Well, we did it.
We made it half way through the pregnancy.
There were times during June/July that I wondered if it would ever end!
20 1/2 weeks
This pregnancy has been just like my first in most ways:
- Morning sickness that lasts way beyond the first trimester- I feel slightly bitter when my baby center emails started saying, "You are probably over morning sickness by now". Zofran is still my friend. It has, however, become more tolerable over the last month.
- I have no real desire for sweet things most of the time- which isn't normal for me at all. Really hearty foods like steak, hamburgers, turkey sandwiches, and mashed potatoes sound amazing to me. I have to force myself to eat fruit a lot of the time. All of this is totally opposite of how I normally feel.
- Feeling the baby kick is my absolute favorite thing! I think it's so endearing.
The main differences this time around:
- We had Chase's name picked out around 15 weeks. We still don't have a name for this guy. And I have a feeling we'll probably decide his name in the hospital.
- Last time around we talked about Chase all the time, planned for him, shopped for him. This time around, we are still talking about Chase all the time, planning for him (to be a big brother, to switch to a regular bed, etc.) and shopping for him (he needs winter clothes, baby boy #2 already has adorable stuff to wear from Chase). I feel like #2 is being slighted, but I guess once he's born things will change.
- No shopping- we are getting a swing, maybe a double stroller, and that's about it. Chase had tons and tons of adorable little clothes and beautiful blankets, so this little guy is basically set! This part make me a little sad, but it's good for our med student budget.
Before church with my two boys-
Chase says, "CHEESE!" now for the camera
and we love it! I love that cheesy little smile!
You look so great! So I stared at your picture for a while trying to figure out what looked different and I realized it was that your hair is down! I got so used to always seeing your hair up while you lived in Dominica :). Of course, you look gorgeous either way; it was just funny to me that I was so caught off guard by the difference!
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ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you've been sick still. Morning sickness is my least favorite thing. You look fantastic though! And that is awesome you have everything already for this little boy. We had to buy all new things when we had Hannah on a law school budget!
ReplyDeleteCongrats you guys! You look great. Glad you are enjoying being back in the US of A!
ReplyDeleteYou look so good! Sorry you have been sick. That is the worse. Hope you have fun being back in the states! Chase is sure adorable!
ReplyDeleteYou look so pretty!! I've been so behind on your blog and just did a catch up, I can't believe how much Chase has grown already! He looks so much older. And you look adorable! Sorry that you're still feeling sick, that's no fun at all. I hope that you start feeling good soon and that you're enjoying 5th semester! Miss you guys!
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