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I Have a Bad Feeling About This!

by: GalacticBabe

date posted: Jan 25, 2007 3:42 PM

This Baby Is A Blessing

Introductions are in order..........

I am very pleased and proud to introduce my future granddaughter to everyone. She's had a bit of a rough start, but everything is right on schedule for her arrival in late May or early June. Mother and baby are healthy and the pregnancy is progressing beautifully.

As I watched this ultrasound, this miracle of life displayed before me, of course, I cried, along with everyone else in the room. Seeing the little fingers and toes (at one point, she was sucking her thumb) makes it so real. In a few short months (long months to my daughter!) we will be holding and loving this new baby. Those of you who are parents know exactly the feeling. Being a grandmother was a very scary prospect, but after seeing the images of this precious little life, I see nothing but joy. Granny-Wan, Jedilily, and anyone else who happens to be a grandparent out there, you know what I'm talking about. Anakin was right. What a blessing this baby is!

After I caught my breath and dried my tears, I began to think about how this connects to my other world, my Star Wars World.

I began to think about Padm� and her pregnancy.

I began to wonder how in the world she did not know she was carrying twins. Did she want to keep her pregnancy so secret that she did not seek prenatal care? If she had, she would have known. Or did she know? If she did, why didn't she tell her husband?

The technology was there, the medical droid on Polis Massa informed Obi-Wan, Yoda, and Bail that Padm� was carrying twins. So why didn't she know before that?

Maybe this is one of those things we're not supposed to question. This line of thought also raised a few other question, but I won't go into them in this entry.

You know me, I'll always be back with more questions.

Until then...............MTFBWY

GB

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viagoangel2
Were Anakin and Padme' really one?

date Posted: Jan 25, 2007 4:19 PM

It was a Secret

Hey there, GB. Glad to hear all is well in Bodaciousville.

Padme` had prenatal care, it's in the novel version of ROTS. Padme` has a medic droid named, *Emedee* (sp?) she had instructed the droid to keep all but the health, a secret. Just like their marriage, their blessing of a new hope, was kept a secret until the time was right.

Congrats on your newest addition! ~Angel~

Granny-Wan
I Am NOT an Old Fossil!

date Posted: Jan 25, 2007 4:25 PM

Grandchildren are waaaaaay more fun than children... for starters, you don't have to carry them for nine months....

I'm not referring to that tired old joke about spoiling them and then sending them home, either... I havew two grandsons, and all 6 of us lived together for almost 5 years... the thing with grandchildren is you can have lots of fun without all the responsibility....

Damn, now I really miss those guys.... {sniff}

	Granny-Wan I Am NOT an Old Fossil!
date Posted: Jan 25, 2007 4:28 PM PS: Wow, that ultrasound picture actually LOOKS like a baby! Are they sure it's a girl? My youngest fooled everyone.....

JediMelindaWolf
Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try.

date Posted: Jan 25, 2007 4:38 PM

How wonderful, gb! And congratulations! The time will fly by between now and then, but I know I don't have to tell you that.

Wow, ultrasound pictures have improved!

And for the record, unless Padm� had something like an ultrasound, she probably wouldn't have known she was carrying twins. I never had an ultrasound when I was pregnant with my first daughter. I was as big as a house (I am not kidding!), and convinced I was carrying twins. (How else could I explain the weight gain?

)

Congrats, again!

MTFBWY

	MomOf2YoungPadawan Mamadala's Lair
date Posted: Jan 25, 2007 5:00 PM Awwwwwwwww!!!! I just LOVE the feeling I get when I look at ultrasound pictures! Congratulations in every way! Thanks so much for sharing!!! As far as Padme goes...er...um...what Angel said!!

jedilily1026
Years Matter Not (Gone Crazy...Be Back Soon)

date Posted: Jan 25, 2007 5:23 PM

God Bless your grandchild.

I believe Angel answered your question regarding Padme's pregnancy!!

As for grandkids...Granny-Wan's right, they're a lot of fun and they keep you young, besides loving us grandparents unconditionally. You've never had fun until your down on the floor crawling, laughing, and playing with a grandchild. Just imagine the tea parties you'll be attending. It's one of the greatest feelings in the world...everyone should try it. LOL

jediprincess77
I Know...

date Posted: Jan 25, 2007 6:01 PM

BODACIOUS!!! Look at that beautiful little girl! It's amazing how beautiful these tiny little people can be, isn't it? Plus, this girl is going to be blessed with a loving family the minute she comes into the world...

You are seriously going to be such a wonderful grandmama! I'm so excited for you!!!!!

As for the Padme thing, Angel seems to have you covered. I always thought she looked way too tiny to be carrying TWO kiddos in there. I think she was too tiny for a pregnant lady in general! After seeing the movie I joked that to be more realistic, Padme needed to add 30 lbs. and some serious mood swings!

