New Changes... Part 2

Big announcement here, people!

We're having a baby! 

(but you probably guessed that).

Ben and I found out the day after our anniversary that we are expecting a child! This is an answer to lots of prayers, and we are so excited and happy. 

I am 12 weeks along, and have had a pretty rough time so far.  Nausea and fatigue have ruled the last few weeks, and I can hardly get out of bed or off the couch (partly because I'm too tired to move, partly because I concentrate so hard on not vomiting that I'm afraid I will if I change my position.)

I try to eat whenever I can, but there are only a couple of things I'm willing to put in my body right now. (I've already lost 6 lbs, and the midwife wants me to gain up to 45 lbs during the pregnancy! Yeah, right!)

My Diet;

*Orange Juice

*Ginger Ale

*Cereal

*Mashed Potatoes

*Oatmeal

*Grits

*Chicken Noodle Soup

How awesome Ben is:
*He asks me every morning how I'm feeling

*He doesn't tease me for staying in bed so long

*He doesn't mind making his own dinner-- frequently frozen meals

*He will stop at the store or go with me to the store for whatever I crave that night

*He cleans the kitchen and cooks our food, b/c I can't stand the smell

*He cleans the house when I have no energy

*He makes sure I take my vitamins every day

*He arranges to make it to all my midwife appointments

*He insists I eat or drink as much as I can

*He researches what pregnancy is like in his spare time to be more sympathetic to me

*He waters my garden daily because I can't be in the kitchen long enough to put water in a bucket

*He prays for our baby every night

*When I feel emotional and angry he leaves to buy me flowers

*He does all of this without any prodding from me-- it is his natural, paternal reaction :) 

We are so excited for December 14th!