I feel like I'm one of the lucky ones when it comes to the symptoms that often come with pregnancy. Morning sickness was practically non-existent when I was pregnant with Alyeska and although this pregnancy I felt a little more nautious, I definitely didn't anything to complain about. The weird thing is I felt more tired with this second pregnancy which might be due to not being distracted by my full time teaching job but it could also be because I have a toddler to run after all day which is odd because I feel like being a second grade teacher was harder work and more stressful then being a stay at home mommy but maybe it's just a different kind of hard work.
This pregnancy I was a little sad because I got stretch marks on my stomach. I must be holding this baby differently because Alyeska I just got a few tiny stretch marks. Alyeska was breach the whole 3rd trimester so that may have something to do with it. I weigh about the same amount at the end of this pregnancy as last, but I gained it much faster on this baby and because I lost so much after Alyeska I technically gained more weight for this pregnancy even though I weigh the same. From the measurements on our ultra sound last week our little guy weighs about 7 1/2 lbs. we are excited to see if he surpasses Alyeska who weighed 8lbs3oz at birth.
The hardest part of pregnancy for me is the last trimester because my feet and ankles are slightly swelled and it seems like my calves are always sore. It's more uncomfortable to sleep and I have to use the bathroom a whole lot. Andy said we should count the empty TP rolls next pregnancy which I thought would be a fun experiment. I am also more out of breath when doing physical activity and its not easy to my socks and shoes on. I surprisingly only had one day of what may have been Braxton hicks or it could have just been painful stretching from all the growth.
As uncomfortable as pregnancy is, it's also the coolest feeling to have a precious miracle growing inside me. This little guy moves all day long and I can see it on the outside too. Andy has been able to feel him almost daily which is complete opposite of Alyeska. She rarely moved it seemed like and if she did it was more like pressure instead of feeling elbows, feet or hands moving along my belly.
I am so excited to meet our little guy. I know it won't be easy with having a toddler but I feel so blessed that Andy is taking off two weeks and that I get to be a stay at home mom. I am excited to see how Alyeska reacts to being a big sister. i know these next couple of months wont be easy because we want to stay inside in this cold weather to keep the newborn safe from getting sick and breast feeding is hard to start but I am ready for the challenge and adventure. I think? ?
This pregnancy I was a little sad because I got stretch marks on my stomach. I must be holding this baby differently because Alyeska I just got a few tiny stretch marks. Alyeska was breach the whole 3rd trimester so that may have something to do with it. I weigh about the same amount at the end of this pregnancy as last, but I gained it much faster on this baby and because I lost so much after Alyeska I technically gained more weight for this pregnancy even though I weigh the same. From the measurements on our ultra sound last week our little guy weighs about 7 1/2 lbs. we are excited to see if he surpasses Alyeska who weighed 8lbs3oz at birth.
The hardest part of pregnancy for me is the last trimester because my feet and ankles are slightly swelled and it seems like my calves are always sore. It's more uncomfortable to sleep and I have to use the bathroom a whole lot. Andy said we should count the empty TP rolls next pregnancy which I thought would be a fun experiment. I am also more out of breath when doing physical activity and its not easy to my socks and shoes on. I surprisingly only had one day of what may have been Braxton hicks or it could have just been painful stretching from all the growth.
As uncomfortable as pregnancy is, it's also the coolest feeling to have a precious miracle growing inside me. This little guy moves all day long and I can see it on the outside too. Andy has been able to feel him almost daily which is complete opposite of Alyeska. She rarely moved it seemed like and if she did it was more like pressure instead of feeling elbows, feet or hands moving along my belly.
I am so excited to meet our little guy. I know it won't be easy with having a toddler but I feel so blessed that Andy is taking off two weeks and that I get to be a stay at home mom. I am excited to see how Alyeska reacts to being a big sister. i know these next couple of months wont be easy because we want to stay inside in this cold weather to keep the newborn safe from getting sick and breast feeding is hard to start but I am ready for the challenge and adventure. I think? ?
Hey Crystal,
ReplyDeleteThinking of you as you get ready to have baby boy. What a sweet photo of the belly's yours and Aleseka's. Looking forward to seeing pics of the baby.