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Tomorrow is officially 24 weeks, but I’ll keep it at 23 weeks for this entry since that’s when I took the picture.
I had my 2-week Dr’s appointment on Friday and everything seems to continue to be going well. I was up another pound which now makes me down only 5 pounds from when I first started with my pregnancy with Tyler. Blood pressure is still good but now he’s wanting me to start coming in every week. I don’t think I started going in on a weekly basis until I hit around the 8 or 9-month mark. I’m also scheduled to get sonogram #3 in September. I had it scheduled for the 3rd, however Jeff has a meeting that he can’t get out of and the next week I’ll be traveling to Austin (and yes, I did approve it with the Dr’s office and they said it was fine.)
Tyler has really been kicking around a lot these past few weeks. It’s been fun to see Jeff’s reaction as I think he’s kicking harder than Natalie did. Maybe it’s because he’s lower so the reaction is different, who knows. One thing I do like about carrying a boy low is that I still get to keep a bit of my hourglass figure. Natalie was wrapped around by stomach like an inner tube and it seems as though Tyler is all out front.
The other day, Natalie wanted to draw a picture for Tyler. I think he’ll like it a lot.
I had my 2-week Dr’s appointment on Friday and everything seems to continue to be going well. I was up another pound which now makes me down only 5 pounds from when I first started with my pregnancy with Tyler. Blood pressure is still good but now he’s wanting me to start coming in every week. I don’t think I started going in on a weekly basis until I hit around the 8 or 9-month mark. I’m also scheduled to get sonogram #3 in September. I had it scheduled for the 3rd, however Jeff has a meeting that he can’t get out of and the next week I’ll be traveling to Austin (and yes, I did approve it with the Dr’s office and they said it was fine.)
Tyler has really been kicking around a lot these past few weeks. It’s been fun to see Jeff’s reaction as I think he’s kicking harder than Natalie did. Maybe it’s because he’s lower so the reaction is different, who knows. One thing I do like about carrying a boy low is that I still get to keep a bit of my hourglass figure. Natalie was wrapped around by stomach like an inner tube and it seems as though Tyler is all out front.
The other day, Natalie wanted to draw a picture for Tyler. I think he’ll like it a lot.
I've hit the 19-week mark this week and so did my belly! All of a sudden it just popped. Woo hoo - it's fun looking pregnant and having people think that the reason I'm rubbing my belly is no longer to believe that it could be indegestion.
On another exciting note: I can feel Tyler kick! He's not strong enough for anyone else to feel yet, but this is always an exciting time during pregnancy. It's definitely just me and Tyler who know each other right now. That is pretty cool.
On another exciting note: I can feel Tyler kick! He's not strong enough for anyone else to feel yet, but this is always an exciting time during pregnancy. It's definitely just me and Tyler who know each other right now. That is pretty cool.
We found out on Thursday we are having a BOY! The sonogram turned out really well and he very looked healthy and on track. There was certainly no mistaking it - he is all boy!
I think I was the only one in the family who really wanted to have another girl and I must admit I had a little bit of a breakdown in the afternoon, but now that it's beginning to settle in that Tyler Anthony is in my belly, I'm very excited about having a little boy and being able to do little boy things. We have been calling the baby Sally for so long, Natalie is a bit confused when she says "hi" to Sally and Tyler. It's just a Tyler now. Only one.
I get to go back to the Dr. again on Monday for a standard checkup. I have felt like I've been there every week now for the last month. I guess technically I have.
I think I was the only one in the family who really wanted to have another girl and I must admit I had a little bit of a breakdown in the afternoon, but now that it's beginning to settle in that Tyler Anthony is in my belly, I'm very excited about having a little boy and being able to do little boy things. We have been calling the baby Sally for so long, Natalie is a bit confused when she says "hi" to Sally and Tyler. It's just a Tyler now. Only one.
I get to go back to the Dr. again on Monday for a standard checkup. I have felt like I've been there every week now for the last month. I guess technically I have.
I'm a week late in posting this but it wasn't too exciting to run and post right away.
My Dr. was a bit nervous for me a couple of weeks ago becuase I had lost 12 pounds since I got pregnant. So, for the last two weeks, I made every effort to finish a meal or eat when I remembered. It must have worked becuase I had gained two pounds. I did get to hear the heartbeat again and it was in the 140's - 150's still and going strong. I also asked the Dr. about the possibility of me being anemic becuase I'm so cold all the time. He said my blood levels were normal and that it could be hormonal. Thanks to Texas weather, I have lost that feeling of being cold unless I sit in the same spot for a period of time, so I just get up and move around or throw a blanket over my body.
