April 28, 2014
Well, I suppose that it's actually probably a GOOD thing that I haven't been feeling all that great for the past five days. I've heard that some form of morning sickness is actually a good sign that I'm less likely to miscarry. However, I'm not used to feeling crummy so often. It's a little easier when I eat a little something. Your Grandma Patti gave me some oyster crackers, and I've also got some saltines in my desk at work and those help quite a bit! I get tired pretty quick too, so it's kind of a nice excuse to relax when I can! Although that's going to be tricky as we have our first wedding of the year this weekend. Not to mention it's all the way up in Houghton Lake (so a long drive). Luckily, I've got my friend and fellow photographer, Misty, with me, and she should be able to help me out when I need to take a breather (or a pee, jeez, that's getting annoying!).
Anyway, I'm pretty excited for you to be coming along, so keep doing that, growing and being healthy, even if I have to feel kind of lousy in the process. If this is as bad as it gets with the morning sickness (fingers REALLY crossed), I think I can deal with it! No puking PLEASE!
Thanks little baby (tadpole sized right now ;), and I will write again soon!
Love,
Your Mom!
Monday, April 28, 2014
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Wedding Season
April 24, 2014
One of the big reasons to keep my pregnancy secret right now is wedding season. Though the timing is actually pretty good for the most part, since I won't be having the baby until December, well after my season has ended, I'm still a little concerned about it. First of all, during the first trimester, there's always the chance for morning sickness and definitely I'm likely to get tired more often. The first wedding I have is next weekend, and luckily I've got Misty helping me, so she's definitely someone good to pick up the slack. We are also staying overnight which will be wonderful, but it's a 10 hour day (usually it's only 8 hours) so I'm worried, just a bit. Everything is right at that same place, so that may make things much easier. I've shot there before too, so I should have a good heads up on getting things done well. I've gotta worry a little, or it's just not me!
My next one is at the end of May, and it WAY up in the UP. It's one of my only destination type weddings, so it's kind of excited. Judi (who doesn't know my secret yet) is coming, and it will only be four hours worth of shooting on Thursday with lots of downtime before and after. I should be around week 9 by then, so hopefully I'm doing well. I'm also doing their reception a few days later, but it's another 4 hour gig, so I think I'll be all right!
It's nice to have someone in my boat to talk with. Lynell Shooks Miller (one of the girls I rent my studio from) is great in that she got pregnant last fall and I can bounce all my concerns off her. She has eased my mind at least once a day since Monday when I told her. She thinks I should be all right, so I'm feeling better about it.
I love wedding season, so I would hate anything to get in the way of it, even if it is my fabulous baby to be ;)
One of the big reasons to keep my pregnancy secret right now is wedding season. Though the timing is actually pretty good for the most part, since I won't be having the baby until December, well after my season has ended, I'm still a little concerned about it. First of all, during the first trimester, there's always the chance for morning sickness and definitely I'm likely to get tired more often. The first wedding I have is next weekend, and luckily I've got Misty helping me, so she's definitely someone good to pick up the slack. We are also staying overnight which will be wonderful, but it's a 10 hour day (usually it's only 8 hours) so I'm worried, just a bit. Everything is right at that same place, so that may make things much easier. I've shot there before too, so I should have a good heads up on getting things done well. I've gotta worry a little, or it's just not me!
My next one is at the end of May, and it WAY up in the UP. It's one of my only destination type weddings, so it's kind of excited. Judi (who doesn't know my secret yet) is coming, and it will only be four hours worth of shooting on Thursday with lots of downtime before and after. I should be around week 9 by then, so hopefully I'm doing well. I'm also doing their reception a few days later, but it's another 4 hour gig, so I think I'll be all right!
It's nice to have someone in my boat to talk with. Lynell Shooks Miller (one of the girls I rent my studio from) is great in that she got pregnant last fall and I can bounce all my concerns off her. She has eased my mind at least once a day since Monday when I told her. She thinks I should be all right, so I'm feeling better about it.
