7 Week Bump

We are at 7 weeks already. The baby is the size of a blueberry. I have been having crazy insomnia. I wake up every night around midnight and again at 3, and each time I am up for at least an hour just wishing I could fall back asleep. I don't feel sick but I also don't feel great. I told Chad today, if I had to describe how I have been feeling the past few days I would say "Hung Over". My body aches, I'm tired and unmotivated. Hopefully that changes real soon. Other than that, boobs have grown and starting to get extra fat around my belly button. Even Chad noticed it, but tries to not make me feel bad by saying "it's a good thing, because it's your body getting ready for the baby". All I know is it is making me have the urge to tell people about this baby real soon before they start to question my eating habits...
Happy 7 weeks baby!

6 Week Bump

Today I am 6 weeks, still completely at the beginning of this long journey but wow it is definitely feeling more real every day. The baby is officially the size of a pea. I have only gained a pound or two so far but feel like my clothes are tight. It may be because no one really knows I am pregnant yet, so I am self conscious that someone is going to just notice. I still feel pretty good, here and there I get an "odd" feeling but not ever like I am going to puke. I pee constantly and have had heartburn and HORRIBLE back pain this past week. Let's hope that goes away and things continue to progress smoothly and the little one continues to grow.
Happy 6 weeks baby!

Heartburn and Back Pain

As with the first pregnancy, for the most part I am feeling good. I have had minimal symptoms except for major heartburn all day long and everyday. I also have on and off lower back pain. Considering the other symptoms of pregnancy many have their first trimester....I will take these.

Pregnancy + Toddler = Stress

Having a toddler and being pregnant is quite different than I expected. She wants to jump, tumble and sit on my belly all the time. I'm sure it's fine because the baby is tiny right now and well protected, but I also don't want something to happen. The problem is she doesn't understand. We told her that "mommy has a baby in her belly" but she just says "HI BABY", kisses my belly and then continues to play. She doesn't comprehend that she could be hurting her little brother/sister in there. It is stressful on me, because I don't want to yell at her for being a normal toddler, but I also need her to realize that she can't be jumping on my belly. Hopefully this becomes more clear to her in the next couple weeks.

Here We Go Again...

So it may not have been as planned out as #1, but it sure doesn't change how exciting it is.

We are pregnant again! 

It has caught both Chad and I by surprise, because we weren't going to start trying until next month (because I have a new job and wanted to prevent missing any of the school year if possible) but it seems that God had a different plan and feels like we are ready to expand our family. It is quite a journey we have ahead of ourselves, eventually needing to explain to Ellery that she is no longer the one and only, but it will be a great journey. 

Life is sure exciting and unpredictable at times!