There’s one rule in our house when it’s time to eat: no family holdbacks. Meaning, don’t holdback eating something because you’re worried that Aunt Mary won’t have enough to fill her up. (I don’t really have an Aunt Mary, but that’s besides the point.)
I happen to think FHB’s (family holdbacks) can extend beyond the dinner table, however. And dear readers, I’ve been holding back.
As most of you know, while my blog is as honest as can be, I’m never able or willing to disclose personal events as they occur. There are certain things that are sacred to my family and as much as I want to spill it, I don’t.
But now, no family holdbacks.
I’m pregnant. Thirteen weeks so.
This is part of the reason I’ve lost my motivation mojo. I’ve spent the better part of the summer in and out of a nauseous haze, coming up for air when I remember that I have a two-year-old who really would like to play (paaay) instead of watching mommy lay on the couch. I don’t know what I would do if I actually had a real job.
I’m sorry I’ve been holding back. Guess that’s what happens when you’re already a neurotic Jewish mother. I will try better, though, to make sure from now on that there’s enough food on the table for all of us to share from now on. Unless that nagging nausea takes away my appetite.
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CONGRATS! What very special news. Take care of yourself first (lemonade/lemons in the water/sniffing lemons worked (a little) on my nausea the first time around) and know that this too shall pass…eventually!
Congratulations!!!
Oh my goodness. Sara, I am SO EXCITED FOR YOU! Hoping you are feeling that mojo come back soon!
Steph
Congratulations! Hopefully you’re second trimester will have you feeling better and full of blog fodder.
Oy. I meant “your,” not “you’re.” Kill me now.
Congrats on your impending arrival! I hope and pray that everything goes smoothly for you and your family during this joyous time.
Congrats! Take breaks, play slowly, reward yourself and blog like it’s the last day of your life! Gotta opinion on Veep Sarah?
CONGRATS!!! Now it makes perfect sense, and I have to say I completely relate to what you are going through, well minus a few weeks
Crossing my fingers it gets better soon.
wow! Congrats!!
One of my grad students is also preggers and just recently came up for air after a rough 1st trimester. Hope that the fall air does ya good. xoxo!!
Yay! Super-big-congrats! Awesome.
(Yes, I’m happy. Because misery loves company. Two is a ton o’ work, lemme tell ya
How exciting! Congratulations and best wishes!
Pregnancy is especially tiring when you’ve got a toddler underfoot. Congrats!!
Congratulations! I hope it gets better!
That’s a lot to hold back. But now the big news is out, so all your blog friends can be happy (or nauseous) along with you! Congrats and here’s to better appetites and more energy soon.
WOOOOOOOO!!! Congratulations. That is so exciting!