Two Pink Lines

Talk about a whirlwind of emotions! Baby Mullendore is due May 1st, 2015!

We started trying early May, after I got my IUD out. It only took 3 months! I had lots of issues with my Mirena. The last year was full of cyst on my right ovary that kept bursting, one sent me into the hospital it was so big and had burst. I was terrified my ovary had twisted resulting in a hard time conceiving. Buuuut that didn't happen! I waited two days after my missed period. Something told me to take it at night even though Michael was nervous of a negative. Sure enough BAM positive within seconds of peeing on it! Of course he made me test again two days later with morning pee. The first line is the one that detects the pregnancy hormone, the second is just the control line. My levels were/are so high the line was stealing dye from the control line!

Telling David I wanted it to extreamly special and cute, buuuut of course that didn't happen. This pregnancy has been hell. The first 9 weeks were nothing but extreamly nausea with some vomiting. Dinner time was the worse. I basically couldn't eat dinner for the first 8 weeks. Stress made me throw up, and that's all David would do to me in the morning. He is always very concerned when I'm sick so we had to tell him so he knew I was fine. We sat him down after dinner one night and told him he was going to be a big brother (again, since Chris has another) and to say he was excited would be a very big understatement! He instantly wanted to see the baby and know when it was coming out. Then it became real when I told him the EDD. His first question: "Will I be here for it or at my dads?" Of course he will not miss the birth of his brother/sister! His second question: "Michael will you still be my dad?" This broke both our hearts seeing how he realized Michael will soon have his own child, but like the amazing step father he is he went cuddled David and said "Just because this will be my child doesn't mean I will love you any less!" Cuuuuue the water works! Every new week David wants an update on the baby and to see the video of the week! It is the cutest thing ever and makes me so excited to finally be giving him a sibling!

Differences in pregnancies:

David - some nausea and vomiting but never missed a day of school 

Peanut - extream nausea and some vomiting and can hardly move or clean

David - tired but not exhausted, nap after school was perfect

Peanut - EXHAUSTED and naps make it worse

David - early cravings were not much, I remember pickles and cottage cheese

Peanut - early cravings are craaaazy and sweets and French fries are front and center

David - horrible horrible acne. Omg nothing helped it.

Peanut - clearing up my skin, actually! 

When they say you show faster with your second they were not lying. I didn't think I'd show too fast since it was 5.5 years ago that I had a child and at one point lost all the baby weight. Already having to do the rubber band trick and bought a belly band for pants that won't even zip... Crazy!

At 10 weeks exactly, 10.3.14, we FINALLY got to see the baby!! Sharing that moment with Michael was so special. I've been through all this before, doesn't mean I'm less excited but more excited for Michael and seeing his baby! He is already an amazing step father to David so I know he'll do great with this peanut! Since we hadn't even seen the heart beat and twins run STRONGLY on his side (moms side) we were very curious how many were in there, not to mention my hormone level was very high which happens with multiples. The waiting was horrid. Anxiety was front and center for Michael. We let the tech know about the twin thing so she would scan and check hardcore! As soon as she put the thing on my tummy we saw it, yes it, THERE'S ONLY ONE!!!! The little peanut was sleeping and would wiggle a little when I laughed or she pushed on my tummy but was so still! David was ALWAYS a wiggle worm. Lets hope this is a sign of balance ;)

Having a cold while pregnant SUCKS ASS. Tylenol does not help these headaches and the stuff I'm allowed to take for allergies don't work on me. Benadryl is my very best friend, along with my husband. It knocks me out and I feel a little better in the morning. I only take 1, even though 2 is still safe. Michael has taken David to school for me so I can get plenty of rest. It's amazing but this cold crap can go away anytime.. 

11 weeks - according to The Bump!

Peanut is the size of a lime (1.6" .25oz)

Peanut is moving around more and more

Peanuts skin is see-through, but closer to looking like a baby

Peanuts fingers and toes aren't webbed anymore 

Peanuts tooth buds, hair follicles & nail beds are forming

How far along: 11 weeks!

Total weight gain: -3 lbs

Maternity clothes:  just my belly band! I did buy a shirt that was too cute to pass up and last one in my size but haven't been able to wear it!

Stretch marks:  no new ones

Sleep:  trying to get used to not being able to sleep on my tummy again... What sleep?

Best moment of this week:  seeing our baby!!!!!!

Miss anything:  broccoli. It gives me such BAD heartburn. Annnd my scolding hot showers.

Movement:  still too early

Food cravings:  fries, apple anything, cinnamon 

Anything making you queasy or sick:  the smell of coffee and my hubs everything bagels 

Have you started to show yet:  oooooh yes! Although most people say they can't tell

Gender:  too early (think pink!)

Labor signs:  lawd no!

Belly button in or out:  innie but making its way to be flat already

Wedding rings on or off:  still on

Happy or moody most of the time:  moody. Fatigue has kicked in and when I'm tired exhausted I'm such a crab

Looking forward to:  hearing the baby's heart beat for the first time at my next appt (10/23)