I am starting to get bigger, but have been able to hide it still. I am not quite comfortable yet with showing my baby belly especially since we haven't made it public information yet. But I can definitely tell that my skin is starting to stretch.
My due date is September 19th, but Dr. Samuels wants to go ahead and schedule a c-section before that. Susan, one of Dr. Samuels's nurses, has put us on the books at Texas Women's Hospital for September 14th. I did ask for September 15th at the request of Ngoai so she and her new grandbaby can have the same birthday, but Dr. Samuels will be working in Sugarland that day. So, that's a no-go.
Fourteen Weeks:
Andrew has been talking lots about the baby putting Andrew's trains and toys in its mouth. We explained to him that babies do that, but as the big brother, he can help to teach him how to play with toys appropriately.
And even in a week's time, it's getting harder to hide my belly. I remember starting to show around the 13th week with Andrew and I have heard that usually with subsequent pregnancies, moms-to-be show even faster, but it's really coming on strong now!
Fifteen Weeks:
We are starting to tell more and more people. Sometimes, I still can't believe we are pregnant again. I am so excited for this new addition to our family; and Andrew is getting more into it as well for which I am so happy about.
My tummy is getting bigger and I have had to pull out more maternity clothes instead of just wearing my baggy clothes.
Sixteen Weeks:
I felt a few flutters this week. Oh, how I love feeling the baby inside me. It was one of my most favorite parts of being pregnant and this time, it's no different.
And unfortunately, the heat is starting to get to me. I get hotter so much more quickly and severly as the summer starts to come upon us. The heat also makes it more uncomfortable for me at night. We don't want to get too crazy with the AC because I don't want to freeze Andrew in his room (especially since he kicks off the covers) so I just bought a small fan and put it on my nightstand, which has helped considerably.
Seventeen Weeks:
Things are pretty much the same. The one big difference this week is that it's getting more uncomfortable sleeping. I am getting pretty warm especially at night for whatever reason. And it's getting more difficult to find a comfortable position. Eek!
With the heat, I am eating a lot of popsicles especially late at night after Andrew's gone to bed. But we have had our share during the day too. Lately, I have been craving French fries especially from McDonalds (along with a large sweet tea!) I have been eating a lot of fruit specifically strawberries and blueberries too.
Eighteen Weeks:
April 19, 2011
We had our ultrasound today with Dr. Kirshon. And we know we are definitely having another son. Dr. Kirshon said everything looks great so far and our little boy is growing and developing right on schedule. So now that we absolutely know the sex, Andrew has started saying "I'm going to have a baby brother!"
From all the tests done, we are at low risks for Down's, which is a huge relief and everything else looks really good.
Nineteen Weeks:
I am getting a lot more fatigued that's for sure. I take naps pretty much everyday either when Andrew takes them and even when he's at school before I pick him up.
My belly continues to enlarge and I can feel my stomach stretching away. I can't believe my tummy is getting so big by the week!
Big brother Andrew has been talking more about how he wants to help especially holding and feeding the baby. I love hearing him get so excited about the baby knowing he will still have a huge adjustment after the baby is born.
Twenty Weeks:
We are halfway!! Well, more than halfway because Dr. Samuels won't let me go to the full forty weeks. I can't believe how fast it has gone! I have managed to skip a couple of naps this week, which is amazing! So I've definitely had a little more energy this week, but am still pretty tired for the most part.
The new baby talk from Andrew is how he wants the baby to have a blanket so both he and his brother will have one. I think this is kind of funny since Andrew has about five different blankets that he likes to sleep with and not just one. But I find it very sweet that he shows concern for his little brother already and wants to make sure he's comfortable. But notice that Andrew doesn't offer up one of his blankets, but rather get the baby a different one! ;)
Twenty-One Weeks:
I am growing bigger and bigger!! But luckily, it seems like it's just my tummy that's getting big and not the rest of me. I am not swelling in my legs or ankles thankfully. But the bad news is that I am starting to get a lot more uncomfortable.
And this week, I have been having stomach pains (and no, not gas), but some pretty sharp and severe cramping. On Tuesday, the cramping lasted over an hour and it got so bad, I finally called the on-call doctor who told me to take some aspirin and try to sleep it off. Luckily, this did the trick and felt much better in the morning.
Twenty-Two Weeks:
May 17, 2011
My OB appointment was today--Daddy's birthday. Our little boy's heart rate was good and everything is looking great so far. The stomach cramps have subsided, which brings me great relief...both physically and emotionally.
