7.31.2008

To begin

I have started so many blogs and never do anything with them. I'm hoping that with Abby coming (soon, I hope) this will be an easy way to post updates and pictures once she's here. Accessible to everyone and no email for me! Everyone who knows me knows I hate email. it stresses me out.

This pregnancy has been hard. I'm extremely grateful for this baby, don't get me wrong, it's just been much more difficult than I ever dreamed. I've had EVERY symptom in the books, a mysterious rash that was excruciatingly itchy and required soooo many Dr. visits to diagnose, never ending nausea, back/neck issues... seriously, you name it, I've had it.

For me I think the biggest surprise has been the effect the CP has had. I hadn't considered it because I tend to ignore it. I don't usually have issues related to the cp. However It does cause exhaustion because I have to work a little harder to get my muscles to do what I want. So, you pair that with the fatigue that pregnancy brings and things just get... ugh. I mean, I work full time. Most days I got up, was sick for at least an hour, got ready for work (which is supposed to start at 6), had to play catch up most days because sickness took so much of my work day. I'd get home around 4 or 5 and Sam needs a walk-food-attention, dinner had to be made, I'd get sick again, Mikal worked as late as possible so we could start getting ready So by the time he got here we were both exhausted and literally went to bed and maybe watched some TV.

I just wanted to share, I'm not complaining... I'd gladly do it all again. We've waited sooo long for this. I just wanted everyone to understand why I haven't been "Miss communication". It's just not been the easiest 8 months for me.

I can't wait to meet our daughter! Mikal and I are both so excited. Freaking out a tiny bit because there is still so much to do, but at the same time, wishing she would come tomorrow. I am looking forward to seeing him with her. He's so sweet when he talks about his 'princess'.

It's been so awesome to have all the excitement and support from friends and family. My mom and stepmother have been awesome to answer my questions and call after Dr. Appointments and such. Everyone has listened to me complain and cry and have been so supportive throughout, understanding why I've been a hermit. I love you guys. I'm so thrilled that this lil girl is going to have so many people waiting to love and welcome her to the world!

6 comments:

  1. Well, it looks like I am your first.

    I believe because of my minor medical problems that I can understand some what the things you are going thru. What ever makes you and little Abby feel better is all that matters.

    Just remember I am here if you need to yell at someone.

    But please try and wait until the 26th of September please.

    Love Pop

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  2. And I am the second. This baby is already showing her stubbornness! I think Jennifer and Mikal are in trouble now. I love them anyway. I am Abby's #1 fan! Granny is the name and Spoiling is my game!

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  3. I cannot wait to meet Abby. Complain all you want, lol. That baby had better be the best-behaved little thing in the world to make up for how hard this has been on you. lol. If not, her Auntie Sid will yell at her when she gets bigger. ;)

    You know, it's going to be a lot easier for me to spoil her once she's actually HERE. Sure, it's easy enough to buy clothes and stuff now, but once she's here, WATCH OUT. It's going to be "oooh, Abby would look SO CUTE in this!" or "oooh, she's LOVE this toy!" You're going to need a third bedroom to put all the stuff I'm going to buy her in. ;) Love you. All three of you! :-P

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  4. I am so excited! Being here with you has been awesome and I know you are sick all of the time and I hate that but it means so much that I get to be a part of it. I am beyong excited for Abby to make her appearance. I just wish it was a little easier on her momma. I'm always here though no matter what you need. I love you!

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  5. I didn't know that you started a blog! I'm so excited. I keep up on blogs more often then the myspace thing. I's so sorry that you have had a hard pregnancy, but I can tell you that its all worth it in the end plus you will probably not remember the worse part of it when you are holding your little Abby in your arms. When is your due date? Hope all is well.

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