Don’t you think? It was hard getting a picture since they wouldn’t stop squirming, but the movement slowed just a bit so the doctor could snap this shot. Look - I even labeled the parts for you so you know just what the heck you’re looking at. I’m also farther along than the calendar says (which I knew since I got a positive prego test way early), so s/he is measuring 6 days ahead. So between that, and the fact that Conner came early, this kiddo may make an earlier appearance than expected (which as it stands is July 5th). It’s always so surreal to see them on the screen, whether it’s the first ultrasound or the last, but I couldn’t stop squealing. Waiting to see the doctor for 50 minutes, and having my peesh poked and prodded was made up for when he turned the u/s machine on and there was our lil’ baby. Besides the physical this pregnancy has brought, it was great to finally get a look at who was (happily) causing all of my grievances.
I do have to say that I am eating my words already about when I would start showing. I always thought moms were just using the second-time-around as an excuse to jump back into the incredibly comfortable maternity pants a.s.a.p., but I’m realize how wrong I really was. Up until two weeks ago I was still in my skinny jeans, and I don’t say this to have people throw trash at me, but I had a pretty flat stomach still. I just knew I’d make it to the 13th or 14th week before even I could tell I was pregnant. But then last week I started to notice a bit of a change…and then literally this weekend I swear I woke up Saturday and my belly was so firm, and was making itself known. Some of my friends have contested this, doing the ol’ “Oh, but you look so great!” (which, don’t get me wrong, I EAT IT UP), but you know your body and you know how your body looks and feels, and this my friend is the first evidence that my body is being taken over and I am just the host.
The only complaint that I really have about pregnancy this time around isn’t the exhaustion and it isn’t the unpredictability in nausea, but it’s the acne. Ohmygosh I feel like a 15-year-old again, that started with one little bugger who then invited all his friends and every morning a new one is added to the mix. And, ugh, this morning there was one of those super painful ones that feels like it’s rooted in the bone and you know it packed it’s winter and summer clothes b/c it’s going to hang around for. freaking. ever. So gross. I was going to take a picture of it, but c’mon - who really wants to see that?
Tim has taught Conner how to take his clothes off (mainly in preparation for a bath in the evenings), but as you can see, he does this any chance he gets.
I’m still trying to figure out how he did this one. And he’s so stinking fast at it. One minute you’re reaching for a can of corn at the grocery store, and you turn back around and your toddler has his arm poking out of the neck hole. Or you take your dishes to the kitchen and return to the living room to find your toddler standing with his pants in one hand, diaper in the other, and peeing on the hardwood floor.
That’s all for today, folks. We got our first sprinkling of snow and I got a smidge giddy watching it fall. I would love to have some snow before Christmas - it’s just so festive. But this is Virginia after all, and it doesn’t know what time of year it is half the time, so I just cross my fingers and enjoy what we do get. Hope your staying warm wherever you are!
Amy Martin says:
Uh, did you just say “peesh?”
ha! I’m also laughing at Conner’s pic… too funny.
December 5th, 2007 at 3:41 pm
Kim says:
I read the first line and seriously thought you were having twins! Don’t scare me like that!
“It was hard getting a picture since they wouldn’t stop squirming” THEY? How many are in there???
Anyway, now that I have calmed down, congrats again, looks like baby is doing well and is very active just like its big brother!!
December 5th, 2007 at 4:59 pm
nana grahl says:
I’m sure you are “thanking” Tim for teaching Conner how to undress? That is funny because it’s not me…but somehow there’s always a disconnect on what you are trying to teach and the interpretation! He is still the cutest! And you’re right…there is a baby in there…you must have already been pregnant when you came to visit us?
Love,
Nana
December 5th, 2007 at 5:27 pm
Whitney says:
Uh ooooooooooh, the acne?!! My sister had horrible acne while pregnant with my, now one month old, niece. She had so many people come up and say, “You MUST be having a girl!” to which my sister would reply, “How did you know?” and the respons was always, “I can tell by your face, girls always cause your face to break out!” Maybe it’s just these people around Harrisonburg who have been breathing the mountain air for too long, but they were all correct!
December 5th, 2007 at 5:37 pm
Sara says:
Haha, he’s so cute!
I showed a lot earlier with the second one. It’s something to do with your uterus being stretched out from the first pregnancy.
Thank you for sharing the u/s photo, the gummy bear is SO cute!
December 5th, 2007 at 7:24 pm
Filtering Life says:
Whew…now I can breath a sigh of relief…I thought for sure you were having a monkey. Good to know it’s just a gummy bear! So yeah…we are just about two months to the day apart. Glad to see you have your first picture and everything looks good and you got to have Dr. Baker back where he belongs…looking at your “peesh”. Ryan sends (((((hugs))))) your way for the gummy bear. He is over my shoulder making the hand motions that accompany that gem.
Love Conners strip tease. What exactly is Tim teaching him? This isn’t Little Mr. Sunshine is it? Just checking so I can warn Chloe. Miss you…I am surviving in family land.
December 5th, 2007 at 8:46 pm
Elizabeth (formerly devriesthree) says:
Awesome post, Candace. Conner is just too stinkin’ cute. I can’t wait to see who you have hidin’ in your belly.
December 5th, 2007 at 11:29 pm
Melany says:
That newest little one is cute
Love those ultrasound pictures
Enjoy the snow!
December 6th, 2007 at 2:15 am
Christie says:
how adorable! your gummy bear looks so snug and cute all in there. congrats again on your soon to be new baby!
December 6th, 2007 at 5:32 am
oh amanda says:
Yay little gummy bear. I could eat him up…well, you know what I mean!
December 6th, 2007 at 10:37 am
bee says:
I really think Connor’s onto something with that neckline! Very chic!
December 6th, 2007 at 1:43 pm
Emily says:
What an adorable gummy bear! I bet you were so excited to see him or her for the first time. That’s so exciting! When do you find out if it’s a him or her?
December 7th, 2007 at 9:03 am
maternity clothes says:
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December 7th, 2007 at 9:44 am
Karen says:
Hi Candace, I did not realize you were expecting, congratulations!!! I am so happy for you and your family. I wish you a very happy and health 9 months!!!
Karen
December 10th, 2007 at 8:27 am