18 weeks
Things to note this week:
This week we get our routine ultrasound, where we can find out the sex. I thought it would be really fun to NOT know the gender this time around (I think the anticipation would be awesome), but Warren is really, really adamant that he wants to know. He’s laying it on thick.
Warren: So, we're finding out then, right?
Amanda: But...we found out with Rhys because you wanted to...so isn't it my turn to pick?
Warren: No way. I NEED to know. I need to visualize and imagine this baby in our lives.
Amanda: But...
Warren: My parents are getting old you know...what if something were to happen...it would mean a lot for them to know the sex of their next grandchild.
Amanda: But...
Warren: Remember, you get to bond with the baby right from the start. I want to be able to bond and connect with this baby too and this is the one thing that can make this more real for me.
Amanda: But...we're probably only having two kids, so this is my last chance to do it this way. What if I resent you for the rest of my life for denying me this one little thing?
Warren: Who are you trying to kid? You will find plenty of other reasons to resent me.
He's got me there.
So...we’ll be finding out the sex. And, I have to admit...I am so excited! Sweet Paddington Bear – what are you?
What’s been different this time around:
- My body feels much older this pregnancy.
- The first trimester was worse this pregnancy. (read: nausea, fatigue & headaches.)
- My boobs are now BASOOMBAS and I’m pretty sure they’ll start leaking milk soon.
- I’ve had 2 charming symptoms I didn’t have last time...acne & bloody gums.
- I’m not pre-occupied with what size of fruit the baby matches, what is ‘developing’ this week, and all that (although I do still check the books once in a while).
- I haven’t given up caffeine.
- I’m wearing mostly flat shoes.
- I would live in leggings if it didn’t mean I would look the same every single day.
- I’m waaaay moodier with zero filter or regard for people’s feelings...just ask Warren & my mom.
2 comments:
If I don't get a belly shot soon, I'm gonna be a Basoomba.
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I love how honest you are about everything, and especially pregnancy. I am sorry you did not get your way with finding out the sex, but I am so excited to hear the news after the ultrasound!
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