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| Our bellies. The black dress makes it hard to see how big my belly really is, but I'm bigger than Ella now! |
This pregnancy has been very different from my first. Although I was EXHAUSTED the first trimester and definitely nauseous, I have felt significantly better this time. I was on Zofran for my entire pregnancy with Ella, but I only took it a few days at the beginning of this pregnancy. The only negative difference is that I'm gaining more weight (not my favorite thing). I am definitely showing now and I'm only 18 weeks. I've been really excited because I started feeling this baby at only 17 weeks. It has helped everything feel so much more real. I can't wait to find out the gender of the baby and am already counting down to the ultrasound appointment that is scheduled for March 15th.
One of the things we're anticipating most is how Ella will deal with the new baby. They will be two and half years apart. Ella has always been very clingy and is definitely a mama's girl. In fact lately she's been saying "You can't do that Dad!" and "No, Mommy do it" or "What's Mommy doing?" when Gustavo goes to take care of her or give her loves. I'm sure it will be difficult for her to adjust to sharing the spotlight and attention, but I have hope that she'll love and adore her little sibling. Lately she's been taking extra good care of her baby doll. We've overheard her saying things like "Are you okay baby?" and then watched as she'll rock the baby or snuggle it. She's even started trying to give the baby diaper changes.
When we ask Ella if she thinks the baby is a brother or sister, she'll answer either way. She has never said the baby will be William though, she always insists that the baby is Sophie so we'll have to see if she's right. If not, we'll have about 20 weeks to convince her otherwise. I've got plenty of nesting projects and now have the energy, I just need to get going! Maybe the next pictures will be of the nursery or Ella's room. Both rooms are planned and paint is even purchased, but I haven't gotten farther than that. Hopefully I'll get them done, or at least started soon.
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If I pressure you to put the pictures up of your projects, will that help you? I want to see!! I love hearing about you. I miss you!
I'm glad that this preganancy is going better. It really is better to gain more weight than be sick all the time. I'm honestly thinking its your turn to have the boy now because we all seemed less sick when we were pregnant with boys. I can't wait to find out what it is! I'm sure it'll be an adjustment for Ella either way, but she will adjust, and she'll love the little baby.
The 15th! That's not very far away...how exciting!!!!
I think Ella will be a great big sister! It was great to see you both today
I didn't know that was your sister-in-laws blog! I love it! I am bummed I didn't get the bed in breakfast, but I was glad to share what she does with everyone! Love the belly pics. I can't imagine your belly every being big. You are so cute! I hope you are feeling okay! Can't wait to hear what your little one will be!
I can't wait to find out what you're having!
Ella sounds so much like Braylee...she won't let Derek do anything for her either. Hopefully she will adjust fast! Can't wait to hear what you are having.
I wasn't very sick . . . and we had a boy! However, I also didn't gain much weight . . . so, who knows. We are so excited for you both :)
Don't you love those 2 year old attitudes? I am glad that you are feeling good this time around. Ella will be fine with the new baby. Just tell her it's "her" baby and let her hold and touch the baby whenever she wants. Also hold her whenever she wants so that she knows her place in your heart is secure and she'll be GREAT! I swear it works every time.
Some people are less sick with boys. Maybe it's the same for you? Either way, glad you're feeling better this time around!
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