"Beautiful" Mess

Well, since my last post just a few days ago, I believe God did not like my bragging about finally feeling better! Saturday night I woke up at about 11:00 not feeling quite right. My stomach started hurting and I had the beginning feelings of a fever and a cold. My night was then ruined even more by the wrenching of every muscle in my stomach when I started praying to the porcelain queen. This post is not to describe the way this upchuck looked or how miserable I felt, but to let everyone know that I have the most amazing husband in the ENTIRE world!!! Jamie took care of me better than anyone ever has throughout my life (and I seem to be sick a lot with many different "nurses") He stayed awake with me all night long because he knew how much I hate throwing up by myself because I'm scared of choking. This picture is of my nightstand and holds the things Jamie got up for all night and all day on Sunday to help me feel better. It includes: Saltine crackers to settle my stomach (didn't work :) ) , glass of decaf coke on ice, ice water, gatorade, chapstick, a hair tie so I didn't throw up on it, a thermometer, peanut butter crackers, my prenatal vitamins, benadryl, kleenex, a bucket to spew in, and a washcloth to wash my face. All I had to do was moan or move in bed and he would get up and ask what he could do for me! Sunday was spent on the coach and he only left my side a few times throughout the day. We watched movies, tv, and took naps. I still wasn't feeling good by Monday morning, so Jamie took the day off work to make sure I was okay and wouldn't need to go to the doctors. I feel so overwhelmed by the love he showed me during this miserable time. Sometimes I seem to forget just how much I truly do love him, and since I've been pregnant and hormonal, I have to admit I haven't been the nicest wife to have. I believe that God does work in very mysterious ways, and maybe I had to go through this to remember how much I appreciate my husband and not to take for granted the love we share. I have never felt more love than I did this weekend, and I hope to never forget this feeling.

New Updates

So, it's been a long time since I've posted my last blog. Our internet quit working again...it would work one day and then be out for about a week. It's been kind of annoying for both of us, but I think it's back for at least a little while! :) However, I do have good news....I finally feel somewhat normal again!!! I haven't felt sick in about 3 days now which is a HUGE accomplishment. I have felt so secluded in the past 2 1/2 months because I've haven't been up to doing anything. I have become a complete couch potato. I realized during this time that I need activity in my life and I would not make a good hermit. I want out of my house more than anything by the time the day care kids are picked up. (Okay, so this has only been for the last 3 days since I only wanted to sleep all the days before this) :) We had 2 doctor's appointments last week. During the first the doctor voiced concern about our due date. Originally we were told that date was June 25, 2009, but when she looked at an ultrasound we had when I was 4 weeks, she realized I was 1 week further along. So, she scheduled another ultrasound....we were so excited and had to wait 2 WHOLE days until we could see our baby. It was amazing to see our little one and watch her move. It made all this sickness junk worth it!! It was determined that I was 1 week further along than expected...our new due date is June 18, 2009!! The best part of the day was that it took place on Jamie's 30th birthday! He said it was the best gift he could have ever been given!! The other gift I gave him was tickets to see the Temptations. (I really dislike them, but Jamie LOVES them) We are making the 2 hour trip to Merrillville tonight to see them and then returning afterward because he has a tournament game tomorrow morning. Nothing else new is happening in the Smith household, but stay posted because I am no longer a hermit and hope to start doing more exciting things very soon.