1+1+1+1= July 24, 2012

 We're Having another     baby!!!!!!!!!!

We are so thrilled and over joyed by this little one's soon to be arrival.  It is so weird to think that we will be the parents of 2 kids!  Nevertheless, we feel honored and blessed to be given this little miracle!

This is our Little Gremlin or Baby Unknown as we call him or her around our household. These ultrasounds were done a few weeks ago. You can tell by the UN-human like features.  I do believe little one is about 7 weeks here and going strong!

 The ultrasound above was done just yesterday.  The doctor gave me the approval that all was well and looked great with baby unknown. I was so relieved! I always get myself so worked up before an appointment, especially one this early on. Baby Unknown is measuring around 2 inches long and right on schedule to be born on July 24, 2012. The doctor also said the heart beat was also very strong and really fast! That little heart was beating at 175 bpm! That's insane!

7 Weeks

10 Weeks

12 weeks

12 weeks.

I decided that I am going to document this pregnancy just as much as I did with Hayden. More belly pictures this time around because it seems to be changing 3 times faster than it did with Hayden.

I don't think its fair that the first sometimes gets all the pictures and journals and slowly it dwindles the more kids are added. I understand that its more chaos and stress, but I am going to try my darndest to document each child. So in honor of that I have decided to make a baby blog (check it out if ya want).  I made a blog where I am basically writing letters to Little Baby Unknown. I want to keep it going through my pregnancy and through the first year of little one's life. Then afterwards I will get it put into a hard bound book. I wish I would have thought of the letter Idea for Hayden, but I did document him really well through pregnancy and through all his stages of growth, and did get his book done. I just wish I would have thought to right letters to him. We live and learn I guess.

So Far......
I am amazed at how fast your body can jump back into pregnancy mode! I popped out so fast! Fortunately, I am still in the stage where I am still pretty small in the Morning, and popped out at night.  My mom always told me that she was in her maternity clothes by the time she hit 2nd trimester. I am 2 weeks away! My pants are tight, but I just stuck a hair tie through the button hole and around the button so that my jeans don't dig into me as much. I can say though that my "skinny after diet" jeans still button up they just hurt my tummy.

As far as morning sickness goes its been rather easy honestly! I can't believe it! With Hayden by the time I was 8 weeks I was grasping that porcelain thrown every day up to 10 times!!!! This baby I have only had 2 days of pukeyness! HUZZAH!  I will say that just because I haven't actually pukey doesn't mean I haven't been sick. I have been queasy and nauseated a ton! I love Canada Dry Ginger Ale for that very reason! Apparently real ginger soothes sour tummies! It cured mine almost every time!

The number one thing with this pregnancy so far is EXHAUSTION! I thought I was tired with Hayden! BOY OH BOY its about 100 times worse chasing a little toddler around. I have at least a 2-3 hour nap every day while Hayden is sleeping.  Its pretty sad!  Ron has been a real champ and taken Hayden a ton so that I can rest.

I feel like this pregnancy is almost night and day different than my first. With Hayden I wanted bananas, cheese, milk, salad and anything else that is healthy! This one has been nothing but junk! I would try and eat healthy and every time I got so sick to my stomach. I mentioned it to my Doc, and they said not to worry until I got out of this stage. Hahahaha what a great excuse to eat some CHIPS! woohoo! I haven't gone over board. Thank heavens. So far in 12 weeks of Pregnancy I have gained a whopping 2 lb.  I really hope to keep the weight gain under control! I had thee hardest time losing it with Hayden, and I didn't even gain above the recommended amount. This time around since I am starting to feel better, I am going to try and hit the gym at least 3 times a week! I think its realistic and it will definitely help with Labor, Delivery and Recovery! Here is to hoping!

We are so excited for this arrival and can't wait! Well we can wait, but I guess I can't wait to feel little kicks and stuff again! I am still always in shock, and so grateful to Heavenly Father for such a blessing!