I can't believe I haven't done a pregnancy update post with pictures. I mean I let you in on the secret here, but other than that nothing really. It's not that I don't have pictures, I do have 7 or so, to share. It's just like last time though, I was really sick in the beginning, you learned that here. But this time around I have my toddler by my side, so most of my time up until a few weeks ago was spent trying to survive.
Well it's time to catch up!
I got lucky & actually have a picture of myself at 2 weeks pregnant. Meaning, we had no idea if things would work. We were on our way to a basketball game & decided that I better make sure my outfit looks okay. So there you have it, 2 weeks pregnant!
I feel like I it really depends on your outfit at first, whether or not your belly is showing. I mean I really don't feel like I popped till closer to 20 weeks & even then I feel like I wasn't noticeably pregnant until probably 22 weeks.
Well anyway, this post is about those first umm... we'll just go with 15 weeks.
Boy were those weeks challenging, but worth every moment.
Getting our first 2 Ultrasound pictures, seeing & hearing her heartbeat.
Amazing.
Clinging to the toilet for dear life, meh that wasn't too fun.
Having my toddler know that you throw up in the toilet, eh, still not fun.
In these first 15 weeks, I got to see my little girl grow up so fast, watch her learn & show love & try to understand what I was going through.
I got to see my husband show support, and beam with excitement. Even though he was stuck doing dishes, cooking and cleaning. He never complained.
We knew what to expect. That's why we waited till A was closer to 2 before starting to try again. We knew we had to be prepared for all day long sickness (again), and lack of energy. Let's just say an overall feeling of death. I'm sure some of you understand that feeling.
Anyway in those first 15 weeks, our family grew. Not just in number but in love & support.