When I was pregnant with Payton I think I only took one pregnancy selfie at 6 months. Now that I am pregnant again I always compare it with Payton's. I really wish I had taken more pictures to just physically compare the way I hold this baby. So I have taken more pictures this time around.
I feel pretty blessed with both pregnancies in terms of the morning sickness. But the main difference this time around is the CRAZY spurts of hormones. I cry over EVERYTHING. We took Payton to Big Hero 6 and I cried. In an animated movie. What is wrong with me? Poor Tyler has to deal with my up and down emotions every few days. I don't remember being like this with Payton.
Also this time around I still have the crazy cravings, but fortunately (and sometimes unfortunately) I can't cave to my cravings. As I am watching tv shows or movies I notice what people are eating and it always looks so good. The McDonalds and Arby's commercials always leave me wanting to run and get a Big Mac or a Roast Beef Sandwich which honestly I never even ate before. I think it is a combination of being pregnant and knowing I can't eat those things anymore because of being Celiac. But whatever it is, I am partly glad that I know about my gluten allergy because I haven't gained near as much weight with this pregnancy and I have been forced to eat really healthy which makes me feel a lot better.
In total with Payton I gained almost 50 pounds. It is SO hard to say no to pregnancy cravings. So I am really grateful this time around I have to say no. It really isn't an option anymore.
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2 more months and we get to meet this little guy. I cannot wait. Although, this time around I am going to cherish those newborn moments a little more. With Payton I was always looking forward to her next milestone. I couldn't wait until she could laugh. Or sit up. Or say her first word. Or walk. I was always more excited about the next big thing in her life instead of cherishing the little moments along the way. And now Payton is 2 and half, potty trained, having conversations with complete strangers and most of the time doesn't even need her mommy. And it happened just like that. This time around I am going to try to enjoy every moment.
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