By now, many know that Jason and I are expect baby number two or that Callen is going to be a big brother! We are excited and a little overwhelmed all at the same time. We have not made a huge or grand announcement about baby #2....mainly because that is not our style and really, how do you bring that up in conversation? If it were up to me, I would go the entire 9 months with most people questioning why I have gained weight or if I am pregnant. And that is my plan for some. So, don't expect a huge announcement from us...that is not how we roll!
We did find out today that Callen will have a BABY SISTER! Who would have thought? Well, Jason did. We are excited and nervous for this new adventure. Having two kiddos is a whole new ball game. A little girl will be fun and different and a true blessing!
The entire 19 weeks (yes, that is how far along I am), I have been consumed with thoughts about the following: Can we handle two kids, can I love another baby as much as I love Callen (is it possible?, I know it is), can we afford another kid, am I capable of being a good mom to another baby, how will Callen react, and my poor Callen he won't be the baby anymore. I know all these questions and thoughts seem petty and I know the answer to them all. But, in my heart I just think...is it possible to love another human as much as I love Callen? I know, that when this baby girl is born that I will be consumed and the love will be overflowing, just like it was and is with Callen. I hope I am not alone in this struggle of the mind! I have had several talks with mom's who have more than one child and they said they thought the same things that I am thinking...or so they tell me. So, please don't judge. I know I will love this blessing and can't wait till November.
This pregnancy has been completely different than the pregnancy with Callen. I have been sick the entire 19 weeks. At first it was all the time, did not matter what at ate, drank, smelt or did...I was sick. Now, it is just random and a few times a week. With Callen I dealt with low blood sugar and would get dizzy and almost pass out each and every day. Luckily, I have not had this issue this go around. I craved so many things with Callen...not so much this time...maybe it is because I have been sick?!? I am carrying the baby differently than I did with Callen and I randomly gain a lot of weight and then randomly lose it (odd, nothing to worry about). Caffeine makes me sick, like it did with Callen. So not only am I trying to deal with no Dr. Pepper (the thought makes me sick), but also just dealing with being tired. For the first 13 or so weeks as soon as Jason got home from work I would pass Callen off and I would go to bed. I did not cook or anything. The smell of food and standing for long periods made me sick. I am better now and Jason and Callen are thankful! I am also dealing with back pain and leg/feet pain. I had back pain with Callen, but I am carrying baby #2 way lower...so the pain horrible at times. However, I will make it through! I did run my first 5k while 7 weeks pregnant. I was very concerned about getting sick while running, but I did not!
The official due date is November 29th (Friday after Thanksgiving). More than likely, I will be induced the week before if we have the okay to do so. My doctor is going out of town and I really don't want to possibly go into labor or deliver with another doctor. While being in labor is never fun, I am looking forward to the epidural! If you have never had one of those bad boys, then you are missing out! Pretty much the greatest thing on Earth! That and seeing the new baby are pretty much the excitement of labor and delivery! (I am more excited about seeing the baby, but the drugs are pretty great!) Right now the baby weights 9 oz and looks great. We are so thankful for a healthy baby.
Please be in prayer for our growing family. Lots of changes are coming our way and it is only by the grace of God that we will be prepared and ready for these changes.
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