This Time

Our new midwives gave me a pregnancy book, which I think must be standard practice in every office. I skipped over all the sections about development and labor. I went straight to the section on what to expect when having another child. To my dismay it said I will be more tired, and have the same discomforts as the first. I was really hoping it would say "this time will be a piece of cake, you deserve it!" Either way, I am far more prepared this time.

Yesterday was rough. I'm not sure if it was because I had gotten my flu shot the day before, if it was morning sickness, or just a fluke. Last night I remembered to put a glass of water and a cereal bar on my night stand. First thing this morning I ate the bar, and drank some water before getting up, and today is going better. I didn't have morning sickness with Lucille, but I guess that doesn't matter. Each baby does what they want, and this one clearly is determined to thwart all my plans!

Confirmed

I called the midwives this morning, and they wanted me to come in to confirm the pregnancy. Surprise, I passed the test. They figure I am between 4 and 6 weeks along. So sometime in May, but I'm not going to put a date on it right now since we really don't know. Not that the date will matter, it clearly didn't with Lucille!

We have our first appointment on 10/8, but it will probably be November before we are given a due date. They prefer to wait a little longer to do the ultrasound so the measurements are clearer. So we'll know when we know, and then you'll know!

Last night we told our parents. We figure if something goes wrong we will need their support, so the sooner they know the better. They are all VERY excited, as we knew they would be. Lucille of course has no idea, and probably won't until she is dethroned as the baby of the house!

Spring!

Today, 9/18/2010, Lucille is 26 months old, on the dot, and today we found out I am expecting baby #2! It happened faster than I expected, but I don't mind! I think a Spring baby will be fantastic! Lucille will turn 3 shortly after Baby's arrival. As far as I can tell we are due in May, though I'm not sure on the date, so I will let you know when I actually know!

We will be using a midwife again. I met with her in early August to talk about pre-eclampsia (the condition that forced us into early labor with Lu). She said she has never had a mother have it twice, and that it is typically a first pregnancy problem. So we are hoping to avoid it this go round. Either way, we will all be more aware of signs and symptoms of the disease. If I do develop it again we can treat it sooner, and hopefully prevent an early birth.

We are pretty excited. Lucille and I are off to bring ice cream to Jeremy at work. It's clearly the 21 century when I told my husband we are expecting by sending him a text!