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(Message started by: rzezniksangel on Dec 24th, 2007, 9:26pm)

Title: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by rzezniksangel on Dec 24th, 2007, 9:26pm
So I went to the doctor this morning and confirmed....

I'M PREGNANT!!!

Doctor says I'm about 8 weeks in and puts my due date at 8/1/08....WOOHOO!!! �I'm so excited. �This is the best Christmas present I could ever get!

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Post by the frosty o on Dec 25th, 2007, 10:07am
Merry Christmas!! And Congratulations!! :)

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Post by Shannon on Dec 25th, 2007, 10:09am
That is so exciting. Congratulations and Merry Christmas!!

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Post by CTC on Dec 25th, 2007, 3:29pm
Oh that is great news!  Congratulations Melissa!  :cucumber:

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Post by laurengoo on Dec 25th, 2007, 8:19pm
OMIGOSH!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

That is the best Christmas Gift ever :D!!

And Merry Christmas to you!!

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Post by PattyGoo on Dec 26th, 2007, 7:59pm
Big gooey congrats dear.

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Post by Shannon on Dec 31st, 2007, 10:31am
Melissa.....I love the baby countdown in your siggy. You must get so excited everytime you see it.

This really is big news. We were with you through your engagement, wedding and now a baby. This is so exciting!

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Post by Nicole on Dec 31st, 2007, 1:50pm
Wow, that is so exciting. Congratulations!

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Post by nmf009 on Dec 31st, 2007, 3:28pm
Congrats!

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Post by rzezniksangel on Dec 31st, 2007, 7:46pm
Thank you everyone!!!  As things progress, you know I'll be posting everything here to share!  10 more weeks till I find out if it's a boy or girl!!!!  :nanner:

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Post by ChickenCookie on Jan 6th, 2008, 1:32pm
Congratulations, Melissa!  Your life will never be the same again ... and you won't want it to be!  Enjoy every moment!  :)

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Post by iris3732 on Jan 10th, 2008, 2:24pm

on 12/31/07 at 10:31:50, Shannon wrote:
This really is big news. We were with you through your engagement, wedding and now a baby. This is so exciting!


I know; I remember when you were planning your wedding. Now you get to plan for a baby. This is very exciting news! :)

Will you let us know what names you are thinking of? I am always interested in what people name their kids. It's such a big decision!

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Post by rzezniksangel on Jan 10th, 2008, 8:46pm

on 01/10/08 at 14:24:25, iris3732 wrote:
Will you let us know what names you are thinking of? I am always interested in what people name their kids. It's such a big decision!


We're sticking with some family traditions: If it's a boy, we'll be naming him Ethan Robert.  (The E comes from my husband's grandpa, and Robert is my dad's middle name) If it's a girl...we haven't picked out a first name yet, but her middle name will be Nancy (after my grandma who passed away last year).  We figure, we're not going to go crazy trying to figure out a girl's name until we know for sure that we have to.  9 more weeks until we find out!!!! :nanner:

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Post by ChickenCookie on Jan 11th, 2008, 11:14am
Ethan Robert is a great name, Mel!  I can't wait to hear what you're having!  :D  I can't believe we have to wait 9 more weeks, lol!  Have you tried the Chinese baby gender predictor thingy that's floating around the internet?  It correctly guessed I was having a girl, though it's a 50/50 chance so I'm not sure if it was luck or accurate prediction.   ;)

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Post by iris3732 on Jan 11th, 2008, 12:50pm
Ethan Robert. That is a good name :)

Plus the Ethans I know are hot. Look at Ethan Hawke. Plus there is an Ethan in my office who's not too bad looking :)

And if it's a girl, she'll be beautiful of course!


on 01/11/08 at 11:14:00, ChickenCookie wrote:
Ethan Robert is a great name, Mel! �I can't wait to hear what you're having! �:D �I can't believe we have to wait 9 more weeks, lol! �Have you tried the Chinese baby gender predictor thingy that's floating around the internet? �It correctly guessed I was having a girl, though it's a 50/50 chance so I'm not sure if it was luck or accurate prediction. � ;)


Is that where you stick a needle and string in the eraser of a pencil and hold it over the person's wrist so it swings? My mom's been doing that to my friends and so far it's been right on. According to it, I'll be having 2 girls. We'll see when the time comes :)

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Post by rzezniksangel on Jan 12th, 2008, 9:28pm
I had never heard of the Chinese gender predictor....so I googled it and filled it in.  According to the site, I'm having a boy.  KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED!!!  (hubby & i really want a boy!)

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Post by LouAndNic on Jan 20th, 2008, 11:19am
HUGE congratulations to you and your husband, we too remember the lead up to your wedding!  We're really happy for you both  ;D

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Post by laurengoo on Jan 20th, 2008, 4:09pm
Just out of curiosity, when do you start showing?

Melissa, I want to see pictures!!

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Post by rzezniksangel on Jan 20th, 2008, 8:49pm
I can tell in my clothes that I'm growing, but since I was heavy before I got pregnant, it will be another couple of weeks before I start showing.  Once I do, I'll be taking weekly belly pics.

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Post by laurengoo on Jan 21st, 2008, 9:43am

on 01/20/08 at 20:49:20, rzezniksangel wrote:
I can tell in my clothes that I'm growing, but since I was heavy before I got pregnant, it will be another couple of weeks before I start showing.  Once I do, I'll be taking weekly belly pics.


Oh! I am so excited for you, and I can't wait to see the belly pictures.

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Post by rzezniksangel on Feb 9th, 2008, 11:38am
I'm starting to have to wear maternity clothes  :( Once I find some that actually fit me the right way, the pictures will be starting!!!

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Post by pink boa lady on Feb 12th, 2008, 4:28pm
omg! i'm so excited for you!! congrats!

(it's been forever since i've checked the boards)


i can't wait to find out what you're having!!

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Post by rzezniksangel on Feb 24th, 2008, 10:25am
We felt the baby kick for the first time last night...it was the most amazing feeling ever!!!!!

And yes, I know, I need pictures.  I have to take some first, I've just been lazy....

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Post by Shannon on Feb 24th, 2008, 10:29am
Isn't it cool. It's the one feeling I miss about being pregnant. Just wait until the baby gets bigger and the movements get stronger. At some point you'll actually be able to see a hand or foot move across your belly. It's amazing.

