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As many of you have noticed on my instagram account I often use #fatpants for the indulgent recipes and it’s become one of your favorites as well. What you don’t know is that while it started out as a funny hash it ended up turning into something a bit more serious. The truth about fat pants is that I was actively working to pack on 15-20 pounds for a very important reason.
Over a year ago we met with our favorite Doctor, Dr Haskett to discuss the possibility of having another baby. You can update yourself on THIS post and why we were concerned. We were told the best thing to do would be gain 15-20 pounds and get on prenatal vitamins so my body could store up. Months later I was trying hard to pack on the pounds and seriously, it was harder than you would think. I lose so much weight while pregnant that we needed a buffer but because my body is put through so much I also needed to be as strong and healthy as I could. Kind of hard to do both, but it was a simple sacrifice.
So You’re Pregnant
And now here’s the truth, I’m currently 9 weeks pregnant and things have been rough, but every day has an amazing blessing. We can’t believe we get to expand our family. It is truly amazing. But I’m going to be real with you, it’s hard. I’ve got something called Hyperemesis Gravidarum (more on that later), but it’s basically extreme nausea and vomiting. I’m hooked up to IV’s at the hospital about 3 times a week to try to fight back against the vomiting and dehydration. I struggle to keep anything, even a simple ice chip down. It’s frustrating and hard to have nothing in me and be so dehydrated, but we know that we can endure this, we’ve done it twice before. We just need to stay positive.
What’s This Mean For The Blog?
What’s this mean for the blog? Well, we prepared before this happened so I’ve got posts scheduled out and guest posts coming in. I hope you’ll stick with us and I’ll try to share our journey as much as I’m able, but it’s proven quite difficult to have any energy or ability to work, but I’m going to try to stay in touch the best I can.
We are so excited and knew that with such fantastic and supportive readers we just had to take this journey with all of you. So here’s to trying to stay out of the hospital as much as we can and survive this. Hooray for a baby!
Congratulations! I’ll be praying for you and your family as you go through this joyous, but arduous journey.
Congratulations! I just had my second baby and, as you already know, your struggles now are worth the end result. What you’re going through sounds so tough though – stay strong and hold on to your amazing positivity!
Thank you so much. They are definitely worth it!
Congratulations on your pregnancy! I hope you start feeling better. I had morning sickness for the whole 9 months with my first daughter. I couldn’t keep anything down and it was frustrating. I never knew when it would hit me. I hope you have better days ahead. Love your recipes!!
Lisa, thank you so much. I usually end up with just morning sickness until the end so I feel your pain. It’s so hard!
You are so very, very brave knowing that you have to go through with all of this but you also know what a grand reward you will receive for enduring all this pain. You are my “mother of the year” for doing this. Many prayers coming your way and an angel is always at your side. Blessings!!
Thank you so much for your kind words. Looking forward to that sweet baby that will totally be worth it.
Congratulations, Carrian! So happy for you and your family! Take care of yourself and stay strong! Let me know if there’s anything I can help with
Thank you so much!
Wow-that is a lot to go through!! I’m so happy for you and your new little one and I hope that you’re able to stay healthy and happy <3
Thank you friend!
Congratulations and best wishes for a healthy baby!
Thank you so much!
Awesome news….the baby I mean. I will keep y’all in my prayers. I am leaving the end of the month to walk the Appalachian trail so I’ll miss your posts for the next 5-6 months but I’ll have lots of time to pray for people….I look forward to hearing all about it when I get back and play catchup. Hugs…..
What an amazing adventure you’re heading out on. Enjoy it and take it all in for me. I’ll be thinking of you and your amazing trip!
Of course, we aren’t going anywhere! Be well and healthy and wishing you All the Best on the new baby!
Jan, so sweet of you. Thank you!!
Congratulations on the new baby!!! How very exciting that you are adding to your family. Take care of yourself and them – that’s what important! We’ll be here when you can post, no matter how far between posts! Prayers for you for strength and grace to get to the happy birthday!!
So, so sweet. THank you for supporting us!