Seems like everyone has a blog about their’s, so here’s mine (:
My boyfriend & I had only been together a very short time before we thought I was pregnant, like a month. We hadn’t used protection since we’d been together (He didn’t think he worked down there & I relied on the pull-out method. Usually always worked), and one day he didn’t pull out soon enough, so after he’s like “OMG, I did a little in there!” We both kind of freaked out for about an hour. I went home after a few more hours. We were texting that night and one of us brought up what if I got pregnant, what we’d do, and all those questions… Well, we got ourselves a little excited about it. So, I took a test at the end of March, it was negative. We were both disappointed. After that, we just kind of tried to get pregnant.
I took a test before my last period, it was negative. Okay, disappointed again. Then I got my period (April 1). This was all around Prom time, might I add. We had sex a few more times after that. Being Prom season & that my boyfriend was a senior, I had to get a dress. I picked it out in the beginning of April, got it fitted the second week of April, and went to wear it on April 30th. It fit fine at the fitting and when I brought it home. A few days before prom I put it on. I thought ‘Wow, my boobs are getting big. NICE!!’. I was gaining weight because I was overcoming bulimia, so I attributed it to that. Prom was a nice night (: A few days prior to prom, my dad took me to get my ear pierced. I had already had the same spot done on my right ear, so I didn’t expect the left to get so infected like it did. I went to the doctor to get antibiotics the Monday following prom (May 2). I took them and after the second pill (one in the morning, one at night), my kidneys started to KILL. I have microbeign hematuria so I thought that was what the problem was. I went back to the doctor (May 5). They asked me the usual questions, antibiotics & all the normal stuff, and my period. I said it was April 1st, so I was a couple days late which wasn’t unusual. So on the pee sample he took, he ran a pregnancy test. The results came back that I was unbelievably dehydrated. Oh, and pregnant. I was about 5 weeks along when I found out. I immediately called my boyfriend [as soon as the doctor had stepped out of the room] and scream-whispered, “I’m Pregnant!!” He said. “Ok….” I later found out he was with his mom in the car so he couldn’t freak out like he wanted to. He didn’t believe me at first, so I took two more, both positive.
So, 20 weeks later, here I am. Near 26 weeks pregnant, living at my father’s house with my boyfriend, with a happy healthy very active baby boy on the way (:
Just thought I’d share <3
I was on a website reading about what’s in store this week & I saw this is a forum off to the side… Copy & paste if you want(:
1. How many weeks along are you?
– 25 weeks and 6 days
2. Do you know the gender of your baby?
– Little boy (:
3. Have you picked out names? (Share if you like)
– Thomas Douglas III, We’re going to call him Trace, like the number three.
4. Have you had colustrum/breast milk yet?
– Yes, around 15 weeks. It comes out if I am laying on my side & my arm squishes my boob. Icky.
5. Have you had Braxton Hicks?
– Yes
6. Has your baby dropped yet?
– Nope
7. Are you a FTM?
– Yes
8. Who is most excited about baby besides you?
– Everyone lol.
9. Are you measuring ahead? Behind? normal?
-About normal.
10. Do you have a linea negra?
– Nope
11. Do you have swelling?
– Not really no.
12. Do you have mood swings?
– yeah, they aren’t terrible. I’d say they’re close to pms-y.
13. Do you have/had morning sickness?
– neverr.
14. Do you/did you have cravings? What for? Any aversions?
– It varies. Usually its just sugary treats, like chocolate&wonka candy.
15. What other pregnancy symptoms have you had?
– All of them. Sore breasts, leg cramps[started recently], cravings, heightened sense of smell, everything.
16. What things do you still have to buy for baby?
– A crib&bedding. We have clothes, stroller, swing and car seat that his mom gave us, so we just have to get the crib&the bedding.
17. Do you have a scheduled induction date, c-section, going natural, midwife….
– I’m going natural
18. Are you still working?
– Yes. Until october 15th, then the resturant where i work closes for the season. yay&nay at hte same time.
19. How many ultra sounds have you had?
– 2
20. Have you had a baby shower?
– I have one on november 6th
21. What are you most tired of hearing re: pregnancy?
– “Its it toms?” umm ya… “boy or girl!?” “can i touch?!!?” no way.
22. Where does baby kick?
– every which way he can. He’s discovered just under my ribs and my sides when i have cramps there.
23. Where have you grown most aside from baby bump?
– boobs, and apparently my booty cuz that’s the only place I’ve got stretch marks lol…
24. Do you have stretch marks?
– On my butt, one on my left thigh and on my right boob… So weird places i know…
25. Can you still shave?
– Its incredibly difficult and uncomfortable to do my legs. ‘Down there’ is pretty much impossible.