P.S. It's good to see you around here!

	leia19886 Someone get this big walking carpet out of my way ...
date Posted: Jan 25, 2007 6:04 PM How precious she looks I think Padme "knew" she was having twins. I think she somehow knew Anakin was "changing" and did not want any harm to come the the babies. She definatlly did not trust Palpatine. I don't really think she liked his infulance on Anakin. You take care, Leia

brooklooineghost
Just a simple mom trying to make my way in the (expanded) universe

date Posted: Jan 25, 2007 7:19 PM

Wow, that ultrasound picture actually LOOKS like a baby! tee hee, i thought the same thing! you can already tell she has inherited her grandma's babe-ness

words can't express how happy i am for you and yours, GB. i can't even imagine what it'll be like seeing my little one get ready for little ones of her own . . . though i'm quite sure GW is right - it's more fun being the grandma than the mama!!

	amidalooine The Emotional Galaxy
date Posted: Jan 25, 2007 7:39 PM GB!!!!!!!!! I'm very excited for you, and I am SO glad to hear that things are going so well for your daughter and granddaughter now, after a rough start! I just watched my #5's ultrasound video (with her!) the other day. Memory lane...and a miracle of technology. (((hugs))) to you and your family.

GalacticBabe
I Have a Bad Feeling About This!

date Posted: Jan 25, 2007 7:47 PM

Thank you everyone!!!

Padme` has a medic droid I completely forgot about that! Thanks for setting me straight once again, Angel! I'm still comfused about the twin thing though. But I suppose Melinda explained that one. Thanks guys!

the thing with grandchildren is you can have lots of fun without all the responsibility.... I cannot wait!! Thanks, Granny-Wan!

The ultrasound was incredible. You could actually see things (and not have to use your imagination) You could see the four chambers of the heart, and even the valves at certain angles.

GalacticBabe
I Have a Bad Feeling About This!

date Posted: Jan 25, 2007 7:54 PM

Are they sure it's a girl? Well, nothing is certain until the baby is born, but the ultrasound tech seems very certain she is a she, and from what I understand she's never wrong.

Wow, ultrasound pictures have improved! I hear the 4-D ultrasounds are as clear as pictures, but very expensive. I'm not sure insurance will cover them.

Congratulations in every way! Thank you, MO2YP! Thanks so much for sharing!!! I knew I had to share with my other family.

GalacticBabe
I Have a Bad Feeling About This!

date Posted: Jan 25, 2007 8:01 PM

Look at that beautiful little girl! I think she looks just like me!

You are seriously going to be such a wonderful grandmama! Thanks JP!

I always thought she looked way too tiny to be carrying TWO kiddos in there. I agree! And did you see the size of those babies? No way were those two stuffed in there! Not unless they were hiding behind her kidneys. Hee hee

Padme needed to add 30 lbs. and some serious mood swings!Oh honey, let me tell you about mood swings! My daughter can go from 0 to b***h in five seconds flat, God love her! I don't remember being so moody when I was pregnant.

GalacticBabe
I Have a Bad Feeling About This!

date Posted: Jan 25, 2007 8:08 PM

P.S. It's good to see you around here! Thank you, sweetie!

How precious she looksThanks, Leia!

I think she somehow knew Anakin was "changing" and did not want any harm to come
the the babies Oh, I agree with that 100%

you can already tell she has inherited her grandma's babe-ness

Thanks, Brookie! I plan on teaching her everything I know. She's going to be Mimi's girl (that's what I want her to call me, but whatever she calls me will be fine

)

GalacticBabe
I Have a Bad Feeling About This!

date Posted: Jan 25, 2007 8:13 PM

words can't express how happy i am for you and yours, GB. Thank you!

GB!!!!!!!!! I'm very excited for you, Thanks, Ami! They don't make videos anymore (at our hospital), but they told us they''re getting a new ultrasound machine--hopefully before the baby is born, where they can make us a DVD. That would be so awesome! This baby is quite the little swimmer, too! She would barely hold still to get her picture taken. Just like her mama!

Thank you to everyone! You are all so wonderful! When I have more pictures to share, you can bet I will!

	MissPadme Miss Padme's Naboo Love Nest
date Posted: Jan 25, 2007 8:42 PM Congratulations! Another future padawan to train . To be fair to Padm�, look at how small her kids turned out .

	lovelucas
date Posted: Jan 25, 2007 9:50 PM for what it's worth - I didn't know I was carrying twins until one was born and the doctor said "uh oh" true story.

