I haven't posted much about baby #2 since our IVF/FET cycle, but here we are 20 weeks into pregnancy and we're moving right along. I was pretty nauseous and really tired my entire first trimester, but thankfully that has all subsided. I've been going to the doctor every 4 weeks since March and everything seems to be on track. At my March appointment, my doctor again recommended the genetic testing (same that I had with Declan) and we went forward with it. We got the results back and also found out the gender of our 2nd miracle -- we are having a BOY and estimated due date is 10/14/2021.
In early April, we surprised Declan with the news he was going to be a big brother and at first, he didn't have much to say about it. Now, a few more months in, all he talks about is his baby brother. In fact, he's talked so much about him, Declan's preschool finally asked me a few weeks ago if we were having another baby. Declan also has named baby brother and we're on board with his decision. Baby boy #2 will be named -- Connor. Or as he has been affectionally calling him, Baby Connor. He is absolutely thrilled now to be a big brother and can't wait for Connor to get here so he can play toys with him and teach him how to play hockey. He also wants to go to the hospital and get a slushie -- the same thing Daddy did when Declan was born. His innocence is the absolute sweetest!
Besides our family, who we told back around Easter, we have stayed pretty quiet. I finally told my bosses two weeks ago and they were super happy for us. I told my team last week and they also were excited. Since that time I've been telling more work people that we're expecting and really it's been more apparent these last few weeks as my belly is pretty noticeable now.
I didn't intend to wait so long but with a lot going on at work (more companies, more stress) and losing Kinny, I just needed time to get through some things. I also wanted to figure out what exactly my plan was for maternity leave. With Declan, I took 12 weeks off. I didn't know if I could manage the 12 weeks again but wanted to come up with a plan for my bosses and team. In typical Lindsay fashion, I'm more worried about everyone else than myself.
This Thursday, I had my 20 week anatomy scan and baby Connor is growing as expected and is perfect. He weighs approximately 13 oz and its an active boy. Throughout the scan he was moving all over and wasn't too happy with them trying to check all of his organs and appendages and made it clear with little punches in my belly, which we got to see in the scan. He's an active boy and I've been feeling movement for a few weeks, again around Mother's Day, which was super special for me.
We're starting to get the nursery ready for Connor and also moving Declan to his "big boy" room. I know Declan is going to be a great big brother and we're excited for the months ahead.
