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Published: Nov 5, 2018 · by Laurel Perry · About 4 minutes to read this article. · This post may contain affiliate links

Life Changes: It's Baby Time

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Life Changes: It's Baby Time

I will be the first to admit that things have been quiet around here. We had just finished moving, I was just getting back into the swing of blogging, and then my husband and I got hit with some life changing news that slowed down my rate of work for the past few weeks: We were pregnant!

It all started two weeks ago with severe side pains that landed me in the Emergency Room. It turns out that the problem wasn't appendicitis, but due to the fact that I was NINETEEN WEEKS pregnant and had no clue.

How in the world does someone not know they are halfway through a pregnancy?! Well, I had a IUD in the entire time and since there was virtually no chance of me getting pregnant, my mind didn't even head down that path. But now that I know, the mysteries of the shrinking pants, cravings for sour candy, and a newfound love for naps have been solved.

It has been a whirlwind of a week: learning I was pregnant, worrying that there would be problems with the baby since it was an IUD pregnancy, finding out that everything looks great, and learning the baby is going to be a boy all within 2 days.

Whewwww!

Life Changes: It's Baby Time

Reed and I on our wedding day. We had no idea we would be pregnant in two short months!

Truth be told, this baby boy is coming about 4 years ahead of our plan. But, as we have realized recently, we might make plans, and God makes changes. And we know two things for certain:

  1. God's plans are better than our own, and
  2. We have a LOT of work to do to get ready for this baby!

Learning we were pregnant halfway through meant fewer hours worrying (a blessing!) but it has also meant that I've been playing major catchup!

My browser history is full of stroller, crib, bassinet, bottle, and carseat searches.

And google has been been by pal for trouble shooting what is and isn't considered safe during pregnancy. Can I drink kombucha? What about a hot bath?  Do I need a new body pillow? What are the best maternity leggings? When should I start using belly balm?

I am sure all you mama's out there are pro's at this, so if you have any tips, send them my way!

Life Changes: It's Baby Time

Reed and I in Hawaii right before we got pregnant. And the last time I would fit into this dress for a while! =P

Not knowing ahead of time also meant that Reed left his well-paying job to work full time on our business, Vimco Wellness. As two newly self-employed adults, money is tight right at a time when things are gearing up for baby expenses.

We are both glad we didn't know until now, because that would have meant Reed would have most likely kept working his job and his dreams for Vimco would have been on the back burner. I want him to follow his dreams, and am happy to go through a few lean years in order for him to do so.

So while we would have wanted to be much more settled than we are today, we are so excited to become parents!

Life Changes: It's Baby Time

We were two months pregnant in this picture and clueless! P.S. Thats a glass of charcoal lemonade, not alcohol.

 

Life Changes: It's Baby Time

Our sweet dog Mac has been attached to me at the hip this whole time. In this picture, he is literally laying on top of me when I wasn't feeling well.

 

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  1. Amanda says

    November 05, 2018 at 11:25 am

    My husband was an IUD baby, and what a gift he is! Congrats!!!

    Reply
    • Laurel says

      November 05, 2018 at 12:36 pm

      Thank you so much Amanda! We are very excited :)

      Reply
  2. Carol says

    November 05, 2018 at 3:28 pm

    Congratulations!

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    • Laurel says

      November 05, 2018 at 4:33 pm

      Thank you so much Carol!

      Reply
  3. Diana says

    November 05, 2018 at 5:21 pm

    Oh Laurel congratulations! I’m so happy for you and your husband!

    Reply
    • Laurel says

      November 05, 2018 at 5:37 pm

      Thank you so much Daina! :)

      Reply
  4. Leona Cornwell says

    November 06, 2018 at 6:42 am

    Beautiful story honey! I am so looking forward to be a grandma!!

    Reply
    • Laurel says

      November 06, 2018 at 9:57 am

      Thanks mom!

      Reply
  5. Kelli Perry says

    November 06, 2018 at 9:58 am

    Love this so much! Just like you two were meant to be together, this baby is meant to be yours!

    Reply
    • Laurel says

      November 06, 2018 at 10:01 am

      Thank you Kelli! So true!

      Reply

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