Hello, my name is Chelsea, i've been married for 5 years now to my husband Nolan, I have one daughter at the moment, named Madison who is almost 5 years old, going on 15...! We are expecting our second child in Sept. We are very excited about it, and hope for a boy this time around, but as long as its healthy, we are happy. Our daughter is very happy to be a big sister, but at the same time, having a bit of a hard time with it....I have just been re-assuring her that there will always be time for just us...As hard as it may be, but thats my baby girl! So its a little bittersweet, we are used to it just being the three of us, now there will be 4! It will be a fun and exciting adjustment! We live in Vancouver, Washington, i'm a stay at home Mom, my husband is a metal fab. We enjoy movies, music (My husband also D'js in his spare time) going to the beach, cards, photography,and anything family related.
Feb 16th- So, im close to 12 weeks, feeling a lot better than I have been. THANK GOD! I never really got sick with my first, other that, or its been too long and I cant remember! I just would love to not feel so damn tired all the time! I need me some energy! Especially trying to keep up with my 4 1/2 year old!!! I feel so bad, the other day my daughter went to my sister and said "When mommy has the baby, she wont love me anymore..." I just wanted to cry, ofcourse I will love her, she is my girl! But its hard to explain to a 4 year old how it all works, but my husband and I are surely trying. Is anyone else going through the older child attention issues? I mean, my daughter gets ALL my time, I stay home with her, so she doesnt have to worry about sharing me at the moment. I think thats what is concerning her, is having to share mommy. But rest assured, I will make sure she gets plenty of one on one time with mommy, I might be dead beat tired, but I want her to know that I always have time for her.... Thank god for husbands that help! (Most of the time, lol) Well, write more soon!
Feb.21st,08- So im now 12w1d, and feeling pretty well, trying to get over a cold! Why not huh? And its one of those colds that really kick in at bedtime...Ughhh! So, I have my 14 week appt on the 4th of March, which is exciting! Even though no ultrasound, my doc only does 2 throughout the whole pregnancy....I think im gonna bag him for one, because the only one i've had was at 5 weeks to confirm pregnancy...And you just see a yolk sac at that point...So to see my baby at 14 weeks would be awesome! Plus, it would put my mind to ease, just to make sure all was ok. Also, my husband and I bought a new car today!! Im soo stoked! Its a car I've been wanting for a longgg time! Beings though, im a car fanatic! My daughter Madison is still acting out a bit, but she is still doing her cute little sweet things, like asking if she can say "good night" to her brother or sister... Its pretty cute. I'm really looking poochie now, which is great, love it! I just need to learn to take it easy and rest sometimes, but easier said then done, im always busy with my daughter, or yard work, household stuff, theres always something, and I think I need to slow down, but, yeah.... I just cant wait till I find out what im having, I really hope its a boy this time around, but either way, but it would be cool to have my Mason, if not it will be a Mallory Grace. I thought I would keep the names starting with an "M" beings though my daughters name is Madison. I know, im a dork. Anyway, will write more after my doc appt!!
April 2nd- So, I had my OB apt. 2 days ago. Went very well, weight gain was fine, only 3 pounds right now, and im 18 weeks, or so they think, I might actually be 19 weeks but we wont know until I go to get my "big" U/S done on the 9th to measure baby, get a better look at the due date, and find out the sex! So excited!! I have just been really tired still, and crampy, which sucks. I just cant wait till me and Maddy can go pick out blue or pink! I try to make sure I include my daughter in everything about this pregnancy, I love her so much, and I always want her to make sure she knows it. Like I said before, it will be different having us 4 instead of 3. It will take some getting used to for sure! Also, I just found out my Sister in law is also expecting...Why not, right? Im not really sure if she is ready for this, or in a secure place right now in her life, I mean, none of us are always ready, or prepared, but I just hope the dad sticks around... Well, I will let you all know what the verdict is on the 9th. I'll keep you all posted! Till next time.....
4.9.08 Its a girl! Can you believe it? We thought for sure it would be a boy! We are very excited and surprised! The ultrasound was great! About an hour and a half of looking at our lil girl moving around, putting her foot to her forehead, sucking on her fingers...too cute. Madison is soo excited, and finally got to take a peak at her lil sister...Its finally sinking in that we are having another baby! Dr. said everything looks great, actually perfect! Cant ask for anything more. I have 2 healthy beautiful girls! Daddy and I are very proud!