I’m two months pregnant (eight weeks and one day, according to the doctor’s :doctor: estimation). My due date is October 15th, 2004.
The visit went well, and I have my third month appointment scheduled for April 2nd at 1:20pm. I’ll get the thorough (internal as well as external :ohno:) exam then, as well as blood taken. :boogah: Lucky me. The only concern the doctor has is because of my blood pressure. For the first time ever (I was at the doctor’s a month and a half ago and it was fine) it was high: 155/90. The worry the doctor has is that I may have preeclampsia, aka toxemia. According to “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”, preeclampsia/toxemia is a “pregnancy related form of high blood pressure. The cause isn’t exactly known. Some think it’s due to poor nutrition (which I’m guilty of. :blush: Time to bring on the veggies and fruits! :yummy:), others think that since it’s most common in first-time mothers, it’s because of the body reacting to the foreign object (the baby) inside of it. Either way, I have to be careful. For the next month I need to monitor my blood pressure, get lots of sleep, eat and drink well, and keep the stress to a minimum. :chillpill: So I can’t be having my family blowing a gasket any more, and I can’t be blowing a gasket all the time. :whew: I need to calm down and just…relax. :meditate:
Symptoms so far? Besides being very, very tired all the time (for the past few weeks I’ll sleep for about 9-11 hours, then turn around a nap a few hours later! :shock:), I’ve been hungry a lot, yet I feel like I’m going to throw up whenever I eat something. My nipples are also very, very sensitive and my breasts in general are tender. And of course, the most obvious sign of pregnancy: lack of period. 
I’m lucky though; no morning sickness! I absolutely hate puking, so I’m very, very glad not to have it.
The reactions? My mother is disappointed and stressed about how we’ll be able to handle the day-to-day living with a baby. My grandmother thinks I did it deliberately, in order to get Daniel to marry me. :wtf: My grandfather doesn’t know, but will surely be disgusted when he hears about it. I don’t think my father could handle it, so I’m not even going to tell him for another month or two.
Daniel knows. I went to see him Tuesday evening immediately after taking the pregnancy test. He seemed in shock then, and just looked like he wanted to shit himself. Yesterday morning I went over to pick him up so we could fill out some job applications at a few places. The initial shock had worn off by then, and at first he was angry with me for not considering an abortion, but once I explained that I just couldn’t, he calmed down. Truthfully I prayed :pray: about this Monday and Tuesday night, and in my heart I feel that God is telling me that it would be wrong to destroy a life this way. So… Daniel accepted that. By last night and today he’s better. A little upset and worried, but we know we can make it through this. In a few days I think he’ll even started to be excited about the baby. I know I am. And his family? He hasn’t told them yet. :haha: We’ll be getting around to that in the next few days though. For the most part Daniel has been very supportive. He’s scared, but them I am too. I’m just handling it a little better than he is.
Once my grandfather knows and his family knows, we’re going to make plans for a small wedding. Shotgun wedding? :cheeky: I suppose you could call it that, but not really since we’ve been engaged for some time now. I don’t want my baby to be a bastard. If we can both get jobs relatively soon, we’re going to scrounge and save as much as we can, and between what we’ll have and some help from our families, we’re going to move to a small apartment as soon as possible. :house: There’s no room for me here, let alone myself and a baby. Besides, it would be stressful for my brothers, especially Yusef, who is very attached to me and jealous if I dote too much attention on Daniel or Amr. I’d be afraid of him sneaking near the baby and doing something to it. :worried: I love my brother, but I wouldn’t put something devious like that past him.
Besides, I’ll go nuts and be ready to kill my mother if I stay here much longer. :bomb: First she e-mailed our pastor to tell him, even though I asked her nicely not to tell anyone. Then she called my grandmother and told her. I’m also sick of hearing how I’m going to be the death of her. Excuse me? I’m not burdering her with this. I plan on being out of her ASAP. I wish she’d just keep her comments to herself. Besides, she’s one to talk. She played quite the bitch in heat herself, cheating on my father with her boyfriend, who she fucked all the time after leaving my dad. Plus she kept the prick around to rut with even after I complained to her about him hitting me and sexually abusing me. Anything for a good fuck I suppose. I know I would never forsake my child like that.
So, that’s that. I’m keeping the baby. The only other option I would ever consider is adoption. But I had to agree with Daniel when he said that if I’m going to carry this baby to full term and come to love it, I could never give it up, not unless circumstances are really drastic. We still have another seven months to figure things out, provided that nothing goes wrong. School? :book: You better believe I’m going to go to school this summer still. It starts in August, and I plan on going right up until I go into labor, provided there aren’t any complications that force me to go on bedrest or to the hospital sooner. After the baby is born I’m only going to take off for a week at most, and then I’ll be right back to going. I may be a young mother, but I am not going to be an uneducated one.
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Hello! I'm Jenn, and this is Jenn.nu, my personal blog. I'm 27 years 
goodluck with everything jennifer. a baby will be tough, but i know you could handle it
you always manage to make it. :hug:
Hopefully everything will go well with the pregnancy. Take good care of yourself or else you will look back and regret not having taken better care of yourself and the baby. So will you want to know whether it’s a boy ir girl when that time comes?
