Well it has been a few weeks since my last post about what's new with me. I have been swamped with work for one thing and really tired/sick/unmotivated in general since about 6 weeks into the pregnancy. I remember the day before we found out about the baby, we were searching Craigslist for the perfect farm truck, planning our organic vegetable garden and really moving along on the Farm Revival blog and our other "farmy" ventures. The night we found out all of those dreams seemed to disappear, I mean, managing and harvesting a 1/2 acre organic garden while 8 months pregnant was just not going to work. Although I was sad about my new hobby coming to a screeching halt (sorry Farm Revival girls, I will post again eventually, I just don't have anything to write about yet!), a new lifelong hobby (baby "S") was in the works. 

I didn't feel sick for about 2 weeks after I found out about the baby and I kept thinking I was in the clear for not feeling bad at all... until one fateful morning, it hit me, when I started to feel nauseous and then proceed to vomit each morning. It was terrible. The good news is that my Dr. gave me a prescription for Zofran, a miracle drug that makes you feel 90% better while you are experiencing morning sickness. I got off of it 2 days ago and haven't felt too bad so hopefully the worst is long gone.

I also had decided to eat super healthy and exercise from the moment that we discovered our little one, yeah right, another good idea that didn't work out. Once the sickness set in at seven weeks the only thing that I could stomach was simple, dimple, carbs! Spaghettios, Mac and Cheese, KFC, honey buns and soda. I've never been a soda person until now when I crave it's bubbly wonderfulness ALL the time. Lucky for me, my healthy sister introduced me to Fresca a few years back.

Anyways, want to hear something amazing that has happened? Well having a baby will sure change the course and purpose of your life, and once I found out that I was going to be a mom my job security was looking a little sketchy. We did have enough money saved up to pay cash for the birth, but only if it was a normal delivery and nothing else. It was a scary thing to think about financially since we don't have anything but major medical insurance with no maternity benefits. I thought about how I could take on more weddings, but spending a whole 40 hours editing, shooting and handling a wedding just didn't justify it for me. We are just going to make what we need and hardly anything else. It is a far cry from what life we were living last year, but I think it will be wonderful. I plan on only taking a few sessions per week and spending all of my time with my little one. Ok, I keep getting off track, back to the good news. So one of my friends facebooked me when I mentioned that I was pregnant a few weeks ago and she introduced me to the Pawnee Benefit Package in Pawnee, Ok. Because Josh is 1/8th Choctaw Indian, the program will pay for EVERYTHING during pregnancy: the delivery, the doctor visits, the newborn care and even my baby's health care for the rest of it's life. Can you believe this incredible blessing? 

We just spent all afternoon in Pawnee signing up and I wanted to give GOD the glory for this HUGE weight off of my shoulders. 

Ok, back to work again...

New News at 10 weeks pregnant

December 2, 2010

Well it has been a few weeks since my last post about what's new with me. I have been swamped with work for one thing and really tired/sick/unmotivated in general since about 6 weeks into the pregnancy. I remember the day before we found out about the baby, we were searching Craigslist for the perfect farm truck, planning our organic vegetable garden and really moving along on the Farm Revival blog and our other "farmy" ventures. The night we found out all of those dreams seemed to disappear, I mean, managing and harvesting a 1/2 acre organic garden while 8 months pregnant was just not going to work. Although I was sad about my new hobby coming to a screeching halt (sorry Farm Revival girls, I will post again eventually, I just don't have anything to write about yet!), a new lifelong hobby (baby "S") was in the works. 

I didn't feel sick for about 2 weeks after I found out about the baby and I kept thinking I was in the clear for not feeling bad at all... until one fateful morning, it hit me, when I started to feel nauseous and then proceed to vomit each morning. It was terrible. The good news is that my Dr. gave me a prescription for Zofran, a miracle drug that makes you feel 90% better while you are experiencing morning sickness. I got off of it 2 days ago and haven't felt too bad so hopefully the worst is long gone.

