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Trying...Day one

12/14/14      15:35

I consider today to be the first day that I am trying to conceive. Yes... the newlyweds want to be new parents. This blog has been made private initially. I want this time to be fairly personal until we're ready to share the big news. Some of our family members and friends know that we are planning, but we want everyone on edge until we are ready to announce. I believe week 20 is a great time unless I am so humongous that we will be unable to keep the great news to ourselves. The twentieth week is in the safe zone for miscarriages. Me and my husband plan to humble ourselves during those first few weeks as we prepare for the unknown.

Baby fever is upon me. I'm reading all of the baby bump app postings for what to expect during pregnancy. I'm also gonna start a registry soon. My zeal is similar to that of getting married. I knew what I wanted before having a groom. It's no surprise I would do the same without having a fetus.

I consider today the first day of trying because I'm actively making personal changes. Sex is not the issue; that happens regardless. I pledge to sobriety after ovulation and I've avoided coffee for a while. Today is my farewell to harmful foods. I'm having a turkey cold cut sandwich for lunch and sushi tonight.  My exercise regimen will also restart with daily activity.  I hope that this period helps with my discipline. I hoped to be 40 lbs lighter during this time of conception, but I've fallen short. I'm honestly disappointed. My hopes are that the changes I make during pregnancy for healthy living will stick. It's weird but a baby I don't even know or have is my motivation to get my life together.

This blog will be as honest as the other. I plan to share my thoughts, weaknesses, strengths, trials, and joys. I'm excited to go public week 20; I plan to have a lot to say by then!

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