I have been feeling the baby move around a lot. She will tighten up below my navel and I'll give her a little rub down until she relaxes again. I can't remember if I felt kicks with Natalie first or tightening and moving. I'll have to check back to her journal to compare. This morning I think this baby was ready to come out because she was way down in my pelvis.
I have also realized that I don't have any cravings like I did with Natalie. I was always in the mood for popcorn and scrambled eggs. This time around, nothing really sticks out with something that I must have, although from time to time I will get an instant craving after seeing a commercial or something like that. I think Jeff is getting sympathy cravings because every night after we put Natalie down he wants to go to Sonic for a dessert or slushie. He did make a stop to the store last night and picked me up some Haribo gummy bears. Those little bears of gumminess are delicious and definitely made from love.
I am happy because I'm starting to pooch. It might be the beginning of picture-taking time. When I relax my abs I really look pregnant but I'm not trying to do that too much because I don't want to encourage stretch marks.
I'm a bit nervous about tomorrow. We have our sonogram tomorrow and this one should tell us the gender. I'm still hoping for a girl, but according to the chinese baby chart, I'm going to have a boy. It also seems like everyone in the family is pushing for a boy. I haven't really had any opposite symptoms as many women tend to have with opposite genders, but this one feels like it's sitting lower and I keep slipping and calling it a "he". In the end I'll be happy either way, but it would be nice to have a sister for Natalie. We shall see!
My Dr. was a bit nervous for me a couple of weeks ago becuase I had lost 12 pounds since I got pregnant. So, for the last two weeks, I made every effort to finish a meal or eat when I remembered. It must have worked becuase I had gained two pounds. I did get to hear the heartbeat again and it was in the 140's - 150's still and going strong. I also asked the Dr. about the possibility of me being anemic becuase I'm so cold all the time. He said my blood levels were normal and that it could be hormonal. Thanks to Texas weather, I have lost that feeling of being cold unless I sit in the same spot for a period of time, so I just get up and move around or throw a blanket over my body.
I have been feeling the baby move around a lot. She will tighten up below my navel and I'll give her a little rub down until she relaxes again. I can't remember if I felt kicks with Natalie first or tightening and moving. I'll have to check back to her journal to compare. This morning I think this baby was ready to come out because she was way down in my pelvis.
I have also realized that I don't have any cravings like I did with Natalie. I was always in the mood for popcorn and scrambled eggs. This time around, nothing really sticks out with something that I must have, although from time to time I will get an instant craving after seeing a commercial or something like that. I think Jeff is getting sympathy cravings because every night after we put Natalie down he wants to go to Sonic for a dessert or slushie. He did make a stop to the store last night and picked me up some Haribo gummy bears. Those little bears of gumminess are delicious and definitely made from love.
I am happy because I'm starting to pooch. It might be the beginning of picture-taking time. When I relax my abs I really look pregnant but I'm not trying to do that too much because I don't want to encourage stretch marks.
I'm a bit nervous about tomorrow. We have our sonogram tomorrow and this one should tell us the gender. I'm still hoping for a girl, but according to the chinese baby chart, I'm going to have a boy. It also seems like everyone in the family is pushing for a boy. I haven't really had any opposite symptoms as many women tend to have with opposite genders, but this one feels like it's sitting lower and I keep slipping and calling it a "he". In the end I'll be happy either way, but it would be nice to have a sister for Natalie. We shall see!
I had my monthly baby checkup with the Dr. today. The first thing that was noted was I had lost four pounds. I wasn't really too surprised since I haven't had much of an appetite and I also lost weight with Natalie, but the Dr. wants to see me again in two weeks just to be on the safe side. He said that it wasn't too bad, but when you do lose weight you burn off fat cells and your body produces extra acid which could pose problems for the baby. To help witht he lack of eating or skipping meals, he said that I just need to eat a little bit every few hours, even if I'm not hungry. Other than the weight issue, everything is in tip top shape.
I was able to hear the baby's heartbeat. It was in the 150's-160's which is good.
