I am currently 22 weeks pregnant.
We found out at 17 weeks that we're having another boy. I'm having a little trouble dealing with that. Maybe I shouldn't have found out the sex. I don't know if it's because I found out so early or if I'm hold out hope for a girl. Either way, I'll love this baby no matter what. I just can't get myself into the preparation.
After a lot of deliberation, hubby and I decided it would be best for me to leave my job. It was quiet a strain on me. I was always tired and the nausea medicine I was taking didn't help. We felt better to be safe and make sure #2 was in the best health possible for a timely arrival. No early birds for us. ;)
I am now attempting to be a stay at home mom. I think if I can get organized I'd be doing great. That is just such a huge task I don't think I ever will. I'm taking volunteers to come help. Any takers? I do love getting Carter up and on the bus, ready for bed, and everything in between. Income will of course always be an issue, but you have to make sacrifices for the sake of your family. I'm also hoping that I can start sewing more and maybe make a little extra money that way.
Carter is terribly excited for the baby to get here. It is, after all, "his baby." Today when I picked him up from school, he asked if the baby was out. I assumed he was talking about a baby that Grandma watches. Nope. He wants his baby out. I just tell him, he's not ready yet.
Another thing that has been easy to explain is how the baby gets out of my tummy. Carter was an emergency c-section. He was also over 9 lbs. I have decided to have a scheduled c-section with this baby. So Carter has been told that the doctor will cut Mommy's tummy and take the baby out. How easy is that? Nursing will a completely different thing to explain though. lol
I asked Carter what his favorite thing about the baby will be. "It's gonna be someone I like. It's gonna be a boy." You have to love kids.
I think the last exciting tidbit I have is my choice to cloth diaper baby #2. I have fallen in love with the choices in cloth diapers. I have a great expert just a phone call away. And did you know you can save $1500 the first year alone? Heck yea! So plan on hearing all about my adventures in cloth diapering this summer. :) If you have any interest in cloth diapering check out Bum Covered Diapers.
Til next time,
Amanda
