Week 16 (Baby B #2)

I always wanted to post these updates with Anderson, and now that I have a blog I better hop to it if I want to document Baby B #2 (I really need to come up with a better nick name). 

How far along? 16 weeks

Total weight gain: 4 pounds

Size of baby:  Avocado according to Baby Center.

Milestones (What the BabyCenter says:):

Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.

Maternity clothes?  Not Yet. 

Food cravings or aversions: None. (Earlier in the pregnancy I craved chocolate milk).  I never craved anything different with Anderson.  

Sleep: Been bad lately.  I have been having weird dreams and I wake up so frequently to pee.  Sunday night I slept well, I hope this pattern is changing. I am using a pillow to prop me up because of my stuffy nose (which has been bad since last week). 

Symptoms: Bloating, aches and pains in the belly area, fatigue (to the point of falling a slept instantly)

Gender: No idea yet.  Today I was thinking girl, but no strong feeling either way.  Still not sure if I want to find out.   

What I'm looking forward to the most:  A health anatomy scan in February. 

Worries: How this will effect Anderson, how do I better prepare him? I would like to stabilize my sugar readings (especially in the am fasting).

What is different this time around: Well, I was freaking out about my diabetes and having to take insulin last time.  I am still worried about that, but not as much as last time (because I have already gone through it).  I'm also feeling a lot more pain in the belly area.   

Miss Anything? A drink during the game yesterday, but other than that, nothing. 

Movement: None yet.  Thought I felt something like a flutter last week (Friday (January 20) but I haven’t felt it since. 

Labor Signs: Nothing.  Part of me thinks the severe pain I was feeling over the weekend was Braxton Hicks. 

Looking forward to: Feeling some baby movement!

Best moment of the week: Buying Anderson “I’m a big Brother” book!

Pregnancy Website

I refer to this link often to remind me how far along I am!  Exciting times. 

How far along are you?

Morning sickness

written on November 15, 2011 (5 weeks, 5 days pregnant)

I'm feeling a bit of pain down on my left side ovary.  It literally bothered me all day.  I was going to call the doctor but there was no bleeding or spotting.  I found some hand out from the pregnancy nurse (from Anderson) and it said to call if there was spotting.  I don't remember having this ache with Anderson.

In the last week I have felt a bit nausea after I eat or drink lots of water.  Nothing I can't  handle but I definitely feel it.  I don't remember having this feeling this early on with Anderson (but now that I think about it, I'm off a month when I compare to Anderson, so this would have October 2009 - so no, I don't remember feeling this much uncomfortableness - but I did later in the first trimester)  - Let the comparisons begin!

I know people have some serious sickness and shouldn't comment since mine isn't so bad...
I know I am lucky!!

Telling the boss

I told my boss today.  He guessed before I could say the words.  I wonder if I am giving out more ques that I am pregnant?  (He said it was because I had told him before that we were hopefully going to have a second). 

And now it really feels REAL. 

BFP - Lets get this party started!

OMG

This was originally written on Tuesday November 8, 2011

I was due on Thursday (November 3).  I felt like I was getting it and I was already disappointed that another month has gone by without getting pregnant ...

Then Friday came and nothing...
Then the thoughts start to flood in.  Excitement crashed in.  My hopes were up.  My panic began.  My heart raised....
Finally I bought a test on Saturday but didn't take it. 
Not sure why. 
I guess I needed to work out my fears/thoughts in my mind first.  And I was afraid of false positives or false negatives...was it early to take the test?

By Monday I already new it in my heart.  Fear, Joy, Panic all those feelings started to creep in.
On Tuesday BFP!!  It took less than a minute to show up and say "pregnant". 

A lot of thoughts came to mind...these thoughts should NOT be confused with not wanting to be pregnant...but rather my own insecurities and fears.  This is a blessing and we are so excited.  Anderson on the other hand my hate having to share his time with a baby sibling!  He will get over it (I hope)!! 

Thank you for this blessed day and this blessed journey. 

19 Months!!!

This month FLEW. 

Happy Birthday my little love muffin.  I love you! 

One day I will update these post with more than a birthday wish.  SOON.  I hope. 

Kisses forever to my little guy.