I have to say, I'm slightly disappointed in some of my friends back home. I sent off a mass-email to all of you the other day, and signed off with 5 smiley faces. I thought I'd get all of these emails back from you nosy women (you know who you are) asking if I was pregnant. I didn't get one response... not one.
Anyway, if you didn't figure out my BIG clue, or if you haven't spoken with my mother recently, the big news is that we're expecting!
We found out that we were pregnant just one week before we flew to England. I went to see Dr. Lenowitz in mid-January, not to see if I was pregnant, but to see why I wasn't getting pregnant. He sent me to get blood work to make sure that I was ovulating, and he also "snuck in" a pregnany test without me knowing. Surprise!!!
The first month here was very difficult. I felt sick as a dog. Looking back, I'm pretty sure that it was due to the apartment we were staying in... being in a cramped space, and not getting much fresh air. Also, we were eating out all the time, which would normally be wonderful, but it was hard to find food that was really familiar. Even the soda is different here. They make it with sugar instead of corn syrup, which leaves an unfamiliar after-taste in your mouth. Ick! What I would do for a caffeine-free Pepsi right now!!!!
Since moving into our house, I've been feeling a lot better. The house is very spacious, and it's good to be preparing our own meals again.
So, I'm anywhere between 10-12 weeks along right now, and am due sometime towards the end of September/beginning of October. I already have a baby-belly, and have been wearing nothing but sweats for weeks now. (By the way, if there are any friends out there who have more up-to-date maternity clothes, and would be willing to ship them to me, I would gladly pay for your shipping, and return them when I'm done.)
We are all very excited, and are constantly reminded of how good God is. We were hoping that a third child would be part of His plan for us to be here, as I won't have to work during these three years. God is good.
I saw a doctor just yesterday for the first time. She used the time to inform me of some of the differences that there are to prenatal care here in England. The biggest difference so far seems to be that I will be cared for by a mid-wife for the duration of my pregnancy. I will have my first appointment with Isabel (my mid-wife) next week. I'll be sure to keep all of you not-as-nosy-as-I-thought friends informed.
I Am.
8 months ago
7 comments:
YIPPEE! :-) :-) :-)
I noticed, but of course was keeping it to myself. :-) Glad to hear you've been feeling better. And by the way, I've been wanting to call you on skype, but our webcam is really only working on Pete's laptop--something about our kitchen computer being too old? Is Windows 2000 extinct already?!?! Will have to figure out something or have a webcam-less chat.
Congratulations!! That's so exciting. I've heard really good things from people at work (the Walters has a large international workforce) about prenatal care in the UK. Much more personal and yes, everyone uses midwives.
Congratulations, Rebecca. You are adventurous in every way! :)
Congrats! Just try to make it the hospital (unlike me) lol
Lisa
YAY! Congratulations! I noticed the extra smiley but just dismissed it as you having a long day unpacking! Glad to hear you are feeling better! Do I need to send some Pepsi????
Tanya
I actually was able to get some caffiene-free Coke the other day, with good ole' high-fructose corn syrup!! So, I'm set for a while, thanks!
Congrats! I am just catching up on my blog reading since I am on spring break from Nursing school. We couldn't be more excited for you! I had mid-wives and they are AMAZING (maybe I'll be one someday!?!) I think you will be pleased. The US has infant mortality rates comparable with 3rd world nations, so I think you are doing a great thing by having a baby in the UK!
Sending lot of love to you,
Kristen
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