Tuesday, September 30, 2008

i know

you won't believe it,
even if you see it.
but there is a



of me.

surprise!
i've been having a really hard time keeping this a secret.
because i'm so excited!
i am 11 weeks along
but even those calculations are a little shady.
it could be more, it could be less.
so, my baby could
right this second,
be the size of
kumquat, a fig or a grape.

i have felt miserable for the past month and a half.
worse than with the other two pregnancies.
so, if you were wondering where i've been,
and why i've not been to your blog
or posting as much.
please don't be offended.
it is because i've been in a stupor of sickness.
only to emerge occasionally
to shower and eat applesauce.
i am, thankfully, feeling better
each and every day.

further random facts:

between september 2nd and 18th
all that i could "eat" was jamba juice.
that is only a mere 2 weeks of time.
but i spent $95.82 between those dates
at that little establishment.
you are very welcome.
unfortunately, now the thought of jamba juice makes me gag.

wii fit is confused as to why i have gained weight.
"pregnant" is not one of the options
that it gives to choose from
when it not so tactfully asks
why i am suddenly fatter.
oh, well.

in addition,
for those of you who are on my family blog,
you can go back and read posts that i just now published
giving you more details than you probably ever wanted to know..
about my pregnancy.
enjoy.

xo

55 comments:

Tori :) said...

First??

Tori :) said...

Yesssssssss!!!

Congrats sweet Aubrey! I am so stoked for you!! What a cute little grape. :)

Lauren said...

oh my goodness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am sooooo excited! You have the most beautiful children and now another?! Hooooooray!

Senor Earl said...

I wish you would have told me rather than posting in on your blog for me find out. I have been wondering where all my applesauce had been going.

chicklegirl said...

YAY!!!!!!!!!! And don't tell me it took you this long to figure it out, Senor Earl; I don't believe that for a minute! ;)

Emily Marie said...

Hurray! You are so cute! And holy moly you have posted a lot of sutff on the family blog. You guys do so much fun stuff! Have a good pregnancy!

Megan said...

that's a lot of cash to drop at jamba juice. but hey if it is your main source of food.... i'm sure you are glad to be over that! i'm so happy for you. i still am in shock of the whole idea of 3 kids... ahhhh! you are one wonder women. love you!

Yvonne said...

I am so excited for you, aubrey. Congratulations.

Hope you start feeling a whole lot better!!!

Julie C said...

Wow! How did Wii ever overlook that option?

Heffalump said...

WaHOOOOOO! Congratulations! That is awesome news! This is the best time of year to be pregnant also, as you avoid the summer heat when you are getting close to delivery time.

Methodical wormer said...

That is so awesome!! You are only a month behind me:) Honestly, everyone I know or blog-know who is pregnant right now has got it soooo bad. You know in the scriptures when it talks about the women who are pregnant in the last days? Yep, that's us. I can not for the life of me remember where it is but it is on my mind all the time lately.

I find it really ironic that when you feel the worst (first trimester) is when you can't tell people and when you really need to tell them the most.

I'm funding my own smoothie store down here, too. I might as well go ahead and buy stock... or open my own.

Millie said...

YAY!! Congrats!!! Awwww.

So... my brain is too tired to figure this out... were you preggers on our trip? I'm thinking yes? Did you know then?

And does Wii Fit really hold you accountable about getting fat? I think I might have to "convince" my husband to get a Wii. He's been dying for one anyway.

Congratulations again!!! Sorry to hear you've been sick. Dude - that Jamba Juice is expensive!

Millie said...

P.S. Isn't it amazing how something so small can make you feel like utter crap?

Millie said...

P.S. Again - I love all your baby songs. :)

cmontroy said...

Congrats!!!!! I hate those sick months, finally i am out of them. But i tell you Jamba Juice has been my choice of craving this pregnancy. Also as soon as the music started on your blog my 17 month old came over and started dancing!Thanks for providing the music for my own little private show!

Jennifer & Filipe said...

Ahhhh!!!!! Congratulations!!!!! Sorry you have been feeling so bad, but hopefully it will ease up when you hit your second trimester!

Klin said...

Congrats Aubrey. That is so exciting. Where you sick in Oregon, or just VERY tired?

hairyshoefairy said...

