So... turns out that I am going to have a baby.
Not even kidding.
If you are passed out right now (or vomiting or hyperventilating) then you know exactly how I felt when that little stick turned blue.
(If you are doing a touchdown dance or congratulating your Superman sperm then you know how Justin was feeling...)
We weren't trying.
I have been putting off writing this post because I was SO HOPING that by this point in the pregnancy I would be getting over the shock and be excited.
Turns out I don't really deal well with change/surprises/unplanned major events. Add to that 24-7 nausea and some dry heaving and you've got one pretty annoyed Emily.
Us Bostics... we don't handle stomach illness. We pray to die. And I am not embellishing that at all.
So in between my little chats with the Lord and laying on the couch watching Kardashian and Band of Brothers marathons, I really haven't had much time to be happy about our little addition.
(And I had to miss my girls weekend that I was really looking forward to which made me mad. I am sure Caroline is secretly glad because I would have surely puked in her car.)
So, please, please don't leave any comments about how selfish I am being, or how I should be so happy to be able to conceive, or how there are people out there dealing with xyz, etc. I really do KNOW all of these things. Just pray for me, please.
Here are some logistical details...
I am 11 weeks and due on NEW YEARS DAY.
Really? Poor kid. Never gonna have a party just for him/herself.
Of course Justin is hoping for a 2009 baby to get the tax write-off. Imagine that.
I am taking Zofran every day. It has helped me to sit up and get myself to work. I would trade all my previously loved narcotics for a couple Zofran without a second thought.
Of course I want a girl. That should not surprise.
And I will spare you the pic of the ultrasounds because it really looks like a blob to me. I think ultrasoundographers (did I make that up) have great imaginations.
That is all.
I will write more in a few weeks, when I feel better. My doctor PROMISED. I am holding him to it. (And he is just so cute, I can't not believe him!!)
I must add to this depressing post that Emily is the ONLY one among everyone who knows that is not excited. I on the other hand am counting weeks and months like I'm 5 and waiting on Santa to get here. I honestly have to confess that I secretly peek and analyze the size and shape of Em's belly hoping for a visible change. WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO!
ReplyDeleteEmily - I will pray for you:) I'm very excited for you & Justin and hope you start feeling better soon!
ReplyDeleteI am happy for you too Emily (and Justin, of course). I will pray for you. I was sick for 3 months with both Emily and Colson but it will get better. There are exceptions but I will pray that your sickness gets better soon. :0)
ReplyDeleteguess with all that dry heaving you weren't that excited to see the betty crocker gluten free cake mix, eh? :)
ReplyDeleteBeen thinking about you a lot. and hoping you feel better VERY soon!
Get excited that I'm coming to visit in 2 weeks!!! I hope you are feeling better by then:) If not that's ok...we will sit on your couch and watch VH1's 100 hottest hotties, just like old times.
ReplyDeleteWOW!
ReplyDeleteThat's so exciting. Emily you are going to be one amazingly "fun" mom! Justin, if it's a girl, we already know that she is going to be wrapped around your finger!!! Can't wait to meet this new addition to the Chappell Clan :)
I am grinning as I read this!! I'm tickled pink/blue for you guys!! A great new and amazing journey is beginning for you guys!! :0)
ReplyDeleteAwwww... a little mini-you! I'm pumped for you and Ju-C! And a New Year's baby would be so much fun!
ReplyDeleteI knew it! I'm happy for you guys! A little Emily...who could ask for more! I hope your sickness goes away soon, and I can't wait to get updates along the way.
ReplyDeleteHey Em! I'll pray for you too! I hope you're feeling so much better soon! Your post is so funny, b/c it's just proof that as much as we try to control things...God knows so much better than we do what's best for us. I'll pray for a healthy baby. You CAN NOT IMAGINE what a blessing this is!! REALLY!! (BELIEVE IT OR NOT. It's the truth!) You'll see!! Love you!
ReplyDeleteaghhh!!! A little birdie had already told me this and I have been waiting for a post!! congrats! I know how you feel though- we were NOT trying and it was a little shocking at first, but now we are so excited and can hardly wait. I hope you get to feeling better VERY soon!
