(sorry my face is a flash of light from the camera... limited photographers during the day...20 week pic)
Why is my hair falling out like I'm in the middle of chemotherapy? With Emma I lost approximately 10 hairs from my head the ENTIRE time. Now I lose fist fulls. Good thing my lion mane can always use a thinning.
Why did I have to go to Macy's for a new and bigger bra ALREADY? Not even nursing yet. The cashier told me they were buy 2, get 1 free. No thank you miss. I pray I am only this size for a short while and I don't think I have room in my dresser for THREE bras of this magnitude. I'd have to rent a storage unit.
Why does my body REFUSE to work out the way it did before pregnancy? I used to swim 20-30 laps in the pool NO PROBLEMO. This morning I did 10 and I had to stop between every 2 to catch my breath and make sure my heart hadn't plopped out and landed in the water somewhere.
Why am I an already starting to worry about Emma becoming displaced with the new little one? I worry about her not feeling the same (you have 100% of my attention ALL the time) kind of love. I am the oldest of 7 kids, so I understand that more children is just fine and kids adjust and benefit... but I still worry. What will I do when we are stuck in the house all the time without much freedom?
At 20 weeks (half way there!) I am still grateful EVERY. SINGLE. DAY to be pregnant and appreciate the MIRACLE that I am. Emma prays every night that her baby brother will continue to grow strong and healthy and I share her prayer. Come on little guy... keep growing!
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oh, fast food. it is of the devil, no? i never feel good after i eat it, but even still, not pregnant, it's very tempting to drive thru for lunch.
it's crazy how going through a pregnancy once prepares you for subsequent pregnancies, but there can still be big differences. or little things you've forgotten. i have gotten more exhausted each pregnancy, so that this time around, i didn't leave the couch. that's so sweet that emma prays for her brother. i think the worrying is normal, and emma will be a terrific big sister, and you will be a fantastic mom of two.
I have the same guilty feelings with every new baby that I have - I always mourn in a way for my other kids. But then you see how much they love thier siblings and you realize what a true gift you are giving them.
That's funny, I think you just mentioned several of the "wives tales" about having a boy- hair falling out instead of every hair staying in, boobs growing much faster than they do with a girl...again, this is all rumor, but it's funny that you mention them. You're so funny. I don't know how Emma will act, since she'll be older and more mature than Kalia was when she got her sibling, but I worried about the exact same thing. I think the thing that surprised me most was how much Kalia had her own little love going on for her little sister. I know it doesn't always happen right at first, but I was truly shocked the day I saw how much they loved EACH other. Then today as I watched them giggling and wrestling, I thought how lucky they were to have each other. It's so awesome.
You do mourn at the end of each stage. You think so much about your relationship with your kids and not so much with the relationship they'll have with each other. It is so fun to see that develop. btw, I didn't realize there were so many kids in your family! Wow!
Ok,if your hair is falling out now, I FEAR for the after pregnancy effect. My hair was BEST WHILE pregnant. After, TRAGIC! Good thing you DO have a redonkulous amount of hair.
I think that I never actually had any time where it was JUST me and Maggie, because I had Brooklyn, and then I was pregnant so fast with Max. So, I didn't really mourn the loss of that time. But, really, watching them play together and love eachother is the best.
Your pregnant belly looks cute, even if you're faceless.
You don't HAVE to be stuck in the house. It's really not that hard to pack 'em up and go. I did it with 3 all the time. It's better than sitting around. Just sayin.
"brother". Doesn't that just sound FREAKING COOL?! I remember the first time I said, "My son..." in response to a question from the doctor's office. And the first time I asked Tatum to do something for 'her brother'. Or when I would say, 'My kids'... WEIRD! AND SO COOL!
I'm so happy for you!!!!!
I couldn't agree more about the big boobs! They just keep getting bigger though. Loved reading your thoughts. We're glad that you are prego too-Come on Boy Cousin Adams!
Rent a storage unit? Wow, am I impressed!
I'd like to get in on the "bigger boobs with each pregnancy" please. I have opposite problem, I'm afraid. If I have to buy bra smaller than I currently wear...I'll be back to training bras. :(
What a great and sweet post. I felt the exact same about Bowen coming to invade Cole's space and lifestyle. I know that kids adjust and embrace and love their siblings no matter what age they are, but I will say that there is somethin' about that 3 year space. It really worked well for us anyway. Cole was "mature" enough to handle it all. I am so excited and happy for you, there just aren't words. I believe in MIRACLES!
Not many people can make me laugh so hard out loud, but thanks to you I can. You are hilarious! I miss the days when we got to be around you guys all the time here in Provo. You are just so fun!
This post made me laugh because you are covering your face. Didn't you give me a hard time for doing that on my blog posts? Hope you are doing well! miss you guys.
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