I keep forgetting to post this. My baby has arrived. On May 12th 9:12pm at 38 weeks, Benjamin Matthew Tripp.
8 lbs
20inches

I was induced due to high blood pressure/ preeclampsia. It ended up in a c section because my dilating stopped progressing at a 5. I have eclampsia now, post pregnancy...and edema REALLY bad. But it was so worth it...I love my son :-)

Benjamin Matthew was born the 12th at 9:12pm. via c section after induction was failure to progress. He had to go to special care for 2 and a half days and I couldn't hold or breastfeed him. (his blood sugar kept dropping) I'm just about to get him back :-) wanted to share his face and stats

8lbs
20 inches

<3 his feet were next to his face and he was holding the placenta

This is the first picture I've shared. I feel like I'm finally starting to look pregnant. But I still hate the way it's not round yet. I have to tell people no when they ask to see "my bump". I hope by my baby shower at 33 weeks it's round for everybody.

At what point were you or someone else able to feel the baby kick from the outside?

Any first time moms have dreams that they meet their baby and hold it? I've had a couple before but last nights was so vivid and I remember the details of his face. Lots of dark hair too.

Benjamin Matthew 18 w 1 day. I broke the family curse of all girls :-)