Oh, the smells ...

I thought I knew what being pregnant was like. At least for me. Being pregnant with E was a breeze! Sure, I was a little tired, but other than that ... no big deal. Well, not this time!

It could be that I'm a big wimp. It also could be that I'm naturally more tired this time around as I have someone other than myself to worry about 24/7. But either way, I am pooped! I'm tired and weak from not eating enough, but I can't eat because just the thought of doing so makes me so sick. I've tried to tell myself to just suck it up and it will pass, but it's been 3 weeks and not really getting any better. I've lost 10 pounds and I'm sure that can't be great for my little babe, so I finally caved and asked my doctor for something to help with the nausea. She prescribed me a medicine called Diclegis and I already feel soo much better! I think I didn't truly know how terrible I felt, but now that I feel myself again, I can see what a big difference it is! I felt like a weakling asking for medicine to help me feel better, but I am so glad I did. Now I can get back to being the best mommy and wife that I can be.

Unfortunately, there is no such prescription for the heightened sense of smell of a pregnant woman. I would love to make that disappear! E has been sick, including both vomiting and diarrhea and wow ... the smells! Man, it's all I can do not to toss my cookies right along side her.

So, needless to say, it's been a long couple of weeks and I'm ready for us all to get back on our feet and resume everyday normal life. I feel like we haven't even been out of the house in a long time. My mission for Monday is to get out, see some people, and regain some sense of normalcy! Fingers crossed!