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Surprise! I’m Pregnant!

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I’m Pregnant!!!

  Treats With a Twist - Pregnant! // treatswithatwist.com

I can’t believe it’s my time to get to announce this, but it’s finally here!

I’ve been writing this post over and over again in my head, to be honest with you, for three years now! No, I’m not a magical elephant and haven’t been pregnant for that long, but my life and health have revolved around this moment for that long.

I’ve decided I’ll keep it brief and somewhat vague, but I’ll leave things open to you. If you ever want to know more details or have questions or whatnot, you can email me anytime and I’ll be 100% frank with you.

I know that one of the most comforting things about the internet is that it brings people together. It lets us all relate to one another. We find people that are going through what we’ve been going through, when we thought we were all alone. And because I am part of this blog world, I am an open book for you if you want it.

Treats With a Twist - Prego

Back to baby!

My husband and I are so overjoyed! We have been waiting for this moment for a long time. I spent many an evening crying, wondering if I would ever get my shot.

To my closest friends, I was always the one who could confidently answer, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” with “A mom!” straight away. In my mind, I didn’t need backups, because every ounce of me knew I’d be a mom.

Until things weren’t working out like I’d planned…

So I want you to know that I’ve been there. I’ve been deeply depressed because I thought I’d have to find a new identity for my life. I’ve been sitting in doctors offices for years on end with no answers. I’ve tried every fitness trend and eating craze that centered around fertility and hormone balance. I’ve been sick past all recognition, my head spinning and not knowing up from down on a round of Clomid. I’ve peed on hundreds of dollars worth of ovulation sticks to find out it didn’t work. I’ve put myself through it again with Letrozole only to be left with the same answer. I’ve begged to go through it all over again just for the chance of making it work. I’ve fired doctors who didn’t believe in me. I’ve had friends get married and pregnant and have babies, and I sat there and smiled. I’ve had friends accidentally get pregnant, and I sat in the car and sobbed, after telling them a genuine congratulations to their faces.  I’ve gained 20 or more pounds in 2 months while taking hormones. I’ve gone from loving my body to not recognizing myself when I look in the mirror, and literally not being able to fit into a single thing I owned. I’ve worked out 5-6 days a week with discipline and vigor only to gain weight at a scary pace. I’ve gone through Estrogen treatments. I’ve seen smiley faces on sticks and a beautiful pink + sign that brought me to my first happy tears in way too long.  

Treats With a Twist // pregnancy post

Kitchen helper, coming soon!

Through it all I’ve had my amazing husband. I feel so lucky to have found a partner that believes in me so deeply, and believed in our hope for family. And still loves me when I’m a total B one second and sobbing the next. 

I’ve also learned to lean on my close friends and parents. I’ve kept very private, not feeling strength in revealing my saddest moments, and thus the majority of my family has no idea what we’ve been through. And I’m ok with that. I’m also ok with them knowing. I just didn’t know how to talk about it.

Treats With a Twist // pregnancy post 2

Point is, we’re overjoyed! My little Treats sidekick will be here late November, and I couldn’t be happier!

I’d love to keep you updated! I think I’ll just do a few posts. I’ll update you on how my First Trimester went and how things go in the future, along with any fun products I fall in love with. PLEASE tell me what YOU want to hear about. 

  Treats With a Twist // pregnancy post 3

Thank you for all of your love and support over the years! Sweeter things are to come! 

PS check out this post and tell me you can’t tell! 

About Melissa

I am a passionate gluten-free baker and blogger who has moved to Memphis, TN from Fayetteville, AR. I have two kiddos, two pups, and LOVE fitness, yoga, and finding new ways to stay sustainable and green in my home.

Comments

  4. Holly says

    Oh girl!!! I am soooo excited for you! I am so sorry for the journey you’ve gone through! Congrats! Can’t wait to see pictures of that growing bump!!!!

  5. Victoria says

    I am so happy for you Melissa! I can totally relate! Sounds like we will only be a month apart! Hope you have a wonderful pregnancy!

    • Melissa says

      Thank you Victoria! It’s so good to hear from you! I’m sorry you had to go through what I went through, but I just LOVE seeing your pregnant happy face on my FB feed!!

  9. Brittany @ Barr & Table says

    While I can only imagine how hard it was for you over the past years and to write parts of this post, I so loved reading it because of the amazing outcome. I’m so, so happy for you and your husband. You’re going to be great parents.

    • Melissa says

      Thank you so much Brittany for your kind words and years of support (I always see your name pop up on my Instagram)!

  10. Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says

    Congratulations Melissa! I have a few friends who are going through hormone and fertility treatments and it breaks my heart to see them discouraged when it doesn’t work. But, just like you, they are determined and I do believe that eventually their hope will bring them to the same happy moments that you have just experienced. You’re going to be a wonderful mother. 🙂
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    • Melissa says

      Erin! I’m so glad you wrote this to me (I teared up as I read it!) because it means so much to me. I knew I had to say something when I revealed my pregnancy, because I was always the one feeling left behind and like everyone else was just very lucky. I didn’t want to make anybody feel that way, and I’m so glad you can be so encouraging to your friends that are going through what I went through (and I know seeing results like mine adds a tiny glimmer of hope). Thank you so much for your kind words.

    • Melissa says

      OMG Kelly! That’s so exciting! I’ll have to stalk your blog and watch your belly grow 😉 This is definitely a blown-away version of Christmas! We couldn’t be happier.

  12. Sarah @ Sweet Miles says

    AH you moved from Fay?! I live in Little Rock!!! We are considering a move to NWA next year!!! I literally just stumbled across your blog. Congratulations on your little blessing!!! How exciting, I know you are just OVER THE MOON!! I can’t wait to hear more about your first trimester 🙂
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    • Melissa says

      Hi Sarah!! So glad you found me! And thank you for your sweet words! I can’t wait to update everyone on my First Tri! I lived in NWA for 14 years before we moved to the Memphis area 3 years ago. I LOVE that area more than anything and still consider it home. We hope to move back someday (we lived in Fayetteville, where I grew up, but we’ll more than likely aim for Bentonville, where his family lives).

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