I’ve been away from the blog for more than one reason. I guess I should air them out and let you in on my life, right?
1) First there was the move, and the unpacking and settling-in. That excused me for maybe a week and a half.
2) Then my husband was away at survival school, and I was mopey and uninspired. I also worked while he was gone, taking care of a sweet 2 year old.
3) After that, I got a job as a nanny and have been busy taking care of two sweet children. They are lots of fun!
4) My mouse died. I gave it new batteries to eat but it wouldn’t revive itself. And I just CAN’T use a track pad to edit photos or do anything else remotely productive. So I’ve been hanging around facebook and twitter and such, but not getting much done. (Thanks to my hubby who gave me a brand new mouse for Christmas!)
5) I have lost all interest in food. Everything sounds/tastes disgusting. I’m too tired to cook; last night I made some chicken thighs and actually had to pull a stool up in front of the stove while I got them started in the pan. For the last 7 weeks or so, I’ve been nauseated every morning and every evening, and sometimes in between too. And completely drained of all energy. Because…
6) I’m pregnant!!! Baby Chapelle is due July 10, 2010. I am so excited, couldn’t be happier (well maybe if I could enjoy food), and definitely looking forward to starting the next chapter in my life with my husband.
This picture is from week 10 day 5. The baby was waving its arms all around and “swimming” as we watched (not sucking its thumb, even though I know that is what it looks like). It was the coolest thing to see!
Today is week 12 day 3.
And now that I’ve spilled the beans, maybe I’ll keep you in the loop a bit more.
Hi! I'm Emily. I'm a Navy wife and stay at home mom of two beautiful children. I cook simple, delicious, grain-free recipes, do crafts, decorate my home on a budget, and keep a happy household. I tandem breastfeed, babywear, cloth diaper, practice elimination communication, homebirth, and co-sleep, but I'm not a hippie.
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congratulations!! now your abode will be infinitely more joyful!
congratulations!! now your abode will be infinitely more joyful!
How cool! Congrats to you too.
Hope your first trimester was easier than mine was!
CONGRATS!!!! Im soooo glad your back, ive missed your updates. Im expecting too, June 2!
Hey Danielle! Thanks so much for stopping by and for the congratulations.
I'm feeling a bit better lately – not as sick, and a little more willing to try different foods though I still have many aversions. Back to cooking a little and posting some recipes, so that's good!
Happy new year to you too! I know it will be an exciting year for my family – hope yours is good too!
Congratulations!!!! I checked out your blog periodically – it all started with your delicious tomato pie recipe – and I just happened to stop by and saw the news!!! I hope you are able to get back to normal soon, I'm sure the nausea can not be easy to deal with! Happy New Year… what a great way to enter 2010!
Congratulations on your little one's birth!!! How exciting!
The ultrasound was definitely cool…made everything way more real. I totally cried and giggled and *squee*d all at the same time. haha. Especially when the baby started swimming around.