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 brand new stay at home mom. I cook simple, delicious, grain-free recipes, do crafts, decorate on a budget, and keep a happy home. I breastfeed, babywear, cloth diaper, and co-sleep, but I'm not a hippie.
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Definitely a lot of babies! I think 3 of the bloggers whose blogs I read “spilled” about their pregnancies in the last month.
And congratulations to you too! You must be so excited for the baby to come. Not much longer!
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Wow, that was a LOT of exclamation points!
Thanks!
Just posted one of my pregnancy recipes… let me know what you think. haha. I don't think it's that “out there.”
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Thanks Kristen!
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Aww I wondered if anyone would try to find my website via S&B. How cool that you found me and you're a “sister” Navy wife!
I'm definitely inclined toward the domestic side of things… love making things cozy and warm with love. Thank you for the sweet note!
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Thanks so much K!!! I'm glad you found my blog (and hope you like the granola bars too!). Looking forward to hearing from you in the comments in the future.
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For real?? so any girl/boy predictions?
And thank you for the wonderful mom comment… I hope so!
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Thanks Tiffany!!!
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Thanks!!
Good to see you in my comments. Friendly name I haven't seen in a while! I am definitely not thinking much about cooking other than for survival at this point.
Well, correction… I THINK about cooking a lot, but I don't actually do it. Hopefully I'll get over that soon.
And I will post an update when we find out the gender! I don't feel the need to be all secretive and “surprisey.” It's a surprise at 4-5 months or a surprise at 9 months, you know?
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Thanks so much!!! That would be weird if it were you in my ultrasound… but yeah, i get it.
good luck with becoming pregnant if that's what you want!
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Aww thanks so much for stopping by and for the kind words. They DO lie about “morning.” My nausea is much less now but I still have a lot of the aversions so eating is still a challenge… hope it gets better soon.
And I will definitely enjoy motherhood!
Congratulations! I haven't been by your blog in a while and just thought of it today. I don't know you, but it seems to me you will enjoy motherhood, and make a great mom. I have 3 children, so I know all about the All Day Sickness…they lie when they say it's 'morning'. Don't worry, it shouldn't last too much longer. Have a great pregnancy!
Congratulations!!!!! Not even sure how I found your blog — but how awesome to see a sonogram pic. Wishing you the best…and wishing it were me!! Not IN the pic…but pregnant, that is.
Aww, Emily, congrats!!!! How very sweet! And food will be yucky on and off the whole pregnancy.
Or you'll be too tired to care about cooking! I go from cooking dinner 6 times a week to pretty much hubby has to fend for himself for 9 months! Can't wait to find out what you are having!!!!!
Congratulations!
Congrats!
Congratulations!! I was here a couple of weeks ago and was wondering then when we'd be getting some baby news from you:) You'll be a wonderful mom!
Congrats! I just came across your blog today because I was looking for a granola bar recipe. I”ll definitely be sticking around
As an older mom and retired Navy wife I am glad that I found your site. I have a Stitch 'n Bitch book and saw you listed and wanted to say that after reading what you have here it is heartwarming to see younger women not being turned off by the domestic side of life. It can be rewarding especially when you use your creative abilities to make your home a place that your family will want to be. Keep up the good work!
So exciting! Congrats to you and best of luck for a healthy and happy pregnancy
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I meant all of those exclamation points.
Good luck as you move onto this new chapter. It's always interesting to see what foods are being made during pregnancy.
yay congrats! i am pregnant too with our first. due in less then 5 weeks!! my other favorite blog younghouselove.com is pregnant too! soooo many babies!
look forward to seeing some new baby blog entries from you! keep us posted!
Kelly
Aw congrats! ust had my second baby 6 weeks ago! I remember the 1st ultrasound, wow…just amazing. Enjoy your pregnancy best you can.
Its so tiring, but well worth it.
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How cool!
I will definitely keep you updated. Not sure how much it will help your baby fever though… nothing ever really “cured” mine.
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How cool!
I will definitely keep you updated. Not sure how much it will help your baby fever though… nothing ever really “cured” mine.
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OMG Thanks!!! hehe.
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OMG Thanks!!! hehe.
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Thank you! And thank you.
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Thank you! And thank you.
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wow it sounds like I won the lottery or something!
Thank you for the congrats and the forgiveness. It really is amazing how much energy this little project is taking.
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wow it sounds like I won the lottery or something!
Thank you for the congrats and the forgiveness. It really is amazing how much energy this little project is taking.
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Wow that is crazy!!! It's gonna be a fun month for you. hehe. Thank you! I am very happy too.
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Wow that is crazy!!! It's gonna be a fun month for you. hehe. Thank you! I am very happy too.
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Thank you.
I will try to be a lovely mother but we'll have to see how that unfolds! hehehe. I guess July is a good month.
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Thank you.
I will try to be a lovely mother but we'll have to see how that unfolds! hehehe. I guess July is a good month.
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thanks!
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thanks!
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oohhhhh you know things! Do you know if it's a boy or a girl? haha. I have a feeling… but we'll have to wait and see.
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oohhhhh you know things! Do you know if it's a boy or a girl? haha. I have a feeling… but we'll have to wait and see.
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Awww you almost cried? Sweet.
I really hope the nausea passes soon. It's been non-stop since week 6. I'm definitely excited about the little one!
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Awww you almost cried? Sweet.
I really hope the nausea passes soon. It's been non-stop since week 6. I'm definitely excited about the little one!
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Thanks much!
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Thanks much!
So happy for you! Congratulations!
Ahhhh!!! Kristen here, just found your blog from MDA. Seeing those pictures actually almost made me cry! I have a 6 mo old boy and the memory is still strong for me. There is no greater joy than having your own! I'm sorry to hear about your nausea, tho. It won't last forever tho! Haha, gotta run, my little guy is crying!
Congrats! Does it sound weird to say I had a feeling you were pregnant? Like, during your absence, I just wondered. So awesome!
Congratulations!!!
Omg! Congratulations!
Congratulations!! Hopefully the nausea will pass soon.
That is so wonderful! That's also my husband's birthday, which means it's a wonderful day overall.
Please do keep us updated; it might curb my baby fever, LOL.