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A Bushel of News

Back in the fall my Grammy asked me if we had thought about having kids. This in and of itself shows incredible restraint, in the six years that we’ve been married that was the first time she ever brought it up (bless her). I mentioned that we’d been trying, that we were up for it, and that we were hoping it would happen soon. Her response? She said she would put that on her prayer list, but only if I was really sure that we were ready. She stressed the fact that she didn’t want us to end up with a baby too soon. Because thus is the power of Marlene’s prayer.

 

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This whole conversation happened because we were discussing my health at large, and a whole mess of bloodwork that I had done to get to the bottom of a years-long battle with infertility. After a lot of blood was forcibly removed from my body to be analyzed by my ever capable and thorough naturopath we found an answer. I have celiacs disease, which is an auto-immune disease caused by the body’s reaction to gluten. Since gluten is found in wheat, barley, rye, spelt, and all their derivatives, my diet has changed pretty dramatically. For those putting two and two together, biscuits definitely have gluten in them. That’s been an adjustment.

 

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The giant silver lining of the whole celiac situation is that (very) shortly after I completely eliminated it from my diet, I found out I was pregnant. After three long years of having no earthly idea what was going on in my body, this giant piece of the puzzle gave us the answer we’d been hoping for. I’ve spent the past few months alternating between bliss and terror (and vomiting. There has been much vomiting). I’m due in early July, which means that it looks like I’m getting a sweet little birthday baby. We’re pretty stoked. Also, Grammy’s prayers are potent. Be careful what you wish for, family.

 

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So let’s tackle what this all means. When I found out about the celiac and told a few friends and family, they all immediately went OH NO BUT WHAT ABOUT BISCUITS?! Half of everyone has asked if I’m going to become a gluten free blogger (no), what this means for the biscuit book (it’s still on), and if I’d realized I can’t drink beer anymore (yes, I do realize. Also, bagels). I’ve spent the past few months adapting slowly, and I’m happy to say I’ve come up with a kick ass gluten free biscuit recipe. I don’t anticipate this space becoming gluten free, because I still make food with gluten in it and feed all the people in my life who don’t have celiac. Also, what I’m interested in is Southern food culture, so I’ll continue to examine that. And occasionally feel sorry for myself about the bagels and the beer.

 

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You may have noticed that things have seemed a little bit slow in this space for a while. To be totally honest, I careened head first from one major life change into another. By the time I was rebounding from the celiac and finding some normality, the first trimester set in at full force. Gearing up for and pulling off both our annual Fauxgiving and real Thanksgiving was a feat, and if I’m being totally honest we’ve eaten more take out and easy one-skillet meals than anything else lately. Sometimes I would get halfway through preparing a post and the pictures of food would make me sick. The kitchen and I have not been spending too much time together, and blogging about food has been a bigger challenge than I anticipated. Thankfully, however, things have eased up now that I’m in the second trimester, and my body is, while ravenously hungry, agreeing to let me back in the kitchen. So, fingers crossed, things will return to some semblance of normal (at least until July).

 

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To say that we’re excited would be the understatement of the century. We are totally and completely blissed out, and can’t believe we’re finally here. Seeing that little baby wiggle around on the ultrasound screen for the first time just before Christmas was life changing, and even though there’s a lot of poop and sleepless nights in store for us this year, we’re pretty sure 2016 is going to go down as one of the Rosemond-Hoerr best.

 

(a very very special thanks to my friend Christina for taking these photos).

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12 Comments

  • Paige Carter Blair

    26.01.2016 at 05:14 Reply

    I didn’t need to cry this early in the morning, but this is EVERYTHING!! I am thrilled beyond belief for you!!

  • lauren jones

    26.01.2016 at 05:36 Reply

    I will happily eat all the gluten for you. It’s the least I can do.

    On a more personal note, my heart is so full of joy for you guys! Have a healthy pregnancy, safe delivery, and (at least moments of) peace following the arrival of baby R-H.

  • Meghan Splawn

    26.01.2016 at 05:44 Reply

    I am so very excited for the two of you – what a blessing!

    Selfishly, I’m looking forward to seeing how you explore being a Southern celiac. There’s a lot that you can teach others about eating healthier while enjoying our Southern food culture.

  • Shannon

    26.01.2016 at 07:10 Reply

    Congratulations!! Beautiful pictures!! <3

  • Rachel

    26.01.2016 at 07:42 Reply

    Aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!! I’m so happy for you guys!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m getting all teary eyed. <3 you.

  • Brooke @ Chocolate and Marrow

    26.01.2016 at 10:47 Reply

    So many congratulations to you, lady! What amazing news. And fascinating about the interconnectedness of the body, too. Thank you for sharing and cheers to all of the happy changes happening in 2016!

  • Joyce

    26.01.2016 at 11:51 Reply

    Thank you for opening up and sharing your story. I so admire that u aren’t allowing this major lifestyle adjustment to compromise your supreme and varied cooking talents- and so thankful to the high heavens that it brought you and Dan the most fortuitous news of a lifetime! (praising Grammy’s potent God so hard rn Lolol) So incredibly happy for you both, these pix are beyond heartwarming. SENDING HEAPS OF LOVE YOUR WAY <3

    • Elena Rosemond-Hoerr

      11.02.2016 at 11:18 Reply

      THANKS LOVE! I’ve got to figure out how quickly we can bring this little baby to San Francisco so it can get properly loved on.

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