Life Update – We’re Pregnant!

This is going to be a long one folks! Grab a snack and your favorite drink!

I’ve been waiting a long time to write this one y’all….

Let’s go back to October 7, 2022 9:40 pm:

“We’re pregnant!” I shouted at Chris while he was indisposed in the bathroom. My heart was beating so fast when I looked at that word on the stick, “pregnant”. I honestly couldn’t believe my eyes. I give props to those women who hold out and surprise their partners in a cute way. Not me…I threw open the door to the bathroom and screamed like a banshee!

A little back story for those who are new here. Chris and I lived in Charleston and got married in October of 2013 and shortly after Chris’ job at the time moved us to Atlanta in January of 2014. That year we decided to get off of birth control and start a family. Afterall we weren’t getting any younger. I was 29 and Chris was 30. The years passed, nothing. I just figured it maybe wasn’t in the cards for us, but never completely gave up hope. I was very private about it and even the thought of talking about it to anyone scared me to tears. So I just held it in. Swallowing hard every time I would see a pregnancy announcement of someone I knew.

Fast forward to January 2022. Over the years of being married I had put on a significant amount of weight. I have always struggled with being overweight. Well enough was enough. I was 37 and ached for a baby and time wasn’t on my side. I knew I needed to get myself healthy in order to not only carry a baby, but I knew my chances were greater if I wasn’t carrying around all this extra weight. From January to September this year I worked my booty off and lost about 60 lbs total. You can read my healthy lifestyle blog about what I changed here.

I remember about late September the scale just wasn’t going anywhere even though I was working out and eating healthy. I then started to feel so fatigued and just not myself. I noticed my period was late, but it wasn’t super uncommon for it to be a little late. So come the week of October 2nd I really wasn’t feeling good. I remember one day Chris was cooking chicken for lunch and I just couldn’t even be in the room. The smell was so offensive! I also recall eating about 6 pickles one day and they literally never tasted as good as they did that day! By that Friday I was craving pasta so hard!!! So we went to California Dreaming and got my pasta dish sans Chicken.

That night after dinner we were at Wal-Mart and I was like maybe I should just pick up a test just in case. Of course they were behind locked doors and the employee said I’d have to go to the pharmacy to get someone to open it. So I just told Chris let’s just go. I’ll get one another time. On the way back home Chris stopped by Food Lion and I just told him if they have them go ahead and pick one up. So we got back home and I had to go to the bathroom so I went ahead and took the test to the bathroom. Chris had no idea I was doing it either. I told myself as I walked away from the stick. It’s fine if I’m not. I just need to know. But deep down I was about 95% sure.

There it was! “Pregnant”! Heart racing I ran to the other side of the house screaming at Chris…he said he was in the bathroom, but this girl couldn’t wait. I yelled “We’re Pregnant!” He couldn’t even get up haha!!! As soon as he was finished he ran out and hugged and kissed me! Kato was so excited too!!! He kept jumping and running all around. I’ll never forget that moment. One of the happiest moment’s of my life.

The next morning I took another test just to be sure and those lines came up so fast it wasn’t even a question. It had finally happend. Nine years we’ve waited for this little peanut. So many emotions ran through me at that turning point in our lives. Things will never be the same and I can’t freakin wait! That’s been my constant response to anyone who says oh just get ready!! For someone who has waited so long to become a mommy everything seems that much sweeter and I can’t freaking wait!!!

That week Chris had started a new job, we found Ollie our sweet kitty on Tuesday, and by that Friday I fould out we were having a baby and was about 6 weeks pregnant!

The first trimester was a long one. I’m not going to lie. I was nauseous from week 5 through the end of week 10. Which is why I was a little MIA on social media and blogging. I just didn’t feel good. Thankfully I never got sick though. That afternoon nap was what I looked forward to most. Kato was all about it too. I didn’t feel like eating most foods mainly because of the aversions and nausea. I basically ate like a small child. Very bland food. By week 11 I was feeling much better and started to get my energy back.

As I’m writing this I am 14 weeks pregnant into my second trimester. The common question I’ve been getting. Are we finding out the gender of the baby? Yes! Yes! Not even a question for Chris and I. We are both planners and couldn’t imagine waiting, and I have absolute respect for those who can. I think that’s amazing! We’ve had 2 ultrasounds so far. That moment of not only seeing your little peanut on the screen but hearing their heartbeat is so indescribable. I was in total awe and amazement.

Lil Baby Davis is due in May. This bump picture below was taken November 23, 2022.

This past Thanksgiving weekend we got to tell our families and close friends and it was so special. The love and support we have is absolutely amazing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to each and every one of you who reached out and prayed for our family. So much to be Thankful for!

I have also started a prayer list for those who are currently on that long journey that is infertility. I want to pass it forward with prayers to those who have prayed for my sweet family. The power of prayer is what got us through these 9 years. I’ll forever be grateful. God bless those who are struggling. I know that feeling all too well. It’s always harder during the holidays. Just remember to never give up hope. Never.

More to come soon!

xoxo,

Robyn