ReplyDeleteHave you tried those lemon drops?? Just keep on keepin on with Zofran. Rest. And dream about when you are holding a little sweet baby instead of growing it! Just a few more weeks!
ReplyDeleteEmily,
ReplyDeleteI am friends with Lindsey Kennedy Jones and Lucy Henderly. I'm also from Dothan and have been an avid blog stalker for a while. My husband and I are expecting our first child as well. You and I are due at almost the same time! I'm due on Jan 2nd and like Justin my husband is hoping for an '09 baby for the tax break! Hang in there, I hear it gets better. I'm waiting for that spurt of energy!
~Meredith
WHAT? HOW CAN YOU BE...just kidding. It does take time to set in. Let me just say how much better trimester two is!! You will be much happier in just 2-3 more weeks!
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited for you guys! I can't believe I found out with the rest of the blogging world- I need to call and catch up! Hang in there with the nausea you know I popped Zofran like candy...it is such a glorious thing. Hooray!
ReplyDeleteHey Emily - I keep up with your blog through Kelley Brown's blog - Jeremy and I cracked up when I read him your post! (not at your despair but we've been there!) Our first was not planned, well come to think of it we weren't "trying" for a baby when we got any of them :) And every time that test comes back positive I go through a range of emotions. I pray that you feel better soon and can start getting used to the idea of having a new addition to the family. As shocked, overwhelmed, scared (everything else) that we were when we found out our first was on the way, after he was born we have both said if we had known how amazing it was going to be we would have done it a LONG time ago!! Loved Justin's comments! you guys are really going to have sooo much fun!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
i'm pumped! it's hard not to complain in the beginning (and end), but i think even your complaining is so much funnier than anyone else's! the middle is good, though, and i'll bet you'll enjoy it! just think, you get to pick out cute fabric! mary fuller told me the great news last sunday. she is so pumped too! i can't wait to see that beautiful babe!
ReplyDeleteEm - that's awesome!!! I will be praying for you guys!
ReplyDeleteOh Emmie Claire, I would have let you puke in my car if that meant you got to come with us... I will keep praying for you. Things happen for a reason and you guys are going to be wonderful parents. I think God knew you would never be ready to give up sleep so he just decided to go on a bite the bullet :) Love you!
ReplyDeleteEmma Claire-Jill told me to check your blog-I am so excited for you and Justin and have decided that I need to become a blog reader of yours to have some comix relief! I miss our cube banter-speaking of, I saw Aimee at the hair salon today. She has a little boy now-did you know that? So cute-keep me posted on baby news and hi to Justin! Love, Kristin
ReplyDeleteGirl, if I could get my hands on you I would give you a good spanking. A new prince and princess is on the way so get over it!!!!! Thank God for the treasure he has given you.
ReplyDeleteHey Emily and Justin!!!
ReplyDeleteI have been waiting on this post forever to officially congratulate the two of you. Happiness is being sent to you via this post. (Hug, hug, hug)
~~~Mel
So glad that you FINALLY put up the news. I can't wait to see who the little one looks like. Love Ya!
ReplyDeleteFun!!!! I love it
ReplyDeleteI have been out of the blogging world for a couple of weeks - obviously. You are preggers? I am shocked, excited, yet shocked. It would take me a while to adjust to the reality as well. Congrats.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you should name her Verdale?(NPF '98)J/k. We were in peanut together. Amy Jones. Yeah, it's been forever ago. I found your blog thru Lucy's. I knew her in college and think she's just hilarious. Glad to see you are doing well. I always appreciate honesty. Don't worry about the happy baby feelings. They'll come. Probably when you start feeling like a human instead of just death warmed over. Anyway, hope you don't mind me dropping by. I've got one of these bloggy blogs, too. Feel free to visit.
ReplyDeleteAhhh!!! I am obviously way behind on reading blog updates!! Congrats Em!! (and Justin!) I am so sorry you've been so sick, and I understand the anxiety that comes with being thrown off by unplanned or unexpected events. :) I'll pray as you approach this little one's arrival. You're going to be a beautiful preggo woman, and a fantastic mom. Miss you and love you!
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