Well, it's official, although no one but Barry will be reading this until close to Thanksgiving. We are pregnant again!! We confirmed our suspicions on Sept. 24th, and again (just for backup) on Sept. 27. So, for now I am right about 5 weeks. Just did some initial blood work, and hormone levels are right on, so our fears of miscarriage are somewhat eased, although not fully until we have another blood test this weekend, ultrasound, and the first full exam (Oct. 19).
I've been trying to decide if there is any super-creative way to announce this pregnancy to my family. I believe they will be more surprised this time around than last, because they knew we had been trying after we lost Theresa. It will probably take place over Thanksgiving break, unless we have another chance to see everyone at the beginning/middle of Nov. It's kinda fun to have the secret for now, but at the same time not a reality until the world knows and I start pouching.
So, for now, the only major changes are...
- I have now sworn of soda. The only way to get more water in me is to stop drinking other things I love. Barry is such a gentle reminder of when I slip up. HA!
- I am a little achy & queasy, but nothing like I was with Gavin. Can't remember if I was sick right away or if it kicked in a little later in the first trimester, but it lasted forever. If I go through that again, we should all buy stock in jello as that was the only thing I could eat until afternoon.
- I am really second-guessing any thoughts I had had about pursuing a transfer that would mean a full-year, full-time job. Part-time this summer, sounds good now that I know the baby will be due around June 6.
The only other thing on my mind lately is that this pregnancy is lining up just about a week later than Theresa's was. Sept. 26, 2006 was the day we found out we had lost her, and while I'm trying not to dwell on the connection between the two, I can't help but worry. We aren't yet passed the point that we were when we lost her, so until that week passes, I will be on edge.
