June 3, 2012

Another post I found in my drafts... loved re-reading this!


I've had perma-grin for most of the day. This particular Sunday is a day I truly will never forget.

Today, we found out we are expecting our second child!!

The day started out normally, just figuring out the logistics of where were we were going to church today since I had a wedding on Magazine to attend so we opted for church in Havana with Ryan's dad. While getting ready I told Ryan we needed to stop and get a pregnancy test to "feed my addiction." Hello, my name is Sarah, and I take monthly pregnancy tests. He kinda of laughed at me, but I told him I was serious that I took a test every month since we had started trying. It helped me ease the anticipation I guess. We stopped by Wal-Mart in Dardanelle and then stopped by mom and dad's on the way so I could "use the bathroom." This wasn't the first time I had done this so I'm sure my parents thought nothing of it. When I took the test I immediately saw the postitive sign and I immediately teared up and thanked God for this blessing. I rushed to the car with the test in my purse and we said bye to my parents. Ryan had hung out in the car with the baby and mom and dad came outside to see him. As soon as we said bye and before we even got the windows started rolling up I shrieked, literally shrieked-- I'M PREGNANT! Ryan didn't believe me so I whipped out my test and proved it to him. We weren't seconds from the house and Ryan asked if we should tell our parents today. I, of course,was going to bust at the seams so we turned around and pulled into the drive. Dad was outside and mom was just about at the door so Ryan waved her out to the vehicle and as she was walking up I said that the real reason I came over was to take a test and it was positive! They were so excited!! I think in shock as well. Once we hugged and got our congratulations in we loaded up since we still had to make it to church. On the way we called Ryan's mom and told her. I think she was shocked as well. After church we had lunch and ended up telling Steve and Talina who were so excited too!

It's hard to believe that Ryan and I are going to be parents again. It's even more hard to believe that Wyatt is going to be a big brother!

I feel so blessed to have another little baby growing inside of me. I continue to thank God for choosing Ryan and I as his or her parents. 

So far, I don't feel any differently...just on cloud 9 as I've kept telling Ryan all day. 

Pregnancy #1 vs. Pregnancy #2

This was originally started back in October...

Questions
With #1, the biggest questions are: how are you feeling, what are you having, and when are you due?
With #2 the biggest are: how are you feeling and is this your last?
I feel like most people genuinely care about how you are feeling and then seriously want to know just how crazy you are and just how many bambinos you are going to have.

Sickness
With #1, it was definitely managable. I had a few weeks of feeling "yucky" but it definitely wasn't anything I couldn't handle.
With #2, my butt straight up got kicked. I started feeling sick at around 6 weeks and it didn't subside until a little after 16 weeks. This round is was so bad I had to get medicine from my doctor. Not fun.

Cravings
With #1, I was grossed out with sweets. I could eat pretty much anything aside from the sweets.
With #2, I want nothing but sweets. I also get sick when I eat fried foods. French fries always sound so delicious, but anytime I eat them, I want to throw up. I guess it's good because sweets and fried foods would be horrible.

Weight
With #1, I very, very, slowly put on the lbs.
With #2, I will probably gain about 70 lbs. I feel like I am half way there. Oh well though...there is a thing called a gym and it will become my bff in late February.

Emotions
With #1, I had them under control. I was more happy and content than anything.
With #2, I have another life I am looking out for and that in itself is much more emotional. The tiniest thing will bring tears to my eyes.

Baby's room
With #1, by this time with Claire the walls were painted, the bedding ordered, and wall stuff was picked out.
With #2, we will be lucky to start it by Thanksgiving...

Documentation
With #1, I did my weekly bumpdate picture and questionaire.
With #2, I am lucky to remember taking the picture.

These two pregnancies have been completely different. I really loved my first pregnancy because it was all about me. Yep, I'm honest...I liked taking naps at my convenience. I liked coming home from work laying on the couch for hours on end watching tv. I liked being able to walk 3 miles every day because I had the time. Now? Now Wyatt is my first priority. Getting him dinner on the table by 6 (my old walking time) comes first. Getting bath time done (on my night) and him in bed by 8 is our priority. I just don't have the lazy down time that I did. Miss it? Of course, but Wyatt is definitely worth it. I loved everything about my first pregnancy. Everything. This time? I'm just okay with it. I guess it's just harder on me. Not really harder, I just don't have the time to wonder about her. I'm just busy busy with my 1.5 year old. I guess one thing that hasn't changed is that I feel just as blessed this go around. Babies are truly the greatest blessing there is and maybe I realize that more this time. I'm so ready to hold my sweet baby girl!

Wyatt's Annoucement

He’s been searching high and low (mostly low) looking for a baby brother or sister to play with:

Look no further little boy, because momma knows exactly where one is!

Wyatt is going to be a big brother!!!

Sweet Baby Davis #2 is expected to arrive in early February. We covet any and all prayers for our growing baby!  Yay!!