I'm pretty sure everyone knows, but Andy and I are expecting our second child, due February 10, 2011!!! This will make the baby and Isaac almost exactly two years apart since Isaac's birthday is on February 25th. I am really thrilled as is Andy that they will be close in age. I am so happy for Isaac to have a sibling and to eventually have someone to play with. I am just so happy to be blessed with another child. I am currently 12 weeks along so I just got through the first trimester, which is supposed to be the hardest. I was very fortunate that I was not very sick, but more so then I was with Isaac. With Isaac, I didn't even feel pregnant, never once got sick and somehow had energy to go to work. This time I feel super tired, probably from chasing my 17 month old around and I have gotten sick a couple of times, but overall I have been feeling really good. Suprisingly I am not showing that much yet, which I thought for sure I would be since it's my second child, however I still feel bigger.
The story goes, I found out I was pregnant on May 29th after taking a home pregnancy test. Andy was out of town, who would have thought! So my plan was to wait the day and a half until he got home to tell him in person. I tried to think of all these fun ideas of how to tell him and ended up going to Barnes and Noble to get Isaac a book called, "I'm a Big Brother." Isaac is really into books, so I thought after Andy got home I would tell him we went and got some new books and try and get Isaac to go show him, I knew this probably wouldn't work out perfect so I also made a cake. I decorated it and just put the due date (or what I thought was the due date) on it. So, Andy comes in and I am so nervous I can barely keep the smile off my face, I told him about the book and said to Isaac, "Go show daddy your new book." Well that failed, but it was nothing out of the ordinary. Then I said I made a cake, do you want to see? Also, not out of the ordinary, as I am always baking. As I was in the kitchen I guess Andy noticed the book on the table and said outlound, "I'm a big brother?" then I walked out and had the cake in my hand. I just looked at him and was like, yep, were having another baby. He was shocked and smiling asking me if I was really serious, but it eventually sank in.
I go to the doctor this evening for a check up and am doing a non invasive test that tests for down syndrome. Andy and Isaac are planning on going with me. I have to have an ultrasound done for the test so this will be Andy's first time getting to go see the baby and meet the doctor.
I will keep you all update on how everything progresses.... more pictures to come :)
The day I told Andy
Here are a few pictures from our trip to Michigan. Isaac and I went for 9 days to stay with my family at a beach house in northern MI. It was a wonderful and relaxing time. It was made even better when Andy decided to surprise me and show up a few days before we were supposed to leave, so we got to all be together. My dad took all great pictures!
I have gained 2-3 pounds so far and I know I have a long way to go. I am still enjoying my normal clothes and trying to put off those maternity clothes as long as possible although I'm sure they would be much more comfortable. I've been having some sickness the past two weeks. I've thrown up 4-5 times which is very different for me since I never did once with Isaac. We had a great 12 week appointment. I got to have an ultrasound and hear the heartbeat and everything looked great. Andy and Isaac got to be there too which was really nice.
The day I told Andy
