We have a new little bun in the oven! Baby #2 is due June 22 and we are so excited! We have known about this for quite a while but, alas, I am just now getting around to posting about it here on the blog.
First positive pregnancy test--a faint line!...and a shoe.
Even though I am off to a late start, I want to try and document this pregnancy at least as much as I did Morgan's. It has been so nice over the last 2 years to have Morgan's pregnancy book to look back on and remember all of the good and hard times of it. It has also been nice this pregnancy to have his book when I can't remember what symptoms I was feeling at different times with him (and be able to compare to what I am feeling now).
So far this pregnancy has been a lot less rocky. I had some spotting at the very beginning, but it wasn't nearly as bad as it was with Morgan which was such a blessing and relief. I was more sick during my first trimester this time, but the second trimester is going SO well. I feel great and honestly forget I am pregnant sometimes. I am so so grateful for the ease of this pregnancy up to this point! I also feel that it is easier this time because I am more familiar with what is "normal" for me as far as aches and pains. I am not nearly as worried about every weird symptom as I was with Morgan.
I've decided that I want to do my bump pictures this time around holding the fruit/vegetable that all of the pregnancy apps say are the same size as the baby at that point.
15 weeks--size of an apple
17 weeks--size of a turnip
They aren't kidding when they say that you start showing a lot sooner with your second pregnancy. I remember with Morgan feeling like I didn't really look pregnant until I was past 20 weeks. I'm 17 weeks now and have been happily wearing maternity pants since 16 weeks. I wish I would have taken some bump pictures earlier than 15 weeks, but I honestly just felt too crummy to even imagine trying to take a picture of myself. I didn't get out of pjs or put on makeup most days...no joke.
Here is a questionnaire that I want to use for updates this time around. It is pretty similar to the one I used last time I think.
How far along: 17 weeks 4 days
Total weight gain: Nothing yet. I lost 8 pounds during the first trimester but have gained it back now and am currently at pre-pregnancy weight
Maternity clothes: Maternity pants. So comfortable!
Stretch marks: Nothing yet. I'm interested to see what will happen this time around as far as that goes.
Sleep: Feeling tired ALL the time. Lots of nighttime wakefulness to pee and get comfortable but still sleeping well overall.
Best moment this week: Getting some new maternity clothes
Movement: Lots! I am feeling movement much earlier this time
Cravings: Spicy tomato juice (so random) and fruit
Anything making you sick: The smell of the lotion I used during my first trimester. Yuck.
Belly button in or out: In
Wedding rings on or off: On
Happy or moody most of the time: I would say happy overall but Jeff might disagree :-)
Labor signs: Nope!
Big brother to be: At this point Morgan is not too fond of the idea of getting a little sibling. It's a work in progress...
Looking forward to: Our anatomy scan on the 26th.
I am dying to find out the sex of this baby. I really feel like it is a girl, but of course there is a good chance I am wrong. We have our ultrasound on the 26th and I am basically counting down the days :-)
Thanks to all of you for your continued love and support!
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