I am more than halfway there... and just three days away from finding out if Baby #2 is a he or a she! I am amazed at the willpower DH & I have shown over the past 11 days. I haven't even TRIED to peek at the gender envelop; in fact, I haven't even considered peeking. Maybe it's because I know this is going to be the world's best Christmas present... or because I think I know deep down already what this baby is!
Gestation: Well... this is a slightly more complicated issue now! My last ultrasound showed I was measuring ahead, so my OB has switched me to an earlier due date of May 1st (based on my last monthly cycle); let this be said, though-- unless this child is the second coming of Our Lord And Savior Jesus Christ and was conceived through the miraculous power of the Holy Spirit, there is no way the baby's actual due date is before May 4th. So, according to the OB, I am 21 weeks 2 days; according to me, I am 20 weeks 6 days.
Weight: This question was a lot more fun when I wasn't gaining a lot of weight...
Fetal Heartbeat: Yeah, I forgot to ask again. But the heartbeat was found very low... right at my pelvic bone. The nurse-practitioner that I saw today (who, like me, is a Duke grad-- whoop whoop!) said that's probably why I am carrying to small this time around.
Health Concerns: Just about all the nausea that has plagued my pregnancy thus far has disappeared; now, I am just exhausted. The NP said at 21 weeks, with a two year old in the house, I am unlikely to ever really feel "energetic." Great. Although, it was nice to have someone tell me I'm not wacko for not feeling that "second trimester spurt."
Other Concerns: Getting the nursery ready! Once we find out the gender on Friday, I will go into full-fledged purchasing mode. I have a list of products that I'd like to buy for this baby, I'm just waiting to find out if I'll be buying pink/purples or blue/greens. I'm also working on a paint scheme for either gender, and will probably be soliciting your advice! My goal is to have everything done by 30 weeks, so I can help DH get everything ready before I am simply too big to be of any real help.
What's Different: This pregnancy has been so incredibly different than with G. With her, I had amazing, glowing skin; this time, I am all breakouts. With her, I carried high and showed early; this time, I am carrying as low as can be and still can wear some of my non-maternity pants. With her, I craved sweets; this time, I'm craving sour and tart foods. With her, I didn't notice a change in my sense of smell; this time, I can smell everything... including myself... which is really annoying.
Next Appointment: January 12th! I actually have two appointments in January; the NP did this so I wouldn't have to make a separate trip to the office for my blood glucose test. Unfortunately, I did not get to schedule that test at the same time as one of my best friends, who is due a week before me. We'd hoped to take the test at the same time, so we could gab during the hour's wait between blood samples!
You are SO cute; heck, I am that big and I am like, not pregnant! :) I am impressed with your ability to NOT peek; I don't know if I would be able.
You are amazing for not peeking yet! Sorry about the nausea that sucks....had it with both mine!
I think it was a great idea to wait to find out. Won't be long now, but if you're feeling like you know what it is, you're probably right.
that is such a great christmas gift!!!!
First of all I have been off the grid, but I am so excited that you are waiting till Christmas that is great. Second that is the cutest maternity photo of you! So Jealous I never looked that good with either. I also had such differnet pregnancies. Looked differnet felt different. I also had the skin explosion with number two!
You are adorable! I was looking back through my blog and you had left a couple of comments way back when. Thank you! I can't wait to hear what you are having. I am due with our 5th on June 25th.