Emerson’s Big News

I’ve been dreaming of the day when I could sit down and write this post. But I’ve also been thinking a lot about pregnancy announcements this time around because I’m more aware of how many people hurt when they see them. The list of people I know who are struggling with infertility or who have had a miscarriage is getting longer every year. If that’s one of you, just know that I’m thinking about you as I write this.

Emerson’s going to be a big sister! I looked back on my last pregnancy announcement post and just laughed. I am doing the very important work of snacking, but there hasn’t been so much sitting on the couch this time around. Having morning sickness with a toddler put me in survival mode for the first trimester.  I am so thankful to be feeling better and eating normal food again.  I felt exactly the same as last time with a horrible taste in my month, food aversions, and nausea, but this time the tiredness and aches were much worse (and the bump was instant). I can’t tell you how many times I thought to myself, if I can’t even handle being pregnant with a toddler, how will I handle having a new baby with a toddler? Daniel Tiger, Green Piñata Toys, new library books, and preschool have helped keep Emerson entertained.

I’m feeling overwhelmed with gratitude and appreciative of the chance to slow down a bit. And you know what’s crazy? This baby has the exact same due date as Emerson: October 1!