Tuesday, January 31, 2012

End of the month and phase one

Today is the last day of January.

It also happens to be the last day of my first trimester.  I'm excited about this.  The last time I was pregnant, with the gang, I missed out on a second trimester.  I went from feeling icky to feeling huge.  No in between break.

A lot of things should be different this time around.  For example, my belly won't grow so huge that it squishes everything around and somehow ends up cutting off the circulation to my arms and hands, thereby needing assistance to pour milk on my cereal and open tiny jam jars.  That will be nice.  I'm pretty sure I won't need a shower chair during this pregnancy either.  Or feel the need to eat bacon every morning and drink whole milk.  (Such an interesting time in my life -- hoping and praying to gain 75 pounds.)

The biggest difference will be the little people I have to share this pregnancy with.  I asked Sunny the other day if she got enough to eat and if her tummy was full.  She looked up with sparkling eyes and exclaimed, "Baby!" While she rubbed her little tummy.  Of course I explained that only mommy has the baby in her tummy.  Then she asked if dad did.  Nope, just mommies have babies.  She gave my bump a little rub and went on her way.

I can't wait for everyone to meet in person.

On that note, I've pretty much made up my mind (Chris is on board) that we are keeping the gender of our baby a surprise until it's birthday.  Going to do it retro style.  Like, pre-1990.  What do you think?  Are we crazy?

Do you think I can actually make it until July?  I'll take your guesses up until then, and any old wives tales that will give it away.  

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Abby said...

I had some issues...this baby has numbed my brain...


Our Dr. said that an old wives tale is, if the heartbeat is on the faster side than it is a girl. Chet was convinced that it's a girl.

I support you in not finding out! I might do the same, but if it is a boy then I might panic...so I will probably end up finding out.

Wish I was starting my 2nd trimester. 2 more weeks! Hopefully we can all make it that long, I have been miserable.

michelle grange said...

i think it sounds exciting to keep the baby's gender a surprise! still so happy for you guys!!

The Richards family said...

Hey I am so happy to read your news!! I did not find out with my first 2 and I loved it!! I did find out with my 3rd and they told me I was having my 3rd girl... I had a boy! I am having my 4th in August and I say why find out!!!

Mike/Margaret said...

Since I know the name will not be Adam,I'm putting my order in for a little girl. Sunshine needs someone to play with. Please send pictures of your belly. It makes us feel closer.

michael. mindy. dane. said...

you know i disagree. but who am i to say? you'd probably find out and not tell us anyway. and i'd find out on Facebook or something. you are totally rude like that ;)

wahoo for the 2nd trimester!

trishthefish said...

Congrats Kara! We didn't find out with any of ours and it was so fun. My family was so frustrated about it though haha. Can't wait to see that cute (little) belly of yours :)