August 24, 2016
I'm not SURE but since I kind of know what to expect, I THINK I'm feeling little miss or mister kicking a bit. It's slight and possibly not even that but based on what I remember from last time, it feels pretty similar! I felt it for the first time a couple days ago, and though there were possible moments before, I was a little more sure this week than I was before. Angie and I chatted about thinking we felt something but we were both so early down the line that it was really just a thought. Now I'm thinking I might be getting some minor action in there!
Just wanted to report. I can't remember when I was sure I felt Julie for the first time. It really is a pretty cool thing ;)
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Monday, August 15, 2016
Dear New Baby: Part Eight
August 15, 2016
Dear New Baby,
So as I'm writing this, I feel like a bit of a contradiction but since about a week ago, I'm starting to feel a little more normal again. And by normal, I mean an ever-expanding version of myself that is NOT nauseous ALL the time, at least. A week ago Saturday was the first time I've really been active in forever and I credit that to feeling okay again. It's been off and on since then, but I definitely feel some sort of improvement. That doesn't mean stepping into the pantry doesn't make we want to (or actually) puke, as it always has, but at least I can function to some degree again.
The utter exhaustion is gone and the always-sick feeling is going away. This happened around week 16 or 17 so I'm just a touch ahead of schedule, kind of, so yay. Being that wedding season is picking back up again, I need it. Thank God for a slow one this year, I REALLY needed that and didn't even know it!
You and I went to photograph a wedding Saturday. Despite a lot of hiccups thrown in the general direction of this wedding, it was such a great one. I enjoyed myself despite being totally beat by the time it was over. Such a beautiful day and it wasn't in the 90s, so I'll count that as a win!
In other news, every time I ask Julie if she wants a brother or a sister, when she doesn't just say "no", her answer has been pretty consistently "brudder?". Always like that, as a question. It's pretty cute. Today I asked her does she know what a brother is and she said, "sister?". So that's also cute. I'm planning a gender reveal party for about a month from now so I'm pretty excited. I MUST be feeling better if I'm willing to plan events again. Woo hoo!
Love,
Your feeling better (a little, anyway)
Mommy
Dear New Baby,
So as I'm writing this, I feel like a bit of a contradiction but since about a week ago, I'm starting to feel a little more normal again. And by normal, I mean an ever-expanding version of myself that is NOT nauseous ALL the time, at least. A week ago Saturday was the first time I've really been active in forever and I credit that to feeling okay again. It's been off and on since then, but I definitely feel some sort of improvement. That doesn't mean stepping into the pantry doesn't make we want to (or actually) puke, as it always has, but at least I can function to some degree again.
The utter exhaustion is gone and the always-sick feeling is going away. This happened around week 16 or 17 so I'm just a touch ahead of schedule, kind of, so yay. Being that wedding season is picking back up again, I need it. Thank God for a slow one this year, I REALLY needed that and didn't even know it!
You and I went to photograph a wedding Saturday. Despite a lot of hiccups thrown in the general direction of this wedding, it was such a great one. I enjoyed myself despite being totally beat by the time it was over. Such a beautiful day and it wasn't in the 90s, so I'll count that as a win!
In other news, every time I ask Julie if she wants a brother or a sister, when she doesn't just say "no", her answer has been pretty consistently "brudder?". Always like that, as a question. It's pretty cute. Today I asked her does she know what a brother is and she said, "sister?". So that's also cute. I'm planning a gender reveal party for about a month from now so I'm pretty excited. I MUST be feeling better if I'm willing to plan events again. Woo hoo!
Love,
Your feeling better (a little, anyway)
Mommy
Just Keep Swimming!
August 6, 2016
For the THIRD time, Julie is taking swim class at the Kroc Center. It's the same class she's always done but it never hurts to keep working at a goal. She and Allie, her new buddy, are working on moving up to Swim 2 next, so we'll see how that goes! Anyway, for this one, I of course decided to stay out to take photos and let Mike handle Jules, and Hien wasn't feeling the best (third trimester for her now, I feel ya, sister!), so Charles had Allie all to himself for this one. Here are some shots of them with their daddies in one of the sessions.
For the THIRD time, Julie is taking swim class at the Kroc Center. It's the same class she's always done but it never hurts to keep working at a goal. She and Allie, her new buddy, are working on moving up to Swim 2 next, so we'll see how that goes! Anyway, for this one, I of course decided to stay out to take photos and let Mike handle Jules, and Hien wasn't feeling the best (third trimester for her now, I feel ya, sister!), so Charles had Allie all to himself for this one. Here are some shots of them with their daddies in one of the sessions.
