No baby yet

Hey everyone!  Looks like I literally gave you a false alarm with last week’s sneak peek. :-)

No baby yet but Dr. Joplin told Starr that it would be any day now. Is it just me or is everyone creeped out that Dr. Joplin is telling Starr that everything is going to be OK one minute and then plotting with Todd the next? When we were taping those scenes, the actress who plays Dr. Joplin (Maureen Mueller) felt so bad.  She was being nice to me and then meeting with Todd and telling him she would carry out his plan…

It’s also hard to play something where someone is going to hurt your character and playing that you don’t know that it’s going to happen. Speaking of things that are hard to play…it was pretty difficult for me to play that I was having contractions because (don’t be shocked) I’ve never had one :-) But what helped me with these scenes is that about a month before I had to tape them, I went to Florida because my cousin Erica was about to give birth.  She talked to me about what she was feeling and let me feel the baby moving.

It was really awesome to be there for my cousin and it also really helped me out a lot.
However, when I went to do the scenes they wanted Starr to be really freaking out. But what I learned is that when you have your first contraction it’s not so painful.  It’s more like a slight tensing.  So I chose to play it that Starr was not in a lot of pain but was frea king out and starting to hyperventilate because the big moment was finally here.  I know that some of you who have been through child birth maybe thought that I was overreacting.  I was play that this is finally the moment -- Starr is in labor and the baby was coming. That fact alone really freaked Starr out.

We tried to make the scenes scary for Starr but at the same time have a little fun too.
After every scene we had a good laugh at how frantic they were.  I felt like I was going to pass out after every take.  Doing those scenes got me anxious for when I had to tape the actual delivery. But I think they turned out good and I am excited for you to see them.

Until next week as we get closer to the big day…

XO,
Kristen

Start talking with your parent or child with tips from the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy:

Now that we’re coming up on the end of Starr’s pregnancy let’s take a minute to look back at some of what she’s been through:  A single night of sex with her boyfriend found them both so caught up in the heat of the moment that no one said anything about protection and no one thought about the consequences.  Then came a period of loneliness and uncertainty before Langston knew and before Cole knew, when Starr was all alone with her secret.  After that, she and Cole spent time on the run, away from her family, trying to make it on their own.  Two teenagers alone on their own didn’t exactly work out, needless to say.  Then her mom found out about the pregnancy and doctor appointments began.  After some serious soul-searching, Starr decided to make an adoption plan for the baby.  This led to her break-up with Cole, which would have been hard under any circumstance but was made all the more excruciating because of the pregnancy.  Then other people found out – from her crazy father to the kids at school – and their reactions weren’t exactly pleasant, to say the least.  All this on top of the physical changes and discomfort that are a normal part of pregnancy and it’s a lot for a sixteen year old to handle.  Even one as poised and fortunate as Starr Manning.

Imagine if Starr & Cole had not had sex that night.  Or if they had used protection.  Imagine how different their lives would be.  What if they’d had a plan to prevent pregnancy and stuck to it?  What if the 750,000 other teens who’ve gotten pregnant in the past year had either stopped and not had sex at all, or made sure they were using protection carefully? (Even the best protection isn't 100% foolproof…)   That’s the thing about teen pregnancy – you can prevent it.  It doesn’t have to happen.  Either don’t have sex or use protection -- carefully and correctly --  every single time. 

For more information about love, relationships, sex, contraception, and waiting, go to http://www.stayteen.org/whats-your-relationship-reality/default.aspx

Comments

[kelly]

I thought Kristin did a great job with those scenes. In fact, I could tell that Starr was more freaked out than in pain when she was like "I'm not ready for this! I'm not ready! It's too early." I can relate when I had my first contraction. I could totally see if you've never done it before where you would hyperventilate.

[amanda]

when my brother and his girlfriend at 14 and 15 found out they were pregnant he was so scared he called me crying and i didnt kno the right thing to say because i was in shock that he was gonna be a father but know me,my brother and mom talked and she was actually supportive like she said you cant take the anger out on another human being especially when its an innocent baby

[Donna]

Hey, thanks for the picture. I work during the day, and don't get to watch very often. I do though read all of the recaps daily and your blog every Friday. You're very cute pregnant. I didn't know you'd gotten so big and cute. I've enjoyed watching you grow up and am kinda proud of how you're handling this. Both of you, Starr and Kristen. LOL. Keep up the good work. :)

[Eva]

Dear Kristen,
I think you did an AMAZING Job during Starr's contractions I couldn't believe how amazing you was during those scenes I just can't wait for starr to give birth I KNOW your gonna do fabulous like you have been through this whole storyline
I just wanted to brag about how awesome you was during Starr's pain I don't think you over did it you was AMAZING can't say that enough love you as Starr keep up the great work sweetie
Love your #1 Fan!

