14 Weeks

Finally took my first bump pic for the blog! Last time, I took several of these "Before" shots, from week 6 onwards, because I didn't realize there would be nothing to see until week 16 or so...My jeans are starting to get uncomfortable now, though, so it's time to start documenting!

My symptoms seem to be less intense but lasting longer this time. Yesterday I spent ages in the Union shop looking for something to eat, because I was hungry and nauseated, but the sight of almost every food made me feel sick. I've been eating lots of fruit, yogurt, and hummus with pita bread, and my usual lunch has been a cheddar cheese ploughman's sandwich (cheese, chutney, lettuce and tomato on wheat--preferably mature cheddar). Last time I was off my coffee (even the smell wasn't appealing anymore), but this time I'm still keen on having my one cup every morning. 

Announcing Baby Bettie #2!

George is going to be a big brother in January!

First images of Baby Bettie #2, at 12 weeks and 4 days:

George is very excited to be a big brother!

He's been asking some great questions--we've told him how big the baby is and where the baby is, roughly, but the other day he pointed to my thigh and said "Is the baby's leg in there?" I love that concept of anatomy!

He's been talking and singing to the baby occasionally--at the end of the video when he's turned away, he says "I'm singing to the baby". So sweet!

We're so excited to finally be able to announce the pending arrival of Baby Bettie #2! We'd been hoping for another baby since last autumn, and I got my positive test on the U.S. Mothers' Day, May 12th--so appropriate! We're thrilled and can't wait to meet him or her! Baby is due 16 January 2020, but I'm assuming it will arrive late (Richard's more optimistic and thinks it will arrive a little early). George's due date was also the 16th and didn't arrive until the 26th--hopefully this one will be more punctual!

I'm 14 weeks tomorrow, so heading into the 2nd trimester--it's been different from last time so far. I'm not as tired (or maybe the fatigue is just as bad as last time, but I'm more used to being tired?) and generally not as nauseated as I was last time. I've been being careful to eat lots of snacks throughout the day, as I feel sick when I'm hungry. Last time it was Belvita breakfast biscuits (very portable!), but this time I've been loving fruit and Alpro yogurt. Some things have been the same--Biscuit is very friendly once again (yay!) and I've been craving Mexican and American food. We've had BBQ veggie burgers, sweet potato fries, watermelon, lots of tacos and quesadillas, and George's favourite, corn-on-the-cob. For 4th of July, I found root beer and we made floats--it was fabulous! I've been trying to eat healthily and stay active, however (swimming once a week at work, walking to and from work, etc.) and so far I haven't actually gained any weight. Last time, I wasn't active (1-2 hour naps every day...I wish!) or even working during the first trimester, I gave into cravings more often, and I put on about 8 pounds, so that's another difference this time around! 

4 Years Old!

George is 4 years old today!

He requested a Paw Patrol cake this year--chocolate with vanilla icing and Oreo filling

Birthday cards from the family

He's been loving "Hungry Hungry Hippos"--we've been playing it a lot, and we practice his counting with the marbles after each round

Richard and I are both nostalgic about our old Fisher Price medical kits, so we love it as much as he does!

The kits have changed very little in 30+ years--I love the blood pressure cuff!

George got lots of lovely books for his birthday from friends and family and we've been enjoying having new stories to read!

I loved the Harry the Dirty Dog books when I was a kid, so it's been fun to read them again! 

His big present this year was a Mini Micro Scooter!

He wanted to try it out immediately!

We had George's birthday party at Middleton Railway, the world's oldest working railway!

The Party Carriage!

 George and Neve--I just love these two little buddies!

Birthday cards presents from his friends--he got so many lovely things! We've been having a great time reading his new books and playing with his new toys and games! Neve gave him the Buzz Lightyear, which was awesome because he has Woody, Slinky, Mr. Potato Head, etc. but not Buzz. When he opened it, he was thrilled and started pressing the buttons, then stopped and said "Where's Woody? I need to show him!"  He ran off to his room to get Woody--it was so cute!

Favourites at age 4:

Food: Corn on the cob

Treat: Triple chocolate cookies

Colour: Green

Game: Hide & Seek

Car: Land Rover

TV Show: Paw Patrol

Book: "Winnie the Witch" books

Songs: "Shotgun" by George Ezra and "Giant" by Rag'n'bone Man

Friends: Dylan and Neve

Birthday week firsts:
First birthday party with friends
First cinema experience! We went to see "Toy Story 4" at The Light:

He ate a ton of popcorn and had a great time! We were so proud of how well he did!