a bit about the preggers

this is hazel practicing how to be nice to the new baby...notice how she's sucking the baby's binki though...we've got a ways to go! (;

Thank you all so much for your comments!! And to answer some of your questions, yes I have been fairly sick so far. But thanks to a supportive husband, and really helpful family and friends, I have been able to somehow survive. I was really sick with Hazel too, but it wasn't as hard then because I didn't have a toddler to chase around. Luckily, Hazel has learned how to entertain herself (sometimes) and I've learned how to follow her around the house on my back and lay where she plays. She's been so sweet too- she'll come snuggle me every once in while- which she never used to do- and every now and then when I'm having a hard day she knows just how to make me feel all better. One day I broke down and was crying on the couch and she came around the corner, put her little face about an inch away from mine- so our noses were touching- and gave me her cheesiest, biggest smile. How could I be sad after that? Love her. But it does make me wonder how anyone has more than 2 kids because it is near impossible to be a mom when you are sick 24/7 for weeks and weeks on end. Maybe they're the ones who don't get sick? Hmm... There are days I swear I'll never do this again, but that's what I said with Hazel, so what do I know? I was hoping for the "12 week cure" but it hasn't gone away yet, so that's a bummer, but I was sick until 16-17 weeks with Hazel too. Let's at least hope for that! It's all worth it though, I just have to keep reminding myself that! (:
Anyway, like I said, I couldn't have survived this without my husband who has taken such good care of me, Hazel and the house and for my friends and family who will come take Hazel for me so I can sleep or who will even come clean my house because I just can't do it. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!! You truly have no idea how much your sacrifice for me means to us!! I am overwhelmed by the selflessness of those around me. I hope I can be more like you!
Most importantly, even though I've been sick, we couldn't possibly be happier about this pregnancy and we are so excited to add a new baby to our family!! We feel blessed beyond words to experience another miracle and have truly felt the Lord's hand in our lives every step of the way. We couldn't be happier!! So sick or not, I wouldn't trade this for anything in the world!