Just in case you missed my subtle placement of the news in my last post, it would appear I am pregnant. Which means we beat our previous attempt record of 2 months.
The reality is still sinking in around here. We’re both excited, although I think Aaron’s a little disappointed that we hit the jackpot on the first try. After all, the real fun is in the trying, right? I never would have thought I’d get pregnant the first month.
And while excited, as this reality sets in, I find myself feeling a little overwhelmed at the thought of a second child. Two kids. Two separate beings, going in different directions, at different developmental stages. As an only child, I have no idea how people manage two children at once, but I’m going to find out. I don’t know which part will be harder – the beginning, where child #2 is largely immobile yet more high-needs, or later, when child #2 is walking and I have to try to keep two sets of hands out of trouble.
I was a little nervous when pregnant with Cordy, but I told myself that people have been having children for millions of years, and somehow most managed to raise a child without a crisis. Now I’m telling myself that same thing about having two children. There are several people I look to, both in real life and in the blog world, with more than one child, and I’m sure in the upcoming months I will be begging for advice.
So it looks like I’ll be due sometime around May 21, which means I get to miss out on being pregnant in the heat of summer this time! Woo-hoo!
On the to-do list now is to call my doctor to set up the first appt., and to stock up on ginger ale and crackers, just in case. When pregnant with Cordy, 6 weeks pregnant to the day, I was hit by a 24/7 nausea that didn’t go away until around week 12. (That day also happened to be the day we left for a vacation to the Disney resorts and Disney World. Sigh.)
While the thought of going through that nausea again is not pleasant, at least I can look forward to the 15 lb. weight loss that will accompany it.
I got over confident when pregnant with Troll Baby. I figured, “I”ve done this before, no problem.”
My best advice is that always remember they are two completely different people. A friend had to point that out to me after hearing me say “Dylan never did that,” about 5632 times.
Congrats once again, Mama!
Congrats!
CONGRATULATIONS!
I’m very happy for you guys 🙂
(We got pregnant on the first try with TQ and the second try with P)
Yay!!! I got pregnant with the beast in the 1st month, and my hubby was NOT ready for that! In his head, he thought that trying would take a long time, so he’d have time to prepare himself…so even though we both knew we were trying, he was in shock and was pretty quiet for like 2 days!! (theBeast is his 1st child.)
Oh my gosh!! I am so excited for you! Congratulations. I will say many prayers for you that you will not need to open that bottle of ginger ale!
That’s so wonderful. Congrats!!
I can totally relate to the shock of reality — we got pregnant on the 1st try with our second, and neither myself or my husband were expecting it to happen so easily and fast. Our kids are over 4 years apart, so my 1st son is a big help. Maybe Cordy will take on the mommy helper role. Good luck!
Congratulations!
Looking forward to reading about the coming months – may they be blissfully nausea free. (i was on the ‘ohmygodi’mgoingtopuke’ plan from weeks 6-14. sucks.)
Congratulations! That is wonderful news. Don’t stress out too badly about the reality of having two children. It takes a couple of months to adjust to a new routine, but I am sure you will manage just fine.
Congratulations! I’m glad that I found you, as you are very entertaining! And yes, two hands into everything is difficult. Sorry beans. But, not to be cliche…oh what the hell. There’s more to love. If that’s even possible. But it is. Congratulations.
Congratulations that is such exciting news!
Congrats!! My birthday is May 21st!! How cool would that be? Well probably not much- considering you don’t know me lol.
Congrats Congrats!
That’s so exciting!!! It’s a little scary having another kid, but you guys are good parents, so I’m sure you will do well. I’m just so excited I’ll have another cutie to play with! :::jump with joy:::
I got two at once and I realized we just do what we have to do. You’ll do a great job.
I only lost 15 pounds my first trimester and I was sick from weeks 6 – 22, you must have been REALLY sick.
Congratulations!
Two kids takes a bit of getting used to, but you do get into a rhythm with it eventually. I know I feel a little less overwhelmed these days, and it’s only been 6 weeks. There are times, however, when I wonder if I’ve lost my mind. I’m just hoping that’s normal….
Congratulations! Wahoo, You won! 🙂
May 21st is my oldest daughter’s birthday! My girls are 26 months apart. I’m taking it one step at a time but I do find as they get older it becomes easier because they are so interested in each other. Plus it is easier to reason and explain to an older child.
