Due to the nature of this pregnancy {and having a toddler, working full time and having a house of our own this time} I've been slacking on the update department!
With Corbin we were "trying" to get pregnant and I was tracking everything. Then when we did find out it was low progesterone, shots in the butt, and bed rest due to a subchorionic hematoma {which I've learned is more common than we thought back then!} We also lived with my parents while Trav did clinicals, and I was working PRN. Ample time to document the every little pain, craving and mood swing.😁
So let's see how far I can recall...
How about on November 21st when out of the blue I took a pregnancy test {remember, I have had hormone imbalances all year due to a lovely prolactinoma on my pituitary gland} so nothing was unusual. I was just exhausted and achy like I was with Corbin.
Corbin spent the day with his Grammie & PawPaw, {they went to a farm with 2 of their little nieces & Corbin} so Travis & I started our day with grocery shopping {where I picked up some tests that spell it out for you} and then on our way back home I dropped Travis off to get his hair cut, came to the house & unloaded the groceries and contemplated taking a test. Well, I took one. AND it was defective! Luckily it comes with 2...so... Just KNOWING it'd say "not pregnant", I took it. Much to my surprise, "PREGNANT". So...I was like "hm. OK!" Grabbed the test, went to pick up Travis and debated how to tell him! I was like, well...I took a test...and...then I just showed it to him! We had lunch, and picked up one more pack of tests at Target while we did some shopping, since the 1st test was defective. I wanted confirmation! SO this one told us how far along. 2-3 weeks! Wow! We were just in shock. So we went to the movies, and then had to keep our mouths shut!
So we were hosting Thanksgiving at our house a few days later, but my inlaws would be out of town. So we went over to their house and shared the news with them.
The next day was Thanksgiving, and so when my parents got here we did the same thing...
Needless to say, they had similar reactions to baby #2 as they did with Corbin. Okay, maybe a bit more excited!? I am just thankful we aren't going to have to be house hunting, graduating, state boarding, buying, moving, and all that this time!
SO once we told our parents, we decided to text the picture on Thanksgiving to my sisters, since my oldest brother was here and we showed him in person. This is the picture Corbin gave to our parents.
We had our first US on 12/10/2015 and we got to see the babies heart beat! Due date of July 25th (my Dad's birthday!) But with it being a C-section it'll be the week before, or even before then. {We were induced with Corbin at 39+4, and he was 9lbs 4 oz...so early is okay with me!}
Once we had our ultrasound we knew we'd create our Christmas card to be an announcement as well! A LOT of our family missed it, but once they got it, they were super excited :) Here's the card we sent out...
So once everyone knew, we posted the card on facebook on our 5 year Anniversary {Dec 18}. And I began to document our pregnancy!
We had our 12 week check up 1/8/2016. We weren't supposed to get an ultrasound, but the doctor couldn't find the heartbeat with her little Doppler, she assured us things were probably okay...so we got an US! And of course, all looked great! {Baby has it's left hand up on his head, making the appearance of a white dove my Dad says} Baby wouldn't cooperate very well! We saw legs/arms/body and it even had the hiccups, but to capture the still image was a bit challenging.
SO definitely "pooching" earlier this pregnancy! So far, I haven't gained anything! I'm pretty sure that's a record, because with Corbin I had gained within the first few weeks from being on bed rest haha.
Like with Corbin, I did a pregnancy chart weekly, bi weekly. Whatever it was. Well, I'm going to try to do one monthly. haha! Here's the 1st one!
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 14 weeks & 4 days Size of Baby Smith: Lemon {3 inches} |
Maternity Clothes: Not really. My regular jeans still fit surprisingly. I washed all of them though :)
Gender: We will hopefully find out Feb 15th! Names: Have middle names picked out {Alice for girl (after my Nana) and James for boy (after my Dad)} Getting Ready: We have began to move Corbin's toys out of his play room {which is our 3rd bedroom, and will be the nursery} Movement: flutters! Sleep: AH, precious sleep. Once Corbin goes to bed, I crash out, wake up for a shower...then sleep most of the night! What I Miss: This sounds so wrong, but I miss a good Margarita! {I did have a virgin without the alcohol the other day, and that totally hit the spot!} Best Moment of the Week: When Corbin hugs & kisses my belly to talk to the baby :) |
Food Cravings: Mexican food, spicy food, hot Cheetos...YUM!
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Due Date: July 25th
Next Dr. Appointment: Feb 15!
Daddy: Is super excited about the baby!
OK...well, that was that! Not much else to update on. So, until next time!
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