journal weeks twenty nine through thirty two

wk. 29: My sleep continues to be pretty good. Not too many contractions this week, thankfully. And baby boy likes to "move it, move it." We are even more thrilled to meet our little boy with the arrival of our new nephew this week!

wk. 30: My belly feels HUGE! Since the weather is changing rapidly here, and I didn't think I'd really need "summer" clothing with our location, I've had to search out some short sleeves and shorts for a prego belly. :) A bit of (unnecessary) nesting as I pulled out all the cloth diapers and got the inserts in. :) And I just discovered that this baby gets hiccups, A LOT! I thought it was just repetitive movement, but I realized that it's too rhythmic to be just "happening." Read it means baby as good lungs. :)
Baby boy, you're getting so big these days. Weighing in around three whole pounds!! And you're somewhere around 15" long...big brother was only 20.5". Think you'll grow as tall as he is? And I hope those little cravings for cinnamon rolls don't mean you're going to be a sweet tooth. 

wk. 31: Oh allergies, you have nothing to do with pregnancy (I guess besides limiting the meds I can take), but 'you're killing me smalls!' Some nesting going on this week: Taking stock of what baby clothing we have.

wk. 32: It feels weird to finally have a true craving(s) - sweets! Still love the cinnamon rolls. I think I could eat them at least twice a day, and we don't have near enough chocolate in this house. The only option, which is probably good, is chocolate chips. Bad news bears: found out that some blood work came back that I was low in iron. I need to switch out those sweets for iron-rich foods. And Braxton Hicks are back in full swing. But I've had some wonderful nights of sleep!!

journal weeks twenty one through twenty four

(I've really been slacking...but it's been good, refreshing slacking. See below.)

wk.21:  In Portland, OR

wk.22:  In Franklin, TN

wk.23:  Finally home! :) Baby and I have been busy traveling before the start of the third trimester. There was lots of love shared and given over weeks 21 and 22. This week, I'm feeling HUGE! I don't know if it just came over me, or if I'm just finally noticing that I'm pregnant! And I'm getting the, "Look at your baby bump!" comments. :)
Baby Boy: You are definitely like sitting very low in my belly. And you don't let me go too long before letting me know when my bladder is full. Your big brother keeps saying how he wants to "hold hold baby," and he gives you hugs and kisses via my belly. Praying for you as your pancreas develops this week; it's super important to your little body.

wk.24: At a weird stage in my pregnancy - it doesn't matter how much sleep I get or how many times I wake up, my body feels exhausted. But we had a good visit with the doctor (even though we had an hour wait), and I'm right on target.

journal weeks 17 through 20

wk.17: I honestly feel like this has been a pretty normal week. Nothing too new going on. I'm starting to notice the pull on my belly while I'm sleeping, so it might be time to bust out the wedge pillow to help support the growing belly (which some people say just looks like a normal belly). We really are slacking in the picture department.
My appetite is currently the size of: Texas. 

wk.18: Timothy officially thinks he has a baby in his belly. And I'm noticing that the bump doesn't go away when I lay on my back. :) This little one is definitely kicking/elbowing throughout the day, mostly before bed and sometimes after I eat.

wk.19: Not much happening this week. We're just getting very excited to find out the gender during wk20.
The thing I miss most from life-before-the-belly: a normal-sized bladder.

wk. 20: Wonderful week of news that we are expecting a baby BOY! He's super, super active. Seems to enjoy kicking me around 4a and 6a. There are points when the kicks/elbows hurt, seriously, hurt me. Amazing how such a small guy can hurt someone as big as me.
*Baby size: sm. cantaloupe

journal weeks 13 through 16

wk.13: Boo! I'm getting sick. I'm still feeling tired...and am wondering how I'm going to make it pregnant, tired, and sick. Many have gone before me, right? Some days I feel like a little bulge has appeared and then disappears. :)
*Baby/Food comparison: Little peach, if we had a really, really good ultrasound, we could tell your gender now. (I feel like you are a boy, but I keep having dreams of pink and little girls. Daddy doesn't feel one way or the other.)

wk.14: A 'bulge' is definitely apparent, even my husband notices. Wondering if the tiredness is ever going away.
*Little one, hope you enjoy all the Thanksgiving food this week! Your big brother just started giving you a kiss via my belly.

wk.15: I am having CRAZY dreams. Last night I had two bad dreams and one really beautiful one. Bad: one where one by one friends were being killed off until there were only three of us left. second where I thought a cuban leader was going to break into a vacation home we were staying at and either rob or kill us. I try to wake up before the end of that one. The really great one was feeling the baby move. I'm so excited to that to happen in real life. :) No one really says I look pregnant, but I feel it. I feel it in the way I walk, the way my belly feels, the way I eat clementines and peanut butter.

