Yay! I’m really starting to feel better again!  While I’m still tired, I haven’t felt sick this week, which has been such a blessing.  I’ve been feeling some fetal movement, which of course is super exciting.  I don’t have a lot to share this week, but like I said, I’m so glad to be feeling better!

week fifteen with Vera

We’re moving right along, hitting the 14 week (yay… second trimester!) milestone this week!  I’ve noticed I’ve been feeling significantly better this week, with little to no nausea.  I’m still feeling tired, but I am so thankful to be getting out of the nauseous stage! 

On Monday I got a huge burst of energy, which was awesome, and I cleaned house and did laundry all day!  I’m hoping I get a few more bursts like that this weekend for our celebration of Vera’s first birthday.

We continue to praise God for this new addition to our family!

Week fourteen with Vera.

I had another appointment with my midwife this morning.  We got to hear Baby Mango’s heartbeat for the first time!  It was strong and constant… clocking in at about 168-172 beats per minute.  Everything seems to be going well, though I have lost weight since my first appointment a month ago.  I think that’s probably due to the fact that I am still breastfeeding Vera.  My midwife said that continuing to breastfeed as long as I can is perfectly safe!

I’m still not feeling the greatest, but I think in the next couple of weeks I should see some improvement in that respect.  I’m still quite exhausted, but I am thankful that I can get a little nap most afternoons while Vera sleeps.  I’m sleeping relatively well at night (I usually only wake up once).

Thank you for your prayers for our family!

Week thirteen with Vera.