My favorite thing to do in the morning is lay still for a few minutes before I get out of bed, because that's when I get to feel Sally/Tyler for a few minutes. The baby tightens up and I can fill a big mound in my belly. No kicking or movement yet, although sometimes I think I can feel little butterflies swirling around. The baby likes hanging out on the right side so far. These are just a few of these little moments that I had forgotten the feeling of since Natalie and I'm glad I get to experience them again.
So, in two weeks I get another Dr. appt and then in four weeks, I get my next sonogram! I'll be 18 weeks and I should be able to find out the gender. I'm getting excited!
I was able to hear the baby's heartbeat. It was in the 150's-160's which is good.
My favorite thing to do in the morning is lay still for a few minutes before I get out of bed, because that's when I get to feel Sally/Tyler for a few minutes. The baby tightens up and I can fill a big mound in my belly. No kicking or movement yet, although sometimes I think I can feel little butterflies swirling around. The baby likes hanging out on the right side so far. These are just a few of these little moments that I had forgotten the feeling of since Natalie and I'm glad I get to experience them again.
So, in two weeks I get another Dr. appt and then in four weeks, I get my next sonogram! I'll be 18 weeks and I should be able to find out the gender. I'm getting excited!
I've officially reached the 12-week mark this week! The first trimester is over with not much excitement which I think is good. I didn't have any morning sickness but I didn't have much of an appetite either. I have been a little tired in the afternoon but I don't know if that's because I've been lazier without being on a rigid work schedule per se or that I'm toting a 2 1/2 year old as well. Jeff has been very helpful with a lot of the outside yardwork which I originally did but I don't want to get too lazy around the house or else I'll be gaining quite a lot!
Natalie has decided on a name for the baby. We've already picked out Tyler Anthony (Tyler for Tyler Durden of Fight Club and Anthony for Jeff's middle name) but we haven't really thought of a girl's name. One night last week we asked Natalie what she thought the name should be if it was a girl. She immediately said Sally. I looked behind me and realized that the Sally doll from the Nightmare Before Christmas was laying on the couch. Jeff and I looked at each other strangely at first, but you know, we're beginning to like it! After all, it is one of my favorite movies! There's also a book called Silly Sally, a movie: When Harry Met Sally, a song: Mustang Sally, so although you don't hear many Sally names nowadays, it's out there. Besides, we named Natalie Siouxzan with musical references, why not name this one with movie references! Her middle name will be Ophelia for Shakespeare's Hamlet. She'll have S.O.S. initials and we can call her Sophie for short. And if in the end Sally does not like her name, we can always say "blame your sister, she named you."
I'm at 10 weeks today. So far I feel fine; no morning sickness or anything like that, but I'm constantly cold. If the house stayed at 82 degrees, I would be a happy camper, but the rest of the household wouldn't feel my sentiments. In the meantime, I find myself bundled under covers as though it was the middle of winter outside. I also don't seem to have much of an interest eating, but it seems like when I "force" myself to eat, I have no trouble with what's on my plate.
At 8-weeks, we had our first sonogram. We brought Natalie with us since she has been claiming that it's her baby so I thought she may want to take a look. She didn't seem as excited about it as Jeff or myself and was more interested in watching Caillou, but to give her a bit of credit, it's really only the shape of a kidney bean and wasn't performing tricks quite yet. Give it time. Our sonogram lady was happy to see me again and remembered me when I was pregnant with Natalie. She said not many people have such a good pregnancy and are so happy about it so I was a memorable one. I remembered how that shocked me and I can only hope that I have a wonderful pregnancy as I did with Nat. As far as my sonogram went. I'm still on track for Dec. 15th being a delivery date and everything looks great. And, there was only one in the womb (whew!)
Today, I had my 2nd Dr's appointment. I asked the nurse if we could try to hear the heart beat. I had Jeff come along to my appointment and I knew I wouldn't have to go back for another month. It took a couple tries of passing the wand around my belly, but she found the heartbeat and it was very strong! It was in the 170-180's which was good. It sounded like a train; chuga chuga chuga chugha woosh, chuga chuga chuga chugha woosh. Natalie was listening intently, but similar to past sessions where I wouldn't let her on the table with me, she played around the curtain and looked at the baby pictures instead. I'm assuming that this will be a recurring pattern until she can see some tangible results.
So good reports all around and I don't have to go back until 4 weeks from now.
Something amusing I'm finding out with being pregnant with a 2nd: I'm not at all interested reading up on baby materials like I did with the first one. I guess I have that been-there-done-that mentality, but I know as soon as I start thinking that, I'm going to get a big fat curve ball.
