Similarities and Differences

I'm exactly 14 weeks pregnant! The majority of morning sickness has subsided and now I'm back into my routine of working and being a mom! I wanted to remember some of the differences between this pregnancy and when I was pregnant with Addison.

Similarities

I felt exactly the same "pregnancy" naseaous feeling all day long. I still gag myself sometimes when I brush my teeth. I get the same rush of excitement and overwhelming feeling of love when I get to hear the baby's heartbeat and/or see him/her in an ultrasound. I know I'm only 14 weeks, but I still don't show any signs of having a pregnant belly, which I really didn't grow out of my regular pants with Addison until 18 weeks, so it's looking like I'm going to wait awhile longer to show this time too.

Differences

I threw up a lot more with Addison, but felt naseous for about a week and a half longer (3 1/2 weeks) this time. I was a lot more tired with Addison, but it probably has a lot to do with not thinking that much about it now, because I'm busy chasing around a 2 year old! It has taken me a whole lot longer to get my appetite back with this pregnancy. I don't have to use the bathroom as much this time, but yet heartburn has started a lot earlier (2 months compared to 6 months). I couldn't stand the smell of peanut butter with Addison, it doesn't bother me this time. I have a lot more patience with my job and with life in general (it might be because I'm getting older and/or I'm too tired to care about somethings) :)

We've told Addison about us having another baby, but she doesn't understand. She can point to my stomach when I ask her, "Where's mommy's baby?". She says the baby is a girl when we ask if it's a boy or girl. I'm hoping we'll find out within the next month!!! I can tell you though, the new baby is going to ROCK our little Addison's world. She is use to being the center of attention and enjoying mommy and daddy all by herself! We're hoping she'll adjust well and "help" with the new baby just like she takes care of her baby dolls!!!

I'm looking forward to finding out the gender, pulling out all the baby stuff, seeing Addison with her new brother/sister, and of course holding my sweet new baby! Until then...I'm enjoying watching my 2 year old grow more independent and learning so much about her little world and enjoying my adorable second grade students!