Hey there! My husband and I are excited that we're pregnant for the 2nd time. We have a very busy 2 1/2yr old boy and felt it was the right time to try for #2 !! So far the pregnancy has been going well. Some days I forget I'm pregnant...other days I can't forget! (pelvic muscle pain, tiredness etc.) but so far so good. We're hoping for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby!!

Update! Jan 27/08

- Just had our 12 week ultrasound on Friday, heartbeat was 157beats/min. Got to take home a disk with pics of the little one...very exciting! So far feeling really good, still tired. No more nausea when I get hungry later at night... Still gaining weight like crazy!! (no surprise there...) 13lbs in the first trimester. BUT I have a plan this time...15lbs/trimester MAX. Going to keep the weight gain under control this time! Last baby I gained 67lbs...and it took 2 years to lose just shy of 80lbs (wanted to go a bit lower than my normal weight before I got pregnant again) Lord can I eat!!! I seriously need to use moderation...everyday!

12 week Ultrasound

March 7/08 Week 17

Baby moves!!...Has been since week 15, much sooner then with my first pregnancy. Feeling good, still tired and hungry...but definately not like during the first trimester. Trying to stay active to minimize the massive weight gain!! I've gained a good 20lbs already (oooh bad I know!), But have set a limit and am still within my own 'boundaries' for gain with this pregnancy.

We're looking forward to our next u/s on the 20th! Soo excited to find out what were having (even more than I was with our first baby). We're rooting for a girl, but either is fine by us. Our little guy is sooo busy, and the thought of 2 little boys running wild around the house is a little bit scary! I'm also dying to start shopping for baby...I LOVE to shop. I want to know if I need to hang on to all my little boy clothes or if I should start shopping for PINK like it's going out of style! I've already got a boy and girl nursery theme/style picked out and am ready to start decorating!!! A little premature? YES! But I'm excited!

March 22/08 Week 19

It's a boy!!! No girls for us...we'll have 2 busy boys on our hands!! Had our 19 week ultrasound. The radiologist said the babies Nuchal fold (skin at the back of the neck) was slightly thicker than average. This can be a 'marker' for downsyndrome. Needless to say, Harry and I were quite upset about this. Saw my doctor yesterday and she said that the slightly thicker than average nuchal fold was nothing to be concerned about. The u/s showed no other markers (ie, shortened longbones, echogenic fochi etc). Also the baby was very active, his hands were open not clinched, (clinched hands are apparently a trait in babies with chromosomal abnormalities). She feels the odds of downs are incredibly low due to my age, and no others markers being found. But I requested a more detailed prenatal diagnostic u/s that I'll have at the beginning of April. We feel relieved that the dr. thinks things will be totally fine, but are still a bit anxious.

April 8/08 Week 21

Feeling good this week. A bit over emotional but thats nothing new! Met with a genetic counsellor last week (the maternal fetal medicine radiology clinic said that another u/s wasn't necessary). The counsellor pretty much went over what we had already discussed with my doctor. Apparently my odds of the baby having Downs is around 2%. Higher than I'd like, but still there is a 98% chance the baby is 'fine'. It still weighs on my mind all the time and I'm praying that the baby will be healthy. Time will tell. I 've ordered our furniture for the nursery, we're going for a white and blue 'under the sea' theme. Nothing too kitchy, but I did find some really cute bedding. The furniture could take upwards of 14 weeks to arrive...needless to say it's coming on a slow boat FROM China! Hard to be patient when I want to start setting up the room NOW!

May 6/08 Week 26

Babies moving all the time, especially busy in the evenings when I'm trying to relax. I'm feeling pretty good, more energy than in the past. Hubby is in Europe for 3 weeks, so it's me and the 2 year old...I'm also working full-time while he's away. WHEW! I forgot how tiring working full-time can be while pregnant (usually I work 3 days a week only). I've got to go for my glucose level test as well as book a time for a 3D ultrasound. Super excited to see what this little guy is gonna look like! The nursery is coming together...my crib, glider and change table have arrived, just waiting on the dresser to come in. We're going to paint the room as soon as hubby returns from overseas. Can't wait!!

July 7/08 Week 34

Finally completely done the nursery. So happy with how it turned out! (take a look at the nursery pics...) Feeling good still, but not sleeping as well. I need a pillow for my legs and my tummy...getting rounder by the minute it seems! Really getting excited about the baby coming soon...he's still pretty active and kicking all the time. Had a 30 week ultrasound and they said he was breech...really hoping he turns soon!!! Heartburn and grouchiness are my worst 'symptoms' right now.. some days I'm in such a bad mood. Hormones are CRAZY! The countdown is on...praying these last few weeks are manageable!!!