Well, week #12 is almost over and tomorrow at week 13, a number of my sources say I'm in the Second Trimester, beginning week #4. I plan to savor and enjoy this time as the nausea has eased, my energy is getting back up pretty good and the baby and I are still very small. Well, the baby is.
More and more I take some clothes out of the rotation as they now longer fit. But, much of my maternity clothes still don't fit. I did invest in a stretchy band from one of the materity clothes stores that has paid for itself by making big maternity pants fit for now. Thank goodness for the advancement of options for women today.
I am not sure if I have felt baby movement yet. In the last few days, I've had more than one occasion that I have felt kind of like a pushing sensation as I know I did when Caleb was much larger and I was further in my pregnancy. I know that the baby is still quite small and yet I've had somewhat a lopsided feeling as though the baby were leaning more to one side of my belly. As many have said, with the second baby, I'm sure to feel things differently since my body has been through this once before.
Caleb is still pretty oblivious to the fact that he is going to be a big brother and that a baby is joining our family. We've tried to mention this from time to time. And he's often been told that he's too big for Mommy to carry since she has a baby in her belly. Guess there's still lots of time for him to adjust to the idea. He's been displaying a streak of independence lately and seems to be starting the "I do it" phase. So, this could be good to give him some more freedoms and responsibilities since he's such a big boy now.
Hope everyone is doing well. Will try to get a new picture up soon! Been meaning to take one but just haven't had a chance.
Talk to you soon.
CC
P.S. The Crispy Spring Roll craving has continued and must be satisfied about once a week. Daddy has been sent at least once for a run to get them but not late at night (they close kind of early).
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Good checkup appt yesterday
I had a good checkup appointment yesterday. The theme of the day was "everything is on target". The doctor looked over the info that the specialist had sent over and everything is in sync that my due date is 4/1 or 4/2. Since I will be planning to have another C-section, we will schedule that for the 39th week. That means between 3/25-4/1 we will have a new baby in the family.
**IF** Baby C hangs out and goes according to the plan. If Big Brother Caleb is an example, the plan could fly right out the window if this one wants to come earlier in March. At least we'll have an idea in mind of when.
I got to have another ultrasound but wasn't able to get a peek at anything to determine the gender. Darn! I did try and ask. It was amazing though seeing how much bigger and defined the baby is now. We could see the flicker of the heartbeat and watch the arm buds and leg buds moving around. To see that much movement going on inside and not feel it was so strange.
Everything is good and I am set for my next appointment on 10/9. So just more waiting and growing to do. The paperwork they gave me said that a screening ultrasound is done at 18 weeks so that is in line with my expectation that November will be the big month that we find out who is on the way! Seems like it's taking forever until we find out this time. Will just have to be patient.
Hope everyone is doing great. Take care and talk to you soon.
CC
**IF** Baby C hangs out and goes according to the plan. If Big Brother Caleb is an example, the plan could fly right out the window if this one wants to come earlier in March. At least we'll have an idea in mind of when.
I got to have another ultrasound but wasn't able to get a peek at anything to determine the gender. Darn! I did try and ask. It was amazing though seeing how much bigger and defined the baby is now. We could see the flicker of the heartbeat and watch the arm buds and leg buds moving around. To see that much movement going on inside and not feel it was so strange.
Everything is good and I am set for my next appointment on 10/9. So just more waiting and growing to do. The paperwork they gave me said that a screening ultrasound is done at 18 weeks so that is in line with my expectation that November will be the big month that we find out who is on the way! Seems like it's taking forever until we find out this time. Will just have to be patient.
Hope everyone is doing great. Take care and talk to you soon.
CC
Friday, September 7, 2007
Got a craving
Well, I think this baby likes Asian food. I've got a serious craving now for Thai food from one of our local restaurants. Ate there yesterday with a co-worker and I keep thinking again about Crispy Spring Rolls and Pineapple Fried Rice. May have to see if I can convince Carey to order out for dinner tonight! I don't remember craving anything this bad when I was pregnant with Caleb but this Thai food craving has been going on for a few weeks now. It's not the spicy food people think of, actually a pretty mild chicken and rice dish. I've thought about it at breakfast, lunch and dinner time! Other similar Asian foods have not quite satisfied the craving.
Will try and post another picture soon but there's still not too much to see. Hope everyone is doing well. Will post after next week's appointment.
CC
Will try and post another picture soon but there's still not too much to see. Hope everyone is doing well. Will post after next week's appointment.
CC
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
One week from next checkup
Boy, these once a month checkups seem to be further apart than four weeks. I could go weekly if they would let me hear the heartbeat or get a peek at the baby. Hopefully at next week's appointment, I will hear the heartbeat for the first time. So far we only saw it back on the 10th on the ultrasound. I'm not anticipating another ultrasound at this appointment. Actually, it might not happen at the October appointment either. I'll be 14-15 weeks then, might be a bit early still to determine the gender. It may be November before we get to see.
I think I may safely be in the clear past the morning sickness phase. And, my energy level may be coming back up. About two weeks to go until we move into the second trimester.
I'm stuck in the middle clothing wise, maternity clothes are too big and some of my regular clothes are too small. Trying to wear transitional thing so far. The closet is extra full as I have pulled the maternity clothes out of storage but have not yet started to put away the things that don't fit. All in good time.
Of course now it's September and so in my mind still, fall should be coming. I've lived in Florida about 14 years now and yet I still think of fall's approach as it was in CT! I can't help putting out pumpkins, leaves and fall colors now even though we're still in shorts and short sleeves!
Hope everyone is doing well.
Take care!
CC
I think I may safely be in the clear past the morning sickness phase. And, my energy level may be coming back up. About two weeks to go until we move into the second trimester.
I'm stuck in the middle clothing wise, maternity clothes are too big and some of my regular clothes are too small. Trying to wear transitional thing so far. The closet is extra full as I have pulled the maternity clothes out of storage but have not yet started to put away the things that don't fit. All in good time.
Of course now it's September and so in my mind still, fall should be coming. I've lived in Florida about 14 years now and yet I still think of fall's approach as it was in CT! I can't help putting out pumpkins, leaves and fall colors now even though we're still in shorts and short sleeves!
Hope everyone is doing well.
Take care!
CC
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