Second Pregnancy Update: 18 Weeks - It's A...

18 Weeks, and new clothes from my Nana!

No fatigue, food aversions, cravings, or nausea to report on this week!

A Few Thoughts
I had a post-op appointment with my perinatologist on Wednesday. G remarked that the days leading up to it seemed to drag by, and it's probably because we were so excited about this particular appointment. While I had been convinced that this baby was a girl for a long time, as the day drew near I felt less confident. Wednesday arrived, and I had no "mommy vibes" leaning in either direction, and I had reached a place emotionally where I was just as eager for a boy as I was for a girl.

The ultrasound technician checked the cerclage stitches, then moved on to examine the baby. Although this wasn't the visit for the full anatomy examination, she spent a lot of time looking at each part of baby's body to make sure everything was progressing normally. I mentioned that the perinatologist said we could try and find out the sex, and she said she would do her best (though it was really up to baby whether or not we found anything out). When the time came, baby was very obliging, and the technician told us we were having a girl.

Profile (it wasn't very clear because of her angle, and because
she was wiggling a lot.

First foot.

Second foot.

Side view (sort of - she was laying in a weird position).

A girl! It's another girl!

Immediately this sense of peace and overwhelming gratitude toward God washed over me. I just laid there staring at our baby on the screen, feeling humbled. God was restoring in a special way what was lost to us last year (though I never really felt that Addie had been "lost" at all). There was also this strange sense of de-ja-vu as I remembered a similar ultrasound appointment with a different doctor not so long ago when we were also told we were having a girl. It was a sweet moment for me and G.

This baby girl in no way replaces Adelyn, but there is a unique feeling of fulfillment that accompanies this wonderful news. Addie's time is over and her purpose was fulfilled, but God has plans for this little one are yet to be known. I'm excited to see what He has in store for her! Whether she lives a long life, or whether her days with us are brief, I believe that she will bring glory to God and point others to Christ just like her big sister did.

On a funnier note, I used to be baffled by other parents who would get their children's names mixed up. I thought, "How can it be so difficult to remember their own child's name?" Well interestingly enough, I have already called this baby "Addie" a few times, even though she has her own (secret) name! It may sound sad, but G and I found it to be very humorous! Though we have decided not to reveal her name before she's born (just like with Addie), it has already proven to be a challenging task. I have come dangerously close to blurting it out accidentally many times, so we'll see how long I can make it without spilling the beans!

"Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them. Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever. He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate." -Psalm 111:2-4

Second Pregnancy Update: 17 Weeks

17 Weeks!

This update will be short, since there isn't much to report on. Here we go!

Fatigue: Mild
It doesn't seem that the progesterone injections have any physical effect on me, but Baby has been keeping me up at night with lots of kicking. He or she appears to be somewhat of a night owl so far (taking after G). I'm not a bit sorry, though!

Food Aversions, Cravings, and Nausea: None

A Few Thoughts
Baby movements are continuing to increase, which I treasure greatly. G and I finally decided between the two girl names we had picked out, so when we [hopefully] find out whether Baby is a boy or a girl next week, we'll be able to name him or her right away (even though the name will remain a secret until the birth). Although we will both be thrilled regardless of what the baby's sex is, it will be a little bit more special if we're having another girl because it would be like God is restoring what was lost (even though He is either way). I'm getting more and more excited the closer we get to the appointment. There are also some feelings of nervousness, because I don't know what my reaction to the good news will be (emotional, overjoyed, content, etc.). Regardless, I believe that it's going to be a great day.

G gave me my weekly progesterone injection yesterday. It was my second injection, but the first one he had done. There was no doubt in my mind that everything would go smoothly, and it did. In fact, my Honey did an even better job than the nurse who injected me the first time! There was no pain and no bruising, and my body didn't react negatively at all (no flushed face, no feelings of internal coldness or heat, no dizziness) - which is something that never happens now. All those years of giving injections to livestock really paid off!

Second Pregnancy Update: 16 Weeks

16 Weeks!

Happy (late) Valentine's Day!

Fatigue: Mild
I've had a lot more energy this week!

Food Aversions: None

Cravings: None

Nausea: None

A Few Thoughts
It's been over a week since the cerclage procedure took place, and there haven't been any problems so far. We were concerned at first that one of the stitches had come loose, but found out that the perinatologist left some of the thread long on purpose to make the cerclage easy to remove later. Although I was initially a little bit sore and tired, I bounced back very quickly and now I feel great!

