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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 05/23/2012Updated: 01/19/2021

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I feel like I’m jumping on some sort of bandwagon.

I’m joining Lisa, Kristan, Jenny, Deborah, Kristy and Jen…. (did I miss anyone?)

 

 

 

 

 

 

…and announcing….I’m pregnant!

I don’t have any cute bump pictures, because the last thing I feel like right now is cute.

But E is cute! And I searched high and low for this shirt. It is how we announced it to her grandparents. Not the most original thing in the world, but they loved it. They were very surprised this time.

Here are some things that I had forgotten but quickly remembered:

  1. Pregnancy + gym smells = wishing I could hold my breath while working out.*
  2. I must keep a hair tie on my nightstand because I will need it in the morning.
  3. Meat = gross.
  4. Salad = eww.
  5. Macaroni and cheese? Spinach dip? POPCORN? Eggo Cinnamon Toast Waffles? All a-okay in my book.**
  6. After 8pm I am usually (read: 40% of the time) free from nausea but it doesn’t matter because all I want to do is sleep. Or eat popcorn.
  7. Carry mints in purse at. all. times. in case of nausea.
  8. I do not do well with blood draws. 5 tubes of blood leads to me pretty much passing out. I’m such a wuss!
  9. And a bunch of other stuff that isn’t appropriate for a food blog.
*I haven’t been to the gym much so #1 is not all that much of a problem. However, on the days I don’t feel like death, I’m trying to make it! For anyone who is counting, this has happened once. When I can, we still like to take walks in the evening so I’m not a total sloth.

**Do not fret, I am doing my best to eat a balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables and proteins. Fruit is the easiest of the three.

 

Things that are new this time:
  1. Food blogging = so hard. I don’t want to think about food much less cook it and write about it. Sorry I’ve been so absent. Hopefully this a) explains some things and b) will be better soon.
  2. Having a young kiddo around means trying to suck it up and act normal for her sake.
  3. My bump is popping out quickly!
  4. A 2.5 hour doctor’s visit with a 19 month old in tow is…well…interesting.
  5. And a bunch of other stuff that isn’t appropriate for a food blog.
 
Shall we do a “husband’s take” for this post?

“This is going to be quite the year.” <—Yes, yes it is.

“This is getting serious.” <—after I showed him the 2rd pregnancy test

“Now when you whine you have a reason.” <—No lie. He said this. He was joking. I think. He better have been!

“Tell me what you want for dinner and I’ll go get it. Anything.” <—Yay! That particular time, I chose Chipotle. Vegetarian burrito. Refer to #3 above regarding meat.

“I love pregnant Rachel, it is like an emotional roller-coaster.” <—Luckily I can laugh that one off…mainly because it is true. And he’s a good sport.

“When can we go viral with this?” <—Who does he think we are, Brad and Angelina? Newsflash, honey…about 10 people care.

Of course, he is thrilled. Over the moon. I think I’ve got the nervous/scared/freaking out* well enough covered…but I’m happy too. Another baby! EEEEE!

*omg omg omg omg omg we have to buy a new house omg omg omg we have to buy a new car omg omg omg omg I feel so sick omg omg omg I’m throwing up again? omg omg omg how am I going to handle two kids? omgggggggggggggggggg

 

So that’s that! I’m trying my hardest to maintain consistent blogging, but it has been tough! Hopefully 2nd trimester will be better…although it wasn’t with E. Thanks for being patient with me! :)

 

Oh! I’m due December 17th.

 

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  1. Ryan @ Spicy Richmond says

    May 29, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    Congratulations! Wishing you the best of luck throughout this pregnancy and with a new little one!

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    • Rachel says

      May 31, 2012 at 8:35 am

      Thank you Ryan!

      Reply
  2. sally @ sally's baking addiction says

    May 29, 2012 at 12:40 pm

    Congrats Rachel!! Hope you are feeling better soon. :)

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    • Rachel says

      May 31, 2012 at 8:34 am

      Thank you Sally!

      Reply
  3. Debra Kapellakis says

    May 28, 2012 at 8:04 am

    That is the best way I can think of to share the good news! CONGRATULATIONS!

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    • Rachel says

      May 31, 2012 at 8:33 am

      Thank you, Debra!

      Reply
  4. Valerie @ From Valerie's Kitchen says

    May 26, 2012 at 11:40 pm

    Yay!!! Congratulations Rachel :) It’s such a drag that you are suffering from morning sickness. Ugh! That’s awful. But, hopefully you will move on from it soon. I never had it at all during my 4 pregnancies. The down side to this is that what I did have was HUNGER and boy did I indulge my cravings.

    I hope you are feeling better soon. Let the hubby take care of dinner as much as possible!

