Baby #2 is on the way!

18 Weeks, 4 Days

It's been a long time since posting! But with Baby #2 on the way, I thought it'd be a good idea to bring this blog back to life. I've referred back to my blog entries from my last pregnancy several times already, so I know it's a good idea to chronicle each pregnancy milestone.

I'm almost halfway through this pregnancy and everything is going well. I had two pregnancy losses between Vicente and this pregnancy, which was very difficult. It added a lot of anxiety in the first 12 weeks, but now that we're well into the second trimester, I'm feeling pretty optimistic! I didn't have many symptoms in the first trimester other than extreme fatigue. I would get a little queasy if I didn't eat constantly, but it wasn't too bad. The only difference in symptoms in the first trimester was breast changes/tenderness. With Vicente, my breasts became extremely sore and swollen almost immediately, around 6 weeks. With this baby, it came much later, around 8-9 weeks. My doctor said its fairly normal. Your breasts go through significant changes with the first pregnancy and breast feeding, so they don't change as much with the second I guess.

Now that I'm into my second trimester, the symptoms aren't as noticeable. The heartburn has started up again; I get it pretty much every day around 4-5 pm. Of course I'm still tired, but not completely dragging ass like I did in the first trimester. I also started feeling some movement this past week as well. It's very minimal. Just small little pops or bubbles. I feel it a couple times a day. Movement is always reassuring!

As far as weight gain, I was up 12 pounds at my 17 week appointment. That puts me right on track with my weight gain during my first pregnancy. My goal is to gain no more than 35 pounds, which was what I gained with Vicente. It took me about a year to lose all the weight and get back to my pre-pregnancy size (0-2). Most of the weight came off in the first six months, but the last 10 lbs were a little harder to lose.

Tomorrow is an exciting day...it's the anatomy ultrasound appointment! I had such a strong feeling that Vicente was going to be a boy, but I can't say the same for this pregnancy. Which is why I have an inkling that it's a girl. However, everyone is convinced I'm having another boy, which would be fine by me! Needless to say, I'd be beyond happy with both.  I'm just praying for a healthy baby.

I'll update the blog soon with details on the gender reveal! In other news, hubby and I are taking a Baby Moon next week! We are headed to Cabo soon for an entire week, and we're leaving the little guy in Houston with his grandparents. I'll miss him, but I'm pumped for some much-needed R&R with my husband before he heads back to finish his residency in June.