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And baby makes 4!

September 4, 2013

ultrasound maternity photo @bunnyanddolly
First comes love. Then comes marriage. Then comes baby in a baby carriage.

And sometimes, two and half years later, comes another baby in a baby carriage!

That’s right, I’m pregnant — again! Levi is going to be a big brother, and JB and I can’t wait to fall in love with another baby when we meet him or her in late Feburary.

But we’re also terribly nervous about having to care for a newborn again. Middle of the night feedings seem so far behind us that I don’t even remember now how we survived on such little sleep! (That’s the point, isn’t it? We’re designed to forgot how sick and tired and scared we were so that we’re willing to do it all again: pregnancy, child birth, and the newborn months.)

most amazing brother ever tshirt @bunnyanddolly
My intense first trimester hormones were part of the reason why I had such a miserable July and why I’ve been blogging so sporadically this summer. Feeling mentally, physically, and emotionally drained made it so much harder for me to deal with every day work and life stresses. Some days I just shut down completely! Luckily, my family was able to fly to Omaha to help out with Levi and the day-to-day running of things when I was at my worst.

For some women, pregnancy is their happy place. Oh, how I wish that were true for me!

Tomorrow I’ll be 16 weeks pregnant. I don’t have a roundish basketball bump yet, but I’m definitely thicker around the middle. And a bit mushy. I knew I’d look pregnant sooner the second time around, but not being able to fit into my pants as early as 10-12 weeks was slightly devastating nonetheless. I’m pretty sure I could still button my jeans that stage when I was pregnant with Levi!

I’ve already broken into my stash of larger-sized bottoms from my previous postpartum days. Although the scale has barely budged, I’m literally in pants two to three sizes larger than I normally wear. The doctor said this is to be expected, of course; my muscles are stretched out from my first pregnancy. Plus, I’m extremely bloated. I suppose I could start wearing maternity pants now (ooh, comfy elastic waistbands!), but that would feel like giving in too quickly.

While I have no plans to turn Bunny & Dolly into a full-fledged baby blog, I’ll continue to keep you updated throughout my pregnancy. You can expect posts about maternity style, things for baby, and my quickly-growing bump in the months ahead. Also, you should probably follow me on Pinterest, as I’m sure I’ll be pinning lots of mama- and baby-related images there, too!

Thank you all for your love and support!

P.S. – JB chastised me for not including the dog when counting the members of our family, which would make his version of the post title, “And baby makes 5!” Sorry, Briscoe.

(Top photo taken at 15 weeks, ultrasound taken at 12 weeks)

 

 

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  1. Joy

    September 4, 2013 at 8:24 am

    Oh wow!!! Congratulations, PJ! What exciting news. I can’t wait to hear about all your preparations — live and in person in a couple of weeks. Yippee! xo

    Reply
    • PJ

      September 8, 2013 at 3:06 pm

      Thank you! Now I’m so anxious about what to wear to #BHGStyle — none of my jeans fit anymore!

      Reply
  2. Sara

    September 4, 2013 at 8:35 am

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! So happy for you guys!!

    Reply
    • PJ

      September 8, 2013 at 3:06 pm

      Thanks! So, it turned out that we DID bring a baby to your wedding after all — just not Levi 😉

      Reply
  3. Haeley @ Design Improvised

    September 4, 2013 at 9:15 am

    That is such fantastic news – congrats to you!

    Reply
    • PJ

      September 8, 2013 at 3:07 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Paige

    September 4, 2013 at 10:22 am

    Congratulations! Very exciting!

    Reply
    • PJ

      September 8, 2013 at 3:08 pm

      Exciting and nerve-wracking! Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  5. Adrienne K

    September 4, 2013 at 11:10 am

    congrats PJ all the best! I am anxious to see how you handle it. It seems like we’re similar in the aspect that we don’t love pregnancy, etc. and I am terrified to do it all over again considering H still isn’t the best sleeper. Granted he is only 17 months old and I am in no rush but it’s still something that worries me. I know you will tell it like it is!

    Reply
    • PJ

      September 8, 2013 at 3:09 pm

      Thanks! So are you anxious to be pregnant because you still have to get with your son or because you’re worried baby #2 will also have trouble sleeping?

      Reply
      • Adrienne

        September 8, 2013 at 3:27 pm

        1. I am not ready for #2 yet. Nope. Nope. I am pretty content with one. Easier to budget, easier to travel, cheaper to travel, less diapers to buy, no formula (H cost us an arm and a leg), plus we don’t REALLY have room in our house.. we do have one more bedroom but then we will lose an office/guest room and have no extra space.
        2. yes, i am terrified i will have a non sleeping toddler and non sleeping infant. and i will be a basket case.

        so, we’ll see if the time comes for 2.

        Reply
  6. Rachel

    September 4, 2013 at 11:16 am

    I’m gonna be an Aunt again!!! Whoo hoo!!

    Reply
    • PJ

      September 8, 2013 at 3:10 pm

      I did it just for you 🙂

      Reply
  7. Allison

    September 4, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    Mazel Tov!!!!! So exciting. It’s amazing to see your older child meet your younger child for the first time. Will you be finding out what you’re having?

    Reply
    • PJ

      September 8, 2013 at 3:11 pm

      Thanks! I’m 99% sure we’ll find out what we’re having, but a teeny tiny part of me thinks it would be exciting to wait until delivery. What did you do?

