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8 weeks



I am officially 8 weeks pregnant with baby #2. I had a dream pregnancy with Claire, which is making this one seem like hell. I have experienced nausea like I never care to experience again. I don't vomit, I just feel like crap nearly all day, every day. Today, however, was fantastic. I was only nauseous on the way home and I am afraid that may have been due to my chauffer and not this poor kiddo. Although quite different from my first pregnancy, I've experienced some similarities as well. I am quite tired, I love water, I am craving Xtapa Cantina, and once again, I am quite tired. Last night I was in bed at 6:45--before my one year old daughter. Sad. One major difference is my food aversions. With Claire, I hated turkey. With this kiddo, it seems anything I eat one day is off limits the next. Right now, I can't stand the thought of Chinese food or anything fried or excessively fatty. Hopefully this will pass as I generally LOVE Chinese food. My hair looks awful, which is pretty typical of my pregnancies thus far or at least I'd like to blame it on them, my skin has seen better days, but my weight gain has been non-existant. I am especially pleased about the last point as I still possess an additional 10 pounds from Claire. My goal is to keep my weightgain as far from 60 pounds as possible. All in all, everything is going well. We saw the kiddo's heartbeat on Tuesday, which was very exciting as it will be the only ultrasound Chris is able to view live. It really is difficult to believe I will be going through this alone. Chris went to all but two appointments with Claire, so it will be a big change.

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Anonymous said…
Yeah..I can't wait...I HOPE ITS A GIRL!

Love,
Jessica
October 10, 2008 at 8:43 AM
Erin&Joshua said…
yeah for baby #2!!! I hope that things get a little better for you :) i dont know whats its like but Im sure its a little bizzarre to feel the way you are describing! When does Chris ship out? You never said.
October 10, 2008 at 9:38 AM
christopher said…
We don't know when I leave yet. However, even if we did, it is a good practice not to discuss dates in a forum such as this or over the phone. YOUR SECURITY TIP FOR THE DAY.
October 10, 2008 at 8:15 PM
Anonymous said…
Chris,
We are all eagerly awaiting your handwritten (secure) letter alerting us of your plans for departure. Or is that not safe either?
Lisa
October 10, 2008 at 11:21 PM
christopher said…
Lisa (AKA - Dopey).... I would love to tell you this HIGHLY classified information. Unfortunately, if I told you, I would then have to kill you...
October 11, 2008 at 12:27 AM
Erin&Joshua said…
can you tell me and not have to kill me? For security purposes you could use some type of word scramble like 3=R and 4=J something like that :)
October 11, 2008 at 5:31 AM
Anonymous said…
Chris, news flash...you have no good information for the terrorists..nobody wants to know what you know! Sorry to burst your bubble!

Jessica
October 12, 2008 at 4:47 AM
Anonymous said…
I love to read about yours and chris life and the new baby, sorry that i didnt fine out about your blog sooner but I'm just getting to understand how to use this computer so now that i can read all about you guys i will onice a week and if you need anything any time just call and chris you take care and we will keep in our prayers.love aunt Sundie and Uncle Dick.
November 2, 2008 at 11:58 PM
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