But it will by November 16th. Can you believe that with all the pain I was having and then referred to the specialist for fertility issues? I had to go to the doctor for the bronchitis I had in March. The day before my appointment I figured I should check even though I highly doubted it because they were probably going to give me a prescription(s). So there I sat on my little porcelain thrown waiting and watching staring at the blinking hourglass with all my concentration. Then, there it was, PREGNANT. I nearly fell on the floor.
Since that day I have had quite a different pregnancy than with Little Buddy. I am tired, blue, nauseous (without vomiting, so far), having pains and cramping, dizzy, restless, lacking an appetite, crabby, sciatic pinching in my left cheek, and oh yes, I am breaking out. What is up with that? I have no idea what to think. I know that every pregnancy can be different but I really wonder if this time's a girl? I am learning more and more that many women feel great with a boy and then yucky with a girl which I'm sure isn't always the case but very common.
7 more months to go. Second pregnancies are so different in so many other ways. I think I have more concerns about Little Buddy not being the star anymore. Scared about the cesarean because I know what to expect, and they suck, and I have no choice because I have a bicornuate uterus. Worried about 2 kids in diapers, getting rest with a toddler, being able to leave the house and still take Little Buddy out to do fun stuff. Somebody thinking they can swoop in and grab up Little Buddy to "help me out." I've gotten so comfortable with it being me and Little Buddy. So many friends of mine found themselves unable to do nearly as much once they had 2 children.
Don't get me wrong, I am also thrilled. I think it is a girl. I am a thinker, and I am carefully thinking out how we will work things. Where everyone will sleep in our little house. How will Daddy adjust? Me? Little Buddy? Sheesh, think there's smoke coming out of my ears. I better relax for a bit.
Can any of you other moms out there relate? Did you feel sad having a second? I see so many moms on Baby Story crying about their only/first born's at home while they are in the hospital delivering. I feel a lot like that right now. Brother, can't even imagine what a basket case I will be on that day or all these days leading up to it.
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Congratulations!!!!
No. Freakin'. Way! I'm giggling right now--that's how giddy this post just made me!
You just, pretty much, wrote my story. The extreme differences in the pregnancies--the shock at being pregnant AGAIN. The uncertainty, the questioning, the not-so-sure about it all. The not being able to pass out on the couch because there's a 2-year-old that needs my attention. Yep. All of that. I got your back, sister!
And...glad you guys figured it out on all your own. I really didn't want to resort to diagrams...
Oh...and YEA!:D
Ha! Thanks Stacy! Dori, again, were we separated at birth? Glad I am not alone in feeling the way I do. How did you manage? Did you have a rough time? How did your first born do? Now I really think it's a girl because yours was and you say you felt alot of the same things? Oh boy, want a girl but hear that boys are so much easier. Want a girl but know boys really well.
Thank God about the diagrams. lol
Congratulations!!! That's great news and quite the surprise for you! When my second was born, I really felt the loss of it being just the three of us. I was a wreck for a little while, but I had never met anyone else that had that experience. I felt guilty that my oldest wasn't getting all the attention and love, etc. I didn't experience that with #3 thank goodness. It's interesting to notice the differences in pregnancies. I get really depressed during and after for a few months. At the same time, you know what to expect, and you know what you want better the second time around. But I guess it's different for everyone. Can't wait to hear all your thoughts and experiences on the matter. Again, congratulations!
Oh my gosh! I am so excited for you! What wonderful news. :-)
Do you read Lots and Lots of Nonsense at http://griffyslave.blogspot.com/
If not, check it out for her take on the second child, etc.
Congratulations! Each pregnancy is different even if your having another boy. Hope you have a girl, it will balance out the testosterone in the house.
I was nauseous with my first girl and my boy, but water tasted awful only with my boy. I craved apples with my second girl. You will adjust. This is the perfect time to get little buddy use to other adults in your life. He will still crave attention from you but, this will show him that many people love,care and are there for him.
Awwwww-thanks for posting the pic!!!! Soooo glad she implanted herself in the right spot!
My SIL had the same feeling with her second the whole way through her pregnancy but the moment her daughter was born, it all melted away. Of course she'll love them both equally. Of course she'll find time--somehow!--for them both one-on-one. Of course life will be crazy--you're a mommy!--but it will be EVEN BETTER.
Val, this is fantastic news!! I'm so happy for you.
Congratulations, I am so happy for you!! Your feelings are so understandable. I wish you the healthiest and happiest of pregnancies. It's a transition to welcome a second baby, but it is seamless and I swear you will never remember a day that your little baby wasn't in the family.
Big ((Hugs))
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