This is an example of what my 10 week baby looks like. It's not my ultrasound. My 6 week ultrasound looks like a big ball of goo. Apparently the baby is an inch long right now.
Sorry that I haven't been updating the blog as often lately. I just got back home a week ago and then I have been sick ever since. But apparently it's a good thing because I am pregnant! Wow. Baby #4. This is such a blessing since we miscarried in September, though it would have been better timing, it just wasn't meant to be. Obviously. So if you hear me complaining about being sick, just knock me over the head and remind me it's a GOOD thing. Not literally. I tend to fight back. But I'm good at taking things from nice people. I have lost 2 pounds so far, not the ideal and NOT the way anyone wants to lose weight, but I feel like I already have a little baby pooch. Way earlier than the others.
Things I have learned so far:
Jet lag + pregnancy = yuck.
Head cold + pregnancy = double yuck.
My kids are better than I thought. They have been so awesome lately. Helpful, kind, capable. . . it's been so nice to be able to depend on them. It has been even surprising to see what they can handle.
Jet lag + pregnancy = yuck.
Head cold + pregnancy = double yuck.
My kids are better than I thought. They have been so awesome lately. Helpful, kind, capable. . . it's been so nice to be able to depend on them. It has been even surprising to see what they can handle.
All I want to do it sleep. Can't I just sleep for a few months straight until the sickness ends?
I can't do everything I want to do anymore.
Things I have forgotten:
Everything
How sick I get when I'm pregnant.
Things I have forgotten:
Everything
How sick I get when I'm pregnant.
Cravings so far:
Fruit (primarily oranges)
Vegetables (primarily red, orange, and yellow peppers)
Eggs
Hamburgers
Fruit (primarily oranges)
Vegetables (primarily red, orange, and yellow peppers)
Eggs
Hamburgers
*If you are going to comment to ask me if I am crazy, don't.
*If you are going to comment to ask me if this is finally our last, don't.
*If you are going to comment to ask me if this is planned, it was. It was just not the timing we planned on. We wanted it EARLIER. :) Life goes on. And we feel very grateful.
(I have already been asked all three of these questions and I just don't want to give the answer that I really want to give. Sorry if I sound grumpy.)
We're so excited for you guys! Yeah for baby number 4! You're a great mom and will do great with another baby. We love you guys!
ReplyDeleteOh and I meant to say that Brandon will be awesome too!
ReplyDeleteHow funny - those were EXACTLY the three questions I was going to ask! :-) Kidding.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! We can't wait to hear about Baby #4! You have a good recipe going so far!
WOOHOO! Four is FUN (mostly).
ReplyDeleteThat's so funny, because we wanted later. I had just started getting gun-ho and getting into a workout routine. I wanted to lost 30 pounds. I have so much more to lost, but thought that would be a good start and then we'd have a fall baby and they'd be almost three years apart. Well, like you said, I guess it wasn't meant to be. I guess there's a reason for my girls all being so close in age. I think it's primarily to drive me crazy. I was sitting in YW on Wednesday night and just looked at the Beehive, the Mia Maids, and the Laurel, and thought, I'm going to have one of each of these....at the same time!! Anyway, congrats!! I'm happy for you and I feel you on the sleep for a few months thing. Hope it passes quickly and you can enjoy the rest of your pregnancy.
ReplyDeleteI get annoyed by the "are you done" question too. Like to the point that sometimes I want to bite off their heads. Nice huh? So don't worry I won't ask. (Like it's people's business anyhow...) Congrats, Chapman family. Yeah I forgot how sick pregnancy made me- by the end of my morning sickness period I had lost 5 lbs. Now I'm on track for the weight I'm supposed to have (which is an enormous feat of eating all the time I swear).
ReplyDeleteI just want to tell you (again) how happy I am for your growing family! Your three beautiful children are going to be wonderful big siblings your newest addition! I hope you're feeling better soon and please let me know if there is anything I can do for you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Monique! You're such a great mom. I'm sure you'll handle four kids with grace. Somehow you make it look so easy. Good luck with your pregnancy. And go get lots of rest...cause that's so easy to do with 3 little ones. :) Sometimes tv is the only answer.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! I am SO excited for you guys! YOU ARE A GREAT LITTLE MOMMY! Woah. Just noticed the caps lock was on. Hmmm, I'm gonna leave it big to add emphasis. We wanted Dylan a lot earlier too, but looking back the timing has worked out even better than it would have. Funny how that works sometimes.
ReplyDeleteYAY CHAPMANS!! we have been WAITING for this! congratulations!! another adorable little chapman! we're so excited for you! when is this baby due?
ReplyDeleteYay for grumpy Mo :] Just kidding, I'm excited for you! And we're thinking of having four, so I'm interested to see how it all goes. Of course if I was closer I'd offer to help out!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That's so exciting!
ReplyDeletecongratulations
ReplyDeletebeing crazy is good! it makes life interesting, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
Monique,
ReplyDeleteYou are the most collected SANE mom I know. I think you should have more. Who cares if it was planned? Any little spirit would be so lucky to be a Chapman. So happy for you! Now, one question: Any inkling if it is a boy or a girl??
I'm the first! YAAAAAAAAAAAH!!! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!! Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteAhhhhhh MOnique!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you! People who make beautiful babies should. :) Anyway, COnGRats!!!!
Now about the sickies. Oie. Seriously does that really have to be a part of it? I really really struggled with this one. I think I am just a wimp, or maybe its because I CAN'T sleep all day since I have to make sure the child already out of the womb isn't going to burn the house down. So feel free to whine to me. I will pat your blog on the header empathetically and feel your pain with you!
Congrats! And sorry about the being sick part. That stinks.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh I am so excited for you! Wish I would have know when I saw you so I could give you an even bigger hug!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! That's so awesome. I'm happy for you two - and the sisters!
ReplyDeleteI want to hear your real answer to the questions. Please? Pretty please!
ReplyDeleteCOngrats!
Congratulations!!! (not that I had to read your post to figure it out--your title totally gave it away ;) )
ReplyDeleteWow!! Congratulations. You guys make beautiful kids so keep them coming :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited for you and so sorry for your miscarriage. Even after my three I worry about miscarrying the next one. You are a fabulous mom and we're so happy for you!
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