Journey XV Week 6
Rumor or Truth
Peach and Blueberry Tart. Monarch Louise Pincoffs's daughter, Martha Pincoffs is a fabulous chef. She has a business called "Not That Martha" and weekly posts new recipes on her blog. This Saturday she post the Peach and Blueberry tart recipe and I knew I HAD to make it. In text talk, "OMG!!!!" It was (past tense), unbelievable and I highly recommend you join Martha's blog so you too can receive her fresh and real food inspirations. (I may've broken a rule but I was able to use less butter and substituted Agave Nectar for honey).
“Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the Titanic who waved off the dessert cart.” — Erma Bombeck
Action: We work hard so we can play hard and eating is certainly a reason why I work hard. Work hard in and outside of iGnite and enjoy a delicious summer dessert.
A rumor is floating around and I am curious? Is it my booty, my bosoms, or my sloth-like summer pace and the blueberry/peach tart that I scarfed down that is leading to my extra fluff and causing the rumors? The truth is that I've heard a rumor that you've heard rumor that I am pregnant. Could this be possible and is it true?
Well, it's certainly possible, as despite Russell's busy travel schedule he's been home a few times since April. Furthermore, we've been together for eight years, married for six and our marriage has never been in better place so the timing is right for a family addition.
Next, just over one year ago I began seeing Dr. Ulery for overall wellness, which included having regular menstrual cycles and eliminating body aches. With his assistance I gained control over my body, started having regular menstrual cycles and began feeling great again. A wonderful and a positive result was I found it easy to get pregnant, because as soon as I became intentional about trying, I got pregnant in December. Unfortunately I had a miscarriage towards the end of January. We kept this very quiet, as we didn't see it necessary to make public. I felt fine, was perfectly healthy and honestly was not surprised I had a miscarriage, as my mom and sister both had one. I'm certainly not suggesting I was "willing" it, rather I was realistic and knew that miscarriages were common. Honestly, we were just happy we could get pregnant and saw the experience as a wonderful blessing, and we knew that God has a perfect plan for us and we weren't going to question something we had no control over.
Next and professionally, having vision is my strength, however knowing how to properly organize a business is not. Therefore for over three years I've worked with my professional coach to help me groom and organize iGnite for the day that Russell and I were ready to start a family and I would need to temporarily take time off to have the baby/babies. I'm absolutely certain you'd agree with me that the iGnite leaders are A-MA-ZING and honestly I feel like the luckiest person in the world. Between the iGnite leaders and you Monarchs, to say I feel blessed would be an understatement.
So, where was I. We know its possible that I can get pregnant but is it a rumor or the truth that I am pregnant? Here is the truth:
- The marriage is ready- CHECK
- The body is ready- CHECK
- The business is ready- CHECK
- Am I pregnant? - CHECK
I just finished my first trimester, we've heard the fast heartbeat twice, and we're now officially letting the cat out of the bag. Due to the last miscarriage we wanted to wait before we made it public. Our due date is January 22nd and I feel like this is absolutely perfect. Unless something unforeseen happens, I will absolutely iGnite until we break for Christmas. Then, I'll take time off during Journey XVII to have our baby, whose gender is going to be a surprise.
Unlike the first pregnancy, I've experienced extreme fatigue, nausea, bizarre food cravings, and weird emotions. I knew I was experiencing pregnancy emotions when I cried while watching Chloe Kardashians's wedding, which I'm embarrassed to admit I even watch. Thankfully, all of these first trimester symptoms are going away, as I'm officially feeling like myself again. The idea that while pregnant your body doesn't belong to you is certainly true. From having a Chick-fil-A craving to baking Martha's delicious cobbler and licking the bowl, for me this is all very strange, but I trust my body is telling me what the baby needs, kind of like the pregnant woman is this weeks video.....or not?!?
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