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A very common question pregnant women who aren't married hear is, "When are you getting married?". Right after the ever so popular "What are you having!?!" ...... An alien. I'm having an alien and I am getting married tomorrow so you can stop asking that question.

If you love, or even like the pregnant woman in your life, just don't ask her that first question. Please. Yes, you may think it in your head, but keep it there. We are all sick of hearing it. We will get married in our own time, we when want to.

I know more not-married moms than married ones (I hate the word single, because it portrays the idea that Mom is alone and some of us aren't). We got a wonderful surprise and decided that getting married during this time was not what we wanted. Why would we rush getting married? I want to have time to plan a wonderful wedding and be able to fully enjoy it (So sue me, I want to be able to drink at my wedding)! I want to have E at a point where she has weaned (on her own time) and Casey and I are comfortable enough to be away from her. She is my main concern, not myself.

At the end of the day E has a Mommy and Daddy who love her very much and she has no idea we aren't married.

This is for all the Mommy's out there who have heard that dreaded question!

I give you permission to slap the next person who asks you this question........I mean.....uh.....never mind, do what you feel.

Welcome to Mommyhood!

Here it comes! Mommyhood, with all it's glorious perks including poopy diapers, giggles, and sleepless nights.

This is my first pregnancy and it has been quite a journey so far! We have about 10 and a half weeks left until our EDD (Estimated Due Date) of April 10th, 2014. We learned we were expecting at 3 weeks and 6 days! We have had plenty time to prepare and get very excited. Learning I was pregnant so early I was able to start eating better, stop indulging in that glass of red wine, cut out sushi, and start taking prenatal vitamins all at 4 weeks pregnant.

From the very beginning I have had just about every symptom in the book! From Morning Sickness to Pregnancy Brain and everything in between.

• Heartburn
• Sleepless nights
• Going to the bathroom every 20 minutes
• Crazy pregnancy dreams
• Hot flashes
• A pain in my butt (literally) 
• Leg cramps
• Forgetfulness
• And a whole bunch of other things I can't remember ;)

My greatest pregnancy brain moment was the day I accidentally used my Sister's phone number in place of my social security number. Oh boy! And that was just the beginning!

This is just the beginning of my journey into Mommyhood and I can't wait to share what I learn along the way.

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Currently Reading: "The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding" by La Leche League International