Tick Tock, Tick Tock

I feel like there is a constant clicking of seconds going away in my life and the nearness of this new baby making it’s first appearance. I was at 33 weeks yesterday (8 months+ for those of you that don’t think of pregnancy in weeks). With a “no later” than December 13th arrival, that means there are only 5-6 weeks left until our lives change drastically again.

We are truly excited and a little anxious. We were just discussing the other day how spoiled Isaac has made us. He sleeps until 8:30 every morning (some mornings until 9:30). He plays well by himself, us and others. He hasn’t woken up in the middle of the night since about 8 weeks old. Oh my, we are in for some changes!

Overall, I think we are still leaning towards thinking that this baby might just be a girl, although the NST’s are looking hauntingly familiar. My greatest “indications” that make us lean this way include:

• More hormonal, emotional and moody this pregnancy (as if that could be possible).
• A serious aversion to red meat (still can’t eat it to this day).
• Craving a lot of sweets, etc. I craved salty with Isaac. I know this is a wives tale but it is totally true with this pregnancy – boy or girl. I remember wondering when I was pregnant with Isaac why people craved ice cream. Now. That is all I want.
• Carrying the baby a bit differently and haven’t gained nearly the weight I did with Isaac.
• No (okay once) leg cramps. I use to get leg cramps nearly every night when I was pregnant with Isaac.

These of course might be coincidences. We are okay either way. We just love playing the guessing game. Any guesses from the peanut gallery?

I thought it would be fun to post a few comparison pics of my belly from when I was pregnant with Isaac and then this pregnancy. I even found the outfit I was wearing with Isaac to try to recreate the picture as closely as possible. Take a look:

33 weeks pregnant with Isaac

33 weeks pregnant with Mystery Baby #2

So what do you think?

(Honestly, the bare belly pictures are a little more interesting to compare, but I thought I would spare you the stretch marks)