Friday, January 28, 2011

Sharing some *BIG* news!!!!


I have been keeping a secret for quite a while now, not only from you all, but from everybody! It is true...I am expecting! We are all so excited. My kids have been so good not to spill the beans to ANYONE! I finally had my first appointment yesterday where I got to see my sweet little one kicking and squirming (the photo got a tad bent in my purse) and to hear the hearbeat for the first time. Let me tell you I have been on pins and needles waiting so long for my appointment. My OB/GYN was out of town and this was as soon as they could get me in. It has been torture! It was such a relief to finally see him/her for the first time. I have taken like 10 tests just to be sure. We are all over-the-moon excited.
Needless to say, it hasn't been easy taking care of a baby and being sick, tired and all the other fun stuff that comes along with early pregnancy. I also got a really big calling at church a couple of weeks ago. I am still trying to get that under control, plus all of the other things that I have to do. I am sure you are all having one of those A-ha moments right now. It is probably all clicking into place as to why I haven't been around much. It has been REALLY hard...I am not going to lie. I am counting down the days to when the sickness, nausea, tiredness all goes away. I start my second Trimester on Tuesday and that is when most people begin to perk up. With Rowan it took me until about 16 weeks to feel normal again. Wish me luck that it will be sooner! I will keep you posted with any and all baby news. I am hoping that we may be able to find out what we are having by my next appointment, but that is just wishful thinking.
Thanks to all of you who stick by even when I disappear! Thanks for fluttering by!
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43 comments:

  1. Nancy L.January 28, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    congrats to you and your family!
    hope you feel better soon!

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  2. Jackie PedroJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Congratulations, Kelly!! That's wonderful news!

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  3. Elaine AJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Congratulations to you. Hope you feel better.

    Elaine Allen

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  4. Deborah SaaranenJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Oh, Kelly...congratulations!

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  5. MarisaJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Eeeek, how exciting!! Hugest of hugs to you and hope the morning sickness and fatigue disappear quickly. Thanks for sharing with us :)

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  6. CherylQuiltsJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Woohoo, Kelly! What wonderful news and such a blessing! Hope you have a great pregnancy!

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  7. Cynthia MJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Omigosh Kelly! How exciting...my heart just leaped for you when I saw your photo..I know how long you waited for Rowan and you said you were hoping for a 4th as well and here you are and they are so close that they will be bosom buddies for sure...it's kind of like you have two micro families due to the ages of the four of them. I'm just thrilled to pieces for you..good things do happen to those who wait, eh? So happy for you!!!!!!! Wahoo!!!!!

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  8. Becky T.January 28, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Congrats to you and your family!! All the sickness is worth it once you get to hold that sweet baby!! :-)

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  9. JoeyJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Congrats to you Kelly, may you feel better soon. Joey x

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  10. Bernadette BlissJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Kelly, How exciting! I'm a Mom of 7 and each one of my children have brought their own special blessing to our family. They are all grown having babies of their own now. What fun...Take care of yourself and I pray your early pregnancy symptoms will disappear quickly...

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  11. Jodi CollinsJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Congratulations Kelly!!! That is SO excited! I hope you feel better soon so you can start enjoying this time!! How EXCITING!!!

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  12. Nancy CurtisJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    I am sooo excited for you and your family congratulations!!! I hope you feel better soon. What is your new calling?

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  13. WhimseyJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS; who exciting!!! Hope you feel better soon; take care of yourself!!

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  14. JeanetteJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Congratulations!

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  15. Elaine MJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Wahoo!! this is sooooo exciting! CONGRATULATIONS!! You take it easy and be extra good to yourself - we'll still be here when you feel up to posting...you're worth waiting for.

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  16. TeriJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    AHA!! is right!! LOL!! Congratulations to you and your entire family!!! All this early stuff will soon pass and you'll get to really enjoying your pregnancy!!
    Hugs,
    Teri

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  17. Kathy MartinJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Congratulations! (((hugs)))

    Oh how funny...the word verification I have to punch in is storc! ;) a stork will be visiting you soon!

