We finally did it! We made it to the 2nd trimester! (Well, actually we made it there a few days ago. Today I'm 14 weeks, 5 days). I'm so thankful that my nausea started to disappear around 13 weeks and that I really haven't had to deal with it since. For most of the 1st trimester I didn't feel quite as tired as I remembered feeling with Noah, though I did have those days. However, weeks 12-now have found me incredibly exhausted! I think some of it has to do with other things going on in our lives and the fact that we've been extra busy lately, but I'm certainly ready for some of the 2nd trimester energy to kick in.
I've been noticing lately that my contacts don't do their job anymore. I've heard this is a symptom of pregnancy, but I didn't wear contacts when I was pregnant with Noah so I wasn't sure. It is a bit of a bummer because it is has been kind of rainy here lately, but I've been sticking to my glasses most days so I feel like I can see and don't end up with a headache.
I'm struggling to find clothes that fit currently. Most of my maternity clothes are too big, but my regular clothes are no longer comfortable. I don't have as many maternity clothes as I did with Noah. I need to go shopping. I'm looking forward to the warmer weather when I can get away with wearing a lot of skirts and dresses.
We met Dr. Kaiser, the Dr. who will deliver you, a couple of weeks ago. I was hesitant going in because I love Dr. Davidson so much and am so disappointed that she won't be delivering you, but I really liked him! He put my mind and Daddy's mind to ease about the complications we faced with Noah and even interacted with Noah for quite a bit. If the same thing happens this time around with preeclampsia, which we are trusting God that it won't, Dr. Kaiser is going to treat my case WAYYYY differently than it was treated last time. Thank goodness! Instead of bed rest, which he told us has not been proven to be effective, he will control my blood pressure with medication. As long as my liver functions and proteins check out to be normal, that is the only adjustment we will have to make. My liver functions and proteins stayed very normal with Noah until the very end. He also told us that because you and Noah have the same Daddy there is a less likely chance of me developing preeclampsia this time around! Yay! Apparently, in the last 2 years the protocols on treating patients with preeclmapsia have changed. Even if I do develop it with you, you will not be born until at least 38 weeks (new protocol) unless I'm basically dying. I was induced at 37 weeks with Noah. All in all, our visit with Dr. Kaiser was very encouraging! My blood pressure was a little high that day, but everything else checked out fine. I know it was because of stress due to the very rough week I had been having and all my at-home blood pressures have been looking GREAT! Yesterday's came in at 112/71. Perfect!
Mommy and Daddy and your big brother are getting so excited to meet you! At this point, we are counting down the weeks until we can find out if you're a boy or a girl (about 5 more weeks). I cannot wait to start decorating your nursery and collecting the things we'll need for you.
You're already so precious to us and we pray for your little life and your health as a family every day. Keeping growing big and strong and we'll see you in about 6 months!
Love,
Mommy, Daddy, & Noah
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