Yay its December

I am so excited that it is December! When I got pregnant I told myself, once I got to the holidays time would just fly by. I cannot believe its been 5 months since we found out I was pregnant and almost 2 months since we found out she's a girl! It has gone by quick.

My morning sickness has finally left me! I no longer feel sick all day long and have only gotten sick 2 times a week for the past 2 weeks from eating out. I always remember people saying their morning sickness would go away at 12 weeks/2nd trimester. For me I guess it was 24 weeks and nearly the 3rd trimester.

Today we get to find out of our very first niece or nephew is indeed a niece or a nephew! Dan's brother Matt and his wife Kandace are due a month after us and I cannot wait to find out if our little girl will be getting a little girl cousin or little boy cousin!!!

Neutered Tiny

We had Tiny neutered on Tuesday. When I called the vet to set up his appointment, I asked how long it would take for him to recover from the surgery... the lady told me 24 hours, so I thought "GREAT!" That's easy enough...

Well we took him in and the surgery was quick and I got to come back later in the day to pick him up and they informed me that he needed to stay calm and not jump and play for about 2 weeks... "WHAT" you expect me to not let my crazy pug play for 2 weeks... What happened to 24 hours!?
To say the least he has been so difficult in the last 3 days, a nightmare of sorts. He hates wearing the cone on his head and is doing his best to try and destroy it. He wakes up anytime between 3:30 and 5 in the morning and is ready to go. I however am not.

I realized this week that my morning sickness is about 10x worse when something stressful is going on and I am not sleeping well. It was bad the week Dan had the flu and its been bad this week with Tiny. I am thankful for everyday that passes since his surgery and am ready for the next week to go by.

My ever changing belly....

I may regret posting these pictures... but I can no longer deny that my stomach is getting bigger. These pictures are not the most attractive of me, it would help if I put make up on and did my hair but can't ask too much of me right now. I just found this picture in the blue sweater today and was shocked at how much my stomach has changed since May! Oh boy...

I am starting to feel a bit better, although I still feel sick most of the time. I had it set in my mind that I would be feeling all better by Dan's birthday on Friday because that was my 14 (or 15 week mark depending on which due date you go by)... but I was so wrong, Dan's birthday was one of my worst days so far, but I am hoping I keep improving from here on out!

Ward Calling: Nursery

I was super happy when we got this calling yesterday. Its where I have wanted to be for a long time! I think Dan will adjust as time goes on, but he did really good yesterday with the kids. Thankfully one of my Young Women's leaders (way back when) is the Nursery Leader, it helps me feel more comfortable having her there.

Yesterday was tough because it was the first time I have stayed at church for all 3 hours since my morning sickness started well over a month ago. I was not feeling well, but I made it. I know there are plenty of people in my ward who don't know I am pregnant and I am just keeping it like that for awhile.

TGIF!

We are heading up to Utah tonight for a few days to see the entire Calkins clan. I am looking forward to some cool weather and some relaxing time. Also to the fact that I will have the opportunity to interact with people! Haven't had too much of that being shut up in my house not feeling well.

I did think that my morning sickness was going away this week (and by going away I mean still feel sick just not throwing up). I spoke too soon. In a way I am thankful for feeling sick. It comforts me in a way. I know that must sound strange.

I am hoping I can make it through the plane ride tonight. This is my first trip ever not checking luggage... I know, I know, I always take too much stuff! I have a jam packed carry on duffle and hopefully that's all I will need. Ya for future posts that will have pictures!!!

Morning Sickness

I have started looking forward to 2 pm everyday! That is when my morning sickness eases up enough that I can usually do things again and eat. Not always but most days.

I can't look at raw meat and the smell of cooking chicken just about kills me. I really don't like "watching" TV while I am sick because for some reason Burger King dominates the air ways and has gross commercials with large patties of meat that fill our 42 inch screen.

I have been trying to find different "remedies"... I will no longer eat saltine crackers and pretzels are soon to follow on the list of what I won't eat... Strawberry Jello is doing okay on my list and I still am liking the sprite zero...

I keep hearing that ginger helps. I don't like drinking tea (or anything hot for that matter)... I am starting to think I want some of that ginger from sushi bars! But I don't really know any good sushi places where I could get a California roll and some ginger...

That's all for today.