2016
23
Jun
13:01
29 weeks
23 Jun 2016
Archive for the ‘the sequel’ Category
2016
25
Jun
20:49
false labor
i had my first bout of false labor this morning. we were down at the beach/pool with family and i was having strong contractions every five minutes or so for a couple hours. i finally got enough water in me to get it to ease off but it was strange to have it happen so soon. i didn’t have any false labor with the turkey until the last few weeks. this little sequel has eleven weeks to go so he’d better not be getting any crazy ideas about coming out pre-baked!
in other news, the heartburn has also started earlier this time. i’ve been going through tums like pez. when it starts getting bad enough that i can’t lay down at night, i’ll start the prilosec again. fun times. i also had my one hour glucose test last week and have to go back for the three hour next week. i wasn’t surprised this time that i failed the initial though i am hoping that the three hour proves to be as much a non-event as last time. with the turkey, i ate so healthy and i didn’t have to worry about sweets because that was one of my biggest aversions. i couldn’t tolerate anything sweet at all. unfortunately, i have not been so blessed this time. whereas i didn’t have any cravings with the turkey, the sequel craves chocolate non-stop. in real life, i can’t stand chocolate cake or ice cream. now, it’s all i can think about every day. it’s excruciating and i’d like to say that i fight it off but i’ve been entirely too weak and caved too often. when the sequel has ADHD, i’ll have no one to blame but myself 🙁
2016
18
Jun
12:59
28+ weeks
18 Jun 2016
we had a wonderful trip, complete with visits to both families, two graduations, and a family vacation filled with friends, fun, and waterfalls.
2016
25
May
12:56
25 weeks
and we’re heading out on vacation later today so it’ll be a few weeks before i get to do my next belly pic. i’m guessing there’ll be a pretty significant bump by then.
25 May 2016
2016
19
May
12:55
24 weeks
19 May 2016
2016
12
May
12:54
23 weeks
12 May 2016
2016
6
May
12:52
22+ weeks
6 May 2016
2016
28
Apr
12:51
21 weeks
28 Apr 2016
2016
22
Apr
12:48
20+ weeks and the big reveal
good gravy! are we really halfway already?!
22 Apr 2016
we had our mid-point ultrasound today. the baby slept through the whole thing, despite me drinking cold water, eating tootsie rolls, rolling around, and poking him. we’re actually going to have to do another one next month because they weren’t able to see all the important things they need to see to make sure everything is healthy.
snuggling the placenta pillow
so, although lazybones was uncooperative with what the dr felt was important, i was able to roll around just enough for the tech to get up under the legs and see that IT’S A BOY!!! the turkey is going to have a little brother and they’re going to be best buddies! i feel so incredibly blessed.
baby brother!!!!
2016
14
Apr
12:47
19 weeks
14 Apr 2016
2016
11
Apr
13:08
Mom enough
I love my little turkey so completely that my heart aches when I look at him. When he smiles at me or calls my name, my heart bursts. I can physically feel my overwhelming love for him. He’s always had all of me. Now, I smile at the little kicks in my belly and I worry. The sequel deserves all of me too but the turkey doesn’t deserve any less of me. And suddenly I’m hyperventilating and crying because I don’t know if I’ll be mom enough for both of these precious blessings. I don’t want either of them to ever question my love for them.
2016
9
Apr
0:00
Sharing the joy
Hubby felt a kick! That’s a full four weeks earlier than he felt last time 😀
2016
7
Apr
12:45
18 weeks
7 Apr 2016
2016
3
Apr
23:16
Outside contact
First rolls big enough to feel with my hand! I can’t wait until hubby and the turkey can feel them too!
2016
3
Apr
12:42
17+ weeks
3 Apr 2016
it’s good to be home after a trip to the mountains with the in-laws. the turkey had a great time playing with grandparents and aunts/uncles/cousins. i’m just worn out.