Round 2: 11 weeks

How far along:  11 weeks

Baby Size:  A donut hole/golf ball

Weight:  I forgot to weigh myself.

Symptoms:   Nausea was better for the most part but got worse again last night.  Lots of pooping.

Maternity Clothes:  no

Sleep:   4-5 hours a night.  I even tried a unisom last week and it made me tired but I still slept terribly.

Cravings/Food Aversions:  No cravings.  Food was starting to sound good and now it's back to being gross

Belly Button:  In

Rings on or off:  On, but I only wear my rings when I leave the house

Gender:   Thinking boy, but in my mind I see always another girl

Name:  Yes to boy, no to girl

Movement: No

Stretch Marks:  Lots from Eleanor

Best moment: telling the rest of our immediate family

Looking forward to:   the nt scan nest week and seeing baby again

Nervous about:   The scan. 

What I miss:   Not being paranoid over everything.


Labor signs: No

Appointments:   July 24 for the nt scan

Misc. 

Round 2: 10 weeks

How far along:  10 weeks

Baby Size:  An ice cube or a poker chip

Weight:  119.2

Symptoms:   Nausea all the time. 

Maternity Clothes:  no

Sleep:   I'm not really sure what that is anymore

Cravings/Food Aversions:  No cravings but food is finally starting to sound good again

Belly Button:  In

Rings on or off:  On, but I only wear my rings when I leave the house

Gender:   Thinking boy, although had some girl vibes.

Name:  Yes to boy, no to girl

Movement: No

Stretch Marks:  Lots from Eleanor

Best moment: My unexpected ultrasound at my appointment yesterday and then telling my parents and Rob's dad about the baby

Looking forward to:   Being out of first trimester

Nervous about:   Telling people.  I don't know why but it makes me nervous.

What I miss:   Not being paranoid over everything.


Labor signs: No

Appointments:   July 24 for the nt scan

Misc. 

Round 2: 9 weeks

How far along:  9 weeks

Baby Size:  tater tot I think

Weight:  121

Symptoms:   Nausea all the time. 

Maternity Clothes:  no

Sleep:   terrible.  I started tracking sleep with my fit bit and I get so litle sleep

Cravings/Food Aversions:  Meat is starting to gross me out a little, but for the most part nothing sounds good ever.

Belly Button:  In

Rings on or off:  On, but I only wear my rings when I leave the house

Gender:   Thinking boy, although had some girl vibes.

Name:  Yes to boy, no to girl

Movement: No

Stretch Marks:  Lots from Eleanor

Best moment: 

Looking forward to:   My appointment next week

Nervous about:   My appointment next week

What I miss:   Not being paranoid over everything.


Labor signs: No

Appointments:   July 7

Misc. 

Round 2: 8 weeks

How far along:  8 weeks

Baby Size:  raspberry I think

Weight:  Forgot to check

Symptoms:   so so tired.  I'm up every single hour all night long to pee.  I'm always nauseous although manageable at times. 

Maternity Clothes: no

Sleep:   I'm only getting a few hours a night.

Cravings/Food Aversions:  

Belly Button:  In

Rings on or off:  On, but I only wear my rings when I leave the house

Gender:   Thinking boy

Name:  Yes to boy, no to girl

Movement: No

Stretch Marks:  Lots from Eleanor

Best moment: 

Looking forward to:   My next appointment

Nervous about:  How I'm going to handle work and appointments.  

What I miss:   Sleep


Labor signs: No

Appointments:   July 7

Misc. 

Round 2: 7 weeks

How far along: 7 weeks

Baby Size:  Blueberry

Weight:  118.6

Symptoms:   Nausea, 

Maternity Clothes: No

Sleep:  Up every single hour once I finally do fall asleep.  So maybe 4 hours a night.

Cravings/Food Aversions:  I have times where nothing at all sounds good, but I eat anyway because I need to.

Belly Button:  In

Rings on or off: On

Gender:   I'm still thinking boy

Name:   Boy name yes, girl name nothing

Movement: No

Stretch Marks: I have so many left from Eleanor

Best moment: Seeing one baby and it's beating little heart at the ultrasound.

