I know they say you shouldn't compare - but, this is what life has been like so far.

The little person inside of me is already 100% different than Sam, my pregnancy couldn't be any more different than my pregnancy with my sweet little Sam. As many people remember, early on in my pregnancy with Sam the doctors found cysts on Sam's kidneys. So Dan and I were in and out of doctors offices with consultations and ultrasounds from week 18 of the pregnancy. Anyway, with all the possibilities the doctors gave us about what Sam's life might be like when he was born, I ALWAYS stayed optimistic. There came a point in the pregnancy that I realized there was nothing I could do about what was going on, so I turned it over to the Lord and relaxed the rest of the pregnancy. I was able to stay positive for me and the little person inside of me. Stay calm. I remember that I had some nausea (minor) and heartburn in the 3rd trimester, oh and the swollen feet. But, other than that the pregnancy was pretty OK. I remember enjoying pregnancy and thinking I was going to miss it when I had a the baby. Fast forward about 3 years later...Pregnancy #2 **** DISCLAIMER TO SAMUEL KLUNE LIGHT: You are not allowed to use this against your sister/brother in the future. I'm not sure that I have shared everything that this wonderful pregnancy has put my body through. Where do I start? I will try to keep it brief because I know that nobody likes a complainer. Dan and I found out we were pregnant in late July, the nausea started in early August and didn't let up (one bit) until early October. And of course this is a time when the pregnancy is not PUBLIC knowledge yet, so I was just the cranky girl that was getting fat. I never did throw up, but I tried every over the counter product to get some relief from the nausea, the only thing I found that gave any kind of relief was SEA BANDS, they look like sweat bands you wear when you work out. Oh, lets talk about working out - NON EXISTENT in the first trimester - I gained about 30 lbs (that may be an exaggeration) I definitely looked like I did though. Around week 27 I started to develop a rash under my breast and armpits, the doctors were sure it was PUPP, in fact I was tested for it twice and both tests came back negative. I spent about 1 full month in tears itching every inch of my body - I did not have any relief from the rash for almost a month and it was spreading all over my body - Dan wanted to take pictures (I didn't let him, I wish I did now just to have proof of what my body went through for almost 6weeks.) Finally, I was sent to a dermatologist (thank God for Achilles at SSH) where they did 2 biopsy's - both came back inconclusive too - but, the doctor prescribed a low dose steroid and some super strength topical cream. He chalked it up to be a hormonal reaction of sorts. NOW WOULD A SWEET LITTLE BOY DO THIS TO HIS MOTHER IS WHAT I ASKED MYSELF - I BELIEVE A WOMEN WOULD ONLY DO THIS TO ANOTHER WOMEN. I AM TOTALLY CONVINCED THIS LITTLE PERSON IS A GIRL. So at the tail end of the rash I was going through my 3rd round of glucose testing. After having the first 2 rounds come back slightly/bearly elevatated. The 3rd round came back elevated too, so at that point I had to see the Diabetic Educator and Nutritionist at the Hospital so they could start treating me for gestational diabetes. I did learn that when you are on steroids it can raise your blood sugars, but the doctors wanted to be on the safe side. So for the last 7 weeks of this pregnancy I have been testing my blood sugars 4 times a day. Which by the way have all been just fine. They aren't calling it a true case of gestational diabetes, but I still continue to watch my diet and exercise and test 4 times a day. FUN TIMES. On a positive note they have done a handful of level 2 ultrasounds to ensure that Baby Light #2 doesn't have any kidney issues and they can't find any issues. We did get a 3D picture of this little peanut at 36 weeks and he/she is as cute as they come. Big lips and chubby checks. It is hard to believe that I have already forgotten about the horrendous rash I had for 6 weeks, all I can think of is this precious little baby that will be joining us soon. Isn't a womens mind amazing. I am getting excited to meet this little person. Again unlike Sam (in my belly) - this baby is a mover and shaker. I don't think this baby ever sleeps, he/she is ready to get this party called "life" started. I think the first thing I will do when I meet this one is chew all over the little feet that have been tap dancing on the left side of my belly for the last month. Dan has been loving it, the baby moves all over when he talks to him/her. Already starting to bond. Sam was always so shy, I think I am the only one he would move for. We are getting excited to meet you Baby Light #2, even your big brother is, no matter what he may tell you when you are both bigger. The best gift we could give either one of you is EACHOTHER. We hope you grow up to be BEST FRIENDS.