My dearest girl,
You're going to be a big sister soon. In just 6 short months, life as you know it will change drastically! I struggle with the same thing every mother of one does at first...How in the world will I love another baby as much as I love you? I've heard, my sweet girl, that a mother's heart grows even bigger on that second child's birth day. Nothing gets taken away from you.
You truly are my precious miracle from God. You came into this world at a perfect time in your daddy and I's life. We overcame many struggles physically and emotionally to get you here. There was a time in my life that I didn't think any babies would be running through our house. You were prayed for everyday before you got here. Even now, I thank God every single day that you are in my life. Not a day goes by that I am not reminded that you are our perfect miracle.
I know you don't understand what is going on right now. You don't get why mommy yells at you to get out of the bathroom when she is clearly sitting on the floor in front of the toilet having play time.. You don't get why mommy asks you to be careful and not jump on her tummy anymore. You certainly don't get why mommy has a hard time carrying your chubby self around for too long. But what you do get are extra kisses, tighter hugs, and silly tickles as mommy and daddy get you ready for a big life change in more ways than one.
More things in our life are going to change than just a new brother or sister coming. In about 3 months your daddy is going away for a while. It will seem like forever to both you and I, but I assure you, time will fly. Mommy has done this before. I won't lie to you though, mommy is scared! It's gonna be just me and you for a while kiddo. I think once the new baby comes the time will start to fly.
You know your daddy is amazing right? Of course you do! I see how much you love him by how you interact with him. I'm not sure who's heart is going to break more when he goes. Your daddy is pretty nervous about leaving you, baby. But your daddy is a hero! Not the kind that wears capes, he's the kind that wears camo and boots. I am so proud of him and I know you will be too when you get a little bigger and can understand a little more. The time is gonna fly though and we will make the best of it! We will plan lots of fun days and we will chat with daddy on the webcam as much as we can! I know you like to FaceTime on the phones, so I think you will like seeing daddy on a big screen.
My girl, there's nobody in the world like you. No one could ever replace my love for you. You are my sunshine and constantly light up my life.
We can do this, babygirl.
Just you and me.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Week 11
How far along? 11 weeks
Maternity clothes? I'm holding out. I'm in that awkward stage though. I am not able to zip or button any bottoms.
Weight: 114
Waist: 27.5in
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Can't get enough! I'm pretty exhausted in the evenings.
Symptoms: Nausea is easing up a lot. Only got sick 3x this week! (which is a blessing!)
Best moment this week: Picking my hubby up from the airport! I've missed him so much the last 2 weeks!
Miss Anything? Dr.Pepper
Movement: Yes! I felt the baby twice toward the end of the week!
Food cravings: Chicken wings and potato soup.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Dunkin Donuts.
Have you started to show yet: There's a bump going on there.
Gender: Should know in about 7-8 weeks =)
Labour Signs: 0
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy this week! Hubby got to come home!
Looking forward to: Our kid-free getaway next weekend!
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Word's out..
I had another ultrasound today.
Baby looks perfect!
To be honest, I was a MAJOR wreck on my way to the appointment.
Hubby is gone on Army training, has been for 2 weeks now.
I called and left him a voice mail on my drive,
although I regretted it because I fell apart and tried to speak through crying.
I've definitely hit the emotional part of pregnancy.
I got to the ultrasound and heard the most perfect sound.
A heartbeat of 174.
Baby was such a wiggle worm too!
The tech couldn't get proper measurements because baby wouldn't hold still.
Waving it's little arms and legs and swimming all around.
Once again, I lost it and my heart was so grateful.
I lost track of what was going on and just repeated in my head,
Thank you, Jesus.
Thank you, Jesus.
Peace.
He always gives peace.
"Ask and you shall receive."
I am so grateful for this new miracle.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Week 10
Maternity clothes? Still not yet
Weight: 113
Waist: 27.5in
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Once I'm ready for bed, I'm out quick. I definitely hate waking up though!
Symptoms: Had 2 migraines this week. Nausea still but m/s let up a bit, didn't get as sick as usual.
Best moment this week: Spending the day with babygirl on Mother's day and knowing I'll have another little one next year
Miss Anything? My husband!! (Still gone on training)
Movement: Gas bubbles! ha
Food cravings: Spicy chicken again.. this happened at 5 and 6 weeks too.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Still the usual, hot dogs and pulled pork
Have you started to show yet: There's a slight bump going on there.
Gender: Should know in about 8-9 weeks =)
Labour Signs: 0
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: This week I have been an emotional wreck! It's definitely been a roller coaster
Looking forward to: Next week when my hubby comes home!
