Monday, October 22, 2012

The Big Announcement Post


I’m sorry for being MIA for what seems like an eternity. Since my last post was about evacuating for hurricane Isaac I thought I should let you know that yes, we are still alive. We did not get blown away like it may have seemed.

We have been going through some major life changes and I tend to sort of retreat from the world during major life changes. Andrew and I got some very exciting and overwhelming news and I have been taking time to process it in my own head, with Andrew, and with close friends and family.

Sometimes I feel like the internet, with its countless uses and advantages can tempt me to surrender life’s sacred things to public spectacle. Maybe I have a tiny introvert living inside of me but I often just want personal things to be personal for a while before they are given over to the internet for opinion. I know it sounds odd coming from a person who LOVES to blog but I think everyone using the internet should wrestle with where to draw the line with sharing.*End soapbox*

I realized that I couldn’t keep our changes a secret forever nor did I want to. I just needed some time to soak it all in before telling the world (or the 5 or 6 of you who read this). So without further ado… sometime around April 28, 2013 Andrew and I will be receiving the most unexpected outpouring of God’s love, a baby.

We are thrilled, humbled, overwhelmed, and overjoyed. I really don’t have the words.

Otherwise, there is not really much to report on life in New Orleans the past few weeks. For me it has consisted of nausea, working, sitting on the couch, nausea, sleeping. 

Rinse and repeat. 

Andrew has been a super hero. I don’t know how he does it but somehow he has managed to wait on me hand and foot, work long hard hours, take care of the house, and maintain his school work. And by maintain I mean make all A’s. He’s one of those people who can do it all and it makes me so proud and a little jealous.

I’m hoping when this sickness business is over we can get back to some of the fun things we enjoy + baby projects. Until then, I’m trying to take it all in one day at a time… sometimes it still doesn’t seem real!


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  2. Charlotte, It is such a blessing. Josh and I are expecting our first March 25, 2013. We had that same overwhelming sense of joy and humbled feeling. It is truly an amazing adventure to embark on, love every minute of it.

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    1. Thanks Brittany and congrats!!! So excited you you guys! I wish many many happy times in the upcoming months and years!

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  3. What a wonderful blessing. I think you are so right to keep things "up close and personal" while you adjust to this life-changing event. Sharing good news is one thing, but sometimes you just need a little time to wrap your head around it before you do. I'm so excited for you both; you will be AWESOME parents.

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    1. Thank you Miss Kriss! I don't know about awesome parents, but we will definitely do our best :)

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  4. So, so, so, so, SO excited for you guys! I'm due on the 18th, and it will be so much fun getting to experience everything alongside you! :)

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    1. I know! I have already had so much fun keeping up with you! It's crazy how us pregnant ladies go through so many of the same bizarre things :)

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  5. Congratulations!!!! I'm super excited for y'all. You guys will be awesome parents and I hope to one day meet the precious boy or girl:)

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  6. Congratulations to you both such wonderful news!! Abby Parsons

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    1. Thanks Abby! Hope all is well with you guys!!

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  7. I saw this somehow through a facebook post! So, so excited for you all. What wonderful parents you all will be and what wonderful grandparents the baby will have. So excited for you all!!!

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    1. Thanks Miss Karen! This baby is definitely hitting the grandparent jackpot if I do say so :)

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  8. Congratulations!!! How exciting! Seeing this made my day!

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    1. Thanks girl! LOVING all your fall projects, can you please just come to my house for a weekend!?

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  9. God has picked some amazing parents for a wonderful little soul. Children are such a great gift with lots of responsibility and FUN! Enjoy the ride. It will only come once.

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    1. What a kind compliment. Thank you so much! We are definitely trying to savor everything, even the crazy nausea and other little nuances :)

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  10. YAYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!! omgomgomgomgomg so excited for you both!!!!!

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