Yo, I’m pregnant.
So this happened. The Wife and I are expecting a new roommate in the summer! I recently received the results of the first set of blood tests – all normal, yo! So I finally decided to reveal this here.
“What had happened was” I was 5 days late with my period, but because of my workload, I thought it wasn’t a big deal. On the seventh day, God Oprah told me to take a pregnancy test. Just kidding. I told myself to do it.
The test showed a faint line (to me). (Apparently it’s super obvious for everyone else.) Then I thought, “Wait, it’s a faint line. Maybe it’s a false positive.” I mean, look at the example – it’s a BOLD LINE. I waited another four days and took another test for kicks. Oh yeah, still pregnant.
The Wife’s reaction was a grin and “We are so f*cked.” Hahahaha! This is why we belong together. That was the best reaction!
We’ve told our closest friends and family via all ways but social media. (The Wife and I have an aversion to announcing it on Facebook. Ironic, eh?) It has been a stressful first trimester, trying to keep this a secret and not worry about the health of the baby, thanks to my “advanced maternal age.” (Can that phrase be any worse?)
If you’re keeping track, I’m in my 16th week. In the first tri, I lost 8 pounds. I had all-day sickness for the first 12 weeks; no vomiting though. I’ve since gained my weight back +2lbs. I continue to not have an appetite even though I may be hungry. My default “I don’t want to eat anything so I’m going to eat this meal” is a Del Taco 8-layer veggie burrito. *shrug* I also keep a food diary because I’m not getting enough food in my system. Again, ironic.
I can still wear my regular size 10 Gap jeans – holla! However, if I stand naked and look down, I can’t see my vagina anymore. I just see stomach. Sexy, right? I think I have at least another four weeks of people playing the “Is she fat or pregnant?” game.
Contrary to popular belief, this blog will remain a snarky lifestyle blog that just so happens to semi-regularly publish posts on old wives tales and cultural superstitions on pregnancy (oh there are some excellent ones), the WTF bullsh*t that happy preggo people don’t tell you about, and my progress with Spawn. I’ve adjusted my fitness routines, especially weight lifting, and plan to keep up with light running and hopefully add some yoga into the mix.
So there you have it. It’s in the ether. Google search now has it in their archives. My only request from you, dear reader: Please don’t congratulate me on my personal Facebook page. That’s all I ask.
infosciencegeek says
April 12, 2014 at 4:23 pmOH MY GOSH! I stopped reading your blog when I had to cut back on extracurricular reading during my final semester of grad school. I’m finally getting around to checking out my favorite bloggers and I saw your review of Baby Bloggy Boot Camp . I had to search your blog until I found this post. Cool and congrats!
thechrislam says
April 25, 2014 at 3:51 pmLOL! Thanks for coming back! Congrats on finishing up grad school! It’s an accomplishment. Have a wonderful weekend!
lena says
March 20, 2014 at 2:19 pmCongrats, Chris! Sorry it’s late. I admit that I don’t check your blog everyday. Anyway, hope you have an easier time in your second and third trimesters. Keep us posted. 🙂
Jenny Quon says
March 7, 2014 at 7:47 pmJust saw your 20 wk pic on instagram… you and your lil’ bump look great. Any desire to share whether you will be having a boy or girl 🙂
thechrislam says
February 20, 2014 at 9:21 amThanks, Kristin!!
Melissa Burton says
February 5, 2014 at 9:17 pmYay for you guys!
BTW, the term “advanced maternal age” sucks big time. Just wait until people start giving you unsolicited advice and begin making comments – RAGE!
Super excited for you and the prego journey! xo
thechrislam says
February 20, 2014 at 9:22 amLOLZ! Yes “AMA” is apparently a trigger phrase. Some of my friends still RAGE – post-baby!
Along Came Mary says
February 5, 2014 at 5:06 pmOMG, Chris!! How exciting! Congrats to you & The Wife 😉 xoxo
thechrislam says
February 20, 2014 at 9:22 amThanks, Mary!!
Beverly Diehl says
February 5, 2014 at 4:28 pmYay. for Chris, The Wife, and the soon-to-be-roommate.
You threw me with your comment about not being able to see your vagina any more. Because I’ve never been able to see mine (except with a mirror), only the outside bits like my labia. Are you even more special than I thought you were?
thechrislam says
February 20, 2014 at 9:22 amBwhaha!! I guess I could’ve said, “I can’t see my toes” but I can still do that… for now… 🙂
Trina says
February 5, 2014 at 3:25 pmOmg congrats!!! So excited for you!
thechrislam says
February 20, 2014 at 9:21 amThank you!! Looking forward to all the weird preggo stuff to come… haha!
temysmom says
February 5, 2014 at 2:08 pmYAYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!! So excited for you guys!
thechrislam says
February 20, 2014 at 9:20 amWhee! I’m excited y’all are excited!
Zoe D says
February 5, 2014 at 12:48 pmCongrats! How exciting!
thechrislam says
February 20, 2014 at 9:20 amThank you, Zoe! It’s exciting and scary…
Desiree Eaglin says
February 5, 2014 at 12:16 pmCongratulations my friend! I am so happy for you!
thechrislam says
February 20, 2014 at 9:20 amThank you so much!