Since I told Chris right away, I have a feeling all of you (and possibly half of Portland) already knows the big news. But just for the fun of it, I'll pretend like you all had no idea and I'm telling you for the first time that...
...Gabe and I are pregnant!
We decided towards the end of last year that we wanted to start trying, so I went off the pill and asked my doctor what to do. She recommended the usual, stop drinking (which I did for two months before we got pregnant) start eating right (I cut out coffee and dessert about three months before) and not to be worried if it took us at least a year to get pregnant. The latter being due in part to my history of medical issues, and the fact that I've been on the pill since age 12. So, we figured when it was supposed to happen it would, and a month later I peed on the stick and saw a plus sign.
That was one month ago, and needless to say it's been a very crazy month. The day I took the test we were signing out of our old lease and signing a new lease on a two bedroom place in Issaquah (about 30 min. from the old place and East of Seattle nestled in the mountains and very family friendly). After having our pup Milo there for about a week, we realized it wasn't going to work as the long hours kept us away from him and he was doing damage to the new place, so we gave him to Courtney and Tudor who have become excellent adoptive parents. When I was cleaning out our old place (which we were forced to move out of because a sewage pipe burst two floors up and ruined our stuff in poop water...I think you all remember Gabe's feelings about germs) I slipped and hit my head, knocking myself out and bruising my patellas (ok med. students, you'll have to correct my spelling but I'm talking about the things under my knee caps). Gabe was worried of course and we went to the OB/GYN who assured us I was ok and just needed to stay off my feet a couple days.
Additionally, I have felt SICK AS A DOG! I got morning sickness I'm pretty sure the second the sperm met the egg (wow, that was likely un-necessary detail) and I've been living on Slim-Fast, Saltines, and Ginger Ale. Needless to say, I've lost about 5 pounds which is quite comical to me, especially because every woman I meet assures me I'll gain it back times ten. Other not-so-lovely changes include the pain in my breasts. I feel as if Mike Tyson (very 90's reference, but I don't know any new millenium boxers) have used my tatas as punching bags for the last two weeks straight. The spontaneous crying is likely Gabe's least favorite side-effect; that or the fact that if he even looks at me lovingly I promptly state that there will be nothing resembling the act that got me to my emotional, morning-sick, sore-boobed self until I stop barfing every time I see a food commercial.
Well...that's probably way TMI for now...but hey, now that I'm pregnant I feel like I have an open-door to overshare with those I love most- which is you!
I miss you all mucho and can't wait to see you. I vote for a reunion of sorts before I'm the size of a baby rhino.
Aaahh, Taren I'm so damn excited for you!! I'm glad you finally shared it on here, because I've been dying to shower you in congratulations! I love your writing by the way, you need to write a book or start an editorial or something because I was laughing my butt off while reading your post. Give Gabe a big kiss (if you are feeling up to it) for me, if not, just shake his hand or give him a *high 5. Very excited, and excited for the good aspects of pregnancy to take their effect. Like giving you beautiful skin and a radiating glow (hopefully that's not just in the movies). Can't wait to see you. I'll be back in June and hopefully we can reunite then! Love you muchoooo!
ReplyDeleteOh my. Pregnancy does not sound fun. But I am sooooooo excited for you two!! I hope that you start feeling better soon! All my loves and best wishes for you! Keep us updated as things progress! xoxo
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