So....um....y'all remember how I'm a pregnancy hypochondriac?
Turns out I had good reason to be.
Sexyhusband and I stopped using bc last month, and on Thursday I found out the reason that my period hadn't shown up wasn't due to the enormous stress of the job hunt from hell....but because first shot out of the gate, I got pregnant.
On one hand....YAY!!!!!!
On the other hand...Oh. Holy. Fuck.
Between my age (late twenties) and being overweight, I had fully expected to take the full 6-9 month average for my age group, plus a few months because of the weight issue. I was fully prepared to enjoy spending most of this school year enjoying sex without condoms and to be living through the joys of morning sickness during the last few months of school where not much beyond state testing, wrap up, and field trips happen. The universe has decided to make a mockery of all those stats.
I realize it's a bit of a risk to tell y'all so early-my doctor estimates week 5, with a due date around May 15. So much could go wrong, and I'm genuinely frightened by the number of women around me who've had miscarriages. I don't pray, but if I did, I'd be praying that I never have to make a post about losing this baby.
On a more positive note---my breasts are already getting bigger! As someone who's always been a little self conscious about only having a B cup, I'm totally psyched. My nipples have gotten hyper sensitive-when Sexyhusband licked my nipples a few nights ago, it sent a thrill right to my clit, with the kind of intensity that made me wonder if I might actually come from nipple stimulation alone. My breasts have never been that sensitive! The flip side is that today they're too sore to even be touched, so that's a little less fun.
So that's the big news. I'll apologize if the past few entries have been a little "off." It's been hard not to talk about this event, and I felt like I was trying to talk while constantly being distracted by a giant pink elephant in the room.
This isn't going to turn into a mommy blog. I can always start one. But due to the nature of pregnancy, some posts are going to be about that, and its effect on our sex life, my body, and my sexuality.
Wish Sexyhusband and I luck, and send us your good thoughts (especially for the next 7 weeks, which is the danger zone, in terms of miscarriage).
Congratulations! I hope that everything goes well and both baby and mother continue to be healthy and happy :)
Posted by: Gorgeousmoments | September 03, 2007 at 12:14 AM
Woo! Great news! For the record I got pregnant right away with the first one and it all went just fine. You'll be great, and if the worst happens, we'll be here for you.
Posted by: Ang | September 03, 2007 at 01:38 AM
What wonderful news! Fantastic..!
If it's any help to you, the exact same situation happened to me, and also my reaction when i first found out i was pregnant was exactly like your "on the other hand" (as in Oh. Holy. Fuck.)
I'm rootin' for ya... keep us posted.
Love,
Juno x
Posted by: Juno Henry | September 03, 2007 at 01:55 AM
Gratz, Gratz, Gratz - How exciting!!! (3/4 of my kids were 'surprises') Feel free to email me if you want to chat about the whole pregnancy thing.
Some of the best sex I ever had was during my first pregnancy - multiple orgasms, having sex all night - I glowed. My closest friends couldn't get over how different I looked (during this 1st pregnancy).
Oooh - there are patterns for "gestational" corsets!!
Posted by: Musns | September 03, 2007 at 11:31 AM
As the father of many and the husband of a few, I have some insight into your condition. Having the titty-fairy visit is the first of many surprises. Exactly half of my children were surprises...and it's surprising how surprised you can be. I think alcohol was involved as well, but I'm not sure as I was drinking.
Congratulations. Now, just as at conception, just lie back and enjoy it. "Don't worry" is advice that is hardly ever taken, but keep it in mind, ok?
G'bless you all,
Upton Ogood, of the prolific Ogoods of California
Posted by: Mr. Upton Ogood | September 03, 2007 at 03:10 PM
Thank you for all the good thoughts. It's been a week since I found out and it still is such an alien idea, y'know?
Posted by: Deliciously Naughty | September 06, 2007 at 01:12 PM
Oh yeah...I didn't realize how many MILF's I knew!
Posted by: Deliciously Naughty | September 06, 2007 at 01:12 PM
Dear DN:
A belated congrats. I've been busy with some life changing things myself (on the career side) and got behind on all my favorite blogs.
xo GS
Posted by: Goldslut | September 16, 2007 at 02:11 AM