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BUMPdate

As mentioned in my last blog post, here is a pregnancy update. 

I am still not feeling well, unfortunately. I am 13 weeks now, so I am hopeful to start feeling better soon. Since it's been more than six years ago since I was pregnant with Brynn, it's hard to remember some of the details, but I do like comparing the two pregnancies. I did keep a pregnancy journal the first time, so it's been kind of nice to go and look back at that and see what I was feeling like at certain times throughout the pregnancy. 

I thought with this baby I had popped out and starting showing so much sooner than before, but when looking at these two pictures taken at around the same time in each pregnancy, it's quite similar. But I do remember thinking I started showing early with Brynn, too. I have heard that a lot of times women retain a lot of water or look puffier with their first pregnancy, and even already I have felt like that's true for me. And I really thought so when I compared the pictures. 

I am eating a lot of cereal again like I did the first time. Other than that, I haven't had much for cravings...except I like to eat ice cream, but I like that whether I'm pregnant or not!

I do feel a lot more tired out this time around which I guess could be a combination of that I do already have a child to take care of whereas I did not before, and now I'm older. I don't feel like doing much in the evenings, as I am pretty wiped after working all day. So, I always look forward to the weekends when I am able to get some things done around the house.

Dana has been a huge help while I haven't been feeling well...taking care of Brynn, making supper, cleaning up around the house, etc. It's been great.

My next doctor appointment is in a little over a week. And then the one after that is our 20-week ultrasound where we will hopefully learn the gender of the baby! As much as I can't wait for this part of the pregnancy to pass into a time of when I am feeling better, it really does seem like it's going by quickly. I will be holding a new baby before I know it. I am so excited!

Also, just a thank you to everyone who has been checking up on me to see how I'm feeling and for all the well wishes; they do mean a lot.


Comments

theweckerlys said…
I actually think you look smaller this time than last in those pictures but it is pretty close! So excited for this babe!
January 31, 2014 at 10:46 PM
Anonymous said…
Looking good little Mama!
February 1, 2014 at 2:31 AM
carrington said…
Just saw this post now -
you're so cute with your baby bump! We are so excited - almost as excited as Brynn! Fun to see you guys today and catch up a bit.
Take care of yourself.
February 1, 2014 at 8:11 PM
Holicky's said…
How fun and exciting! You look great...especially for not feeling well!!!! Best wishes and congrats!
February 2, 2014 at 4:46 PM
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