I’ve been feeling so guilty lately for abandoning our so-much-fun Weight Watchers Wednesdays posts. I haven’t been feeling great and I really haven’t been doing any weight watching at all. I’ve also felt guilty for not being able to be honest with all of you about what’s going on, but the time has come and it’s now safe to let the world know that I’m pregnant. What?! Pregnant!
I am 10 weeks along today and the baby (that a friend has affectionately been calling Mr. Bean) is due on June 12. This is probably the most personal post I’ve written aside from the story of my weight loss journey, but I’m so happy to be able to talk about it.
Todd and I are very excited and still feeling some disbelief. The road hasn’t been all that easy so far as I’ve been really sick. And it’s not morning sickness. Morning sickness would be a bowl of cherries– even though I don’t like cherries. This is all day sickness. Stop whatever you’re doing because it’s happening again sick. I’m hanging in there, but just trying to rest and take it easy as much as possible.
I had a pretty bad miscarriage scare a few weeks ago, so I went into the doctor the next morning to have everything checked out. We had an ultrasound and there was a tiny little baby and a really strong heart. I’m not sure I’ve ever experienced such strong emotions all at once, but I was overcome with love, relief, shock, faith, and still a little fear. Since then, we’ve had two more ultrasounds and everything seems to be progressing as it should be. The doctor gave us the “all clear” to go ahead and celebrate this and stop being afraid. We started telling our friends and family yesterday (our parents have known since we found out). So… WE’RE PREGNANT! Let’s celebrate!
So, ladies, I’m not watching my weight the weight watchers way right now. I’m not gaining any weight because I can’t keep anything down, but I’m just listening to my body and eating what it tells me to eat.
I’ll try to scan in the pictures of the baby and post them as soon as I can.
On a side note, I read Mrs. Newlywed’s post this morning about purchasing some pregnancy tests for her friend. She mentioned that she felt out of place in the pregnancy test aisle– like she could get in trouble. When I went to CVS on October 15 to purchase the tests, I kept thinking, “I hope no one sees me. My parents might find out!” When I think about shopping for maternity clothes, I think, “How will I do that without anyone seeing me?” Did anyone else ever feel this way?
I want to thank those of you that have known about this for a while that have been praying for us and for the life growing inside of me. I love you.
OMG!! Congrats!!! That is so exciting!! I am so happy for you two, well three soon!
I have never posted you your blog, but I have been reading it for a few weeks now. I just wanted to say congrats! Your wonderful bundle of joy story made me tear up! And I don’t even know you!! I am doing WW, so I always check in on Wednesdays to your blog, as well as Ms. Mojito’s blog. Again, a thousand times, congrats!
Congratulations! Sorry you haven’t been feeling well, but what a wonderful thing will come of it, though!
~Liz
What wonderful news for you! However, I’m sorry that you’ve been having such sickness with the pregnancy. I’m hoping that passes for you soon!
Congratulations!!!! I am so very happy for you both!!!! Sorry about the morning sickness but it does go away with time. Congrats agin!!!
CONGRATS!!!
I keep telling DH that I want to start trying but, I have a lot of the same weird reservations as you & Mrs. Newlywed. I have to keep reminding myself that not only am I MARRIED but, I am almost THIRTY! It would be perfectly acceptable!
CONGRATS Again!
-E
YAYAYAYAYAYAYAY Erin!!!!!!! I have been and will continue to pray for you and Todd!! I can’t wait to see what these next few months hold for you both!!! I know this is obvious but I am always here for ANYTHING you need…always!!! LOVE YOU!!!!!! AND CONGRATS AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats. That’s so exciting, and hopefully the sickness will begin to pass in the coming weeks. I’m so happy for you both.
I rarely comment, but felt compelled to say CONGRATS!!! That is amazing news.
YAY!! I’m so excited for you! I literally screamed when I read this post and told my co-workers “Oh my word, BEB is pregnant!!” (like they all know who you are or something :)) Anyways, major congrats to you and you and Todd will definitely be in my prayers.
congrats Erin!!! that’s so exciting!! Can’t wait to hear more about the blue-eyed baby on the way!! 🙂
God is good! Congrats!! What a wonderful post!
CONGRATS!!! What a wonderful blessing!! Hope you have a healthy pregnancy and that the all-day-sickness subsides!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I’m so happy for you! Hope you feel better very soon!
Cheers to you and the beautiful beautiful blue eyed baby you are going to have!
Congrats!! I’m so happy for you, Todd, and your little bundle of joy. I hope you start feeling better soon.
Congratulations! You are going to have a beautiful baby! Hope the all day sickness passes soon!
Wow, what exciting news! Congratulations! I’m sorry you haven’t been feeling well, and I hope your all-day sickness goes away SOON! I can’t wait to see pics of the baby!
