Baby Talk

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Getting ready for baby (2011)
Preparing for Baby #2 is so much different than preparing for #1.  It’s kind of like getting ready to board a 747 to Europe.  I know the ride is going to be long, bumpy, and at times uncomfortable.  But I also know that once the plane lands and the jet lag wears off, I’ll be ready to explore this new land (or tiny person) and enjoy every second of the trip (or lifetime in this case).

A few popular questions I have received thus far;

Have your dreams revealed the gender of the baby?
With Paisley, before I was out of my first trimester, I dreamed about my perfect little blue eyed boy.  Sure enough, the ultra-sound later revealed a perfect little boy and upon his birth the bluest eyes you ever did see. 

This time around I have dreamt about a boy and a girl (no, there are NOT twins in there).  I have felt sicker this time around, but that could be because I am chasing a very busy toddler while growing a new baby.  I have to say I “feel” like it’s a girl, but I could be wrong.  I would love to have a boy and a girl, but I would also love to have two boys that are best friends and play sports together.  So either way, I will be beside myself with love and happiness at this new little life.
A vasa previa success story
What are the chances of you having vasa previa again or having to go on bedrest?
The chances of vasa previa recurring are said to be 1:3000, the same chance as any other pregnant person.  An ultra-sound will be performed around 20 weeks to make sure I did not hit the lottery twice.  As for bedrest, there is no reason to think I should be put on bedrest.  As long as no complications arise, this will be a normal (and uneventful) pregnancy. 
 
Will you have to have another c-section?
Tiny and sweet
I previously mentioned that I love my Ob.  Here is another reason…she has completely given me the freedom to choose between delivering VBAC or C-Section.  She recommended that I read about the pros and cons of each and said she would be there whatever my choice was.  I asked her opinion and she gave me her honest, educated opinion.  I made my decision based on what was best and safest for the baby. 

Will you cloth diaper again?
Yes yes yes!  I can’t think of a more cost effective, environmentally friendly task I would rather take on.    

Our healthy lil fish
Will you breastfeed again?
Before little P was born, I very much wanted to breastfeed and Scott was a huge supporter.  We heard that it was hard and sometimes it just doesn’t work for every new momma.  So we entered into it with the mindset that we want to do it, but we won’t beat ourselves up if it doesn’t work for us.  It worked and it was an experience I hope I am able to create again with this new baby.  If it goes as well as it did last time, I plan on donating the surplus to the local hospital. 

I think those are the more frequently asked questions I am getting right now, besides “Do you think you’ll have more kids after this?”  We are going to bite our tongues for now with the answer. 

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