Peanut #2

We are so happy to announce that baby #2 will be gracing our presence sometime around the end of April. The photo above is from my first ultrasound at 11 weeks. Because of previous miscarriages, I had prepared myself not to hear a heartbeat. I went in expecting the worst so that I wouldn't be disappointed. So when the "thump thump thump" came on the screen I couldn't help but shed a tear. The baby was bouncing around and measured the right size. You can even see the baby's little hand up by his/her face in the ultrasound photo. I was so relieved!

I am now 15 weeks along. I have been morning sick, but I am starting to feel better. Today I saw the doctor and got to hear the baby's heartbeat again. It's such a miracle to know that a baby is inside of me and I'm giving it life. I am helping it grow. I already feel such a connection to this little one, as does Ben. Although my miscarriages have been hard, they've made us appreciate our babies so much. And this one is no exception.

I've also started to show a lot sooner with this  pregnancy. This picture was taken this morning.

I'm finally crossing over the "Is she pregnant or gaining weight?" phase. Thank heavens.

So there's our great news. We find out the gender of the baby in December at my 20 week ultrasound. I have my suspicions about the baby's gender, but I was completely wrong with Nayeli so I'm still not too sure of myself. Besides, be it boy or girl, we're just thrilled to be expecting again.