Congratulations!!!! That is so exciting! I hope you get to feeling better soon…from friends I know the first trimester is the worse! Congrats again!
Yeah!! I knew something was going on – you’ve been so quiet lately. As soon as I saw the title of your post I just knew it! Congratulations!! I’ll be praying for everything to go wonderfully for you. Can’t wait to hear all a bout everything! I wish blogging was around when I was pregnant – will be great to go back and read one day! Take care you!
Wow, congratulations! Sending good wishes that you feel better soon.
How very exciting! Now we have to get together the next time you are in Dallas! I hope you start to feel better…
Also, when I had to buy pregnancy tests I had the strangest feeling… like I was going to be caught or something. Aren’t those crazy things expensive? I think I took 7 before I believed it. We were both in shock.
Congratulations girlfriend. I hope you start feeling better soon!!!!
I’m SO SO SO excited that The Cat is Out of the Bag!! CONGRATULATIONS WITH MUCH LOVE!!! Your little surprise is still in the working btw. :-)) xoxo
p.s. I will continue to pray that you start to feel better!!
CONGRATULATIONS! And yes, the term “morning sickness” is a farce b/c it’s most always never just in the morning! Sweet tea from Chickfila always calmed my nausea…and I always had some sort of saltine cracker with me to nibble on. Oh, and I was lactose-intolerant for my first pregnancy! (I found this out the hard way…i’m a big ice cream eater) Anyhow, I hope you get better soon and congratulations again! 🙂
Congratulations, I am SO excited for yall!!!
Congratulations, Erin! Such fun and exciting news! I hope all of the “all day” sickness passes soon. xox
What wonderful news!!! Congratulations! I am so, so happy for you!!
Congratulations, Erin! I rarely comment but follow your blog everyday!
Best wishes to you and your husband throughout these months!! Planning for a little one will be so exciting and fun!!! I hope the next three weeks pass quickly and that your pregnancy sickness goes away after the first trimester. We all can’t wait to hear about the nursery, the name choices, the maternity clothes, etc!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!
oh congrats! that’s wonderful news! enjoy every minute of it … well not the “sick” ones! 🙂
Congrats!!!
Yay! What fantastic news! Congratulations a million times over!
I’m so sorry that you have had to endure both the all day sickness and a miscarriage scare. One would be tolerable, but not both.
Good for you in listening to your body, as hard as that may be!
The ultrasounds never cease to amaze me, because you’re exactly right the emotions are just too strong and of such a variety.
I look forward to enjoying this journey with such a lovely lady. 🙂
congratulations on your little bean!!! i’ll be praying for you guys!
congratulations on your little bean!!! i’ll be praying for you guys!
congratulations on your little bean!!! i’ll be praying for you guys!
congratulations on your little bean!!! i’ll be praying for you guys!
congratulations on your little bean!!! i’ll be praying for you guys!
Oh my goodness!! Congratulations. That’s truly amazing news. I’ll keep you and your family in my thoughts. I’m so happy for you!!
Yay Congrats!
You are now the 7th, yes seventh! person I know due between June 11 and June 22! I am happy for you and offer you my prayers and support!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!
I hope you get to feeling better soon!
Awe… congratulations!! I’m so glad it was jsut a scare and that everything is great with Mr. Bean! 🙂
I am so excited for you and this fantastice voyage that y’all are starting! I still feel that way when we buy “that stuff” Especially condoms..I make my husband buy them, with the beer of course!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
CONGRATS!!! that is so exciting and amazing for you!
YAYYYYYYY! So happy the cat is out of the bag! And so happy you are preggers. We are due 6 days apart. 🙂
I am so glad the scare is out of the way and things are progressing perfectly! Praise God!
What a relief it must be to let it out and celebrate with everyone! As you know, I’m thrilled to pieces for you and still can’t thank you enough for trusting me with this huge news even though we’ve never met. That leap of faith meant the world to me. You are a very special person and this baby is lucky to have you as her (just a feeling) mother!!
congratulations! that is so wonderful and exciting! so sorry you have been sick. i hear it gets better, so hang in there!
Congrats, Erin! This is such exciting news…I’ve been pretty bad about keeping up with my gReader lately, but I’m so glad caught this post! Bodreaux and Fiona will be wonderful older siblings for your little one! All *5* of you will be in my thoughts.
Yaaaayyyyyy! Congratulations!!!! I am soo glad to hear that everything is so well now! I too know the all-day sickness but it’ll get better soon! Yayyyyyy!!!
That is so wonderful!! CONGRATS!!!
Hang in there with the morning (well all day) sickness!
I would say you have a pretty darn good excuse for no WWW! That baby needs to bake up plump and pink! 🙂 Congratulations, you two!
