I can't help but be reminded every time I see the beautiful colors of the fall leaves of my changes inside me. With every season, mother nature changes, and now I am too. The gorgeous auburn oranges, fire red, and butter-rich yellows enchant the landscaping across the Lehigh Valley. I would presume that last weekend through this weekend are the most prime weekends for the fall foliage. The weather has dropped in temperature, and we already got a tease of the first snow a week or so ago. As I drive, the leaves are a constant reminder that my body is experiencing changes. These changes are not permanent, as the leaves will grow again in the spring, and change again next fall. The only thing permanent for me, is that we will have a child to love and share these blessed moments from mother nature.
I definitely have the morning sickness, which in fact pretty much comes when it wants. Last week it was mostly evenings and nights that I would feel ill; this week's theme is from when I wake up and lasts all day. I am really hoping this subsides soon! On top of that I have had the constant and embarrassing burping, and the tender breasts. And I thought my chest could not get any bigger then it already is, and I was proven wrong! My generous DD's are definitely growing...holy cow! I am hoping they fit into the wedding dress!! Only 16 days to go!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
5 more weeks of this secret
A few weeks ago, on October 15, 2009, Tony and I learned news that would change our lives forever....yup, a positive pregnancy test! Of course we are taken back by a whirlwind of emotions- excited, scared, shocked, etc. While we are excited for a baby, the timing seemed a bit off.
Tony and I are getting married in a month, so we are planning the wedding, we are both looking for employment, looking for a place to live, and I since I lost my job in June, I am uninsured. Never once did the thought of any alternative plans for the pregnancy cross our minds, just the urgency of getting the major details worked out quickly. We keep telling ourselves "everything happens for a reason" and "everything will work out."
We decided to hold off telling anyone about our great news, so that we can confirm our suspicions are in fact true, and that the baby was healthy. Both Tony and I are currently residing with our parents, and both found it hard to keep this secret. I swear Tony was dropping hints left and right with my mother, who never picked up on it! For instance, we went to the food store, and Tony proceeded to purchase pickles, nutty bars, salsa, chips, cheese and some other random items. I think he was hoping she would guess!
Less then a week went by and we decided to get our parents together to tell them. While I was excited to tell my parents, I was also very nervous. I think I may have had a mini panic attack on the way to dinner. We told them after the appetizers and salad, but before dinner. What a relief to tell them! Everyone was happy! Funny thing is, I always imaged telling our parents the news a more creative way, but I guess I will save that for the second child. This task was way too daunting this time around!
Even though we told our parents, we have decided to keep the news to ourselves until around week 12. Given the experiences of both of our mothers, we want to make sure everything is copacetic. So we only have 5 more weeks of this secret! We certainly will have much to be thankful for on Thanksgiving...that is when we are announcing our new addition!
Tony and I are getting married in a month, so we are planning the wedding, we are both looking for employment, looking for a place to live, and I since I lost my job in June, I am uninsured. Never once did the thought of any alternative plans for the pregnancy cross our minds, just the urgency of getting the major details worked out quickly. We keep telling ourselves "everything happens for a reason" and "everything will work out."
We decided to hold off telling anyone about our great news, so that we can confirm our suspicions are in fact true, and that the baby was healthy. Both Tony and I are currently residing with our parents, and both found it hard to keep this secret. I swear Tony was dropping hints left and right with my mother, who never picked up on it! For instance, we went to the food store, and Tony proceeded to purchase pickles, nutty bars, salsa, chips, cheese and some other random items. I think he was hoping she would guess!
Less then a week went by and we decided to get our parents together to tell them. While I was excited to tell my parents, I was also very nervous. I think I may have had a mini panic attack on the way to dinner. We told them after the appetizers and salad, but before dinner. What a relief to tell them! Everyone was happy! Funny thing is, I always imaged telling our parents the news a more creative way, but I guess I will save that for the second child. This task was way too daunting this time around!
Even though we told our parents, we have decided to keep the news to ourselves until around week 12. Given the experiences of both of our mothers, we want to make sure everything is copacetic. So we only have 5 more weeks of this secret! We certainly will have much to be thankful for on Thanksgiving...that is when we are announcing our new addition!
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