I'm so excited for you!

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Post by ChickenCookie on Feb 24th, 2008, 1:31pm
LOL, I remember the first time I felt that ... thought it was gas.   :-[  Then I tried to brush it away, like it was a bug crawling on me or something.  Took me a while to figure out what that weird sensation was!   ;D

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Post by rzezniksangel on Feb 24th, 2008, 7:22pm
It really was strange...I was sitting on the couch and all of a sudden felt this wierd feeling in my abdomen.  I got up, not knowing what it was...but it stopped.  I sat back down, and it started again a few minutes later, then I realized "DUH!", it's the baby!!!  So I made my husband put his hand in the spot where I felt it until it happened again.  It's the coolest feeling in the world!!!

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Post by d.e.n.i.s.e. on Mar 2nd, 2008, 12:51pm
Well, I just about never come to the Off-Topic section of the board. Today I decided I'd take a look. This is the first thread I opened, and what a nice thread it is.

Congrats to you and your hubby!  ;D

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Post by rzezniksangel on Mar 19th, 2008, 7:33pm
Monday is the big day when we find out if the baby is a boy or a girl.  I can't wait!!  The suspense is agonizing!!!

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Post by Shannon on Mar 20th, 2008, 10:24am
I can't wait for you either.  :D

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Post by ChickenCookie on Mar 20th, 2008, 12:14pm

on 03/19/08 at 19:33:22, rzezniksangel wrote:
Monday is the big day when we find out if the baby is a boy or a girl.  I can't wait!!  The suspense is agonizing!!!

And I assume you're going to share that information here with us as soon as possible too, right?

Good luck!  I hope you get the flavor you want!  ;) ;D

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Post by laurengoo on Mar 21st, 2008, 6:44pm

on 03/19/08 at 19:33:22, rzezniksangel wrote:
Monday is the big day when we find out if the baby is a boy or a girl.  I can't wait!!  The suspense is agonizing!!!



Melissa!! That's so exciting!!!

Where are your pictures??

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Post by rzezniksangel on Mar 22nd, 2008, 7:42pm

on 03/21/08 at 18:44:01, laurengoo wrote:
where are your pictures??


I'm going to hang my head in shame on this one...I've only taken ONE picture...at 17 weeks.  I'm now in week 21.  I'll have my sister take some tomorrow and I swear I'll post them next week!!!

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Post by collegeunm on Mar 22nd, 2008, 8:33pm
hey I just saw this now.....I haven't been around, miss so much in the time I have been away....so I am a bit late.....


CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!



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Post by Shannon on Mar 23rd, 2008, 8:34pm
Tomorrow's the big day!!! I can't wait to hear the results. ;D

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Post by rzezniksangel on Mar 24th, 2008, 6:14pm
IT'S A BOY!!!!

I'm sooooo excited!  Hubby scared the ultrasound tech when she told us...he screamed so loud that even the doctor heard him clear across the office.   ;D  I have to scan in my ultrasound pics too...so hopefully sometime later this week I'll get those up.

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Post by Anihil on Mar 24th, 2008, 6:21pm
I'm really late but

Congratulations!

A little boy! Do you have name ideas ?

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Post by Shannon on Mar 24th, 2008, 7:52pm
Congratulations Melissa and hubby!!! This is so exciting.  :nanner: :nanner:

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Post by nmf016 on Mar 24th, 2008, 8:30pm
Congratulations!  Sounds like your husband is pretty pleased it's a boy.  :D

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Post by laurengoo on Mar 24th, 2008, 9:26pm
CONGRATS!!!

Awww, that's so awesome you found out it was a boy!
I know I keep asking, but I'm so excited to see pictures!!

Being pregnant is such a beautiful thing.

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Post by collegeunm on Mar 25th, 2008, 8:33am
Congrats again....cool little baby boys are sooo cute

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Post by ChickenCookie on Mar 25th, 2008, 11:00am
A BOY!!!!

Congratulations, Melissa!  I'm so happy for you!  And I want to see pictures!!!

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Post by lionhill on Mar 25th, 2008, 5:14pm
Congrats! :] Guess it's a little Ethan Robert, then.

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Post by rzezniksangel on Mar 25th, 2008, 9:27pm

on 03/25/08 at 17:14:27, lionhill wrote:
Congrats! :] Guess it's a little Ethan Robert, then.


Yes, that's definitely going to be his name.  We're so excited.

I have the ultrasound pics scanned in and posted on my myspace...there's 7 of them, but here's the best/clearest ones:

this one is of his little legs & his boy parts
http://a116.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/106/l_56148caec9f039c6ceb6e37a2f0a4c3b.jpg

side view: the white line in the middle of the picture is his spine
http://a843.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/78/l_623e6dac331109bb803bf6ed8246d282.jpg

his left arm: mid-motion & the side of his head
http://a613.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/83/l_6ff3f5101978aadcc80fcbed4e43fca4.jpg

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Post by laurengoo on Mar 26th, 2008, 4:51pm
OMG MELISSA THESE ARE AMAZING!!!

Lol....his boy parts :P

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Post by rzezniksangel on Mar 30th, 2008, 7:23pm
I know this is about 6 weeks after I took it, but here's the only belly pic I've taken so far.  It was at 16 weeks, and I'm now at the beginning of week 22.  I'm just really bad about taking pictures of myself!  ;D

http://a905.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/70/l_2a97ccfc29b80ee26475ef4386b35c70.jpg

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Post by laurengoo on Mar 30th, 2008, 9:05pm
Yay!! It's a bump!!!!

Finally....;)

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Post by rzezniksangel on Apr 8th, 2008, 8:16pm
Almost to week 24...time is flying!!!  My little boy is kicking up a storm...I can't wait until the kicks are strong enough for my husband to get to feel them.  He's a little bummed that he hasn't been able to yet.  It's such an amazing feeling.  

And I feel like I'm getting bigger by the day! LOL.  I really need to take another picture...I swear I'll do it soon.  I look so much bigger than in the one picture I've taken so far!