I love wedding season, so I would hate anything to get in the way of it, even if it is my fabulous baby to be ;)
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Dear Baby: Part One
April 22, 2014
Dear Baby,
You are so new to me! In fact, this time last week, I didn't even know you were there! You sneaky little bugger! Just so you know, you're already making mommy very nervous. I suppose I'm going to have to get very used to that for quite some time. I know there are so many things that can go wrong with you this early on and I don't want that to happen. We figured out you are most likely going to be a Christmas baby (or at least likely December). I kind of feel bad about that for you, but I promise I will make sure you get both a nice birthday AND Christmas in the future. You will make a good gift for you grandparents (and us!) though.
Aunt Kara, Grandmas and Grandpas are all very excited. I have lots of friends lined up for you too (a couple big boys, a big girl, one little girl and one we aren't sure about just yet!), so I really hope you behave yourself and keep growing healthy and big and strong so this time next year you can start playing with them! Please be a good little one and don't torture your mommy too much, because if you do, poor Daddy is not going to know what to do with her.
Oh, and thank Aunt Kara ahead of time, she's a useful helper when I'm losing my mind already.
Love you,
Mommy!
Dear Baby,
You are so new to me! In fact, this time last week, I didn't even know you were there! You sneaky little bugger! Just so you know, you're already making mommy very nervous. I suppose I'm going to have to get very used to that for quite some time. I know there are so many things that can go wrong with you this early on and I don't want that to happen. We figured out you are most likely going to be a Christmas baby (or at least likely December). I kind of feel bad about that for you, but I promise I will make sure you get both a nice birthday AND Christmas in the future. You will make a good gift for you grandparents (and us!) though.
Aunt Kara, Grandmas and Grandpas are all very excited. I have lots of friends lined up for you too (a couple big boys, a big girl, one little girl and one we aren't sure about just yet!), so I really hope you behave yourself and keep growing healthy and big and strong so this time next year you can start playing with them! Please be a good little one and don't torture your mommy too much, because if you do, poor Daddy is not going to know what to do with her.
Oh, and thank Aunt Kara ahead of time, she's a useful helper when I'm losing my mind already.
Love you,
Mommy!
Monday, April 21, 2014
So....
April 19, 2014
I missed my period. I'm practically like clockwork, never late and usually a day or two early. So on Thursday when I didn't get it, and didn't get it Friday and then still nothing Saturday, Kara MADE me take the pregnancy test Angie gave me a few weeks ago (she's pregnant now too... hooray! So she didn't need it ;) We are pregnant! I can't imagine we're very pregnant as I got my period right on schedule in March but I'm pretty excited. Mike didn't want to but I had to tell Dad, Mom and Grandma. He ended up telling all his parents while I was at Kristin's baby shower, so he knows how hard it is to keep it secret! I just made an appointment with an OBGYN for May 20 and I'm going to call my primary doctor and get in this week hopefully to make sure everything is right on track (it's early so I'm sure that's just a blood test) and then I can commence some waiting. Yikes, this is crazy... I am praying everything is good and on track and healthy! And also praying for no morning sickness ;)
Oh... here's proof! Look!
I missed my period. I'm practically like clockwork, never late and usually a day or two early. So on Thursday when I didn't get it, and didn't get it Friday and then still nothing Saturday, Kara MADE me take the pregnancy test Angie gave me a few weeks ago (she's pregnant now too... hooray! So she didn't need it ;) We are pregnant! I can't imagine we're very pregnant as I got my period right on schedule in March but I'm pretty excited. Mike didn't want to but I had to tell Dad, Mom and Grandma. He ended up telling all his parents while I was at Kristin's baby shower, so he knows how hard it is to keep it secret! I just made an appointment with an OBGYN for May 20 and I'm going to call my primary doctor and get in this week hopefully to make sure everything is right on track (it's early so I'm sure that's just a blood test) and then I can commence some waiting. Yikes, this is crazy... I am praying everything is good and on track and healthy! And also praying for no morning sickness ;)
Oh... here's proof! Look!
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