Looking forward to:  Telling more people

Nervous about:  Eleanor weaning.  I'm trying to do it so I can have a little break before the next baby but she's not ready to.

What I miss:  Wine- especially on a day like today.


Labor signs:  No

Appointments:   July 10

Misc.  I had the ultrasound picture on the clipboard in the bedroom and Eleanor saw it and said 'baby'.  I showed it to Eleanor when we first got it and I was blown away when she said that.  I also wanted to melt and squeeze Eleanor because it was so precious. 

Round 2: 6 weeks

How far along: 6 weeks

Baby Size:  Sweet pea

Weight:  118

Symptoms:   nausea, cramping, tiredness, my nipples are sore- I wonder if that's because of the nursing because that's when I notice it the most, and bloating

Maternity Clothes:  No, but I have been doing the hair tie trick with my pants, and I am going to need some more sleeping shorts I think

Sleep:  It's terrible already.

Cravings/Food Aversions:  No real cravings or aversions but nothing really sounds good at this point so I've been trying to eat fruit since it's lighter food and cheese for the calcium.

Belly Button:  in

Rings on or off: on

Gender:  boy

Name:  Girl name no, boy name yes

Movement: None

Stretch Marks: I already have a ton from Eleanor

Best moment: Rob downloaded a baby app and I thought it was so cute. 

Looking forward to:  Ultrasound on Friday

Nervous about:  Ultrasound Friday, 

What I miss:  There have been a few rough days where I would have ended the evening with wine or a margarita if I could.


Labor signs: Nothing yet.  Hopefully not for a long long time. 

Appointments:  Ultrasound Friday

Misc. 

Round 2: 5 weeks

How far along: 5 weeks

Baby Size:  Sesame Seed

Weight:  188.8  So I'm up from 117.2 the day after I found out.

Symptoms:   nausea, cramping, tiredness

Maternity Clothes: nope, and I'm probably going to need some.  Most of my I'm so huge nothing fits are warm weather stuff.

Sleep:  It's terrible.  Between Eleanor's wakeups and the restless legs which are already kicking in and 2 different kids sleeping on different schedules I'm tired.

Cravings/Food Aversions:  Nothing yet

Belly Button:  in

Rings on or off: on

Gender:  girl

Name:  Girl name no, boy name yes

Movement: None

Stretch Marks: I already have a ton from Eleanor

Best moment: I told my sister today.  That was fun!

Looking forward to:  Ultrasound next week and telling more people

Nervous about:  Next weeks appointment

What I miss:  Wine.  I've had a few rough days with the girls and I was in the need for something but nope.


Labor signs: Nothing yet.  Hopefully not for a long long time. 

Appointments:  Ultrasound next Friday

Misc. 

Round 2: 4 weeks

How far along: 4 weeks

Baby Size: A teeny tiny poppy seed

Weight:  117.4 (As of the day after I found out)

Symptoms:   Nausea, Cramping

Maternity Clothes: Nope

Sleep:  Last night I was hit with a sudden wave of exhaustion and couldn't even stand.

Cravings/Food Aversions:  Nothing yet

Belly Button: In

Rings on or off: On

Gender:  Unknown.  I say girl

Name:  We have our boy name from when I was pregnant with Eleanor, but no clue at all for a girl

Movement: Waaay to early.  I felt Eleanor at 18 weeks so I've got a while to go

Stretch Marks: I have a ton left over from Eleanor

Best moment: Finding out!  I tested at 10dpo.  I knew it was early, but I've had positives at this point so I just decided to test on a cheapie test.  I tested, and hopped in the shower.  When I got out I looked at the test and saw that second line.   My first thought was that I maybe read it after the time frame (I probably did) or that it was expired but it wasn't.  I didn't say to Rob, but left to run some errands.  While I was out I picked up some more tests and a big sister book.  I got home, tested and then when that turned positive I gave the book to Eleanor, and told Rob she wanted him to read her a story.  

Looking forward to:   Seeing baby, hearing the heartbeat. 

Nervous about:  Everything.  Even though I've had a healthy full term pregnancy, having two early losses makes me a nervous Nelly.   Eleanor is still nursing-and she is not going to give it up easily, but I want to have a break before this baby. 

