A New Day?

All of a sudden, I don't feel pregnant anymore. Well, at least, I don't feel 25 lbs overweight. This past Monday marked 3 months into this. I'm 1/3 of the way there, and it feels like I just began. I have so much to do, and so little time to do it.

Now I wake up this morning, and my waistline is returning, my clothes fit a little better, and I'm not feeling ill or light-headed. I wonder if this is the calm before the storm. I also wonder if this pregnancy is so incredibly different because it's a girl this time. Boy, I really hope that's the case. I think the boys need a girl to balance them out. They're so rough and tumble, it would be nice to have someone in the house with a softer side.

Here's to wishing!

After Christmas Blahs

So the holiday is over, and I'm feeling much better. Still having the pregnancy "have to eat" issue, but it's better than it was last week. I'm now officially 12 weeks, which means, I've passed the first 3 months, and overcame the early miscarriage fright. This is a load off my mind.

Ted is extremely happy about this baby. I've never seen him so...glowing? Is that the right word? We went to a christmas part this past Friday, and just to see him talking about it, you can watch the expression on his face change. He's so at peace with it, and so happy to be adding a new member to our family. I believe while we're both a bit frightenened at the thought of handling 3 instead of 2 (which we've gotten pretty good at mind you), he's definitely more settled on being okay with it than I am. At least at this point. I think that will even out over time.

Got some bad news about Aunt Tara's father this weekend. He passed away on Christmas night. 2005 has definitely not been the best of years. Our thoughts are with you Aunt Tara. I know what you're feeling.

This is also our first Christmas without Pappy. I was doing alright with it until Steven made a comment about going to see him again, and I just couldn't get though it without tears. Glad Ted was there to field the answers. Holidays will be especially hard for the next few years, we all remember how much Pappy loved Christmas with the boys. They miss Pappy too, very much.

Our 11 Week Ultrasound Pic

11 Weeks, 3 days

Today we had our second monthly appt, at 11 weeks. Ultrasound picture is on the front page. Everything looks good, placenta is a bit low, but doc said not to worry about that until we get past 20 weeks. If it's still low then, we'll discuss.

Ultrasound picture was very cool. The baby moved around quite a bit and waved at me. That was pretty awesome. Never had an ultrasound done at this stage so looking at the baby at that size was pretty groovy. Doc also said I'm only 9 lbs heavier than before I got pregnant, I don't believe that for a minute, but I'll take it anyway.

We're scheduled for another appt at 16 weeks, which is the last week in January.

Christmas is less than a week away, that should be exciting. The boys are geared up for some Santa presents. I hope they like what he brings them.

Now off to finish some work before taking advantage of the holiday tomorrow. Leaving work early to hang out with Ted. Should be fun. I'll have to find something to wear, which isn't easy these days.

It's Official

My clothes don't fit anymore.
As of this weekend, I can't comf
ortably get into any of my regular pants. I'm not certain if it's because of the inevitable early weight gain for those with more than one child, or if it's the fact that I'm eating all the time.

So I went on my first excursion to purchase maternity clothes. Target always has awesome deals and fashions, and I came away with a couple of tops from the clearance rack for less then $15. Can't beat it. I think I'll debut one of them tonight at Ted's xmas party. Only a very few of his co-workers know about the baby now, so it will be fun to wear maternity clothes that won't give it away.

I'm also planning a trip for us two in January/February. I'm still deciding on where to go, but I think it will be the last time for quite a while that we get to go away, just the two of us. I'm looking forward to it.

Pregnancy book says the baby is now about 2.5 inches long. I can't believe there's a little person in me that big. Wow, this goes so fast.

My Boys

Today is Friday

And I'm ready for the weekend. Why, you ask? Because I can sleep! I miss sleep. I think if sleep were a career option, I'd apply for that job in a heartbeat.

I showed Steven last night how big the baby way (information pulled from a week by week analysis of pregnancy) and at week 10, the baby is approximately the size of his index finger. He really got a kick out of that. He's so very excited. Last week I told him he could help us feed the baby bottles, and his eyes lit up like headlights...REALLY MOM?

Yes son, really. You can also help us change diapers too if you're really that into it.

It will be Christmas in about 9 days, and after that, it's major crunch time. I've got tons of things to do around the house, and I've been using the 1st trimester fatigue thing as my excuse for not doing them yet. I will not have that luxury in a few weeks, so I'd better get moving.

