My second trimester greeted me with more nausea, weight loss, and a sinus infection among other things. I will spare everyone the details but I did not leave the house for two weeks. The doctor was gracious to prescribe antibiotics without even seeing me because of how I sounded on the phone. A week later, I had a check up and I dreaded it. I was a so worried that something would be wrong because I was still losing weight. To make matters worse I felt horrible that I had taken medications to help get better even though they were approved. The doctor took out the doppler and said "do you hear that?" My eyes widened and I laughed. I even cried when I heard the heartbeat because I was overjoyed to know that BC was OK. The doctor told me not to worry and that the baby would be fine even with the weight loss and medicine. So he prescribed more Zofran and allergy medicine. I am happy to report that after 9 weeks of feeling sick everyday, all day, I am finally feeling back to normal. Also, I can eat! I am now appreciative of being so sick because I think it will make me stronger as the pregnancy progresses. I feel like I will be better equipped to handle the rest of this pregnancy with ease. I don't think it can be worse than being sick for 9 weeks straight. Hopefully!
BC is now able to listen to my heartbeat and voice. It warms my soul knowing that I can talk to him or her all the time. I am never alone. Very soon, I should start feeling movement and I can't wait. I had a hard time seeing the beauty of pregnancy these past few months but now its starting to come together. I feel the connection and it's the most beautiful thing I have ever felt. I know it will only get better. Especially now that I can see BC growing right before my eyes, literally. Soon he/she will make a great cup holder! Ha ha!
As for the rest of the family, Jason will be promoted in October to MAJOR! I'm so proud. Please send him prayers for more safe flights so he can come home. Indy is in good health and his allergies have improved since moving to SC. He is loving the cooler weather and larger back yard. Sarah recently figured out how to use the doggie door. She hasn't attempted it since she first discovered it. I don't think she likes being outside anymore. In less than two weeks, my sister and nephew will be visiting for a week and a half. I have not seen my 22 month old nephew since he was a newborn. I'm so excited! Disney World is on our itinerary.
Stay tuned for big news to include BC's first kicks, more ultrasound pictures, and most importantly - gender news! All happening next month! In the meantime, I'd like to finally share bump pictures. These were taken yesterday - 16 weeks and 4 days.
