We have an annoucement!

This was not the post I had planned to write today, but here we go.

We are expecting a baby!

I am due in early February, February 6th for those who are into due dates.

The reason I am annoucing this is perhaps the most selfish ever. And also why it is not some super cute photo with Audrey in a big sister shirt.

I am so sick. So sick. And I just need to complain to someone other than JT and my mom. Told you super selfish.

Though, I do think this new child of ours will appreciate knowing how wonderful the beginning of this pregnancy was. Also, let me caveat I am over the moon excited that I am pregnant. We are so excited to have another baby. I will take being sick over not being pregnant every time. Copious amounts of joy up in here.

But can I be real for just a minute or two.

I am really sick of feeling awful ALL the time. It is not morning sickness, that is a lie. It is all damn day. I also am really just over food aversions, they make no sense and make life miserable. I want nothing more than to eat dinner with my family. Not just what they are eating, but in the same room. Yeah, really. I have food aversions so strong I cannot even be in a room where I can see or smell the food without running to the bathroom. And I want to eat some of the delicious, in season, glorious Michigan vegetables we get from our CSA every week. But that has not been working out so well either. I know it seems like I am being dramatic, but really I am not. I tried to eat a grilled cheese with kale on it today and I could not even take ONE bite without gagging. I do not kid.

I know there are many women who do not get sick at all when they are pregnant. I am so happy for you! And so jealous. Please, if you are one of these women don't mention this to me at present. I am a weak, petty person and inside I will want to punch you. This is 100% my issue not yours, but commiseration is where I am at right now. Again, so happy for you!

I am done complaining now. Thank you for listening. Thank you for indulging my self centered pregnancy announcement. No need to send pity my way, this release is all I needed.

I hope the pictures of Audrey mixed in made it more tolerable. The blog will return to rainbows and unicorns for the foreseeable future!

P.S. to answer your first question, we have not decided if we will find out the gender yet.