We're pregnant! 17 weeks and we are so excited (and scared and happy and terrified)! K and I have been married for 7 years. He's 31, I'm 30. We have spent our entire lives doing exactly what is expected of us and doing the "right" thing. The typical Midwestern couple.
K's parents have been married for almost 33 years. Mine celebrated their 40th anniversary on Christmas. We were both raised in politically conservative households in conservative churches. We both attended private Christian colleges in the Midwest. I studied Sociology in grad school while K lived with his parents and worked retail management. We both ended up back in Ohio and met online and through a mutual friend. Since it seemed like the universe was trying to make sure we met it seemed like a good idea. We dated for 5 months, were engaged for 3 months, and married at 24/23 in January of '04.
The first 2 years of our marriage were not exactly a honeymoon period. Personal issues, relationship issues, and medical issues created a perfect storm. Flash forward 5 years, a lot of hard work and emotional investment. Now we are home birth seeking, mildly granola, Doula/CBE, CSA members, active in our community, service oriented 30 something professionals.
I am a notoriously "strong opinionated woman" with control issues who has sought better living through pharmaceuticals, meditation, faith, and service. My pregnancy has made me re-evaluate some of my priorities and has presented some challenges; namely my issue with hormones, medication, and self-control. K is a "nice guy" who is often overlooked and underestimated because he is so likable.
So that's us in a nutshell. We have a long journey ahead of us with this pregnancy, this child, our careers, our education. We hope you enjoy coming along for the ride.
