Baby Landry Number Two

I've been really bad at keeping up with this blog through the holidays. There has been so much going on. The biggest thing that happened for us was on Christmas when we told our families we're expecting our second child in July! It was surprise to us too, a very happy surprise. I'm about 13 weeks along right now and feeling excellent. I hate to type that for all the poor women that have it rough for the first tri-mester. I guess I just have a stomach of steel as I had a pretty easy first tri with Charlotte too. I do remember feeling more tired when I was pregnant with Charlotte though and would come home from work and just crash on the couch. I was afraid of feeling that again since this time I can't afford to be such a slug. Maybe the fact that I didn't have the option of being tired this time helped, not sure. But I only start getting tired around 8 or 9 at night! I can't really complain about that!

Earlier this week, I started panicking that since I really don't feel anything at all, maybe I'm not really pregnant! That was quickly put to rest Wednesday though when I heard a nice strong heartbeat at my doctor appointment. What a great appointment!! Charlotte came with me which was interesting in itself. I think I'll take her to most of the appointments actually. When I was leaving the Dr. said he hopes to see her again! I think they like when the older siblings are involved in the pregnancy. Maybe it'll help her adjust into being a big sister??? I figure it can't hurt. She was actually really good, aside from wanting to be on the table with me for the exam... that was kind of awkward. But when I got up, she laid on the table and rubbed her belly. She's so cute!!

Dr. Howard said based on my measurements and how quickly he found the heartbeat, I was probably right on with my due date of July 19th. It was exciting to hear that heartbeat... as soon as he found it, all my worries went away. He also told me that since technically I'll be 35 when this baby is born (for only 1 month), that I qualify as "high risk" and have the option of getting some testing done. The first test offered was an amnio which I quickly declined. I've heard these are very painful and also pose a slight risk to the baby that I'm not willing to go through for really no reason. He seemed to agree with me and said I barely qualified anyway. Technically my eggs were only 34. LOL Obviously if down the road things seem off, I'd be willing to get some tests done but I'm not anticipating any problems.

I'll be getting some Christmas pictures up soon. Charlotte had a great Christmas and has a new fascination with Santa. It seems like anytime I say you know who's coming over today??? Her first response is Santa. Our friends recently had a baby and named her Samantha. I showed Charlotte her picture and said "Samantha". She smiled and repeated me only her version was "Santa". It's so funny because she was afraid of him when he made an appearance at Grammy & Pop's house Christmas Eve. I do think she liked the idea that he brought presents though. LOL