Best Moment: Calling it a tie between telling my family and telling Auntie Dana. I thought I was being so sneaky by inviting my family up on Sunday for a family dinner because I wanted to see Erin’s baby bump. Unfortunately, my family is a lot smarter than I give them credit for sometimes, and they were on to me from the get-go. Once everyone had arrived and we were all lounging around the living room, we had Kirby share the exciting news. Out he came wearing a toddler tee (more like cape) that said Big Brother full of pride and excitement! Within in seconds everyone put the pieces together and tears began to flow. It was such a special moment, filled with so much love and pure happiness! One of those moments in life that you live for, that make it all worthwhile. After the initial shock dissipated, we excitedly talked about how great it was going to be that lil’ Step and lil’ Sodi were going to be so close in age (about 5 months) and how grandma and grandpa have their work cut out for them the next year or so! And because both Nick and Erin, and Evan and I have decided we won’t find out the gender beforehand, we’re all in for two big surprises this year.
The second best moment came the following day when was I finally ready to tell my dear friend Dana. Since our very first day at Gonzaga, we have shared everything together and this was another milestone to add to the list. After a disappointing attempt to have Trophy cupcakes customize a red velvet cupcake for me (thanks for nothing, Trophy) I improvised and doodled the word “auntie” across the cupcake myself- voila. Once at her place, I could hardly stand it. I quickly plated the little treat and slid it in front of her and waited for it to click. A few seconds later, it did and we were both in tears. It’s truly incredible sharing good news, especially with those we love the most. How often do we have really wonderful news that we get to share? Not often, but it’s an unsurpassed feeling when we do. The following day, Dana sent both Evan and I this:
“Oh my goodness-- I woke up this morning and the first thing that popped in my head was this quote:
"Dear Baby, I hope someday somebody wants to hold you for 20 minutes straight and that's all they do. They don't pull away. They don't look at your face. They don't try to kiss you. All they do is wrap you up in their arms and hold on tight, without an ounce of selfishness to it" , The Waitress
....because all I can think about is how wonderful it is that you two are going to be Parents! I can't wait to say this to your sweet little baby!”
"Dear Baby, I hope someday somebody wants to hold you for 20 minutes straight and that's all they do. They don't pull away. They don't look at your face. They don't try to kiss you. All they do is wrap you up in their arms and hold on tight, without an ounce of selfishness to it" , The Waitress
....because all I can think about is how wonderful it is that you two are going to be Parents! I can't wait to say this to your sweet little baby!”
We are so lucky.
Our little babe is so lucky.
What a fabulous beginning.
Symptoms: Nothing new in this camp. Nausea and exhaustion are still as prevalent as ever, but I’m constantly reminding myself that they are signs of a healthy, flourishing baby developing inside me. On a positive note, I have noticed my nails are getting stronger!
Cravings/Aversions: Again, nothing new. Still enjoying my OJ and saltines. Still avoiding meat, and anything else that turns me off at first sight or smell.
What I Miss: While abstaining from alcohol hasn’t been an issue in the slightest, this weekend is our annual Red Wine & Chocolate trip to Chelan, and I anticipate a few pangs of longing for Benson Syrah. Aside from that, I do miss feeling “good” and eating like a normal person- particularly balanced meals. I fear the mom guilt is already setting in, as I feel horrible that I’m not able to provide the little bee with all the nutrients it needs due to my ever-growing list of food aversions.
What I Can't Wait For: Telling Pete and Deb! Let the spreading of good news continue!
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