May 21st is my “half-birthday”
Not diggin’ the nausea, but you’ll get through it! (Mine lasted the whole pregnancy, ugh!)
Congrats again. Maybe the sickness will skip you this time?
We got pregnant on the first cycle with Sam and now I know what disappointment we will be up for when we don’t get it so fast the next time around. You really are speedy!
And don’t worry about having 2 kids. Remember you already did the whole total change of lifestyle thing with Cordy. It will be different and life changing but not nearly to the extreme extent it is the first time around because you are already there. Of course I have no idea what I’m talking about and will probably be saying everything you just said some months from now…
woo hoo congratulations christina, cordi’s gonna make a great big sister and you a fantasti mother of 2.
I had no morning sickness with the Munchkin. With Nick I had it from 6w2s until 13 weeks. 🙂
Josh’s birthday is May 13.
Congrats!
My second pregnancy was COMPLETELY different from my first. So, the nausea may miss you…let’s hope it does.
So far, managing two is scary. I’m sure it’s no more scary than trying any other thing for the first time. We are definitely learning on the job.
Congrats and God Bless!
Whoo Hoo!
Wait till you try the one kid strapped in a stroller, one kid running point and the dog tripping up everyone!
Yeah….two is
interesting..but fun!
Really…you are soooo much more blase about the second one so you are not freaking as much….you let them eat things off the ground, stuff like that!
And you won’t get huge during pregnancy because you are too busy running around after no 1 AND too busy to worry so much!
There you go!
I hear you on the nausea and weight loss, but mine last the entire nine months. Maybe this pregnancy will be different for you and you won’t even have a hard time with the nausea. “They” say that each child makes you feel differently.
I have no advice for you, but I will be living vicariously through you, of sorts. I’m still on the fence on whether I want another one or not (definitely not anytime soon!), so seeing how your experience goes, I might get some insight!
Here’s hoping that you don’t start getting sick!
Aw, honey, you’re going to make having two look like fun! Even when the two of them are driving you toward the looney bin. 😉
for the record, the third time was a charm for us.
May baby – how wonderful. I’m so so so happy for you. Don’t miss “the trying.” Though like you, I get lucky early, from what I hear the trying is not always the fun part, especially when it goes on for months.
YEAH!!
I had to giggle at Aaron’s reaction, because that was Kyle’s reaction both times too. Me, I’d rather hit the first time. It’s a load off everyone’s mind, and you’ve still got some time to enjoy yourselves.
Congrats! It happened for us on the first try too. And Cakes b-day is May 19.
Well timed for Blogher!
congrats! i hope our baby is due around the same time.
xo
Congratulations! i am so happy for you. i am going through the anxiety of having #2 in 5 weeks, but i know that once the baby comes everything wil fall into place (I hope) I had such bad morning sickness with this pregnancy that I was put on Diclectin – that stuff is a God send I tell ya! Congrats again and I can’t wait to hear more 🙂
congratulations!
many wishes for a healthy 9 months!
I am so excited for you! Congrats!
Congratulations!!!!! You have got this fertility thing down, girl! I may need help with that in the not-so-near future!
I remember when Doug and I had our oops moment a month ago, I wasn’t ready to be pregnant….but then I was kind of sad that I wasn’t.
I swear I can never make up my mind!
Dawson turns two tomorrow…..and I often feel ready for another baby, but I can’t convince Doug (he’s worried about the financial impact.)
I certainly hope you have a……smooth pregnancy. 🙂
Congratulations again to you! And Aaron and Cordy, too!!! Yay!
Congratulations on your pregnancy. That is so wonderful to hear. And although having 2 kids is different, it’s still wonderful. You will instantly love the other one as much as you love your daughter.
Congratulations! I don’t know how people with more than one child manage. I worry about this too as we think about baby #2, but I know that they do. It’s just like anything else that you sit and contemplate. When put in the position, you just figure it out.
I think it’s wise of you to turn to friends and family for support and ideas. I, personally, turn to the Supernanny! 😀
Congratulations! I’m excited to read about your pregnancy journey.
OMG!!!!
Congratulations!
I am just so thrilled for you, Christina. So thrilled!
Everything good happens when I step away from my computer! Mwah!