      Reply
      • Allison

        September 10, 2013 at 6:44 pm

        We found out both times, but knew we were going to have boys….32/34 children, grandchildren and great grandchildren on my husband’s side are boys. It’s crazy. Part of me thinks a surprise would be fun, but I personally just couldn’t wait!

        Reply
  8. Myndi

    September 4, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    Mazel Tov!! Best of luck for a smooth pregnancy and easy delivery!

    Reply
    • PJ

      September 8, 2013 at 3:12 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  9. Alex

    September 4, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    Congratulations! That is super exciting news 🙂

    Reply
    • PJ

      September 8, 2013 at 3:14 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  10. Shannon

    September 4, 2013 at 3:30 pm

    How exciting!!!! Congratulations!

    Reply
    • PJ

      September 8, 2013 at 3:15 pm

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  11. Erin

    September 4, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    Congratulations!! What a sweet blessing!

    Reply
    • PJ

      September 8, 2013 at 3:16 pm

      Thanks! We’re so excited for Levi to have a sibling!

      Reply
  12. Carrie @DreamGreenDIY

    September 4, 2013 at 3:46 pm

    Congrats!! Such great news =)

    Reply
    • PJ

      September 8, 2013 at 3:16 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  13. Julia

    September 4, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    Yay!! What wonderful news- I was kind of wondering when you were writing about pregnancy related topics a few weeks (months?) ago. All the best!!

    Reply
    • PJ

      September 8, 2013 at 3:17 pm

      Yes, I suppose I’ve have baby on the brain for last 16 weeks or so 🙂

      Reply
  14. Erica Cenci

    September 4, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    Congratulations!! Such exciting news, PJ! So happy for you both!!

    Reply
    • PJ

      September 8, 2013 at 3:17 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  15. Vito

    September 4, 2013 at 4:48 pm

    Congratulations again PJ! 🙂

    Reply
    • PJ

      September 8, 2013 at 3:18 pm

      Thanks, V!

      Reply
  16. April

    September 4, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    Congratulations! 😀 Happy and healthy thoughts for you throughout your pregnancy. Looking forward to reading your second-time mommy posts. Cheers!

    Reply
    • PJ

      September 8, 2013 at 3:19 pm

      Thanks! And I hope my posts will be entertaining and informative!

      Reply
  17. Arlene chia

    September 4, 2013 at 6:42 pm

    Congratulations to you both!!!! Levi will be a fantastic older brother!!!

    Reply
    • PJ

      September 8, 2013 at 3:21 pm

      Thank you! Levi loves babies — especially his “baby Max” — so I’m pretty excited for him to have his own baby sibling.

      Reply
  18. Heather from Poppy Haus

    September 4, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    Yippee!! Congratulations. You look beautiful.

    Reply
    • PJ

      September 8, 2013 at 3:23 pm

      Aww, thanks! I’m always self conscious when I ask my husband to take my picture, so I really appreciate you saying that 🙂

      Reply
  19. Emily Peck

    September 4, 2013 at 10:13 pm

    Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂 That is so exciting!

    Reply
    • PJ

      September 8, 2013 at 3:26 pm

      Thank you! I hope I look half as stylish as you did with my baby bump!

      Reply
  20. Seema

    September 5, 2013 at 2:20 am

    PJ! What exciting news! Congratulations and much love from SF 🙂

    Reply
    • PJ

      September 8, 2013 at 3:27 pm

      Sending my thanks right back to SF 🙂

      Reply
  21. Lynn

    September 5, 2013 at 4:57 am

    Mazel tov!! What exciting news! The newborn days with an older brother to look after are a totally different experience. Before for you know it, you’ll look over to the little one sitting on the kitchen floor smiling up at you and wonder where on earth time went! I’m so thrilled for you all!

    Reply
    • PJ

      September 8, 2013 at 3:24 pm

      Thank you! I look at Levi’s head full curls now and wonder where the time went! I really can’t imagine having two, though… I guess I’ll find out soon enough!

      Reply
  22. Mariah Danielsen

    September 5, 2013 at 10:56 am

    Ahh! So happy for you my dear!

    Reply
    • PJ

      September 8, 2013 at 3:28 pm

      Thanks! And now you know why I dropped the ball on September’s desktop wallpaper! Oh man, I’ve got to get it together!

      Reply
  23. Mari

    September 7, 2013 at 4:04 pm

    Oh my garsh (I’m just catching up!) CONGRATS! How exciting!

    Reply
    • PJ

      September 8, 2013 at 3:28 pm

      Thank you, my dear!

      Reply
  24. Melanie

    September 9, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    I KNEW IT! Well, OK I guess it. Congrats PJ you’ll be missed but I’m sure Baby F’s arrival will be much more exciting.

    Reply
  25. Emily (The Culinary Couple)

    September 9, 2013 at 9:21 pm

    Hooray!! Congratulations!!

    Reply
  26. Rebekah

    September 17, 2013 at 7:18 am

    Congratulations! I’m so happy for you and your growing family.

    Reply
    • PJ

      September 17, 2013 at 9:56 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  27. kim @ DESIGN + LIFE + KIDS

    September 17, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    Congratulations! Baby #2 is so exciting and makes for every day playdates for Levi!

    Reply
    • PJ

      September 17, 2013 at 9:56 pm

      Thank you! Levi LOVES babies, so I can’t wait for him to have one of his very own (so to speak!).

      Reply

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