The Arnett Family: 2 down 1 to go

As I finish up the last few days of my second trimester, I worry about what is to come with the third and final trimester of this pregnancy. So far, this pregnancy has been so much easier on me than when I was pregnant with Ashlyn. The first 2 1/2 trimesters were filled with many days of getting aquainted with the toilet and when the last few weeks of my prenancy came to a close, I was on bedrest. I know, two weeks of bedrest doesn't sound horrible, but when you have to rely on everyone else to do EVERYTHING for you and you can't leave the house, you tend to get a little stir crazy.

Needless to say, I have been so lucky to have had the pregnancy I have had. Very minimal nausea (except for the first 20 weeks), and now I can say honestly I am enjoying this experience. (minus the constatnt kicking and punching of my insides! ;) The past few weeks have been a pleasant experience, no sickness, a little bit of exhaustion, but I feel myself energized and ready to clean and organize the house, as well as get everything in line and planned for when baby boy does grace us with his presence. I think they call this the "nesting" period. We have already tackled organizing one room and the next few weeks will be focused on organizing the garage, with our brand new cabinets! I guess it just takes a second baby to finally unpack everything when we moved in 6 1/2 years ago!

Everyday this little guy tends to surprise me, just this afternoon he made it up into my rib area and gave them a good kick. Which makes me worry, if he is already kicking me in my ribs now, what is he going to be doing 10 or 15 weeks from now...oh boy! So I am bracing myself for the road ahead but enjoying my little guy and my new found energy now, before it's gone!

20 week ultrasound