We’ve been keeping a secret… and now the secret is finally out! WE’RE PREGNANT!!!!! Expecting our first baby this September
?? We are brimming with uncontainable joy, excitement, and praise to God the author and creator of life!
Read to the bottom to see our video announcement!!!!
How we found out…
Although Jeremy and I hoped to begin the journey of growing our family at some point this year, we were not “planning” or “trying” to conceive…
It was a complete surprise!!!
How did we find out? Well… I was exhausted, but I just assumed my weariness was a consequence of the Holiday’s, lots of travel during the month of December, teaching lots of barre3 classes, as well as finishing/launching our first devotional/journal (Navigator’s Council).
The week of Zach and Tori (my brother and sister-in-law’s) gender reveal party (they are also pregnant), I was falling asleep at my computer while writing my ALWAYS MORE Devotionals and working on blog posts for Beating50Percent. This is VERY unlike me. I thought perhaps I was getting sick… At this point, I was two weeks late in my cycle… Again, classic Auj, I didn’t think anything of this, since I’ve never had normal periods.
During the evening of the gender reveal party I felt like I’d been cast in The Walking Dead. All the talk of babies got me thinking… I started connecting the dots, and the possibility of being pregnant crossed my mind. I quickly dismissed the thought… there was no way?!As the party progressed, I started to have a stronger feeling that that thought might actually be a reality.
After the party, I pulled Jer aside and suggested that we at least rule out the possibility. So we headed to the store and I bought my first pregnancy test. I didn’t even know if I was buying the right thing. I mean seriously, choosing a test was like picking what kind of cereal you want – endless options. That night we took the test. Moments before, Jeremy hugged me and said, “No matter what happens, I love you.”
I took the test and then came out of the bathroom and we sat on the floor for what seemed like 5 hours, but was really only 5 minutes. When I went back into the bathroom to check the test my jaw dropped.
“YES”
Please excuse my horrid nails…
What the heck?! How?! I mean, I know how… but really!?!?!
We sat in silence for a solid half an hour and then I took another test to confirm the same results.
We were completely surprised. It definitely took a day or so, maybe longer, for the surprise to turn into excitement and thankfulness. In that moment I realized how selfish we were. We knew our lives were about to change forever, but we didn’t feel ready – and for selfish reasons. I am so thankful that I have a Heavenly Father who is in the business of changing hearts because mine sure did need some changing.
Over the next few days, Jer and I verbally retraced out steps and tried to figure out when we conceived, and how far along I was. Remember when we went to Asheville, NC for our first Beating50Percent speaking engagement and we stayed in that luxury treehouse afterward?? Well, baby Roloff was conceived in a treehouse. We determined that I was approximately 6 and a half weeks pregnant when we found out!
Apparently, the Lord really wanted us to have this baby, we trust that His plan and His timing is perfect.
You guys!!! It has been HARDDD to keep this secret for the past 7 weeks. I am so thankful that I didn’t find out earlier in my pregnancy, I can’t imagine keeping this secret for 12 weeks!
Soon after we found out, we began sharing the exciting news with friends and family and swore them to secrecy. I am ecstatic that the day has finally come where we can tell everyone! So far, my pregnancy has been pretty good, I’ve had lots of friends here in Bend experience much stronger/less friendly symptoms). I had a little bit of morning nausea in the beginning, but nothing a few saltine crackers in the morning couldn’t fix;) My main symptoms have been exhaustion (not so much anymore, but weeks 6-8 for sure), and not being able to sleep at night:( I’ve been covering my body in Cedarwood (since becoming pregnant I have become super invested in essential oils) to help me sleep, and I JUST bought the BESTTTTT pillow ever. But any other sleeping suggestions are welcome:)
We decided to announce our pregnancy with our beloved typewriter, since it has such prominent significance in our relationship. Jeremy proposed to me on a typewriter – you can read that story >>HERE<< And of course the baby Carhartt is self-explanatory – pretty much all Jeremy and I ever wear.
Baby Roloff, we are praying every day for your protection, health, and that you would love the Lord with all your heart (oh…and have curly hair)
?? See you in 6 months 
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All photos by @dawn_photo
Here’s a little video we made to announce our big news!
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I shouted with JOY when I saw the news on fb. I just watched the video here and immediately started boo-hooing! I am sending much love, happiness and prayers for a safe and wonderful pregnancy and a healthy beautiful (as I am sure he/she will be) baby. May God bless you both and keep you during this exciting time in your lives. I can’t wait for what the future holds for you I have been watching LPBW for years and years. It’s wonderful too see how your lives and family are growing. Best wishes!
Amy Terry
Corryton, TN
I am so excited for you both!! I noticed you both had been a little quiet on social media so I was wondering what was going on – now we know! You both are going to be terrific parents!
Congratulations! Wow Zack and Jeremy are going to be dad’s! That’s so cool!
So cool!
As a woman whose season of childbearing has long past..thank your for sharing this beautiful moment with us..you both are changing an energy in our world for the good..blessings to you as you grow into a family of three.your story is so rich and full of love joy and God..thank you for honoring the most beautiful season nothing but love and light
Congratulations my son was just born September 19th, 2016. He’s only five months old so it is so crazy to see that people are already expecting in September again! Motherhood is the greatest joy, you will honestly never believe you ever lived a day without your child. They bring so much love and silly fun to a home. Hard work too of course but it’s so worth it. Wishing you well! (@haleykasprzyk on IG)
Auj! I’m so happy for you two! You’re going to be wonderful parents!
