Unchartered Waters....

This week marks my 38th week (a first for me).  Since I had Harleigh at 37wks I've never gone this far in pregnancy.  I'm excited to have an ultrasound this week, to check on the little guys status and size (please be small).  We'll also be discussing the "exit" strategy as with gestational diabetes and protein showing in my urine the doctor doesn't want me to go much further than my due date (Mar 4th).  We'll keep you posted...

Sprinkle!

My office surprised me with a very generous gift and cookie celebration this week in preparation for the arrival of baby boy Kamm.  I recently heard the term "Sprinkle" for what some women have for a second child (typically if it's an opposite sex).  It's not a large party, like a Shower.  It's typically a small get together of only close friends and family in celebration of the second baby.  So "thank you" Morehead for "sprinkling" me with some goodies for baby boy Kamm! I'm very blessed to work with such a great group of colleagues!

5 weeks and counting...

So I'm getting to the point in pregnancy where I'm really uncomfortable.  I'm 35 weeks and have 5 weeks left until we meet the newest Kamm addition.  This weekend we've started to get the bassinet ready, the bottles washed, and the hospital bag somewhat packed.  In my mind, if I pack this stuff it means I'm ready and the little guy can come at anytime.  Preferably not on Feb 26th or Feb 29th.  I would love for Harleigh and her brother to have their own birthday's and since it's a leap year I would prefer it not fall on the 29th (although Zak says if he's born on the 29th we won't have to buy as many birthday gifts). If he came around his due date that would be ideal as I'm not able to be induced with a VBAC and they don't want me to go more than a few days past my due date.

This time around I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes.  Which means that because of the hormones the placenta is producing during pregnancy, I'm not able to produce enough insulin to break down sugar.  I'm on a diet that has me eat 5 small meals vs 3 larger ones and I have to monitor my blood sugar with 4 daily finger pricks (which is annoying).  Everything is checking out fine now and I've got it under control.  As soon as baby is born I should be back to normal.  Well, minus the sleepless nights and breastfeeding and everything else that comes with a newborn.

Baby Boy Kamm Update

I had my 24 week appointment and everything seems to be going well with the second pregnancy.  A few differences from Harleigh and baby #2:

- back pain set in much earlier with Baby #2
- pelvic pain much stronger with Baby #2
- cravings for carbs for Harleigh, cravings for seafood and protein with this little guy
- love chocolate with both babies
- blood pressure still good (it was for both babies at this point)

I have my last 2nd Trimester appointment in December (gloucose test :(), then I'm in the home stretch in the 3rd trimester. 

The Kicker

So a few weeks ago I was getting a little nervous because I wasn't feeling baby boy move much. They say that with pregnancy number 2 you should feel them around 17 wks.  After my 20 week ultrasound, they said that everything was fine.  That due to the way everything was in place, the little guys kicks were being blocked.  As I continue to grow, I'll feel them more.  Over the past week or so, I've really started to feel this guy.  It still is so crazy how you have no control over the little pea inside.  I've reached 23 wks, only 17 more!

Everything Boy!

As we prepare for Baby Boy, Zak and I are realizing how much stuff we have that is pink and purple- not to mention animal print!  I thought we had done a pretty good job when we were preparing for Harleigh in getting a number of gender neutral things, however, we're coming to find we really don't have as much as we thought.  I'm hoping my sister (who is pregnant with her baby #2- gender unknown) has a little girl so we can swap.  What are ways to save at picking up boys clothes, blankets, toys, etc?  Consignment shops, craigslist, check!

It's a....

We found out a few weeks ago the sex of the baby.  We wanted to keep it a surprise and do something creative in how we would announce it to family here.  Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures but we had a cake with chocolate icing and BLUE dyed cake.  Baby Kamm #2 is a BOY!  We're so excited that Harleigh will have a little brother to play with/boss around/dress up.  Here come trucks, balls, and everything boyish.

It's Official, it's been blogged...

I guess in today's world, things aren't official until they're put on Facebook or blogged.  Well, Zak and I are happy to announce that we are expecting Baby #2, March 4, 2012.  This pregnancy has definitely been much more difficult than the first.  Partly because I have an 18 month old running around, so laying around trying to get into a comfortable position so I'm not nauseous is very difficult to do.

A few notes on this pregnancy, for me to look back at since I didn't have a blog with Harleigh's.

- it took 3 tries to pass a pregnancy test- first 2 tests were negative, last one positive (it took 5 tries with Harleigh).  What can I say?  I hate tests :)
- after confirming the pregnancy, I had an ultrasound done because I'm super "special", and they pushed me back a week and a half (with H, I was pushed back 3 weeks)
- morning sickness started at 7 wks, with Har it was 9
-morning sickness lasted until 14 1/2 wks, with Har it was closer to 11-12wks and I felt really good at 14 (definitely worse this time around)
- went in for my 15 wk appt, had to have another "bonus" ultrasound since my uterus was measuring at 20wks, ultrasound confirmed only 1 baby (phew!)

Other than the morning sickness, everything else is going good.  Well, other than this is going to be a monster baby!  Next ultrasound is in Oct where we find out the sex of Baby Kamm!  We plan to tell everyone the sex, just not the name, we like to decide that when baby arrives.