Introducing Baby Boy Holden #2

That's right, the Holden House is expanding! On or about December 15th, we will excitedly welcome our 2nd little boy.

Our little lemon (that's how big he is this week) is already excited to meet his big brother. He made sure to say "Hello" to Carter at his 8 week photo shoot.In order to change the karma this time around, we changed doctors and hospitals to Piedmont. We are also seeing a maternal fetal specialist who will be doing regular ultrasounds as the pregnancy progresses so we can try to catch any sudden changes quickly so we actually make it to the hospital this time. My OB has said she would rather send me in to be induced if I show any signs of premature labor rather than risk another car birth.

As a result, we got some nice pictures at our 12 week appointment...Including the "It's a Boy" money shot ;)So far all the tests and scans have gone well. Baby is measuring dead on for size and our NT screening results were excellent. I go back to the Dr in early July and I will start weekly Progesterone shots then. They are hoping they will help me carry the baby to at least 38 weeks this time.

As for all those first trimester feelings, things have been a little different than last time. Physically I feel much better and I have a much better idea of how to control my nausea which has been nice. I am significantly more tired this time which is undoubtedly impacted by trying to keep up with an active 13 month old. I am feeling a little better as I hit the 2nd trimester so hopefully that trend continues.

We'll keep everyone posted along the way!