Pregnancy Comparison

With this being our second pregnancy people always ask how things are compared to the first. I really started thinking about it lately and you would think based on old wives tales or common beliefs that we weren't having two boys.

First trimester
  Tucker

•  We didn't know we were even pregnant until late into my second month. Surprise!!!
•  At the start of my third month it was when the "girlies" started to grow, and grow. 
•  Felt great health wise, emotionally I was a roller coaster. So much worry and what if's.

 Lil' man

• Knew we were pregnant right away, had been tracking ovulation and actively trying.
•   "Girlies" started growing right away, luckily no one put it together before we announced.
• Lots of nausea, so many days I just wanted to lay and not move. Emotionally I was so psyched and rushed to tell our super close friends and parents.

Second Trimester
Tucker

• Slowly spread the news, while the Man and I were getting more excited and our parents, we had some judgement from others ( we weren't married at the time, hello old school thinking)
• The smell of fresh mowed grass made me nauseous
• Started craving and loving ice pops. 
• Felt great, no maternity clothes needed yet.
• While he moved a lot we easily saw it was a boy, placenta was in front so we'd feel less front kicking.

 Lil' man

• Announced on Facebook, told students, shared with teachers, shouted from the roof tops.
• Got over all nausea, but still had some car sickness
• Started showing, wore the "belly band" a lot and didn't fit in some shirts anymore.
• Shortly into the ultrasound found he was a boy then he moved constantly from that point on. Placenta in back so less rib kicking, more bladder attacks.

Third trimester
Tucker

• Between class and coaching schedule had plenty of times for naps.
• Spent hours researching, reading books, trying to find out everything we needed to know.
• Kept swimming while coaching. 
• Felt really good the whole time. Except for lower sciatic back pain.
• Super excited for him to come, a few baby showers, setting up the "nursery" space in the apartment.

Lil' man

• Sunday naps, much more busy with full time job and Tucker
• Reviewed books as needed, relied more on our doctor, spoke to other moms
• Researched all the new toys and supplies
• Definitely more tired this time around, more anxiety with this guy- still
• Sort of setting up his space, but trying not to crowd his brother will his "big boy" room is being finished.

 Births (only one for now)
 Tucker

•  No early signs, contractions, or close calls
• Had membranes stripped by OB on Friday, 11th
• Lost mucous plug that night (TMI, sorry)
• Went for a long, cold walk with the Man
• Started contractions late Friday night, Tucker came at 11:55 Nov. 12, his due date after two pushes!! Epidural was wonderful!!!!

Lil' man (so far)

• Started having Braxton Hicks at 36 weeks, mostly on days where I do a lot
• Swollen ankles, but rare back pain.
• We'll have to see.....