Hip hooray! I'm glad you're out in the open now. I kept almost commenting, then remembered you weren't "out" yet. So excited for you!

aubrey said...

tori, thanks, i like my grape too!! and i'm so excited!

lauren, i was contemplating telling you in my email last night but wanted it to be more of a surprise!

ha ha, love.

chicklegirl, you are wise to not believe paul.

emily, thanks for your good wishes..and YES there is a lot on the family blog. ha ha.

megan, i know..i don't think we'll ever spend that much on jamba juice in a long, long time. thanks for thinking i'm wonder woman..haha. i love you!

thanks, yvonne! i am already starting to feel better, so that is a good sign!

julie, my thoughts exactly! it was made in japan though..

heff, i totally agree that it is the best time..winter/spring births are NICE.

methodical wormer, i don't know which scripture you are talking about but i feel the pain of it. and YOU said it so perfectly..i have wanted to tell SO many people just so i could get help and support and explain myself, but i couldn't. or chose not to. and lol about your own smoothie shop..stocks are a good idea. or not, now.

millie, i did NOT know i was prego when we were in oregon. i was hoping but i still hadn't gotten my period yet to know for sure. and wii fit does ask you why you are gaining weight. not cool, but i guess it is motivating for some people. and i have been thinking that left and right..for something as SMALL as a grape to wreak such havoc on my body..it kind of sucks. but is so, so, so worth it. and glad you are enjoying my baby playlist!

carrie, congratulations to you too! i am wondering if i will feel the vibe for jamba juice again. i am thinking not. though i am craving frozen yogurt lately!

jenn, thanks! i am already starting to feel better..so that is good news!

thanks, klin..i am really excited and i was pregnant but only a few weeks along so i didn't know then or have any symptoms. i wasn't even tired.

hsf, i KNOW. there have been so many times when i've wanted to comment or commiserate with you on your blog and i would remember that i was still in the closet about it, so i couldn't!

theferrisoneofall said...

Yay! Congrats!

It seems like everyone I know is pregnant and I am getting jealous, but Luke seems to think we are done. I myself am getting baby hungry! ;) I just need to be more persuasive I guess! lol

Summer said...

AAAAaaaagggghhhh! How exciting! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Lisa said...

Awww. So sweet! Congratulations!!!!

Hope you are feeling better soon!

Chell said...

YAYYYYYY!!!!! Oh my goodness!!!! I am sooooo super happy for you!!!! I have such a big smile on my face right now!! :)

Nancy Face said...

OHHH!!! I'm so happy and excited for you! Congratulations! :D

I really hope you get feeling better and better!

Nancy Face said...

I couldn't get on your blog earlier, so I'm glad I could now, YAY! :)

Suzanne said...

Congratulations, cutie! And may I say that you look mighty hot in that picture? Well, I just did, and I'll say it again!

Brenna said...

Oh my gosh! This news just fills my little heart with joy! I was looking at Max the other day thinking about what a cute big brother he would make. No idea why I thought that. Congratulations! I am so happy for you! So happy!

Brenna said...

Oh Noo! I'm listening to your tunes and can barely keep from bursting into happy tears here at work just because all of the songs say 'baby'! Oh my... Thanks for the happy news to start my day on. I get a little weepy when I think about babies, so I think it's going to be an emotional day...

The Lemon Family said...

congrats!!! i hate the first part being sick is so awful i am just now starting to feel better and i am at 18 weeks so finally i am able to get more excited about having another baby...hows paul feeling about having three?

aubrey said...

amy, thanks!! you better get working on luke. real, live babies of friends helped to butter paul up. the super cute ones. ha ha. good luck!

thank you, summer!! i'm really excited!

lisa, thanks..me TOO!

chell, glad to put a smile on your face..i'm pretty excited too!

nancyface, i am already starting to feel better, so keep your fingers crossed!..and i'm glad you can get on my blog now...i don't know what was wrong earlier.

yo, kate. your blog is PERFECTLY fine. no worries.

brenna, i have to agree with you that max will be a cute big brother. and i'm so glad you like my playlist..no crying at work. just kidding. i've been wanting to tell you for a while but i haven't seen you for so long it seems. i would have liked you to know in person, though. xo

mandi, i didn't know you were pregnant! congratulations to you! paul is a little nervous about three, but still excited!

Kristin said...

Congrats, great post, well written and funny! You should write to Wii.

Jenn said...

Hey, I just wanted to let you know that I watched North and South today and I loved it! Thanks for the recomendation!

liz said...

congratulations!!!!! I am eager to see how life with 3 evolves so when I get there one day I will know what to expect!

p.s. thanks for your recent thoughtful comment. it made my day

amy j. said...

Holy smokes! So many people are having babies! It's wonderful! Yay!

By the way, your playlist is genius. Too bad you didn't have it before my cousin's baby shower. One of the questions was think of as many songs with the word Baby or Babe in the title.

Jayci said...

ooh congratulations, Aubrey!!! This is SO WONDERFUL!!! I can't imagine how much fun Max and Ava are going to have with this new little one, and what he or she will be like.

I am SO happy. For you. And your little grape. Sorry about all the jamba. nearly $100? haha!! you go girl! I'm looking forward to everything you can share about this little loober (haha - made up word via my typing fingers, but I like it. so there you go!).

Anonymous said...

Fantastic. I am a little less than a week behind you if your dates are accurate. I am still in the closet though. Thus the anon post.

