And Then There Were FOUR

We just had our first appointment two days ago (Monday the 27th) and we found out that we are around 15 weeks pregnant! Now, last pregnancy I was more aloof, but I definitely have felt every day of this one. I thought I was around 11.5 weeks when we went into the appointment, but it turns out they calculate the weeks differently and actually start counting before you're pregnant. Weird, I know. So, I haven't been pregnant for any longer than I thought, but I do have 4 LESS weeks to count down to. So, that's GREAT! The estimated due date is 8.23.12 with the disclaimer that they really don't know for sure. It is mostly my fault because I failed to keep track of things on my end. Last time they were able to calculate it because I wasn't so far along for the first appointment. But, since this baby is already so big, they did their best at measuring. We will have a better estimate at our 20 week ultrasound, which is only a month away.

I was definitely more nauseous this time around which was disappointing. My first pregnancy was so easy that I didn't even know I was pregnant. I was really hoping that would just keep repeating itself, but no such luck. The worst is over though and I'm well into the second trimester. Lately I've also be able to stay up past 8:30pm, so that's treat. Running after a one and a half year old PLUS not being able to just lay down whenever you want takes a pretty big toll on your energy levels. I've also had to get up to go to the bathroom every night since week five and a lot of the time can't fall back asleep. It doesn't do me any favors.

Reilly has been talking a lot more lately which is fun. She knows at least 15 animals noises with an elephant being the latest. She also SAYS elephant by just rolling her tongue around. And this is how new languages are born. One of our favorite animal noises she makes is a giraffe. And what does a giraffe say? Reilly would tell you "YIP!" We couldn't figure out why she would say that until we realized that her plastic giraffe named Sophie makes a rubber squeak. We just play along. Reilly points to about 10 different body parts and has tried to say some of those names too. She also somehow gets personally offended every time we try to pick up her toys because when she sees what we're doing she runs over and says "nooooo!"

I've got Camden here today along with Reilly and they are quite a Team Disaster. I always have a dilemma on these days because I never know if I should stay up and clean up the huge mess they've made, or if I should just ignore it all and take a nap. Although, it's also a nice partnership because Reilly loves to peel oranges without caring to eat them. This results in a lot of peeled Cuties lying around our house that don't get eaten. When Camden is here though, he is happy to take care of any food that Reilly is getting rid of. Especially oranges. One less orange I'm stepping on makes for a happy mom. :)

That's all for now. Cheers.