Well... it has been a few months since I last blogged and boy have things changed in my world. I have been dealing with a lot and thinking a lot and stressing a lot and now I am starting to be more positive and realize every thing does happen for a reason.
I had a great Christmas with my Wisconsin side of the family. My mom has 9 brothers and sisters and I have tons of cousins so needless to say holidays can be chaotic, but fun. I had not been here for Christmas in quite a while so it was nice to be gathered around family. I did miss my immediate family a lot, but it was nice to still be around family.
Christmas day Justin and I just relaxed. He spoiled me rotten and pampered me all day. It was great. He made me food all day and we napped and watched movies. It was the most relaxing Christmas I have ever had.
So, for the biggest update....I am pregnant!!!! I am 11 weeks this week. I have had a really tough pregnancy so far and have had so many mixed emotions about it. I never imagined being pregnant and not being married and stable in life. I have been really stressed and overwhelmed and worst of all SICK! I throw up anywhere between 5 to 15 times a day and it has been absolutely awful. I know on the one hand it is good because the baby is healthy, but it has been so debilitating. I am so tired and really crummy all the time. I am happy to report that it has been two days since I've been sick and I am finally getting a little bit of energy back. I am hoping the worst is over and things will be getting better. I am trying to focus on the positives more than negatives and seeing that baby at my ultrasound last week totally changed my perspective on things. I cannot believe what a miracle this baby is. Seeing it moving and its heart beating was remarkable. I am lucky that Justin has handled this so well and been there for me. I think there are several times I would have lost it without him. He takes such wonderful care of me and I know that he will be such an amazing father to our baby. So I am due August 28th and dreading being huge all summer...but in the end it will all be worth it. Here is a pic of my 10 week ultrasound. It is kind of hard to see because I had to take a picture of a picture.
