An update.

Dear readers,
     It is with the utmost excitement that I confess to you, a secret. I am going to have a baby. I'm entering my 6 month of pregnancy and so far, it has been a wild ride. I'm writing this blog post for very similar reasons that I started this blog in the first place. I get asked many questions, most of them all surrounding the same topics. I tend to think that if our conversations and thoughts navigate in certain directions, those subjects deserve some attention. So, let's get to it!

1. How was my first trimester?
       Health wise, my first trimester was incredibly simple. I ate whenever I started to feel poorly, and overall avoided most of the unpleasantness associated with morning sickness, fatigue, etc. That being said, I did experience all the scary things of the first trimester. I had bleeding on a regular basis, I experienced "higher than normal" cramping, but all the while my midwife assured me that I was ok. Then, around 8 weeks, I was sitting at my desk (scrolling through strollers) and a message popped up. And long story short, my husband and I were offered positions in our dream town. We've been here 2.5 months and I we couldn't be happier.

Here's what I've deduced from the first trimester: I am under regular chiropractic care. As a product, I haven't had any low back pain, I didn't really have any morning sickness to speak of, and my fatigue was really mild. Between the support of my chiropractor and my midwife, I've maintained a fairly low stress approach to my pregnancy that I honestly believe would be completely different without them.

2. Where am I going to deliver?
     My husband was born at home, his brother was born at home and his sister was born in a birth center. I was born via c-section due to health risks to both my mother and myself. My goal throughout this pregnancy is to do what is best for the longevity of my health and the health of my baby. In considering what I wanted and what I believe to be the best path with least intervention, my husband and I decided to hire a midwife and pursue a home birth. I was nervous that I would "opt out" due to high blood pressure or other health concerns that my mother had, but so far (22 weeks) nothing has come up. We are also planning to participate in a Bradley birth class to help us prep.

3. When am I due?
     August. I'm willing to accept July 29th-September 3rd. But really any time in that window is fine by me.

4. What cravings am I having?
     Pickles, deli sandwiches, french onion dip (gross, I know), sparkling flavored water (La Croix) and spicy foods. I'm specifically not enjoying peanut butter, bread, bacon, or sweet things.

5. How is my husband doing?
      Like he always does, my husband is my greatest cheerleader and the best support I could ever ask for. Keep an eye out, the next blog will be about dads :)

6. What are you having?
      Hopefully a baby. :) We opted to not find out. But so far we know that baby has ten fingers and toes, 4 heart chambers, a spinal cord, a brain, and a wicked kick.

That's all for now. Check out the next blog in which I make a huge apology to dads.