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Post by laurengoo on Apr 8th, 2008, 9:05pm

on 04/08/08 at 20:16:27, rzezniksangel wrote:
Almost to week 24...time is flying!!!  My little boy is kicking up a storm...I can't wait until the kicks are strong enough for my husband to get to feel them.  He's a little bummed that he hasn't been able to yet.  It's such an amazing feeling.  

And I feel like I'm getting bigger by the day! LOL.  I really need to take another picture...I swear I'll do it soon.  I look so much bigger than in the one picture I've taken so far!


That must be such an amazing feeling to feel a little guy like that inside of you.

I've had pregnancy on the brain for who knows how long, mind you I'm only 22 and not even involved in a long relationship, so being able to hear about your joy and what you're going through makes me so ecstatic!!!

I'm excited to see more pictures when you post them!!

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Post by Shannon on Apr 10th, 2008, 2:52pm
Wow...great baby bump picture Melissa. I don't know how I missed the updates in this thread. I can't wait to see an updated picture. :nanner:

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Post by rzezniksangel on May 3rd, 2008, 4:34pm
I'm now 27 weeks in...and felt my little man kick from the outside for the first time today...I can't wait for the next 13 weeks to fly by!!!!

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Post by laurengoo on May 3rd, 2008, 10:52pm

on 05/03/08 at 16:34:11, rzezniksangel wrote:
I'm now 27 weeks in...and felt my little man kick from the outside for the first time today...I can't wait for the next 13 weeks to fly by!!!!


I want to see more pictures!! A baby bump is a beautiful thing.
That's so exciting that he's kicking. I can't wait to experience that.

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Post by rzezniksangel on May 7th, 2008, 5:37pm
One more worry down...my prenatal diabetes bloodwork came back normal!  WOOHOO!

Now I just have to get off my butt & take more pictures of my growing belly before I get bigger!

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Post by rzezniksangel on May 12th, 2008, 8:43am
A little worry yesterday...I was in a car accident.  I'm pretty sure my car is totaled, but I did go straight to the hospital by ambulance and had everything checked out.  They did an ultrasound & said Ethan is okay....they also thought that 28 weeks was my first trimester though, so needless to say I'm going to see my doctor this afternoon to have him check me out.  I'm a little banged up, but no major injuries...thank god!

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Post by DWG on May 12th, 2008, 12:06pm
Oh, man...sorry to hear that. I'm glad you and the baby seem to be okay. Try not to worry, I'm sure the doctor will keep an eye on the both of you.


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Post by Shannon on May 12th, 2008, 12:31pm
Holy Cow Melissa :o   I'm so glad you and little Ethan are okay. That must have been terrifying.

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Post by iris3732 on May 12th, 2008, 3:20pm
WHOA! Glad you're ok! Keep us posted.

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Post by rzezniksangel on May 12th, 2008, 8:59pm
I definitely felt better after going to my doctor today.  Ethan is fine...I just have to take it easy until my muscle aches are gone.  I'm a little banged up, but for the most part I'm okay.  My car has been deemed a total loss...so now I have to go through all of the stress of getting that completed and getting the money to put towards a new one.  UGH.  One headache after another.  And back to work tomorrow...

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Post by laurengoo on May 13th, 2008, 10:33am

on 05/12/08 at 20:59:17, rzezniksangel wrote:
I definitely felt better after going to my doctor today.  Ethan is fine...I just have to take it easy until my muscle aches are gone.  I'm a little banged up, but for the most part I'm okay.  My car has been deemed a total loss...so now I have to go through all of the stress of getting that completed and getting the money to put towards a new one.  UGH.  One headache after another.  And back to work tomorrow...


That is so scary Melissa! I'm so sorry that happened to you, and I'm glad you and Ethan are okay.

Want to know the funny thing...I was in a car accident too, last Friday, the front of my car is totally damaged. So I am SO glad you are okay!
*HUGS*

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Post by rzezniksangel on May 13th, 2008, 6:22pm

on 05/13/08 at 10:33:51, laurengoo wrote:
That is so scary Melissa! I'm so sorry that happened to you, and I'm glad you and Ethan are okay.

Want to know the funny thing...I was in a car accident too, last Friday, the front of my car is totally damaged. So I am SO glad you are okay!
*HUGS*


Wow...that's not funny!  Are you okay?

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Post by nmf016 on May 13th, 2008, 7:15pm
ZOMG!  I missed all of this!

Melissa, I'm glad you and the baby are okay.  That's so scary.

Lauren, I hope you're alright.  :-/

It sucks having to deal with getting repairs done/ getting a new car when you have so much other crap to deal with.

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Post by laurengoo on May 13th, 2008, 8:42pm

on 05/13/08 at 18:22:19, rzezniksangel wrote:
Wow...that's not funny!  Are you okay?



You're right, I meant it was ironic...:S

I'm fine, shaken up, I rear ended someone. The worst thing is it's my parents car, they're gone on a cruise and are unreachable, so they don't even know yet!

Thanks guys, I'm doing much better. We have another car to drive, but the first time I had to drive by myself I was literally bawling my eyes out. I was petrified of getting in a car again.  But you have to get back onto the horse and ride again!

I hope you're doing alright Melissa and I hope that you're able to get back into the car soon, or already are.

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Post by rzezniksangel on May 14th, 2008, 7:48pm
My car is totaled....driving a rental until Tuesday, then my husband has to chauffer me around for a little while until we find something new for me.  I should have my check from the insurance company next week, so I've got some time to take advantage of the pampering :)  

I'm really sore though.  The internal brusing is starting to show...I've got one hell of a black & blue mark across my tummy from the lower part of the seat belt...and my knee is all puffy & black & blue....I'm just in alot of pain...and trying to avoid taking tylenol unless it gets unbearable.  

Lauren, I'm glad you're okay!  I rear ended someone once and it was the worst feeling in the world!  I know what you mean about being scared to drive again...when I got into my rental car on Monday I almost didn't want to turn the key!  I'm just glad you're okay!!!