[Donna]

I think that you are doing a wonderful job...I am 20 and have never gone through any of this...but i think you are playing it really well. In fact, my friend corey, who has never watched the show, saw a clip when I was watching the other day, and he was like what is this...i need to start watching it with you.lol. So keep up the great work.

[sarah g.]

you are one of my favorite characters on oltl.

[Beth Gordon]

Hey Kristen. I almost freaked out thinking that starr was actually pregnet. Expecially since Dr. Joplin was with todd when she got the call. I was really hoping she won't tell him it was about starr that it was someone else. I'm really glade to see that Cole and starr are starting to be friends again. I really hope that Langston dosen't have to leave. I also really want to know if uncle ray is going to be ok are not.

[Cindy]

I have always loved watching starr and tod they were so close and then she grew up got a boyfriend that he didnt like and the more he tried to starr and cole appart the more they wantted each other... And this past few monthes and the stuff she has went through was rough and now shes going to lose her bff thats sad.. I lost my bff a long time again but i can still rebember the phone call when i found out she died, I hope everything works out bye...

[Angela Barriett]

hey starr what are you doing tonight you cant wait for your baby to come do you have every thing for the baby yet.

[Angela Barriett]

hey starr dont get scarr try not to

[Lauren]

Hey Kristen! I had a feeling that Starr wouldnt have the baby this week. Hopefully next week. Plez tell me that the birth of their child will bring Starr and Cole closer and closer, and if this doctor Starr believes in pulls through for todd, plez make it bring cloe and starr clloser!!!!

But i have a question. Once you tape an episode, how long does it take for it to air? Like, let's say you taped the delivery today, in how many weeks\episodes will it air on t.v?

[Deneisha]

Hi Kristen I'm from Trinidad and Tobago its a twin island and also a Caribbean country, i love this show so bad, that I took early classes this semester just to be home in time too watch the show. I love the role that you are playing keep it up and i do hope that it makes sense to all these young adults that is having unprotected sex that it brings some sense of awareness to them, so that they can see the risk involved and not only that but that they can become more aware to protect themselves and there partner because they is also a rampart of HIV/AIDS in our world today. Nice job keep it up.

[Keidra]

hi im deneisha, from Trinidad and Tobago i love this show, i actually took early classes this semester just to be home to watch this show i love the role that you are playing and i do hope that it makes young adult think before they engage themselves in having sex and the risks that are involved in it not just being pregnant but also they can be contracted with HIV/AIDS from there partners especially if they do not know them properly. so i love the show can wait to see what happens on Monday. Smile God Loves you

[melissa]

KA, you have been doing a really good job with this storyline. My question is why is Starr giving her baby to Marcy and not someone outside the town? I am still trying to understand why it has to be Marcy. thanks

[Anna]

Wow I think this storyline is amazing and very real. You pull off Starr's emotions really well. I think your a great actress

[Anna]

Wow I think this storyline is amazing and very real. You pull off Starr's emotions really well. I think your a great actress

[Angela Barriett]

hey starr what are you doing today

[Angela Barriett]

hey starr tell me wean your baby comes i wanna know his or hers name

[rebecca]

hope u have a girl

[Morgan T]

Wow I LOVE OLTL.
The only thing i like to watch is you,cole,langston,and marco.
But watching Gigi Fight for rex is pretty cool to but you guys are the only reason i watch the show.

[lacie]

i love your show!
i want u to have a girl.
i w your shoe ever day because i get home schooled ever

[lacie]

I like to watch you,langston,cole,and marco. because you guys are the star of the show. You guys are best.I watch the show because of you guys.OH HOPE U HAVE A GIRL!!!!!!!

[lacie]

i love to watch your show!!!!

I AM YOUR #1 FAN

[LACIE]

I LOVE U!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sierra Tenika Hagwood]

Hey Kristen,I just wanted you to know that I love watching this show because I like the way that all of you put so much feeling and thought into what you guys are doing.Just like Anna said,you are such a good actress you really are, and keep up the good work!