16 Weeks

Ok pregnancy, you can slow down now that you have calmed down! I really enjoy being pregnant as long as the insane symptoms aren’t making me nuts. I barely had any with Trent which made for a very happy pregnancy so this go around has definitely thrown me for a loop. Still though, it’s such a blessing to even be carrying a miracle from above I just wish life could slow down so I could enjoy it more. It’s a lot harder to relish all the little details when you have a toddler for sure. But, that’s ok because we wouldn’t want it any other way.

Trent knows where the baby is. He’ll point to my belly when asked. One of the most exciting things about this baby is going to be Trent’s reaction/interaction. Some exciting times are to come in the Greene household for sure!

I’ve still been feeling a little breathless but it’s calmed down a little bit. I think this is just a funky pregnancy symptom. I’m not as worried about it as before. I sound like an obese person who just ran a marathon when walking but that’s ok. My midwife pretty sure it will start to calm down, but if it doesn't we'll just need to have a few extra tests done.

Trent insisted on including his parrot.

How far along? 16 weeks
Total weight gain: Approx 7 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yes, and just bought some more bra’s. Ladies...boobs get twice as big with
the second pregnancy...or at least in my case they have. I went ahead and purchased nursing
bras. This makes better sense then to waste money on regular ones just to have to purchase
more. I just made sure I got a couple a little larger than what I am now.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I’ve been sleeping very well. We are in the process of teaching Trent to go to sleep on
his own in his big boy room and so far so good. This is a BIG DEAL for the Greene house. We've been so obsessed with rocking and cuddling Trent I almost thought I'd never be able to give it up. But, we've got to get ready for the new bundle of joy and still get to cuddle just not all the way to sleep. A sleeping Trent in Trent's room makes for a very happy and sleeping Mama.
Best moment this week: Despite the news of our Granny passing, I did get to finally see my
brother! It’s been a year and half so it was much needed! Trent loved Uncle Davo and followed
him everywhere. I cannot wait till we live closer one day. We also got to spend time with Aunt Lou Lou and Uncle Adam and are thrilled that they have moved closer to Florida finally. Trent and our new baby are so blessed with awesome Aunts and Uncles!
Miss Anything? I’m hitting the stage in pregnancy where I feel pretty normal (not if you ask
Randy of course haha), but other than the breathlessness stuff I feel good. I don’t miss anything
really. Believe it or not, this week I’ve started to not be able to drink decaf coffee which is odd
because I’m a major coffee person.
Movement: I’ve continued to feel little movements here and there.
Food cravings: Chicken Noodle Soup (so odd considering I’ve never been a huge soup fan).
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Gender: We shall see! I knew from the very beginning I was having a boy with Trent (just an
instinct I guess). This time I am clueless. We are so excited for either another boy or precious
girl.
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Still a little breathless and of course the lower back pain. I’ve got to get to a
chiropractor. I’ve heard they are great during pregnancy and I need this pain to go away before labor.
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and moody (you can be both at once I promise)
Looking forward to: So much to look forward to! We are going to have a fun filled father's day weekend in Salt Springs!

!!!!!!!!!!!!UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!

We got to see our precious bundle of joy today at the birth center! The ultrasound tech was amazed at how much the baby was moving and such a strong heart beat. Still measuring for the week of Thanksgiving. Our actual due date is November 24th but you can never go by that. It's just a guess. 

We were able to share the precious moment of finding out if you are a boy or girl together as a family. We can not wait to share our exciting news with everyone, but want to wait until we tell our immediate family first. We can hardly contain ourselves. God is so good to us. What do you think...boy or girl? 

Celebrating!

14 Weeks

14 weeks

The past couple of weeks have been a rollercoaster of emotions for this Mama. We had a wonderful family vacations in Islamorada Key. Trent is truly a beach baby and absolutely loves throwing rocks in the water, looking for “fishies”, picking up sand, and saying “night night Sun” every evening on the water. He did great in the swimming pool, too! I can’t wait to watch him grow up going to this annual family trip and hope he learns to appreciate it just as much as his Mee Mee does.

We came back home to very sad news that my sweet Granny had taken a turn for the worse. In short, she passed on May 28^th, 2014, but lived a wonderful life of 89 years. I’m still trying to grasp the fact that she is no longer here...it just hasn’t hit me yet. But I am so thankful to have been giving such precious time with her. She was looking forward to the new baby so much and kept telling me over and over again how I was going to have a little girl. We shall see, Granny, we shall see…we love you Granny.

I haven’t felt very good the past week or so…started getting very breathless whenever I stand up or walk even a short distance. We’re watching this carffully and might need to check into it further but, as of right now, I’m praying it’s just all of the added blood volume causing my heart to work much harder. We’re definitely going to keep an eye on it because I’m not used to having to sit down after walking a few steps.

Besides that, everything is going wonderfully and we as so blessed to be getting ready for this precious baby. Randy has already knocked out quite a bit of his “honey-do” list before the baby gets here.

Oh and I felt our sweet little bean move, or shall we say “flutter” for the first time at week 14. I read that you might feel the baby earlier with the second pregnancy and that is very true. I didn’t feel Trent until around week 18 I believe. I guess it’s because you know what to look for this go around.

As you can tell, pregnancy belly is showing a lot sooner this time…

How far along? 14 weeks

Total weight gain: Approx 5 lbs 

Maternity clothes? Oh yes, although I think i'm still in that "she looks like she's been eating too much" phase instead of the cute pregnancy belly phase.

Stretch marks? None yet

Sleep: Sleep has gotten a lot better. I don't feel as lethargic now. 

Best moment this week: Spending precious time with the family at the keys AND feeling you move (just a little flutter is all) at 14 weeks.

Miss Anything? I miss being able to walk without having to stop and take a breather every few steps...I'm praying this breathlessness goes away fast! 

Movement: I can feel little flutters here and there if I pay really close attention. I've felt you move much sooner than with Trent. 

Food cravings: Ramen noodles (so odd considering it's been years since i've had them), sushi, Mambo sours

Anything making you queasy or sick: Thankfully, this part is over with!

Gender: We can find out as soon as 16 weeks. Not sure when we will, though!

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms:  Breathless, but other than that, feeling pretty good. My lower back hurts if I do a much of work and lift Trent a lot. My midwife says this might be my coccyx bone that could have been fractured or bruised during labor with Trent. 

Belly Button in or out? In 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: My moods have gotten better if I can just calm down with the "to-do" lists.

Looking forward to: Aunt Lou Lou and Adam coming home!