Congratulations! 🙂 That is such great news 🙂
Congratulations! What wonderful news!
Yay! Congrats!
Congratulations!!! That is such joyful news. I’m so happy for you!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!
How exciting!!! Congratulations!!! I’m sorry you’re having a rough time with it right now, I hope it eases up for you soon!! But it’s still so exciting YAY!!! I’ll keep you in my prayers! : )
aww congrats! 🙂
Congrats! Hope the sickness subsides soon! 🙂
Congratulations! My best friend is pregnant and she says that the sickness is a blessing in disguise because it means things are going the way they ought to! Of course, that doesn’t make it any more fun, but it will be through soon.
YAY so exciting! Congrats 🙂
Congratulations! That is so exciting and I am so glad that your sweet little babe has a strong heartbeat! I can only imagine the joy and happiness you and they hubby are experiencing right now 🙂 Congrats again. Looking forward to following your baby journey ahead!
Congratulations! I pray that God will bless you, your husband, and your precious new addition on the way (and for the sickness to stop!).
CONGRATULATIONS! That is so exciting!!
Found your blog off Penny Lane, wanted to say hang in there…I know your feeling as I’m due June 17th! I’ve had it pretty rough too but it will all be worth it in the end!
Beautiful blog 🙂
Amber
CONGRATS!!!!!! This is AMAZING! What a blessing. I wish you the best!
CONGRATS! How exciting. So sorry you are not feeling well but so happy to hear of your wonderful news!
Congrats!!!!!!!
OMG! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Such exciting news!!!
I just found your blog recently, and wanted to offer my congratulations, too.
Congratulations!!!!
YAY!!! such exciting news! take care of yourself and you will be in my prayers 🙂
congratulations!!!!! Such exciting news! =)
CONGRATS!!!! So excited for you!
Congrats!!! This is so very exciting. Becoming a mom is the best thing EVER!!!!! I can’t wait to follow your pregnancy journey.
Yes, I got embarassed buying pregnancy tests. I remember really trying to flash my ring so they knew I was married 🙂 I also remember thinking, “My parents are now going to know I’ve had sex”. My husband just laughed at me when I said that out loud to him.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is so wonderful!
I am glad someone else feels the same as me about the pregnancy tests.
You are going to be such a wonderful parent [based on your blog…]. I am so excited for you!
CONGRATS!! How exciting for you and Todd! I just cannot to follow this journey!
Here from Mojito’s site…
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CONGRATSSSS! That’s awesome! Love your blog and very happy for you. Also- love all of your below Christmas ‘decorations’ – it looks like we like a lot of the same things.
CHEERS!!!!
Congratulations!!!! I hope you start feeling better soon!! YAY!
I am so excited about this baby, I gave you a bloggy award! HAHA! Come check it out on my blog!
CONGRATULATIONS ERIN!!! How exciting! Hope you start to feel better very soon!
Congratulations! How exciting!
Whoo Hoo! Congrats.
Congratulations – I am so happy for you and this will be such an exciting time for y’all. I hope the sickness goes away so you can enjoy every minute of it 🙂
Congratulations to you and your husband! Maybe he/she will be a little BEB…blue eyed baby. 🙂
Welcome to the club!! Oh gosh, I feel your pain with the morning sickness. Get some zofran. It is wonderful. Don’t read my post today unless you want the truth on things. I will add you to the Preppy Preggo club! Check my sidebar. We are glad to have you along!
Congratulations!!!!
Hope you are feeling better soon because the end result will all be worth it.
Congratulations! That is so exciting!!!! You will be a great mommmy!!
Congratulations!!! You, Todd and your families will be in my prayers as your pregnancy progresses.
YAY! Big huge CONGRATS!!!
Congrats!!
AHHHH! This is such exciting news. CONGRATS!
Oh my goodness! Congratulations!! What a blessing 🙂 I’m sure the morning/24-7 sickness is no fun, but will be well worth it when you’re new little addition comes! Soooo happy for you!!
Congratulations! That is the best news!!!
CONGRATULATIONS! What wonderful news! I hope that you start to feel better soon and continue taking care of yourself!
CONGRATULATIONS! What wonderful news! I hope that you start to feel better soon and continue taking care of yourself!
CONGRATULATIONS! What wonderful news! I hope that you start to feel better soon and continue taking care of yourself!
CONGRATULATIONS! What wonderful news! I hope that you start to feel better soon and continue taking care of yourself!
CONGRATULATIONS! What wonderful news! I hope that you start to feel better soon and continue taking care of yourself!
Congratulations!! What exciting news! I’ll be praying for you and your growing family! 🙂
Congrats!!!
omg! i’m sitting in class right now and when i read your post i actually said YAY!!! outloud. everyone is staring but who cares!!!! CONGRATSSSS!!!! YAY!!!!!!