Jedi Master Mina
Jedi blogging, go back to your drinks!

date Posted: Jan 25, 2007 10:08 PM

for what it's worth - I didn't know I was carrying twins until one was born and the doctor said "uh oh"

Uhm, that would freak me out to no end...

Congrats on the little one GB...So cute too. That picture is amazing and I'm glad you're back. Now, about that T-shirt. Let me know size and I'll do my best to get you a T-shirt. of course, I'll need your address too!!

As for Padme not knowing she had twins? Technology is only as good as the makers. Meaning? Full of flaws because it was made at the hands of humans or aliens or what not, my dear.

padmeskywalker77
Padme's Legacy

date Posted: Jan 25, 2007 10:45 PM

Congrats GB!! For once I actually knew what I was looking at (not too good at ultrasound pics)

You could see the four chambers of the heart, and even the valves at certain angles.

Phew...that's a good thing

I guess I work with too many children with heart defects that that is one of the first things I think about.

I wish you and your daughter the best of luck with this little one!!

I have nothing else to add to the Padme' disucssion

jkelly
There Is No Conflict

date Posted: Jan 25, 2007 10:53 PM

Don't get me started on prenatal care in the GFFA. Instead of keeping Padme on Coruscant, Anakin figured he'd just pick up a few Dark Side tricks?

Congratulations. jkelly2's ulatrasound showed him mooning us ... a harbinger of things to come.

My mom and mom-in-law love grandkids. My mom retired before she had grandkids and was always looking for something to fill her time (e.g., part-time job as a Walmart greeter). Now, she refuses to work and calls almost daily wondering if she can baby-sit (between my brother and I, she's now up to 4).

I wish you the best of luck and envy the day I have grandkids and kids out of my house.

	nob01 Oil Bath Bubbles
date Posted: Jan 26, 2007 12:00 AM Congratulations! The ultra-sound image looks very clear! There's a cool programme on at the moment called 'In the Womb' - different aspects of pre-birth children, with actual footage - has to be seen to be believed! The animal one was beautiful - you haven't lived until you' ve seen an elephant, dog and dolphin embryo in the womb!

	vadersgirl33 vadersgirl_reflections
date Posted: Jan 26, 2007 8:48 AM Hooray, GB!!! I'm glad for you and your family. My sister is due to have her baby any time now. She may have another c-section. . But other than that, things are going well for her. My parents are with her. Can't wait for my new niece!! vadersgirl33

	ewanandhaydenfan5 I Have You Now!
date Posted: Jan 26, 2007 10:38 AM Asolutely precious! Congratulations! for what it's worth - I didn't know I was carrying twins until one was born and the doctor said "uh oh" Uhm, that would freak me out to no end... Uh, yeah, same here!

	hansgirl3 Invoking the Squee
date Posted: Jan 26, 2007 11:51 AM Wow, GB!!! She looks amazing!! I can tell you are so excited! And proud! The picture is just phenomenal! I can't get over it. So, do we have a name yet? Hmmm?

	The Stooge Star Wars Joke-A-Day (gone fishin')
date Posted: Jan 26, 2007 1:14 PM Hey hey! Congrats! I began to wonder how in the world she did not know she was carrying twins. She figured that most children in utero have four arms, four legs, and two heads. Rookiee mistake.

GalacticBabe
I Have a Bad Feeling About This!

date Posted: Jan 26, 2007 2:48 PM

Another future padawan to train Maybe I can actually train this one in the Force--my offspring won't have anything to do with it!

for what it's worth - I didn't know I was carrying twins until one was born and the doctor said "uh oh" Holy crap!!!! 'Uh oh' is never a good thing for a doctor to say! Except in your case, of course!

Congrats on the little one GB...So cute too. That picture is amazing and I'm glad you're back. Thank you, Master! It feels good to be back!

about that T-shirt. Let me know size and I'll do my best to get you a T-shirtWoo hoo!!!! I'll let you know! How exciting! At least I can feel like I might have gone.--uh--whatever--You know what I mean!

GalacticBabe
I Have a Bad Feeling About This!

date Posted: Jan 26, 2007 2:55 PM

Technology is only as good as the makers. Very true!!!

Congratulations. Thanks, jkelly! Same to you!!!

I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner!

Now, she refuses to work and calls almost daily wondering if she can baby-sit Oh, if only!!! I would love nothing more than to be able to quit my job and babysit. But for now, electricity is more important.

Congratulations! The ultra-sound image looks very clear! Thank you, Mr. pidluk! I didn't really have to guess at anything--I could tell what everything was--spine, ribs, etc. So fascinating! A very special memory!

GalacticBabe
I Have a Bad Feeling About This!

date Posted: Jan 26, 2007 3:01 PM

you haven't lived until you' ve seen an elephant, dog and dolphin embryo in the womb!Hmmm, aren't elephants pregnant for two years? AHHHH!!!

