Baby #2!!!!!

FINALLY!!!!

We are extremely ecstatic to announce Baby Mitchell is due to arrive August 16th!!! 

After many years of heartache, hopes, dreams, and prayers I am almost 16 weeks pregnant.  I couldn't be more excited and nervous at the same time.

This pregnancy has been different than with Kincaid or the twins.  I'm having daily bouts of nausea, which I could do without.  I'm more tired too.  I never understood women that said they had to lay on the couch or would fall asleep by 5:00  Now I do.  I don't go to bed early, but I have no problem laying on the couch in the evenings.  I'm really hoping the second trimester brings back my normal energy, eating and sleeping habits.

So far I haven't gained any weight.  I attribute that to never losing the weight I gained from the twins.  My waistband is getting tighter and I've discovered the belly band.  Miracle item I did not have with Kincaid.  My jeans may last a few more weeks.   

I've been doing easy exercises a few days a week.  Mostly walking or riding the recumbent bike.  I miss sweating completely through my running clothes and feeling spent that the end of a great run.  All in due time.  I'll be back at it while pushing our little one around town this fall. 

Kincaid is "so excited".  We told him he had to keep it a secret.  That lasted a day.  He went to school and told a friend and a few teachers.  And he's told a few more people since.  Luckily we told the people we wanted to before he got to them.  He'll be an awesome big brother.  I know he'll be helpful and patient.  And he's a super sleeper so I doubt a baby crying at night will disturb him at all. 

The first 14 weeks were nerve-wracking.  I was constantly afraid I was going to miscarry.  Going through it once was enough.  Now that I'm past the first trimester, I'm breathing easier and getting more excited.  We're starting to plan a little more.  Thinking of names, nursery colors, items we need to buy, etc. 

Michael is amazing.  He handles my mood swings with ease.  He is supportive and encouraging.  He's made more suppers the last few months than I have.  I can't wait to see him with a baby again.  I call him the baby whisperer.  I know our life will change, but we'll do it as a family.  I am looking forward to it!