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    • Rachel says

      May 31, 2012 at 8:29 am

      You are so lucky you never had to experience morning sickness. It is not fun! Hubs has been great though, I am so blessed to have him!

      Reply
  5. Baking Serendipity says

    May 26, 2012 at 11:19 pm

    Congratulations!! So, so excited for you :) E is adorable in that shirt and you are going to rock at raising two…I totally know it!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      May 31, 2012 at 8:28 am

      Thanks for your vote of confidence! :)

      Reply
  6. Andrea deSherbinin says

    May 25, 2012 at 7:40 pm

    Hi! I just wanted to say 1. That I really really enjoy your blog and your recipes. And 2. Your daughter is gorgeous and she definitely gets her good looks from you. And 3. I hope your nausea ends quickly and you don’t slow down too much on the food blogging cuz we’d miss your posts.

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      May 26, 2012 at 8:28 pm

      What a sweet, sweet comment. Thank you!!! Seriously. From the bottom of my heart. You are too kind! I’ll be back full force soon, I promise.

      Reply
  7. Lauren kelly says

    May 25, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    Well, let’s see I think your age spacing is good. My first two were 2 years apart (like literally 2 years, born on the same day!) and my 2nd and 3rd were 2 1/2 years apart and I thought it was a little easier. I was so sick with all my pregnancies that I spent half of my 2nd preg in the hospital being dehydrated. So I guess my advice for you now would be too drink as much water as you can!
    Your little E. is so adorable! Take time for yourself to rest. You can always blog later :) Congrats again!!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      May 26, 2012 at 8:55 pm

      Great advice. I always know when I start seeing stars I need to drink water. Yikes! Thanks for the sweet compliments and the support. :) xoxo

      Reply
  8. Geni says

    May 25, 2012 at 10:29 am

    OVER THE MOON for you Rachel! YAY!!!! Sorry you are sooooo sick sweetie. I remember those days (even though the last was 14 years ago). I could never eat after noon and very little before noon…lost 7 pounds my first three months and finally month four was famished 24/7. Then gained 7 in the fourth month and do you know what my FEMALE doctor said, “Honey, if you keep gaining like this you will be as big as a house…you might want to slow down.” No joke. She said that and I cried all the way home.

    I have one more tip to add to your awesome list: Drink little sips of lemonade. That was one of the few things that settled my stomach alongside a couple of Saltines.

    Your little E. is the cutest thing EVER…no wonder you are having another one. :)

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    • Rachel says

      May 31, 2012 at 8:25 am

      Thank you Geni! You are the sweetest. I hope you got a new doctor after that. ;)

      Reply
  9. Roxana GreenGirl { A little bit of everything} says

    May 25, 2012 at 8:36 am

    Congratulation Rachel!!! How exciting! Your little one is so pretty with her “big Sister” t-shirt <3
    Hope you feel better soon!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      May 31, 2012 at 7:27 am

      Thank you so much! :)

      Reply
  10. SnoWhite @ Finding Joy in My Kitchen says

    May 24, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    Well — congratulations! This is exciting news, and your little one is precious in that “big sister” shirt :)

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      May 31, 2012 at 7:22 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  11. Simply Life says

    May 24, 2012 at 8:07 pm

    CONGRATS!!!! and I LOVE that adorable shirt- too cute!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      May 31, 2012 at 7:21 am

      Thank you! :) It’s from Carters :)

      Reply
  12. Beth @ DiningAndDishing says

    May 24, 2012 at 5:59 pm

    Major congrats!! I love your honesty, I always wonder how all those pregnant bloggers manage to stay so upbeat all the time!! :)

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      May 31, 2012 at 7:21 am

      I know! Ugh–it is tough!

      Reply
  13. Jamie @ Thrifty Veggie Mama says

    May 24, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    Yay! Congrats! I can’t imagine food blogging while dealing with the all day sickness (whoever termed it morning sickness was a man and had no idea what he was talking about). Hope you feel better soon.
    Pregnancy is definitely harder when you all ready have a little one but 2 kids is so fun! E will love to be a little helper.
    All this pregnancy talk makes me kinda miss those days. My baby turns 1 tomorrow :(

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      May 31, 2012 at 7:18 am

      Right?!?! My dad asked me how my morning sickness was doing, and I just stared at him. LOL! Any more kids in the plans for you guys?

      Reply
  14. Bonnie K says

    May 24, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    Congratulations! Your daughter is so adorable.

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      May 31, 2012 at 7:08 am

      Thank you, Bonnie!

      Reply
  15. Bev @ Bev Cooks says

    May 24, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    Yaaaaay it’s out now! I don’t have to keep my lips sealed any longer! CONGRAAAATS!!!!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      May 31, 2012 at 7:08 am

      Thanks for keeping my secret, Bev!

      Reply
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