On Friday, G and I went into the OB's office so a nurse could show him how to administer the progesterone shots I'll be taking once a week. I was not looking forward to it at all. I have a vasovagal response to needles, which means I have to lay down when I have blood drawn or shots given to me or I will pass out. Fortunately, I have to be laying down to receive the progesterone shots anyway, so passing out isn't an issue. However, my body still reacts negatively even if I remain conscious. Typically my face will get very flushed, I will occasionally be very trembly (though that doesn't happen much now), and it feels like my blood runs cold even though my skin still feels warm. Anyway, when the nurse gave me the shot, G said my face immediately got red and blotchy, but it went back to normal after a few minutes. The experience wasn't as bad as I thought, and I'm not concerned about having to go through that every week. It did take me 30-45 minutes to feel myself again after we got home, but thankfully it doesn't look like I'm allergic to anything in the medicine. G will be giving me an injection every week until I reach 37 weeks (or until Baby is born - whichever comes first).

The baby bump was really showing on
Thursday night when G and I went to an
early Valentine's Day dinner together!

Today I registered for birthing classes with a lady who teaches The Bradley Method. The classes don't start until the 28th, but I'm really excited. These are the same classes I was getting ready to register for when I went into premature labor with Addie, and of course there was no need to take the classes then. I'm looking forward to having more laboring, breathing, and pain managing techniques to call upon when I go into labor with this baby!

Speaking of this baby, he or she has been very active this week! I've felt a couple of small movements a day for quite a while now, but over the last seven days there has been a significant increase in the frequency and intensity of baby wiggling. Baby kicks are some of the most amazing and wonderful things I've ever experienced, and not feeling them anymore was one of the hardest parts for me about losing Adelyn. God is good, and He has seen fit to bless us with that incredible feeling again. Lately, Baby White #2 has been kicking and squirming many times at all hours of the day. I don't even have to be sitting down in order to feel them! G can feel them too, and it never fails to bring a smile to both of our faces.

Second Pregnancy Update: 15 Weeks

15 Weeks, and looking quite pregnant!

This has been a very full week, and there are tons of things for me to share! I'll get to the interesting stuff in a second, but first I will go over the weekly symptoms.

Fatigue: Mild
I no longer have to take the progesterone pills now so my energy levels are higher, but I've still been sleepy in the mornings. I'm sure some of that is caused by the business of this week, so maybe I won't be quite as tired now that things are slowing down. I feel like I say that in every update, though!

Food Aversions: None
All food is like a delicious nectar sent down to me from above.

Cravings: Mild?
Yes, I know. There is that dumb question mark again. I should probably just leave it out and say that I'm having really mild cravings. From now on, no more question mark. Anyway, pasta is always a favorite, and yesterday I thought that ice cream and sweet desserts sounded pretty tasty. So far, there haven't been any full-blown I-have-to-have-this-or-I-am-going-to-stab-you-in-the-hand-with-a-fork "cravings," but lots of things sound really yummy.

Nausea: None
This was surprising because I had anesthesia in my body for a little while (I'll get to that in a minute), and have always heard that nausea is a common side-effect. I assumed I would have to deal with it, but I didn't feel sick at all!

A Few Thoughts
Earlier in the week, G and I sat down and poured over a large list of baby girl names. We have several boy names lined up that we picked out last time, but girl names have always been harder for us. It took a long time to decide on Adelyn Jane for Addie! We don't know what we're having yet, but we want the baby to have a name by the time we find out. Just like with Addie, G and I are keeping the baby's name a secret until after the birth, but we've managed to narrow down the girl's list to two full names. Hopefully we'll be able to decide on one of them soon, just in case we're having another little girl. Last time, I was certain we were having a boy. Even G thought that's what we were having, so we were both surprised to learn that Addie was a girl. This time I feel certain it's a girl, but it's probably just wishful thinking, since we didn't get to keep Addie with us. Since my "motherly intuition" clearly can't be trusted, I'm probably having a boy!

