Sunday

It's so pretty out today.  Yesterday was cold.  The kids picked up rocks in the yard and Shawn is mowing now.  I want to clean out my pond and start over with fresh water, but its too cold yet.  I got it done over spring break last year.  I wish it would get warmer and stay warmer.  Zac and Abby are doing great.  They are doing well in school.  Abby loves dance.  Zac's started baseball practice.  Shawn is assistant coach of his team.  They are the Rockies.  I can't believe baseball is here already.  Shawn is doing well.  We can't complain.

I am 15 weeks 3 days and things are going well.  I recently gave up all dairy and my morning sickness has gotten better.  I noticed I felt awful when drinking milk or eating cheese and it was getting worse.  I cut all dairy out and I'm not as sick.  I still have nausea, but at least I'm not puking all day every day.  I still get sick in the morning.  Usually if I allow myself to be sick, I feel better in a few hours.  I can go to bed with a full tummy, but once its completely empty in the morning, it makes me ill.  Stomach acid is not a pleasant taste first thing in the morning.  I know, more than you wanted to know.

I've gained 10 pounds.  I keep reading that I need to gain 24 pounds by 24 weeks to decrease the chance of preterm labor and low birth weight.  If that's the case, I need to gain 14 pounds in 9 weeks.  I eat all of the time.  Granted, I'm making sure I eat healthy, but I'm surprised I haven't gained more.  I'm going to try and gain be at 24 pounds by 24 weeks.

Oh!  I keep reading about this "increase in energy in the second trimester".  I'm still waiting.  I'm exhausted and want to sleep all of the time.  I think its a myth.

That's about it here.  Have a wonderful week!

Sam