8 weeks

I can't believe I'm 8 weeks... for some reason that just makes me feel better knowing that, with each passing week I let out a sigh of relief. The nausea has let up some the last few days, don't get me wrong, it's still there but it comes in waves and when it's really slight I can ignore it. I know I am fortunate to have been able to keep everything down thus far, but some days I would love to vomit just once to get that little bit of relief, if only momentarily.

The exhaustion on the other hand is full force! Yesterday it was so hard to keep my eyes open, & Hannah didn't nap for much more than an hour, so there was no nap for me. I do feel that for the most part this pregnancy seems to be easier than with Hannah, but it's still has some not so fun side effects. Some days I can't decide if it's better to be home rather than working.... it's nice to not have to get up, get ready & be to the office by a certain time. But there are also days where I think sitting at a desk would be easier than chasing after a 2 year-old. I will say that if there a chance of me winning the mother of the year award prior to being pregnant, that chance is no longer. The only award I could be up for now is the one for the most amount of television you let your toddler watch. I do try to have it be educational & I watch it with her and I lay there. I felt guilty for awhile but now I am to nauseous & tired to care... I figure another month & we will be passed this, and we can start on our detox program!

Please don't think I am trying to dwell on the bad here, I am just trying to keep a good record so I have something to compare with my next pregnancy. As much as I hate m/s symptoms I am comforted in knowing that it is a sign of a healthy pregnancy. I have my first appointment this Friday, it will be fun to hear the heartbeat & nice to actually meet my OB & his nurse.

I have this terrible head cold that Jeff brought home from one of his co-workers, I felt it coming on sometime this weekend & it is kicking my butt! It's a bad enough cold on its own, but not being able to take much for it makes for some long days & even longer nights. Luckily there is a sunny spot in my life every day this week... it's the sunshine!! It's been out & the weather has been around 70 and it's the most delicious thing ever!