2nd Trimester

My second trimester is almost over! The time has flown by this time around. I guess having a little one already at home makes it go by much more quickly! 

We waited until 20 weeks to tell Taylor she was having a baby sister, and she went with us to the ultrasound. She got very confused because I told her we were going to see Baby Sister and she thought I was having her, like Aunt Hehe just had Andi. It took her about a week to quit telling people that her baby sister was here. She had all her teachers at daycare worried because they know I'm not due until January! 

Taylor has been very sweet. She always wants to rub, hug and kiss my belly. I have to watch out though, or she'll pull my shirt up in public to show others her baby sister! 

Just this week she told us that Baby Sister was her best friend! I hope she always says that, but I have my doubts. 

During our long car trip to Missouri, Adam and I finally decided on a name. We have been throwing it around for a while, but I finally got Adam to commit. Her name will be Leah Brook Tomlin. Leah is after Adam's maternal grandmother, Leatrice, and Brook is after his paternal grandmother. It was her maiden name. It's also Papa's middle name and Uncle Brad's middle name. 

Below are (horrid) pictures of my belly each month, compared with Taylor's pregnancy. I don't remember feeling this uncomfortable this early with Taylor. Sleeping is already tough and I'm already sore at the top of my belly where everything is getting pushed. I don't say this to complain, I want to remind myself of this if I ever think about getting pregnant again. I've heard a lot of people say that you just know when you're done, and I think I might be there. I'm not 100%, but I'm pretty close! I know it'll all be worth it when I have little Leah in my arms though! I can't wait to have two little girls running around our house! 

17 weeks with Taylor                           16 weeks with Leah

20 weeks with Taylor                                   20 weeks with Leah

24 weeks with Taylor                       24 weeks with Leah

By week 24 with Taylor, I had only gained about 4 lbs. I don't even want to mention how much I've gained this time around! I'm still hoping I'll stay under a 30 lbs weight gain though. 

Also, I think my belly has grown even more in the last week. I'm pretty sure I actually felt it growing last Wednesday, so I already look bigger than the 24 week picture.