Hello! I feel like this post has been a long time coming! While I wasn’t lying when I mentioned that one of the reasons I’ve been absent from here for most of the summer is because we’re moving and it’s been a little crazy, there’s also another big reason!
About a month before Eric got offered his new job I found out I was pregnant! And then as soon as the morning sickness started to hit we found out that Eric got a new job in Santa Fe, NM, we put our house here in Tucson up on the market and we started house hunting in NM. Needless to say, the last 3 months have been quite the whirlwind and I don’t even feel like I’ve had time to even think about the fact that we are having another little human.
- How far along am I? I’m only 13.5 weeks along right now but it looks like I’m about 20 weeks! I never quite lost all of my baby weight that I gained with Eli and they aren’t lying when they say you start showing earlier with the second baby. Baby is due at the very end of January and I’m excited to have a winter baby this time.
- How am I feeling? This pregnancy has been quite different than last time so far. Even before I got a positive test I was feeling really exhausted. With Eli my nausea kicked in around 6 weeks and was really bad until about 15 weeks. I threw up multiple times a day and wasn’t able to eat very much. This time my nausea didn’t get bad until 7 weeks but besides gagging a little fist thing in the morning I’ve only throw up about 4-5 times so far. While I’m thankful I haven’t been as sick as I was with Eli, I’ve been so hungry but haven’t been craving anything healthy and I’ve been keeping all my food down so I’ve already gained about 10 pounds in the first trimester. With Eli I maybe gained 1 pound by this point. I’m finally starting to feel better and I already feel my eating habits changing so I’m hoping everything evens out this trimester! It’s also been super hot here so I haven’t been exercising at all. Now at 13 weeks I’m only feeling a little nauseous in the evening and I’m very thankful for that!
- Any cravings? The only craving I ever remember having with Eli was for fresh oranges but this time around I’ve mainly been craving junk food and sweets. I’m finally starting to crave more big salads and I’m pretty excited about it!
- Are we finding out gender? While I think it’s exciting in theory to wait until the birth to find out gender, I’m definitely not one of those people! With Eli we found out at our 20 week ultrasound but this time we actually found out at 12 weeks with a genetic blood test. We’re having a boy!!! To be completely honest I was totally thrown off when we found out. As soon as I found out I was pregnant with Eli I had such a strong feeling it was a boy and I ended up being right. This time I felt even more sure that it was a girl, I would have put money on it. So when we found out it was a boy I was a little confused! Before we started trying there was part of me that wanted a girl. I’ve always pictured myself with a little girl, as I think is true for a lot of women but there was also part of me that really wanted Eli to have a brother. I know that same sex siblings can be super close but there’s something about the bond between two brothers that I just loved the thought of. I know having two boys might be a crazy ride but I’m so excited about it! I can’t wait to see how this little boy is different from Eli and I really can’t wait to see the bond that grows between them! <3
- Are we going to have anymore kids? Good question! If you ask my husband he will say absolutely not! When I was younger I always said I wanted three kids but now that I have one crazy toddler two kids sounds a little more manageable to me than three. I do like the idea of waiting about 4-5 years and having another one once Eli and this new baby are a little older. I’ll have to work on Eric though! And, I definitely don’t want to have a third just in hopes that it might be a girl, if we have a third baby it will be because we really just want three kids!
So, this is why I’ve been absent for most of the summer! I hope you all understand! I plan on getting back to my regular two posts a week schedule starting in August but may have to take a little time off once we move into our new house at the end of August but hopefully not too much! I’m looking forward to finally being settled into a new house and new city and being able to relax a little and enjoy the new life that is coming into our family soon!
I hope you all are having a wonderful summer!
Congrats! Mine are 10 and 12 now. You won’t believe how fast that time flies by. Enjoy and best wishes! 🙂
Thank you!! It really does go too fast!
Congratulations Izzy!
Dear Izzy,
Congratulations on your pregnancy.
My best wishes for the new baby, Eli, Eric and specially for you,
Thank you so much, Martha!! 🙂
Congratulations!! Many exciting things happening for you 🙂
thank you so much, Shannon! It’s going to be a whirlwind 🙂
Having 2 boys close in age is a wild ride but so much fun! I also wanted a girl for my second but the brotherly love really is special. ????
That’s good to hear! I had a day or two where I was a little bummed but now I am getting more and more excited! I do hope this one has a little less energy than Eli though haha 🙂
Congratulations Izzy!! I’m sad you guys are leaving Tucson, but I also know this place wasn’t thrilling you with its weather. I wish you so much happiness and can’t wait to see a picture if the new little fellow! xo
Thank you so much, Lauren! I’m getting sad we’re leaving too 🙁 I am looking forward to cooler weather though haha! xo 🙂
Congrats and best wishes!
Thank you!!
Congrats on all accounts! So thoughtful of you to share with your readers! Best to you and your family!!!
Thank you so much! 🙂
Congratulations, Izzy! How exciting to be adding to your family! My first two were girls and then I had a boy – and then five more girls. Like you, I remember hoping that my first two would be friends. Now that many of my children are grown, I’m very happy to see them love and support each other!
Don’t feel guilty about taking time off! You’ve given us so much to choose from – more than I will ever get to!
Thank you so much, Penny!! Oh wow, you definitely had your hands full! That’s so nice to hear! I can’t wait for this little one to get here so they can start bonding with each other! I think it’s so important to have siblings!
Congratulations! Kids are awesome! I have a 6 and I love them all. I also love your blog! Thanks for sharing! Lisa
Thank you, Lisa!! I agree, kids are amazing and I can’t wait to add another one to our family! Thank you for the kind words 🙂
Congratulations, Izzy! My husband and I make your recipes all the time and through your blog and Instagram, watch your sweet family grow and learn 🙂 Best wishes to you, Eli, your husband, and new soon-to-be-son!
From your New Hampshire fans,
Congratulations to you and your husband. Two boys will be fun and tiring. We had 3 children in 5 years. I didn’t stop changing diapers for 7 1/2 years (we didn’t have disposable!).
I’m new to your site but I’m glad I found it. Take care of yourself. I will be praying for you and your family.
Thank you, Gail! Haha, I guess when you have even just one kid there’s always something to do! Three kids sounds like a lot of work but I also love the idea of having a big family!
That’s so nice to hear, Thea, thank you so much for your kind words!
Practice makes perfect – third one will be a girl! Only kidding, congratulations and listen to your body – rest when needed. Enjoy being pregnant once you are over the morning sickness!
Ha! Thank you so much! I think I’m on the very tail end of the morning sickness and it feels amazing! The second trimester is always the best feeling 🙂
SOOOOO Happy for you Izzy!! I remember those days. My 2 little boys R still close, 40+ yrs. later(the girl was 3rd child). Hope all best wishes for U
Thank you, Debbie!! That makes me happy to hear! I can’t wait to see my boys start to bond with each other!
I’m a new follower to your blog but wanted to say CONGRATS on the baby news!. I love your meal plans! Hope you have a smooth and uncomplicated move and pregnancy!
Thank you so much, Kathy!! I’m glad to hear you are enjoying the meal plans! 🙂
Congratulations!! Wishing you and your growing family good health in this crazy transitional time in your lives!!????
Thank you so much, Catherine! I’m excited to be settled soon!