I remember leaning over plenty of toilets only a few weeks into Piper's pregnancy, crying when two sisters from our ward in WY came to visit us because I was in such agony. I was terribly sick and had a very hard time functioning for the first trimester.
We sent out pregnancy announcements as soon as we found out and before they were received I was already feeling bad so I know it had to be within week 5-6 when it started with Piper.
The past few days a little hint of nausea creeps up on me throughout the day and it terrifies me. One part of me is optimistic I'm not leaning over toilets yet like #2 but there is always a little doubt wondering when it will hit me. I wonder how much longer I will be able to smell the overwhelming food scents every time I open the fridge before I have to run and puke. Or if I have to even think of the smell of sausage, will I vomit?
Wouldn't it be great though if what I feel now is the extent of it? I am in a different place emotionally, spiritually, physically...does this affect "all day" sickness? I will just have to be patient and wait.
Today marks six weeks according to the standard 40 week schedule (dating back from the first day of your last cycle) and besides the lingering tired feeling and a little nausea, which I can't complain about at all, I feel "normal". I even got out in the garden today and pulled weeds, raked and planted sunflower seeds. (Of course this was after spending most of the day in my pajamas reading while the girls watched a couple of movies and played.)
Isn't it just so appropriate all of the seeds are going into the ground at the very time our little baby is the size of a seed. I find so much joy in watching our garden grow and picturing our baby blossom.
Speaking of growing, Charly surprised me today with this newest family portrait. I assure you I am not that big yet. LOL
It was nice to break out my camera today and mess around. Very therapeutic for me.
This year is so much different when we are outside. Last year I was constantly having to have my eye on Piper because she would just wonder and this year I am excited to see how Charly and her cling to each other and play so well. They entertain themselves outside which is nice for me because I can be in the garden and look down for a few minutes in between looking to see if they are "OK".
BTW when did I become that mom who doesn't brush her kids hair or care what they are wearing? *sigh*
3 comments:
Tyra would be proud of Charly's fierce eyes
I think it has somthing to do with becoming a mother of 3, that is where I lost my desire for perfect parts and pressed socks on the girls. Clairee spent like 6 weeks in green swimming flippers and orange goggles one summer. And her hair lets just not go there. In honor of your "bean" how bout the name Scarlet, for "scarlet runners"? LUB LUB friend!
That picture of Charly is so beautiful.
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