As my pregnancy moves on to the second trimester this week, I thought it would be a good time to update everyone on the baby. On August 2, I had my second doctor's appointment. The plan was to simply check the heartbeat using the doppler, BUT once again we have a very active baby on our hands and it makes it tough to get a good reading. So, we all opted for another ultrasound and everything looked great! It's an awesome feeling to see a little baby kicking and growing inside of you.
With the end of the second trimester, I have also had less sickness. When it comes to this pregnancy, it was never just morning sickness. For nearly a month, it lasted all day long. Not fun, but I already know how worth it the sickness will be in a few short months! So no complaining from me...
I have also been feeling the baby move occasionally. Some days I feel movement all day long, where other ones are quieter. I can't wait for those little legs to get longer/stronger so Kris and Sophia will be able to feel it from the outside.
And drum roll please, the question everyone keeps asking us, "Are you going to find out the sex?" After some discussion, "Yes!" We weighed both options, but I am the type of person that wants to have clothes washed and hung up for the first six months (especially if it's a girl and it means getting the many boxes of Sophia's clothes sorted). With Kris's Guard schedule, the more I can have done before hand the more time I will have with my two children! So in late September/ early October, we will find out! We are thinking about letting Sophia go with us so that she is a part of this exciting ultrasound!
As for Sophia, she is beginning to catch on. She knows that she is going to have a baby brother or sister, but you can definitely tell that she is not sure how her role will change. This fall we are going to practice hard with a "Big Sister Boot Camp." We will have lots of caring for a baby doll, while still showering her with kisses and "I Love You's." With a little practice (and patience) she will be a great Big Sister!
With the end of the second trimester, I have also had less sickness. When it comes to this pregnancy, it was never just morning sickness. For nearly a month, it lasted all day long. Not fun, but I already know how worth it the sickness will be in a few short months! So no complaining from me...
I have also been feeling the baby move occasionally. Some days I feel movement all day long, where other ones are quieter. I can't wait for those little legs to get longer/stronger so Kris and Sophia will be able to feel it from the outside.
And drum roll please, the question everyone keeps asking us, "Are you going to find out the sex?" After some discussion, "Yes!" We weighed both options, but I am the type of person that wants to have clothes washed and hung up for the first six months (especially if it's a girl and it means getting the many boxes of Sophia's clothes sorted). With Kris's Guard schedule, the more I can have done before hand the more time I will have with my two children! So in late September/ early October, we will find out! We are thinking about letting Sophia go with us so that she is a part of this exciting ultrasound!
As for Sophia, she is beginning to catch on. She knows that she is going to have a baby brother or sister, but you can definitely tell that she is not sure how her role will change. This fall we are going to practice hard with a "Big Sister Boot Camp." We will have lots of caring for a baby doll, while still showering her with kisses and "I Love You's." With a little practice (and patience) she will be a great Big Sister!
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