I am almost half way to having baby #2! What?!? How did this happen?!?
This is a picture from when I was 16 weeks; I'm almost 18 weeks already, and feeling H.U.G.E! When I cuddle with CJ, the little one gets smooshed, and he/she really starts kicking. I love feeling our little one moving while cuddling my big boy. Such sweetness.
One good thing about this pregnancy is that we aren't living out of what we can fit in a suitcase or borrow from neighbors for almost 3 months, traveling all over the place, or going from a country where the nearest Chilli's is at least 2 hours and $22 in tolls away to America where you can eat literally anything and everything you want in ridicously proportioned sizes. What this hopefully means is that I can eat healthy and I won't gain 50 pounds with this pregnancy. And besides Charlie's gyoza (which I LOVED while I was pregnant in Japan) which I can't get, I have actually been craving good things. This is a lunch I love...turkey sandwich with tomato, fresh veggies and veggie dip. YUM!
I still feel wonderful. I am a blessed pregnant woman. The only thing that would make all this sweeter is if Scott was here to go through it with me. These are the times I miss him most, but again, blessing abound. He will be home by the time #2 gets here, and will be able to take leave to be home with us after the birth. And he will be here for at least the first year of #2's life. To be able to see the entire first year of both our kid's lives when they change sooo much, is a blessing not many people in the Army can claim.
I have been putting off this update hoping that at the appointment I had on Monday, they would take a peak and tell us if we are having a boy or girl, but alas, they didn't have time. Note to self...don't schedule your appointment for the last slot of the day if you are looking for a favor. :) But, we will find out on the 23rd. I am going to get the ultra-sound tech to hide an "it's a boy" or "it's a girl" sticker in a envelope for Scott and I to open over Skype together. Once we both know, I'll make sure to let y'all all know...
