My thoughts so far...

My thoughts on pregnancy thus far: (14 weeks, 6 days):

~ I was nauseous for about a month. Everyday. In the evenings. All evening. Fortunately it was like a switch, as soon as I hit 12 weeks, my nausea was gone. Some evenings I still feel a little puny, but not as bad as it was.

~ I am exhausted! I have once again enjoyed napping in the afternoons and learning when I need to take a break. I have been more forgiving of myself for not having all the dishes cleaned, the laundry washed and put away, etc.

~ I am enjoying watching my belly grow and change. I'm constantly rubbing and resting my hand on my stomach, hoping to feel some movement and just connecting with our little one. I get little pangs and soreness in my stomach, which I've read is growing and stretching of muscles; things moving around and trying to jostle for position.

~ I am constantly writing down names and trying to find the right combination for our child. There is such pressure to have a good name! There are endless options! Fortunately, Chris and I talk about it and cross some names off the list and keep some on there. And we even come up with some random names that just crack us up! {any suggestions?}

~ I feel so privileged that I have been able to get pregnant and carry this child. I know that we still have months to go until we meet this little peanut, but I just feel so lucky for every step we have taken (even the nausea is worth it).

~ One of the reasons I fell in love with Chris was how he treated his young cousins. I knew from the get-go that he would be a good dad. Seeing him with our niece (11 weeks old) and just this last week with our friend's grandson (5 weeks old), I know that will be the case. He is so caring, loving, and patient with little ones.

~ I am a worrier...always have been and probably always will be. I am trying to keep the worries away and just enjoy the moment. {Sometimes easier said than done, but I'm working on it} No matter how this child comes out: ten toes or five, white, green or yellow, boy or girl, it really doesn't matter. We already love it and are excited to get to know our child.

~ I feel so incredibly blessed by the outpouring of love we have received. The congratulations and well wishes really make me smile and helped the nausea fade a little. There is no doubt that our child will be well loved!

~ I really want to start buying baby items, but I'm holding myself back {at least until we find out if it's a boy or girl, hopefully within the next month or so}. There are so many cute items out there!

* I'm sure there is much more I can share, but I'm tired and this baby has sapped my brain function a bit. :-)