Mom takes a sick day!

Just a day after I announce to the world that we are expecting, and that other than some first trimester fatigue it’s been great…….I get sick as a dog. We’re pretty sure it’s nothing contagious, probably not food poisoning (since nobody else that at the pizza for dinner got sick), so that leaves a bad physical reaction to the richness of the Pizza Hut Pan Pizza. Around 12am my body started to reject all contents, and it started to settle down by mid morning. Although I have not had any more episodes I don’t have much of an appetite and I am still a dehydrated/fatigued. This wouldn’t normally be note worthy, but with the pregnancy I was really concerned.

Fortunately I have a fantastic husband who also took a sick day to take care of me and watch Isabella. He found a cute website on Fisher-Price that has printable Get Well cards. Isabella added her colorful marks, and it brightened my day. I am so lucky to have such a wonderful care giver as a husband. He’s been diligent getting me lots of fluids, readjusting my covers, and even rented a couple of movies. I know I will have to buck up for tomorrow, as Tim must to return to work, but it’s reassuring to know that he did this for me.

One good thing that has come from all this, is Tim had the opportunity to spend an entire day as Isabella’s care giver. It’s so special hearing them play, laugh, and talk together. Isabella isn’t quite saying words, but she’s definitely saying something. My theory is that it’s a highly evolved/technical language that we’re not intelligent enough to understand. Well that is all for now, I had some time today and wanted to brag on my hubby. Take care friends.

We have so much to be thankful for!!!!

I cannot believe we are in 2010. We have so much to be thankful for. We thank God everyday for two sets of parents who love us so much that they are willing to sacrifice their resources for our family. We are thankful for Isabella, who is developing into a sweet loving toddler. She’s now walking all over our house and giving us open mouthed kisses to show her affection. I am especially thankful for my fantastic husband who works so hard to provide a stable financial and domestic environment for his family. Also proud that his work has paid off at Stevie B’s as he is now the Senior VP of Finance. There are few people I know that work as hard as he does. What our family is most thankful for is the addition that we will have come July 14th. Yes you heard it correctly…WE’RE HAVING A BABY!!!!!!

I am in my 13th week now, and thankful that my energy is starting to get back to normal. The past 10 weeks have been very challenging with the move and a 15 month old, but with the help of a few friends and family (especially Aimee) I have survived. It’s amazing how different a second pregnancy is. I find myself much more relaxed about the do’s and don’ts and I am not obsessing like I did the first time around. I am looking forward to a less neurotic parenting experience. What are we hoping for gender wise? Either way I see it, it’s a win-win. If it’s a boy, I get one of each and there is a little less pressure for a third. If it’s a girl, Isabella will have a friend for life. Being as close as I am to my sister, I hope that she has that bond in her life. That is about all for now...we ask that you keep us and our little peanut in your thoughts and prayers.