9 Weeks, 2 days - Ups and Downs

Pregnancy is the most spectacular thing I have ever experienced.  It is also the hardest.  Mood swings really hit me hard yesterday (which were totally compounded by school and personal drama.)  I found myself feeling unsupported, attacked, and hopeless even though I know the people in my life care about me a lot, and are really excited for the birth of this baby.

One thing that helped to lift my spirits yesterday were the delivery of some new clothes (that came 3 days ahead of schedule!!).  I cannot believe how much happier I am in pants that don't require a rubber band to stay on. Whoever invented the maternity jegging is my hero!  Some cute empire waisted tops also helped me to start feeling like an adorable mom-to-be, as opposed to a stuffed sausage.

Since I was able to get dolled up and look cute again, Craig took me out to the chinese place by our house for dinner (not the he wouldn't have taken me out if I looked gross.  He is wonderful like that).  It was nice to have time to connect with him.  And to let someone else do the cooking too :)

I am just hoping that I can continue to find ways to stay positive as it is growing increasingly difficult.  When even brushing my teeth makes me nauseous, and when starting every day with a migraine has become the norm, it can be difficult to be excited about pregnancy and all of the wonderful things that God and my body are at work doing.  I added a page of funny jokes and observations about pregnancy to the "Surviving Pregnancy" list of links on the side bar.  They really cheered me up yesterday, and I am hoping they will do the same when I refer to them in the future.

I cannot wait until this first trimester ends!