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  18. MaryAnn GroveJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    such fantastic news. A new child to be cuddled and cared for by thw entire family. so happy for you....

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  19. valthecraftygalJanuary 28, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    I love it! so neat!!!! Congratulations! Blessings blessings!

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  20. CorrieJanuary 28, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Congratulations! "Babies are such wonderful ways to start humans" Exciting!

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  21. Debbie Fisher (debbiedee)January 28, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    congratulations! That is so exciting!

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Congratulations Kelly! Seems like your little boy was just born and now you have a new baby to look forward to. Such excitement!

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  23. GailJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    What great news....congratulations!!!!

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  24. Amy RohlJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Oh wow Kelly! This is just wonderful wonderful news and I'm sooo happy for you and your family! Big hugs to you!

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  25. jenJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    How exciting!! Congratulations & I do hope you feel better soon!! :)

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  26. Kerry PiaderJanuary 29, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Congratulations Kelly to you and your family!
    What fantastic news....Wishing you feel better soon..........Wonder where you went........you've been missed.

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  27. RobynJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Congratulations! Have you tried Sea Bands for the morning sickness? They are available at your local drug store or big box store (Target) and not a health issue just little wrist bands that you wear, they are sold for sea sickness but also work well for morning sickness. Best wishes for a healthy wee one!

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    WOOHOO!!! CONGRATULATIONS! THERE'S NOTHING BETTER THAN BABIES. I WISH YOU THE BEST IN FEELING BETTER REALLY SOON! TAKE CARE, AND BIG HUGS TO YOU AND BABY! :D

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  29. Savannah O'GwynnJanuary 29, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    CONGRATS to you and your family! HOOOORAY for little babies:)

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  30. MaryJanuary 29, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Congratulations from me as well Kelly and I do hope by now you are feeling a little better. Such an exciting time for all of you. I am awaiting the birth of my fifth grandchild in early April and it never fails to amaze.
    Good luck,
    Mary

    and thanks to Robyn for that tip about Sea Bands - I will have to see if they have them in Australia.

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  31. Alyssa BJanuary 29, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    how exciting? do i get to name this little eone too?

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  32. Kenneth CopelandJanuary 30, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Congratulations! That is a very precious gift from above! Hope you feel better.

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  33. Shelli DeckardJanuary 30, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    congrats Kelly! What a blessing!

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  34. GinnyJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Congratulations! That is fantastic news. I do hope that you feel better soon.

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  35. TanyaJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Congratulations Kelly! I came looking for something specific and scrolled down...and on my way back up went "Wait...she alrady had her baby...!" :) Happy for you!

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  36. paula e.January 31, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    exciting news! congratulations. hope you will be feeling better very soon.

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  37. DebraJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Kelly,I'm so excited for you and your family! This will be the 4th you've hoped for! Congratulations and I hope you're feeling better really soon.

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  38. Amy ShefferFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    How exciting, Kelly! Congrats to you and the family! My blog reader is so full I almost marked everything read, but at the last minute, I decided to check just a few of my favorites, including yours! So glad I didn't miss this announcement! Hope you get to feeling normal sooner rather than later!

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  39. Janice Rosenthal RockFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Kelly, I only know you from your site (and your gorgeous talent!) - but it was so much fun "watching" your pregnancy with Rowan, that I look forward to sharing another of those experiences with you again, if only online . . .your family is so beautiful and this 4th child will be so special for all of you!

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  40. My Little HobbyFebruary 19, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Congratulations! I am THRILLED for you, Kelly! I'm also curious what your new church calling is. Best to you in juggling everything!

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  41. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Hi Kelly, how exciting! I can't believe it has taken me so long to send you and email and say that :) I am very happy for you and your family and can't wait to see pictures.

    Denise

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  42. MissyFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    OMGosh!!! Congratulations!!! I am so excited for you and your family. I would love to feel the excitement of finding out about another precious life. We are done though and it makes me so sad.
    Take care of yourself.

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  43. KurtMarch 20, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    That's a good news! Congrats Kelly!
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