It’s funny that you write how in that moment you realized how selfish you were. I felt those same things! Good thing God always has perfect timing. I couldn’t be happier for you two 🙂
Love you two (three!)!!!
Awe thanks Chelsa!!!! I hope you your little ones are doing so well!!:)
Congrats you guys! Such exciting news. I have a 15 month old daughter and she is the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me. Best advice I can give is follow your motherly intuition no matter what. We had many scares throughout my pregnancy and were told that Bryleigh would be born with down syndrome and that an aminocentisis was needed. Being only 24 I was terrified. After many sleepless nights filled with prayer. I decided to forgo the amino testing because I felt that no matter what the Lord was with me on my journey and that the testing would end in me miscarrying. I had a vision of a a healthy blonde curly, overall wearing little girl and Bryleigh is exactly that. Follow you’re instincts and know you have so many people praying for a happy and healthy pregnancy for you. Xx Brittany
What a beautiful testimony
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Some unique things that got me through my pregnancy…Chromium, Magnesium and a QUALITY probiotic can help with sleep, tummy issues, and overlap health. Also, if you don’t get some energy back be sure to talk to your doctor about anemia. It’s easily overlooked amongst all the pregnancy symptoms that occur. You say, “I’m tired,” they say, “you’re pregnant!” ???? Lastly, if you’re taking the prenatal gummies, STOP!! It’s all forms of sugar in the first few ingredients. Not ideal for anyone.
thanks for the tips!!! I am all over the magnesium game and take a probiotic as well!
What probiotic do you take? There are so many different kinds and I know I should be taking one! Thanks for any advice!!
Congrats! Hope it all goes well for you! The baby will be brought into a blessed home with two very talented and amazing parents for sure, good luck and congratulation again!!!
Congratulations! So incredibly happy for you! I’m loving that you are making beautiful lives to carry on your love for our Lord. God is SO GOOD!
Jeremy, it’s difficult to wrap my brain around you becoming a father already. I’ve been watching you guys since you were little, and time has gone by so quickly! Thank you for staying such good, Godly people and being the wonderful examples who are so lacking on tv.
Auj, another oil to help you sleep is vetiver. I use it with cedarwood and some lavender, and I take one ImmuPro tablet (I only do Young Living). The tablet and the oils have been the best ever for sleep!
So looking forward to following your journey together to becoming 3!
We are adding 5 new babies to our extended family this year and my daughter is due Sept 6. GOD is great!
Hi Auj!
I’m a French girl and my English is far from perfect but I’ll try…
I just leave you this little message from France to tell you (jeremy and you), that I am so happy for you.
We are the same age and I understand what joy it must be to wait for a baby.
All my congratulations and happyness wishes.
I hope you will continue this blog for a long time….the quality of your writing has crossed the ocean.
All my best wishes.
Juliette
Toulouse, France
Congrats! I am so happy for you both! I just had a baby girl in December and she makes our family complete. My husband and I now can’t imagine life without her! I’m so happy that you both were surprised but excited. We prayed for over a year for our baby girl to be conceived after I had a miscarriage. But even though we were trying I remember shaking when the test said positive because I couldn’t believe it. I was scared and excited at the same time but God is so good at preparing your heart when needed. I pray that you have a healthy baby and a smooth pregnancy. One advice that helped me with sleeping is taking a relaxing bad (not hot though cause it can make your blood pressure drop which is not good for the baby) and then get in bed. It helped relax my body to sleep a little bit better. Also, coco butter is great to help prevent stretch marks. I will be praying for you three!
Jules 🙂
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Congrats to you both on your new blessing! And to Zack and Tori also! So excited for all of the Roloff’s! Love the show and good hearted, God loving people like yourselves!
Congratulations!!!!! Might I suggest a diffuser with Lavender essential oils in it for relaxation to sleep 🙂
Wooohooo!! Congrats!!!! Praying for a safe & healthy pregnancy, and healthy & strong baby with curly hair ???? (I’m proof that God hears prayers about curly hair – as a child, my mom, who has pin-straight hair, prayed that she would have a kid someday with curly hair. And God listened; He gave me, the youngest of 3 kids, suuuuper curly hair). Anyways, regarding help with sleep: have Jeremy give you a back massage when you’re all snuggled in bed and relaxed, so you can just drift off while he’s rubbing your back. And if it doesn’t help you sleep, at least you got a free back massage out of it, hahaha! ????
I just saw your post on your Instagram about that one person’s comment trying to put you down in what is a very exciting time of your life. I hope it didn’t. I’m not usually one to write on peoples blogs, but that comment just wanted me to say, as I’m sure you already know, there will always be haters in this world unfortunately. You’ve just got to be a better person and not get pulled into their negativity.
Congratulations on your little babe. They really are one of lifes true miracles. I’m currently doing that momma sway to my 3 1/2 months old daughter as I type this.
Shannon Evans
PS If you guys ever want to adventure to British Columbia, I highly recommend Tofino or Sooke here on Vancouver Island. You won’t be disappointed.
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