Congrats and Goodluck! :hug:
Jenn, that’s wonderful! I hope you enjoy this, it really is a miracle. I respect that you are being so mature about this. Hopefully you and Daniel can work through this together. :highfive:
Jenn! i am so happy for you! congrats! i really hope everything goes well for you! best of luck!
Congratulations, Jenn!! I wish you the best throughout this pregnancy. Just make sure to take good care of yourself. Avoid stressful situations, whenever possible… and remove yourself from them, if need be… especially, if your blood pressure is already getting up there.
I guess congrats are in order! Ahhhh, youre gonna have a BABY!!! That’s so exciting!!!! My aunt just had a baby and it’s just so amazing that he’s so tiny and perfect and adorable! I’m kinda jealous because I can’t wait to have a baby someday (in the future I hope!)….. Ih ope that everything turns out okay though! Have you and Daniel decided when the wedding is going to be?
Wow…
…well, there is one good thing. The baby is due on my birthday! *LOL*
All kidding aside, I am gkad you went with your heart and not idiots commenting in your journal. And I am glad that Dan and everyone else in your life (so far) are taking it well.
And I am going to make sure you are going to school, too.
*hug* :hug: If you need anything, you know where to reach me.
Good luck with the baby! I hope you guys have many great years to come, and that you have a happy life! Hehe, I love little children. Good luck, once again!
*quin
YAY! CONGRATULATIONS! :highfive: :hug: :haha:
Hey, just think one thing Jenn…. BABY SHOWER!! Oh, and wedding… reception… hens night… Hmmm, think off all the gifties! :haha: :laugh:
*sing-song* Jenn’s having a baby, Jenn’s having a baby!
I have no idea why I’m so excited… BUT I AM!
Congrats once more… and just start stocking up on the carrots, ice, icecream, chocolate, day old chinese food….. pickles!? Craving funness may begin soon! I still remember my dad having to leave the house for supplies at 3am in the morning on several occasions when my mother was pregnant with my brothers!
WOW!! Congratulations!!!
I’m so glad Dan is taking this nicely. This is great!! Ooo, baby names… :D I’m so excited for you. ^_^ Although I don’t really want a baby myself, but I’m still really excited. XD Anyway, keep us updated on baby news! :D
Congrats Jennifer
I hope everything works out for the best, which I am sure it will! Hopefully Daniels family will be supportive and there wont be drama :haha: If you need to talk, you know where to find me :hug:
Congrats! It’s great that you’re so excited and everything about the baby. Hm… Daniel’s reaction, I hope he begins to anticipate it soon,
It’s nice to have enthusiasm with BOTH parents, ya know? I hope things work out and everything. I’ll be following along.
Im glad that you are happy about the baby!! ^_^ Congrats!! Im happy for you. And Im glad Daniel is okay about it. Please keep us updated!! ^_^
Jenn, congrats on the pregnancy, and congrats on Daniel to be coming to terms and being ok with it in his own way. You are a strong woman and I know that you will do everything in your power to make sure that everything turns out ok. *HUGS*
Wow… Congrats..
I am glad this is all working out so far.. and the fact that you are gonna still go to school and such is great. I am glad to see you are going to do everything possible to make sure that this baby lives a good life.
Congrats Jenn…I think u’ll make quite the mother :hug:
We’ve never talk or anything but I just wanted to say good luck. And Congratz.
*-ash xOx
Congratulations! A baby is a gift whether it is planned or not. Congratulations!
As you know from Avon, I have a 3 year old daughter, and I absolutly love her. In the beginning, I too had worries, but everything turned out for the best. I’m happy for you, and I’ll be here for you, even though this is a very confusing time. If you ever need to ask anything about pregnancy, I”m here to ask! Love ya!
I am feel worried thinking about what would your married life be in the long run :(. But I am glad that you seem to be taking the pregnancy well. Congrats.
Hey! Congrats TONS on the baby! :hug: I’m sure you’re very excited
I’m glad Daniel is being supportive, that’s really nice to know :laugh: 
It’s awesome that you’re going to plan on going to school. That’s cool, props for you!
I know I am very new to your page but I have to say congradulations!!
I am sure everything will be fine and you will have a beautiful baby girl/boy!
Congrats on the baby. Is it too soon to find out the sex of the baby?
I totally agree with you about not having an abortion. Its just wrong.
Atleast you know Daniel will be there for you. I hope you both find a job.
God bless you. Shower your baby with love, and don’t forget to take it easy
Soon you’ll be a student like me. I admire your strength. Take care.
I’ll be praying for you Jenn :hug:
Just to answer your question Meghan, I think that Jenn will probably have to wait until around 20 weeks to find out the sex. That’s usually when you are able to see it on the ultrasound.
“On that last sentence “That’s usually when you are able to see it on the ultrasound. ” I meant that’s when the ultrasound tech is able to see the boy or girl parts.
Wow, Jenn. Congratulations sweetie. :hug: I would’ve done the same thing. If you ever need ANYTHING, okay?
Congrats
I hope in the end everything works out ok in the end for you.
fabulous! i wish you all the best, dear.
