Monday, January 5

hit and miss

Well, I made it to Pennsylvania, but Ry's still not talkin'. I did turn 32 in fine fashion with dinner and a movie, but it was not with Laura. I picked out stuff for the website design but made no contacts. The pillows and store update were always 'next' on my list, but then another rerun of Friends would come on and my motivation would fly right out the window. I started a sleeve on my lovely sweater, but it's not wearable yet. Esau's kin are having a heck of a time right now in the Middle East, so I failed on that one, too. The only thing I did manage to do was get pregnant. Smurf yourself a smile... did I get'cha?

Oh, Friends. It's so very early to be telling you, but I'm so very excited... and also scared to death. Baby #2 will arrive around August 17th... so I'm about 7 weeks along and definitely feeling it. I was the picture of annoying health with Ry, but this time around I'm seasick as all get out. There's been no *output*, per se, though I do feel that occasional physical proof of the nausea would help those around me understand that this is real. But, in the big picture, I am feeling just absolutely fine and cannot complain. We covet your prayers and well-wishes during this crucial time of development for the Little One. I am thankful to ride this out with all of you.

Happy New Year to you all.
It's so very good to be back in this little space.
See you Thursday...

34 people had somethin' to say:

Jim said...

Welcome back and congratulations to both you and Curt. We all look forward to the new addition.

Jim

Cathy said...

Congratulations Kate and Curt!

The VanderPloeg's said...

oh kate! i am soooo happy for you (and curt and ry)! and most impressed you soelely focused on your most important goal and achieved it - to heck with the others for now. now it's time to rest and be pampered. please let me know if you need some help - I can take ry for the day so you can sleep! seriously - call.

Kristen said...

Nice work, God, Curt and Kate! Congratulations! So excited for you!

sunday said...

oh my goodness!!! i am so excited for you! did you already know you accomplished that goal when you put it on the list. i do that. this is so wonderful, sea sickness and all. i wish i could come help with rylie so you could get that sleep that i am sure you want so badly!!!! you will do awesome. i have a friend due around then as well. wahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kateohkatie said...

WOOHOO! Congratulations! :-)

amy said...

oh the next round of prego women has begun...(my sister is expecting #1 in Sept!)
I am sorry for the nausea...i had it horribly with Aub. Hang on....it'll get better.
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very exciting!!!!!

Lisa... said...

Congratulations!!! What great news. Things should be getting even MORE interesting at TexasNorth. Way to go on that list!

Welcome home.

Lisa

Shanna Mac said...

YIIIIIIIIIIIIIIPPPPYYYYYYYYYYYY!!! congrats my friend. two children, while completely exhausting, are so much fun and such a blessing. i'm so happy for you guys. hope the pukies get tolerable. just remind yourself that the nausea is proof of things working well within. yay, yay, yay!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

CONGRATS!
What great news!
I'm happy for you and your family.
Carley

ecky said...

BIG HUGE SMILE!!!
yay!
i was super-pukey feeling with hazel. i totally understand.
ugh!
what a great announcement to have for your return!!
we missed you!

Julie said...

Nausea=healthy, thriving baby.

Maybe it is a boy since you feel different this time. Meat sort of settled my stomach with the boy's pregnancies. Not that I enjoyed the taste or eating process, but after it was in, I felt better.

Congratulations! I am so happy for you!

Becky Swann said...

I'm so happy for you! This is the greatest news this year:) Well I am one to tesify that no matter how sick you get it is SOOOO worth it! I'm with Sunday, send us Rylie and take a big nap, we want her for a while:) Much love and prayers for that wonderful life inside you

Cortney said...

Hooray, Hooray and Congratulations!!! I'm so excited for you. August 15th is Matt's birthday, he just popped up over my shoulder said to tell you to go ahead and buy a microphone and a spotlight now, because Leo's love attention ;)

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Kate and Curt!!!! YEA!!!!!!!!! We are so excited for you!!! We'll be praying for a good pregnancy and health baby!!!

Kim Vander Heide

The Bruces (but most likely the Mrs.) said...

HOORAY hooray HOORAY hooray HOORAY - I just did a little dance here at my desk for you!!!

Nancy said...

well, if you were only going to hit one, you picked the right one....CONGRATS to Miss Ry on becoming a BIG SISTER!!!

Grace said...

Congratulations! I mean that sincerely! :)

Chelsey Meek said...

Ha! I'm smurfin' myself a smile...Big Sister Rylie. Katie Kate mom of two.

oh my

Life's too short to make lists and finish EVERYTHING on the list. (Personally, I think you checked off the most fun)
:)

shanda said...

Woo-Hoo!!! Did you hear it? I said it rather loudly. Congrats and hope that you feel better soon. Keep on trucking and hopefully the day that week 13 begins, it will all go away and you'll be left glowing and nesting. Glad to have you back. Missed the blog.

Jim said...

Denise and Heather send their congratulations along.

Janna said...

yeah! more mulders to love. :)

Zoe said...

Katie,
Congrats! I am SOSOSOSO excited for you. What a blessing!
We will keep all of you in our prayers.

Kayce said...

YAY Katie!! I know y'all are so excited!! I will keep y'all in my thoughts and prayers!! Glad you made it to and back from Pittsburgh!!

Amanda said...

Yay, Katie! Congrats...that is wonderful, fun, blessed news.

thekooiet said...

Hip Hip Hurray! Baby Mulder on the way!

Rebecca: said...

Congratulations!!! We are excited for you!

Margie said...

GREAT news. Cheering from FW.

Rachel said...

How exciting! We'll be praying for you for a healthy pregnancy and baby...congratulations!

Mandi said...

CONGRATULATIONS!! So happy for you guys! I was sick with all of my pregnancies, but in different ways. Hope that gets better for you soon. Is it o.k. for me to wish for the 11th?! That's my birthday, and I'm sort of partial to that day! Praying for health for you and baby and for a smooth transition for everyone when the time comes.

Miss Laura said...

Tee hee hee!

It was because I lent you that book, right? Right?

We shall have a movie soon. And I will make you a belated birthday brunch, sans mimosas.

Annie Singletary said...

wow, I'm number 32 commenter. O my. These new baby one's are always popular.
How did I miss this post, maybe because I read your facebook status and found out that way, anyway I should have checked on here too.
So excited for you, so glad you have great perspective on sickness. you will be in our prayers.

Cathy said...

Well, being others are giving you dates to deliver, I go with the
15th, its our Timmy's birthday!!

Heather E. said...

*Yeah!*