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Post by laurengoo on May 16th, 2008, 11:31am

on 05/14/08 at 19:48:44, rzezniksangel wrote:
My car is totaled....driving a rental until Tuesday, then my husband has to chauffer me around for a little while until we find something new for me.  I should have my check from the insurance company next week, so I've got some time to take advantage of the pampering :)  

I'm really sore though.  The internal brusing is starting to show...I've got one hell of a black & blue mark across my tummy from the lower part of the seat belt...and my knee is all puffy & black & blue....I'm just in alot of pain...and trying to avoid taking tylenol unless it gets unbearable.  

Lauren, I'm glad you're okay!  I rear ended someone once and it was the worst feeling in the world!  I know what you mean about being scared to drive again...when I got into my rental car on Monday I almost didn't want to turn the key!  I'm just glad you're okay!!!



Thanks Melissa. I'm driving again, which is the best thing to do after a minor collision like that. *HUGS* I'm glad you and Ethan are okay. I wish you weren't in so much pain, but just rest as much as you can and enjoy your pampering ;)

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Post by rzezniksangel on May 26th, 2008, 7:21pm
Got a new car over the weekend.  I'm now the proud owner of a 2008 Saturn Vue.  WOOHOO!

30 week check up tomorrow morning.  I can't believe I only have 10 weeks to go!!!

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Post by laurengoo on May 27th, 2008, 10:08am

on 05/26/08 at 19:21:29, rzezniksangel wrote:
Got a new car over the weekend.  I'm now the proud owner of a 2008 Saturn Vue.  WOOHOO!

30 week check up tomorrow morning.  I can't believe I only have 10 weeks to go!!!



Sweet!! I got in the intrepid back last Friday, looks as good as new!!

That's so exciting!! You should model next to your new car for us!! So we can see your bump and your new car :D

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Post by rzezniksangel on May 27th, 2008, 6:39pm
That's not a bad idea!  LOL.  Maybe I'll have hubby take some pictures this weekend.

Had my checkup today.  The doctor is concerned with my blood pressure possibly getting a little on the high side.  So he'll be tracking me for signs of preeclampsia over the next few weeks.  Let's hope this doesn't develop!!!

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Post by laurengoo on May 27th, 2008, 9:50pm

on 05/27/08 at 18:39:06, rzezniksangel wrote:
That's not a bad idea!  LOL.  Maybe I'll have hubby take some pictures this weekend.

Had my checkup today.  The doctor is concerned with my blood pressure possibly getting a little on the high side.  So he'll be tracking me for signs of preeclampsia over the next few weeks.  Let's hope this doesn't develop!!!


;D Yay! Now I'm excited!

I'll keep my fingers crossed for your Melissa! Hopefully it won't show up. How is little Ethan doing? Is he kicking up a storm?

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Post by rzezniksangel on Jun 2nd, 2008, 8:44pm
Oh my...I just realized I only have 60 days left...where is the time going?

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Post by iris3732 on Jun 3rd, 2008, 6:46am

on 06/02/08 at 20:44:31, rzezniksangel wrote:
Oh my...I just realized I only have 60 days left...where is the time going?


Seriously.....how about the fact that 2008 is half over...when did that happen....

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Post by rzezniksangel on Jun 13th, 2008, 7:24pm
I'm officially in freak out mode...LOL.  7 more weeks to go, and I have so much to do to prepare!!!

Hubby and I are closing on our condo this week, and we have lots to take care of before we can move in.  I have TWO baby showers over the next two weeks, and I have to pack up the apartment to get everything out of here in time.  

The good news is that my little boy is growing like a weed...and I can no longer see my feet.  He moves around like crazy, and has now figured out how to kick mommy in the ribs!  I'll be taking more pictures this weekend (and hopefully will remember this time)...and will put them up as soon as I can.  

49 days to go!!!

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Post by lionhill on Jun 14th, 2008, 3:42am
Can't wait to see pictures! Had a full blown pregnant woman at my house yesterday, I sort of feel sorry for you (and her) having to walk around with that huuuge stomach.  

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Post by laurengoo on Jun 15th, 2008, 6:08pm
Melissa that is just awesome!!

I know you'll get everything done on time!

I can't wait to see pictures!

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Post by rzezniksangel on Jun 19th, 2008, 8:32pm
33 weeks pregnant - 6/15/08

*for some reason the picture only shows a red x....here's the link*

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=5601274&albumID=1588899&imageID=37148752

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Post by rzezniksangel on Jun 26th, 2008, 4:46pm
35 weeks down, 5 more to go!  Our little boy has turned aruond and is getting ready to "drop" into the birth canal sometime in the next couple of weeks.  I can't wait until this is over!!!!

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Post by nmf016 on Jun 26th, 2008, 4:53pm
I've just got to say that I love the little count down you have in your sig line.  It always mentions the weirdest things about the development of the baby.  "My liver is finishing up"?  Be honest.  Has anyone ever really thought about the baby's liver?  :D

Not much time left!  You must be so excited.  :D

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Post by rzezniksangel on Jun 26th, 2008, 7:16pm
The site I got the ticker from had 2 options, one that just gave the size, and one that gave random facts...I obviously chose the random facts, and have gotten a kick out of it every time it changes.  There was one week where it said something about the fat deposits increasing around his body and his fingernails being formed.  

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Post by rzezniksangel on Jun 28th, 2008, 9:06pm
I had my baby shower today...talk about another snap into the reality of how fast this is all happening!  I can't believe I'm under 5 weeks to go now....wow...

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Post by rzezniksangel on Jul 5th, 2008, 7:25pm
I'm now starting to have complications...doctor is testing me for preeclampsia/toxemia.  I'm really nervous!!  He may have to take me into the hospital to deliver a couple of weeks early....which scares me, because I'm soooo not ready yet!!!  Everyone keep your fingers crossed that my little one can hold out just a few weeks longer!!!

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Post by Shannon on Jul 5th, 2008, 10:02pm
I will definitely keep my fingers crossed for you Melissa. Are you on bed rest now? I'm assuming they want you to drink lots of fluids too right?

Try to stay focused on the positive and not worry too much.....that's not good either.

Thanks for all the updates. I can't believe he's almost here already. Time flies ...

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Post by rzezniksangel on Jul 6th, 2008, 1:27pm
I'm on "partial" bedrest.  Meaning I can go to work, and go grocery shopping, but that's about it.  I need to be home with my feet up the rest of the time.  Which really sucks since hubby & I are moving into our condo on Saturday and there's still tons of packing to do!  LOL.  I do have to drink lots of fluids, but I do that anyway, so it's not a big deal.  I'm just anxious to know how my test will come out later this week....I hate waiting!!!