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I went into my OB's office on Tuesday to have blood drawn so that they could run some more tests on my thyroid levels. While we were there, we heard Baby's heartbeat - which was very "robust" according to my OB - and were able to ask some questions. Most of the questions I had were about labor, delivery, and birth plans. After discussing some of my hopes with her, my OB assured me that as long as Baby and I are happy and healthy at the end of the day, that's all that matters to her. After talking to her, I felt like a huge weight was lifted off of my shoulders and that any remaining stress over the labor and delivery process had disappeared. Before I ever got pregnant the first time, I did a ton of research about hospitals, birth centers, home births, standard OBs, and midwives. At the time, it seemed like anyone who talked about their hospital experience had only negative things to say. There were so many horror stories about the doctor or hospital staff being pushy or threatening if a mother wanted to opt out of certain things, or had a particular preference about her labor/delivery positions. That research led me to choose the midwives for my first pregnancy. When I switched from the midwives to a regular doctor and changed hospitals for this pregnancy, I was afraid I would constantly be at odds with my caregivers over what I felt was best for my baby. Now I know this isn't the case, and I am so grateful that the Lord directed us to this OB and the hospital we are going to use. All of the fears I had have been alleviated, and I have absolute faith in my doctor and the hospital staff to treat me respectfully and to properly care for me and Baby. In other news, my OB wants me to remain on pelvic rest until the cerclage comes out, which would be at 36 or 37 weeks. I expected this to be the case, so I'm okay with it (even though it means I'll be on pelvic rest for almost my entire pregnancy).

Thursday rolled around, and I was admitted to the outpatient facility of the hospital for the cerclage procedure. My family and I arrived a little before 10:30am, I got registered, and a little while after that I was shown back to a room to prepare for the procedure. The nurses really impressed me because they were so friendly and positive, and made every effort to make sure I was comfortable and that all of my needs were met. The anesthesiologist came in to give me the different options, and I decided to go with general anesthesia as opposed to regional anesthesia. This meant that I would be given medicine in my IV to make me go to sleep while the perinatologist installed the cerclage, rather than being injected near my spine and remaining awake, similar to an epidural. I chose this route because the recovery time was significantly less, and I honestly had no desire to watch while they stitched my cervix. I can't handle medical TV shows, so I knew I probably wouldn't be okay with watching a medical procedure being performed in real life! After the anesthesiologist left, my family came in to hang out until they took me back, and the perinatologist I've been seeing came in to say hello. He left to prepare for the procedure, and I said goodbye to my family members. Then a nurse came in and wheeled me to the operating room, where I eventually drifted off to sleep with some music playing in the background.

Side note: Why is it that medical procedures on television shows are always so quiet and intense? It's dark, except for the bright light hanging over the patient, and the doctors and nurses speak in hushed, gloomy tones. That wasn't my experience at all! The operating room they used for my procedure was bright and spacious, had upbeat music playing over the speakers, and had a very relaxed feel that really put me at ease. End side note.

When I started waking up later, I felt like I had been a sleep for a long time. To my surprise, I had only been out for about 20-25 minutes. I assumed beforehand that I would be very disoriented and unable to think clearly but even before I had fully awakened, I was thinking clearly and remembering where I was. Within a few minutes, G - who had come from work so that he could be there when I woke - and Mom were allowed to come back and see me. I felt normal, except for a little sleepiness caused by some of the anesthesia still being in my system. I also felt a bit stiff and stretched, probably because of the way I was positioned on the operating table. My nurse brought in some apple juice and graham crackers, which I was grateful for considering that I hadn't had any food or drink since Wednesday night! The perinatologist came in to check on me and said that it was good we did the cerclage procedure, since my cervix had already gotten really soft (I believe the medical term he used was "floppy"), so it seems like cervical incompetence is likely the cause of what happened with Adelyn. Based on this info, it wouldn't surprise me if I go into labor very quickly after my cerclage is removed. I guess we'll have to wait and see! The perinatologist will be doing an ultrasound at the follow-up appointment on the 25th, so I asked him if it would be possible to find out the sex of the baby. He said we could definitely do that, so if Baby cooperates, we should know whether we're having a girl or a boy in just a couple of weeks! I guess we'd better figure out those baby names.

The hospital discharged me very quickly, and I was able to go home to rest. Mom stayed the night so someone would be with me while G was at work yesterday, and we relaxed while binge-watching Fixer Upper (one of my favorite shows). I'm going to take it easy for a while, and hopefully get a good report at my post-op in two weeks. Initially I felt like I had done an intense ab workout, and that my lower abdominal muscles were sore as a result. Today, I feel quite normal again and the bleeding (which was minimal to begin with) has completely stopped. Yesterday, a nurse from the OB office called to tell me that the thyroid tests results came back and everything looked great. I was very glad to hear that, because it means I won't have to take additional medication. Perhaps getting rid of the soy products helped after all.

