15 Weeks...And I'm Already Wearing Maternity Clothes

So...I've hit the 15 week mark. And now that people know, they are starting to ask how I'm feeling. How I'm doing.

Here is my answer...


HOW DO WOMEN SURVIVE MORE THAN ONE PREGNANCY?!?!?!


No, seriously. SOMEhow, even though I know what's going on this time, it seems to be harder than the first!


Now, I'm not sure if this is because I'm carrying around more weight to begin with than last time, or if it's because I'm five years older now (over 30) or if it's because I can't just go home and sit on the couch and rest after work (I have this little person who hangs around me and needs to eat daily, have semi-regular baths, and requests that I play with him!).

So, if you've been missing my companionship lately, please understand that it's because it's taking up so much of my daily non-replenishing energy stores to make it through each day that I don't have anything extra to devote to anything fun. Boo. There, I said it.


I'm exhausted. All. The. Time. I could fall asleep at 6:30 pm every day and sleep until 8:00 am.

I'm suuuuuuuuuuper crabby (my poor son and husband!).

I'm overly emotional. (No, even mooooore than usual!!!)

Food doesn't sound good. Not even chocolate. (No, I'm not sick, I'm pregnant!!!)


I keep thinking that now that I'm in my second tri that I will reap that energy boost...hasn't happened yet. And, since I've been through this before, I know that it's not going to get much better.


All this is to say that it's harder.


Oh, and I'm already wearing maternity clothes. I've somehow managed to grow enough that I don't fit into many of my regular clothes, even though I haven't gained any weight.

My sister was kind enough to drop off two garbage bags of maternity clothes and I've been going through them each morning this week to try and find something to wear.

Surprisingly, the maternity capris are really comfy, even though they come up over my belly!!! I don't have to worry about anyone behind me seeing anything when I'm bending over or getting out of the car.

I feel like leggings are going to be my best friend with this pregnancy. We shall see.


I'd love to hear any tips for surviving the 2nd pregnancy!!!

Cheers,

~ Nicole ~

Wow...Has Life EVER Happened in Four Years

Hello to my adoring public!

[Insert laughter here]

Wow, has it ever been a long time since I've blogged something. And has life ever happened in the last four years. So much has changed.

Let me catch you all up. Just in case you've read the old posts and are wondering what's happened in FOUR YEARS!

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Well, I gave birth to Declan.

My marriage to Ryan ended.

I took a year to heal.

I got married to a long time friend last July.

I am pregnant again.

BOOM!

Four years of changes in me and my life covered in less than 35 words. So many emotions, lessons, tears, and laughs covered in so few words. Maybe I will write about that time some day. But not now.

For now, I just want to share my pregnancy updates with those who care and maybe, just maybe, I can share some fun, wisdom, and what God is teaching me today. 

Life is meant to be shared, so here's me doing my part.

Cheers!

~ Nicole ~

39 Weeks...9.75 Months Pregnant!

So, on Saturday I hit the 39 week mark.  I truly thought Declan would've made his appearance by now!

On Sunday afternoon/evening I started having contractions again, regular enough for me to time, but not consistently regular.  I'll tell you what, all these "warm up contractions" (Braxton Hicks) are wearing me out!  I can only imagine what the real things will be like!

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Fast forward almost six months.  That was the last pregnancy pic I took of myself before the birth of Declan on January 15 at 12:07 am.

How much of life has changed since then!  I should take a side-pic of myself for fun now...hahaha!  Or maybe not.  Definitely not as exciting!



Cheers!

Nicole