Congrats hun, good luck and if you need anything you know how to get ahold of me :hug:!
I wish you so much luck and Daniel too of course. I know you will be able to do it. Youre very strong, I think.
Im sorry your family reacted that way though, but believe me when they see the cute baby that will change too (even though its a little late, they should support you). love ya :X
JENNIFER! I’m sooo happy for you! Seriously, I’m jumping for joy I’m so excited, lol. Try to keep the stress down, you don’t want/need any problems. Ahhh I don’t even know what to say. IM me sometime and keep me updated!! (AIM: xojennfur)
GOOD LUCK! xoxoMuchLove
wow, I hadnt been to your site for a while, I had no idea that you were pregnant. I had Xavier when I was 19. Its hard, but you get through it. Im sure you all will be fine ;) Once the baby is here, everything changes, hehehe. If you have any ???s at all, just let me know
Oh, two of my friends and my aunt all had toxemia when they were pregnant with their children. All it resulted in, really, was the last month of pregnancy to be taken easy and for one of my friends and my aunt, it resulted in bed rest for two week until labor (my aunt was induced). I wouldn’t worry too much about it. It seems to be really common these days, from my understanding. All three of them had happy, healthy babies! ;)
Congratulations, dearie. May you have a healthy pregnancy :hug:
has it completly hit you yet that you are having a child? :-D!! I am so happy! :hug: are you looking any dif. yet?.. aww!! im so excited lol! A baby!!! Good luck hun! and you are one smart cookie for goin to school!
Ohhh Jenn.
There are worse things than being a single mother. But if it’s what’s going to make you happy, I’m totally behind you.
Conratulations! All the best for your future, hope everything goes okay for you
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awww that soo sweet 
The good thing to see Jenn is that you know so many young mothers online who are there if you need advice! Who need to buy a book when you’ve got online friends!
Morning sickeness doesn’t start until the 3rd or 4th month..
Jenn! I think a Congratulations is in order here!
I think that you are even more AMAZING because your going to get through this. I think that you will be an AWESOME mom too, and that even though the years will be a little tough, you’ll get through it, like you get through everything.
Oh, and since your feeling tired all the time, you don’t have to do that order that I asked of you at all. I know you have your hands full.
Do tell me whenever you need money, I’m here.
:heart: and :hug:,
Lisa
that kid’s gonna be sooooooo ugly. i feel sorry for it.
asshole ^
What the hell?! Its one thing expressing your opinion, but Jen, that is just being downright rude! and deffinitally not needed. This is a great time for Jenn, so keep your stupid comments to your self… Didn’t you ever learn ” if you dont have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all?” Maybe you should learn it now. Geez, I hate people like you.. :dammit:
i’m stunned. i never ever thought this would happen.
i respect your choices and i’m behind you 100%. i guess i’m still shocked that it happened so quick, so fast, in the midst of you having troubles with your relationship.
i hope that you’re ok though and well, congratulations nonetheless! :hug:
Jen (the one who left the rude comment), you’re just an idiot. I guess you are just too much of a coward to leave a url or an email..it figures..I will never understand why people like you go to other people’s sites and make moronic and uncalled for comments. You should really find a hobby.
Conmgrats!!! Your family will forget about there crappy thoughts when your baby joins the world…hopefully. I developed a blood pressure at 35 weeks and was induced at 36. My blood pressure went from 114/70 all the way up to 186/110. My doc told me to wait to have another child till i lost alot of wieght and I quit smoking so that obviously helps. I am aweful and had a bad diet. still do
Conrats again!!!! And when you get your first ultrasound its gonna be so unbelievable 
Congratulations :D
i never usually read long blogs but i did!! yours was the most interesting! Your mum is just probably worried something might happen to you.. and ur too young.. u r 19 after all
but when you do have the baby you won’t even FEEL 19 and your mum will know then ;) The only disadvantage is thaqt you’ll probably have to close down this domain.. babies are alot of work but they’ll soon grow mature ;) congrats on the baby and love ya!!
oh yea. and if you really want a suprise dont take the scan to see if its a boy or a girl! when i get preggy i want to know what the baby is when i have it
It’s so much fun that way and you’ll want it so much and stuff.. and don’t feel depressed and stuff either because what you think is what your baby could be like. my mum wanted to go out all the time when she was preggy with me and now i always want to go out :D hehe.. so dont think angry, bad-tempered and stuff ;) and WATCH YOURSELF too.. my mum fell once when she was a month (i think) preggy with a baby ages before me and my older sister and it died like .. and take ALOT of rest
Congratulations Jenn!!
I hope everything works out for you and good luck. I think you’ll make a great mom.
You’re having a baby?!? Awww!! Congratulations! That must be so exciting.
This is going to sound totally psycho, but today I was driving and thinking about my friend who is having a baby…and then I started thinking about something on Avon, and how Linda said she would be excited to have a baby, and a random thought just popped in my head “Hmm I wonder if Jennifer will have a baby soon.” Then I randomly decide to come here, and you’re pregnant! FREAKY.
Geeze, I don’t come for a few days and look what I come back to! :haha: I can’t wait to find out what gender it is… :hug:
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