12 weeks...

Almost into the second trimester...still sick but getting better. I am getting anxious to hear this little one's heartbeat but have not made it to the ob yet. I am thinking of waiting until I am moved before I find someone since I only have about two months to go. I have considered renting a doppler, that is something I have never done before. I have bought a couple of yellow sleepers. It will be strange to need warm clothes again; Thomas has rarely even worn a sweatshirt. I hope to make it a while yet before needing to wear maternity clothes...

God has a plan for me...

Wouldn't it be lovely to know the ins and outs of that plan specifically? When a big decision is to be made and your mind is swimming with choices and decisions...ahhh to be able to know Exactly what to do!

"I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you. I will give you hope and a good future." Jeremiah 29:11.

That is such a comfort...when we go through trying times, we know how it will ultimately turn out! Thank you, God! You know me inside and out and have a plan for my life. When I mess up, I can turn to you and know nothing I can do will derail that plan. I am safe in the palm of your Almighty Hand and follow the path you have set out for me.

As we prayerfully consider our move we know that God will lead us forth into great things. He has plans that will surpass anything we can imagine.

Still here...

I am hoping this m/s is winding down and I can get on with life and actually clean my house. The kids have been trying, but...well, you know:) I am eating a little better and getting a few more things done, anyway. We are still planning on moving sometime this summer, so I hope to be going full force by then. So much to do! So much to get rid of!!! We have a whole storage trailer full of stuff that we need to go through. How do we accumulate so much is a mystery to me, but I guess almost 18 years of marriage and 7 kids is one answer.

9 weeks and counting...

Right now I am struggling with this "all-day" sickness that leaves me helpless in its wake. No energy, nausea, indigestion...thank goodness for my husband and son who are currently doing all of the cooking. I cannot bear to be close to meat of any kind. My diet is severely lacking right now. On top of this, the kids are suffering with coughs, colds and fevers. I am counting down the days until my second trimester when I am feeling great and full of energy. Currently I am basically surviving.