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Alisa. 36. New Hampshire. Married for two years to this wonderful, funny, smart guy. Previously married. Went through in-vitro fertilization to have my four and a half year old magical son Keegan. Stepmother to the charming Isabelle (5). Just had our first child together, a boy, Harper(born June 10). Policy Wonk and dreaded bureaucrat. Lover of fine cuisine, honeybees, truly romantic moments and the underdog.
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3 1/2 pounds lean, boned chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 cups chopped green bell pepper
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Fill Her Up

We went back to the hospital for a check on my amniotic fluid this afternoon. It had doubled in quantity since Wed.! My midwives were very proud. I sat on the monitor for 40 minutes and Peanut looked good. The bedrest and all that water I have been consuming are doing the trick. I am on modified bedrest now which means I can do one activity a day as long as I rest the other times. Activities would include going out to dinner or a movie. The most adventurous I can be is going grocery shopping and only if I bring someone with me. I can live with that. They will check my amniotic fluid again next week.
Unfortunately more ultrasound gel today means my new stronger rash is really irritated. I don't think I am likely to get sleep tonight. I had an oatmeal bath earlier and took a 45 min nap. I have also been having contractions and more frequent pelvic pains. I usually get them standing up but these went on for 15 mins. while I was sitting. Just a preview of what is to come I'm sure. : )

PS I had my suitcase in the car when I went to my appointment. I think that helped bring us good luck.

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Wow! I've missed some major excitement going on around here! I will be thinking of you often. I am so sure that you are close to delivery. I can't wait for you to hold your little one. {{{hugs}}}

Shared by Eden at January 17, 2004 12:08 AM

Thats great that your appointment went well! I'm sure it'll be nice to be up and around a little bit. That packed suitcase must have been your good luck charm!

Shared by Amy at January 17, 2004 1:08 AM

Great news about your amniotic fluid. That darn rash! you poor thing. I forgot that you still were suffering for it. Couple more weeks... almost there, Alisa! :)

Shared by liz at January 17, 2004 9:29 AM

I'm so glad things are improving in there for peanut. :)

Shared by mel at January 17, 2004 10:33 AM

So happy to hear all is well. Sorry you still have that rash to deal with. Hang in their you only have a few more weeks.

Shared by Steph at January 17, 2004 7:44 PM

Oh wow Alisa!! Getting close huh? I am so extremely happy for you!!! Hope the rash gets better for ya, I am sure it will though;o) Hang in there {{{hugs}}}

Shared by Leslie at January 18, 2004 6:32 PM

I'm hoping that since you haven't updated in two days, that it means you had your little one! Or that you are at least resting. :) I miss you!

Shared by Jennah at January 19, 2004 1:52 AM

oh, good news! :)

Shared by susannah at January 19, 2004 11:48 AM

Just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you out here!

Shared by anathea at January 19, 2004 5:43 PM









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