Yea! What Happy-Happy news!
Hi. I just discovered your blog and I can’t wait to follow along in your adventures.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! You are going to love being a mother, it is one of the greatest things in the world!! Once you get to feeling better, make sure and take it all in and enjoy yourself as before you know it, you will be holding a sweet baby! It all goes by so fast…I will add you to my prayers!!
oh wow! congrats!!
OMG! Congratulations on your blessing. I was laughing about how you felt buying the pregnancy tests. We had a scare last month and I felt the same way. I was sneaking around the store and making sure people saw my wedding rings! It felt as though everyone in the entire store was staring at me with the EPT. So silly but so funny.
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS GIRL! That is SO exciting!!!! I’m really happy for you 🙂
Oh and BTW – you should rename your blog – the Blue-eyed Bride & Bump! Hee hee hee
Congratulations! I found your blog through MMM. I am private but if you would like an an invite, email me your email at inthelifeof5yearolds@hotmail.com I too a newlywed (1 year this past June) and due May 12. I felt the same way buying a pregnancy test…like I was committing a sin! 🙂 We are very excited. I look forward to reading more of your blog!
Oh my gosh! I’m so happy for you!!! Congratulations! I can’t wait to read all about your new little journey!
Holy, God. 106 comments?!?!?!
And CONGRATS! So excited for you:)
Congrats!!! I am so happy for you!!
I've been reading your blog for a while now & really enjoy it.
What wonderful news!!! CONGRATS! I'll certainly keep you & yours in my prayers!
Congratulations! How wonderful for you and your hubby! I love your blog…found you from Nina’s blog. I’ll be back to read about your little Mr. Bean. I hope you start to feel better!
Heard the news from Mrs. Mojito…congratulations! I hope you have a happy and healthy 9 months!
Congratulations!!!
OMG that’s amazing! Congratulations!
Oh my goodness, oh my goodness! What incredibly exciting news! Congratulations!! And I hope you start feeling better soon!
Oh my gosh! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Sooooo happy for you and the Mr! YAY!!!!!
congratulations! how exciting!
Congratulations! I am so excited for you and your husband! I hope you start to feel better soon.
Congratulations Erin, that is sooo exciting. I hope you feel better soon.
Congratulations! I actually linked to one of your older posts today check it out if you get a chance!
Congratulations!!! 🙂
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!! I am dying over here. I was reading my blogs in order that the “Followed” thing listed them and I was commenting on Misadventures of a Newlywed and I saw your comment abotu Chik Fil A and I about died!!!!!! Erin, I am sooo happy for you. I can not express that enough! That’s just awesome. I will definitely being praying for you and I am so glad the cat is out of the bag and we can start celebrating! What an amazing journey this will be! Love ya girly!
From Blue Eyed Bride to Blue Eyed Mommy!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
CONGRATS!!!!! How exciting!
CONGRATS!!! On a side note, I totally hear you on the “what if someone sees me?” tip! 🙂 it’s weird being a “grown up” sometimes…anyhow, congrats! this is incredible news!!
xoxo
Congratulations!!! 🙂 I’m so excited for you!!!
I’m very behind the times and feel awful.. but CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How exciting for you and your families. I couldn’t be any happier for you. I look forward to following this whole adventure with you 🙂
And I really really hope you start feeling better. I hate that you are so sick!
Oh my gosh!!! Yay!! I am so happy for you two, and I’m adding you to my prayer list! 🙂
congrats! what a wonderful blessing!
congrats!!!!
OMG wow! i’m so happy for you and i know you are going to be an absolutely unbelievable mom!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! How exciting!
Whoohoooooooooo! Congratulations!
Congrats! That is awesome! We will keep you guys is our prayers!!
I’m a little late to the party, but CONGRATS! I am so thrilled for you, can’t wait to read all about this blue-eyed baby!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! That’s so exciting!
OMG! congrats! congrats!
Wow! You are popular mrs. blue eyes! 🙂 I dont know how I have missed your blog all this time! I think I have gazed at it once, but man I’ve been missing out!
How exciting! It’s so fun to know someone in timing going thru the same thing! I can completely sympathize on the all day sickness! I hope it’s getting better! MY due date is exactly one week after yours! So fun! And you found out the same day I did! Fun again!
And I totally get the whole thing about being embarrased to buy a preg test.. It’s like you’re buying drugs or soemthing illegal! I would hide it under something in my shopping cart..
Congrats!!! Can’t wait to follow along with your blog now! 🙂
I just discovered your lovely blog and wanted to saw a special congrats as my bday is the 12th of June and let me tell ya, it is quite a fabulous time of year. Geminis are the best and it’s nicely balanced with Christmas. Best of luck!!!
Congratulations!