We are ADDING TO OUR FAMILY!!!! Yep, you heard me right- I'm PREGNANT!! Eek. This is some of the reason why I've been slacking at writing on my blog for the month of December and up until now. I have so much to say, so much to post, so many pictures, so little energy! It's been a roller coaster ride of sickness from day one. I actually knew I was pregnant because of the sickness...
One night we were on our way home from dinner and driving in the car with one of our friends. I was telling them why I wasn't talking before dinner much because I felt really really nauseous again - because it was the second night of being nauseous without eating. So Jay asked, "are you pregnant?" Craig and I both exclaimed at the same time, "NO!" and he was like, "well you sound like you are!" Then I got to thinking... hmmm... when was my last period. I started to think back to Holloman and the time we were moving and remembered that I started the day we were supposed to leave there. Turns out the math put me way LATE! I took a pregnancy test early the next morning and sure enough - POSITIVE! Eek. We were trying to get pregnant, but then decided like a week before taking this test that we would rather get pregnant after March which is when I will be taking Little Link to disneyland with my family. Being the kid I am, I wanted to ride all the rides and have the time of my life and not be pregnant. Well - God had other plans! So NO it wasn't an accident, and YES it was planned - in some ways. he he! People are so annoying, the first question I get asked is always, "were you trying?" just because my kids will be close in age, doesn't mean they are accidents. ha haha aha! Just kidding, you all know who you are that asked that. Uh everyone! ha ha! Two years apart is really not THAT close either. It could be worse!
Word got out rather QUICK this pregnancy. Craig had to tell his class leader in Pilot training because he needed permission to keep his cell phone on him since I have horrible pregnant days. One guy, turned into ten real quick and we had a little holiday party at our house when I had only known for five days and so did all them! Then I couldn't keep the secret from my Mom and Sister because I needed people to complain to. And two turned into everyone else! I'm still only like 9 or 10 weeks along. Haven't been to the doctor, but I REALLY need to make that a priority like quick! Ok I take it back, I've been to the doctor. I went to the clinic on base and took a blood test and got positive results. I also saw my Primary Care Manager (Doctor) because I was so sick I wasn't keeping anything down and was MISERABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so they gave me some anti nausea medication and sent me on my way. So I haven't seen an OB yet.
I actually prayed and prayed and prayed that I would be well while we were on vacation in Utah and God is great and answered my prayers. I had just enough energy to get to Utah on the plane without being sick and enough energy to be with my family and enjoy their company and the plans that they had for us while we were there. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see as many of you as I would have liked (Kecks, Mikelle, Anne, Applegarths, I really would have liked to meet baby Jonas and all the other new babies!) So sad. But maybe my visit in March will allow for those visits!! And then I got sick the day before leaving and was sick for three days upon returning, and now... I'm feeling good again. It's been a delightful three days or so. I have energy to do laundry and dishes and play with Linkin a lot. What a difference your quality of life and happiness when you don't feel deep stomach pains and nausea! I love feeling well. Knock on wood!
Oh dear. I have a lot of catching up to do. So discouraging. Wow. I'm overwhelmed! I miss you all because in slacking on my blog, it means I slack on reading yours. I'm REALLY excited though at how many of you have started new blogs. I can't wait to see what you have to say and what your life entails... Coleen, Anne, Shiree, Mikelle (fairly new), man everyone really. It's a catchy thing and it's addicting and fun and very good for family record keeping. Love to all,
That is such great news!!!!! I am so excited for you. Keep us posted on all the fun you are about to have.
Posted by: Krista Watts | January 11, 2008 at 04:46 AM
Congratulations! That is so exciting, I'm so happy for you guys!
Posted by: Patty R | January 11, 2008 at 07:36 AM
yaaaaaaaaaaa! That is the best news of the day, but I do hope you feel better. That is the one thing that I am not looking forward to again when when it is our turn again. Good luck with everything!
Posted by: Andrea Keck | January 11, 2008 at 08:22 AM
I knew it I knew it I knew it!!!! I told Andy the other day that I bet you weren't updating your blog because you were trying to keep a "secret!" I am so freeking happy for you guys! Congratulations!
Posted by: Jenn | January 11, 2008 at 08:39 AM
Hey that uis awesome...I was sad that I didn't hear from you while you were here but I knew that there was an explanation! Also I know what it is like when you don't live here and come for short visits it seems like you have NO time for anything! That will be fun... I have enjoyed my boys being close so far Pierce loves his brother and it is fun and I don't regret a second of it!
Posted by: Mikelle | January 11, 2008 at 02:46 PM
Congratulations!!! My daughters are only 26 months apart...so I agree, two years is not that close...most days. LOL!
BTW...this is Natalie Lewis, I'm Donna Dearden's grand niece or something like that, I've been at some of the family events. :)
Posted by: Natalie | January 11, 2008 at 09:45 PM
CONGRATUALTIONS!!! I hope it's a girl!
Posted by: Stephanie | January 12, 2008 at 08:29 AM
Congrats congrats congrats! Two years isn't bad, my brother and I are 2 years & 2 weeks apart - we didn't fight........much ;) My girls are only 3 1/2 years apart and people were asking me if we were really trying?!?!?! I'm so happy for you guys and I hope that we can get together the next go around when you visit :)
Posted by: Cris | January 12, 2008 at 10:02 AM