Party of 5

Nielson, Party of 5! 

We are so excited to announce that we will be adding a third little one to our circus family this summer!  So much to share...I am currently 20 weeks along, halfway there!  It's so awesome to *finally* be feeling like myself again.   Here is my first "Pregnancy Journal" for Baby Number 3!

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Symptoms: 

Nausea/Food Aversions

In both of my previous pregnancies this has kicked in around 6 weeks.  This go around, I was feeling great at 6 weeks and thought I might be spared from my terrible morning sickness, but it came rushing in at 7 weeks and stuck around right up to week 18.  I'm still neutral regarding what I eat, but I'm not struggling constantly any more.  Thank goodness.

Exhaustion

I can't even explain...I yawn constantly, lay down any chance I get.  Just so tired .  But I charge through each day and 6 pm feels like a victory.  I've truly been in survival mode these past few months.

Pregnancy Blues

It's no secret that pregnancy, specifically the first half, is hard on the body.  And it's also hard on me mentally.  My heart really goes out to those suffering with chronic illness because, not only is it physically difficult, it's downright depressing.  It's sad to not want to eat, to not want to go anywhere or do anything...to not feel up to social interaction.   I have felt absolutely in over my head the past few months and it's only been the last 2 weeks that I've cracked the surface.   

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Anticipation:

Because of my "advanced maternal age" I get to have a second anatomy scan next week, which is exciting.  Oh!  I almost forgot to mention that this baby is going to be a surprise (boy or girl)!

Gosh It feels so good to be excited about things again!  We are taking family pictures this weekend- hopefully we will have beautiful weather.  K and I are having a mini staycation soon, and EB is performing in Alice in Wonderland at the end of May.  It's shaping up to be a great Spring season.

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Other:

I don't feel like we have a whole lot of baby preparation this go around...We already have everything we need, so maybe just diapers and wipes. We decided to go ahead and get a bunk bed for the girls.  They are doing SO well with the transition, just minor bedtime drama.  It is such a relief to have them settled together and know that the nursery will be ready for the new addition.

We opted for one with stairs (that double as storage!) and they love it.  They currently both sleep on the bottom so the top is a sort of fort/play space.

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Such an exciting and busy time!  I'll share more soon.

xLaura