Wednesday, October 31, 2001


Thought this was neat...snagged it
Thought this was neat...snagged it from Christine. The ABC's of Me: A - Age: 24 B - Best Friend: Terese Messick & Karen Phillips C - Choice of Meat: Steak - NONE at the moment they all make me sick D - Dream Date: a picnic on the beach with Tommy, of course E - Exciting Adventure: still waiting for that one F - Favorite Food: French Fries G - Greatest Accomplishment: arriving on March 19th sometime! H - Happiest Day of Your Life: Til now, my wedding (9/9/00) but soon, Maggie's birthday I - Interests: music, spending as much quality time with those I love as possible J - Joke: Not sure? K - Kool-Aid: Cherry, my only craving "mainstay" so far L - Love: Tommy Cahoon, my little Maggie, our dogs M - Most Valued possesion: picture of my grandma when she was a child N - Name: Tara L.B. Cahoon O - Outfit You Love: anything elastic is high on my list right now P - Pizza Toppings: Mushrooms, Onions, and extra cheese Q - Question Asked To You the Most: Have you felt her kick yet? R - Radio Station: Hot FM, I guess S - Sport: Lots: Hockey, College football and college Hoops T - Television Show: Everybody Loves Raymond, Friends, and Scrubs U - Umbrella in the rain?: Nope, I love the rain! V - Video: Chris Issak's one where he was rollin around on the beach with that girl W - Winter: LOVE IT X - X-rays recently?: Ultrasounds are as close as I've come in a while Y - Year Born: 1977 Z - Zodiac Sign: Aquarius/Pices, depends on the paper you're reading
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Monday, October 29, 2001


Quick update on "Mommy". I'm
Quick update on "Mommy". I'm feeling pretty rough. And I have been for quite a few weeks now. I basically have NO appetite whatsoever. I'm LOSING weight. (This once would have been a wonderful thing) No food sounds good to me and once I finally settle on something and I sit down to eat, I get about 5 or 6 bites down, tops. I thought this was all supposed to be over at 12 weeks? I call the doctors office this morning and they told me the same thing they did at my last appointment. They said as long as I was taking my vitamins, drinking fluids, and getting the amount of nutriets in a day I was fine and Maggie was fine. I get all those...but that's it, nothing more. It's kinda starting to wear on me too because I'm tired and pretty moody a lot. I'm really going to press the issue with my docs at my next appointment (Nov. 12th in 2 weeks) if it's not better by then. I don't know if there's anything they can do, but I'm really worried about my health, but more importantly, Maggie's.
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Friday, October 26, 2001


I have to apologize to
I have to apologize to all my friends who check the blog every day. I haven't updated in a while. I'M SORRY! You guys are so great to check in each day to see if I've added anything new though. I've just been kinda "blah" lately. Pregnancy wise, things are fantastic. Really great. Last week I finally got the pregnant "belly pop" everyone talks about. I really didn't believe it when pregnant women said they just woke up one day and their tummy had popped. I thought there was no way it could happen over-night, it had to be a gradual process. Well, needless to say, one day last week I woke up and was like, "Whoa! Where did that come from?" It's so round. I finally look pregnant and not just fat. Ha Ha! And this week I've started to feel her move. It's so weird! I can't even describe how it feels. I've heard other women say it feels like butterflies in your stomach and it kinda does. But, it's more than that. It's like someone is taking their finger, pressing it into my stomach and dragging it across, only on the inside. She's such a wiggle worm. She is really moving and shaking! I'll be 20 weeks (5 months) next week. Halfway there, yea! I'm going to take my first belly shot then and may or may not post it. We'll see how it turns out. The reason for my "blah" has been my job. It has really gone from bad to worse and I don't know how much more I can take. I'm pretty sure I'll be looking for greener pastures while on maternity leave. While I'd LOVE to be a stay-at-home-Mom, it's just not feasable for us right now. We still have a little bit of debt from student loans and our car payment and it's just not fair for me to leave all of that on Tommy's shoulders. So, we're going to work his schedule out to where he'll be working all nights. That way he can be home with Maggie during the day and I'll be there with her at night. It's going to be tough for a while, but until we're debt free it will have to work. I would feel so much guilt sitting at home all day, jobless, while Tommy was out working his butt off trying to pay the bills. It just wouldn't be fair.
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Monday, October 15, 2001