Title: Re: Big news....
Post by nmf016 on Jul 6th, 2008, 1:40pm
I hope everything comes out okay for you.  Make the best of this time and enjoy not having to pack.  :D

Title: Re: Big news....
Post by CanadianPenguin on Jul 6th, 2008, 2:01pm
Take it easy and keep positive. :)

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Post by laurengoo on Jul 6th, 2008, 2:37pm
MELISSA!!
It's almost time!
Wishing you the best, rest up, and I can't wait until the little guy is here!
*HUGS*

Title: Re: Big news....
Post by The Cerulean O on Jul 7th, 2008, 10:23pm
Haven't you had that baby yet? Hurry up, I want a new kid to Goober-ize!!
:P:P:P
Seriously, though, I hope everything's going well!

Title: Re: Big news....
Post by rzezniksangel on Jul 10th, 2008, 5:22pm
Good news....my tests came back normal!!!

More good news...in just 14 short days, I will be going into the hospital to have labor induced & give birth to my little boy!!!  

Only one question...is it the 24th yet?  :nanner:

Title: Re: Big news....
Post by Shannon on Jul 10th, 2008, 5:46pm
That's excellent news Melissa. You must be relieved.

It's hard to believe you only have 14 days left. I know you're ready.

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Post by The Cerulean O on Jul 14th, 2008, 6:07pm
Ten days left! Are you, like, freaking out yet? Careful not to jump up and down too much ;)

Title: Re: Big news....
Post by DWG on Jul 14th, 2008, 7:42pm
It's the final countdown!

(Uh-oh. Now I have a song stuck in my head):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZkllM8znx4

Good luck to you, Melissa! Hang in there.

Title: Re: Big news....
Post by Shannon on Jul 14th, 2008, 9:15pm

on 07/14/08 at 19:42:26, DWG wrote:
It's the final countdown!

(Uh-oh. Now I have a song stuck in my head):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZkllM8znx4

Good luck to you, Melissa! Hang in there.

HA! As soon as you said that that song popped into my head. Let's hear it for 80's metal :rockin:

Title: Re: Big news....
Post by The Cerulean O on Jul 18th, 2008, 8:18am
Oooh, less than a week. :o
Have you got a name yet? Did I miss that part? *got here late*

Title: Re: Big news....
Post by rzezniksangel on Jul 19th, 2008, 5:43pm
Sorry, I've been without DSL since we moved into our new place last weekend, but I'm back in business!

I can't believe I'm going to be a mommy on Thursday!!!  Wow, where have the last 7 months gone?  Didn't I just make this announcement?   :nanner:

Title: Re: Big news....
Post by The Cerulean O on Jul 20th, 2008, 12:03am
Really? Cuz by the end of both my mom's pregnancies (me and my little brother), she was jumping off porches and eating spicy food, trying to get us out. She wasn't a big pregnancy fan.

Title: Re: Big news....
Post by rzezniksangel on Jul 20th, 2008, 10:04am
I hear that from alot of people...that the last trimester just drags on forever.  But for me, the entire pregnancy has been a blur.  I guess I've just had alot going on in my life that didn't let me focus on how much I'm ready for our little boy to arrive.  

Title: Re: Big news....
Post by The Cerulean O on Jul 20th, 2008, 1:59pm
I don't think you're ever gonna be ready. :P

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Post by laurengoo on Jul 20th, 2008, 6:49pm
I feel it too, time has gone by so fast.
I am so excited for you, you're going to be such a great mom!

Make sure to let us know how your new little addition is when he arrives :D

Title: Re: Big news....
Post by rzezniksangel on Jul 21st, 2008, 6:03pm
2 more days to get through....I can't wait!!!

Title: Re: Big news....
Post by rzezniksangel on Jul 22nd, 2008, 4:35pm
I had my last check up today...and I got to see Ethan's little face!!  I started bawling when the ultrasound tech pulled it up on the screen for me.  He's so freakin cute I can't stand it!  Less than 36 hours till I go into the hospital...I'm so excited I can hardly contain myself!!!

Title: Re: Big news....
Post by laurengoo on Jul 22nd, 2008, 5:10pm

on 07/22/08 at 16:35:53, rzezniksangel wrote:
I had my last check up today...and I got to see Ethan's little face!!  I started bawling when the ultrasound tech pulled it up on the screen for me.  He's so freakin cute I can't stand it!  Less than 36 hours till I go into the hospital...I'm so excited I can hardly contain myself!!!



Awwww, that's amazing to see that.
Good luck with everything Melissa, I hope everything goes smoothly and little Ethan will be staring into your eyes soon enough!!

Title: Re: Big news....
Post by nmf016 on Jul 22nd, 2008, 5:28pm
Good luck, Melissa!  I can't wait for you to come back and tell us all the good news!  :D

Title: Re: Big news....
Post by The Cerulean O on Jul 23rd, 2008, 4:54am
*squees*
You had better picspam us soon!
I mean, obviously not in the next, like, week, BUT SOON!

Title: Re: Big news....
Post by lionhill on Jul 23rd, 2008, 1:11pm
Eeee, babies! That's all I have to say.

Title: Re: Big news....
Post by Shannon on Jul 23rd, 2008, 2:38pm
1 MORE DAY!!!! I know you must be getting so excited Melissa. I can't wait to see pictures of little Ethan.

Wow....how fast those 9 months went by.

Title: Re: Big news....
Post by rzezniksangel on Jul 24th, 2008, 12:11am
Leaving for the hospital in an hour...can't sleep...too anxious!  LOL.  I'll have pictures up sometime next week.

Title: Re: Big news....
Post by The Cerulean O on Jul 24th, 2008, 12:30am
Do not. Hyperventilate.
That would be bad. Extremely so.

GOOD LUCK!

Title: Re: Big news....
Post by Shannon on Jul 24th, 2008, 12:35pm
Oooohhh....I'm so excited. I bet you've had Ethan by now Melissa. I can't wait to see him.

