First pics of our little nugget

Drs appt #1 with baby #2

I still think it's just CRAZY that I am starting to talk about baby #2. Some days I feel completely unprepared for what is to come, and all I can do is focus on all of the wonderful, positive emotions and experiences we had with Ginger as a newborn.

Today, my doctor's appointment finally arrived and I got to go see our little nugget. Dr. Basu waits until at least 8 weeks, unless you are high risk, so it was killing me to wait so long! I actually thought I was 9 1/2 weeks along, but it turns out I am 8 weeks, 4 days. So our due date has been pushed back to December 16th. Yes, folks, just 9 days before Christmas we will be having our child (more or less!) Pure craziness...

Dr. Basu is the most wonderful doctor, and if you've read my blog from the start you'll know I've gone through 3 OB/GYNs due to job changes, and preferences. But she, my friends, is wonderful! She came into the office and HUGGED me, and said she couldn't wait to see the little one so she asked if we could start with the ultrasound first. UM, YEAH! I said, of course! She is just so friendly, and positive, I feel like I'm talking with my friend (who happens to know everything about everything!) She said the baby looks fantastic, no visible issues (of course, this is only 8 weeks) and gave me the low-down on everything I'd half-forgot about since going through this pregnancy the first time around. She approved my approach of 2 children's multivitamins with a side dose of folic acid (I'd read it cuts down on the 1st trimester nausea, and as noted earlier I have has MUCH less nausea). Later in my 2nd trimester I'll need to add a few more supplments, which she specified.

All in all, I left the hospital almost skipping through the lobby. I called Paul and shared all the news, and he can't wait to see the ultrasound pics when he gets home. While this all is still a bit surreal, being back at the 3rd floor of Kaiser made it a bit more real today. I am such a happy girl! (Oh yeah, but still tired!)

First trimester- must not forgets!!

So, although last time around I felt like I blogged pretty frequently, I realized that as I am going through this for a 2nd time, I can barely remember certain things about the 1st time around. I figured it might make sense to jot down a couple of notes based on what I'm dealing with now, especially as it seems so differnet than the first time!

Week 5- I was actually convinced week 4 that I was pregnant, but waited just a few days to deal with it. So during week 5, I didn't really feel different, other than the fact that I had a LOT of anxiety that AGAIN, this was not planned. I went through a pretty easy pregnancy the first time around, but my life around me crashed and took a different direction than I anticipated- I switched jobs at 5 months (mistake) and I was laid off the day I was leaving for maternity leave (mistake 2). So this time around, I am cautious to make sure I don't make any huge and/or rash decisions- hence the anxiety!

Week 6- ok this is for real. I am starting to feel tired and have begun to feel nauseous. But it's a different type of nausea than with Ginger- much lighter, and more dizzy than feeling like I need to puke. Plus it's one day on, one day off it seems, but I am tired every day. I'm also already thinking about Ginger, and how she is not going to be the center of our world anymore. Of course, we'll make sure the impact is minimal, but let's face it- her world is going to change BIG time. She'll adjust, and will come to love her new brother or sister, but I just reveled in the thought that she doesn't know how good she's got it, right now (and probably that applies to US as well!!)

Week 7: TIRED. All I want to do is sleep, but it's totally different this time around. With Ginger the world doesn't stop because I feel like taking a nap. Even with Paul picking up some extra duties, I just can't lounge in bed whenever I feel like it, and it's hard to make this adjustment! Luckily, as soon as we realized this was real, Paul agreed that we would hire a permenant housekeeper to clean and do laundry which I am so thankful for!! The nausea is now a daily thing- I can't eat dinner, or really anything after 3pm for fear of how it makes me feel. So I eat a hearty breakfast, and early lunch, and then make the best of the rest of the day. I decided to tell my boss because I can't seem to make it through the 3-5pm time period some days. He is amazing- tells me to nap, rest, take care of myself, and to work when I'm up to it. He even send me a card, and wrote the following inside:

Wendy,
Just wanted to let you know how excited I am for you and your growing family. Thank you for all of your hard word and tenacity to find great Rx talent for Target. Take care of yourself and make sure you amintain balance when things get stressful. We are SO lucky to have you on our team!

I wanted to write this out, so that I never forget how it feels to have a supportive, understanding boss. He's just the best!!!

Week 8-Did I mention I am TIRED? That's all I can say about this first trimester, it seems, I am not really naseous anymore (whereas with Ginger it lasted a good 5-6 weeks, so I feel SO blessed!) but now I am taking a quick nap after lunch, and again before I go pick up Ginger at 5:00. Luckily I can pick up the slack (as far as work) once she goes to sleep at 8pm. I feel like I am already showing, the top of my abdomen is already slightly bulging, and when I push on it I can already feel my uterus and it's just crazy. Note to self: if/when we have our 3rd child, I will PLAN when it will happen, and I will also be in GREAT shape in preparation. I still have 15 pounds I've hung onto from Ginger, so I'm going to have to be VERY careful this time around with gaining weight. Story of my life, sheesh!