Baby (Number Two) Journal: Week 5

Dear Baby,

We finally got around to telling your grandparents about you! We were waiting for this mug to arrive for father's day, to surprise them.

They were surprised, but it took quite a while of them looking at the drawing to realize there was an extra person in the photo!

So far still feeling good and haven't had any pregnancy related yucky-ness! I've been sick this week, and so has your big sister Lorelai.

We picked up a double stroller online already. One thing you'll learn about me is I try to be prepared for things as soon as possible...that means buying a stroller 8 months before I'll actually start using it.

The nursery has been our big project this week. We got shelves for your room this week, and worked on the nightstands for the guest bedroom part. A crocodile stuffed animal arrived in the mail along with a "Nana" dog for your Peter Pan nursery.

Pregnancy this time around has been different. I'm not in a hurry. Although I'd love to meet you, I like keeping you our little secret for now. I also know the later parts of pregnancy aren't all that fun (not being able to buckle my shoes, not sleeping well, heartburn, and being all-around giant) so I'm okay with things moving a bit slow. I also know when you arrive our lives will be turned upside down yet again.

Nothing further to report on our end---next week will be our first doctor appointment!

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