I just wanted to share an update with my lovely readers.
What a great 6 months it has been! This little girl has been kicking so much lately, it's truly an unbelievable experience. I'm so thankful for another opportunity to experience this all again, complications free.
This has been my easiest pregnancy so far. 1 out of 3 isn't too bad...right? I just keep praying it stays this way. I thank God everyday for this blessing and even more prayers of thanks for the blessing of no complications! God is good!!
I'm not saying it's been a bed of roses, but compared to my others it has been. There are a few downfalls though...
~My husband told me he thought I'd gained about 40lbs, when I told him I had only gained 10....must.not.choke.him. ;) It's ok, I love him anyways!
~In case you have missed this one...the pregnancy hormones. Oh my goodness. I do really, really, really well 95% of the time, but then they hit, and it seems as if I've stepped outside my own body and I'm looking in. I seriously cannot help it. The smallest thing will send me into tears.
The experience seems to last for a few days and then I'm fine.Then I look back on it, and I feel embarrassed at how the silliest and smallest things would make me cry. Maybe it's better to be upset about nothing, then upset about something that matters? I'm just thankful my husband has realized, it's much easier to be supportive and encouraging than try to get upset with a hormonal pregnant woman. Gosh, I love him! ;)
~The worst one so far is the pregnancy induced carpal tunnel. I have to wear braces at night, just so I can get a little sleep. I KNOW that I could have it worse, because I have, so I try not to complain too much. It just kind of stinks because it hurts. But our baby girl is worth it.
I'm starting to get a little excited about this baby. Not that I haven't been excited, I'm just letting myself really feel it now. I guess you can say I try to guard my heart. May seem silly to you, but I really can't help it. Loss is never easy to experience.
~I have such a hard time standing at the sink to wash dishes now! I'm hoping the end result will be that my hubby will start washing them?? Hmmm...I can wish, right?! Maybe he will...
I do not feel guilty that I serve lunch whenever possible on paper plates. Sorry for all my green readers out there..
Someday's I have great motivation and others, I don't have ambition to do anything, other than the necessary to get through the day with everyone all in one piece, and the house not be a complete and total disaster.
Hey, it's just a season of life right now. It will change and get better! I'm just thankful that the hormonal days where even listening to K-LOVE puts me in tears, are just every so often. Maybe every couple weeks. That's not too bad, right? I'm really trying to sound positive here, and hope I'm not a total nut! HAHA!
One positive? I HAVE NOT BACKED INTO THE GARAGE DOOR, YET, WITH THIS PREGNANCY.
My husband thanks me.
You made me laugh at the end! So glad your garage door is intact so far!
ReplyDeleteAnd I totally get the standing at the kitchen sink thing - it hurts my back! I'm pretty sure my kids are going to be doing ALL dishes before this pregnancy is over. It's probably about time for us anyway. Motivation for me to train them better. :)
Thanks for your update, Erica!! Love it! (I'll try not to let you know that I'm a bit jealous you're having a girl!)