It's a Girl!

No question about it- it's definitely a girl! We are so excited!

Our appointment went really well, I am now 20 1/2 weeks along and feeling good.  I'm not sick nearly as often as I used to be and I'm definitely getting my energy back.  I've been able to get back to the gym everyday and it feels great.  Our little girl is super active, she's really getting strong and last Sunday Chris was able to feel her kick a few times.

This pregnancy has been so different from Nathan in many ways...
-I love that we get ultrasounds at every appointments, with Nathan we only had 1 at his 20 week appointment.  It is so fun to go in every time and know we're getting another glimpse at our baby.
-I'm definitely less anxious in a way," been there done that"...but I think I'm so much more nervous about having 2 kids...one is hard enough! Especially since Chris will not be able to help out as much as with Nathan (but I won't have to go back to work either...)
-I've been more scared for the actually pregnancy this time.  After some issues at the beginning that sent us to the doctor early, I've been nervous about this baby being healthy in a way I never was with Nathan.  I think because everything was so perfect with him I've been even more worried that this pregnancy won't be.
-So far with this pregnancy I've only gained 4 pounds...I think by this point with Nathan I'd already gained over 15.  I am still not looking hugely pregnant, but I wasn't really with Nathan either- I was just eating a lot of french fries and Junior Bacon Cheeseburgers, but all the weight went straight to my thighs, butt, and face :) I really embraced the whole "eating for two" idea...
-This time I have not felt like talking about being pregnant as much as with Nathan.  The moment we found out with him I was dying to tell everyone- family, friends, my students, random strangers...everybody! This time I really haven't felt the need the share it as much.  We kept it a secret for so long it was actually hard to tell people and talk about it...and this time I just haven't felt the need to tell everyone I meet all the details.
-With Nathan it was fun for me and Chris, but knowing that Nathan will be a big brother and is excited for the baby adds a whole new dimension to having a baby.  I'm excited for us, the baby, and for Nathan- he'll be great brother to his little sister!