Well, here we are--13 weeks. It feels great knowing we have made it this far. I am finally feeling like my old self again-a bit less tired, tad less forgetful, nausea has faded tremendously. I got my hair done yesterday, which makes me feel even more like "ME."
Our approach to this pregnancy is so much different than the four previous ones. It feels incredibly odd writing four, knowing that we have only 2 children at home, but it is what it is. Anyway, I am much more discrete. I have shared our news with a total of two people outside of our family. I am not sure what is holding me back. I don't think it is worry or anxiety, but perhaps more a calmness and peace, knowing that all is well and the news will come out--in due time. We have yet to share the news with Claire and Mya. I was changing clothes the other night and Mya was talking with me. She looked at my tummy and commented about it jiggling. (That's my girl!). Anyway, I said something to the effect of it jiggles because of when I had babies. She got all excited and said, "YOU HAVE A BABY IN THERE??" I quickly burst her bubble with my clarification that she stretched out my tummy because she was so big when she was a baby. The conversation was adorable. I can't wait until we reveal our surprise to them. They will be thrilled!
I have yet to take a single picture of myself. I am thinking one per trimester will suffice this time around.
I am still wearing my prepregnancy clothing though I have broken out a pair of maternity pants only for my sanity's sake. That elastic band is much more comfortable than my prepregnancy dress pants.
We are debating about the 4D ultrasound or not. I go back and forth with everything. We've never had one, so why do one now. This is our last child, so I have this strange desire for a surprise. Keep in mind, that I am NOT one for surprises, so who knows if this will continue.
My sleep is already interrupted with at least one nightly trip to the bathroom. Sad to see it go so soon.
I am going to get back on the exercising wagon. I was doing great before the nausea set in, but it really knocked me out. I am paying additional care and attention to my weight gain this time around. I have big plans for when this pregnancy is over and I want to start off on the best foot possible. So far I have gained 5 pounds, which is good. I am hoping that since my nausea and food aversions have subsided, that doors will reopen for more healthful eating.
13 weeks have come and gone. Chris and I are so excited for this baby to arrive and complete our family. It truly is our deepest wish and desire come true. We are more excited to share this baby with our girls. This experience is going to be so much different than our first 2. We cannot wait to see how this story unfolds.
Our approach to this pregnancy is so much different than the four previous ones. It feels incredibly odd writing four, knowing that we have only 2 children at home, but it is what it is. Anyway, I am much more discrete. I have shared our news with a total of two people outside of our family. I am not sure what is holding me back. I don't think it is worry or anxiety, but perhaps more a calmness and peace, knowing that all is well and the news will come out--in due time. We have yet to share the news with Claire and Mya. I was changing clothes the other night and Mya was talking with me. She looked at my tummy and commented about it jiggling. (That's my girl!). Anyway, I said something to the effect of it jiggles because of when I had babies. She got all excited and said, "YOU HAVE A BABY IN THERE??" I quickly burst her bubble with my clarification that she stretched out my tummy because she was so big when she was a baby. The conversation was adorable. I can't wait until we reveal our surprise to them. They will be thrilled!
I have yet to take a single picture of myself. I am thinking one per trimester will suffice this time around.
I am still wearing my prepregnancy clothing though I have broken out a pair of maternity pants only for my sanity's sake. That elastic band is much more comfortable than my prepregnancy dress pants.
We are debating about the 4D ultrasound or not. I go back and forth with everything. We've never had one, so why do one now. This is our last child, so I have this strange desire for a surprise. Keep in mind, that I am NOT one for surprises, so who knows if this will continue.
My sleep is already interrupted with at least one nightly trip to the bathroom. Sad to see it go so soon.
I am going to get back on the exercising wagon. I was doing great before the nausea set in, but it really knocked me out. I am paying additional care and attention to my weight gain this time around. I have big plans for when this pregnancy is over and I want to start off on the best foot possible. So far I have gained 5 pounds, which is good. I am hoping that since my nausea and food aversions have subsided, that doors will reopen for more healthful eating.
13 weeks have come and gone. Chris and I are so excited for this baby to arrive and complete our family. It truly is our deepest wish and desire come true. We are more excited to share this baby with our girls. This experience is going to be so much different than our first 2. We cannot wait to see how this story unfolds.
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Love ya
L
Love ya, J
Jess - when are you due again?
J