Thoughts on Pregnancy

• It is the most amazing, miraculous thing I have ever encountered
• Regardless of how many ultrasounds you've seen over the years, seeing your own is unlike anything else
• Morning sickness, although a common concept, cannot be comprehended until you experience it
• Being grateful for morning sickness is only something a baby could bring about - have you ever heard someone pray in gratitude that they got the stomach flu? Most likely not
• My husband is amazing - with all that he juggles, he has really stepped up to the plate and taken care of me and the house while I have been not-so-much-myself
• Even though I feel as prepared as I can be for this baby (realistically), I still have this feeling that I have no idea what we're getting into :)
• I still find it funny how you see an ultrasound, you're really sick, you're exhausted, but it still doesn't feel "real"... maybe when you feel the baby move... we'll see!
• I weighed myself this morning and found I still haven't gained a lb... however, looking at my figure, I would guess otherwise. I can't wait until I'm past this frumpy in between stage, but have a feeling that when I do get a big bump and I'm uncomfortable I'll be longing to just be in the frumpy stage...
• Whoever named morning sickness should be shot - lets call it "all-day-sickness-that-never-takes-a-break" Must have been a man :)
• It is amazing how long it can take to get pregnant, but even more amazing how the memory of those months seem to fade quickly once you do get pregnant
  
• You suddenly gain a whole new set of rules - what you can/can't do, etc. and what is on the list completely depends on what book or website you're reading at the time
• Funny how my imagination and dreams have started running wild (particularly dreams)... I've shared some of my dreams with Matt and others and I am pretty sure they think I'm crazy
• The other day I remarked to Matt, "honey, do you realize I have been sick for 2 straight months now? 2 months!" and he replied "and can you believe how quickly those 2 months have gone?" How true and not true !
• I don't particularly like saying, "I'm pregnant" - it makes me feel like I have a growth or I'm dirty or something
• It  can be the scariest experience - what is "normal" anymore???
• In spite of the sickness and other interesting things that come with pregnancy... I am so grateful for this child!!