At 8-weeks, we had our first sonogram. We brought Natalie with us since she has been claiming that it's her baby so I thought she may want to take a look. She didn't seem as excited about it as Jeff or myself and was more interested in watching Caillou, but to give her a bit of credit, it's really only the shape of a kidney bean and wasn't performing tricks quite yet. Give it time. Our sonogram lady was happy to see me again and remembered me when I was pregnant with Natalie. She said not many people have such a good pregnancy and are so happy about it so I was a memorable one. I remembered how that shocked me and I can only hope that I have a wonderful pregnancy as I did with Nat. As far as my sonogram went. I'm still on track for Dec. 15th being a delivery date and everything looks great. And, there was only one in the womb (whew!)
Today, I had my 2nd Dr's appointment. I asked the nurse if we could try to hear the heart beat. I had Jeff come along to my appointment and I knew I wouldn't have to go back for another month. It took a couple tries of passing the wand around my belly, but she found the heartbeat and it was very strong! It was in the 170-180's which was good. It sounded like a train; chuga chuga chuga chugha woosh, chuga chuga chuga chugha woosh. Natalie was listening intently, but similar to past sessions where I wouldn't let her on the table with me, she played around the curtain and looked at the baby pictures instead. I'm assuming that this will be a recurring pattern until she can see some tangible results.
So good reports all around and I don't have to go back until 4 weeks from now.
Something amusing I'm finding out with being pregnant with a 2nd: I'm not at all interested reading up on baby materials like I did with the first one. I guess I have that been-there-done-that mentality, but I know as soon as I start thinking that, I'm going to get a big fat curve ball.
I met the nurse today to pee in their cup to make it official. According to her chart, I'm six weeks along and the baby will be here around December 15th. She's told me that I will need to have another c-section since I had one with Natalie. I was hoping of the possibility to try it the normal way, but you know, having a drive-thru baby isn't all that bad. It's great for letting family know when to arrive. It's the after that's really sore for me and takes the full two weeks to heal. I have plenty of time to worry about that later.
I'm already scheduled for two more appointments. One is for next Monday to do blood work and such and then Thursday will be the first ultrasound to see the baby's heartbeat. I'm so excited!
We told both sides of the family this weekend. It took a few moments to register but all of them are very excited. Everyone is wanting a boy but I'm thinking we'll have a girl. Mainly so Natalie can have a little sister to play with but also for practical purposes since we have all the girl clothes already. Nevertheless, as long as the baby is happy and healthy, I'll be pleased with our new bundle of joy.
I'm already scheduled for two more appointments. One is for next Monday to do blood work and such and then Thursday will be the first ultrasound to see the baby's heartbeat. I'm so excited!
We told both sides of the family this weekend. It took a few moments to register but all of them are very excited. Everyone is wanting a boy but I'm thinking we'll have a girl. Mainly so Natalie can have a little sister to play with but also for practical purposes since we have all the girl clothes already. Nevertheless, as long as the baby is happy and healthy, I'll be pleased with our new bundle of joy.
Today is Tax day. Wednesday, April 15th. Seems fitting to find out today that we will be getting a new little deduction added to our family! Jeff and I are pregnant with baby #2!
I'm very excited but it's been extremely surreal this time around compared to being pregnant with Natalie. We knew we always wanted to try for a second one, but we haven't really been pushing it since there has been a significant change in our family. Early in March, I had my gallbladder out. At the end of March I got laid off from a company I had been with for the past 13 years. I'm really wanting to try to stay home, so we're in the midst of getting adjusted to see if we can do it.
This week I knew I was late. I haven't had the sensitive breasts like I did with Natalie (Snookie would be proud that I haven't started poking at them yet) but my back around my kidneys have felt achy. I wanted to take a pregnancy test yesterday but I knew that if I found out I wouldn't be able to tell Jeff right away because he is preparing for his show at UT Dallas, Lysistrata. When Jeff came home this morning around midnight, I told him that I hadn't had my period and he told me to take a test. I did and immediately a plus sign appeared. I told Jeff to come into the bathroom and he took a 2nd and 3rd and 4th look to see if he was really seeing it correctly. I remember what time it was: 12:45am. I took one again later in the morning around 8:30 and sure enough the 2nd test had a pink plus as well. Usually these tests don't error on the side of positive. I'm going to go ahead and say that this little baby was conceived on March 23rd. Jeff came home early to spend time with me and boy did he!
