Number 2 is on the way!!

We are thrilled to share that we are expecting our second child - due August 4th. We are so excited and know that Noah will be a great big brother!

Moe and I were initially thinking that we would wait until this summer to start trying to add to our family. Well this baby had another plan and we couldn't be more ecstatic! I had actually taken a pregnancy test the Tuesday before Thanksgiving which was negative. By that Sunday - I thought it would be best to take another test. I packed Noah up and we headed to Target and I bought a one pack $4 generic test. We got home - inconclusive - ugh! Packed up Noah AGAIN and we went to Walgreens and bought a $25 First Response 2-pack! Sure enough, pregnant!

I immediately asked Noah - "Noah, do you want to be a big brother?" To which he responded, "Noooooooooo" - his answer for everything!

Next step...tell Daddy. Moe had been traveling that weekend and wasn't

scheduled to get home until after 7pm (Noah's bedtime). I decided to keep Noah awake long enough to see Daddy. I put him in a mommy-made onesie that said "Big Brother" and waited for Daddy to walk in the door. Once Moe walked in he started playing with Noah. A few minutes went by without any mention of the t-shirt. Finally I asked, "did you see his shirt?" To which Moe replied, "Yea...whose is that?" "It's HIS!" I said. "No Way!" It was really funny and we were able to celebrate for a little while as a family before putting Noah to bed.

We have had one doctor's appointment which went beautifully. I hadn't been feeling very pregnant - besides being tired and a little irritable...so I was anxious to see that little kidney bean! Dr. Somani was so excited to see us! We got right to the ultrasound and the baby looked perfect! The heartbeat was 170 and he/she was even fluttering around a little.

I was surprised at how informative our doctor was with a second child. I received the same amount of pamphlets, magazines, forms, paperwork...etc as I did when I was pregnant

with Noah...and here I thought this was like riding a bike. "Every pregnancy is different," they say.

I have been feeling pretty good so far. No morning sickness but I have been pretty exhausted...especially by the end of the day. I am just now starting my 12th week and therefore the last of my first trimester! Moving forward into the second trimester is when I'm suppose to be feeling my best. I can already feel some of my energy beginning to creep back. I must say, it's much more difficult this time around while caring for a 17 month old! We wouldn't have it any other way :-)

Our next appointment is next Monday January 25th - so we'll get to hear the heartbeat once again! We will keep you posted!

With Love,

Moe, Emily, and Noah