First off let me say I am sorry for slacking so much on posting. It has been a real busy summer. This is the busiest I have been since my panic attacks, so I am kind of proud about that. I am doing fine, I have gained 7lbs so far, and still have 3 months to go. I know I need to gain some, but it still gets depressing watching the scale go up instead of down. I look like I have gained 20lbs, lol. So far I have been blessed it is all tummy. For about a week now I have been feeling the little one kick and squirm about. It seems to like to kick me in the bladder!! I am concerned about leaking. It isnt alot, but I always have a tiny damp spot. I will be talking to my OB on tuesday July 12th about it. My labs have been coming back with flying colors. I am to stay away from anyone exposed to shingles or chicken pox seeming as I have not had them according to my blood work. I am not going to update my posting pic, since I dont want to see it going down, then back up, however I will take pics while pregnant and have them put on my profile soon. Ok now for the baby. When I go to the OB on the 12th, we are having another ultrasound. Hopefully we will get to find out the sex. We are hoping for a girl, but ofcourse will be happy with any healthy baby. If it is a girl, she will be named Mattea Jade, and if it is a boy it will be Stephen Alexander. This pregnancy is alot different than my first. I dont do well in the heat at all. I get blurrd vision, light headed and have to sit down for a while. I get this way in such a short period of time. It can only be 5 minutes and I get this way. Besides that baby is active and healthy. I know I have not been around alot, but hopefully after summer break I will get more time. we are leaving for another trip right after my OB appt, so I will let you all know how the ultrasound went when we get back on the 17th of July. Anthony had his first swim meet, and got 2 first place, 2 2nd place and one 3rd place. I am so proud of him. Tonya, we had a blast at KY kingdom with you and Ashley, I will email photos later. Sorry I couldnt do more at the park. I want to thank all of you for your support through this long journey we have taken. You are all doing so well, and looking great. I hope once the baby is born I can get right back on that losing side, maybe even a tummy tuck!! As of right now, my OB is planning on doing a c-section the first week of NOvember depending on how baby is doing. Ill be back in about a week, and update you all, again I am sorry I have been so absent from the boards lately. It should get better after summer break when we dont have so much planned.- Melissa

Hey sweetie, I am so sorry I have been MIA. IT has been a hectic summer. I will post an update here shortly.- Melissa

Oh my sweetie, I had no idea you were going through so much all this time!! You have been a huge stepping stone for many of us, and have been so positve through this journey we have all joined. That is horrible about your friend, or ex friend I should say and your husband. I am proud of you for putting your foot down and making your decision, even though I dont know all you have been through. I am so sorry I havent been here more to talk to and try and help through this trying time. I have been so busy with summer activities with Anthony. You look amazing hun, and you keep your head held high. You are an angel.- Melissa

Way to go sweetie!!!!!!! A size 4 dress!!!! Im so jealous, lol. You have come so far. I am glad all is going well. You are so close to your goal, keep up the good work and you will be there in no time at all.- Melissa

Sweetie, I know it is hard. I havent lost anything either in ages. From what I hear, you can still lose nicely up to 18 months post op. I feel like I cant eat way too much, and exercise is not one of my specialties. I am thankful it is summer and I love to swim. I hope you get back on track, you look amazing- Melissa