Title: Re: Big news....
Post by CanadianPenguin on Jul 24th, 2008, 6:46pm
Congratulations! :) :)

Title: Re: Big news....
Post by The Cerulean O on Jul 24th, 2008, 8:12pm
Unless Ethan is insisting on staying in your womb for 24 hours (and I sure hope he's not!!!), YOU HAVE A LITTLE BABY BOY BY NOW!!!!
:dancemaid:
:pepper: :pepper: :pepper:
:carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot:
:cucumber: :cucumber: :cucumber: :cucumber: :cucumber:  :cucumber:
:nanner: :nanner: :nanner: :nanner::nanner: :nanner: :nanner:  :nanner:  

Title: Re: Big news....
Post by laurengoo on Jul 24th, 2008, 10:59pm
:woohoo:YAY MELISSA!!:woohoo:
:woohoo:YOU'RE A MOMMY!!:woohoo:
:woohoo:CONGRATULATIONS!!:woohoo:
:woohoo:TELL LITTLE ETHAN WE ALL SAID WELCOME!!:woohoo:
 

Title: Re: Big news....
Post by rzezniksangel on Jul 27th, 2008, 4:05pm
We're home!!!!  We actually were released from the hospital last night & Ethan got to sleep in his house!

After my labor failed to start I went in for a c-section at 2:00pm....and my little man was born at 2:19pm.  He weighed 6 lbs 4 oz, and is 18 in long.  He's the most beautiful little boy I've ever seen!!!  I'm working on uploading pictures, so they'll be up in the next day or so.  

Title: Re: Big news....
Post by DWG on Jul 27th, 2008, 7:41pm
Congrats to you, Melissa, and your hubby!

And welcome to the world, Ethan!   :angel3:

Title: Re: Big news....
Post by Shannon on Jul 27th, 2008, 8:20pm
Congratulations Melissa! I'm so excited for you and your hubby. Enjoy the little guy ... before you know it he'll be 11.

Title: Re: Big news....
Post by rzezniksangel on Jul 27th, 2008, 8:29pm
I hope these work:

Holding daddy's finger while mommy changes him:
http://a388.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/81/l_d763116f8ba75a31aceb1f909a295ebb.jpg

Ready for his close up:
http://a945.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/18/l_606dcafa7e50a752b41f226988c81398.jpg

Laying at home for the first time:
http://a394.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/84/l_96b566512f12ac789cd55d8a137398c1.jpg

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by Shannon on Jul 27th, 2008, 8:49pm
Awwww.....he's precious. Look how much hair he has! What a cutie pie :love:

So how often do you just stare at him? That's all I did with my daughter ... just held her and stared at her. When my son came along I just didn't have time because my daughter was little too. So enjoy the first because you have the time to absorb it all.

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by DWG on Jul 27th, 2008, 10:13pm
Aww...what a sweetie!

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by laurengoo on Jul 27th, 2008, 10:54pm
Oh My Word...Melissa he is just the most precious thing ever!!

Congrats to you!! Ethan is absolutely beautiful. He looks so perfect!
:D

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by The Cerulean O on Jul 27th, 2008, 11:32pm
Oh my Gooooood!
He's ADORABLE!!!
I'm gonna be honest -- Babies normally take a few weeks to get to the cute stage. It's the truth. Often, they look like Gollum straight out of the womb.
So...If this is what your baby looks like now.....What is he gonna look like this time next month? You're gonna have to beat the baby girls off with sticks. It's all true!

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by lionhill on Jul 28th, 2008, 4:54am
Congratulations! He is so cute. Although, I gotta admit, the middle picture had me laughing. Pretty priceless expression.

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by iris3732 on Jul 28th, 2008, 8:49am
He is absolutely beautiful!! Congratulations :)

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by rzezniksangel on Jul 28th, 2008, 10:47am

on 07/28/08 at 04:54:55, lionhill wrote:
Congratulations! He is so cute. Although, I gotta admit, the middle picture had me laughing. Pretty priceless expression.


I just love that picture...it's his "mommy, please stop taking my picture" face!  ;D

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by ChickenCookie on Jul 29th, 2008, 11:56am
Melissa, he really is just adorable!  Congratulations again!  Enjoy every moment while you can, because darnit, they do grow up so fast!  :)

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by rzezniksangel on Jul 31st, 2008, 2:19pm
Here's a few more:

http://a448.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/66/l_98ded14001166741e88449d1e31469c7.jpg

http://a542.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/86/l_2ef5d8ddb4955954bd4c74fc1425da25.jpg

Newborn clothes are just a little too big!
http://a309.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/100/l_0c50cdce545c4f04a0598eea1477be14.jpg

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by Shannon on Jul 31st, 2008, 2:54pm
He is just too cute!!!!

Do you find yourself holding him ALL the time? They're just irresistible and cuddly.

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Post by laurengoo on Jul 31st, 2008, 4:34pm
You are just spoiling us with those pictures, he is the cutest thing ever. So tiny!!!

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by rzezniksangel on Jul 31st, 2008, 5:19pm

on 07/31/08 at 14:54:16, Shannon wrote:
He is just too cute!!!!

Do you find yourself holding him ALL the time? They're just irresistible and cuddly.


YES!!!

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by The Cerulean O on Jul 31st, 2008, 10:44pm
I love that middle one. He's all, "Ahh, MOM! Do we HAVE to do the picture thing again? You're embarrassing  me! *sigh* *facepalm*"

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Post by iris3732 on Aug 1st, 2008, 6:39am
hahaha yeah, the second picture is classic.

"For the love of Pete, Mommy! I'm not a fashion model!"

Oh but he is...kind of :)

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by rzezniksangel on Aug 1st, 2008, 6:14pm
http://a113.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/4/l_651a6a802b4bf439d6891fc5218c68e8.jpg

http://a680.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/62/l_dc96edb79b2b60bd41fdc14d2925bf07.jpg

http://a541.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/107/l_62b59ee81976d055da41eabd4a65629c.jpg

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by laurengoo on Aug 1st, 2008, 8:48pm
Melissa he's so tiny!:D

And look at you! You're glowing!!! :D

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by The Cerulean O on Aug 1st, 2008, 11:48pm
He's so itsy bitsy!!! You look like you're doing well!
I think he's finally gotten into the picture-taking spirit.  ;D

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by Shannon on Aug 2nd, 2008, 10:02am
You look really good Melissa. Motherhood looks good on you.

