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Playing Catch Up

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We have a lot to catch up on!  I’m going to be honest here, I held on you guys for a while.  I didn’t feel comfortable sharing the news yet and honestly I was still hurting from our miscarriage to the point where we were only OK with telling really close family and friends.  The thing is, even if the same thing had happened I would have shared that again, but I wasn’t ready.  Not yet.

 

That being said here we are and I feel the desire to share with you guys all that has been going on, what IS going on, and what will be happening in the future.  The main focus of the blog will still be food, but I can’t just ignore this part of my life and as such will be posting about what I’m going through as well.  I’ve always considered Heather’s Dish to be about things that are important to me in my life and our babies are DEFINITELY important to me!  So just to catch you up a little here is a little information that I’m planning on going more in depth on as we move along:

  1. I am now, at this very moment, 18 weeks pregnant.  I held out for a very very very long time!
  2. I am very blessed in that morning sickness wasn’t as bad as it could be…but was definitely worse than last time.  I threw up 3 times, whereas before I didn’t get sick at all.  Thankfully it was all in the afternoon and never happened at work!
  3. I lost about 5 pounds in the first trimester, which I’ve been told is completely normal, and have now gained a total of 4 pounds.  I do NOT plan on knowing my weight during this time, although I do want to know the total weight gain since the risk of diabetes is on both sides of the baby’s family.  And my clothes?  All of my clothes still fit, although I have to admit I don’t feel quite as svelte as I once did and I’m 100% OK with that.
  4. I craved nothing but burritos for pretty much the entire first trimester.  But who am I kidding, I crave burritos all the time anyway!
  5. After the initial blood tests they found that my progesterone levels were low, and so I started to take Prometrium to supplement that.  I only had to take it for a month or so, but it was pretty terrible.  I was and am willing to do whatever I need to to make sure that things go smoothly for the baby.
  6. At around 9 weeks I started to feel some random pains in my abdomen, so I freaked out and went in to the doctor.  Turns out it was just gas.  I’ve never been so happy to have gas in my life…
  7. I think I started nesting earlier than most.  I have now created a 3-page single-spaced document outlining in detail what we need to do to deep-clean the house, garage, yard, and then change the office into a nursery and the extra bedroom into an office.  Nate is stoked.  Not.
  8. The dogs are completely oblivious, but I try to tell myself that they know what’s going on.  Isn’t Bunker snuggling more than normal?  And it seems like Keira sure is hanging around me more than she used to…
  9. I have days, hours, and moments where I get terrified that we’re going to lose this baby too.  And then I remember the fact that I have not been promised anything, but that no matter what happens I am a woman loved and adored by God and that is more than enough.  But I still get scared.
  10. We are going to find out the gender of our sweet child in less than two weeks.  I don’t care either way what it is – I just want a healthy child!  I think about Nate with a little girl and my heart completely melts…but then I think about snuggling a little boy and it melts that way too.  We are just so excited at the thought of being parents!

So there you have it – a little snippet of what’s been happening.  If you have questions I’d be more than happy to answer them the best that I can.  I’m just so excited to finally be able to share this incredible news with you all!

 

And again:  thanks for being so loving and encouraging during this entire year.  You guys are awesome!

 

 

 

 

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  1. Amy @ Elephant Eats says

    I love your blog but don’t usually comment. But I just wanted to pop in to give you a huge CONGRATULATIONS! I know how hard it was for you when you miscarried and what a giant blessing this new baby is for you now…and I’m so so happy for you 🙂

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  4. CareyPence says

    Congrats (again)!! I am catching up and reading backwards… I’m a longtime lurker and might have posted here or there.
    Its definitely an exciting time in your house!! I completely craved mexican food in my pregnancies, I could have eaten it 24×7, maybe with a little Indian food thrown into the mix. 🙂
    Watch your pups as you get further along our yellow lab TOTALLY knew I was in labor before I did, a friend came by to take him with her on a hike while I was a work and he would NOT leave my side (normally he would have bounded into her car) but he kept running back to me and crying. Cut to 16 hours later and we were holding our first little girl.
    I hope you have a fantastic pregnancy and savor each moment of it!! 🙂

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  8. Jeana says

    I normally just lurk here and read over your yummy recipes 🙂 but I just wanted to say “Congratulations”! You seem like a super cool chick who will make a wonderful mother! God Bless you, Nate, and baby.

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  10. Anne says

    Although being scared of losing this baby is TOTALLY normal, remember that not only are you sovereignly loved and protected by God but your baby is, too! Whether or not we understand His will, we know that it (and He) is perfect!

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  12. Salah (BEAT) says

    I love you so much sister!!!! Such an exciting time for you guys, and I seriously cannot wait to be an aunt! I already gave them a heads up at lululemon that around March I’ll be flying out at the last minute to be with ya’ll!!! 🙂 I LOVE YOU!

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  15. Jenny says

    1. Such a GORGEOUS photo!
    2. Congratulations! – I know we have never met – BUT – that won’t stop the prayers! This is a fabulous post..all the best!

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  17. Elizabeth says

    I am just so super excited for you two!! You are going to be amazing parents 🙂 Can’t wait to hear about everything!!!

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  21. Urban Wife says

    Many prayers for you to continue having a healthy pregnancy! I totally understand about waiting to share the news. It’s funny because when I first saw your video on the Karina dress giveaway post, one of my first thoughts was that maybe you were holding back something. I guess you were! 🙂

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  23. stephanie says

    oh my goodness, i am so excited for you two. I’m praying for you and your sweet babe. I hope this pregnancy goes smoothly and that God eases your fears and that you find comfort. haha i love the story about your gas!

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  24. Lauren says

    Hey Heather! First, I have to tell you CONGRATULATIONS!! I am so happy for you and I know how much you want and deserve this. 🙂 I had a question on the proestrogene you took. My husband and I are currently trying and since I went off the pill 4 months ago, I still have yet to get my period. I started taking a proestrogene to kick start my period but I’m wondering if there is anything else I can do to help this process? Again, I am so happy for you!!! I never knew how hard this would be until I was in this position and it’s really starting to wear on me.

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    • Heather says

      oh yikes…to be honest i don’t really know. they put me on progesterone to help support the pregnancy; i didn’t start taking it before. we’ve been incredibly lucky in that we were able to get pregnant easily. when i went off the pill it took about 2 months for me to get my period back consistently, but if you’re still not getting yours i’d definitely recommend chatting with your doctor!

      i hope that helps!

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  28. Mary Beth says

    As a person who is having a little trouble starting a family, thank you so much for this post. I’m so excited for you and reading your experience is inspiring. I have to remind myself that I too am not promised anything, and I need to put it in God’s hands. 🙂

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  32. Heather says

    So very happy for you and Nate. I can totally understand waiting to share. I’m 8 weeks- and feel nothing. Haven’t been sick, no cravings, nothing. My 1st doctors appointment isn’t for another week, and I am trying so hard not to be anxious. It’s in God’s hands.
    Anyways- I am so excited to read your posts during this wonderful, and exciting time.

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  34. Elle says

    Oh my gosh, Heather–so thrilled for you! I wish you and Nate all the best! You take it easy, ok? No heavy lifting or anything. Put your feet up. 🙂

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