Hooray, GB!!! I'm glad for you and your family. Thank you, VG! I;m glad to hear your sister is doing well. I'll keep her in my prayers. How are you and your family doing? I think about you all the time.

Asolutely precious! Congratulations! This has been such a wonderful experience for me--and I am really enjoying sharing it with all my friends.

She looks amazing!! I can tell you are so excited! Beyond excited. I'm not sure a word even exists for the feeling. I'm sure there will be tons of pictures taken of her--I'll probably take most of them!

GalacticBabe
I Have a Bad Feeling About This!

date Posted: Jan 26, 2007 3:05 PM

So, do we have a name yet? Hmmm? They've narrowed it down to Taylor or Raegan. They've also been tossing Rylee around. I guess we'll just have to see what she looks like when she comes out (and is cleaned up a bit--hee hee

) The middle name will be Marie or Leigh

Hey hey! Congrats! thanks, Stoogie! Good to see you up and about!

She figured that most children in utero have four arms, four legs, and two heads. Rookiee mistake. HA!!!

	Chris2OneBee The Comatose Blog of Chris2OneBee
date Posted: Jan 27, 2007 5:45 PM Awesome. She's gonna have a cool grandma! Very happy for you, I am. Think I've got something in my eye...no, really, I do!

	Jedi Amidala9 A Long Time Ago
date Posted: Jan 29, 2007 3:12 PM wow that's really something! even from the pictures I can tell she's a pretty one! I'm so sorry to hear you can't attend C4! Anyway, you know what they say, "Wehn duty calls..." (((((((Hugs))))))) later GB! ~jedi amidala9~

	JediPug1 Like My Father Before Me
date Posted: Feb 04, 2007 3:35 PM Congratulations on the beautiful baby! Loved that picture!

	GalacticBabe I Have a Bad Feeling About This!
date Posted: Feb 04, 2007 3:53 PM wow that's really something! even from the pictures I can tell she's a pretty one! Thanks! I think she has my eyes..... Congratulations on the beautiful baby! Loved that picture! Thanks!!! And thank you for stopping by!

	darthgrievious93 Hey, Ho, Let's Go!
date Posted: Feb 06, 2007 2:32 PM What ever you do don't name it Leia Organa whatever you're last name is, only creepy Star Wars fans name their kids after characters. Imagine applying for a job and your first name is Chewie.

alexmel
How can Vader not sense Leia is his daughter.

date Posted: Mar 12, 2007 2:21 PM

Congratulations! A baby is a blessing.

Padme did not know she was having twins because, if you read the Revenge Of The Sith book ( junior novel, by Patricia C. Wrede ) there was a part in it where Anakin and Padme are discussing whether they think the baby ( well, or babies ) is a boy or a girl. Padme thinks its a boy and Anakin thinks its a girl ( they were both right ) so we hope we helped with your question.

It is so nice to know that there will be another Star Wars fan soon!

	alexmel How can Vader not sense Leia is his daughter.
date Posted: Mar 14, 2007 3:49 PM When we mentioned the part of the Revenge Of The Sith junior novel where Anakin and Padme were talking about the baby, we forgot that it is also in the adult version of Revenge Of The Sith ( by Matthew Stover ) we hope we could help.

GalacticBabe
I Have a Bad Feeling About This!

date Posted: Mar 14, 2007 4:17 PM

What ever you do don't name it Leia Organa whatever you're last name is

there was a part in it where Anakin and Padme are discussing whether they think the baby ( well, or babies ) is a boy or a girl. Padme thinks its a boy and Anakin thinks its a girl ( they were both right ) Hmmm. You know, I wish they had put something like that into the movie. There's a lot of stuff they could have put in, like more with the relationship between Padme and Obi-Wan.

	GalacticBabe I Have a Bad Feeling About This!
date Posted: Mar 14, 2007 4:17 PM It is so nice to know that there will be another Star Wars fan soon! My daughter is resisting the idea, but I think I can persuade her with the Force......... we forgot that it is also in the adult version of Revenge Of The Sith ( by Matthew Stover ) we hope we could help. I will definitely have to look that up. Thank you for your help, alexmel!

alexmel
How can Vader not sense Leia is his daughter.

date Posted: Mar 21, 2007 1:22 PM

You said that you wish they had put something like that scene we told you about in the movie, well, that scene was supposed to be in the movie, however, it was deleted. You can see in the special features DVD for Revenge Of The Sith they show some parts of it real quick, like Padme walking in with her two handmaidens. We wish that scene was in the film also or at least in Deleted Scenes, but maybe one day they will release more deleted scenes and that will be one of them.

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