Little Ethan keeps getting cuter and cuter!

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by rzezniksangel on Aug 2nd, 2008, 2:06pm

on 08/02/08 at 10:02:34, Shannon wrote:
You look really good Melissa. Motherhood looks good on you.


Don't let the shower & makeup deceive you...lol. �Today I'm lounging in my nightgown and half asleep. �Some days I feel pretty good...other days I feel horrible!

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by rzezniksangel on Aug 5th, 2008, 8:27am
Took these over the weekend:

http://a161.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/65/l_04c011d57e092557850d074e3bef3570.jpg

http://a340.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/48/l_ac9b8bab4f3a81311b5eae0ae746245b.jpg

Learning to rock out already!
http://a124.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/11/l_a2265b96f1ec1b1e5fa5248f4ec70983.jpg

http://a872.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/2/l_cb3964693065539fc3bf17d72c53d9ef.jpg

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by iris3732 on Aug 5th, 2008, 9:33am

on 08/05/08 at 08:27:05, rzezniksangel wrote:
Learning to rock out already!
http://a124.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/11/l_a2265b96f1ec1b1e5fa5248f4ec70983.jpg


Ok, seriously. On a Cute Scale of 10 he is at like 30 and it keeps going up. How is that possible...You are so lucky!

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by Shannon on Aug 5th, 2008, 11:47am
He does keep getting cuter!!!

Thanks so much for all the picture updates. This has been great getting to see him grow. They really do change each week and so fast too. You can never take enough pictures.

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by rzezniksangel on Aug 5th, 2008, 12:01pm
I've taken something ridiculous like 120+ pictures so far..and he's only 12 days old.  My poor son is going to either love or hate the camera!

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by lionhill on Aug 5th, 2008, 1:52pm
When is he gonna pose with his first Goo shirt? :D lol just kidding.

He is just immensely cute.

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by The Cerulean O on Aug 6th, 2008, 12:11am

on 08/05/08 at 08:27:05, rzezniksangel wrote:
Learning to rock out already!
http://a124.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/11/l_a2265b96f1ec1b1e5fa5248f4ec70983.jpg



Hahaha! No way! Starting early. Woot!

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by rzezniksangel on Aug 7th, 2008, 11:12am
I couldn't resist buying him this outfit
http://a406.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/80/l_f8efd4fa807a6cb30bae57c8c6d810ed.jpg

http://a381.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/75/l_c8427bc53f1c4dd539cc4dcf3d717d04.jpg

http://a977.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/25/l_06e5cd9817ab106cbaa3180e99d68618.jpg

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by rzezniksangel on Aug 8th, 2008, 4:57pm
http://a173.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/63/l_f4ab6ee97f036f7470a1a110c21a4974.jpg

I love this picture!!  Getting ready for his first bath last night.
http://a521.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/37/l_39042c8a68ffa0febb8719910fd23d68.jpg

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by nmf016 on Aug 10th, 2008, 10:41pm

on 08/05/08 at 12:01:08, rzezniksangel wrote:
I've taken something ridiculous like 120+ pictures so far..and he's only 12 days old.  My poor son is going to either love or hate the camera!


A co-worker had his first baby a couple months ago and he was bringing in new photos daily and I realized that in this digital age, you could take 300 pictures every day for no cost.  It's so cool that you don't have to limit the pictures you take because film is expensive.  You might need a new hard drive though.  :D

And congrats again.  Ethan is very handsome and has beautiful big eyes.

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by The Cerulean O on Aug 11th, 2008, 3:50am
Bahhhh, that's what flash drives are for!

Is he focusing already? I could be wrong, but in some of those latest pictures, it looks like his eyes are focusing.

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by rzezniksangel on Aug 11th, 2008, 12:32pm
I need to start printing these pictures out...otherwise it's going to cost me a fortune if I wait much longer! LOL.  I'm planning on getting a couple of flash drives to store all the pictures I have on my computer anyway...I have so many!

And yes, he is very alert.  Follows your voice when you talk to him...looks in your eyes when you hold him.  And he's already trying to push himself up & pick his head up....it's amazing.  My doctor laughed when I told him about it and he takes credit for it saying it's the vitamins he made me take.  :)

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by The Cerulean O on Aug 13th, 2008, 5:34am
Ohhh, man. You are in troooouble. My eyes focused shortly after I was born, and my mom knew she was in for it. Look how I turned out. XD

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by rzezniksangel on Aug 13th, 2008, 10:49am
LOL!  I knew I was in trouble when I had my ultrasound at 5 months pregnant and we watched him get pissed at the tech for poking at him so much & kick me.   :P

I'm just excited that he's so alert & starting to interact already.  He was giggling & smiling last night when I was drying him off after his bath.  Most babies don't do alot of this until they're at least 2 months old...and he's only 2-1/2 weeks!  

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by The Cerulean O on Aug 14th, 2008, 6:44am
You should feed him some ice cream. My mom gave my little brother a lick of ice cream when he was...Uhm....About a month old, I suppose, and you should have seen the face he made. It was great. :D

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by rzezniksangel on Aug 14th, 2008, 10:25am
I promised my grandpa that he could feed him his first taste of ice cream...so I have to wait for that one. �But I'm already anxious to feed him something other than a bottle! �LOL. �I can't wait to see his reactions.

*I just realized that my little man is 3 weeks old today!  Where is the time going?

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by Shannon on Aug 25th, 2008, 9:31pm
I saw on your Myspace that you had to go back to work today. How did that go? I bet that was so hard to leave Ethan for the first time. Who do you have watching him while you're at work?

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by rzezniksangel on Aug 26th, 2008, 6:34pm

on 08/25/08 at 21:31:31, Shannon wrote:
I saw on your Myspace that you had to go back to work today. How did that go? I bet that was so hard to leave Ethan for the first time. Who do you have watching him while you're at work?