With summer in full swing, I am finding myself incredibly hot especially my legs. Thank goodness for air conditioning!! I joke that I may have to spend the rest of my pregnancy in Alaska or somewhere cold just to be cool!
Twenty-Three Weeks:
Things are continuing to go well. I have some cramping in my stomach, but not near as bad as the other week. They have been less severe and less frequent, which is good. But sadly, I am noticing that I am waddling even more when I walk.
Big brother Andrew asks us all the time "when the baby come out?' Ten months is such a long time for a kid. He will still come up to my tummy and kiss it and say "I love you, baby." And it still makes my heart melt.
Twenty-Four Weeks:
May 31, 2011
At this week's doctor appointment, I expressed to Dr. Samuels that I am not feeling much movement from the baby especially compared to how active Andrew was in the womb. She went ahead and suggested that we go to Texas Women's Hospital to have an ultrasound. The doctor said the baby is moving around enough. He said I do have a higher level of amniotic fluid, but it's still within normal range. But this might be why I can't feel much movement along with the position of the baby (something like breach, high, and behind my placenta).
Well, the heat is really starting to get to me. To cool me off, I usually want to eat cold things like watermelon and ice cream. I have been eating a lot of popsicles!! But it's only temporary relief. We got the AC cranked up keeping the house cool and I have to sleep with the extra fan on my nightstand in addition to the ceiling fan.
I can feel my stomach stretching more and more. And it's starting to get harder to move around especially getting up and down the stairs and bending over.
Twenty-Five Weeks:
Andrew has been talking more and more about when the baby will come out. He also said this week that he will "teach him everything." He even said that he wants to take the baby to go to Thomas Day Out, which is highly unlikely since that will be like two weeks after the baby's arrival. Andrew has also told us that he wants the baby to sit on the right side of him in the car.
As for me, I am feeling more and more hot and uncomfortable. I am still using the extra fan in the room, which helps a lot!
Twenty-Six Weeks:
At this week's doctor appointment, Tammy performed another ultrasound to check the fetal movement and she said the baby is moving around enough, which is such a relief. I watched his arms and legs move as Tammy pushed on my belly to make him move. I can't feel it, but as long as he's doing it, it's good enough for me.
I also took the gestational diabetes test, which I am always nervous about. But I passed when I was pregnant with Andrew and I am eating less sugar this time around. So, I was thinking I would be okay this time too. And I am measuring a little big, but Dr. Samuels isn't too concerned since it's normal to be bigger the second time around.
Andrew gave us a good laugh this week too. He was talking about how big his stomach was after eating and said very matter of factly "I not pregnant." Wow, we are glad he cleared that up!!
Twenty-Seven Weeks:
First, I got my test results back from the doctor's office and don't have gestational diabetes. Whew! I was worried for a little bit since I am kind of big and didn't want to have to worry about what I eat.
I am still not feeling the baby move around very much, but unfortunately, I do feel my stomach stretching more and more. :( But I have felt the baby lower in my stomach especially sometimes when I am walking around, which makes it pretty uncomfortable.
Also, I have noticed that my left leg falls asleep quite a bit especially when I am at the computer and sitting on it.
I am getting pretty big. What's really sad is that people are amazed that I am not further along since I am so big or they think I am having twins. Boo hoo hoo.
Twenty-Eight Weeks:
I am measuring thirty weeks, but Dr. Samuels wasn't too concerned with it. I am still doing great weight wise so no one is really too worried about it. It's nice that I am for the most part, all belly.
I am still incredibly hot though. It's pretty warm in Houston this summer with very little rain so I feel like it's even more hot!
Andrew has been talking more about the baby sleeping in our room, but will say that he wants the baby to sleep in his room. Speaking of sleep, I am also sleeping more and more on the couch for the fact that I can rest my back on the back of the couch.
I can't believe my second trimester has come and gone. This pregnancy is going by so much faster than the first one. I can't believe our second son will be here before we know it! It's definitely been harder than my first pregnancy, but they say it's harder the second time around since we have another child that keeps us busy and tired. Not to mention, I am three years older too, which I don't know how much that plays into things as well. But all in all, it's been more difficult, yes, but it hasn't that been that bad--especially compared to others I have heard about. So, I am pretty happy with how things are progressing.
Below is the ultrasound from 24 weeks from Texas Women's Hospital.
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