it's been a really long time!

wow, it has been almost 4 years since my bypass.  I lost 212 pounds in the first year, was pregnant after 7 years of infertility 13 months after surgery, had a miscarriage, was pregnant again within 6 weeks and delivered a healthy baby boy, Noah Dec of 05.  Now, we are VERY anxiously awaiting ANOTHER baby...Jan 29 this year she ( they SAY it is a girl, but we know how that goes...) will make her arrival!  WHEW!  We were NOT expecting to be pregnant again, especially so soon, but we are so EXCITED and THRILLED it is beyond words! My oldest, Nick, is going to be a senior next year...he already has IKNOWITALL-itis!  yuck! I notice with this pregnancy, I can eat anything, and everything, and I do.  Old habits sure come creeping up!  However, I have only gained 24 pounds!  Sugar does not bother me nearly as much as fat content...anyone else have this problem?!  This baby is odd...it craves fruit...the first 6 months of the pregnancy it was apples and nectarines every day!  now it is coffee every morning!  I use instant, and it is more milk and french vanilla creamer than coffee...but the baby likes it...ok, the mommy likes it, but who needs to know...right?? :) I just wanted to stop in and tell people, especially those dealing with infertility...there IS HOPE!  The surgery not only gave me MY life back, it has given me 2 new wonderfull lives to nurture and care for!! Oh, and Lynda S if you read this HI!  I see you every so often in town, YOU LOOK AWESOME!!!  I still look like I need surgery...lol...especially now ...but I am way too chicken to have the loose skin removal!  anyway, girl, YOU LOOK GREAT!!!

Have a great day all!! Tracie