pregnancy FAQ

1. How do you feel? Now - good. (Hooray!) Two weeks ago and the many weeks prior to that – not so good. I was stuck in an almost constant state of nausea and lethargy. Amazingly, the only consistent time I felt good was when we were on the Women’s retreat. That is such an answer to prayer, ya’ll! I didn’t know how I was going to pull that thing off feeling as badly as I had been – especially in the mornings. I guess my illness perhaps will explain the lack of good blogging the last several months.

2. Any cravings? There have been far more food aversions than cravings. Although, I have kept my trusted friend, Wheat Thins, within arm’s reach at all times. Soup, hummus, graham crackers, and ice cream, anything creamy and fattening have also been hits. The food aversions have been much stronger this time around… nothing like cooking a meal for my family only to sit down at the table and realize there is no way it was going to be eaten by me. Remember THIS POST about my favorite salsa? Several days after I wrote it, hubby surprised me by buying some for me. The mere sight of it repulsed me. Poor guy. He tried.

3. When is your due date? May 31, 2009

4. Do you want a boy or a girl? Yes and yes. Just praying for a healthy baby. Are you going to find out the sex? Yep.

5. Are you showing? Heavens, yes. I’ve tried to hide it, but without a whole lot of luck. Oh, the joys of being short and having a short torso... the belly has no where to go but OUT.

6. Do you have any possible names? No way. Mike and I have vastly different tastes in names, so agreeing on one is very difficult. We didn’t agree on Jackson’s name until about 3 weeks before he was born. The few names we have tossed around have all been shot down by the other.

7. What does Jackson think about it? He is excited and seems to get it! At first he told us with certainty that it was a little sister. Then, he changed his mind and told us he wants a brother. He has been very sweet and prays often for “the baby in mommy’s belly”.