Sunday, January 18, 2009

I Have A Secret...
















That's right, you guessed it. I'm pregnant!
Right after I wrote my post about
not being pregnant, I got pregnant. Ironic to say the least.

I'm in my 13th week and am due right when John enters a hotel for a month for training camp so not exactly great timing but we are just so happy to be pregnant. We have already had 3 ultrasounds and the baby looks great and very active.

So far I:

  • Hate chocolate: I had to make chocolate treats for church and had to taste them to make sure they were at least edible and I about vomited. On the bright side, I figure I saved myself from gaining a good 10lbs during the holidays.
  • Have Super Smelling Senses: I can smell things downstairs when I am upstairs.
  • Love Fruit: Those of you who know me, know this is definitely a change. I have fruit issues from when I was younger. With 10 kids there were always squished grapes on the floor or an old banana roasting in the car. Now, I eat oranges, pears, and green apples all day long.
  • Have extremely specific cravings: With the other kids I always craved salty things but with this baby I crave something different everyday. Tasty Turkey sandwiches from Einsteins, deviled eggs, lettuce wraps from Pei Wei, you name it. Once I've satisfied the craving that same food makes me want to gag.

I'm due the end of July so just look for this next to the pool. For any of you who saw me pregnant with Brock, I'll be lucky if I am this small.

37 comments:

Anonymous said...

Congrats! What a wonderful, wonderful blessing!

The Polson Family said...

Congratulations! So exciting for you guys. Funny cravings, I so remember your whole fruit thing. Anyway, so fun. We'll send girl vibes your way!

(Nicole) The Very Hungry Caterpillar said...

wow that is wonderful news. I hope the rest goes well for you. Funny post. love the picture.

The Clark Family said...

Yay Christy! I am so happy for you guys. I love that picture! You will not even look like that, what with your fruit craving and you being a running machine! I might look like soon and I am not even pregnant!

Kris and Lindsay Olson said...

Congrats! I'll be fat right along with you! Don't you love how easy it us for us to get prego? Hope all is going well, we miss you guys.

Brooke and Brett Martin said...

Wooooow...I"m still just taken back by this photo to really even say CONGRATULATIONS!! That is great and fun exciting news! I hope you have a great first trimester! ;)

Zappe Family said...

Wow! Congrats my dear! I too can't stand chocolate or sweets when I'm prego. That's such a great picture to aim for there. :)

tara said...

Awww, congratulations! We are very excited for you. I love that picture!

Bench Family said...

Congrats! I wanted to say something when you commented about this on my blog, but I didn't dare in case you weren't ready to 'announce' it yet! I'm way excited for you... maybe this one is your girl!

Emily Sue said...

I knew it. I have been thinking about asking for the last month or so, but didn't want to invade in your privacy. I am so excited for you. I completely understand the sense of smell. It started when I was pregnant with Aydan and has never gone away, it sucks sometimes. That woman in the bikini had to be pregnant with triplets or something. CRAZY!

Unknown said...

Yay!! We are so excited for you guys. So getting pregnant is the cure to kicking my chocolate addiction and craving fruit all of the time??? Good to know:) Congratulations again!

Caryn said...

Congrats congrats congrats! That is so cool! Maybe the food cravings being so different mean a little *pink* is coming your way!

Heather said...

Horray!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I figured you were, but I didn't want to ask. We are soooooo excited for you guys! Are you going to find out what it is? YAY YAY YAY YAY!

Kris "to the" Ten said...

Woot Woo....CONGRATS girl (and to the man too)!!! Your boys are absolute studs, heart breakers in the making. Hope you are feeling well.

Amy said...

How exciting! I LOVE the sandwich's from Einstein's. Hope things go well for you. Do you find out?

Noelley's Life said...

Congrats! That is so exciting for you guys! Having a baby is such a miracle and a great great blessing.

Buschfest said...

Congrats!!

Lauren Tatton said...

Yeah! That is so so exciting! I think it will be fun to see how
I am pregnant!

The Mortensen Clan said...

Congratulations!!! Your kids are soo cute. My guess is a girl... But I am always wrong:) I am 21 weeks pregnant!! Our babies will be close in age.

Jeff and Stephanie said...

Christy Congrats! So is posting a blog entry about the trials of getting pregnant the trick?!?! We've just about tried everything else, but a blog post. We are going on 2.5 years if you can even handle that!!! Congrats! Glad to hear the baby is healthy!

Kara said...

so happy for you!!!

Monica said...

Congratulations!!! I am so excited for you!

The Evers said...

That is so fantastic! Way to go! Oh the first part of pregnancy is so rough, although so is the last! Good luck and I hope you have a great pregnancy! Keep us updated. I will be anxious to see if you are going to get a girl this time. You guys are like us but opposite:) Someday our little families will have to meet!. I am way excited for you!

Alisha said...

wahoo!! good luck with the summer baby. Not my personal favorite time for a baby, but I'm not gutsy enough to go to the pool. =)

Beth said...

hooray for you and your fam. that is great you have been able to have so many ultrasounds-love that. so exciting that you are in your second trimester already. i hope you are finding out what the baby is?

Jyl... said...

YIPEE!!!!!!!! Congratulations. I'm so excited for you guys. I look forward to hearing about the progress!!! :)

MEG said...

CONGRATULATIONS! That picture almost made me sick - it can't be real. You DO need to post the pic of you pregnant with Brock. IT WAS PRICELESS! Congrats again! We love you!

Becky said...

Yay! Congratulations! So fun! and I'm hoping for a girl for you!

Cecilie said...

Congrats!! That is exciting news!

Elisha said...

Hey, that is so exciting! How funny we are due almost the exact same time! ...and strangely our symptoms are so alike! I am really excited for you guys, but I bet you look great pregnant!

Laura said...

so excited for you....there's just something about having a new little angel! awesome belly photo...where do you even find something like that!

Kendee said...

Congratulation Christy. I am glad that you seem to be feeling ok even with the crazy cravings and aversions. That belly photo is so funny.

Nead Family said...

Yeaaahhhh, that is so exciting! Where the heck did you find that picture? That's hillarious! I hope you get through the wierd smell, sick part soon. And I hope you tell us all what it is when you find out! This is very happy news!!!!

Tim, Shelbie, Hudson, Lex and Navy J said...

YEA!! I'm so excited for you. I can't to see what you are having, and lucky you for not craving the sweet chocolate!

Jeff and Krishawn said...

Congrats!!! We are very excited for you guys. Its amazing how things happen. Good luck!

Unknown said...

Congrats!! That is exciting news! Are you hoping for a girl?!

Birchall Family said...

Congrats!!! I am so excited for you guys! I craved fruits and pina coladas with my girl, so hopefully that means you will get some pink in your life too! Good luck with everything!