December- To start I was late. My cycle has only been off when I'm pregnant. Maybe only twice in my life I was off maybe a few days, but this was two weeks. Problem is, I took a test the day after I was late and it was negative. Three days later I thought maybe I took it too early. Ok...FIVE tests spread out over two weeks were negative! It was so bizarre! With Michelle I had one negative, but yeah. Christmas Eve hit and we spent that day and the next two at my parents. When we went home I tested again and it was positive. That first month I as beyond tired, I wanted to sleep 24/7. I also had an increased appetite, I would be hungry all day and in the middle of the night. But I felt great!
January- Im seeing my OB and a specialist who monitors the baby's growth. Right away I was doing a lot of lab work to watch my kidney functions. My blood pressure is high right off the bat. All the drama is what I'm used to, I don't know any different. This time around they are trying some medications. Im taking Aspirin which has been proven to help prevent preeclampsia. Or at least helps the symptoms. Now that I've crossed the 12 month mark they will put me on something to help with blood pressure. I have something to help with the babies growth, and a super prenatal. I did start getting nausea, but what made it worse was the side effects of some of the meds was nausea and fatigue. So it was double the sick, double the sleepy. I barfed constantly which is always lovely! I don't think I got up much at all last month! I could hardly keep my eyes open. That month we moved too so it was stress and tears all around! I had lots of help so that was nice! I also had one med changed and got on two different nausea meds, neither which helped too much. That was a hard few weeks. Bottom line the goal is to get a baby with a higher weight, but I cant go past 35 weeks regardless with my history. So my due date is September 3rd, but we're looking at early August.
February - I started feeling better each day, mostly I believe to the med change. So I got out a bit, got to see friends and have fun with my girls! My stomach has already started poking out. I gained a lot of weight last year, but my belly feels firm and I can have anything pressing on it with feeling like I'm suffocating.
My girls are beyond excited! Scarlett talks about it daily! Shes in the phase where she says there is a baby in her belly too! Its so freaking cute my heart melts each time! Michelle has been buying "big sis" books and has been asking more questions. She had a long talk with Ben and I a couple weeks ago. She asked if this baby was going to die like "Baby Logan" did. It was a good long convo that left her feeling confident that each situation is different and that we need faith. She is so ready for this baby!
So far, fourth pregnancy and all have been completely different. The first one I felt sick the whole time. The second I felt some symptoms, but not much. The third I was never sick. This time I felt sick, then better. But at least I can eat! I don't tolerate smells to well, and I've been very moody. If someone bugs me, I want to scream! Lol At least I know its not normal, so Im able to somewhat keep a lid on it. Sometimes! Lol
Ben and I will find out the gender in April. This is the first time I really don't have a feeling or preference on boy vrs. girl. The first three I felt a connection with what they were AND if I could have picked Girl, girl, boy that would've been my choice. Now obviously a boy would be such a gift! Ben so wants to experiencing having a mini him! I would love seeing what raising a son would be like, and I have lots of new boy things I never used. Someone asked me if a boy would just bring pain because of what we went through. I don't understand that idea at all. A baby is a blessing, and our situation was different. If we lost a three yr old boy then yeah, maybe having a boy soon after would carry emotion, but no. Not our case. On the other hand the idea of a girl excites me too! All the new baby girl things out makes me smile and feel bubbly too! Its been three years since having a newborn. Thats a gap I never wanted, so I'm just itching for a baby! ANY baby! Im very much looking forward to expanding our family! Each pregnancy is such a blessing, I have no idea if I could get away with carrying another! Im barley getting by! We know we want a big family though, its my dream and calling! I love it!
3 comments:
You are such a great Mom!! I knew that from the very first day I met you! Although I had to giggle when reading this in the January section you said you hit the 12th MONTH mark....definitely super mom status if you did!! :) Of course I knew what you meant. What a blessed baby to be joining your clan!
Classic pregnancy brain! Lol That and I was watching Project Runway while writing this! Lol
Rachel! I'm so excited your having another baby! You are such a great mom and you guys make the cutest kids. Good luck with this pregnancy! you look great by the way :)
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