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I’ve been feeling a little “off” lately. I’ve been trying to think of the right word to describe how I’ve been feeling and that’s really the only word that comes to mind. It really hit me last week when I took a 3 hour nap with my son in our bed. The very fact that I put him in our bed, after he’d been napping in his crib consistently for months, was an indicator that I was desperate for sleep. I’ve also been obsessed preoccupied with food, which I find odd, since I’ve been trying desperately to lose the last 10 pounds left over from my pregnancy. But apart from a little less energy and a little more of an appetite, nothing really seemed to explain why I’ve been feeling “off.”
Last week I looked at the calendar and things started adding up. So…it was time to take a test. I was fully convinced it was going to be negative and my husband would finally be convinced I was paranoid. And then this…
I went back and forth about whether or not to share this news so soon. If I did the math correctly, I’m only about 5 weeks…much too soon, by most, to announce a pregnancy. But how does one keep something like this inside? I’m overjoyed and overwhelmed, excited and nervous… There are so many emotions flooding through me at this moment. If you know me or read my blog, then you know how difficult my first pregnancy was. There were times of uncertainty…anxiety…fear… But I truly believe that all things happen for a reason. I trust that just like last time, He is in control.
So, with great boldness and anticipation, I announce that we are expecting a baby…sometime in January. This time is going to be different. This time I have a toddler to care for…and a new home to keep up with. This time I’m journaling every thought…every emotion…every dream. This time I plan on enjoying and embracing each moment of this pregnancy with hope and trust that this time is going to be different. And in the end, I pray for a stress-free pregnancy, a safe delivery, and a healthy baby…
Tags: Family Life 
Wow! Wonderful news!
Congratulations!
Oh, congratulations! How very wonderful!
I hope you do have a safe, stree-free pregnancy and a beautiful healthy baby!
Congratulations!!! I understand how hard it can be to keep exciting news like this a secret. I’m glad you seem to be feeling okay except for being tired and that will pass. Yay!!!
What great news for you and your family; congratulations!!!
Wow! What great news that you share with us. I will pray for the same things for you. Happiness and Joy.
Congratulations!
congratulations
it’s a blessing. keep your head up and you will feel better soon!! and if you ever need comfort or reassurance you have all of us who will listen and offer help/support. that baby will be so lucky!
YAY!!! congratulations!!!! YIPPE!! I am so HAPPY for you!!!
I am sitting on the edge of MY chair with a smile on MY face laughing like a maniac! hahaha
so happy for YOU!!
Leslie
Congrats!
CONGRATULAIONS!!
Here’s to a happy and healthy pregnancy as well as a happy and healthy baby.
Wow- congratulations! Here to a healthy and easy pregnancy!
jill.watkins@gmail.com
Wow- congrats!!
I told the blogosphere as soon as I got my + test too, so around 4 weeks pregnant. And I’m glad I did- it was fun to be able to talk with my online friends! I’m looking forward to hearing about your pregnancy, hope you’re feeling well and good luck!
Congratulations!
Congratulations!!!
First off- CONGRATS!!! I have a 5 wk old and a 15 month old and my 5 wk old was TOTALLY unexpected. However it all worked out. I went through the same emotions as you and I had a hard time excepting that I’d have to share my daughter’s time with another baby. It works out great though. Everything always falls into place!
Congratulations!
As soon as I read the post title I knew it was a pg announcement.
Congratulations! I’ll be praying that your pregnancy is uneventful and that you have a healthy baby!
Congrats! So exciting. Take good care of yourself and rest up!
WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! Bring on a new blog baby!
WOOHOO! Congrats sweetie! XOXO
Congrats! I remember the first time I found out I was pregnant I actually called EPT to verify the marks, because I couldn’t believe it! The customer service lady assured me that yes I was pregnant!
Congrats to you and your family !!!! You will really need to rest up at the last part of the year after all the holliday’s are over you should be about ready for your new venture. I know you may be feeling a little over whelmed at the idea but you’re right everything happens for a reason : )
congrats, so excited for you!
I’m so glad you went “public” with the news. Congratulations! I couldn’t be happier for you and your sweet family.
Wishing you a safe, speedy, and positive pregnancy, labor, delivery, and recovery…
Your friend,
Stephanie
Wow, congratulations!!!
Congratulations! That’s very exciting news. Looking forward to hearing all the updates!
YAY YAY YAY I am so excited for you.. it’s been hard keeping your secret
Congratulations!!! Just saw your news! You must be excited.
Congrats, that’s wonderful!!!!
Big Congrats~! No wonder you were tired and hungry lol
Congratulations! Coming to you from Metropolitan Mama.
Oh my gosh, congratulations!
Congratulations – that’s so exciting!!!
Wow, congratulations!!! That’s awesome!
Congratulations, Caryn. I’m so very happy for you. Having two is so much fun…you’re going to love it.
I wish you a safe, healthy, and happy pregnancy, labor, delivery, and recovery.
Your friend,
Stephanie
congratulations — I was just thinking about how different a second pregnancy would be, having to look after your first child while experiencing all the “joys” of pregnancy
Good luck to you, and don’t forget to take time for yourself
Congratulations!
Congrats! We found out were having another one on the 23rd. Good luck!!!!
Congrats!!!!
praise God!! that is GREAT news!!