Babies

Pregnancy

I've had four of them and they have all had their ups and downs.  When someone tells you every pregnancy is different, they aren't lying! I am here to be another one of those moms who will tell you that EVERY pregnancy is different. The reason is simple, your children are all different.  You can't expect every baby to grow the same in your womb. Sure you're the same person but for 9 months you share space with another human being. 

Brae-Avery- My first son was a surprise, a good one.  I didn't find out until I was well into my second trimester.  24 weeks to be exact.  This little guy didn't pop out of my womb until around that time.   Although I had obvious symptoms I had just never been pregnant before.  He was a mover- A NIGHT MOVER! this little guy was always doing some sort of flip in my belly even when he started to get bigger.  He would always respond to my voice and answer a question with one or two kicks depending on the answer. One kick for yes two for no.  Weird right? No, it's not.  I won't let anyone tell me my baby couldn't communicate with me in the womb effectively because it's simply not true.  I craved limes squeezed into ice water with salt on the rim.  My back didn't hurt at all. I was a week late with him and my labor lasted a total of 26 hours, non active and active labor. All around I was comfortable the entire time, except the heartburn.  

Phoenix- My next son was a different story.  Due in April of 2011.  I was uncomfortably pregnant throughout winter.  My back was in constant pain from my sciatic nerve and this little stinker only moved when I would prod my stomach with my fingers.  I was always laying down watching TV and eating massive amounts of pretzels along with a huge glass of ice water. I slept on the floor the majority of my last months.  It was comfortable, yes weird haha.   He also had a habit of sticking a foot out for long periods of time.  You could literally tell it was his foot and he would just hold it in the same position for hours.  My heartburn literally kept me awake and woke me up for hours. I was in labor for around 11 hours.  Let's just say I was glad to have him out. He weighed 8 lbs!!!!!!!! No wonder my back hurt 

Valiant- This little peanut moved at all hours of the day.  My back wouldn't act up unless I had been doing something strenuous.  I had little heartburn. I ate mangoes and The Soup Kitchen like crazy.  Brownies were my weakness during this pregnancy.  Up until he was born he was small enough he had room to keep moving however he wanted in my stomach.  I found out with him fairly early- around 10 weeks.  I didn't show until I was about 20 weeks. His labor was around 10 hours and was the worst pain I've ever felt.  You all know the details and as to why so I wont go into it here. Emergency C-section was preformed and I heard his cry at 3:16 am.  I knew he was coming though. The day before he had stopped moving in his regular patterns and was less active.  I knew it was the day for sure.  Call It mommy instincts :)   

Baby E- Due on the same day as her brother Phoenix April 19th 2014.  I found out at 8 weeks in September.  I STARTED SHOWING AT 13 WEEKS! Never before had I shown that early.  I knew I was carrying a girl.  It felt different. I felt her move around 16 weeks and I started to get Braxton hicks around 18 weeks.  It was crazy, and it all moved very fast.  The feeling of this pregnancy was all different and I knew I had a little girl in there.  Of course I've had three boys and I wasn't going into the ultrasound with high expectations.  Then boom! ITS A GIRL.  I had  dream of a little girl in July right after my birthday.  Then there she was in my womb growing and healthy.  So here we are at 30 weeks.  My back has been killing me.  I have had continuous heartburn and I wake up every other hour. Luckily I have a heating pad and a husband with back problems so he knows where to massage.  Not lucky he has back problems, lucky he knows how to help me. This little girl is active all the time and will make huge movements.  Its so amazing to watch, I could sit there for hours watching her move. She is currently moving up a storm as I type :)

       In conclusion

Every baby is different and will affect your mind and body in different ways.  Instead of complaining embrace it.  You are carrying another life within yours. Its a beautiful thing.  You may be uncomfortable or in pain but all that leads to a sweet baby who in his/her eyes you are the most important person in their life.