I'm still in a daze about it. I just can't believe it's happening!
As tradition continues (well, once before but you have to start somewhere, right?) I called Snookie this morning. She squealed with delight over the phone. She was the first person that I told when I was pregnant with Natalie so she got the honor again. I really wanted to tell my mom in person, but I was so excited that I called her at work and told her over the phone. Looking back, I should have gone to the office and told her in person. We're planning on telling Jeff's family this weekend when we help our neice and nephew move (I wonder if that means I get to get out of lifting the heavy stuff) and then we're going to tell my family when Snookie comes into town at the end of the month (although two of them already know).
I guess I also better schedule some time soon with the OB/Gyn to make everything official!
Our lives are slightly changed since our first. Jeff finished his masters degree and is still working at UT Dallas but has been promoted from Technical Director to of Director of Theatre. It's been truly a blessing because he's had more time to spend at home in the evenings and weekends. Due to a struggling economy and being purchased by Hewlett Packard late last year, I was laid off from EDS after being there for almost 14 years. Right now I'm loving the time off and I'm really hoping to be a stay-at-home mama. I am fortunate to be able to work a little bit for Stacey (Snookie) who along with her boyfriend Ben has created a flourishing cakery in Austin. I am helping with some administrative duties which I do pretty well with and can do remotely from here. www.cakebybridges.com check it out!
I guess that's all I really have to say right now at this moment. Other than a pair of positive tests that are still in the bathroom, an achy back and a period that's a week late, that's all I have proof that I am pregnant. But you know what? That's good enough for me. :)
I'm having a baby!
I'm very excited but it's been extremely surreal this time around compared to being pregnant with Natalie. We knew we always wanted to try for a second one, but we haven't really been pushing it since there has been a significant change in our family. Early in March, I had my gallbladder out. At the end of March I got laid off from a company I had been with for the past 13 years. I'm really wanting to try to stay home, so we're in the midst of getting adjusted to see if we can do it.
This week I knew I was late. I haven't had the sensitive breasts like I did with Natalie (Snookie would be proud that I haven't started poking at them yet) but my back around my kidneys have felt achy. I wanted to take a pregnancy test yesterday but I knew that if I found out I wouldn't be able to tell Jeff right away because he is preparing for his show at UT Dallas, Lysistrata. When Jeff came home this morning around midnight, I told him that I hadn't had my period and he told me to take a test. I did and immediately a plus sign appeared. I told Jeff to come into the bathroom and he took a 2nd and 3rd and 4th look to see if he was really seeing it correctly. I remember what time it was: 12:45am. I took one again later in the morning around 8:30 and sure enough the 2nd test had a pink plus as well. Usually these tests don't error on the side of positive. I'm going to go ahead and say that this little baby was conceived on March 23rd. Jeff came home early to spend time with me and boy did he!
I'm still in a daze about it. I just can't believe it's happening!
As tradition continues (well, once before but you have to start somewhere, right?) I called Snookie this morning. She squealed with delight over the phone. She was the first person that I told when I was pregnant with Natalie so she got the honor again. I really wanted to tell my mom in person, but I was so excited that I called her at work and told her over the phone. Looking back, I should have gone to the office and told her in person. We're planning on telling Jeff's family this weekend when we help our neice and nephew move (I wonder if that means I get to get out of lifting the heavy stuff) and then we're going to tell my family when Snookie comes into town at the end of the month (although two of them already know).
I guess I also better schedule some time soon with the OB/Gyn to make everything official!
Our lives are slightly changed since our first. Jeff finished his masters degree and is still working at UT Dallas but has been promoted from Technical Director to of Director of Theatre. It's been truly a blessing because he's had more time to spend at home in the evenings and weekends. Due to a struggling economy and being purchased by Hewlett Packard late last year, I was laid off from EDS after being there for almost 14 years. Right now I'm loving the time off and I'm really hoping to be a stay-at-home mama. I am fortunate to be able to work a little bit for Stacey (Snookie) who along with her boyfriend Ben has created a flourishing cakery in Austin. I am helping with some administrative duties which I do pretty well with and can do remotely from here. www.cakebybridges.com check it out!
I guess that's all I really have to say right now at this moment. Other than a pair of positive tests that are still in the bathroom, an achy back and a period that's a week late, that's all I have proof that I am pregnant. But you know what? That's good enough for me. :)
I'm having a baby!