Had our second ultrasound today
Had our second ultrasound today and everything is GREAT! Added the pics here. (Also, as a link on the side marked, "Baby's Pictures") I haven't had much appetite and even LOST 2 pounds, so I've been really worried about the baby's nutrition. Much to my suprise, Maggie is BIGGER than normal! The doc said everything looked fantastic and that she was looking good. She's growing fine and they said she is a really good healthy size. I was so relieved! She opened her hand (like she was going to wave) and the doctor said they really like to see that. It means she doesn't have any chromosomal problems. Babies who have chromosome problems can't open their hands like that. So, Maggie is doing wonderfully. As for her Mommy, I've felt better. But as long as she's OK, I can deal with it.
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Thursday, October 11, 2001


It's been a few days
It's been a few days since I've posted. Frankly, it's been a boring week. Really. I've started wearing maternity clothes. I can't even begin to explain how much more comfortable I am. I'm sure Maggie is pretty happy that her circulation isn't being cut off anymore either. This is going to sound bad, but it's so nice to finally stop sucking in! Ahhhhh..... We have another ultrasound on Monday. I'm excited for that. I get another sneek peek at my little girl. Hopefully we can get some more great shots like last time. I'm hoping for one of her doing something cute like sucking her thumb or something. But, I'll certainly post them here once I get them. We haven't really gone on a "little girl stuff" shopping spree. I don't know what we're waiting for. I've never been the kind of person to go out and spend money until I was certain that ALL my bills for that month were paid and the checks had cleared. We got paid today though and I think I may run down to Belk's (they're having a sale) and see if I can pick some cute stuff up. I'm really anxious to register though. That should be fun. There is a member of club who I just adore who is a former gynecologist. He founded (and has since retired from) the practice that I go to. He is the dearest and sweetest man I have ever met. Every time he comes in he gives me a huge hug and asks me how I'm feeling. Poor man, I have 16 different questions for him everytime he comes in. Well, today I asked him about pediatricians. At our first doctor visit they said we should look into getting one now because they come in and check the baby after it's born. I've been kinda stressing about that..I want the best, of course. He gave me a hands down recommendation (which is what I wanted) so I'm anxious to call them and get more information.
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Monday, October 8, 2001


I had a wonderful weekend.
I had a wonderful weekend. I proudly showed off Maggie's first pictures to everyone at home. It was the first time I've seen my Dad since we found out I was pregnant. He kept rubbing my belly and saying, "I can't believe your having a baby." Mom took me to Target and bought me 3 pairs of pants and 3 shirts (maternity stuff) and the total bill was only $100. Target is the best. And their cute clothes too. Then I headed down to Richmond to see Tommy's family. His sister gave me a great big huge box of maternity stuff. (She's had 3 babies, 2 of which were born in Feb/March so it's all wintery clothes). THANK YOU SHELLY! I'm set. Just have to buy some un-mentionables and I'll be good. Now to just sit back and wait until Maggie gets bigger. I also went to the Pentagon this weekend with Aunt Wanda. It was so sad. When I lived there, I would drive past it so often and now to see it like that....it's sad.
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Friday, October 5, 2001


Well, the time is upon
Well, the time is upon us. Under much duress from fans all over the Carolinas, University officials decided that ECU shall once again meet the University of North Carolina Tarheels. The two have not met since 1981 and frankly, ECU got a spanking. Up until a few weeks ago, I was certain that we were going to return the favor on Saturday. But, Carolina's normally EL-SUCKO football team has had 2 impressive wins. Their team is pumped and on a roll. I admit, I'm worried. I am worried, but I have faith in my team, especially if it rains. The Tarheels will be handed their dirty feet on a platter should the heavens open and the rain pours down. ECU plays their best games in sloppy conditions. Hey, it rains every day and twice on Friday here. :-) Really all that is at stake are bragging rights (oh and maybe a goalpost or two). I, however, think this game may determine who the best team in the state really is. Looking foward to hearing every Pirate fans favorite words: "Where it's a first down P-I-R-A-T-E-S!"
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I've had a post up
I've had a post up for a few hours today. It was a little, umm, bitter. Some of you may have had the chance to read it. I decided to delete it. It was silly. I felt stupid for posting it. I have so many BETTER things to write about here. I'm having a baby. A beautiful, healthy baby girl. I can't tell you how much that has changed my life, my attitudes (especially towards useless people only out to bring themselves up by putting others down), and my thoughts. I can honestly say that I am a better person now than I was 16 weeks ago. I guess all women go through it with their first pregnancy. It's that transition into motherhood. It's kinda like when you get in a fight at school or something...and you're so mad you could scream, and your Mom is there calming you down. I've always had a tendency to fly off the handle, I'm a VERY emotionally charged person. This pregnancy is calming me down, mellowing me out. So, anyway, no more rants about stupid people, no more time wasted on what they think or do. Just focusing on all the joys and blessings in my life. My husband and daughter on the way. My WAY TOO LONG TO NAME list of family and friends who care about me. (Although, I will add, that it will continue to amuse me that my life seems to be so darn interesting to them....make a decision and stick to it. Either you want to know me or you don't. And if you don't then mind your own business. I doubt very srriously you visit out of genuine concern for my wellbeing. More like nosiness, huh?)
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Thursday, October 4, 2001