It was awful!  LOL.  I cried the whole way to work...and now that my hours have changed to 7-4, Ethan and my hubby are both sleeping when I leave the house in the morning, so I didn't even get to kiss him goodbye!  Luckily for us, my mother in law was able to switch to working the night shift so she works from 4-11 and watches Ethan during the day (she and I work for the same company, so she just drives him to the office, I pull the carrier out of her back seat and put him into mine, get in the car and drive home).  Its hard...but I'm sure as I get used to the idea of having to work, it will get a little easier.  

Today, when I called to check on him (and yes, I swear on my own life that I only called once), she put the phone up to his ear, and as I was talking to him she said he stopped sucking on his bottle and started looking around as if he was looking for me.  I of course immediately started crying and everyone in the office thought something was wrong.  I'm such a sap!

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by Shannon on Aug 27th, 2008, 10:20am
I remember how hard it was leaving that first time. What a great mother-in-law you have though to switch her schedule and help you out. It must be a relief to know he's at home with family.

It seems like your time off just flew by. I can't believe you're back to work already. I went back after 3 months and I still felt like I wasn't really ready but at least at 3 months she was mostly sleeping through the night. I can't imagine going to work after getting up a couple times throughout the night. Kudos to you for that one.

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by rzezniksangel on Aug 27th, 2008, 6:01pm
I would be in heaven if I could have taken 3 months off!  I had one month of time off saved up at work...paid...thankfully.  Florida is one of the few states that doesn't give short term disability...to anyone.  Thanks alot Aflac!  So I had no choice but to go back this week.  Plus, come to find out the reason they didn't set up for me to work from home is that my boss is too dependent on me.  Apparently, I'm being punished because I'm too good at my job.  UGH!  

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by laurengoo on Aug 28th, 2008, 9:31pm
You're maternity leave is over already??
You don't get a year?

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by rzezniksangel on Aug 29th, 2008, 5:30pm
Where do they give you a year of maternity leave?  I'm so moving there!  LOL.

Yes, I'm already back to work...hating every minute of it.  Nothing changed...the girl who I spent 7 months training to cover my desk quit the first week I was out because she just couldn't do it.  *sigh*  I really need a winning lotto ticket!

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by laurengoo on Aug 29th, 2008, 10:23pm

on 08/29/08 at 17:30:34, rzezniksangel wrote:
Where do they give you a year of maternity leave?  I'm so moving there!  LOL.

Yes, I'm already back to work...hating every minute of it.  Nothing changed...the girl who I spent 7 months training to cover my desk quit the first week I was out because she just couldn't do it.  *sigh*  I really need a winning lotto ticket!


You get a year maternity leave here in Canada. I think that's why I was confused why you went back so early.

Aww that sucks that she quit. That means nobody can do as great as a job as you ;) I bet you have Ethan plastered all over your desk area!!

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by rzezniksangel on Sep 1st, 2008, 2:16pm
I've been slacking in the picture department...sorry!  Hard to believe he's a month old already!

http://a352.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/103/m_d8bcc355e1e9388c0cd805a47009f827.jpg

http://a562.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/38/m_5db1c871729b3c9a9e7f6ce1912c39a9.jpg

http://a396.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/52/m_8a2433d709c29c8dbd0b7a1dfa5f37eb.jpg

http://a567.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/56/m_58b2a0589a59cf20f0a18b6065b0fa96.jpg

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by DWG on Sep 1st, 2008, 2:34pm
Enjoy every minute.
They grow up really fast!

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by ChickenCookie on Sep 2nd, 2008, 10:41am

on 09/01/08 at 14:16:43, rzezniksangel wrote:
I've been slacking in the picture department...sorry!  Hard to believe he's a month old already!

http://a352.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/103/m_d8bcc355e1e9388c0cd805a47009f827.jpg

http://a562.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/38/m_5db1c871729b3c9a9e7f6ce1912c39a9.jpg

http://a396.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/52/m_8a2433d709c29c8dbd0b7a1dfa5f37eb.jpg

http://a567.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/56/m_58b2a0589a59cf20f0a18b6065b0fa96.jpg


My god, girl, he's absolutely gorgeous!  I want to sniff his head!  :D

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by Sakogoo666 on Sep 12th, 2008, 11:48am
Aww he looks like he hates taking pictures LoL.  You make me want to have one... but I can't :(  I'm so happy for you!  Make sure you get him some rocker onesies from Hot Topic XD.

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by rzezniksangel on Sep 12th, 2008, 8:11pm
He's actually gotten to where he likes the camera.  He was smiling & making faces for me today...he's getting so big, I can't believe it!

Here's a couple from last week...this week's pictures are still in the camera...

http://a973.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/115/m_2452b4cb01abb90074eceaf455d4f334.jpg

http://a627.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/71/m_a4fcec77df96e117b94bffda6d75cf72.jpg

http://a993.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/80/m_1d7a618cd26669b5b2199677f59c1898.jpg

http://a458.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/54/m_7692bbfc28dee7ba9cff3a9edae413e1.jpg

http://a849.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/96/m_626b1bd9dc9126131bf7d3327126cc28.jpg

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by pink boa lady on Sep 12th, 2008, 10:23pm
i love the one with the glow worm!

have you been to baby depot at burlington coat factory?  i needed a nap after i went to the one in shreveport! they had so much stuff  that i was tired of looking at all of it!

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by Shannon on Sep 13th, 2008, 9:03am
He is just so cute! I want to hold him ... nuzzle him ... smell him. I love baby smell.

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by rzezniksangel on Sep 13th, 2008, 8:55pm
Our Burlington Coat Factory sucks...the baby depot is only a couple of aisles.  Babies R Us has become my favorite store....and I spend alot of time in the baby section at Target :)  Not sure if you're going to be formula feeding or not...but if you are, register on Enfamil.com and they'll send you $5 coupons for formula, and we even ended up getting 2 free cans!  Trust me, it's a lifesaver!

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by pink boa lady on Sep 18th, 2008, 10:24pm
i'm gonna try the boobie thing with formula as a back up.  i like the target baby dept too! i still have to go over there to register.  and all of a sudden, my tummy has just popped out. i need to take some pics!

Title: Re: Big news....*updated with new pictures*
Post by rzezniksangel on Sep 19th, 2008, 5:58pm
i tried nursing...but no luck...my supply never came in...so formula came into play alot sooner than i wanted it to.  i hope it works for you!



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