Baby #2 Update

I'm so excited that I get to do this with our second little blessing! I did weekly pictures with Elliana during my pregnancy, but didn't keep a record of my feelings, things I liked/disliked, etc. This pregnancy has been completely opposite from the last one too. So here we go!

How far along: 7 weeks

Gender: Don't know yet, but can't wait to find out!!!

Weight gain: Actually have lost 1 1/2 lb

Maternity clothes: No maternity clothes yet, just living in my warm fleece leggings

Stretch marks: Hoping for none again this round!

Belly button in or out: In

Emotions: Overall pretty good! Just really tired, and drained

Sleep: Is pretty good at night. I wake up early in the day (before my alarm), and I am way more exhausted this time around

Best moment this week: Had my first ultrasound!!

Worst moment this week: Getting hit with sinus problems...

Miss anything: My energy, especially with a 2 year old running around

Movement: Nothing yet. I've heard you are more likely to feel movement sooner the second time around though!

Cravings: Oh my.. My first big craving was Chipotle...I had it twice last week, but now all I can think about is the Thanksgiving goodness that's coming later this week. 

Queasy or sick: I have had a little nausea feeling here and there. But it's nothing like it was last time. 

Looking forward to: Feeling some movement and of course finding out the gender!

God's Perfect Timing...

I truly believe that God has a sense of humor, but his humor seems to always be to our benefit, right? Well it was for us.

As most of you know our family moved in a new home in the middle of September. We moved in believing that we would be closing and become the homeowners at the end of October. Well, it turned out some things were not done correctly with the loan process and God closed the door to us buying the home. For a week Lucas and I were trying to work it out for us to buy this home. We didn't understand why this was happening. We've done everything right. We found out very quickly that there was no way we could buy this home and it make it "ours", and on top of that we found out that we had to move out ASAP, like in 2 days!! We were in shock, distraught, irritated, and very worried. Through all of this though, I told Lucas that God had a plan and we had to trust Him. Easier said than done though, right? Well the night we found out all of this we also found out that God did have a plan, and not only a different plan, but a BIGGER and BETTER plan.........

"The times we think God isn't doing anything, are often the times He is doing His greatest work"

That quote is from the sermon our Pastor preached this past Sunday. I can't get it out of my head (:

We instantly felt peace, happiness, and just overfilled with joy. All we could say is "God knows what He's doing and we just need to let Him do it!" We told our families, who were just as thrilled and felt better about our situation as well.  

Elliana is just as excited as we are! She keeps looking for a baby in my belly button, and keeps telling us she wants a baby boy haha. She will tell us that she will love the baby, kiss the baby, help with the baby, but will not share mommy and daddy with the baby! I have a feeling that may change since she will be a little older when the baby is here, and I think she will have a harder time sharing the baby more than sharing us! She's such a little mommy jr. already, and loves loves loves babies! I just can't wait to see her as a big sister. 

As far as a home? We are hoping to be in something after the new year but we are putting it in God's hands and following His plan. 

Here are the pregnancy announcements that our wonderful photographer, Jodi Hyde took for us.

I love the last picture with that little pouty face. She loves watching "hoho" on tv, just not in person.

Baby Roberts #2 estimated arrival is July 2014! (:

RESOURCES:

Jodi Hyde Photography