Well, to be honest, a whole lot a nothin! I wish I could erase the last few months from my memory, just the thought of them makes queezy! Thinking back on all of those mornings laying in bed with my children eating saltine crackers for breakfast and praying I would make it through the day, makes me wonder how my children survived!
Luckily, they have been such troopers about the lack of playtime/mommy time they have been given and are so willing to help in any way they can. It has actually made them closer in some ways, knowing that mommy can't referee every situation or play one on one with them has made them have to work things out on their own and in the end play better together.
I'm just grateful that this is the first pregnancy that I've had to experience this kind of sickness, and thank heavens it'll be the last!
Yes, the six children that I once wanted has been narrowed down to just four and all in all, I'm just as grateful. I have been blessed with such great kids and I just want to enjoy them now and be there for them as much as possible, plus with all the chaos we have going on as it is (with Harbor entering the terrible two's and potty training) I think four will be more than plenty!
I thought surely, I would hit the 13 week mark and this would all just be a distant, faint memory that I could quickly forget. Unfortunately things didn't pan out like I had hoped, the sickness is just as prominent now, as it was five months ago.
I am still throwing up (I know, TMI) at LEAST three times in the morning, again at about 2:00 or 3:00 and finally, the last wave hits me just before bedtime.
It was so much easier when I could just skip dinner, I just don’t know how healthy that is for the babe ;)
So I force down what I can and then have the kids read to me while I lay on the couch and try to hold it down, it never takes long before I find myself perched over the toilet yet again. It’s sad that my kids are so unaffected by it at this point. Hudson used to tell me how much it bothered him or would start dry heaving right along side me (which only made the situation worse) but, luckily (for us both) he has finally become unphased by it.
Okay, enough of the complaining and feeling sorry for myself! I have now entered the nesting phase of my pregnancy, this stage for me is always a love/hate battle. I love the wave of energy it gives me and the desire to get things done, I just hate that I never get a feeling of satisfaction from any project I complete. The second I finish one project, I am instantly thinking of what I want to do next, which only creates pure exhaustion at the end of my day.
For example last night, I finally finished this little wreath at about ten o' clock, you would think I would cash in for the evening and call it a day... but, no. I hung it on the door and felt like it was still missing something, so I threw together some paint and started painting the mirror in Swayzie's room, I just used the frame and hung it behind the wreath. I had finally finished the project at roughly midnight!!! And had the hardest time waking up this morning because of it!
For now, my list of projects continues to increase, but seriously, what's the point in organizing my closet or adding wainscoting to the family room when I know I will be packing it all up in a few weeks?!
It would be easier to cross off my list if we weren't in the process of moving. My list only grows every time I look at our new house and think of all of the fixing up I want to do! Hopefully we can finish most of everything before baby number four comes! This means hubby will seriously have to step it up a notch! ;)
Luckily, they have been such troopers about the lack of playtime/mommy time they have been given and are so willing to help in any way they can. It has actually made them closer in some ways, knowing that mommy can't referee every situation or play one on one with them has made them have to work things out on their own and in the end play better together.
I'm just grateful that this is the first pregnancy that I've had to experience this kind of sickness, and thank heavens it'll be the last!
Yes, the six children that I once wanted has been narrowed down to just four and all in all, I'm just as grateful. I have been blessed with such great kids and I just want to enjoy them now and be there for them as much as possible, plus with all the chaos we have going on as it is (with Harbor entering the terrible two's and potty training) I think four will be more than plenty!
I thought surely, I would hit the 13 week mark and this would all just be a distant, faint memory that I could quickly forget. Unfortunately things didn't pan out like I had hoped, the sickness is just as prominent now, as it was five months ago.
I am still throwing up (I know, TMI) at LEAST three times in the morning, again at about 2:00 or 3:00 and finally, the last wave hits me just before bedtime.
It was so much easier when I could just skip dinner, I just don’t know how healthy that is for the babe ;)
So I force down what I can and then have the kids read to me while I lay on the couch and try to hold it down, it never takes long before I find myself perched over the toilet yet again. It’s sad that my kids are so unaffected by it at this point. Hudson used to tell me how much it bothered him or would start dry heaving right along side me (which only made the situation worse) but, luckily (for us both) he has finally become unphased by it.
Okay, enough of the complaining and feeling sorry for myself! I have now entered the nesting phase of my pregnancy, this stage for me is always a love/hate battle. I love the wave of energy it gives me and the desire to get things done, I just hate that I never get a feeling of satisfaction from any project I complete. The second I finish one project, I am instantly thinking of what I want to do next, which only creates pure exhaustion at the end of my day.
For example last night, I finally finished this little wreath at about ten o' clock, you would think I would cash in for the evening and call it a day... but, no. I hung it on the door and felt like it was still missing something, so I threw together some paint and started painting the mirror in Swayzie's room, I just used the frame and hung it behind the wreath. I had finally finished the project at roughly midnight!!! And had the hardest time waking up this morning because of it!
For now, my list of projects continues to increase, but seriously, what's the point in organizing my closet or adding wainscoting to the family room when I know I will be packing it all up in a few weeks?!
It would be easier to cross off my list if we weren't in the process of moving. My list only grows every time I look at our new house and think of all of the fixing up I want to do! Hopefully we can finish most of everything before baby number four comes! This means hubby will seriously have to step it up a notch! ;)
5 gave their two cents:
Congratulations--not on the vomiting but the final product is always worth it :) So how far along are you--any idea about gender yet? And a new house??? Lots of work but so much fun. Good luck with everything--and if all else fails take a Unisom every night before bed--my dr. gave them to me when I was prego w/Jason and they work like a CHARM--I've used them each time since then! Keeps the nausea away!! xoxo (the wreath is adorable by the way--can you come decorate my house?)
Chelsea!! OMGoodness! I didn't even know you were prego! Congrats! And congrats on moving! Are you guys staying nearby? I love your egg wreath! It's way cuter than the $40 one I saw at Joann's yesterday. You teach me that and I'll teach you all I know about sewing... it should only take about 2 mins--I'm a TOTAL beginner! Seriously though, call me anytime if you want to try anything out on my machine. Congrats again!
holy smokes! yeah. so happy for you. I am SO sorry and I TOTALLY hear you! I hate being sick dang it! what the heck. Well at least you are only getting it for one!
I am a totally slacker but we need acomputer and it's driving me NUTs. Please lets play. anytime. If you are sick I will come steal your kiddos. call me ANYTIME> I totally know your pain. I remember Praying for someone to take them cuz I felt to bad. 2 and 2 right? so perfect.
Congrats!!!! I am so excited you are having another little one. When are you due? Good Luck and hope you feel better soon miss you... Nacole
Congrats! I didn't even know you were pregnant! You are the best mom I know!! I can totally relate being sick, I threw up all nine months, every day, all day (TMI) with both of my pregnancies! I swore I would never do it again, its the worst!!! Your kiddies are adorable and I love reading your witty posts.
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