Aaron and I got back yesterday from visiting Columbia for the 4th of July weekend. We had a pretty good time! We got to visit with his parents Thursday night. BJ, their new puppy, is so much bigger than we last saw her! And so full of energy! Friday we spent the early part of the day in the pool. We tried to get Sophie to go swimming, but she was not interested at all! We would drag her in there, and then she would just find the nearest dirt and roll around in it. haha! After we got cleaned up we went to Uncle Mike and Aunt Marlea's to visit with them and Alana and Justin. It felt like forever since we'd seen any of them, and it was so nice! We later went to Ben and Jeanette's house to spend time with friends. It was great to see everyone. On Saturday we woke up and went swimming. I eventually had to get out of the pool because I was afraid I'd throw up in it. My morning sickness really tried to get the best of me Saturday. I felt like I couldn't do anything without wanting to throw up. I finally ate some crackers and felt well enough to go over to Uncle Mike and Aunt Marlea's for her birthday and some fireworks! And this time, Nicole was there too! It was such a fun day! The fireworks were awesome, and it was just great to spend time with family. Sunday we went to brunch with Aaron's grandma, and then we hit the road for Athens. All in all, it was a pretty fun weekend.
At the doctor's I was told my morning sickness might pick up in the 6th or 7th week, and it definitely has. I'm still not throwing up though. I just feel miserable. A few friends have recommended I get Zofran from my doctor, but since I am still not throwing up, I think I might see if I can ride it out. It's weird, because it's not like a normal stomach flu or stomach ache. I can't predict what will make it feel better, and I think most of the time it's a fluke when I feel ok. It's strange.
Aside from the nausea, I've also been getting really really REALLY weird dreams. Last night I had a dream that I was at my old house and it was haunted (which I always thought it was). I was being attacked by flying clothes and hearing haunted voices. I even lost my vision in it at one point. I read that the dreams are just my anxieties about parenthood, and I can actually remember them because I'm sleeping more lightly now. They are way more vivid now than they have ever been. I can hear voices very distinctly and see images almost like in HD. It would normally be fine, except for when they are about a haunted house or something. I really wonder what they mean.
For the most part, the crampiness has gone away, and I'm not breaking out as bad as I first was. Who knew getting ready to be a mom meant you reexperience teenage trials? I'm still feeling tired all the time, but I have so much school work to do, I need to find energy and motivation from somewhere. I think I'm going to get a pregnancy yoga dvd and see if that'll help.
On a positive note, my nails are awesome! They have never been this long or strong.
In a few days I'll be 8 weeks pregnant. I can't believe the second month is nearing an end! I can't wait to see what is in store for us in the third month!
Hi, Rachel. At least there is an upside to the upset stomach, bloating, and fatigue...Good hair, strong nails, and big boobs!! Hopefully the sickness will go away. Keep eating those crackers. When you start flapping your arms and yelling at Aaron, "Rachel want a cracker!!" its time to lay off. It is pretty bad though, not sick enough to throw up, but just feeling really queasy. We missed you at the reunion. We got there around 8. Danny brought some friends to the lake, so we stayed up there for awhile to enjoy the day. We figured everyone would still be there, and they were. Looking forward to seeing you later in the summer. By the time we see you you will have a real live little belly! Take care and my love to you and Aaron..and the baby!!!
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