Family Expansion

And so here we are again, full on gestation! This time around we were caught a little by surprise, but we are  excited nonetheless! We actually discovered the exciting news on June Apple's 1st birthday, when I took a test on a whim before we went out to dinner for wine and sushi- no wine and sushi for me... Truthfully, I thought that something might be up, as I had been feeling like I was on an emotional roller coaster (as Amos can attest!) and nursing June Apple had become really painful. So, needless to say all clues pointed in one direction. As exciting as finding out was, I have to say, I definitely had an , "Oh shit...." moment, when I looked at the year ahead and realized, okay, between now and when I deliver this little bundle, I have to take my comprehensive exams and propose my dissertation and run around after a toddler. Egads. Well, truth be told many more have faced much more overwhelming circumstances with a lot fewer resources, so I have to keep it all in perspective. Its gonna be a wild ride, no doubt, but with so much love and support from family and friends, I know we'll make it through the madness.

So, here we are, and I'm already at the 4 month mark! Amos was marveling the other day about the difference between this pregnancy and my pregnancy with June Apple. With JA, it seemed like it was all we could think about, and this time around, well, we've got a lot of things going on around here! Of course, I am always thinking about this little sweet pea, but we've got another bigger tornado in the form of a 15 month old, that keeps us on our toes and running. But this little one is definitely making their presence known! One of the awesome things about being pregnant a second time is that I know what a kick feels like, and this one is a kicker! I didn't recognize June Apple's kicks until I was about 22 weeks pregnant with her, so its exciting to feel this baby movin' and shakin' even sooner. Amos thinks its because this baby is going to be HUGE, and that we should just go ahead and name them Moose (let the naming wars begin!) I think they just want to make sure we know they are there and ready to party!! So, here I am at 16 weeks. Apparently many women show earlier in the second pregnancies because, well, I guess my ab muscles are already stretched and wrecked from the first time around. I'm not sure if I am that much bigger, although in this pic I do certainly look pregnant! 

 

So those are the basics for now, gotta run because I see that June is playing with a Sharpie. More updates to come!