22 weeks Pregnant with a 10 month old.

A lot of the focus of being pregnant again so soon is the end game 2 kids 14 months apart. While that is the part that is going to affect us forever, right now the fact is I have a 10 month old and I’m 22 weeks pregnant and still nursing (it might not be much but it still takes a toll.)

Nursing while pregnant is an energy suck and I would say that is the 2nd hardest thing for me (the 1st being my milk supply reducing so drastically.)  Some days I’m great  and the next I’m dead tired and barely able to function. I’ve used more caffeine this pregnancy than I did with the last and honestly more than I do ‘normally.’ It’s still not much, well under the rules and regulations so I’m not letting that bother me. I would say 2-3 servings per week. I am noticing that keeping up with exercise helps a lot, the weeks I workout I’m much more focused and awake.

Having a peanut of a baby is helpful though. At her last check up Apple was 5% for height, 3% for weight and 50% for head size (just had to include that I think its funny.) Having her be so small and light is a blessing. 

There are some physical limitations though. I’m starting to notice my tummy being an issue, we have her crib on the lowest setting since she stands up and can pull herself off her feet. For now its ok but I can tell bending over that much is going to be harder in the future, we will figure it out. Also things like helping her walk or bending over while I’m sitting on a chair/couch and she is playing on the floor are getting more difficult, but again there are ways to work around that.

Lastly there is just the time aspect, we are planning on making out guest room a guest/play room and repainting and carpeting…there just hasn’t been time to do that with a 10 month old in the mix. I would also like to make a quilt for gummy bear but that may have to come later…. I think I found the fabric though : ) want to see????

Over all I don’t think being pregnant again so soon has been fine, the only true negative is the cut in milk production. However keep in mind that is different for everone. Don’t let that stop you 😉

 

Week 22 Bumpdate for Gummy Bear!

Here’s Week 22, neatly summarized!

•  Size of the Baby? Papya ( thebump.com)
• Current food craving: Candy….but I’m working on it.
• Workouts:
• Food Aversions: None
•  Sleep? My right ear is plugged so I’m sleeping on an incline…I don’t like it.
• Movement? Not much makes me wonder if I really felt them before my placenta is in the front so that hinders the feelings.
• Symptoms? Tire out easily but that is it!
• Next check-up? 24 Weeks with the midwife.
• Best Moment of the week? Well Mother’s day of course, a picture from Avi (handprint flowers from daycare,) an great birthday/mothers day gift from Mac and flowers and a card on the day!
• Looking forward to: Memorial day weekend with my family.

Life is crazy and I love it….and hate it. I need to find a beter routine for keeping the house picked up because its a stressor for me. BUT I’ve learned its a stressor and just that knowlage seems to help me deal with it better.