Henry's Excitement

Henry doesn't know it, but he's excited.

That's right.  Henry will be a big brother have a best friend before we know it.  And he's already been practicing to be a big brother.  He's so dang cute!

We are anxious and excited for another baby in our home.  I quickly forgot what it was like to be pregnant. Fortunately for me that only means having less energy, being more hungry, and having a weakened immune system.  No morning sickness for me, so I can't complain.

I had my first appointment with my OB doctor today.  Early on in the pregnancy, I was convinced I was having twins. I did not remember being extra hungry and tired with Henry, not to mention the fast-growing belly.  I was totally okay with twins (I was so sure it was twins) and was even excited for two more children in one shot.  The past couple weeks, however, I've come to the realization that I simply forgot what it was like to be pregnant.  Now I remember snacking right before bed and eating first thing in the morning.  Now I remember not wanting to go to work or a morning run.  Now I remember having colds that lasted six weeks.  It's all coming back.  And I realized I was most likely carrying one child.  I was right--the second time.  One baby is coming this December.  I got to see him/her actively moving around with a healthy body and heart.   We're just as thrilled with one child as we would be with two.

Baby number two is due on December 2, 2011.   Let the countdown begin!