26. What can’t you do now, that you could earlier in pregnancy?
– See my toesies. Shave. Walk a normal speed.. I now waddle.
Today, I was on my way to get on birth control- because my boyfriend and I started having sex again… The nurse did my exam and handed me a cup… Pregnancy Test time!!!
No clear result…
Blood Work…
Positive. I’m 2-3 weeks pregnant… WHAT THE HELL!
I’m supposed to be happy right??????? I’m NOT! :// I don’t know what to do!
I was 16 when I had my first son and I’ve grown and experienced a lot since then.
I’m always free to talk, answer questions, anything. I’m a stay-at-home momma and I LOVE talking to people even If it’s just about the weather.
I hope to get the chance to follow your stories and be a part of your experience 🙂
Since Keagan died… We went two separate ways. Kinda. He went to rehab, I went to Counseling… We talked occasionally, but we never had anything to say.
He moved into his mom’s new place in August… so he could continue the road to sobriety. I stayed here, in Springfield. I took the summer planning an “empty” life. School, College, Work, Future Job. ALL planned out…I didn’t have Keagan, or my boyfriend so all the things I planned before were null and void. He checked up on me still, and I have to admit, It’s HARD to love someone, and considering my daughter was gone, made loving him that much worse….
In October, I cut off all contact, I had to… And, I did complete every goal I set for myself, and I became really “superficial”… Know a cheerleader? And how they’re peppy? That was me, I smiled, so much, it became a new thing…
I went to therapy/counseling that my parents reluctantly set up…but I went once, twice a month… I wasn’t interested. I dealt with everyone talking about me. The worst story I heard thus far… I killed my daughter. He killed our daughter… That’s unfair. My baby died from lacking oxygen for too long… Our fighting didn’t help anything…
But, he found out that the girl he had been dating was pregnant in January of this year. Calling me, he asked that we talk. He never let me down. Besides our fighting, He really didn’t. I can’t blame him for everything. But… he talked. more than I had in the year that had passed us by, and asked that I still be there for him, because one thing he was totally sure of was that he loved me. Speechless, I said I’d always be there.
March, April, May, June, July, I attended my 2-hour a week counseling sessions. I talked to him. I visited Keagan. I brought her to my surface. I’m willing to work on fixing this. August, his ex-girlfriend had a due date. By the 4th.. Baby Michael was born, full term. He was only 4 pounds, and tested positive for heroin. His son was placed in DFS…where he’s stayed. He’s almost done with the parenting plan, next step is placement with him-the girl signed rights off… Drugs are more important, and today… September 14th, 2011… I’m engaged to the man I will always love. Mistakes happen. I forgive him. all the love in the world….
He may not be perfect but, love is.
I’m 20 years old. I like to share my story with others because it really shows that no matter what, you can do this, and no matter what, you’re not alone.
I’m currently 19 weeks pregnant and very excited for this baby to come! However, my boyfriend, not so much. We’ve been together for 5 years and definitely have our ups and downs, but one thing we always shared was truly loving each other. He joined the service and I couldn’t have been prouder of him. He was following his dreams. When he got back, we went away to separate schools and survived that. Then a year ago, we moved in together. Things were good for a while, but as usual, something was getting in the way of us being truly happy. Well, we tried to work things out for several months and it seemed that everything was finally going to work out.
Well, the second week of June came around and I found out I was pregnant. I’ve been on birth control for 3 years and know how to take it properly. However, I forgot to take it 3 days in a row and bam, I became pregnant. I was really nervous to tell my significant other, but finally got up the courage to do so. His first reaction wasn’t really a reaction at all. He was just kinda like, “Ummm, really? Okay.” So the next day, I made him sit down with me and tell me how he really felt about it. He was terrified as most men are when they first hear the news. He said that he’d be there for me and the baby and I was over the moon. For once, things were going to be good. Well, 2 weeks later, I came home from work and all of his things were gone. He called me a few days later to tell me that he wasn’t ready for a baby and if I wasn’t going to have an abortion, then he couldn’t be with me anymore. I thought about this for a while. I really wanted him in my life, but I also already loved this baby so much. After no contact with him for about a week, I made the decision to keep my baby. I told him that I was keeping it and I really haven’t heard from him since.
Ladies, when it comes to pregnancy, you need to do what’s right for you! Not your parents, or boyfriend, or even friends. This decision is ultimately yours and you can do whatever you feel is right in your heart. You don’t need a man to help you through it and remember this, anyone can be a father. But it takes a special man to be a Dad. Also, support lies all around you. My family and friends have been great support for me throughout this entire pregnancy so far and whenever I do feel alone, I look at my growing belly and remind myself that I made the best decision for me and I have more love for this baby than I ever thought possible.
