I am really going to try hard not to be one of those people who only talks about being pregnant, but let's face it. When you get pregnant, your social life goes into the pooper. So there isn't much else to talk about. You don't feel like going out, especially not the first 12 weeks, and when you do feel like being social, it lasts for a mere moment because you are tired 10 minutes later. Plus, it stinks to be the only one that isn't able to have fun. I swear, my life has changed so much in the past 3 weeks, from the wedding and now this pregnancy. But, small sacrifices, right? So, this whole time, so far, has been pretty easy on me. I don't spend all day being sick, I don't really crave anything weird and I have been eating relatively well. But this week, morning sickness set in. I don't feel nauseated most of the time, but then all of the sudden, I have "the urge" and have to rush immediately into the bathroom. I count my blessings because it could be a lot worse, but I am glad I am starting to have some symptoms, just to make sure the little peanut is still in there. It's like, I just heard the heartbeat last Friday, but already I am like, are you SURE there is something in there? Sometimes I will forget and then go, oh yeah, there is a BODY inside of me, WEIRD!!!!
So far, here is how my eating habits have changed:
1) NO MORE CAFFEINE. Although, if I am incredibly tired, I will allow myself one cup of coffee. I am allowed one per day but I am sticking with two per week, if I need it.
2) Diet Ginger Ale and Diet Dr. Pepper, caffeine free, are my new best friends. If I do start to feel funny in the tummy, they help me calm down.
3) I have cut back on my sugar intake, somewhat. I really do not eat cookies or ice cream unless I really want it, which lately, hasn't really been that much. I try to stick with healthy snacks as much as possible.
4) The only craving I have really had has been for Chick Fil A. During the day at work, it's all I can think about. I am NOT a fast food eater, mainly because I am a cheapskate, but hey. The baby wants what the baby wants.
5) I still eat cereal, but I am TRYING to eat healthy cereal. I love cereal and I am very glad this hasn't been something that has grossed me out.
6) I used to love popcorn and now I can't stand it. The smell, the taste, it sickens me. Poor Jason doesn't eat it as much as he would like. Sorry hubby!
So, that's pretty much our lives at this point! We have the kids this weekend and boy, we are so excited. I don't write a whole lot about our personal challenges with custody and visitation because it makes me angry, but these last 6 weeks have been really hard on Jason. The only weekend they have spent with us has been the weekend of the wedding, and we barely spent any time with them. See, when she has the kids for Spring Break, which she did, she gets them the weekend before and the weekend after, so there is one weekend we didn't get. Just from that, and the way the weekends feel this time, we get to see the kids every Thursday till 8. Imagine how that would make you feel, to only see your children once a week for a few hours. It's heartbreaking. He takes it like a champ, but boy, it really hurts him. She isn't too giving, so when Jason asks for more time, she basically tells him if he has a problem with a decree, take it up with the lawyer. He may not have been the best husband, but he is a dang good dad and really doesn't deserve that. Unfortunately, changing decrees takes money, which we don't have. If I ever have a change, I am going to petition to change the laws in our state for non-custodial parents, especially good dads who are trying to do the right thing because the current system is terrible. Well, anyway, have a great weekend!
So far, here is how my eating habits have changed:
1) NO MORE CAFFEINE. Although, if I am incredibly tired, I will allow myself one cup of coffee. I am allowed one per day but I am sticking with two per week, if I need it.
2) Diet Ginger Ale and Diet Dr. Pepper, caffeine free, are my new best friends. If I do start to feel funny in the tummy, they help me calm down.
3) I have cut back on my sugar intake, somewhat. I really do not eat cookies or ice cream unless I really want it, which lately, hasn't really been that much. I try to stick with healthy snacks as much as possible.
4) The only craving I have really had has been for Chick Fil A. During the day at work, it's all I can think about. I am NOT a fast food eater, mainly because I am a cheapskate, but hey. The baby wants what the baby wants.
5) I still eat cereal, but I am TRYING to eat healthy cereal. I love cereal and I am very glad this hasn't been something that has grossed me out.
6) I used to love popcorn and now I can't stand it. The smell, the taste, it sickens me. Poor Jason doesn't eat it as much as he would like. Sorry hubby!
So, that's pretty much our lives at this point! We have the kids this weekend and boy, we are so excited. I don't write a whole lot about our personal challenges with custody and visitation because it makes me angry, but these last 6 weeks have been really hard on Jason. The only weekend they have spent with us has been the weekend of the wedding, and we barely spent any time with them. See, when she has the kids for Spring Break, which she did, she gets them the weekend before and the weekend after, so there is one weekend we didn't get. Just from that, and the way the weekends feel this time, we get to see the kids every Thursday till 8. Imagine how that would make you feel, to only see your children once a week for a few hours. It's heartbreaking. He takes it like a champ, but boy, it really hurts him. She isn't too giving, so when Jason asks for more time, she basically tells him if he has a problem with a decree, take it up with the lawyer. He may not have been the best husband, but he is a dang good dad and really doesn't deserve that. Unfortunately, changing decrees takes money, which we don't have. If I ever have a change, I am going to petition to change the laws in our state for non-custodial parents, especially good dads who are trying to do the right thing because the current system is terrible. Well, anyway, have a great weekend!
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