It's All About The Angle

The side pictures are Le Fetus and the middle is Noah. I'm definitely bigger this time around, lol, but I weigh roughly the same in all three pictures (113lbs). It's about the angle though. Noah's 19 week photo was taken straight on, while Le Fetus' were take from an angle slightly higher, and with me standing at an angle instead of completely sideways. I like doing comparison shots between the two of 'em though. It's nice to check out the differences in my size, how I'm carrying, etc.

I remember having absolutely NO lingering morning sickness by now with Noah and it makes me kind of sad that I still have it this time around :( All worth it in the end, though!

Nineteen Weeks

This is 19 weeks with baby #2! I was this big around 21/22 weeks with Noah Bug<3

Pregnancy VS Baby Being Here

Some days I feel like this pregnancy is dragging, and I find myself counting down the months, weeks and days until my little monkey is in my arms, meeting his or her new family and big brother. And then other days I feel like it’s flying by! I haven’t really been taking the time to sit back, relax and enjoy being pregnant. Not that it’s been entirely easy to, I’m 19w2d and still sick as a dog haha, but pregnancy is still a beautiful, wonderful experience. I mean, think about it. You’re creating another human being. A little body graced with a soul that some believe specifically chose YOU to be it’s mother. Others believe babies are given to parents who can teach them the lessons they, specifically, need to learn. Others still think there’s nothing special behind it, it’s just the baby you made. Whatever you believe, you’re creating a little being with an intricate nervous system, intertwining blood vessels, a brain that you can help mold so your little one can grow up to be a wonderous individual. Your body is making this from a microscopic sperm and egg! That in itself is incredible. There is little out there more beautiful than a person during pregnancy. There is also very little out there that’s more rewarding than being able to create and carry this little baby, give birth and raise it to adulthood. So while my due date still seems so far away, I’m going to take some time each day to sit back and reflect on and appreciate this pregnancy. I may complain about the aches and pains, the nausea and discomfort, but I’m grateful to be able to experience these things because there are all too many people out there who cannot, and wish they could.

This week, I’m feeling much better. I’ve been without my Sea Bands for about 4 days and the morning sickness at night is still almost unbearable but getting better. I learned that the baby pretty much throws their own little rave in utero when I listen to dubstep, and seems to calm down or maybe even fall asleep when I turn on Queen or Bon Jovi. It’s alright though, I have plenty of time to instill a love of good music in the bubs. They also only kick for other people’s hands haha, the second I put MY hand there they stop entirely. I believe the baby is now the size of a mango! And if we’re measuring head to foot instead of CRL they're about ten inches long :3

Eighteen Weeks!

And here’s 18 weeks! (and one day, haha) We had a check-up at the new OB yesterday. Baby is strong and active! They hate the doppler so every time the doctor moved it over the baby, they kicked it and moved to the other side. It ended up taking nearly ten minutes to find the heartbeat lol. Noah was just staring, going, “Ah! That’s my baby, mama! My baby!” And the doctor says “It sounds just like a choo-choo, right?” And Noah gave him a dirty look and goes, “No. It’s my baby.” It was the funniest thing ever haha. Heartbeat is nice and strong too! We get to find out if Le Fetus is a boy or a girl in two weeks! I’m so excited! Noah likes to snuggle up with them and nap and it’s adorable. That’s all for now, guys! I have a two year old to entertain!

Seventeen Weeks!

Hello 17 weeks! I think I’m finally reaching the point in pregnancy where I can be comfortable. Woot! The baby moves more and more every day :) I’m still wearing my Sea Bands fairly often but I can go extended periods of time without them now. All I’ve been craving consistently is plain cream cheese and salads with shredded cheese and LOTS of Italian dressing. Not together, of course, but these are the only cravings that have been consistent throughout the pregnancy. I’m still working on getting my energy back though, nothing like a rambunctious two year old 24/7 and a three year old I babysit 4 times a week to help a fetus suck the life out of you! It’s worth it though. I love this kid like he's my own and his mama is my best friend- and our kids get along amazingly. It’s a win-win.

Le fetus is now roughly the size of an onion CRL and nearly half a foot long. We’re doing some serious growing, guys. His limbs are now nearly proportionate as well! He or she is now capable of hearing (or in the process of being able to hear, anyway) so they're able to hear my voice and heartbeat/etc. 

I’m still waiting on insurance so y’all can know if it’s a boy or a girl, I’m sure you’re almost as excited as we are!

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