Yes it's official. I am pregnant. Pregnant again! Wow what a strange concept to do all over again. Two kids! I don't know why but I'm a whole lot more nervous this time than I was with my first.First of all, what a shock. After trying for nearly a year to get pregnant with Landon, this baby was a first timer. Scott and I had just decided that when the babies would be two years apart we'd start trying. After coming home from my all girl trip I found a nice little surprise waiting for me. Scott paid a little visit to Victoria Secret and bought me a nice little something to begin the trying process. Too much info? Anyways, little did we know I was already pregnant- sorry hon, I guess that article of clothing will have to wait about a year- or longer.
We couldn't' believe it. I didn't think it would take another year but I thought at least 5 or 6 months. Now these kids are going to be exactly 2 years and 1 month apart. That seems so close! I have had such a wide range of emotions running through me. I know they are all normal but I feel bad for Landon having another one. I mean he's totally my little one and only right now. I know I'll love another but is it anything really like your first? How amazing the love that one person can hold.
Basically I've been feeling like crap for about 3 weeks now. I thought I might be prego when I was at work and couldn't stop thinking about ruffle potato chips with sour cream and onion dip. How bizarre! The funny thing is when I was pregnant with Landon I had the same craving early on. It's like it pops in my head and there's no getting it out until I satisfy that craving. The weird thing is I never eat that normally it's totally random. My other symptom came when my family wanted to go to cafe rio and the thought nearly sent me running to the bathroom. That's my two things. I crave chips and have a huge aversion to cafe rio.
I tend to have really strange things happen to me when I'm pregnant. From the obvious weird cravings to a huge tendency to want to gag at just about anything and everything. Smells really trigger the reaction but it happens where ever and when ever. Landon has totally even started mimicking the noise. He hears it so often he thinks it's a game. How sweet huh?
I also normally have really clear skin but not when I'm pregnant. That adorable pregnancy glow everyone talks about turns into oily skin for me which means bad breakouts. The gross thing is they happen on my chest and back. How sick is that? Scott wouldn't even pop any last time. I had to resort to my mom and brother who all happen to be obsessed with pimple popping.
I also start snoring about 7 months on. Not stuffy nose snoring but loud bulldozer snoring. Scott even slept on the couch a few times because it would get so bad. How inconsiderate huh? I've put up with snoring for the past 4 1/2 years and he can't handle a couple months during a rather difficult time.
I also developed a couple skin tags and even had a really weird mole appear on my head last time that was so big and ugly I had to have it removed. My chest size about doubles and lets not even talk about stretch marks and weight gain.
So here I go again. Scott wanted to correct me by saying here we go again. Isn't that funny! As if he has any part in the next 7 months. I think it's hilarious when couples say we're pregnant. Um correction I"M THE PREGNANT ONE! Lets be very clear on that. You're not the one going through all these freaky body changes and you're not the one that has to push the baby out. However, Scott is very helpful during my pregnancy. On occasion he will rub my feet and he's pretty open to eating whatever my little heart desires. I love you hon!!
Well enough griping. I just got back from my appointment and had the chance to hear the rapid 176 heart beat. How amazing only 1 1/2 inches long and 1 oz in weight and there's a little heart beat. Truly amazing! How crazy how fast your body changes. The doc told me while doing my exam that my inside is very pregnant. Whatever that means! I already feel different and I'm convinced I already look pregnant. Anyways it's official I'm 9 weeks almost 10 weeks pregnant due around March 17. Almost 1 month after Landon's birthday. Totally excited!
Any advice on more than one child? Is my social life really coming to an end? Will I ever make it out of the house showered and ready before 2:00. Help!!
18 comments:
congrats!! i'm glad it was so much easier this time :) honestly i'm the most worried about the whole sick thing the next time around..that is soooo crappy! it's so weird to think of you and scott with TWO kids :) so excited for you guys...
congrats!! don't worry about the 2 kids thing. you will love the second just as much as the first (i know it doesn't seem possible) and you will be great at handling 2. you're social life won't end unless you let it. just make scott take care of the kids every once in a while so you can go out!!! it helps a lot to keep you sane. good luck getting big!
Yay Amber! I'm so happy for you and Scott! You'll do great with 2 kids. Aunt Susan told me after I had Colten to be patient while everyone finds their "new" place in the family. It really is true. Everyone has to adjust but the great thing is that it doesn't take very long. After a little while you won't be able to imagine life without your new little one!
