Being pregnant and having a one year old to care for is definitely different than the first time around! When I was pregnant with Audrina, people repeatedly told me, “Whatever you do this time, you have to do for each child.” I’ve failed at that…miserably. I haven’t blogged about my pregnancy, kept a journal, posted ultrasound pictures [big sigh] I haven’t even purchased one item for this baby. (Although I have knit a few things for our first photo shoot!) Just putting this in writing makes me feel terrible 🙁

Early in the pregnancy we had some concerns about viability. Waiting those few weeks, praying everything would be ok was difficult. It took me back to the uncertainty & loss of our first pregnancy. I think that in many ways, this time, I mentally prepared myself for the worst. By God’s grace the baby has grown and developed just as he/she should, but I still struggle with those fears and worries…I’ve had a hard time turning my thoughts around and letting myself get really excited, believing everything will be ok…I need to work on surrender 🙂

We had our “formal” ultrasound last week and got wonderful results. It like a huge weight was lifted off my chest as we reached this milestone. I resolved myself to upload the pics I have, and post more about this pregnancy and our preparations for baby. Here are our favorite shots from ultrasounds so far…my gut still says baby boy 🙂

AND…tonight is Audrina’s first night sleeping in her new bedroom! It just needs a few final touches on before posting pics (I’m waiting for the area rug and canvas to arrive this week.) It has been so much fun decorating a special “big girl” room just for her! I just adore my baby girl 🙂