Oh, Baby!

Oh, Baby. I'm going to have my hands full! I've decided it's about time to announce that we're expecting a new little one! I've known for a month but was waiting until I saw my midwife and made sure everything was ok with the baby to announce the news. I went yesterday and everything looks great! We couldn't hear a heartbeat on the doppler--it's hard this early and baby wasn't cooperating. Bummer! But I had an ultrasound and there was my tiny little peanut with a tiny little heart beating strong! It's amazing how God forms these little ones! The baby already has tiny legs and arms and was jumping all around.

I'm  9 weeks, 4 days today. If all goes well our new little one should arrive around December 4th. Yep, 2 kiddos with b-days the same week! Lucy is Dec. 7th. Maybe it will be another girl and I won't have to buy any clothes!

How am I feeling?:
-Nauseous.
-Fatigued.
-Nauseous.
-Tired.
-Did I mention nauseous?
Haha! Maybe it's because I have an active toddler to chase, but I am feeling much more sick this time around. Last week (week 8) was the worst. The nausea never went away. Not fun. Thankfully, I am feeling a little better this week. I started feeling a lot better at week 10 with Lucy. So I'm praying that it's the same this time. I think I can make it a few more days! I think. :)

I'm doing things a little differently this time around:

-Seeing a midwife.
-Exercising 5 days a week (at least trying!). I never exercised with Lucy (horrible!). I'm determined to exercise regularly--mostly because I'm starting this pregnancy 11 lbs. less than my pregnancy with Lucy and I don't want to lose all of that hard work! I've been doing a great job so far and it's making a difference! I haven't gained much weight and still fit comfortably in all of my clothes. Yay! I consider this a great accomplishment. Ha! :)
-Eat Healthy. I did not make the best food choices when I was pregnant with Lucy. I think she was made of Taco Bell and Pizza.
-Not getting induced. I want to go into labor on my own this time.
-Can't promise no epidural but I'm willing to give it a try. I'm going to have to psych myself out over the next 7 months. We'll see.

So that's the scoop for all of you who wanted to know! I will try to post a weekly-ish update and pictures of my growing tummy. Thankfully there is not really a baby bump yet---so no picture. Maybe next week.
We are very excited and praise God for another child to love and raise to serve Him!