YEA!! I can't give you any advice but I am so excited for you guys!
Carly gave me your address for you blogspot, and I have loved seeing you with your family. You look tremendously happy! I'm only pregnant with our first, so I'm looking to YOU for advice. I'm not sure how it works with ONE, let alone two.
You look like a great mom and Landon looks like he will be a great big brother. I've already told Wayne that we may need to adopt the rest, because being pregnant/sick is not my favorite thing. Good luck! I'll be thinking about you.
That was awesome! Don't you wish a stork really could just drop them on your door step? Such great news. For me the second one was sooooo much easier than the first. You are just better at it and more relaxed the second time around. Hooray! We love ya!
That was awesome! Don't you wish a stork really could just drop them on your door step? Such great news. For me the second one was sooooo much easier than the first. You are just better at it and more relaxed the second time around. Hooray! We love ya!
Jason and I are SO excited for you guys! Gavin and the new baby will only be about nine months apart. This will be so much fun. I am glad things are going well for you, and I hope you aren't too sick. You are a wonderful mother! I am just so excited! YEAH!!!!!!
OMG!!!! crazy!! I say - another boy. You are too cute, and I'm starting to experience the freak out with ONE almost here, you'll be fine with 2 though, I'm sure you'll go into shock and have some episodes, but only if you're a normal human being. Then it'll seem like things are sort of "back to normal"...I'm sure :) CONGRATS AMBULAR!!!!
That's fantastic!! I'm so excited (and scared) for ya, but I'm sure Landon will fit into the big brother role very nicely. On a side note, Play date this week?
Hey amber, it's Kaymee! Yay for #2!!! It is crazy but so fun to see your kids have siblings-it's funny how the sibling rivalry just begins without them even being taught. We are born with ALOT! :) I love my 2! 25 months apart sounds perfect!!! Good luck with everthing!
Hey Amber, this is Heather, Jamie's friend. CONGRATS!!! The best part about having a second one is to watch your first become a big brother! You'll have a blast. There will be hard days, like when they fight, or when you get one ready to walk out the door, and then the other one needs to be changed, or fed or something all over again. The HARDEST part is when you have a 3rd one. Then the little rugrats out number ya! You'll be fine. Congrats again.
Congrats on the news!! Very exciting! Cute blog too. The pictures are very cute.
Ok, I guess I can finally comment since I'm over the whole didn't-hear-this-on-the-phone-even-though-we-are-related-and-practically-sisters ordeal!!! ;) CONGRATS CONGRATS CONGRATS!!!! What a relief to not have to go through all that waiting again this time around! What a blessing! You will be awesome and he, or as I'm hoping SHE will be just as adorable as my little man, Landon and you will love her JUST as much! It's funny how much a woman's heart can grow when she thinks there's no more room in it! That's why I LOVE being a woman! I just love to see you all preggers! Too cute!
Amber - hey girl! It's been a long time. saw a link to your blog and thought I'd check up and see what's going on. congrats on the new pregnancy! your synopsis on being pregnant made me laugh! I remember my little girl watching me puke when I was pregnant and then try to throw up like mommy. it's so awful! hopefully you'll feel better soon! your little boy is darling. it will be fun to have them so close together. I have talked to the derm about pregnancy breakouts and he always told me it was all hormones and there wasn't really anything to do about it - if you find any secrets pass them on! in the mean time...have fun popping! can't wait to see pictures of your belly...when it starts sticking out!
Well Ambie - I'm soooooo happy for you. The family needs this happy, joyful experience. You know I love you with everything that I am. I've never been more proud of you, well, yeah I guess I have....I'm always proud of you. Aunt Shelly
hi amber! this is ashley(slater)gaskell! i found your blog on carly's and thought i would say hi! you are very strong to be able work in a hospital and witness those kinds of tragedies. i am still crying! it really is such a blessing to know that we will be with our families for eternity.
congrats on baby #2!! your little guy is adorable! it is possible to have 2 kids and still have a little sanity...just a little! mine are 18 months apart, and they love each other so much. you really do love the second just as much as the first (i was really nervous about that). anyways, sorry that this turned into a novel. you look great and it was fun to see what you are up to. take care!!
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