Feel free to share your guesses about the names we've chosen and what the sex of our baby will be!

Second Pregnancy Update: 14 Weeks

14 Weeks! I had not eaten anything recently, so
this is a fairly accurate baby bump size.

Well hello there, second trimester!

Fatigue: Mild
The progesterone pills aren't bothering me quite as much as they were (now that I no longer have to take them, of course). There have been a few restless nights, and I still get tired quickly if I run errands to several different places, but I can see an improvement in how sleepy I feel.

Food Aversions: None
Hurray!

Cravings: None
I don't remember exactly when I started having cravings during my last pregnancy, but it seems like I had some by now. Maybe I won't get any this time around!

Nausea: None
YES!

A Few Thoughts
On Thursday, Mom took me to my pre-op appointment with the perinatologist. A nurse saw us first, and did a quick ultrasound to check the cervix and look at Baby. I hoped they would do another ultrasound that day, since Mom hadn't seen the baby "in person" yet. It was fun watching her "meet" her second grandchild! So far, the baby hasn't been very active during the ultrasounds. It's a funny contrast with Addie, because she moved like crazy (though our first ultrasound with her wasn't until 20 weeks)! I'm curious to see if the movements increase over the next few weeks. There's nothing to worry about though, because the baby's heartbeat looks good and the technicians always say he/she looks perfectly healthy. It may be that this baby is really laid back. Anyway, we were given a couple of new pictures at the appointment, which was a nice surprise!

This picture shows Baby's face from the front, with their little
fists pulled up beside the head.

From the side!

After the ultrasound was finished, the perinatologist came in and did a quick examination of the cervix, which he said looked perfect. Then we went to his office and he took time to answer any questions I had while I signed some paperwork for the hospital. I only asked a few things about the cerclage procedure - specifically about anesthesia - and he answered all of my questions thoroughly. He didn't seem to be in a hurry at all, which I think is a really nice trait in a doctor. Since Mom was there, I decided to ask him if a tendency to preterm labor is hereditary (she went into labor off and on starting at 30 weeks when she was pregnant with my brother). He said if I had been the baby she experienced preterm labor with, then my risk would have been increased. However, it was very unlikely that her preterm labor had any connection to mine, since she didn't go into early labor with me. This was an interesting piece of information to learn, so I'm glad I asked.

If I didn't feel like an adult before this week, I certainly do now. I've taken several phone calls from the hospital to preregister for the cerclage procedure, called the insurance company to work out some details, and talked to the pharmacy about the progesterone shots I'm going to be taking. Lots of "grown-up" phone calls have been made over the last few days! The progesterone will be delivered to our house in the next week or two, and I will take it to the following OB appointment so they can show G how to give me the shots. After that, all I will have to do is call in for a refill every month or so. I'm not looking forward to having weekly injections, but at least I won't have to go into the OB's office to do it.

My next OB appointment is on Tuesday, and they should be taking a few more blood samples to run further tests on the thyroid levels. I'm hoping they don't find anything of concern, and that I won't have to be on thyroid medication in addition to the progesterone. During my research about low thyroid levels during pregnancy, I read that consuming a lot of soy products (among other foods) can cause your levels to get low. I had been drinking a good amount of soy milk before my previous test results, so I switched to almond milk and have tried to incorporate more foods that will bring my thyroid levels back to where they need to be. Hopefully these changes will make enough of a difference, but if not, then I'll do whatever I need to do to protect Baby.

I'll be getting the cerclage installed on Thursday, so I should have plenty to share in my next update!

Second Pregnancy Update: 13 Weeks

13 Weeks! I had just eaten when we
took this picture, so some of that
bump could still be food related.
G definitely thinks I'm starting to
show a little bit, though!

There is a lot to share in this update, so I'll jump right in!

Fatigue: Mild to Moderate

The progesterone pills are still messing with my sleeping schedule, but I haven't been as tired during the day once I start moving around. There were a couple of restless nights this week, but nothing too severe. 

Food Aversions: None

Instead of food tasting badly to me, it seems like every food (regardless of type) tastes so amazing to me. Has food always tasted this good? I don't know about that, but I do know that eating has been a real pleasure!