I also had decided to eat super healthy and exercise from the moment that we discovered our little one, yeah right, another good idea that didn't work out. Once the sickness set in at seven weeks the only thing that I could stomach was simple, dimple, carbs! Spaghettios, Mac and Cheese, KFC, honey buns and soda. I've never been a soda person until now when I crave it's bubbly wonderfulness ALL the time. Lucky for me, my healthy sister introduced me to Fresca a few years back.

Anyways, want to hear something amazing that has happened? Well having a baby will sure change the course and purpose of your life, and once I found out that I was going to be a mom my job security was looking a little sketchy. We did have enough money saved up to pay cash for the birth, but only if it was a normal delivery and nothing else. It was a scary thing to think about financially since we don't have anything but major medical insurance with no maternity benefits. I thought about how I could take on more weddings, but spending a whole 40 hours editing, shooting and handling a wedding just didn't justify it for me. We are just going to make what we need and hardly anything else. It is a far cry from what life we were living last year, but I think it will be wonderful. I plan on only taking a few sessions per week and spending all of my time with my little one. Ok, I keep getting off track, back to the good news. So one of my friends facebooked me when I mentioned that I was pregnant a few weeks ago and she introduced me to the Pawnee Benefit Package in Pawnee, Ok. Because Josh is 1/8th Choctaw Indian, the program will pay for EVERYTHING during pregnancy: the delivery, the doctor visits, the newborn care and even my baby's health care for the rest of it's life. Can you believe this incredible blessing? 

We just spent all afternoon in Pawnee signing up and I wanted to give GOD the glory for this HUGE weight off of my shoulders. 

Ok, back to work again...



Comments
Amanda:

Perrier was my best friend when I was pregnant. And carbs, and chocolate.......but PRAISE GOD! He covers ALL needs, his yoke is easy. :) Love ya

 (12.02.10 @ 04:34 PM)
Robyn Lee:

PRAISE THE LORD! He is Jehovah Jireh and He ALAWAYS provides what we need... even when we think it won't be possible.

 (12.02.10 @ 07:06 PM)
Christina:

That's awesome! It's amazing how things like that work out. And you're right, Zofran is a miracle drug. I've been on it many times and it REALLY works.

 (12.02.10 @ 08:59 PM)
Ariana:

Wow, what a blessing...He is amazing!

 (12.02.10 @ 09:34 PM)
Renee Booe:

So excited for you girl. Having a baby. So awesome. Just wanted to encourage you. It's totally doable to be a momma and a business women. I feel so blessed to be able to take the jobs that I want and spend the days at home in the office with my little man. Best job ever, being a mom. Blessings on you and your pregnancy.

(12.02.10 @ 11:14 PM)
Kelly Beane:

That's so awesome about having everything covered. I too had to take Zofran with my first pregnancy... life saver right there. I know everything will continue to go well!

(12.02.10 @ 11:15 PM)
Whtiney:

To God be the glory, great things He has done. He provides, for sure!!!! I love hearing stories like this...the way God provides for his children!

 (12.03.10 @ 09:10 AM)
Jamie :

Lauren, So very excited for you. We will have lots to talk about at my brainwash in January. I did an all natural delivery this year and it was incredible! Can't wait to share stories about birth AND photography!!

(12.05.10 @ 01:35 PM)
Jen Amato:

A kind hello from New Orleans. I've been reading your blog for a while, love your work! You are an inspiration to me. You constantly remind me to put God first and he will provide. It's a wonderful thing. Congratulations on the new addition, I love following your photography as well as your personal journey. God Bless :)

 (12.06.10 @ 04:21 PM)
Samantha Boyce:

I have been following you now for months and love your blog! Congratulations to you and your husband!!

(12.06.10 @ 07:20 PM)
Bek:

Congratulations on the baby! What an amazing blessing :)

I know you don't know me from Adam, and I stumbled upon your site from the totallyrad contest...your work is beautiful :) I'm sure you're more than busy with everything going on, but I marvel at how well established your business is and I would *love* if you could share any helpful tips on how you got started! I'm still trying to get my feet off the ground with my business, and it's super discouraging...but I know He has an ultimate plan. Just waiting is hard.

many more blessings to you! and a merry, merry Christmas! :)

(12.18.10 @ 01:00 PM)