Humbled

"In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."

(1 Thessalonians 5:18)

8 Weeks!

Over the past several weeks I have seen Jesus' hands and feet through my friends and family.  This pregnancy has caused me to feel much worse than I did with Zeke.  Right after my mom and I returned from New York, I became almost bedridden I was so sick.  The nausea was overwhelming all day long.  Gregg stepped in and gave Zeke baths, put him to bed, etc. when I just couldn't get up.  He has not complained or made me feel guilty for falling behind on my household duties.  I've never felt so helpless.  I feel like I can't properly care for my husband and son, which is my primary role.  It is humbling to receive so much help...and I thank God for it!

Gregg, my mom and Teresa have stepped in.  Friends like Dena and Christy offered to allow me to stay at their homes when Gregg went out of town.  Thankfully, my mom was able to come one night while Gregg was away, then Teresa left her husband and life to stay with Zeke and me two separate nights.  It was hard to be cared for, but I knew I needed the help, and I was (and am) so grateful.

Auntie Tessa

Doing what he has seen Mommy do a lot lately!

I have found several things that help the nausea, including drinking lemon water, chewing fruity gum, and eating every 2 hours or so.  My nutritionist taught me that beans (soluble fiber) helps bind the extra bile that is carrying out the excess hormones. So...I've eaten a lot of beans, and now I eat beans every two hours.  It honestly helps.  It sounds crazy, but if you want to read her explanation, you can find it here: http://www.karenhurd.com/pages/healthtopics/specifichealthconcerns/ht-shc-morningsickness.html

In the midst of all of this, we went to have another ultra sound and the heartbeat was a strong 140 bpm.  Praise God!  We got to see our little peanut, a.k.a. Baby A.  I am 8 1/2 weeks along now, and will check off another week each Saturday. 

Zeke continues to make me laugh and bring such joy.  His latest "hobby" is dressing up in Dada's clothing as you'll see below.

He still loves to "read" books and tell us his letters wherever he sees them.  It has been so hot that I haven't taken him outside much this summer.  I'm really looking forward to some cooler weather and feeling better this fall.

God has certainly sustained me and blessed me during this time of "joyful sickness."  I am thankful to be carrying our second child and give all the praise and thanks to our Lord, Jesus Christ!