My Journal from 1984 Starting on page 1

Today is October 30th 1984.

It's a bit cooler today than it was yesterday, As it figures out on the calendar I am 36 weeks and one day pregnant. It sure has gone by fast.

I've already had the first baby shower on the 21st of October. My Aunt Jan, Aunt Ida and my sister Sherry gave the shower. So many nice gifts!

Your daddy is at work right now He will be home at 3:00 a.m. We practiced our Lamaze today. We practiced relaxing individual parts of my body and then the different methods of breathing. it will probably help when the time comes to deliver. I made a Pumpkin Pie this morning. It turned out really good. I've been craving one for awhile.

Tonight I sewed a quilted toy bag for all your toys. It turned out okay. I like it. My belly is so big! I really think it's neat when you kick or move around, my belly moves all over the place. I love to just put my hands on my stomach and try and figure out of its your elbow, legs or feet. I'm anxious to see if your a girl or a boy.

When I first got pregnant, I had two dreams that I was pregnant with a girl.
I really want to find out.

We have our names picked out already, If it's a girl your name will be Shanelle June and if it's a boy your name will be Randal Stephen.. Time will only tell. Tomorrow I hope will be a better day. Then maybe Dad and I will go for a bike ride. We have so much fun riding our bikes. I wish winter would not come, because, it's too cold to ride bikes, and we have to stay inside. Well until tomorrow.
I LOVE YOU BABY! I hope your healthy when your born! I figure that your at least gonna be 8 lbs or more.

Tonight is Halloween night. It rained a little but not much. It is still cold out. Which I don't like very much. We live in an apartment so there weren't any kids trick or treating in this area. But the way things are it's not too safe to go trick or treating. So many kooks. I sometimes wonder if Halloween will still be around in the future years. It is a good day though. Today my Mom and Dad celebrate their wedding anniversary 25 years. Your Aunt Sherry got married Aug 11, 1983 and your Dad and I on Sept 10, 1983. Then my Mom and Dad in October.

I have a cold right now. Your dad has been putting Vick's on my chest to clear up some of the congestion.

Next month on the 30th Amy will turn six years old. She is growing up so quick. But she learns so much more every year. I really like being Amy's Step -Mother. I've learned so much from her. But as soon as you're born I will learn so much more. I really wanna be a Good Mother as well as step mother. Your dad is an excellent man. And I know he is really happy about starting a new family. We are starting to get things ready. My girlfriend Christine is going to let us borrow her bassinet. I can't wait! Having a baby has really been such a fantastic experience.
When I first found out that I was expecting I couldn't believe it! We were really going to have a baby, and then as the months have gone by my belly has really gotten bit. How amazing, there is so much that Dad and I have to learn. Just to teach you right from wrong and good from bad. it will be a job, well worth the effort. I'm really looking forward to teaching you about Life, and just to get to know your Dad and Amy and I. It will be so much fun! We will do our best to make your life as happy as ours is.

Until tomorrow, goodnight little one. Sweet Dreams ! :-)



It's November 1st--- And what a dark and gloomy day. it rained almost all day. The leaves outside are blowing all over. It sure feels like winter is here.

My girlfriend Sue called today, she just moved back to Michigan from New Jersey. So I went and visited her this evening. she is really a good friend.


You sure are moving alot tonight in my stomach. I am going to miss all the kicking once you are born. But it will be worth it. I feel so pregnant lately. Just trying to climb up the stairs is a challenge. I sure would like to have an elevator. But no such luck. I need all the exercise I can get.

I"m just sitting here watching Johnny Carson. I think I'll try and stay awake until Dad comes home. The day went by so fast, it was 4:30 so quick and Dad had to leave for work. I really miss him. Well, the Love Boat is on television. I'm just going to relax on the couch and bundle up my toes are cold. Hope time goes quickly so Steve will be home soon. I wanna give him a big hug and kiss. He's such a sweetie!

Until tomorrow.
Goodnight


Well today is November 2nd already! I'm due on December 2nd. Only 4 weeks away.
I did alot today. your Dad and I did some running around this morning. We went to the fruit market and bought all kids of good stuff. He wants me to make him an Apple pie, so maybe tomorrow after Lamaze class. I'm so tired tonight. I went to the grocery store and did four loads of laundry. I just got out of the shower and I'm ready for bed. It's Friday night and Steve get's home early tonight. 1:00 a.m. I would wait up, but I feel worn out. Besides, I need my beauty sleep. You have been kicking me alot tonight. You are probably tired too.
All that exercise can wear a baby out. I know your Dad will be sleepy when he comes home. I can't wait! It's so cold out. I need him here with me to keep me warm.

Sweet Dreams! Love, Mom


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