Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Expectations

So... I'm pregnant!

I'll be 12 weeks this Friday, which puts me into the second trimester in my book. I figured what's two more days, so I'm announcing today.

The baby is due June 19, 2009. The Pumpkin will be 2 years and 3 months, which is the kind of spacing we were hoping for. We are very excited to be expecting, as I'm sure you all know.

We were extremely fortunate in that it took us only ONE treatment cycle to get pregnant. Although there were two eggs that were ready, we are having a singleton. As great as twins are, we are happy that we are having only one because one will be easier.

I didn't share earlier because even though I've written about my miscarriage, it did take me like two years to be able to talk about it. So I didn't want to have to deal with it even on my own blog. But it's been so hard to not talk about the pregnancy, the nauseua that I still have, the tiredness that is more than just the Pumpkin STILL not sleeping well, the crankiness, etc. etc. etc. Now that you hear that list, I'll bet you all are glad I haven't talked about it! Although there is also the excitement, the positive ultrasounds, the Baby Center email saying it's the size of a fig (which is how big exactly?), and the initial planning for childcare changes, switching bedrooms for the Pumpkin and all the other preparations.

So that's my big news. I'm sure I'll keep talking about it through the pregnancy.

24 comments:

sheSaidC2 said...

WHOOO HOOO!

Congrats!!!


can't wait to follow all the details :)


also the book recommendation for Sherrilyn Kenyon was great and I had already read at least one... so now I am picking up more from the library.

Becoming Mommy said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
How wonderful for you!

P.S.-a fig is probably about the size of Pumpkin's fist. Sasha loves to eat them and their about that size to him.

I'm Not Skippy said...

Congrats!

Jan said...

Yay, congratulations!!

So happy for you ...

Anonymous said...

Congratulazioni!!

Katie said...

Congratulations!!!

If you were close to me, I'd offer my services as a doula, bt since you're on the other side of the continent...

AmyinMotown said...

WAHOO!!!!! Awesome news!!! You sneaky Pete! You didn't write a thing about treatment so I just figured you hadn't started yet. I am so happy things were easier this time and really, really hoping that nausea goes away soon and the wonderful second trimester energy rush kicks in!

(Maggie opted to stop sleeping during my first tri with Will, too. Perhaps it's just their opinion of impending siblinghood :-) ).

Anonymous said...

Congrats Caramama! I hope the nauseua and tiredness go away soon and that the Pumpkin starts sleeping thru the night.

Anonymous said...

Congrats!! I'm so happy for you guys.

Rudyinparis said...

I just broke into a huge grin--thanks!!!

And congratulations!

OneTiredEma said...

Congrats! Hope you have smooth sailing.

And June is a nice time to have a baby (IME)--lots of park time for Pumpkin. Hope you're not shy about flashing the other mommies ;-)

Cloud said...

Congrats! I hope Pumpkin starts sleeping soon so that you can have a few months of sleep before the new baby arrives. Or maybe its better to never not to be reminded how nice sleep is before it is once again denied to you?

Anonymous said...

What happy news! Best wishes to you and your family.

Kate

Anonymous said...

hooray hooray hooray!!!!! Big hugs to you caramama.

OneHappyCow said...

Congrats! So happy to hear that and here's to the honeymoon trimester! Good luck and feel better!

KG said...

Hooray! Congratulations - I'm so glad it happened so quickly for you. Just think - that 16 week mark is just around the corner and you'll be feeling MUCH much better!

Anonymous said...

Congrats, CaraMama and Londo!

I'm with you about one. Every time I see someone with twins I think "Wow you've got your hands full!"

Hopefully the nauseua will go away soon now that you're in the second trimester.

- Dana said...

Cool! Great news, congrats. I'm glad it was so much easier for you this time.

There are alot of pregnant announcements around these parts. Back in Oct I had a couple friends say they are due end of April/beginning of May...and now the June due dates are starting to come out. Soon will be the July due dates ;-) Yay babies!

Happy baby growing to you!

Anonymous said...

:)

Heather said...

(((HUGS))) I'm so excited for you!

electriclady said...

Hooray! So happy for you!

caramama said...

MommyEm says: Whooo Hoooo! DaddyEm and I are very happy for Londo, Pumpkin, and you. Since you generously came and helped me pack for my move, I will happily come down and help out in the early...or not so early...days. Just let me know!! Yippee!

Kat - Housewife Confidential said...

Woop woop! I had a feeling you guys would be doing well :0)

Take it easy, I'm 6 months into pg#2 and it's a bit tougher this time around.

Kat x

Anonymous said...

Oh, yay! I have been away from my blog reader for a couple of days, so I'm really late with this one. Congratulations!

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