Cravings: Mild?

Again with the question mark, I know. Food tastes delicious right now, so I still can't be sure if I'm just really enjoying every meal, or if I'm craving something. I did have a spontaneous desire to eat some of that powdery parmesan cheese on top of spaghetti recently (which I ended up having at a friend's house). There still hasn't been anything that I would call a legitimate craving, though.

Nausea: None

I ate dinner with G at On The Border last week and a few hours later my stomach felt a little unsettled. However, there wasn't much - if any - nausea. 

A Few Thoughts

On Wednesday, G and I met with the perinatologist to discuss the cerclage procedure. Both of us were a little nervous about the appointment, because we weren't sure what he would say or if we would like him. Fortunately, he was very friendly and informative! We also asked lots of questions (I had a list), and were very happy with the answers we received. Everything that was decided - at least in my mind - was the best-case scenario for my situation. I'll only have to have the standard cerclage procedure as opposed to a transabdominal one, and he will be using two purse-string stitches ("McDonald" cerclage) rather than sewing into the cervix. He felt there was no need for me to be on pelvic rest right now, or after the cerclage is installed. There will be a period of two weeks following the procedure where I will have to take it easy, but that's just to ensure that there are no problems with the cervix. He said that I could resume my normal routine after that for the remainder of the pregnancy. This is news that we weren't expecting since I thought I would have to take strict precautions, but nothing about the way my pregnancy has progressed so far (even the issue with the subchorionic hemorrhage) seemed to concern him. I was told that light yoga and swimming were okay, but that I should still avoid strenuous exercise. Add that to the walking that I was limited to before and I should have plenty to keep me (and Baby) healthy. I assumed that because this specialist saw absolutely no need for me to be on pelvic rest, my OB would agree and allow me to resume my normal activities. Unfortunately, when I messaged her online and told her what the perinatologist recommended, then asked if I would still be required to remain on pelvic rest, she said yes. That certainly isn't the answer I was wanting, but I understand she's just being cautious and that it's better to play it safe in situations like this.

One piece of interesting information we got from the perinatologist is that he isn't confident that I have issues with incompetent cervix. He says that women typically exhibit specific signs of either preterm labor - which he said I certainly experienced - or symptoms that would imply cervical incompetence. My situation is not quite as common, because there is no way to know whether my cervix had issues that led to my preterm labor, or whether I went into preterm labor that caused my cervix to dilate. For that reason, he said my cerclage would be precautionary since the actual cause of what happened with Addie is unclear. My OB told me ahead of time that I would probably need to take weekly injections of progesterone, and that's exactly what is going to happen starting at 16-17 weeks. He is going to treat a possible incompetent cervix with the cerclage, and a possible tendency to preterm labor with the progesterone shots. Interestingly enough, we were told that Hubby could give me some of the injections. G assured me he gave a lot of shots to livestock when he was growing up, and that it shouldn't be too different! The next appointment with my regular OB is on February 3rd, just a couple of days before the cerclage procedure that will take place on the 5th. So, the cerclage will help with a possible incompetent cervix (or cervical issue), and the progesterone shots should help protect against preterm labor.

The best part of the appointment with the perinatologist was getting another look at Baby! After we signed in, a nurse took us back to a room with an ultrasound machine. She spent time checking on the baby's organs and taking measurements, and she also checked on my cervix (which she said looked perfectly normal). This was the neatest ultrasound room I've been in so far because it had a separate screen where I could see everything she was looking at on her monitor. It was really special to see a little bean-shaped baby wiggling around. The technician also said that the baby whacked its own face with both fists several times, which makes me suspect that this baby may take after me! She told us that with all of the ultrasounds I'll be having over the coming weeks, I will probably find out a little earlier what the sex of the baby is. With each appointment, I find myself growing more and more excited about this new little one. It's hard to imagine that in just a few short months, we'll be holding this baby in our arms! My latest due date is August 1st, and since there are a lot of August birthdays in my family, I'm curious to see if we'll be adding another one to the list or if he/she will end up coming a little earlier.

I saw this baby's profile for the first time, and was struck by how
similar this ultrasound photo is to Addie's! It's definitely not the
same baby, but you can certainly see the resemblance. 

Our little bean-shaped baby!

This photo shows Baby's tiny little hand and arm. So cute!

