Waking up to the smell of coffee....

I knew something was off when Joel opened the fridge one morning and all I could smell was coffee. The smell just lingered and lingered. I thought I might vomit on the spot. I chalked it up to a random cold and our small house where smells just linger. My lower back started aching, alot. Again I chalked it up to adding a 2 mile walk to my daily routine. I couldn't remember the last time I had a period. But that is nothing new because I am still breastfeeding and each month I get a really random period.

I found a dollar store pregnancy test while unpacking the bathroom and got intrigued one morning. I figured I could not possibly be pregnant, I mean Nathaniel is 9 months old and I am still losing the baby weight. However, not two seconds after I peed on the stick I saw a bright red double line which only means one thing. I was shocked. Not shocked like a high school girl who gets pregnant on her first time of having sex (I mean come on I am married with one child I know how this works), but shocked in like wow is this really happening.

Joel's immediate reaction was much like when we found out we were expecting Nathaniel...except this time over text message. I never saw that many exclamation marks in one text. He was beyond overjoyed...I was still in shock.

My blog will turn into many things over the next months, a recipe center, a place for me to post the many amazing things my son does, and a pregnancy journal. I have to admit that I am very jealous of my under/normal weighted friends. They look amazing during their pregnancies. I feel like I look like a fat blob. But this pregnancy will be different for me. I am making a 110% effort to put my health and my family's health first. I did a lot of research and talked to my doctor and because I am overweight, I only need to gain 10 pounds. I know that sounds crazy because most people feel it is their liberty to eat for two while pregnant, but by sticking to a very strict healthy diet, I will not only keep myself in good condition, but also provide our growing child the best possible place to live for 9 months.

It will not be an easy challenge as I try to exercise, eat healthy, and get plenty of rest with an almost 10 month old who is almost walking. But luckily I have a husband who is on my side and a God who gives me strength far beyond what I ever imagined.

So, for my final thought I am so extremely excited that God has blessed us with another little baby. It is amazing to see our dreams of a larger family forming right before our eyes. I am beyond blessed to have an amazing husband who provides for this family in ways that I could never express and a son who brings me so much joy each and every day.

Here's to a happy and healthy 9 months free of major morning sickness and the wicked heartburn I faced last time ;)