Moving Little Grapefruit Boy!

We had baby Adam's 23 week appointment today, and he is doing great!  His heartbeat was a strong 150, and he's moving around like crazy!  Basically, if I'm still, he's moving.  My only concern today was that I've already started having Braxton Hicks contractions.  I wrote about having contractions at 36 weeks with Anna Rae, and I'm almost certain I wasn't having Braxton Hicks this early in my pregnancy with her.  I talked to the doctor about it and she reassured me that since it's my second child everything will happen a little sooner, and since I know what it feels like, I can zone in on it more than I did with Anna Rae.

I hate to keep comparing pregnancies, because Adam's is just as unique and special as Anna Rae's was, but reading back at 23 weeks with her I can't believe I was able to still fit in a pair of my regular jeans!  Maybe it's because they are more comfortable, but I started wearing maternity pants a while ago! haha  There is no way I could get my belly in a pair of my regular jeans right now. 

Well, the baby's moving, and so are we!!!  We FINALLY sold our house, and are scheduled to close on June 3rd!  Although it's a little bittersweet because that was the first house we ever bought, and share some good memories in that house, I'm so excited about the future!  We are going to temporarily live in my mom's second house until we start BUILDING!  I've already picked out the house, made changes to the plans, and can't wait to move into our dream house.  But, we've decided to take one thing at a time, and are not going to start building until I've had Adam.  Still, we are one step closer!!!  

It's a BOY!!!

 April 18th was the big day!  We were so excited and couldn't WAIT to find out if we were having another girl or a boy.  Heading into the ultrasound room I could tell that Johnathan couldn't be more nervous... although I knew he would have been thrilled if it was another girl, I knew deep down he had been dreaming about a little boy for a long time.  We both thought it would be great to get the best of both worlds and have one of each. 

Before the appointment I made these little signs for Anna Rae to hold up... one said, "I'm getting a little brother, it's a boy!" The other the same but for a girl.  She took excellent pictures for the boy's sign... sat there and smiled pretty.  The girl sign, on the other hand, was hilarious.  She didn't want to hold it and crumpled it up so much that we decided if it was a girl we wouldn't let her do the announcing. 

So the time came, after seeing his precious head, arms, legs, back belly, etc. for the big reveal.  Legs wide open and yes, it's a boy!!! We were so excited!!!!!!  I can't wait to meet my little precious boy!

For names, we had decided early on that we would stick with family names since Anna Rae was named after family.  It he had been a girl we were going to name her Rachel (my first name).  So for a boy, we went with Johnathan's middle name, Adam.  The middle name is a little trickier, and we haven't settled on what that will be quite yet. 

The rest of the appointment was not as eventful.  We did learn that little Adam is not so little, and actually measuring a week ahead of his due date.  We also found out that he is breech.  I'm a little worried about that, but I know there is plently of time for him to move.  Let's pray he doesn't get comfortable in that position! 

At 19 weeks! (and the doggies)

Happy Easter and a Whole Lot of Flutters!

We had a great Easter yesterday!  Church was great, and afterwards we had a very good lunch at my uncle's house.  After lunch the kids had an easter egg hunt, and then we went to my mom's house for more easter basket goodies!  She still loves to give us all easter basket gifts full of candy and a little something special, and we all love and appreciate it so much!  Makes me feel like a kid again!

We've reached a fun point in my pregnancy that I don't think I noticed this early with Anna Rae... the baby is moving SO much and I can feel every flutter!  I don't remember feeling Anna Rae this early in my pregnancy, probably because I didn't know what I was supposed to be feeling.  But, once you feel that feeling you don't forget!  AND, actually, Johnathan was able to feel a little kick or two last night! This point in my pregnancy makes me so happy.  I don't feel nearly as worried and know if I start to worry I can be still and quiet for a minute and kick, there it is! :) 

Here is a picture of Anna Rae in her Easter dress yesterday... and yes, she's sporting Chuck Taylors with her dress! :)



The Bump

Here is a picture of me at 15 weeks with Anna Rae...

And here is me at 15 weeks now, with baby number two...

Good, Strong Heartbeat

I'm 15 weeks and had a check up with the doctor today.  Everything went smooth and thankfully uneventful.  The doctor checked the baby's heartbeat with the doppler radar (that's what I call it, anyway), and we not only heard a strong, fast heartbeat, but a very bouncy baby too!  The doctor told me there was a very distinct sound of the baby actually kicking off my belly and moving around.  It was very neat, and so cute to hear!  I have a feeling we will have our hands full and get plenty of exercise running after this baby! 

Johnathan and I have neglected baby bump pictures, but not on purpose.  I think about it during the day, and then we get so busy at night we both completely forget about it!  There is a bump there, and it's getting bigger by the day.  I really will take a picture soon because I am anxious to see the difference in how big I was with Anna Rae at this stage. 

Maternity clothes still suck.  I'm not wearing any dress pants anymore... partly because I have to unbutton them when I sit down, and partly because I'm protesting this COLD weather in spring!  I can't wait to just throw on a sun dress and go.

Our next appointment is the big one! April 18th we will hopefully find out the sex of the baby, and I can't wait!!! 

Bye, Bye First Trimester!

I'm pretty sure at this time with Anna Rae my blog post was titled the same thing.  But last time I was so relieved it was over because I knew the nausea would go away.  With this pregnancy I have been a little sick some days, but not nearly as sick as I was with her.  I'm most excited about my change of mood.  I have been so cranky and more short tempered than usual, which is really bad!  For the past few days I've noticed that I have had more energy and seem much more pleasant.  The other major difference in pregnancies is (TMI warning) my boobs are extremely sore.  They didn't get sore with Anna Rae until I was breast feeding.  And actually, they have been sore since I found out I was pregnant... that was one of my "signs."

I'm getting busier at work... which for some people would make them stressed and crazy, but for me, I love it.  The often times fast pace and always cluttered desk is good for me.  I go crazy with little to do, and think about all the other stuff I could be doing instead of work (what's for dinner, I need to do laundry, when is the house going to sell, look at more house plans, stop looking at more house plans and stick with the one I've picked out, etc. etc.) You get the picture.

I've taken a couple belly shots, but this week I think I've really started poking out... so here you go!

13 weeks!

 

Lime Baby and Doctor's Appointment

Today's dotor appointment was the "panel" visit, where they review all of our medical family history.  We also had an ultrasound which was very exciting.  The baby kept kicking and moving around so much that it took about 10 minutes for the nurse to get a good picture or heart beat.  I don't remember Anna Rae ever being quite that active.  It was really neat to see how much the baby has grown since the last visit too.  He or she is measuring about 5 centimeters and the heatbeat was 170 beats per minute... good, strong, and healthy!  During our next appointment in March we may not have an ultrasound, but the appointment after that we find out the sex!!!

Other than the occasional aches and pains, and feeling a little nauseous, I'm doing great.  Actually felt good enough and had enough energy to go to the gym this week. I've decided not to run again, and just walk, lift weights and do pregnancy yoga like a I with Anna Rae.  Lately it hasn't been feeling sick as much as it's been feeling so tired that has kept me from keeping a workout routine.  I usually go to the gym during my lunch hour, but lately I haven't had the energy to.  Hopefully with the second trimester approaching I will start getting a little more energized! 

On a different note, I turned 30 this week!  I never thought about the possibility of being pregnant on a BIG birthday like my 30th, but it was pretty low key, relaxing, and fun.  Johnathan and I are going to Raleigh today to spend the weekend with Katie and Tripp.  My mom is keeping Anna Rae, and it will be a nice baby free, dog free weekend!

11 weeks!