9 Weeks Pregnant!

Well, Little One, we only have one month left of the 1st trimester!

This week, I went to Tiffany's Wedding and felt pretty good other than being tired. By the end of the wedding though, my stomach felt like it was stretching and I was exhausted. Still no sickness! My Mom surprised me with gummy bears and sprinkles when I arrived at her house (my current cravings).

This week, you are the size of a green olive. I told your Daddy that I almost feel like I can feel you move sometimes but I know I really can't yet. I'm very anxious to feel you though! I've been a little more emotional and weepy lately...mostly just crying for no reason or sobbing when there is a reason :)

Your daddy and I really feel like you are a girl. It's just a "feeling" but we felt the same way when we didn't yet know that your brother was a boy. Either way, we are very very excited about meeting you! We already have your name picked out and pray for you by both your boy name and your girl name often. You are already deeply loved, sweet child.

Here's my belly at 9 weeks.

8 Weeks Pregnant

Hi sweet little baby!

This week, you are the size of a raspberry. I can't wait until you are a lime or a mango or something else so I can feel you...but only 4 more weeks until we reach the 2nd trimester!

Your daddy was really sweet to us last night. I was craving BBQ ribs...a favorite food of mine anyways, but they sounded SO good last night especially. You, little baby, have had me wanting strange things like a bowl of sprinkles, lemon cupcakes, authentic gummy bears and similar things like that...so your daddy decided we should have at least one craving indulged. So he went to Applebees around 11pm to get them for us and of course they were delicious!

I've been trying to eat healthy despite all these sugary cravings. I have NOT given in to the longing for sprinkles and gummy bears although I'm sure I'll have to have some before you're born. Already, you're different from your brother :) The midwife suggested I eat small meals every two hours so I've been altering my diet a bit to accommodate that. It's been pretty easy and could be another reason why I haven't felt very sick.

I love you sweet baby! I can't wait to meet you!

Sweet stuff

Dear Adrian,
Today, I put you down for your nappy nap and you laid your head on my shoulder, cuddling your cozy in your mouth.
I sang "you are my sunshine" to you because you love that song.
Then, you hummed along.
So, we swayed, and hugged, and sang before I put you down for your nap.

That was a sweet moment, son. I love you.

Love, your mama

1st Doctor's Appointment for Mini Ghees

I had my first prenatal appointment today for Mini Ghees. It was very long and drawn out with a lot of questions: "no, I've never had herpes or a heart attack" over and over again. But that's okay.

I got to see the wonderful midwife who delivered Adrian (lots of prayers that she will be able to deliver this one as well). She ordered a surprise ultrasound to see our little one! I've never had an internal ultrasound before and it was very clear and exciting. 

I cried of course.

Mini Ghees was bumping around inside with a sweet precious beating heart with a heartbeat of 150 - Nice and strong. It was really amazing to be able to see him/her so young and definitely put some of my fears to rest. 

Right now I'm feeling tired...I have a feeling the baby is a girl, but that's not a preference, just a feeling. Either way would be really exciting and I can't wait to know whether Adrian will have a baby brother or sister!

Nick had to leave the appointment early for work so he wasn't there for the ultrasound, but he was very excited to see the picture when I got home. He had me text it to his phone immediately. We're very excited parents! Thank you for your prayers for our sweet little one.

7 Week Bump

This week I am 7 weeks pregnant with Mini Ghees. I've been feeling pretty good for being pregnant, mostly just tired and a little sore from the stretching and growing pains. 

This week I've been a little more nauseous which has been welcome...I'm finally starting to feel pregnant! 

My cravings so far have been lemonade and dark chocolate...we'll see if it lasts :)

 

I started showing about 2 weeks ago but figured I'd take a quick picture this week. I'm not as small as I was when I got pregnant with Adrian so I'm not super excited about taking a lot of pictures of myself, but I know I'll regret it if I don't!

So, here's my baby #2 bump!

Still don't know if there's one or two in there...but I'm thinking only one! My first appointment is this Thursday and I'm very excited.

This week, baby is the size of a blueberry. Sweet baby blueberry.

When Anxiousness is Here

I am six weeks and three days pregnant with our Mini Ghees, and I'm feeling very anxious. I know that it's because I know how special Adrian is and how much we love parenting him. Children are truly a blessing.

I had a horrible dream last night that I lost the baby. I know part of it is because my pregnancy dreams are always graphic and anxiety filled for some reason, but I also know another part of it is Satan trying to keep me from trusting in the Lord. And without that trust I have, I don't know what I'd do!

Here are some verses that are encouraging me today:

Philippians 4:6-7  do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Matthew 11:28-30  Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Psalm 139:13-1 "For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them"

And...We're Off!

Adrian is WALKING! He has been standing alone for periods of time for about a week now, but as of yesterday and today, he is taking several steps by himself. 

He's doing so great and we're so proud! 

It is so fun to watch him collapse into a heap of giggles when he's done walking because he's so proud of himself he can't stand it. I love him and this stage! 

13.5 months...better late than never!

Mama and Daddy love you, Adrian Samuel!

Hello, Little One

Dear little one,

We have been awaiting your arrival into our lives for a little while now. You have been prayed for, expected, and wanted.

Already, your existence inside me is a reminder that the Lord's timing is always perfect!

Little Baby Ghees (as you've already been affectionately nicknamed), we found out about you on April 6th, good Friday. Your Mama did not think that you were there, but took a test anyways that morning and was shocked to see a faint line. I turned the test every which way and saw faint, beautiful color...very faint. Almost probably-not-there faint. I told your daddy and he held it to the light and squinted and agreed that there was a line but encouraged me not to get my hopes up (too late, dearie, they were sky-high)!

Later that afternoon, I decided to run to walgreens and get the more expensive test, First Response Early Result. I told Nick I was going to take it, and put Adrian down for his nap.

I played Angry Birds with shaky fingers while I waited those long three minutes.

When the time was up, I looked at the test to see a very clear pink test line. I burst into tears! I didn't know how I would react when I found out I'd be a mother again, but the emotions of joy and gratefulness and excitement overwhelmed me and I just bawled.

I called Nick, sobbing loudly into the phone. "I'm pregnant! There's a line! I'm pregnant!" He walked in the door, home early from work, still on the phone with me, grinning ear to ear.

We hugged and I couldn't stop crying! We decided to use a digital test and watched together as it shared that we were indeed "pregnant"!

Now, sweet child, we're excited about this journey of you growing inside me. We talk about you, pray for you, dream for you, and hope for you. Welcome to our little family! We can't wait to get to know you!

Love, Your Mama