I've heard of morning sickness... how about all day, 24/7 sickness?? The nausea is overwhelming... I can't walk across the room without getting really dizzy and lightheaded. I constantly feel like I'm going to toss my cookies (ew, cookies?!?). Fun times...
Don't get me wrong. I'm beyond thankful. I'm so thankful for the little life inside of me, thankful that God has blessed me with pregnancy. I'm thankful that apparently my body is doing all right, because everyone says these are good signs. :) I'm thankful for an incredible husband who goes out of his way to help me. I'm thankful for my parents and sister who constantly check on me and bring me things. :) I'm thankful that Joe and I get to share this new experience together. There are SO many things to be thankful for!!
Everyone keeps telling me that they want me to have a boy - or others that they want me to have a girl. Well... I tend to be a people-pleaser, but I think this one is out of my hands. :) Oh - and just to put it out there...
We're NOT finding out!! :) Ha ha... I know, it's crazy. I'm kind of a planner... okay, I'm definitely a planner - but that's what makes it tempting to not know. :) I'm intrigued by the element of surprise. :) Don't get me wrong, I'm sure that it'll drive me nuts at times - and of course I'll want to know!! At the same time... I guess I feel it's a good way for me to relinquish control. :) Joe's going along with it, though I'm pretty sure he'd like to find out. :)
My mom has nick-named the baby "Baby Spanky" - to which I first laughed, then was horrified at, and is now beginning to grow on me... ha ha. I hear it at least 5 times a day - and mom even made up a song with it. So, until I think of something better that'll catch on, Baby Spanky it is... sigh. :)
Anywho, I would appreciate prayers for health. I need and want to go back to work as soon as possible. :) Most of all, I just want "Baby Spanky" (oh wow...) to be healthy and get what he or she needs from me. :)
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I had pretty bad "morning" sickness when I was pregnant with Abigail. People told me it would go away after 12 weeks but I was still throwing up the week she was born (sorry if that's TMI). The main thing that helped me was eating enough protein. It was the last thing that I felt like eating but when I got it down I felt so much better. Sea bands are also helpful and if it's really bad, your doc will have a medication you can take. Good luck!
Oh Ginger, I'm so sorry you're feeling so terrible! My sister had EXTREME all-day sickness with both of her pregnancies. Every single smell made her wanna puke, from vanilla air freshener to dog breathe, it didn't matter. She tried EVERYTHING from doctor's theories to "home remedies." One thing that helped her was Coca Cola. Something about the syrup calms the stomach...I dont know why. Of course, then she had to "kick the habit" later because of the calories. *haha*
We love you guys and are praying for you! It will get better.
Ginger, I am so excited for you! This is probably hands down the BEST most AMAZING experience you could ever go through. I am loving every minute of it. Well, not weeks 6-11 where there were moments I would have rather died than continue on, but like you said you just think about this little life inside you and somehow it gives you the strength to continue! I am 21.5 weeks and just love feeling all the kicks inside and getting to know her (sort of). I hope you feel better soon and I am sure you will! One day you will wake up and feel great and the last few weeks will seem like nothing! (its weird).
Good Luck!
Chele
Matt and I joked last week we were having sympathy pains for you when we had a stomach bug. I have so much empathy for you right now. I had "that" feeling for 4 days, you are a trouper for as long as you have gone! Maybe it's twins!!! (I know you have already had a sono! :))
I think it is great you two are not finding out! If we are blessed to be pregnant in the next year or so I want it to be a surprise. I hope that if Matt sees from Joe that it is worth it, it will help him see how important it is for me to be surprised!
Prayers of health and feeling better are being sent your way. Give baby Spanky a hug from Auntie Bek and Uncle Matt!
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