What I miss:  Nothing yet.


Labor signs: Nope.

Appointments:  None yet, waiting on betas

Misc.   4 weeks with Eleanor  Beta 1: Progesterone 38, HCG 237 (with Eleanor it was drawn the same day in the pregnancy and was 13.7 & 32 so these numbers are great)

Incredibundles Review & Giveaway!

I received product in exchange for my review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

Recently I was contacted by Amy to see if I wanted to work together on a review.  I've seen Incredibundles featured by bloggers I follow before and think it's a great way to shop for a new baby.  

And since I have a new baby coming next year, I thought it would be fun to get him/her something special.  

I spent a lot of time perusing the site for what I wanted to pick.   

I liked this Learn & Grow bundle,  

this Sleep Bundle,

and this would put Eleanor over the moon (she's developed a love of Elmo)

You can also create your own bundle  which I debated but ultimately decided on this bundle pictured below.
(Baby's 1st Books - Standard).


I opted for this because we love to read books in this house and we had none of these books yet.

I ordered it on a Saturday night and had it by Wednesday morning so shipping was pretty quick.

Although Eleanor is pretty good with her books (aside from the few times she got crayon happy) I'd kind of planned on keeping these for the new baby.  I should have known that wasn't going to happen...

Not only are the books adorable, but the box they arrived in is reusable and perfect for storing them, or other kid essentials in.  We have books all over the house: in her room, our room, the spare room, the living room, the basement, and the car and I will probably use the box to store them and some other small toys and essentials  in the car (because my car get's messy with one kid already, two and it will be a disaster)

The books have been a hit.  The day after we got them I came out of the shower to find this.  I melted and then of course took pictures.

And because I'm sure you will love the convenience and selection as much as I did, Incredibundles has offered one reader a $50 gift certificate of their own to try them out.

  

Enter on the rafflecopter below to win it!

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Round 2: 13 weeks

In case you missed the announcement on facebook or instagram baby number 2 is coming next year!

How far along:  13 weeks

Baby Size:  A scoop of ice cream or a peach


Weight:  119.4  (I'm up between 2 and 4 pounds depending on when I weigh myself.

Symptoms:    Still nauseous at times, although it's better.  Sleep is waking up every single hour and using the bathroom 10 times before falling asleep.   

Maternity Clothes:  I pulled out some of my summer stuff.  Not because I really 'need' it but my non maternity shorts are getting snug and I don't want to buy more.

Sleep:  Up every hour at night.  This is an improvement from waking up every half an hour though.

Cravings/Food Aversions:  Meat generally is a no go (especially chicken).  Having issues with dairy.

Belly Button:  In

Rings on or off: On, but I usually don't wear them since I'm mostly home.

Gender:  I had a dream the other night that it was a girl.  When I picture this baby I see a girl, but sometimes I have boy vibes.

Name:  We are stuck on a girl name.  There is one we kind of agree on but it has a meaning that I don't love.  I don't necessarily care about meanings, but I don't want a daughter to have a bad meaning.

Movement: No and I didn't feel Eleanor until 18 weeks so I don't expect anything for a few months. 

Stretch Marks: Yes, but nothing that wasn't already there

Best moment:  This was a good week!  I had the NT scan on Friday and while they couldn't get the measurements they needed because the baby had it's chin down I got to see baby and it was bouncing all over.  I loved it!

Then I called my best fiend Friday to tell her and she was so excited.  She was one of the people I was most excited to tell.  

Monday night I shared on facebook so now it's official.  I shared this picture with the caption 'Just reading a bedtime story'

Looking forward to:  Feeling the baby move, nausea being gone

Nervous about: I'm nervous before every appointment paranoid that something will be wrong.  I'm nervous about having 2 kids and then going back to work and having 3 little ones under 3.

What I miss:  I was noticing last night that bending over is already uncomfortable


Labor signs:  Nope

Appointments:  Next Thursday (the 6th) is just a prenatal appointment, and September 11th is the anatomy scan.  

Misc.  Just excited to finally be public and not feel like I'm keeping a secret.