Monday, May 30, 2011

Baby Notch: The Sequel


Finally! After what seems like forever (but was really just a little over a year), Ryan and I can happily announce that we're expecting another baby! We've had so much support throughout our journey, and want to officially thank everyone who was there for us through all of the ups and downs - especially the downs.
We love you!

Quick preggie stats:

- At just about 12 weeks, I am already showing! Big time! At three months now, I look like I did at four or five months with Ethan.
- I'm super sick. Ryan says that I was this sick with Ethan, and thinks I blocked those memories out. I maintain that this time around is worse. Either way, no fun.
- I'm also super tired. In addition to the pregnancy fatigue, I'm working full-time, going to grad school full-time, and chasing after a toddler. I'm usually asleep before the sun goes down.
- Notice that "being a wife" is not on the list of things I'm tackling above. Poor Ryan has to pull his weight and mine around here. Cooking? Forget it. Grocery shopping? I can't stand the look/smell of food. Cleaning? Ha! Best. Husband. Ever.
- We do want to find out the gender, but won't be able to until July 27th. Just like last time, we'll tell you if the baby is a boy or a girl, but will be keeping the name a secret.
- Our due date is December 15th, but since we'll be having a repeat C-section, we'll likely get to meet this little one a week earlier.
- Ethan does not yet know that his world will soon be turned upside down. We've started talking more about babies around here, but he has no idea what he's in for.

Come to think of it, Ryan and I don't have any idea what we're in for, either! From jealousy issues with the firstborn to how to manage two kiddos at one time... anyone with good 2nd baby tips is welcome to send them our way!

1 comment:

Emily Q. said...

I am so excited for you! I'm sorry to hear you had "downs" in this last year. :( The only up about downs is that they put things in perspective for you, right?

Having two is definitely a challenge and it's super hard at first, but you find your groove pretty quickly (when you're less sleep-deprived). Ethan is going to be great! You guys are going to be great! Hopefully you'll start feeling better soon... yuck. My pregnancy with Flint was definitely harder, too, especially with chasing Lyla around. And I wasn't working or going to school. Thus, I have concluded that you are AMAZING!! Congrats again and here's to a healthy pregnancy the rest of the way!