This week was overall a good week.

Second Pregnancy Update: 12 Weeks

12 Weeks! Pretty sure that little bump is
just a food baby, though.

Happy Due Date, Addie. We love you, always and forever!

Fatigue: Mild to Moderate
Being back on the progesterone means that I feel a little tired most of the time again, but since my energy level is getting back to normal now, I'm not as tired as I was early on in the pregnancy. To be fair, I haven't been great lately about going to bed early. That's something I hope to change this week, and I think it will really help.

Food Aversions: None
Yes! There have been no food aversions over the last week!

Cravings: Mild?
I put a question mark, because I'm not sure if something sounding good actually counts as a craving. It's been so long since I actually wanted food, that I don't know what's normal anymore! Anyway, I watched an episode of Psych earlier in the week, and Shawn and Gus were eating tacos. Suddenly, a taco sounded great, and I wished I had one. So if it does count as a craving, it was a really mild one.

Nausea: None
Hooray! The nausea is gone too, even if I don't eat for a while.

A Few Thoughts
This has been the best week of the pregnancy so far! I wasn't stressed, I felt well, and I ate delicious barbecue with brunswick stew and black eyed peas without feeling like my stomach was trying to kill me later. Food is tasting really good again, and I'm very excited about that!

At my last OB appointment, I had a lot of blood drawn so they could run some routine tests. One thing they wanted to find out is whether or not I've ever had the chickenpox. On Tuesday, my OB's nurse called with my test results and said that everything looked normal. My iron levels were great, and they found out that I haven't had the chickenpox. I'm sure they'll discuss this further at my next appointment on February 3. One other thing they are going to discuss is my thyroid levels, which apparently came back a tiny bit low. I was told that my OB isn't concerned about it, and I shouldn't be either, so it's probably not a big deal. However, they will have to do a few more blood tests the next time I go in. I'm a researcher, so after I got off the phone with the nurse, I started googling thyroid levels in pregnancy to see what would come up. Of course there's a lot of articles that discuss the dangers of low and high thyroid levels during pregnancy, but because my OB didn't call me in or prescribe me medication, I'm not at all concerned about that. I did find out that low thyroid levels can cause preterm delivery, which made me wonder if something like that is what caused me to go into labor with Addie rather than an incompetent cervix. So far, I haven't been able to find any detailed information about the specifics of preterm delivery caused by low thyroid levels, but I do plan to ask a lot of questions when we meet with the perinatologist next Wednesday. For now, I'm just going to assume that my preterm labor with Addie was caused by an incompetent cervix. Looking back, it seems like several people asked if I had thyroid problems after everything happened with Adelyn last year, but I didn't know what the significance of that was, and I had no clue if there were issues with my thyroid (I still have no idea). We'll just have to give all of this to the Lord and trust His leading.

Late on Tuesday night, I was laying in bed on my side and thinking about what was on the agenda for Wednesday. Suddenly, my thoughts were interrupted and my attention was drawn to my lower abdomen. Baby was moving! Many doctors and most of the pregnancy books will tell you that it's impossible to feel kicks or wiggles until at least your sixteenth week of pregnancy, but I now know from experience that it's possible to feel them much earlier than that! In fact, I've been certain that I felt a baby kick from time to time for several weeks now. Anyway, G had fallen asleep before all of this started happening, but I woke him up because I knew he would want to know. He put his hand on my lower abdomen to try and feel the baby, and I didn't think he would be able to because the kicks and movements were so light. Yet during one of the really strong flurries, he said he felt it too! We must have a strong baby in there, because he or she isn't more than a couple of inches long and the wiggles were very obvious! It was such a precious moment. A few minutes later, G went back to sleep, and I lay there a while longer just feeling the baby move. It was amazing, and I felt so grateful to God for this new life that He's growing inside of me. It's safe to say that I am now officially excited about this pregnancy! It was a beautiful gift also in light of the fact that today was Adelyn's original due date.

The only other thing I can think of to report is that all of my pants (even the stretchy, exercise kind) are getting tight. If I wear anything but maternity pants or loose pajama bottoms, within a few minutes my abdomen will start getting sore. It doesn't even have to be a very tight pair of pants, and they still aren't comfortable to wear! Also, I think I may be starting to show just a little bit. Nobody else would notice it except maybe for G, but I can see the difference. I am looking forward to getting my baby bump back!