Bon Voyage

We are headed to Ecuador!

I'm scared to death, but excited. Pray for us.

Blogging to ensue upon return.

Baby Ticker

Um. So no offense, but those baby ticker things really freak me out. I'm not posting one.

And another thing, my blog will not fall into the abyss of baby-dom. I promise I will post other equally entertaining, perhaps even thought provoking posts, not centered around the size of my uterus or what sick habits baby creates for me. (I seriously have worse gas than even Trevor. I'm not afraid to admit it.)

With that, I'm out for the night.

Trevors thoughts

Just because they are entertaining...

Me: Trev, I figure the worst that can happen in Ecuador is I poop my pants, I barf in the street, or I pass out.

Trev (with the most serious, concerned face ever): Well on my mission, I did all three. At once. In front of people. So it's really no big deal. No worries.

Time to Confess

Okay folks, the real reason I haven't been blogging half as much is due to the fact I have been sicker than a dog the past month. Why you ask?

Possibly due to the fact a small human is currently residing in my womb and teaching me daily what sacrifice really means.


Yes, Trevor and I are having a baby. In true Mormon fashion. I'm not quite sure how it happened. Well, I am (Have u seen my husband?!)...but it was a surprise never the less. I'm still in shock. Trevor is the happiest little cowboy you've ever seen.

It's still a bit early. I'm 10 weeks, so assuming the baby (and I!) can survive the heat of Ecuador, we will be through the first trimester. I really wondered when to make the news public, but what the heck!? At this point, there's not much else I can do except pray for a healthy, adorable blonde bambino.

I never planned on having a baby this soon after marriage. Trev and I had talked about it a TON, but I had never actually taken the leap of committment. I was praying intensely the past few months regarding which road to take (as many of you know) in regards to obtaining my masters or starting a family. It was extremely difficult for someone like me who wants to do it ALL, but when I found out I was pregnant, it seemed so clear to me what Heavenly Father needed from me at this point. And don't worry, I'll get my masters eventually too!

There is another twist to the this story. A twist many of you do not know. I was diagnosed with Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome when I was 16 years old. (If any of you watch John and Kate Plus Eight, she has the same condition). As a result, I was told by many medical professionals and others that getting pregnant would be much more difficult for me than the average female. It was a haunting fear. Apparently, I proved them all wrong and am indeed Fertile Myrtle. I cry even thinking about it, because I truly thought this would be a long and difficult journey for me, Trev and our future little family.

So here we are. Roche baby is due Jan 24, 2009, the day after my 24th birthday (and he/she will NOT come early). I'm still sick, but it's getting a little easier each day. I even ran a few miles on Friday!! Morning sickness is morning, afternoon, and night sickness for me. I'm actually losing weight due to the fact I barf up every thing that goes in my mouth, but the doctor says I'm healthy and will gain it back in the next few months. Uh, good? :) I never thought I'd be excited to gain weight.

We got an ultrasound last week and everything looks fantastic. It was amazing to see the little creature (which Trev swears is really an alien) and hear a little heart. I'm terrified to think Heavenly Father would entrust a PERSON to someone like me who can hardly take care of herself. haha. But it's wonderful and we are stoked.

Trevor is determined it's a boy.

So cheers to babies. All you moms? I will need all the advice I can get.

The Roche family of little blonde headed ninos begins.

Ecuador

Trev and I leave for Ecuador in a week and a half! We are going for two weeks and I have no idea what to pack. I'm considering packing a whole suitcase of bottled water and granola bars simply because I am terrified of the food and water there.

Has anyone been to any South American countries? Did you get sick at all? I'm getting so nervous I'm going to come back w/ some weirdo foreign disease. I told Trev we should have just gone back to Europe. :) He is convinced otherwise.

6 Months..

Trev and I hit the 6 months of marriage mark on Friday. I must say, it has truly been the happiest 6 months of my life - full of more laughter than ever imaginable.

Love you Twev.

Family Visit

For some reason, I didn't take many pics when my fam was in town. Maybe we were having too much fun?

Here are some pics I stole from the madre's blog. It was a great weekend and I was sad to see my mom, brother and sister in law leave. Lonely once more.

Ugliest Bull Alive

Kali, riding Maynard

The river flooded over. We 4-wheeled thru some intense mud.