Its that time again. We are expecting another little Hicks to arrive around September 19. I am very excited, we are very excited. When he/she arrives Noah will be 2 and Caylor will be 4. I think we are ready for this transition in our lives, but it is nerve wracking, especially when sometimes we can barely handle the two we have. I am hoping for a little girl this time, I think Blaine is happy either way, maybe slightly leaning towards a girl due to the fact that I said we can be done having kids when we have 2 boys and 2 girls.
As excited as I am about this new arrival, I need to vent and whine. I really haven't told many people until now that I am pregnant, and so I have been very cranky and mean and sick. People have sometimes asked me to do things and I have to flat out say no. My house is always a mess lately and I am depressed just due to the fact that I don't feel well enough to do anything about it. Before I make my list of woes, please understand that I feel very blessed to be pregnant. This is an amazing blessing in my life that I know not every woman gets to experience. This is a planned pregnancy and I love having kids. Honestly so far for me the hardest part of having children has been the first nine months, before they are even born. Then it is pretty smooth sailing. I am just not a glowing pregnant lady.
My pregnancy woes:
-I have 3 states of nausea that is pretty much 24/7: I'm nauseous bc I am hungry, I'm nauseous bc I ate too much, or I'm nauseous bc I ate the wrong thing.
-I have 3 states of consiousness: I wish I was asleep but I'm not due to family obligations and its daytime, I wish I was asleep but I can't fall asleep, or I am finally asleep!
-Someone who I did not know who I did not tell I was pregnant asked me if I was having a boy or girl.... yeah not fun.
-Caylor takes advantage that I don't feel well and doesn't listen to me as well as normal.
-My immune system is down so I have been sick with Bronchitis this whole pregnancy, I went to my doctor who would not give me Antibiotics because I was pregnant.
-I feel too tired to "doll myself up" so not only am I fatter, but I rarely do my hair or makeup.
-Food is no longer enjoyable and I am an emotional eater so this is sad for me.
-My patience with my children and anyone for that matter is way down.
Now for my loves of pregnancy:
-My husband will give me any food I want as long as I say it is a craving. He believes you should listen to your body and follow those cravings. He gets me lots of chocolate.
-My husband takes such good care of me and the kids and works extra hard around the house so that I can get my rest. It makes me realize how much he loves me and cares about me and our family.
-I get to wear pants with elastic bands! Woo hoo!
-It is the only time that being round is acceptable.
-I can use pretty much anything as an excuse by saying "Sorry, I'm pregnant"
Now for my biggest reasons I love being pregant...
-Because I know that in the end, I get this:
Happy Mother's Day!!!
2 days ago
2 comments:
Congrats on pregnancy number 3! I hope your morning sickness goes away soon! It is SO hard to feel like that when you have 2 little ones to take care of. Also, feel free to share you woes. I know what you mean about feeling blessed yet crappy at the same time while pregnant. Can't wait tp find out if it is a boy or girl!
We are so stinkin excited Sierra! And I hope the morning sickness goes away soon! I remember (well and still dealing with) trying to take care of a little one and being pregnant, and it is hard, and I only have one! So I know it has to be so hard for you with two little ones running around. But don't be too hard on yourself. You're doing the best you can, and these feelings will pass. It is times like this I wish we lived closer to each other so that I could come by for the kiddos and let you rest some afternoons...The good news is that now the "world" knows you're prego and you're not trying to keep in reasons why you're crappy :o) And I too REALLY hope this one is a girl!! I want a niece! Good luck with everything! Love you!
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