eight weeks and a day

I thought it might be a good idea to keep some sort of record of these few months, and I havent been doing a very good job in my journal, so I think this may help. Besides, I can always print it out when its over, and I'll have the journal just the same.

Some back information, I found out March 27th, just shy of a week before my surgery for endometriosis. I called and canceled the surgery, and made a different kind of appointment. My first appointment was the very next day, March 28th. Jason came with me, and was quite excited for the pregnancy to be confirmed by a doctor. (I think he didnt quite believe me before... :) I had an ultrasound on the 31st, (early, I know) to make sure that the pragnancy was in my uterus, and to see if I was carying twins because the Clomid I had been taking comes with a seven percent chance of multiples. It looks like there is just one baby, and all of my bits look good. I have another appointment on the 29th of April for both an ultrasound, and to meet with Dr Anstine. Jason will be there with me again, he wants to come to all of my appointments. And I'm glad. So thats the basics, dates, information, all that.

The most common question asked of a pregnant woman; "How are you feeling?"
Well, fine thanks. Though, a little tired of this particular questions. I feel like my stomach is in my throat, and like I could easily drink a gallon of water right now, if only water didnt make me want to be sick, and give me heartburn. I've had really good days, and really bad days, and days that go back and forth depending on wether I'm standing, or sitting down. (Standing is ALWAYS better. My stomach is where its supposed to be, and I can move more quickly towards a bin to be sick in if nessisary.)

Food, in general, is good. I enjoy it. And sometimes, I NEED it. But nothing disagrees with me, and there is nothing that I really crave (any more than I usually crave foods anyway). Mostly, I just eat a lot.

Life is still going on around this pregnancy. We are still working on the house, painting (yes, painting) and cleaning (with real cleaning products) and praying we pass everything soon as I have two weeks to be moved in before people plan to begin staying with us. Both mine, and Jasons families are coming for my graduation, and mine is staying with us. Jasons is staying with his aunt. Once that weekend is over, life is calm for a month, and then we leave for Guatemala June 19-29th. Those are the big plans on the calendar right now.

I am eating well, taking my vitamins, getting some exercise, and continueing to live life. God gave us this baby after two years of trying, and much worry, not so that I could curl up in a hole somewhere until November, but so I could be blessed, and continue to serve. He knew we were building a house, and that I would need to help complete it. He knew we had a trip planned and paid for to Guatemala, and I dont think He would want me to back out of these opportunities of service because I'm pregnant. He knew about the timing when this little one was created, and He will keep us safe and healthy through all of the plans that have been made. I know there are concerns about my choices, but I am trusting that I am held inside of God's will, and my choices are approved by Him. (Incase anyone was worried that I wasnt aware of my decisions, or how they affect the health of my baby, now they can relax. I have a very big God.)