Thankful

Yesterday we had our 12 week appointment. It took a minute to find the heartbeat (I was getting a bit nervous) but she found it. It was clocking in around 169bpm (higher than Liam’s). Hearing that sound allowed me to breathe a sigh of relief. I so wanted another ultrasound to see this baby with my own eyes and see how he/she has grown. But I will be patient.


I’m thankful beyond words for making it this far. We truly are blessed. Yesterday was filled with sharing our news with friends and family. It felt so good to finally tell our secret. I don’t have to hide Sweetpea anymore. I’ve hated hiding this baby. Today it felt great to go in my closet and pick out what I wanted to wear, no matter if Sweetpea was popping out or not!

Honestly it still doesn’t feel real that I’m pregnant and we are going to bring another miracle into this world. I still feel like I’m dreaming.

I have already told my hubby that after this baby is born I want to modify the ring I have that currently holds the birthstones of Nathaniel and Grace. I want to add two more, one for Liam and one for Sweetpea. I will then have a ring with four birthstones, representing my four children. Each child, no matter how long or short their life was, matters to me. They are all my precious children and for that I’m grateful.

One Week

Only one more week until we have our 12 week appointment. I can say this time I’m not as nervous based on all my symptoms. My belly popped on Sunday morning. I have to say I look pregnant now and hiding it is far from impossible. I’m only 5’3” tall so the only place for this baby to go is out. Seeing my belly growing is bringing me comfort that all is still ok. Plus I’m still eating like there is no tomorrow and still exhausted. I’m sure everything is fine.


They are only going to check for the heartbeat at my appointment. Honestly I really want another ultrasound to see this baby. I looked through and we had 7 ultrasounds for Liam due to previous miscarriages and he was measuring so big. An ultrasound provides me more piece of mind I guess to know that the baby is still growing right on track.

We are trying to wait to tell people until after our appointment. But if you look at me at this point, they can probably take a pretty good guess at what is going on. And honestly I don’t want to hide this miracle. This baby is precious to me. Till the 19th we will wait to make official news.

And this baby is now going to be called “Sweetpea”. Can’t wait to meet you Sweetpea in October 

Maternity Pants

I pulled them out this morning and they are heaven. I’ve been wearing my regular jeans with a rubber band to make them a little bigger. Maternity jeans are so much better.


I’m still amazed I’m wearing them this early in my pregnancy. My belly is getting big already (along with my boobs). It took a while for me to start showing with Liam. Second pregnancies are definitely different. By the end of the day I feel big and bloated and am only 10 weeks. I asked my husband what I’m going to feel like when I’m 40 weeks.

I’m not sure I can keep this secret in much longer. We want to make it another two weeks (are 12 week appointment is on March 19th). I am trying to find baggie shirts and sweaters but I have only so many. I’m sure co-workers are looking at me thinking; man she put the weight on!

I’ve only gained 3lbs so far though I wish it was 0. I don’t want to gain as much as I did with Liam. I’m starting to feel a bit better and hoping to work up the energy to get on the treadmill at night here soon. I was pretty good about exercising with Liam and hope to do the same with this baby. I’m just trying to get past this sick/tired stage so I can start working out.

Today marks 10 weeks. Still hard to believe.