Tuesday, June 29, 2010

4 1/2 weeks and counting...

I can't believe how fast this pregnancy has gone. I have barely had time to catch my breath it seems. This pregnancy has been different from Brady's in, basically, every way possible. His was easy, breezy and this one has been not so easy, breezy. But I guess a lot of that has to do with chasing around a toddler! A very, very fast toddler! This is a self portrait of my belly - where are my feet you ask? I don't know - haven't seen them in weeks! I am much bigger with Avery than I was with Brady but have only gained 2 pounds so far. A lot of that has to do with the fact that I lost a lot of weight at the beginning because I was so sick for about 16 weeks and then I lost about 7 more pounds when I had the kidney infection. So, why then am I so humongous??? Please notice the food stain on my shirt - everything lands on the belly because it's just there! The nursery is almost done so I am starting to feel like we got some things under control! Emotionally, I still struggle with the guilt of ending my time with just Brady but I guess this is a normal feeling! Avery gave us another scare last week when she decided not to move at all during the non stress test so I was admitted for "observation". This means they hook you up to machines, don't feed you all day and say scary things like, "in case we have to take her...". She decided to wake up and make fools of us all and I was sent home about 6 hours later! Needless to say, I will be glad when she's here and safe.

4 comments:

Scrap Happy said...

Sheesh, that little girl is already causing drama! I thought the stain was a heart-shaped birthmark on your tummy, glad to hear you had a shirt on....! FYI second children (especially those named Amanda) are TOTALLY high strung and high drama! I'm just sayin'

Aaron and Melissa said...

I am so excited for you guys. July 29th is our 10th anniversary, so hopefully it will be a happy day for you too and your sweet little girl will finally be here! Miss you guys.

Parkinson Family said...

I completely understand the guilt...I still feel it sometimes with Mackenzi if she needs me while I'm nursing or whatever with Lydia. But it's so fun to have little ones close together! They're going to be the best of friends, play with the same toys, want to go on the same outings, be in nursery together, etc, etc! I am so happy to have two "babies" and I know it will work out for you too!

Amber Marie Smith-Pikey said...

i'm so excited for you! i'm sure she will be just as beautiful as you are! and hopefully as hilarious! i miss you like crazy!