And we are so excited! We did a thorough check and there is definitely just one. I'm sighing with relief. :)
Like, my other pregnancies, my first few months have not been fun. I think the thing that is hard for me is that I'm used to having a really healthy body and in my first trimester particularly, I just do not feel well. I don't feel healthy. I feel sickly and frail. Things seemed to escalate really quickly this time and I was feeling pretty terrible by 5.5 weeks. I got to a really low point a couple of weeks ago where I just couldn't keep anything down. I was dehydrated, starving, had a massive headache, a black eye from the toilet seat and I was really depressed. Unless you have had serious morning sickness (like anything else in life) I just think you cannot judge how dark and despairing it is to feel sick all day, every day, for months. I admit I said a selfish prayer to Heavenly Father once or twice. "It's not FAIR that some people feel good during pregnancy and others don't." As soon as I realized what I had said, I realized that, yes, lots of things in life aren't fair. It's not fair that some people have cancer, or have a loved one die of cancer. It's not fair that others have a hard time getting pregnant. I am sorry for that prayer, but so so grateful for the sweet answer that I got. I just had a strong feeling to try some meds. I have been pretty against medicine in my pregnancies (I mean don't get me wrong, I believe in modern medicine, but taking something while pregnant, makes me a little nervous). I have taken some things, but only short term (like for a couple of days to get over a really bad week or something). But I really believe it was an answer to my prayer. I started taking them and I have been able to survive the last few weeks. I still don't feel great, but I'm able to keep most food down and nausea has not been as bad. This has been the sweetest "tender mercy" of my life. I think one must be careful when talking about "tender mercies" because obviously not everyone is going to get the same answers to a prayer, but I just want to say that I am SOOOO grateful that I've found something to help in my pregnancy. I'm still really looking to that magical 13 week mark when I start feeling better, but for now, I'm pretty excited to get another little person in our family.
Even if I'm only 10.5 weeks and look like I'm 18. (My body is apparently getting good at this).
PS My due date is August 4th (a little too close to the twins birthday for comfort)!
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Congrats Jami! How exciting, and icky. I hate being sick. I wish I was around so I could have your kids over for lots of play dates. I hope everything goes well. I am so excited for you.
That is such great news! I'm so happy for you! Stay strong. Just a few short weeks and you can get that great second trimester energy burst!
Congratulations. That is really exciting.
Jami congrats! That is exciting news. Your kids are so cute. Glad you are going to have another one to add to them. :)
Wahoo!! Congrats Jami! I hope you feel better soon!
That last comment was really from Jenn, but I am sure Logan is happy for you too!!
That last comment was really from Jenn, but I am sure Logan is happy for you too!!
Yay, congrats! Glad to hear you are feeling better than before. I like the sigh of relief comment too.
I think you look awesome. I am glad that you have had a good day now and then lately.
So excited for you Jami!! Hang in there, that morning sickness is rough! It will get better though, hopefully soon? Glad the meds are helping. I remember you being sick and pregnant with the twins. I couldn't imagine how sick two would make you...I thought you were tough :)
Oh I'm so sorry you're so sick. But I'm glad you found a bit of relief. I hope the next 5 weeks pass quickly so you can feel better. Congrats! I'm so excited for you. And secretly this gives me hope of having a singleton after twins. Best of luck.
Congrats you guys! Sorry you are sick...if you ever need me to watch your kids so you can rest I would love to. Really.
I'm so happy about this.
And happy about the meds working for you. I think God answers prayers through medication quite often. :)
Jami congrats!!! This little one is going to be easy peasy for you (once you get through this icky first part). You're my inspiration in many many ways! I too am grateful for those personal tender mercies that give me the grace to move forward. Hope you feel stronger soon!
so exciting. i was thinking about you recently & wondering when another would be coming. congrats cutie!
Oh Jami... I feel for you! Good for you for being willing to do it again. Your a trooper. I will be asking Heavenly Father this same question. I see pre go girls and feel so bad for them. Then my friend reminded me, "Brooke, not everyone gets so sick like you." I really don't get it either. I am so glad you found an answer:-) Have you tried sniffing fresh lemon slices??? B6 helps too a little around lunchtime. I feel immediate relief when I push the baby out. NO MORE HORMONES!!!!! Hang in there.... thinking of you!
Love,
Brooke
Yay! Congrats!!! I'm so excited we're going to be preggo buddies! And I hope we both start feeling better soon!
Oh yay!!!! I'm so excited for you! Sorry you've been sick! Let me help out - come drop your kids by anytime for a few hours next week so you can get a little rest, k? I'll call or text you. Congrats!! I hope it's a girl - a playmate for juju :)
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