wk.16: I thought I started feeling the baby last week, but this week it is definitely apparent that I feel this little baby. :) What a sweet little reminder as I lay in bed at night or talk with a friend that the baby is moving around. We're excited for our 20wk ultrasound (just after the first of the year) to find out the gender of the baby. 
*Little avocado, I feel like you are already so sweet. Just your gentle reminders that you are there are treasures to your mommy. Amazing that you are already getting toenails. I know, weird, but very special.

journal weeks 9 through 12

wk.9: I'm still tired, even to the point of feeling exhausted. I'm very excited to get announcement pictures taken by http://www.alaunapetersonphotography.com/. I've noticed that my belly button is already rounding out from an oval to a circle.
*Baby/Food comparison: Md. Olive. Little olive, at this point you are moving around a bit. Oh how I can't wait to feel you move around!

wk.10: Another tired week, not surprising. I've been more sick to my stomach than usual. Sometimes my pants feel snug, and I don't mind wearing stretchy pants. :)
*Little plum, we announced your upcoming arrival this week! So many people are so excited for you to be apart of our family. You are loved much!!

wk.11: Some days I feel beyond exhausted. How is that possible? (Oh wait! I have an almost two year old!) Some days I look like I have a little bump, other days I look the same.
Music I've been listening to: Sara Groves and Raffi with your brother :)
Recent Movie: Seeing Happy Feet 2 soon!
Books I'm reading: 1000 Gifts, The Teacher's Funeral. Upcoming-Give Them Grace
Top News Story: Upcoming GOP candidates; Cain, Perry, Romney

wk.12: Reflections of the first trimester-Can it possibly be the end of the first trimester? Is it bad that I still don't "feel" pregnant? Little Timtim is keeping me busy and active! He loves to say baby and be the baby. :) He's been very sweet on other babies, and I'm looking forward to how he will love this little one. And looks like chicken is an aversion for me and this little one.

12wk prenatal visit

Notes: Still love our doctor. She was able to give some helpful medical advice pertaining my body and how other areas are effected because of our growing baby. The heartbeat was very strong and quite beautiful. She mentioned that we might get to find out the gender as early as 19wks! (Shouldn't get too excited cause I might have to wait.) I love that my husband is still able/willing to make it to the visits.

Weight: Lost 6lbs. *I've had a hard time wanting to eat (I do eat!), my body just doesn't feel up to eating. Hopefully, by getting some of the recommended foods into my body, I'll start to feel more excited about eating again. This baby needs some food! :)

journal weeks 5 through 8

wk.5: Two other close friends were told this week. I've had a burst of energy verses tired, but I'm feeling edgy.

wk. 6: My energy level has been a bit sluggish. And I notice that I'm definitely hormonal. I've been sick in the afternoons, and I've been napping almost every day.
Little one, you are still so tiny - 1.25mm. You've made me very, very tired. You've only let me eat crackers, peanut butter, and apples.

wk.7: I've been super sick this week; I'd rather not even get out of bed. I'm feeling like a roller coaster - up and down. We told my husband's close friend and his wife.
*Little one, you are growing! 1.1cm! :)

wk.8: I'm still tired, boo. Unfortunately, I've been on and off with nausea. I'd prefer to not wear regular pants anymore.
Baby/Food Comparison: Pinto Bean. Little bean, your body is quite amazing! Eyelids are forming. Very important valves are forming in your heart. You have ELBOWS!

the first pre-natal visit

My OB-GYN is: Dr. Johnson

Our due date: May 22st, 2012

First weigh in: 133lb

Planning on delivery: at the hospital

Here's why: I had a wonderful first delivery at a hospital. If anything goes wrong, I want to be in the right place to receive care. I appreciate the professionalism of the staff and their concern for my family.

Notes: I love, love the OB. She was recommended by a friend and is very caring toward our whole family. She is professional and personal. We had an early ultrasound, and everything looks beautiful! We even got to see the little heartbeat (unable to hear it because of the equipment). And Timothy kept saying, "Baby. Baby." The front desk staff is wonderful! (Such a sweet change from our first office.)

journal weeks 1 through 4

wk.1: At this point, I had no clue that I was pregnant.

wk.2: My earliest symptoms were a heightened sense of smell.

wk.4: My current disposition is a hormonal hurricane. This is the week we found out. :) And I celebrated my 26th birthday. I'm starting to notice that I'm very tired.
*Little one: You are only about 1mm in length. How small!

it's a positive read!

*Answers based off of a previous pregnancy journal, The Belly Book.
 

Where and when I took the home pregnancy test: I was in our fourth apartment. The date was Sept. 14th, 2011. The time was around 6a.

First reaction when I realized it was positive: I was really excited! I had been nervous that the test would come back negative. But I was so so happy to see a second "pregnancy" line!

How I told my hubby and reaction: He was there when we took the test. He, too, was excited. "We're pregnant!"

Who we told right away and their reactions: Talissyn, needless to say, it took awhile her her to get my "positive" test text. Families: Husbands - Yelled, "We're so excited!" MIL couldn't keep focused finishing up lunch for my birthday. Mine - "Are you serious?!" :)

This is our second baby. :)