I'm out for now, it's time to find something to eat. ;)

So this is my first entry

I started the other two journals much earlier than this one, but there's been so much going on.

So here's what we know. I'm pregnant, and due on July 10th, 2006. We will have an ultrasound somewhere around February that will tell us if this baby will be a boy or girl.

We told our familes on Thanksgiving day. We told Steven the night before and he was thrilled! He's very happy about having a little baby. I think he really loves the thought of having someone to depend on him. Christopher is out growing that a bit now.

So anyway, we told him that it was his secret that Mommy had a baby in her belly, and he could tell the families when he wanted to. After dinner at Ted's house, he decided to tell Grandma. I think they were excited, but I mean, it is our 3rd after all...who get's giddy after you' ve done it twice?

So then we went to Nana's house, and Steven told them the same way. He whispered it to Nana, and she told everyone else. Of course, she said that she had suspected it from the beginning. Oh Nana, you know everything before others do, don't you?

So now we play the waiting game. We have lots to do, get the boys into one room, redo Steven's old room into a nursery, lots of stuff to buy, possibly a trade in on Daddy's car, etc. It'll be a busy 7 months.

Overall though, we're excited, Steven is really excited, and I think it will turn out for the best. It will be a hard couple of years adjusting again, but that baby stage is alot of fun. I can't wait to see how Steven reacts to it, since he'll be 5 when the baby is born.

Next appt: December 22nd. Ultrasound.

Reflections (Updated each month)

Month 7

I've started thinking about the nursery: every day, but haven't started working on it :(


I used to love food! Now I avoid: nothing. I love to eat. Can't stop it if I try.


I never thought pregnancy would make me: so tired. I'm so much more tired than I was with the first two, no kidding.


I can't wait to: have this kid and be un-pregnant.

Month 6

Buying maternity clothes was: an ongoing chore. I don't seem to "fit" into much of anything I wore with the last two.

The biggest change in my body has been: the quick growth of my stomach. It has definitely popped out faster this time.

My favorite change in my body has been: The changes in my taste. There are quite a few things that I love to eat now that I couldn't stand before.

What I never thought would change was: Ted's attitude towards the pregnancy. He's been acting the exact same way he did with the first two, but just recently, he's become so much more attentive and empathetic that usual. I'm not sure why, but I'm not complaining either :) I really love that man.



Month 5

The first time I felt you kick: I was sitting at home watching television.


It felt like: Very light flicking. Nothing much to it really.

I felt: Happy, but a little in disbelief as it was so early.

The strangest food craving I've had is: Texas Pete. I hate the stuff, and now I want it regularly!



Month 4

What I least expected with this pregnancy was: To get so big so fast. I knew it would happen, but it snuck up on me.

The best bit of advice I've received is: To realize that alot of people have more than two kids, and I'll be as good at it with this one, as I have been with the other two.

What has changed the most in my life with this pregnancy is: Not smoking....and then eating everything in sight!

What made me realize that I was really pregnant was: When I couldn't find anything to wear that fit!

My hopes: That it's a girl

My fears: That it's a boy


Month 3

What I'm enjoying the most about my pregnancy so far is: Nothing stands out. T

he strangest advice I've received is: This is the third time for us, no one gives advice anymore.

Names that I've been thinking of: I can't tell you :)

Girl or boy? I think you will be a: Girl

The old wives tales predict: Too early to tell.

At my prenatal visit this month I found out that: I will be going on 12/22


Month 2

The hardest thing for me to give up is: Smoking

This month I told: Everyone - on Thanksgiving day. Well, I didn't tell them, Steven did.

They reacted by: A little shock, but nothing dramatic.

This month at my prenatal visit I learned that: Everything is normal.

New pregnancy symptoms I had this month: Boy, I'm getting fat. And I can't stop eating.

My hopes: That it's a girl.

My fears: Everything else.


Month 1

I started thinking I might be pregnant when: I was about 4 days late. I'm NEVER late unless I'm pregnant.

I found out I was pregnant when I: Took 2 home tests, and then went to the doctor for a blood test.

I felt: Scared

The first person I told was: Ted

They reacted by: Shock and Awe

The first ultrasound was: at 6.5 weeks

At my first prenatal visit I learned that: I was due on July 10th, 2006

My baby will be born: Sometime in July

My hopes: That it's a girl

My fears: Everything