11 Weeks

I stole this from a friend (thanks Leah!). She's so good. She does a picture for every week with her highlights. Sorry guys. I can assure you no one wants to see this belly... ha ha Maybe later or come see for yourself in person :)

I'm laughing as I type this because I have heard other mom's of multiple kids say that don't remember the specifics with their second child. They usually do with their first, but not their second. Recently, Lizzy and I asked Joan when she started to walk and Joan said, "I don't remember, she was the 2nd. I didn't even finish filling out her baby book". Of course, Lizzy and I laughed. It seems like mom's always make sure everything is perfect for the 1st. I will of course treat them equal but I can definitely see how the second child gets the back seat sometimes. I'm afraid Campbell already has a leg up on the new baby. I don't want to take weekly preggo pictures, I don't have time to blog about the baby, I don't schedule my dr. visits as soon as possible like I did with C, I haven't even thought about the nursery, and names, well, that's a different story! I don't even want to go down that road yet! To say the least, I haven't had a lot of time to completely think about the new baby and I'm starting to feel guilt. I pray for him or her every night but I don't feel like I have gotten to really soak it all in. :( I'm sure I will soon enough when life settles down but then again does life really ever settle down? I know alot of people wait to find out the sex of the baby but RJ and I feel like we can connect more knowing the gender. Seeing the baby for the first time is a surprise in itself whether you wait or find out. Anyway, I have a feeling the hormones are typing so I getting finish this post fast! ha

Pregnancy Highlights:


How Far Along: 11 Weeks

Size of baby: Baby #2 is the size of a fig

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 3 Pounds and my stomach looks huge. It looks like I did with Campbell at 6 months. The difference is this baby is all in my stomach like a little mini basketball.

Maternity Clothes: Yes. Lots of leggings and workout pants/shirts.

Gender: Don't know yet ;) Will find out the week before my sister's wedding (May 21st) This momma is thinking a boy but we will see ;)

Movement: Flutters here and there. No kicking of course- too small still. I can watch my belly button move up and down which is weird. It's like the baby is doing somersault with the umbilical cord.

Sleep: To say I'm completely exhausted is an understatment. I go to bed by 8pm (no joke!) and get a full 12 hours of sleep. I even nap during the nap if I can. Lately, every little noise wakes me up in the middle of night and I already can't get comfortable.

What I miss: is feeling 'normal'. Having energy to do the little things like going to the grocery store or a playdate with friends without it completely wiping me out for the rest of the day and sometimes the next day.

Cravings: Pizza and pickles (not together of course!) I'm really surprised Campbell didn't turn out looking like a Chick-fil-a nugget! ha

Symptoms: Morning sickness- really just nausea. Migraine headaches and fatigue.

Best Moment this Week: Getting to cook dinner for my family. Lately it's all I can do to pick something up. I'm so sick of eating out. I CAN'T WAIT for next week when I get some home cooked meals by my mom and Ruby!