My babies

My firstborn baby

And my other baby (at 12 weeks)

Pregnancy 1 vs Pregnancy 2

The differences between my pregnancy with Campbell and this pregnancy are outstanding. A few differences to date (14 weeks tomorrow).

1. When I was pregnant with Campbell, there was never a day (or minute :) that I forgot about being pregnant. I thought about it constantly, talked about it constantly, and constantly fantasized about her and having her with us. Although I am very excited to welcome a new addition to our family, I just don't have that same preoccupation as I did before. I actually forget I'm pregnant a lot of the time. I attribute a lot of that to being so much busier than we were then, being content with our family of 3 for the moment, and to feeling so good this time around.

2. I was exhausted when I was pregnant with Campbell. Like take two or three naps a day tired. This time, I haven't really felt tired at all. I'm not going to lie, I go to bed fairly early most of the time and sleep great at night...but that's not so different from my norm. I had some nausea initially, but even that went away about 8 weeks and was never very severe.

3. At this point in my pregnancy with Campbell I had already gained 16 pounds. (I only wish I was exaggerating!). I've gained one pound so far this pregnancy. I am beyond pleased with this particular difference!

4. With Campbell, from about 6 weeks on I KNEW it was a girl. Never once did I waver. By this point in my pregnancy with her I had bought an excessive amount of girl clothes. This time, I have basically no intuition regarding gender. Makes for interesting name discussions...and a hard time waiting until 20 weeks!

5. I had a lot fears when I was pregnant with Campbell about something being wrong with our baby. At times I felt preoccupied with worry about things that could go wrong. It is not at all that I don't care or don't long for a healthy baby this second time, I think I just have more realistic expectations and the benefit of some experience. I know what it is like to walk a terrifying journey about your child's health, and although one of the most difficult struggles I've had in life, I am also grateful for the changes in perspective, faith, and relationship that were the outcome of Campbell's sickness. My OB told me recently that you have about a 2% chance of your child having some kind of health issue. While I appreciate the low percentage, I mostly trust and appreciate the God who walked us through such a struggle with Campbell, showed Himself faithful, and changed us in the process.

Just a few differences to date!

Reunited. And an orange.

One of the wonderful things that happened recently at our house was the reunion when Jo version 2.0 arrived in the mail. All is right in Campbell's world again.

The other day she shared her orange (her newest fascination) with Jo. Campbell wants her orange slices on the peel. Unfortunately, she also eats the peel. I heard her tell Jo, "Jo! Don't eat peel." Wonder how many times she has heard that herself :)

Feeding Jo

"I need 'nodder one"

Wipe hands.

Easter!

We had a fabulous Easter. Sunday morning we went to church, which was amazing. Celebrating the sacrificial love of Christ corporately has never been as sweet as it is with the community of believers we have at The Waters.

Getting ready for church. Someone is not currently into cooperating at picture time, but I got a few good smiles. Check out the fabulous dress GiGi made. Not only is it undeniably cute, but the vintage feel and quirkiness are a definite reflection of Campbell's mama's style.

Due to the fact that her daddy leaves at the crack of dawn on Sundays for band rehearsal, she got her Easter basket after church. Her strategy is to dump and conquer.

After church and a quick nap for Campbell Rose & her daddy, we headed over to my parent's house for a lunch (dinner?) of brisket. My sister and I are adamantly opposed to ham as an entree. I made up a recipe for macaroni and cheese that was a hit. I feel pretty smug about my domestic goddess-ness.

Campbell hunted eggs that her cousins hid for her. Then dumped them out of the basket and collected them multiple times.

Lauren, MiMi, and a bunny.

She also played on her tricycle for the first time. I like this first picture because she looks like she's just hanging out on her bike like a big kid.

And I love this one because of her hair blowing and moving, which is what she looks like as she runs and plays throughout every day.

King Family Update

We have some news...

That's right, we will soon be a family of four!!


We cannot wait to meet our newest little joy. October 2010!