It's a BOY!!!!!
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Baby #2
Yes! Another Foster baby! I am already 20 weeks along- 1/2 way! A huge milestone! This pregnancy has been so much easier than the first. I often find myself wondering if I am doing okay, if the little 'thing' inside me is still dancing. For the first 4-5 months of my first pregnancy, I was throwing up and could hardly leave my bed. Ugh. I haven't missed those days- not one bit!
The news...
I took a pregnancy test this summer, July 5th (Happy Birthday Ficken!) anticipating some good news. It was positive- I didn't believe it- it was too early to tell. I didn't even tell Adam I took one- he happened to find it and was thrilled! I waited a few days- took another one- positive again! YES!!! At this point, I was only about 5-6 weeks along. I contacted the Dr. Office and went in for blood work at week 7- positive again! Whoop Whoop!
We had our first 12 week ultrasound on August 23rd. We were anticipating meeting our doctor, hearing the heartbeat and being on our way. When my doctor checked me she thought I seemed a bit 'small,' so she sent us in for an ultrasound to determine our due date. It was so refreshing and amazing to see the little peanut so early on in my pregnancy. I didn't get a glimpse of E until 20 weeks. His/Her little heartbeat was 152 (I believe E's was around 160ish the first couple times). He/She wouldn't move at first, but after a bit of prodding by the ultrasound-tech, the little peanut started tossing. He/She had it's little butt in the air and had it's arms/legs tucked under- it was the sweetest thing I have ever seen. The ultrasound tech determined our due date to be March 2nd- (We had thought around March 7th). Everything looked perfect!
This little peanut has the opportunity to steal someone's birthday. My brother, Zac's is March 3rd and my grandma's is March 5th. There should be a pool starting any day now!
A Different Pregnancy...
As I mentioned, I feel a ton different this pregnancy. Literally, the day after I took the 2nd pregnancy test, I was feeling nauseated- for about 3 weeks (Week 5-8/9). I was constantly nibbling on crackers and trying not to make any fast moves. That part was easy- I never threw up, just felt like I could A LOT. I tried the accu-pressure bracelets this time. I don't know if it was because of the bands, or if I just got lucky this time! Because it was summer break, it allowed me to lie around on the couch daily. Fortune for me, not so fortunate for Braydon and Elise who were bored with me!
I started showing around 10 weeks. Suddenly, I was chubby! I didn't start showing with E until 16 weeks or so. I instantly thought I was pregnant with twins. I still think how crazy and fun that would be!
I remember being kind of tired with my first pregnancy, this one I have been MEGA tired! Until week 19, I was in bed every night before 8, some nights were before 7- and I could sleep until my alarm went off at 6:15 the next morning. It has felt good this last week to stay up til 9-10 at night. Adam feels good about having someone to hang out with, too!
I think Elise and Braydon are pretty excited for baby. Elise knows I have a baby in my belly and always wants to see my belly. She ends up poking my belly button (gross) and rubbing my belly. Sweet? Yes! If you ask her who has a baby in the belly she will say, "Elise baby in the belly" and lift up her shirt. She told her teachers at school that her mommy had a baby in her belly a couple of weeks ago. She also walked by the fridge where the ultrasound pictures are hanging and said, "Hi Baby!" My heart melted. I hope she loves baby as much in March. Braydon is a man of few words when it comes to the new baby- but him and E are both rooting for a BOY! I will be thrilled with either, and I can't wait to find out in 4 days on October 17th!
I have been pretty good about taking pictures of my belly this time around, but I didn't start until 16 weeks or so- will post soon!
The news...
I took a pregnancy test this summer, July 5th (Happy Birthday Ficken!) anticipating some good news. It was positive- I didn't believe it- it was too early to tell. I didn't even tell Adam I took one- he happened to find it and was thrilled! I waited a few days- took another one- positive again! YES!!! At this point, I was only about 5-6 weeks along. I contacted the Dr. Office and went in for blood work at week 7- positive again! Whoop Whoop!
We had our first 12 week ultrasound on August 23rd. We were anticipating meeting our doctor, hearing the heartbeat and being on our way. When my doctor checked me she thought I seemed a bit 'small,' so she sent us in for an ultrasound to determine our due date. It was so refreshing and amazing to see the little peanut so early on in my pregnancy. I didn't get a glimpse of E until 20 weeks. His/Her little heartbeat was 152 (I believe E's was around 160ish the first couple times). He/She wouldn't move at first, but after a bit of prodding by the ultrasound-tech, the little peanut started tossing. He/She had it's little butt in the air and had it's arms/legs tucked under- it was the sweetest thing I have ever seen. The ultrasound tech determined our due date to be March 2nd- (We had thought around March 7th). Everything looked perfect!
This little peanut has the opportunity to steal someone's birthday. My brother, Zac's is March 3rd and my grandma's is March 5th. There should be a pool starting any day now!
A Different Pregnancy...
As I mentioned, I feel a ton different this pregnancy. Literally, the day after I took the 2nd pregnancy test, I was feeling nauseated- for about 3 weeks (Week 5-8/9). I was constantly nibbling on crackers and trying not to make any fast moves. That part was easy- I never threw up, just felt like I could A LOT. I tried the accu-pressure bracelets this time. I don't know if it was because of the bands, or if I just got lucky this time! Because it was summer break, it allowed me to lie around on the couch daily. Fortune for me, not so fortunate for Braydon and Elise who were bored with me!
I started showing around 10 weeks. Suddenly, I was chubby! I didn't start showing with E until 16 weeks or so. I instantly thought I was pregnant with twins. I still think how crazy and fun that would be!
I remember being kind of tired with my first pregnancy, this one I have been MEGA tired! Until week 19, I was in bed every night before 8, some nights were before 7- and I could sleep until my alarm went off at 6:15 the next morning. It has felt good this last week to stay up til 9-10 at night. Adam feels good about having someone to hang out with, too!
I think Elise and Braydon are pretty excited for baby. Elise knows I have a baby in my belly and always wants to see my belly. She ends up poking my belly button (gross) and rubbing my belly. Sweet? Yes! If you ask her who has a baby in the belly she will say, "Elise baby in the belly" and lift up her shirt. She told her teachers at school that her mommy had a baby in her belly a couple of weeks ago. She also walked by the fridge where the ultrasound pictures are hanging and said, "Hi Baby!" My heart melted. I hope she loves baby as much in March. Braydon is a man of few words when it comes to the new baby- but him and E are both rooting for a BOY! I will be thrilled with either, and I can't wait to find out in 4 days on October 17th!
I have been pretty good about taking pictures of my belly this time around, but I didn't start until 16 weeks or so- will post soon!
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