However.....
One month ago, I found out I was pregnant. It felt like the news was broken to me ALL over again. Six years ago felt like yesterday. The only thing is--I wasn't excited...AT ALL. However, my husband was happy as a pig in mud as I would tell anyone. When we found out about Zoe, I was more of the happy one. His excitement came after she was born.
Well now, it is 10 weeks into my pregnancy and I am really looking forward to my soon-to-be! My mind is pretty consumed with thoughts on how life is going to be with baby #2. They are very exciting thoughts, like, "Where will we go during the winter while he/she's a baby?" I also think about how I will dress this one. I am wondering if I will be able to have an easier process weening my child off of breastfeeding than I did with Zoe? I finally was brave enough to say "No more BOOBIE!" to Zoe when she was 2 and a half.
I know I have not moved into the 'safe zone' of pregnancy yet but I can't help but to blog about my excitement. My husband has told all of his co-workers and the leaders at our church. He's not concerned at all about the 3-month wait. I still have people to break the news to.
Today I am sharing my story and my steps in accepting a new chapter in motherhood. I am also sharing what I am doing differently from my first pregnancy. Today, at 10 months pregnant, I am blogging about my soon-to-be, which I have never done for Zoe.
I am also keeping track of what I eat now. I lost 70 lbs in the past year because I changed my eating habits and jogged 6 days a week. Now that I am trying to keep the activities at a slower pace, I am working harder at how I eat. More fruits, less chocolate, no caffeine, low fat dairy options. I still go to the gym, but mostly to do light weight-training and incline walking on the treadmill. I am not nauseous as I have been for my last pregnancy, nor am I as heavy, but it has been an easy road this trimester. I am getting a lot of sleep-- in the day time. Night-time is hard. I have bathroom runs 3 to 4 times a night.
For this new one on the way, I think I am going to allow myself to wait until birth day to find out what the sex is. I have a feeling that it's a boy. I don't know why. It is a feeling. That is all I can describe it as. We will see. 7 months to go!
So far, my cravings have been turkey and cheese sandwiches. I LOVE THEM! I know I should steer away from cold cuts, but it is irresistible. I only have one maybe 3 or 4 times a week. I craved orange soda a lot but only gave into the craving twice so far. I am still holding onto my dream of better eating choices. Hopefully I'll be more successful than not.
The sleepy feeling is kicking in, so I will continue sharing my journey tomorrow!
