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Erin Pavlina
01-27-2003, 09:03 AM
Well this came as somewhat of a shock to my husband and myself, but the timing is really good. Just days after I released my book and finally had a breather from a hectic schedule, I realized that I had really sore boobs and my period was late.

Steve and I took a pregnancy test, not really believing it was possible, but there it was... two lines. We were happy but really shocked since we practice safe sex and I was keeping track of my fertility. But I guess when a baby wants in, it finds a way!

I am due August 6th. We waited until I started my second trimester to announce it. And we saw the heartbeat on an ultrasound, so everything looks good. It has been really hard keeping quiet about being pregnant, and it feels good to finally be able to talk about it publicly.

My first trimester went amazingly well. I only had slight nausea, which was great compared to my first pregnancy with all day nausea that had me incapacitated!

So, ladies... count me among the vegan and pregnant!




Janine
01-27-2003, 12:07 PM
Congratulations! That must be some potent sperm! Is it too nosy to ask what form of contraception you used? I just want to know which method not to use in the future, heh heh.
Janine

Erin Pavlina
01-27-2003, 12:17 PM
We used condoms. But see, my periods were very irregular, some months 35 days and other 45. The month we got pregnant, I ovulated like 10-14 days earlier than usual. I wasn't watching carefully at that point so we missed the signs of fertility. It's all very embarrassing. ;)

But the timing in our lives was so perfect that it's probably for the best. I'm really glad to be having two kids, I'd wanted a sibling for Emily for some time, but we've been so busy with our own businesses that we never got around to really discussing it. I'm glad this little guy decided to just come on down!

molly
01-27-2003, 02:51 PM
:D CONGRATULATIONS!!! :D

5xblessed
01-27-2003, 04:27 PM
Wonderful, wonderful news!! Congratulations!
Lisa

sophie
01-28-2003, 12:10 AM
Great news, congratulations!!!!

veganmama
01-28-2003, 02:17 PM
I am soooo happy for you! I will be posting my own news too! hee hee. Good to have someone vegan to share this journey with! VM:)

Erin Pavlina
01-28-2003, 03:06 PM
Yeah, I'm really glad to have other pregnant vegans around me. We should set up a due date calendar and see where everyone is at. ;)

CarlaJ
01-29-2003, 05:50 AM
YAY! Congratulations Erin! I'm so excited for you.

Carla

EricP
01-30-2003, 10:00 AM
CONGRATULATIONS Erin, and best of luck!!:D

Raising two vegan children will be very rewarding for you and your husband.

:D :D :D :D

Regards,

EricP

Erin Pavlina
01-30-2003, 10:18 AM
Thanks everyone for the well wishes. So far, so good. I'm feeling great and eating well!

Expect more vegan pregnancy articles on the site soon too!

Teejay
01-31-2003, 08:28 AM
Just wanted to add my congratulations...;) :D

cedarseven
02-01-2003, 11:11 PM
wonderful news!
have a wonderful nine months.
i look forward to hearing about everything as your
pregnancy progresses.
cindy:)