not this cute anymore!to answer a few of your baby questions:
Due date is Nov 15th. that makes me 14-ish weeks.
I have been sick for 13.5 of those 14 weeks. I throw up 5-6 times a week.. sometimes if I am lucky, I throw up 5-6 times a day.
My sleeping habits have been completely screwed.. this is my main complaint. I usually wake up around 2 am and can't fall back asleep until 6 am or so.. which makes my life so insane!
I sleep in as long as I possibly can in the mornings. My kids are SO good to me. I often wake up to Ben telling the other two "SHHH! You know mom doesn't feel good!" I seriously love them all and I feel so blessed to have another.
Thank you for sending all your girl vibes my way. After wanting a baby for so long and having a few miscarriages, I can officially say that I would be THRILLED with another boy... absolutely tickled pink. I would even be patient enough to wait until it's born to find out the sex of the baby, but my kids are pretty anxious... they ask EVERYDAY how much longer before we know what it is.
Ben and Luke want a GIRL.
Zack demands it's a BOY.
the heart rate indicates it's a GIRL.
the Chinese calendar says it's a BOY.
Aaron thinks it is a GIRL.
I am pretty sure it's a BOY. (that's all I know, really.)
Some psychic (psycho) check-out lady at the grocery store is determined it's a GIRL.
Zack demands it's a BOY.
the heart rate indicates it's a GIRL.
the Chinese calendar says it's a BOY.
Aaron thinks it is a GIRL.
I am pretty sure it's a BOY. (that's all I know, really.)
Some psychic (psycho) check-out lady at the grocery store is determined it's a GIRL.
Tomorrow morning, the kids and I will go in for an ultrasound. 14 weeks is pretty early to find out-- but we saw Luke's boy parts at 12 weeks, so you never know. I am just happy to be pregnant- even after all this morning/afternoon/evening sickness. I am taking it easy, not stressing about anything except putting food on the table and keeping my kids happy.
Life is good.. but apparently not good enough to keep a daily record :)
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I SOOOOO feel for you right now! I was in the same boat just weeks ago. I was SO SICK! I am just 7 weeks ahead of you. I hope it's ok to ask - who is your Doc? I may have to find a new one because of an insurance change which really ticks me off but what can you do? So I'm in a bit of a pickle and would love to hear if you like your doc. Anyway, I'm really, really happy for you and hopefully the sickness will go away soon - for me it was just after 18 weeks.
I have had a difficult decision with choosing a doc. This is my first delivery in Vegas. I have been to see Amit Garg and I really liked him. He delivers at Southern Hills and Spring Valley-- both of which are far from you. Where are you delivering? I hear Centennial Hills is the best in the Valley.
Anyway to make a long story short, I am going with a MIDWIFE not a doctor. It took a lot to convince my husband, but I am really excited..
What happy news! I am sorry to hear that you are feeling so gross, but I hear you about how wanting one so badly makes it more barable. I hope you get a break soon, though.
Also, I was reading more on your blog and found that you homeschool your kids. I know it is much more popular these days and i'm sure you hear all kinds of success stories, but it really does work. My seven siblings and I were all homeschooled. I don't know if Aaron knew that. Anyway, we all went to college (well, the youngest just turned 17 and has his AA. He'll go away to college next year)and two of my brothers have/are getting Ph.d's. I was going to do a masters but decided on motherhood instead. See, it works! I thought it was cool to see someone my age making that decision. The more I read, the more I like you(not just 'cause you homeschool)!
Congratulations again!-Malinda
I totally feel for you with the morning sickness thing... I was puking my guts up for both of my pregnancies, the entire time. Or at least I would have been if I hadn't discovered Unisom and B6--I don't know exactly what makes it work, but I tell you, it totally made a difference for me. With Breanne, the first trimester I was throwing up at least 5 times a day, usually more like 8-9, and then continued to be sick at least 10 times a week until I hit like 18 weeks, when I finally asked my dr. about it, and he recommended I take Unisom and vitamin B6. At that point with Breanne, it took away all my nausea and everything. SO great! When I got pregnant with Janey, I started taking the meds as soon as I started getting sick, and though it didn't get rid of my throwing up completely, I did find myself throwing up less (like 2-3 times a day), which was great, and then again, when I hit like 15 weeks, it helped me feel great. I tried throughout both of my pregnancies to stop taking it, and within a day I was puking again. I'm not a big fan of meds, generally, and only take something when I REALLY need it. Morning sickness, for me, was a case where I REALLY needed it, and since it's totally safe, I went for it. I'm so glad I did. Being miserably sick is lousy. I really hope you get feeling better soon, or find something to at least help curb it a little.
I've had a midwife with my second and third and she is amazing. After a HORRIBLE delivery with my first ob I switched and it was a completely different experience. I love her.
Congratulations! I'm excited for you and your family.
And the midwife thing? The only thing you guys have to worry about is all the EXtra time she'll take with you for your appointments AND during delivery. Mine was wonderful! So different from Dr deliveries (#'s 1-4), which were just catch and release episodes.
Yay-Hoo for you!
:~D
Janet, I am with you all the way on the wanting whatever baby is in there. I think micarriages help you be a little more grateful for what you have. Even if it means you are puking daily and somehow still gaining weight, unable to get out of bed or off the couch to do things for your kids, and lucky if you make a meal for the family.
I am finally feeling better. I am 18 weeks now so we will see.
Midwife's are great. I think you will enjoy it. I started my pregnancy with Jayben with a midwife. But due to complications and insurance changes I switched to an OB.
Thanks Janet! I forget that we live on opposite sides of the valley. I will deliver at Summerlin Hospital so I guess I need a doc that will deliver there. I've heard Centennial Hills is a good hospital but Summerlin is so close to my house and I had a good experience with my last birth there.
I'm still pretty upset that I have to give up my doc because I really really love him - oh, well.
I'm looking forward to hearing about your midwife experience. I've always wondered if I should go that route.
I had the same sleeping issues when I was pregnant! I would wake up almost every morning of my entire pregnancy at 2am and if I was lucky I would fall asleep around 6am. Post-pregnancy I am sleeping better. I would love to take your boys for you anytime! I know how difficult it is to function with little sleep.
CONGRATULATIONS!! I hope you are over the morning sickness, I know I am and it is like I'm a new person!! There really is nothing more welcoming after a miscarriage though, I've had one and it is heartwrenching. It sure made me grateful for the little blessings that come!! I'm so excited that you are having another baby!
Ok, I swear the Chinese calendars are always right!
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