Yup! You are seeing right! Our little family of four will be a family of five in August/September! We found out right before Christmas and are very excited to be expecting another one. According to my LMP I am due August 27th, right after Rachel's 5th birthday. So I am 16 weeks now. The reason why I haven't posted anything yet is because 1) I hadn't been to the doctor yet and was still not sure about everything, 2) I wanted Rachel and Joleen to find out about the new baby by seeing it on the screen of an ultrasound.
Some of you may know that last year in April I had a miscarriage. That was really rough for me. I went to my 8 week check up with an ultrasound only to find out that there wasn't a baby. We had already told Rachel and she didn't understand what was going on. Right after the ultrasound I ended up bleeding and knew that this wasn't happening. So having that experience I was slightly apprehensive about going to the doctor with this pregnancy. I was really looking forward to going but scared at the same time. I was so glad to share the excitement of seeing the baby with my hubby and girls :)
I am a busy mommy to two beautiful little girls who I can't believe are 4 and 2 already! I am going to try my hardest to keep an update on the pregnancy and to update on the girls. I realize this past year I REALLY slacked. Hopefully I will have a new reason to keep this blog alive. Going along with the pregnancy updates, I think I will start now.
12 Weeks Preggo!
The first few weeks were rough, like they always are. I was hit with exhaustion hard! I could barely keep my eyes open during the day. Now I am doing a little better. I also have dealt with the nausea but it's really hasn't been that bad this time. I did happen to throw up this morning but that was the first time in a few weeks. I realize that I am already craving sweets and anything with a little spice to it. Pretty much the same things as I did when I was pregnant with the girls.
Josh and I are hoping this little one will be our boy that we want. But mainly, we are praying this baby is happy and healthy. I know we will be completely blessed if we had another little girl for our last child. I secretly think it's a girl. If it is, this would be the first and only pregnancy where we would have to come up with a name. We have our boy name picked, it's been picked out for 5 years now.
Overall, this pregnancy has been pretty much like the ones I had with the girls, and I can't complain. I am praying that the rest of the pregnancy will be just as easy.
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Dearest Little One,
I am so completely blessed to have you growing inside of me. I can't wait until I can go to the doctor and see your precious little body and hear your heartbeat. I am pretty sure that I have felt you wiggle around inside a couple times this week. I really hope that I have. Even though I know nothing about you yet, I am completely in love with you already. You are going to be absolutely LOVED by your daddy and your two big sisters. I can already see them trying to help mommy with everything that has to do with you. Please, continue to grow big and strong, stay healthy and safe inside me. Thank you God for giving me another chance to be mommy again.
Loving you now and forever,
Mommy
14 Weeks Preggo!
Week was going well until we went to dinner on Friday. Went to Colton's Steakhouse for some steak and came home with a stomach bug, not sure if it was food poisoning or what. All I know is I was not feeling well and neither was Rachel. Poor little girl threw up 3 or more times, I hate it when she doesn't feel good, and it's worse when you don't feel good and can't really help her feel better. Good thing Josh was here to help us out. He was amazing with cleaning up and comforting her. I am amazed that Joleen didn't get sick. She really hasn't eaten much this past week and only ate a little of my salad and a couple bites of her macaroni and cheese. It wasn't until late that night that Josh started getting sick, he was sick all day Saturday, and is being a good hubby and working hard today even though he still feels weak. I am so thankful that we are all feeling better.
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Dear Baby,
I have been wondering how you're growing. I keep praying that you are getting bigger and stronger everyday. There are moments when I think I may feel you moving but I am also wondering if it's my imagination. I guess this week I have a few doubts about everything but I am trying to stay positive and am praying that everything is alright. I am hoping that I will get to see you next week or so. I am so thankful for your little life inside of me. I do love you already with everything in my heart.
Love,
Mommy
16 Weeks Preggo!
This has been an interesting one. I've been dealing with the morning sickness a lot more. Really tired of it and wish that it would go away! BUT a positive, I got see my baby this week!
Tuesday, I went to my doctor for my check up and ultrasound. I was nervous but I knew in my heart there really wasn't any reason to be scared. Josh and the girls were with me and that made it so much better. Rachel had been asking me why I needed to go to the doctor. I just told it was time for me to get a check up. When we were in the room waiting for the doctor to come in, Rachel was holding the girls and was sitting next to the ultrasound machine. Rachel noticed that there were some ultrasounds laying on it and said, "Look, those are pictures of babies!" Little smartypants. When the doctor came in to do the ultrasound, she had the machine pointed so that just I could see it, she was nervous for me, but we saw a little baby butt moving and called the girls over :) Rachel immediately says, "That's a baby!" I asked her if she understood what the meant and I told her that mommy is going to have a baby! She was so excited. We also got a sneak peak at who it is and it looks like we'll be getting our little BOY! Josh almost squealed with excitement. We will know for sure in 3 weeks if he's really a boy but I have a feeling deep down that he is.
Rachel has reminded me everyday that there is a baby in my tummy. She is so incredibly excited at the thought of having a baby brother. She's asked me when she can play with him and how she is going to be a big helper. She already is a fantastic big sister to Joleen so I know she will be great with him too.
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Dear Sweet Little Baby,
I am so happy that I got to see you finally! You are growing big and strong and healthy, please continue to do so. Daddy and I are very excited about you and your big sisters are even more so. I am hoping that any day now you'll start kicking me! Rachel wants you to kick her too :) I love you so very much!
Love,
Mommy
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