and we're having another baby! I will confess that this child is, by all means, a miracle. I won't go into details, but we weren't sure if we would be able to have another baby. We prayed for years and after a whole year and some of trying, the Lord answered our prayers! We found out on November 4th that Paul passed the bar, which was, in itself, a huge answer to prayer, and then we found out over Thanksgiving that Remy was going to have a sibling. It was blessing upon blessing and we are, to this day, humbled and thankful beyond measure.
I thought it only fitting that I start up the blog again. In the early weeks of pregnancy it was quite helpful to look back and see that many of the symptoms I was experiencing, I had also experienced with Remy. So without further ado, here ya go...
How far along? 12 weeks
Total weight gain: -2 lbs- not sure how that happened; I'm a freak of nature because I've been eating every hour.Maternity clothes? oh yes, since 10 weeks
Stretch marks? no new ones : /
Sleep: decent I guess; really sleep after a child is hit or miss
Best moment this week: getting past the first trimester and feeling this little bugger flutter away
Miss Anything? sushi and wine
Movement: around 11 weeks or so I started to feel distinct fluttering which was shocking to me since I took a peek at my previous pregnancy posts and I didn't feel anything until 16 weeks.
Food cravings: Specifically, hard tacos from Taco Bell, pizza and fizzy non-soda drinks
Anything making you queasy or sick: Eggs still- clearly my children don't like eggs in utero or out. Remy has yet to touch an egg and she did not like them in the womb!
Gender: I'm calling for a boy with these cravings.
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: This pregnancy I've been way more nauseous and in general just feeling icky. It was pretty bad weeks 6,7 and 8 and then started to subside and now it's back every now and then; I hear that's a good sign though.
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: Here's some brutal honesty for y'all: I had a major meltdown/disappointing first appointment (10 weeks). We didn't get to hear the heartbeat or confirm that there was something in there other than doughnuts and gas; I was so sad when we came home and from that point on until an epiphany around 11 weeks or so, I thought for sure this baby wasn't staying around for the long-haul. Clearly my faith and trust were lacking and after a much needed attitude adjustment, a healthy talk from Paul, and some prayer, I realized that this child (one that we've prayed for the past three years) is a gift. The Lord also answered my prayers when later that week I felt this kid move and I had that reassurance I was seeking. So to answer that question, moody and happy all at the same time (please pray for my husband)!
Looking forward to: Our next appointment to hear the heartbeat and maybe (fingers crossed) get to have a sonogram.
And now for your viewing pleasure...
(Don't mind my super tired expression with both kids) I know they say you show more quickly with your second, but holy growth Batman, that's quite a difference!
