TGIF, for real

I have never been so happy that it is Friday in my whole life. After waking up this morning feeling like death, I was unable to take a shower because who wants to take a hot shower when all they want to do is vomit? Not me. So I pulled my hair back into a ponytail, puked up my breakfast,and went to work. (Don't worry, I get off at noon today,so I will take a shower when I get home.) I need this long weekend in the worst way. Lots of sleep and taking it easy are in my immediate future, although I do have some plans for this holiday weekend.

Riverfest starts tonight. If you don't know what that is, it is a festival on the Arkansas River in downtown Little Rock, AR. It's great for live music, funnel cakes, and people watching. I live downtown and within walking distance of the river, so it's almost a requirement that I go. I just hope that I am feeling up to the greasy carnival food.





We also have a cookout at my inlaws on Monday. I hope they don't notice my lack of drinking and the vomiting. Hopefully I feel well enough to enjoy this weekend. Happy Memorial day!

Ugh

That is how I have been feeling today. I have puked the last three mornings in a row and I have officially decided to bring Pukefest 2010 to the office. But my sister decided to save my life and bring me these:




THEY ARE AWESOME. You should go buy stock in these things, because I am about to buy out every store that carries them. They are saving my life right now.

What I feel like doing at work today

And:



These symptoms are just a part of this wonderful miracle that God has given us and I welcome any and all that this kid throws at me. Having said that, HOLY CRAP I am tired and nauseous and all I want to do is go home. And I have 2 hours and 18 minutes left. But who's counting?

What to eat?

Because the nausea and vomiting have officially arrived, the question of what to eat has arrived with it. Nothing sounds good. And if it does sound appetizing, that thought only lasts about a minute before that same yummy food sounds disgusting. In the last half hour I have gone from wanting a smoothie to wanting a peanut butter sandwich, to anything with mayonnaise on it (which is weird because I don't normally like mayonnaise), to a bagel with cream cheese, to a garden burger. I REALLY want a garden burger. This one to be exact. (from Backyard Burger)



But, ::gasp:: they don't make it anymore! And now I must have it. But give me a few minutes and I am sure it will sound as equally disgusting as that peanut butter sandwich now does. And I am still left with this question: What to eat?

Good Morning to me!

I woke up this morning feeling like I have been hit by a truck. A pregnancy truck. I had trouble drying my hair between all of the vomiting. What a lovely way to start the day :)I am feeling a little bit better and I think the saltines are helping. The crazy thing is that not two weeks ago I said to my best friend, "I would welcome morning sickness because it would be a signal to me that everything is ok." So in a way, I asked for this. Silly me. But to be honest, I welcome every symptom this baby can throw at me. I am just so thankful to be pregnant.

6 week update

I was going to do a belly/bloat pic, but honestly there isn't much to show right now. Maybe next week. But here is an update:

How far along? 6 weeks 1 day
Weight gain/loss: TBD
Maternity clothes? None yet, although my good friend has a pile of clothes to give me :)
Stretch marks? No
Sleep? So much sleep. I used to have insomnia, so this is actually nice.
Best moment this week? Getting past "the day" of my miscarriage
Food cravings: chocolate chip cookies. I saw on on tv last night and HAD TO HAVE IT
Gender: No clue.
Belly button in or out? In
Movement? Nope
What I miss? Wine. And Diet Coke how I have missed thee.
What I'm looking forward to: My first appointment at 8 weeks four days
Weekly wisdom: I will not fear the worst. I will pray for a perfect, healthy baby.
Milestones: The nausea is kicking in.

I would like to AW my husband for a minute.

He just graduated from law school with high honors and I couldn't be more proud of him. I am so grateful for how hard he has worked and will continue to work for the three of us :)