Dear Baby,
I can’t believe I’m already in the double digits with this pregnancy, and second trimester is only a few weeks away! I hope you let me feel better once first trimester is over because it has not been easy so far!!
I think about you all the time and I really think you are a boy. I couldn’t say why, for sure, but that’s my gut feeling on this one. We’ve officially nicknamed you T-Rex, which is rather masculine, so maybe that’s a part of it but if I had to put my money down today, I’d say boy. Only 30 weeks until we know for sure, haha.
I am so excited for you to join our family. We’ll definitely be in uncharted territory and it’s kind of terrifying (ok, extremely terrifying) but it’s going to be an adventure. I’ve always known that I wanted more than one child because having siblings is so amazing. I can’t believe I’m already here though. I’m looking forward to watching you and Q grow up together. Someone recently said “they will have no memories of life without each other” when talking about a sibling pair and that resonated with me. When you and Q look back on your childhoods you will always be a part of each others memories and that’s just amazing.
Short letter today, my darling, but Mommy loves you so much. (cue tears!) We can’t wait to meet you and have you join our crazy little family!
Forever yours,
Mommy
Weeks pregnant: 10 <— wow!
Weight Gain: I’m still hovering around the weight I was when I got pregnant. I don’t expect to start gaining until 2nd trimester. <— same as last week.
Size of the baby: A Kumquat! Yeah, I can’t picture it either. About 1 1/4 inch long and no more tail! Also, baby is now officially a fetus instead of an embryo! Crazy.
Emotional stuff: This was a pretty good week. I’ve been able to rest a lot and I’ve had a bunch of help.
Physical stuff: I’ve had a few good days this week as far as nausea is concerned but it’s definitely still there. Just when I think I’ve got things under control it will rear its ugly head. I’ve had very sore joints this week, especially hips, knees and ankles. That makes for rough sleeping. In fact, Q had her first sleepover at Papa’s last night and I was so excited about sleeping allllllll night long and instead I was up hourly, unable to get comfortable because I was so sore. Everything is stretching out I guess.
Still exhausted pretty much every day. I’m very much looking forward to that being over!
I can’t stop eating: Carbs. Pasta – especially tortellini, Potatoes – fries, and the ultimate combo, pierogies – pasta filled with potatoes! <– same as last week
I can’t even look at: Leftovers. Just the idea of old food….. blargh.
Fitness: barf. I can’t wait to feel better since Q loves to go out and do things!
Birth prep: nada
Baby prep: Found our 2nd seat for the stroller and we have a gift card for the exact amount. Score.
Breastfeeding: While Q was away for the night I didn’t express milk at all and while there’s definitely milk, I’m not even close to engorged so that gives me a good idea of how much (or rather, how little) milk I’m producing now. I’m not going to cut her off cold turkey but I’m hoping to keep cutting down until we’re done.
