So there ya go, updated bump. It is much more round now, but still lower overall than Jackson. I am so thankful for this because when Daniel decides to migrate north it is already uncomfortable! He seems pretty content to lie lower though. I love this because I can watch him move around. At this point I have gained 16 lbs. At first I thought that was a lot, then when I realized I'm 6 months in I felt much better. My goal is 35 lbs of baby weight or less. I started out this pregnancy about 8 lbs lighter than with Jackson, so that should help when it comes to lose the baby weight.
This month has been wonderful and stressful. We found out Daniel was a boy and have been planning his nursery etc. I am thankful Jackson's pregnancy was at the ob-gyn practice it was at because this ultrasound was not recorded on DVD for us and we got some of the pictures, but not many. I would have been disappointed if I were a first time mom. But watching Daniel wiggling around was enough for me this time! He is already so adorable and Matt and I both think he'll physically look a lot like Jackson. I bought a multi colored polka dot crib sheet that has different colors than Jackson's sheets. These will match the green wall color in the nursery better. I recently found a matching blanket and pillow for the rocker also. I am hoping Matt lets me do the rest of the room in a Harry Potter theme. Just some framed quotes and the name letters above the crib in Potter fashion. Nothing over the top. He's not real thrilled with the idea.
I sorted through Jackson's baby clothes and was given a bag of clothes from a friend. Daniel will certainly be well outfitted for the first 6 months! I have a whole tub for 6-12 months that isn't unpacked too! I am glad I kept so much of Jackson's things. It would have been stressful to have to buy all new clothes for a girl (but fun too).
This month was stressful because Matt's whole family came here for Christmas. I love his family but having visitors is always a source of some stress. I was glad for a reason to get the house cleaned and organized though. I was doing it at my own Preggo pace, but made sure it was {mostly} done for Christmas. It is so nice having an organized living space now. Much less stressful day-to-day, so worth the extra stress to prepare for the holidays. Christmas was wonderful and I can't wait for next year with our two little boys!
Symptoms: hip pain- probably starting to expand for birth. I am so thankful I went back to my pre-Preggo size last time. Hopefully that happens this time too! I like my clothes too much to want to have to rebuy in larger sizes to accommodate wider hips! Mild calf cramps- I have been able to straighten my leg quickly to stop them so far. Light linea nigra. Very tight tummy, but no stretch marks yet. Stretched belly button, but it is still an "innie". With Jackson it never fully popped. Acne- hopefully this is also pregnancy related as my skin was finally clearing up consistently before I became pregnant. Seeing Daniel move, Matt can see him and feel him every time too. Sudden nausea- puking. Exhaustion. Small bladder. Swollen feet- favorite flats too tight. Restless leg syndrome- just like with Jackson. I've taken to sleeping on the couch so I can kick as much as I need (it seriously gets quite violent!) and because the couch is honestly more comfy at this point than or bed! I think it's because the couch dips where it meets the back and I can snuggle up there so that my belly is still supported by the cushion. Sounds strange, is strange, but there ya go.
Cravings: ice cream. Cheese fries. Vanilla cracker cookies (the sandwich ones that look kinda orange). Lucky charms. Donuts. Swedish fish. Easy cheese. Honey kix. Breakfast sausage. Potatoes- especially cheesy hashbrowns Matt's mom made for Christmas! I ate almost a whole pan by myself!
Aversions: pizza. Cheese products at various times. Fish- which I never like anyways.
I haven't had many strong aversions lately, thankfully. Usually after I eat I don't feel well though. Even if I enjoy what I'm eating, about a half hour later it just makes my tummy feel queasy. Maybe Daniel just doesn't like what I've been eating even though it tastes good to me? I think Daniel really likes sweet things, but I'm going to try to lay off those. No more buying extra dessert-y things. Not just for weight gain, but so I am forced to eat healthier. My Dr. also said sugar was detectable in my urine sample at my appointment. Not bad since it was right after my breakfast of lucky charms and orange juice, but also not "normal". I had my glucose test at my next appointment. Please no gestational diabetes!
I still think I enjoy pregnancy overall more than most women. But I no longer seriously consider surrogacy like I used to. Before I planned to offer it if I had relatives or close friends who couldn't conceive and were interested in surrogacy. I would gladly carry a child for my sister who has been unable to conceive, but my other sister offered before and they declined. If Matt's brother and his future wife cannot conceive I will offer for them (if I am younger than 35). I don't know if I would offer for anyone else though. Matt doesn't like it when I'm pregnant for several reasons, but at least we have our own baby to look forward to. If the baby were one of our friends he just wouldn't appreciate that. This pregnancy has felt so much less comfortable all around too. We are 85% sure this is our last pregnancy. We'll adopt at least one more child, but unless God intervenes, I don't think we'll plan another pregnancy. I love being able to feel Daniel, but I am so ready for him to be out so I can have my body back, not be sore constantly, and for the nausea to go away.
6 months down. 3.5 (hopefully) to go!
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