Well,
the rumors are true. I'm pregnant! My husband and I are both extremely excited
and completely terrified. This being our first pregnancy, we have very little
to go on besides Google searches and family input. I'd like to think we are
"ready" to be parents, but are first time parents ever really ready
for any of it? There is so much I don't know, and way too many of my questions do
not have a definitive answer. What did people do before the internet? I feel
like pregnancy was a lot easier without everyone's opinion, but then again, a
lot of babies died, and no one knew why! So maybe too much feedback is better
than not enough.
I'm
only 9 weeks pregnant, (further by the time you read this), but I feel as if
I've been pregnant for a lifetime. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I'd
be this sick. Throwing up? Nope, not yet, but the nausea, queasiness, and food
aversions have me in a foul mood literally ALL DAY LONG. There's only so far a
diet of saltines and ginger ale can take you before you start to hate your life
and everything in it. Overdramatic? Don't even get me started. I am a certified
basket case 90% of the time. My poor husband has been putting up with me in one
loooooong, prayerful stride. No wonder they make you take vows.
Other
than feeling sick, I'm doing pretty well. My family continually encourages me
and allows me to see the bigger picture, even on my worst days. My brother and
sister-in-law bought me my first onesie, my parents bought me the most darling
Vera Bradley diaper bag, and I have enough baby books to keep me reading for
years! Each new gift reminds me that this pregnancy is a means to an end, not a
never ending toll on my body. Perspective is key, at least that's what everyone
keeps tells me. ;)
Last
week we had our first ultrasound. It was crazy to see this big cavernous cave
and this tiny little peanut nestling quietly in one corner. Everything looked
good, and its heartbeat was quick and strong. Zach was giddy, taking pictures
and videos while I laid there taking in the surreal moment, one breath at a
time. Who would have thought that, God willing, in 7 months we would be
parents? A real mom and dad to this tiny little creature with no name. There it
was, cuddling up in its soft little home, looking as peaceful as I felt just
knowing it was there. That was my first sign that God was in control, and all I
had to do was get ready for His incredible blessing.
To
answer the various questions we've been getting:
*Our due date is July 30th.
*Yes, it was planned/wanted... (I can't
believe people ask me that!! lol).
*Yes, our apartment is tiny, but we will
find a place for the little one.
*No, I probably do not need more baby
books, but does anyone have plus sized maternity clothes?? I can't find
many.
*No we are not registered yet. It's still a
little too soon to do that. But don't worry, I'll
let you know when we do.
*Yes, there is something you can do for me
... PRAY! Pray that this beautiful baby is
brought to term with no health problems or complications. :)
Thank
you to everyone who congratulated us! Stay tuned for more blog posts and feel
free to leave some love in the comments section below! Take care everyone.
xoxo
Liz
