Expect the Unexpected

That's my new motto. Hemochromatosis? Bring it. And now...I'm expecting!
Yes, you heard it! Brent and I are expecting baby #1 in March! I am now almost 9 weeks along! I totally feel it was God's timing (it surely was not ours) so it makes it wonderful and overwhelming all at once. I never thought I would feel this way. I always sort of thought pregnancy as a means to having having children. I know it is, but the responsibilty you feel for growing this life inside! Oh my gosh--why didn't anyone tell me how it would be so crazy good? I have had time to adjust to my never-ending hunger pains, and I mean "wake me up at night starving". Literally I am eating almonds in bed at 3:00 a.m. A strange sound for Brent to sleep to. Also, my insatiable need for naps...and long ones! I heart Saturday naps and Sunday afternoon naps! They make me happy. And although I am longing just to drink coffee for the taste, I got off the the addiction rather well. Only one headache. Needless to say, I found out way too early and I feel like surely I should be done with the 2nd trimester by now. **Note to self and others: Next time deny that you almost punched somebody to get a Whataburger taquito and avoid taking test before you miss your period. Tell yourself you were just really hungry.**
Anyway, yes, the Lord is good. I feel great. I did get a little bad news from the ol' doc already (I am used to these sorts of calls). He said I may and probably have hypothyroidism due to the pregnancy. Meaning my body is not producing enough hormone as it should--big surprise doc--I have too much iron and not enough hormone, c'mon! Seriously though, pray for that, I am a little bummed, but want to stay positive. I hear it is no biggie as long as you treat it. So, pray I get an endocrinolgy appointment to nip this sucker in the bud. I have to take a pill for hormone. OK, don't let this overshadow the joy of it all! Pregnancy is weird and wonderful. I think I am already showing--no joke! Still working out and by the way, I cannot give blood for my treatments. The baby takes some of my iron overload and then birth will be a nice, big, fat treatment in itself. Whew! A lot to share! Anyway, I appreciate prayers, wisdom and advice! I cannot wait to share the joys and everything with you all.