb. is pretty much done with M/S and they are on to the second trimester. I'll admit it... I'm jealous! I am so eager for the baby to be born, I don't know how I'm going to stand 30 more weeks! Oh no! It's going to be really really hard when everyone starts having their babies and I have four weeks to go! (Maybe I should visit March!) I just never realized how LONG 9 months are! I want to meet the l...

First Ultrasound

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 10:25:10 EST

What a relief! We went in to the doctor because I was having abdominal pain, and we were so afraid something was wrong. Not only is everything fine, but we got to see our little baby. So cute! It wiggled and danced, and we're totally in love. We can hardly wait till he or she finally arrives!

I wish the same for all my fellow mommies!