Tamie said...

you're so funny! and love your picture of the "not" belly of baby that you have. :)
i'll have to head over to petersbloggen and check out your posts!

Logan and Emily said...

congrats!!!!!!! and I hope you regain your love of jamba juice soon!

Mauri said...

yay I'm so excited still! You are one of those really cute skinny pregnant ladies I hope to be one day haha. Feel better! I love Jamba! I can't believe you spent that much though haha! At least ur over that craving right? :)

The Wi Family said...

Yea!!! Congratulations! That's so exciting.

omar said...

I'm so happy for you and your family!

aubrey said...

kristin, glad you liked the post..and i SHOULD write to wii. i don't speak japanese, though.

jenn, hooray! i'm so glad you loved it. we actually have a ladies night planned for next week to all veg out and watch it. i'm so excited! by the way, did filipe watch it with you?

liz, i will let you know..i am currently a tad nervous about the dynamic with the new one and max. i'm not worried a bit about ava..she will be an amazing big sister and helper to me.

amy, there ARE a lot of people who are pregnant right now..i agree! and i'm glad you are enjoying my playlist!

jayci, they are so excited..especially ava. max still doesn't quite understand. maybe once my belly starts expanding, he will understand a little more. and i totally giggled at "loober"..ha ha! i will keep you posted on all the loober goings on!

anonymous..i'm pretty positive about who you are and must say..i've been worried about you and hope you're doing okay. and can't wait till you're out of the closet. unless you want to tell me sooner ;) prove me wrong.

tamie, thanks. i was waiting for a comment about that. i can always count on you. ha ha.

emily, thanks and i'm not forseeing the love of jamba being renewed anytime soon. ew.

mauri, i'm totally over the jamba craving..i don't think it'll come back for a long, long time. glad to talk to you for a little bit last week!

thanks, kristina! we are so excited!

omar, thanks for your comment. we are very excited and happy about it!

MarieC said...

CONGRATS on being pregnant, even if Wii Fit doesn't get it! :-) That's cool.

I'm glad I found your blog.

I know what you mean about bittersweet release from Primary. When I left the Stake Primary I got called to be the Beehive advisor, which is awesome!

Kimberly said...

Oh Aubrey, that is fabulous! Congratulations!

Traci said...

Congrats congrats!! How exciting..... I know it's weird and I have so little experience, but I just love the beauty of carrying a baby! Such an awesome feeling! Good luck with everything... you sure make a cute mom!

Jenny said...

Congratulations Aubrey! I'm so happy for you. I remember how sick you get with pregnancy. I'm so sorry. My third baby has been my favorite experience so far with the delivery. I wish the same for you. Also, my older kids have entertained themselves so I've been able to just enjoy my third baby. I also hope the same will happen for you.
love, jenny

p.s. thanks for your great playlist. I've been cleaning my house while jamming to your tunes.

Emily said...

SORRY I have been such a dud friend.

What's up with that?!

I've been a busy momma, and could barely keep my own blog up and running!! I will be better.

CONGRATS to you. I am jealous (sort of!)

ELASTICWAISTBANDLADY said...

Aubrey Part III!
Aubrey/Earl embrace the power of three!
Aubrey's Gestational Adventures!

I don't know. I'm just coming with home movie title possibilities documenting your pregnancy.

aubrey said...

hi marie, thanks for your comment. that is nice that they put you in young women's after being in the stake primary. i still don't have a calling, but am perfectly fine with that. i'm feeling more normal these days!

kimberly, thanks for your congrats! it really means a lot to me!

traci..i was hoping you would come over to see my happy news! i am so excited to be pregnant, even if it means being sick for a while.

hi kate, thanks for stopping by..i hope you had a lovely weekend!

jenny, i love what you said about the third one being the best so far..and the older kids entertaining themselves so you can enjoy ava. i will keep my fingers crossed that that will happen with this one. it sounds lovely to me!

emily, you've not been a dud friend..you're a busy woman and an even busier blogger!

elastic, nice home movie titles..i will run them by paul. i'm thinking he will like embracing the power of three. he's having a hard time with the embracing. in more ways than one. {i am in the pregnancy mode of not wanting him to touch me at all..he hopes i will get over it soon}

Amber said...

Thrilled, thrilled, thrilled!!! A thousand congratulations!!!

aubrey said...

thanks, amber!!

No Cool Story said...

(I am the last one, thus making me 100% lame)

YAY!!!!!! OH WOW!
COngratulations! WHEEEE!
VIVA Señor Earl! Great great news Aubrey. I say you are Teh WIN.

Courtney said...

Aubrey! YAY!!! I am so excited for you! Congratulations

Annie said...

Last! Woot! Congratulations!

Kristy Lou said...

Congratulations cous! how exciting for you guys! Hope you start to feel better soon!