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Week 7
Baby is the size of a blueberry.
How far along? 7 weeks
Weight: 111.8
Waist: 27.5 in
Maternity clothes? No but unbuttoned bottoms for sure
Stretch marks? Only a few from my previous pregnancy. None on belly.
Sleep: Every day about 3pm I get a HUGE rush of fatigue and can't function for a bit. It is impossible for me to nap though, no matter how hard I try, literally.
Symptoms: Nausea, RLP, morning sickness
Best moment this week: Baby Gabriella's birth!
Miss Anything? Having energy
Movement: Baby is too small.
Food cravings: ice cream due to the hot weather, spaghetti always sounds so good
Anything making you queasy or sick: Hot dogs! I have gotten sick every time I've eaten them in the last few weeks, which sucks because it is baseball season!
Have you started to show yet: In tight shirts definitely, so my clothing choices have gotten a little more loose =)
Gender: Won't know for a while
Labor Signs: 0
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I'd say a good mix of both
Looking forward to: Spending time with a new baby..which is my sister's! Baby Ella born this week! 4-20-12
Written 4-22-12
Friday, May 11, 2012
Week 6
Baby is the size of a sweet pea
Weight: 112.8
Waist: 27 in
Maternity clothes? No way
Stretch marks? Only a few from my previous pregnancy. None on belly.
Sleep: Still can't get enough! I get really tired about an hour before babygirl's bedtime.
Symptoms: Migraines, which really sucks! Nausea with no appetite.
Best moment this week: Hubby coming home after being gone for military training.
Miss Anything? Nothing to miss yet
Movement: Baby is too small.
Food cravings: Pizza at the start of the week, Dairy Queen chicken at the end of the week.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Everything makes me queasy. Nothing sounds good and the thought of food makes me want to hurl.
Have you started to show yet: There's definitely some changes going on. It may be hard to keep things quiet for as long as I'd like to.
Gender: Won't know for a while
Labour Signs: 0
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: This week I've definitely had some mood swings. Hubby went out of town for Army training and I was so ready for him to go then I was so upset that he had to leave. I'd admit that I was a train wreck.
Looking forward to: Our new baby!
Written April 14, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Week 5
Baby is the size of an apple seed.
How far along? 5 weeks
Maternity clothes? No way! Too soon
Weight: 111 (Pre-pregnancy 110)
Waist: 26.5in (Pre-pregnancy 26in)
Stretch marks? Only a few from my previous pregnancy. None on belly.
Sleep: Can't get enough! Want to be in bed and out by 10 every night
Symptoms: Fatigue, increased urination.
Best moment this week: Finding out there's a bean in there!
Miss Anything? Nothing to miss yet
Movement: Baby is too small.
Food cravings: I made hubby drive me to Burger King for a spicy chicken sandwich. =)
Anything making you queasy or sick: Brushing my teeth!
Have you started to show yet: Nope, just bloated at night.
Gender: Won't know for a while
Labour Signs: 0
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! Elated over this pregnancy!
Looking forward to: A new baby!
Written April 5, 2012
Friday, May 4, 2012
How I found out
I still am over the moon that there is another little bean in there!
It makes me realize how big my Lily is!
Where the heck did my tiny baby go?!
So I was expecting my period on March 30 and by April 2 I knew something was up.
I had dealt with a terrible migraine on the 29th. I don't think I have ever had a migraine in my life. The headache was so bad I was pretty much useless the whole day. My hubby went fishing with his dad and I was at home with babygirl. I literally laid around all day and tried to find things to keep babygirl occupied so I could have some quiet time.
A few more days passed and nothing was going on in the female department.
I knew testing on April 1st would be silly and hubby probably wouldn't believe me.
On April 2 at work, hubby text me and asked if I was still late. I responded with a 'Yes, but don't get your hopes up just in case.'
Immediately after this text, I was in the bathroom with a pregnancy test.
Very quickly it showed up positive.
This was about 4pm.
With all 3 of my previous pregnancies, I didn't get a positive until I was 6 weeks along and it had to be first morning urine. But I had been peeing all.day.long.
So as soon as I got home I said hello to hubby and walked straight into the bathroom to test again.
Once again, a positive showed up quickly.
I couldn't contain it anymore.
I walked straight out to hubby and said,
"How much do you love me? One or two lines worth?"
Written April 4, 2012
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Two feet
A baby!
We're expecting
and we could not be happier!
The next few weeks will be an emotional time for the hubby and I due to our pregnancy history but we are trusting and believing in God that this new life is in His hands.
He saw fit to bless us with another miracle.
The timing couldn't have been more perfect.
Written April 3, 2012
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