Week 4

Week 4

Here we go again- baby number two is on the way!  We are excited, scared, shocked, and thrilled... it feels the same yet very different this time around.  I am so happy to experience pregnancy again and watch our family grow, but a part of me is feeling anxious and worried.  That's normal, right?

I found out I was pregnant on November 27th while we were in Key Largo with Mike's parents for Thanksgiving.  We had started trying that month and although I know where babies come from, I thought it would take some time, so I was freely enjoying champagne, boat drinks, and seafood until I woke up that Sunday morning.  My boobs felt heavy and I was slightly nauseous.  I went about my day and felt pretty lightheaded, but I figured once I ate I would feel better.  Nope.  I had about a million pregnancy tests at home, seven hours away, under my bathroom sink that I of course did not bring with me, so I had Mike stop and grab me a test, although in typical male fashion he wanted to wait until we got home.  Not a chance.

I ran to the bathroom, peed on a stick, set a timer, and in less than two minutes there it was- a very faint line, but a line nonetheless.  Mike came in the room to check on me and I handed him the test.  He looked at it and didn't see the line, even though I pointed it out to him, he wasn't a believer yet.  The next morning, I got up at 5:30 and there it was, but darker this time.  He started to believe and I think he was in more shock than I was. After four (I've taken a total of six) tests he was ready to celebrate.  I had been planning a super cute reveal for him  for whenever baby number two came along, and although it did not go as planned, it was pretty fun to see him go from disbelief to excitement right along with me.

How far along? 4 weeks

Maternity clothes? Not yet, although I'm already feeling bloated so I might be popping those bad boys out of the closet sooner rather than later.   

Stretch marks? No.

Sleep: No problems there except for the 1am toddler wake up calls. 

Best moment(s) this week: Finding out about baby #2!

Miss Anything? Not yet.  I actually didn't miss wine this week, let's see what I say about that next week.   

Movement: This donut sprinkle is too tiny for that.  

Food cravings: Not yet.  I'm hoping I'm not obsessed with sweets this time around to avoid the extra calories... and let's see what I say about that in a few weeks.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope! 
Gender: Am I 15 weeks yet?  Already dying to find out! 

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Heavy breasts, slight nausea, and one episode of tears because Mike turned off my Christmas music. 

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: HAPPY! 

Looking forward to: Telling EVERYONE!  The secret is so much harder this time around. 

To my dearest little donut sprinkle,

Mommy and Daddy are so excited to meet you.  I can't wait to feel you grow inside of me and meet your beautiful soul.  Harrison is going to be an amazing big brother and will take care of and love you dearly.  See you in August sweet baby. 

Love,

Mommy