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| ^Look at this adorable little thing! |
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| ^She wasn't as freaked out as she looks here ;) |
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| ^Allie is adorable. |
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| ^Still not a fan of the backstroke. |
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| ^Having a ton of fun. |
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| ^The daddies and their girls. |
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Second Trimester... What What!!
August 2, 2016
Two years ago today we found out that Julie was a girl via cake. And now I'm already getting ready to plan her little brother or sister's gender reveal. I didn't think I wanted to this time but now I'm thinking I do. I just went to the doctor's office and the ultrasound will be on September 13. Hooray, Julie will find out if she's going to have a brother or sister, and stop insisting it will be a "brother sister" ;)
Anyway, today I went to the appointment and saw the PA instead of Dr. Lown. I did the once last time too if I remember right. She's nice too. She had a heck of a time getting the heartbeat though because baby wouldn't quit MOVING. She said the static-y sound we were hearing was him/her moving around in there but baby wouldn't quit! She chased it around for quite a few minutes before she finally got the heartbeat. It was in the 150s to 160 area. I'm starting to think this one might be a boy after all... I get headaches and he won't sit still... sounds like a boy to me ;)
Anyway, I'm exited to get a chance to have the ultrasound. Maybe I will plan a party. It'll have to be on Sept 17 because that's already a long time to keep a secret like that... four days, that's forever!
Today's baby belly photo (14 weeks) is brought to you by Julianna Rose, who was a very happy camper this morning and even waved and said goodbye to me when I dropped her off at school ;)
Two years ago today we found out that Julie was a girl via cake. And now I'm already getting ready to plan her little brother or sister's gender reveal. I didn't think I wanted to this time but now I'm thinking I do. I just went to the doctor's office and the ultrasound will be on September 13. Hooray, Julie will find out if she's going to have a brother or sister, and stop insisting it will be a "brother sister" ;)
Anyway, today I went to the appointment and saw the PA instead of Dr. Lown. I did the once last time too if I remember right. She's nice too. She had a heck of a time getting the heartbeat though because baby wouldn't quit MOVING. She said the static-y sound we were hearing was him/her moving around in there but baby wouldn't quit! She chased it around for quite a few minutes before she finally got the heartbeat. It was in the 150s to 160 area. I'm starting to think this one might be a boy after all... I get headaches and he won't sit still... sounds like a boy to me ;)
Anyway, I'm exited to get a chance to have the ultrasound. Maybe I will plan a party. It'll have to be on Sept 17 because that's already a long time to keep a secret like that... four days, that's forever!
Today's baby belly photo (14 weeks) is brought to you by Julianna Rose, who was a very happy camper this morning and even waved and said goodbye to me when I dropped her off at school ;)
Monday, August 1, 2016
Dear New Baby: Part Seven
August 1, 2016
Dear New Baby:
Tomorrow I get to hear your heartbeat again... your daddy wanted to come but he's got a work thing so he can't. I'll have to sneak him in soon, or at least he will get to when we can see you on the ultrasound. I SHOULD get to schedule that tomorrow, so I've VERY excited. The closer we get to that, the more I want to do a party. It seems fair, but I also don't want to wait to find out this time. I'm anxious to know if you are a sister or brother for Jules!
I was pretty convinced that you are a girl, but now I'm starting to think maybe not... Everything's been pretty similar, although I've had more headaches this time. That was a symptom of Jules that I miss! I'm sick still, and puking more often now, but not QUITE as much, I think. But I feel like you are bigger MUCH faster, not surprising as the second one comes on quicker I've heard. But I also feel like I'm carrying lower... oh I'm just speculating! I just can't wait to see who you will be!
And if I need to buy new clothes... ;)
Love,
Your Ever Anxious Mommy
Dear New Baby:
Tomorrow I get to hear your heartbeat again... your daddy wanted to come but he's got a work thing so he can't. I'll have to sneak him in soon, or at least he will get to when we can see you on the ultrasound. I SHOULD get to schedule that tomorrow, so I've VERY excited. The closer we get to that, the more I want to do a party. It seems fair, but I also don't want to wait to find out this time. I'm anxious to know if you are a sister or brother for Jules!
I was pretty convinced that you are a girl, but now I'm starting to think maybe not... Everything's been pretty similar, although I've had more headaches this time. That was a symptom of Jules that I miss! I'm sick still, and puking more often now, but not QUITE as much, I think. But I feel like you are bigger MUCH faster, not surprising as the second one comes on quicker I've heard. But I also feel like I'm carrying lower... oh I'm just speculating! I just can't wait to see who you will be!
And if I need to buy new clothes... ;)
Love,
Your Ever Anxious Mommy
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