Me the last few months:
nauseous
throwing up (only once or twice luckily)
exhausted
no desire to cook or eat or look at most foods
no energy
and a whole bunch of other symptoms that would probably gross you out
so, basically......a big fat lame-o
Why you ask?!?!?!?!
Because this little booger has taken over!
Our friend has nicknamed it SJ for us (Steve/Steph Jr.).
We like it. SJ for now it is!
We are BEYOND thrilled, and yes this was planned haha. Everyone seems to be in shock--I guess everybody had the idea that we didn't want kids until we were 40....I'm 26 people! I'm already old!
This was the picture on our card that we sent out to our family and some friends to announce the big news, taken by our awesome photog friend Geri. We swore Geri and her husby to secrecy!
First belly shot at 10 weeks (2 weeks ago).
Thought I'd get one right as I was starting to notice a little extra lovin around those love handles.
I'm 12 weeks along now, we've heard the heartbeat, seen little SJ and I'm definitely seeing a little pooch now. This is really happening.
OK now for story time! Back in the beginning of November, Steve dropped me off at work because he needed the car that day. As breakfast time came along, I was getting hungry and nauseous at the same time. BAM! First clue. I kinda wondered if something was growing inside of me. I eat, feel fine, move on. Then, lunch time comes. I get famished and nauseous again. BAM BAM! Clue #2. I'm totally feeling it. I'm definitely carrying something. We were planning on going to the Newport Beach temple after he picked me up, so he picks me up and I run into Walgreens (because we're classy like that) to buy a prego test and change into my dress clothes. I do the deed, set the stick down and start changing. As I'm changing I'm peeking over looking at the test, nothing yet. AH HURRY UP DANG TEST!!! I finish changing, peek over, and I DEFINITELY see a super faint positive. Ummmm.....
I run outside to the car and Steve sees me grinning. He mouths from the car "No way". I get in the car and we examine the test, read the directions 8 times and clarify that yes, indeed a faint positive is positive. We don't believe it. Life just got really interesting. It seems so surreal, like we're almost nervous about being excited. Since when does a little stick have the ability to make your dreams come true?! It's a stick!!! But it did, it has changed our lives and we're so excited to see what happens next. We eat instead of temple, I'm exhausted, come home and pass out on the couch. I wake up feeling awful, go to the bathroom and look at myself in the mirror and realize for the first time that my body will be completely out of my control for the next 9 months. We're excited for the journey!
yay steph!! i'm so happy for you guys!! you're gonna be one stellar mama!
ReplyDeletecongrats again! SJ will most definitely be an adorable little baby. And I can't wait to hear your thoughts on pregnancy since you are hilarious. I got the stomach flu this week and remembered how much I do not enjoy the first trimester of pregnancy. oh and if that 10 week shot is you with some extra love handles i am supremely jealous!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness surprise!!! A huge CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is beyond exciting. Way to go you guys!
ReplyDeleteThat is so exciting! Isn't that the craziest rush when you see that positive pop up?? Both times I took two or three tests just to be sure, I never believed it either. Plus, it's fun to keep seeing positives, lol. I agree with Jenny.. if that's you with extra love handles.. psh. Glad you finally blogged! I've been checking your blog about a million times a day since you posted on facebook. Keep the belly shots coming, you'll be grateful for them when it's all said and done. I'm excited to hear all about your pregnancy. You're gonna be one of those super cute pregnant girls that makes everyone want to barf. Congrats again!
ReplyDeleteYea!!! Neal and I are so excited for you two!! We mean "three" ;)How exciting!!! Congrats!!!!
ReplyDeletecongrats! we're way excited for you guys! it is amazing how a stick with a little pink line can make you feel every emotion all at the same time! and from my experience, the surreality doesn't go away... i still don't think this is happening and i'm definitely resembling a whale right about now... ;)
ReplyDeletecongrats! This is so exciting. You will carry your baby so well.
ReplyDeleteWe're so excited for you! Congrats on the new little bean SJ :)
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS! We got your cute card and Brady was like, wait- did we know that she was pregnant? I was like NO! Adorable! We are excited for you guys :)
ReplyDeleteOh congrats!!! That is so so super exciting. And as far as your body goes... just give in. This is the only time in your life you have the excuse to be fat. Enjoy rather than despise it:) You've earned it! Congrats again.
ReplyDeleteYeah for you guys. It is really funny how fast a little something can change your life. I love how you say you have a belly bump though, because I'm not seeing ANYTHING. I know how you feel, having been through it though. You'll be the one to notice first. I haven't been sick with my pregnancies but hear it goes away soon if it hasn't already.
ReplyDeleteCongrats again! I am so so so excited for you guys! And you are right, youre body will completely take over lol Love you guys and miss you!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Stephanie! If you think your body is changing, just wait for the hormones to kick in and change your emotions! I teared up just reading your post about finding out about being pregnant! Seriously, pregnancy and motherhood keep you always on the verge of tears...but its the best thing ever! Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you both!
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