Recent Belly Pictures

• 08-25-2008 7:46 PM

  Mommy2AngelConner Joined on 02-15-2006 Angel Conner 8.18.06-8.20.06 & Mason Conner8.31.08 Posts 1,250

  Recent Belly Pictures Reply Contact   I really haven't posted any belly pictures so I thought that I would share some with you.  I am currently 34 weeks and 2 days and my belly is rapidly expanding.  Sometimes it seems as if it can't possibly get any bigger!  :-)  At my 32 week and 4 day ultrasound (almost 2 weeks ago), the doctor estimated that the baby weighed 5 pounds.  Since week 30, I've been having weekly non-stress tests where they monitor the baby's movements, my levels of amniotic fluid, and my blood pressure.  So far, everything is going well.   26 Weeks    31 Weeks      34 Weeks    Mari Conner's Memorial Website: http://www.freewebs.com/connerdavid/index.htm

• 08-25-2008 8:19 PM

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  mommynillie Joined on 03-02-2007 Waiting on #1 Posts 3,372	Re: Recent Belly Pictures Reply Contact You have a sweet tummy Mari. I can't believe how fast your pregnancy has gone. It won't be long now!!

• 08-25-2008 8:21 PM

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  Stephanie382484 Joined on 04-28-2004 Dawsonville, Georgia Posts 72	Re: Recent Belly Pictures Reply Contact very cute belly pics....    love that shirt in the last picture

• 08-26-2008 6:44 AM

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  Andrea2379139 Joined on 09-07-2007 Mom to Hannah, a Angel, and baby #2 due 5-22-09! Posts 513	Re: Recent Belly Pictures Reply Contact  Mari You look so GREAT!!!!! I love your top in the last pic to, so CUTE!!!!

• 08-26-2008 12:16 PM

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  Christene1796884 Joined on 01-03-2007 Posts 1,316	Re: Recent Belly Pictures Reply Contact Beautiful belly Mari!! How is the 3rd trimester treating you? I'm praying there are no signs of preeclampsia!

• 08-26-2008 1:15 PM

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  Mommy2AngelConner Joined on 02-15-2006 Angel Conner 8.18.06-8.20.06 & Mason Conner8.31.08 Posts 1,250

  Re: Recent Belly Pictures Reply Contact Thank you for your comments, ladies. :-) Hi Christine, long time no hear!  I'm happy to say that we made it past 31 weeks and 4 days which is when our pregnancy with Conner sadly ended.  However, last week (week 33) was very nerve wracking for us.  Last Wednesday, I went for my non-stress test where they measured the level of my amniotic fluid and they said that my levels were low.  It was a 6.2 and 5 is considered low.  My doctor told me to make an appointment for that Friday (2 days later) so that they could recheck the levels.  Thankfully, my amniotic fluid went back up to 13 (of course, that's after increasing my water intake to 4 liters, instead of 2-2.5 liters a day.)  We were relieved about that but, when they took my blood pressure, it was high (about 149/93.)  They took it two other times and it was still high (one of the readings was even higher and had my systolic pressure at 155!)  We were sent directly to Labor and Delivery so that I could be admitted for possible signs of pre-eclampsia.  This is what I had with Conner and since my doctor knows my history, she had previoulsy already told me that she would have a low tolerance for putting me on bed rest if I showed any signs of pre-eclampsia.  As I was being admitted, I got very emotional since it brought back so many bad memories of when we were admitted to the hospital when I was pregnant with Conner (only to have him two days later and lose him 4 days after that.)  On top of all that, last week marked the 2 year anniversary of Conner's loss so I was certain that it was a sign that things were going down the same road.  They gave me the steroid shots for the baby (just in case.)  They also took blood and collected my urine and, as it turns out, my doctor said that my numbers came back "beautiful."  Also, my blood pressure went back down to normal so I must have just been nervous at the doctor's office.  So instead of having to stay for 24 hours, I was released in the afternoon.  It was a big sigh of relief yet a very anxious time for us. Mari Conner's Memorial Website: http://www.freewebs.com/connerdavid/index.htm

• 08-26-2008 1:40 PM

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  New Mommy Oct. 05 Joined on 04-06-2005 You Won't Understand Until You're Facing It Posts 3,934	Re: Recent Belly Pictures Reply Contact Awww such a cute belly!!! I love your cherry shirt in the last one! 33 Months TTC: Lord Help Me!!! Dh's suffers with MFI--I have PCOS. **Round 14 Clomid; IUI August 28/29th**

• 08-27-2008 4:25 AM

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  Andrea987551 Joined on 10-17-2005 Sean W. Sams 7-29-08 Posts 3,396	Re: Recent Belly Pictures Reply Contact Mari, I am glad to know that you are doing well.  I love the photos of your belly.  You look great.  I can't believe that you are 34 weeks.  Time flies by.  Thanks for sharing.

• 08-27-2008 1:30 PM

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  Eastern Joined on 07-22-2006 Emma-4/13/05, Ava (My Angel)2/26/08,#2 Due 5/30/09 Posts 115	Re: Recent Belly Pictures Reply Contact Mari, You look adorable!!  I'm glad your fluid is cooperating and your BP too!  Take it easy! ~Jennifer

• 08-27-2008 2:23 PM

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  HeatherRN Joined on 01-02-2007 Maya Grace is due 11/18/08 Posts 418	Re: Recent Belly Pictures Reply Contact Hands down, you are adorable! I hope your BP and amniotic levels stay in check!!

• 08-27-2008 3:13 PM

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  Christene1796884 Joined on 01-03-2007 Posts 1,316

  Re: Recent Belly Pictures Reply Contact Mommy2AngelConner: Thank you for your comments, ladies. :-) Hi Christine, long time no hear!  I'm happy to say that we made it past 31 weeks and 4 days which is when our pregnancy with Conner sadly ended.  However, last week (week 33) was very nerve wracking for us.  Last Wednesday, I went for my non-stress test where they measured the level of my amniotic fluid and they said that my levels were low.  It was a 6.2 and 5 is considered low.  My doctor told me to make an appointment for that Friday (2 days later) so that they could recheck the levels.  Thankfully, my amniotic fluid went back up to 13 (of course, that's after increasing my water intake to 4 liters, instead of 2-2.5 liters a day.)  We were relieved about that but, when they took my blood pressure, it was high (about 149/93.)  They took it two other times and it was still high (one of the readings was even higher and had my systolic pressure at 155!)  We were sent directly to Labor and Delivery so that I could be admitted for possible signs of pre-eclampsia.  This is what I had with Conner and since my doctor knows my history, she had previoulsy already told me that she would have a low tolerance for putting me on bed rest if I showed any signs of pre-eclampsia.  As I was being admitted, I got very emotional since it brought back so many bad memories of when we were admitted to the hospital when I was pregnant with Conner (only to have him two days later and lose him 4 days after that.)  On top of all that, last week marked the 2 year anniversary of Conner's loss so I was certain that it was a sign that things were going down the same road.  They gave me the steroid shots for the baby (just in case.)  They also took blood and collected my urine and, as it turns out, my doctor said that my numbers came back "beautiful."  Also, my blood pressure went back down to normal so I must have just been nervous at the doctor's office.  So instead of having to stay for 24 hours, I was released in the afternoon.  It was a big sigh of relief yet a very anxious time for us. Mari Oh my gosh Mari! I'm so glad and thankful to hear that you are doing ok after that scare! I can't imagine the emotions you must have been feeling. I have been keeping you in my thoughts and prayers lately. What are you naming your little boy again?