it is hard to believe that i am halfway done with this pregnancy, but low and behold i am! in comparison to my pregnancy with jack, this one is by far very different. this time around i was very nauseous, sick & extremely exhausted throughout the first trimester. while i had major food aversions with jack, i don't seem to this time. however, indigestion and reflux were lovely side effects of both! thankfully around 14 weeks i started to feel better and gain my energy back--an absolute must considering i have a very active 22 month old to chase around after!
we had our "big" ultrasound this week, and it was so amazing. i'm not sure if it was because mike and i are experienced now (ha, so we think) or if the baby was just more cooperative, but we could see so many more features than i remember seeing with jack. i've been feeling this baby since about 16 weeks, and if his/her activity is any indication of personality, we're in trouble!? this baby is so active, and is really throwing some punches...literally, we saw he/she punch me numerous times during the ultrasound!
below are two pictures, quality isn't great, but the top one is jack's and the below is baby "t". when we got home i immediately compared the two, and was amazed at the profile similarities, they look almost identical to me...it is so fun to daydream about what this little one is going to look like!
jack at 20 weeks
baby "t" at 20 weeks
We can't wait to meet you. I know you are having lots of fun in there, mommy tells us that you are very busy all the time. Dad, Mom and Jack listened to your heartbeat the other day. It was awesome.
ReplyDeleteYour brother says he will be a big help when you arrive. Jack told me that he loves you and he can't wait to meet you. He will share his cars and his fire engine with you. He hopes you are enjoying all the stories he picks out. Especially Thomas and Yummy, Yucky.
I hope you enjoyed the Gingerbread Man the other day, it's one of my favorites.
Apa said to tell you to saty where you are and to grow big and strong.
We are very excited about your arrival and we love you so much.
I will write again soon.
XXOO'S Love, MiMi