And a bit more randomness and baby #2

I found this picture on my phone. I took it when we were at Great Grandma's for Christmas. This is Miss M's new "cheese" face. She loved playing with all GG's toys that were toys from either Grandma Lu and Aunt Lynne or Craig and I. She's playing at an old desk that I fondly remember playing with as a kid. It was a lot of fun for reasons I can't remember but Miss M liked it too which was sweet.

Okay.  Time to switch gears and talk about baby #2 instead of Miss M. Gasp.  I am not really worried about Miss M freaking out about baby #2 coming along b/c it happens to kids every day and b/c I can't let myself. It does no good to dwell on how ticked she's gonna be when this baby enters the world.

We had an ultra sound last week and found out that the baby is for sure a boy!!! It's hard to believe. I don't know why since there was a 50% chance it was a girl or a boy.  I thought it was a girl since my pregnancy has been pretty consistent with my pregnancy with Miss M minus the over consumption of donuts.  Thankfully I am not working and thus not going to Dunkin' Donuts everyday and therefore have managed to pass stage one of the gestational diabetes obstacle.  I have to retest in four weeks. I don't know why but that's what they told me today.

The ultrasound technician did have a hard time measuring and looking at the baby because he was moving all over and turned the wrong way.  I have to go back tomorrow so she can look at and measure the spine and maybe a few other things. I hope this baby cooperates tomorrow as I would prefer not to reschedule yet again. All these doctor's appointments are not really convenient when you have a toddler to tote along with you or find someone willing to take her without abusing a friendship!

Baby #2's profile.

When I was pregnant with Miss M, we took a lot of pictures of me progressing through the months.  We don't take any similar pictures this time. I have decided it's not because we are already neglecting baby #2, but rather we used to take pictures before we left for work when I was cleaned up (not always the same as showered) and presentable for a photo opportunity.  Now when Andrew leaves for work I am either still in bed or look like I just rolled out of bed (which I probably did).  Maybe one day I will be presentable for a pictures of my ever growing belly.

Baby #2 is much more active than I remember Miss M being at this stage.  He's all over the place all day everyday.  I wonder if I am consuming too much caffeine or if this is the life I need to prepare for with a boy!