I know. I know. I
said I was going to post every week, but I have a good reason why I’ve been
MIA. No, seriously. It’s really good.
I’ve been
working on a super secret project—one that has taxed every bone in my body and
zapped all my mental strength. I’d like to say it’s been fun, but for the most
part it’s been absolute misery. It’s one of those projects that starts off
terrible, eases up in the middle, then gets really uncomfortable before you get
this AWESOME reward at the end.
You guys are so
smart to guess it right…Yep…I’m pregnant J
We can throw
confetti and strike up the band, because when my mom asked, “On purpose?” The
answer was YES. This is number four for me and my hubby. My youngest is eight,
so that’s a big gap, but what can you do?
I love writing,
but if I had to say what my number one mission in this world is, it would be my
kids. Although they may debate that idea around bed time (I’m kind of mean).
So I haven’t
been online much, and only writing sporadically, but both are hard to do with
your head in the toilet. Go ahead, try it—I dare you. I’ve been crazy sick with
this baby, tons more than with the others. Here are the highlights: 24/7 nausea,
repertory infections, forced bed rest, early contraction—and I’m only at 16
weeks. Heaven help me.
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| My baby the size of a gummy bear. Don't blink or you will miss it. |
I wish I was
more like Cassie and I could pop out 9 books, one for each month I was with
child and then sell them all the day my baby was born J Or like Erin Summerill who, I would bet
my last nickel, ran at least one marathon while pregnant with each of her five
kids. Tell me if I’m wrong someone. No, I’m the lame one who is sick all the
time and people wonder if they have died.
So long story
short, I haven’t died (even though I’ve wanted to) and I miss all of you and
your wonderful energy. Now that I’m in my second trimester I’ll try to do
better, but I’m making no promises.
-Angie
P.S. I need to
send a public shout out to the amazing Emily King. We started working on a project
together before all of this started and she’s been the best friend to me. She
patiently listens to my whiny texts and doesn’t complain when I am a week or
two…or three late with a chapter or critique. I love you girl J
