I am 17.5 weeks pregnant and already this little nugget is trying to distinguish him or herself from big brother Ben. I experienced nausea in my first trimester but no real food aversions or cravings. I "popped out" early on and I'm growing "around" rather than all out in front. Migraines have made an appearance.
(In contrast, my first pregnancy was free of morning sickness and migraines but characterized by a strange aversion to all vegetables. I didn't really show until about 5 months along and for the most part you couldn't really tell I was pregnant if you looked at me from behind.)
Of course, Rick assumes these differences mean I am having a girl.
But, we've decided to annoy our family and friends by NOT finding out the sex of the baby. This little one will be just as much of a surprise as Ben was. Adding to the excitement--he or she will be born around Christmas. My due date is Dec. 20!
Ben, for his role, seems indifferent. Other than the occasional acknowledgement of "Mommy, baby, belly" he does not seem to comprehend an impending change in the family dynamic. Then again, there haven't been many clues or signals.
Life over the last four months has been normal. Our daily routine is intact. Weekends are spent at home or at various events--weddings for Rick's friend Dan, my brother Dan, and my friend Aly. No big summer vacation for us--saving up paid-time-off--but we are enjoying long weekends here and there. Baby Gazica Version 2.0 is happily along for the ride...and at this exact moment is "nodding" (or rolling, punching, kicking) in agreement.
Stay tuned for updates as the next several months progress!
Baby's first, very grainy, portrait.
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