FINALLY installed a Site Meter.
FINALLY installed a Site Meter. It's so interesting to know who's creeping around in my site. I see a lot of old friends in here. I didn't know my pregnancy meant so much to everybody. Especially those whose group I was no longer good enough to be a part of several months ago. It just amazes me. I really can't decide if it's true concern, simple curiosity, or what. Who knows. Anyway...enough of that, on to important stuff. I can't even begin to explain how happy I am to be having a girl. I was telling my friend Angela, in an email this morning, that I kept telling myself I have been just as happy with a boy. I think I was just lying to myself, I wanted a girl so badly. I wanted it for myself, I wanted it for my Mom, and I wanted it for Tommy's parents (who have 3 grandsons and had given up hope on buying pink dresses). And I know Tommy says he wanted a boy, but I know my husband. I know my husband VERY WELL. As soon as that baby girl looks at him for the first time, it'll be over. She'll be a Daddy's girl and he'll be completely devoted to her. I know it.
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Wednesday, October 3, 2001


We're back. The appointment took
We're back. The appointment took a while longer than we thought for a few reasons I'll explain below: BUT FIRST: IT'S A GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have pretty much been crying non-stop since we found out. I am so excited. I'm having a little girl. Maggie. I just can't believe it. Tommy cried too. She was just wiggling around..moving all over the place! One of the reasons I was there so long is because they were having a hard time seeing everything. The reason for that is, I'm not as far along as they thought. They thought I was 18, but am really only 16. So, now my due date is March 19th. That means I have to go back for another ultrasound in 2 weeks becuase they didn't get to check some of the things they need to check which are developing in the next 2 weeks. Another reason I was there so long. My BP was 180 over 94 when I first got there. VERY HIGH! So, I had to wait around a while after my appointment (to calm down) and they did it again. It was 160 over 82 the second time. Also, gave me an antibiotic for an infection. Man, what an appointment. I am really excited I get another u/s though. It was so cool. She was just moving all over the place..kicking and tugging on the umbelical cord. It was incredible. I have two really good pics to scan in. You can see them by clicking on the "Baby's Firsts' link over the the right then scrolling down to the bottom. I'm still so excited. Still shaking even. I can't believe it, I'm having a girl!
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Tuesday, October 2, 2001


So, tomorrow is the big
So, tomorrow is the big day. I'll be 18 weeks pregnant. That's exciting enough! But, we have our ultrasound tomorrow. I can hardly wait! I'm so anxious to find out who this baby is, Thomas or Maggie. I think it will really make me feel closer to the baby. I feel like I will be able to get to know him or her while they're still a "part" of me. I can hardly wait. The buying spree can then begin and I can start calling them by their name, really start to attach it to them early. So, when he or she is born it won't be like, "I think he's a Thomas." It will be like, "Hi Thomas, I've been waiting so long to meet you!" Maybe that makes no sense at all and these are just silly pregnant woman ramblings. I've been known to do that recently. Just mumble on and on about something as totally silly as what kind of diapers we should use. I know it's been a while since I posted. Not much going on, really. I'm feeling much better now that I've gotten rid of that rotten cold. And things are going good. Tommy and I are excited about ECU's Homecoming coming up (all our friends from out of town will be visiting, including Kerri from NYC) and then Halloween. We think we want to be Popeye & Olive Oyl.
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